Learn how to do basic multiplication. Multiply the single digit number by itself. Recognize other terms for squaring a number. Distinguish between squaring and finding the square root.

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When you square a number, you simply multiply the number by itself so it's important to know how to multiply. To make it easier to square commonly used single digits, try to memorize basic times tables. For example, learn how to multiply single digit times tables. Write down the number you want to square. Remember that when you're squaring a number, you multiply it by the same number, not 2. For example, 52{\displaystyle 5^{2}} is not 5 x 2 = 10. Instead, it's 5 x 5 = 25. If you read word problems asking you to square a number, keep in mind that they may also ask you to raise the number to the 2 power or factor. This is just another way of asking you to square the number. You may also see a problem written as 6^2. This is another way of asking you to square 6. It's easy to get these terms mixed up, but remember that finding the square root of a number is the opposite of squaring a number. Finding the square root means that you're looking for the number that can be multiplied by itself to get the number in the square. For example, 92{\displaystyle 9^{2}} means 9 x 9 = 81 while √9 = 3 because 32{\displaystyle 3^{2}} is equal to 9.


Learn how to do things that come up reasonably often, but not every day. Know where to go for more info if something more rare comes up. Know the store's products well enough to make suggestions and compliments.

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For example, if you only sell a gift certificate once every week or two, it's still a good idea to know the routine by heart. It's also a good idea to know what to do if you make a mistake or a small problem comes up -  what's the routine if you give the wrong change but have already closed your cash, if someone wants a refund, or if your debit machine goes on the fritz? If this wasn't part of basic training, ask your manager or a more experienced cashier. You probably can't memorize every routine in the book, especially the ones that might never come up while you work there, but you need to know where your guidebook or user manual is if those once-in-a-blue-moon occasions come up. It's a good idea to at least skim the full guidebook, so you'll know roughly what's in it and where to go if, say, the power goes out and you have to use that dusty manual debit card press in the back. Even if you're only a cashier and never expected to work the floor, you're still an employee and might be asked questions. If you happen to know something is a particularly good purchase, let the buyer know that they just got the first of a brand new product, or that you think that one's the nicest in the store and they made a great choice. Be sincere about this and don't overdo it, but a little compliment can create the perception of added value and make a customer even happier with their purchase.


Learn how to get the dog's attention. Find healthy dog treats. Make the dog comfortable with being touched. Keep the dog on a leash while outdoors.

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Thumping on the floor as you approach the puppy will usually work, since even deaf animals can feel vibrations. Flicking the light switch on and off is another option. A flashlight is useful if you let your dog into an enclosed yard at night and need to call it back. Vibrating collars are available that will let you get the dog's attention with a remote control. These tools are only useful once the dog has learned some basic training and responds to your command, especially because it takes the dog additional training to get used to the collar in the first place. Because your deaf puppy won't get any encouragement from the tone of your voice, food will be even more important during training than it is for other dogs. Find a source of healthy treats that you can provide constantly throughout the day, without giving the dog more than 10% of its calories for the day. Asking the vet is the best way to find a store-bought treat formulated for your dog's needs, but here are a few alternate solutions:  Try baby carrots, green beans, or other vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and bok choy can cause gas, and can cause health issues if eaten raw. Never use onions, garlic, chives, or leeks.  Small pieces of fruit will also work, but remove inedible seeds. Avoid grapes and raisins.  During early training, you can measure out the amount of food your dog would get from meals throughout the day, and use it constantly throughout the day as treats instead of feeding the dog full meals. You may want to stop this method if it causes the dog to whine or beg more than usual. You'll be using touch frequently to get the dog's attention, so it's important to start this training early. While the dog is awake but not paying attention to you, lightly touch it on a convenient area, such as the shoulder or side. Give it a small treat immediately. Repeat this as often as you can for at least a few weeks. Once it learns that being touched in that location is a positive event, you'll be able to get the dog's...


Learn how to introduce yourself. Practice small talk. Network. Have some fun with the party boys. Leave the party when the time is right.

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If you're looking to make new friends or find a special someone, partying can be a good way to meet new people. Don't be afraid to talk to random strangers in a club. Most people are there to socialize. When you're out having a good time, you'll be meeting a lot of new people. Small talk lets you break the ice with someone you'd like to know better. It's also a great way to pass time when there's a long line for the bathroom. Some topics that make good small talk include:  Your opinion about the music the DJ is playing. How the other person found out about the venue or knows the host. What you plan on doing for an upcoming holiday, or how you spent a recent one. Compliment some aspect of the other person's outfit. Make yourself the indispensable go-to girl for news, information, shared friends and help. Exchange numbers and business cards with people you meet. Find the VIPs and the well-connected in your circle. Make it your goal to become known to them and spend time sharing news and ideas with them. However, be careful about who you get to know intimately. Clubs can be great places to meet people, but they don't always attract a reputable crowd.  Do not ever make out with a friend's date. This is a grave violation of the girl code. Avoid the bad boys. They aren't worth the trouble. Never get drunk to build up the courage to find someone. Your drunk self has extremely poor taste and isn't likely to know what's best for you. If you already have a boyfriend, don't ruin things by making out with someone else. It's perfectly fine to party without him while in a relationship. Just don't break his trust. You don't want to close down an empty bar. When you see the crowd start to thin, it's a good idea to bail. Be sure to say goodbye to everyone you've spent time with. Before you leave, make sure you have the contact information of anyone you'd like to hang out with more. The worst feeling is meeting someone great only realizing the next day that you forgot to exchange numbers.


Learn how to make tinder for a fire and have your tinder nest ready. Gather dry wood.

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For all of the methods below, you will need a tinder nest to nurture the sparks and/or embers you create into a flame. In order to create friction and maintain a flame, you will need to use dry wood, as best as you can get.  Dry wood hiding places. If the area is damp, you may have to check the interior of logs, under ledges, and other places that are protected from wetness. Know your trees. Not all wood ignites equally. Depending on your locality, some particular trees start fires more readily. For instance, paper birch yields paper-like bark that, even when wet, often makes an excellent tinder. Look beyond wood. Although fire-building is usually taught in the spirit of building a fire in the wilderness, you may have to adapt. In an urban situation there may be no trees, so you may have to look at things like old books, wooden pallets, furniture, and the like to get a fire started.


Learn how to manage money. Get out of debt. Pay cash instead of using your credit card. Keep cash on hand at all times. Own a home. Live within your means.

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Allowing someone else to manage your money can lead to unwanted debt, little freedom to use the money as you see fit, or a loss of financial acumen about how to handle finances. These outcomes could make you more dependent on the person managing your money, which not only makes it difficult to leave an unhealthy relationship, if needed, but also has the potential to create difficult position should that other person no longer handle the finances (e.g., due to severe illness or death). Experts say your total monthly long-term debt payments should not exceed 36% of your gross monthly income (i.e., your income before taxes, health insurance premiums, etc. are taken out). Long-term debt includes your mortgage, auto payments, student loans, and of course, credit cards.  If you exceed 36% of your gross monthly income, create a plan on how you will pay down the debt, starting with the credit lines with the highest interest rates. Possibilities include transferring balances to a lower interest rate credit line, re-designing your monthly budget to allocate more funds to debt servicing, or consolidating debt into one payment with a low interest rate. For example, if you own your own home and can re-finance, it may be possible to use the equity in your home to pay down your debt without opening another line of credit. While you pay down your credit cards, resist the urge to add more to your running total. The only way you will get out of debt is to squash the debt you’ve generated in the past. While you are paying down debt, if you don’t have the cash to cover the costs, skip the purchase.You could also use a debit card, which is equivalent to paying cash. Try not to borrow a friend or family member's money either. Make it easier to pay with cash by keeping a stash on hand at all times. However, make sure you keep your cash in a safe place. Also, make sure to build up plenty of savings so that if unexpected expenses arise (as they most likely will), you can pay out of savings rather than taking on more debt. Think about...


Learn how to play. Join a local chess club. Learn the values of the pieces. Always develop bishops and knights. Find your style of play. Enter your first tournament. Get a rival. Study your favorite GM (grandmaster). Read one of the top 10 books written about chess. Learn the basic endgame rules. Powerful Pawn Structures are: Weak Pawn Structures are: Download blindfold chess. Notice patterns in what moves tend to make you win the game.

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You can't get better if you don't know the rules or how to move a piece correctly. Be social and free with chess. Don't make yourself feel good by playing people that clearly are worse than you. If you have to make yourself feel better after a loss, a good way is to start planning how to counter your opponent. A pawn is worth one point.  Knights and Bishops are worth three points each.  A Rook is worth five points.  A Queen is worth nine points. This is only a guideline, not a winning strategy so if you have a forced win on your turn, you can disregard the piece values.  Don't give up material unnecessarily. While a well-planned sacrifice can sometimes put you well ahead in the game, losing pieces due to poor planning can do exactly the opposite. Defend your pieces well and plan sacrifices wisely. It is not advantageous to trade a Bishop (worth 3) and a Knight (worth 3) for a rook (worth 5) and a pawn (worth 1) because the Knight and Bishop are more powerful than a Rook and the pawn will not come into play until the very end of the game. These values are relative. In some positions, a bishop or knight is stronger than a rook. An exchange (a knight or bishop for a rook) is NOT worth 2 points despite its apparent value. It is generally worth 1-1 1/2 points. Therefor 1-2 (sometimes 3) pawns is enough compensation for being down an exchange. Pawns are overused and overextended, and often the developing pieces don't get developed. Then, your opponent will usually put a bishop through your pawn structure. Moving too many pawns weakens the castled king side and opens you up to attack.  Moving too many pawns usually will weaken your endgame pawn structure. There are many different ways people play chess. Some prefer aggressive playstyles, and are quick to launch attacks, play gambits, or offer sacrifices. Others prefer quiet positional play, normally spending many turns building up a strong position before launching any attack. Try out various playstyles and find what you prefer. Go there feeling like you are going...


Learn how to purl to do many other types of stitches. Work an increase Try a decorative stitch for a more intricate look.

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The purl stitch is basically the opposite of the knit stitch. Instead of knitting from front to back with the working yarn behind your work, purling is when you knit from back to front with the yarn in front of your work. Many patterns call for purl stitches, so it is a useful stitch to learn. Purl is usually represented by a “P” in patterns followed by the number you need to purl, such as P1, P2, P3, etc. or decrease to change the number of stitches. If you need to add or remove stitches from a row or round in your work, you will need to use increase or decrease stitches. An increase is when you knit through the same stitch 2 times to add a stitch. A decrease is when you knit through 2 stitches at once to remove a stitch. If you are using a pattern, make sure to follow the instructions for increasing and decreasing carefully. These stitches are important for ensuring you get the desired results. There are many different types of knit stitches you can try. Find a stitch that interests you and try it out! Some stitches you might try include:  Brioche Stitch Garter Stitch Moss Stitch


Learn how to say "no" to drugs the right way. Learn to say "no" without feeling guilty Think again about the possible long-term effects of drugs and alcohol. Respect yourself

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Telling people you don't want to do drugs can be a really hard thing to do. You want to be clear and not offend anyone. Take a little time to think about how you might say "no" to someone who tries to pressure you into trying drugs. Here are some examples to start you off:   "No, thanks. The way I'm going, I need all the brain cells I can get."  "Actually, I was just heading home. My parents asked me to look after my little sister. I'll see you guys tomorrow?" "I'm starving. Let's go grab a bite to eat at my house instead." . Remember your reasons for saying "no" in the first place: You care about your health; you want to give yourself the best chance to succeed; your sights are set higher than petty distractions. If you remember all the reasons why drugs aren't right for you, you're less likely to feel guilty for saying "no." When you don't feel guilty, you're less likely to cave in to peer pressure. Like it or not, your whole entire life could be changed with one decision. Often, all it takes is one time before things go horribly wrong. Are you willing to bet your life that this time is going to be different? . People who take drugs often don't respect themselves. They understand that they're hurting their body and hurting their family, but they're powerless to stop, and sometimes wouldn't want to because, deep down inside, they think they deserve it. (This is why many addicts need to go to therapy in order to help kick their addiction.) Once addicts begin to have more self-respect, they often clean up their habit. In order to have self-respect, you need to know who you are. This is an incredibly liberating journey if you haven't taken it before. It's about loving yourself from the inside out. If you can achieve that, the most powerful drug in the world won't compare to the love you have for yourself.


Learn how to somersault in water. Practice each step of the technique separately. Practice several times per week.

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Knowing how to somersault in water is essential for learning the flip turn. If you have never tried one, you should practice basic somersault technique. You want to be able to approach the wall, tuck your chin and fold into a ball, and start to flip over with your bottom popping out of the water as your flip over onto your back. This technique requires a lot of practice. You need to practice approaching the wall and getting used to knowing when to breathe, where the correct length is for your height, and how to kick off and rotate in the water. Practice over and over, moving at a slow pace. As you get used to it, you can do it faster. It is important that you don't speed up as you approach the wall until you master this flip. Otherwise, you could hit the wall and hurt yourself. The exact frequency is up to you, but perfecting this move will take some time. Practice as often as you can. Don't forget to take days off occasionally to rest up, though!


Learn how to swim Swim only with a lifeguard present. Swim with others. Respond safely if you see a rip current catch someone. Learn how to survive a rip current

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.  It should go without saying, but learning to swim is the single most important thing you can do to stay safe in water.  Remember, swimming in surf is very different than swimming in a pool or lake, so don't test your limits if you're not accustomed to surf conditions. Rip currents can occur in the water near any beach where breaking waves are present, including on large lakes. While it's a good idea to avoid swimming without a lifeguard nearby, it's especially important in these bodies of water. Swimming alone is risky, since no one will be able to help you in an emergency. Swim with a buddy or at least near other people. Many people have drowned attempting to rescue another rip current victim. A lifeguard may be trained to swim into a rip current, but only the strongest and most experienced swimmers should attempt it. Instead, throw any floating object to the person so they can hold on and wait for rescue. Notify a lifeguard immediately or call emergency services if a lifeguard is not present. .  While rip currents are usually avoidable, you should still learn what to do if you get caught in one. Read this article for full instructions, or start with this quick summary:  Never swim directly against the current. This will only exhaust you. Traditional advice tells swimmers to swim parallel to shore, to escape the narrow channel of the rip current. Everyone agrees this is a good tactic for strong swimmers to try. Recent, controversial research suggests that weak swimmers may have better odds if they relax and focus on staying afloat. The rip current will either take you to calmer waters, or circle back to shore.


Learn how to tighten different muscle groups. Get ready. Tense your muscles. Relax your muscles. Repeat with the other muscle groups.

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Progressive muscle relaxation works by focusing on tensing and then relaxing various muscle groups. In clinical studies, it's shown to be effective for some in alleviating back pain. Learn the different muscle groups, and how to tense and relax them, before engaging in PMR.  To tense and relax your lower body, focus first one foot, then your foot and calf, and then your entire leg. Begin by curling your toes, then pulling your toes towards you to tighten your calf, and then finally squeezing your thigh muscle.  Then, you'll focus on your sides, tightening your left and right sides one at a time. Tighten your hand by clenching your fist and then tightening your biceps by bringing your forearm towards your shoulder.  You should move then to the buttocks, stomach, chest, neck, and shoulders. You pull your buttocks together to tighten it, you suck your stomach in, and tighten your chest by taking a deep breath.  Then, tighten the muscles on your face. Open your mouth wide, clench your eyelids shut tight, and raise your eyebrows as far as they can go. Once you've familiarized yourself with how to tighten various muscle groups, prepare to engage in PMR. Find a quiet, comfortable place to sit that's free from outside distractions. Sit with your eyes closed. Remove your shoes and wear loose, comfortable clothing. The first thing you do when engaging in PMR is choose one muscle group to focus on. Tense these muscles as discussed earlier. For example, start with your lower body on the left side. Curl your toes toes on your left foot, then your tighten your calf, and then tense your entire left leg.  Hold the tension for about 5 seconds. It's important to squeeze hard and really feel the tension building. This may cause some discomfort or shaking.  If you start to feel intense, shooting pain stop tensing your muscles and relax. While some discomfort is normal, you could end up hurting yourself if you feel pain and this may worsen back pain. Release all the tightness in the tensed muscle group. Notice the difference...


Learn how to use Amara. Start off slowly. Get to translating!

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The program that TED uses for translating and subtitling, is called Amara. Amara is run on a nonprofit basis, and while it is used by TED, it is available for all types of video subtitling. Amara is designed to be easy to use, with the combined length of all four training videos clocking in at less than five minutes. The videos will explain to you how to type, sync, review, and translate, and they are located at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NxoPqYwVwo&index=1&list=PLjdLzz0k39ykXZJ91DcSd5IIXrm4YuGgE. There’s no limit to how many TED talks you can transcribe or subtitle. However, you can only transcribe or subtitle one at a time, and you need to finish each TED talk you translate within 30 days. Also, you have to translate at least 90 minutes of material before you can review and grade other translator’s material. TED translation is an open-source project. That means, like Wikipedia.org or wikiHow.com, that anyone can participate, and correction is outsourced to the TED translation community. So while you can submit anything you like, it is subject to review. Expect to be corrected on your mistakes!


Learn how to use a bridle. Use thick, synthetic fishing line or rigging floss. Tie the ends of the line together Pull the knot as tightly as you can. Use a lighter to melt the line ends (optional). Prepare to tie your bridle to the fishing hook Pass the loop end up over the fishing hook and underneath the knot. Clinch it down tightly. Fasten the bridle in place Keep it ready for attachment to live bait.

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A bridle is tied between the hook and the bait fish in order to keep the bait fish alive for a long time and to increase the chance of a good hook, since it is difficult to pull the bridle off. Bridling is most often used in saltwater fishing to catch larger fish, since the proportionally larger bait fish is less replaceable and more easily manipulated. A thick cord of Dacron (also called Terylene or Lavsan outside the U.S.) works well. Don't use thin cord as this can cut right through the bait fish. . Make a loop with 1/4" to 1/2" (6mm to 12mm) ends, or "tags", sticking out. Yank both ends of the loop to fasten the knot as tight as possible without pulling the tags through. Hold the lighter flame over the two ends until they are melted enough that they cannot pass through the knot. Pull your loop as hard as you can to make sure it doesn't come apart. . Place the fishing hook on top of your bridle, resting on a flat surface. Follow the next few steps to secure the two together if you don't know how to tie a "cow hitch". The knot end should be positioned a short distance above the bottom of the hook's "J" shape (or the base of the "O" for a circle hook), with the rest of the bridle passing underneath the hook and extending below the J. It should pass above the J bend of the fishing hook and between the two sides of line next to the knot end. Pull the slack out of the line so it is tight against the J bend of the fishing hook. . Loop the side nearest to the hook end over the hook point and pull it tight against the knot. This keeps it from sliding along the hook. Make a second "hitch" like this if you want to make it extra secure. Many fishermen prepare bridles and hooks of several sizes so they are prepared for any size bait fish they happen to catch. You can also bring your own in a bait tank or practice on dead bait to get the hang of it.


Learn how to use the main features. Use the large blade. Unfold the small blade. Use the corkscrew Open cans with the can opener. Identify the bottle opener. Find the reamer. Use the key ring. Pull the tweezers and toothpick from the end of the knife handle.

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There is a wide variety of possible functions, but many of these are limited to expensive special-use knives. If you're using a simple, standard Swiss Army knife, then you'll probably only be working with 4-10 basic tools. Most Swiss Army knives include some combination of the following:  Large blade and small blade Corkscrew Can opener with 3 mm flat-head screwdriver Bottle opener with 6 mm screwdriver, plus wire stripper and bender Reamer and hole punch  Key ring Tweezers Toothpick This is the basic component of the Swiss Army knife. This blade is usually about as long and thick as the knife handle. Use it for almost anything that requires a knife. Be sure to exercise knife safety: always cut the knife away from your body, and be very careful not to let the blade snap shut with your fingers in the way. Cut your food, or gut a fish, or slice paper. Carve your initials into a tree or whittle a piece of wood into another shape. Cut anything that needs to be cut. Your knife may or may not include a small blade. It usually holds the same shape as the large blade, only slightly smaller. Use it in situations that call for a more delicate touch. . Some Swiss Army knives include a metal corkscrew for opening wine bottles. Fold the corkscrew out so that it extends straight out from the knife – as though the knife body is the handle. Use the knife-handle to twist the corkscrew into the cork, and pull firmly on the handle to remove the cork from the bottle. Be sure to remove the mini screwdriver first, if your knife includes this feature. Not all Swiss Army knives come with a mini screwdriver. This is not your modern twist-cut can opener: it is an old-school manual can opener. Put the lip of the can into the cap of the can opener, then press the sharp bit into the lid of the can until it punctures through. The tip of the can opener also functions as a 3 mm flat-head screwdriver! You can also use the tip of the can opener on Phillips-head screws, if you angle it to use the point instead of the flat breadth. Use this to...


Learn how to walk properly in heels. Practice good posture. Work your way up to longer wearing time. Practice essential movements in your heels. Have confidence.

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When you wear heels, your body has to take a different approach to walking because of the new angle at which it places your legs and feet. Try following a simple approach to help you more easily walk in high heels. First, take a step forward, starting with your heel, and rock all the way forward to the tip of the toe. Repeat these two words with every step as a reminder, "heel - toe; heel - toe; heel - toe...", and before you know it, you will feel sturdy, stable, confident, and comfortable walking in heels.  Eventually, you will develop muscle memory to walk comfortably and easily in heels. After you can walk at a good pace, watch yourself in a mirror to smooth out your new strut. Your stride should be natural, and your body should remain perpendicular to the floor. If you catch yourself wobbling unsteadily, slow it down again until you feel good. You should walk as if you are being pulled up by a string. As you walk, use your hips to shift and lift your legs to the center with each step you take. Condition your body to deal with the changes in posture, which will engage different muscles than when you are walking barefoot or in flats. Your feet, ankles, knees, and back will thank you!  Keep your back straight, don't slouch. Don't block your arms when walking, swing them normally. Take small steps and walk in a straight line. You wouldn't go from couch potato to marathon runner in one day. Similarly, you can't go from ballet flats to four-inch stilettos in one day. If you are planning to wear heels for a special occasion, begin by wearing them for increasing intervals of time every day prior to your event. First, wear them for thirty minutes, then an hour the next day, and then two hours. This will help prepare you for an extended time in your heels. Start slow by walking back and forth on a non-slippery surface. Then, try to walk up and down stairs. Make sure you can bend over to pick things up. Try wearing a pair while vacuuming, getting ready in the morning or before bed, and running small and routine...


Learn how your menstrual cycle affects fertility. Prepare to watch for fertility signs. Decide if Natural Family Planning is right for you.

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The average menstrual cycle lasts 28 days and starts on the first day of menstruation or bleeding. After menstruation ends, your body prepares to ovulate, or release an egg for potential fertilization and pregnancy. Ovulation, the peak of fertility in your cycle, usually happens around day 14 of the cycle. Because of this, the three to four days before ovulation are increasingly fertile, but fertility drops off following ovulation. If no egg is fertilized by sperm following ovulation, your body will enter an infertile phase, followed by menstruation, and the cycle repeats. While you can keep track of the basics of your menstrual cycle (when your period starts and ends) on a calendar, you'll need to pay attention to physical symptoms of fertility. Cervical mucus is one of the best indicators of your fertility. Since your fertility is different from day to day, monitoring your cervical mucus every day will give you a more accurate indicator of fertility than if you were only tracking dates on the calendar. You'll also need a basal body thermometer to take your temperature every morning. The basal body thermometer gives a more detailed temperature reading, usually to the 1/100th of a degree. You'll be tracking your temperature to confirm if you have ovulated. You'll need to consider why you want to use NFP (planning or preventing a pregnancy). If trying to prevent a pregnancy using NFP, you'll need to be disciplined enough to take and chart your cervical mucus and temperature every day. You'll also have to follow the rules concerning sexual abstinence during fertile periods (or use backup contraception). If trying to become pregnant, NFP can be a great way to understand what's happening in your menstrual cycle, making it easier to time sex around your most fertile times. Since NFP doesn't protect against Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), you may still want to use a condom, especially if you're not in a monogamous relationship.


Learn if you are eligible for a Certificate of Actual Innocence. Complete a petition. File the required documents with your petition. Have the petition served on the state attorney general. Attend your trial.

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This is a more powerful form of expungement. It not only erases or seals a record but establishes that the record should never have existed in the first place.   Generally you can file a petition for this certificate if you believe you are innocent of a crime for which you were convicted, and you’ve discovered new and exonerating evidence that wasn’t available at the time of your conviction.   Certificates of Actual Innocence serve to overturn wrongful convictions. For example, an accused person might be pressured to give a false confession after being unlawfully interrogated.   Constitutional claims leading to Certificates of Actual Innocence often are brought by nonprofit legal-aid societies such as the Innocence Project or by clinics at law schools. Forms and instructions should be available at your state appeals court. Legal aid societies also may have forms and information. Which form you need will  depend on whether you’re trying to prove your innocence using biological materials (such as DNA) or by other means.  Unlike petitions for expungement or sealing of records, there is no waiting period to file an actual-innocence petition.   If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for the free assistance of one appointed by the court. Do not pursue a Certificate of Actual Innocence without legal representation. You’ll pay a fee ($50 to $100) for the filing., Along with the petition, you must file copies of any court or police records regarding the conviction at issue.  Required documents may include complete transcripts of the proceedings at trial or appeal and complete court records. You’ll pay fees for these documents, which can be expensive, depending on the length and involvement of the trial. You cannot serve this document yourself. The sheriff’s office or a private process-serving company of your choice will serve the document and file proof of service. Unlike expungement or record-sealing hearings, getting a Certificate of Actual Innocence requires a formal trial at the appeals-court level,...


Learn interesting facts about Tic Tacs.

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There are a lot of other things you might not know about Tic Tacs. For example, they each contain under two calories.  They are available for purchase in 100 countries, and they were invented in 1969 by an Italian company. In the beginning, though, they were called “refreshing mints.” Tic Tac recently enlarged the size of its box. They used to come in grape flavor, but they don’t anymore. In some countries, people can only buy white Tic Tacs. On the other hand, the only place you can get cardamom Tic Tacs is in India. Tic Tacs come in many flavors, including orange, mint, and cherry.


Learn more about Cockatiels.  Purchase a Cockatiel. Tame your bird. Train your bird to ‘step up.

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Before purchasing a Cockatiel, thorough research of Cockatiels and how to care for them is necessary. While this article covers basic care, more in-depth research is recommended. Good resources include the Internet, your local library, and pet stores, which will usually carry books and other resources about the care of Cockatiels. In addition, interacting with Cockatiels is recommended, as well as speaking with an owner of Cockatiels about their experience caring for their birds. While you might be tempted to purchase the cheapest Cockatiel you can find, purchasing a bird from a pet store is not recommended. This is because pet store birds can be unhealthy, and are often not socialized (which makes taming them harder). You can purchase a hand-fed baby from a specialty bird store or bird breeder. Purchase a Cockatiel that is about three months old or slightly older. A beginner should never hand-feed a baby Cockatiel.  Purchase a cockatiel from a rescue center. Before trying to buy a pet bird it is generally better to try to adopt a bird. While many Cockatiels from rescue groups make good pets, adopting from a shelter is not recommended for beginners, as these Cockatiels can be unhealthy or have behavior problems. Purchase a cockatiel from a previous owner. Sometimes, things come up and people have to give away their pets. As long as you're sure the owner isn't rehoming the bird because of behavior problems, and you are given the bird's health history, this can be a great way to purchase a Cockatiel, particularly for beginners. If your cockatiel is already tame, you can skip to the next step. One of the major parts of taming a cockatiel is getting the bird used to your presence. When you first bring your bird home, place the cage in an area of your house where there is a lot of human activity. Sit down next to your bird’s cage everyday and talk or whistle to it quietly for 10 minutes. This will get your bird used to your voice and presence. When the bird comes over to the side of the cage where you are sitting...


Learn more about UNICEF. Share information with family, friends, and co-workers. Use social media.

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In order to educate others about UNICEF's charitable initiatives, you should deepen your own knowledge about the humanitarian organization. Visit https://www.unicefusa.org/mission to read the organization's mission statement, as well as descriptions of its current initiatives in over 190 countries across the world. UNICEF's efforts include:  providing immunizations for 45% of the world's children giving access to clean, safe water in over 100 countries prevention of mother-to-child transmission of the HIV virus educational initiatives that can include building schools, training teachers, bringing education to child refugees, and reforming school systems emergency relief to victims of war and natural disasters Start educating people about UNICEF on a small scale, starting with your own inner-circle (i.e. friends and family) and co-workers. Garner interest by sharing facts about UNICEF's work, noting specific, individual examples. When it comes to charity, "identifiable victims" elicit a greater level of emotion and sympathy than statistics about a great number of people do. For example, you could show friends, family, or colleagues a picture of Rukaia, a one-year old baby whose family fled the city of Aleppo, receiving new winter clothing from UNICEF to stay warm as temperatures drop; this picture, and others like it, are available via the UNICEF U.S. Fund Instagram account. Follow UNICEF on any social media platforms that you use (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube). The internet is arguably the fastest way to share knowledge and news, so put your online time to good use by sharing information about UNICEF and its global initiatives. For instance, share posts from UNICEF USA's Facebook page on your own wall to be viewed by your Facebook friends. Make use of the visual storytelling, hashtags, and calls to action that UNICEF employs in their social media activity, which are effective tools in spreading awareness about the organization and its work.


Learn more about bacterial vaginosis. Know the symptoms of BV. Know how it's diagnosed.

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There is no known cause for BV but certain factors are more common than others in women who are diagnosed with this condition. Most women who have BV are in their child-bearing years, between the ages of 15 – 44. BV is twice as common among African-American women as it is among women of other racial backgrounds. About 1 in 4 of women who are pregnant will develop BV, perhaps due to hormonal changes.  Women who don't use condoms, but do use intrauterine devices (IUDs), are more likely to get BV than those who use condoms or who are not sexually active. BV is not the result of bad hygiene. You can get BV without having sex, but many women who are diagnosed with BV report having recent sexual activity with either male or female partners. Sexual activity includes vaginal, oral, and anal sex. Men can not be diagnosed with BV. Many women with bacterial vaginosis do not show any symptoms at all. Signs and symptoms of bacterial vaginosis may differ from person to person but is chiefly characterized by:   Grey, white or yellowish discharge. This is caused by an outgrowth of the bad bacteria that thrives in the vagina, thereby interrupting the normal vaginal flora.  Foul-smelling discharge. Most commonly described as a “fishy odor” and usually becomes worse after sexual intercourse.  No signs of soreness or itchiness. BV can sometimes be confused with a yeast infection, also known as thrush. This infection of the vaginal area results in a milky discharge, itchiness and soreness. If your genital area itches, it's unlikely to be BV.  Pain upon urination. Some women report a painful sensation of burning and sometimes stinging. If you suspect you have BV, you'll need to make a doctor's appointment to confirm and treat it. Your doctor will need to take a sample from your vaginal discharge. This will require you to lie down on your back, with your feet in stirrups, on the exam table. Your doctor will swab the inside of your vagina lightly with a cotton swab in order to gather the necessary sample.  The acidity of the sample...


Learn more about dreams and their general meaning. Consult dream dictionaries. Try to tell precognitive dreams from others.

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If you want to predict the future through your dreams, you’ll need to inform yourself about dreams as such and their meaning. For one thing, your daily life and emotions have a lot do to with what you dream. They can contain fragments of our activities and thoughts as well as anxieties, hopes, and fears. If you dream about flying or coming to class naked, for example, you are probably dreaming about suppressed fears rather than the future.  You might try reading up on dream symbology to help in your self-analysis. The idea that dreams reflect the subconscious and can “symbolize” things in our minds was pioneered by psychologists like Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, for example. Pick up a copy of Freud’s “The Interpretation of Dreams,” if you feel up to it. Carl Jung even thought that some images in dreams access a “collective unconscious” that cuts across all places and times. You’ll need to bone up on these ideas if you want to identify precognitive dreams. Some people have extended the work of thinkers like Freud and Jung and put together “dictionaries” of dream symbols. You can find these on the internet, with a lot of detail for symbols like water, doors, fences, dogs, cats, and other things.  To use one of these resources, go back to your dream journal, find important images, and then search for them. Try to be exhaustive and specific for, as you will see, the dictionaries often give very specific meanings. The idea behind a dream dictionary is that images or symbols have definite meanings, which you can then plug into your dream. For example, you may encounter future trouble with your sexuality if you had a foreboding dream about a mongoose.  If you dream that you are trapped inside of a coffin with a mongoose, the dream might mean two things: you will have trouble with your sexuality, and that it is a situation you should address. Once you have a good record of your dreams, more knowledge about dream theories, and access to dictionaries of symbols, try hard to parse your dreams. Put together all of your...


Learn more about your personal and cultural history. Consider the plight of your people. Search for aspects of your culture that resonate with you. Shake off the desire to disown your race or culture.

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Doing research on your personal history can help you to develop a stronger understanding for how you and your family came to be in addition to the hardships your ancestors may have overcome. You can start by asking your parents or grandparents questions about your ancestry. Then, you may be able to conduct an internet search or get your genealogy completed online. Figuring out where your family came from can give you a better idea of who you truly are.  If you are African American, your family may have come to this country during times of oppression and slavery. Remember that you are only here today because they survived these times and had children who carried their heritage onto the next generation, who also had to fight to continue their family. You are their legacy. You are what they fought to preserve for over 300 years, in a society that did not value the lives of black people. That is definitely something you should be proud of. If you are a dark-skinned person from another country of origin, learn about your people's ancestry. Ask your parents and grandparents to tell your stories about your family history so that you can better identify with your race and culture. Changes in attitude towards blacks only occurred because of the brave people who stood up for the rights of themselves and others. They did not accept their fate as outcasts and demanded the respect they--and you-- deserve. Inform yourself about these historical figures from America and beyond, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nelson Mandela. Find modern, present-day writers and bloggers who are carrying on this fight to learn what’s happening today in terms of racial activism. Some examples of writers may include Ta-Nehisi Coates, Claudia Rankine, and Black Girl Dangerous. If you have trouble being proud of your black heritage, it may be due to the negativity that is frequently repeated in the media about people of color. Oftentimes, the good is not highlighted, only the bad. To counteract this, find meaningful contributions of...


Learn more than just the rules. Skip a beat. Kill them with kindness. Talk to management. Know your limits. Stand your ground.

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Most service businesses have a clear set of rules for their workers. However, there's almost always a second, more flexible set of “rules” that govern the lengths to which you can bend or break the posted rules in order to keep a customer satisfied. Knowing these will help you go above and beyond the call of duty (which more often than not, calms customers down regardless of the eventual outcome) without getting in trouble. Most often, only management is allowed to make these exceptions, but ask and learn all you can to find any customer situation where you're also allowed to bend the rules. Sometimes, mollifying an irate customer is just a matter of showing them you'll make an exception in their case. Learn how to do it safely. Sometimes, customers drop all pretense of politeness and say something rude or mean. Nine times out of ten, if you let it slide without even acknowledging that it was said, the customer will immediately feel guilty about crossing that line and become much more peaceful for the rest of the conversation. If you can directly respond to an insult as though you didn't even realize it was meant as an insult, that's even better. The customer will be on his or her best behavior for the rest of the transaction in most cases, because he or she has been given a free do-over on a needless insult and would like you to not figure out what the original intent of it was. This doesn't mean being passive-aggressive; it means responding to irate customers the same way you'd respond to your favorite customers. Many customers who heckle you are only trying to get a rise out of you so they have even more to complain about. Don't give them the satisfaction. Just keep providing service with a smile and a can-do attitude, at least until the customer crosses the line and begins to actually abuse you verbally. (At that point, more drastic measures may be required.) It's perfectly fine to gripe about customers, but do it well away from where other customers can hear you, and do it after they've left. If you...


Learn proper etiquette. Choose a software or website to help you design the cards. Design the cards yourself. Be creative.

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When it comes to birth announcements, certain rules should be followed. Know what information is customary to include before designing your announcements.  Include names. You should include the full names of both the baby's parents, any siblings, and the new baby itself. The baby's height and weight are commonly included, although you do not have to share this if you do not feel comfortable. Most birth announcements include the location of the birth. The names of grandparents are also usually included in birth announcements. If you're not a designer yourself, certain websites and softwares can help you design birth announcements. You'll be walked through templates and designs and allowed to cater existing announcements to your liking.  Certain websites, like Shutterfly and FedEx, allow you to create media using their online system. However, the downside is you have to print announcements through these companies if you use the software they provide to create media. Make sure the rates are within your budget. There are a variety of software packets you can purchase for a fee that allow you to design things like birth announcements. You can find these softwares by asking other parents for recommendations, browsing catalogues online, and going to a local electronics stores and asking a clerk. Always read reviews of any products you purchase to make sure they're reputable and user friendly. If you have a background in graphic design or are simply skilled at DIY projects, consider designing the cards yourself. You can use software like Photoshop to create and customize your own designs. You can also make handmade announcements and use a color copying machine to upload them to a computer and subsequently print copies.[Image:Make and Print Birth Announcements Step 3.jpg|center]] Birth announcements should be a fun expression of yourself and your new family member. Play with text, formatting, design, and photos. Have fun.  You'll need a picture of the newborn for the announcements. Some parents aren't comfortable...


Learn proper game meat handling. Make sure you have resources for caring for the meat. Network with other hunters. Understand time is a factor.

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This will change according to the game you are hunting. However, field dressing and hauling a 700 pound elk is not something you want to try without preparation. Take the time to learn what must be done with an animal to avoid wasting the meat you have taken. You may need pack animals or other means to haul a large game animal. You should also keep in mind that you will need a place to store potentially several hundred pounds of venison, moose, or elk after your hunt is over. This can be useful for developing hunting partners, but can also help in the event that you don't have sufficient freezer space. You can also get tips on how to [Field Dress a Deer Carcass] and prepare the meat. A trophy buck might be tempting to drive around and show off, but if the weather is mild, you need to gut the animal and cool the meat as quickly as possible after it is taken. Other game animals have special handling requirements as well.  Game birds should be plucked or skinned and dressed soon after they are taken.  Rabbits and squirrels should be skinned and dressed before they become stiff.


Learn self-love. Work out. Brainstorm conversation starters.

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The best way to impress those around you begins from within. You must gain confidence with others by learning to love yourself. When you're practicing self-love, you'll be more social and more willing to share yourself with people. Not practicing self-love will lead to a more solitary, reclusive existence.  When you have compassion for yourself, you'll always keep your best interests at heart. Being supportive to yourself is crucial in romantic endeavors. If things don't work out in your attempts to get a girl, you won't be crushed by defeat. It's key, when feeling down, to take action. Keep note of your goals and aspects of yourself that you're working to improve When you've figured out your goals, make small substeps to these goals and accomplish them. Working on a smaller scale will help your dreams seems more attainable. Even if you fail in the process, you'll likely become stronger. Accepting failure is key to strong self-love. It's been proven that regular exercise will make you look healthier. It will also improve your confidence. Know that self-confidence can be learned, so your attempts to better yourself will not be wasted.  If you haven't spent much time working out, it may be difficult to start. Incorporate trips to the gym into your weekly schedule. If you force it into your routine, it will be much easier to get yourself there. Like all habits, you need repetition before it becomes natural. Even if you can't lift much when you first start exercising, don't get discouraged. While looking good will help you attract a girl, you can start by working on your confidence. If you feel accomplished after a long day at the gym, you'll notice your self-worth improving. You'll be more likely to succeed if you enter a conversation boldly. If you're feeling nervous about starting off your conversation with a girl, it's good to think about some potential openings. These should still feel natural coming from your voice.  Starting with a broad question helps. These open-ended conversation starters open up many...


Learn some basic icebreakers. Ask open-ended questions to get the other person talking. Avoid flat responses. Take off the pressure. Share information gradually. Be friendly. Take a graceful exit.

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You don't need world-class speaking skills to make good small talk. Just remember a few simple questions you can use to fill the silence:  Ask a new acquaintance "So, where are you from?", "How do you know (your mutual friend)?", or "What do you do for fun?" Catch up with a friend by asking "How is your job going?", "How's your family?", or "Did you do anything fun last weekend?" Open-ended questions are those that have more than 1 possible answer, so they are likely to get the person talking more than asking a question that will result in a short response. Try asking the person some open-ended questions to get the conversation going.  For example, instead of asking, “Where did you meet your girlfriend?” you might ask, “How did you meet your girlfriend?” The second question could result in a story about the circumstances, location, and people involved in meeting their girlfriend, while the first question only requests a single answer. Another way to ask an open-ended question is to convert a “yes” or “no” question into a question that asks for more detail. For example, instead of asking, “Did you like your high school?” you could ask, “What did you like about your high school?” Responding with a simple "yes" or "no" is sure to create awkward silences. Avoid asking questions that prompt simple yes or no answers. If someone asks you one of these questions, be sure to add to it in order to keep the conversation moving. For example, if someone asks you, “Do you like sports?”, don’t simply say “yes” or “no.” Instead, explain your response and share some personal information. You could say something like, “Yes, I love to ski. I’ve been skiing since I was a young child. Some of my favorite family memories are on the slopes. What sports do you enjoy?” Also avoid conversation stoppers—responses that put a period at the end of the conversation. For example, if you're talking about something amusing and your conversation partner says, "Yeah, that was funny!", don't respond with "Haha, yeah." Instead, keep the...


Learn some basic terminology. Use a web-based proxy. Connect to a proxy server. Use or subscribe to a VPN. Use the Tor Browser. Install privacy-protecting browser add-ons/extensions.

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When it comes to online anonymity, things can get technical real quick. Before you start diving in, it will help to have a basic understand of some of the more common terms.   Traffic - In networking terms, traffic is the transfer of data from one computer to another.  Server - This is a computer located remotely that hosts files and sets up connections. All websites are stored on servers that you access using your web browser.  Encryption - This is the act of protecting data sent over a network by using a randomly generated code. When data is encrypted, it is scrambled according to the unique code that only you and the server have. This ensures that if the data is intercepted, it cannot be decoded.  Proxy - A proxy server is a server that is configured to collect and then resend network traffic. In essence, a proxy server allows you to connect to it, and then it will send out your requests for websites. It then receives the data from the websites and then sends it to you. This has the benefit of hiding your IP address from the website you are accessing.  VPN - A VPN is a Virtual Private Network. This is an encrypted connection between you and a server. It is traditionally used in corporate environments so that remote workers could remotely and securely access company resources. A VPN can be thought of as a "tunnel" through the internet that connects you directly with a server. There are thousands of web-based proxies available, and they change every day. These are websites that route traffic through the proxy server. They only affect traffic going through that website; open another tab in your browser and anything you send will be anonymously sent.  When using a web-based proxy, avoid any sites that use secure login (Facebook, banking, etc.) as proxy sites should never be trusted and could steal or leak log in and banking details. Most web-based proxies cannot display certain content such as videos. A proxy server is a server that relays your internet traffic. This has the benefit of masking your personal IP...


Learn some relaxation techniques and exercises. Try focusing or zooming your eyes. Eat the right diet Limit your fluid intake, especially of caffeine. Use over-the-counter eye drops.

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Some eye exercises can relieve stress and can help relax and strengthen your eyes. Although eyestrain doesn't cause glaucoma, people who suffer from glaucoma should reduce strain on their eyes in order to accommodate the low amount of aqueous humour exiting in relation to its production. The great part is these are things you can do at home or anywhere you are as long as you are comfortable. Here are some examples:  Blinking provides a break for our eyes, but is often disregarded due to our heavy and long workloads. This may seem unnecessary to think about, but eyestrain makes this a concern. Blinking helps lubricate your eyes by spreading tear film evenly and can help eyestrain due to eye dryness. Blinking cleanses eyes by mechanically pushing toxins out with tears. You should blink once every four seconds to spread tear film and prevent tired eyes due to dryness. Palming can be done by simply taking your palms and using them to cover your closed eyes for a few minutes. Sit comfortably in a chair with your back straight. Put your elbows on a table — on top of pillow for added comfort. Cup each hand and close eyes. Place the right cupped hand over the right closed eye, and the left cupped hand over the left closed eye. Breathe normally and relax with your palms on your eyes for five to 10 minutes.  Practice tracing figure eights with your eyes. This exercise helps your eye muscles and increases their flexibility. Imagine a horizontal figure eight or infinity sign in front of you. Trace the eight with only your eyes slowly, about ten times, without moving your head. These methods should be done together. As a result of patient's commitment to these exercises, patients can experience less eyestrain. Do these exercises for about 20 minutes a day, four to five times a week, or at the advice of orthoptic specialist. By focusing on objects at different distances, you can provide some relief to eyestrain.  For example, eyestrain can occur when focusing on monitors or screens for long periods of time.  A simple break...


Learn some simple songs to increase your familiarity with the instrument. Make a habit of practicing every day. Use music theory books to learn to read music notation. Hire a piano teacher for more focused instruction. Try a piano app if your learning is self-directed. Add use of the pedals if you have an acoustic piano.

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Once you're comfortable with the keyboard and can play scales without mistakes, you're ready to graduate to real music. You can play songs that are already relatively simple to play, or look for beginner arrangements of more complex songs.  Try to find beginner sheet music that includes the name of the note inside the note symbol. This will help you start to read the music more easily. You can find sheet music like this in beginner's books and on some websites and smartphone apps. You can buy collections of sheet music arranged for different levels, either online or at your favorite music or book store. You can also download and print sheet music off the internet. Websites such as Musicnotes allow you to download sheet music and make it available on all of your devices. If you have a tablet, you can display your music on your tablet instead of printing it out (just make sure you turn off sleep mode). Keep in mind that because composition and arrangement copyrights are strictly controlled, you will seldom be able to download sheet music for free legally – particularly if you're looking for newer or more popular music. To get the most out of your training and progress more quickly, daily practice is essential. Young children may only be able to practice for 10 or 15 minutes a day. However, if you're an older student or an adult, try to practice at least 30 minutes a day. Professional musicians practice many hours everyday.  If you can practice at the same time every day, eventually practicing piano will just become another thing you do every day, similar to brushing your teeth or taking a shower. At that point, you won't think about it in terms of whether you want to do it or feel like doing it – you'll just do it. Music theory books can help you advance your understanding of music as well as improve your ability to sight-read music notation. You can find these books online or at music stores.  You may also be able to find websites with music theory exercises that can help improve your skills at reading music....


Learn some universal phrases. Compare methods of travel ahead of time. Update your passport. Get a visa, if necessary. Update your immunizations.

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It would be a huge undertaking to learn the language of each country you want to visit when you travel the world, but you can make traveling easier by memorizing a few key phrases in each country's language to help you communicate with the locals and get around. Learn how to:  Greet and thank someone. How to agree and disagree (a polite “yes” or “no). How to ask how much money something costs. How to ask where a place is located (the bathroom, the library, a restaurant, the airport or train station, etc.). You will likely have the option of traveling by ship, train, or airplane. All of these methods will have multi-country ticket plans. Price out around-the-world ticket packages for the countries you want to visit so you can choose the most economical form of travel. Although financial saving may be your main goal, also consider the speed and safety of the methods of travel you are considering. Traveling to other countries requires you to have a valid passport. Planning to start traveling the world will be much easier and more efficient if you have this well ahead of time.  The passport application process can take 4 to 6 weeks to complete, so give yourself a few months before you plan to travel in order to acquire this documentation. If you do not have a passport, the best place to look for instruction is online. There are online forms you can fill out to receive your passport.  You can also fill out and submit the passport paperwork at your local post office. Certain countries will require you to have a travel visa before entering, while others only need to see a passport. (For example, American citizens do not need a travel visa to enter the EU.) The document will specify your reason for being in a country, and how long you anticipate staying. In addition, different countries have distinct visas, and you will need a separate visa for each visa-requiring country you travel to.  Some visas last for more time than others. Check before you start traveling. You'll need to know if your visa lasts for five years,...


Learn survival skills. Bring a first aid kit. Dress appropriately. Protect yourself from weather. Create an emergency plan.

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If you want to live in the wilderness, you need to learn specialized skills to help you survive. You can take a class on wilderness survival or read wilderness survival manuals, outdoor magazines, and nature blogs. Go the library to use their computers or books for free. Research the dangers of your region as well. Important skills to learn  include:  Building a fire Cooking food Healing minor injuries Foraging for safe foods Fishing No matter where you are going or how experienced you are, you should carry basic medical supplies at all times. Keep your supplies in a waterproof container. A good first aid kit should include:  Gauze and waterproof dressings Adhesive bandages Tweezers Antibiotic cream Ibuprofen or acetaminophen Any required prescription medications What you wear is one of the most vital aspects of survival. Make sure that your clothes are right for your local climate. As a general rule, always wear one more layer than you need.  Choose fabrics that will dry quickly and which will provide warmth even if wet. Go with wool if you can. Avoid cotton. Keep a waterproof shell, jacket, poncho, or raincoat in case of rain or snow. Wear sturdy shoes. Make sure to have warm socks on underneath. If you live in a place with cold winters, you will need insulated and layered clothing. Cover every part of your body, including your hands, head, face, and neck.  Visit thrift stores, clothing donation sites, and charities for cheap or free clothing for all seasons. You can even find winter coats at low cost. If there is a storm, snowstorm, tornado, or other dangerous weather, you will need to make sure you can survive it. This means that you may need to find alternate shelter during these events.  If you are living near an urban environment, you might go a public building to wait out the storm. Find a ditch or a low-lying crevice if there is a tornado. Rockwall and boulders can provide shelter from the wind. Avoid tall structures during lightning storms. In the woods, go to a low-lying area or find shelter under...


Learn talcum powder’s connection to ovarian cancer. Know the risks of talcum powder on babies. Understand the connection between talc and asbestos.

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A recent study concluded that while rare, the frequent use of talc around a woman’s genital area can be associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer by about 20-30%. An opinion prepared for a civil lawsuit concluded the same.  Overall, the use of talc is a smaller risk for ovarian cancer as compared to obesity, the use of hormone replacement therapy, and family history, but is does appear to be real. The International Agency for Research on Cancer, a division of the World Health Organization, has talc listed as a possible carcinogen. Talcum powder is found in many baby powders and may pose a risk for your baby. The main danger for children is inhalation of the talcum powder dust, which can cause problems. Infants are especially at risk.  Inhaling talcum powder may cause coughing, eye and throat irritation, difficulty breathing, wheezing, shallow breaths, chest pain, lung failure, diarrhea, vomiting, and even urinary or circulatory problems. In severe cases, comas or fever may occur. You can buy talc-free baby powders, use an alternative, or skip the powder all together and use creams or ointments. Decades ago, some talc products also contained asbestos, a known carcinogen. Today, products sold in the US and in many other parts of the world are not allowed to include asbestos as an ingredient and are tested to determine if asbestos is a contaminant.  Since the 1960’s, there have been concerns that asbestos-contaminated talcum powder may be associated with cancer, particularly ovarian cancer in women who used talc around the genital area. Recently, a study was conducted by the FDA to survey “currently marketed cosmetic-grade raw material talc, as well as some cosmetic products containing talc” for contamination with asbestos. The study ran for a year, and the results found no talc products contaminated with asbestos. The FDA, however, was only able to test four separate talc suppliers, and a larger number of personal care products. The results were considered informative but not definitive.


Learn techniques to treat stress. Practice deep breathing. Get active. Adjust your diet. Get plenty of sleep. Practice positive self-talk.

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In addition to the steps designed specifically to treat secondhand stress, you can learn some techniques to reduce your overall stress level. If you're unable to avoid the source of your stress, then these management techniques will be especially  helpful. A common and powerful tool for reducing stress is deep breathing. By using the right techniques, you can effectively lower your stress level and come back to the problem relaxed and ready to work out a solution.  Take breaths from your abdomen, not your chest. This will pull more oxygen into your body and help you relax. When breathing, place your hand on your stomach to make sure your abdomen rises and falls when you breathe. If it doesn't, you aren't breathing deeply enough. Sit up with your back straight. Alternatively, you could lie on the floor too. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Take in as much air as you can, and then exhale until your lungs are completely empty. Physical activity helps de-stress the body by distracting your brain and releasing endorphins. Include more physical activity in your life if you've been feeling stressed. Even a few minutes of exercise has been shown to have a positive affect on stress levels.  Aerobic activities like running or biking tend to be better for stress reduction, though all activity is good. If you don't enjoy working out, there are plenty of other physical activities you can do. Try going for a walk, swimming, working outside, or any other activities you enjoy that get you moving. You might be making your stress worse without even realizing it. A number of foods and drinks can exacerbate stress. By cutting out certain things and including others, you can benefit your stress level and overall health.  Caffeine causes your heart rate to go up, which makes stress worse. If you drink several caffeinated beverages daily, try to cut down on your intake to lower your stress levels. Sugary foods have a similar effect on your health and stress levels because they raise your heart rate. Alcohol...


Learn the "hunger" cry. Learn the "pain" cry. Learn the fussy cry.

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A baby who is ready to be fed is likely to begin crying quietly and slowly. The cry will build in volume, becoming loud and rhythmic. Each individual wail is likely to be short and low-pitched. The cry of hunger is a cue to feed your baby, unless you have fed your baby recently and are certain that your baby does not need more to eat. A baby who is in pain is likely to begin crying suddenly. The cry may be high-pitched and harsh. Each cry will be loud, brief, and piercing. This cry is designed to communicate urgency! If you hear the pain cry, respond immediately. Look for opened diaper pins or snagged fingers. If you see nothing, try soothing the baby. The pain may have passed, and the baby may need comforting.  If your baby has an arched back and hard stomach, the pain cry may be due to gas. Soothe your baby, and hold her upright when nursing to limit stomach gas.  If your baby's eye is red, swollen, or tearing, call your doctor. She may have a scratch or something in her eye such as an eyelash, which can cause pain. In the case of prolonged pain crying, the baby may be sick or injured. Call a doctor if your baby cries more when being held or rocked, especially if you detect a fever. If your baby under three months old has a fever (100.4 °F or 38 °C) call your doctor right away, even if she is not fussy. Fussy crying is mild and may start and stop, or go up and down in volume. Fussy crying may increase in volume if you ignore it, so don't hesitate to soothe your baby when he fusses. Fussy crying can communicate discomfort, or it may just mean your baby wants to be held. Babies often fuss at the same time every day, usually late in the afternoon or early in the evening.  Babies cry fussily when they want to be held. Newborns may often fuss to be held, as they are used to confined spaces.  Check the diaper of a fussing baby. Fussy crying can indicate a wet or soiled diaper. Check the temperature. Your baby might fuss because he is too hot or too cold. The fussy cry can mean frustration. A baby may fuss when...


Learn the BPM of the songs you play. Learn the intros and outros. Learn how to scratch Keep it simple at first. Transition between the songs smoothly.

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The beats per minute (BPM) of a song will determine how smoothly or easily you can mix it with another song. You can calculate BPM by counting the beats yourself using a stopwatch, but that's pretty tedious. Some mixers will have a BPM counter on the board, while most DJ software will calculate the BPM of a track for you, although this may not be completely accurate 100% of the time, so it's good to have some sense of the BPMs yourself. You can use a pitch warp to match the beats, though it's best to choose two songs that are only a few BPM off. However, use it on the song that doesn't have vocals yet. Speeding it up or slowing it down changes the key and messes with everything. Most dance songs will have an intro in which the music is going but the vocals are not at the beginning of the song and a corresponding outro at the end.  Mixing usually means blending one song's intro with the outro of another.  Knowing when an outro starts and an intro begins is critical to live beat mixing. Cue up the second song. Have your second song ready to go as your first one is winding down.  Use one hand on the turntable or CD player's pitch to adjust speed (if your BPMs don't match) and put the other on the crossfader, so that the first song's volume decreases as the second song's volume increases. . The decks can be used to find your place in a song when they're queued up or they can be use as pseudo-records to get your scratch on. There are baby scratches and scribble scratches and drags and scratches that work at different pitch levels. Get 'em all down before you head out there! Certain songs and certain places in certain songs are prime for scratching, while others are terrible for it. Knowing when to scratch is like comedic timing: you'll know it when it's right and when it's just wrong. When you're starting out, make mixing easier by sticking to two songs that are within 3 BPMs of each other.  You should also use two songs that are in the same key. Your software should be able to tell you this. When you nail that...


Learn the Christian creeds:

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The Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed. Many churches have somewhat different confessions of faith and/or catechisms that are based upon their own interpretation of the Christian creeds, Holy Ordinances, system of church organization, and other matters. See, for example, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Lutheran Formula of Concord, the Westminster Confession, the Anglican 39 Articles, the 1689 Baptist Confession, the 1919 Doctrinal Statement of the World Conference on Christian Fundamentals, and others. The Lutheran Service Book has the following text:


Learn the Japanese writing systems. Practice Japanese pronunciation. Learn variations on the basic sounds. Get to know Japanese grammar.

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Japanese language has four writing systems, each of which is composed of different characters. This may sound like a lot to learn, but every word in Japanese, regardless of which writing system it comes from, is pronounced with some combination of only 46 basic sounds. Sorting out the different writing systems and their uses is an important part of learning Japanese. Here's a brief overview:  Hiragana is a Japanese syllabary, phonetic characters that make up one Japanese writing system. Unlike the English alphabet, each character stands for one syllable, which may include a vowel and a consonant sound. Katakana is also a syllabary, most often used for foreign words or onomatopoeic sounds (like bang or squeak). Together, hiragana and katakana account for the entire range of sounds in the Japanese language. Kanji are Chinese characters that were adopted as a Japanese writing system. Whereas hiragana and katakana are simply phonetic letters, kanji are ideograms, characters which have meaning. There are thousands of kanji characters, with about 2000 in common use.  Hiragana and katakana were derived from these characters. The same 46 sounds that are used to pronounce hiragana and katakana are also used to pronounce kanji. The Latin alphabet is used in Japanese to write acronyms, company names, and other words for aesthetic reasons. Called Romaji ("Roman letters"), Japanese can also be written in Latin letters.  This is not done in Japan, but it is used by beginning Japanese speakers to "spell out" Japanese characters. However, there are many sounds in Japanese which are difficult to express in Latin letters, and many homonyms (many more than English) which become confusing.  Therefore, students of Japanese are encouraged to begin learning Japanese characters as soon as possible, and avoid using Latin letters as a crutch. The 46 sounds in the Japanese language are composed of one of five vowel sounds or a combination of a vowel and a consonant, with the exception of one sound composed of only a consonant. Vowel...


Learn the Journeyman and Apprentice Riding skills. Visit your class trainer ad learn Flight Form. Know that any movement will cause your druid to start flying. Increase your movement speed to 280% at level 71. Know the limitations of your flying travel form.

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Unlike with flying mounts, you do not need to know the Expert Riding skill in order to use your flying form. This skill will become available to you at level 60. It will cost you 3 gold. If you do not want to fly, either shift back to your original form, or sit. It will cost you 19 gold. While flying comes with many benefits, such as increased movement speed and no threat generation, it also comes with some drawbacks as well. Here are a few things you should be aware of before using your travel form:  You cannot use it while fighting. You cannot use it indoors. You cannot use it while already in another form. You will not be able to fly in Northrend without getting Cold Weather Flying (at level 68) and Azeroth without getting the Flight Master's License (at level 60).


Learn the Law of Cosines. Look at your triangle and assign variable letters to its components. Plug your information into the equation and solve for side c. Use side length c to find the perimeter of the triangle.

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The Law of Cosines allows you to solve any triangle when you know two side lengths and measurement of the angle between them. It works on any triangle, and is a very useful formula. The Law of Cosines states that for any triangle with sides a, b, and c, with opposite angles A, B, and C:   c2 = a2 + b2 - 2ab cos(C). The first side that you know should be labeled a, and the angle opposite it is A.  The second side that you know should be labeled b; the angle opposite it is B.  The angle that you know should be labeled C, and the third side, the one you need to solve in order to find the perimeter of the triangle, is side c. For example, imagine a triangle with side lengths 10 and 12, and an angle between them of 97°.  We will assign variables as follows: a = 10, b = 12, C = 97°. You will first need to find the squares of a and b, and add them together.  Then find the cosine of C using the cos function on your calculator, or an online cosine calculator. Multiply cos(C) by 2ab and subtract the product from the sum of a2 + b2.  The result is c2.  Find the square root of this value and you have the length of side c.  Using our example triangle:   c2 = 102 + 122 - 2 × 10 × 12 × cos(97).  c2 = 100 + 144 – (240 × -0.12187)  (Round the cosine to 5 decimal places.) c2 = 244 – (-29.25)  c2 = 244 + 29.25  (Carry the minus symbol through when cos(C) is negative!) c2 = 273.25 c = 16.53 Recall that Perimeter P = a + b + c, so all you need to do is add the length you just calculated for side c to the values you already had for a and b. In our example: 10 + 12 + 16.53 = 38.53, the perimeter of our triangle!


Learn the Pythagorean Theorem. Make sure that your triangle is a right triangle. Assign variables a, b, and c to the sides of your triangle. Find the squares of a and b. Add together the values of a2 and b2. Find the square root of c2.

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The Pythagorean Theorem describes the relationship between the sides of a right triangle.  It states that for any right triangle with sides of length a and b, and hypotenuse of length c, a2 + b2 = c2. The Pythagorean Theorem only works on right triangles, and by definition only right triangles can have a hypotenuse.  If your triangle contains one angle that is exactly 90 degrees, it is a right triangle and you can proceed. Right angles are often notated in textbooks and on tests with a small square in the corner of the angle.  This special mark means "90 degrees." The variable "c" will always be assigned to the hypotenuse, or longest side.  Choose one of the other sides to be a, and call the other side b (it doesn't matter which is which; the math will turn out the same).  Then copy the lengths of a and b into the formula, according to the following example: If your triangle has sides of 3 and 4, and you have assigned letters to those sides such that a = 3 and b = 4, then you should write your equation out as: 32 + 42 = c2. To find the square of a number, you simply multiply the number by itself, so a2 = a x a.  Find the squares of both a and b, and write them into your formula.  If a = 3, a2 = 3 x 3, or 9.  If b = 4, then b2 = 4 x 4, or 16. When you plug those values into your equation, it should now look like this: 9 + 16 = c2. Enter this into your equation, and this will give you the value for c2. There is only one step left to go, and you will have that hypotenuse solved! In our example, 9 + 16 = 25, so you should write down 25 = c2. Use the square root function on your calculator (or your memory of the multiplication table) to find the square root of c2.   The answer is the length of your hypotenuse! In our example,  c2 = 25.  The square root of 25 is 5 (5 x 5 = 25, so Sqrt(25) = 5).  That means c = 5, the length of our hypotenuse!


Learn the acronym. Understand the meaning of the acronym. Understand the order of operations. Calculate expressions in parentheses first. Calculate exponents second. Multiply and divide third. Add and subtract fourth.

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To do this, either remember the word “PEMDAS,” or you can remember the phrase “Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally.” P stands for “Parentheses”; E stands for “Exponents”; M stands for “Multiplication”; D stands for “Division”; A stands for “Addition”; and S stands for “Subtraction.” The order of operations is the standard sequence in which you must perform operations in an expression that has more than one. PEMDAS tells you the order in which you must complete the operations. If you calculate an expression without using the order of operations, your answer will be incorrect. Not all problems will have them, so If you don’t see parentheses, you can skip this step. If there are no exponents, skip this step. These operations are of equal importance and must be performed from left to right. If there is no multiplication or division, skip this step. These operations are of equal importance and must be performed from left to right. If there is no addition or subtraction, skip this step.


Learn the alphabet. Learn Kannada numbers. Know the Kannada writing system. Know the common pronouns. Learn Kannada pronunciation. Understand gendering conventions. Understand Kannada verbs.

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Kannada's alphabet is derived from Kadamba and Cālukya scripts that, over centuries, morphed in Kannada and Telugu scripts. These scripts were formalized and translated into English script forms in the 19th century.  Here is a chart of Kannada vowels and their pronunciation. ಅ 	a 	KANNADA LETTER A ಆ 	ā 	KANNADA LETTER AA ಇ 	e 	KANNADA LETTER E ಈ 	e 	KANNADA LETTER EE ಉ	u 	KANNADA LETTER U ಊ	ū 	KANNADA LETTER UU ಋ	r̥ 	KANNADA LETTER VOCALIC Ru ೠ	r̥̄ 	KANNADA LETTER VOCALIC RR ಎ 	i 	KANNADA LETTER e ಏ 	ii 	KANNADA LETTER AE ಐ 	ai 	KANNADA LETTER AI ಒ 	o 	KANNADA LETTER O ಓ 	ō 	KANNADA LETTER OO ಔ 	au 	KANNADA LETTER AU  Canarese consonants come in two forms, structured and unstructured. Structured consonants are categorized by where the tongue touches the palate. These come in five categories. They are: Velars 	        ಕ (ka) 	ಖ (kha) 	ಗ (ga) 	ಘ (gha) 	ಙ (nga) Palatals        ಚ (cha) 	ಛ (chha) 	ಜ (ja) 	ಝ (jha) 	ಞ (nya) Retroflex 	ಟ (tta) 	ಠ (ttha) 	ಡ (dda) 	ಢ (ddha) 	ಣ (nna) Dentals 	ತ (ta) 	ಥ (tha) 	ದ (da) 	ಧ (dha) 	ನ (na) Labials  	ಪ (pa) 	ಫ (pha) 	ಬ (ba) 	ಭ (bha) 	ಮ (ma)   The unstructured consonants are: ಯ (ya), ರ (ra), ಲ (la), ವ (va), ಶ (sha), ಷ (ssa), ಸ (sa), ಹ (ha), ಳ (lla)  Kannada also includes two letters which are part consonant and part vowel, called "yogavaahaka". They are the anusvara: ಅಂ (am) and the visarga: ಅಃ (ah) The Kannada language has a numbering system that stretches from 0 to 1 million.  Below is a sample of Kannada numbers from 0 to 9. ೦ 	sonne 	0 	Zero ೧ 	ondu 	1 	One ೨ 	eraḍu 	2 	Two ೩ 	mūru 	3 	Three ೪ 	nālku 	4 	Four ೫ 	aidu  	5 	Five ೬ 	āru 	        6 	Six ೭ 	ēḷu 	        7 	Seven ೮ 	enṭu 	8 	Eight ೯ 	oṃbattu 	9 	Nine The Kannada language is alphasyllabary, which means all the consonants have an inherent vowel sound in them. Just like English, Canarese moves from left to right horizontally. When consonants appear together without a vowel in between, the second consonant is written as a special conjunt symbol, usually below the first. When Kannada is written using English language...


Learn the aspects of the STAR system. Define who you are first. Start your answer with a description of the situation and task. Explain the action(s) you took. Reveal the results of your action(s). Ask follow up questions.

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Teamwork questions are best answered through what is known as the STAR system. This is an acronym that outlines the four part answer you should give to a teamwork question.  "S" stands for "situation." This overviews the situation in which you had to work as a team. "T" stands for "task." Explain the task you needed to complete as part of a team. "A" stands for "actions." What actions did you take as a team member to successfully complete the task? "R" stands for "results." Give some concrete results here. How did your actions help the company? In what ways was the situation resolved due to your efforts? Introduce your answer to a team player question by telling the interviewer what type of person you are. Are you process-oriented or results-driven? Are your comfortable relinquishing decisions to a team? Are you patient or impatient? Do you accept or give criticism well? This gives a brief overview of how you function as a team player, which will be followed with an example illustrating this personality trait.  The answer should start with "I am the type of person who..." after which you explain your general personality. Then, you should say, "I like to..." and explain how your general personality manifests itself in action. For example, "I'm the kind of person who likes to focus on what someone does right over what they do wrong. I like to explain how a team member can use their good qualities in a situation in order to outweigh their flaws." From here, you need to illustrate how the above statement played out in a specific situation. What was your responsibility in the situation? What task did you have to complete? Choose a recent example of your teamwork experience. Pick an example relevant to the initial statement you made.  For example, "I was responsible for providing one-on-one feedback to a group of freelance writers who worked for our publication." This outlines the situation. You managed freelance writers, and your responsibility was providing feedback. From here, get specific. What task presented a...


Learn the basic chords. Learn the right hand placement. Understand the structure of the song. Get the right feel.

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While it takes technique and rhythm to play the song the way it is meant to be played, you've got to start by learning the basic chords. There are a few basic chord patterns, the Intro, the verse/chorus, the little riff that he uses to transition between the instrumental parts and singing, and the bridge.   The chords to the Intro are:  D minor 7 D diminished 7    The chords to the verse/chorus are:  C major C diminished/B A minor A minor/B F major D minor/F# G major 7    The chords to the transition riff are:  C major F major C major 7 G major    The bridge chords (where he sings "la la la") are:  A minor A minor/G D major/F# F major G major In this song, the chords are mostly played with the right hand while the left hand follows them in a basic bass descending bass accompaniment (marked above with the note after the "/". Throughout the singing part, play the chord with your right hand and follow along providing bass with your left about an octave down. The bridge is the same.  A big part of the song is the descending bassline, which moves the song forward. In the verse, for instance, the right hand will basically hand on the C chord position, but the bass will descend from C to B ("Play me a song…"). Listen to the song to get the timing right and practice some to get the right bass notes. The Intro lick and the riff between the verses is chorded with the left hand and while the right hand plays melodic flourishes on the basic chord. When you've got the chords down, playing the song itself isn't too complicated. The song features several short verses of four lines each, and features the distinctive harmonica break between some of them. Before each chorus ("Sing us a song, you're the piano man…") he plays the bridge chord sequence to build up the dynamics, and after each chorus, he plays the harmonica break and the transition chord sequence. The most complicated part is that some of the verses involve more 4-line sections than others, and he also varies the pattern some, so it takes some practice to get the...


Learn the basic math facts. Practice the rules of fractions. Know how to use negative numbers.

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Algebra is a system of manipulating numbers and operations to try to solve problems. When you learn algebra, you will learn the rules to follow for solving problems. But to help make that easier, you need to have a strong understanding of basic math facts. You should know basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts and be able to work with them easily. In particular, you should be able to do the following:  Add and subtract single digit numbers in your head quickly. Being able to work with two-digit numbers is even more helpful. Know your multiplication tables from 1 through 12. Know division and factors for numbers up through 144 (12x12). Algebra uses the rules of fractions as much as any other numbering system. You need to be comfortable with finding common denominators, adding and subtracting fractions, multiplying and dividing fractions. When you learn algebra, you will expand this knowledge into working with unknown variables, but you need a strong understanding of the basics first. Know the importance of reciprocals. You need to know the concept of reciprocal numbers. The short definition of a reciprocal is that it is a fraction turned upside down. Thus, the reciprocal of 23{\displaystyle {\frac {2}{3}}} is 32{\displaystyle {\frac {3}{2}}}, and the reciprocal of 45{\displaystyle {\frac {4}{5}}} is 54{\displaystyle {\frac {5}{4}}}. You use reciprocals as an alternative to division, when the problem is complicated. Instead of dividing by one fraction, you can multiply by its reciprocal. You will often be using negative numbers or variables. You should review how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide negatives before starting to learn algebra. Here are some basic rules for working with negatives. You can also see our articles on adding and subtracting negative numbers and dividing and multiplying negative numbers.  On a number line, a negative number is the same distance from zero as the positive, but in the opposite direction. A negative plus a negative will also be negative. Adding...


Learn the basic rule. Learn the first and the simplest rule for drawing the Root Locus. Move to learn the second simplest rule. Appreciate the third rule. Learn how a branch moves away from a pole. Understand the meaning of the previous equation. Learn how a branch moves towards a zero. Celebrate that you are now at it.

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A Root Locus is symmetrical with respect to the real axis of the complex plane. Number of branches of Root Locus is the same as the number of roots of D(s); that is, number of poles of F(s).   Simple Integrator has one pole. It has one branch. Motor Control System has two poles one at s = 0 and the other at  s = – 1. It has two branches. When K varies from zero to infinity branches of Root Locus could asymptotically approach to infinity.   All these asymptotes intersect at a point on the real line. Point of intersection is called the σ-point. Calculate the σ-point from,      Add all the poles then subtract from it the result of addition of all the zeros. Now divide the result by the difference of the number of poles and number of zeros.  Sigma point for the Simple Integrator is σ = 0  Sigma point for the Motor Control is σ = (0 – 1) / 2 = – 1 / 2    Do not confuse asymptotes with the branches. Asymptotes take branches to the infinity. Remember that straight line branches are their own asymptotes if they move to infinity. Third rule determines angles of asymptotes that lead branches of the Root Locus. It is equal to 180° / (n – m). Use symmetry to draw all asymptotes. This is called the angle of departure of the branch from the pole. Use this relation. Let's study what is each factor,    J : is the index of the pole under investigation. You like to calculate departure angle of that specific pole.  φJ : is the angle of departure from pole J.  pJ : is the complex value of the pole under investigation.  i : roams among the number of zeros from first zero ( i = 1) to m-th zero (i = m).  pJ – zi : is the evaluation of pJ at zi.  k : roams among the number of poles from first pole ( k = 1) to n-th pole (k = n).  k = J apparently has been forbidden to participate. But, even not, has no meaning; it results pJ – pJ = 0; with nought participation.   pJ – pk : is the evaluation of pJ at pk.  arg : shows that you are calculating smallest angle of the vector insides the brackets [ ... ] with respect to the real axis.  q :...