Q: Pruning encourages the plant to grow, so the best time to trim the plant is at the very start of the growing season, which occurs during spring and summer. This way, the new growth will make your plant look full and healthy. If you like, you can prune your plant after it finishes blooming, instead, but since the pruning will cause the plant to grow, it's best to do at the start of the growing season. Plumeria typically blooms from April through November in the northern hemisphere, and February through April in the southern hemisphere. You don't have to wait for a certain season to prune off unsightly branches. Trim them off of the plant as close to the base as you can get, using the same technique as you would for pruning. When you're pruning plumeria, you can use a knife, pruning shears, or a small saw. Older plumeria especially can get very woody, so a sharp tool is necessary to get a clean cut. Wear gardening gloves to protect your hands and improve your grip. For most plumeria plants, pruning shears are ideal. However, a pruning saw is a good option if you'll be cutting thicker plumeria branches, while a sharp knife would be ideal if you're pruning a younger, smaller plumeria plant. You can prevent the spread of harmful bacteria into the cuts by wiping the blade with rubbing alcohol before you start cutting as well as in between cuts. Plumeria is extremely tolerant to cutting, and it can be cut all the way back to a 12in (30cm) stem without harming the plant. Feel free to cut off any limbs or branches that are in your way or that you don't think look very good. The only way you can over-prune your plant is to cut it all the way to the ground. When you're getting ready to cut, locate the small knot at the base of a branch. This is the branch collar and is a part of the tree, and you should not cut it. Don't cut a limb in the middle of the branch; this is called topping and will not encourage new growth. Angling your cuts will help prevent standing water, which can promote the growth of fungus on the plumeria. The fungus leads to tip rot, which can eventually kill your plant. In addition to protecting the original plumeria plant, cutting the limbs at an angle will give them more surface area to grow roots if you're planning on propagating them. If you do notice water collecting on the tips, treat them with a fungicide.
A: Prune your plumeria in the early spring. Remove dead or diseased branches whenever you see them. Use a sharp, sanitized tool to make the cuts. Prune off any unsightly or overgrown branches. Make your cut about 1in (2.5cm) from the base of the limb. Make your cuts at a 45 angle to the branch.

Q: Social media is a very important tool that you can use to show off your relevance and popularity. After you've applied to agencies, focus some of your energies on going to local modeling events, making friends, and then connecting with those friends online. Post interesting photos of yourself on Instagram and you might even draw additional agency interest. Create additional connections by commenting on the posts of other models and responding to comments posted on your page. Check agency websites for the details of open casting listings. This is where you'll bring your portfolio and wait with many other aspiring models to talk with casting agents. The agents will conduct a brief interview, snap a few photos, and get in touch if they are interested. This is a great opportunity to give casting agents a taste of your unique personality and to make a memorable impression. For example, you might show them a (flattering) photo from one of your recent hiking adventures. Aside from your full portfolio, it can be helpful to create a laminated composite card to hand out. This card will contain a small photo, your name and contact information, and your relevant stats. Many large universities and cities have clubs that aspiring models can join, usually for a small fee. These clubs spread the word about opportunities and are a great way to learn more about particular agencies and the industry on the whole. If you are a younger model, you might also find a mentor within a club. Some modeling clubs are simply informational, whereas others may hold public fashion shows and practice shoots. There are a number of dishonest people and companies preying on hopeful models. Watch out for modeling schools or agencies that request a payment in advance. An agency's fees should generally only occur when you are working. Also, steer clear of any persons or companies that request risque or nude photos, as this is not the policy of established agencies.
A: Build up your online following. Go to an open casting call. Join a modeling club. Beware of potential scams.

Q: Tracking your meals, snacks and beverages in a food journal can help you become more aware of what you eat and also help you stay on track with a new diet plan. Purchase a journal or download a journaling app on your smart phone. Track as many days as you can. Ideally, track a few weekdays and a few weekend days. Many people eat different on weekends compared to a more structured work day. Check in with your weight daily to see how you are coming along with your weight loss. Regular daily weight check-ins may also help keep you motivated and improve your weight loss results. Step on the scale every morning as part of your daily routine, such as right before you brush your teeth in the morning. Writing down goals can be helpful with any type of change, but is especially helpful with weight loss. Jot down a few ideas of the goals you want to achieve throughout your 3 month timeline. Be specific with your goal. Make sure it's timely, specific and realistic. Remember, large amounts of weight loss are not realistic and are most likely not safe or healthy. Set smaller goals before your long-term goals. Maybe make a goal for each month or every two weeks during your 3 month timeline.
A: Track your meals in a food journal. Weigh yourself daily. Write down your goals.

Q: Crossfade is a classic DJing technique that allows you to play the upcoming track without any gap in audio. The songs will fade into each other and create a danceable atmosphere. Go to Edit --> Preferences. Scroll down to the Playback section. Make sure that both Gapless Playback and Crossfade tracks is selected. Adjust the time so that it sounds right to you. On Apple devices, this is accessed through "Settings," or the gear icon in the lower right corner. From this menu you can access the Playback settings. You can modify the sound of your playlist to fit the atmosphere and setting of the room you are DJing for. Go to settings>playback and you'll see the equalizer options. Experiment with the equalizer settings before the party gets started. You can either adjust the equalizer manually, or choose one of their settings: Bass Booster Dance Hip Hop Electronic R&B If your playlist is about to go in a direction you're not feeling, make adjustments. The job of a DJ is to enact the feelings and desires of the crowd. Watch how the crowd reacts to your selections and determine if one style of music works better than another. If you decide to take requests, you can either add them to the playlist, or to the queue so that it plays as the next song. To add it to the queue, right click on the song and choose "Queue" from the drop-down menu that appears. To view the queue, click on it in the left hand menu. "Play Queue" should appear in the top section directly under the inbox.
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Make Spotify crossfade songs. Adjust the equalizer. Follow your instinct. Add requests.