Q: Don't test her knowledge or treat her like she's a lesser geek if she hasn't been doing nerdy stuff for as long or if she is nerdy in different ways than you. She enjoys and loves things and you enjoy and love things and that is cool and you should be happy. She's probably just as smart if not smarter than you in a few areas. If she was really so dumb or incompetent, you wouldn't want to be with her. Respect her, appreciate the things she's good at or knows about, and give her the opportunity to show you those things. Definitely don't be mean about it or trivializing if she doesn't know something. Shouting about sympathizing with those ideas is putting yourself on the fast track to girls thinking you're disrespectful and a jerk. Equality is good, but you need to try really hard to understand the whole issue. Starting arguments with someone who you care about, on topics that you know you disagree on, is never a good idea. Just...don't. You're doing both of you a disservice. Just be honest with her and say what you're really feeling.
A: If she's nerdy, don't question her nerdiness. Don't ever lord your intelligence over her. Stay away from backlash arguments about men's rights. Don't use pick up lines.

Q: You want to avoid carbonated drinks like sodas because they can cause bloating and cramping. Instead, stay hydrated by regularly drinking water. In addition, carbonated drinks have a diuretic effect. Instead, drink water. It will also help if your stomach is upset on the flight. Take regular sips of the water, rather than downing it all at once. Drink water 24 to 48 hours before your trip too at regular intervals. It's a good idea to drink at least 8 ounces of water for each hour that you're in the air. Take a water bottle on the plane; there's no ban on it, generally. Drinking either one of these before you fly or during the flight could make you feel sicker. Alcohol could lead to a sick stomach. It can also make it harder to fall asleep after you wake up. Instead, in addition to water, choose beverages that have a lot of electrolytes, such as those in tomato or fruit juice. Other beverages can also help hydrate you. In addition, try not to drink alcohol the night before you fly. Having a hangover is going to make an upset stomach much more likely. There are many different supplements that can help ease or prevent an upset stomach. Use magnesium to destress. This is a muscle relaxant, and some people add it to herbal tea. Other sources of magnesium include organic cereal and cacao nibs. Digestive enzymes can also help you on board. Try ginger. Take a ginger pill, suck on ginger candy or ask for a ginger ale. This is said to help some people with motion sickness, although watch drinking too many carbonated beverages. Natural remedies for motion sickness include ginger, peppermint, fennel, basil, and Fenugreek.
A: Drink a lot of water. Avoid alcohol and caffeine. Take supplements.

Q: Over-the-counter nasal strips are an easy, inexpensive way to keep your airways open. They work by attaching to the outside of your nostrils and pulling open your nose. Similarly, a nasal dilator is a re-usuble nasal strip that you wear over your nose to help keep your airways open. You can find both nasal strips and nasal dilators at local drugstores or online. These items do not work for everyone, especially if you have an underlying condition like sleep apnea. Sinus congestion blocks your airways and can cause snoring. Over-the-counter decongestants can help relieve sinus congestion. Another great option is to rinse your sinuses with saline solution before bed. Only rinse your sinuses with a sterile saline solution, which you can buy over-the-counter or make at home. When making your own, use distilled or bottled water. It's also a good idea to take antihistamines if you have allergies, which can lead to sinus congestion. Dryness in your airways sometimes causes snoring, but keeping the airways moist can alleviate this problem. A humidifier is an easy way to avoid dryness. Place the humidifier in your bedroom while you're sleeping.
A: Apply nasal strips or a nasal dilator to keep your airways open. Take decongestants or rinse your nasal passages if you have sinus congestion. Use a humidifier to keep your airways moist.

Q: Fill a large stockpot with 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 cm) of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, then sit the steamer basket inside. The steamer basket should not touch the boiling water directly. After reducing the heat, the water should remain at a simmer. Cover the pot with its lid to prevent the water from evaporating as you prepare the cake batter. Coat an 8-inch (20-cm) round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or shortening. Lightly flour the bottom and sides of the pan, as well. Alternatively, you can coat the sides of the pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. Combine the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium to high speed for several minutes, or until the mixture is light and creamy. Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating after each addition. Make sure that each egg is thoroughly beaten into the mixture after each addition. If you're using small eggs instead of large eggs, you'll need to use three instead of two. Add one-third of the flour to the batter and beat until combined. Add half of the milk afterward, beating again until evenly combined. Repeat this procedure with the remaining flour and milk. Add one-third of the flour and mix it in, followed by the remaining milk. Finish by mixing in the last third of the flour. Drizzle the vanilla extract over the batter. Beat on medium to high speed until incorporated. Pour one-fourth of the batter into a separate small bowl. Set aside the remaining three-fourths for now. The smaller portion of batter will be flavored with cocoa powder and the larger portion will remain vanilla flavored. Sprinkle the cocoa powder into the smaller batch of batter. Mix well by hand or with an electric mixer set to low speed. Pour the vanilla batter into the greased pan, then drizzle the chocolate batter on top. Use a knife to carefully swirl the two batters together without mixing them. This act will create the marbled effect. Tightly cover the top of the cake pan with aluminum foil. Fold the foil under the bottom of the pan to hold it down. The top of the pan must be covered tightly. Otherwise, excess moisture from inside the steamer can get into the batter and ruin the results. Place the cake pan in the center of the preheated steam rack. Cover the steamer and cook the cake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Keep the steamer over medium heat and avoid lifting the lid as the cake cooks. Each time you lift the lid, some of the heat escapes, which may cause an increase in the overall cooking time. Remove the finished cake from the steamer and let it cool in its pan before turning it out onto a serving platter. Decorate as desired and enjoy.
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Set up the steamer. Grease the baking pan. Cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs. Rotate the flour and milk. Mix in the vanilla. Separate the batter. Add the cocoa powder to the small batch. Combine the batters in the prepared pan. Cover the pan. Steam for 30 to 45 minutes. Cool before serving.