The mechanical bridge is perfect for shots where the ball is too far out of reach; they can be much more useful than trying to overreach and missing that shot because you're off-kilter. Don't be discouraged by the affectionate alternative names, "crutch" or "granny stick"there's absolutely nothing shameful about using a mechanical bridge! Here's how you use it: Place the bridge flat on the table, behind the cue ball. Place the cue in the groove that will give you the best shot. Hold the butt cap of the stick with your thumb, index, and middle finger. Place your head down into the line of the shot and take your shot.

Summary: Use a mechanical bridge.

Scroll down the page and download the Setup file. This program will allow you to make the necessary changes to your Windows files. The program will put an icon in your Start menu. Navigate to it after you install and run the program. Go to "File" then "Open". Typically Windows is installed on the C: drive. Go to the C: Drive, then open the Windows folder. Double-click the file named "explorer". In the left frame, click the folder named "String Table". Click on the sub-folder named "37". Click the gear icon named "1033". In the right frame, change the word "start" to whatever you wish. You must keep the apostrophes or the changes will not work. Click the "Compile Script" button. When asked, select "Save As" and save the file as "explorer1". Make sure not to overwrite the original copy of explorer. Keep Resource Hacker running. Open the Start menu and click "Run..." Type "regedit" (without apostrophes) into the field and press enter. This will open Registry Editor. In the left frame, navigate through the following folders: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\Winlogon Once you're in the Winlogon folder, in the right frame select "Shell" and double-click it. Change "explorer.exe" to "explorer1.exe", the changed copy you made above. Your Start menu text will now be your own customized message! If you wish to revert to the original, change back to "explorer.exe" in Registry Editor following the steps above.

Summary: Download Resource Hacker here. Install and run Resource Hacker. Once Resource Hacker is running, open "explorer.exe". Explorer will open and you will see two frames in Resource Hacker. Change your Start text. Save your changes. Run regedit to make the new file active. Reboot your computer.

If you're not going to peel them, rinse and scrub the skins to remove any excess dirt. You want to use potatoes with a low water content -- Russet are often the best, but white and petite potatoes can do in a pinch. Depending on your personal preferences you can cut the chips however you'd like. Note that thinner cuts lead to crispier fires, while thicker chips will retain more of their soft, pillowy interior: French fries are strips as long as the length of the potato, roughly 1/2" (1.3 cm) thick Chips are round 1/2" (1.3 cm) thick cross-sections of the potato, cut lengthwise through Wedges are usually 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick, cut by creating 3 cuts through the end of the end of the potato in a star shape. This removes excess water, which slows down frying. The big goal when frying potatoes is to make sure they are crispy -- and excess water makes this difficult. Use paper towels to blot away as much water from the outside of the potatoes as you can.

Summary: Peel your potatoes, if desired. Cut your chips into your desired width and shape. Rinse the potatoes and pat them dry with paper towels.

intrusive or extrusive. Each of these types of rocks will have specific properties that will help you distinguish which type your igneous rock is. Magma is molten rock that flows beneath the earth's surface. Igneous rocks are formed by cooling magma. The location of the formation of the rock, as well as how fast the magma cools will determine the type of igneous rock. Intrusive rocks form from the cooling of magma deep beneath the earth's surface. Since this occurs below the earth's surface, the magma will cool very slowly. As magma cools, it will form crystals. Intrusive rocks have larger crystals typically formed together to form the rock mass. An example of an intrusive rock is granite. When magma is above the earth's crust, it is known as lava. Extrusive rocks form through very fast cooling of lava above the Earth's surface. Extrusive rocks have very small, almost microscopic crystals. These are often described as fine-grained rocks. You usually can't see these with the naked eye. The most common type of extrusive rock is basalt. There are 7 different texture classes for igneous rocks, each with their own unique features. Pegmatitic igneous rocks have very large crystals, more than 1 cm in size. These are the slowest cooling type of igneous rocks. Remember, the slower a rock cools, the larger the crystals will be. Phaneritic igneous rocks are composed of interlocking crystals that are smaller than crystals in pegmatitic but still visible with the naked eye. Porphyritic igneous rocks have crystals of two different sizes, often with large crystals set in areas of smaller crystals. Aphanitic igneous rocks have a fine-grained texture and most of their crystals are too small to see with the naked eye. You will need to use a magnifying glass to observe the crystals in aphanitic rocks. Igneous rocks that form too quickly for crystals to form have what is called a glassy texture. Obsidian is the only glassy igneous rock, and can be identified by its dark color. This looks like dark black glass. Vesicular igneous rocks, such as pumice, look bubbly and form before gases are able to escape as lava forms the rock. This also formed with very rapid cooling. Pyroclastic igneous rock is a texture composed of volcanic fragments ranging from very fine (ash) to very coarse (tuffs and breccias). Composition refers to the percentage of certain minerals in your rock. You will need a rock guide to determine what minerals are present in your rock. There are four main composition types for igneous rocks: Identifying the composition of your rock can be very difficult if you are not an experienced rock collector or geologist. If you have any questions about how to identify a rock, contact a collector or geologist at a local college or university. Felsic igneous rocks are light in color. Their mineral composition is primarily feldspars and silicates such as quartz. Granite is an example of a felsic rock. Felsic rocks have a low density and contain 0-15% mafic crystals. Mafic minerals are olivine, pyroxene, amphibole, and biotite. Mafic igneous rocks are dark in color and consist mainly of magnesium and iron. They contain 46-85% mafic mineral crystals and are high in density. Basalt is an example of a mafic rock. Ultramafic igneous rocks are also dark in color and contain higher amounts of the minerals found in mafic rocks. These rocks have greater than 85% mafic mineral crystals. Dunite is an example of an ultramafic rock. Intermediate igneous rocks contain 15-45% mafic mineral crystals. They share minerals with both felsic and mafic rocks and are intermediate in color. Diorite is an example of an intermediate rock.
Summary: Classify igneous rocks into two main types: Identify the texture type of your rock. Look at the composition of your rock.