Q: Mine out a two-by-two space in your house's exterior wall to let daylight in. You can also mine holes in your roof to create skylights, though doing so will let in rain. If you have a furnace and some fuel (e.g., coal or wood), you can create glass for your window by adding sand to the top section of the furnace. Place a wall of cobblestone, wood, or another crafting material inside of your home to section off different areas. You can also add doors to these rooms if you please. Mine out a one- or two-block wide path that leads to a nearby point of interest (e.g., a lake or an ore-rich area). This is an especially good idea if you're playing on harder difficulties, as it will give you a place to store your valuable materials that's relatively far away from where you'll be, thereby reducing the chance that a creeper targeting you will blow up your supplies. The more blocks that creatures have to pass through to reach you, the fewer that will end up on your property. You can create a simple two-block high wall around your house and property, or you can create a picket fence in the crafting table. Torches reduce the chances that mobs will end up on your property, so the more you have, the better! From here, you can easily go out on scavenging runs, build up your supply stores, and begin building more dwellings to create your own village. Adding depth to your house catches the eye.
A: Create windows. Add rooms to your house. Add a walkway outside of your home. Create a second, smaller house to serve as a shed. Place a wall around your property. Place torches around your property. Enjoy your new home. Add depth to your house.

Article: The formula to calculate an annualized rate of return (ARR) may look fairly intimidating at first. However, once you break it down into pieces, it's not as difficult as it looks. The full formula is ARR = (1 + rate of return per period)# of periods in a year 1. The 1 simply turns a percentage into a whole number so you can compound it. That's why it's subtracted at the end to get your final rate. Essentially, all you do is compound the rate of return by the number of periods. If you have a monthly rate of return, you would compound the rate by 12. A weekly return would be compounded by 52, while a daily return would be compounded by 365. To calculate the rate of return on your investment, subtract the ending value of your investment from the beginning value of your investment, then divide that number by the beginning value of your investment. Multiply the result by 100 to get your rate of return. For example, if you set up a portfolio with $10,000, and it now has a balance of $11,025, you have a total gain of $1,025. According to the equation, your rate of return is (11,025 10,000 / $10,000) x 100 = 10.25%. Quantify the period of time over which you had the gain. Then divide (usually 365, the number of days in a year) by that number to find out how many of those periods are in one year. For example, suppose you had a 10.25% rate of return on an investment that was 65 days old. The number of 65-day periods in a year is 365 / 65 = 5.615. If your rate of return happened to be a single day or a single month, you can skip this step and compound your rate of return by 365 (days) or 12 (months). Place the number of periods in a year in the formula to annualize your rate of return. Complete the calculation using the xy button on your calculator. For example, your equation for the ARR continuing the example would be (1 + 0.1025)5.615 1 = 0.7296 or 72.96%. Your annualized rate of return on the investment, therefore, is 72.96%.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Familiarize yourself with the formula. Calculate your rate of return. Determine the period to which your rate of return applies. Compound your rate of return by the number of periods in a year.

Problem: Article: A sharp "NO!" whenever your cat goes anywhere near a clawed piece of furniture can help to reduce his interest in clawing it. Be aware, however, that the cat may only learn not to scratch when you are present, and may continue to scratch in your absence since they link the punishment directly to you. Another way to curb clawing is to toss a can of pebbles or pennies to land near the cat (do not throw it at them) to startle them. Try not to let the cat see that you threw it. This way, it appears triggered by the scratching, and has nothing to do with you. That way the cat is less likely to scratch when you are away, because they don't associate you directly with the punishment. Then, pick them up and place them next to the scratching pole as a means of conditioning. Don't sound angry or go into a nasty tirade against your cat; remember they are simply following instincts and you're the higher-level being with the ability to control your emotional outburst. Never scold your cat when they are near or using the scratching post. They need to associate the scratching post with all things pleasant and happy. If you have a spray bottle of water, you could try squirting your cat whenever they go near the furniture and start scratching it. Aim to do this before they start scratching but if not, squirt mid-scratch. This won't hurt the cat but it will help them to associate scratching that piece of furniture with a less-than-pleasant spritz of water! Again, this can also cause the cat to link your presence to getting sprayed, so they may do their scratching when you are not there. You can also use a citrus oil mix to deter your cat. Some cats are repelled by the scent of orange oil. Mix equal parts, about a cap-full each, of eucalyptus oil and orange oil in a spray bottle of water. You can test this on your cat by putting a small amount on a damp cloth and present it close to their nose. You will need to shake the contents before each use as the oil and water will separate after a short time. Using this method not only helps to deter your cat from destroying furniture or walls, but gives your house a pleasant and fragrant odor as well. Sometimes you will just need to physically stop the cat from scratching. Remove them from where they are scratching and give them something else to do. Try giving them a toy to play with or petting them for awhile, whatever they enjoy more than scratching.
Summary: Use your tone of voice to correct their behavior. Use water to stop your cat's bad behavior. Redirect your cat's attention.

Q: Mortar and pestles are usually made in a matching set. The mortar is a small bowl and the pestle is a wand with a curve that's perfectly shaped to grind smoothly against the mortar. The instrument may be made from wood, stone or ceramic, and you'll want to choose your material based on your culinary needs and personal preferences. Ceramic mortar and pestles are capable of grinding spices very finely, but they're also more fragile than other types. Wood mortar and pestles are durable, but they're also slightly porous, and subject to stains. It's also possible for the flavor of one spice to stay present in the mortar between uses, tainting the flavor of the next spice you grind. Stone mortar and pestles also grind very finely, but unless they're conditioned properly, fine particles of stone can get ground into the spices. Do you want to crush large amounts of spices, seeds, and nuts, or only small amounts? You will find varying sizes from palm size to bowl size, and it may even be handy to have two different sizes if you have the space and budget for it. If you plan to grind a very large amount of spices, getting a spice grinder may be more suitable for your needs. A mortar and pestle is best for just enough spices to create whatever dish or spice mix you immediately want to use.
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Pick the right material for your needs. Choose the size you want.