Before you begin cutting into stone, make sure you gather all the proper supplies. You can pick up most of the following at a local hardware store. If you can't find them at a hardware store, look online. You will need a chisel as well as an electric grinder with a diamond cutting blade to cut the stone. If your project is small, it may be less expensive to rent the grinder. You'll need a stone mason's hammer (these are similar to small sledge hammers). You will also need safety gear. You'll need protective goggles, a full face shield, and hearing protection. You can get hearing protection, which are ear muffs designed to block out loud sound from machinery, at most hardware stores. If you want all your stones the same size, you may already know the dimensions you're using. However, you may not be using one specific dimension. If you need a piece of stone to fit into a particular space in the wall, measure that space's dimensions with a measuring tape. Make sure you have the proper dimensions in mind before you begin cutting. Mark all the way around the stone where you will make your cut. " The face side of a stone is the side that will face outward on a wall. The chisel will help achieve a cleaner break than the grinder wheel.You'll want a more even break for the face side, as this gives it a smoother look. Use your chisel and sledgehammer to begin the cut on the face side. Put on eye protection before you start using the hammer and chisel, which can send sharp chips of stone flying. Take your chisel and hold it in a vertical position on the stone, with the blade of the chisel on the line you wish to cut. Take your sledgehammer and hit firmly it on the end of the chisel to make three or four small marks, about an inch apart, running along your line on the stone. Then, fill in the spaces between these marks by once again tapping your chisel with the sledgehammer. Keep working the line until you have a groove the entire length of the face side. Use single, solid taps against the chisel with the sledgehammer, working back and forth up the line. The next step involves working with an electric grinder. Make sure, for your own safety, to put on your safety goggles, hearing protection, and face shield before you begin working with your grinding tool. Small debris may fly off the stone at this point, and the noise from the grinding tool can cause hearing damage. Rotate your stone so that one of the other sides is up. Use your grinder to cut a straight line across one side of the stone. Cut over the line a few times, until you have a small indent. Go slowly to make sure the line is cut evenly across the stone. Turn the stone over and repeat this process on the next side of the stone. Then, turn the stone over again. You should repeat this process on all of the sides of the stone other than the face until you have a good groove on each side of the stone. Once you've cut into all sides of the stone either with your chisel or your grinder, you're ready to finalize the cut. Start with the face side, and give 3-4 good blows with the hammer along the groove in the face. Rotate to the next face, and repeat. Continue this process (it may take a while) until the stone breaks.
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One-sentence summary -- Gather your supplies. Measure how big of a stone you need. Mark where you'll split your stone. Chisel along your line on the "face side. Put on a face mask, and hearing protection. Use a grinder to cut the lines on the other sides. Use your chisel to finish cutting the stone.

Many types of fresh produce are high in vitamin C and antioxidants which can protect your skin and help it heal itself. Try to eat at least 3 to 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. These are great sources of vitamin C: Strawberries Citrus Cantaloupes Spinach Sweet potatoes Broccoli Your skin needs amino acids from protein in order to make collagen that repairs the skin. Although you can add protein powder to shakes or meals, you can also get lots of protein from: Chicken Fish Low-fat dairy: skim milk, low-fat yogurt and low-fat cottage cheese Lean beef Eggs Beans Nuts or take steps to cut back. Smoking can make it harder for your skin to regenerate and heal, so try to quit or cut back as much as you can. This can improve the texture of your skin and its elasticity, so it's more likely to tighten. If you're finding it difficult to stop smoking, look into local support groups that you can join. You might find that it's easier to quit if you can share your struggles with others who are going through the same thing. You probably have an exercise routine that's helped you lose weight. If you don't already include strength training, start lifting free weights or using weight machines to build muscle. Building muscle can tighten and tone the muscles under your skin, which will give your skin a tighter appearance. For free weights, you could lift barbells, dumbbells, or hand weights.
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One-sentence summary -- Eat more fruits and vegetables to improve the health of your skin. Include protein-rich food in your diet. Quit smoking Add strength training 2 to 3 times a week to your current exercise regimen.

Okay, now it's getting close to the big game! You may be feeling some anxiety, but you can reduce that by having everything prepared. Make a list of everything you will need. Go ahead and pack your bag. Pack your equipment, uniform, towels, and anything you will need for the tournament. Check items off of the list as you go. Put the bag by the door or in an obvious place so that you don't walk out without it in your excitement to play the game. Let your body know that it's about to do some hard work. Eat a meal that's high in carbs and protein. This will boost your glycogen levels. A great meal to have would be pasta and salmon. It's yummy and beneficial! This is a great excuse to kick back earlier than usual. Try to have your dinner a little earlier than usual. It may be difficult, but turn off the TV, computer, and smart phone as early as possible. Use this time to meditate on the game or read a good book. Stop drinking caffeine around 12 p.m. Try to avoid letting anxious, negative thoughts enter your mind. It's normal to have them, but focus on the positive. Go through the game play in your mind. Imagine the moment that you win. Play this over and over in your mind until success seems like the only reasonable outcome.
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Pack your sports bag. Eat a meal that is high in carbs. Relax early in the evening. Visualize success.