Q: Darts come in many different materials, from wood to plastic to metals like brass, nickel, and silver. Unless you're a professional player, the material you go with will mostly be a matter of preference. It's possible to become an expert thrower with any material, so long as its properly weighted and easy to hold. Nickel or silver darts are a good choice for newer players, as they're well-balanced, relatively durable, and less pricey than darts made with pro-grade materials. Tungsten is the most popular material amongst skilled darts players due to its even weight and resistance to wear and tear. However, these advantages also make it considerably more expensive. The barrel is the part of the dart you hold while throwing. To determine what size and shape are best for you, you'll first need to figure out what grip you'll be using. The best way to do this is to take hold of the dart naturally and simply see how it feels in your hand. Barrels that are too bulky or slender around the grip point can easily throw off your technique. If you're new to the game, experiment with different grips, such as the 3-finger, 4-finger, and pencil grip, and settle on the one that feels most instinctive to you. Play at least one game with a set of light, medium, and heavy darts. Lightweight darts take less effort to throw, but have little control once they're in motion. By contrast, heavier darts tend to fly straight and true, but require more physical strength to throw accurately. If your throwing is inconsistent with every weight, it could be a sign that you need an in-between weight. Darts range in weight from 12 grams to a whopping 50 grams. This means that all players should be able to find a set that works for their preferred playing style. Where the dart is weighted is important, too. If the front end of the dart is loaded and you prefer to grip closer to the back, it will divebomb as soon as you release it. If there's too much weight in the back and you grip near the front, the entire dart can flip and cause you to miss your shot. Your best bet is to have most of the weight directly beneath the point where your fingers come together. Metal darts are imprinted with a fine tooth-like texturing known as knurling. Generally speaking, the more knurling there is around the barrel, the more secure your grip on the dart will be. Again, this is mostly a matter of preference. Some darts feature bumps or ridges rather than knurling to offer a more moderate amount of texture. Too much grip can actually be problematicif the knurling is especially sharp or deep, it may cause the dart to "stick" to your fingers, interfering with your release. Slick paints or coatings on the body of a set of darts may make them harder to hold onto than those with a plain metal finish.
A: Select a material. Pick out a comfortable barrel shape. Try out different weights. Match the barrel shape and weight to your preferred grip. Determine how much grip you want.

Q: At birth, a newborn's skin may be reddish or pinkish. However, the baby's hands and feet may be bluish (acrocyanosis) because blood and oxygen are not yet circulating fully to the extremities. As the newborn's circulatory system opens, this bluish color will subside. If your newborn's skin is bluish all over (cyanosis), however, let your physician know right away. If your skin is dark, you can expect that your newborn's will be lighter than yours at first. Newborns with fair skin may show some mottling, with blotches of reddish and whitish skin. There may be pink patches over a newborn's eye or in the middle of his or her forehead. These are called Nevus simplex, commonly known as "angel kisses" or "salmon patches." Usually, these fade within a few months, although they may be faintly visible afterwards. Occasionally, a similar patch may be visible on the nape of a newborn's neck. This is often called a "stork bite" and will also fade or become less noticeable in time. Because birth can be a physically demanding experience for both mother and baby, a newborn may have some bruising. This may show as patches of blue or other colors on the baby's skin at various places. This is not usually a cause for concern, however. Your physician will examine your newborn, including any bruising (if present), and make sure that he or she is ok.
A: Note your newborn's skin tone. Look for common color patches. Don't be alarmed if there is some bruising.

Q: . This is generally easiest to do with a conventional potato peeler. You can also use a sharp knife. Throw the peelings into a compost bin to avoid waste. Better yet, cut the peels into long strips, leave a little flesh on them, and make sweet potato skins The exact size isn't important cutting each potato into three or four slices is usually fine. What matters is that all the chunks are about the same size so that they cook evenly. Steaming the sweet potatoes means exposing them to hot steam without submerging them in the boiling water below them. To do this, first put your potato chunks into a steam tray, which is a metal device that sits in a pot above the boiling water. Put the full steam tray in a large pot with two cups of water at the bottom. If you don't have a steam tray, you can improvise one from a small metal strainer. You can even put a clean cooking rack at the bottom of your pot. Put the pot + steam tray on the stove over high heat. Cover the pot. When the water reaches a strong boil, reduce the heat to medium. Let the potatoes cook this way until soft all the way through. Depending on how big the sweet potato pieces are, cooking times will vary from about 15-20 minutes. A good policy is to check the potatoes for done-ness after about 12 minutes. You can do this by prodding them with a fork. If the fork slides in easily, the potato is cooked. If they still feel hard, cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the pot lid carefully the escaping steam can burn you. When the sweet potatoes are soft, they're ready to eat. Turn off the heat and transfer them to a serving plate. Serve immediately. Season as desired. Sweet potatoes are (obviously) naturally sweet, so you can enjoy them as-is if you wish. In the next section, however, we've provided a few easy serving suggestions if you don't want to eat them plain.
A: Peel the sweet potatoes Cut the potatoes into chunks. Place the sweet potatoes in a steam tray. Boil the water. Serve and enjoy.

Q: A way to get higher toe touches is to use the wall as resistance. To get started, find a wall (wide enough for your legs to spread out on) and then lay down on your back (facing the wall). Next place your legs against the wall, pushing your butt up against the wall as far as it'll go. At this point, your body is in an "L" shape. After that, slowly open your legs until you start to feel a stretch. Stretch them as far as you can. As the days go by, gradually your legs should go lower and lower and it'll start to look like you're doing the splits on the wall. Do this each day for about 5 minutes.
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Stretch your legs against the wall.