Take the hand you want to make the peace sign with, and hold it in front of you, open palmed, with your palm facing away from your body. Rake your fingers, excluding your pointer and middle finger, and fold them into your palm like you are making a fist. Make sure your thumb is over your other fingers. Raise your index and middle fingers. The index finger is the closest finger to your thumb. It doesn't matter which hand you use. This is how you make the standard peace sign with your hand, Your extended index and middle fingers should form a "V." Keep your clenched fingers and palm pointed away from your body. This is very important. When you keep your palm facing inward toward yourself, the gesture can be perceived as offensive in some cultures, almost a double middle finger. Make sure you put your pointer finger and your middle finger out at the same time. If you put your middle finger out first it can mean something very bad in English (and in many other languages). Don't stick out your little finger; this, too, has an alternate, obscene interpretation. When done correctly, the peace sign became a counter-cultural symbol of peace in the Vietnam War. Most people raise their hand in the air while making it. Some people consider the meaning of the symbol to be a call for an end to war, and some people think of it as a general call for peace in the world. Some politicians have made the sign with both hands while raising both arms (Richard Nixon, Dwight Eisenhower). This can be a cliche, though, that brings to mind Nixon. Many people just raise one arm when making the sign. When some people see the peace sign, they think of it as a "V" sign that means victory, especially in war. The V sign is also made by holding up the two fingers closest to the thumb in a V formation. It doesn't matter which hand you use. Allied troops started using this hand sign to indicate victory during World War II. Winston Churchill used the sign to indicate victory. So did Nixon, in the context of Vietnam. Protesters who were against Vietnam then started using the same sign and saying "peace" as they did it instead, to protest the war. They wanted to change the hand gesture to a symbol of peace. The point is to be aware that the hand signal has both a history in the anti-war movement and in representing victory during war. This sign is another hand signal that derived from the television show, Star Trek. Its meaning is "live long and prosper." To make it, press together the two fingers closest to your thumb at the same time you press together the two fingers farthest away from your thumb. The middle of your hand will form the "V" shape when you do this with your fingers. You should keep your thumb extended outward as you do so. Historically, the Vulcan was a pagan deity, a sun god who was linked to powerful energy such as thunderbolts.

Summary: Hold open one hand. Point your palm away from your body. Raise your hand. Make a "V" sign for victory. Make the Vulcan peace sign.

Most aluminum is actually aluminum alloy because aluminum itself is very soft. Keep this in mind when cleaning and avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive sponges, since you don't know which alloy is used. (29 ml) of vinegar, lemon juice or cream of tartar for small pieces of aluminum or aluminum cookware. For larger pieces, double or triple the amount and place aluminum inside a large pot. Bring to a boil and let it boil for 15 minutes. You can place many aluminum pieces inside the pot at the same time.

Summary: Scrub the aluminum with your PH-balanced cleanser to remove food, dust, dirt and grime. Mix a solution of water and 2 tbsp. Wash with your neutral cleanser, rinse well and dry.

Tokyo uses a public transportation system that is interchangeably called the "Tokyo Metro" and "Tokyo Pasmo." You can find your balance displayed when you touch your card to the ticket gate or the onboarding machine while riding the bus. You can access your remaining balance and access history on bus or subway ticket vending machines. Check your balance by inserting your card, selecting "Print Balance History," and taking the transaction receipt. Transaction receipts display the 20 most recent card charges. Insert your card and select "Charge" from the menu. Select the amount you want to add to your card and insert that amount in cash into the machine. You can add between 1,000-10,000 at a time. If you want to add money to your card on the bus, you can by asking your bus driver. They can transfer up to 1,000 to your card.

Summary: Check the Tokyo Metrocard information when you swipe your card. Print your Tokyo Metrocard transaction history. Add funds to your card at the bus or subway ticket vending machines.

Get out 2.2 pounds (1 kg) of pork riblets and sprinkle them with salt and pepper according to your taste. Rub minced garlic into the riblets for a little extra flavor. If you want spicy riblets, use up to 1 tablespoon (8 g) of minced garlic. Turn the oven on to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Turn on your broiler to high and set the riblets on a sheet. Set the riblets a few inches below the heating element and broil them for several minutes. The meat should turn dark. Carefully remove the sheet and use tongs to flip the riblets over. Put them back under the broiler for a few more minutes so they're seared. Cook the riblets until they're at 155 degrees F (70 degrees C). Insert an instant read thermometer into the riblet meat to check the temperature. If you don't want to broil the riblets, you can sear them on a gas or charcoal grill. Place a rack in the bottom of a roasting pan and set the riblets on the rack. They shouldn't be touching the bottom of the pan. Pour 1/4 cup (60 ml) of liquid smoke flavoring and 1 cup (240 ml) of water into the bottom of the roasting pan. Wrap the pan tightly with several layers of aluminum foil. The steaming liquid shouldn't touch the riblets or they'll become bitter. If you're using a smaller roasting pan, you may not need all of the water and liquid smoke. Put the pan of riblets in the preheated oven and bake them for 2 to 5 hours. Check the temperature of the riblets occasionally and cook them until they're tender. They should reach 155 degrees F (70 degrees C) once they've finished cooking. Cooking time will depend on how many riblets you're cooking, the size of the pan, and the accuracy of your oven. Mix together all of the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. Stir the sauce occasionally and simmer it for 20 minutes, so the sauce thickens a little. You'll need to combine: 1 cup (240 g) ketchup 12 cup (155 g) corn syrup 12 cup (170 g) honey 14 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar 14 cup (60 ml) water 2 tablespoons (43 g) molasses 2 teaspoons (4 g) dry mustard 2 teaspoons (4 g) garlic powder 1 teaspoon (2 g) chili powder 1 teaspoon (2 g) onion powder Dip a brush into the sauce and spread it over the cooked riblets. Serve the riblets while they're still warm and offer extra sauce on the side for dipping.
Summary: Season the riblets and preheat the oven. Broil the riblets until they're dark. Place the riblets in a roaster with steaming liquid. Cook the riblets for several hours. Simmer the sauce for 20 minutes. Brush the sauce on the riblets.