Q: When possible, thank someone in person after he gives you a birthday present, or puts extra effort into a birthday wish. Give each friend or group of friends your full attention, smile, and make eye contact while delivering your thanks. Here are some ideas on how to do it: Your card meant a lot to me. It really cheered me up. That was the perfect birthday gift! You know me so well. See the example section below for more ideas. Relatives and friends older than yourself tend to appreciate receiving a thank you card in the mail. Always add a handwritten message. A short thank you message is fine, but adding a heartfelt message is recommended for people who have been unusually generous or kind. Look at the examples section if you need ideas on what to write. Make your friend feel special for her contribution to your birthday celebration, and to your life. Mention the specific gift she gave you, or the card she sent. Tell her how you will use the gift, or that you will "enjoy it for a long time." Never criticize the gift your friend sent you, bring up something embarrassing, or do anything else that might upset him. If you dislike the gift, try to find something about it that you do enjoy, or thank him for taking the time to pick out (or create) such a thoughtful gift.
A: Thank someone in person. Send a card, email or letter. Be specific. Say what your friend wants to hear.

Q: Like squats and leg lifts, lunges are extremely popular exercises that are great for strengthening and toning the butt. To do a traditional lunge, start in a standing position and take a wide step forward with one foot. Bend into your front knee to create a 90-degree angle, and then raise yourself up to standing. Repeat several times with both legs. For an added challenge, try holding a weight or kettle bell in one hand and lifting it above your head when you are in the squat position. Side lunges are very similar to traditional lunges, but your hips will be opened up to the side instead of pointed towards your bent leg. Start by standing up straight with your feet parallel. Then take a wide step with one foot and lunge deep into that side, keeping your other leg extended straight out to the side. Hold for several seconds before raising yourself back up to standing. Repeat several times on each side. You can hold weights in both hands while doing these lunges for an added challenge. Also known as a stationary lunge, a half lunge may sound easier than a full one, but that's not necessarily the case. This exercise is challenging because you don't get to stand all the way up between reps. Start out in a lunge position with your back knee and toes touching the floor. Then use your back leg to push yourself halfway up to standing before lowering back down into the starting position. Repeat several times before switching legs. Another interesting variation of the traditional lunge is the curtsy lunge. To start, stand up straight with your hands together at your chest. Kick one leg out straight to the side, hold for a second, then cross the leg behind your standing leg and out to the opposite side, and squat down. Repeat several times before switching sides.
A: Do traditional lunges. Try side lunges. Try a half lunge. Do a curtsy lunge.

Q: If you've heard this song on a "Top 40" or "Greatest Hits" channel, you might have luck checking top music charts. Check music charts from your city or country for the best results. Popular charts include Billboard, Official Charts, and BBC Radio 1. Some songs are popular within a specific subculture but otherwise unknown. If you're not having luck with "Top 100" sites, try charts focused on a certain genre. Music charts for country, rap, Latin, and other genres. You might have heard an "oldies" song popular ten or more years ago that newer charts won't list. If you know the approximate time period it might have been released, search for music charts from earlier generations. Billboard allows users to view the Top 100 list from 1953 and onward. Other sites have cataloged Top 100 lists from as early as 1940. Call or email the radio station you heard the song on, and ask whether they know which songs they played on a certain date or time. Include any relevant information you can remember. Some radio stations also post their schedules online, which you can peruse on your own. When traveling, you can use a radio locator to find info about a specific station.
A: Look up the most recent music charts for new songs. Check genre-specific charts. Find music charts from past decades. Contact your local radio station.

Q: Distribute your weight evenly and keep your feet flat on the floor. If the ball's the right size for you, your hips and knees should both be bent at about 90 degrees, and your thighs should be horizontal. Your upper body should be vertical with your ears, shoulders and pelvis aligned. Don't lean in any direction to avoid creating a counterbalance. It's not enough for the ball to fit your body; it also needs to be properly inflated. A properly inflated fitness ball should compress about 6 inches when you sit on it. If the ball fits your body but compresses more than 6 inches beneath you, it's not the right size ball for you; it's a larger ball that's been under-inflated. You can exercise on such a ball, but may find that the extra-soft ball feels awkward and makes balancing too easy. Don't over-inflate a smaller ball to make it fit your body; the extra pressure makes it more likely to burst. When fully inflated, you should be able to press 2" into the fitness ball with your finger. Fitness balls lose pressure with use and age. As your ball ages, you may need to inflate it more often. Manufacturers provide fitness ball sizing charts that correlate ball diameter with body height. These are only estimates and vary widely between the various ball manufacturers. Give how the ball actually fits your body higher priority than the sizing charts. You may be able to successfully use a smaller or larger sized fitness ball as you gain experience.
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Sit down on the fitness ball. Check for proper compression. Check a sizing chart.