Don't preheat the oven; you want your plates to slowly warm along with the oven. Introducing room temperature plates to a very hot oven can make them crack or shatter completely. You can put your plates on a baking pan or directly on the oven racks. The plates will have warmed up to this temperature along with the oven. This allows the paint to "cure," or set into the ceramic. If your ceramic paint instructions suggest a different temperature or baking time, follow that instead. Once the oven temperature has reached 325F (163C), leave it on for 40 minutes. You can set a timer on your oven, phone, or a watch to keep track of the time. Most ovens will beep when the chosen temperature has been reached, so set a timer at that point. You want the temperature of your plates to slowly cool down along with the oven. If you handle the plates too early, you can break them. Cooling times depend on your oven but wait at least 2 hours before checking the temperature. Be patient and don't touch the plates while they're still cooling in the oven. Since your oven should be completely cooled, the plates should be cool to the touch as well. You can use oven mitts to remove your plates to be safe. Put your plates in a place where they won't be disturbed by children or pets. Let them rest for at least 3 days before you use them or wash them. Hand wash them for the first time. While washing them, you can check your painted designs and make sure the plates were not damaged while baking in the oven.
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One-sentence summary -- Place your plates in a cold oven. Let your oven reach 325F (163C) while the plates are inside. Leave your oven on for 40 minutes to let the plates cure. Turn off your oven to let your plates cool. Remove your plates from the oven once the oven is cooled. Allow the plates to rest for at least 3 days before using or washing them.

Larger investment banks have established training programs for recent graduates that provide you with additional education as well as some hands-on experience working in the investment bank. These programs are highly competitive, so don't get discouraged if you get rejected. Apply to as many as possible to increase your odds. Look at the characteristics of the last associate "class" to get a taste for what an investment bank is looking for in a new associate. The training programs for investment bankers are intense and grueling. Expect to work between 12 and 15 hours a day while you're in training, much of that time under stress. You'll typically need to pass exams to get a license to buy and sell stocks and other commodities for your clients as an investment banker. The training programs provide you with the information you need to pass these exams. Investment banking is still, by and large, a formal and traditional business. Wear a tailored business suit in a dark color, such as black or dark gray. Your appearance should be groomed and professional. Any accessories you wear should be understated. Avoid anything flashy or distracting. Depending on what you're doing as an investment banker and the laws of your country, you probably will need to get licenses or register with regulators before you can conduct certain activities as an investment banker, such as buying and selling stock for your clients. If you were fortunate enough to get into a training program with a larger investment bank, they'll provide you the information and resources you need to pass licensing exams. Otherwise, you'll have to study for these exams on your own. You may be able to find study resources or even copies of old exams on the internet. Do a general internet search or look on the website of the department or agency administering the exam. Most licenses and certifications require you to complete a specific number of hours of continuing education courses each year if you want to maintain your license or certification in good standing. Make sure your contact information with the department or agency that issued your license is up to date. They'll use it to send notices to you when your license is up for renewal. Try to spread your continuing education out over the whole year, rather than leaving it to the last minute. That way you can take classes that actually interest you and will benefit your clients.
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One-sentence summary -- Apply for training programs. Take an active part in your training. Dress the part. Get the appropriate licenses. Keep up with continuing education requirements.

Empty out the entire contents of your wallet so you will be able to reorganize it. This will help you evaluate what's in your wallet and get rid of things that you don't need. You can take this chance to turn your wallet upside down and shake out all those dust bunnies as well! Toss obvious pieces of trash out first, such as scraps of paper, gum wrappers, old receipts, or expired coupons. Throw away any unwanted business cards, loyalty cards, membership cards, and anything else you don't actually use. Really stop any think about whether you need each and every item. For example, you might have a stash of business cards that you felt obligated to take, but deep down you know you'll never use them. Get rid of them! Do a weekly clean-out to prevent the accumulation of unneeded items in your wallet. You will have a much more organized and less bulky wallet this way. You don't have to dump everything out on your table every week and go through the whole process again, but at least have a quick look through your wallet and clear out the trash and other unnecessary things that end up in there.
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One-sentence summary -- Take everything out of your wallet and put it on a table. Throw away any trash, unneeded cards, and other useless items. Clean out your wallet once a week to get rid of junk.

If it feels hard, then wait until the pressure settles.
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Use your finger to snap or flick the side of the can. Turn the can a quarter turn & flick it again. Repeat this six times. Feel for the "pressure" on the container. Slip your finger underneath the soda tab very carefully. Lift up the tab slowly. Wait for any "hisses" to slow down or stop. Open the soda as normal.