Article: Talk to as many students as you can so you can leave a lasting impression right before they vote. Make sure you understand the voting procedures and impart that to the voters. Lead by example and place your vote. Stay by the polls in case anyone needs your advice or help. Staying by the polls will give that final impression to potential voters so make sure to be friendly. Being overly eager will give off an air of desperation, to keep things cordial and only answer questions if asked. Keep the atmosphere light and fun. Stay positive. If you have done everything in your power then you should be proud of your effort. No matter what you do, you can't get into the minds of your voters so don't dwell on a loss. Be cordial in defeat and learn from your experience.
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Make sure people come to school the day of the vote. Vote. Wait patiently for the results.
Article: Wet fibers absorb dye more easily than dry ones. Make sure your sweatshirt is thoroughly soaked, then wring out any excess water. You can also use this step to wash your sweatshirt to make sure there aren't any fixatives, dyes, or fabric softener residues in the material that will affect color saturation. Follow the directions on the dye package to determine how much water you should add to the dye. Add about a cup of salt to the dye bath to help the color set in. Experiment with different ways of manipulating the fabric for different tie-dye effects. Use rubber bands to tie off sections of your sweatshirt, making sure to secure it tightly so the dye doesn't bleed. You can get different looks by folding, swirling, and crinkling your shirt. Use multiple rubber bands in the same area to get a bulls-eye effect. Your sweatshirt should be immersed in the dye for about 10-30 minutes, depending in the color you're trying to achieve. Leave it in less time for a lighter color or more time for a deeper shade. If you're dying your shirt more than one color, you'll need to hold each section in the dye for the required amount of time. This takes a little patience, but it really allows the dye to spread into the folds of fabric and create those cool tie-dye effects. After allowing your fabric to rest overnight, rinse the dye out with cool water until the water runs clear. After it is thoroughly rinsed, cut off the rubber bands and see your new masterpiece!
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Soak your sweatshirt in warm water and wring it out. Mix your dye and add it to a large pot or plastic bin. Fold, twist, or tie your sweatshirt into a pattern. Dip the sweatshirt into the dye mixture. Place your sweatshirt in a plastic bag and allow it to soak overnight. Rinse your sweatshirt in cool water, then remove the rubber bands.
Article: AMD symptoms usually develop gradually and without any eye pain, so they may difficult to detect. The hallmark symptom of AMD is a progressively developing blurred area near the very center of your vision, either in one eye or both. With time, the blurry central area can grow larger or you may develop dark spots that completely block out any images. On the other hand, peripheral vision is not affected by AMD. Objects in your central vision may not appear to be as bright as they used to be colors can get dull. AMD affects only the central part of your vision because that's where the macula is located. The macula is in the center of the retina and needed for sharp vision of objects that are straight ahead. Another common symptom of AMD is strange visual distortions objects may appear distorted in shape, or straight lines may look wavy, crooked or bent. When these symptoms develop, people may think they're hallucinating. Although other eye diseases cause blurriness, only macular disease (including AMD, cystoid macular edema, diabetic macular edema, and others) creates these types of visual distortions. Visual distortions associated with advanced stages of AMD make it difficult to drive, read and recognize faces. AMD often affects both eyes at the same time, but if only one is affected, it's difficult to notice visual changes because your good eye compensates for the affected eye. Another common symptom of progressive AMD is an increased difficulty adapting to low-light situations, such as dimly lit rooms, offices or restaurants. You might also feel the need for brighter light when reading books or doing work close to your face. If you find yourself or your partner turning on lights much more frequently than before, then it could be a sign of AMD. Correlated to seeing things more dimly is perceiving a decreased intensity or brightness of colors. The world tends to take on a darker and drabber look with AMD. AMD doesn't affect peripheral (side) vision, so it doesn't cause complete blindness although people with advanced symptoms are often labelled as legally blind and not allowed to drive a car or operate heavy machinery. The cause of AMD is not clearly understood, but a number of risk factors have been noticed, such as: hereditary (genetic) link, advanced age, female gender, cigarette smoking, obesity, cardiovascular disease and Caucasian race (skin color). Most people with AMD have at least a couple if not most of these risk factors. In terms of age, AMD is most common in people older than 65 years. Smoking tobacco and being overweight, particularly if you're obese, puts you at much higher risk of AMD. These factors also increase your risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, which negatively affect the blood vessels of the eye.
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Don't ignore blurry central vision. Be alert for strange visual distortions. Watch for difficulty adapting to low-light conditions. Be aware of the risk factors.