Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Download RetroArch. Download some ROM files. Put all of your GBA ROMs into their own folder (optional). Install the RetroArch application. Run RetroArch. Change your default controls. Scroll to the "+" column. Select "Scan Directory" and then navigate to your ROMs directory. Select your game from the new "Game Boy Advance" category. Select "Run" and then "Game Boy Advance (VBA-M)."

Answer: There is no stable version of VBA for Mac or Linux, but the multi-emulator RetroArch includes the ability to load a stable VBA core (emulator) to play Game Boy Advance games. Mac - Visit buildbot.libretro.com/stable/1.3.6/apple/osx/x86_64/ and download the "RetroArch.dmg" file. Linux - Open the Terminal and type sudo add-apt-repository ppa:libretro/stable. In order to play GBA games in RetroArch, you'll need ROM files. ROMs are copies of GBA cartridges that the emulator reads to play the game. Downloading ROMs for games you don't own is illegal in many areas. You can download ROMs from many different locations online. One of the most popular is emuparadise.me Visit emuparadise.me and open the "GBA ROMs" section. You can find a link in the Quick Links section of the main page. Browse for the game you want to download. You can also search for specific games. Click the "Download Links" link on the game's page. This will scroll down the page. Click the link that is displayed. Click the "Click here" link underneath the captcha to bypass it. Click the link in the "Direct Download" section. This will begin downloading the ROM file in ZIP format. Placing all of your ROM files into a single, dedicated folder will make it easier to load them all in RetroArch. When RetroArch loads ROMs from a single folder, you'll get an easy-to-navigate list specialized for your emulated system. You can create a "GBA ROMs" folder in your User directory or anywhere else you'd like. You don't need to unzip the ROM files to use them in RetroArch. The process is different depending on whether you're using OS X or Linux: Mac - Double-click the downloaded DMG file to open the installer. Drag the RetroArch application to the Applications folder icon. Linux - Open the Terminal and type sudo apt-get update. After running that command, type sudo apt-get install retroarch retroarch-* libretro-* and run it. After confirming, this will download and install RetroArch, which may take a while to complete. After adding RetroArch to your Applications folder, double-click it to start it up. The RetroArch Settings menu will load after a moment. You can search for RetroArch in the Linux dashboard to quickly find it. Before launching a game, you might want to adjust the default controller settings. RetroArch will automatically support most USB gamepads, but you can set which button is assigned to which input. With the default control scheme, X will select and Z will go back. Return to the Settings menu and select "Input." Choose "User 1 Bind All." Follow the prompts to enter the keys or buttons you want to use for each input. This will let you create a new column dedicated to your GBA games. When you're in the ROMs directory, select "<Scan This Directory>". This will add all of your GBA ROMs from that directory to your list of games. Once you've scanned your ROMs folder, you'll see a list of all of your games in the new "Game Boy Advance" category. This will load the game using the VBA-M emulator. You can try the other emulators on the list, such as mGBA, if VBA-M isn't giving you good performance.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Remove the hull of the almond with your hands. Dry the nuts in the sun for 2 days to reduce risk of mold. Crack the shell of 1 or 2 nuts with a nutcracker to determine if they are dry.

Answer: Because the downy hull has already split open, all you need to do is peel it off of the shell. It's best to do this right after shaking the almonds from the tree to keep the almonds as fresh as possible. Consider composting the hulls to dispose of them in an environmentally friendly way. Place your hulled shells on a tray or screen and leave in the sun. Stir or shake the shells several times a day, and make sure to keep the shells dry! If there is going to be rain, move your trays inside immediately. Cover your trays with netting to protect the almonds from birds and pests. If your nuts are still not dry after 2 days, that is okay! Depending on humidity and moisture levels, it can sometimes take up to 1 week for almonds to fully dry. Break the almond open, and if it is rubbery to the touch, that means it is not dry yet. It should be crisp and brittle when you break it. Leave your trays in the sun until they all are fully dried. When the nuts are completely dry, you can shake the shell and feel the nut moving around on the inside.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Create a soothing lavender spray. Try a spray with rosewater. Use green tea and tea tree oil.

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Use as many drops as you like of lavender essential oil in water. Lavender provides a scent that is very calming to many people, making this spray a great one to use before bed. Witch hazel or aloe vera are great additions to this spray. Just fill your spray bottle about of the way with water, then add your lavender essential oil and top off the rest of the bottle with witch hazel or aloe vera. Both lavender and witch hazel may have slightly astringent properties, making this spray great for those who have very oily skin or acne. Use rosewater as a popular soothing spray with a wonderful scent. Dilute 3 parts rosewater with 1 part water, or use only the rosewater if you like a stronger scent. Rosewater can be hydrating for the skin, as well as providing anti-inflammatory properties, so this spray could be great for use on redness or other mild skin irritation. Try adding a few drops of essential oil like evening primrose or ylang ylang for some additional moisturizing and scent. Rosewater can be found in health food stores, or in Asian or Middle Eastern sections of grocery stores. You can even make your own by letting the petals of fresh roses simmer in water on low heat for 30 minutes. Create a spray by brewing cup of green tea and adding 4 drops of tea tree oil, or to preference. This makes a great spray that may help with acne, as these ingredients may contribute to clearing and soothing skin. Let loose leaf green tea or a tea bag steep in boiling water for about 5 minutes. After steeping, let it cool in the refrigerator before use. Green tea may be useful in the treatment of acne. Tea tree oil is a known antibacterial and antifungal, so it may help soothe mild skin irritation and acne. You can also consider including witch hazel and neroli essential oil, which both have properties that may also help in the treatment of acne.