Q: Be careful when you mix these substances; doing so will cause the solution to get very hot. You'll need enough of the solution to cover the charcoal completely. For normal-sized batches of charcoal, 100 g (3.5 oz) of chloride mixed with 1.3 cups (310ml) of water should be enough. Calcium chloride can be bought at most hardware stores, home centers, and general retailers. If you can't find calcium chloride, you can substitute it for bleach or lemon juice. Just use either 1.3 cups (310ml) of bleach or 1.3 cups (310ml) of lemon juice instead of the calcium chloride solution. Transfer the dry charcoal powder to a stainless steel or glass mixing bowl. Add the calcium chloride solution (or the lemon juice or the bleach) to the powder in small increments, stirring it with a spoon as you do so. When the mixture reaches paste consistency, stop adding the solution. Cover the bowl and allow it to sit untouched. After that, drain as much of the remaining moisture from the bowl as possible. At this point, the charcoal should be wet, but not saturated. Return your charcoal to the (cleaned) metal pot and put it back on a fire. The fire will need to be hot enough to boil water for the charcoal to activate. After cooking for 3 hours at this temperature, the charcoal will be activated.
A: Combine calcium chloride and water in a 1:3 ratio. Use bleach or lemon juice as an alternative to the calcium chloride solution. Stir together the calcium chloride solution and charcoal powder. Cover the bowl and let the charcoal sit for 24 hours. Cook the charcoal for another 3 hours to activate it.

Q: In the last the five years, online dating has become a prominent way for you to meet your potential spouse. Statistics vary, but most agree that online dating accounts for a significant percentage of new marriages, between 19 and 35% depending on the study. There's a lot of choice when it comes to online dating. To name a few well-known site, you might try Chemistry.com, FilipinaLuv.com, eHarmony.com, JDate.com (for Jewish singles) and True.com Chemistry.com is highly rated for women looking for same-sex marriages. eHarmony will not match same-sex couples. After you have thoroughly checked your company's employee dating policy, try inviting a co-worker you find attractive out to happy hour or a nice dinner where you can talk and explore the possibility of a relationship. If she seems hesitant, you might choose more neutral ground, like getting take out late with some mutual friends from the office. Avoid dating people you manage. Most companies term this "fraternization" and can be considered grounds for dismissal, since managers are generally expected not show favoritism among employees. In some cases, as a manage you might make an employee feel uncomfortable by asking her out, which can result in sexual harassment charges. Up to 19 percent of people meet their spouses through friends and social connections. If you aren't keen on your pals setting you up on blind dates, you can always make it a point to attend house parties, dinner parties, weekend trips, and other activities to expand your social circle while enjoying time with friends. About nine percent of people meet their wife in clubs or bars. If you find the club scene more your pace and are looking for a wife who's similar, you'll have to work to steal the attention of prospective partners from the music, lights, and other club-goers. To increase your chances of meeting a wife, you may want attempt other techniques in addition to your pub-and-club wife-hunt. People who go to bars are often looking to meet someone. However, the desire for a committed relationship is not a guarantee. Although only four percent of people report meeting their spouse at church, you can be assured women you meet at a religious meeting will hold similar interests and values. This can often form the foundation of a relationship that could blossom into a lasting commitment. Friends you make at your religious meeting might also be able to introduce you to women with principles similar to your own, which could lead to a suitable pairing.
A: Start an online profile. Date at work to find a spouse. Spend time with your friends, and make friends with their friends. Buy a woman a drink. Meet women at your church or religious gathering.

Q: Opt for a scented dryer sheet: lavender and lemon balm are great options. Simply put one in your pocket or wrap it around a belt loop to naturally keep gnats away. In addition to keeping away gnats, the dryer sheet may also help repel mosquitos. If your outfit doesn't have a pocket or belt loops, you could pin it to your clothes. It might look a little silly, but it should help! It turns out that gnats hate the smell of vanilla! Mix together 12 teaspoon (2.5mL) of vanilla extract and 12 teaspoon (2.5mL) of water. Put the mixture onto a cotton ball and rub it on your neck, wrists, collarbone, and ankles. If you're going to be outdoors for a long time, bring a small container filled with extra extract to reapply throughout the day. In a small, clean container, mix together 12 cup (120mL) of shea butter and 4-6 drops of peppermint essential oil. Rub the cream onto your hands, neck, legs, arms, and any other areas of exposed skin. If you don't have shea butter, use another moisturizer that doesn't have added scents. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to avoid it, you might end up walking through a heavily infested gnat area. To keep them away from your eyes, mouth, and nose, wear a pair of sunglasses and wrap a bandana around your face. Once you're away from the area, you can remove these items. Gnats won't harm youthey don't bite or transmit diseasesbut they are annoying and can ruin a nice day. Do your best to be prepared when you go outdoors, especially if you'll be near still water sources.
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Keep a dryer sheet in your pocket to repel gnats while you're outdoors. Dab on a few drops of vanilla extract before you head outside. Apply peppermint cream for a minty, natural gnat repellent. Wear sunglasses and a bandana when walking through infested areas.