Bend the cord into a loop with its bight (the U-shape) at roughly its midpoint. The diamond knot is sometimes called a lanyard knot. Use a cord that is roughly twice the length of the lanyard you plan to make. In general, the best type of cord for making this type of lanyard is a specific kind of nylon rope called paracord. Paracord is both incredibly strong and highly durable while also very light and soft against the skin. Take the left end of the cord and slide it back around under itself using a circular motion. The loop you form should be much closer to the left end of the rope compared to the right. Make sure to keep the cord flat against your work surface. This is the first step to join the two ends into a carrick bend. A carrick bend is a particular type of knot that is both practical and decorative. The left half of the new bight should be draped over the portion of cord to the left of the first loop. Keep in mind that before you do this step the right tip will also be the right half of the second bight. At this point, both end tips should be facing the same direction. What was originally the right end will now be to the left of the original left end. Bring the right tip of the cord end down so that it crosses overtop both sides of the first loop while sliding under the segment in the middle. Tug on the original right tip to pull it through. Bring the original right end up and around with a clockwise motion. Slide the right tip underneath the top half of the knot. Pull the original right end up through the center and then across to the right. The knot should remain slack at this point. Bring the original left end around across the right side of the first bight. Slide the tip underneath the left half of the knot. Thread the original left end back up through the center of the knot and across to right half. The right and left ends should now be parallel to each other. Pull both tips of the cord with one hand while holding the remainder of the first bight in place with the other. This should tighten the cord into a secure knot. Use the free ends to attach the lanyard to your item of choice. This style of lanyard is typically used to hold a knife.
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One-sentence summary -- Lay a single length of cord out on a flat surface. Form a flat loop near one end of the cord. Slide the portion of the right half of the cord closest to the bight under the loop. Take the right end of the cord to form a second bight arching directly opposite the first loop. Tuck the right tip under the portion of cord directly to the right of the first loop. Bring the original right end through and around the first loop. Weave the original right end back through the center of the developing knot. Repeat with the original left end. Tighten to finish.

Double-click the Word icon, which resembles a white "W" on a dark-blue background. Scroll through the Microsoft Word home page to find a template you like, or type word into the search bar at the top of the page to search for matching templates. For example, if you wanted to find budget-related templates, you would type "budget" into the search bar. You must be connected to the Internet in order to search for templates. Click a template that you want to use. This will open it in a window where you can take a closer look at the template. It's to the right of the template preview. Doing so opens the template in a new Word document. Most templates have sample text; you can replace this text by deleting it and typing in your own. You can also edit most templates' formatting (e.g., font, color, and text size) without ruining the template itself. Click File in the upper-left side of the page, click Save As, double-click a save location, enter your document's name, and click Save. You can re-open this document by going to the folder where you saved it and double-clicking it.
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One-sentence summary -- Open Microsoft Word. Search for a template. Select a template. Click Create. Edit the template. Save your document.

(This step, and the next one, are optional, but it the next two steps a little bit easier) Both ways. (this is where steps 2 and 3 help you) Let's call the side you just folded the 'top side' and the side with the two sets of corners folded to the middle the 'bottom side'. Have the top side facing you and the bottom side down. Look at the flaps on the bottom side. Stick your fingers into these and push them all to the middle. (index and thumb is easiest) You should be looking at something like this. This is a completed fortune teller. The next steps tell you how to turn it into a flower. Fold each one of the points at the bottom on these up to the points at the top.
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One-sentence summary -- Fold your paper in half diagonally, both ways. Fold it in half like a card. Fold all the corners to the middle. Repeat. Turn over and repeat. Fold the paper in half both ways just to give it a little shape. Take your fingers out of it. Look at the flaps you stick your fingers under.

Some medications can cause postural hypotension. Take a list of your medications to your doctor including any herbal supplements or beverages and ask whether stopping or switching your medicine might help with your symptoms. Never stop taking your medicine without your doctor's supervision. Common medications that cause hypotension are those that treat high blood pressure and heart problems (diuretics, alpha-blockers, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, and nitrates). Sometimes lowering the dose you take can ease symptoms. Other medications that can cause hypotension as a side effect are some antidepressants and antipsychotics, drugs for Parkinson's disease, muscle relaxants, narcotics, and medicines for erectile dysfunction. The medication fludrocortisone raises your blood pressure by increasing how much fluid there is in your blood. For severe, persistent symptoms, this medication can be helpful. See your doctor to discuss this medication, and get a prescription for it. Medications are only prescribed for chronic, i.e. persistent rather than occasional, orthostatic hypotension. This medication also increases your blood pressure, making it far less likely you'll experience orthostatic hypotension. Remember that all medications may have side effects. Midodrine may cause you to have high blood pressure when you lie down. Discuss this risk with your healthcare provider. If a specific disease is causing your postural hypotension, then taking the right medication may help. You doctor can prescribe one of these with other medications to treat the underlying cause: Droxidopa (Northera) is used when Parkinson's disease causes your orthostatic hypotension. Epoetin (Epogen, Procrit) can help if the problem is due to chronic anemia. Pyridostigmine (Regonol, Mestinon) can be helpful for those with neurological problems, and unlike midodrine it doesn't cause hypertension when you lie down. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) can be used, as well, but not if you have kidney problems. Low blood sugar and diabetes can cause hypotension. If you're diabetic, work with your doctor, endocrinologist, or diabetes nurse to keep your blood sugar in a safe range. Low blood sugar can be just as dangerous as high blood sugar, if not more so. If you're not diagnosed as diabetic but you often have postural hypotension, discuss your symptoms with your doctor and have your blood sugar and A1C checked.
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Stop taking medications that cause low blood pressure. Get a prescription for fludrocortisone (Florinef). Try midodrine (ProAmatine). Discuss other medication options with your doctor. Control your blood sugar.