Once you can do the full dance with the video on three-quarters speed, start inching it up to full speed. Feel the difference when you start going faster and make any adjustments you need to. Turn your computer around or go on the other side of the room, then play the music and do the dance as well as you can without watching. It's okay if you don't remember everything! Go back and watch the video afterwards to see what you can work on, then keep trying until you get it all. Have fun with it! Whether the dance is powerful, joyful, sassy or sexy, get into the attitude and let it show in your face and movements. Dances are much more fun to watch and perform if you're focused on having a great time. You might need to drill over a certain section of the dance, or work on a general skill, like being more precise or picking up your speed. It might take you up to a week or more to get down the dance perfectly, so be patient with yourself! Focus on improving a little bit every day. Congratulations; you've learned a whole K-pop dance! If you want it to stick, make sure to practice every few days. Also, feel free to show off your moves to your friends whenever you hear the song! If you can't practice the moves physically all the time, try reviewing them in your head every few days. Listen to the song and envision yourself nailing each step. If you want to perform at a show or for a video, put together a cool outfit that lets you move but matches the song, like sneakers and shorts or skinny jeans and a shiny shirt. It's completely normal to get frustrated--K-pop dances are hard and fast! If you're patient with yourself and commit to drilling the moves as much as you need to, you will get them down. Remember, the time and effort will be worth it in the end.

Summary: Play the video at full speed when you've learned all the parts. Practice the dance without the video, once you learn it all. Notice and focus on areas that need improvement. Do the full dance at least once every few days, to keep it fresh. Be patient with yourself and don't give up!

Federal legislation defines child abuse as "Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation"; or "An act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm." Take some time to consider whether you and your parents are simply have a rough patch, or if you experiencing abuse. The first step in taking serious action against this abuse is to gain the support of a trusted adult. This might be a teacher at school, your guidance counselor, your therapist, the parent of a close friend, or another relative. Explain to them everything that has happened to you, and ask for their help in stopping the abuse. The adult who is helping you should contact Child Protective Services (CPS). Sit down with your adult helper and generate a list of any and all abuse you have experienced. Include as many specifics (details and dates) as you can. Then find your local CPS office and have your adult go in person (with your list) to submit the report. Do you have another parent or grandparent who could gain custody of you? You may want to talk to them about taking your abusive parent to court. This requires a visit to a lawyer who can assist your parent or grandparent with filing the appropriate paperwork. Be aware that this can take a long time, and you may need to be in contact with your abusive parent during this time. These laws vary from state to state, but in most cases the count will strongly consider the opinions of the child. If you are a teenager and you are supporting yourself financially, you may want to consider legally emancipating yourself. This involves filing a petition for emancipation (at your local Circuit Court), paying a fee ($150-200), and attending a court hearing. Before you pursue emancipation, you must be employed, and you must secure a place to live outside of your parents home (and be able to prove this to the court). Depending on your district, filing for emancipation can usually be done without a lawyer. The emancipation process is much smoother if your parents agree.

Summary: Identify abuse. Talk to someone. Submit a report. Consider a change in custody. Emancipate yourself.

If you have a Kinect, speak the words "Xbox, go to Skype" clearly if you don't want to bother with your controller. Or, select "Sign in" if you already have a Skype account.

Summary: Sign in to your Xbox One console. Select the Skype app from the home screen. Select "join". Follow the instructions to create an account.

Before you do anything else, consider how you can use existing architecture to hang and anchor the lights. For instance, the roof of your home, trees on your property, fence posts along borders, and patio structures or awnings can be utilized to hang outdoor lights so that you don't have to create separate posts to mount/anchor them to. For example, string lights between your home and garage over your lawn. Alternatively, hang lights between your deck and posts you place throughout the yard. Obviously, you'll need to be able to plug in the lights, so consider where the outdoor electrical outlets are located on your property. You'll need to begin near an outlet with enough voltage to power the strings you want to use. Use an outlet on a circuit that does not have a lot of equipment plugged into it. If you plug too much equipment into one circuit, you'll trip the breaker and it will shut the power off. You may want taut strings or draping lines. Common patterns for outdoor lights include straight lines, v patterns or diamonds, x patterns, and checkerboards. Think about how much light you need and where you want to concentrate it. Also, consider how far from the ground the lights should be so that people can easily walk underneath them, if applicable. For example, you may want to zigzag a string of lights over your fire pit or patio area. Alternatively, you could wind strings of lights between patio posts. Use eaves, beams, posts, or trees for mounting points. Pick mounting points at regular intervals, such as every 5 feet (1.5m). Use at least 2 mounting points per string, and make sure that each mounting point is at the same height. You can purchase guide wire, wire rope clamps, eye to eye turnbuckles, zip ties, and screw hooks to add extra stability if you're stringing the lights between structures. Or, for a simpler attachment, you can use a staple gun to secure the strings of lights directly to wooden fixtures. If you don't have enough existing beams, structures, or trees, you can easily make wooden posts to anchor the lights to. Put 4 by 4in (10 by 10cm) wooden posts of the desired height in stainless steel buckets. Mix cement and pour it into the buckets. Allow the cement to dry completely, then place the buckets around your property at the desired mounting points. String is the perfect tool to help you determine how many lights you'll need. Run a string from the outlet you intend to use to each mounting point. Then, measure the string to determine how long the light string should be or many sets of strings you'll need to complete the pattern. There are many different types of string lights, from icicle and fairy lights to globe or rope lights. Choose what you like best, and make sure you get a little more than enough to create the pattern you mapped out. Always buy lights designed specifically for outdoor locations to ensure they can withstand the elements. Star-shaped string lights would provide soft light and enhance the outdoor ambience. Colored lights would provide a party-like feel to your outdoor space, and could be tailored to holiday colors.
Summary: Use existing architecture. Factor in outlet locations. Design a pattern for the lights. Choose your mounting points. Decide how to anchor the lights. Install wooden posts to anchor the lights to, if necessary. Measure the desired pattern using string. Buy enough outdoor lights to cover the pattern and a few spares.