Q: Make sure that your power source is reliable and is not the cause of your light failure. Ensure that the switch is flipped to "on" if you're using a power strip or surge protector, and that there is power going to the room of your home where you are plugged into an outlet. You should try plugging your string of lights into several different sources of power to determine if one of them is the source of the problem. If your power source is not the issue, be sure to unplug your lights before proceeding with any further adjustments or fixes to the bulbs. Before you check the bulbs themselves, pop open the cover on the end of a string of lights with a small screwdriver. Gently remove the glass fuse(s) and replace if brown or burnt in appearance. You can buy replacement fuses for Christmas tree lights at a hardware store or where light strands are sold. Plug the strand back in once you've replaced a burnt-out fuse to see if this fixed the problem. Lay out your string of lights and look for any damage or fraying of the wires that connect bulbs. Also look for damage of the plastic sockets where the bulbs fit in. Discard a string of lights if you see either wire or socket damage. Replacing the bulbs will not solve the issue in this case, and the strand is considered unsafe for further use.
A: Check your power source. Check the fuse first. Check the strand and sockets for damage.

Q: There are plenty of foundations on the market made for anyone struggling with wrinkles and fine lines. Look for formulas containing retinol, peptides, and antioxidants, which all have smoothing and collagen-boosting benefits. Additionally, look for sheer foundations that is branded with words like "light-reflecting" or "illuminating." A little bit of a glow helps to reduce the appearance of lines. When your skin looks particularly dry, any wrinkles and fine lines will be accentuated. When you're choosing a foundation, look for ones that have moisturizing qualities. Ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid will help your skin retain moisture throughout the day, while foundations containing salicylic acid can dry your skin out even more. Finally, avoid matte foundations. You can also apply sunscreen with your makeup. Before you invest in expensive "fountain of youth" products, don't forget to pick up some basic sunscreen. Sun damage to your sensitive facial skin can make you appear much older than you actually are. Avoid new wrinkles and sun spots by making SPF a regular part of your routine.
A: Look for anti-aging formulas. Choose a moisturizing foundation if you have dry skin. Use a foundation with SPF.

Q: Most people tend to be smaller at the waist than at the hips, so wearing high-waisted bottoms will stop your pants from unnaturally dividing your hips and waist. Moreover, this will stop your waistband from cutting you off where you're bigger and creating a bulge. Look for bottoms that sit at or just above your belly button. Also, look for bottoms that have thicker waistbandsones with at least two buttonsand that sit higher in the back than the front, as these won't cut you off in an awkward area. Clothes with empire waists are tighter at the waist and then flare out and down from there, and these garments are flattering because they accentuate the waist and hide tummies and love handles. Similarly, A-line clothes are thinner at the top and flare out at the bottom, so skirts and dresses with this cut balance out larger torsos and make love handles less noticeable. While the old advice says that wearing darker colors is always more slimming, this isn't entirely true. Instead of wearing all black to hide your love handles and look slimmer, wear a darker color where you're heaviest and a light color where you're smaller. For instance, if you want to make a large tummy look smaller, wear black around your middle and a pop of color on top. You can achieve this by wearing a high-waisted A-line skirt paired with a bright top tucked in, for example. There are a few shirt types that are more flattering for people who need some extra room in the middle, and they'll also draw attention away from the love handles. Flattering shirts tend to have a little more flow to them, and these include: Kimono-style shirts Kaftans Wrap shirts and dresses Another way to hide love handles is to bury them under a bold print or pattern, or to cover them up with a ruffled design that will obscure what's underneath. Look for tops with ruching on the sides or some subtle ruffles Experiment with intricate patterns, diagonal stripes, and eye-catching prints Foundation garments, also called shaping garments, are arguably the most successful way to hide love handles, because they're actually designed to shape and smooth parts of your body. These garments are meant to be worn under your clothes, and ones that will hide love handles include: Full bodysuits and body control dresses, which are great for when you're wearing a slimming dress. Waist cinchers and control briefs, which are perfect for when you want to wear skinny jeans or tighter fitting pants or skirts.
A: Wear bottoms with high waists. Opt for empire waistlines and A-line tops. Wear slimming colors. Experiment with different shirt styles. Wear tops with loud prints and designs. Use foundation garments.

Q: In some cases, people with dual-sensory loss are accompanied by a partner trained to facilitate communication for the deaf-blind. This person will have sometimes formal education in deaf-blind communication, and will have developed rapport. It has been shown that the level of education in deaf-blindness has the greatest impact on communication with the deaf-blind. These may include hints in the form of: Changes in body language Pre-written notes or cards Recordings or utterances Changes in the person's breathing Changing facial expressions Physical actions (such as taking you to the fridge for food) If they reach for your hands, this could be an attempt to communicate. Then hand it back, unless instructed otherwise. A person who is deaf-blind might communicate using written messages or pre-recorded messages. These are used to convey essential information about their activities. Communication for the deaf-blind can be extremely difficult. The person may need considerably more time than you are used to in order to express what he is trying to say. By giving him the time to fully convey or to try different ways to express the idea, you can help facilitate interaction.
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Look for a communication partner. Look for more subtle cues. Take any card or note that is provided to you, so that the person knows you have received the message. Be patient.