Pour 4 parts of water into a saucepan on your stove and set the burner on high. As the water warms, add in 1 part of white sugar. Bring the water to a low boil, and let it boil for 23 minutes so the water and sugar blend. Then, let the water cool for 30 minutes, and pour it into your feeder. The size of the carafe varies from one hummingbird feeder to another. Only make enough nectar to fill the carafe of your feeder(s). If you make extra, you can store it in the refrigerator. The nectar will only keep for about 1 week, though. Never use honey or artificial sweeteners in your nectar, and never give hummingbirds commercial foods that contain red dye. Due to the high sugar content of the nectar, the feeders get dirty quickly. To clean them, mix white vinegar and warm water at a ratio of 1:4. Dump out the old, dirty water, and pour in about 12 litre (0.13USgal) of the vinegar solution. Place the lid back on the feeder and shake it vigorously to clean out the feeder. If the inside of the feeder is especially dirty, drop 1220 grains of rice in along with the vinegar mixture. The rice will scrape stains or moldy patches out from the carafe. Once it's clean, rinse the feeder out 23 times with warm water to remove all traces of the vinegar mixture. If any vinegar is left inside, birds will stop drinking from the feeder. Then, refill the feeder with another batch of sugar water for the birds to eat. Hang the feeder again, and watch as more of the beautiful birds come by to drink! Ants are a problem for all hummingbird feeders, but get especially bad with suction-cup feeders, since ants have easy access to them. Prevent ants from accessing your feeders by filling up the feeders' ant moat with water. The ant moat is a 34in (7.610.2cm) wide trough that goes around the feeder. When ants attempt to get to the sweet nectar, they'll fall and drown in the moat. At least once a week, scoop the ant bodies out of the ant moat and dispose of them. Most saucer and J-hook feeders have ant moats. Suction-cup feeders often don't, since the moat would be unable to wrap all the way around the feeder. If you're concerned about ants and wasps getting into the nectar and bothering the hummingbirds, purchase a bee guard that can be attached to the feeder. Most hardware stores sell bee guards. Never fill the moat with oil. Small birds will drink from the moat from time to time, and the oil could harm them. If you don't take preventative steps, you'll soon find that your feeder is full of drowned ants and that the birds are no longer drinking from it.

Summary: Fill the hummingbird feeder with nectar made from sugar and water. Clean the feeder with vinegar and warm water once a week. Rinse the carafe with warm water and refill the feeder. Keep ants away by filling the feeder's ant moat with water.

" From the main screen, swipe left or tap the My Bookings tab to view your current pickup bookings. The bookings will be displayed with their pickup dates, reference numbers, and pickup locations or addresses. Review your bookings from here. If you want to send Xend a note or reminder about a booked pickup, tap the "Add Remarks" button found under each of the bookings. A Remarks window will appear where you can input your notes or reminders for Xend. Type in your message and tap the "Update" button. You will see a confirmation message once done. Tap the "Close" button to return to your previous screen. If for some reason you'd like to cancel a booking, tap the "Cancel" button found under the respective booking. Another window will appear asking for your feedback or reason for cancelling the pickup. Type in your message and tap the "Cancel Booking" button. You will see a confirmation message once done. Tap the "Close" button to return to your previous screen. The booking will be removed from your My Bookings list.

Summary: Go to "My Bookings. Add remarks. Cancel a booking.

When the spices have had a chance to toast, pour 4 cups (946 ml) of chicken broth into the Dutch oven. Keep the heat on medium-high, and allow the mixture to come to a simmer, which should take approximately 5 to 10 minutes. If you want the chili to have a fresher, brighter flavor, you can add the juice from 1 to 2 limes in with the chicken stock. Once you've brought the chili to a simmer, add the combination of mashed and unmashed beans to the Dutch oven. Stir well, and allow the chili to simmer for another 20 minutes. Keep an eye on the chili to ensure that it doesn't come to a full boil. If it starts to boil, lower the heat. After the chili has simmered for 20 minutes, taste it. Add more Kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, and any other seasonings that you think are necessary. When the seasoning is right, add 3 cups (375 g) of cooked chicken that's been shredded or chopped to the chili. Mix well to fully incorporate the meat, and allow the chili to simmer again to warm the chicken through, which should take 5 to 7 minutes. You can use whatever type of chicken that you like in the chili as long as it's cooked. If you're short on time, you can purchase a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and remove the meat from the bones for the chili. Once the chicken has been mixed into the chili and heated through, serve it in individual bowls. You can top the chili with whatever toppings you like, such as sour cream and/or shredded cheddar cheese. Other toppings you may want to add to the finished chili include crushed tortilla chips, guacamole, pico de gallo, and/or chopped jalapenos.

Summary: Add the chicken stock and simmer. Mix in the beans and simmer again. Taste the mixture and season accordingly. Stir in the chicken and simmer to heat it through. Ladle the chili into bowls and top as desired. Finished.

You might feel hurt or angry if your friends go MIA, but their behavior says more about them than it does about you. Your friends may not know what to say to you, or they might find it too difficult to see you suffering. Seeing a friend come down with a chronic illness is hard for many people because it reminds them that anybody can get sick. People may disappear from your life because they don't want to think about their own health and mortality. Some of your friends might feel awkward around you because they don't know how to act anymore. If they're afraid of saying something wrong, they might start avoiding you altogether. Also, some people inaccurately assume that you want space while you are coming to terms with your diagnosis. Particularly if you have been less present socially due to pain or illness. If a friend says something that hurts your feelings, don't hesitate to tell them how it affects you. Putting a stop to tactless jokes right away will make your friends less likely to say similar things in the future. If your friend cares about you, they will apologize and speak more carefully next time. Be direct. Say something like, "That's pretty hurtful to me. I'd rather you didn't joke about that." Be aware that your friend is probably not being intentionally hurtful. They may be making a poor attempt at humor because they don't know what to say. Not everyone will be capable of giving you the same degree of support, but don't let this keep you from asking. Just be understanding if they can't make something work. Don't assume they do not have time for you. If a friend can't be there for you all the time but still makes an effort to keep in touch and help you out occasionally, let them know you appreciate them. You might say, "I know we used to spend more time together, and I'm not physically able to go out as much. I really appreciate how flexible you have been to still hang out with me."
Summary: Understand that your friends' lack of support isn't personal. Stand up for yourself when people say insensitive things. Revise your expectations.