Q: If you have a choice among laptops, or if you're shopping and want to keep your penchant for the outdoors in mind, look for laptops with screens that have a matte finish. Those with a glossy finish might look nicer indoors, but they'll reflect the sun all too well if you take them outside. Matte-screen laptops are few and far between these days, but you may have luck finding a used or refurbished model. Now that glossy screens outnumber the matte, your options may appear limited. But not all screens are created equaleven some glossy screens have design enhancements that make them perform well in the sun. When deciding between different glossy-screened laptops, look for keywords in the advertisements/descriptions like "Outdoor View," "I/O," "Indoor/Outdoor," or "Enhanced Outdoor." Some laptops with outdoor-friendly screens also have other features beneficial for outdoor use, such as a thick chassis that protects your laptop if it drops. These laptops nearly always have the word "rugged" or "outdoor" in their product names. Some of these laptops are even waterproof. Search online for reviews of these models, or drop by your local computer store to ask for recommendations.
A: Look for outdoor-optimized models. Find a glossy-screened laptop that works great in the sun. Buy a "rugged" or "outdoors" laptop.

Q: Wash your hands before preparing your lobster tail. This is generally a good idea when working with any food. Your hands come into contact with thousands of bacteria over the course of the day. Lather up with some anti-bacterial soap. Wipe down your counter-tops and cooking tools, too. Depending on the menu for your lobster dinner, you will want to buy enough lobster tails to feed those attending your party. An eight-ounce lobster tail is normally enough for a single adult. Lobster tails can easily be purchased at most supermarkets, seafood markets and online. Be sure to check the tails' expiration date. Don't purchase a lobster tail past the expiration date. In general, cold-water lobster tails are better to work with than warm-water lobster tails. Industry experts find that warm-water tails tend to not cook as well, remaining mushy at their center rather than tender. Cold-water lobster tails are normally around $5 more than warm-water tails. As with any food preparation, you want to clean the tail thoroughly. Remove any grime from the outside of the lobster tail's outer shell. Take a pair of kitchen scissors (properly cleaned) and cut from the center of one end of the tail to the other. Make sure that you cut only the outer exoskeleton of the lobster tail, not the meat inside. This part of the process can be messy, so have a rag on hand if you need to clean up any leaking liquids. Be on the look out for gray, yellow or otherwise discolored meat. These colors can result from a variety of factors, such as improper freezing, general bruising or the lobster's diet before it was brought to market. If you can remove the discolored region, the lobster tail should still be fine to eat.
A: Clean your hands and work station. Get the lobster tails. Wash your lobster tail in hot water. Cut down the center of the shell. Spread the shell apart with your hands.

Q: If you start to notice that you're having more than one or two of these symptoms, it is probably time to make a doctor appointment. It is especially important to be seen if you start to see signs of late stage hypothyroidism, such as a slower heart rate and decreased senses of smell and taste. At the onset of hypothyroidism, you may not notice it because it just looks like a bit of weight gain and fatigue, symptoms that also come with aging. You will develop further symptoms, however, as your metabolism slows down. A doctor will ask very specific and thorough questions about your symptoms before moving to the next stage of diagnosing hypothyroidism, which is blood tests. Be prepared for these questions by taking detailed notes of your symptoms before arriving at the doctor's office. You may consider typing your symptoms as you notice them into the Notes feature in your phone, or downloading a symptom tracker app. You should also give the doctor a detailed medical history, such as past issues with your thyroid gland (including any surgeries or other symptoms and treatments), family history with the thyroid gland, and any general medications you have taken recently. Since hypothyroidism cannot be determined by symptoms alone, the doctor must take blood tests to measure your thyroid hormone levels. Hypothyroidism symptoms also tend to be similar to symptoms of other diseases, so blood tests are truly the best way to determine hypothyroidism. One test is the TSH test. The TSH is a very sensitive test that measures thyroid activity. A reading of "above normal" indicates hypothyroidism, and a reading of "below normal" indicates hyperthyroidism. Another is the T4 test. The T4 test measures the level of thyroid hormone in the blood. A reading lower than normal indicates hypothyroidism. A common test is the thyroid autoantibody test. Thyroid autoantibodies are only present in the blood if a person's hypothyroidism is cause by Hashimoto's disease, so while this test unequivocally proves that someone has hypothyroidism, if autoantibodies are not present, a person may still have hypothyroidism caused by something else. Once you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, most doctors will put you on medication. Hypothyroidism is a condition that cannot be cured, so hormone replacement is the only way to help the body regulate TSH and T4. Your medication will be pills containing T4, also known as thyroxine. You must be careful to take the exact dosage prescribed. Taking too little of the medication will make your hypothyroidism persist, and taking too much can make you develop the opposite condition, hyperthyroidism. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include rapid heartbeat, inability to sleep, nervousness, increased appetite, and feeling shaky. At first, you may need to increase your dosage of T4 based on symptoms. Every time your doctor increases your dosage of T4, you need a blood test 6 to 10 weeks afterward in order to ensure that your T4 levels are normal. Eventually you and your doctor will feel comfortable about the dosage you're taking, and you can get your T4 levels checked only once a year. Babies and young children must strictly maintain their medication regimes or risk intellectual/developmental disability and stunted growth. Everyone is different, so you must pay attention to your body. You may have to return to the doctor if complications arise, or if you start to take other medications that interfere with your T4 medicine. Pay attention to a return or worsening of symptoms. This may mean that you aren't taking enough medicine. Other issues that may arise with taking T4 can include taking medicines that prevent your body from absorbing T4 like calcium-based antacids, iron tablets, or medications that contain estrogen. If you notice a weight gain or loss of 10 or more pounds when you aren't trying to, it may indicate an issue with your thyroid medication.
A: See a doctor if symptoms accumulate. Expect to be examined thoroughly. Anticipate having blood tests. Be prepared to start taking thyroid medicine. Follow up to see if you need medicine changes. Stay alert about possible medication complications.

Q: Use a clean paper towel to blot up as much of the liquid as you can. Do not rub, or press too hard. Just blot gently. Dip another piece of clean paper towel in hydrogen peroxide, and wring it out so that it is damp but not dripping wet. Place the towel over the stain, and use a heavy object to apply pressure, pressing the peroxide into the leather. Let the hydrogen peroxide do its work for half an hour. Remove it, and see how it looks. If the stain is still there, wet a new paper towel with hydrogen peroxide, and repeat the process for another half hour. Keep in mind that the moisture from the paper towel will temporarily leave a wet mark on the leather. Be sure not to confuse this with the stain itself. Use a soft cloth to rub a small amount of leather conditioner into the affected area. This will help restore the leather's texture. Let it dry again.
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Absorb as much of the wine as you can. Apply hydrogen peroxide. Wait and see. Condition the leather.