You may already have one growing in your yard or you might have to purchase one. Choose an aloe plant with mature leaves growing near the base of the plant. If there are no leaves growing at the root of the plant, then it is not ready for harvesting. Aloe vera plants are inexpensive and don't require much care. They are a type of succulent, which need lots of light, but little water. Aloe vera plants can last for years if well cared for. Choose healthy green leaves near the base of the plant and cut at an angle. Make sure to cut large leaves so you can eventually make cubes that are big enough to handle. Small leaves will be difficult to handle and are probably not ready to harvest. Use a vegetable peeler to thinly slice away the peel and expose the gel. Make the cubes about 2 inches (5.1cm) long, so that you can easily handle them once they're frozen. Once the cubes are completely hard, you can remove them to a bag for longer storage.
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One-sentence summary -- Select an aloe vera plant that you can harvest leaves from. Cut a few leaves from the plant using a sharp knife. Remove the outer layer from each leaf. Cut the leaf into large cubes. Set your pieces of aloe on a plate and freeze for several hours.

The best way to choose a bow is by visiting a music shop, so that you can inspect the bows first-hand. Especially for an advanced player, you do not want to buy a bow online. Bring your own violin when you go the shop. You will want to determine how any bow you are considering buying feels with your violin. The violin bow should be straight from end to end when examined on a flat surface. Another approach is to hold the bow away from you and look down the length of the shaft. If there is a slight curve to the left, this may be acceptable, but any curve to the right is not. A curve to the right increases the chances of the shaft hitting the strings. For each bow you are considering, test it's strength by pulling it across the strings of your violin once, with normal playing pressure. Tightened to normal tension, the shaft should not touch the strings when you do this. Likewise, the bow should not bend to the left or right when played with normal force. Once you've narrowed the bows down to a few that are strong, straight, and in your price range, test each bow by playing a piece of music you are familiar with. This way, you will know if the bow feels right playing music you would normally play. Specifically, take note of the following: Responsiveness/bounce. A bow should have little bit of bounce when it strikes the strings. This is part of what allow for quick bow strokes. Start each bow off playing slowly, and then gradually increase your speed to see how it performs. Balance. Hold the bow at a 45 degree angle. It should feel balanced an comfortable from end to end. Sound. Even with the best violin, a bow which is too flexible may not have a clear sound, while one that is not flexible enough may have a rough or "edgy" sound. Find a bow that sounds good to you. Natural feel. The true test of a bow is whether or not it feels right. This is a somewhat subjective criterion, but the right bow for you will feel natural to play with. You shouldn't have to think about the bow while you are playing.
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One-sentence summary -- Visit a shop. Check the straightness of each bow. Test the strength of each bow. Play-test the bows.

If you feel pain after lifting, exercising, or stretching, avoid putting pressure or stretching your wrists until the pain goes away. This can take several days depending on how injured your wrists are. Resting the wrists can reduce inflammation and prevent more damage to the muscles around your wrists. Some movement may help your wrists, however, by maintaining your range of motion. You can do normal daily activities, such as typing or cleaning. As long as you do not have any fractures or tears in your wrist, wrist circles can improve your range of motion, reduce stiffness, and promote healing. To do wrist circles, slowly roll your wrist clockwise up to 10 times. Next, go counterclockwise for 10 times. If you need support, wear wrist splints while you do normal daily activities to prevent re-injury. Buy wrist splints from a pharmacy or supermarket. Avoid wearing them for too long, as they could reduce your wrist's mobility. Place ice packs on your wrists and hold them there for 10 minutes. You can do this once every hour for the first 1 to 2 days that your wrists hurt. If you don't have ice packs, wrap ice cubes in a wet dish towel and hold these over your wrists. Avoid placing ice directly on your skin. While ice is best right after an injury, heat can promote healing and reduce pain a day or 2 after the injury. Put heat on your wrists for 15-20 minutes. Turn on a heating pad or soak a towel in hot water. For the most benefit, alternate heat and ice on your wrists. Professional massage therapy can relieve wrist pain, reduce swelling, and relieve inflammation. A massage therapist will focus on the muscles in your forearms since these control your wrist movements. You can also rub the inner parts of your forearms near the elbows to get quick relief. Buy a pain reliever that will reduce inflammation in your wrists and make you more comfortable. Follow the manufacturer's dosing instructions to take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. You may need OTC pain relievers for a few days after injuring your wrists. If you've rested your wrist and taken steps to relieve the pain, but it still hurts after 1 to 2 weeks, contact your doctor. If you have a physical therapist, you can also schedule an appointment with them. You should also get medical treatment if: You have sharp pain. The pain is too severe to treat with OTC pain relievers. Your wrist swells up.
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One-sentence summary -- Avoid lifting or other heavy activity for several days. Do wrist circles to keep your wrists flexible. Apply ice packs to your wrists. Apply heat to your wrists if the pain continues. Get a massage or rub your forearms. Take over-the-counter pain relievers. Get medical treatment, if necessary.

" The lower the resolution, the larger items and text will appear; the higher the resolution, the smaller items and text will appear on-screen.
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Using your mouse, right-click on the Desktop and select "Screen Resolution. Click on the dropdown menu to the right of "Resolution," and move the slider button up or down to choose your desired resolution. Click on "Apply," then click on "Keep" to verify you want the current resolution saved.