Choose your prefered colour of ribbon from your arts and craft store or fabric store. You will also need a sewing machine, scissors, a wire and foil paper. Choose wire that is very flexible. Fold the foil paper horizontally several times over a piece of wire. Create a band about 1.5 - 2 cms thick. You need the band to be thick enough so that it holds it shape as you spiral out to create your flower. Keeping the ribbon tight, roll the ribbon as tightly as possible as you keep the open side at the center. Be sure to gently but firmly pull the length of the ribbon each time you create a new layer of the spiral. Pinch the center to keep the spiral tight with each new layer. Create a subtle stitch to secure the end of the ribbon onto the rest of the spiraled bloom. You may only stitch the bottom of the final scale or outer layer of the spiral to keep it inconspicuous. Once secure, you may also play with the petals to spread them out along the wire to create the appearance of a more open bloom. You may use a hot glue gun instead of stitching to keep the flower together.

Summary: Gather your materials. Create a strong but flexible band using the foil paper wrapped over wire. Use the open end of the ribbon as the center of your flower and roll. Sew the final end to keep the flower closed.

If you injured your neck in an accident, or if your symptoms extend to your arm, visit a doctor before stretching. If you have additional symptoms, check the Warnings section below for more advice. For a less serious injury, gentle exercise is probably more effective than rest. As a general rule, stretching is a good idea as long as it doesn't hurt. A warm compress or heating pad on the neck reduces stiffness and makes stretching easier. However, if the pain began in the last two or three days, avoid heat and wait until after the stretching to apply ice. During this early stage, you want to cool the area down to reduce swelling. One easy way to apply heat is to stretch under a stream of warm water in the shower. You may stretch in a standing position, with your feet at shoulder width apart. Alternatively, sit in a straight-backed chair with your knees bent 90 degrees and your hands on your thighs. Your back should not touch the back of the chair. In either position, align your shoulders over your hips, and your ears over your shoulders. Bring your chin down toward your chest to stretch the back of your neck. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds, then return to the neutral position. These stretches should be pain free. Do not push past the point of mild discomfort. If you need more support, hold the back of your neck with your hands. Lift your chin toward the ceiling to stretch the front of your neck. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds, then relax and lower your chin. Keep your shoulders stable and tilt your right ear toward your right shoulder, looking straight ahead. Hold the stretch for up to 20 seconds, then tilt your left ear to your left shoulder and hold for another 20 seconds. Rotate your neck to the right, looking straight ahead over your right shoulder (or as close as you can comfortably get). Once again, hold this for 20 seconds. Relax, turn your head to the left, and hold for a final 20 second stretch. If you reach the limit of your motion and the stretch feels comfortable, push your head gently with your hand to increase the stretch. This is a less common exercise, and not typically recommended for people with serious neck problems. A "forward head bend" can feel good for everyday aches and pains, though, since it gives your spine a break from holding up your head. Here's how to try it: Keeping your back straight, hinge forward at the hips and reach for the floor. If reaching for the floor is uncomfortable, rest your hands on your thighs or shins. With your head hanging down, try the chin-tilting exercises (up and down), and the rotation exercises (looking left and right). One or two stretching sessions a day are usually enough. If you want to stretch more often, ramp this up slowly or consult a doctor or physical therapist. In some cases, stretching too much can overtax your neck. If the stretching felt good and did not increase pain, you can try holding each stretch for 3060 seconds next time. Once your muscles no longer feel tight, stop stretching except when needed, typically two or three times a week. Most neck pains should improve rapidly with stretching. Visit a doctor if they last more than a week or two, or if symptoms get worse. A burner, or stinging sensation along one side of the neck and shoulder, can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few weeks.

Summary: Consult a doctor for serious injuries. Apply heat (optional). Stand or sit with good posture. Tuck your chin down. Tilt your chin upward. Stretch to the right and left shoulder. Turn your head right and left. Try hanging your head to fix mild stiffness. Repeat the stretch daily. Track your progress.

If you want students to participate in your presentation, being critical or dismissive of their questions and comments will not encourage them to participate. A hostile audience will not make for an effective and interactive presentation, so keep these guidelines in mind when responding to your audience: When students make a contribution to the presentation or attempt to answer a question, acknowledge their effort. Mention that they have raised an interesting point or asked a good question. If your audience feels that you have at least acknowledged their attempt, they will be more willing to put themselves out there again and participate. Even if you don't think a question or comment is an insightful one or particularly relevant, you can respond in a way that is tactful and diplomatic. For example, "This is a good starting point, but we also need to consider. . ." or "That's an interesting question, but beyond the scope of what we can talk about today." If you want students to feel comfortable participating and interacting, you need to create a welcoming environment in which they view you as approachable. Follow these tips to adopt a friendly demeanor that encourages interaction and impresses students. Relax your posture and try to un-tense your muscles so you don't seem stiff or standoffish. This might deter students from participating. Use a conversational tone instead of an overly formal one. If students see you as someone who is accessible, friendly, and approachable, they will be more willing to participate and interact with the material. This doesn't mean you should use slang or inappropriate language, but you don't have to pretend you are a snobby aristocrat either. Move closer to the students instead of standing behind a podium, lectern, or computer. This will help you connect better with the audience and make them feel like they are a part of your presentation rather than just passively watching it. If you would like your audience to interact and respond to your presentation, you need to make eye contact with them and signal that you welcome their participation. If you are reading your notes or powerpoint slides instead of looking at your audience, students will be distracted and less likely to engage with your presentation. To encourage student interaction and engagement, present different points of view or perspectives on a topic. If you only present one version, students will not have much to talk about or weigh in on. You can emphasize the perspective or view you think is most accurate and explain why, but you will create a stronger and more interactive presentation if you can acknowledge other views exist.

Summary: Don't be critical of your audience. Create a comfortable atmosphere that encourages interaction. Make eye contact with your audience. Present different points of view or perspectives.

This will bring up the file browser. You will see the files being added to the file list in Quick AVI Joiner. " This will keep the settings of the original clips that you have added and the final output movie the same.
Summary: Go to the Goldzsoft website to download and install Quick AVI Joiner on your computer. Open the software and click on the folder icon on the left side of the taskbar. Use file browser to add the AVI files that you want to join in the order that you want them joined in. Press the Options button and select "Set Format as Selected File. Click the Save icon (it looks like a square blue floppy disc) to merge AVI files and save the final video in your desired destination folder.