Fill the bottom of each glass with 1 teaspoon of chocolate sauce. Pour in the milkshake, then top off each glass with a finely crumbled Oreo cookie. This will create a black-white-black layer that is reminiscent of an Oreo! Follow the basic cookies and cream recipe, but use 1 cup (175 grams) of crushed, chocolate chip cookies instead of Oreos. Add cup (45 grams) of chocolate chips for extra crunch. Garnish the milkshakes with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and extra chocolate chips! Follow the basic cookies and cream recipe, but use 8 crushed Thin Mint cookies instead of Oreos. You can make it with vanilla, chocolate, or mint chip ice cream. For an even mintier flavor, add teaspoon of peppermint extract to the recipe. Garnish it with whipped cream and mini chocolate chips. If you can't find any Girl Scouts selling Thin Mints in your area, don't worry! You can use any other mint-flavored chocolate cookie instead. Follow the basic recipe, but use sweetened iced coffee (with milk) instead of the plain milk. Can't get any iced coffee? Simply use coffee ice cream instead of vanilla ice cream. Follow the basic recipe, but reduce the milk to cup (180 milliliters). Add 1 ounce (30 milliliters) of Kahlua coffee liqueur to the recipe. After blending, pour it into two tall glasses, and garnish with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, if desired.
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One-sentence summary -- Layer your milkshake for tasty twist. Make a chocolate chip milkshake instead. Try a Thin Mint milkshake if you like the popular Girl Scout cookie. Make it with iced coffee if you like coffee. Add some Kahlua for a boozy kick.

Before 1881, the state of Alabama did not require counties to record births. Between 1881-1908, Alabama did require counties to record births, but many counties were slow or failed to comply. If you are looking for a birth certificate for someone born before 1908, you may find it challenging. Check for your county in the Local Government Records Microfilm Database, which is maintained by the state archives. These records, if listed, are held at the Alabama Department of Archives and History. You can also search the FamilySearch database of Alabama Births and Christening, 1881-1930. You may be able to find old birth certificates (prior to 1908) through your regional or local historical society, museum, library or similar service. If you are trying to figure out someone's birth date or you are trying to put together your family tree, you might think about speaking with a local historian. This person will have solid knowledge of the area and may be able to give you good ideas about where to find relevant information. Local historians can be found through universities, museums, or historical societies.
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One-sentence summary -- Determine if your county has records. Find your county's historical or genealogical society. Talk with a local historian to brainstorm other ideas.

If you're considering a career in fashion design, it's never to early to start exploring your interests and gaining experience. You can even begin your fashion design education in high school, taking relevant coursework that can help you get a head start on your college education. Because designs often start as drawings/sketches, it would be useful to take any art classes your school offers. Many high schools now offer computer-aided design (CAD) classes. Fashion designers use CAD programs to create fashion designs, so hands-on experience with CAD is essential. Get good grades in high school. Doing well in high school will give you a better chance of being accepted to (and getting a scholarship at) the college of your choice. Most people working in fashion design earn their bachelor's degree in either fashion design or fashion marketing, depending on which aspect of fashion you want to focus on. Both degrees can lead towards a career in fashion design, though the latter will also give you some insight into the business and marketing side of fashion. Look for programs in fashion design/marketing in your area by searching online. Make sure your school is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). NASAD puts colleges through a rigorous peer-review process to check for standards of education before accreditation is granted. You can search for accredited programs directly through the NASAD website by searching for the college's name, the program (fashion design), or by city/state. Though internships are not necessarily a requirement for employment, working an internship can help you gain valuable experience in the industry. You'll also get your foot in the door, making contacts who can offer you a recommendation or may even find full-time work for you after graduation. Internships can give you the freedom to explore different aspects of fashion design while you're still in school. This can help you know what type of work you want to look for after you graduate. Some colleges have internship programs with coordinators who can help arrange an internship for you. If your school does not offer internships, you can find fashion design opportunities by searching online for fashion internships in your area. Some fashion design programs organize their own student design contests. Others can put you in touch with a local student design contest in your area. These opportunities allow you to design and/or create articles of clothing that will then be judged as part of a competition. Even if you don't win the design contest, it's still a great way to build your portfolio. Every contest you enter allows you to compile more designs and/or creations that you can then include with your resume when you apply to jobs. You can find student competitions by searching online, or by looking through fashion design websites for upcoming opportunities. After four years, you will graduate with a bachelor's degree in fashion design. It's important to make the most of your college years by working internships, entering contests, and building up your portfolio so that you have supporting materials to use when applying to jobs. Save all the projects you put together for classes, internships, contests. These can go into your portfolio to highlight your education and work experience. Ask your professors and internship leaders about naming them as references during your job hunt.
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One-sentence summary -- Take relevant high school classes. Apply to a college program. Work an internship. Enter contests while you're in school. Graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Keep the temperature set to moderate-low, and add the diced onion to the same pan as the garlic and butter. Stir the ingredients regularly as they cook and as the onions become soft and semi-transparent. Use a wooden spoon to stir the onion and minced garlic. Reduce the heat of the stovetop down to the low setting. Stir the mixture continuously as it starts to simmer. Check the consistency of the gravy regularly, as the longer it simmers for the thicker it will become. The mixture will now be thickening due to the addition of cornstarch.
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Add the diced onion to the pan and cook it for a further 5 minutes. Simmer the ingredients for approximately 10 minutes.