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Use a pair of wire cutters to cut through the cord. Make your cut at the base of the plug so you don't shorten your cord. Once the plug is cut off, you should see 2-3 interior wires inside the main cable. Do not cut through any wires while your vacuum is plugged in since you can get shocked. Remove the covering on the last 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) of your cord so you can easily access the inside wires. Strip 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) of the inside wire casings to expose the copper underneath. Replacement plugs often have 2 parts: the prongs and the base. Unscrew the new plug to separate the pieces and slide the base onto the vacuum cord. That way, you can attach the prongs and slide the base over them to cover the wires. Replacement plugs can be bought online or from your local hardware store. Loosen the screw on the inside of your new plug so you can loop your wires around them. Hold the plug so it faces away from you. Wrap the white neutral wire onto the screw attached to the left prong and the black hot wire to the screw for the right prong. Coil the wires 2-3 times so they’re held tightly. Tighten the screws on the side of the prongs so the wires have full contact. Slide the base of the plug over the wires to conceal them and screw the base into the prongs. Plug in your vacuum to an outlet and try turning it on to see if it works. If it doesn't work, check that your wires are attached to the correct prongs. If they are, then the plug was not the issue with your vacuum.
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Cut the existing plug off of your vacuum with a wire cutter. Strip the inside wires to expose them. Feed the base of your new plug onto the vacuum cord. Wrap the wires by hand around the ports of your new plug. Screw the plug back together and test the vacuum.
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Do what everyone else is doing, but to a lesser degree. If everyone is laughing, chuckle; if everyone is crying, shed a tear. The key is to be subtle in all your actions. By not replying to others, you’ll avoid their current attention. Further, your lack of reply may likely cease other correspondence. Turn off your cell-phone. Avoid calls and texts the same. Set your voicemail to let everyone know you’ll be out of the loop for a while. Let emergency contacts know where you’ll be and how to reach you otherwise. Don't check your personal email. Work email may be unavoidable, but personal email can wait. Set an “out of office” auto-reply, or pretend you’re on vacation. Log out of social networks. No tweets, snapchats, or facebook messages. Imagine you are trying to avoid revealing a show's cliffhanger secret or the final score spoiler. Try to avoid eye contact so people aren't prone to engage you. Lack of eye contact signals inattentiveness and lessened interest. Try not to initiate conversation with anyone. If someone initiates with you, be polite but abrupt. Make it clear you wish to be left alone.
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Minimize your actions. Unplug from electronic communication. Keep personal interactions to a minimum.
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Peel and cut them into chunks. Sprinkle sugar over the top. Add another layer and sprinkle with sugar again. Continue until all the chunks are used up. Leave in the refrigerator, covered. Cook until soft. Briefly warm the lemon juice and add it too. Stir through. Test for setting point, when a gel forms; this stage will be reached after about 15 to 25 minutes of cooking. If gelling isn't occurring, add more lemon juice. Sterilize the jam jars during the boiling of the jam. Seal, label and date. Store in a cool, dry and dark place for 1 to 2 years.
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Prepare the peaches. Place a layer of chunks into a large bowl. Let the sugar soak into the peaches overnight. Add the peaches to a large preserving pan or heavy-based saucepan. When softened, add the remaining sugar and the passionfruit pulp. Boil the mixture quickly. Pour the jam into sterilized jars.
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Tap the Firefox app icon, which resembles an orange fox wrapped around a blue globe. It's at the top of the screen. This will take you to the system settings page. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Type dom.disable_open_during_load into the search bar. This will result in an item labelled dom.disable_open_during_load appearing near the top of the screen. It's in the lower-right corner of the dom.disable_open_during_load box. Doing so will set this item's value to "false", which you'll see appear in the bottom-left corner of the item's box. This will prevent pop-up windows from being blocked. Once Firefox is open again, you should be able to view pop-ups.
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Open Firefox. Tap the address bar. Enter about:config into the address bar. Tap the "Search" text field. Search for the pop-up blocker script. Tap Toggle. Close and re-open Firefox.
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It's best for your tank to be 1/8 to 1/4 full. This ensures that your tank doesn't add extra weight to your car. Keep your tank low in the days before your shipment date so that it isn't too full. If you’re buying your car from across the country, you likely don't need to worry about this. The person who sold you your car will likely take care of it. Ask the mechanic to check your battery, verify that your car doesn't leak, and make sure that all systems are in good working order. Then, have them top off all fluids except for gasoline. Before you leave, get paperwork from your mechanic showing that your vehicle was in good working order prior to the shipment date. If your mechanic finds a leak, you'll need to disclose it to the auto carrier. They may refuse to ship your car. However, they might agree to ship your car as long as it's on the bottom. You can't ship personal items in your car. In fact, some shipping companies will refuse to ship a car that contains personal items because they may be fined. Clean out your car before taking it to be shipped. Carefully check the trunk, floorboards, console, and glove box to make sure they’re empty. If you do leave personal items in your car, they may get lost or stolen. They won't be covered by insurance, so you likely won't get reimbursed for the loss. Check your car thoroughly for damage, like dings and scratches. Then, take photos of the entire exterior of your car. Make sure the photos show the condition of your car so that you can file an insurance claim if your car is damaged. You don't want your car alarm to go off during transport, so make sure it's disabled before you drop off your car. You can do this by disconnecting the battery or by putting your car into transport mode. Put your car into transport mode by unlocking all of the locks, then clicking the "lock" button on your key fob twice. If your car alarm goes off during transport, it may delay the shipment because the driver might stop to turn it off. Additionally, it could drain your battery. The shipping company will make sure that your car is safe during transport. It's best to secure any parts that might get damaged. Start by folding your side mirrors into the side of your car, if possible. Then, remove any custom parts like fog lights, spoilers, or ground effects. This will prevent them from getting damaged. If you have an antenna, retract it before you drop off your car. You can wait until you reach the drop off spot to fold in your mirrors and retract your antenna. Don't forget to arrange to have someone pick you up at the drop off spot since you'll be leaving your car there.
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Make sure your car’s gas tank is nearly empty. Get a mechanic to check your vehicle and top off fluids. Remove all of your personal items from the car. Document the condition of your car by photographing it. Disable your car’s alarm if it has one. Fold down your side mirrors and remove custom parts.
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It's not difficult to wash a load of laundry without any tools, but it can be tedious. If you plan to wash all your laundry by hand, especially towels, jeans, and other heavy items of clothing, you may wish to use a handheld agitator, which is simply a plastic tool useful for pressing and moving the clothes. If you cannot find one in a store, look online or make your own by cutting a few holes in the rubber of a brand-new plunger. Note: You may use these instructions whether or not you have an agitator. Washing clothes by hand usually involves lower temperatures and less agitation than most washing machines, so there is less risk of color bleeding. It can still occur, however, so separating white and light pastel clothing from darker colored clothing is recommended. Separate out wool, cashmere, silk, lace, and any other delicate clothing from your other laundry. Wash these items using the instructions for delicate clothing, in a separate load. If you don't have a large washing tub or bucket, you can thoroughly clean a sink or bathtub and place the clothes in there, spreading them out evenly. The less full the container is, the easier it will be to wash. If you have too many clothes to wash at once, consider keeping a second clean bucket nearby to store clean, wet clothes while you finish washing the rest of the load. If you are only washing a couple small articles of clothing, you may only need a large bowl. If your clothing has a stain that has dyed the fabric, such as a stain from mustard or ink, rub a little stain remover cleaning product over the affected area, or use soap if you do not have any stain remover. Let the clothing sit for at least five minutes before continuing. Fill until the water level is about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) above the level of the clothing. Unless the clothing is both sturdy and heavily soiled, do not use hot water. Lukewarm or even room temperature water will work fine for most laundry loads, and reduces the chance of damaging or color bleeding. If you are not certain whether an article of clothing can be washed in warm water, play it safe and use cool water instead. If you are using a bucket or sink, you likely only need one to two tsp (5–10mL) mild detergent or washing powder. If you have enough clothing to require a bathtub, use 4 tbsp (60 mL) instead, or follow the instruction on the package. If your detergent is not labeled "mild," or if you have sensitive skin, wear rubber gloves to prevent rashes or itching. The detergent will take time to work, so leave the tub of water alone for at least twenty minutes. If your clothing has a significant amount of dirt or stains, you may wish to leave it for up to an hour. Using either your hands or a simple agitator tool, move the clothing gently around in the water. Press the clothing against the bottom or sides until suds emerge, but try not to scrub or twist it, as this could stretch the clothes. Do this for about two minutes, or until the clothing is clean. Empty the water from the container, and fill with cool water. Continue moving the clothing around in the same way, pressing to remove the soap suds. After a couple of minutes, drain again and repeat an additional one or two times. Once no soap suds are visible when the clothing is moved or pressed, the clothes are ready to dry. If you are filling the container from a faucet, you may start rinsing before it's full by holding clothing in the running water. Twist each article of clothing to remove most of the water, or send it through a hand-cranked wringer if you have one. If you are not using a dryer, hang the clothing on a clothes horse, clothesline, or the backs of chairs and banisters. Make sure the clothing is spread out evenly, and that articles of clothing don't overlap with other. If a wet area is hidden by other clothing or a bunched up area of fabric, it will take much longer to dry. Keep in mind that wet clothing will drip, and may leave a stain on hard wood or upholstery if draped directly on it. On a sunny day, your clothes should dry within a few hours. If you do not have sun, dry in a warm, ventilated room.
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Consider buying or making an agitator. Separate the white and colored clothing (recommended). Lay the clothes in a clean container. Treat serious stains with a pre-wash stain remover or soap. Fill the bucket with lukewarm water. Add laundry detergent. Let the clothing soak. Swish the clothing around in the water. Rinse repeatedly in new, cool water. Wring and dry the clothing.
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Make those first several sentences count. Begin with action, dialogue, or a description that sets the mood of the story. Start as close as possible to the story's catalyst, or the aha moment for the main character. This is the moment where your main character's life shifts from ordinary to extraordinary and the plot of the story takes off. Avoid creating false beginnings, like the character wakes up from a dream or the main character dies in the first chapter. You want to make your reader feel surprised and engaged, rather than cheated or disappointed. Skip the prologue and start right in the action of the first chapter. Most prologues are unnecessary to the main story or act as a way to stall getting into the nitty gritty of the story. In non-fiction books, it helps to draw your reader in if start with an attention grabbing first paragraph. Some ideas for generating a hook paragraph include: An interesting or surprising example: This could be a personal experience, such as your childhood memories of urban bee keeping with a family member, or your failed first attempts at bee keeping. A provocative quotation: Look through your research materials for a quotation that sums up your book. For example, a quotation on the environmental benefits of honey bees or on the relationship between a bee keeper and her bees. A vivid anecdote: An anecdote is a very short story that carries moral or symbolic weight. Think of an anecdote that might be a poetic or powerful way to start your book. You can also look through your research for your essay for any note worthy anecdotes. A thought provoking question: This could be a question that will get your reader thinking and engaged in your topic. For example: “Did you ever wonder how honey is made?” Focus on getting through the first three chapters, using your rough outline and your one sentence book summary as guides. Avoid stopping to revise or edit your writing, especially in the early stages of drafting. Only move forward in your writing, as this will allow you to work through your ideas. Save editing for further down the road. Note how long it takes you to finish the first three chapters of the book, and use this number (3 months, 2 weeks, 1 year) to gauge how long it will take for you to finish the rest of the book.
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Dive right into the conflict. Start with a hook paragraph. Avoid editing your writing until you finish the first three chapters.
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If you suspect a finger fracture, seek medical attention. During a physical exam, your doctor evaluates your injury and determines the severity of your fracture. Your doctor will take a note of your finger's range of motion by asking you to make a fist. She will also look for visual signs, such as swelling, bruising, and bone deformities. Your doctor will also manually examine your finger to look for signs of reduced blood flow to the area and nerve impingement. If your doctor cannot determine during a physical exam whether you have a fractured finger, she may recommend an imaging test to diagnose the fracture. These include X-ray, CT scan or an MRI. X-rays are often the first imaging tests used to diagnose a fracture. Your doctor places your fractured finger between an X-ray source and an X-ray detector, then sends low-level radiation waves through your finger to create the image. This process is completed within a few minutes and is painless. A CT or computed tomography scan is constructed by putting together X-rays that scan different angles of an injury. Your doctor may decide to use a CT to create an image of your fracture if the initial X-ray's results are inconclusive or if your doctor suspects that there are also soft tissue injuries related to the fracture. An MRI may be needed if your doctor suspects that you have a hairline or stress fracture, the kind of fracture that is produced after repeated injuries over time. MRIs produce finer details and can also help your doctor differentiate between soft tissue injuries and hairline fractures in your finger. Surgical consultations may be required if you have a severe fracture, such as a compound fracture. Some fractures are unstable and require surgery in order to put bone fragments back into place with aids (such as wires and screws) so that the bone can heal properly. Any fracture that seriously hinders mobility and puts the hand far out of alignment likely requires surgery in order for the finger to regain articulate movement. You may be surprised at how difficult it is to execute everyday tasks without full use of all of your fingers. Professionals such as chiropractors, surgeons, artists, and mechanics require full use of their fine motor skills in order to accurately perform their jobs. Thus, caring for finger fractures is vital.
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Get a physical exam. Ask for an imaging test. Ask if you need a surgical consultation.
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You'll need floral stem wire to hold the bow together at its center. Make sure to bend it in half so it looks like a U. You'll also need wire-edged ribbon. Get a spool and that way you can make the bow as big as you like. Pull about 18 inches (46 cm) of ribbon away from the spool. Hold onto the ribbon with the fingers of your left hand. Now that you've made a loop, transfer it to your left hand and hold it firmly in between your fingers.
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Gather your supplies. Measure your ribbon. Hold the loop.
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It resembles a blue "e" with a yellow band around it. This option is in the top-right corner of the Internet Explorer window. It's near the bottom of the drop-down menu. This is near the top of the Internet Options window. It's in the window near the top of Internet Options. This option is in the "Security level for this zone" section near the bottom of the Internet Options window. It's near the bottom of the Settings window. This will turn on JavaScript for your browser. It's at the bottom of the window. Doing so saves your settings, though you may need to close and re-open Internet Explorer for JavaScript to load properly.
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Open Internet Explorer. Click Settings ⚙️. Click Internet options. Click the Security tab. Click the Internet globe. Click Custom level. Scroll down to the "Scripting" section. Check the "Enable" box below the "Active scripting" heading. Click OK. Click Apply, then click OK.
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Keeping healthy sleep habits will help you give your all during each workout or race. Most teenagers and adults need between 8-9 hours of sleep per week. If you are a younger athlete (in middle or high school), try to get between eight and ten hours of sleep. Carbohydrates provide the body with energy and stamina during hard workouts. Protein stabilizes blood sugar and helps you stay full. Aim for a serving of each in every meal to give your body balanced nutrition. Runners should aim to get sixty to sixty-five percent of their calories from carbohydrates. Pasta, bread, cereal, dairy, sports drinks, and fruits are all great sources of carbs. Healthy food with a high protein content include: eggs, nuts, beans, tofu, and white meat. Some fat is important, but a runner's diet should be relatively low in fat. It should make up around twenty percent of your caloric intake and primarily come from monounsaturated fats (like avocados, olive oil, and nuts) instead of saturated fats (like whole milk, red meat, and butter). Drinking enough water can increase a runner's speed and stamina. How much water you should drink during a workout depends on the intensity and the environment you're exercising in. Keep an accessible supply of water or a sports drink with you while you exercise, and drink when you feel thirsty or notice signs of dehydration. Try to drink at least 2–3 liters (0.53–0.79 US gal) (9-13 cups) of water per day. Dehydration symptoms include: dizziness, dry mouth, excessive sweating, fatigue, extreme thirst, dark or strong smelling urine, or confusion. . It is important to stretch your muscles after you complete a run. Stretching will help to alleviate cramps and release tension in your muscles. Stretch your legs, especially your calves, to help prevent cramping.
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Get at least eight hours of sleep every night. Eat plenty of protein and carbohydrates. Avoid foods with a high fat content. Stay hydrated. Stretch after running
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Foods that are processed and contain lots of preservatives, fats and cholesterol can cause the liver to become congested and clogged with fat residue. Clean out your liver by avoiding processed or fatty foods to allow the liver to unblock itself and regenerate cells. Avoid fast food. In particular, try to avoid deep fried food or preserved meat (such as sausage, bacon, corned beef, etc.) Avoid bad fats. Fatty red meat, deep fried food, and processed fats should all be avoided, as they can clog up your liver. Processed fats include margarine, shortening, and hydrogenated oils. Avoid artificial sweeteners, colorings, and preservatives. It is best to go the natural route when cleansing your liver. Certain vegetables contain nutrients like beta carotene that stimulate liver cells and protect the liver from toxins. Dark, leafy greens like spinach encourage cell growth and stimulate the liver, while beets protect bile ducts in the liver from toxin damage. Aim for 5 servings of vegetables daily and include those that contain liver-aiding nutrients. Greens that promote liver health include dandelion greens, bitter gourd, arugula, mustard greens, chicory and spinach. Garlic has sulfur-containing compounds that activate liver enzymes that work to flush out any toxins that might be in your system. Garlic also contains allicin and selenium, two nutrients that protect the liver from damages caused by toxins. These two nutrients also aid in the detoxification process. If you can't stand the taste of garlic because you simply don't like it (or you’re a vampire) you can purchase garlic supplements at your local health store. Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, both of which promote a healthy liver cleanse. Grapefruit boosts detoxification enzymes in the liver and has a flavonoid compound known as naringenin which causes the liver to burn fat rather than store it. Be careful however, because large amounts of grapefruit can inhibit a liver enzyme called cytochrome P450, which can affect the way certain foods and drugs are broken down in the body. Avocados are delicious and have glutathione-producing compounds. These compounds help to prevent the liver from toxic overload. Walnuts have high levels of l-arginine (an amino acid) glutathione, and omega-3 fatty acids which help to cleanse the liver of disease-causing ammonia. Extracts of their shells are used in many liver-cleansing formulas.
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Avoid foods that will do damage to your liver. Eat your vegetables. Up your garlic intake. Eat grapefruit. Eat avocados twice a week. Eat walnuts.
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You can quickly access this by pressing the Windows key + E and then selecting the folder. Most of your programs will place downloaded files in the Downloads folder. Some programs will create their own download folders. If you know the program that you used to download the file, check its settings to see where files are being saved on your computer. If you can't find the file in your Downloads folder, but you know the name of it, you can use Windows Search to try to find it. Press the Windows key and type in the name of the file. If Windows can find it, it will be displayed in the search results. If you downloaded the file recently, it may still be listed in your web browser's download manager. This will allow you to open a window directly to the file you want to remove. Chrome - Press Control + J. Click the "Show in folder" link for the file you want to delete. Firefox - Press Control + J to open the Downloads section of the Library. Click the Folder button to open the folder that the download is located in. Internet Explorer - Press Control + J or click the Gear icon and select "Downloads". Click the link in the Location column for the file you want to delete. Alternatively, you can select the file and press Delete, or right-click on the file and select "Delete". If your file cannot be deleted, it is because it is in use by another program. This is most common with file-sharing programs, as someone may be trying to download the file from you. Close any programs that may be using the file and try again. If Windows will not let you delete the file, it is likely because it is in use by another program. This is typically the case if you downloaded the file through BitTorrent and are still seeding it, or you have already opened it in another program. Close any programs that may be using the file and try again. Click here if you're still having trouble deleting the file.
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Open your Downloads/My Downloads folder. Find the file that you want to delete. Run a search for the file if you know the name of it. Open your browser's download manager if you can't find the file. Drag the file to your Recycle Bin. I can't delete the file.
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There are a number of online courses available that can help you learn Spanish as well as other languages. Many of them are free, while others charge a small monthly subscription fee. Many websites, such as Memrise and Duolingo, have mobile apps that allow you to take your learning with you wherever you go. This can make it easier to get in some practice with Spanish every day. Software programs, such as Rosetta Stone, can teach you Spanish relatively quickly. Rosetta Stone has been used by the U.S. State Department to enable new diplomats to learn a language quickly. If you want to learn Spanish fast, vocabulary words can help you get there faster than trying to memorize abstract grammar rules or spending time conjugating verbs. For example, Memrise has a specific course called "First 5,000 words in Spanish." Taking this course can greatly expand your vocabulary and give you more words to use if you practice diligently. These programs are only as good as the effort you put into them. While you can learn a lot of words using online programs or mobile apps, you still need to supplement them with conversation and other immersion techniques. Otherwise you just know a bunch of Spanish words but don't have the ability to put them together. If you're trying to learn a new language through self-study, you must be diligent. Practicing every day will keep the Spanish words and phrases you learn fresh in your mind. All you need is a few minutes a day. Typically you'll learn fastest if you have 20 or 30 minutes each day that you can dedicate to language learning. Spend half your time reviewing and reinforcing what you've already learned, and then try to pick up something new. If the website you use has forums for members, these can be a good way to practice your Spanish as well as ask questions and get tips from other users who are also trying to learn Spanish. Some online programs and mobile apps have ways to connect you with other users so you can practice your conversation skills. Otherwise, talk to friends and neighbors to find someone willing to help you practice. Some apps may have voice recognition software that enables you to get some practice speaking, but it's still no match for actual conversation. If you don't know anybody you can talk to in Spanish, talk to yourself, or sing in the shower. These will help you get better with pronunciation and word recall.
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Search for online courses. Sign up with free programs to learn vocabulary. Do a Spanish lesson every day. Contribute to Spanish blogs and forums. Practice speaking.
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Cut it slightly larger than your laptop's dimensions. Add about 2 centimeters (0.75 inches) on each side for extra space. The wood should be around 1.25 centimeters (0.5 inches) thick. Measure the wood after cutting. Adjust, if necessary. Make the holes about 2 centimeters (0.75 inches) apart in a grid pattern on the board. You should be able to fit a pencil through the holes, but not much more. If you have serious overheating problems, drill the holes closer together. You will also need to buy fans and plug them into each hole. Or, you can simply disassemble something that already has a fan that you don't need.
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Cut the plywood or other wood to size. Drill holes. Sand off the rough edges to prevent splinters.
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Lip balm that contains petrolatum is good for locking in moisture, and balm with dimethicone is useful for sealing up dry, cracked lips. Many balm products also include emollients, which help moisturize the skin, provide a protective film, and make dry, itchy skin feel more comfortable. This might include cuts and scrapes, bug bites, and rashes. First, use a clean tissue, cloth, or leaf to clean away any blood or dirt. Then, apply Chapstick thickly to the area. Be sure to thoroughly coat the wound with balm. Then, cover the skin with a clean cloth or leaf. In a pinch, Chapstick can stop small cuts from bleeding. The waxy substance blocks off the wound and keeps the blood flowing inside your body. As a wound or rash heals, Chapstick will protect the tender area from dirt and bacteria. This may reduce your risk of infection, especially if you are in an unclean or unfamiliar environment. Be sure to use Chapstick liberally and often when you're in constant exposure to the elements. If your lips take too much heat, cold, or wind, they might dry out, crack open, and even bleed. Smear lip balm on blisters, foot rot, and other painful (but not life-threatening) maladies. The protective qualities of the balm may have a tingling, mildly-pain-relieving effect on your skin. Do not expect Chapstick to ease any serious pain, and do not treat it as a substitute for real medical attention. If you have a toothache, try applying lip balm to the gums or to the outer skin of your cheek. This method is not officially recommended, but some survivalists claim that it can ease the pain a bit. Apply to a clean, dry face. Use Chapstick like sunscreen. The waxy coating should put a thin, protective layer between your skin and the sun – but it won't last nearly as long as official sunscreen. Be careful to keep it out of your eyes! Some lip balm actually comes with an SPF rating. Choose one of these products, and it may actually give your skin some serious sun protection. Chapstick may also help temporarily protect your face from wind-chill and frostbite. Apply to your face in cold, windy situations. Do not expect it to protect you from serious cold. To reduce glare in bright environments like snow and deserts, try dipping the Chapstick in ash and rubbing it in lines beneath your eyes. Layer the ash-balm combination all over your face to darken your skin and make a simple, camouflaging hunting mask. It functions much like mud, and it is somewhat water-resistant.
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Look for lip balm with healing properties. Treat minor skin abrasions. Rub onto dry, chapped lips. Use Chapstick as a mild anesthetic. Protect your face from the scorching sun. Make a mask.
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Before putting together a schedule to balance your work and family responsibilities, you need to list all of your obligations. This is important, as you might have significant time constraints associated with taking care of your children. Thus, reflect on them when picking a potential business to start. Some time constraints might include: Picking up and dropping off children. Coaching little league or another extracurricular activity. Preparing meals or cleaning the house. Readying the kids for school in the morning. Taking care of unforeseen events like taking a sick child to the doctor. Balancing your many responsibilities as a stay-at-home parent and small business owner will perhaps be your biggest challenge. There are several steps you need to take to create a proper schedule so you can manage your responsibilities. Make sure to: Get a day planner so you can organize your time. Write in all your family obligations on your day planner. This includes little league, picking kids up from school, and everything else. Block out portions of the day for your business. For example, put aside 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon to take care of your work. During this time, you won't work at all. Ultimately, while you're in business to make money, you're first priority will always be your family. Dedicate meals, bedtime, homework time, and other time to your family. Wait until after family events to answer phone calls. If you’re at one of your children's softball games, you should wait until after the game to respond to a customer. While your primary responsibility is taking care of your family, you also need to make sure that you provide service to your customers. Return all phone calls and emails within 24 hours. Acknowledge the fact that your customers have contacted you. For example, if you're on a family trip and won't be able to access the internet all weekend, set up an autoreply message that lets your customers know when you'll be back. Don't interrupt family events to answer a call that can be answered later. For example, don't leave the dinner table to call back a customer unless you know the issue is time sensitive. Without punctuality, you'll establish a poor reputation. To avoid this, make sure to get your product to your customer as quickly as possible. If you sell products over the internet, make sure you ship them as quickly as you can. However, don't pick your children up from school late because you were shipping something at the post office. If you provide a service, don't show up late. If you have to because of family obligation, let your customers know as soon as you can.
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List your time constraints. Create a schedule. Set aside time for your family. Answer phone calls and emails promptly, but don't let them dominate your life. Be punctual when providing your goods or services.
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Especially if you want to re-wear the sweater without ornaments attached, a thick weave will really help you hang and remove ornaments without ripping the sweater or putting too many holes into it. Stick with a fun Christmas color, like green or red, or go more neutral with a brown or tan sweater. A baggier sweater will work better for this DIY since it won't press as tightly against your body. Visit a thrift store to find a great option. Use ornaments that you wouldn't mind if they accidentally got broken or banged up. Thrift stores often have sets of old ornaments, or you can find inexpensive packs at the dollar store. For the bows, use gift wrap stick-on ones, fabric bows, or use wire-edged ribbon to make bows yourself. Anywhere from 15-30 ornaments should be good for your sweater. Keep in mind that they definitely don't need to match, and they don't need to be super attractive, either. For a flashier sweater, opt for glitter-covered ornaments. They’ll add sparkle to your outfit, and they’ll catch lots of light, making you the star of the party. Play around with the spacing before you actually attach anything. Maybe you want to line the collar, sleeves, or bottom of the shirt. Maybe you want to cover the entire surface of the sweater with as many ornaments as you can fit. For this kind of ugly sweater, it's best to decorate only the front side. If you do the back, it's more likely you’ll accidentally break some ornaments if you sit down or lean against something. Once everything is in the place where you want, thread hooks or wire through the ornament's hole, thread that through the sweater, and tie it off or twist it so that the ornament won't come loose. If you’re using stick-on bows, you don't need to worry about using hooks on them. Try putting your arms through first and then bringing the body of the sweater down as slowly and carefully as you can. If you need to, ask a friend to help! At the end of the night, you could just take off the sweater. If you want to try and save some of the ornaments, you could undo them first.
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Choose a sweater with a thick weave to make it easier to hang the ornaments. Gather an assortment of ornaments and a variety of bows. Lay out the sweater on a flat surface to space out the ornaments. Secure the ornaments and bows into place with hooks or wire. Put your sweater on carefully so that you don’t knock off any ornaments.
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Couples showers are co-ed, so you’ll need to invite all the attendants across both sides of the aisle. This should include the maid of honor, best man, bridesmaids and groomsmen, flower girl and ring bearer, any readers or ushers or any additional positions that have been assigned. If the person officiating the wedding is a close friend of the bride and/or groom, invite them as well. Feel free to invite out of town attendants, but be aware they may not come. Similar to a traditional bridal shower, you’ll want to invite those who are closest to the couple, without going overboard. Just because you’re celebrating both the bride and groom, doesn't mean the shower should be twice as big. Make sure guests know ahead of time that the shower is co-ed so they aren't caught off guard. Do not invite the bride or groom's work friends, unless the relationship is especially close. Couples showers are generally far less traditional than the typical bridal shower, and some older relatives may not be comfortable with that. Choose whether or not you want to include local relatives, but know that you are not required to do so. At the very least, invite parents and siblings on both sides. If your list of attendants skews more towards family, you might want to err on the side of inviting more family, so no one feels excluded. Oftentimes, couples showers are planned by the couple themselves, but if you're planning the shower for them, don't forget to include them when you send out invitations. Some planners prefer to use different invites for the men and women. This is not necessary, but it is a nice touch if you're so inclined. If the shower is a surprise for the couple, do not send the invite in advance. Save it and present it to them at or after the shower as a keepsake.
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Invite both the bride's and groom’s attendants. Invite close friends of both the bride and groom. Decide if you want to invite local relatives. Invite the bride and groom.
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Be extra cautious during your regular shower routine. Minimize using soap and shampoo near your face. Getting these products in your eyebrow piercing can cause irritation. When shampooing your hair, it can help to tilt your head back while applying the shampoo. Leave your head tilted backwards throughout the entire shampooing process to keep shampoo away from your piercing. Wash your face with gentle face wash and avoid getting it on your eyebrow piercing. Facial cleansing wipes are also a good option. If you use makeup or facial moisturizers, do not apply them near the piercing. These products can irritate or contaminate a piercing. Makeup brushes also may contain bacteria, so applying makeup near your piercing poses a risk. Try taking a break from makeup for a few days after getting your eyebrow pierced. Keep all bedding clean, especially pillows, while the piercing is new. Change your sheets more often than normal as your piercing heals. For the most part, sleep on the opposite side of the piercing to prevent contamination.
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Keep soap and shampoo away from your piercing in the shower. Do not get moisturizers or makeup in the piercing. Keep the piercing clean while sleeping.
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A standard razor will not give you detailed brows, and can be dangerous to use near your eyes. Instead purchase an eyebrow razor, whose small blade will give you the brows you desire. You can order an eyebrow razor online or purchase one at your local beauty supply store. You will get a closer shave if you apply shaving cream to the area of skin surrounding the eyebrow. Try starting with a dime-sized amount, and use more if necessary. Try applying the shaving cream when you get out of the shower. Only put shaving cream over the part of your eyebrow you want to shave. Use a cotton swab to wipe away any excess shaving cream so you can see what you're doing. Use your non-dominant hand to hold the skin around the eyebrow taut. This will help you get a closer, more detailed shave. Then use your dominant hand to begin shaping your eyebrow. It's important that you stroke the razor in the same direction that your eyebrows grow. If you use the blade in the opposite direction, you can nick your skin and possibly create ingrown hairs. Instead, gently stroke the razor in the direction that your eyebrows grow. Also, avoid shaving above your eyebrows or they could look unnatural. You should check your progress in a mirror as much as possible. It is easy to accidentally shave off too much of your eyebrows. To prevent this from happening, step back and look in the mirror after completing each section of eyebrow. In order to maintain the look of your newly shaped eyebrows, you will want to shave them regularly. Try shaving about once a week, or more if your hair grows quickly.
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Purchase a razor made specifically for eyebrows. Use a small amount of shaving cream. Hold your brow skin taut. Shave under your brow in the direction of hair growth. Check your progress frequently. Maintain your brow shape by shaving weekly.
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Before you can apply to an optometry program, you need to complete an undergraduate degree. Most optometry schools require coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, English, and mathematics. A pre-med degree or degree in biological science will help prepare you for med school. Get a well-rounded undergrad education and work hard to get good grades! Medical schools will want to see that you take your education seriously. Tell your advisor or counselor that you’re thinking about becoming an optometrist and ask what courses you should be taking. Check the requirements at the optometry programs you plan on applying to so you don't accidentally miss any courses. Shadowing is a great way for you to get hands-on experience in the field of optometry. This will give you a feel for how the career works and what an optometrist does. There's no better way to find out if optometry is right for you than to watch a real optometrist at work, so take advantage of your opportunity and soak up all the wisdom you can! Some people will observe optometrists with patients, and others may assist around the office. Try to get a sense of optometry from all perspectives, from the waiting area to the examination room. You can try to get a job or volunteer your time. Don't worry if you can't find a practice to work for on your first try. Keep looking and meeting as many optometrists as you can and an opportunity will come up. Your program will include both core classes in a classroom setting and hands-on experience through clinics. These programs will need to be completed at an accredited optometry school and take four years to complete. It sounds like a long time, but if it's your dream to be an optometrist, you’ll be done before you know it and out helping people in no time. Get ready to take courses in biological sciences focused on the eye.
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Obtain a bachelor's degree in pre-med or science. Get experience through shadowing. Complete a Doctor of Optometry Program.
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Your foam, cream, or jelly spermicide will come with an applicator tube. Fill the applicator as indicated on the packaging. This amount will vary between different spermicide products. Foam, cream, and jelly spermicides are equally effective but may be more or less comfortable to use for different people based on their personal preferences. If you are using foam spermicide, shake the can carefully before squeezing the product out into the applicator tube. In order to be effective, spermicide will need to be inserted deep into your vagina, near your cervix. Get into a position that will allow you to do this comfortably. This position will depend entirely on your personal preference. Lying on your back, for instance, may make it easier for you to insert the spermicide comfortably. Alternatively, standing with one foot on a chair or squatting may be more comfortable for you. Gently insert the applicator tube into your vagina as deep as it will go. Once it is inserted, slowly press down on the plunger part of the applicator to release the product. This should position the spermicide near the entrance of your cervix. Wash or discard the applicator after using it. The plastic applicator provided may not be comfortable for everyone to use. If you do not wish to use it, squeeze the product out onto your finger instead and insert in into your vagina as deeply as you can. Be sure to use the entire amount of spermicide that you would be using with the applicator. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly before and after the application. If you are using spermicide with a diaphragm for additional pregnancy prevention, apply the product directly into the diaphragm cup. Fold the diaphragm in half and insert it into your vagina as far as you can, making sure that the opening is facing your cervix. Make sure that your cervix is covered. Leave the diaphragm in for at least 6 hours after the last time you have sex. A full "dose" of spermicide must be used each time you have intercourse, or after an hour, when it will wear off. Keep your spermicide handy to reapply it when necessary. To avoid forgetting to reapply it, set an alarm for an hour after you first use the spermicide. Don't insert spermicide more than 60 minutes before having sex as it will not be effective. If you are using a diaphragm, apply more spermicide to the inside of your vagina each additional time you have sex, without removing the diaphragm.
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Fill the plastic applicator tube with spermicide. Get into a comfortable position to insert the spermicide. Insert the tube into your vagina and push the product out of the tube. Apply the spermicide with your finger as an alternative to using the applicator. Apply spermicide directly to your diaphragm if you use one. Reapply spermicide after an hour, or every time you have sex.
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This is the most personal way to give the gift of flowers. Simply walk up to your recipient, hold out a bunch of beautiful flowers you picked out with them in mind, and watch their face light up. If you want to surprise your recipient, try hiding the flowers behind your back. If the flowers are intended for someone you live with, place them on the dining table or kitchen counter for them to find when they return home. Include a note informing the recipient of the occasion, or simply tell them that you wanted to do something nice for them later on when you see them. Scattering a few rose or carnation petals over the bed can be a supremely romantic gesture for a honeymoon or anniversary. To surprise a coworker or classmate, leave them on their desk so that they're the first thing they see when they arrive. Run a quick search online to track down a business that delivers to your area. Browse their selection of premade arrangements, or piece together your own individually. Then, just provide an address and any other specific instructions for delivery and they’ll take care of the rest. In addition to standalone flower delivery services, it's not uncommon for florists to deliver their flowers for a small fee. Having flowers delivered can be useful when you’re trying to surprise the recipient, or you’re not able to get your gift to them yourself.
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Hand the flowers to the recipient in person. Leave the flowers where you know they’ll be discovered. Send the flowers by way of a delivery service.
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Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. You'll find this option in the drop-down menu. It's in the System Preferences window. This option is in the lower-right side of the window. Doing so opens a new window. It's at the top of the window. The address to the right of the "Router" heading (usually some variation of "192.168.X.X" or "10.0.0.X") is the address you'll use to access your router's page. You'll need to know the name of your Mac in order to find your Mac on your router's page; once you do this, you'll be ready to set a static IP address: Close the Advanced window. Click ⋮⋮⋮⋮ in the upper-left side of System Preferences. Click Sharing. Note the "Computer Name" entry at the top of the window.
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Open the Apple menu . Click System Preferences…. Click Network. Click Advanced…. Click the TCP/IP tab. Note the "Router" address. Find your Mac's name.
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Do your best to get a good night's sleep the night before the test. Have a nutritious breakfast, like a bowl of fortified cereal or yogurt with fruit and nuts. Fatigue and an empty stomach can lower your performance. In addition, go to the bathroom before the test and take care of other potential distractions. Find out whether you’re taking the test at the potential workplace or at a testing center. Make sure you know how to get there and how long the trip will take. Show up 10 to 15 minutes early, and factor traffic and other unforeseen circumstances into your travel plans. If you’re taking the test at home, choose a quiet spot and make sure you have a good internet connection. If you have a disability that might impact your ability to take the test, let the employer know in advance. They may be able to rearrange the testing process to accommodate your needs. Depending on your location, your employer is likely legally required to accommodate physical and learning disabilities. Aptitude and personality tests can both include tricky wording. Don't waste too much time reading instructions, but make sure you clearly understand what a question is asking. For verbal aptitude tests, reading the questions before the paragraph they’re based on can save time. If you read the questions ahead of time, you’ll know what to look for when you read the paragraph.
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Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast. Arrive to the test location early. Talk to your employer about a disability, if necessary. Read the instructions carefully.
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Set an alarm to go off several times throughout the day. When it does, take a moment to assess how you're feeling. Try to figure out why you're feeling that way. The first step towards emotional awareness is being able to recognize your emotions. It can be helpful to write down your emotions, so you can see trends in how you're feeling throughout the day. However, just identifying your emotional state is helpful, as it helps you become aware of what you're feeling. . Being emotionally aware is not just being able to recognize an emotion. You also must be able to exhibit some control over it. In part, that means not acting out because you are angry or upset. However, it can also mean trying to put the situation in a better light to help change your emotion. For instance, if you're upset because you received a bad review at work, try to put it in a better light. You can say to yourself, "This is just one review. It's not the end of the world. Obviously, I have things to learn, and this review will help me do it. I have nowhere to go but up!" You can also do things like deep breathing to calm yourself down or taking a break from something when you get upset. For instance, if you get in an argument with someone and feel yourself getting heated, ask to a take short break so you can calm down. Take a walk, or count slowly in your head to help yourself calm down. when having conversations with other people. Part of emotional awareness is being able to assess and understand other people's feelings. If you're always distracted when you're having conversations, you're likely not tuning into what the other person is saying and feeling. Listen thoroughly to what the person is saying. Don't just think about what you're going to say next. Turn of or turn away from distractions, such as phones, computers, and televisions, so you can focus solely on what the person is saying. Look beyond the words as well. What's the person's tone like? For instance, they may sound angry. What is their body language saying? Do they seem agitated or nervous? If they're feeling tense, for instance, you may notice their shoulders are scrunched together. Talk about what you're seeing and hearing to help encourage the person to open up. You could say, "You seem a little anxious. Is there anything I can do to help?" Another part of emotional intelligence is being able to get along with other people, such as being able to negotiate, persuade, lead, and manage conflicts. These skills are essential for engaging with other people. You can build these skills by engaging with others, so go to more social events that require you to interact with others. You've already learned to listen, but that's only part of people skills. You also need to communicate well by being direct and specific. It also helps to develop a positive attitude, as it draws other people to you. For instance, in a meeting, you might need to give specific instructions. "Get to work" isn't enough. Try, "I'd like you all to think about this project and get back to me by the end of the day with ideas for how to make it better. We'll meet again in 2 days, and by that time, I'd like to see a few developed suggestions. Work in teams of 2 or 3 to develop your ideas." Being emotionally intelligent also means taking responsibility for the things you do. Admitting your responsibility helps develop relationships with other people because they feel like they can trust you. You won't try to blame them or someone else for the things you do.
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Check in with your emotions throughout the day. Work on regulating your emotions Listen actively Build your people skills. Hold yourself accountable for your actions.
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We explore efficient neural architecture search methods and show that a simple yet powerful evolutionary algorithm can discover new architectures with excellent performance.Our approach combines a novel hierarchical genetic representation scheme that imitates the modularized design pattern commonly adopted by human experts, and an expressive search space that supports complex topologies.Our algorithm efficiently discovers architectures that outperform a large number of manually designed models for image classification, obtaining top-1 error of 3.6% on CIFAR-10 and 20.3% when transferred to ImageNet, which is competitive with the best existing neural architecture search approaches.We also present results using random search, achieving 0.3% less top-1 accuracy on CIFAR-10 and 0.1% less on ImageNet whilst reducing the search time from 36 hours down to 1 hour.
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In this paper we propose a hierarchical architecture representation in which doing random or evolutionary architecture search yields highly competitive results using fewer computational resources than the prior art.
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Allow lots of people read your writing. It is helpful to get other eyes on a piece of writing so that you know whether your ideas are conveyed clearly. Ask these readers about their impressions. See if they can identify your theme without prompting. Be open to the ways that other people respond to your writing. They might be able to point out errors that you regularly make, which can help clarify and improve your writing. They might also ask thought-provoking questions that helps you consider an angle you hadn't previously considered. Remember that this feedback is not intended to be personal; they are responding to the writing, not to you. Get some distance from your writing by putting it away for a bit. Sometimes when we write, we’re so invested in the story and shaping the words that we lose sight of the bigger picture. Take a break from your writing by turning your focus to a different project for a few days. Then come back to your writing and reread it. Based on your own evaluation of the piece, as well as the feedback you’ve solicited from others, make alterations to your theme. You may recognize that, while you thought your theme was one aspect, your readers interpreted it very differently. For example, perhaps you have been focusing your theme on a firefighter's triumph over her parents’ disapproval. But then you realize that your story is really about the firefighter's struggle in a male-dominated profession. A change to your theme might necessitate adding or deleting some passages that do not strengthen your theme.
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Get feedback. Put away your writing for a few days. Make changes to your theme.
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The motherboard is the large green board that all of the drives are connected to. It unplugs from the motherboard the same way that it did for the DVD and hard drives. Grip the large connector firmly and pull one side up at a 45°angle, then pull the other side up. It will be difficult to remove if you try pulling straight up. You can grip the connector with pliers if you have difficulty. There are two connectors that will need to be removed in order to pull the motherboard out. Remove each connector and make note of where it was plugged in. There is a yellow cable connecting the motherboard to the case fan, the power switch and the reset switch. There is also a cable that connects the USB ports to the motherboard. These screws are located in various places around the board. If you are looking at the motherboard from the front of the Xbox, five screws are located above the CPU fan, five screws are located below, and one screw is several inches to the right of the fan. Remove the screws with a Torx 10 screwdriver. Place your fingers around the edges inside the case and lift straight up and out. Be sure to set the motherboard somewhere where it won't get damaged while it is out of the case.
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Identify the motherboard. Locate and remove the IDE cable from the motherboard. Remove the power cord from the motherboard. Remove the connectors. Find the 11 screws that hold the motherboard into place. Extract the motherboard.
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If you want to be able to run your game without having to have the disc or backup image inserted, you will need to install a No-CD crack. These are programs that trick the game into thinking that the disc is in your drive. You can find cracks in a variety of places online. These sections above are only for circumventing copy protection. You may still need to deal with CD checks if you plan on playing the game without the disc or backup image. Cracks can also allow you to play your game online even if you don't have a valid key or license. Since gaming piracy is a large market, cracks have become a very popular way to spread viruses. Make sure that you scan the downloaded crack for viruses, and only download cracks from trusted sources. The installation for cracks varies from game to game. Some cracks are self-contained installation files, and you install them much like you would most programs. Others are executable files that replace the game's main executable file. These need to be placed in the game's directory on your computer. Nearly all cracks come with a README file that will explain how to properly install the crack. After the crack is installed, either run your game like normal or run the new executable file if that's how your specific crack works. Your game should load like normal, though some cracks will inject new loading screens or intros.
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Find a crack for your game. Scan the crack for viruses. Install the crack. Run your game.
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Ideally, the cleome seedlings should be planted in full sunlight. Areas with very light shade are also acceptable. For best results, choose a spot with soil that drains well. Since cleome grows well in most types of soil, though, it is not necessary to amend the soil before transplanting the seedlings. If you are planting the cleome in a bed with other flowers, plant them near the back since they tend to grow tall. You should wait three to four weeks after the last frost in your area before transplanting cleome seedlings. Usually, this means waiting until late April. You also need to make sure that the seedlings have established themselves enough to be transplanted. Seedlings are ready to be transplanted once they are at least 2 inches (5 cm) tall. Use a garden trowel to dig a hole that is roughly as deep as the seedling container. The hole should be slightly wider than this original container, however. Spread the seedlings apart, keeping roughly 2 inches (5 cm) of space in between each one. Slide the garden trowel in between the side of the container and the soil inside. Glide it around the perimeter of the container to free the soil from the sides, then gradually slip the entire clump of soil, seedling and all, out of the pot. It might be easiest to tip the container on its side as you do this. If you are using plastic seedling trays or other thin plastic containers, you might be able to free the seedlings simply by squeezing the sides of the plastic and pushing up on the soil inside. Carefully place each seedling in its own prepared hole. Fill the remainder of the hole with additional soil. Lightly pat the soil around the seedling to secure the new plant in place. Water the soil lightly after transplanting the seedling. It should be thoroughly moist, but not quite drenched.
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Choose a good location. Wait until the frost has passed. Dig shallow holes. Carefully remove the seedlings from their containers. Place the seedlings into the prepared holes.
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If you have dry hair, you have fragile hair. Handling it roughly will cause your ends to split and could even lead to breakage. When you're washing, drying and otherwise handling your hair, think of it as a delicate fabric that needs to be treated with extra care. That means no scrubbing, pulling or wringing it out. When you shampoo your hair, use the tips of your fingers to gently pull the shampoo through your hair instead of roughly scrubbing it in. Rinse your shampoo using cool or lukewarm water; hot water is extra damaging to dry hair. Then, seal the cuticle with cold water as you rinse out your conditioner. When you're done, gently squeeze excess water from your hair instead of twisting and wringing it out. Pat it dry with a towel. Hair becomes dry when the natural oils produced by your scalp aren't getting the chance to nourish it. Shampooing dry hair every day will make it even drier and more brittle since you're stripping those oils away on a daily basis. Cut back to shampooing just two to three times a week, to give your hair the chance to receive those nourishing oils. When you first cut back, you'll notice your scalp producing a lot of oil, since it's used to having to overproduce to make up for how much gets washed out. Give it a week or two and you'll find that things balance out; you'll be able to go several days in between washings without your hair looking dirty. If your roots start looking a little oily, dry shampoo is a great way to remedy the problem without washing your hair. Are you addicted to your hair dryer? Time to put it down and let your hair dry on its own. Directing hot air toward dry hair won't give it the chance to get healthy. While a blowout might make your hair look shiny, the heat is actually quite damaging, and over time will cause breakage and split ends. When you first start letting your hair air dry, you might not be thrilled with the results. Give it some time; after a month or so of treating your hair gently, your beautiful natural texture will finally get the chance to shine through. When you just have to style your hair with a dryer (which should be done only on special occasions), use the warm or cool setting on your dryer, and keep it several inches from your head. Be sure to use a heat protectant product, too, to minimize damage to your strands. Hair brushes rip through tangles, leaving a lot of damage in their wake. Since dry hair is very breakable, this can leave your hair looking frizzy and rough. Instead, comb your hair while it's wet using a wide-toothed comb. This is much more forgiving and won't cause you to pull out or break your hair. If you have tangles, work them out by combing out the tangles near the tips of your hair first, then working your way up gradually to your roots. If you comb straight through from the roots, you'll break your hair. You can also use your fingers to gently work out tangles. Apply some conditioner and massage the tangles until they come out. Straightening, curling, dyeing, or otherwise processing your hair can cause long-term damage, even if you just do it once. If your hair is dry and you're trying to restore its health, you won't see your natural shine and texture return until you give it a break from these damaging treatments. Avoid the following: Using heat styling tools like curling irons, hot rollers, or straighteners (consider options that don't require heat). Dyeing, bleaching, or highlighting (try a natural alternative). Weaves, dreads, and other styles that involve pulling on your hair from the roots are extra damaging for dry hair. Choosing one of these styles could cause breakage or even bald spots to occur. It's best to let your hair be its natural self when you're trying to nurse it back to health.
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Handle your hair gently when you wash and dry it. Shampoo less often. Let your hair air dry. Comb instead of brushing. Halt damaging hair treatments. Avoid hairstyles that pull on your hair.
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Washing your hair with shampoo and conditioner is still a crucial step. Unlike with mousses and gels, your hair should be completely dry before applying pomade. This means, however, you can reapply it throughout the day as needed. You can towel your hair dry, but consider blow drying it to give it extra volume. You can dip three of your fingers in the pomade to coat them thinly. Remember, less is more! Too much pomade makes your hair look limp and soggy. To avoid this unpleasant look, restrict yourself now and get more as needed later. You can also use hair wax. It's applied the same way as pomade. While it doesn't necessarily create a shiny, “wet” look, wax tends to effectively control unruly hair textures. Also, wax can be more difficult to rinse out than pomade is. Rather than use a comb, use your fingertips like a comb. Run your fingers through your hair. You’ll give your hair a light coating, but make sure it's evenly spread. It does not need to be worked down to the roots yet. Styling with only your fingers is bound to make your hair look messy and greasy. Stick to using a comb for large patches of hair. Run the comb through your hair to smooth it and spread the pomade down to the roots. You can comb your hair to part it, slick it back, or make it a little messy on top. Earn some extra style points by running your fingers through your hair to sculpt it. Instead of the slick look, try brushing your hair up and back. You can use a brush or comb to finish smoothing it back before patting it down. This is how you create a more voluminous slick or a pompadour. Carrying a small jar of pomade with you can be useful. If you ever notice that your hair is out of place, you’ll easily be able to put in some more pomade to fix it. Pomade usually needs to be used up to three times a day. For more holding power, spray on some hairspray after the first application of pomade. It’ll typically keep your hair in place until nighttime.
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Dry your hair completely. Coat your fingers lightly with pomade. Work the pomade into your hair with your fingers. Comb your hair to style it. Use your fingers to shape your hair. Reapply the pomade throughout the day as needed.
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You might be overwhelmed with a variety of emotions after hearing the news: shock, confusion, and anger among others. Don't do anything rash. Count to 10, do deep breathing, or go to a restroom and splash water on your face. Just taking a few minutes to yourself can help you regain your composure and approach the issue with a clear head. You're likely flooded with questions and accusations, but none of them will actually benefit the situation right now. Bite your tongue and hold back any retorts. Focus on problem-solving right now. Even though this news is a blow for you, it's most certainly upsetting for your daughter. Spend a few moments in her shoes, pretending you were in her situation. How would you want your parent to react? Show her empathy and remind her that you love and care for her. You might also say, “I can imagine that this may be very upsetting for you. What do you need from me?” When you get some alone time, attend to your own feelings. Cry, shout, or vent aloud in privacy. Try to name the feelings that arise. For example, you might say, “Right now, I'm feeling scared because I don't know how this will affect her college education.” Don't feel guilty about the feelings that come up. Just name them and experience them without judgment. . You may be tempted to want to numb your feelings, but try to work through them in healthy ways. Book a massage at a local spa, attend a class at your gym, or listen to your favorite album. Self-care helps you manage your stress so that you can adequately provide support and guidance to your daughter.
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Try to remain calm. Resist blaming or insulting. Imagine being in her shoes. Allow yourself to feel your emotions when you're alone. Practice self-care
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Tell the person what you liked about the item in question. For example, if your employee completed a memo, tell them about some of the positive things about it. This is important because you're letting the person know that you are on her side and that this is not an attack. Starting positive also recognizes the things that the person is doing right and gives them positive reinforcement, rather than only talking about the areas that need improvement. Focusing only on the trouble areas can come across as being insensitive and rude and may make the person less willing to consider your constructive criticism. Inform them of the things that didn't work regarding the item in question and identify the key areas that need improvement. Reiterate the positive comments you started with and also reference the positive results that can come about if the criticism is considered and rectified. Ending the conversation this way helps leave the person on a high note, rather than feeling deflated. It also reminds the person of what she is doing right and the benefits of acting upon the criticism effectively. This method is called the sandwich method because you wedge your criticism between a positive opening and an ending – like a patty wedged between two buns. Here's an example of an effective feedback sandwich: "You did a great job on the first part of this report, but the middle section could use some tightening up. There are also some typos. With a bit more work, I have no doubt that you can polish this up into an excellent report!"
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Start with the strengths. Provide the criticism. Refer back to the positive.
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What if, rather than finding the distance that a moving object has traveled, you need to find the distance between two stationary objects? In cases like this, the speed-based distance formula described above won't be of any use. Luckily, a separate distance formula can be used to easily find the straight-line distance between two points. However, to use this formula, you'll need to know the coordinates of your two points. If you're dealing with one-dimensional distance (such as on a number line), your coordinates will be two numbers, x1 and x2. If you're dealing with distance in two dimensions, you'll need values for two (x,y) points, (x1,y1) and (x2,y2). Finally, for three dimensions, you'll need values for (x1,y1,z1) and (x2,y2,z2). Calculating one-dimensional distance between two points when you know the value for each is a cinch. Simply use the formula d = |x2 - x1|. In this formula, you subtract x1 from x2, then take the absolute value of your answer to find the distance between x1 and x2. Typically, you'll want to use the one-dimensional distance formula when your two points lie on a number line or axis. Note that this formula uses absolute values (the "| |" symbols). Absolute values simply mean that the terms contained within the symbols become positive if they are negative. For example, let's say that we're stopped by the side of the road on a perfectly straight stretch of highway. If there is a small town 5 miles ahead of us and a town 1 mile behind us, how far apart are the two towns? If we set town 1 as x1 = 5 and town 2 as x1 = -1, we can find d, the distance between the two towns, as follows: d = |x2 - x1| = |-1 - 5| = |-6| = 6 miles. Finding distance between two points in two-dimensional space is more complicated than in one dimension, but is not difficult. Simply use the formula d = √((x2 - x1)2 + (y2 - y1)2). In this formula, you subtract the two x coordinates, square the result, subtract the y coordinates, square the result, then add the two intermediate results together and take the square root to find the distance between your two points. This formula works in the two-dimensional plane — for example, on basic x/y graphs. The 2-D distance formula takes advantage of the Pythagorean theorem, which dictates that the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the square root of the squares of the other two sides. For example, let's say that we have two points in the x-y plane: (3, -10) and (11, 7) that represent the center of a circle and a point on the circle, respectively. To find the straight-line distance between these two points, we can solve as follows: d = √((x2 - x1)2 + (y2 - y1)2) d = √((11 - 3)2 + (7 - -10)2) d = √(64 + 289) d = √(353) = 18.79 In three dimensions, points have a z coordinate in addition to their x and y coordinates. To find the distance between two points in three-dimensional space, use d = √((x2 - x1)2 + (y2 - y1)2 + (z2 - z1)2). This is a modified form of the two-dimensional distance formula described above that takes the z coordinates into account. Subtracting the two z coordinates, squaring them, and proceeding through the rest of the formula as above will ensure your final answer represents the three-dimensional distance between your two points. For example, let's say that we're an astronaut floating in space near two asteroids. One is about 8 kilometers in front of us, 2 km to the right of us, and 5 miles below us, while the other is 3 km behind us, 3 km to the left of us, and 4 km above us. If we represent the positions of these asteroids with the coordinates (8,2,-5) and (-3,-3,4), we can find the distance between the two as follows: d = √((-3 - 8)2 + (-3 - 2)2 + (4 - -5)2) d = √((-11)2 + (-5)2 + (9)2) d = √(121 + 25 + 81) d = √(227) = 15.07 km
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Find two points spatial coordinates. Find 1-D distance by subtracting the value of the coordinates for the two points. Find 2-D distance by using the Pythagorean theorem. Find 3-D distance by modifying the 2-D formula.
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This can usually be accomplished by picking up the receiver, or by pressing the "Call" button on your cordless telephone. You'll usually enter either *72 (Verizon or Sprint) or *21* (AT&T or T-Mobile) into the phone and then press the "Call" button, which is usually a green phone-shaped button. Call forwarding codes vary by region. If you're unsure of your phone's forwarding code, consult the manual or the website for the phone. You should hear a beep or an audio prompt to enter a phone number, at which point you can proceed. Type in the 10- or 11-digit number to which you want to forward your home phone's calls. Press the # button on your home phone to do so. On some home phones, you may have to press the "Call" button again after doing so. You should hear a beep or a chime several seconds after dialing the pound key. Once you hear the chime, you can hang up your phone; your call-forwarding service should now be active. In some cases, you may receive an automated response that confirms you have activated the call forwarding service.
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Activate your phone's dial tone. Dial the call forwarding service. Listen for a dial tone. Enter your cell phone's number. Dial the pound key to complete setup. Wait for the confirmation tone.
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You can also use a combination of bleach and water to address spider webs. This is best used for live webs rather than cobwebs. This will get rid of spider eggs and kill any spiders still living in them. You can buy bleach at a local department store or online. Make sure to read any instructions provided before use. Always dilute bleach with water to the levels recommended on the container. For most homes, one gallon of bleach is all you'll need. If you're spraying bleach outside, you'll need to purchase some kind of bleach sprayer. You can do so online or at a local department store. You also may need a garden hose or adjustable spray nozzle. If you're bleaching in your home, a big sprayer might have too much force. You can simply mix bleach and water in a small handheld spray bottle. Make sure to wear protective gloves when handling bleach. It can be corrosive to skin. Always mix bleach with lukewarm or cold water, not hot water, which can cause the release of harmful chlorine gas. Never mix bleach with other household chemicals. Before you begin the process, survey your home for webs. This will help you determine where you need to spray or wash. When spraying outside, you should spray in 10 to 15 square foot sections. Look for areas that contain spider webs and decide how to break your home into sections. Watch out for things like exterior light fixtures or electronic components of your house. You should make sure you don't damage such areas of your home with bleach. You can try to manually remove spiders with a cleaning brush if you notice webs in such areas. As bleach can be harmful to skin and eyes, you'll need to put on protective gear before you begin spraying. You should have protective clothing, goggles, and gloves. Pump the sprayer towards areas infected by spider webs. Your sprayer's settings should allow you to spray bleach somewhere between a solid stream and a gentle mist. You might want to test the sprayer on sidewalk or cement before using it on your home. Apply a generous amount of bleach water to any areas you notice that contain eggs or webs. As you notice the webs and sacks loosening, spray another layer of bleach and water. If webs are stuck on hard, use a cleaning brush to manually remove them. Once you've sprayed down any webs you found in your home, store the leftover bleach safely. Keep it in a secure container away from children and animals. Manufacturer's instructions should provide details on how to store or dispose of bleach safely. When cleaning with bleach in your home, make sure to let the bleach sit for a minute after spraying it on a web or infested area. Then, wipe the web or egg sacs away with a towel and spray on another layer of bleach. It's best to let the bleach air dry after applying it rather than recontaminating the area with a towel. Keep children and pets away from areas in your home that you bleached recently. If you feel dizzy, open the windows to provide ventilation.
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Prepare a mixture of bleach and water. Survey your home for webs. Put on protective gear. Spray the webs. Store leftover bleach safely. Spray bleach inside.
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Brewed green tea can contain anywhere from 24 to 45 milligrams per 8 ounce serving. As a comparison, an 8-ounce cup of coffee can range from 95 to 200 milligrams, while Coca-Cola has 23 to 35 milligrams in 12 ounces., Too much caffeine can cause an irregular heartbeat, heartburn, irritability, nervousness, and much more. Caffeine can also cause problems with blood sugar levels for diabetics, make diarrhea worse, and also cause issues for those with irritable bowel syndrome. The caffeine in green tea can cause calcium to leave your system that your body needs to create strong bones. If you have osteoporosis or are at risk for bone problems, green tea can be a problem for you. The main way to avoid the problems of too much caffeine is to keep your consumption low. You should top out at 5 cups a day to avoid problems. If you know you are sensitive to caffeine, choose a decaffeinated version or drink green tea in moderation. Green tea, because of its caffeine level, can be unsafe for pregnant women and their babies. It can even lead to miscarriage if it is consumed in high doses. Always check with your doctor if you're unsure about consuming caffeinated beverages while pregnant. If calcium is a concern for you, you should also limit your green tea intake to 2 to 3 cups a day. In addition, you take calcium supplements. Calcium supplements may offset the effects to some extent.
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Know the caffeine content. Understand the side effects of drinking too much caffeine. Know your upper limit. Keep it to fewer cups if you're sensitive to caffeine. Drink 2 cups or less if you are pregnant.
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This bean bag looks a little more finished than the no sew sock bean bag, but it also requires a little more equipment. The key here is hot glue and felt, which, when stuffed properly, can look professionally made. For this project, you'll need: Felt Hot glue gun (and glue) Plastic baggie(s) (re-sealable) Scissors Stuffing (like beans, rice, popcorn kernels, etc.) Tape For most medium sized plastic baggies you can expect ½ cup of stuffing per baggie to be sufficient. Each baggie with stuffing will form a core around which you'll glue your felt. After you add your stuffing, seal your plastic baggie and: Fold the baggie so it is in the shape of a square. The square should be moderately sized, so the beans aren't too far spread out, but aren't packed close together either. Use tape to fasten loose flaps of your baggie until it holds the shape of a square. To prevent leaks, you might also want to reinforce the seal with tape. More or less filling can be added to the baggie to create different sized bean bags. Now that your cores are made, you can use these to measure and cut your felt. Each core should have at least two pieces of felt that are an inch longer than it in all directions. Don't worry if you don't cut your felt perfectly. Once the felt is glued together and dried, you can trim edges to even them up. Depending on the amount of filling, you may need more than an inch of felt in all directions, though in most cases, an inch should be enough. Plug in your hot glue gun and insert a stick of glue. Allow the glue to warm for a few minutes, then use it to join each pair of felt at three seams, leaving one side open. In most cases you can create a firm bond by gluing your felt together ½" (1.27 cm) from its outside edges. Take your bean bag core and slide it into the felt pocket created by your two felt pieces glued together at three seams. Once the core is inside the felt, use the hot glue gun to glue the final seam closed. Much like the other seams, gluing your felt together ½" (1.27 cm) from its outside edges will create a sturdy bean bag. Continue in this fashion until you either run out of bean bag making supplies or stockpile an adequate amount of bean bags.
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Gather project necessities. Create the bean bag core. Cut felt to fit your cores. Glue your felt at three seams. Insert and glue your core into your bean bag.
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While you may know that becoming a cartoonist is your ultimate goal, consider specializing in broad areas, like Multimedia art and animation. Multi-media artists make a median salary of $61, 370 a year and often have more stable, full time work than freelance cartoonists. Multimedia art will give you valuable skills in computer programming and how to create graphics using different design software. You will get to build your storyboarding skills as your learn to create visuals for video games, films and other media. While your coursework will add significantly to your portfolio, continue to seek out freelance opportunities with other clients while you are in college. Look to your local newspapers or magazines to see if you can do any temporary projects with them. Consider focusing on a specialization in cartoons. Do you want to write political cartoons, comic books or graphic novels? Do you want to draw animated cartoons for film and television? Try your hand at each of these categories to see which one you enjoy the most. Your college newspaper or art review will also be great sources to publish your work. Consider applying to join the editorial team on these publications. Apply for art prizes and competitions. These might be hosted by your school's art department, your local arts alliance or by a larger institution, like the National Endowment for the Arts. Gaining accolades while you are in college will help strengthen the worth of your portfolio. A cartoonist is often not just tasked with creating a drawing using pencil and paper. Often you will be required to learn other skills, especially if you want to illustrate for comic books or comic strips. Look into taking classes that specialize in some of the following skills or professional roles: Pencil work Colorist Designing letter work for comic books Ink work Although you will produce many cartoons for class projects, you should also look into getting an internship with a reputable company in your field. This experience can be a launching point for your career in that field. Some excellent companies include: DC Comics Marvel Comics Dark Horse Comics Walt Disney Imagineering Fisher-Price Research these companies to find out if they offer any internship opportunities during the summer or school year for students. You should generally plan to apply in the semester before you want to take the internship.
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Take a variety of courses. Expand your portfolio. Learn important skills. Get a valuable internship or apprenticeship.
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You'll find this section toward the south end of Vermilion City. A guard will stop you if you try to walk onto the walkway. Press A to do so. The guard will allow you on-board at this point. Board the boat and make your way through it, battling anyone you encounter when prompted. You'll ultimately run into your rival here; after defeating him, you'll be able to continue along to find the captain. Head up the stairs behind your rival to enter the captain's quarters. You'll find him next to a bucket. Walk up to the captain and press A to do so. Once the back rub is complete, the captain will reward you with the "Cut" HM. You can now use it with your preferred pokémon. Once you've allowed one of your pokémon to learn the "Cut" HM, you'll be able to cut down path-blocking trees throughout the world by selecting the pokémon and using it on the tree(s).
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Head over to the boat walkway. Show your pass to the guard. Defeat any trainers and your rival. Find the captain. Rub the captain's back. Receive the "Cut" HM. Apply the "Cut" HM to a pokémon.
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Make sure it's acceptable for you to write your own wedding vows. Both people have to be equally committed to this concept, or the guests will be able to tell. Writing your own vows isn't for everybody. Once you and your future spouse have committed to writing your vows, you should take some time, both separately and together, to think about what you love about each other and what makes your relationship special. This will help you brainstorm ideas for your vows, and you will hopefully see that you have so many wonderful things to say about your significant other that it'll be nearly impossible to trim down your vows! Here are some ways to reflect on your love: Make a vow date. Seriously. Go to a romantic restaurant, or your favorite restaurant, have some wine, and talk about what you love about each other. Share your best memories of the relationship, discuss the hardest thing you went through together, and talk about the moment you knew you wanted to be with each other forever. Don't be afraid to be a little silly during your vow date! Goofy memories work too. Bring a notebook and jot down some ideas. Take time to reflect on your own. Write your thoughts about your loved one in a journal. If you have kept a journal throughout the course of the relationship, go through it to see if you can gain any insight into the relationship. Once you have both reflected on your relationship, you can discuss some of the nitty-gritty of your vows so you make sure that you are on the same page and present a united front to your guests. Here are some important things to decide on before you jump into writing your vows: A time or a word limit. Most vows are around one minute long, or 150 words long. Don't make them any longer than that. Keep it short and sweet or your guests will get restless. Decide on a tone. Will it be serious with just a touch of humor? Poetic and lighthearted? Deeply romantic? Though you don't have to have the exact same tone as your partner, your vows won't sound right if you went for "deeply romantic" while he chose "completely hilarious." Remember that, while you are welcome to show your silly sides, that there should be a serious undertone. You are making a lifelong commitment, after all. Decide on a structure. Go for a matching structure, such as starting with "I promise..." or "I pledge..." You can also have the same opening or closing line, such as "Thank you for wanting to be with me forever." You can refine the structure as you start writing, if you like. Decide whether you will write them together or separately. Will you share all of your thoughts during the process, run them by each other at the end, or keep them a surprise until it's time to get married? Decide on a due date. This may sound silly, but you should have your vows done at least a month before the wedding so you don't end up writing them overnight. The more time you take to write them, the more you will be able to express how you really feel.
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Get clearance from your officiant. Agree that you and your significant other will be writing your own vows. Take the time to reflect on your love. Make a vow plan with your future spouse.
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While your bitch is whelping, you'll need to be able to keep a constant eye on her and her puppies. It's vital that your bitch and her puppies have the space to sleep and relax. If you have kids, you'll need to put your whelping box in a place where your dogs won't be frequently disturbed. An easily accessible location in the house is the best place for the box. The basement, garage, attic, and laundry room are all suitable places for your whelping box. Some breeds are double coated, such as Huskies and German Shepherds. These dogs will be more comfortable in cooler rooms such as the attic or garage. If the weather is warm, use a fan or air-conditioning to cool your dogs. On the other hand, small dogs will feel the cold more. Try and keep small dogs in warmer areas of the house. You can add a small heater to the whelping box that the dogs can use if they feel cold. The young puppies will probably need to go to the toilet frequently in their first few weeks. Whenever the puppies do go to the toilet in the box, remove the newspaper and replace it with fresh newspaper. Use gloves when removing the old newspaper from the box. You can also decide to place your bitch in the whelping box before she gives birth. This way all the puppies will be born in the whelping box. If she gives birth outside the box, guide her into it with a lead. Lift the puppies and place them gently into the whelping box. Don't lift your bitch as she will be fragile after giving birth. As the puppies grow, the whelping box will become more and more crowded. The puppies will get more inquisitive and they will want to explore the areas outside of the small whelping box. After 3 to 4 weeks, the dogs should be healthy and big enough to move to a kennel. After 3 to 4 weeks, the whelping box will also develop an odor. If you can't move the puppies to a kennel or pen, let them roam around outside for a few hours each day. Keep an eye on them as they roam. It's important that you play and interact with them at this stage. Socializing with people is vital for a dog's development at a young age.
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Place the box in a quiet location in your house. Make sure the temperature of the room suits your dog. Lay newspaper down on the floor of the box. Place your bitch and puppies in the box. Move the dogs to a kennel or pen 4 weeks after birth.
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If you are taking methadone as a maintenance drug to aid in recovering from an opiate addiction, you are probably better off sticking with it. Methadone maintenance has no significant negative health effects, and patients who remain on methadone show gradual but steady improvements in health and functioning, while those who quit worsen in both aspects and have a much higher tendency to relapse into opiate use. You will need both medical and psychological support to get off of methadone. It is important to note that not all doctors are able to prescribe withdrawal drugs like suboxone, because it requires a special training and approval from the government, such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the Unites States. Physicians with the proper training can tailor a withdrawal program to suit your needs and prescribe appropriate withdrawal drugs. Quitting methadone is not easy. You will suffer withdrawal symptoms, and you will need to either carefully reduce your methadone intake over time or take medications regularly to substitute for methadone. Especially if you are quitting in an out-patient setting, it is extremely helpful to have friends and family who can hold you accountable and remind you to stay on course.
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Consider why you are quitting methadone. Speak with an addiction specialist. Set up a support network of friends and family.
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While not all youth organizations and nearby clubs are connected with summer camps, you should still look into the possibility. Depending on your location, you might be able to contact groups that cater to certain communities. Although you won't start working until the summer, you should give yourself as much time as possible to find a position at a summer camp. Start asking around about possible job opportunities at least 3-4 months before you’d want to start working. If you went to summer camp in your youth, consider reaching out to your past camp directors. Even if they are no longer working for a camp, they could have valuable connections that could help you get a job at a summer camp. Many camps have contact information on their website. If you’re uncertain of how to reach one of your past camp directors, that may be a good place to start. While talking to your past teachers is by no means a guaranteed way to find a summer camp job, it can be an excellent starting point. The education field itself involves a lot of networking, so there's a chance that your past gym teacher might know some people in leadership positions at summer camps. Contact your teacher to see when they’re available to chat, and set up an appointment for later. Write down a list of questions to ask your teacher ahead of time. Since summer camp has many physical activities, past gym teachers are most likely to have connections with different camp leaders or organizations. If you are a teenager and want to get a job at a summer camp, consider looking into a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program. This program helps younger individuals to gain valuable skills in leadership and responsibility while staying in a supervised environment. Check and see if a summer camp near you offers CIT programs. Having a scouting background may also help you to develop valuable skills for a future summer camp position.
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Check in with local clubs and youth organizations. Contact your past camp directors. Talk to your past gym teachers for advice. Look for underage work opportunities.
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Quiet time can involve you reading various gospel oriented books or listening to devotionals or even Christian music. Just taking some time off to sit and think about certain verses or passages from the Bible would also amount to quiet time. It's frankly just isolating yourself from this noisy world and letting God know that you are waiting on him. So quality quiet time would surely make you feel closer to Jesus. It doesn't matter what church, as long as it is Bible based and teaches the truth. Be sure when you are attending you try to engage yourself in the mass. When hymns are being sung, sing along from the heart, when scripture is being read listen intently and focus your attention on the words. Being engaged in church can have you learning much more fulfilled and feeling closer to Jesus. If you belong to a church that has sacraments (the Roman Catholic church, for example) talk to a priest about receiving the sacraments. And before each one, study what their meaning is and how they will affect your walk with Jesus. Whether it be your first communion (receiving Jesus's body) or Confirmation (confirming that you will follow Jesus), think about Jesus and pray to him to prepare yourself. Be sure to read your bible (as stated in the last step). The Lord has blessed you with the Bible so that you can get to know Him better, among many other reasons. So, take advantage of having this great book with you by exploring it and enjoying it. Try to also follow the instructions He has given in the Bible. Try to analyse how each verse or passage can be applied in your life. For instance, Psalm 46 verse 1 says "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." So next time you see trouble brewing at your workplace, school, college etc, you can look it in the eye and recite this verse aloud. This will surely bring you closer to Jesus and you will feel His presence in you. To Jesus you are his precious child. He loves you no matter what problem you are facing. Tell him what you are up to or what your plans are or why you are sad or what you need and so on. He is your Father. He wants what's best for you and most of all he wants you! Go to him for everything and you will feel closer to him in no time. He wants you to pray in the Spirit as well as in the understanding and He wants you to pray for other people so that they will repent and so that they will be healed.
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Spend quality quiet time with Jesus. Attend church regularly. Receive the sacraments. Read the Bible. Talk to Jesus through prayer.
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In order to gauge when something's wrong, you first need to have a sense of what a terrapin looks like when healthy. Terrapins eyes should be bright and clear. Shells should be shiny and free of any noticeable cracks. His beak should close symmetrically. Healthy terrapins are active. Your terrapin should be able to move easily without straining his limbs. An annual wellness exam is important to any pet's well being. A veterinarian can check for any signs of health problems and recommended treatment options if needed. Call the veterinarian's office beforehand to make sure they treat reptiles. Many veterinarians focus mainly on dogs and cats and might not have experience with turtles or terrapins. You might have to call several different offices before you find a good vet. Your vet will take your terrapin's height and weight and perform a brief physical examination. He will likely listen to the heart and lungs and might ask for a stool sample to test for parasites. You should discuss any behavioral changes you notice with your vet. Also, tell your vet about your pet's diet, tank size, heat lamp, and your cleaning rituals. The vet might have some helpful suggestions in regards to your terrapin's care. Bacterial infections, upper respiratory problems, and parasites are common in turtles. Know the signs your turtle might need medical care. Any problems to the shell, such as a flaky, waxy, or misshapen shell, might be a sign of vitamin deficiencies or the existence of parasites. If you notice any changes to your terrapin's shell, seek medical care. A turtle's mouth should be free of lesions and sores. If you notice any, talk to a vet. Upper respiratory infections are common in turtles, so watch for wheezing, coughing, and discharge from the mouth. Parasites can usually be spotted by unusual weight loss, changes in appetite, and bloody stools.
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Understand what a healthy terrapin looks like. Take your terrapin for an annual wellness exam. Recognize signs of poor health.
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Tell your child that they are a big kid now and that it time to say goodbye to their pacifier. If they get upset, try to calm them down by telling them about the fun and exciting things that older kids get to do (jump on trampolines, eat new food, go to preschool, etc.). Tantrums will increase in younger babies if they do not have their pacifier when they expect it. You could bury the pacifier in the ground or leave it on table for the “pacifier fairy” to collect overnight. This method can involve crying and tantrums at first but it is generally the quickest way to stop the habit. The new pattern should feel normal for the child after 3 days. This is a good way to distract your toddler and the new toy can offer comfort and support during the transitional period. Blankets or teddy bears are cozy options. Make sure that the toy is safe and doesn't pose a choking risk. In the morning, give your child lots of encouragement. This will help them feel more positive about the change. Remind your child that you are proud of them and they did really well sleeping all night. If your child needs extra encouragement, consider giving them a physical reward. Stickers and stamps are an inexpensive and easy option.
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Explain to your child that they don’t need the pacifier anymore. Let the child choose a new toy to take to bed. Praise your child in the morning.
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It's at https://www.whatsapp.com/. You can download WhatsApp's desktop version from this site. This option is toward the bottom of the webpage. It's on the right side of the page. Clicking this button will prompt the WhatsApp setup file to download, though you may first have to select a download location. It will likely be in your computer's default "Downloads" folder (e.g., the desktop). Once it's done, you'll see the WhatsApp icon, which is a white phone on a green background, on your desktop. A white window with a green illustration will appear while WhatsApp is installing. Doing so will launch WhatsApp's login page, which has a black-and-white checkered box (this is a QR code). If you don't have WhatsApp on your phone yet, you'll need to install it on your iPhone or Android before continuing. Depending on your phone, the path to open the QR scanner will be as follows: iPhone - Tap Settings in the bottom-right corner of your screen, then tap WhatsApp Web/Desktop near the top of the screen. Android - Tap ⋮, then tap WhatsApp Web at the top of the menu. After a brief moment, WhatsApp will scan the code, which will give your computer permission to log into WhatsApp. You should now be able to use WhatsApp on your computer! If the QR code has expired, click the arrow in the middle of it to refresh the code. If the code won't scan, make sure that all of the QR code is displayed on your phone's screen--you may need to increase the distance between your phone and your computer screen.
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Go to the WhatsApp website on a computer. Click Mac or Windows PC. Click the green DOWNLOAD button. Wait for the setup file to finish downloading, then double-click it. Wait for WhatsApp to finish installing. Double-click the WhatsApp icon if WhatsApp doesn't open. Open WhatsApp on your phone. Open the WhatsApp code scanner. Point your phone's camera at the QR code.
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On Ubuntu 16.04 and above it's super easy to install Skype from Ubuntu Software - the app store shipped in Ubuntu. On 14.04 you will need to use the terminal which is covered below. In Ubuntu Software, click the search icon in the top right, then type "Skype" in the search box. A list of applications will appear. Click the familiar Skype icon. Click the "Install" button at the top of the window. You may get prompted to type your password, because Ubuntu Software is making changes to your system. Depending on your network connection, this may take a few moments. Wait for it to finish. Once installed, you can launch Skype immediately from Ubuntu Software by clicking the "Launch" button. Once you close Ubuntu Software, you should find Skype in the Ubuntu launcher.
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Open Ubuntu Software. Search for Skype. Click Skype in the results. Install the snap. Wait for the install to complete. Launch Skype in Ubuntu Software. Launch Skype.
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Almost every movement in Tahitian dance requires bent knees and still shoulders. Though some moves require you to bend your knees deeper, remember that they should already be at least slightly bent. This will help your hips move more freely. Start with your feet spaced slightly apart and turned out into a shallow V. Bend your knees so your knee caps are touching, and keep your back straight. Extend your arms to the side, as though mimicking the wings of a bird. Now, snap your hip to one side, bending the opposite leg deeper while lifting that heel. Then, snap your hip to the other side, bending the other leg and lifting the heel. Once you’ve mastered the basic movement, you can speed it up. You'll probably need to practice this movement for a few minutes, playing around with different speeds. Don't forget to lift your heels, as this helps the mobility of your hips. A more advanced version of this movement is to walk while doing the Tamau. Step forward, to the side, and back, all while snapping your hips in the Tamau movement. Start with your feet close together, and your knees slightly bent. Push your hips forward and bend your right knee. Then circle your hips around clock-wise as you straighten your bent right knee. By the time your hips are halfway through the circle (your back will be arched as your hips circle behind you), you will start to bend your left knee. Move your hips slowly to complete the circle as you straighten the left knee. Continue practicing the Ami slowly until you have mastered the movement, then you can speed it up. Take care to keep your upper body and shoulders still. Keep your core engaged to protect your back. Once you’ve mastered the Ami in the clockwise direction, practice moving your hips counter-clockwise. Start by moving your weight over to the left leg and pushing out your left hip. Keep your right leg bent and slightly turned out, lifting the heel of your right leg. Then, switch to the other side by bending both knees deeply as you shift your weight to the right, snap out your right hip, and turn out your left leg while lifting the left heel. Once you’ve mastered the leg movement, it is time to add the figure eight movement into your hips. Instead of just snapping your hip to each side, move your hips in the shape of the number 8 as you shift your weight from side to side. Start with bent knees and a straight back. Make sure your shoulders are down and your feet are firmly planted into the floor. Straighten your pelvis, so your tailbone points to the ground. Make sure your hips are relaxed and able to move. Swing your hips around in a circle, just like with the Ami movement. The Fa’arapu is done incredibly quickly, so work on speed as you practice. If you are struggling with this circular movement, start with isolated hip movements. With bent knees and a straight back, push your hips forward, then push them to the right, then the back, and finally, push them to the left. Now, repeat those isolated movements, but connect them into a circular motion.
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Bend your knees and keep your shoulders still. Snap your hips side to side while bending your opposite knees to practice Tamau. Master the Ami by circling your hips as you bend alternating knees. Swing your hips in a figure eight motion to learn the Varu. Move your hips in a quick circle to learn the Fa’arapu.
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One way to sidestep the issue is to say that you don't ever give out personal information to strangers as a way of staying safe. Of course, this has an element of truth for most people, so you're really not lying. You could say, "I'm sorry, I don't give out my number to strangers. I've had some bad experience with doing that in the past, so I don't give out my number anymore." If you make it so he realizes it's a general rule, he won't feel so personally rejected. Even if you don't have a boyfriend, you could pretend to have a boyfriend to make the rejection easier. If the guy thinks you have a boyfriend, then it's nothing personal against him. As an example, you could say, "I can't give you my number. I have a boyfriend." Most guys will walk away without another thought at that point. Another way to sidestep the issue is to ask for his number instead. That way, the power is in your hands, and you can do with it what you want. Just make sure to take the number yourself. Don't hand him your phone, as he could use it to give himself your number. It may seem cruel to take a number just to blow the guy off later. However, if a guy won't leave you alone, it's a good way to get him to stop. Don't be afraid to walk away if you need to do so. If a guy turns hostile after rejection, get security involved and then leave where you are as soon as possible. It's always better to be safe than sorry. If you're not in a place that has security, tell management or call the police if you feel your safety is threatened. It's also a good idea to go out in groups. While guys don't limit asking girls out to clubs, when you are going out to the club, take some friends with you.
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Use safety as an excuse. Use a boyfriend as an excuse. Turn the tables. Stay safe.
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Don't be afraid to let it all out. Sometimes you have to release your emotions before you can process the way you’re feeling. A good cry can even make you feel cathartically cleansed afterwards. If you still feel frustrated because the of the argument, make a list of the things you wish you’d said. Then, try copying it down onto a new sheet of paper and rewriting it. The second time around, work on removing the anger and emotion from your words and just writing the facts. By addressing the facts and not just letting your emotions take control, you can find the cause of your anger. Sometimes it helps to talk about your feelings and your experiences to someone else. If you do so, and especially if that person knows the person you fought with, try to present an unbiased opinion. Rehashing your emotions can often fan the flames of your anger instead of helping you cool down. If you have a pet, consider talking to your pet about the argument. They can't respond, but that doesn't mean they aren't good listeners. for the fight. Remember that it always takes two people to fight. As angry as you might be feeling towards the other person, remind yourself that you also need to model self-control. Work on acknowledging that you had a hand in the fight, and brainstorm ways to de-escalate an argument next time around. You can use a lot of the same strategies for cooling down after an argument during the argument itself! If you feel heated, try taking a deep breath, walking away and returning to the argument later, or changing your physical space. If you can't understand why the argument happened, or why the other person thinks the way they do, try putting yourself in their shoes. It might not work, but at the very least it can be helpful to try to think about the other person empathetically and be open minded to their life experiences. The next time you see the person you fought with, address the fact that you fought. Neither of you might be ready to apologize yet, and that's ok, but ignoring the fight will only damage your relationship further and create an elephant in the room. The next time you see the person, acknowledge that you argued and remind them how important they are to you. If you feel bad about getting mad, apologize for getting angry and tell them that you’ve cooled down. If you feel hurt by the argument, consider telling them about your feelings. Make it about you and how you feel, instead of focusing on everything they did wrong.
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Cry. Make a list of what you didn’t get to say. Talk to a friend or outsider about the argument. Take responsibility Think about the argument from the other person’s perspective. Address the tension.
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" Ask for pads and tampons to be made available in bathrooms, so that girls don't need to take time off school because they don't have them on hand. Ask that all bathrooms have facilities for disposing of used pads and tampons. And most importantly, ask that students are allowed one break per class so that they can go if they suddenly get their period. Though there's no shame in having anyone see your sanitary supplies, you can find places to stash them if you’re concerned about that. For one thing, you can put them in your purse, but if you can't carry handbags in school, you can cleverly place them in your pencil case, tuck a pad into the pocket of your folder or binder, or even place a tampon down into your boots if you have no better options. If you think of some “hiding spots” in advance then you won't be so nervous when that time of the month comes. If you have a locker, use it. This will also be an easy place for you to keep your supplies all year long instead of having to bring them when the time of the month comes. It's unlikely that you will leak through your underwear and pants, but being prepared with an extra pair of underwear and pants or leggings in the event of an emergency will help you avoid worry. Just knowing that they are there if you need them will keep you from worrying about having your period or having a leak. You can also bring a sweater or sweatshirt to wrap around your waist, just in case. If you have your period or are experiencing PMS, then you may want to add some extra chocolate to your diet. Studies show that chocolate alleviates some of the symptoms of PMS, and besides, chocolate is delicious. Having a little chocolate can make you feel more stable emotionally, in addition to giving you a tasty treat. If you tend to suffer from menstrual pain such as cramps, bloating, nausea, or any of the other symptoms that may accompany your period, then you can carry around some medicine just in case. (Just make sure your school allows it.) You can use Tylenol, Advil, Midol, or another form of over-the-counter medication that works best for you. You don't have to take it when you get your period, but having it on hand will help you feel better if you’re feeling less-than-great. Make sure to talk to your parents and a doctor before you take any medication to make sure it's right for you. Your period may not be quite regular yet, but it can help to start tracking it so you know just about when to expect it. Not only will this keep you from being surprised in school, but it can also lead you to take precautions that can keep you from having an emergency, such as wearing a pantyliner the week you’re expecting to get your period, just in case you get it a bit early. If you haven't started your period yet prepare for the first time, in case it's at school. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days long, but can range from 21 to 45 days in teenagers and young adults. Mark the day your period starts on a personal calendar, or use a mobile app that helps you track your period, such as Clue, Period Tracker Lite, My Calendar, or Monthly Cycles. Menstruation often causes side effects such as cramping, bloating, acne breakouts, and breast tenderness. If you’re experiencing one or more of these symptoms than usual, your period may be on its way. When you notice symptoms like these, it's a good time to double-check your supplies. Make sure your “emergency” pads or tampons are in their proper places, and restock your supply of pads/tampons and pain relievers at home. Wear dark clothing when you expect your period draws near. That way, if you do get any unexpected bleeding, the color will help mask it.
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Launch a campaign for making your school "period friendly. Find good places to stash your sanitary supplies. Pack an extra pair of underwear and pants just to feel safe. Pack a chocolate candy bar. Have some medicine ready to alleviate menstrual pain. Know when to expect your period. Familiarize yourself with menstruation warning signs.
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Dehydration can cause your skin to become dry and reduce your energy levels. Keep a water bottle handy so you can sip water throughout the day. Have water with your meals and after you workout to stay hydrated. Add sliced fresh fruit like lemons, limes, or cucumbers to your water to give it some natural flavor. Lemons and limes in your water can also add citrus to your diet, which is high in vitamins and can improve the look of your skin. Having foods high in these vitamins will also ensure you have enough energy for your day. Go for foods high in vitamin C like bell peppers, broccoli, strawberries, guava, and citrus fruits. Opt for foods high in vitamin E like avocado, nuts, seeds, and wheat germs. Have foods high in beta-carotene like carrots, pumpkin, Swiss chard, spinach, and kale. Integrate these foods into your meals and snacks. Try to have a high amount of these foods every day, as they provide vitamins that will boost the appearance of your skin. at least 3-4 times a week. Staying active and fit is a great way to look younger naturally. Try working out several times a week at home or at a local gym. Take a fitness class several times a week to stay active. Run, walk, or bike to work so you can squeeze some physical activity into your day. Start by going for a 30 minute walk on your lunch break to squeeze in some exercise. You can also do a basic home workout 2-3 times a week to kickstart your exercise plan or commit to working with a trainer at the gym to get fit. High stress levels can cause you to age prematurely and lead to health issues. Reduce stress by doing yoga at home or at a local yoga studio several times a week. Perform deep breathing exercises at home or at work to stay calm. Sun exposure can cause sunspots, wrinkles, and skin damage. Try not to be in the sun for longer than 1 hour at a time and always wear sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher before you go outside. A lack of sleep can cause you to develop bags under your eyes and have low energy. Stay young by getting your beauty rest, making sure you have at least 8 hours of quality sleep a night. Try going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day so your body follows a natural sleep cycle. Make your bedroom cool, comfortable, and dark so it is easier for you to fall asleep.
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Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day. Eat foods high in vitamin C, E, and beta-carotene to keep your skin healthy. Exercise Reduce your stress levels with yoga or deep breathing. Wear sunscreen when you go outside. Get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.
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Pinworms can affect young and old alike. The means of transmission is fecal-oral. They are spread person-to-person by the ingestion of pinworm eggs in that have contaminated fingers, bedding, clothing, and other items. For instance, a child with a pinworm infection may itch his rectum and get eggs on his fingers or under his fingernails, then transmit them to an object or another person, or even re-infect himself. As you can imagine, the more you’re around people that have poor or undeveloped hygiene skills, the greater your risk. High risk: Children in school/pre-school, people who are institutionalized, and family, household members, and caregivers of the first two groups. Children's hands go everywhere and usually without a consistent washing. They are also often putting their hands/fingers in their mouth, touching toys, tables, each other, wiping hands on clothes, etc. The same goes for those in institutions. For both of these groups, their environments are a pinworm Petri dish. Moderate-risk: As you might guess based on those that are high-risk, those that come into contact with any or all of the high-risk individuals are in the moderate risk category. There's not much you can do other than make sure you follow standard hygiene guidelines. Since you can't avoid people just because they may have pinworm, all you can do is take care of yourself as best you can. Low-risk: This is basically everyone else. Adults who have little to no contact with either the high-risk group or fairly limited contact with the moderate-risk group are at a low risk for pinworm infections. After a pinworm egg is digested, there is an incubation period of one to two months or longer for the adult gravid female to mature in the small intestine. Once mature, the adult female worm migrates to the colon and lays eggs around the anus at night, when many of their hosts are asleep. When they lay their eggs, they use "glue" that adheres the eggs to the anus and it is this substance that triggers the skin's itching sensation. This is why the itching is usually worse at night: the worms are migrating to the area around the rectum to lay their eggs. Scratching an itch can transfer microscopic pinworm eggs to your fingers. From there, the eggs can be transferred to the mouth or other mucous membranes. This hand-to-mouth transaction can also be accomplished indirectly as well. The eggs can be passed to various surfaces such as a shirt or desk, where they can live for two to three weeks and picked up on the hands of others who, eventually, put unwashed hands to their mouth. In addition to a noticeable irritation in the rectal area, someone can have a pinworm infection without having any symptoms. When symptoms are present, they are likely to be: Restlessness, poor sleep, especially when this has not been an issue before Bedwetting Irritability (such as teeth-grinding) Vaginal discharge in females Bacterial skin infections If any of these symptoms are occurring, checking for the worms can be done using the naked eye, as follows: You may be able to see worms in the anal (rectal) area, especially if you look about two or three hours after the infected person has fallen asleep. Use a flashlight (torch) to help you see clearly. You might also see the worms in the toilet after he or she goes to the bathroom. Look to see if the worms are wriggling in bowel movements. The worms are very small, about this long: ___. They may look like little bits of white thread. They may also be found on children's underwear in the morning. If you suspect a pinworm infestation, your doctor may ask you to place a piece of clear, sticky tape against the rectum. Pinworm eggs will stick to the tape. Your doctor will be able to see these eggs under the microscope. The doctor might also take some samples from under the infected person's fingernails and examine them for eggs. You may also use a pinworm paddle. This spatula-like device literally “scoops” the area and holds the spatula end in a plastic test tube.
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Know how pinworms spread. Assess risk. Familiarize yourself with pinworms' lifecycle. Know how they transfer. Be alert for other signs of infestation. Look for actual signs of the worm. Take a sample of the infected area.
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Under the Rules of Professional Responsibility, lawyers are not permitted to form a law firm with any non-lawyers acting as partners. A law firm can employ lawyers and professional staff (such as paralegals and secretaries), as long as the professional staff does not own any interest in the firm. The Rules of Professional Responsibility states that false or misleading names for law firms are prohibited. Your firm's name should not imply that you have a connection with a government agency. Likewise, don't imply a connection with a public or charitable legal services organization. For example, a law firm located in Denver could not be named “Denver Legal Clinic” because that name implies that the firm is actually a public legal aid agency. The name of a lawyer who holds a public office may not be used in a law firm name during any time that the lawyer is not actively practicing with the firm. For example, the law firm name “Obama & Associates” would be considered false and misleading during the years of 2008-2016 because President Obama did not practice at the firm during his presidential terms. Lawyers cannot state or imply that they practice in a partnership or other organization when they do not. For example, two lawyers, Clarence Smith and Stephanie Jones, may share office space, but they may not in fact have formed a law firm together. Therefore, they cannot use the name “Smith and Jones,” because that name suggests that they are practicing law together in a firm when they really are not. It is not considered false or misleading to use the names of retired or deceased partners. Just make sure that these individuals did in fact practice in the law firm. When registering the name of your law firm, check if your state has any further restrictions on business names. For example, in Texas, no business may register a name that is the same as another business's registered name.
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Do not use non-lawyers as partners. Don’t choose a name that implies a connection with a public agency. Do not use the name of any lawyer holding a public office. Do not falsely claim a partnership. Include names of retired or deceased law firm members. Check business name restrictions in your state.
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between periods by boiling it. Wash the cup out with soap and water. Then, bring water to a boil in a small pan. Place it in the pan, and boil it for 5-7 minutes to sanitize it. You'll likely want to keep a separate pan just for this purpose. If the cup is stained, use 70% rubbing alcohol on it. You can also clean it with a sterilizing solution, like what you would use for baby bottles. You can find these solutions with the baby bottle supplies in big box stores. Always read the directions for your cup about sterilization, as the process can differ from cup to cup. For some people, the stem on the cup is too long and causes irritation. If that's true for you, you can simply snip part of it off with most cups, making the fit more comfortable. Not every cup is going to fit every person! That's why there are different ones out there. If you find yours to be uncomfortable, consider trying another one to see if that's a better fit. For instance, you can get a smaller cup, one with a shorter stem, or one made for people who are more sensitive. Some even come in different shapes! For instance, some cups are more angled than others. While accidents do happen, you shouldn't leak in a cup most of the time, as long as you make sure to get the seal right. However, if you're consistently overflowing your cup and you can't or don't want to check it more often, try out one made for a heavier flow. It will hold more liquid, making it less likely to overflow. If you haven't had sex or used a tampon, you may find that your vaginal opening and the hymen do not easily stretch to accommodate a cup. If this is the case, try stretching the area over the course of a month or so using your fingers. Start with 1-2 fingers and increase to 3 as your body will allow. You could also use a small dildo. Don't do too much too fast. If it's painful, stop and ease back to a point where it wasn't painful. Keep in mind, the hymen doesn't completely cover your vaginal opening, except in very rare cases, which should be corrected with surgery. Rather, it's a membrane that goes partially around your vaginal opening that should stretch some if it's too tight. Your hymen isn't an indicator of whether you're a virgin or not. Though it can stretch over time, it's not something you break through to get to your vagina, and it can be different shapes or sizes depending on the person.
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Sterilize the cup Cut part of the stem off it bothers you. Try out different cups if your first one doesn't feel right. Get a cup designed for a heavy flow if you're leaking. Stretch your hymen and vaginal opening if you find the area is too tight.
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Let's face it -- it can be nearly impossible to be friends with your ex, and it's definitely impossible to be friends with your ex right after a break-up. So give him some time to cool off, let your own emotions settle, and stop being in touch with him for as long as it takes to heal. Don't start having awkward lunch dates a month after the break up because you think that's the "mature" thing to do; if you still have residual feelings, you're only making it harder for both of you to move on. There's no magic formula for how long it will take for both of you to let go of your romantic feelings. Each relationship starts and ends at its own pace, so don't feel bad if you still feel confused about the whole thing after a few months. Once you dump the boy, you should enjoy spending some time with your favorite person -- yourself. This isn't the time to go crazy, hook up with random people, and socialize with your girlfriends non-stop. Though these things can help you forget the break-up, you'll be able to deal with it more thoroughly if you give yourself some time to stay in, write in your journal, take walks, read a good book, or do whatever you have to do to feel centered and like yourself again. Take the time to do the things you didn't have much time to do because you were always with the boy. This will make you appreciate being by yourself even more. Once enough time has passed and you feel whole again, you can slowly start to date other boys. Take a risk and let a friend set you up on a date, or accept the coffee date the cute boy in your history class has proposed. You probably won't fall in love with the first -- or the third, or the seventh -- person you meet, but that's not important. The important thing is that you open up your heart again and get ready for love once more. Don't rush in to another relationship just to stop thinking about the boy you dumped. Rebound relationships are almost always doomed to fail. If enough time has passed and you can really think of the boy without any lingering romantic feelings -- and if he can think of you the same way -- then you may try to be friends after all. Remember that in many cases, this simply won't be possible, so don't be frustrated if you can't seem to hang out with your ex without feeling frustrated or confused. But if you really do like each other and want to hang out as friends, then take it slow and start hanging out in fun, casual settings and see if you can rebuild your friendship. The tricky part here is making sure that you both are ready to just be friends. Since you're the one who ended the relationship, it may take a little longer for the boy to be ready to be your friend.
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Stay away from him for a while. Get some "me" time. Start putting yourself out there when you're ready. Try to be friends with the boy if you want to.
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Since the science of the sport and the equipment have progressed, opt for a driver with 9 or 10 degrees of loft rather than an older 7 or 8 degree driver. Amateur players can optimize the carry of the ball by selecting a driver with 1-3 more degrees of loft than tour-pros.A higher lofted driver will give you more carry which can help you stay more consistent in your shots. The launch-angle (determined by the loft on the club-head striking the ball), the speed that the ball comes off the club-face (determined by club-head speed as it strikes the golf-ball), and the spin of the golf-ball (determined by the prior 2 factors as well as some other factors including the grooves on the club-face, whether any grass got in between the club-face and the ball at impact, etc.) allow the ball to remain in the air (carry). While you mostly use a driver off the tee for a par 4 or par 5, you have options of another wood or iron. You won't always use a driver when driving a golf ball. Some holes will be set up so that you have to use a 3, 5, or even 7 wood, or one of your irons, say if you are on a par 3. Account for the design of hole you are playing as well as your own game when choosing a club. For instance, if you hit your 3-wood farther than your driver and think you could use an 8-iron to the green after hitting the ball with the 3-wood, you may want to select the 3-wood to take your first shot if you do well with the 8-iron. You can use your swing speed to help determine which club you need off a tee shot. Say you hit your 7 iron 150 yards, your swing speed is most likely around 95-104 mph. An 8 or 9 iron will be around 105-115 mph. Irons have a higher loft than woods and in the case of a par 3 hole, you’ll be aiming directly for the green, which means you want more carry and less roll. If the green is less than 200 yards (183 m) away, you’re going to want to use an iron. Picking the right golf ball for your game can be a bit of a headache. You have to factor spin, hardness, distance, and most importantly, feel. Unfortunately, there's no “golden ball” that has all the answers for you. The best way to determine the right ball for you is to go to your local golf shop and talk to a professional about what you want in your shot. They can work with you to determine your club-head speed and help you choose golf balls with the correct thickness of the cover and density of the core for your golfing style. Hit a few balls and rely on how they feel. Golf is one the most mental games out there and feeling comfortable in what you’re hitting can greatly affect your shot. Note that professional rules prohibit you from using different types of balls during the same round. However, if you are playing with friends, bring several types of balls and experiment to find which works the best for you. Nowadays everything in golf has multiple options to choose from, including the tee you use. With a lot of modern drivers having large heads, the need to make taller tees arose, resulting in tees of varying lengths. When you take a shot, the golf ball should be teed up high enough that the top of the driver club-face dissects the ‘equator’ of the golf ball. To avoid hitting the ground before hitting a teed up golf ball, use a taller tee. Similarly, if you’re on a long par 4 or par 5 and need to crush the ball to hit the green within par, a taller tee for your driver is usually the way to go. However, a taller tee isn't always the best option when using an iron as you could tee the ball too high and cut under the ball. When using an iron, tee up the ball so it appears to be resting on top of the grass. Only the bottom 1⁄4 to 1⁄10 inch (0.64 to 0.25 cm) of the ball needs to be above the ground.
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Choose a driver with the proper loft. Pick the right club. Know what kind of ball you’re using. Pick the right tee.
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You can use any camera you have – your phone, a small point-and-shoot, or a DSLR. Taking photos outside requires you to really focus in on the nature around you. Look for unusual colors, patterns, or animals to photograph. A botanical garden is a great place to visit to take photos, because the displays are usually arranged in eye-catching ways. You can also visit a nature preserve and looking for photo opportunities with animals or plant life. You can take a journal outside with you or wait until you get home to write. Describe what you smelled or heard or saw, and how you felt being outside. For example, you could focus on one thing while you're outside - the way flowers work, or the bird calls you hear. Then write as much as you can about your focus. You can also use your experience outside to tap into your emotions. How did sitting outside make you feel? Describe your emotions. You can make art while you're still outside, or you can get artistic after you get home. You can paint or draw or sculpt what you see, or go for a more abstract piece that reflects how you felt about your time in nature. It can be helpful to take a photo of what you want to paint or sculpt so you have a reference when you get home. You can paint a particular plant or animal that you saw that caught your attention. You can also paint something more abstract, using paint to express how being outside made you feel. If you want to maintain your interest in nature, think about starting a blog. You can use it to write entries about the things and feelings you experience while you're out in nature. For example, you could write entries about new nature preserves you've seen, flowers you've never encountered before, and other exciting nature experiences.
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Take photos. Journal about what you see. Create art inspired by the outdoors. Start a blog.
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As your vehicle's oxygen sensors are seldom removed, they will probably be firmly stuck in place. To loosen them, spray the sensors with a lubricant like WD-40 and let them sit for 10–15 minutes. The WD-40 will lubricate and loosen the sensors, making them easier to remove. If you don't already have a can of WD-40 around the house, you can purchase one at any local hardware or auto-supply store. While you're waiting for the WD-40 to lubricate the screw threads of the oxygen sensor, you can start the next step of the process. Fill a large bucket or industrial plastic container with gasoline, and set this near your vehicle. Once you have removed the oxygen sensors from your car, you'll clean them by soaking them in the gasoline. Make sure that the bucket or container that you choose can safely contain gasoline. Not all types of containers will be gasoline resistant. If you're purchasing the bucket or container at a hardware store, ask the sales staff to recommend a sealable, gasoline-safe plastic. You'll need to use a sturdy wrench for this. Each of the oxygen sensors should be well lubricated and loosened at this point; take your wrench and firmly loosen the sensors. As you remove the sensors from your vehicle, do not set them on the ground or allow them to get dirty. Place the sensors somewhere clean, such as in a plastic bowl or on a clean, flat spot on your vehicle. If you're not certain of the sensors' wrench size, you can easily determine it by attempting to fit a medium-sized wrench over the head of the oxygen sensor. If the first wrench you try doesn't fit, adjust the wrench size smaller or larger as necessary. Alternately, use a wrench with an adjustable opening size.
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Spray the sensors with WD-40. Fill a bucket or industrial container with gasoline. Unscrew the oxygen sensors from their housing.
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Pick a number of songs that cover a wide expanse of notes from low to high. Then, spend some time daily mimicking these songs by humming to them. As you hum, concentrate on feeling the vibrations in your face as you go into the lower notes. Place your hand gently against your face or throat to concentrate on actually feeling the vibrations. If you don't feel any vibrations, keep practicing. Intermixing humming with singing might help, too. Many people speak with chest voice instead of head voice. To get the notes into the low range, start by speaking the words in your lower register. This can put your vocal chords in the right position. After saying the words, sing the same words. Your vocal chords should be at the correct spot to sing in the lower register. As soon as you start to dip into a low note, pull the mic closer to your lips. This will help to create a deep, amplified sound. When you head into a high note, move the mic away from your mouth to get a clear sound. The mic should not be touching your lips or you’ll potentially end up with sputtering noises. For some people, it helps to curl your lips upwards just a bit when singing low notes. This lip placement can encourage you to open your mouth and throat up more, which can create a deeper sound. Experiment with exactly how much to smile. If you do too much, it can weaken your tone and be hard to hold intact. Similarly, lifting your eyebrows may improve your sound as well, but that's not as certain.
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Practice humming for 15 minutes each day. Try speaking out the lyrics or notes. Move the mic closer to your mouth. Move into a slight smile.
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Capricorns are naturally ambitious, hard-working people. Most will enjoy discussing their professional goals and the progress they've made toward them. Try talking to her about whatever she's doing to get ahead in life — whether this includes a nine-to-five job or personal projects like art, writing, etc. — and don't be surprised if she's ready to talk about these things at great length. Work may be a topic that you find boring, but don't have to sound like you're asking her robotic questions at a job interview when you talk to her about hers. In fact, with some creativity (and an air of gentle mischief), you can add a little flirty zest to these normally dry questions. Here are just a few examples: Bland questions: "Where do you work?" "What do you do?" "Do you enjoy that?" "Where do you see yourself in five years?" Zesty questions: "So, what's your plan for making your first million?" "What's your next step in life?" "Are you more of a Gordon Gekko person or a Lorenzo Anello person?" Because they value ambition and determination, most Capricorns respect someone who's worked hard and achieved big successes. However, Capricorns are modest and conservative at heart, so they're unlikely to respond well to extravagant boasting. Instead, try dropping subtle hints about your accomplishments by working them into the conversation naturally. See below for a few examples: Blunt brags: "You see these shoes? These are real alligator skin." "We should go cruising in my new Bugatti this weekend." "I just won employee of the month at my dad's real estate business for the fifth time in a row!" Subtle sweet-talking: "I'm hoping to use my signing bonus to do something nice for us." "I only wear this watch on special occasions — I bought it for myself when I got my Master's." "I don't usually do this, but I like to enjoy something nice after things go well at work." Capricorns aren't generally people who will shy from a little friendly sparring. Planning dates that involve some degree of competition can lead to great fun and some serious romantic sparks. However, intense, heated competition is a no-no. Too much competition can lead to resentment and, in addition, Capricorns aren't likely to enjoy the embarrassment of losing at a high-stakes game. Good date ideas: Bowling, cards, mini golf, shooting/archery, arcade games, board games with drinks. Bad date ideas: Street racing, one-on-one street rules basketball, high-stakes poker. If you're dominating at your competition, it may be a good idea to let your date win at least once at whatever you're doing to prevent embarrassment. Try not to make it too obvious that you're letting her win — this can be more embarrassing than losing in the first place. Most Capricorns are practical people that are likely to appreciate a gift a little more for its value and usefulness than for its symbolic meaning. While a piece of jewelry or a bouquet of some fragrant flowers is almost always a sweet gesture, you'll want some of your gifts to be a little more down-to-earth. Try to get her things she'll get continued, long-lasting use and enjoyment out of, rather than one-time thrills. The ideal practical gift for a Capricorn woman depends on her personal hobbies and interests. For instance, if she enjoys drawing, try getting her a high-quality sketch pad and a set of professional pencils. If she's a natural-born athlete, get her a membership to an exclusive gym with the finest exercise equipment. There's no "right" answer here — it all depends on the woman. While Capricorns are unlikely to appreciate gaudy, ostentatious displays of wealth, they are naturally status-conscious and will enjoy sampling the finer things in life every once in a while. To celebrate special occasions (and sometimes "just because"), make an effort to treat your Capricorn lover to a fancy time out. Good date ideas: Museums, operas, fancy restaurants, film festivals, art shows, weekend getaways, wineries, etc. Short on cash? It's possible to enjoy the finer things in life on the cheap if you're creative. For instance, try checking a local university's "events" website — it will usually be possible to see traveling speakers, attend book signings, and more for very cheap or even free.
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Engage her about her work or personal projects. Subtly bring up your own professional achievements. Play to her sense of competition — gently. Give her thoughtful gifts that she's likely to use. Occasionally treat her to high-status outings.
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Users have tremendous potential to aid in the construction and maintenance of knowledges bases through the contribution of feedback that identifies incorrect and missing entity attributes and relations.However, as new data is added to the KB, the KB entities, which are constructed by running entity resolution, can change, rendering the intended targets of user feedback unknown–a problem we term identity uncertainty.In this work, we present a framework for integrating user feedback into KBs in the presence of identity uncertainty.Our approach is based on having user feedback participate alongside mentions in ER.We propose a specific representation of user feedback as feedback mentions and introduce a new online algorithm for integrating these mentions into an existing KB.In experiments, we demonstrate that our proposed approach outperforms the baselines in 70% of experimental conditions.
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This paper develops a framework for integrating user feedback under identity uncertainty in knowledge bases.
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It can help stabilize crumbling wood. Ideally, you want to get at the sound pieces of wood and harden them. There shouldn't be any oil or paint on the area you are treating, or it will prevent absorption. The surface needs to be completely dry for it to work. Place your wood on top. Wear gloves, a ventilation mask and safety glasses. Pour it on a disposable bristle brush in a size that will reach all parts of the wood that needs to be stabilized. Apply several coats in succession to improve the strength of the wood. The surface should be shiny. Fill any voids with wood filler before refinishing the product.
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Purchase a product like Minwax wood hardener for small projects or refinishing projects. Sand the surface and remove as much of the decayed wood as you can. Dry the surface with a hair dryer if it has recently been wet. Set up a covered workspace. Shake the wood hardener can well. Saturate the area with the product. Allow it to dry for two to four hours.
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If your cover is removable, either run it through the dryer, if the label permits it, or hang it to air dry. Lay the plastic surface out to air dry. Once you have rinsed the plastic and metal parts of the seat, you can simply leave it sitting someplace to air dry. Wiping it with a dry cloth will expedite the process, but in general, it's best to allow several hours or a day for it to dry completely. As noted, always only air dry harness straps and buckles. If you cannot remove the cover, you can leave the entire seat, cover and all, in a sunny place to dry. If you don't have sunshine, it will just take more time. You can use odor-eliminating sprays on the base and fabric cover if desired. Remember, however, that your child's skin will be in close contact with the cover, so be mindful of the materials in your chosen spray. Don't spray down the harness straps. Just rely on air as the odor eliminator. Once it has dried completely, reattach the fabric cover to the seat base. Refer to the instruction manual if necessary. You basically need to reverse the process you used to remove the cover, so if you took mental or physical notes, or a picture, video, or sketch, you should be in good shape. Pull the strap back through the holes correctly, in the right order, to properly install the seat and make sure that it is safe for your child. Again, refer to the instruction manual if necessary. Make sure that the straps do not twist when you thread them through the seat. Twists in the straps can cause them to wear out faster, and they may rub uncomfortably against your baby's skin. Even worse, if the straps are severely twisted, they may not hold your infant securely in a collision. If you have any concern about your re-installation, take your seat to a fire department or other site where free car seat safety checks are done. Someone there will be happy to ensure a safe installation. Likewise, if you have any concerns about the integrity of any components, especially straps and buckles, replace them or the entire seat. Your child's safety is always a worthwhile investment.
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Dry the parts thoroughly. Combat odors with time and sunshine. Replace the cover. Reattach the straps.
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Metacognition, or the ability to recognize what you do and do not know, is an important part of learning. Reflect on the subject or skill you are trying to learn about and ask yourself, “What do I know about this topic? What do I not know or fully understand yet?” Once you’ve identified areas where you still need to improve your knowledge or understanding, you can focus your attention on those areas. One good way to evaluate your knowledge is to quiz yourself on the material. If you are using a textbook or taking a course that includes self-administered quizzes or knowledge checks, take advantage of them. You could also try writing a brief explanation of the subject. This exercise will highlight the knowledge you already have, but may also help you identify weak areas in your knowledge. While most people use a combination of approaches when learning, you may find that you work best as a Visual, Auditory, Reading and writing, or Kinetic learner. Once you understand the learning modes that work best for you, you can adjust your study style accordingly. To identify your primary learning style, try taking the VARK questionnaire, here: http://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/?p=questionnaire. Visual learners absorb information best from visual sources, such as maps, graphs, diagrams, and images. If you’re an auditory learner, you may benefit the most from listening to lectures or verbal explanations. Talking out loud about what you’re learning can also be helpful. Reading and writing learners do best when they read information and write about what they are learning. Focus on taking notes and reading about the topic you’re interested in. Kinesthetic learners absorb knowledge most effectively when they actively put what they’re learning into practice. For example, you may learn a language better by speaking it than by reading about it. Learning strengths are similar to learning styles, but they focus more on your specific skills and areas of intelligence. Try taking a test like this Strength Assessment to figure out what your key intelligence strengths are: http://www.literacynet.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html. You can then adapt your learning methods to your areas of strength. For example, if you score high in body movement intelligence, you may find that you retain and understand information better if you take a walk with a friend and talk to them about what you’re studying.
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Evaluate what you do and do not know. Take the VARK inventory to understand your learning style. Identify your learning strengths.
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es. Place 2 peeled onions on a cutting board and cut each in half through the root end. Trim 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) off of the stem ends. Then lay the flat sides of the onions against the board and use a sharp knife to carefully cut the onion into 1⁄4 to 1⁄8 inch (0.64 to 0.32 cm) thick slices. Take care not to cut through the root end so the onion stays together as you cut. Once you've finished slicing across the onion, trim off the root end. Use your favorite type of onion. For example, caramelize red, Spanish, or Vidalia onions. Turn the burner down to medium-low and stir the onions every 2 to 3 minutes for at least 15 minutes. The onions should turn a light brown color and you can turn off the burner if you'd like to leave the onions lightly caramelized. Use lightly caramelized onions for classic French onion soup or continue cooking them for softer, richer onions. Stir some of the hot, caramelized onions into scrambled eggs or pasta, such as carbonara. If you want to make a caramelized onion dip or spread, let them cool before blending them with sour cream and spices. To store leftover caramelized onions, put them into an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 1 week.
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2 onions into thin slices. Cook the onions for 15 to 20 minutes for lightly caramelized onions. Use the caramelized onions in dips, pasta, or eggs.
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You don't have to do backflips to leave an impression. However, you do want to walk away from the conversation making the girl feel like she has gotten to know you a little bit and that she has a sense of what makes you stand out from all of the other guys out there. Maybe it's your sense of humor, your charm, or your love for the guitar. Whatever it is, let her in a little bit and show her who you really are. That way, when she sees you again, she'll have something to talk about and will have fond memories of your last conversation. She doesn't have to know everything about you by the end of your ten or fifteen minute conversation. But she should walk away with at least one or two interesting facts about you. If you were just making small talk the whole time, then it would be hard to get to know each other on a real level. Remember to stay relaxed and to be yourself and know that the girl is likely just as nervous as you are. This means that you don't have to tell wildly made-up stories to get her attention or to talk about something you don't really like, like motorcycles, just because you think it'll make you sound cool. You shouldn't curse or say bad things about people just because you think it'll catch her eye. Just take a deep breath, relax, and talk about the things that you would say to any friend of yours instead of putting on an extra performance for the girl. If you're trying too hard, then the girl will be able to tell. Your goal should be to make her see that you like talking to her without showing that you think your conversation is a big deal. As you feel the conversation wrapping up, remember to stay positive, no matter what you're talking about. If you spent the last five minutes complaining about your parents, your teachers, the weather, or something else that has been getting you down, then the girl won't be left with a very positive impression. You want her to leave with good vibes and to remember that talking to you was actually fun, not annoying or even painful. You may feel like griping, and you can do it a little bit if you and the girl can bond over something that annoys both of you, but try to save your negative thoughts for someone who knows you a little better. Remember to stay confident throughout the conversation. Show the girl that you really believe in what you're saying and that you're happy to be who you are. If she gets this sense, then she'll see that you're a guy who is comfortable in his own skin and someone who is fun and easy to talk to. If you're nervous, putting yourself down, or making comments about how you can't find anything to talk about, then she'll feel uncomfortable and will be less likely to want to talk to you again. You don't need to act like you're the most interesting guy in the world or that you're hot enough to be a movie star; just act like you're happy with being you and the rest will follow. There's a difference between bragging and being confident. If you brag too much, the girl will be turned off. This is a great way to leave a positive impression. If you find that the conversation is going really well and that you're having a great time and have really clicked, then tell the girl you really like talking to her but that you have to go. Though it may seem ridiculous to leave in the middle of an amazing conversation, this is exactly when you should leave if you want to leave an unforgettable impression in her mind. If you wait too long, you may see that the conversation drags or that you have nothing to talk about, and why would she want to talk to you again after that? Wait until you've really hit it off and then tell her you have to go as nicely as you can. If you're really feeling bold and the conversation has gone super well, you can even work up the courage to ask her to hang out again.
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Show her what makes you stand out. Don't try too hard. Keep things positive. Keep your confidence up. Say goodbye while you're still having a good time.
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Instead of masking the odor, the ozone generator will completely remove it. The ozone actually oxidizes and denatures the residual organic compounds causing the odor. Getting your car detailed by a professional will cost a little bit more money, but you won't have to worry about removing the smell yourself, and you rest assured that the car detailer is drawing on a wealth of experience and resources in order to get your car back to its cleanest, natural state.
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After the car has been cleaned, remove any residual odor with an ozone shock treatment using an ozone generator. Spend a little bit of money to have a professional worry about it.
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Your first idea may be to tell close friends and family that you are ready to get back on the circuit. Hopefully, these individuals will support you fully and be happy to connect you with a potential date who shares your interests. The problem is, it's unlikely for you to meet someone new through such close social ties. Your circle of friends is probably limited to friends of yours and your spouses’ – not people you want to date. Pass the word along a little further to other people you know in passing like church members, friends of neighbors, or people you know from the local grocery or shops. Research shows good dating opportunities arise from such “weak ties”. Fill your social calendar with events where you can meet new people. Attending the same events you went to with your spouse may make you feel out of place going alone. Find new group activities that you enjoy and forge new friendships, opening yourself up to the opportunity of meeting potential dates. The courtship process may not have been carried out online before you were married. You may cringe at the idea of searching for dates online. You’ll be surprised to learn that many widows or widowers find successful and quality matches on many popular dating sites. Be sure to practice online dating safety when connecting with others over the web. Refrain from posting your contact information like addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses. And, check your security settings on other social media platforms. Does a potential match seem too good to be true? Do your due diligence in verifying that the person is who he/she says by googling their name or conducting a reverse image search of the profile photo. Always make first acquaintances in public places and drive yourself to the meeting. Ensure that someone else knows where you are going and the time you anticipate being home. You may even consider bringing a friend along to sit at another table during the date. A good rule of thumb is daytime dates for first meets in a public, casual setting, such as a coffee shop or ice cream parlor. When you do progress to a dinner date, you don't have to pick your date up from her home or vice versa. It's perfectly acceptable to drive separate cars and meet up at a restaurant. Wait until you feel comfortable progressing the relationship to do so. Don't rush things. Take your time to truly get to know the other person, and examine your interest and/or feelings for this person before advancing the relationship. Don't be afraid to keep it casual and simultaneously see several people before becoming exclusive with one. Refrain from feeling the need to hurry up and settle down again. Take the time to have fun, enjoy yourself, and see what compatible dates are out there for you.
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Get the word out. Attend more social events. Create an online dating profile. Take it slow.
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Now that you’ve set up Do Not Disturb, here's how you can enable and disable it quickly from the home screen. It's the fourth icon at the top of the screen. If the moon was previously gray, it will turn white, which means Do Not Disturb mode is enabled. You will not receive incoming calls in this mode. If you don't see the moon, see Customize the Control Center on iPhone or iPad to learn how to get it. The moon icon will turn gray again, and you’ll be able to receive phone calls.
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Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen. Tap the moon icon. Tap the moon icon again to toggle off Do Not Disturb mode.
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When you're ready to connect to your docking station, save all of your current work, put your laptop into sleep or powered-off mode, and close it. Depending on the type of docking station you're using, it may also be possible to connect your laptop while it's open and running, but if you're using a separate monitor, this can sometimes be distracting. If necessary, expose the docking slot on the back of your laptop. There are two basic kinds of docking stations: horizontal ones that look like a small, squarish block or pad, and slanted ones that look like an elevated book stand. The first type of docking station almost always connects to a slot on the bottom rear of the laptop, so if you're using this sort of docking station, check the back of your laptop to make sure this slot is open. Note that, if you have a book stand-type docking station you may not need to do this. These types of docking stations often have more traditional cable inputs. Next, set the laptop on the docking station, lining up any pegs on the docking station with the appropriate slots on the back of the laptop. See below for more information: For horizontal "block"-style docking stations, line up the port on the back rear of the laptop with the plug on the docking station. Press down to slide the plug into the port. For "book stand"-type docking stations, simply set your laptop in the stand facing forward. Usually, you there won't be any plugs or ports you need to line up — these types of docking stations mostly use cables. If you're using a docking station that requires a cable to connect to the laptop (or you have a laptop with a port that doesn't match the station's plug), simply connect the cable from the station to the laptop as you would with any sort of peripheral device (like a monitor, keyboard, etc.) Most modern cable-based docking stations use either USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 cables. However, exceptions exist, so check your instruction manual if you're unsure. Once your laptop is connected to your docking station, it should be relatively easy to connect any peripheral devices you wish to use to the docking station. Simply connect these as if you were connecting them to a desktop or laptop computer itself. Devices that most docking stations support include: Monitor (via standard pin port or HDMI cable) Keyboard (via USB) Mouse (via USB) Modem/router (via Ethernet cable) Printer (varies) Note: If you're not using a monitor, keyboard, or mouse, simply open your laptop and use its screen/keys/touchpad as you normally would. Once your laptop and your peripherals are all routed through the docking station, they should be ready for use. However, the very first time you use your docking station, your computer may need to install new device drivers so that it can interface with the hardware properly. This process should begin automatically. Allow these drivers to install completely before using your laptop.
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Close your laptop. Slide the laptop onto the docking station. If necessary, use a cable to connect your laptop. Connect any peripherals to the docking station. Allow any device drivers to install before using your peripherals.
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While you want to be comfortable with the girl you like, you need to understand how far you can take your teasing. Understand that there are limits for what you can say and do to her before you make her uncomfortable and she is turned off by you completely. If you’re not sure about teasing her in the first place, things such as insults about her physical appearance, her family, or her friends are definitely out of the question. Make sure the level of teasing is something she is comfortable with. You may have to test out a few things before you truly understand where the boundaries are. Trust your instincts and watch for clues about how she feels. If your flirting falls flat, make sure you don't take your bad attempt out on her. Also, if you offend her, make sure you apologize. If you have a particularly sardonic sense of humor, you may say some things that don't go over very well and it may only be a matter of time before you offend her. If you've said something out of line, give her a sincere, articulate, and specific apology. Don't try to play it off as if she is being too sensitive. If you have just met the girl, you can't tease her the same way you can a girl you've been dating for a few months. Making jokes about sex or inappropriately touching her are things you should avoid early on in a relationship. Make sure you aren't overly vulgar if that is going to make her uncomfortable. If you don't know her very well, you’ll either freak her out or get a reputation as a jerk. When you tease her, don't make it feel like a personal critique of something about her or something that is important to her. If she is really into saving animals, don't try to tease her with lines like: "Wow, you have a lot of cats. Does that make you a crazy cat lady?" If her passion means a lot to her, she could take the critique too harshly and you could make her feel uncomfortable. If you disagree with something she believes, try teasing her instead with something trivial to alleviate the tension. If you disagree about politics, don't critique the way she feels. Instead of insulting her views, say something like: "While I can't fault you for your opinion here, if you tell me you like Bach instead of Beethoven, then I think the date might be over." This moves the topic to something more trivial and helps stop an argument.
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Know her boundaries. Don't be proud. Don't be inappropriate. Avoid critiquing her.
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out of vegetables, coffee grounds, and other food waste. Collecting food waste from your kitchen is the easiest way to enrich your soil with lots of nitrogen. It will take several months for your compost to “ripen” enough for use. Start the composting process in early summer so it will be ready by the following spring planting season. Some other ingredients to use include tea bags, old condiments, rotting bread, corn cobs, leftover nut shells, fruit rinds, and much more. In the case of shells (from shellfish, nuts, or eggs) and fruit pits, it's best to smash them up with a hammer or another heavy tool before putting them in compost. Avoid adding bones, cheese, meat, oils, or animal waste to your compost. The garden waste you create while manicuring your yard can still be put to good use! Before you sprinkle garden waste into your batch of compost, shred it up into small pieces by hand. Mix the garden waste into the rest of the compost to distribute it evenly. Spread the grass clippings across a towel for a few hours to let them dry before dumping them into your compost. Otherwise, the grass may rot in a wet mass and leave behind an unpleasant odor. Alfalfa meal is very strong; it heats up as it decays, and acts quickly. Because of this, you don't want to add it deep into the soil or it could overload it. Alfalfa meal will provide the soil with plenty of nitrogen, as well as potassium and phosphorus. Legume plants are naturally much higher in nitrogen than other types of garden vegetables. As your legume plants grow, they will contribute extra nitrogen to the soil, making the soil richer and giving your other plants the nutrients they need.
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Create compost Add leftover grass clippings and garden trimmings to your compost. Spread alfalfa meal on top of your soil. Plant legume seeds, like peas, alfalfa, and beans.
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Often, it's the unexpected noises that trigger flashbacks. Knock on your neighbors’ doors and let them know that you’d like a heads up prior to setting off fireworks. That way, you can anticipate the noise and not be caught off guard. Say to your neighbors, “I struggle with PTSD and fireworks can be difficult for me. I want you to celebrate and have a good holiday, however, it would be helpful if you let me know when you plan to set off fireworks.” Just like certain things can trigger you back to a traumatic situation, your senses can help you to calm and relax yourself. If you are a combat veteran, think about what things brought you comfort at the end of the day. Did you settle down and look at a photo? Did a certain song or artist relax you? Did the smell of laundry or your dog bring you a sense of peace? Have things on hand that you know bring you comfort and relaxation. If you have pets, keep them close to you and use them for comfort. Petting the soft fur of an animal can be soothing and comforting. Consider purchasing some noise-cancelling headphones and/or earplugs. Many veterans keep these on-hand during occasions when they might startle or experience a flashback. Before the holiday season starts, purchase some things to help you cope with the noise. If the flashes of light bother you, shut the blinds or wear an eye mask to bed. If you do have a flashback or you respond to the fireworks, don't be embarrassed or ashamed. Many combat veterans dread fireworks and react to them in a strong way. If you do have a flashback or startle, remind yourself that you are okay. It's okay to have these experiences and your friends and family will understand. If you cannot stand the sound of fireworks and need to get away, consider leaving town for a few days around celebrations. You may not always want to avoid celebrations and fireworks, but you also may need some time before dealing with them. Take a trip outside of the city or neighborhoods you know will be setting off fireworks. Plan a camping trip to somewhere remote where you can enjoy yourself without fearing the noise of fireworks.
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Give your neighbors a heads up. Prepare your soothing tools. Try noise-cancelling headphones. Accept any reactions you have. Leave town.
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Frequent bathing is especially important in hot weather when boils are more likely to form. Bathe or shower at least once a day, and after sweating. This will help prevent the Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria that may be on your skin from getting into your pores or under your skin and starting a boil. Pay special attention to areas where boils are most likely to form, including the face, neck, armpits, shoulders, and buttocks. Look for a soap, body wash, or facial cleanser that says "antibacterial" on the label. There are many varieties available at your local grocery store or pharmacy. If you find your antibacterial soap too drying, look for a gentle formulation like Cetaphil. Most antibacterial soaps use the active ingredient triclosan. For a natural alternative, look for a soap containing tea tree oil, a natural antibacterial agent. In some cases, a prescription strength antibacterial soap may be needed. If you have ongoing problems with boils or other skin infections, ask your doctor about one of these. You can also try an acne body cleanser with benzoyl peroxide. This will help prevent clogged pores that can lead to boils. Be careful not to scrub so hard that you damage your skin. Bacteria thrive in warm, damp environments so careful drying is important. You might also use baby powder, or a medicated powder like Gold Bond to help keep moisture-prone areas drier throughout the day. Doctors often recommend bleach baths for people with skin problems such as eczema, but they may also help kill the bacteria on your skin that causes boils. Use ½ cup household bleach in a bathtub full of warm water. Soak for 10-15 minutes. Do not take more than 3 bleach baths per week. Do not submerge your head or get the bathwater in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Although bleach baths are usually safe for children, talk to your doctor or pediatrician before giving your child a bleach bath. Avoid re-wearing clothes that you have sweated in. Wear loose-fitting clothes that will not rub against your skin and irritate it. Tight clothing will not allow your skin to breathe, which can cause irritation and leave you prone to boils.
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Bathe or shower regularly to keep your skin and hair clean. Use a mild antibacterial soap every day to eliminate bacteria on your skin. Gently exfoliate your skin using a loofah or washcloth. Dry your skin thoroughly after bathing. Try a bleach bath. Wear clean, loose-fitting clothes.
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The type of event and the number of guests present should definitely factor in to how much you decide to spend per bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine. An intimate dinner or small gathering will enable you think about selecting an exclusive bottle or two of Champagne (ranging upwards of $100 per bottle). Well known producers of these high-end Champagnes include Dom Perignon, Louis Roederer Cristal, and Krug. For a larger party or wedding, sparkling wine may be a better option because of a wider variety of price points. Although a quality Champagne can be purchased for approximately $40, many well regarded Proseccos or Cavas are available for less than that. If a large quantity is being purchased, ask the merchant whether a bulk discount is available. If the Champagne or sparkling wine is going to be added to a cocktail or punch, consider purchasing a less expensive American sparkling wine. Price varies depending on the amount of Champagne being purchased. A typical bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine is 750 milliliters. Smaller, half-bottle sizes of expensive brands enable you to sample them without making the financial commitment to the regular size bottle. A 1.5 liter Magnum may be a fun option for a party. But remember, although a Magnum has double the amount of sparkling wine found in a typical bottle, it is usually more than twice as expensive due to material and shipping costs.
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Consider the occasion. Determine whether the wine will be mixed into another drink. Decide on a bottle size.
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Whenever you carry your guns, you must have your license on you. You can be fined if a law enforcement officer pulls you over and you don't have the license with the firearm. A gun safety course is not required in order to possess a firearm, but it's a great idea to take a course anyways. Contact your county sheriff's office and check if a course is offered. Courses will help you get familiar with a firearm and may include firing sessions at the range. Contact your probate court within 48 hours of discovering you’ve lost your license. You can also get a replacement license if it is damaged. You’ll have to pay a fee for a replacement. Georgia has reciprocity with 31 other states. You can legally carry in these states provided your Georgia license is valid. Visit this website to see a list of states: https://georgia.gov/popular-topic/applying-firearms-license. Georgia licenses are valid for five years. At least two months before the expiration, you should go to the county court and apply for a renewal. You’ll have to pay a renewal fee. Contact your probate court for more information. If your license has already expired, you can still get it renewed so long as it has been expired for less than 30 days.
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Keep the license with your firearms. Take a gun safety course. Report a lost or stolen license. Use your Georgia license in other states. Renew on time.
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Humidity should be at least 50% and as constant as possible. Ideal daytime temperatures are between 26–30ºC (78–86ºF), with night temperatures no lower than 20ºC (67ºF). Acceptable temperatures are warm and very rarely reach lower than 14ºC (57ºF) or higher than 34ºC (93ºF). Bananas can take up to a year to produce fruit, so it's important to know what range of temperatures it will experience throughout the year. If the temperature falls below 14ºC (57ºF), your banana plants will simply stop growing. . Banana plants grow best with 12 hours of direct, bright sunlight each day. They can still grow with less (more slowly), but you should determine where in your yard receives the most sun. Bananas require a lot of water, but are prone to rotting if the water does not drain adequately. To test drainage, dig a hole 0.3m (1 ft.) deep, fill with water, and allow to drain. Refill once empty, then measure how much water is left after 1 hour. Approximately 7-15 cm water drainage per hour is ideal for banana plants. A raised garden bed or adding 20% perlite to the soil assists drainage. This is especially important if you are using a banana plant that does not yet have leaves, or had the leaves removed for shipping. Leaves help evaporate excess water. While banana plants are technically herbs, they are often mistaken for trees for a reason. Some varieties and individuals can reach 7.6 m (25ft.) in height, although you should check the source of your banana plant or local banana growers for a more accurate estimate for your locale and variety. Each banana plant requires a hole at least 30cm(1ft.) wide and 30cm (1ft.) deep. Larger holes should be used in areas of high wind (but will require more soil). Keep banana plants at least 4.5m(15ft) from trees and shrubs (not other banana plants) with large root systems that may compete with the bananas' water. Multiple banana plants help each other maintain beneficial humidity and temperature levels, as long as they are planted at the correct distance. If you can, plant several plants in a clump with 2–3m(6.5–10ft.) between each one, or a large number of banana plants 3–5m(10–16ft.) from each other. Dwarf varieties require less space. If your outdoor environment is inadequate, you'll need an indoor location with similar requirements (12 hours bright light and constant warm temperature and humidity). You'll need a large planting container sufficient for its adult size, or be willing to transplant the banana into a larger pot whenever necessary. Always use a pot with a drainage hole in a location where water can drain well. Consider a dwarf variety if you don't have sufficient indoor space. Use half the amount of fertilizer when growing a plant indoors, or cease entirely if you don't have room for a larger plant. (This may be suitable for a houseplant you don't intend to harvest fruit from.)
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Look up your area's temperature and humidity. Find the sunniest area in your yard Choose an area with good drainage. Allow sufficient space. Consider growing it indoors.
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Find computer speakers with digital optical inputs for the best results with your PS3. Since this method creates a direct connection to the system's digital signals with no adapters or converters, it will deliver the highest quality sound with little or no latency. Attach one end of the cable to the digital optical output jack on the back of your PS3. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding input jack on your computer speakers for the optimal PlayStation 3 audio experience.
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Know that computer speakers with digital optical inputs are the best method. Connect your PS3 to the video monitor of your choice. Connect the PS3 to the computer using an optical digital cable.
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For an APA reference entry, list the poet's last name first, followed by a comma. Then type the first initial of the poet's first name. Even if the poem is included in an edited anthology, use the poet's name rather than the editor's name. Example: Pope, A. After the poet's name, include the year the poem was published. Use the year the poem you read was published, not the year the poem was originally published. Place a period after the closing parentheses mark. Example: Pope, A. (1963). If there is no date of publication (such as with poems published online), use the abbreviation "n.d." For example: Herrick, R. (n.d.). If the poem appears in a book of collected poems by the same poet, your full reference entry cites the work as a whole, rather than the individual poem. Write the title in sentence-case, capitalizing only the first word and any proper nouns in the title. Include the first initial and last name of any editor in parentheses. Place a period at the end. Example: Pope, A. (1963). The poems of Alexander Pope (J. Butt, Ed.). If a poem appears in an anthology of poems by different poets, type the title of the poem, using sentence-case. Place a period at the end of the poem's title. Then type the word "In," followed by the first initial and last name of the editor of the anthology. Place a comma, then provide the title of the anthology in italics, followed by the pages where the poem appears in parentheses. Place a period after the closing parentheses mark. Example: Cleveland, J. (1972). To the state of love, or the senses festival. In H. Gardner (Ed.), The metaphysical poets (pp. 218-220). For poems online, the title of the poem itself follows immediately after the date of publication. Type the title in sentence-case, capitalizing only the first word and any proper nouns. Place a period at the end of the title. Example: Herrick, R. (n.d.) To daffodils. For print sources, include the location and name of the publisher, separated by a colon. Place a period at the end. For poems published online, type "Retrieved from" followed by the direct URL for the poem. Do not place a poem at the end of the URL. Collection example: Pope, A. (1963). The poems of Alexander Pope (J. Butt, Ed.). London: Methuen. Anthology example: Cleveland, J. (1972) To the state of love, or the senses festival. In H. Gardner (Ed.), The metaphysical poets (pp. 218-220). Harmonsworth: Penguin. Online example: Herrick, R. (n.d.) To daffodils. Retrieved from http://quotations.about.com/cs/poemlyrics/a/To_Daffodils.htm APA style uses author-date parenthetical citations in-text. In most cases, the citation follows immediately after any title or quotation from the poem. There is no need to include the poet's name in the citation if it is included in your text. Example: In Ode for Music, on St. Cecilia's Day (Pope, 1963), the poet writes a holiday poem that could be set to music. If there was no publication date, use the abbreviation "n.d." as you did in the reference list entry. For example: To daffodils (Herrick, n.d.) shows the poet's treatment of life's fleetingness.
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List the poet's name first in your full reference entry. Provide the year of publication in parentheses. Italicize the title of a single-author collection. Type the title of the poem if it appears in an anthology. Type the title of the poem in italics if you found it online. Include publication information for the source. Use the poet's name and date of publication for parenthetical citations in-text.
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As its name suggests, one of the main causes of heat rash is exposure to hot weather that encourages sweating. The less you sweat, the less sweat will build up behind your blocked pores and the less irritated your rash will be. Thus, the more time you can spend out of hot weather, the better. If you have access to it, spending time in an air-conditioned area is a very good idea. Not only does air conditioning make the air cooler — it also makes it much less humid. This is a big help when it comes to fighting heat rash, as high humidity keeps sweat from evaporating, worsening heat rash. If you're suffering from heat rash, it's wise to wear clothes that exposes your skin to fresh air. This gives the sweat and moisture on the skin a chance to evaporate and prevents moisture from building up around the rash like it would with tight clothing. It's not just about the clothes you wear — it's also about what they're made of. Fabrics like cotton and more breathable, jersey-like exercise weaves tend to be best, while sheer artificial fabrics like nylon and polyester are least breathable. If you're in hot weather, you may not want to wear clothes that outright expose your skin (like shorts, tank tops, etc.) These garments run the risk of sunburn, which will just make your skin more irritated and vulnerable to damage. Apply sunscreen generously or stick to loose but skin-covering clothes. Manual workers such as lawn mowers may try wetting their clothes before work. They should wear long sleeves and continue to add moisture to the clothes to prevent heat rash. Exercise raises your body temperature and makes you sweat — exactly what you don't want when you have a heat rash. Though physical activity is great for long-term health, in the short term, it can keep a heat rash from healing and even make it worse. Take the opportunity to avoid intense physical activities while you're waiting for your rash to get better, especially if you would be doing them in hot, humid environments. This includes: Sports Hiking Running Weightlifting/calisthenics ...and so on. Sometimes, especially in hot and humid climates, it can be difficult to keep heat rash-affected skin completely dry, even if you avoid exercise. In these cases, try applying a small amount of talcum powder, baby powder, or corn starch (in a pinch) to the affected area. These powders absorb moisture, keeping the skin dry. Try to shower first, dry, and then apply the powder. Corn starch can be more effective if you are able spend some time without a shirt on at home. Don't use scented or perfumed powders, which can irritate rash-affected skin. You also will not want to apply any sort of powder to open wounds, as this can lead to infection. Keeping the skin clean is important when you have virtually any kind of rash. Dirt, grime, and bacteria can all make a heat rash worse by starting an infection, but regular bathing (at least once per day while you have a rash) can help keep your skin free of these contaminants. When you do bathe, don't rub yourself dry with the towel. Instead, let the water gradually air dry or pat it dry with your towel. Towels can irritate the skin further and transfer infection-causing bacteria on to it. When you have a heat rash, remember — you don't have to wear the same clothes all day. If your work or other responsibilities keep you from wearing the sorts of breathable clothes that are best for heat rash, take them off when you get a chance to rest. This isn't an ideal situation, but giving the skin a chance to breathe some of the time is better than never giving it a chance to breathe at all. For example, let's say you're in a hot, humid jungle and you have heat rash on your foot. However, your work requires you to wear thick rubber boots. In this case, you might try switching to a loose pair of sandals at the end of each day after your cool-off shower. Exposing your heat rash to fresh air as often as possible will only help your situation.
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Stay out of the heat. Wear loose, "breathable" clothing. Avoid hard physical activity. Use soothing powder to dry the skin. Bathe frequently and let your skin air dry. Give the skin a chance to get fresh air every day.
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“Letter of recommendation” can be a broad category, so in order to make the task easier on your boss—and in order to receive a better letter—provide them with some specifics about what you’d like them to mention in the letter. You don't want to come across as singing your own praises or trying to write the letter for them. But, by giving your boss an idea of the template the letter could follow, you’ll make their task easier and receive a better letter. For example, say something like: “I’d appreciate if you mentioned early in the letter that we’ve worked together for 10 years; that should give your endorsement more authority.” “Since this is for a housing application, it would help if you mentioned my ability to keep my workspace clean and to meet financial deadlines.” Even if your boss agrees to write you a letter, you should double-check to make sure that the letter will describe you as a strong candidate for the job, volunteer position, or housing situation that you’re applying for. If you don't, you run the risk of finding out after the fact that your boss gave you a negative or lukewarm recommendation. Say something like, “I just wanted to make sure that the letter you’re going to write will be a strong endorsement of me and not contain negative information.” In order to write a convincing and detailed letter of recommendation, your boss will need information and documents regarding your professional achievements. Send your boss a copy of your CV or résumé, an example of recent work that you’ve produced, and details about the position or program that you’re applying to. Also be ready to refresh your boss's memory regarding details work you’ve done in your current position. Most supervisors manage many employees, and will need reminding about specifics of work that individuals have performed. Despite your best efforts, your supervisor may decline to write you a letter of recommendation. This could be because they’re unhappy that you’re leaving to pursue a different job or have been dissatisfied with your performance at work, among other reasons. While you’re welcome to inquire as to your boss's reasoning, you should not attempt to convince or cajole them into writing the letter. If your boss declines (whether over email or face-to-face) to write you a letter, remain polite and do not become angry. Say something brief, such as: “I understand your reason for declining. Thank you for at least considering my request.”
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Provide a loose template. Confirm that your boss will give you a positive recommendation. Provide your boss with the necessary documents. Allow your boss to say “no”.
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If you are making your own starter shingles, cut the tabs off for the "starter course" (bottom row) of shingles. To prepare the tabs and lay the starter course, shorten the first starter shingle by 6 inches (or about a half of one tab). Place the glue strip at and all along the drip edge, and the rake edges as well. You will shingle over this starter course, so the bottom course will be double thickness. Instead of cutting off all three tabs, you can also reverse the shingles for a starter course, so that the entire shingle with tabs turned upward are under your first course of shingles. With either method, putting the solid edge at the drip edge and cutting 6 inches off the length of first starter shingle prevents the slots between the tabs from lining up with the first regular course laid over the starter, thus not to expose the asphalt roofing paper through the slots of that bottom row. Nail the shingles with no tabs, such as precut Pro-Start shingles, and apply asphalt cement from a caulk gun in many dots along the drip edge under the edge, then press the tab-less shingles down onto the line of asphalt cement dots with adequate spaces between the dots. A continuous bead of asphalt could trap condensation or windblown water under the roofing at some point. To make sure you've got the right sizes to lay courses correctly, cut several sizes of shingles from the three-tab variety you purchased. Cut off one-half tab-width of the first tab to start the first course. Each cut is needed to shift the slots of the shingles on the course of shingles a 1/2 tab from aligning with the slots in shingles above and below. Keep all scrap, especially any single tabs for use on the ridge cap shingles. Make the following cuts: Cut a half tab off for your first course shingles, Cut off a full tab for your second course shingles Cut one and a half tabs off of your third course shingles, Cut two tabs off your fourth course shingles For your fifth course, cut off half of the final tab Keep your sixth course tabs intact Nail the "cut off shingle" into place, about 6 inches from its lower edge. Hammer in one nail about 2 inches from each end of each shingle and another nail about 1 inch above each cutout. Make sure to keep nails out of the tar strip as you work. The next shingles above should cover the nails by about 1 inch vertically. Horizontally, end nails will be covered by up to about 1/2 of a tab, of the shingle(s) above. Be sure that these nails will hold the top edge of the course of shingles immediately below. Repeat this basic pattern, alternating shingles across the roof, working toward the right side, using the chalk line to keep the shingles straight horizontally. Use 4 nails per shingle and 6 nails on the prevailing windward sides of the roof, as wind resistance nailing. Some local codes require the 6 nails on all sides. You can let the excess extend off the side end of the roof and trim it down after it is nailed on, if you like. Continue this process to the 5th row, then begin the same process as the first row beginning with a full shingle, and a chalk mark. Repeat all of the way to the ridge. If it is a hip roof, allow about a tab width to overhang onto the next section of roof at the hip to help strengthen the joint there.
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Cut your starter-course shingles if necessary. Cut five different lengths for staggering slots. Start laying courses. Butt a full shingle up against the cut shingle and nail into place. Cut the last shingle to the size you need when you reach the end of the row.
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Hit the Windows icon on the bottom left of the screen then navigate to the File Explorer icon. The icon will resemble a folder. Alternatively, you can get to the File Explorer by hitting the windows key on your keyboard while simultaneously hitting the E key. On the left-hand side of the screen, you’ll have options to go into multiple folders on the computer. Clicking “This PC” on the left-hand side will bring you to a list of your disk drives. You should now see the DVD show up on your disk drive. Double click the DVD, or right click the icon and click "Open." This will bring you to a folder with all of the files on the DVD. Once you get to the files on the DVD, select them by left-clicking the files that you want to delete. You can left click the files while pressing the Ctrl key to select more than one file. Once the files are selected, pressing the "Delete" key will send the files to your trash bin. If you want to get rid of the files permanently, you can empty out the trash bin afterward by right-clicking its icon and left-clicking "Empty trash bin."
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Bring up Windows File Explorer. Click “This PC” on the left-hand side of the File Explorer. Double click on the DVD icon. Select the files you want to delete. Hit the "Delete" key.
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Make sure you make eye contact with your crush and smile. Be careful to read his reactions though, because unwelcome flirting never ends well. If you notice him looking away a lot, looking at his phone repeatedly, or slowly backing away, he is likely not interested. Remember, no one's obligated to like you back, and sometimes no amount of flirting, etc., will make that happen. This is an old technique that often works if he is interested. You can even add a heart or a smiley face, if you’re writing it on paper. You might even write “Call me” with a winky face. This will be a bit more flirtatious and should encourage him to call you. This often the simplest way to get a someone to call you back. Oftentimes they might not realize your level of interest, thinking you just want to be friends. So, telling him might prod him into calling you. This is the most direct in-person approach. If you specify a time by saying "Call me tonight" or "Call me tomorrow," he will be more likely to assume you're interested, as "Call me" can be taken in a lot of different ways, sometimes meaning no interest at all. It will also give you a timeframe to expect a call, so you won't be waiting around for some indefinite amount of time.
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Flirt. Give him your number. Tell him about your interest. Ask him to call you.
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Find all of the images you have of your loved one, and go through them. Pick out which ones are most meaningful to you, your family, and the friends of the deceased. Photographs should represent their life, personality, and milestones. If the photos are digital, you can organize them in files on your computer. You might organize them by date, theme, or relevance. Or, you can put them on a flash drive and print them out. If the photographs are physical copies, you should scan and digitize them before putting them in a book. This saves the original while giving you plenty of copies to work with. If you do not own a scanner, check out your local public library to see if they offer scanning services. If you are having trouble choosing, you can look for the major milestones of their life: baby pictures, graduations, weddings, award ceremonies, vacations, and other big events. Invite family members and friends to add their photos to the book. You can do this at the funeral service, through letters, or over email. Think of the happiest moments you had with the deceased. Write these down in detail. These memories will be immortalized in your memorial book. You should also ask family and friends to write down their own unique stories. You can ask people: What is your favorite memory of the deceased? Is there something that the deceased told you that you will always remember? What kinds of traditions did you have with the deceased? How long did you know them for? How did you first meet the deceased? You can decorate the memorial book with other images and items that remind you of your loved one. These can be newspaper articles they were featured in, awards they won, images of their favorite hobby, or their favorite things. For example, if your loved one was an artist, you might include a few images of their artwork. If the deceased loved animals, you might include a few pictures of their favorite pets. You might also include things that represent historical events that they witnessed. For example, you can add news articles of elections or tickets of famous concerts. In addition to memories and stories, you should write your loved one a heartfelt goodbye that shows how much you love and miss them. These notes can help you process your grief, and they are a permanent testament to how much the deceased was loved. Make sure to ask for contributions from others as well. For example, you might write, “Dad, I think of you every day. You were such an inspiration in my life, and I still love you so much. While I miss you dearly, I hope that wherever you are, you're peaceful.” You can also try writing a letter to the deceased where you tell them things that you never got to say. For example, you might write, “I was always too proud to admit how much I looked up to my big brother, but now I just want to say, you were always my inspiration.” Include the obituary and eulogy. If you don't want to start from scratch with the person's life story, you can take the obituary and eulogy from their funeral. These can be copied and pasted into your book. Quotations about death, love, and family can help you define how you are feeling in eloquent language. They are great ways to decorate and fill a memorial book. If your loved one had a favorite poem or prayer, you can include those as well. Some general quotes include: ”Unable are the loved to die for love is immortality.” --Emily Dickinson “The song is ended, but the melody lingers on.” --Irving Berlin “It is not length of life, but depth of life.” --Emerson Ralph Waldo Choose a theme to help organize your book, and break the theme down into four or five different sections. Think about what stories and photographs will go in each section. Your theme might be the story of their life, or it might focus on childhood, marriage, or hobbies. If you are arranging sections chronologically, make sure to include the dates that are associated with each picture and story. You can have different sections marked by different titles. For example, “Love of Her Life” can be the title for a section on your loved one's marriage. “Never forgotten” can be the title of a section on their funeral.
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Collect pictures of your loved one. Record your memories. Think about their favorite things. Include messages from family and friends. Find quotes. Organize your material.
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Mix 1/2 a box of boiled pasta, a can of tuna, a can of cream of celery or mushroom, 1⁄2 cup (0.12 L) of milk, 3⁄4 cup (0.18 L) of shredded cheddar, 1⁄4 teaspoon (0.0012 L) of bread crumbs, 1⁄2 cup (0.12 L) of green peas, and salt or pepper to taste in a bowl. Pour the bowl into a baking sheet and cook at 375 °F (191 °C) for 20-25 minutes. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook a box of fettuccine pasta for 8-10 minutes. After draining the noodles, combine them and a can of tuna, a can of peas, 2 cups (0.47 L) of Alfredo sauce, and garlic powder or oregano to taste and serve when thoroughly mixed. Make cooked sushi rice and spread it over a piece of nori. Spread tuna salad, sliced avocado and cucumber, and diced green onions over half of the nori, roll the nori tightly, and slice the sushi roll to serve. For spicy tuna rolls, add a squirt of wasabi or sriracha to the tuna salad. Mix 3⁄4 cup (0.18 L) of white rice, and 2 cups (0.47 L) of chicken broth in a saucepan and let it simmer for 35 minutes with the lid on. Remove the lid and stir in a can of tuna, juice from 1/2 a lemon, and 2 cups (0.47 L) of baby spinach leaves, then continue cooking for 5 more minutes and serve. Add garlic powder, black pepper, or onion powder to taste.
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Make tuna casserole if you want a hearty meal. Cook tuna pasta for a delicious, creamy dish. Use canned tuna in a simple sushi roll. Try lemon rice and tuna as a nutritious, hearty meal.
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If you’re using patterned fabric, place the patterned side facedown. Spread the cloth out so the “wrong” side, the side that will become the tablecloth's underside, faces you. Position the fabric across the center part of the table. Then, cut the fabric according to your size, drop length, and hem measurements if it hasn't been cut already. For a round table, you will need to carefully cut all the way around the fabric. Most of the time, the fabric won't be big enough. When this happens, cut the fabric into a single section fitting across the table's diameter, then sew additional pieces to it. If your fabric is a solid color, both of its sides may look similar. Choose the side you like better to serve as the top side of the tablecloth and place it facedown. Many craft supply stores will cut the tablecloth for you if you bring your measurements to the store. Otherwise, mark your measurements on the tablecloth and cut it yourself with a sharp pair of scissors. Set aside 1 of the narrower pieces for now. Find the selvage edges on the remaining pieces, which feel thicker and more tightly woven. Lay the bigger cut over the smaller one, making sure the selvage edges are flush before you pin the fabric together.The selvage edges are a little tougher to sew through, but they don't fray. Using them now reduces the amount of trimming you need to do later to make the tablecloth look perfect. Repeat pinning and sewing the second narrow piece. Align the edges, then begin securing the fabric pieces together. Make a line of straight stitches along the fabric's length.Remember to leave 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) seam allowance between the edge of the fabric and the row of straight stitches.
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Lay the fabric upside down and cut it to size. Pin the bigger piece of fabric over the narrower pieces. Sew the other piece of fabric to the opposite end of the tablecloth.
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This is a good option if you've never kissed the other person before and you're feeling unsure about what to do with your hands. Rest your hands lightly on the other person's waist, or gently grip their hips while kissing them. Try holding one of their hands and caressing it lightly with your hand. You can also try grabbing both of their hands and interlocking your fingers with theirs during the kiss. This is a great option if you feel really close to the other person, and it comes off as very sweet. This can add some intimacy to the kiss. You can grab their face with both of your hands and gently pull it closer to your face, for example. You can also try gently caressing their cheek, neck, or even their earlobe. Ears are sensitive areas, so lightly stroking their ear may be a turn-on for them! Use one or both hands to run your fingers softly through their hair. Go slowly and be gentle! If they have long hair, you could even twirl a strand around your finger as you're kissing them. If you're feeling adventurous, some people even like their hair to be gently pulled! Save this move for someone you feel pretty close to. It may not go over well with someone you've never kissed before. This shows the other person that you're enjoying the kiss. Depending on your height and what you find the most comfortable, you may want to put your arms around their shoulders or their waist. Both are good options! When you’re ready to end the kiss, you can remove your hands from their body. Usually, they will get the message that this means you need a break, but if not, you can gently push them away by applying light pressure to their chest (on males) or shoulders (on females).
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Touch the other person’s waist. Hold hands. Touch their face. Run your hands through their hair. Wrap your arms around them. Use your hands to end the kiss.
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" The single word merci is the most common way to say "thank you" in French. It is used by all French speakers and will be understood anywhere in the world where French is spoken. Merci is used in both formal and casual settings, and the spelling does not change regardless of the person you're thanking. You can say "merci" while smiling and nodding if you want to accept something offered to you. Likewise, you can turn down something offered by saying "merci" while shaking your head. If you're speaking to someone you don't know, especially someone older than you or in a position of authority, follow your thanks with the appropriate French word for "ma'am" or "sir." Use these words whenever you would address someone as "ma'am" or "sir" in English. When in doubt, err on the side of politeness and allow the other person to correct you if they don't want you to address them so formally. Sometimes the simple word merci just doesn't seem like enough. There are several words and phrases you can add to it if you want to emphasize your gratitude to the person. The most common is merci beaucoup (MAIR-see BOW-koo), which means "thank you very much" or "thanks a lot." Another common expression is merci mille fois or mille mercis, which means "a thousand thanks" or "thank you a thousand times." " The word bien (BEE-ehn) means "well" or "good," and when used with merci the phrase means "thanks a lot." However, French speakers may interpret this particular phrase as being sarcastic. For example, someone might say "Merci bien, mais j’ai pas que ça à faire!" or "Thanks a lot, but I have better things to do!" When in doubt, you're generally better off using "merci beaucoup" instead of "merci bien." The word pour means "for" in French, and would be used before the name of the action or object given to you. If you're a native English speaker, note that even though this word is spelled the same as the English verb "pour," it is pronounced more like "pore." For example, you might say "Merci pour les fleurs," or "thank you for the flowers." If someone does you a favor or offers you something, you might want to include a statement of how nice they are. This phrase literally means "this is really nice on your part." Use votre for older people you don't know, and ton for friends, or people your own age and younger. Use this phrase in the same contexts when you would say "that's very nice of you" or "how kind of you" in English. Just as in English, you can combine this phrase with the word merci. For example, if you were sweating on a hot day and someone offered you a cool glass of water, you might say "C'est vraiment gentil de ton part, merci!"
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Say "merci. Add "madame" (mah-DAHM) or "monsieur" (muh-SYUHR) for politeness. Use adjectives to show extreme gratitude. Watch your tone when saying "merci bien. Add pour (pohr) to thank someone for something specific. Try "c’est vraiment gentil de votre/ton part" (say VRAY-mahn ZHAHN-tee duh VOH-truh/tohn pahr).
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Mix one cup (.23 L) warm water, one cup (.23 L) vinegar, and one tablespoon dishwashing liquid. Put the mixture in a spray bottle and shake it up to ensure that it is evenly distributed. Be sure not to miss any spots. You want the cleaner to be able to sit on the grout for a while to sanitize it and remove dirt. You don't want the cleaning solution to dry. But step away for a bit to give it some time to work on the dirt. Use either an old tooth brush or soft bristle scrub brush. Get between the cracks and rub with a circular motion. Be mindful not to miss any spots. Use a rag or sponge to wiped down the grout. Try to remove excess water and cleaning solution.
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Make a vinegar cleaning solution. Spray the solution on the grout. Allow the solution to sit for fifteen minutes. Clean grout with a brush. Rinse with a clean rag.
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Take a picture such as a photograph or an image from a magazine and time yourself to see how quickly you can sketch it. The stress of the time constraint will force you to focus on the details of the sketch and will improve your ability to draw quickly. Set a timer for 10 minutes, then draw the same image with a 5-minute time limit. Then, try drawing it for 2 minutes, and then finally, 1 minute. For a real challenge, try giving yourself 10 seconds to sketch a reference image. Print out a copy of a drawing from an artist with a style that you hope to emulate. Lay a piece of tracing paper over the drawing and trace over it. When you’re finished, put another sheet of tracing paper over the image and trace it again to get better at the line quality that the original artist accomplished. Practice tracing over the image multiple times with new sheets of tracing paper and using different line quality and thickness to vary it up and challenge yourself. Trace over the entire drawing, not just a section, so you can get a feel for how the lines are incorporated to form a larger piece.
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Set a timer for 10 minutes and sketch a photo to force yourself to focus. Trace over drawings from artists that you admire to improve your style.
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the old paint from your staircase surfaces, if necessary. If your old paint is relatively smooth and in good shape, you can just paint over it. However, if the surfaces are peeling or have too many layers of paint built up, you should consider stripping it off. To do this, you can either use a heat gun or a chemical stripping product. To use a heat gun, hold the gun 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) away from the paint until it bubbles, keeping the heat gun moving to prevent scorching the wood. Once the paint bubbles, use a putty knife or paint scraper to remove the paint. To use a chemical stripper you will need to follow the directions on the packaging. In general, you will apply the product with a paintbrush, wait until the stripper starts to dissolve the paint, and then scrape it off with a putty knife or paint scraper. When using stripper it's important to wear personal protective equipment, to ventilate the area, and to wash the surface down afterwards to clean off excess chemicals. Use wood filler or spackle and a putty knife to fill any holes or dings that need to be smoothed out. For small holes, such as nail holes, pick up a pea-sized amount of the filler on your putty knife. Push the filler into the hole and scrape off any extra with the flat end of the putty knife. Let the filler dry for as long as directed on the container, which can vary from an hour to a day depending on the product. Most spackles will work to fill holes and imperfections in wood and wall surfaces, such as drywall or lathe and plaster. Look along the railing, the balusters, the trim surrounding the stairs, and the steps themselves for spots that need to be touched up. If your holes are larger than 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm), you may need to use a more advanced filling technique that includes patching the hole. Look over all of the surfaces to find spots that are rough and need to sanded. Also, feel the surfaces with your hands to find small areas that could use sanding. Sand the surfaces with 200 to 400-grit sandpaper to smooth out areas that you filled and any irregularities in the existing paint. You can either use an electric sander, such as an orbital palm sander, or a simple sanding block. Remove any dust that you create with a tack cloth or lightly damp cloth after you are done sanding. Scuff up surfaces that are totally smooth with sand paper. Get fine-grit sandpaper with a grit rating of around 400. Rubbing this on the surface will scuff it up just a bit, which will allow the new paint to stick but will not create a textured surface on your final coat of paint. Simply run the sandpaper quickly over all of the surfaces you are going to paint. There is no need to be very detailed about this process. You just want a surface that is not totally smooth. This is especially important for surfaces that have shiny, new paint on them already. Wipe down areas you will paint with a rag and a mild surface degreasing cleaner. This will remove any dust that you created while sanding, in addition to removing any grease, dirt, and wax build-up that might remain. After wiping the surfaces with the cleaner, use a clean, dry rag to wipe it off. Many people use TSP to clean surfaces before painting them. This product is very good at cleaning surfaces and it will also dull any painted surface it's used on, which helps new paint to stick better. For stubborn dirt, use a multi-purpose household cleaner. If the stairs are concrete or metal, you may also use a wire brush to remove set-in dirt.
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Strip Fill small holes and imperfections with wood filler or spackle. Sand any surfaces that are rough. Sand all painted surfaces very lightly to help the new paint stick. Clean every surface that will be painted with a degreaser.
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Because the Mod Podge you will be making in this section uses flour and sugar, the finished texture may be a little grainy. Keep this in mind when using this version as a sealer. You will need a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid. It should be able to hold 12 ounces (355 milliliters). The jar can be made out of glass or plastic. Once the mixture has thickened, turn the stove off, and set the pot down onto a heat-resistant surface. Let the mixture cool completely before proceeding to the next steps, or else the Mod Podge may begin to ferment. Once again, make sure that your Mod Podge is completely cool before you place the lid on. Because you have made your Mod Podge out of natural ingredients, you will need to store it in a cool place, such as a refrigerator. Use it within a week or two. If it starts to rot and mold, discard it.
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Consider the requirements of your project. Find a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid. Remove the pot from the stove and let it cool. Close the lid and store the Mod Podge in a cool place.
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Soaking your corns will soften the thickened skin, making it easier to remove. Fill a foot bath or other shallow basin with warm, soapy water and soak the affected area for 10 minutes or until the corn begins to feel softer. The water should be warm, but not so hot that it scalds your skin. Some people find it helpful to add a little apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or baking soda to the warm water. Once you’ve soaked your corn in warm water for a bit, take a pumice stone and dip it in the water. Rub the stone gently over the corn, making small circles or sideways motions. You can also use a nail file, emery board, or even a rough washcloth or exfoliating pad. Be careful not to scrub too aggressively or remove too much skin since this can lead to irritation or infection. Don't use a pumice stone on your skin if you have diabetes, because this can lead to slow-healing wounds and infections. See your doctor or podiatrist for treatment and advice. Moisturizers can help soften the skin of hardened corns, eventually making them easier to remove. Moisturizing creams or lotions containing salicylic acid, ammonium lactate, or urea may be especially helpful for softening corns. Look for corn or callus pads online or in your local drugstore. You can buy specially made corn pads or purchase moleskin that you can cut to the right shape and size for your corns. Follow package instructions carefully, and use these products with caution. Most corn removal products contain salicylic acid, which could irritate or burn your foot. If you have diabetes, don't use these products without consulting your doctor. They could lead to irritation and infection. Most OTC pads contain 40% salicylic acid, making this a strong medication. Even so, your doctor may recommend that you file away some of the dead skin on the corn before applying the pad.
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Soak your corns in warm water for 10 minutes. File away the softened corn with a pumice stone. Moisturize the affected area every day. Use padding to prevent further irritation. Try over-the-counter medications on stubborn corns.
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