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The most common sign of a peripheral aneurysm is a lump in your neck, leg, arm, or groin. You may also experience cramps after exercise, leg or arm pain, numbness in your extremities, and sores on your hands and feet that won't heal. Your doctor will conduct one or more tests including an MRI, a CT scan, or an ultrasound to check for the aneurysm. Blood clots tend to form around peripheral aneurysms. In order to break these clots up and reduce risk of further complications, your doctor may suggest thrombolytic therapy. This process uses medication to break up the blood clot instead of a surgical procedure and makes the surgery a bit easier for you. This will not make the aneurysm go away. It will, however, reduce the risk of complications due to a blood clot. Like all other aneurysms, a peripheral aneurysm will only go away completely after surgery. Surgeries for peripheral aneurysms tend to be less invasive. The exact procedure your doctor will recommend depends on where your aneurysm is located and how advanced it is. Bypass surgery can be used to redirect blood flow around the aneurysm. The aneurysm is then tied off to prevent continued blood flow to the area. In some cases, stent grafting may be necessary to seal off the aneurysm.
See your doctor if you experience any symptoms of a peripheral aneurysm. Ask about thrombolytic therapy for an unruptured aneurysm. Consider your surgical options for treatment.
Getting the pros and cons of a CMS straight from a business owner or marketing manager will get you started on your search. Start making a list of CMS that you are interested in. You may notice that, as of February 2012, WordPress has approximately 32 percent of the CMS market. It is a popular open source CMS; however, you should not choose a CMS just because it is large and popular or small and personal. An Internet search will likely show the following CMS, as well as many others: Drupal, WordPress, Silver-stripe, Magneto, Radiant CMS, iWeb, Concrete5CMS, Frog CMS, CMS Made Simple and Joomla!. If you find an open source CMS and no one in the company is able to give you information on using it, then search for companies that provide support for open source CMS. If you want to use an open source CMS and you have a small or non-existent IT department, you may need to hire a CMS expert to help you install, train and help with technical support. If possible, arrange a meeting where they can show you how their CMS works. If they cannot do this, make sure to ask for sample websites in your industry, then schedule a conference call to talk about the most common CMS company mistakes and weaknesses. Ask how easily and quickly the CMS can be installed and switched over from your current system. Then, once it is set in place, ask how often it will be updated. This is a 2-part question because updating of a system to provide new features is a good thing; however, extensive website maintenance time is a bad thing, especially for e-commerce sites. Ask how many options there are for customization on the front end. The frontend is the website's appearance when all of the information on the CMS is loaded into the designed template. Many companies need to brand their website specifically, so make sure the CMS either works with your current template, or you have options to customize the template options that the company has. Ask how easily changes can be made on the backend. The backend is where the data is entered, usually by company employees. There is also a balance to strike with the backend of a CMS. For example, each business needs a certain number of changes to be made without having to call for technical support or web developer assistance. However, making too many fields editable by too many people also opens up opportunities for mistakes. Ask how permissions are assigned for CMS changes. Ask about the functionality of the intranet. Most companies need to store data that is accessible to employees, but not published for the public. Make sure your employees can sign in easily to get the information they need. Ask how progressive the vendor is toward developing new features. CMS is constantly changing, as is Internet commerce. The vendor's CMS must be able to support changes, plugins and possibly even customized functions as your business and customers grow and change. Ask about the marketing options for your company. Even if you are not using them now, you should be able to add SEO and social media functions. For example, your URLs should be customizable, and they should lead back to your main website. Ask about tags, keywords, breadcrumb navigation and other features that will help your site list highly on an Internet search.
Ask for referrals from other businesses you work with. Start looking for CMS companies online. Go to 5 to 10 websites and contact a vendor-specific representative for more information. Ask your CMS vendor how they can meet the website, database and budget needs you have outlined.
You can try to fit everything you want to do into the time between now and the end of summer vacation. Make a list of your summer goals, noting which are the most important for you to get done. Prioritize goals that are the most essential to your happiness and health. If you notice anything messy around your house, organize that, too. You will feel more productive and relaxed when your environment is clean. Reduce your stress by eliminating clutter. Store loose items in containers to help with organization. Going through old clothes can help you to reduce clutter. Donate any old clothing that you may have grown out of to help someone in need. If you are going on vacation, or celebrating a friend's birthday, or anything else exciting during the summer, take note of it on a calendar so that you can be prepared for each event.
Make summer goals. Clean your room. Mark any important events on a calendar.
In palm reading, the dominant hand is seen as the "active" hand. The other hand is seen as the "passive" hand. Use the dominant hand for the reading. In palm reading, the passive hand is said to display what you are born with, what your parents pass down. Alternatively, the active hand is supposed to show what you have done so far in your life. The main lines are the heart line, the head line, and the life line. Some people also have the fate line. The heart line runs from between the index and middle finger to the edge of the palm. It mostly runs horizontal if you are looking at your own palm with fingers up, though it can curve. The head line is the horizontal line that runs underneath the heart line. The life line curves around the thumb pad, while if you have a fate line, it will jut out from the bottom of your palm up towards the middle finger. To see the lines better, try cupping your hand slightly so you can see where it creases. Some people have other lines as well. These are more minor lines. For instance, some people have an intuition line that curves in from the middle outside of the palm and then back out at the bottom of the palm. Many people also have a bracelet line, where the hand meets the wrist. Others have the Girdle of Venus, which scoops down from the top of the palm and back up, all above the heart line. A health line can run from the base of the pinky down towards the bottom middle of the base of the palm, while the children and relationship lines are small horizontal lines under the base of the pinky. Each of the fingers has its own name, as well, which can also give name to creases. The index finger is Jupiter. The middle finger is Saturn. The ring finger is Apollo, and the the pinkie is Mercury. If a person has a ring underneath the creases at the bottom of each finger, they take the name of the finger, such as the ring of Saturn. These names can also be lent to lines that originate at the base of the finger, such as the Apollo line. It runs from the base of the ring finger down through the palm.
Ask for the dominant hand. Find the major lines. Look for the minor lines. Find the finger lines.
If you are at work or getting out of class around lunch time, ask the person if they want to eat lunch together. If you both packed your lunch, you could sit and eat together. Otherwise, ask the person if they want to go out for lunch together. This works because you both need to eat and it's a low-pressure way to hang out. It doesn't have to be an immediate meal. Ask someone to grab dinner when you get off work or meet up in a few hours when you finish what you’re doing. If you leave a party late at night, ask if they want to grab some late night food at a nearby diner. If you’re with the person at work, a club meeting, or class, ask them if they want to do something when the engagement is over. Ask them while you’re in the meeting if they want to hang out afterward, or ask them right when it is over if they want to go do something. They may have things going on back to back, but a lot of times people will be free when a scheduled event has ended. Take advantage of this gap in their schedule. Say, “I’ve got a couple of hours to kill when the class is over, do you want to go walk around the quad?” This is a simple way to hang out and it's a low-pressure ask since it's spur of the moment. When you’re heading out the door after work or an organization meeting, say, “I’m going over to Poor Richard's to grab a drink. Do you want to come hang out?” Getting a drink after work is common, so this type of question will seem normal to them. Anytime you’re about to do something and you see someone you want to hang out with, ask them to join you. Since you are going to do it no matter what they say, it's not a big deal if they turn you down. If it's a person you see every day, you have unlimited options of what to invite them to. This works when you are on your way out of the dorm to see a movie, leaving your apartment complex to go for a hike, or leaving the office to play ultimate frisbee. Get in the habit of inviting people to come along with you wherever you are going. After a while, they will get used to you asking and eventually they will say yes and join you.
Ask them to go to an upcoming meal. Transition from class or a meeting into hanging out. Invite someone to go wherever you’re going.
Studies show that significant alcohol intake can contribute to the development of breast cancer. Try to limit your alcohol intake to no more than one alcoholic drink per day. The carcinogenic properties of tobacco have been linked to a variety of different cancers, including breast cancer. If you smoke, talk to your doctor about the best way to reduce or eliminate your tobacco use. There is some evidence that your diet can affect your risk for breast cancer and other types of cancer. The Mediterranean Diet may be particularly helpful for reducing your risk of getting breast cancer. A good diet can also help you maintain a healthy weight, which is an important factor in breast cancer prevention. The Mediterranean Diet is recommended by the Mayo Clinic for breast and heart health. This diet focuses on plant based nutrition (fruits, vegetables, mixed nuts, and legumes), use of healthy fats (olive oil, canola oil), and a reduced intake of salt and red meat. Not only is exercise good for your body, but it helps you to maintain a healthy weight. Studies show that people who are physically active are less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Try to exercise at least four hours a week. Avoid radiation-based medical imaging techniques, like X-rays, CT scans, or PET scans, unless you and your doctor feel that they are medically necessary. Exposure to radiation can put you at risk for breast cancer and other types of cancer. Long-term exposure to hormones in hormone replacement therapy or hormonal birth control has been linked to an increased risk of developing breast cancer. If you are taking or considering birth control pills or other forms of hormone-based therapy, talk to your doctor about the potential risks and benefits. Discuss how you can limit or reduce the dose and duration of your therapy in order to minimize the risk of developing breast cancer. Not all mothers are able to breastfeed, but if it works for you and your child, breastfeeding can be beneficial to your breast health. Breastfeeding has been shown to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.
Reduce alcohol use. Avoid using tobacco. Maintain a healthy diet. Get plenty of exercise. Limit unnecessary exposure to radiation. Talk to your doctor about the risks of hormone therapy. Breastfeed, if you can.
You need to fill out three fields: Security Question—Enter a question that will be asked in any case you forget your digit combination password. Security Answer—Enter the answer to your security question. Password Hint—This will be a clue given to you in the event you forget your security question. Connect at least 4 dots to create an unlock pattern. Although this part can be skipped, it's strongly suggested to set it for additional security. " App Lock or App Protector will restart, and you’ll be prompted to enter your digit combination password. To lock an app, tap the toggle switch on the right part of the screen next to name of the application you wish to lock. The toggle switch will then change to a closed pad lock icon. To unlock the app again, tap the same toggle switch and it will change to an open pad lock.
Set your security question. Draw an Unlock Pattern. Tap on "Continue. Select the applications you want to lock.
Put 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white vinegar in a spray bottle with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of dish soap and 3⁄4 cup (180 ml) of water. Spray the clover with the mixture as a spot treatment to kill it. Avoid spraying the mixture on any surrounding plants or grass, as it can damage them. Corn gluten is a natural herbicide that can be used to kill clover. Look for powdered corn gluten that you can sprinkle onto the clover. Use 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of corn gluten per 1,000 square feet (93 m2) of lawn. Water the corn gluten once you’ve applied it and then let the area dry for 2-3 days so the gluten can kill the clover. You can apply the corn gluten again after 4-6 weeks if the clover does not die. Put a garbage bag or a plastic tarp over the clover and secure the ends with rocks. Leave it on for a few weeks so the clover is deprived of sunlight and oxygen. Make sure the clover stays covered by the tarp at all times so it dies. This option is good if you have large patches of clover in your lawn that can be covered easily by a large plastic sheet or tarp.
Spray the clover with a vinegar and soap mixture. Use corn gluten on the clover. Place a plastic sheet over the clover to kill it.
Your frontal lobe is the largest of the four lobes and is the area responsible for higher level cognitive function. The frontal lobe is the center of your executive function and also integrates communication throughout the rest of your brain in order to carry out your executive function decisions. Executive function abilities are needed for organizing the information that is coming into the brain and to regulate how your respond. Examples include time management, attention processes, multi-tasking and switching focus, being detail oriented when needed, controlling what you say and do, and making decisions based on you own prior experiences. Both physical play as exercise and gentle play with a child, friend, or family member helps to strengthen the frontal cortex and the processes involved with executive function. Physical play helps to sharpen your executive function skills as you anticipate and react to constantly changing situations. Imaginative play helps to strengthen executive function ability as your brain works to strategize your reaction to the unknown circumstances and situations you are creating in your mind. Think of positive scenarios and develop them into stories, or chapters within a story. Find images in the clouds, imagine a conversation between ducks and fish, create a painting in your head of your favorite song, or do anything that engages your imagination. Using your imagination stimulates your brain to release chemicals that are rewarding and engaging. Firing brain neurons along axons, dendrites, and synapses, that are seldom used is key in growing new ones. While it is important to address situations that are difficult, try to avoid allowing the negativity to persuade the way you think and feel. Some people and situations can be very dramatic. Keep a positive and problem-solving attitude when faced with negative circumstances. Forms of physical contact, such as giving and receiving hugs, and other physical gestures of support and friendship, provide a calming effect on the brain. Positive social interactions are healthy and can help to develop new pathways in your brain when you are in an unfamiliar, yet positive, situation. Social interaction is important to creating new brain pathways. Your brain is constantly learning and utilizing executive function skills as you interact with other people, formulate your response to situations, and consider possible reactions of the other person and react accordingly. Music has been clearly shown to cause changes, both positive and negative, in the frontal lobe of the brain. Exposure to music has been proven as an aid to improve your IQ and enhance the ability to learn. Reading and literacy skills improve, spatial-temporal reasoning is enhanced, and mathematical abilities are improved. Some styles of music has been tied to bad outcomes, including unhealthy lifestyle choices, criminal activity, and even suicidal behavior. Other styles of music are linked to early development of visuospatial abilities, better math performance, improved ability to learn a foreign language, and an overall healthy lifestyle. The study used three groups of mice exposed to different music styles. The group exposed to rock music, including disharmonic beats, behaved in a disorganized, confused, and lost manner. That group forgot their way to food in a maze they had already located. Two other groups, one exposed to only classical music and one to no music at all were able to find their way through the maze to the food, actually performing even faster. With further study, the scientists found frontal lobe shrinkage and hippocampal damage in the group exposed to the rock music with disharmonic beats. While several studies suggest that rock music, or possibly the binaural beats within rock music, has a negative influence, other research supports music of choice, including rock music, as a good way to engage your brain and develop additional neuronal pathways.
Think of your frontal lobe as your central command. Play. Use your imagination. Avoid negative influences. Give a hug. Listen to music. Review the results from a rock music study.
Go to https://mail.yahoo.com/ in your computer's web browser. This will open your Yahoo email inbox if you're logged into your Yahoo account. If you aren't logged into your Yahoo account, enter your email address and password before proceeding. Unfortunately, the newest version of Yahoo's interface doesn't have an email forwarding option in Settings. You can switch back to the old version, which will allow you to forward emails, by doing the following: Click Settings in the upper-right corner of the page (if you see a purple gear here instead, you're already using the old version of Yahoo). Click Switch to classic Mail in the bottom-left corner of the menu. Click Switch back to classic Mail at the bottom of the window. Wait for the page to reload. Hover your mouse pointer over this purple gear in the upper-right corner of the inbox to prompt a drop-down menu to appear. It's near the top of the drop-down menu. Doing so will open the Settings window. This option is on the left side of the Settings window. Click the Yahoo email address that you want to forward to Gmail. It should be at the top of the Settings window. You'll find this heading near the bottom of the page. It's below the "Access your Yahoo Mail elsewhere" heading. Doing so will refresh the window. You'll type the email address for the Gmail account to which you want to forward your Yahoo emails into the text box below the "Access your Yahoo Mail elsewhere" heading. Make sure this isn't a Gmail account that you have linked to your Yahoo account. It's a blue button to the right of your Gmail address. This will prompt Yahoo to send a confirmation email to your Gmail address. This is in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so closes the Settings window. At this point, you can switch back to the new version of Yahoo by clicking the blue One click away from your upgraded mailbox button in the lower-left side of the Yahoo inbox. To do so: Open your Gmail inbox and log in if necessary. Open the "Please verify your email address" email from Yahoo (you may need to look in the Spam folder for this email). Click the click here link in the email. Sign into Yahoo if prompted. Click the blue Verify button in the middle of the page.
Open your Yahoo inbox. Switch back to the old version of Yahoo. Select the "Settings" gear. Click Settings. Click Accounts. Select your Yahoo email address. Scroll down to the "Access your Yahoo Mail elsewhere" heading. Check the "Forward" box. Scroll back down and enter your Gmail email address. Click Verify. Click Save. Verify your Gmail address.
To start, get a large pot. Mix the tomatoes and sugar together in the pot until the tomatoes are evenly coated in sugar. Then, allow them to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Place your pot over medium-high heat. Bring the tomatoes to a boil while stirring them on occasion. Once your tomatoes are boiling, boil them for about 15 minutes while stirring them on occasion. After 15 minutes, add the salt, pepper, and paprika. Keep stirring your mixture until everything is evenly dispersed. Keep boiling your mixture while stirring until the mixture is reduced to about 2 cups. Once the mixture is reduced, you can store your jam in into a heated 1-pint jar. After sealing the jars, boil the jar in water for about 20 minutes before storing your jam.
Mix the tomatoes and sugar. Boil the tomatoes. Stir in the spices. Cook until thickened.
If you've got your king hanging out there with an open centerboard, it's usually good strategy to move him. It's hard to keep track of everything going on in a chess game as it is, meaning that a wide-open board leaves your king vulnerable and you'd be better defended by castling. Alternatively, consider leaving your king in place if the action is mostly to the side. An unusual occurrence, perhaps, but it can happen. Play cautiously and read the board always before deciding to castle. If you want to know more about adding complexity to your chess play and developing more sophisticated techniques, you might want to study
Always castle if the center is open. Use castling as part of a coordinated offensive strategy.
Most mild cases of folliculitis will eventually go away on their own. However, it's possible to speed this process by taking good care of the infected area. Twice a day, use a gentle antibacterial soap to cleanse the infected area. Rinse and dry with a clean, dry washcloth or towel. Be sure to wash gently. Don't use a harsh soap or scrub roughly—these things can irritate the area, worsening any redness and inflammation. If you happen to have folliculitis on your face, choose an antibacterial soap that's specifically labeled for facial use. These are often gentler than run-of-the-mill antibacterial soaps. Warm compresses are rags or other absorbent materials soaked in warm liquid and held against the affected area to sooth irritation, promote drainage, and speed the healing process. Using salt water for your compress conveys an added antibacterial benefit (albeit a minor one). To create a salt-water compress, first dissolve a few spoonfuls of table salt in a cup or two of warm water. Soak a clean cotton ball or washcloth in the salt water and hold it gently against the affected area. Apply twice a day—once in the morning, once at night. Also known as Burow's solution, aluminum acetate is an astringent and antibacterial that is commonly used as a cheap over-the-counter treatment for a variety of minor skin conditions. Aluminum acetate can be used to kill folliculitis-causing bacteria and to reduce swelling in the infected area, lessening irritation and speeding recovery. To use Burow's solution, simply dissolve one packet in the recommended amount of warm water. Soak a clean washcloth in the aluminum acetate solution, wring it out, and then apply to the affected area gently. Hold the washcloth there, intermittently wetting the cloth in the acetate solution as needed. When done, clean out the receptacle used for the aluminum acetate and run the washcloth under cool water. Launder the washcloth in hot water and dry thoroughly to kill any bacteria or fungi on the cloth. Believe it or not, oatmeal has long been used as an ingredient in home remedies for skin irritations due to its anti-itching properties. Try soaking your body (or just the affected area) in a homemade oatmeal bath or covering the area with an oatmeal lotion. Enjoy the gentle soothing sensation of your oatmeal cure, but, to avoid aggravating your folliculitis further, avoid prolonged exposure to even these mild solutions. As above, be sure to use a clean towel or washcloth to gently dry the affected area. Minor skin ailments like folliculitis are easy targets for a wide variety of holistic or "natural" cures. Some practitioners swear by these types of cures, though they are often not supported by the medical establishment. If you decide to use a holistic cure, use common sense—don't do anything that's likely to aggravate your folliculitis, introduce additional bacteria to the affected area, or prevent healing. One common holistic cure involving vinegar is described below (many others can be found with a simple online search). Make a solution of two parts warm water to one part white vinegar and mix thoroughly. Soak a clean washcloth in the vinegar solution, wring out, and apply to affected area. Hold the compress in place for 5-10 minutes, intermittently wetting the cloth in the vinegar solution as needed.
Wash the area periodically with antibacterial soap. Try a simple salt-water compress. Soak the area with warm water and aluminum acetate. Treat with oatmeal. Consider using a holistic cure like vinegar.
Kindle Fires running FireOS 5.3.1 and older can be rooted. To check your Kindle Fire's operating system, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap Settings, tap Device Options, tap System Updates, and review the operating system number to the right of the "Your device is running Fire OS" heading. If your Kindle Fire is running a newer operating system, you cannot root your Kindle Fire and thus cannot install Android on it. You will not be able to install Android on a 2017 generation of Kindle Fire. Since you'll be wiping your Kindle Fire, make sure you have any photos, files, or other work backed up either to your Amazon account or to a computer. On a Windows or Mac computer, do the following: Go to http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/?dir=Amazon%20Fire%205th%20gen/SuperTool in your computer's web browser. Click AmazonFire5thGenSuperTool.zip in the "File" section. You can install Android Studio, which installs the command line "adb" option, on both Windows and Mac computers: Go to https://developer.android.com/studio/ in your computer's web browser. Check the "I have read and agree..." box, then click the blue DOWNLOAD button. Double-click the downloaded file. Follow the on-screen setup prompts. Open Android Studio, then follow any on-screen prompts. This will allow you to access the Kindle Fire on your computer: Swipe down from the top of the screen, then tap Settings. Tap Device Options. Enable Developer Options by tapping the Build number heading seven times. Tap Developer Options. Tap USB computer connection. Tap Camera (PTP). Go back one page, then tap the "Enable ADB" switch.
Make sure your Kindle Fire is rootable. Back up any files you don't want to lose. Download the SuperTool ZIP. Install Android Studio on your computer. Enable debugging on your Kindle Fire.
This is an easy trick that makes it look like you're moving a coin from your left hand to your right, and then making it disappear in your right hand. In reality, you'll keep the coin in your left hand the whole time while tricking your audience into thinking you moved it. Here's how you do it: Hold the coin between the thumb and first two fingers of your left hand. Move your right hand towards the left, pretending to reach down to pick it up with your three middle fingers, while really letting it "drop" into the left hand. Pretend that you're holding it between the index finger and thumb of your right hand. Blow on "the coin" and open up your right hand, showing that it has disappeared. Reach your left hand toward your elbow and reveal the coin, making it look like that was where you made it disappear. This simple trick is called the "throw away" card trick. For this trick, you have to place the card in your hand, snap it, and make the card in the hand appear to have disappeared. Here's how you do it: Hold your hand with the index and pinkie fingers up and the other three fingers touching each other, doing the old "Rock n' Roll" symbol. Place the card so the last inch or so (2.5 cm) tucks into the area between the middle and ring finger and thumb. Gently snap your fingers and straighten out your hand. The card will be clipped between the first and second finger and the third and fourth finger, and will appear to have disappeared. Just make sure you're facing the audience with your palm and they can't see the card on other side of your hand. If you get more skilled, you can practice bringing the card back and making it disappear again. All you need for this trick is a pencil and to wear a loose, long-sleeved shirt. This simple trick requires you to first hold a pencil by its edges with both of your hands and then make it look like it has disappeared into thin air. In reality, you'll be snapping the pencil to the side of one arm and then making it disappear down your sleeve. Here's how you can pull it off: Hold the pencil's edges with your thumb, index, and middle fingers, turning your hands so the backs of your fingers face the audience. Apply a bit more pressure to the pencil with the fingers of your right hand, making the pen bend a bit toward your right inner wrist. Move your hands up and down a bit to create some movement. Appear to snap the fingers on your left hand, making the pen move so it is lying along the right wrist. Discreetly move the pen into the sleeve on the right hand, showing that the pen has disappeared. The faster you can do this, the more convincing it looks.
Make a coin disappear. Make a card disappear. Make a pencil disappear.
Stress can have physical effects on your cat because his or her immune system is already weak. When an animal is stressed, its body releases a natural steroid—cortisol—in order to help the body cope with the stress. Long term exposure to cortisol suppresses the immune system and, in a cat that already has a weakened immune system, this will decrease his or her limited ability to fight infection.: Change can really stress a cat out, from having a new pet around to moving to a new house. Try to keep your cat's environment as normal as possible. Don't forget to continue to play with your cat. Give it toys and spend quality time with it as usual. You don't want to exhaust a cat with FIV but you do want to continue to enjoy the company of your pet. You can purchase diffusers that emit feline pheromones that will keep your cat calm. Vets recommend Feliway, which contains a synthetic version of the pheromone (a hormone messenger) that a contented cat gives off. Feliway is odorless to people, but to cats it sends of a reassuring message that all is well with the world.
Minimize the amount of stress your cat feels. Keep your cat’s routine the same. Use a plug-in diffuser.
Keep in mind, however ,if you are cutting warm bread, you'll need to go for thicker slices. This will help keep the bread from going all mushy. Hold it just firmly enough to keep it in place, but not so firmly that you are squashing it. Keep the knife at a slight angle. Position the knife so that it is parallel to the cutting board. Carefully bring it down towards the board. If the bread is warm, you might have more luck with thicker slices.
Use an electric knife to get thin slices or to cut warm bread. Hold the bread lightly by the sides. Turn the knife on and cut into the bread slightly from the side. Cut straight down once you pierce the crust. Cut the slices as thin or as thick as you want them.
Although many jobs in modern times are sedentary and involve sitting, there are still some jobs that involve lots of standing, such as bank teller, cashier, factory worker, chef, hairdresser and various retail and construction jobs, to name a few. However, there are often opportunities to sit and rest your feet while still working and being productive, so look for those opportunities and be sure to tell your boss what you're up to. For example, sitting while answering the phone or filling out paperwork might be appropriate at your workplace, especially if there are no customers around. Aged people are more susceptible to foot/leg injuries from excessive standing because their tissues (ligaments, tendons, cartilage, fascia) lose elasticity and shock absorbency. When you take your lunch break, make sure to grab a seat and put your feet up while eating and hydrating. You may be in a hurry, but take advantage of the opportunity to take the weight off your feet. If your workplace is short of chairs or doesn't have a lunch room, then either bring your own folding chair or stool, or find a different location to eat where you can safely sit down. Food courts at malls, outdoor picnic tables, water fountains, or even some clean grass under a tree are all good places to take a load off and enjoy your lunch. Make sure to take all of your allotted breaks and try to sit the entire time, preferably with your legs up, which promotes better circulation because of the reduced effects of gravity. Taking off your shoes while resting will also allow your feet to cool down by evaporation. While on your break, consider rolling your bare feet over a golf ball. It will feel great, relieve some tension in the soles of your feet and maybe even help prevent plantar fasciitis (pain and inflammation of the connective tissue covering the bottom of your feet).
Sit down more often while working. Sit down during lunch. Sit down during breaks.
Polyfill stuffing is available at all craft supply stores. The upper half of the sock will become the torso and head. The amount of stuffing is up to you. How firm do you want your monkey? If the sock is thin, you may want to err on the side of under stuffing, as overstuffing it may cause it to stretch. If your sock opening is the same color as the body of the sock, just make a nice rounded head and stitch it shut. If it is a contrasting color, you will need to decide if you want to cut it off (making a shorter body for the monkey) and make the head as usual or use the excess coloring as a "hat" by not stuffing the last inch or two and cinching the opening into a cone shape. To make the head: Stitch around the neck with quarter inch stitches. Use sturdy thread such as embroidery floss. Pull the stitches snugly until you get the size neck you want and knot the ends. Round out the head area with stuffing as desired and stitch the top opening shut. Gather the tip with large stitches and snug/cinch them closed. Fold the raw edges to the center and tuck inside. Then, stitch the opening closed. Winter ready!
Turn the sock right-side out and stuff the entire thing. Sew the head and/or hat. If you are making a hat, start working with the cuff.
Roll up a piece of paper into a cone. Trim the bottom of the cone so that it will sit flat on your head. Tape or staple a ribbon or elastic to the bottom of the horn. Tie the horn to your head. Decorate the horn with markers, crayons, glitter glue or stickers. You can also use a gold or silver party hat to make a horn. Unroll the party hat and cut out a 1-2 inch section from it. Re-roll the hat and tape it into cone shape. Tape or staple an elastic onto the bottom of the hat. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and leggings or pants. Wear white, pink, purple, or another pastel color. Put stickers on your shirt to add decorations. Use curling ribbon or yarn in pastel colors to make a tail. Cut several pieces of ribbon or yarn to reach from your waist to your knees. Tie these pieces together at one end and pin or tie them to the back of your pants. Wear black or brown shoes to stand in for hooves. You can also wear black or brown gloves as your front hooves.
Make a unicorn horn. Wear white or pastel colors. Make a tail. Complete the outfit.
In order to find a vision test online, you will need to complete a Google search. Search for “online vision test” and look through the results. The majority of vision tests available online are provided by companies that sell contact lenses and eye glass frames. In some cases you will be asked to create an account or provide your email address prior to taking an online vision test. There are a variety of different vision tests available online. For example, you can test your colour vision, visual acuity, light sensitivity, near vision, as well as test for astigmatism. If you are having trouble reading or seeing images on the television, you should test your visual acuity, light sensitivity and near vision. If you are concerned that you may have some form of colourblindness, you should test your colour vision. Determine which test makes sense for your particular situation. Once you have decided on a test you will need to read and follow all of the setup instructions provided. For example, the test will likely ask you to sit anywhere from 40 centimeters (16 inches) to one meter (three feet) from the computer screen. Situate your computer on your desk and then move your chair so that you are the appropriate distance from the screen. You can measure the distance using measuring tape or a ruler. You will also be required to click on certain images while taking the test, so it is probably best to use a wireless mouse. You can purchase a wireless mouse at any computer supply store and they cost anywhere from $40 to $500.
Search for an online vision test. Choose a test. Ensure you are the proper distance from the screen. Use a wireless mouse.
If you enjoy an occasional alcoholic drink with family and friends, they’re bound to notice if you go cold turkey. Try discreetly ordering a virgin version of your favorite drink next time you’re out. Offer to mix the drinks yourself if you’re socializing at home—that way, you can mix your own alcohol-free cocktail without anyone noticing. If you’re out with your significant other or a friend who knows your secret, you can both order the same drink. Pretend to sip yours, then sneakily switch drinks when theirs starts to get low. Other people drinking with you are unlikely to notice. If a fake-out isn't possible, have a plausible excuse ready for when someone offers you something you can't eat or drink. You can pass it off as a lifestyle change or health issue unrelated to pregnancy. For example, if someone offers to buy you a cup of coffee, you could tell them you’re trying to cut back on caffeine to improve your sleep at night. If you have to turn away a soft cheese hors d’oeuvre, you can say something like, “My stomach's been upset a lot lately, so my doctor recommended I try going dairy free.” If you’re plagued with morning sickness, your friends and coworkers may notice that you’re feeling under the weather. Eating ginger candy or sipping ginger-based drinks (like ginger tea or old-fashioned ginger ale) can help settle your stomach and make your symptoms less obvious to others. Bland foods like plain crackers or dry cereal can also help combat nausea. Make sure to sip plenty of water throughout the day, too—getting dehydrated can make morning sickness worse. If you do feel the need to vomit, try going into the bathroom or finding another secluded spot where you can sit with your head between your knees for a few minutes. This may help the feeling pass, or at least buy you time to find some privacy before you have to throw up. If you know that you tend to feel more tired and queasy at particular times of the day, avoid planning exercise or other tiring activities with friends at those times. Figure out when you’re at your most energetic, and make time then. For example, if feel too tired and sick for a morning jog with a workout buddy, you might suggest doing some afternoon yoga instead. Try saying something like, “I’ve been wanting to check out this new yoga class for a while. Want to give it a shot?” You can also make an excuse, if necessary. If you’re too exhausted or nauseated to participate in an activity, you could say that you’ve got a mild stomach bug or that you’re busy trying to catch up on work deadlines. Even if you’re not ready to tell most people in your life, you might want or need to share your pregnancy news with a select few. If you do tell someone, let them know in simple terms that it's just between the 2 of you. Ask them to respect your desire for privacy until you’re ready to tell others. Try saying something like, “I wanted to let you know that I’m pregnant, but I’m not ready to share the news with anyone else yet. Please don't talk to anybody about it without asking me first.”
Develop a fake-out strategy for social drinking situations. Make an excuse to avoid unsafe foods and drinks. Keep crackers and ginger candy on hand to stave off nausea. Schedule activities for times when you feel your best. Ask those in the know to keep the news to themselves.
Your spouse's body, personality, goals and dreams are going to change over the years, just like you are changing. Married couples need to accept each other as they change and mature, rather than struggling to hold on to youth that is no longer there. Don't see your spouse's changing body as being full of flaws. Our culture views aging as something to resist, but this is a backwards view. Changing skin and hair can be beautiful in their own right. Be glad you and your spouse get to grow old together! Be flexible enough to accept your spouse's changing personality, too. People tend to get a little harder as they age, but they also get wiser. Help your spouse mature into a happy, whole, fulfilled person by being flexible and accepting. Remember when you took your marriage vows? You never could have imagined all you'd go through together as a couple. Look how far you've come, and how much you've accomplished, and be grateful for it. Expressing your gratefulness to your partner will re-energize your marriage and help you look forward to a long future together. Don't compare your spouse to his or her former self, and don't compare your marriage to its early stages. Life is full of changes, and that's a good thing. Wishing things were as they used to be isn't going to help your marriage to grow. And would you really want it to remain stunted forever, anyway? You can enjoy talking about memories and looking at old pictures, but try not to get overly wistful and nostalgic. Focus on the here and now, and planning for the future.
Be accepting of your spouse's aging. Be thankful for your life together. Don't dwell on the past too much.
It's important to chill the pastry so it doesn't shrink as much when you bake it. Ensure that the shell chills for about 30 minutes. If you're using a frozen, store-bought pie shell, you can probably just leave it in the freezer until the oven is fully preheated. Carefully take the pastry shell out of the oven and lift away the parchment with the pie weights, rice, or beans. Return the pastry shell to the oven and cook it until it's just starting to become brown. Then remove the pie shell and let it cool a little while you make the filling. Keep the oven turned on to 350 °F (177 °C) so you can bake your quiche once you've assembled it.
Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and freeze the pie shell. Remove the weights and bake the shell for 10 to 15 minutes.
Holding yourself in an erect posture can help make your boobs bigger. Stand up straight with your shoulders back and your arms at your sides. Many companies now offer padded bras or sculpted shapewear that can make the size of your breasts appear larger, while also keeping your boobs feeling and looking natural. Buy and wear either padded bras or more structured shapewear like a corset to enhance the size of your breasts. Get fitted for the right size bra by a professional. You can ask clerks in lingerie or department stores to fit you and suggest the best size bra for you. Purchase a bra or shapewear with underwire to help further boost your bust. Consider the different clothing that you want to wear the padded bras and shapewear under. Buy several different options for items such as low-cut tops or sweaters, dresses, or t-shirts. Look at your boobs in the bra. The cups should be full but not spilling over the front or out the sides. Cookies and cutlets are silicone implants you place inside your bra to make your boobs look even bigger. Insert a pair of cutlets or cookies at a strategic place in your bra to achieve the specific boob enhancing effect. For example: Put the cookie on the outside of each breast for deeper cleavage Put the cutlet under your boob to give heavier boobs more lift Tape the cookie so that it touches just above your nipple, while still covering it, to make your boobs look perky and youthful. Double-up with cutlets and a padded bra for maximum boost. The type of top you wear can make a big difference in how your boobs look. Wearing fitted tops or ones with details can make your chest look bigger and more curvaceous. Buy tops that are fitted or have darts that cinch in your waist. Wear tops with detailing that can enhance the size of your boobs like ruffles. Wear a belt to cinch in your waist, which can make your boobs look bigger. Shadows and highlights can often help make your boobs look bigger. Apply highlighters or bronzers to strategic parts of your boobs to enhance their appearance. Dab a bit of highlighter on the upper area of your breast. Make sure to blend it in so that it isn't obvious and reflects the light to make your boobs look bigger. Use a bronzer either between your breasts or to outline them to make them appear larger.
Stand up straight. Wear padded bras or sculpted shapewear. Insert “cutlets” or “cookies”. Put on fitted or detailed tops. Apply cosmetics.
Assertiveness is the ability to express your opinions or stand up for your own needs tactfully, without aggression or defensiveness. It's often seen as the opposite of passivity or shyness. There are a few different aspects to being assertive that include the ability to: Request things from others (like favors), delegate, ask for help, and express needs or wants. Express negative emotions such as disagreement, complaints, the desire to be alone, and to refuse the requests of others. Show positive emotions such as pride or attraction and give compliments to others. Question authority and tradition by asking why with respect. This demonstrates your investment to make change happen and shows you share control in decision making. Start, continue, and stop conversations with others confidently, as well as the ability to change the topic of conversations and share opinions or experiences. Productively deal with daily irritations before they become reasons for anger. You may want to be more assertive at work. Or, maybe you want to become more assertive at home. Spend some time considering which parts of your life would benefit from you standing up for yourself. It may help to think about what you're struggling with right now. For instance, maybe you'd like to be able to tell your boss that you're overloaded and want to delegate tasks to another team member. For example, if your partner repeatedly does something that bothers you, you might want the ability to express that frustration tactfully. Describe the situation or issue, while being as specific as possible about how you see things. Take care not to use "you" statements. These can sound accusatory and aren't usually taken well. Use "I" statements instead. Express your opinion firmly while maintaining eye contact and composure. Clearly and specifically describe how you'd like the situation to change. For example, if a friend repeatedly cancels plans with you, you might say, "When you cancel plans, I feel frustrated and hurt. In the future, please only make plans you intend on keeping or give me extra notice." Be reasonable with your requests and consider the other person's needs or restraints. Be open to feedback and be willing to make changes as needed. Role-playing is an exercise where you ask someone to play the person you'll actually be speaking with. This gives you a great chance to practice having a strong personality before you actually interact with the person. Practice by assertively saying everything you're planning on expressing to the person. This will help you work through rough points in the conversation and can boost your confidence for the actual talk. Role-playing is just as beneficial for you as it is for the person you'll eventually be speaking with. It can give you insight as to your communication style and lets you change the conversation based on what's working and what isn't.
Understand how assertiveness is a strength. Identify areas of your life in which you would like to be more assertive. Be assertive with another person. Practice by role-playing.
Dump in 1 tablespoon (14.3 grams) of salt for every cup (250 milliliters) of water you use. Make sure the caramel is completely submerged under water. Do not dump the water out beforehand, no matter how murky or dingy it may look. By now, the salt should have weakened the stuck-on caramel, causing it to lift off the sides of the pot as soon as the water heats up. Gently scrub the sides of the pot with a dish sponge. Any remaining caramel should lift off without much difficulty. Use running water to remove any residual flakes of caramel.
Fill an enamel pot or pan with salt water. Allow the salt water to sit in the pot overnight. Boil the salt water inside the pot the following day. Dump the water. Rinse the pot.
Crested geckos are arboreal, meaning they live in trees, so make sure to get a vertical terrarium. Cresties will love having some space. If you're starting out with a baby gecko, look for a 10-gallon vertical glass terrarium at a pet store. If you have an adult gecko (or once your baby grows up), get a 20 gallon one. You could also get a 20 gallon (75.7 L) tank and flip it vertically because crested geckos naturally climb trees, and don't crawl on the ground. If using an Exo Terra, they need a tank that's 18x18x24 in inches minimum for a juvenile gecko and 45x45x60 cm for an adult. Crested geckos need a lot of humidity. You need to mist down the entire tank at night and a small mist in the morning, in order for the water to naturally collect, so that the crested geckos can drink. you may also put a bowl of water. If it's normally very humid where you live, you can also try housing your crested gecko in a cage with screen sides. Be sure to use a digital hygrometer. Pet stores will stock soil meant to be used in reptile houses. A mixture of peat moss or coco fiber and soil will also work just fine but when first get your pet damp paper towel will do. Whichever substrate you use, place enough in your terrarium to cover the bottom well. Keep in mind that live plants need the correct type of soil and lighting. Your gecko will appreciate having lots of plants to climb on and hide under. Plants will also help regulate the humidity in the terrarium, making it more comfortable for the gecko . Live plants are best, but fake plants will give your gecko something to play on, at least. Your local pet store should stock some plants that will work great in your terrarium and will be safe for your gecko. Make sure that the plants that you buy are waterproof. Pothos and bromeliad are good options. Remember that Cresties in the wild live in bushes, trees, and things they can climb on. You can buy suction cupped plants that you can attach to the sides of your tank and on the back. Cresties only go to the ground to shed, so it doesn't matter if their habitat isn't wide. Since your crested gecko will spend most of its time inside the terrarium, try to make it an interesting habitat. Place things like pieces of driftwood or bark in the terrarium. Your crestie will love climbing on and crawling under them. Cresties come from warm habitats, so they'll do best in a terrarium that's a little toasty, but make sure that it does not get too hot. The average temperature in the terrarium should hover a little below 78 °F (26 °C). It's fine if the temperature dips a below this at night, but the daytime temperature should not go below 65 °F (18 °C). If the temperature in your area is higher than cresties tolerate, make sure to put the terrarium in a cooler room. The temperature in the terrarium should never go above 78 °F (26 °C) or your gecko may become stressed. If you need to warm to terrarium to keep it comfortable for your crestie, look for a ceramic heat emitter at a pet store. Connect it to a thermostat. Place the heater over just one side of the terrarium, so that the gecko can move to a cooler side when it needs to regulate its temperature, like reptiles naturally do. Be sure to use a digital thermometer. Crested geckos will thrive when the humidity is maintained at between 50 and 70 percent. To keep it humid, you can mist the terrarium once or twice per day with a spray bottle of water, or place a cool mist humidifier nearby. If you want to keep track of the exact humidity inside the terrarium, go to your pet store and buy a hygrometer that can be attached to its side. Spot clean the terrarium every day by wiping up any grimy spots with a paper towel. Deep clean the terrarium once a week. Wipe down the sides, clean your gecko's water dish thoroughly, and remove any debris from the plants or lay items. A cloth and water should take care of most messes inside the terrarium. If you have to use any soap, make sure to rinse it off thoroughly.
Set up a large terrarium. Add a layer of substrate to your crestie's home. Place live or fake plants in the terrarium. Give your crestie some things to play on. Keep the terrarium warm. Keep the terrarium humid. Clean your crestie's cage regularly.
" Both sayings mean something along the lines of "goodbye for now." Translated more directly, à la prochaine means "to the next," essentially meaning "until the next time we meet." Pronounce à la prochaine as "ah lah pro-shen. Directly translated, à bientôt means "to soon," but the basic meaning in English is "see you soon." Pronounce à bientôt as ah bee-ahn-toe. This phrase roughly means "see you later." Translated more directly, it means "until later." The à means "to," plus means "more," and tard means "late." This phrase is already fairly informal, but you can make it even more informal by dropping off the tard and just saying à plus. Pronounce à plus tard as ah ploo tahr. " This phrase means “see you tomorrow” or “until tomorrow.” Demain means “tomorrow” in English. Pronounce the phrase as ah doo-man. ("oo" as in 'book', "man" with short 'a' as in 'cat'.) Both phrases mean something along the lines of "see you in a little while." Say à tout à l'heure to say "see you soon" or "see you in a while." Pronounce it as ah toot ah leur. Say à tout de suite" to say "see you in a second" or "see you in a little while." Pronounce it as ah too' doo soo-eet. ("doo" with 'oo' as in 'book'.) " This statement roughly translates into "Happy to have met you." Ravi means "delighted. The rest of the phrase, "d’avoir fait ta connaissance," translates roughly when broken down into its individual parts. When kept together, though, it can be translated as "to have met you." Pronounce the statement as hah-vee da-vwahr fay tah kohn-nay-sahns.
Give a temporary goodbye with "à la prochaine" or "à bientôt. Use "à plus tard" instead. Tell someone goodbye for the day with "à demain. Use "à tout à l'heure" or "à tout de suite" when seeing someone soon. Tell someone new, "ravi d’avoir fait ta connaissance.
Always make sure the mounting style you choose is appropriate for the size and weight of your aluminum print. Some mounting supplies only work for smaller, lighter prints. Choosing the wrong mounting supplies can cause injuries to yourself, your walls, and your aluminum print Your metal print will often come with a hanger, which you will select when ordering your print. If your aluminum print does not come with a hanger, use picture wire or a metal bracket. to locate a stud. Your aluminum print will weigh more than a canvas or paper print, so it is important to make sure your walls can support the weight. Slide the stud finder across your wall horizontally, and look for the blinking light. When the light flashes, the stud finder has located a stud. Hang your print from a stud in a flattering location. Position it a few inches above furniture and a few inches from the top of the wall. This will make your print look centered with your furniture. This will help you easily find the stud when you are ready to install your nail. Select a spot as close to the stud's location as possible, and make a small, light mark with a pencil. This mark indicates where you will be hanging your aluminum print. Make sure you can clearly see the mark. Use either a drill or a screwdriver and secure your hanging hardware to the wall. Secure the screw in the wall so it has enough room to reach the stud deeply but also has enough room left over to hang your print. Most hangers will use regular wall screws. If your hanger came with separate instructions, double check them to be certain of what hardware to use. If you are hanging your print using metal posts, follow the installation instructions that came with your metal posts. An extra screw will offer extra security to your print. You can put the screws immediately next to each other or spaced out across the location of your print. You can also use drywall screws or anchors for extra support. These provide a more stable hold, and you can purchase them at most hardware stores. Hold the aluminum print in your hands, and slide your print either onto the nail or into the hanger you selected. Release the piece after you are sure it will fit on the hanger comfortably and securely. If you chose the metal posts, screw your print into the posts installed on the walls. Use your hands and twist the posts into place. If you used a metal bracket or Gatorboard, slide the nails into the designated hanging spots. Place the level at the top of the print, and look at the bubble. If the bubble is in the central position between both vertical lines, it is centered. Make adjustments as needed to your hanging location if your print is not level.
Ensure your hanger selection is right for your print and your wall. Use a stud finder Mark the wall with a pencil after you locate a stud. Mount the hanger of your choice to the wall. Secure multiple screws, depending on your print. Install your aluminum print onto the hanger. Verify that your print is straight with a level. Finished.
To get noticed, you’ll need to stand out from the masses. Therefore, you need to use your social media profiles to send a unique message about who you are. Ask yourself questions such as: What kinds of posts align with the image I’m trying to portray? What kinds of things would my role models post? What social media accounts do I need to have to portray myself well? Before tweeting, posting on Facebook, or putting a picture on Instagram, ask yourself if your message helps reinforce your personal image. For example, if you portray yourself as an easy-going indie music expert, you should avoid posting long anti-establishment rants on your social media accounts. If you need inspiration, look at the social media profiles of your favorite celebrities or role models. Draw attention to yourself online by popping up on your friend's newsfeeds. This will help you stay relevant in their lives and keep people talking. However, don't spam someone's page just because you want attention. Only post when you have something interesting to say or to remind them of a recent shared experience. If someone else mentions you on their social media page, respond quickly and positively.
Consider what kind of image you want to portray online. Craft your posts carefully. Be active on other people’s social media profiles.
Although you may think that checking up on your ex on social media is stalking, it is actually a completely normal behavior following a breakup. You may want to see who your ex is with and what the person is doing in the hopes that your ex feels as miserable as you. But this can create a bad cycle of using social media for reassurance that ultimately makes you feel worse. Be aware that if you are using social media to find out where your ex is and then find him or her, this is actual stalking and potentially illegal. If you find yourself doing this, you may need to seek professional treatment. The expansive world of social media sites like Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and Instagram give people incredible access to the lives of others—including those you may not want to see. Blocking your ex entirely from any of your own social media sites may most extreme way to not stalk your ex, but it is also the most effective. Be prepared to deal with either your ex or mutual friends asking you why you took this action. Your decision may hurt your ex or mutual friends even. However, explain that the pain of your breakup is too much and this was the best decision for you and not meant to hurt anyone. Realize that another added benefit of blocking someone is that you often need to refriend or refollow the person. The sheer embarrassment of having to ask permission to see so that you can stalk the person may keep you from doing this. A less extreme way to not have the temptation of stalking your ex is to unfriend or unfollow the person on social media. This can help prevent you from accessing your ex's sites, limit how much of the person's life you see, and also minimize how badly you feel. Prepare yourself to deal with invariable questions just as you may with blocking an ex. You can also use the same explanation, “Honestly, I need a break. Maybe in the future I can follow my ex on social media. For now, I need to just not see or be able to see what Gregory is doing.” If you’re concerned that blocking your ex might hurt the person or leave others questioning you, limit what you see on social media. You could simply unsubscribe from your ex's posts or other features that might alert you to what your ex is doing. Some social media sites like Facebook will even automatically prompt you to limit exposure when you change your relationship status. Depending on your network of friends, your ex may appear in statuses, location updates, and photos on social media sites. These may upset you, especially if you find out your ex is with a new partner or having a ball without you. In order to avoid seeing your ex's name or image, consider un-following the social media feeds of mutual and/ or close friends. Play off anything you may miss if you don't want the person to know you’re no longer following his or her feeds. If a feed is mentioned, just say “oh, I must have missed that” or “I only got a quick glance because I didn't notice it until I was at work.” Consider being honest to mutual friends. You can say, “I’m so sorry, but it's just too painful to see Gregory in your news feeds. I really value your friendship and know he does, too. For now, I’d love to catch up with what you’re doing in other ways.” From time to time, you may be tempted to poke around social media and search engines for your ex. One innocent search or view of a news feed could lead you to a night of questioning about things such as whether or not the person who liked your ex's recent profile picture is a relative or new love interest. By reminding yourself that it's better for you to avoid your ex's social media and web presence altogether, you aid the process of closure. A little self-control in this regard can give you more control over yourself and your emotions. Many smartphones, tablets, and other devices connect phone numbers with social media presences. You can prevent yourself from stalking your ex by removing the person's contact information from devices. This can not only keep you from looking up your ex in a moment of weakness, but will also remove an ever-present reminder of the person. Write your ex's contact information on a piece of paper if you may need to contact the person. This keeps you from having the reminder of the person as well as the temptation of looking up his or her sites.that you won't see every day and store it in a safe place.
Recognize that your stalking is normal—but painful. Block your ex from all social media sites. Unfriend or stop following your ex. Limit your ex’s presence on your news feed. Stop following the feeds of mutual friends. Practice self-control. Remove contact information from your devices.
Pranks can be a lot of fun, but you don't want to leave a mess that takes days or weeks to clean up. Don't use permanent marker if you draw on someone's face or other body parts. You don't want your friends’ parents to think you are a bad influence, so always avoid pranks that could get someone in trouble. Don't do things that cause damage to people's bodies or property. This means avoid toilet-papering people's houses or egging cars. Try not to ruin your clothes or make a huge mess. And definitely don't do anything dangerous that could get someone hurt. Nothing ruins a prank faster than a necessary trip to the hospital. Pranking is only enjoyable when it's all in good fun. If you use pranking as a way to bully someone you don't like or to make someone else feel like they don't belong, then this isn't a prank. It's just you being a bully. Only prank people who you know will respond well to it and who you are really friends with. Don't use pranks as a way to exclude someone else. People might start getting annoyed at you if they think you always prank them, but you never let yourself be pranked. If you want the pranks to be all in good fun, you have to let yourself be the target sometimes. This means letting other people prank you and not getting upset about it. You can also play pranks on yourself. For example, you could pour some water on the front of your pants and pretend that you accidentally wet yourself.
Don’t do something permanent. Avoid pranks that will get someone in trouble. Don’t be mean spirited. Prank yourself sometimes.
Khamis-Roche and bone age methods can also be used for children in this age range. Released in 2005, this method utilizes the child's sex, date of birth, date of test, height, sitting height, and weight. There are online calculators for this method as well. For example, a female child born May 5, 2003; tested May 5, 2015; height 63 inches; sitting height 49 inches; weight 120 pounds; can expect to reach 64.7 inches (5’5”). Even these methods used on teenagers who are nearing their final heights retain a margin of error. There are so many factors in final height that no prediction method can be entirely accurate. Growth spurts vary in occurrence and duration, environmental factors can change, and so on. The only way to know for sure is to wait and see.
Use what is sometimes called the “Lauren Method” for females age 8-16 and males age 9-18. Temper your expectations, even for older children.
The most modern word for a boyfriend, someone who you are romantically involved with, is "copain." It is pronounced "co-pahn," where the "n" is almost silent. It sounds like the famous classical composer Frédéric Chopin. You can put the word "petit" ("peh-teet") before copain to make it slightly more endearing. . While this translates literally as "little friend," it is commonly used to refer to your boyfriend in French. It is pronounced "peh-teet ah-me." If it helps, remember that "petit" rhymes with the English "repeat" and "ami" rhymes (though only slightly) with the English name "Tommy." The words are often said closely together so that they sound like one word. You do pronounce the "t" at the end of "petit," because the next word starts with a vowel. In general, the phrase "mon cheri" is a very affectionate, usually private term used for your boyfriend. It is pronounced "sherr-EE," much like the English drink "sherry." Note how your voice, however, should rise slightly on the last "ee" syllable. There are several other terms for your man that can be swapped around in informal context. Most of the following are not so familiar that they would gross out your friends, but not so loose that you should be using them all the time and in public: Mec: Pronounced "meck," this translates best to "guy" or "bloke." "Mon mec" is used for boyfriends, as in "my guy." Jules: Pronounced "jool." Another slang term for a guy or boyfriend. Flirt: Pronounced similarly to English. While it means "flirting" directly, it can also be used colloquially for a boyfriend. Amoureux: Pronounced "am-or-euh." Used in a variety of contexts, all generally colloquial. When used as an adjective, it means "loving" or "romantic." Quebecois French has evolved over the years in North America. While the other expressions will still make sense, you can use the slang "un chum," pronounced "tch-UH-m" when in eastern Canada. The slang term for a girlfriend is not, "une chume," but rather "une blonde."
Use "copain" to talk about your boyfriend. Use "petit ami" to refer to your boyfriend in a slightly cutesier way. Use "cheri" to refer to your "darling" or boyfriend in an extra affectionate light. Mix and match a variety of slang terms to talk endearingly about your boyfriend. Use the slang "un chum" to talk about a boyfriend in Quebec.
The best place to work is outside. If you can't work outside, open up a window or turn on a fan. Bleach can get stinky and cause headaches if you don't have enough fresh air. Spread some newspapers, a plastic tablecloth, or some old towels over your work surface. This will help protect it from getting stained. If your shoes are dirty, you may not see the effects of the bleach as well. If necessary, wash your shoes in a bucket of soap and water, and let them dry.
Work in a well-ventilated area. Protect your work surface. Try to work on clean shoes.
Have the discussion in private without unwanted or uninvolved participants. Avoid distractions like computers and phones, so you can each turn your attention towards the conversation at hand. Have the discussion at a mutually convenient time, so each participant can reflect on what they’d like to discuss prior to the meeting. Making a conscious decision among all involved participants to abide by a set of ground rules will ensure a productive conversation to resolve conflict or advocate for a certain perspective. Ground rules might include: Maintain professionalism in manner and language. Stay on topic. Do not threaten other participants. Do not attack other participants on a personal level. Determine the points that you can agree on before launching into fights about what you don't agree on. This will enable a clearer route to resolution because you recognize that there is something positive to build upon. While workplaces often do not appreciate the emotional investment associated with certain projects or other aspects of one's professional life, it is important to acknowledge the existence of that emotion. Demonstrate respect to your colleagues (or manager or subordinate) that you understand they have an emotional investment in their work. This will also serve to move the conversation back to solid ground. Allow your opponent to express their perspective fully. Wait a few seconds before responding so that you fully understand what they’re saying. Unproductive, combative conversations in which the same points are argued over and over should be set aside for a day or two before resuming discussions. If it seems like the conversation is degenerating into unproductive, unfair fighting, it may be necessary to bring in a third party to keep the dialogue on track.
Choose an appropriate setting. Establish ground rules. Find common ground. Acknowledge and validate emotion. Listen closely to all viewpoints. Have time-outs if necessary. Engage a mediator.
A tailored dress shirt is your best option, but any shirt that fits your shoulders correctly will work as long as that shirt has sleeves. The accuracy of this measurement depends entirely on the shirt you choose to measure, so make sure you pick a good one. For the sake of accuracy, use a shirt that fits in the shoulder area as correctly as possible. If you want a looser fit, you can always add 1 inch (2.5 cm) or so to the measurement after you take it. This measurement can be substituted for your back or standard shoulder width measurement. Do not use it to substitute for your front shoulder width measurement, though. Since this measurement is not quite as accurate as one measured across your actual shoulders, you should only use this option if you are unable to use the traditional method of measurement. Place the shirt on a table or other flat working surface. Smooth it out so that the material lies as flat as possible. For the sake of consistency, you may want to keep the back facing up as you measure. This does not matter much, though, since the location of the shoulder seams will almost always be the same on both the front and back of you shirt. This measurement is your shoulder width. Consider marking it down and saving it in your records. While not quite as accurate as a shoulder width measurement taken from your actual shoulders, this measurement will almost always provide a close enough approximation to your true shoulder width. This measurement is most commonly used for tailored men's pieces, but it can be used for both men's and women's tops.
Find a shirt that fits well. Lay the shirt flat. Write down your results.
A person's career and lifestyle may be interesting and desirable, but that doesn't necessarily make the person a good potential partner. They may be polite and funny on camera, but they could be boring, a snob, greedy, or mean to people less fortunate than them in real life. You don't really know, so it's likely that outside of their work, your crush is just like anyone else with faults and flaws. Nobody is perfect, not even celebrities! It's likely that you will never meet your celebrity crush, since they’re busy and have tons of fans. Even if you do, it's also possible that they wouldn't take an interest in you. This can be hard to accept, but celebrities are normal people who can choose who they date, just like you. While people in your real life might not be as attractive or famous as your celebrity crush, that does not mean that they’re not worth dating. True connection forms by trusting your partner, being able to communicate openly, and sharing common interests. You can't really do that with a person you’ve never seen in person or talked to one-on-one.
Ask yourself whether you really know enough about that celebrity as a person to like them. Think about the likelihood of meeting them and having them start a relationship with you. Prioritize a relationship that is both real and mutual.
The official DoTA website has many download mirrors to provide fast downloads to multiple users at once. Remember the location where you are saving the downloaded file. The directory is usually "C: Program Files Warcraft III Maps Download" unless you had changed it during the game's installation process. The DoTA map has now been successfully installed for your chosen World of Warcraft game but you should make some adjustments before playing it.
Download DoTA from the Internet. Move the downloaded file to the download directory of the Warcraft program in which you want to play the DoTA game.
If you try to swap out cables with your TV on, you can damage your set. Your TV quality can suffer from having too many video inputs plugged in at once so it's best to start with zero. The S-video slot is round with a series of small round holes clustered around the middle, to match the number of pins on your S-video cable. The small pins on the cable should go in the top of the input. If your TV requires a different number of pins than your component (or vice versa), count the pins first to make sure you're plugging in the correct end of the cable. Use an adapter if your setup requires it. These could be red and white composite cables (in which case leave the yellow video cable unplugged) or a higher-end setup. Your DVD player (for instance) should be fully on before you turn on your TV. If your DVD video appears, you plugged in the S-video cable properly! You may have to switch your TV's default input channel after changing to S-video. To do this, press the "Input" or "Source" button on your TV or TV remote.
Turn off your TV. Unplug any video input from your TV. Plug one end of your S-video cable into your component. Plug the other end of your S-video cable into your TV. Make sure your audio cables are attached. Turn on your component(s). Turn on your TV.
In the event that you’re a no-show for more than an hour, it may be a good idea to follow up your face-to-face apology with a written one. Taking the time to compose a formal letter will show that you’re genuinely remorseful and help you get back into your employer's good graces. You should also think about writing an apology letter if you’ve already had one or more violations in the past, or if your tardiness caused a major problem for your company, such as a lost client or safety violation. Place your full name, address, and email address at the top of the letter. On the following line, note the date that you’re writing. Beneath that, display your boss's name and email address and the physical address of the company. If you work for a large company, put down the local address of your workplace rather than the business's headquarters. Start with the word “Dear,” followed by your boss's appropriate title. It's customary to use a given title like "Mr.", “Mrs.", or “Miss,” even if you’re ordinarily on casual terms. Never refer to your employer by their first name. Most apology letters will open with a line like, “Dear Miss Morgan” or “Dear Mr. Singh.” If you don't feel comfortable using the word “Dear,” it's alright to drop it and just say “Miss Morgan,” followed by a comma. Be careful not to sound too familiar with your employer. Doing so could come across as disrespectful. Explain that the purpose of your letter is to go above and beyond a simple verbal apology. Then, summarize your reason for being late, even if you’ve already talked it out with your boss in person. Don't forget to note the date and time to provide context for the situation. Your explanation might read, "I want to offer my sincerest apologies for being two hours late to work this past Friday, August 10th, 2018. I had an unexpected crisis at home that demanded my attention. I understand that my absence came at an inopportune moment for the company, and I would like to say once again how sorry I am." Keep the body of your letter short and sweet. Ideally, it should consist of only a few lines—your opening, a brief explanation, and a final acknowledgement of wrongdoing. Since it's hard to take away a sense of tone from a written apology, you’ll want to include a line that conveys that you regret being late. Acknowledge how your mistake impacted your employer and coworkers, or what it cost the company if there were financial consequences. As an example, you might write, "I realize that by missing my 10 am appointment I not only lost a potential client but also damaged our company's credibility as a dependable consultant with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.” Explain how you plan to avoid being late in future. Describe the exact steps you’ll take to follow through on your pledge, such as leaving earlier or scheduling your appointments more prudently. This will show that you’re focused on actionable solutions, not just empty excuses. A closing line like, "I've asked a trusted neighbor to be available to help with the dogs so that a situation like this morning's doesn't happen again” will be taken as a sign of good faith. Thank your boss for their patience and understanding, and for taking the time to read your letter. Ending things on a gracious note will help soothe any lingering feelings of resentment and set a positive tone for future interactions. Your final line doesn't have to be anything too extravagant: "I appreciate how gracious you’ve been throughout this whole ordeal, and I’m eager for another chance to prove my loyalty to the company." If nothing else, include a short gesture of thanks like, “Thank you for being understanding of these difficulties and my plans to correct them.”
Send an apology letter if you happen to be exceptionally late. Use a formal structure for your letter. Open your letter with a traditional greeting. Present your apology in the body of the letter. Show that you understand the consequences of your tardiness. End your letter by stating how you plan to make up for your mistake. Express your gratitude before signing off.
As long as your kitten is over five days old, she should be gently handled and pet every day to get used to being touched. This will help her bond with you and get her used to the smell of humans. Socializing kittens and getting them used to being touched is most important during the first seven weeks of their lives (minus the first week or two). As long as they're people you trust to be kind and gentle, get your kitten used to as many people as possible by letting friends and family pet her too. This socialization will increase the chances that she’ll develop into a loving and friendly adult cat. Many cats don't like having their paws touched, but working your kitten up to this will help her learn to enjoy being pet, and will make clipping her nails much easier. Start by gently rubbing your kitten's chest between her two front legs, and slowly move your hand down one of her legs until you're touching her paw. Go back to her chest and repeat with the other leg. When you’ve done this, reward her with a treat. Gradually increase the amount of time you spend touching her paws until your kitten becomes accustomed to having them touched. Be sure to reward her with treats. Start by scratching the back of her head around her ears. Then with one finger, gently stroke one of her ears and go back to scratching her head. Repeat with the other ear and reward her with a treat. Each time you do this, gradually increase the amount of time you spend touching her ear, until it's no longer an issue. When you're getting her used to this, don't forget to reward her with treats. Use a small brush or one that's designed for cats. Brush in the direction that her fur grows (brush from head to tail) for a few minutes each week. Not only will this get her used to being touched in different ways, but it will also help to reduce shedding and fur balls.
Pet her daily. Let other people pet her too. Get her used to you touching her paws. Work your way to touching the ears. Brush her weekly.
This move is classic for a reason--it allows you to hold your girlfriend against you and invites her to rest her head on your shoulder. When sitting side by side, drape your arm across her upper back. You can hold her arm or shoulder with your hand or run your hand up and down her arm. After a few minutes, try gently running your fingers through her hair. If you are very comfortable with each other, take your free arm and slide it under her knees, encouraging her to lift her legs and drape them across your lap. If she's resting her head on your shoulder, you can rest your head on the top of her head. Lie down on your side behind your girlfriend. She should also be on her side. Wrap your arm around her and pull her back against you, so her back is pressed against your chest. You may have to move around a bit to figure out what to do with the arm that is beneath you. It can quickly become uncomfortable if your arm gets pinned underneath your body weight or your girlfriend. Make it even more intimate by intertwining your legs together while you're spooning. If you two are having a lovely day in the park and decide to stretch out on your backs and gaze at the sky, now is a perfect time to bring her close to you. If you are not already side by side, scoot over so you are close to her. Slide your arm under her neck or have her lift her head so you can get your arm around her. Place your hand on her shoulder and gently pull her toward you. This position will allow her to rest her head on your chest or arm. She may remain laying on her back or roll onto her side so she is facing you. Use your free hand to run your fingers through her hair or caress her face.
Put your arm around her shoulder. Try spooning your girlfriend if you are lying together on the couch. Put your arm around her shoulders when you are lying down.
Stand close enough to them so that you can easily reach both of their shoulders while keeping a little bend in your arms. This is the simplest and most effective position for performing a shoulder massage. If there isn't a chair around, you can also have your recipient sit cross-legged on the edge of a bed or similar perch. Leave a little space between your recipient's body and your own. Standing too close will make it difficult to work, and could make the other person uncomfortable. Extend your thumbs while pulling your fingers together and curling them slightly. Keep the top joint of each of your fingers straight—most of the bend should be in your third knuckles, where your fingers meet your palms. Your hands will remain in this same position throughout the massage. If needed, you can adjust your grip a little once you get started to better mold them to your recipient's shoulders. Maintaining the “C” shape, turn your hands over so that your fingers point downwards. Slide your hands all the way down so that the webbing of your thumbs rests over the tops of their shoulders. Feel for the smooth contour of the muscles just above the collarbones with your fingertips. If your recipient has long hair, brush it out of the way or ask them to put it up so it doesn't get pulled accidentally during the massage. This hand position is sometimes called the “claw” or “duck” grip. Press the tips of your fingers and thumbs into the trapezius from both sides, starting at the inside of the shoulders closest to the neck. Roll the muscles up towards your recipient's collarbones without releasing your grip. The idea is to squeeze and lift instead of clamping down forcefully with your fingers. Relying on your whole arm rather than just your fingers will help reduce fatigue and prevent you from being too rough in sensitive spots, making the experience more comfortable for both you and your recipient. As you massage, try to get into a regular rhythm—bring your arms come up and loosen your grip, then lower them and channel the movement into small pulses of your fingers. Finding a comfortable rhythm will allow you to massage with proper technique for much longer. Don't get in a hurry. The slower you go, the better it will feel. After kneading the inner part of the trapezius for a few minutes, gradually spread your hands out towards your recipient's arms. Then, change direction and work your way back towards the neck. Continue in this fashion until your recipient is relaxed, refreshed, and tension-free. Stop short of the bony protrusions of the shoulder joints themselves. Pressing directly on bones or joints can be painful.
Have your recipient sit down in front of you with their back to you. Form a loose “C” shape with both hands. Drape your hands over your recipient’s shoulders. Draw the muscles upwards with gentle, consistent pressure. Raise and lower your forearms and elbows with slow, smooth motions. Go over the entire length of the shoulders.
The morning of the cookout, fill a cooler with ice and put drinks in there that should be served cold. This includes beer, pop, juice, and other drinks that people typically don't like warm. You may want to dust, vacuum, clean the bathrooms, and tidy the patio before your guests arrive. People probably won't be spending too much time inside, but it will be nice to have a clean house regardless. To clean the patio, wipe down any outdoor furniture, remove items that don't have to be there, and sweep or power wash the deck or patio. You don't have to decorate for a cookout, but you certainly can. There are lots of decorations you can use, including flowers, plants, balloons, streamers, lights, torches, candles, and even special table cloths. Because barbecues are informal, guests usually take care of serving themselves food and drinks. Set up a large table with napkins, plates, utensils, and cups. When the guests start to arrive, you can put out snacks and drinks (ones that aren't in the cooler). When the food is ready, place the side dishes and mains on the table as well, along with serving utensils so that guests can get their own food. Before guests arrive, place a large garbage can outside with a fresh garbage bag in it. This will give guests a place to put trash, make your job easier, and make it so guests don't have to go inside. This is especially important if you're using disposable serving ware and utensils. About an hour before guests are set to arrive, turn on the barbecue and preheat it for your food. This will make sure the grill is nice and hot and ready to go as soon as your guests arrive. When the grill is hot, put on long-cooking side dishes like baked potatoes and corn on the cob. Side dishes like corn and potatoes should go on the grill 30 to 60 minutes before you plan to eat. As soon as your first guests get there and lunch or dinnertime arrives, move your corn and potatoes off the grill and start cooking the main dish. To keep the sides warm while everything else cooks, wrap them in foil. Once the food is ready, put the side dishes, appetizers, and main food on the table so that guests can serve themselves and dress their food. Now that all the hard work is out of the way, it's time to enjoy your cookout!
Set up a cooler. Clean the house and patio. Put up decorations. Set up a food and drink station. Put out a large garbage can. Fire up the grill before guests arrive. Start cooking the main when guests arrive. Set food out on a table so guests can serve themselves.
. If there's just one skill you have, it should be public speaking. Your face, your voice, you is gonna be in the limelight at least until the election is over. People are going to be watching you and analyzing your every move. If you can convince them with your winning smile, calm demeanor, and persuasiveness that you're qualified for the job, it'll be smooth sailing. The most obvious examples are Barack Obama and JFK. When Barack steps up to the podium, his charisma just oozes out of him. His public speaking skills got him to where he is today. And then there's the famous JFK/Nixon debate, where JFK was so calm, cool, and collected that he made the nervous, twitchy Nixon look like a joke. So brush up! So while JFK schooled Nixon because of his charisma, it didn't hurt that he was 100x better looking and more put together. If you're gonna be in the public eye, you gotta look the part. That means ties, suits, and that wonderful pair of I'm-just-like-you khakis. And the shoes! Don't forget the shoes. You'll generally need two looks: the nice, fancy suit for your more formal functions and then the rolled-up Oxford and khakis when you're talking in the town hall. This goes for men and women, though a women's suit could either be a skirt or pants. If you expect people to vote for you, you gotta have your views and your views down pat. None of this wishy-washy flip-flopping -- or you'll be called on it faster than you can say "John Edwards." Hopefully you figured these out pre-campaign (though in the realm of politics, changes of heart aren't exactly uncommon). You'll probably be encouraged to align your views with the majority. There is no book that says you have to do this. Your team may want you to, but you don't have to do a damn thing. It can get you votes, but what's gonna happen when bill-passing time rolls around? Hope the Catholic guilt doesn't get to you? Once you're a politician, you're basically signing off on your privacy. You're the closest thing to a movie star there is. Your image will be plastered everywhere from buses to the Daily Show. And it won't always be nice. So while it's gonna be hard handling the constant photo ops and always faking a smile, it's gonna be harder handling the criticism. Can you take it? The association between politicians and scandals is so ridiculous it's almost funny. If you're running for office, expect to have to face that everything from your dishonorable discharge in the military to that appealed DUI charge to a speeding ticket from 27 years ago. If it's the slightest bit juicy, it could come back to haunt you. This is not a career for the faint of heart. It's gonna involve late nights, name calling, begging, brown-nosing, and lots and lots of putting up with the trivial. There will be times when you'll feel on top of the world and there will be times when you'll feel like it's on top of you. You gotta have a thick skin and an impermeable sense of confidence. You ready? This could be tough on your loved ones, too. Bristol Palin, anyone? So while this may be your dream, make sure you're looking out for them, too. You'll need them when it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders.
Be a fantastic public speaker Have the wardrobe. Solidify your views. Be comfortable with the media and their antics. Get tough.
If you and your date do not live within walking distance of each other or are unable to take public transportation, ask someone you trust for a ride. Be courteous when asking. Be sure to plan everything for your date in advance, and involve the person driving you in your transportation plans, as they’ll be spending their time helping you. When you ask for a ride, remember to be polite. For instance, try saying, “If you would be able to give me a ride this Friday to see my friend, I would really appreciate it,” or “Could you give me a lift this weekend to go out with someone special?” Plan exactly when you will need to be dropped off, and if necessary, when you will need to be picked up. Sometimes, if you can't find a ride for your specific date, you may be able to “hitch a ride,” with people who are heading to an event or in the same direction you are. Grabbing a ride is a great way to get to your destination without having to ask for special favors, or worrying about answering any awkward questions during the trip. Whether you hitch a ride and meet your date out, or both of you are able to go on the ride, make sure you’re polite and thank the person who is driving. For instance, if there is a sporting event or local fair that you want to attend with your date, plan ahead and find out if any of your licensed friends or family are going. Ask for a ride and meet your date there. If you have a sibling that is going out, ask if they, or whomever is driving them, can drop you, or you and your date, off on their way. Download the Uber or the Lyft apps. Once you have set up your account, you can use these apps to call rides for yourself whenever you need them. Use the app to call a ride to head to where your date lives, or to go to a place that is close to where your date lives. Use Uber or Lyft to pick your date up and take them to a movie. If your date wants you to come spend some time at their home, use Uber and Lyft to get there.
Ask for a ride. Catch a ride with friends or siblings. Use a ridesharing app, like Uber or Lyft.
Start your message to Bieber by telling him your name and explaining why you are such a big Bieber fan. You may love him for his looks, his music, or his ability to pose really well in underwear ads. Highlight what draws you to him and why you felt the need to contact him. You may also be contacting him with the hopes of sharing your own music with him or your artwork. You should note this in the introductory section of the message so he knows right away why you are contacting him. Musicians and celebrities often like to hear from fans who have supported them in tangible ways, such as attending several live performances over the years or buying every copy of their album. Let Bieber know how loyal of a fan you really are by noting any Bieber shows you have attended and how many of his albums you own. You want to let him know that you are a loyal fan and are willing to support his music. Many celebrities like to receive fan drawn art like sketches, a collage, or a drawing created with online tools. Show Bieber how much you love him by including a personal touch in the form of a visual image of Bieber, singing on stage or hanging out with you in your hometown. This can help to catch his attention and let him know that you are the ultimate fan.
Introduce yourself and explain why you are a Bieber fan. Note any Bieber shows or live performances you have been to. Include drawings, a collage, or other visual depictions of Bieber.
The skin around your eyes is much thinner and more sensitive than the skin anywhere else on your body, and as such, it needs to be treated with extra care. Eye creams are designed specifically for this type of skin and should be the only product (other than eye makeup) that is applied to this area. Always apply your eye cream using your middle or ring finger on your dominant hand. The reason for this is that this finger is used the least and will be the most gentle. If your eye cream comes in a pump bottle, you'll need to pump a small amount of the cream onto the finger you're going to use, and add more as needed. If you're eye cream comes in a tub-like container, you can simply dip your finger into that container as needed. After you've blended your eye cream into your skin, wait 1-2 minutes before applying any eye makeup. This is especially important if you use any liquid types of eye makeup, as it may run if your skin is too damp. It is especially important to remove all your eye makeup at the end of the day, before you wash your face before bed.
Use only eye cream around your eyes. Apply eye cream only with your finger. Allow the eye cream to dry before applying makeup.
Other pets, children, or a noisy environment can all cause your cat to feel stressed and avoid the litter box. Make sure that your cat's litter box is kept in a place that is semi-dark, quiet, and secluded. If your cat's box is in a high traffic area, she will be less likely to use it. Try using Feliway diffusers to help your cat feel more relaxed. This product releases a scent that some cats find comforting. Your cat's medical history may provide an explanation for why your cat has not been using the litter box. If you suspect that your cat is sick, take her to see a vet as soon as possible. Early treatment of an illness by help stop litter box problems as well as save your cat from pain and discomfort. Urinary tract infections and feline interstitial cystitis are common conditions that may cause your cat to urinate on the carpet. Urinary tract infections may cause a cat to avoid the litter box, even after the infection has been treated. Your cat may still associate the litter box with pain and want to avoid it. Feline interstitial cystitis is another common cause of litter box aversion. Cats with feline interstitial cystitis may urinate in the litter box because they feel the need to urinate more often. Kidney stones or a blockage of your cat's urinary tract may also result in a litter box aversion. Your cat may meow or howl while using the box and the fear of pain may continue even after treatment. Keep in mind that prompt treatment of these conditions is essential so that your cat does not develop a long lasting litter box aversion. Urine marking is when your cat sprays a bit of urine on a piece of furniture or other surface to mark her territory. The amount of urine is much less than a cat will eliminate when urinating. If your cat is displaying this type of behavior, many of the suggestions in this article will be helpful, but there are additional things that you will need to do to help stop your cat from urine marking. Urine marking is most common in unneutered male cats but unspayed female cats may also exhibit this behavior, so it is important to have your cats spayed and neutered. Urine marking is also common in households with more than ten cats, so keeping the number of cats in your home below ten can also help with this problem.
Decide if stress is causing your cat to urinate on the carpet. Consider your cat’s current or past medical conditions. Figure out if urine marking is the cause of your cat’s litter box problems.
Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. The Start menu will pop up. Type in notepad to do so. You should see a list of matching results appear near the top of the Start menu. It's a blue notepad icon at the top of the list of results. Doing so prompts Notepad to open. This is in the top-left corner of the Notepad window. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu. It's in the drop-down menu. The Save As window will open. This option is near the bottom of the window, and should have "Text documents (*.txt)" written on it. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu to appear. It's in the drop-down menu. This will allow you to save your file as an HTML document. Click the name of the folder in which you want to save your document on the left side of the window. For example, to save your document on the desktop, you would scroll up and click Desktop in the left-hand sidebar. Click the "File name" text box, then type in whatever you want to name your file followed by .html. For example, to name your webpage's file "hello", you would type in hello.html. Doing so turns your current Notepad document into an HTML document. At this point, you can proceed with setting up your webpage's initial structure. If Notepad inadvertently closes or you have to come back to your document later, you can right-click the HTML file and then click Edit in the resulting drop-down menu.
Open Start . Search for Notepad. Click Notepad. Click File. Click Save As…. Click the "Save as type" drop-down box. Click All Files. Select a save location. Enter a name and the "html" file extension. Click Save.
Pay a visit to both sets of parents separately to declare your intentions to marry. It's customary for the bride's side of the family to be the first to hear about their daughter's engagement. In fact, tradition dictates that the groom should ask the bride's father for her hand in marriage before he ever pops the question. Generally, the parents should be the first people to find out. If you have children from a previous marriage, though, they should be consulted before anyone else. Your parents should be the first people to officially find out about your engagement, even if you've already gotten their approval. If you're unable to visit your parents in the flesh, a phone call (or better yet, a video chat) will make it possible to talk to them one-on-one. Get in touch with as many members of both families as you can and invite them over for a light luncheon, or offer to take them out to dinner. There, you can reveal your surprise to everyone at once. This makes for a more reverent gesture and also saves you the trouble of having to contact everyone individually. Feel free to extend your invitation to siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and anyone else who you're close to. A holiday visit or family reunion can be a convenient time to make your announcement, if it happens to fall around the same time. Just make sure the news doesn't conflict with someone else's big day, like a graduation, baby shower or another wedding. Dial up anyone you're unable to meet with yourself and speak to them one-on-one. Be sure to mention that you wish you could have let them know in person. A phone call may feel somewhat impersonal, but it's your best bet when paying a visit isn't an option. Briefly recap the recent history of your relationship for those you haven't spoken to in a while to catch them up. A phone call is also the best way to alert your close friends if you're not going to see them right away. If you're not sure how best to reach someone, consider whether they would be offended by receiving a phone call as opposed to a personal letter. If you have family members living out of visiting range, you can reach them by mail. Taking the time write out a formal announcement is more considerate than simply typing up an email. It shows that you're thinking about the person, even if you can't be there to deliver the news in person. If you've already chosen a date for the wedding, send out a “Save-the-Date” card that contains details like the date, time, location and any special instructions for the attendees. Start mailing your announcements soon after making your engagement official so your recipients will have plenty of time to make arrangements.
Inform the parents in person. Plan an intimate get-together for the rest of the family. Pick up the phone. Mail a letter to distant relatives.
Look up diagrams for the make and model of your vehicle so you can locate the exhaust system. The exhaust system starts with the manifold, which is the section of 4–8 pipes that connect to your engine guide the fumes underneath your vehicle through a metal downpipe. Look for a long pipe that has metal boxes near the front and back and runs from the engine to the vehicle's rear. The catalytic converter is a metal box near the front of the exhaust pipe that filters out harmful gases, such as nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide. Your exhaust system may have more than 1 catalytic converter. The oxygen sensors are electronic ports that plug into the exhaust system before and after the catalytic converters to check if your engine is burning oxygen efficiently. The wires for the oxygen sensors will go directly into your vehicle's body. The resonator is a slightly wider section of your exhaust pipe that helps reduce the amount of noise when you run your engine at certain RPMs. Not every exhaust system will have a resonator. The muffler is the large metal box near the rear of your vehicle that helps reduce the amount of noise your exhaust makes. The tailpipe is the small section of tubing that connects to the back of the muffler and allows the fumes to escape into the air. Exhaust fumes can get extremely hot while you’re driving, which can cause the pipes to heat up and cause burns. If you’ve driven your vehicle before you want to install the new system, put it in park, turn off the ignition, and allow the engine and pipes to cool down. Leave the vehicle alone for about 1 hour until you can comfortably handle the exhaust pipes. Don't touch the exhaust pipes immediately after running your vehicle since they will be extremely hot. You can try spraying the exhaust system with lukewarm water to help cool it down faster. so you can work underneath it using a jack. Park your vehicle on a flat, level surface so it's less likely to roll or move while you’re working. Place the jack so the arm that raises up underneath the frame at the front or back of the vehicle. Pull the handle of the jack down to lift the vehicle off of the ground high enough so you can get underneath it. Avoid using a scissor jack when you raise your vehicle since they aren't as reliable and they could easily slip. You can also drive your vehicle onto ramps to lift it off of the ground. If you use ramps, be sure to put heavy blocks behind your tires so they’re less likely to roll. Jack stands have sturdy bases and are less likely to slip than when you’re using a jack. Position the jack stands underneath the vehicle's frame or lift points in front of or behind the tires. Slowly lower your jack so the body of your vehicle sits on the jack stands. You can buy jack stands from an automotive supply shop. Don't get underneath your vehicle until you have jack stands firmly in place, or else the vehicle could fall on top of you.
Familiarize yourself with the parts of the exhaust system. Let the exhaust system cool if you’ve used your vehicle recently. Raise your vehicle Place jack stands near each tire to keep the vehicle from moving around.
A sealer will make your colored grout stain-resistant, since it makes the grout more resistant to oil- and water-based products. If your grout is very soiled, you could also re-apply the color sealant originally used to color the grout. Depending on the amount of wear and tear and the type of sealant you choose, you will need to re-apply it every year or two. If you are not sure whether your grout is sufficiently sealed, drip some water on it. If the water stays on the surface of the grout, it is sufficiently sealed. However, if the grout absorbs the water, you need to reseal the grout. When you purchase the sealer, ask if it is both hydrophobic and oleophobic. Some sealers are only water-repelling or hydrophobic, whereas others will repel both water and oil-based substances. When coffee or soda spills on your colored grout, you should wipe it up right away. This will reduce the amount of work involved in cleaning the grout. When you finish your shower, use a squeegee to quickly wipe down your shower tiles. This will prevent the accumulation of lime, soap deposits and rust stains on your colored grout.
Apply a penetrating sealer to your colored grout. Wipe up spills right away. Wipe down your shower tiles after showering.
If your guy friend likes you, hanging out with you will become one of his favorite things to do. He'll want to hang out with you as much as he can and will sometimes even cancel his other plans to be able to do so. If your guy friend suddenly seems to be contacting you to see what you're up to and find out whether you're busy every day, you may be dealing with a lovesick guy pal. Guys with big crushes on their lady friends will sometimes very subtly allude to their feelings in conversation. They do this in a number of ways. Some try to steer the conversation toward romantic topics, asking questions about who their female friend likes and whether she's looking for someone. Others will want to talk about the practice of dating itself, for instance, joking about how ridiculous most couples seem to be. Keep track of the types of conversations you have with your guy friend - if they mostly seem to be about romance or dating, even if he makes no indication that he's interested in dating you specifically, this may be his way of signalling his interest. There's an obvious exception to this rule. If your guy friend involves you in his love life by asking you for advice with other girls, it's usually a sign that he thinks of you as a non-romantic friend. Some guys are less shy than others. Especially confident guys may even enjoy openly flirting with you. If your guy friend has developed a habit of playfully teasing you, making silly innuendos, or seems to enjoy scandalizing you, this shows that, at the very least, he's thought about you as more than a friend. Realize that a guy's intentions can be somewhat vague when he flirts. Many guys have a habit of flirting, then playing their flirtation off as a joke if their advances aren't immediately reciprocated. Still others flat out use flirtation and innuendo as a form of goofing off. Persistent, repeated flirtation, however, is almost always a sign of something more. Guys who wish they were dating their gal friend sometimes recreate the atmosphere of a date when they're hanging out with her. Keep an eye out for this - when you meet your guy friend for a friendly meal, does he seem a little more "formal" than usual? For instance, if he's normally vulgar and loud-mouthed, does he become quieter and more reserved? Does he develop good manners out of nowhere? Does he insist on paying for you? If so, your guy friend may be taking you on a "fake date" in an attempt to make the real thing a possibility. Also, pay attention to where he takes you and how he dresses. If he takes you to fancier, "nicer" places than you'd normally go to while hanging out and he "cleans up" his appearance, you'll know you're on a fake date. This is one of the most important things to look for when trying to figure out whether a guy friend is into you, but it's something that's often overlooked. If you think your guy friend is being especially affectionate with you, before jumping to conclusions, pay attention to the way he interacts with other girls. If he acts the same way around other girls that he does around you, you may be dealing with natural flirt or extrovert, rather than a secret admirer. Listen when your guy friend talks to you about other girls. As noted above, if he openly asks you for advice on how to attract and win over other girls, he probably doesn't see you as anything more than a friend. However, if he seems unsatisfied with other girls, complaining about how he just can't seem to find the right person, this may be his way of hinting that he's interested in you.
See whether he makes hanging out a special priority. Pay attention to the things you talk about together. Look out for flirting. Know a "fake date" when it happens. Note how he treats other girls.
Close the lid on the smoker or grill. Slide the Bundt pan over the top of the chimney, so the chimney is venting through the hole in the middle of the pan. On a chimenea, place the pan on the grate at the top of the chimney. A Bundt pan is ideal for this job because the hole in the center of the pan will allow heat and moisture to rise through the middle. Find a heat-proof metal bowl that's the same diameter as the Bundt pan. Turn the bowl over and use it as a lid to cover the pan below. Now the heat, smoke, and moisture that rise through the center of the Bundt pan will be trapped by the bowl and collect in the pan below. Place a few frozen ice packs on top of the upside-down metal bowl. The difference in temperature between the hot smoke and the cold bowl will cause a smoky condensation to form on the top of the bowl. This will then drip down into the Bundt pan as liquid smoke that you can collect. Instead of ice packs, you can also use a bag of ice or a freezer bag filled with ice. You'll know they're done when the food is cooked, or when the coals burn out. An hour will give the bowl and Bundt pan setup enough time to collect at least a few teaspoons (several milliliters) of liquid. When the coals have burned out and the wood chips have released all of their smoke, carefully remove the bowl and Bundt pan from the chimney. Protect your hands with gloves, as the metal may still be very hot. Remove the bowl from the top of the Bundt pan. Place a funnel into a small glass jar and pour the contents of the Bundt pan into the jar. Remove the funnel and seal the jar with an airtight lid. Store the liquid smoke at room temperature until you're ready to use it. Liquid smoke can be used to flavor barbecue sauces, marinades, beans, and other foods. For the best results, use the liquid smoke within 6 months.
Place a Bundt pan on top of the chimney. Cover the Bundt pan with a mixing bowl. Cover the bowl with ice. Allow the wood chips to smoke for an hour. Collect the liquid from the Bundt pan. Bottle the liquid smoke.
It's best to choose a heavy-duty bag, to prevent rips and leaks, that's large enough to hold the racks. It's actually the fumes from the ammonia, not the liquid itself, that clean the racks, so you don't need more than 2 cups (0.50  qt). Use tape or rubber bands to seal it securely and keep the fumes contained. Place the bag outside or in a garage or shed overnight, rather than keeping it in your home. If you absolutely cannot leave the bag outside, place it in the bathtub with the bathroom window open or ventilation fan on. Put on gloves and make sure you open the bag outside or in a well-ventilated area. Remove the racks and place them in the sink or tub. Flush the ammonia down the toilet or pour it down the drain with plenty of water and dispose of the bag in the garbage can. Use hot water to rinse the gunk and ammonia off the racks. Dry them with a clean towel, then put them back in your oven.
Place the oven racks in a new trash bag with 2 cups (0.50  qt) of ammonia. Seal the bag and let it sit outside overnight. Open the bag in the morning and remove the racks. Rinse the racks thoroughly, then dry and replace them.
Make sure that the content you upload to your channel remains consistent with the theme of your channel. For example, if you start by releasing several movie reviews, don't move on to uploading recipe videos later. You will lose subscribers if they find that your content doesn't match their expectations. Create multiple channels for different subjects and themes. This will allow you to link between your channels but keep your different content separate so as not to confuse viewers. Replying to good comments and giving shout-outs to subscribers in your clips will really help strengthen the community of your channel. Make sure to moderate your channel as well, removing any nasty messages that may upset other subscribers. This will keep your channel friendly and popular. Find channels that share your interests, and subscribe to them. Leave thoughtful and well-written comments, and you will soon find subscribers from that channel coming to your channel as well. YouTube is a community, and interacting with it will help you grow much more than simply uploading your videos. Upload video responses to other videos when they fit, but avoid spamming other channels with your videos. You are likely to be ignored and blocked, which will hurt your chances of gaining subscribers. Treat other channels with respect, and you will start to see yours grow. Make sure you use the name of the channel or person you are responding to in the video title so it can easily be found. Leave positive comments on other people's videos. Just make sure they are relevant and not spammy. Use other social networking outlets such as Facebook and Twitter to advertise your channel. Let your friends and followers know when you’ve uploaded a new video. Include a quick blurb about it when you post. If you have a blog, include a direct link to your YouTube channel so that your readers can easily find your video content. Simply use the following code to create a YouTube subscription widget: <script src="https://apis.google.com/js/plusone.js"></script> <div class="g-ytsubscribe" data-channel="Your Channel Name Here"> </div>
Keep your content consistent. Interact with your subscribers. Subscribe to other channels. Advertise your channel.
Growing your hair long is a popular hairstyle among hippies. For men, having long hair is sometimes not acceptable in the corporate world, and as a hippie you should embrace the counter culture. Dreadlocks are also another hair option for hippies. Hippies originally grew their hair long in protest against the Vietnam War and as a symbol of rebellion against the cultural norms of the 40's and the 50's Certain hair products, like aerosol cans, are bad for the environment, which doesn't align with the hippie lifestyle. Being natural is essential to being a hippie, and certain cosmetics or personal care items like moisturizers or shampoos contain harmful chemicals, so make sure to read the labels before purchasing your products. Some hair products are animal tested which also goes against hippie ideals. Popular brand such as Clinique, Lancôme Paris, L’Oréal, Clarins, and Revlon contain harmful toxins that destroy essential bacteria in soil. Being a hippie also means going against the capitalist machine, and this includes not caring about brands or tags on clothes. Find a local thrift store in your area instead of going to a chain outlet or a mall. Look for earth tones or tie dye, so you can achieve a hippie look. You can buy more clothes than you normally would, since clothes at second hand stores are usually significantly discounted. Hemp based clothing is a common favorite for many hippies. Baja hoodies, sometimes referred to as “drug rugs,” are common garb for hippies. As a person who is always one with nature, it's likely you’ll be spending most of your time outside. Make sure to get a pair of fashionable sunglasses to really exude your hippie aura. Round and aviator sunglasses are usually the type that hippies like to wear. Don't get your sunglasses taken away at school if it's against the policy. John Lennon, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix made round, tinted glasses, popular in the early 70's. As a man, it may be standard practice to keep your body hair intact, but cultural norms set for women often have them shaving their armpits, and legs. As a hippie, you need rebel against the archaic and misogynistic ideals that are placed on people.
Grow your hair to shoulder length. Avoid using cosmetics or personal care items that use harmful chemicals. Purchase your clothes from a thrift shop or second hand store. Buy a pair of aviator or round sunglasses. Don’t shave your body hair.
You can apply appliqués to anything that can be ironed, from t-shirts to backpacks to tablecloths. Try different arrangements to figure out what placement you like best. If you cut your design apart into individual shapes/colors, you will need to repeat the entire process for each color/layer. Iron and sew each color/layer separately. Remember to match the thread to the different colors. If you ant to, you can also iron the project for that final touch.
Place the appliqué onto the desired item. Add more layers, if needed you are sewing a multicolored appliqué. Trim off the excess threads.
It is easy to forget the battery in the build process, but make sure that it is inserted and charging properly before booting up the computer. . Before you install an operating system, run Memtest86+ to ensure that your memory is working correctly, and that your computer is functioning in general. Memtest86+ can be downloaded for free online, and can be booted from a CD or USB drive. You can also check that the memory you installed is recognized by using the BIOS. Find the Hardware or Monitor section to see if your memory appears. For self-built laptops, you can choose between Microsoft Windows or a Linux distribution. Windows costs money, but it offers a larger range of programs and hardware compatibility. Linux is free, secure, and supported by a community of volunteer developers. There are many versions of Linux to choose from, but some of the more popular include Ubuntu, Mint, and Debian. It is recommended that you install the latest version of Windows released, as older versions lose support after enough time has passed. If you don't have an optical drive installed, you will need to create a bootable USB drive with your operating system files. . Once your operating system is installed, you will need to install drivers for your hardware. Most modern operating systems will do most of this automatically, but you may have one or two components that need to be installed manually. Most components will come with their drivers on a disc. Use the disc if your operating system cannot find the correct drivers.
Make sure that the battery is inserted. Check your memory Install an operating system. Install your drivers
Cassava flour is denser and works great in products like cookies and brownies, but perform poorly in bread that has to rise significantly. Avoid using cassava flour in recipes that require your food to rise like cakes. Food created with cassava flour will typically be a bit denser than if you used an all-purpose flour or other flour that contains gluten. Cassava flour is great for recipes like tortillas, pita bread, cookies, and brownies. While a measuring cup typically works in many cooking scenarios, cassava flour is denser than traditional wheat flour. For this reason, you'll want to measure your flour before you use it in a recipe using a digital scale. If you don't have a scale, the most accurate way to measure your flower is by fluffing it up and then scooping it using a measuring a spoon. This will prevent it from packing down. Once you're done measuring, level it off with a butter knife or other straight utensil. In many situations, cassava flour will work with a 1:1 ratio where you would usually use wheat flour. The only exception is when you are dealing with recipes that must rise or use yeast, as the flour is known to be denser and has issues rising. Cassava flour does not have the same nutritional value as wheat, so if you do decide to use it, make sure you are supplementing your diet with other foods that contain vitamins and nutrients. To become acclimated with how to properly use cassava flour, you should begin working it into the recipes that you are already used to making. Take note on how using the cassava flour changes the consistency and taste of your food. Determine if you like using the flour before incorporating it into more complex recipes. Once you feel comfortable using cassava flour, start to experiment with other recipes. Cassava flour will impart a subtle earthy, and nutty flavor to whatever you're cooking. Take this into consideration when creating dishes. Look for products that say 100 percent Yuca (cassava) on the label. Avoid products that use artificial ingredients or fillers because these brands of flour aren't as healthy as pure cassava flour. Pure cassava flour will have one ingredient: Yuca. Sometimes cassava flour will be called manioc flour. A popular cassava flour is Otto's Naturals. If you are making a recipe that calls for yeast, you can use Xanthan Gum as a replacement. Xanthan Gum helps bind the cassava flour together. If you're not vegan, adding an extra egg to a recipe may also help bind foods that call for yeast. For most recipes, add 1/2 tsp (2.46 ml) xanthan gum for each cup of flour that you're using. While tapioca and cassava flour and made from the same root, they differ in use significantly. Tapioca flour is traditionally used as a thickening agent and works well in things like pudding or sauces while cassava flour can be used as a replacement for all purpose or gluten free flours. Do not get the two confused when buying your cassava flour. Tapioca is the extracted starch of the cassava root, while cassava flour is made by grinding and peeling the whole root.
Avoid cooking things that have to rise. Weigh your cassava flour. Use a 1:1 ratio as a replacement for wheat flour recipes. Start with recipes that you know. Purchase pure cassava flour without artificial additives. Adjust recipes that contain yeast. Understand that cassava flour is not tapioca flour.
You can buy chicken feed online or at a local store that sells livestock supplies. Chickens usually eat about 0.5 cups (120 ml) of feed per day. Each day, measure out enough feed for all your chickens and place it in the feeder. For example, if you have 3 chickens, give them 1.5 cups (350 ml) of chicken feed. Grit helps with digestion and provides extra calcium. You can buy grit online or at a local livestock supply store. Keep a small dish of grit in the coop at all times. Chickens will can self regulate how to eat grit, and will do so when they need to digest food or lay eggs. You should also supplement a chicken's diet with table scraps. These provide adequate vitamins and minerals that are necessary for your chicken's health. Leftover fruits, vegetables, and grains are great for a chicken's health. While most table scraps are safe for a chicken, there are certain foods you should not feed your chicken. Do not feed your chicken: raw potatoes, rotting food, peanuts, dried beans, chocolate, junk food (chips, candy, etc.), eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, avocados, or raw meat. Make sure you remove any leftover scraps before the rot. Rotting food attracts bugs, pests, and bacteria into the coop. You should make sure the water container is full and free of debris each time you check on your chickens. Add more water as needed or replace water that's been contaminated. Chickens usually drink between 1.5–2.5 cups (350–590 ml) of water per day. Choose water containers that are easy to remove and disinfect. Living in the city makes the water more likely to be contaminated, so check and clean the containers often. You should check nests every night for eggs. If your hens are cackling loudly overnight, this is a sign they are laying eggs. Remove the eggs in the morning. If any eggs have broken, you should remove any shells and yolk. Prior to eating your eggs, wash them. You can wipe eggs with a dry cloth, but if you notice any manure use a wet cloth to wipe down eggs. Use warm water to wipe down eggs, as cold water can make eggs shrink. You should let eggs air dry before storing them in cartons for use later.
Provide enough chicken food. Add grit. Feed them table scraps. Provide water. Remove the eggs regularly.
. Poached pears make a delicious dessert, and will put your pear coring skills to good use. This simple recipe poaches the pears in a vanilla and sugar syrup. . This warm, spicy version of poached pears makes an elegant dessert perfect for serving at dinner parties. ake pear pie. For a fun variation on the traditional apple pie - try this tasty pear version. Perfect served with vanilla ice cream. . These roasted pears make a delicious after-dinner treat. Served with whipped cream and caramelized pecans - what's not to love? . If you've had a large harvest of pears that you don't know what to do with, try this cinnamon pear preserve. Equally good spooned over your morning cereal or ice cream dessert. ake Asian pear salad. This tasty but low fat salad is all about bold flavors and contrasting textures, making it a perfect choice for lunchtime.
Make poached pears Make poached pears in wine . Make caramelized roast pears Make a cinnamon pear preserve .
If you don't have a fever and the pain from your infection isn't serious, you can wait 2–3 days for the infection to clear up on its own. If this doesn't happen—or if the symptoms worsen—make an appointment to see your doctor. Describe your symptoms to the doctor and clarify when the infection began. In some cases, your general practitioner may refer you to a dermatologist. If your belly-button infection is caused by bacteria, your doctor should write you a prescription for an antibiotic cream. These creams typically need to be applied to the affected area 2 or 3 times a day over a period of about a week. The infection—and any associated pain—should fade as you use the cream. Ask your doctor how often you should apply the cream or ointment and how much to apply per treatment. Use gloves while applying the ointment, and always wash your hands with soap and warm water after touching the area or applying medications. This will help prevent the infection from spreading. In the case of a fungal navel infection, your doctor will prescribe an antifungal cream or ointment for you to use. Apply the cream as directed by rubbing it onto the red, flaky skin around your navel. In the case of a mild belly-button infection, the doctor may recommend that you use an over-the-counter antifungal ointment or cream. Use gloves to apply the ointment and always wash your hands with warm, soapy water when you’re done. As basic as it may seem, a shower is the best way to clean your navel and keep bacteria and fungi out. Use a gentle soap, a soft washcloth, and warm water to clean your abdomen and navel. Once you step out from the shower, don't put any lotion onto your belly button (even if you apply lotion to the rest of your body). The lotion will make your belly button damp and will encourage bacteria to grow. To prevent the spread of infection, don't share your towels or washcloths with anyone else, even your spouse or partner. Clean the shower or bath after you use it with a solution of 1⁄2  c (120 mL) of bleach per 1 US gal (3.8 L) of water. If your belly button is an “innie,” clean it with salt water to prevent another infection from occurring. Mix a spoonful of table salt in 1 cup (240 mL) of warm water. Then, dip 1 finger into the solution. Use your finger to massage the saltwater into the recesses of your belly button. Do this 1 time per day until your infection has cleared up. This should clean out any lingering bacteria and fungi. If you’d rather not use your finger to clean your navel, try using a clean, damp washcloth instead. Some navel infections are contagious and can spread to other people or other parts of your own body. Fungal infections can be especially easy to spread. Try to resist touching or scratching your navel while it is infected, and always wash your hands after touching it or applying lotion. Change and wash your clothing and bedsheets regularly. If you live other people, don't share personal items such as towels or bedclothes with them. Encourage everyone to wash their hands regularly.
Schedule a doctor's appointment if you suspect a navel infection. Apply an antibiotic ointment or cream provided by your doctor. Use an antifungal cream if your infection is caused by a fungus. Take a daily shower to prevent future navel infections. Massage your belly button with salt water if you have a deep navel. Use proper hygiene to keep the infection from spreading or returning.
Sear the meat over medium-high heat until the oxtails brown on all sides. Use tongs to turn them halfway through the cooking time so they heat evenly. Browning the meat creates a rich, deep flavor. Use a slotted spoon to carefully scoop out the tender oxtails. Place them in a serving dish and set them aside while you thicken the sauce that's in the pot. Turn off the burner and ladle the gravy over the oxtails in the serving dish. Consider serving them with steamed rice or crusty bread. You can refrigerate the leftover oxtails in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Cook the oxtails for 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the oxtails to a serving dish. Spoon the gravy over the oxtails.
Baking soda is a mild abrasive that can scrub plaque and surface stains off of your teeth. You can apply it to your teeth as a whitener in a number of ways: Dip a dampened toothbrush directly into powdered baking soda. Brush your teeth as you normally would, spit out the baking soda, and rinse your mouth with water. Make a paste of baking soda and water. Put some baking soda in a small container that you can close (to store the paste). Slowly stir water a few drops at a time into the baking soda until a smooth paste forms. Apply to your toothbrush, then brush and rinse your teeth as normal. Baking soda might irritate the tissues of your mouth. If you notice any inflammation or soreness, use this treatment less frequently. Baking soda combined with hydrogen peroxide makes a very effective teeth whitener. This treatment, however, should not be used frequently. Hydrogen peroxide can irritate the tissues of your mouth, and prolonged use may cause serious problems. To make this whitener: Pour a teaspoon of baking soda into a bowl or small dish. Stir five to seven drops of hydrogen peroxide into the baking soda until a smooth paste forms. You can also add a drop of peppermint extract to improve the flavor of the mixture. Apply to your toothbrush, then brush and rinse your teeth as normal. Be sure to spit out all of the peroxide—do not swallow it. Rinse your mouth well afterwards. Since the citric acid found in lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent, it can make a great whitening agent. You can make a paste by combining the two ingredients, and use it infrequently as a whitener. Pour a teaspoon of baking soda into a bowl or small dish. Stir lemon juice a few drops at a time into the baking soda until a smooth paste is formed. Apply the paste to your teeth (using a finger is fine) and let it sit for two to three minutes. Rinse your teeth with water afterwards. Use this treatment no more than once a week, as citric acid can also damage the enamel of your teeth, and irritate the tissues of your mouth. Vinegar is acidic, like lemon, and so it can help to whiten your teeth, especially when combined with baking soda. A mixture of the two can be used as a paste to brush your teeth clean. Pour a teaspoon of baking soda into a bowl or small dish. Stir vinegar a few drops at a time into the baking soda until a smooth paste is formed. Dip a dampened toothbrush in the paste and brush as normal. Rinse your mouth with water afterwards.
Use baking soda directly on your teeth. Make a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Mix baking soda and lemon juice. Make a paste of baking soda and vinegar.
regularly with warm water and antibacterial soap. Proper hand washing can go a long way to prevent exposure to infections and germs, especially if your immune system and neutrophil levels are low. Scrub your hands with soap and water for 15-30 seconds. Then, rinse them well under warm, running water and dry your hands well with a paper towel. Make sure you wash your hand before eating, drinking or taking medicine, and after using the bathroom. Wash your hands before touching food or any parts of your body, especially your eyes, nose, and mouth. Always wash your hands after touching pets or animals. Protect your mouth and nose by wearing a face mask when you go outside or to public places, especially anywhere with large crowds. You can also wear a face mask at home if you live with others or your living space is dusty, moldy, or dirty. You can buy face masks at your local medical supply store or online. Do not spend time with others who are sick or ill, as this can expose you to germs. Ask people who have the flu or cold to keep their distance until your neutrophil levels return to normal. You may also avoid going to areas or spaces that are crowded, such as malls, where there may be people who are sick or ill. Brush and floss your teeth 2-3 times a day as well as every time you eat. Try rinsing your mouth with water and baking soda to remove germs or bacteria. Rinse your toothbrush regularly under warm, running water to keep it clean.
Wash your hands Wear a face mask to prevent exposure to germs and bacteria. Stay away from others who have the flu or a cold. Maintain good oral hygiene to prevent infection.
Do not remove them from their pans just yet. This section will teach you how to make a tasty glaze to add between your cake layers. It will result in a moister, tastier cake. If you do not wish to add the glaze, you can skip to the next section. Without removing the cakes from the pans, cut off as much as you can from the top, bumpy part of each cake. Don't worry about leveling off the edges of the cake. Save the scraps for making cake balls or eat them. You only need to poke holes in the part that was not cut. This will give the glaze more gaps to sink into. Pour the powdered sugar into a mixing bowl. Add the thawed lemonade concentrate and water. Stir briskly with a whisk until everything is combined and smooth. Don't worry if the glaze looks liquid-y; this will help the glaze soak into the cakes better. Without removing the cakes from their pans, pour the glaze evenly over the top of each one. Don't worry if the glaze pools in the corners. Wrap the top of each cake with plastic wrap. Place the cakes into the fridge for at least 1 hour up to overnight. The frosting will also need to be chilled. Save some time, and prepare the frosting while the cake is chilling, then stick it into the fridge. By the time the frosting is done chilling, the cake will too.
Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 1 hour. Level the cakes off as much as you can. Poke holes in the cake using a fork. Prepare your glaze. Pour the glaze over the cakes. Cover and chill the cakes.
You'll need six planks of the same wood to create the fence. Different types of wood will produce different color fences. You can get four wood planks from a single wood block by placing it in the center of your crafting table grid. You'll be using four of the planks for the fence and two to create sticks. Use two of the planks you crafted from the wood blocks to make sticks. You can turn two planks into four sticks by placing one plank in the center of the crafting grid and one directly below it. Place one stick in the center of the crafting grid and another directly below it. Place planks on either sides of the sticks so that the bottom two rows go: planks, stick, plank. All of the pieces need to be from the same type of wood. The above crafting recipe of four planks and two sticks will create three fence pieces
Craft at least six wood planks. Craft two sticks of the same wood. Craft fence pieces. Add the fence pieces to your inventory.
This is the website for Ghostery. This browser extension prevents spyware from tracking your browsing habits. The Ghostery extension is a free download. It can be used with Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Safari, and Internet Explorer. Ghostery is widely used and highly trusted. They have compiled the most comprehensive database of trackers you will find anywhere on the web. The home page includes many useful resources to help you understand how spyware tracking works. The software itself lets you see who exactly is tracking you and why. It's the purple button on the web page. This will activate the installation of the correct version on your browser. Use the following steps to add Ghostery to your browser. Google Chrome: Click the blue Add to Chrome button at the top of the page. Click Add Extension. Mozilla Firefox: Click Allow in the pop-up. Click Add in the pop-up. Click Ok. Microsoft Edge: Scroll down and click the blue Get button. Click Get again. Click Install. Internet Explorer: Click Run at the bottom of the screen. Safari: Click View in Mac App Store. Click Get button in the App Store. Click Install app. Ghostery requires access to your website data, your tabs, and your browsing activity. See the Ghostery Privacy Statement for more info on how this data will be used. It will automatically open in a new browser tab upon installation of the extension. This helpful tool explains what you need to know as it walks you through every step of customizing the extension's various options and settings. Decide which configuration is best for you based on the information you find there. Click Next after each information slide, then click Done to complete the tutorial. This walks you through the setup process. Adjust the settings on each page to fit your preferences and click Next"'. Then click Done to finish the setup process.
Go to https://www.ghostery.com in a web browser. Click Install Ghostery. Add Ghostery to your browser extensions. Click Start below "Take a tour". Click Edit Setup.
Use a ball that is not too heavy and not too big, like a tennis ball, so your guinea pig can maneuver it easily. You will also need a treat that is long and flat, like a carrot stick. Place the carrot stick on the ground and then put the tennis ball on top of the carrot stick. Encourage your guinea pig to try to push the ball off the treat so she can access the treat and say “Push the ball.” Repeat these steps and over time you should be able to remove the treat so she learns to push the ball on her own, without the treat. You will need a hoop that is about 6” - 10” in diameter, or you can use pipe cleaners to form a hoop that is close to that size. The top of an ice cream tub or a tennis racket without the strings would also work. Make sure that whatever you use as a hoop, there are no sharp edges or anything your guinea pig can get stuck on as she learns to jump. Begin by holding the hoop so it touches the ground or the bottom of your guinea pig's cage. Hold a treat on one side of the hoop, or have someone help you by holding the treat as you hold the hoop. Call your guinea pig's name and make sure she can see the treat on the other side of the hoop. Say the command: “Through the hoop”. You may need to give your guinea pig a nudge or a gentle push to convince her to jump through the hoop. Over time, she will be motivated enough by the treat to jump through the hoop and get it. Praise her and give her the treat when she goes through the hoop. Repeat these steps until your guinea pig starts to go through the hoop on her own, without the motivation of the treat. Many guinea pig owners teach their pets to go to the bathroom in a litter box. However, this takes a lot of patience and practice. When you are first litter box training your guinea pig, be prepared for some accidents and do not scold or punish your guinea pig if this happens. Your guinea pig will respond more to positive reinforcement and acknowledgment. To litter train your guinea pig, place a litter box in the spot in her cage where she goes to the bathroom often. Place a handful of hay in the box and a few fecal pellets. When you notice your guinea pig using the litter box, give her a treat as praise. Over time, she will understand that using the litter box is a good thing that leads to treats and she will start to use it regularly.
Train your guinea pig to push a ball. Teach her to jump through a hoop. Practice litter box training.
If you are planning to stay together, forgiveness is a must. Holding on to resentment and bitterness will only poison your relationship in the future. Make a conscious decision to forgive your spouse and move forward. It may be difficult to forgive your spouse all at once, especially if the betrayal happened recently. Instead, work towards a goal of forgiveness as you rebuild your relationship. Try saying something like "I forgive you," or "I am working on forgiveness" out loud to yourself, your spouse, and to other people. Even if you don't feel ready to forgive just yet, saying your intentions out loud may help you to move towards feeling ready to forgive. Counseling can be an invaluable tool in rebuilding your relationship with your spouse. A counselor will help you figure out why the infidelity happened. They can also help you find ways to work through your emotions and teach you to communicate better with each other. Counseling can also help you and your spouse decide whether continuing the relationship is the right choice for you. Many people who have affairs do so because their needs are not being met at home. If this contributed to your spouse cheating, it's important to address that issue and take steps to fix it, if possible. Lack of emotional intimacy and sexual fulfillment are among the most common reasons people stray. Taking responsibility for relationship problems doesn't mean excusing your spouse's infidelity. Designate regular times to check in with your spouse. Don't just talk about their affair – discuss your current feelings, what each of you needs from the other, and your goals for the relationship as you move forward. Talk about things that are not related to your relationships as well, such as your passions, goals, and dreams. This can help to restore some of the excitement in your relationship. Re-opening channels of communication with your spouse helps to restore your relationship after living with the secrecy and lies of infidelity. If you find that you spend too much time discussing the affair itself, try setting aside 15 minutes a day to talk about it. Stick to other topics the rest of the time. After your trust has been compromised with an affair, it can be difficult to reconnect with your spouse on a physical level. However, if you choose to rebuild your marriage, this is a step you must take to fully recover and move on. You can restore intimacy in your marriage by making an effort to communicate your deepest desires with your spouse—your inner thoughts and feelings. In addition, dating each other again may also help. Go on a romantic trip with your spouse. Return to your earlier days when you lovingly traded massages, cuddled on the couch most evenings, and discussed your days during dinner rather than eating in silence. Marriage counseling can also be helpful in allowing you and your spouse to cross the bridge back to sexual intimacy. This may take time as you may have built up walls after the infidelity, and it may be the last thing that you work on. Try to focus one rebuilding your relationship and this should follow in time. It's important for you to both be honest with yourselves and fully grieve the betrayal to become physical partners again. You can also make an effort to be physically affectionate with each other until you are ready to have an intimate relationship again. Simple things like holding hands, kissing each other goodbye, and giving each other hugs may help to improve your emotional and physical intimacy. Don't call your spouse constantly to check up on where they are or insist that they spend all their free time with you. While this behavior is understandable, it's likely to make your spouse feel smothered, which could drive a wedge between you. It is reasonable to ask for some accountability from your spouse after a betrayal. Just be careful not to cross the line into unhealthily jealous or controlling behavior. Doing new things can help you move past the affair together. Find things to do that will bring you closer and help you make new memories. Consider taking a weekend trip together, picking up a new hobby as a couple, or just making an effort to spend more time running errands and doing chores together.
Commit to forgiving your spouse. Seek marital counseling. Take your share of the responsibility for problems in the relationship. Communicate often and openly. Rebuild physical intimacy. Avoid clingy behavior. Seek out positive experiences with your spouse.
Some icings, like a thin ganache, may take less time to set, but other icings, like a thick buttercream, may take longer. After 20 minutes, gently tap the outside of the cake with a clean hand to see if the frosting has hardened. If the frosting is still tacky, let the cake chill for another 5 minutes before taking it out of the refrigerator. It is easiest to apply most coatings with an offset spatula. Continue to coat the cake evenly until you reach a desired thickness of icing. Freshly applied icing will create a sticky surface for the sprinkles to adhere to. If you are planning to roll your cake in the sprinkles, do not frost the top of the cake as you will have to hold the bottom and top of the cake to roll it. If you want to use fondant, cover the cake with fondant as you normally would. Draw inspiration from some of the ingredients in your cake. If your cake has candied cherries in it, accent the outside with a white icing and vibrant red sprinkles. Also, note the color of your icing. Sprinkles that are a dark color may not be as noticeable against a dark chocolate icing as they would against a vanilla icing. Pick sprinkles colors that complement seasonal and holiday cakes. Choose a mixture of orange, purple, and black sprinkles to decorate a pumpkin spice cake during the fall or around Halloween. Think about using red, pink, and white sprinkles for anniversaries or Valentine's Day. Use nonpareils for a speckled rainbow look, or ovular jimmies for bigger splotches of color. Mix both sprinkle styles together to vary the visual texture. Use large confetti sprinkles or sugar coated chocolate sprinkles for a minimalist look or mix them with smaller sprinkles to make them stand out.
Allow the crumb-coat to chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to harden. Cover your cake with a second, thicker layer of icing. Choose sprinkles that will complement the icing and the cake flavor.
SD Maid is a system cleaning app for Android. It can help you delete some files that you cannot delete in the My Files app. Be aware that some files on Android can't and shouldn't be deleted because they are part of the root system or a specific app. Use the following steps to download SD Maid: Open the Google Play Store. Type "SD Maid" in the search bar at the top. Tap Install below SD Maid. SD Maid has an icon that resembles the Android robot wearing a maid's uniform. Tap the icon on your home screen or apps menu or tap Open in the Google Play Store to open SD Maid. The icon with the three horizontal lines is in the upper-left corner. This opens the menu. It's near the bottom of the list of options below "Tools" in the menu. It's the green button with a circular arrow in the lower-right corner. This searches your file system on your Android device. The first time you use this feature, you may be asked to grant SD Maid permissions to access your internal storage and SD card. If you receive a prompt asking if you would like to allow SD Maid to access your system, tap Allow to continue. The public storage drive labeled "Primary" is the internal storage for your phone or tablet. The public storage labeled "Secondary" is the SD card. Tap the storage that contains the file you want to delete. Tap the folders on the screen to open the folder. Files associated with a specific app are usually in a folder with the app's name. Pictures can be found in a folder called "DCIM" or "Pictures". Files downloaded from the internet can be found in "Download" and random files can be found in the "Documents" folder. This selects the item. A bar will appear at the top of the screen. It's in the upper-right corner of the app. This deletes the file. After deleting the file in SD Maid, you may want to check to make sure it is deleted in the My Files or Files app. If it hasn't been deleted, try deleting it in the SD Maid app. You may be able to delete it after removing it using SD Maid. Unfortunately, no solution is going to work in every instance on Android. If you cannot delete a file, you can try to back up your Android phone or tablet, and then reset it. You can restore your Android phone from the backup during the initial setup process. This should only be done as a last resort, and only if you really need to get rid of the file.
Download and install SD Maid. Open SD Maid. Tap ☰ to open the menu. Tap Storage analyzer. Tap the icon. Tap the storage drive with the file you want to delete. Navigate to the file you want to delete. Tap and hold the file or folder you want to delete. Tap the trashcan item. Back up and reset your Android phone or tablet.
do you really want or need to spy? By listening through a wall, you are about to spy on another person and violate private conversations. This raises big legal and ethical problems. Before acting, seriously ask yourself if you want to do it. Is it worth the risk? The situation is important. In England, for instance, a man rescued his elderly neighbor from a robbery by listening through the wall with a glass. In his situation, spying was definitely justified. Things are rarely so clear cut, however. You should probably not act if you have any doubts about the situation. If you decide to go ahead, make sure that you know the possible consequences of your actions. Eavesdropping means to overhear, record, magnify, or transmit any part of a private conversation without the consent of at least one person involved. Be aware that states have laws against eavesdropping. By spying you may well be breaking the law; you might even be violating the law by possessing a device for spying. Your state may have a “one party consent” or “two party consent” law. One party consent means that it is illegal to eavesdrop unless you have the consent of at least one of the people engaged in a private conversation. In two party consent you must have permission from both parties to listen, record, or amplify their communication. Take the state of Michigan. Michigan has a two party consent law – you must have permission from all parties in order to “overhear, record, amplify, or transmit any part of a private discourse.” This applies even in your own home. Eavesdropping there is also a felony. What happens if you eavesdrop and someone finds out? What could happen to you? This is a good question and you should consider all of the possible outcomes, which in many cases are severe. In Michigan, the penalties for illegal eavesdropping are up to 2 years in prison, up to $2,000 in fines, or both. In California, eavesdropping is either a misdemeanor or felony. As a misdemeanor you face up to 364 days in jail and a $2,500 fine; as a felony, you could spend up to three years in prison and a $2,500 fine. Of course, a criminal penalty is not the only bad outcome. You also open yourself to a civil lawsuit for violating someone's privacy, which could be costly and run into the thousands of dollars. Even if you escape legal consequences, you could have a very angry person on your hands.
Ask yourself: Be aware of eavesdropping laws. Consider all negative consequences.
One of the best ways to help your dietitian recommend changes in your diet is by describing what you usually eat. This will give them information they can use to advise changes, including specific additions you need to make to improve your diet. Your dietitian will be able to recommend specific additions to your diet, as well as ways of eating foods you like in a healthier way. One important topic to discuss with a dietitian is any eating preferences you have. For instance, if you don't eat meat, other forms of protein become especially important. Your dietitian will help you identify high quality non-meat proteins. When selecting meat substitutes such as soy-based foods, be sure to choose options that are not too high in potassium, sodium, or phosphorus. While specific nutritional drinks for those undergoing dialysis can be helpful, only rely on these as a significant component of your diet under the guidance of a dietitian. Meanwhile, protein bars can be helpful meal replacements, but should not make up the majority of your diet. If you are on dialysis and selecting protein bars, choose those that have more than 15 grams of protein but less than 150 mg phosphorus and under 200 mg of both potassium and sodium. Depending on your overall health and nutrition, you may need to take nutritional supplements. The need to do so, as well as the type of supplement you should take, will vary depending on your diet and health. As such, follow the guidance of your dietitian in particular. Simply ask something like, “Is there any specific nutritional supplement I should be taking considering my current nutritional levels?” Many of the questions your dietitian will ask you are meant to help them identify potential barriers that may be preventing you from getting adequate nutrition. More to the point, your dietitian will recommend different courses of action based on the specific reasons you may not be getting enough protein. Maintaining a healthy diet requires a bit of planning, especially if you are receiving dialysis treatment or have other health complications. Even a very simple food plan can help you ensure you’re eating enough of what you need. Aside from specific hints about what and how to eat, ask for advice regarding how to maintain healthier dietary behavior. At a minimum, develop and maintain a food plan to help make sure you eat protein with every meal. With the guidance of a dietitian, you may need to increase your caloric intake to help your body use the extra protein you’re eating. Your dietitian might even recommend using more butter while cooking, or putting more dressing on your salads. Many dairy products, including milk, contain too much potassium and phosphorus for those on dialysis who have low albumin. As such, these are not recommended sources of fats.
Tell your dietitian about the food you enjoy. Talk to your dietitian about meat substitutes. Consider nutritional drinks and protein bars. Ask your dietitian about other nutritional supplements. Be honest with your dietitian. Develop a food plan together. Boost caloric intake with fats and sugars.
This is a slick look that is ideal for greasy hair. Use a bristle brush to brush your back into a high ponytail. Then, use a hair elastic to hold the ponytail. Mist with a hairspray to secure the style or apply gel around your hairline, if needed. Finish by smoothing the top of your hair with a brush for an ultra sleek look. This is a great option if you’re in a hurry. You can choose a sleek or messy look. For a sleek look, apply a product like gel, hairspray, or serum to tame your hair. Then, use a brush to comb your hair back and secure it into a low ponytail. Twist your hair around into a bun and secure it with bobby pins. For a messy look, simply pull your hair back with your hands, use a hair elastic to pull your hair into a messy bun, and you’re done! Begin by creating a deep part on your preferred side. Then, comb your hair down flat on both sides. Gather your hair to the side your hair is parted on and secure a low ponytail. Brush your hair once more to smooth it down and use hairspray to secure your style. Begin by parting your hair directly down the center of your head. Then, braid 1 side from your hairline to the back of your head. Repeat on the other side. Secure each side with a small hair elastic. Use your fingers to gently tease the hair at your hairline. If your hair is longer on top but shaved at the bottom, use your greasy hair as an excuse to show off your undercut. This works especially well for those who have a design shaved into their undercut, like a triangle. Just gather the loose hair into a messy bun and secure it with a hair tie. Hair clips are for anyone and everyone. You can buy a pack of basic, plastic hair clips at your local supermarket or beauty supply store. Just gather your hair, use your fingers to twist it into a know, and secure it with a clip. Or, use the clip as a ponytail holder and leave the rest of your hair down.
Put your hair up in a high ponytail. Pull your hair back into a low bun. Brush your hair into a side ponytail. Style Dutch braids. Show off your undercut. Use a hair clip.
There are certain forms you need to fill out when a baby dies during delivery. It can be painful to deal with paperwork during such a difficult time, so ask for assistance if necessary. A birth and death certificate will need to be filled out. You will need to provide basic information, like your full name and place of birth. The Medical Certificate of Death and the birth certificate must be taken to your local register office within five days of your baby's death. If you're having trouble filing out documents due to your emotions, ask a friend or family member for assistance. You might also want to take someone to the register office when you go to deliver the documents as this can be difficult. Parents often wonder what precisely caused the baby to die during delivery. You might want to consider asking for a post-mortem examination if you feel answers will help you cope. Infection, complications during delivery, undetectable health conditions, and other factors can cause a baby to die during or before delivery. A post-mortem exam or autopsy may help detect these causes. Some parents find knowing more information can help them move on. Doctors need your written consent to carry out a post-mortem examination. Many parents opt out as, even when an investigation is discovered, the cause of death sometimes still remains unknown. Understand an investigation may not yield the answers you want and factor this into the decision making process. Your body will need to recover after a stillbirth the same way it needs to recover from a typical pregnancy. You should take it easy for the first few weeks and get lots of bed rest and sleep. Your breasts will likely fill with milk. This can cause soreness and tenderness for a few days, after which the milk should disperse. You might also have spotting or bleeding for a few weeks. A warm bath and over-the-counter painkillers can help you cope with any discomfort.
Follow proper legal protocol. Consider a post-mortem examination. Take time to recover physically.
If you want the music to play from the beginning of the presentation, select the first slide. If you're using Office 2007 or 2003, click here. If you want to play multiple songs throughout a presentation, you could try to line them up by spacing them out between your slides, but you'll likely find it easier and less jarring to create a new file that combines all of the songs into one, back-to-back. See the next section for details. You can insert MP3 and WAV files. If you want to use a song from iTunes, you'll need to convert it to MP3 first by right-clicking on the song in iTunes and selecting "Create MP3 Version". Click here for more details. WAV files can be quite large, and can make the PowerPoint presentation difficult to share. Consider converting the WAV file to MP3. You can do this by importing the WAV into iTunes, or by using a free online converter. Click here for more details. Select "Audio from My PC" from the list of options. Note: The "Online Audio" option no longer works, so if the song you want is online, you'll need to download it to your computer first. You can select any WAV or MP3 file that's stored on your computer or on any network drives. There are two basic options for setting when your music starts. You can either have the song play when you click the button or you can have the song play automatically in the background. There are two presets which allow you to quickly select one of these options: If you want the song to start automatically and play in the background across all of your slides, select the "Play in Background" option in the Playback tab. This will set the song to start automatically, continue playing when slides are changed, loop when finished, and hide the sound button. The song will start playing immediately when that slide is opened. If you prefer to click the button to start the sound instead, select "No Style" from the Playback tab. The song will play when you click the audio button. You can change the look of the button using the Format tab. This will let you design a button or import a picture to use instead. PowerPoint includes some basic audio editing tools that allow you to change where the song starts playing from, adjust the volume, fade in and out, and more. Select the audio object to open the Playback tab if it isn't already. Add bookmarks to the track. When you hover over the audio object, you'll see a track time slider. Select a spot on the track and click the "Add Bookmark" button to create a clickable bookmark at that point in the track. This will allow you to quickly jump to specific spots. Click the "Trim Audio" button to cut out unnecessary parts of the song. Useful for songs that are too long, or that you only need a piece of. Use the sliders in the Trim Audio window to select the new starting and ending point for the song. Use the Fade Duration options to set the fade in and fade out times. The longer the duration, the more gradual the fade will be. Use the Volume button to adjust the master volume for the song. Make sure to test the song before the presentation and adjust the volume accordingly so that you don't startle the audience. PowerPoint 2007 and newer will embed the MP3 file into your presentation file. This will allow you to share the file with others without having to worry about sending the music file along with it. Keep in mind that the size of the presentation will increase based on the size of the MP3 file. If your presentation file is under 20 MB, you can probably attach it to an email to send to others. If it's any larger, you may want to consider using a service like Dropbox or Google Drive to share it.
Open the slide you want to start the music on. Click the Insert tab. Click the "Audio" option in the "Media" group. Browse for the music file you want to play. Decide if you want the music to start automatically or play when you click. Make basic edits to the audio file. Share the presentation.
To deliver a sassy comeback, you need to be confident in who you are. Remember, a good comeback is about making yourself feel and sound good. It's not about putting others down. Don't be afraid to show off all of your positive qualities. One of the best ways to build your confidence is to remind yourself that there are lots of things that make you great. Make a list of your good qualities. Are you good at soccer? Write it down. Are you a good listener for your friends? Put it on the list. You can use your positive attributes to help you come up with sassy comebacks. For example, if someone teases you for being a nerd, say "Yup, but all my 'nerdy' good grades are going to look fantastic on my college applications!" Finding a new way to spend your time is an excellent way to build your self-esteem. Think about how great it feels to master a new skill. You feel proud of yourself and like you can take on the world. Figure out a new club to join or a new sport to try. Have you always felt like you might have an artistic side? Try taking a painting class. Sometimes trying new things can be intimidating. Ask a friend to go with you for moral support. You probably already know that physical activity is important to keep your body healthy. Just as important are the positive benefits that exercise can have on your mind. Reports tell us that not only does exercise reduce stress, but it's a great way to boost your self-esteem. Try to spend at least 30 minutes each day being active. Find an activity that you enjoy, such as riding your bike or dancing. Working out is a great way to spend time with friends and family. Ask a friend to learn to play tennis with you, or ask your sister to take a walk with you after dinner. Take some time to think about what you do best. Maybe you are a good writer or maybe you are an excellent swimmer. Make a list of the things you are good at. Then reflect on whether or not you are devoting enough time to honing your skills. When you're doing something you're good at, it's natural that it will boost your confidence and make you feel great about yourself. Set aside time each week to devote to developing your skills. If you love writing, make it a priority to journal. You can also practice by trying out new genres of short stories. Hanging out with your friends is a great way to feel good about yourself. When you're with your buddies, you're spending time with people who think you're great. They'll laugh at your jokes and join you in doing your favorite activities. To become a more confident person, spend as much time as possible with your friends. If you're dealing with a bully, or even just an annoying person at school or work, your friends can help you. Try always eating lunch with a friend and having company for your walk or commute home. Choose friends that are positive and fun. Being around them will naturally make you feel good.
Be proud of yourself. Try a new activity. Exercise. Practice your skills. Spend time with friends.
Sometimes a pronoun is used instead of a noun. A pronoun is a replacement for a noun, such as "you", "we". "it", "he" or "she". When using “I” or “You” in its singular form, pair it with “suggest,” such as “I suggest picking flowers,” or “You suggest it to the group.” When using “We” or “You” in the plural form, you also pair it with “suggest.” For instance, the sentence could be “We suggest a different color,” or “You (all) suggest eating out.” In fact, the only time you use the form “suggests” is with third person singular, such as in the "Sally" example above or when using “he” or “she.” The third person plural “they” uses “suggest” rather than “suggests.” A past tense verb tells your reader (or listener) that the action happened in the past, rather than right now. The past tense of “suggest” is “suggested.” If you made a suggestion to your boss yesterday, you could say, “I suggested it to Rob yesterday, but he didn't like the idea.” Keep in mind that “suggested” is the past tense no matter whether the noun or pronoun is first, second, or third person or whether it is singular or plural. Like past tense, the future tense is all the same for “suggest.” Future tense tells your reader that the action will happen in the future. The future tense for “suggest” is “will suggest”, no matter whether you are using first person singular (“I”) or third person plural (“they”). If your girlfriend wants to make a suggestion in a meeting tomorrow, she might say, “I will suggest that idea tomorrow.” Additionally, if you want to tell someone else what your girlfriend is going to do, you can say: "she said she will suggest that tomorrow.”
Change the form of the word "suggest" depending on which pronoun is used. Change "suggest" to "suggested" in the past tense. Change "suggest" to "will suggest" in the future tense.
If your toddler is okay with playing with a bowl of water, try getting them to dip their feet in a sink or stand in a kiddie pool. If you’re able to work up to them being able to take a bath with you, they’ll soon be okay with taking a bath by themselves (with your supervision, of course). You can also try having your toddler help you prepare the bath by asking them to pick out the bubble bath and helping them pour it into the tub while it's filling. It may be that taking a bath in a big bathtub comes with too many new, unknown factors. To help the toddler adjust, place them in the tub without any water in it. Give them a few bath toys to play with to help them get comfortable with the bathtub. You can leave their clothes on them in the tub at first and then remove them later on for a smoother transition. If your toddler refuses to get in the bathtub at all, it's best to clean them another way instead of forcing them to take a bath. Dampen a sponge with some water (and soap, if desired) and sponge the toddler to clean off any dirt. If you used soap, make sure you rinse the sponge out and remove all of the soap from their skin. If the weather is nice out, you can turn the sponge bath into an outdoor activity. See if the toddler is comfortable with showers if they don't want to take a bath. Use a removable shower head, holding it at the toddler's neck level to avoid getting water all over their face. You can move the shower head around their body to rinse off the soap after you’ve washed them. You may need to get in the shower with the toddler to be able to take control of the shower head. If you don't have a removable shower head, see if the toddler will stand in the shower next to the running water. You can use a cup or other container to collect water and pour it carefully over the toddler's body. If your toddler is terrified of the tub, help them get clean by taking a bath with them. Having you there to support them in the tub will help your toddler feel safe and more comfortable. To make taking a bath more fun and less scary, you can both put on your swimsuits and get in the bathtub to play in the water.
Take small steps to get your toddler comfortable with a bath. Place the toddler in an empty bathtub with toys to help them adjust. Clean them using a sponge if they’re completely against baths. Help them take a shower for a different bathing experience. Take a bath with your child.
Marijuana has a distinctive odor that may be musky or skunk-like, and often slightly sweet. This smell may linger on a marijuana user's clothing, breath, skin, or hair. You might also notice it in a room where they smoke or store their smoking implements. Someone using marijuana may try to hide the scent by wearing perfume or cologne, using breath mints, or using incense or air fresheners in the room(s) where they smoke. Marijuana can be consumed in a variety of different ways. Look around for any of the following types of implements: Rolling papers or blunt wraps Pipes (often made of glass) Bongs (or water pipes) Vape pens Grinders Long-term marijuana use can lead to a variety of mental and behavioral changes. A marijuana user may experience a loss of energy and motivation. Depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues may get worse or appear for the first time. Marijuana use can also affect interpersonal relationships and school or work performance. You might also notice: A lack of interest in things the person used to enjoy. A change in habits relating to money. For example, the person may frequently ask for money, start stealing money, or go through money rapidly without being able to explain where it is going. Evasive behavior (e.g., acting like they are trying to hide something, or not giving straightforward answers to questions about what they're doing).
Check for the smell of marijuana. Look for items related to marijuana use. Watch for changes in behavior and relationships.
You can always eat in the garden if you have one. This can be very romantic if the season of the year is right, and if you have a nice, bug-free garden. You can also eat in the kitchen, but then you will have to hurry to clean everything and make it look nice. If you can, pick a location where you don't normally eat, so the night feels special. If you have a "fancy" dining table that you never use, now's the time. You may have a nice set of crystal glasses and fancy plates, napkins, and silverware that you never use because they're only for special occasions. Well, the occasion is now -- bring them out and take pleasure in how much they add to the romantic atmosphere. Flowers, rose petals, and unscented candles will do the trick - you have many options and will just have to be creative. Remember that candles are essential for a romantic dinner, so light several candles and place them on or near the table. Flowers, such as elegant roses, are almost as important. They look really good at the table, whether it's something extravagant or simple. Just keep in mind that you should be able to look at each other over the table. Playing some soft jazz or romantic music in the background can add to the romantic ambience as long as it's not too distracting. Before you start your dinner date, take a shower and put on some perfume or cologne. Dress up just like you were going out to dinner. Put on some casual, but nice clothes, and look refreshed and effortlessly attractive. Your partner will appreciate the effort, and the night will feel even more special. Just make sure you decide on a dress code with your partner before the date, so you both look equally fancy. Make a plan to avoid all distractions so that you and your date can be free to enjoy your delicious meal -- and each other's company. So, if you have kids, arrange to have a sitter watch them away from home well in advance. Other than that, turn off your phones, the television, and radio, and focus only on each other. If there's going to be a big game on that night and one or both of you is a big sports fan, you may want to reschedule your date so that you aren't distracted. Once all the distractions are put away, you can focus on having a romantic evening.
Decide on the location. Plan to use your nice dishes. Choose your romantic decorations. Dress up. Avoid all distractions.
Put the oil directly onto the bat. Avoid getting oil near any decals or the handle of the bat. Linseed oil helps moisturize and soften the fibers of the willow wood and makes the bat easier to compress. Don't use cooked linseed oil since that will remove moisture from the wood. Raw linseed oil can be purchased online or at hardware stores. Coat the entire flat area since it could come into contact with a cricket ball. Make sure the oil is evenly spread out and it is not pooling on any area of your bat. Rags covered in linseed oil can catalyze, meaning it can generate heat as it is drying and possibly combust. Leave rags spread out outdoors so they can dry before storing them in an airtight, fireproof container. Dispose of the rags when there is hazardous waste collection. The edges of the bat will also need to be knocked in and rounded, so it's important to work the oil over each edge. Bring the oil 1⁄4 inch (6.4 mm) down the side of the bat with your finger and rub it into the edges. Keep your bat face-up so the oil seeps down into the wood. Let the oil soak in for a full day until it is dry. This will ensure the wood is filled with moisture and your bat will absorb a hit from a mallet rather than crack. Each time, let the oil dry for 24 hours before applying another coat.
Pour 1  tsp (4.9 mL) of raw linseed oil on the flat side of the bat. Rub the oil onto the wood with your fingers or a soft rag. Spread the oil onto the edges of your bat. Let the oil set for 24 hours. Oil the bat 2 more times.
In your rice cooker, combine 3 cups (555 g) of white rice, 1 tablespoon (15 g) of Dashida seasoning, 1 tablespoon (15 g) of bacon fat, ¼ teaspoon (1.25 g) of black pepper, 1 teaspoon (5 g) of chopped garlic, 4 green onion stalks that have been chopped, 1 packet achiote powder, and 3 ½ cups (828 ml) of hot water. Stir well until all of the ingredients are combined. You can use long or medium grain rice. Make sure to rinse the rice in cool water and drain well before adding it to the rice cooker. Dashida seasoning is a beef seasoning that's similar to bouillon. You can find it at most Asian grocery stores. You can substitute olive or vegetable oil for the bacon fat if you prefer. Achiote powder is often sold as ground annatto in the spice aisle of the grocery store. Follow your rice cooker's instructions to turn it on and activate the Cook setting. Stir the rice after 2 minutes of cooking and then again after another 5 minutes of cooking. Once you’ve stirred it twice and have ensured that the achiote powder has colored all of the rice, you can leave the dish to cook the rest of the way. Allow the rice to cook until your cooker goes into the Warm or Keep Warm setting, which typically takes 15 to 20 minutes. When your rice cooker indicates that the rice is done, transfer it to a serving dish or platter. Serve it alongside your favorite meat dish while still warm.
Add all of the ingredients to a rice cooker and stir well. Turn the rice cooker setting to Cook, and stir it periodically as it cooks. Remove the rice from the rice cooker and serve.
Combine 1 cup (125 grams) cornstarch or cornflour, 1 cup (240 mL) white glue, 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil, and 2 Tbsp lemon juice. It should look similar to ricotta cheese when finished. Wait until it cools down enough to handle it, then knead continually until it reaches room temperature. Using a ziploc bag or plastic wrap, store the mix in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. After that point you can adjust the consistency by kneading in additional oil or cornstarch to correct overly brittle or sticky dough (respectively).
Mix the ingredients in a saucepan. Stir over low heat for 10-15 minutes.Remove the mixture from the heat once it starts pulling away from the side of the pan. Knead until the mixture cools. Store in an airtight container. Use after waiting for 24 hours.
A sinker is essentially a fastball with a slight twist at the end, so you should stand in a normal pitching stance. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, keeping your knees bent and upper body relaxed. Line your body up with the batter, so that your non-throwing arm is pointed toward the batting plate. Make sure the ball and your grip on it are hidden until you wind up to throw it. Seeing your grip may tip the batter off and take away the surprise needed for an effective sinker. The sinker should look like it’ll be an easier ball to hit until the last second when it begins to quickly drop toward the ground. Aim at the batter's waist or belt area when throwing the ball to give it enough room to sink without hitting the ground. As with any pitch, try not to make it obvious where you’re aiming the ball. This can cause you to end up feeding the batter an easy run. Take a small step to the side and shift your weight onto your back foot as you bring your front knee up for balance. Quickly lean forward, transferring your weight from the back leg onto your front leg as you shift toward the batter. Pivoting your torso and following through with your chest will give your pitch a lot more power. As you go to throw the ball, pivot so that your torso faces the batter. Keep your eyes locked on your target as you release the ball and follow through.
Stand in a normal pitching stance. Aim for the batter’s belt. Start winding up. Pivot your torso toward the batter.
A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to uphold his side of the contract without an adequate legal excuse. A breach of contract can be indicated by a failure to perform or by words or actions that indicate future nonperformance. If you are involved in a contract that involves materials (such as the sale of an item), you should be entitled to a full recovery of materials if the other party does not fulfill his end of the contract. For example, if you sell a boat to your neighbor and give him an owner-financed payment plan but he stops making payments, you are entitled to a full recovery of the boat, regardless of the amount your neighbor has paid towards the full amount. If you are the non-breach party in a contract, you can seek to mitigate (lessen) the damages caused by the other party's breach of contract by seeking replacement goods or services (known as “cover.”) If the cover costs you the same or less money than your original contract, you may not be entitled to damages. However, if your cover costs you more, you can ask the contract-breaching party to pay the damages (the difference between the original cost and the cover.) Finding cover as soon as possible to the breach of contract can help you show the court that you’ve done your best to avoid consequential damages, or further expenses due to your own failure to act. For example, you may have a contract with a wedding photographer. If your photographer backs out of the contract the week before your wedding, you may need to scramble and find a new photographer at the last minute. If the last-minute photographer costs the same as your original photographer, there are no damages. If the last-minute photographer charges you an additional $500 for the lack of notice, you can ask that the original photographer pay the $500 fee. If you cannot uphold your end of a contract, you can refuse to fulfill the obligations that are laid out in the contract. Refusing to perform your contractual obligations will constitute a breach of contract and may expose you to a breach of contract lawsuit. Before choosing this option, you should consult with an attorney to ensure that you completely understand all consequences of deciding to breach a contract. If the other party has breached a contract, you can file a lawsuit for damages incurred due to the breach. Be sure that you have a copy of the contract, can specifically identify how and when the breach occurred, and document any financial or other damages that you accumulated as a result of the breach. You can hire a lawyer to file the lawsuit for you, or you can do it yourself at your local courthouse. File the lawsuit as soon as possible after the breach. States have varying statutes of limitations for how long after a breach a lawsuit can be filed, but waiting too long can prevent you from being able to take legal action against the breaching party. After a contract has been breached, the parties involved may want to consider using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a tool to settle a contract dispute. With ADR, anyone involved in the contract often share the cost of hiring a neutral mediator. This person will assist all of you to work out a mutually agreeable outcome. The ADR process includes an evaluation by a neutral third-party who isn't a lawyer. It also includes a negotiation and mediation. Arbitration is another form of ADR. It allows you to take care of the problem without going to court. Arbitration is a good idea in complex cases or when damages are difficult to calculate.
Identify a breach of contract. Recover your materials. Mitigate your damages. Refuse to perform. File a lawsuit against the breaching party. Consider Alternative Dispute Resolution.
On the lower right corner inside “Paragraph” group, click the small arrow. You can open this through the “Paragraph” group in the “Home” tab or the “Page Layout” tab. You may do this process before you start typing your document or, if you have already typed a document, just highlight the paragraphs you want indented. This can be found in the “Indents and Spacing” tab. Select “First Line” to automatically indent the first line of each new paragraph. This is the amount that each line will be indented. The most commonly used size is 0.5” or 1/2 of an inch. You can see a preview of the changes in the Preview section at the bottom of the dialog box. Click the “Set as default” button if you want to set the changes to automatically take effect for new documents.
Open the Paragraph dialog box. Find the “Indentations” section. Click the drop down menu under “Special”. Enter the indent size. Click OK to save your changes and apply them to the document.
Think about what specifically makes you uneasy in this situation. Is it that you feel that your boyfriend is paying more attention to her than to you? Do you wish that your boyfriend would spend less time with his friends and more time with just you? Try to pinpoint what exactly makes you uncomfortable. Here are some examples of specific situations that might make you uneasy: The girl touches your boyfriend in what you think is an inappropriate way. On weekends, your boyfriend spends more time with her than he does with you. Your boyfriend texts or calls her when you two are spending quality time together. They flirt in front of you. Let your thoughts sit while your jealousy simmers down a little bit. Make sure that the issues you address in your list are really what is bothering you. Look again at your list the next day and revise it. Designate a time to have a conversation just the two of you. Don't talk to him when you are initially upset. Instead, address the issue when you are both feeling calm and rational. Here are some ways to begin the conversation: “I’ve been feeling that you’ve been spending more time with her than with me the past couple of weeks, and it's been making me feel insecure.” “I love that you’re happy with your friendship with her, but the way she interacts with you sometimes makes me uncomfortable.” “I am happy with our relationship, but I think there are ways that I could feel more valued and respected.” Each couple has their own "rule book" — some couples would seeing going to the movies with another girl as highly inappropriate, whereas other couples would consider this and other intimate contact okay. Having an open conversation about what each partner expects is key to guiding acceptable behaviors. Be clear about your needs — your boyfriend may have no idea his friendship or flirtation with this other girl upsets you. Work on defining these expectations with your boyfriend. You might say something like, "I don't want you to give up your friendships with other girls, but I would appreciate it if your focus is on me when we spend time together, and not on texting her." Don't set boundaries that are vague or manipulative. Something like, "I want to spend more time with you" isn't specific enough. Try saying, “I want to spend more time together just the two of us. Could we designate a date night?” Let your boyfriend know what is and is not acceptable to you. If you are not comfortable with him giving another girl a back massage, let him know that feels disrespectful to your relationship. Be open to listening to your boyfriend's perspective and his boundaries as well. Address the concerns you have about your boyfriend's relationship with the other girl calmly. Do not accuse him of infidelity. Focus on constructive ways to improve your relationship. Use specific language to ask him to change certain things about the way he interacts with the girl. Here are some examples of what you could say: “I feel really uncomfortable when you choose to go to the movies alone with her on Friday night. I would like to go with you or would prefer you go in a group with other people, too.” “I feel hurt when we're spending time together and you spend that time texting with her and laughing at your inside jokes.” Finish your conversation by giving your boyfriend a compliment or by showing affection for him. If you’re working through the problems in your relationship, that's a positive thing! Here are some examples of good compliments: "I really enjoy when we spend quality time together." "I feel that you really listen to me when I'm having a problem." "You make me feel happy and supported."
Make a list of what makes you uncomfortable. Wait a day. Talk to your boyfriend in a quiet, calm setting. Set boundaries for the relationship. Speak from the “I” perspective. End on a positive note.
This can be a CD-R or a CD-RW, so long as it is blank. Most Mac computers and many Windows computers don't ship with optical drives (also known as DVD drives) into which you can insert a CD, meaning you might need to buy a USB optical drive. You can find these in tech stores and online. If your computer has an optical drive, look for the word "DVD" on or near the drive. If you don't see "DVD" there, the drive that you have cannot burn CDs and you'll still need to buy an external one. Make sure that your optical drive has burn capabilities. This feature should be mentioned in the product description. If you're using a Mac, you'll need a USB-C optical drive, or a USB 3.0 to USB-C adapter. Place the CD face-up in the DVD drive's tray, then close the tray. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Click the folder-shaped icon in the lower-left side of the Start window. On the left side of the window, click the folder in which the music files that you want to burn are located. Click and drag your mouse across the files that you want to burn, or select individual ones by holding down Ctrl while clicking each one that you want to burn. This tab is in the upper-left corner of the window. A toolbar will appear at the top of the File Explorer window. This will complete the burn process and, in some cases, eject the burned disc. Your music files are now stored on the CD.
Make sure that you have a blank CD. Obtain a DVD drive if necessary. Insert the CD into the DVD drive. Open Start . Open File Explorer . Select a file location. Select files to burn. Click Share. Click Finish when prompted.
Let the ice cream sit out on the counter for about 10 minutes. This step is optional, but allowing the ice cream to sit at room temperature makes it easier to blend. As a result, your shake will be smoother and more evenly flavored. Add the three ingredients to an electric blender and blend on medium speed for about 30 seconds, or until evenly combined and smooth. Start with 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) mint extract. Blend, and taste with a clean spoon. If you prefer a stronger mint flavor, add another 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) extract. Do not get carried away, though. Mint extract is potent, so a little can go a long way. Any milk or half-and-half will work for this recipe. Drop the food coloring into the shake and blend for another 15 seconds or so, just long enough to mix the color in. As with the mint extract, start with the smaller amount before trying a larger amount. If you do not like how the shake looks with 4 drops of food coloring, slowly add up to 8 drops. You could use either liquid or gel food coloring. Gel food coloring may have less impact on the texture of the shake. Pour into a serving glass and enjoy immediately. If desired, the shake can be topped with whipped cream.
Let the ice cream soften. Blend the ice cream, milk, and mint extract. Add the green food coloring and continue mixing. Garnish with whipped cream.
Low levels of hCG may indicate an early pregnancy. Decreasing levels may be cause for concern, but only your doctor can tell you for sure. Before you feel stressed or frightened, have a conversation with your OB/GYN. They will ask you if you’re having any symptoms that might suggest your pregnancy is at risk, like vaginal bleeding or abdominal cramps. Most likely, repeat testing will be done. Ask questions like, “Is it possible I’m not as far along in my pregnancy as we believed?” If your pregnancy is at risk, your doctor may tell you to rest in bed until things improve. You can also ask if there are any medications safe to take during your pregnancy that might help prevent miscarriage. hCG values are usually just used as guidelines, and a single low reading is nothing to worry about. Ask your doctor to check your hCG level again in a couple of days so that you can watch for trends. hCG is not a hormone that you can increase or decrease safely by yourself, and keeping a healthy pregnancy depends on a delicate balance of hormones that should be supervised by your doctor. Do not use products claiming to increase hCG. These are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and might actually cause harm to your baby.
Discuss your numbers with your OB/GYN. Repeat the hCG test. Stay away from products claiming to boost hCG.
If the file is in your Gmail inbox, open the email containing the file and do the following: Tap the Add to Drive button for the attachment, usually in the middle of the preview icon. In the menu that pops up, select a folder in your Drive as the location for the PSD file. Select Add once you’re done. This has a white icon with a yellow, blue, and green triangle in it that can be accessed from the Google folder. Once in your Drive, select the folder with your saved PSD file from the main menu. Simply tap on the preview icon for it. Since Google Drive supports a variety of formats, the file should open without any trouble.
Save the file you want to view to your Google Drive. Open the Google Drive app. Navigate to the file you want to view. Open the PSD file.
This dress combines a pillowcase and a tank top to make a cute, jumper-like dress. The key to making this dress fit properly is to use a tank top that is already somewhat loose on your child. If you use a tank top that must stretch a lot in order to fit your child, the dress may end up too tight; the skirt part won't stretch. Here is a list of what you will need: Tanktop Pillowcase Sewing machine Thread Scissors Pins The tank top should fit your child well, but still be just a little on the loose side. Keep in mind that the skirt part of the dress will not stretch, so if the tank top is already tight on your child, the dress will end up too small. Try using a solid-colored tank top and a pillowcase with a pattern on it. This will be the most pleasing to the eye. Patterns on both the tank top and the pillowcase may clash or make the dress appear too busy. You can also use a fitted t-shirt as well, just make sure that it is not too tight on your child. Do not turn the tanktop inside out. The right sides of both the pillowcase and the tank top should be touching. The cut edges of the tank top should be aligned with the cut edges of the pillowcase. The pillowcase will likely be much wider than the tank top. This is normal; you will be gathering the pillowcase later. Just make sure that the side seam of the pillowcase is touching the back of the tank top. This will help keep everything in place when you go to sew. Keep the pins a few inches apart, and pin all the way around the waistline of the dress. Be sure that the cut edge of the tank top and the pillowcase are matching up, or the skirt will be uneven.
Gather your supplies. Find a suitable tank top and pillowcase. Turn the pillowcase inside out and tuck the tank top inside. Align the tank top with the pillowcase. Pin the pillowcase to the tank top.
Your fingertips are your most accessible and cost-effective tool. Start at the base of the cylinder or pad, grasp a clump of hair, and gently pry up and away. It's important to take your time as hair strands break easily and will become difficult to remove. When it comes to hairbrush cleansing tools, the miniature hairbrush rake tops the list. While this tool is similar to a comb, it is far more effective. Cleaning rakes vary in size, as well as in single or dual sides. For bristled brushes or if you have multiple styles and sizes of brushes, a dual sided rake is more versatile. Hold the bristled hairbrush over the sink, a trash can, or take it outdoors. Brush the nylon brush through the bristles of your hairbrush. This will remove hair buildup, as well as dislodge skin and dandruff flakes. Continue brushing until the nylon brush rakes cleanly through the brush bristles. Wash the nylon brush to remove debris and allow it to dry completely before reusing it for this purpose. Teasing combs are dual sided with bristles and a hair sectioning point called a rat tail. Beginning at the base of your bristled brush, slide the rat tail under the collected hair and gently pull away from the brush. Repeat this on all sides of the cylinder or across the entire face of the pad. Once you have loosened and lifted the hair from the shaft, simply use your fingers to roll the hair up and off. Oftentimes, the hair will clump or knot in the process of removal. Make sure to have a pair of scissors handy for these occasions. Simple cut through the clump or knot to divide it into two or three sections. Be careful not to cut too much or the smaller pieces of hair may remain stuck.
Use your fingers if your hairbrush has a light layer of collected hair. Use a miniature hairbrush rake if your hairbrush has a substantial amount of collected hair. Use a nylon brush if you already have one available. Use a teasing comb for layers of hair that are tightly wound. Use scissors to help remove stubborn hair knots and clumps.
Your puppy should be able to stand up, lay down, and turn around in their crate. It's best not to give puppies extra space because they're liable to do their business in one corner of the crate instead of asking to go outside. Crates often range in size from 18" x 12" x 14" for small breeds all the way up to 48" x 30" x 33" for large or giant breeds. For maximum convenience, get a crate that's the right size for your full-grown dog and insert a temporary physical divider into it to create a smaller space for your puppy. Move the divider back as your puppy grows. Both crates and dividers are available at most pet stores. Before you train your puppy to sleep in their crate, it's important to familiarize them with it and establish it as a positive place. Introduce your young pet to their new crate by putting it in a social space, like your living room, with the door open. Drop treats and/or toys into the crate to encourage your dog to explore inside it. You want your puppy to think that going inside the crate is their idea, so don't force them in it. Let them explore it at their own pace while you praise them in a happy voice. The fastest way to get your dog used to their crate is to relocate their meals to inside of it. Feeding them in their crate helps establish it as a safe, happy place. If your puppy is wary of going into the crate at first, start by feeding them just outside the crate. Then, put their dish right by the door so that they're eating with their head inside the crate. Keep moving the food bowl further and further back with each mealtime until their entire body is inside. Once your dog is comfortable feeding in the crate, close the door while they eat and let them out immediately afterwards. Then, gradually extend the time they are in the crate with the door closed after eating from a few minutes to a quarter of an hour. This will help them become comfortable with being confined in their crate. Playing crate games teaches your puppy to stay in their crate while associating staying in it with positive rewards. Start by leading your pet inside their crate and closing the door without latching it. Have a handful of treats in one hand and hold the door with the other. Now, open the door with one hand while feeding your dog treats through the side of the crate with the other. If they stay in their crate, they get the treats. If they try to run out, quickly close the door before they can and start again. Once they have this routine down, it's a good thing to do each morning when you're letting them out of the crate since it rewards them for staying in the crate during the night and teaches them to wait for your command to leave the crate. Playing this crate game will give your dog positive associations with their crate. It will also teach your pup that they have choices. Their good behavior and decisions will result in a reward while their bad behavior and decisions will lead to restrictions. If you want your puppy to sleep well in their own bed, you need them to associate their crate with rewards and relaxation. Confining them to their crate as a disciplinary measure will only reinforce their fear and suspicion of it. Since young puppies cannot control their bladder yet, you should not leave the puppy in the crate for more than three or four hours at a time.
Get a crate of an appropriate size. Get your puppy to go into the crate on their own. Feed your puppy meals in their crate. Play crate games with them. Never put your puppy in a crate as a punishment.