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Making a sound on a trumpet requires more than just blowing air into it. Use the proper lip technique for the best tone. Start by saying the letter M, and holding your lips together right when they touch each other. Then tighten the corners of your mouth. This is the starting mouth position for trumpet playing. Don't pucker your lips. Keep your mouth straight across. Keep your jaw loose and don't clench your teeth. This buzzing produces the trumpet sound. Use your diaphragm and push air through your lips while keeping them clenched. Produce a buzzing sound as your lips vibrate. Imagine the noise you’d make if you were imitating a mosquito buzzing. This is the sound you want. Don't change your lip position like you would when you blow air out. Keep your lips together so they vibrate and buzz. Avoid puffing out your cheeks. Lick your lips first if you’re having trouble getting this sound. It won't work as well with dry lips. When you’ve gotten comfortable buzzing your lips, get a feel for blowing into the trumpet mouthpiece. Take the mouthpiece and press it against your lips gently. Maintain the same mouth position as before. Then buzz your lips into the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece won't produce much sound by itself, so don't worry if notes don't sound good yet. The mouthpiece detaches easily. Just twist it loose a bit while pulling gently and it will come right out. Do the same to put it back in. Don't hit it in or it may get stuck.

Press your lips together and keep the corners of your mouth tight. Push air through your lips to make a buzzing sound. Blow into the mouthpiece when it’s not in the trumpet.

A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. It is more common in women than in men. Under normal circumstances, an individual or physician cannot feel the thyroid gland, but if you have a goiter, then you will be able to feel it. Goiter may be due to a swelling of the thyroid or multiple growths on the gland. It can also indicate hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). The main symptom of goiter is the goiter, the enlarged thyroid gland that you can feel. Most individuals with goiter have no other symptoms. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front portion of the neck, just below the Adam's apple and just above the collarbone. If you can feel this gland, then you may have a goiter. If the goiter grows large enough, it may also cause the following symptoms: Swelling or tightness in the neck Breathing difficulties Swallowing difficulties Coughing Wheezing Hoarseness of voice To help your doctor develop the best course of treatment, you should consider any preexisting conditions that you have that may have caused the goiter. Causes of goiter include: Iodine deficiency. Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of goiter worldwide. However, it is rare in the United States due to the fact that table salt is supplemented with iodine. Graves’ disease. Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism (overproduction of thyroid hormones). The disease causes the body to produce a protein, thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI), that attacks the thyroid gland. The protein attacks cause swelling of the thyroid and overproduction of thyroid hormones as TSI mimics the actions of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Other symptoms of Graves' disease include bulging eyes, anxiety, heat sensitivity, weight loss, and frequent bowel movements. Treatment for Graves' disease includes radioactive therapy that reduces thyroid activity, so you will probably need to take thyroid replacement hormones after treatment. Hashimoto's disease. Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hypothyroidism (underproduction of thyroid hormones). The disease occurs when the body's immune system attacks the thyroid, which leads to swelling of the gland. It progresses slowly over the years and produces chronic thyroid damage leading to low levels of thyroid hormones. The disease is also known as chronic lymphatic thyroiditis. Other symptoms of Hashimoto's disease may include fatigue, depression, joint pain, weight gain, and constipation. Thyroid nodules. Thyroid nodules are lumps or abnormal masses within the thyroid gland. They may be solid or filled with fluid or blood. Individuals may have one thyroid nodule (solitary) or many. They are common and almost half of the population may have them at some point in their lives. Most thyroid nodules do not cause symptoms and 90% are benign (not cancerous). Some thyroid nodules may cause overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism) and an even smaller fraction masquerade as thyroid cancer.

Learn about goiter. Check for symptoms of goiter. Consider possible causes of goiter.

Before going to bed, make sure to remove your makeup. You can use a cleansing cloth if you're really desperate to get to bed. However, it's best to wash your face if at all possible to help remove grease and grime. It also helps prevent acne, so that your face will stay smoother. Use a cleanser instead of soap, as it is less drying. Look for one that doesn't have sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), as that can also dry out your skin. Stick to lukewarm showers and baths for softer skin over time. Hot water can dry out skin, leaving it rough and leathery. Foods rich in these fats can help moisturize your skin, making it softer. Try introducing fish such as salmon, herring, and tilapia to your diet. If fish isn't your thing, try walnuts, grass-fed beef, flaxseed oil, edamame, or enriched eggs. How hydrated you are affects your skin, so keep on top of your water intake. Try adding fruit slices to your water to help increase your intake. By some calculations, men should be getting 13 cups of water a day, and women should be getting 9 cups.

Always wash your face at night. Avoid water that's too hot. Eat your omega-3 fatty acids. Stay hydrated.

Your child is never too young to start volunteering in your community, even if all he can do is give a toothy smile to a person in need of care. Don't let your children think that volunteering is just something they should do in high school to pad their college application; teach them that it's important to give back to the community as often as you can. There are an infinite number of ways to give your time, whether it's by working at a local canned food drive, putting in a few hours a week at a nursing home, or volunteering at a soup kitchen. Volunteer as often as you can and bring your child along so he can help out. If your child is only used to being around white upper middle class people, or Chinese middle class people, or whatever types of people you surround yourself with, then he won't develop an awareness of the existence of a variety of cultures, socioeconomic statuses, and races that contribute to making the world work. Make sure to take your child outside his comfort zone until he feels like he can make conversation or be around any type of person. Many people aren't exposed to people of different races or classes until they go to college; don't make your child wait that long. This doesn't mean you should take your child to a fancy vacation in France every summer; it does mean that you should travel as much as you can to a variety of cities, states, or even countries, if your budget will allow it. Let your child see that there are many different types of people in the world; they may look different and speak a different language, but at heart, all people are not so different. If your child is aware of many different lifestyles and cultures early on, he won't grow up to separate different cultures of the world into "us" and "them." Thanksgiving shouldn't be the only time your child stops and thinks about what he is really thankful for. Your child should compile a "gratitude list" at least once a week, maybe before bed, so he or she is always thinking about all of the things there are to be grateful for -- a loving family, good food on the table, a roof over his or her head -- and all of the things that many people in the world don't have. If your child gets into the habit of reciting this list like a mantra, then gratitude will become second nature to him. Though it may not serve your best interests to make your child watch a news story about homicide or genocide at the tender young age of three, you should make a habit of watching relevant news stories, or reading the paper, with your child early on so that he or she develops an awareness of the domestic and international issues that are prevalent in the world. Make the news digestible. Talk to your child about what you read or saw and discuss how what so-so did was wrong, and why. Let your child see that the world isn't black or white. Like the decision of whether or not the United States should invade Syria, current affairs always run in shades of gray. Even if you don't have the budget to travel to other countries, your child should have a globe and a few books about other countries as early as possible. At first, you can just play a game with your child, helping him or her memorize the capitals and flags of each country. As your child gets older, you can talk about the relationship between different countries and the importance of mutual respect between nations. Helping your child develop awareness about the existence of other countries will help him not think that his own country is the center of the universe. This will influence your child to make more just and fair decisions in the future. Though reading any book to your child is essential to developing his or her reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, you don't have to only read fictional tales to your child once he reaches a certain age. Though there are many great lessons to be learned from The Berenstain Bears or fairy tales, you can also pick some light non-fiction to read to your child, whether it's to educate him or her about different animals, or about different country. Teaching your child more and more about the real world can help develop his sense of awareness.

Show your child the power of volunteering. Expose your child to people of all walks of life. Travel with your child as much as you can. Make your child grateful for all that he has. Make your child aware of current events. Make your child aware of other countries. Read non-fiction to your child.

Use the search bar at the top of the YouTube site. Your video will load, and you will see the "Content Warning" screen asking you to log in. Clicking on the URL in the address bar will highlight it. repeat after YouTube in the address bar. For example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLUvOtqTmYM would become http://www.youtuberepeat.com/watch?v=MLUvOtqTmYM Press ↵ Enter to open the video on the redirect site. You will be able to watch the video without having to be logged in.

Type in the name of the video. Hit ↵ Enter, or click on the magnifying glass to search. Click on the video's link. Click on the video's URL. Type . Load the video.

. Don't consider yourself a failure or beat yourself up because this relationship didn't work out. Just because this love failed, doesn't mean you are a failure at love. Remember that you are an amazing person and you will find love again. To help lift yourself back up again, it might be helpful to work on improving your self-esteem. Make a list of all the good things about yourself that make you lovable and able to love someone else. Tell yourself, “I am lovable and can be successful at love because I am…” Fill in the rest of the sentence with things from your list. Every day try to add one new reason why you are great to your list and constantly remind yourself that you can be happy. You may feel like isolating yourself and just being alone, but this isn't a good idea and won't help you be happy. Being around people that love you is one way to remind yourself that you are lovable. Your friends and family want to help you because they care about you, so it's okay to rely on them for a little while to help you recover. It's okay to ask someone to just be with you – not doing anything or talking, but just being present with you for support. Talk to them about how you are feeling about this love failing and how you feel about yourself. For example, you might say, “I feel a lot of different emotions because of this love failing. I feel confused sometimes and optimistic at other times.” Don't resist their attempts to cheer you up. They just want to see you happy. Laugh and have fun with them. Ask them to help you avoid texting, calling, or obsessing over your ex. You may feel cranky due to lack of sleep or feel tired because you aren't getting enough sleep. Research indicates that break-ups can also actually weaken the heart, so treat yourself well. Eat balanced meals, get enough sleep, and participate in regular physical activity. This will help you physically and mentally. Take the time to do something different or special with your appearance. Try a new hairstyle or put on a flattering outfit. Do something special for yourself like buy yourself some fishing gear, or a have a spa day. If you are having trouble completing everyday activities, eating, or sleeping you may want to talk to a counselor. You should also see a counselor if you have started or increased using alcohol or drugs. Counseling can help you with these things so that you can be happy and is just a way of loving yourself. Research has indicated that chemical changes occur in the body after love failure that may cause you to feel depressed. In some cases, your therapist may prescribe an antidepressant to help your body regulate the chemical changes that are going on. Sometimes you may need to use specific coping methods to help you deal with the emotions your love failure has you feeling. Using these techniques can help reduce stress you are feeling right now, as well as help you be happier in the long-term. Practicing deep breathing techniques can help you think more clearly and decrease some of the negative emotions you may feel. Try meditation as a way to calm your mind and heart. For a few moments each day, sit or lie quietly and focus on your breathing, a mantra, or just being present in the moment.

Boost your self-esteem Use your support system. Treat yourself well.Not taking care of yourself can make it much harder to be happy after love failure. Seek counseling. Try coping techniques.

Everyone is susceptible to exercise addiction, from trained athletes to office workers. If a life change opens up new time for exercise, make sure you limit how much time and energy you devote to it. Create a new exercise plan that allows you to pursue other interests as well. Having unnecessarily high expectations for calorie expenditure or length of workout are signs of an exercise addiction. It is natural to scale up your workout, but there is an upper limit to how much you should expect from your body. Try focusing more on other areas of your life once you can complete your daily workout easily and mindlessly. Exercise releases dopamine into your brain – the same chemical your body releases when you satisfy an addiction. Going for a run is a good way to escape a cigarette craving, but you may be replacing one dependence for another. You should be getting enough exercise, but seek help in quitting your pre-existing addiction before beginning or extending a new workout regimen. If you find yourself lying to those close to you about how much you exercise, you may have an addiction. If you have an obsessive personality, make a point of mentioning your workout regimen to a friend every once in awhile. This ensures that you feel comfortable with the amount of exercise you are getting. It is important to plan an exercise routine that keeps you in good shape. However, you should have a healthy balance of interests that covers all aspects of life. If you spend several hours each day on your exercise routine, you may have an addiction. Try spending more time caring for those around you, or pick up that old hobby you had forgotten about.

Recognize your vulnerability. Limit how much you ramp up exercise routines. Don’t substitute exercise for another addiction. Be honest about your exercise regimen. Don’t place too much emphasis on exercise.

You can play jazz on a tenor or alto saxophone. However, tenor saxophones are often recommended for beginners. Many jazz saxophonists also prefer the tenor sax. Keep in mind that if you already have an alto saxophone, you can use it to play jazz. A jazz mouthpiece is not a requirement, but it can help to add a subtle warmth to your notes and promote a jazzy sound. Check your local music supply store for a jazz mouthpiece. The key difference between a jazz mouthpiece and classical mouthpiece is the width. Jazz mouthpieces have wider openings to allow in more air and produce a louder sound with more harmonics. You will need reeds for your saxophone, and you can get special jazz reeds if desired. Check your local music supply store to see if they carry jazz reeds. Jazz reeds have a thicker tip, which may hold up better against the higher air pressure that some jazz sax players use. Note that this is optional. You can still play jazz with your regular saxophone reeds.

Choose a tenor saxophone for an easier way to play jazz. Get a jazz mouthpiece for your saxophone. Purchase jazz reeds for your saxophone.

Your baby likely won't be able to articulate words until they are between the ages of 10 and 13 months. Instead, they will coo and cry as a means of communication. Respond to these as you would normally, and don't fret over using baby-talk. The cutesy language used to communicate with young children might actually help hold your child's attention and stimulate language learning. Infant-directed speech (also called Motherese or baby talk) encourages your baby to practice vocalizations. To do it, hold your baby or lay them on the floor. Look at your baby and imitate or build on the sounds they make. Pause to allow your baby to “respond.” This is the beginning of back-and-forth conversation between you and your child! Try to match coos and cries with the objects they directs their sounds at. Instead of bringing them a bottle, ask, "Does baby Tiffany want her bottle? Dada will bring you a bottle." Combine specific items with your spoken responses. You might ask, "Is this what you want? Does baby Tommy want his stuffed elephant?" This is especially important while they are learning to coordinate their speaking with new vocabulary. They might make a certain noise or cry when they are hungry or needs to be changed. Respond to this as you normally would with spoken language, saying things like: "Little Emma feels like she needs her diaper changed! Do you need your diaper changed? Let's get you a fresh diaper!" "Is baby Bert hungry? It's almost lunch time. Let's go get your bottle ready." "Do you need more? More milk? Here you go." When you interact with your baby or are doing something in front of them, describe the process as you do it. You might describe what you are shopping for in the supermarket, how you are buckling them into their car seat, or even what you are making for lunch. "Does Kris need help getting his toy off the shelf? I'll be right there, honey. Just let mama wash these dishes. Wash, wash, wash!" "Look, Sarah! Fido wants to come in from going potty outside. Good boy, Fido." "What's daddy doing? Is he getting Andy's favorite book? Look Andy! I got it. Hooray! Let's sit down and read the book together." If they’re clapping their hands, say "You're clapping so well, Josh!" When they get excited to see a family member coming toward them, say "There's Dada, Meg! Are you so happy to see Dada?" This is natural for many parents, but by saying, "That's your toy! Are you playing with your toy?" you will help your baby make connections between items and words, as well as their own actions and name. You may think that you are encouraging overly talkative behavior when you narrate daily life to your child, but this is not the case. Try not to worry about that, because your child will hear and understand a great deal, and may even pick up on your hesitancy. After all, even young children can understand facial expressions. Children who are not talked to enough during language development are often negatively impacted later in life. Some research suggests that children in talkative families are more linguistically stimulated due to the regular exchange of language. This could be a potential link to better performance on reading tests at older ages. Difficult phrases can trip even experienced speakers up, and these can be fun exercises for your child to practice. You might repeat difficult daily expressions that you've become tongue tied over, or you might try some simple tongue twisters like: She Sells Sea Shells Whether the Weather Fuzzy Wuzzy was a Bear Children are sensitive to sound and can be easily upset by loud or confusing noises. The noise level of neonatal intensive care units is 50 decibels, or the sound of regular conversation at home. It has been proven that reading has a powerful positive influence on your child's development, including their language development. Reading will help develop their imagination and also contribute the expansion of their vocabulary. Familiar words will become reinforced in their mind, and enable them to start using those new words. You don't have to wait until your child is old enough to make sense of the words on the page. A book with colorful pictures can become a pre-nap teaching activity.

Respond to your baby. Take cues from your child. Describe what you are doing. Describe what your baby is doing. Speak with your child regularly. Do some articulation exercises with your child. Talk softly with your child during the exercises. Read books to your child.

Find somewhere calm, quiet, and comfortable for you to read, such as a comfy chair in a sunlit room or in a hammock outside. Put away all technology, such as phones, tablets, computers, and televisions, so that you won't be distracted. Allowing your mind to wander or daydream while reading won't allow you to truly take in what you're reading and you'll give up more easily. Put aside all thoughts of undone chores or things you'd rather be doing and focus on the book. If you need to finish up homework, respond to emails, or do laundry, complete these tasks before sitting down to focus on a book. If you find yourself forgetting which character is which while reading, start writing down information about the people, places, and events that take place. You can also write down your thoughts, reactions, and predictions about the book as you read. Keep the notebook and a pen next to you as you're reading. Once you start a new book, ask friends, family members, or coworkers if they've read it. If they have, you can talk about the characters, plot lines, or themes to help you get excited and interested in the book. If they haven't read the book, you can talk about themes in the book that you find interesting, or characters that remind you of people in your own life. Ask friends and coworkers if they have any book suggestions for you. Book clubs will encourage you to read more often so that you can keep up with the book club's picks. You'll get to discuss the book with others and join a community of people who can encourage you to read as well. Check the newspaper, classifieds, or social media to see if there is a book club near you. Create an informal book club with your friends or coworkers. If you're having trouble concentrating on the book, try reading it aloud for a few pages. This helps your brain focus entirely on the words and their meaning. If you're in a public place and don't want to disturb others, try softly mouthing the words instead of speaking them aloud. This will help you to focus on 1 line at a time and prevent your eyes from wandering down the page. Move the notecard or bookmark down as you complete each line, but not until you have read the last word in the line.

Create a distraction-free reading environment. Complete nagging tasks beforehand so your mind can focus on reading. Take notes to help you remember key characters and other information. Talk with others about what you read to get new perspectives. Join a book club to help motivate you. Read the book aloud or mouth the words to help you focus. Hold a notecard or bookmark under the line you are currently on.

Turn the pill bottles upside down. Obtain a small wooden ball with a diameter equivalent to that of the pill bottle's top. Paint the ball a flesh tone, then glue it on the top of the pill bottle using a glue gun. The ball will represent the caroler's head. After the flesh-toned paint has dried, use a fine-tipped black brush to give the caroler eyes, a nose, and a mouth. Fold a pipe cleaner in half and twist it tightly around itself. Glue the pipe cleaner to the area just beneath the rim of the pill bottle using your glue gun. Bend the pipe cleaner around the pill bottle and clip it using wire cutters to a proportional length. Usually, you won't need the pipe cleaners to be longer than 2.5 times the diameter of the pill bottle. Cut a tube of cloth from some old cloth scraps. Cut enough cloth to cover the pill bottle caroler on all sides. Cut a hole the center of the upper portion of the cloth you’ve selected for the caroler's cloak. The hole should have a diameter just slightly smaller than that of wooden ball you situated atop the pill bottle. Wrap the cloth around the caroler and glue or sew it securely in the back. Take care to gently cover the pipe cleaner arms and arrange the hole you cut in such a way that leaves visible a portion of the ball's surface. Cut a small piece off an old songbook (a caroling songbook, preferably) and fold it in half so that it resembles a miniature songbook. Glue this songbook scrap to the miniature caroler's outstretched arms.

Give the caroler a head. Create the figure’s arms. Clothe the caroler. Place a songbook in the caroler’s arms.

The first step to investing is to have available investment capital in a single liquid account. Invest only capital you can afford to lose. The prices of equity securities are volatile, moving up and down in response to supply and demand. Investing in foreign securities is considered more risky than investments in U.S. companies due to lesser regulation and reporting requirements. In mid-2015, China's stock market crashed, and although it has stabilized some, remains somewhat volatile. If you are considering investing in Chinese stock, be aware of this volatility. The vast majority of investors and traders cannot get involved in economic plays on China without a professional broker or brokerage firm. Consider the big online brokerage firms. Several such companies offer easy, accessible trading in stocks and bonds. This is the easiest way to start up an investment portfolio that includes Chinese securities. Choose which kinds of investments seem the most practical. The beginning investor has several very different options at his or her disposal: Consider single-stock investments. One simple way to invest in China is to buy single Chinese stocks through online brokerage platforms or the Forex market, a global market serving international traders. Your broker may be unable to purchase specific Chinese stocks because they will likely have to act through an intermediary. However, you can set up a trading account with a Chinese brokerage to get better access. Evaluate different mutual funds and other fund offers. Mutual funds are actively managed and combine a variety of equities and securities in different ways to pursue specific kinds of gains. Look closely at available mutual funds or exchange traded funds. ETF shares are typically less expensive to own than mutual funds, can be traded throughout the market day (unlike mutual funds), and operate more like an index (they are not actively managed). Where mutual funds come with management fees and expenses, ETFs can often be bought for a single low commission, just like a single stock. Chinese real estate investment trusts (REITs) are expected to be available to the public soon, even though government regulations have held them back thus far. A REIT allows an investor to invest in a managed fund that buys income-producing properties. This gives the investor the chance to invest in real estate with less risk. Invest in an American company that is expanding to, or already operates, in China. There are many U.S. companies that have expanded to serve the Chinese market. One great example includes Yum! Brands, which encompasses several well-known restaurants such as Taco Bell and KFC. The advantage of investing this way is that you have the security of investing in a U.S. regulated company that also takes advantage of the economic growth potential that exists in China. Before buying any specific type of investment, do some careful research by reading through available prospectuses, fund reports or other documentation. Looking at the earnings, market capitalization and moving averages for a stock will help provide a better analysis of exactly what the investor is getting into and whether big gains may be in the future. Some of this information may not be available, as securities regulations in China are less sophisticated and reliable than those in the U.S. After formally buying into funds, stocks or other financial products centered on Chinese economic growth, be sure to keep tracking the investments using available charts and other resources to monitor investments for eventual sale. Good selling is just as important as good buying for realizing actual gains.

Get together all of your available capital. Find a broker. Explore different investment options. Analyze potential investments. Keep track.

Ideally, you and whomever you’re arguing with can conclude the conversation on a positive note. In order for this to occur, you’ll likely both need to adjust your positions and metaphorically give up a bit of ground. Be sure you understand the perspective or position of the other person. There may be more to what they’re saying than you’ve considered. Be clear and direct about your own position, and make sure you are clearly understood. Offer possibilities that consider both person's contributions. Especially in regards to matters of opinion, understand that many minor arguments simply do not need to be resolved. Even if a perfect compromise doesn't present itself, respectfully communicating your needs to one another can help keep a disagreement from worsening into a more serious argument. Make sure you both have the opportunity to clearly and calmly state what you feel needs to happen. Respectfully and quietly listen to the person you’re arguing with state their needs as well. Only after you each understand that the other needs can you talk flexibly about solutions that might give each of you enough of what is needed. As a general rule, questions will help move an argument towards a resolution much better than statements. More to the point, questions will help you both recognize the root cause of the argument, which must happen before you’re able to resolve the conflict. Questions can be simple and straightforward, such as: “Why are you upset?” or “Do you understand why I am upset?” More generally, if it becomes clear that you are not on the same page, consider asking, “How are you seeing this situation?” Recognize that you don't need to – and likely will not – agree with everything everyone says. You do need to listen. Allow them to say their piece, while facing them and affirming that you are listening with positive body language. Allowing one another to speak will also help you both feel heard. Re-affirm that you are listening by saying things like “I get that,” or “I understand.” After listening to someone's response to a question, paraphrase what they said and repeat it back to them, to make sure you’re both on the same page. In the interest of resolving an argument, and simply in terms of having a respectful conversation, you must admit your responsibility for an argument that has developed. “I” statements can help you reflect and verbalize your acknowledgement. Admit negative sentiments or feelings by saying, “I’m feeling pretty uncomfortable about this right now.” Avoid statements that may sound as though you’re blaming the other person about the argument, such as, “You seem upset about this.” When recognizing your own fault in allowing an argument to escalate, avoid all accusatory language by focusing on how you’re feeling.

Be ready to compromise. Take note of each other’s needs. Ask about anything that is unclear. Listen! Acknowledge your role in the argument.

There are certain exercises that are recommended for people who have suffered an MCL sprain. However, it is important to talk to a physical therapist before you try any of these exercises; if you begin these exercises too soon after your injury, you could cause further damage. Assume a lying position with the injured knee in a bent position. Keep your foot flat on the floor and slowly slide the heel in the direction of your buttocks as far as you possibly can without it hurting. Repeat this exercise 10 to 20 times. Grasp the right foot with the right hand and gradually pull the foot up then behind your back, towards the buttocks. Reach as far as possible until a stretch is felt. Maintain this position for 10 seconds then return your leg to the starting position. Switch to your other leg and repeat the exercise. In a standing pose, position one leg in front of the other leg. Bend the back knee while keeping the front knee straight. Place the weight on the bent knee and then lean forward. Stop once a stretch is felt at the back of the thigh . Hold this position for 5 to 10 seconds then return to the starting position. Switch legs and repeat the exercise. Exercises and muscle movements promote good blood circulation and oxygen distribution to the affected area, thus speeding up the repair of the damaged tissue.

Go see a physical therapist. Try a heel slide exercise. Practice a quad stretch. Do a hamstring stretch. Understand why exercising your knee is important.

It's the dark-blue app with a white "W" on it. The Word home page will open. This option is in the upper-left side of the home page. Skip this step on a Mac. Type in the name of the month for which you want to create your calendar, then press ↵ Enter. Doing so ensures that your month is above your calendar. It's in the blue ribbon at the top of the Word window. The Insert toolbar will open below the ribbon. You'll find this in the "Tables" section of the toolbar. Drag your mouse cursor seven boxes to the right and five (or six, depending on the month) boxes down, then click. This will create a seven-by-five(or seven-by-six) table to serve as your calendar. In the top row of boxes, type in a day of the week for each column. For example, you'd put "Sunday" in the top-left box, "Monday" in the box to the right of that, and so on. Starting with the third horizontal line from the top of the calendar, click and drag the line downward to enlarge the second row of boxes. Repeat this process for each row of boxes until your calendar is the right size for you. Click the box in which the first day of your month starts, type in 1, press Tab ↹, and proceed to number the rest of the days. Once you've numbered the days, you can go back and add events, holidays, appointments, and so on by clicking a day's box, pressing ↵ Enter to start a new line, and typing in the event's name or details. You can add more months to your calendar by clicking below the current month's calendar, pressing ↵ Enter a couple of times, and then repeating the calendar creation process. Press either Ctrl+S (Windows) or ⌘ Command+S (Mac), then select a save location, enter your calendar's name, and click Save.

Open Microsoft Word. Click Blank document. Enter the month. Click the Insert tab. Click Table. Create a table. Enter the days of the week. Expand your calendar's boxes. Add day numbers. Add information to your calendar. Create other months. Save your calendar.

When you are lucky enough to have a job interview, you will want to be as well informed about your potential employer as possible. This will show the company that you are serious about working for them. Think about researching the following, and begin to shape your possible responses to questions according to what you learn. What is the company's mission statement? What are it's objectives? What skills and values does the company look for? Who are the key players in the company? If you are told who will be interviewing with, try to find out a little bit about their background. By doing this you can hopefully identify a few questions before the interview takes place. This will give you and edge when the questions come up. Some common interview questions include the following: Tell us about yourself? You will not want to be too wordy with this response, a one minute response will do. Why did you apply for this job? Be honest, and tell them what is appealing about the job and the company. What do you know about our company? Draw on the research you have done on the company. What questions do you have for me? You might ask for more details on the day to day duties of the position, the growth of the company, or your potential for advancement in the company. While some of the following suggestions may seem basic, they play a key role in making a good impression at an interview. First, you should show up 5 minutes before the interview; do not show up too early, and never be late. Secondly, appear well dressed and carry yourself in a professional manner. Finally, arrive prepared with a pen, paper and several copies of your resume in case they are requested. Always dress professionally even if it is not a professional position. Avoid shorts, flip flops, jeans, and other casual attire. This starts when you greet the interviewer with a smile, handshake and direct eye contact. You will want to carry this good start into the interview room, where there are several points to keep in mind. Make sure you do not slouch. Do not break eye contact during conversation. However, be mindful not to stare. Do not cross your arms. Instead, keep them open in a friendly manner. Avoid fidgeting or touching your face. All interviewers are different. Some may be relaxed and even casual, while others will be very serious and professional. If you find your interviewer to be formal you should match this. This will create a connection between you and the interviewer, and he or she will feel that you have something in common. This will help to show the interviewer that you are interested in the company and the job. You may want to ask questions about employee benefits, employee experience, room for advancement, or the next steps in the hiring process. Regardless, ask questions that demonstrate that you are familiar with the company and the job. For example, if you read that the company recently won an award or a new client, mention it. Some interviewers will let you know their timeframe for a decision. If they tell you two weeks and two weeks has gone by, you should send a polite email confirming you are still interested in the position and asking if they have a decision timeline. If you were not told a timeline, you can send a similar email after about two weeks. Keep the follow up emails brief and polite. Hiring managers are generally very busy, so try and be patient. Try a note that looks something like this: "Dear Manager, Thank you so much for meeting with me today. I enjoyed learning about the company and the position, and I am very excited about the prospects of joining the team. I look forward to hearing from you about the next steps in the process."

Study the company where you will be interviewing beforehand. Research some commonly asked interview questions. Be mindful of the basics on the day of the interview. Pay attention to your body language during the interview. Follow the tone of the interviewer. Ask questions to the interviewer when given the chance. Follow up after the interview.

It will become easier to activate the third eye as your meditation practice continues. Work on focusing on different images when you are meditating to help your concentration improve and keep the third eye activated. Meditation on the third eye is a part of the larger practice of Hatha Yoga, which integrates both physical movements with meditation and energy work. The chakras, or energy centers of the body, are all linked -- the ajna chakra or third eye is the one that is highest on the body. To work on activating the others would require a practice using the body, not just meditation. Since the third eye is a chakra, you can work on making your body feel better and become more in touch with your inner, intuitive self. But this does not come immediately -- keep practicing your meditation and working on greater levels of focus within it. You might find yourself becoming more in touch with your body and the energy that flows within you and around you -- this is the point of meditation on the third eye.

Practice daily. Consider practicing Hatha Yoga. Harness the energy of your meditation.

Examine your wicker furniture to spot any pieces poking out. Do this in a well-lit area, or use a map lamp or flashlight to see things clearly. Use your hands to feel for loose ends in place that you may not be able to examine easily close up. Apply a drop or 2 of wood glue to the bottom of any loose ends that are sticking out. Carefully tuck them back into the wicker pattern by pulling the strands together. Hold down the glued pieces for several seconds to allow them to bond to the chair. Do this for each loose strand you find. Once you have tucked in and glued all the loose ends, allow the glue to dry. Avoid touching the furniture for a full 30 minutes so the adhesive can take hold. For the best results, leave the item of furniture in a cool, dry room during this time.

Scan the furniture for loose ends. Use wood glue to fix them. Let the glue dry for 30 minutes.

Once you have re-inserted your earring, you want to make sure the hole doesn't close back up. Keep the earring in at all times (even at night) for at least 6 weeks to make sure this doesn't happen again. Once the 6-8 weeks have passed, try not to go more than 1 or 2 days without earrings. The holes can quickly close up again. You’ll want to keep earrings in your ears daily for up to a year for the piercing to stay for a significant amount of time. To clean your piercing, use mild soap, saline solution, or warm salt water. Dip a cotton swab into your preferred cleaning solution. Then apply the swab around the piercing to clean it. Do this on the back of the ear as well. Clean your piercing twice daily for up to 6 weeks while it is healing. Avoid harsh soaps and anti-bacterial products when cleaning your piercing. Every time you wash your piercing, which should be at least twice a day, gently twist the earring around in the hole while it's wet. Twist it clockwise, counterclockwise, then slightly back and forth. This will prevent your skin from sticking to the earring. Only twist the earring after you have washed it and while it's still wet. If you twist it too much while it's dry, you may irritate the piercing and delay healing.

Keep your earrings in for 6-8 weeks to keep the hole open. Clean the piercing twice a day to avoid infection. Twist the earring after cleaning to keep the pierced holes open.

The quickest way to raise your armor levels is to simply equip one of these armor types and then take damage. The more damage the armor absorbs, the more your skill will raise. The safest way to do this is to let weak enemies like wolves attack you. The quickest way to level up your Block skill is to travel to a giant's camp and start blocking his attacks. Repeat this until your Block reaches 100 (takes only 30 mins or so). Make sure you have enough healing potions and spells. This also works well with Armor skills. The best way to quickly raise your Archery skill is to complete the Dark Brotherhood questline so that you receive Shadowmere, a special horse with a lot of health that regenerates quickly. Attack this horse with your arrows and let its health refill, and you’ll quickly raise your Archery skill level.

Take damage to raise your Light and Heavy Armor skills. Use your shield to raise your Block level. Raise your Archery skill by attacking your own horse.

Tap the Instagram app icon, which resembles a multicolored camera front. This will open your Instagram feed if you're logged into your account. If you aren't logged into Instagram, tap the Log in link if necessary, then enter your username/email address/phone number and password. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. You'll find this tab at the top of the screen. It will have the number of current followers above it. For example, if you have 100 followers, you'd tap 100 followers here. Scroll through your list of followers and look for missing names. If you don't see a particular person whom you know was following you, they unfollowed you. This is difficult to manage if you recently lost a large number of followers, but you should be able to get an idea of the people who stopped following you if they're people you also follow or interact with. The user in question may have deleted their Instagram account instead. You can check to see whether or not they still have an account by tapping the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the screen and then searching for their name.

Open Instagram. Tap the "Profile" icon. Tap followers. Look for absent followers.

Dehydrating trays are 2 plastic or metal trays that stack on one another to air food out. Dehydrating trays can be purchased from a home or kitchen goods store. Get a set with a protective screen to keep bugs and dust out of your herbs. This method takes less time than hanging your herbs, but you have to trim your leaves to do this. Clip the leaves off of your oregano with shears or scissors. Set the leaves out evenly on top of the bottom tray. Leave 1–2 centimetres (10–20 mm) in between each leaf so that there isn't any overlap between your leaves. Once you’ve filled one of your trays, place the other tray on top. If your protective screen isn't built into your trays, place one underneath the leaves on the bottom tray when you’re laying them out. Set the other protective screen on top of the second tray when you stack them. Take your dehydrating trays to a room in your home that's warm and well-ventilated. Turn the fan on low if the room doesn't have a lot of air flow. Avoid placing your tray next to a window or in a well-lit room. The sun will dye your leaves and may heat some of the flavorful oils out of your oregano. Attics are perfect for drying oregano on dehydrating trays. Basements are usually a poor choice since they tend to trap moisture in the room.

Get a set of dehydrating trays with a protective screen. Set your oregano out evenly in between the trays and stack them. Leave the trays out in warm, well-ventilated area.

Wear cotton and natural fibers throughout the day. Your underwear should be 100% cotton. When you exercise, wear a synthetic material (like nylon or polyester) that wicks away moisture and dries quickly. Your clothing should always feel comfortable. Try not to wear materials that are coarse, scratchy, or trap moisture (like wool or leather). The clothing around your legs should be loose enough to let your skin stay dry and breathe. Your clothing shouldn't feel tight or pinch your skin. Clothing that is too tight will rub against your skin, causing chafing. Most rashes between the legs are caused by chafing or an overgrowth of yeast. Uncontrolled or high blood glucose (sugar) in a Type 2 Diabetic can also cause an overgrowth of yeast. Chafing normally happens along the inner thighs (panty crease line is usually the starting point and then the rash spreads out across the thigh), the groin, the underarms, under the breasts and under the belly or in between rolls of skin. Sometimes it can also occur at or around the nipples (especially for breastfeeding or lactating women, if this occurs please have a Dr. also check your baby's mouth for thrush aka a yeast infection!) If chafing isn't treated, it can become inflamed and infected. Always keep moisture off of your skin, especially after you've taken a bath or shower. Take a clean cotton towel and gently dab at your skin. Rubbing could irritate the rash. You could also use a hair dryer on the lowest setting to completely dry the rash area. Avoid using high heat which can aggravate the rash. It's important to keep the area dry and free of sweat. This is because sweat is high in minerals that can make your skin rash even worse. Most rashes caused by chafing can be treated at home without medical intervention. But, if your rash doesn't improve within 4 to 5 days or gets worse, call your doctor for an appointment. This is especially important if you suspect your rash is infected (if you have fever, pain, swelling, or pus around the rash). Removing friction from the rash, keeping it clean, and lubricating the area should give you some relief within a day or two. If you're not starting to feel better by this time, talk with your doctor. Your doctor will do a physical examination to see if your rash shows lesions. If your doctor thinks you have a bacterial infection, your doctor will probably order a culture. This test will tell your doctor what strain of bacteria or fungus is causing your infection and what treatment is needed. Your doctor may prescribe one or more of the following: Topical antifungals (if caused by yeast) Oral antifungals (if the topical antifungals don't treat the rash) Oral antibiotics (if caused by bacteria) Topical antibiotics (if caused by bacteria) White Vinegar and Water (mixed half and half) apply with gentle dabs after carefully bathing the area. Then apply rash, jock itch, or yeast infection medicine if needed.

Choose clothing that breathes. Wear loose clothing. Keep your skin dry. Know when to see a doctor. Follow your doctor's treatment recommendation.

Use scissors to cut the bottom off a 2 L (68  fl oz) plastic bottle. Then remove a 3-in (7.3-cm) wide panel from one side of the bottle. The panel will extend from the cut off bottom to where the neck of the bottle begins to curve toward its spout. The plastic may be jagged where it was cut with scissors. Use medical tape along the cut edges of the bottle for padding. Poke breathing holes into the bottom of an aluminum can with scissors or a screwdriver. After that, cut off the top of the aluminum can with a sturdy pair of scissors, tin snips, or shears. Be careful when handling the cut metal of the can. It is often sharp enough to easily cause cuts. A layer of duct or medical tape can be used on sharp edges as padding. Insert a layer of cotton into the bottom of the can. Add a layer of activated charcoal on top of the cotton, then sandwich the charcoal with another layer of cotton on top. Tape cotton over the cut top of the can, then cut a small hole in the cotton. Use caution when loading the aluminum can with charcoal, especially if you decided not to pad its sharp edges with tape. Insert the spout of the 2 L (68  fl oz) bottle into the hole in the cotton at the top of the can. Tape the aluminum can to the 2 L (68  fl oz) bottle to complete the mask. By breathing through the spout, the air you breathe will be filtered by the charcoal in the can.

Fashion a mask from a plastic 2 L (68  fl oz) bottle. Create a filter chamber with an aluminum can. Load the gas mask with activated charcoal. Tape together the gas mask and use it when necessary.

The best way to do this is to avoid using disposable paper products. Paper towels, plates, cups, napkins, and other throwaway items are made from trees. Deforestation is a major cause of land pollution since it contributes to soil erosion and exposes the soil to contaminants. Instead of purchasing disposable paper products, opt for reusable plates and cloth towels and napkins. Opt for paperless billing and cancel magazine and newspaper subscriptions. You can also limit your paper consumption by sending emails instead of snail mail, avoiding printing things unless you truly need to, and using both sides of a sheet of paper. When you do need to use paper, opt for recycled paper. And be sure to recycle any paper you do use! to preserve forested areas. All types of forests are critical to the health of the environment. Reforestation can dramatically reduce land pollution. Write to or call your elected officials and ask them to take steps to stop deforestation. Ask them to crack down on illegal logging and encourage sustainable land use. Furthermore, encourage them to support worldwide reforestation efforts. You can also donate time, money, or both to organizations dedicated to reforestation. . Reforestation efforts can help reduce land and air pollution around the world. Planting trees increases biodiversity, stops soil erosion, reduces carbon monoxide buildup, and adds aesthetic value to the area. You can plant trees in your own community or work with worldwide organizations to plant trees in deforested areas. If you plant trees in your own community, be sure to choose trees that are native to your region and will thrive in your specific climate. Check the laws in your area before planting trees on land other than your own.

Reduce your paper consumption. Encourage your government Plant trees

With epididymitis, pain usually starts on one side, rather than both at the same time. Over time, it may slowly expand to both sides. Typically, you'll notice pain on the underside of your testicle first, though it will spread to the whole testicle. The type of pain differs depending on how long the epididymis has been inflamed; it may be a sharp or burning pain. If pain comes on quickly in both testicles, it's likely not epididymitis. However, you should definitely still be seen by a doctor. The swelling or redness may be on one side only or spread to both sides over time. Your testicle may also feel warm, and you may feel uncomfortable sitting because of the swelling in the testicle. The testicle will also appear red because of the increased blood flow to the area and become swollen because more fluid is leaking into the infected area. You may also notice a lump on your affected testicle that's filled with fluid. You may find urinating painful with this condition. You may also feel the need to go to the bathroom more often than usual, or that you need to urinate with more urgency. You may also have blood in your urine. Often, epididymitis results from an infection that starts in the urethra and then moves up the tube, eventually infecting the epididymus. Any infection in the urinary tract can irritate the bladder, causing pain. Sometimes, a clear, white or yellowish discharge may appear at the tip of your penis due to the inflammation and infection of the urinary tract. This symptom is more likely if your infection is caused by an STI. Don't worry. Even if it is an STI, it's still likely to be easily treatable. As the inflammation and infection spread throughout the body, fever can occur as a defense mechanism. Chills may accompany your fever, as well. Fever is your body's way of fighting off infection. Anything over 100°F (38°C) means you need to visit the doctor. Acute epididymitis is characterized by symptoms that have been present for fewer than 6 weeks. Symptoms that stick around for longer than 6 weeks are indicative of chronic epididymitis. Let your doctor know how long you've been experiencing your symptoms, as this may impact your treatment.

Pay attention to testicular pain that begins on one side. Look for swelling or redness in your infected testicle. Notice urinary symptoms. Look for urethral discharge. Take your temperature to see if you have a fever. Keep track of how long you experience your symptoms.

After your initial screening (done through the application) is complete, you will meet with the franchise manager. Through communication with the franchise manager as well as other franchise owners, you will begin to understand how to develop a business plan for your Dunkin’ Donuts franchise, which is an essential part of becoming a franchise owner. Consider what questions you may want to ask to the franchise manager and to other franchise owners. In particular, other franchise owners will be able to provide you with their personal experiences owning a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise and may be able to provide advice on what to do and what not to do. Your business plan is an important part of demonstrating your ability to run a successful Dunkin’ Donuts franchise. You will be required to submit this business plan to the franchise manager. Your financial review will be done based on the information that you include in this business plan. You will find out more about the detailed requirements of the business plan as you go through the application process, but it should include the following general information: Details about the local market where you will open your franchise. Information about competitors in your area. Facts about what you will bring to the company and your expertise, including previous experience in the restaurant industry. Your financial model for managing your franchise. A thorough review of your financial plan for your franchise will be conducted based on your business plan. You must have a detailed financial model for running your franchise to present to the franchise manager. As long as you have included a detailed financial plan in your business plan, you will not have to do anything more as you undergo review.

Interview with the franchise manager. Prepare a business plan. Undergo financial review.

Add all the ingredients to a medium bowl. Whisk everything vigorously until you have a runny sauce that's smooth and glossy. You can use sherry as a substitute for the Chinese cooking wine. To make the recipe suitable for vegetarians, substitute hoisin or mushroom sauce for the oyster sauce. To store the sauce for later, transfer it to a glass jar with an air-tight lid. Make sure there's enough head room in the jar that you can give the sauce a good shake. Store the sauce in the fridge. Be sure to shake the sauce vigorously before each use. To use the sauce, cook your meat, vegetable, or noodle stir fry. Mince a clove of garlic, half an inch (1.3 cm) of fresh ginger, and a hot chili. Place them in a small bowl, and whisk in the stir fry sauce. Just before serving the stir fry, add the sauce and toss to coat. Cook the stir fry for an additional minute, giving the sauce time to thicken. Use about 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of sauce per two-person stir fry.

Whisk together all the ingredients. Transfer to a glass jar. Add the sauce to stir fries.

If you didn't open the console in the previous section, press ~ to open it now. It will appear as a smaller window inside Counter-Strike. You don't need to be in a game to enable fast switch, but it may help for testing purposes. hud_fastswitch 1 and press ↵ Enter. This will enable the fast switch feature so that you'll pull out the selected weapon as soon as you hit the corresponding number key. Remember, CS: GO has this feature enabled by default, and it cannot be disabled. There is no need to enter a fast switch command for CS: GO. Press one of the number keys assigned to your weapons (usually 1-4). Your weapon will be pulled out immediately without having to confirm with another click. If you have more than one grenade, you'll still have to select which one you use. If you can't get used to fast switch, you can turn it off with basically the same command: Open the console and type hud_fastswitch 0 to turn off fast switch. Many players find using the mouse wheel to scroll through all three weapons and grenades to be a waste of time in combat. You can bind mouse wheel up and mouse wheel down to your primary and secondary weapons, allowing you to switch in the middle of a fight without moving your fingers: Open the console by pressing ~. Type bind wheelup slot1 and press ↵ Enter. This will make scrolling up on the wheel automatically switch to your primary weapon. Type bind wheeldown slot2 and press ↵ Enter. This will make scrolling down on the wheel automatically switch to your pistol.

Open the console if it isn't already open. Type . Test it out. Turn it off if you don't like it. Turn your mouse wheel into a quick weapon switch.

Most auto transport company websites will have a large button at the top of the home page that says “Get Quote” or “Request Quote.” It's almost always free to request a price quote, so don't worry about having to commit to the company just because you’re requesting a quote. You can also call the company's customer service phone number to get a quote. This phone number is also located on the company's website and is almost definitely on any promotional material (e.g., flyers) that the company puts out. Contact each of the companies you’ve deemed to be trustworthy and ask how much it would cost for you to transport your car with them. Be sure to give them all of the specifics regarding your car and how you’d like them to transport it. You’ll need to provide the make and model of your car, as well as the shipping locations and dates. Don't agree to any offers immediately; just get quotes from all of the companies you’re considering so you can compare the offers to one another. Although you may think the lowest-priced company will be giving you the best deal, these companies often surprise customers with hidden fees down the line. Plus, the lower quoted price, the lower quality service you can usually expect from auto transport companies. It's normal to see quotes within $100 of each other. Anything way lower could be a bait and switch or have hidden fees. Hidden fees may include the cost of insurance or a service fee. Once you’ve gotten a sense of each company's services, reputation, and price, you’re now in the best position possible to choose the right company for you. If you’re still not sure which company you should go with, contact the companies again to ask any lingering questions you still have.

Call or visit the website of a transport company to get a quote. Get quotes from several companies with good reviews. Avoid settling for the cheapest option. Decide which company is best for your particular situation.

Italicize the title and put it in its own sentence. Follow the title with the name of the director after the abbreviation "Dir." Then list the film studio or distributor, and the release year, each as a separate sentence. Head the list with the abbreviation "perf." Finally, cite the medium as "Film" as a standalone sentence. "Fake Movie. Dir. Linda Bonito. Paramount, 2002. Film." List performer names after the director's name if you would like to do so. You might write "Fake Movie. Dir. Linda Bonito. Perf. Julia Pacman, Sharon Loinclout, Bugs Appleman. Paramount, 2002. Film." If a director or an actor is the focus of your paper, begin your citation with their name, followed by the abbreviation "dir" or "perf." You might write: "Linda Bonito, dir. "Fake Movie. Paramount, 2002. Film." To emphasize an actor, you might write "Julia Pacman, perf. Fake Movie. Dir. Linda Bonito. Paramount, 2002. Film." If the film has been released to video or DVD, end your citation with "DVD" or "VHS" instead of "Film." For instance, if the film you watched was on DVD, you would add "DVD" as its own sentence in the citation. You might write "Fake Movie. Dir. Linda Bonito. Perf. Julia Pacman, Sharon Loinclout, Bugs Appleman. Paramount, 2002. DVD." If you watched a video, write "VHS." If you streamed the film online, end with the website on which you accessed the film, the word "Web," and the date of access. Each of these pieces of information should be standalone sentences. For example, write: "Fake Movie. Dir. Linda Bonito. Perf. Julia Pacman, Sharon Loinclout, Bugs Appleman. Paramount, 2002. Fake Database of Fake Films. Web. June 2015."

List films by their title. List films by an actor or the director. End with the medium for DVD and VHS. Credit the websites of films you stream.

It is always important to get routine check-ups from your doctor or health care professional, even if you don't think you have any STIs. Remember, only 15-30% of trichomoniasis infected individuals show signs of infection. The other 70-85% never display any symptoms. If left untreated, trichomoniasis can increase your chances of getting HIV or increase the likelihood of transmitting HIV to your sexual partners. Trichomoniasis in pregnant women can cause premature ruptures of membranes that protect the baby and cause early delivery. If you are not involved in a mutually monogamous relationship with an individual free of STDs, always use a latex condom (male and female) to help avoid contracting sexually transmitted conditions. Some more methods of protection include: Using condoms when engaging in oral, anal, and vaginal sex. Avoiding sharing sex toys. If you do share them, wash them or cover then with a new condom anytime anyone new uses it. Notify sexual partners with whom you have had unprotected intercourse or direct genital contact so that they can be tested and treated if necessary. Some clinics will help you inform your partners anonymously by giving them a contact slip that lets them know they have been exposed to a sexually transmitted infection. It won't have your name on it and it won't necessarily tell them what the infection is but will urge them to get tested.

Schedule routine checkups to ensure your sexual health. Practice safe sex. Alert any sexual partners to your infection.

Wait until birds or pedestrians have left the frame before snapping the photo. Check to see you have the correct aperture, focus, and exposure. Take a deep breath and press the shutter. Take a look on the camera's LCD screen to review your photo. Make minor adjustments to settings, lighting, and framing, and take several more photos, adjusting each one. Write down the camera settings and lighting conditions in a small notebook so you can see how different settings produce different effects. Some of the most amazing photos are more happenstance than anything.

Be patient and double-check your subject and settings. Review your picture. Keep track of your settings. Don’t be afraid to experiment.

Add a liberal amount of glue to the bottom of the container using a hot glue gun. Push the ball of the tree into the hot glue. Hold onto the tree while the glue dries. The container can be a small planter or decorative bowl. While the glue is still hot, add a layer of pebbles to the container. All of the pebbles should fit down into the glue. They should be surrounding the tree trunk. They will offer the tree more support once all of the glue is dry. Remember to continue to hold the tree while adding the pebbles. If you need to free your hands, prop the tree up with something to prevent it from falling over. Work quickly as your glue will dry within one to two minutes. Add another layer of glue on top of the first layer of pebbles. Continue to add pebbles to the glue. Repeat this process several times until you have reached the top of the container. Once the glue has dried, you can adjust your tree branches. Bend the wire branches so that the tree takes your desired shape. Turn the branches down to resemble a weeping willow tree. Fray the branches out and slightly up to resemble a maple or oak tree.

Place the tree into the desired container. Add one layer of pebbles to the container. Glue more pebbles inside of the container. Adjust the branches. Finished.

A typical high will wear off in about three hours, with the main effects spiking about 30 minutes after you smoked. However, when you eat cannabis or take too much, the effect can take longer to wear off. Highs can last as long as six hours or more. They can also be unpredictable if the cannabis has other drugs mixed in. If you took an exceptionally high dose of cannabis, your high can last much longer. Taking too much can happen in cases where you are eating cannabis, and subsequently eat too much because it doesn't take effect as quickly as you thought it would. In fact, the drug can stay in your body for up to two days. Some people want to come off their high because they unexpectedly became paranoid or had a panic attack. You can't hurry up your high, but you may be able to take a sedative in the benzodiazepine class if you have a prescription for them (and only if you have a prescription for them). Always talk to your doctor before mixing prescription drugs with recreational drugs. Your doctor can say if they're safe for you. Because highs can last so long, one of the best things you can do is sleep it off. Of course, if you're having a panic attack, that can be difficult, but that's where the sedative can be helpful. You need to keep yourself from being injured when your high, and having someone around can help. In addition, if you start to panic, having someone to talk to can make the situation easier.

Know how long it can last. Ask about a sedative for panic attacks. Sleep it off. Ask someone to be with you.

Pick a certain phrase that motivates you and repeat this in your head before, during, and even after each run. Keep it short and positive in tone. You might say, “I can do this,” or “Keep it going.” Once you establish a breathing pattern, you can say this phrase in between breaths to keep the pattern going. Dig back into your memory and recall the last time you felt like stopping during a run. Then, recall what happened when you kept going. You can also think about general moments in life that you are proud of, such as when you graduated from college. Everyone hits the pavement for a unique set of reasons. Instead of focusing on the negatives, like leg soreness, think about what you get out of running. Maybe hitting the track makes you healthier and more able to play with your children. Perhaps marathons let you express your competitive instincts. Most of us have a particular type of music or a certain artist that gets us pumped up and excited. Create a playlist on your iPod or other device that includes songs to motivate you to pick up the pace. You could also include songs or genres that are inspirational, such as gospel. Keep adjusting your playlist until it fits your needs and refresh it regularly as well. If you are running a longer distance, like a marathon, you may want to test out podcasts or even audio books as well. Just make sure to keep up the pace as you listen. Focus on a nice, cool bottle of Gatorade waiting for you after the run. Or, perhaps picture yourself enjoying a soothing bath. The reward itself should be enticing enough to catch and hold your interest. It should also be attainable. Many social runners often envision the gathering awaiting them post-run. Some runners actually build a reward in to their route. For example, they purposefully end their run in a beautiful park, near a public fountain, or in an area with a view. This way, they can take a moment to enjoy their surroundings at the end of their run. If you are in a relationship, see if your partner is interested in joining you on runs. Or, ask a friend or acquaintance. Go to a gym and find another runner who is looking for a partner. You don't have to run at exactly the same pace to benefit from running with one another. In fact, they can even just start off with you and then separate. Or, if they are faster, they may push you to excel. Contact your local gyms or rec centers to see if they have an active running group in place. Or, hit your local running store and ask if they know of any running clubs that are currently active. Participating in a group will keep you accountable and it will also provide an outlet for any questions that you may have. You can also join digital running groups that allow you to enter your run information online and talk with others. These can be a good option if you don't feel like starting up your own face-to-face club.

Repeat positive mantras to yourself. Remind yourself of your strength and accomplishments. Focus on your reasons for running. Sing or hum a favorite song. Envision an end-of-run reward. Get a running partner. Join a running club.

Hydrating shampoos don't strip away your hair's natural oils. Look for a product advertised as “anti-breakage,” “strengthening,” “restorative,” or “repair.” To apply, wet your hair in the shower and pour a coin-sized amount of shampoo into your palm. Massage it into your scalp and roots, then rinse well under cold water. These shampoos will help to seal your split ends and thicken your hair while keeping it shiny. Make sure that you rinse your hair thoroughly both before and after you apply the shampoo. Look for a conditioner that includes strengthening proteins and that's specialized for your hair type. Pour a dollop into your palm and smooth it over your strands, from about mid-length to tips. Rinse off with cool water. once a week to renew and repair your hair. While your hair is still wet, rub a quarter-sized amount of deep conditioner between your hands. Gently massage it into your hair from mid-length to tips. Then, pin your hair back and let it soak in for 10-30 minutes. You can place a shower cap over your head to keep the deep conditioner in place. To save time, wash and deep condition your hair at the beginning of your shower. Leave the conditioner in place while you wash your body and rinse it out at the end of your shower using cool water. Look for a deep conditioner that matches your hair type, whether that's fine, thick, natural, or curly. The usual terry-cloth towels can create friction that damages your hair, causing split ends. Blot your hair dry with a microfiber towel instead, which soaks up excess moisture without leaving your hair too dry. Avoid rubbing your hair with the towel, which can cause breakage as well. Washing your hair with “hard water”—water that contains minerals like chlorine magnesium and calcium—can damage your hair cuticles, which can weaken your hair and cause breakage. Installing a simple filtered showerhead can wash these minerals out, keeping your hair strong, soft, and shiny. You can buy filtered showerheads online and in home stores. They can range in price from $30-$100. To find out whether you have hard water in your home, check your filter for a white film. This is left behind by minerals during evaporation, indicating that you have hard water. You can also search local news sources for information on local hard water. Search “[your area] hard water.” Over-washing your hair can strip it of natural oils, leaving it more vulnerable to damage and breakage. Depending on your hair type, try to wash it as little as possible—3 times a week is a good standard to shoot for. If your hair gets oily more quickly, try a dry shampoo for a quick clean that won't cause damage.

Wash with a restorative shampoo to strengthen your hair. Use a strengthening conditioner to moisturize the ends of your hair. Use a deep conditioner Dry your hair with a microfiber towel to avoid frizz-causing friction. Install a showerhead filter to sift harsh minerals out of your water (optional). Wash your hair 3 times a week to avoid drying it out.

To build this directional antenna, you will need an N-Female chassis mount connector, four #6x1/4" nuts and bolts, 1-1/4" (32 mm) copper wire, pigtail patch cable, and an empty aluminum can. You will also need a drill, a soldering iron, and a screwdriver that fits the bolts A pigtail cable is a patch cable with a connector at both ends of the cable. The aluminum can should have one side without a lid and one side with a metal bottom. The can's diameter determines where the connector is mounted. Your can should be at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide, but can be as big as 6 inches (15.2 cm). Measure up from the bottom of the can and mark the outside where the connector will be. The measurement will vary depending on the diameter of the can. This measurement is determined for maximum signal strength. Below are some common measurements: 3 inches (7.6 cm) - 3.74 inches (9.5 cm) 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) - 2.07 inches (5.25 cm) 6 inches (15.2 cm) - 1.38 inches (3.5 cm) Use a drill bit the same size as the small side of the N-Female connector to drill a hole where you measure. You can also use a hammer and nail if you don't have a drill. If your N-Female connector has screw holes, drill smaller holes around your larger one to allow you to mount it with the nuts and bolts. Take your copper wire and line it up with the the metal connector on the small side of the N-Female connector. The little brass tube and the length of the wire should total 1.21 inches (3.07 cm) when lined up. Get as close to this measurement as physically possible for the best connection. Use the soldering iron to attach the wire to the brass tube on the back of the N-Female connector. This creates the probe. See this guide for details on soldering. The wire should be sticking straight out from the connector. After the solder has finished cooling, mount the probe to the can with the wire on the inside and the screw connector on the outside. Use the nuts and bolts to secure the probe to the can. Screw the pigtail cable onto the probe mount, and then connect the other end to your wireless card's antenna connector. The can will need to be pointed directly at the wireless access point. You can mount it to a camera tripod with a zip tie for easy pointing. The range you can achieve with your antenna will vary depending on the size of the can, the accuracy of your measurements, and any interference between the antenna and the access point.

Collect your materials and tools. Measure the can's diameter. Mark the connector's mounting point. Punch a hole in the side of the can. Measure and cut the wire. Solder the copper wire to the small end of the N-Female connector. Secure the probe in the can. Connect the can to the wireless card using the pigtail cable. Point the can at the physical access point.

Oftentimes, dogs will defecate in their crate if it's too big. If the crate is large enough that your dog can comfortably poop in a corner he might choose to go in his crate rather than wait to be let out. Your dog's crate should be just big enough for him to stand up and turn around in and lie down with his legs straight. Anything bigger might make him tempted to use the crate as a bathroom. If you have a puppy, choose a crate with his adult size in mind. Crates can get expensive and you do not want to have to keep replacing a crate, but you can block off the excess crate space with cardboard paper, styrofoam, or other puppy safe materials. Chances are, your dog would prefer not to defecate in the same space where he's fed. Feeding him in the crate can help. You do not need to close your dog in the crate at meal times, as the stress of being locked in may interfere with his ability to eat. Just set the food inside his crate and leave the door open. Your dog might be wary to enter the crate to eat at first, as he may suspect you're leaving and are trying to lure him in. If you leave the food out and go about your regular activities he should eventually eat. Changing the types of blankets you provide in the crate, or adding extra blankets, can potentially make your dog stop going in his crate. If you don't use bedding currently, adding a nice bed or some blankets to a crate may make your dog less likely to use the crate as a bathroom. Your dog will not want to defecate in an area if he enjoys cuddling and sleeping there. Conversely, if you do currently use bedding, and your dog buries his feces under it, remove the bedding. Your dog may be less likely to defecate in his crate if he feels he cannot easily cover it up. Paper padding should not be left in a crate, especially if your dog is paper trained. Each time your dog defecates in his crate, clean the area thoroughly. Use an enzymatic cleaner from a pet store or grocery store. Eliminating the odor caused by elimination may make your dog less likely to choose the same spot to poop again.

Make sure the crate is the right size. Feed your dog in his crate. Alter the bedding in the crate. Clean up any accidents thoroughly.

There are many herbs that have anti-inflammatory properties. Anti-inflammatory effects seem to be the result of plant bioflavonoids, phenolic substances, and other substances that function as antioxidants. Some of the most effective anti-inflammatory herbs include: Cayenne pepper (fruit) Chamomile (flowers) Licorice (root) Turmeric (root) Willow bark (bark) Yarrow (flowers, leaves) Herbal teas may also help with some types of digestive inflammation such as cramping, nausea, and diarrhea. If you want to use herbs to treat digestive inflammation, then you may want to try an herb that targets the digestive system. The digestive anti-inflammatory herbs include: goldenseal root licorice root chamomile calendula For an anti-inflammatory herb that targets the respiratory system try making a tea from licorice root or mullein leaves. For example, if you have a cold or bronchitis, then you may find it helpful to drink a tea made from licorice root or mullein leaves. A tea made from one of these herbs may help to ease some of the inflammation in your throat, nasal passages, and lungs. For bladder inflammations (cystitis, urethritis), you can try drinking a tea made from corn silk. Corn silk has been used as a folk remedy indifferent parts of the world and it has been found to be effective as an anti-inflammatory agent. To make corn silk tea, you can just use some of the corn silk from a fresh cob of corn. The silk is the white thread that is between the corn and the husk. For skin conditions with an inflammatory component, you can apply a tea compress made from calendula, goldenseal, or myrrh. Applying the tea directly to your skin will produce the best benefit. To make a tea compress, brew a cup of tea using one of the herbs and then let it cool until it is lukewarm. You may also chill the tea to increase the anti-inflammatory effects, since cold can help to reduce swelling and inflammation. After the tea has cooled, soak a clean washcloth in the tea and wring out the excess. Then, apply the washcloth to the part do your skin that is inflamed. Do not apply a tea compress to skin that is broken or that seems infected. See a doctor for help.

Pick an effective anti-inflammatory herb if you want general relief. Use digestive anti-inflammatory herbs for stomach issues. Use licorice or mullein for respiratory inflammation. Prepare corn silk tea for bladder inflammation. Apply an herbal tea compress to reduce skin inflammation.

When you get stressed out due to working too much, having family troubles or experiencing some kind of trauma, the body reacts by releasing a hormone called cortisol. In addition to causing a host of health issues, cortisol causes you to gain fat around the middle of your body, leading to love handles. You can probably think of dozens of things that are stressing you out right now. To get rid of the handles, you've got to get rid of the stress! Figure out what's putting strain on your system and take measures to improve your situation. See if you can reduce the activity in your schedule so you're a little less busy. Having back to back activities from morning until night causes a lot of stress. If you're experiencing a stress caused by a situation that's out of your control, work on handling the stress in healthy ways through meditation, yoga, running, journaling, or another activity that calms your mind. Staying up too late is hard on your body and mind, and results in cortisol overproduction and weight gain around the middle. Getting better sleep is often an overlooked key to weight loss, but it can make a big difference. Start sleeping 7 - 8 hours per night, every night. Going to bed at the same time each night and waking up at the same time in the morning puts your body on a consistent schedule and helps eliminate stress. Stop using bright screens thirty minutes before you go to sleep. If you have trouble sleeping, make sure your sleeping environment is sufficiently dark and quiet. Leave your electronic devices in another room when you go to bed so you won't be tempted to check email during the night. Dehydration is another stressor on the body. Many of us are dehydrated without realizing it. Start drinking several liters of water a day, and more on hot days or when you exercise, to make sure your body is sufficiently hydrated. Drink a big glass of water first thing in the morning, before you have your morning caffeine. Buy a liter-sized water bottle and plan to drink two bottles' worth every day. This helps prevent a blood sugar spike, too many of which can lead to weight gain around the middle. If you want to get ride of your love handles, eat regular, small meals, stopping around 8:00 at night. Giving your body a break from eating from evening til morning, then eating a good breakfast followed by a healthy lunch and dinner, is the best way to lose those love handles. Alcohol leads to blood sugar swings, which are hard on the system and lead to the storage of belly fat. Stay away from sugary alcohol drinks altogether. When you do drink, choose a low sugar drink, such as wine, and limit yourself to a drink or two no more than twice a week. One serving of alcohol is equal to five ounces of wine, twelve ounces of beer, or 1.5 ounces of liquor. Two or fewer servings a day are recommended for men while one or fewer a day is recommended for women.

Relieve your stress. Get better sleep. Drink more water. Eat regular meals. Don't drink too much alcohol.

Aerobic activity or cardio is an essential part of a healthy body and working towards a nicer body. Cardio is important for a variety of things including: supporting weight loss or a healthy weight, improving blood pressure and blood sugar, decreasing your risk for heart disease and stroke, improving sleep habits and mood. Health professionals recommend participating in about 150 minutes of moderate intensity cardio each week. This amount has been shown to provide many health benefits. Cardio combined with strength training helps you reduce body fat and define muscles and together will help you on your way to a nicer body. HIIT workouts or high intensity interval training is a great exercise to do in combination with traditional cardio and strength training. HIIT workouts are interval training exercises that alternate between very high intensity exercises and moderate intensity exercises. They are designed to increase your heart rate very high, very quickly. These types of workouts burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time, burn more calories from fat and have been shown to keep your metabolism raised long after the workout was completed. HIIT is a great way to help get a nicer body because it will help you lose weight, reduce your body fat and tone your entire body. Strength training or resistance training is an important part of your exercise plan and way to reach your goal. Combine strength and cardio exercises to get the most well rounded workout. Strength training is what will help tone, tighten and define your muscles. If you're looking to look more toned and lean, include regular strength training into your exercise routine. It's typically recommended to do anywhere from 2-3 days of strength training each week. Do exercises that will work each major muscle group of your body. Exercises to try include: using free weights or weight machines, doing body weight exercises, or including yoga or pilates.

Do steady state cardio. Try HIIT workouts. Include strength training.

It can be difficult to hear the note if there's a lot of noise going on around you. Move to a room that doesn't have a television or radio going, if possible. If you're outside, you may need to move inside for a moment. Play the note on the computer, your phone, a piano, a tuning fork, or a metronome, which sometimes has a tuner built in. Listen carefully to hear the pitch of the note. Play it again if you need to. Work on the "A" string first. That's the string that's the second smallest. Some violins have fine tuners on just the E string, while others have one on the E and A strings and still others have one on all strings. Follow the string down to find the fine tuner for that string. The fine tuners look like tiny screws on the tailpiece, which is located where the strings end near the chin piece. The pegs are the knobs on the far end of the violin. If you're holding the violin facing you with the pegs at the top, the right top is the "A" string, the right bottom is the "E" string, the left top is the "D" string, and the left bottom is the "G" string.

Move somewhere quiet to tune your violin. Listen to the sound of the note. Find the fine tuners. Find the right peg for the string.

Warm up 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 milliliters) of coconut oil or olive oil in a little dish. You can do this in the microwave or on the stove, but be careful not to let it get too hot. It should be warm and comfortable to the touch. If you want a fancier spa, try one of the following mixtures instead: 1 teaspoon of each of the following: almond oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and sesame oil. 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) of coconut oil, 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of olive oil, and 4 to 5 drops of vitamin E oil. Spread the rest of the oil through your hair, from the roots to the ends. This will help improve the circulation in your scalp. Dip a clean towel in warm water. Wring out the excess water so that it's damp. Wrap the towel around your head and hair. Secure it with a clip, if needed. The heat will trap the oil and open up the hair follicles. It will help the oil penetrate your hair and scalp and nourish it. If you have very dry hair, wait 15 to 20 minutes instead. Use enough mild shampoo to get the oil out. You can add conditioner if your hair is very dry, but the mask in the next step will be nourishing enough on their own.

Prepare your oil. Massage the oil into your scalp from roots to tips for 5 minutes. Wrap a damp, warm towel around your head. Keep the towel wrapped around your head for 5 to 6 minutes. Wash your hair using lukewarm water.

Make sure you know how to get in touch with everyone once you're out of school. This is especially important if you're all going away to college or joining the work force. Make a point of putting phone numbers in your phone, or dedicate a small section of a notebook or yearbook to getting email addresses. Be sure to pay special attention to any friends who are moving next year. Social media is a great way to stay in touch. If you don't already have most of your class added on sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, do so now. If anyone won't be back next year, say your goodbyes. You can have the class sign a card for people who are moving away. You can also have everyone take turns saying goodbye during recess or lunch. your teachers. If you have any teachers who helped you through the year, express gratitude before the end of the day. You can write your teacher at thank-you note or simply let them know how much they meant to you. Teachers work hard, and appreciate receiving gratitude. If you want to bring your teacher a gift, check to make sure it's allowed first. Some schools have policies about giving teachers gifts at the end of the year.

Trade summer contact information with all of your friends. Say goodbye to anyone moving. Thank

For this technique to work, it's important to begin at the entrance. Too often, people will try to use this technique only once they’ve gotten lost inside a maze. Trying to do this in the middle of a maze will keep you lost. Always keep your hand along the wall for guidance. Walk ahead, away from the exit, until you reach an intersection or a dead end. With this method, you don't even have to think your way out of an intersection or back through a dead end. At intersections, you’ll usually be taking the closest path to your right. At a dead end, following the right wall will have you loop around it until you exit the dead end. As long as you keep your hand on the right wall and walk forward, you will find the exit.

Place your hand on the right wall at the maze’s entrance. Start walking, following the right wall. Keep following the right wall through intersections and around dead ends.

Where have you done well in the past? For instance, think about the classes you've gotten good grades in. Also, think about what you do naturally for friends and family, what they turn to you to do because you're good at it. Make notes about what you're good at doing. Your skills are a part of your identity, as many people will come to identify you with what you do. Certain types of jobs teach you certain skills, whether you think you're learning them or not. For instance, when you work at the counter of a fast-food restaurant, you learn to deal with drama quickly and efficiently. Fast food jobs and retail jobs can also teach you people skills. Similarly, people will also associate what you do for a living with who you are. You spend a good portion of your life at your job, so it becomes a part of who you are. Many websites, especially job search websites and freelance websites, offer you the chance to take skills tests. These tests will help you judge how adept you are in particular areas, usually ones related to the job market. Your peers are able to assess how good you are at certain skills, and as you put yourself out there in the world, you can ask for reviews of those skills. Your bosses, too, should also be able to tell you how well you do in certain areas. You can also ask your friends and family if they think you are particularly good at any skills. As you grow further into adulthood, your skills will define you in a professional sense. When you're looking for a job, you are essentially a list of skills and experience. That's how you're represented to the world. Though it may not be all of who you are, it is a part of what makes you who you are.

Think about the areas you've done well in. Consider what skills you've developed in jobs. Try online skill tests. Ask friends, family, and colleagues. Define yourself by your skills.

Stencils are a great way to ensure smooth and even lettering. There are many different types of italicized fonts to choose from. The first step is to use a pencil to trace your letters. This way you can fix any errors or spacing issues. Once your letters look the way you want, trace over them with a good pen that is meant for fancy lettering. These pens offer finer tips and a smoother glide so your letters flow nicely. After you have traced out your letters, go back and add some creative design. You can add dots along the lines, draw curly designs that stem out from the letters, or add color. The design is up to you.

Purchase an italicized stencil. Trace your letters. Design your letters.

You don't need a prescription to buy a blood glucose meter. They typically cost between $10 and $75 (USD), and more expensive meters tend to be easier to read and more accurate. You can also find glucose meters online, which will allow you to easily compare prices. Check if the product you purchase includes test strips. If you get a meter that doesn't come with strips, you’ll have to buy strips that match that model. It's a good idea to check the price of strips before you choose a model, as this will affect the total amount you pay for the glucose meter. You may also be able to get a meter or strips that are covered by your insurance. Test your glucose levels in the morning after you’ve gone 8 hours without eating. Grease, dirt, and trace sugars on your skin can lead to inaccurate results, so wash up with soap and hot water before using the meter. Hot water and the motion of washing and drying your hands will also increase blood flow in your fingertips. Place the lancet into the lancet device, which is what you’ll use to prick your finger. Push the lancet into its slot until you hear a click, then remove the cap that covers the lancet. Steps vary by product, so read your specific model's instructions before using it. Wipe your finger with an alcohol pad. Hold it against a tabletop with the bottom of your fingertip facing up. Hold the lancet to your fingertip and press the device's button to prick yourself. Pricking the bottom of your finger just to the side (near the edge of your fingernail) can help prevent soreness. If you don't see blood after pricking your finger, gently massage around the area until you see a drop of blood. Touch and hold the test strip to your fingertip to collect the droplet of blood. Promptly insert the test strip into the glucose meter. Test strips can't be exposed to air for more than a couple of minutes before testing. After a few seconds, you should see your reading. For a fasting blood glucose test, a reading lower than 100 mg/dL is normal. 100 mg/dL to 125 mg/dL may indicate prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher could suggest diabetes. Since a high reading can result from a big meal the night before, make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your concerns, especially if your readings are consistently high. Repeat the test at least once to check your reading's accuracy. A home test could give you an idea of your blood sugar levels, but home tests aren't as accurate as getting screened by a doctor. Only a medical professional can diagnose you with diabetes. If you test yourself at home and your numbers are high, schedule an appointment with your doctor and ask for a screening. To help your doctor make a better diagnosis, keep a food journal. Document what you ate, when you ate it, and when you tested your blood sugar. This will help your doctor determine if your high blood sugar readings are normal results from a meal or if they could be a symptom of diabetes.

Purchase a meter from your local pharmacy. Fast overnight and wash your hands before testing. Set up the lancet device. Sanitize your finger and prick it with the lancet. Place a droplet of blood onto the test strip. Insert the test strip into the meter. Remember that a home test can’t accurately diagnose diabetes.

Pick a specific day to profile a person. Observe their speech patterns and hand motions throughout the day. Does this behavior match up with how the person usually acts? If so, you can profile that the individual is in a normal mood, and not behaving any differently than they normally would. For instance, if an expressive person starts hiding their hands in a conversation, you can profile that they aren't being completely honest or open. Try to identify large changes in a person's speech. If they start speaking casually to someone they usually use formal language with, you can assume that the person is in a friendly mood, or that they are becoming friends with the other individual. Watch how the person carries themselves throughout the day. Observe your profiling target when they’re moving as well as when they’re standing still. If their posture seems sloppy or closed off, you can profile the person as upset or uncomfortable, depending on the circumstance. If the person seems confident and relaxed, you can profile that the individual in question feels comfortable. Posture can also be situational in different conversations. If a person is speaking with someone that they don't like, their posture will reflect that. For instance, a person will lean away from someone that they’re not close or friendly with. Watch your profiling target as you speak with them, or as they speak with others. Pay attention to their eye movement as the conversation continues. Is the person able to maintain firm and comfortable eye contact, or is their gaze fleeting and downcast? If an individual isn't willing to make eye contact, you can profile that they’re nervous and uncomfortable in the conversation. If a person can't make consistent eye contact, it might mean that they’re hiding something. Speak with the person that you’re profiling, and take note of their intonation as they reply. Does the person speak in a normal, relaxed tone of voice? Note if your profiling target is mumbling, or if their speech seems more stiff and irritated than usual. Then, try drawing conclusions based on these different vocal cues. For instance, if a person's voice sounds rigid, they might be irritated or uncomfortable with some aspect of the conversation.

Compare someone's words and gestures to their baseline behaviors. Examine their physical movement and posture for deviations. See if the person is willing to make eye contact. Listen for any differences in their tone of voice.

Fridge defrosting yields the most successful and flavorful cooked salmon. Thin salmon fillets and pieces weighing less than 1 lb (0.45 kg) each will take around 12 hours to defrost in the freezer. For whole fish or thick cuts weighing over 1 lb (0.45 kg) each, take the salmon out of the freezer 24 hours in advance. If you want to prepare your salmon fillets at 7:00 PM, take them out of the freezer first thing in the morning, at 7:00 AM. It's okay to leave thin cuts in the refrigerator overnight, but don't leave them in longer than 24 hours. So, if you want to start cooking your salmon at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, and you won't be up at 4:30 AM that morning, you can take it out of the freezer before you go to bed on Monday night. Wait around 12 hours for pieces under 1 lb (0.45 kg) to defrost. For larger cuts or whole fish weighing more than 1 lb (0.45 kg), wait around 24 hours before removing the fish from the fridge. Make sure your refrigerator is set to 40 °F (4 °C) or less. Once the fish has thawed out, it's ready to cook. Discard the paper towel, packaging, and any plastic wrap you used. Then be sure to cook the salmon until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 °F (63 °C). Don't leave the salmon to sit out at room temperature unless you’re planning to cook it right away. While it's technically safe to refreeze the uncooked salmon after you’ve thawed it correctly in the fridge, it will loose much of its flavor and moisture.

Remove the salmon from the freezer 12 hours before you plan to cook it. Leave the dish of frozen salmon in the fridge for at least 12 hours. Cook the defrosted salmon immediately after removing it from the fridge.

Use a velvet hanger or one with slits or hooks so your dress does not slip off during your travels. If your dress has extra hanging ribbons attached near the straps, you can place these on the hanger to help secure your dress. To keep the shape of your wedding gown, crumple up acid-free tissue paper, and place it inside the body and bust of your dress. For extra protection, place your tissue paper inside of large plastic ziplock bags before you stuff your dress. This maintains the shape as you travel, so you don't have to worry about your dress getting crushed or condensed. You can also do this if you are packing a formal gown. Do this for all wedding gowns. If your formal dress is not made with a structured bodice, then you may not need to pack it in a garment bag. If you don't want your dresses to get wrinkled, lay each dress on a flat surface, and place them inside a dry cleaning bag. Use a separate dry cleaning bag for each dress. Lift the dress up by the hanger, and straighten out the bag towards the bottom so it lies flat. You can tie the bag at the bottom if there is a lot of extra plastic. This way, your garments will stay in perfect condition as you travel. Unzip your garment bag and place the dresses inside. Stick the hanger through the slot in the middle, and adjust the sides of the bag to cover the shoulders of your dress. Zip up the garment bag when you are ready to go. You can fit multiple garments inside the same bag. The number will vary depending on the thickness of your dresses. However, avoid packing your garment bag too full, as this can cause wrinkles. If you are packing a wedding or formal dress, it is best to pack them individually. If you are driving, hang your garment bag from the hook above your back seat window. You can place the hanger on top of the hook. If you are flying, contact the airline in advance and ask what their policy is regarding garment bags. Oftentimes, planes have a separate section on the plane where passengers can store a garment bag as a carry-on. If the airline doesn't have a place for your garment bag, you can gently fold your bag in half and place it in the overhead bin.

Place your dress on a hanger. Stuff your dress with acid-free tissue paper if packing a wedding dress. Place your dress in a plastic dry cleaning bag so it stays wrinkle-free. Put the dry cleaning bags inside of a garment bag. Hang up your garment bag in the car or stow it on your plane.

The best way to tell if your blue cheese has spoiled is to smell it. Fresh blue cheese has a strong scent, but it changes as it starts to go bad. Give the cheese a sniff, and if it has an ammonia-like smell, it is probably spoiled. It's a good idea to give blue cheese a smell when you've just brought it home. That way, you'll know what it smells like when it's fresh and be better able to detect when the scent begins to change. Fresh blue cheese already has mold in it, which is typically blue or green in color. However, you want to pay attention to the color of the creamy part of the cheese. It's normally a white, beige, or yellow shade. If you notice that it's started to turn pink, brown, or green, your blue cheese has likely spoiled. Just as with the scent of the cheese, make sure to note the color of your blue cheese when it's fresh so it's easier to spot changes if it goes bad. In addition to color changes, study the cheese to see if its surface appears slimy or fuzzy, and discard if you notice changes in texture. If your blue cheese still smells the same and hasn't changed in color, you can usually tell if it's gone bad by giving it a taste. While fresh blue cheese has a strong, sharp taste, old cheese becomes especially biting when it starts to spoil. If you taste a bit of the blue cheese and it's too strong to enjoy, you should throw it away. In most cases, eating a small bit of spoiled blue cheese isn't going to make you sick, so tasting it isn't dangerous.

Smell the cheese. Consider the color(s). Taste the cheese.

Do this by tapping on the app menu icon in your home screen, then look for the Google Play store app. Tap it to open. ” In the results, tap the first one which is on the list, which is made by RiceKnight. Tap the "Install" button.

Launch Google Play. Search for “Reboot Menu. Download the app.

Use whichever hand feels most comfortable (usually, this is the right hand) to cover the first three holes and your other hand to cover the bottom three holes. Make sure to use the pads of your fingers, not your fingertips. This will help seal off the hole and produce a cleaner note. If your finger doesn't completely seal the hole while you play, it will make an ugly screeching sound. If this keeps happening, practice your finger placement. Pucker your lips, then place the mouthpiece under your top lip and on top of your bottom lip. Add a bit of pressure to seal your lips around the flute. Your top lip should partially seal the blowhole—also known as an “embouchure”—on the mouthpiece. The flute should not go inside your mouth, but simply rest on your lip. This will give you better control over your air flow and keep too much moisture from getting into the flute. Start gently, then add force to your breath. Listen to how the quality of the sound changes as your breathing changes from weak to strong. Play around with your breath until you produce a steady, clear sound. During this exercise, you may find it easiest to hold the flute without covering any of the holes so you can focus on your breath. Once you feel comfortable with the force your breath, try practicing it while playing different notes. Try not to “overblow,” or blow with so much force that the note jumps up to a higher pitch. Once you’ve mastered steady blowing, you’re ready to learn another basic technique. Blow into the flute once again, but this time make a soft “doo” sound as you blow. This should produce a slightly different sound and allow you to control the beginning and end of a note. Practice this until it feels comfortable. While practicing tonguing, you may want to hold the flute without covering any of the holes so you can focus on the tonguing technique. After you feel more comfortable with the new technique, try playing different notes while tonguing. Just like tonguing, this technique is done with articulation, not fingering. Instead of the “doo” sound, you’ll say “ta kahhh” while playing a note. Practice saying it out loud several times, then try it with the flute. Ornamentation is an important part of playing the American Indian flute—advanced techniques allow you to add personality and character to your music. To note bend, play a note with at least one finger hole covered. Slowly lift your finger up off of the hole to change the pitch. You can also roll or slide your finger up and down the body of the flute to bend the note.

Practice placing your fingers over the holes. Place your mouth around the mouthpiece. Blow air into the flute. Practice the “tonguing” technique. Learn the “double tonguing” technique. Learn an advanced technique such as note bending.

Oxford University Press publishes the gold standard of dictionaries, the Oxford Hindi-English Dictionary. While smaller pocket dictionaries are fine if you just need to look up a word or two, invest in a more substantial academic dictionary if you are serious about more formal study. There are also Hindi dictionaries online. The University of Chicago's “Digital Dictionaries of South Asia” project includes a dictionary of Urdu and Classical Hindi. Start with basic words that will help you become familiar with how Hindi vowels and consonants work together to create a word or phrase. Focus on recognizing the Hindi words and the Devanagari script. The days of the week are: Sunday, Hindi word: RaveevaaR, Devanagari script: रविवार Monday, Hindi word: SomvaaR, Devanagari script: सोमवार Tuesday, Hindi word: MangalvaaR, Devanagari script: मंगलवार Wednesday, Hindi word: BudhvaaR, Devanagari script: बुधवार Thursday, Hindi word: GuRoovaaR, Devanagari script:गुरुवार Friday, Hindi word: ShukRavaaR, Devanagari script: शुक्रवार Saturday, Hindi word: ShaneevaaR, Devanagari script:शनिवार Once you become familiar with the days of the week, move on to other basic Hindi words, keeping in mind the Devanagari script. Yesterday, Hindi word: kal, script:कल Today, Hindi word: aaj, script: आज Tomorrow, Hindi word: kal, script: कल Day, Hindi word: din, script: दिन Night, Hindi word: raat, script: रात Week, Hindi word: haftaa, script: हफ़्ता Month, Hindi word: maheenaa, script: महीना Years, Hindi word: aal, script: साल Second, Hindi word: doosRaa Minute, Hindi word: mint, script: मिनट Hour, Hindi word: ghantaa, script: घंटा Morning, Hindi word: saveRey, script: सवेरे Evening, Hindi word: shaam, script: शाम Noon, Hindi word: dopeheR, script: दो पहर Midnight, Hindi word: aadheeRaat, script: आधी रात Now, Hindi word: ab, script: अब Later, Hindi word: baad mey, script: बाद में Learning conversational Hindi is a great way to practice your alphabet skills and prepare you for lessons on basic Hindi grammar. Actually having a conversation in Hindi is the most important way to learn the language. Find a friend in your language class or look online in language forums for individuals looking to practice their conversational Hindi. There are also recordings of basic phrases online that you can refer to. Focus on phrases like: Hi!, Hindi: Namastey!, script: नमस्ते Good morning!, Hindi: Suprabhaat, script: सुप्रभात Good evening!, Hindi: Shubh sundhyaa, script: शुभ संध्या Welcome! (to greet someone), Hindi: Aapka swaagat hai!, script: आपका स्वागत हैं। How are you?, Hindi: Aap kaisey hain?, script: आप कैसे हैं ? I'm fine, thanks!, Hindi: Mein theek hoon, shukriya!, script: मैं ठीक हुँ । And you?, Hindi: Aur aap?, script: और आप? Good/ So-So, Hindi: Accha/ Theek-thaak, script: अच्छा/ ठीक-ठाक Thank you (very much)!, Hindi: Shukriyaa (Bahut dhanyavaad), script: शुक्रीया (बहुत धन्यवाद) Refer to this link for recordings of these phrases as well as more detail about their pronunciation: http://www.learning-hindi.com/convo. Don't be afraid to start speaking the language even if you only know basic vocabulary and grammar. The sooner you start, the faster you will pick up the basics of the language---learning Hindi is really a matter of practice and determination.

Purchase a good Hindi dictionary. Learn the days of the week. Learn basic words for time and place. Practice common phrases with a partner or with a recording.

NOTE: The default password is 0000. To remove all controls, you will have to disable controls in nine separate areas. Log into the Sub Account you are changing. From the Home Screen, press up on the d-pad to get to the Function area. Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Restrict Use of PS4 Features > Application. Select Allow to remove all restrictions. Next, go to Settings > Parental Controls > Restrict Use of PS4 Features > Blu-Ray Disc and select Allow. Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Restrict Use of PS4 Features > DVD and select Allow. Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Restrict Use of PS4 Features > Internet Browser and select Allow. Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Restrict Use of PS4 Features > Select New User and Log in to PS4 and select Allow. Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Sub Account Management, select the Sub Account you want to change and press the X button. Choose Parental Controls and under Chat/Message choose Allow. Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Sub Account Management, select the Sub Account you want to change and press the X button. Choose Parental Controls and under User-Generated Media choose Allow. Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Sub Account Management, select the Sub Account you want to change and press the X button. Choose Parental Controls and under Content Restriction choose Allow. Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Sub Account Management, select the Sub Account you want to change and press the X button. Choose Parental Controls and under Monthly Spending Limit choose Unlimited. First, restart your system in safe mode. Turn off the PS4. Once it is off, press and hold the power button. Release it after you hear two beeps – one when you first press it, and another 7 seconds later. Connect the DualShock 4 controller with the USB cable and press the PS button on the controller. You are now in safe mode. Select Restore Default Settings to restore your PS4 to the factory default settings. Once your PS4 restarts, you can now remove parental controls as indicated above. The password will be 0000. NOTE: you will have to disable three separate sets of controls to gain access to all content and to the web. Go to the Settings tab and select Security Settings. Go to Parental Control and enter your four digit password (the default is 0000). Set parental controls to Off and click through the next screen by clicking OK. Next, go to BD Parental Control. Enter your four digits password. Click Do Not Restrict. Finally, go to Internet Browser Start Control and enter your password. Click Off. Go to the Settings tab and select System Settings. Select Restore Default Settings and when prompted select Yes. You can now remove parental controls as in the instructions above. The default password will be 0000.

Turn off Parental Controls on PS4 with a password. Turn off Parental Controls on a PS4 without the password by resetting the system to factory settings. Disable Parental Controls on PS3 with a password. Disable parental controls on PS3 without a password by resetting the system to default settings.

Developing a long-term goal requires a lot of thought about the future and what you want from it. To start developing a long-term goal, ask yourself where you'd like to be in the next five years. Think about what kind of work you'd be interested in, where you'd like to live, whether you'd like a family, and any other questions that might be important to you. When you have concrete answers to all of these questions, you'll have a clearer picture of what your ideal future will look like. Then, you can begin work on formulating a goal that will help you reach that future and ultimately get ahead in life. When you've brainstormed about the kind of future you want, you can start building a goal to reach that future. Look at the elements that make up your ideal future, and think about what kind of goal would lead to that future. That way, you can make sure your long-term goal will lead to a positive outcome for you. Your ideal future may be to be financially secure. This would involve getting a high-paying job. After doing some research, you decide that specializing in computer science would lead to a lucrative career. So, you set a long-term goal of getting your degree in computer science and working for a programming company. Vague goals are difficult to accomplish because there is really no way to track your progress. For long-term goals, lack of specificity can make them nearly impossible to complete. You need to be specific with your goals, especially long-term ones. That way you can stay focused and effectively measure your progress so you'll be able to tell if your goal is attainable. Your broad idea may have been to go back to school and get your degree. This is a great start and a great goal, but it is still too vague. When will you enroll? What will you major in? A better way to phrase that goal would be, "In the Fall semester I'm going to enroll in school to get my bachelor's in biology." This gives you a concrete goal, along with when you will start working towards that goal. In formulating a goal, it is possible you'll come up with a few different goals. Among these, there are probably several that are more short-term goals that won't require several years of commitment. As a general rule of thumb, goals that take a few months to a year are considered short-term. Goals that are longer than this are entering long-term territory. Separate short and long-term goals to make sure that your efforts are focused in the right areas. Weight loss, for example, is more of a short-term goal that takes a few months. Living a more healthy lifestyle, however, is a lifetime commitment. You should separate these two when assessing your goals. Certainly losing weight will contribute to a more healthy lifestyle, but much more time and a different kind of effort must go into changing your lifestyle. While it is good to dream big when making goals, setting goals that are too ambitious can result in frustration and lead you to give up. There are a number of ways you can tell if your goal is unmanageable. Read Get Rid of Unrealistic Goals for a full description of how to spot unrealistic goals and how to adjust them so they are more attainable.

Ask yourself where you'd like your life to be in the next few years. Build a goal from your broad ideas. Write out a specific goal. Separate short and long-term goals. Assess your goal to make sure it's manageable.

This is bubble wrap that is covered with foil on both sides. It comes in rolls or sheets and can be purchased at your local hardware store. The bubble wrap helps to trap the cold or warm air from outside the window and keeps it from crossing into the room. You can also remove and move these pieces of insulation as often as needed. If you don't have the money or time to track down aluminum insulation, kitchen foil will work as well. Attach it to the window in double layers to increase its effectiveness as a barrier. Fold over the sides of the foil to protect yourself from its sharp edges. Heavy-duty kitchen foil can provide even more protection, as it is thicker. Compare the window's final dimensions to the width of your foil roll. Your goal is to have the fewest number of seams/foil pieces across the window, as they let out additional heat or cool air. Map out your layout of foil for each window prior to making any cuts. Place your foil sheets or rolls on a flat surface, such as a work table. Measure out the dimensions of your whole window on the foil, making small cutting guide marks with a marker. Then, carefully cut along these points with a pair of scissors or utility knife. Repeat this process for each window. Handle the foil with caution to avoid cutting yourself on the edges, which can be sharp. If your window is larger or if you are worried about the foil ripping, consider wrapping a piece of cardboard with kitchen foil instead. Cut out the cardboard to fit the whole window's measurements. Then, cover the cardboard fully with foil on both sides. When you are finished, simply insert the piece into the window casing and secure the edges with tape.

Use aluminum foil insulation for extended protection. Insulate with kitchen foil as a temporary solution. Place the foil vertically or horizontally depending on the whole window’s shape. Cut out your foil pieces. Go with a foil-wrapped insert for more stability.

If you work in journalism, you might be asked to compile a dossier on a person of interest in an ongoing investigation. The first step to the process is identifying the individual. Make sure you have the correct spelling of the person's first, middle, and last time. Small spelling errors can make a big difference when seeking out information. Try to find a date of birth, or at least a range of time in which the person was likely born. This makes finding certain documents easier down the road. If you're writing an article about an individual, you do not want to rehash information that's already out there. Search online and through newspapers, magazines, and tabloids for existing stories about the individual. Not only does this prevent you from publishing a redundant piece, it adds to the array of information you have on the individual. Use public records to your advantage to build your profile. Using a variety of outlets, scan public records for important information. Local records are a good start, even if the individual isn't originally from your location. Go to city hall, the county clerk's office, and any local branch of state and federal offices. Look through permits, power of attorney, liens, building permits, deeds, licenses, driving records, and anything else that turns up. Look through court records. Any history of court appearances can be found online, but you might have to go to the court house to actually view the records. Check with local police and sheriff's offices for any past criminal activity. Also check local, state, and county jail records. Some information may be hard to find, depending on your state's open record laws. You should look into the individual's employment history to check for any surprises or inconsistencies. Make direct phone calls to past and current employers. Ask for employment verification and if they ask why you're calling, simply tell them the truth. Usually, whoever you're speaking to will comply. You can see if you can get a copy of the individual's resume through past and current employers. Oftentimes, the person you're investigating will be in a professional field that requires a license. He might be a dentist or a psychiatrist, for example. Try to verify that license to check for fraud. Also, investigate every claim on his resume, such as where he went to school, grants and awards he claims to have received, and any certificates he lists. Compile a list of friends, enemies, neighbors, spouses, family members, former lovers, and other people who've had contact with the individual. Contact them and ask questions relevant to your investigation.

Identify the person being investigated. See what's been written about the person. Gather information through public records. Look up the individual's employment history. Verify any licenses. Reach out to people associated with the individual.

While the parts of this step that apply will vary depending on the language you choose, all programming languages have fundamental concepts that are essential to building useful programs. Learning and mastering these concepts early will make it easier to solve problems and create powerful and efficient code. Below are just some of the core concepts found in many different languages: Variables - A variable is a way to store and refer to changing pieces of data. Variables can be manipulated, and often have defined types such as "integers", "characters", and others, which determine the type of data that can be stored. When coding, variables typically have names that make them somewhat identifiable to a human reader. This makes it easier to understand how the variable interacts with the rest of the code. Conditional Statements - A conditional statement is an action that is performed based on whether the statement is true or not. The most common form of a conditional statement is the "If-Then" statement. If the statement is true (e.g. x = 5) then one thing happens. If the statement is false (e.g. x != 5), then something else happens. Functions or Subroutines - The actual name for this concept may be called something different depending on the language. It could also be "Procedure", a "Method", or a "Callable Unit". This is essentially a smaller program within a larger program. A function can be "called" by the program multiple times, allowing the programmer to efficiently create complex programs. Data input - This is a broad concept that is used in nearly every language. It involves handling a user's input as well as storing that data. How that data is gathered depend on the type of program and the inputs available to the user (keyboard, file, etc.). This is closely linked to Output, which is how the result is returned to the user, be it displayed on the screen or delivered in a file. Many programming languages require compilers, which are programs designed to translate the code into a language that the machine can understand. Other languages, such as Python, use an interpreter which can execute the programs instantly without compiling. Some languages have IDEs (Integrated Development Environment) which usually contain a code editor, a compiler and/or interpreter, and a debugger. This allows the programmer to perform any necessary function in one place. IDEs may also contain visual representations of object hierarchies and directories. There are a variety of code editors available online. These programs offer different ways of highlighting syntax and provide other developer-friendly tools.

Learn the core concepts of the language. Install any necessary software.

Loneliness can take on a few different forms and may manifest differently in each person. For some people it's an inkling that comes and goes intermittently, for others it's a nonstop part of their reality. You may have more social loneliness, or more emotional loneliness. Social loneliness. This type of loneliness includes feelings like aimlessness, boredom, and social exclusion. It can happen when you don't have a solid social network (or if you've been separated from one, such as moving to a new place). Emotional loneliness. This type of loneliness includes feelings like anxiety, depression, insecurity, and desolation. It can happen if you don't have the strong emotional connections with people that you'd like to. A central and mandatory step towards combating loneliness is knowing that, while it may be painful, it is just a feeling. It is not necessarily fact and, therefore, it is not permanent. Proverbially speaking: "this, too, shall pass." It has nothing to do with you as a social creature and everything to do with those little neurons in your head firing in an unfortunate, yet changeable, way. You can easily attack your thoughts about loneliness and feel better. Ultimately, you decide what to make of your situation. Take this as an opportunity to better understand yourself and make improvements. Evolutionary understanding of loneliness suggests that the pain it causes can fuel you to take action and become someone you'd never otherwise be able to become. Loneliness for an extrovert and loneliness for an introvert are two very different things. Loneliness and being alone aren't the same thing. Think about what the opposite of loneliness would look like for you, and remember that it looks different for each person. Introverted people may desire having a close relationship with one or two people. They may not need to see these friends everyday. Instead, they may enjoy spending time in solitude for the most part and only require the stimulation of others every now and then. However, if their social and emotional needs are not met, introverts can still feel lonely. Extroverted people may need to be around a group of people to feel like their social meter is getting adequately filled. They may feel down when they are not interacting with others who provide stimulation. If their connections are not socially and emotionally fulfilling, though, an extrovert can feel lonely even surrounded by people. Where do you fall on the spectrum? Understanding how your personality impacts your feelings of loneliness can guide you in making decisions about how to overcome these feelings. A recent survey revealed that one in every four individuals surveyed described themselves as having no one to talk to about personal matters. When family members were removed from the pool of confidants, that number increased to half the population of respondents. This means that, if you're feeling lonely like you have no one to turn to, between 25 and 50 percent of Americans feel similarly to you. Scientists are now referring to loneliness a public health concern. Recent studies have shown that people who feel isolated, either by physical distance or subjectively, may die earlier than those who do not.

Identify your type of loneliness. Realize that loneliness is a feeling. Consider your personality. Recognize that you are not alone in feeling lonely.

Sometimes, forcing MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) using your phone's system commands can get the connection working again. Enter the following dialer code depending on your carrier: Sprint - ##3424# Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile - *#22745927, tap "Hidden Menu Disabled," then tap "Enable." Open the dialer again and dial **87284 US Cellular - *#22745927, tap "Hidden Menu Disabled," then tap "Enable." Open the dialer again and dial *#7284# This will open additional options. You'll see several items to pick from. This will force MTP mode for the phone. For many users this will fix a phone that doesn't connect.

Open the dialer on your phone. Dial the code to open the menu. Select the "PDA" option from menu. Tap the "Qualcomm USB Setting" option. Select "MTP+ADB" and tap OK. Try connecting your phone again.

Look for something that looks like a tiny onion at the base of a green stem (which fades from lime to emerald green upward from the bulb). The stems are usually thicker and sturdier than green onions to support the bulbs. Spring onions are a more mature version of green onions, hence they have a larger bulb. Most markets and grocers sell spring onions with the bulbs attached and the tops of the stems trimmed down to about 4 inches (10 cm) to 6 inches (15 cm) long. They’ll often be sold in a batch of 5 or 6 bulbs with the tops attached. True to their name, spring onions are harvested in the spring, so depending on where you live, you’re more likely to see them at farmer's markets around those times. If you notice there are small bulbs that look similar to garlic at the base, those are shallots. They grow in tight clusters and typically look a little like small brown onions, only more elongated. You’ll be able to spot them because they aren't sold with the greens on top. Shallots come in purple, brown, and gray varieties (the gray ones are especially rare and considered to be a French delicacy). Shallots are harvested in summer and fall, so that's usually the best time to eat them. You can also give them a sniff—they have a zingy, sulfuric smell.

Identify spring onions by their long green stems and white bulbs. Notice the bunched, garlic-like clusters that are a hallmark of shallots.

Inconspicuously take a coin (quarters, half-dollars, or subway tokens work best) out of your pocket and into your hand. Keep the gestures to a minimum, or it will be obvious that you have just grabbed an object. Using one of the methods described above, move the coin into a palmed position. Don't grab too tightly or everyone will see the straining muscles in your hand. Approach a specific audience member while maintaining the coin in the palmed position. Though difficult to describe in words, look for someone who appears willing to be entertained. If you are going to employ some form of distraction, this is the moment. As one magician recommends, distract your subject and audience by using a larger motion to hide a smaller one. If the coin is in your right hand, for instance, any gestures with your left should be used to draw some attention away. Perhaps better yet, try non-physical distractions. Conversation can be nearly as effective at misdirecting your audience as motion can be. Keep eye contact with the subject individual. This will draw their eyes to your face while leaving only their peripheral vision to your hands. Begin to reach your hand behind your target's head. For most palming methods, you will use your middle and ring fingers to extract the coin. Move quickly, but with seamless motions. If you have perfected palming, you should be able to withdraw the coin with relative ease and without fumbling. Say something like "He/She has got a coin in his/her ear!" or "Ta Da!"

Grab your coin. Palm it. Pick your target. Make your move. Move your hand slowly away from the person's ear as you slide the coin from the back of your hand to the front. Hold the coin up for everyone to see. Take a bow [optional].

Fears about what other people think of you can feel unmanageable if they’re big and vague. Try to hone in on what it is that you’re really worried about. This will not only help your anxieties feel less overwhelming, but will also get you closer to developing a strategy for dealing with them. For example, you may have a general fear of people judging you at work. Try to pinpoint your concerns more specifically. Are you afraid your boss doesn't think you’re being productive enough? Are you worried that your coworker might be gossiping about you? Do you feel like you need more training or support at your job? Once you’ve narrowed down what's bothering you, think about where that fear comes from. In some cases, you may find that your concerns are rational. It's also possible, however, that you’re hung up on anxieties that you learned at some earlier point in your life. With a little reflection, you may decide those fears are unfounded. For example, maybe you’re worried that people at your job will judge you because you have tattoos. If you’re in the kind of workplace where tattoos are considered inappropriate (such as a conservative law office), that might be a legitimate concern. If you have a job in an easy-going coffee shop where everyone wears body art, it's probably okay if you have tattoos. Ask yourself if your anxiety comes from some other source, such as things you heard from your parents growing up (e.g., “If you get a tattoo, nobody will trust you!”). . Being mindful means being more aware of your surroundings, thoughts, and feelings at any given moment. Making an effort to be mindful can help you feel more grounded at the moment, rather than worrying about what might happen or what other people may be thinking. If you find yourself worrying about what other people are thinking, gently steer your thoughts back to the here and now. Think about what you are doing, how you are feeling, and what you are trying to accomplish at that moment. Recognize your feelings and thoughts without judgment. Simply being more aware of what's going on in your head can help you recognize and manage your anxiety more easily. Try doing mindful meditation to help you get used to being mindful all the time. Look for mindful meditation apps or find guided meditation exercises online. A lot of anxiety about what others are thinking comes from getting hung up on what might happen. You can help relieve some of these fears by coming up with a solution or a plan of action in case the worst does come to pass. For example, maybe you keep thinking, “I’m going to mess up my part of this group project, and then the other students in my group will hate me.” Ask yourself, “What would I do if I did mess up? What would help me feel better? How could I prevent it from happening again?” Even if the only solution you can think of is something simple, like “I would apologize for messing up,” that's still a start. You will feel less helpless and anxious with even a basic plan in place. One great way to take your mind off of what other people are thinking is to do something productive. Getting busy with an important task will keep you focused on what you are doing, rather than on how others are (or might be) judging you. For example, you might: Finish a chore or project you’ve been putting off. Volunteer for a cause you support. Go out of your way to do something kind for someone (e.g., help a neighbor mow their lawn). Work on a hobby or creative project you enjoy. Spend some quality time with someone you care about.

Specify what you’re worried about. Determine what’s behind your specific fears. Practice mindfulness Develop a strategy for dealing with worst-case scenarios. Distract yourself by taking action.

Use any hue of your choice, but it must be an acrylic paint. Use a generous amount to completely coat the wood. You should apply enough glue so that it appears opaque. Allow it to partially dry, until tacky. Brush the paint over the still tacky glue, and allow time to dry. It may take several hours for it to appear, after the glue and paint completely dry.

Paint your wood. Apply white school glue. Add a second coat of paint. Wait for the crackle effect to start taking place.

Don't pick a location without researching local zoning ordinances and regulations first. Make sure that the location isn't in a residential zone. Be aware that it is illegal to open a commercial property in a residential zone. Make sure that you know how zoning laws also regulate how you intend to use the space within your property, along with any renovations or improvements you plan on making. Make sure that you pick a location that is zoned for alcohol use. Once you’ve determined the location to be in the proper zone for a restaurant, you need to know how safe it is. Ask a local building inspector or code enforcement officer to walk you through all the safety requirements needed to pass a building inspection. Ask the code enforcement officer to look at the general safety of building to decide if it is fit to operate as a pub. Consider asking an experienced pub owner whether or not you should start a pub here. Consider also asking an interior decorator to see if the space can be easily decorated. Be aware that it is illegal to run a pub without a business license. Contact your state's department of revenue to determine if you are required to register your business with the state. Go to the city or county office to apply for the business license. Complete an application and pay a licensing fee. Make sure that you have your food service operator's license and any other documentation the health code requires. Take care of any licenses and permits. Be aware that you must obtain certain permits and licenses before opening the doors of your pub, including a health permit, a liquor license and a music copyright license. Be aware that most health permits will only be granted after the pub passes a health inspection by a health inspector. Schedule a health inspection at least 30 days before you open.

Choose a location with proper zoning. Make sure to know and follow safety laws. Register your business.

There are lots of things that it would be possible to form cults around, but they need to be generally positive activities, concepts, or ideas that you think are worth devoting time to, and getting other people to see the good in. You need to pick something with the potential to change lives for the better. It's possible to form a cult around French cheese, Roblox cheating, or string theory, if you really believe that the subject or idea has the potential for positive good in the world. It doesn't need to be weird, or especially complicated, and in fact it's probably better if it's relatively normal. Cults, while often religious in nature, do not need to be. Cult behavior involves a fervent devotion to a particular person, object, or idea. Groups can form around almost anything. You could form a canasta cult, or a World of Warcraft cult, if you want. Just make sure it's positive, good, and harmless. You might say that you love Chef Boyardee Ravioli, but is it really worth worshipping in a cult-like way? Cults can only form around things about which it's possible to become very passionate, things that are possible to devote yourself to deeply, and find connections to in different parts of your life. When we talk about cult movies, they're often very specific, quirky, and present a unique worldview that speaks very deeply to a small group of people, but confuse a great many other people. Star Wars, Star Trek, and many kinds of sci-fi have immersive mythologies and deep universes that are possible to stay really engaged in, which is why we often say they have "cult-like" followings and longer Wikipedia pages than some presidents. The Kardashians? Not so much. Your first question if you're forming a cult should be: would the world be a better or worse place if everyone was as enthusiastic about this thing, as we are, or as I am? If the answer is that the world would be better, objectively, that people would indeed lead better lives if they also worshipped Tom Brady's throwing glove from the Super Bowl, then you're on a positive and harmless track. Often, cults are manipulative psychological enterprises organized by a single charismatic individual. They're organized to seem as if the good of the group is the goal of the cult, when in actuality all activities are designed to benefit the leader of that cult. Jonestown, the Heaven's Gate, and the Manson Family are perhaps all tragic examples of this. If you're going to throw the word "cult" around, you better make sure you're informed about the subject you're going to hype to a group, so you don't come off as a make-believe guru, or some kind of snake-oil seller. If you're going to form the Cult of Star Trek, you need to know a lot more than what color Spock bleeds. You need to know which episode he first bleeds in, what the significance of that color is in the greater context of the color-schema in the series, and how that affects your interpretation of Star Trek's utopian worldview. Get reading those fan blogs.

Choose a subject or activity that improves your life. Choose a subject or activity that you can be passionate about. Pick something you think will benefit others. Learn as much as possible about your obsession.

When you hit puberty, your breasts tend to get heavier. Not wearing a bra can cause pain because your body isn't used to carrying this weight around. Wearing a supportive bra can take a load off your body and help keep the pain under control. Consider going to a store where they sell bras and have yourself sized so that you get a comfortable, properly fitting one. Developing your inner chest muscles, which are called your pectoral muscles, can help you to handle the weight of your growing breasts. To do a pectoral exercise: Bend your elbows at right angles and bring them up to your chest level. Lower them to your sides and then bring them again to your chest. Do this 20 times in the morning, and 20 times at night. Citrus fruits and veggies contain lycopene and antioxidants. These can help in reducing the free radicals that are produced in your body and which trigger pain. Citrus produce helps to boost your immune system and strengthen your overall health. Good choices of fruits and vegetables include oranges, melons, tomatoes, spinach and papayas. Caffeine contains methylxanthines which are known to cause pain. They stimulate the enzymes of the COX cycle, a mechanism in your body that stimulates pain awareness, thereby increasing the pain you feel. Too much caffeine can also disrupt your sleep cycle, which can worsen pain.Caffeinated products include: Coffee and black tea Many sodas Energy drinks Chocolate Salt can cause you to retain water, and that bloating can cause your breasts to swell. This can increase your soreness. Cut back on your salt intake and make sure you stay hydrated. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that serves as an antioxidant. Antioxidants can help protect your body's tissues, including breast tissues, from damage that occurs as the results of free radicals. Vitamin E can also help reduce inflammation that causes pain and tenderness in your breasts. Rub an oil containing vitamin E on your sore breasts. Oils high in vitamin E include olive oil, sunflower seed oil, argan oil, and wheat germ oil. The long-term use of vitamin E supplements to treat breast pain is not recommended, as some research shows this may be unsafe. Evening primrose oil (available over the counter) can be used in the same way as vitamin E oils to reduce breast soreness.

Wear a supportive bra. Do exercises to relieve soreness. Eat fruits and vegetables. Reduce the amount of caffeine that you consume. Reduce your salt intake. Use oils containing vitamin E.

Make a list of the precious and long-lasting metals. Here, it is important that the band material lasts just as long as the stone. Metals like gold, silver and platinum are not only beautiful but last long for years. Choosing among them is usually a balance of beauty and budget. Gold is perhaps the most common band, as it looks great with any stone or skin tone. Look for gold and its variants like yellow, rose and white gold to further customize the ring to your hand. Silver is yet another metal that is affordable and suits almost every skin tone. Out of the various variants of silver, sterling silver is the best comprising of 92.5 percent pure silver, and 7.5 percent mixed alloys. As such, it is the most affordable and a durable ring band option. You can go for platinum bands if budget is not a problem for them. Platinum is considered as the most lustrous of all precious metals and is getting widespread popularity for diamond and engagement rings. Considering karat weight when making gold band selection is important. 24 karat gold has the highest amount of pure gold. Moreover, due to the higher amount of pure gold, 24 and 22 karat gold are softer than 18 or 14 karat gold. creating a greater chance for jewelry to scratch or bend. Assuming you're choosing a diamond for a ring, you will have a choice about what kind of setting to place it in. The cut you picked will be a big factor here. For example, on a princess cut diamond, you'll want to choose a setting that protects the stone's corners. You'll want to make sure you match the color and grade of any accent diamonds to the center stone since that is your focal point. These are usually smaller diamonds or even other colored jewels.

Choose a band metal. Know that higher karat rates have stronger, more scratch resistant bands. Pick a setting. Add accent stones if desired.

The reception will be work for you. Save some time for fun, but you need to get there early enough to make any last minute preparations with the staff, get everything ready and in place, and prepare yourself for the job to be done. There'll likely be seventy things that need to happen just before the party starts, so you probably can't get there too early. If the ceremony itself takes place elsewhere, try to sit close to the back so you can jet out as soon as its over and head over to the reception hall. Standing in front of everyone and moving your lips so no sound comes out, or jarring everyone with a sudden peal of feedback is kind of a bummer for everyone. Don't make the first time you get up in front of the big crowd the first time you've spoken into the house mic. Practice holding it at the correct distance so you'll be loud enough for everyone to hear and you won't have to go through an awkward sound-check with all the family and friends present. Your biggest job will happen right as the reception starts. Everyone will arrive and need to be directed to their table, place their presents, and any other preliminary things that need to happen. It's customary for the MC to introduce themselves, go over the course of events for the evening, just before the bridal party enters, then introduce the bridal party. Typically, the biggest announcement you'll have to make is when the bridal party enters. You'll need to introduce them, "The new Mr. and Mrs. _____!" When the bride is seated, let everyone know they can sit down and visit for a while. Typically, everyone will eat dinner and you won't have anything to do for a while but eat with them. Most of the time, speeches will happen after dessert, at which time you'll grab the mic again and introduce anyone who's prepared a speech for the evening. Don't give preliminary speeches for each speech. You don't need to tell long-winded jokes about each person (again, you're not the entertainment). Simple is good: "Next up, let's all welcome the maid-of-honor!" try to wait until the dinner phase of the reception has wound down enough to get ready for the speeches. If there's a set time limit, try to stick to it as close as possible, but don't rush people who're still waiting to be served so you can jump to the speeches. Let things move in a calm and orderly fashion. Different weddings will plan different events, like garter tosses, bouquet tosses, and other ceremonies particular to the couple's wishes. In general, it's probably better to draw people's attention to these types of things more informally and let the couple themselves handle the microphone if there's any reason to. Again, simple is good. Walk around to the tables and let everyone know briefly and politely: "Hey everybody! Hope you're all having a good time! I think they're about to do the garter toss on the dance floor in about five minutes if you want to make your way over there."

Get there early, help out, and stay late. Practice using the microphone before the reception. Announce necessary information at the beginning of the reception. Introduce the speakers. Organize any other events the couple has planned.

If you are having a really tough time with bad skin and blackheads, pay a visit to your doctor or dermatologist for some advice. She will be able to examine your particular skin type closely and provide the best type of treatment for you, be it something from the store, pharmacy, or even a natural remedy. There are some products that dermatologists can prescribe if you have if you have acne that is not getting better with over-the-counter products. This is not for people who just have a few awkward blackheads on their nose every now and then. Your doctor may prescribe benzoyl peroxide. It is comedolytic (unclogs pores), anti-inflammatory, and also has been shown to reduce the bacteria thought to play a role in acne. It is possible that your dermatologist may prescribe you a course of antibiotics to take orally alongside a topical treatment if you also have inflammatory acne lesions alongside your blackheads. This will only be in the most serious cases.

If they persist, visit your doctor. Consider prescription products. Be prepared for oral antibiotics and a topical treatment.

If you prefer, you can use pulp-free orange juice, or orange juice with pulp for additional thickness. Orange juice will add a little bit of tartness to your smoothie, contrasting well with the sweetness of the strawberries. You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries. If using frozen strawberries, you may not need as much ice. If using fresh strawberries, make sure to wash your strawberries and remove the crown (the green leafy stem at the top) before adding your strawberries. Serve in a chilled glass if you desire or pour into cups to share. Top your smoothie off with a straw and enjoy.

Pour orange juice into the blender. Add the strawberries. Blend until smooth.

Anki is a very popular software program and smartphone app that helps you to effectively memorize words and phrases using flashcards. You can upload your own deck of cards with the specific vocabulary you wish to learn, or you can download one of the many pre-existing shared decks to get started. Duolingo is a free language learning tool available online and on Android and iOS. Rather than focusing on memorization, it gets users to read and speak their new language by seeing, hearing and internalizing it. Users gain points as they complete lessons, giving Duolingo a fun, game-like feel. Memrise is another flashcard-style program that allows users to memorize words and phrases using memory tricks, images and other useful tools. Memrise allows users to compete against other users as you complete language-learning activities, making it a fun, non-formal way to learn. Babbel is a fun, interactive language learning tool, available online and as a mobile application. It can help users to improve their vocabulary, grammar skills and pronunciation. It can also identify your problem areas and offer targeted exercises based on your individual needs.

Use Anki. Use Duolingo. Use Memrise. Use Babbel.

Open a new browser tab or window and visit the Google Docs home page. Under the Sign In box, type in your Gmail email address and password. This is your one Google ID for all of Google's services, including Google Docs. Click the “Sign in” button to proceed. Upon logging in, you will be brought to the main directory. If you already have existing documents, you can see and access them from here. Click the large red circle with a plus sign on the lower right corner. A new window or tab will open with a blank document of the web-based word processor. There's no native template in Google Docs. However, you can add some add-ons that contains the templates that you need. For this example, you need an attendance or signup template. Click the “Add-on” option from the main menu bar then on “Get Add-ons.” The Add-ons window will open. Look for “template.” Type it in the search box on the top right corner of the window, and view the results matching your search. Click the “Free” button right beside the selected add-on. Most of them are free. The add-on will be installed to your Google Docs. Click the “Add-on” option from the main menu bar again. You will now see the add-on you just installed here. Click on it, then click on “Browse Templates.” Click “Attendance” from the template gallery. The names and previews of all available attendance and sign up sheet templates will be displayed. Click on the one you want to use. The selected template's details will be displayed. You can read its description to see if its purpose meets your needs. A bigger preview will also be displayed so you can see it better. When you've decided on this, click the “Copy to Google Drive” button on the window. The template will be created as a new file under your Google Drive account. Access your Google Drive account. You should see the file for the signup sheet you've just made as part of your files. Double-click on it to open it on a new window or tab. You now have your signup sheet. Now all you have to do is edit the template according to your signup needs. When you're done, just close the document window or tab since changes are saved automatically.

Go to Google Docs. Sign in. Create a new document. Open the Add-ons window. Search for template add-ons. Install the add-on. Browse templates. Select an attendance template. Copy template to Google Drive. Open the signup sheet. Edit the signup sheet.

Exchanging sensual touch with a partner is a great way for you both to feel sexy and confident. Teach yourself how to give great back rubs and foot massages, and let your partner reciprocate. Purchase lingerie, underwear, or sleepwear that make you feel attractive and desirable. Treat yourself to new colors and fabrics that boost your confidence and your sexiness. Consider throwing away your old, ratty undergarments once you buy new ones. While you should always be yourself, it can also be fun and sexy to role-play every now and again. Channel a confident, sexy person you have seen in movies or on television, and act like that person for a couple of hours. Exude their confidence and sex appeal. Inject a little spiciness into your sex life by talking dirty to your lover. Send him or her a sexy text message over your lunch hour, or try to seduce your partner while you cook dinner. Tell them the sexy things you want to do with them, and make them excited about the intimacy to come. Studies show that men and women feel sexier in dim lighting. Provide some options for dim mood lighting in your home. Try warm, soft lights instead of bright fluorescent bulbs. Install a dimmer bulb in your bedroom to give yourself mood lighting options. Consider using candlelight on special evenings. Essential oils provide a pleasant scent and also help your skin feel smooth and shiny. Massage yourself and your partner with scented oils so that you both feel sexy, confident, and attractive. Nothing is sexier than confidence. Initiate sex with your partner, and be very clear with your partner about what you want from your encounter. Give explicit directions, and speak in a confident and take-charge tone. See how your partner responds to your confidence. Don't treat the act of undressing seem like a boring routine. Make the act of undressing a sexy act by doing it slowly. Maintain eye contact with your partner throughout your undressing. When you are feeling particularly unsexy, try to remember a sexual encounter when you felt especially sexy and confident. Let yourself enjoy these memories, and consider finding ways to channel that positive energy into the present moment. Men and women both respond positively to sexy images. Find your favorite romantic or erotic movie, and watch it when you need to inject some sexy energy into your relationship. Watch it with your partner if you want to have a romantic evening together. Feel sexy by loosening up with your partner. Don't be embarrassed to flirt with him or her in public. Display your affection for your partner by holding hands, hugging and kissing, or stroking each other's hair.

Learn how to give great massages. Buy sexy undergarments. Pretend to be someone else for a little while. Talk dirty sometimes. Use mood lighting. Use essential oils on your skin. Take charge in bed. Undress slowly. Think about previous sexual encounters. Watch something sexy. Display affection, even in public.

This is connected to your ISP (Internet Service Provider), and you will probably need to upgrade your Internet plan to be permitted to host a website. Multiple connections are best; otherwise your website will be down whenever there's an interruption in your Internet connection. This is possible but difficult with Windows; it's easiest and often least expensive with Linux, though the Mac OS can also be used. This software will let you set up your web pages and link your domain name to your website.

Get a static IP address. Secure a fast 24/7 Internet connection. Find a stable system for your computer. Purchase web server software.

You both love travel, spending money, socializing, and adventure. You and your Libra are so in sync you actually make other people jealous. Though you can both be very flirtatious, the romance and spontaneity in your relationship will hold your interest. Share ideas, debate, and be careful not to wear each other out! Keep in mind both Gemini and Libra can be indecisive. If your Libra isn't stepping up with the decision making, you'll have to make the calls to keep things from going stagnant. Pay attention to your finances. Since you both love luxury and spending money on the finer things, you may be in danger of getting into debt. Indulge each other, but take care that you are being responsible with your money. You and your Libra will never run out of things to discuss, and you're both very social and and fun-loving. Choose date activities that will stimulate conversation and allow you and your Libra to really dig into issues--check out thought-provoking films, outsider art, or read the same book and get into a deep discussion. Try to keep your rebellious streak in check--you may not care much what other people think, but this is very important to Libras. Don't mock her for caring about things like manners or her desire to be popular. While you're both seeking a connection, Libras are looking for mental compatibility and can appear detached to someone seeking a primarily emotional connection. Cancers can be moody, while Libras are obsessed with harmony and not rocking the boat. You will have to work hard to understand each other's points of view to make this difficult match work. Being very social and flirtatious is part of a Libra's nature--try not to get angry or see it as a sign of disloyalty if your Libra wants to go out and spends lots of time with friends. Libras are actually very loyal! Ask your Libra for what you need--he is unlikely to intuit this on his own. Capricorns are very serious and career-minded, while Libras are social butterflies and think more about relationships than their careers. Libra's need to be complimented and like constant validation and Capricorns aren't always generous with praise. If you want this relationship to work, you'll have to open yourself up to being a little more social and save some of your energy and attention for your partner instead of focusing only on work. Try letting your Libra's friendliness and sociability work for your career. She'll be a great date for work functions--your boss, your coworkers, your clients, everyone will love your charismatic libra. A traditional role of breadwinner and homemaker can work for you two, but it may also cause things to become stagnant and dull. Make sure you're breaking up work with vacations and not spending every weekend away from your Libra.

Get ready for a passionate, lasting connection if you are a Gemini dating a Libra. Find your best friend and lover if you are an Aquarius dating a Libra. Prepare for a volatile relationship if you're a Cancer dating a Libra. Allow your Libra's lightheartedness to loosen you up if you are a Capricorn trying to date a Libra.

Turn your clocks over or put them in a closet or drawer where you can't see them. Set each clock for a slightly different time. When you check the time, you’ll have to remember how you adjusted this clock. This will help you redirect your thinking away from the passage of time. The same is true for electronic devices like cell phones and computers. If you want to use your cell phone or computer, switch the time zone. Just don't forget to change it back. The less you think about the time, the sooner it will pass. Visit friends. Go to the movies, or do something as simple as taking a walk or drive. Sitting at home will increase the temptation for you to watch the clock all day. Instead, go out, even if you only go out do something like returning an overdue library book or stopping by the ATM. Invite your loved ones over or go to them. Play board games, talk, go out to eat. Whatever you do to pass time, it's often easier to get your mind off of waiting when you have other people there to talk to and interact with. Exercise releases endorphins that help you feel happier and more relaxed. You don't necessarily need a gym membership, but it may help to at least leave your house to exercise. Meet some friends to play basketball, go for a run, or take a bike ride.

Avoid watching the clock. Get out of the house. Spend time with family and friends. Spend time at the gym.

After you’ve set up, don't just start grouting the entire wall. First, divide the wall up into manageable sections that are about 3 ft × 3 ft (0.91 m × 0.91 m). This way, you’ll be able to finish one section before the grout completely dries. When you’re done, you can move on to another section. Use painter's tape to mark out your sections. Tip the bucket forward a little. Flip your float upside down. Then, slide it under the top of the grout and scoop some up. Spread the grout in an up-and-down fashion over the tiles. Do this until your entire 9 square foot (.84 square meter) section has a thin layer of grout on it. Use a plastic drywall knife if you’re working in a small area, such as when adding a backsplash in a kitchen. Position your float at a 45-degree angle to the tiles and spread your grout liberally into the joints. The joints are the spaces between your tiles. Push as much grout into the joints as possible. Add more grout until you are confident the joints are filled. As you spread the grout into the joints, use the side or corner of the float to compress it. Avoid filling joints that are between tile and another surface, like a bathtub. You'll caulk these areas later. After you’ve filled and compressed the grout in the joints, use your float to remove excess grout. You can do this by making quick passes over the tiles and scraping up as much grout as possible. Don't spend too much time removing the grout. Just get as much as you can. Use a serpentine motion (across, up, back, up, and across) to quickly cover as much of the tile as possible. After you’ve filled the joints, take the rounded corner of your float and run it over them. Try to create a slightly concave shape (a slight curve inward) in the grout. In addition, this will have the effect of compacting your grout and helping you remove the excess. If your float doesn't have a rounded edge, you can use another tool or object. For example, you can use a toothbrush handle. Don't use a metal tool. This could damage the tile.

Pick a 3 ft × 3 ft (0.91 m × 0.91 m) section. Spread grout over the tiles. Float more grout in a diagonal fashion. Hold the float at 90 degrees and remove excess grout. Use the rounded corner of your float to shape your grout joints.

Experiment to find what works for you: an inexpensive anti-frizz serum may be adequate, or you might want to splurge on a more expensive curl-styling cream that moisturizes and adds definition. After washing, add a bit of product to wet hair and work through with a wide-tooth comb, working from the ends to the roots to prevent breakage. Make sure each curl gets a little of product from root to tip. When you're finished, use your fingers to scrunch the curls to give them extra definition. The healthiest way to dry curls is to let them dry on their own time. Don't wring out or rub your hair; this causes hair to become rough and frizzy. After you've applied the needed products, sit back and let your hair dry naturally. Avoid using a hair dryer unless it's a special occasion. The diffuser attachment spreads out the heat so that it doesn't flow in a direct stream on one part of your hair. Work your way around your head with the diffuser, using its prongs to lift and dry your curls around the scalp, down the back and sides, and down to the tips. Continue until your hair is slightly moist, rather than completely dry. Set the diffuser to the highest heat and a low speed. If you'd rather have waves instead of tight curls, don't push your curls up with the diffuser; point it straight at them instead. Use a medium-hold spray to keep your look in place throughout the day, or add a drop of serum or wax to your curls to create definition. Only use a small amount to avoid weighing down your curls with product. Stay away from sprays that contain alcohol, as this dries out your hair. If you notice your curls starting to fall or frizz, wet your hair a bit and apply whatever product you like to use (curl cream, gel, mousse, or another product). Use your hands to scrunch your curls up, making them look as fresh as they did in the morning. Fill a bottle half with water and half with leave-in conditioner for a quick hair solution during the day.

Use a curl-enhancing product. Let your hair air dry. Dry your curls with a diffuser if you're in a hurry. Finish with a touch of product for hold. Keep curls fresh throughout the day.

These can be purchased at any beauty or cosmetics store, or spa. Typically you leave your facial mask on for fifteen minutes, unless otherwise specified. To remove it, just rinse with a washcloth (not your fingers!) and warm water, and finish with a splash of cold water. Homemade face masks are not only more affordable, but also more effective. They contain natural and fresh ingredients that are less likely to conflict with facial cleansers, including: Tomatoes: Remove the seeds and mash into puree. Apply to face and let it sit for fifteen minutes as your skin absorbs its antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients. Great for hydrating dry skin and fighting acne. Add lemon and sugar to exfoliate and abolish blackheads. Avocado: Can be used alone or combined with honey and lemon. Avocado is rich in Vitamins A and E, and antioxidants and oils that help your skin retain its elasticity and smoothness. Papaya: Similar consistency to avocado; try blending with cream or yogurt. Pumpkin: Much like papaya, pumpkin makes a mighty moisturizer. Try blending it with cream and honey. Pineapple: Brighten and soften skin by blending pineapple with honey until smooth and applying to your face. Strawberry: Combine strawberry pulp with either honey, cream or yogurt to achieve the right consistency. Strawberries not only hydrate skin but also help prevent and alleviate sunburn. Banana: Smooths and softens skin. Contains potassium which helps combat dark circles. Best combined with honey and lemon. I suggest you use a very ripe banana; they're much easier to mash. Lemon: Lemon is often added for its cleansing properties. It functions as a toner or astringent. Chocolate: Cocoa powder can be mixed with any number of things--yogurt, honey, milk or even clay. Its nutrients and antioxidants help combat effects of aging. Egg Whites: Egg white masks, mixed with a little milk and honey, are extremely effective against acne. Best you leave some extra room around the eyes and mouth, because the egg white mask gets tight as it dries out. Milk: Milk can be used in combination with other ingredients to make a mask, or by itself, simply to cleanse the face. Just dip a cotton ball in milk and gently massage against your face. This will hydrate and nourish your skin as well as clean it. Milk will also help to even out your skin tone and achieve that porcelain finish that you're looking for. Queen Elizabeth of England and Cleopatra used to take milk baths to achieve that fair and radiant complexion. Milk contains vitamins A and D which work to soften skin. Honey, yogurt and oatmeal are commonly used in combination with other ingredients.

Apply facial masks to keep your skin youthful and smooth. You can also make your face masks at home using the following ingredients.

Spread the florets out into as even a layer as possible. If possible, arrange the florets in a single layer. If this is not possible, though, you should at least make sure that the florets are distributed in the dish as evenly as possible. For a standard head of cauliflower, add about 2 to 3 Tbsp (30 to 45 ml) of water. There should only be about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water in the bottom of the container. The idea is to have enough water to create steam, but not so much water that you end up boiling the cauliflower florets, instead. If the dish you use has a microwave-safe lid, cover it with that. Otherwise, cover the dish with a layer of microwavable plastic wrap. If your container does not have a microwave-safe lid and you either do not have plastic wrap or are uneasy about putting it in the microwave, you can cover the bowl with a microwavable ceramic or stoneware plate. Make sure that the plate covers the mouth of the dish completely. Covering the dish is essential because it allows you to trap steam. The steam created by the heated water is what will cook the cauliflower florets in this method. Steam the cauliflower in the microwave on high power. When done, the florets should be tender enough to pierce with a fork but should not be mushy. Check the cauliflower florets after the first 2 1/2 minutes. Recover it and continue cooking, if needed, for up to an additional 1 1/2 minutes. Exercise caution when you remove the lid. Open the lid away from your face so that the steam does not burn you as it escapes. Remove cooked cauliflower from the microwavable dish and transfer it to a serving dish. Season the florets with salt, pepper, and melted butter, as desired. There are other ways you can serve steamed cauliflower, as well. You could drizzle soy sauce over it, sprinkle the florets with Parmesan cheese, or season the cooked florets with spices and herbs like paprika, lemon pepper, or parsley. Precisely how you enjoy this healthy treat it up to you, so get creative.

Place the cauliflower in a microwave-safe dish. Add a little water. Cover the dish. Microwave for 3 to 4 minutes. Serve warm.

with an electric tuner. The bridge elongates or shortens the length of your strings. If it's not adjusted correctly, notes down the neck of the guitar will be flat or sharp. Strum the top string next to the tuner and adjust the tuning knobs until it's an E. Put the rest of the guitar in standard E, A, D, G, B, E tuning. Holding down the 12th fret of the guitar should play the same note when you play the string without holding down any frets, otherwise known as the open position. Press down on the 12th fret on the top, or 6th string, and strum it. The note should be an E. If it isn't an E, you have to adjust the bridge. If your note on the 12th fret is sharp, the string is too short and you need to lengthen it. Look at the bridge and find the screws on the bottom of the bridge. Locate the screw that corresponds with the string that you need to adjust. Use a Phillip's head screwdriver to turn the screw one full rotation clockwise. If the note is flat, or lower than an E, you’ll need to elongate the string. Rotate the screws on the back of the bridge counterclockwise one full rotation to shorten the string. Turn on the tuner and hold down the 12th fret on the string that you just adjusted. Look at the note that is displayed on the tuner. If the note is still off when you hold down the 12th fret, you’ll need to make additional adjustments to the bridge until the note is the same note as the string when played in the open position. Continue the same process on the rest of the strings, making sure that the 12th fret note and the open note are the same. Adjust all of the strings on the bridge so that the notes are the same. The second string from the top of the neck should be an A, the third string from the top should D, and so on.

Tune your guitar Strum the 6th string while holding down the 12th fret with a tuner. Turn the screw on the bridge clockwise if the note is sharp. Turn the screw on the bridge counterclockwise to shorten the string. Check the note on the string when holding down the 12th fret. Repeat the process on the 5 remaining strings.

A stick of gum after a meal encourages the production of saliva in the mouth, which fights bad breath. Look for gum with natural essential oils. Spearmint, peppermint and cinnamon oils have been shown to tackle foul-smelling bacteria in the mouth. This might be tough to do, but chewing coffee beans and then spitting them out has been known to temper garlic breath. Rubbing coffee beans on your hands (and then washing them) can also help to remove the smell of onion and garlic from your skin. If other remedies for onion and garlic breath don't seem to work, cutting down on your use of them in meals will prevent bad breath. If you eat garlic for its potential health benefits, you may want to substitute an odorless garlic supplement for raw garlic. Be aware that supplements come in many forms, range significantly in quality, and research into their health benefits and side-effects is ongoing.

Chew gum. Chew coffee beans. Reduce your consumption of raw and cooked onion/garlic.

Sometimes, usually due to using the wrong size of staples, the top of the stapler and the stapler tray might get stuck together. To unstick them, create a fulcrum out of a long, thin object, like a big paperclip (a heavy-duty one will work much better than a small, plastic one) or even a letter opener. Insert the object where the top and tray meet, and gently push the fulcrum down to pop the pieces apart. Be careful while you do this. If you use too much force, the thin object could slip and scratch you. Anytime you have a jam, especially if you’ve recently reloaded your stapler, take a moment to check with the manufacturer's specifications regarding staple size. Surprisingly, there are a lot of different sizes out there! Check the box of staples again the specifications to make sure they match. Thankfully, most stapler manuals can be found online, so don't worry if you’ve misplaced yours. Just search online for the brand and model of your stapler. Generally, most staples can fasten together 20 sheets of paper, but your brand might be able to handle more (or perhaps less) than that. Your model's instructions should specify what that maximum number is. If you need to staple together more than that maximum-sheet limit, you’ll probably need to look for an industrial stapler. Lots of libraries have these available for their patrons to use. If the trays aren't lining up properly, or if they’re blocked by excessive dust or scraps of paper, that could cause recurring problems. You could use a can of compressed air to clean away dust, or use a screwdriver to tighten the metal parts so they fit together correctly once again. If your stapler feels loose or jiggles easily when you shake it, chances are something needs to be tightened. If you need to or want to, try taking it apart to really see how everything is working together. If you’ve checked the different things that can cause a stapler to jam and your stapler still isn't working correctly, it may be time to invest in a new one. Thankfully, staplers don't have to be expensive, and if you work in an office, chances are your human resources department will pay for a new one for you. Remember, when you get your new stapler, put the instruction booklet somewhere safe so you can refer to it in the future.

Use a thin object to separate the top from the bottom if they’re stuck. Check that you’re loading the stapler with the right size of staples. Avoid stapling together more than the maximum-sheet capacity. Check for blockages between the stapler tray and the top spring section. Replace your stapler if you can’t get it unjammed.

Anything that touches your nails should be used on your nails only. Sharing files, brushes, and other tools can spread infection, leading to puffy red cuticles and weak nails. Even a professional nail salon may not clean its instruments properly. Bring your own tools or make sure the salon staff sterilizes their instruments. These products make untested claims and are rarely worth the risks. Even if they succeed in hardening your nails, the end result may be brittle and easily broken. Wearing thick polish or wearing polish every day can dry your nails out, making them brittle. Spend at least a few days every month without polish to let your nails breathe and maintain their strength. When you do wear polish, always use a protective base coat and apply your polish in thin layers.

Use your own manicure tools only. Avoid nail hardeners. Go without polish 1-2 times a month to let your nails breathe.

To be suitable for adopting a child a California, an individual must: be at least 10 years older than the child or meet the family requirements (be a stepparent, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, or first cousin of the child which the court is satisfied with); treat the adoptive child as if it were his or her own; provide support for the child and will care for the child; maintain a suitable residence for the child; and agree to the adoption. There are several different types of adoption that are recognized in California. Of these options, find which is applicable or the best for you. When proceeding with one of the first three of these types, the parental rights of both birth parents are terminated and the adoptive parents become the legal parents: Independent adoption: an adoption where the legal rights are transferred directly from the birth parents to the adoptive parents without involving a third party in the process. The once well-known Independent Adoption Center (IAC) has closed, but independent adoption itself still exists as an option in California. Agency adoption: an adoption through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) or a licensed adoption agency. International adoption: the adoption of a child born in another country. Stepparent/domestic partner: an adoption in which the legal partner of one birth parent gains legal rights over the child and only one birth parent's rights are terminated. In this type of adoption, the couple that will become the legal parents must be married or legally registered domestic partners. Interstate adoption: the adoption of a child from another state. This will require your lawyer to be familiar with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), a uniform law for all states that sets the procedures for the transfer of children from one state to another. Adoption laws, for the most part, are controlled by the state laws. ICPC enables you to get through all those laws easily to adopt a child from a different state, with different adoption laws. To arrange an adoption through the CDSS visit their website or call 1-800-KIDS-4-US. The CDSS also has a directory of licensed adoption agencies available on its website Independent adoptions are based on personal knowledge and identification of the involved parties. Different agencies or parties involved in the adoption will have different requirements for beginning and completing the requirements. At a minimum, by California law, each potential adoptive parent must submit fingerprints, a criminal record, and participate in a home study, which is an investigation of the physical premises where the child will reside. Additionally, fees will vary depending on the type of adoption that is chosen. An adoption through CDSS or a public adoption agency will charge no more than $500 in addition to court costs and the costs for fingerprinting and obtaining background records, which is estimated to cost between $100 and $300. In some circumstances, these fees may be waived or reduced.

Understand the minimum legal requirements. Select an approach to adoption. Find a source. Fulfill the source requirements.

Fire Resistive construction is ISO Class 6. ISO Class 6 encompasses IBC Type IA. The exterior bearing walls and load-bearing portions of exterior walls must be of noncombustible materials or of masonry, but exterior nonbearing walls and wall panels may be slow-burning, combustible, or with no fire-resistance rating. Walls: solid masonry, including reinforced concrete not less than four inches thick hollow masonry not less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) thick hollow masonry less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) thick, but not less than eight inches thick with a listed fire-resistance rating of not less than two hours assemblies with not less than a two-hour fire-resistance rating Floors and roofs: reinforced concrete not less than four inches thick assemblies with not less than a two-hour fire-resistance rating Structural metal supports: Horizontal and vertical load-bearing protected metal supports — including pre-stressed and post-tensioned concrete units — with not less than a two-hour fire-resistance rating Both pre- and post-tensioned concrete units have steel cables installed in the concrete to provide tensile strength. With pre-stressed concrete units, builders pull the cables tight before pouring the concrete and release them as the concrete cures. With post-tensioned concrete units, builders pull one end of the cable tight after pouring the concrete. uses noncombustible materials allows greater height and area than other construction classes uses load-bearing members or assemblies that resist damage from fire expensive to construct and repair provides a false sense of security

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Taking large tasks and breaking them down into smaller, more manageable action steps can help you beat your anxiety related procrastination. Breaking the task down can make the task seem less overwhelming, which can help you feel less anxious about getting it done. For instance, you can break a report for work down into researching it, writing it, and editing it. Or, you might break a school paper into the introduction, main points, and conclusion. Then work on completing one section rather than the whole thing. It can be especially helpful to set goals when you have anxiety because your anxiety can make it difficult for you to focus on and complete activities. Some research suggests that doing things like setting goals and deadlines for your tasks can help you beat procrastination. Setting goals gives you something concrete, self-defined, and manageable that you can do. Create specific goals with deadlines for the things you need to get done. For instance, you might say, “I will finish cleaning my room by 10 PM.” Make your goals realistic. For example instead of setting a goal to finish a 10-page report in one day, set a goal to finish the first two pages in one day. Setting goals that are too difficult can actually increase your anxiety rather than reduce it. It may seem like a good idea to keep ‘plugging at it’ once you start working so that you don't lose your steam and start procrastinating. But, taking a break to de-stress, relieve tension, and recharge your brain and body is a better way to address your anxiety and your anxiety related procrastination. Take a five minute break when you complete one of the action steps for your task. Sit in a quiet place, close your eyes, and just take a few minutes to be still and quiet. When you complete a task or reach one of the goals that you have set for yourself, you should congratulate and encourage yourself with a small reward. Incentives can help motivate you as well as give you incentive to meet other goals. For instance, when you complete one of your action tasks, you might treat yourself to a piece of candy or a 5-minute break to play one of your favorite online games. Or, for example, you might treat yourself to the new shoes you’ve been eyeing when you finish a major report on time. It can be easy to beat yourself up when you procrastinate on doing something. Some evidence suggests, though, that doing this may make it more likely that you will procrastinate again. Instead, give yourself a break and forgive yourself if you procrastinate because of your anxiety. Remind yourself that procrastinating doesn't make you a lazy or bad person. You might say, “I procrastinated on this, but it doesn't mean I’m not a hard worker.” Reduce some of the pressure on yourself by saying things like, “I didn't start on time for this assignment, but I’m not going to beat myself up. I can and will do better next time.”

Break your tasks down. Set goals. Take a break. Reward yourself. Forgive yourself.

If you want to ask out a girl in middle school, then you have to get to know each other a bit first. If they don't know you very well and you ask them out, they're probably more likely to say no. You don't have to be best friends – and it's probably better if you’re not, because you want to steer clear of The Friend Zone – but it does help if you know each other a bit, so that you’re on her radar and so that she thinks you’re a nice guy. If she has no idea who you are or if all she has to go by is gossip or guesses, then she’ll have a less likely chance of saying yes when you ask her out. Be friendly. Say hi to her and use her name to show that you’re thinking about her. Make an effort in a group setting. Ask how her day is going or give her a light compliment. Pay just a little bit of attention to her. Wave to her if she walks past you in the halls or sits behind you in class. Remember that you don't have to come on too strong to get her attention. In fact, playing hard to get a little bit will catch her eye even more. If you want her to go out with you, then you have to build up a bit of chemistry first. You have to be a little bit flirtatious to see if you two can manage to have some light banter, laugh together, and to have a real connection. You can compliment a new outfit she's wearing, tease her a bit (if she's not too sensitive) or just joke around in a way that makes her see that you like her. If you’re in a group setting, pay attention to her, but don't monopolize her time. Make her want to flirt with you, too, instead of just having her wait for you to come her way. Though there's no way to know if she really likes you until you ask her out, you can look out for some signs that you've caught her eye. Knowing that she may have a thing for you can up your confidence when it's time to pop the question. Here are some signs that she may like you: She may completely ignore you or pay a lot of attention to you in a group setting She may smile or blush when you catch her eye Her friends may whisper or giggle as they walk by you You just get a good, flirtatious feeling whenever the two of you talk Other people have teased you two about liking each other She always seems to be looking for excuses to talk to you Check how often she touches you and see if she makes a stupid excuse for it. This doesn't mean that if she touches you once or twice that she likes you. If you want to ask her out, then you don't have to pick the perfect place and time, but it does help if you pick a good opportunity to improve on your chances. If she wants to go out with you, then she’ll probably say yes under most circumstances, but you can improve your chances of getting the answer you want by picking a place that is pretty private without making the girl uncomfortable, and by picking a time when she's in a good mood and not likely to be distracted or stressed out. You don't have to wait around too long for the perfect opportunity to present itself. Girls in middle school can be pretty fickle, so if you feel like you have a pretty good opportunity to ask her out, go for it instead of waiting for the perfect one. When you ask her out, you will probably have to think of something to do together! This may seem fairly obvious to you, but you may be so concerned about whether or not she’ll say yes or how you’ll ask her that you haven't really thought about what will happen after you ask the big question. Though, in middle school, some guys just mean that they want to be girlfriend/boyfriend when they ask girls out, it's nice to actually think of something to do together, so when she says yes, you can say, “Awesome! How about we…” Instead of just saying, “Awesome! Um…uh…I guess I’ll see you around then.” Here are some things you can ask her to do: Go to a school dance that's coming up Go to see a movie that's coming out Go to a concert Go to the mall together Let you walk her home after school Go to a birthday party together

Be friends first. Flirt with her a little bit. See if she likes you. Pick the right place and time to ask. Think of something you can do together.

When a cat puts their ears back it means they are scared. A cat with its ears back may act out physically and scratch or bite if approached. Don't attempt to pet a cat further if they suddenly put their ears back while you are petting them. When cats feel intimidated, they fluff up their fur so they seem larger than they actually are to potential challengers. They may even put their tails straight up. These actions mean the cat's fight-or-flight response is engaged. Don't try to touch or approach a cat if they are exhibiting this behavior, as they may bite or scratch you. If a cat rolls over and exposes their belly, this means they feel comfortable being vulnerable with you. You can take this as a sign that the cat is enjoying being petted, as this is submissive behavior. You can continue petting the cat's face or even try petting the cat's back. Listen for purring to confirm that the cat is still enjoying your touch. Even if a cat exposes their belly, that does not mean that they want to have their belly rubbed. Most cats don't enjoy having their stomachs touched, so it is best to avoid this. When cats are sick they will cough, sneeze and may vomit, just like us. If the cat is exhibiting these signs and seems to be hiding in a small space, they may be sick. If the owner is available, let them know so they can contact a veterinarian. Do not attempt to pet this cat. If the cat is a stray, and you are concerned for its wellbeing, contact a local rescue group. They can give your further instruction on how to proceed. Do not try to pick up or pet the cat, as you may put yourself at risk of rabies or a bite.

Avoid petting a cat with its ears back. Avoid petting a cat if its tail is fluffed and straight up. Reward a cat that rolls over and exposes their belly. Recognize signs of distress or Illness.

Before putting together a schedule to balance your work and family responsibilities, you need to list all of your obligations. This is important, as you might have significant time constraints associated with taking care of your children. Thus, reflect on them when picking a potential business to start. Some time constraints might include: Picking up and dropping off children. Coaching little league or another extracurricular activity. Preparing meals or cleaning the house. Readying the kids for school in the morning. Taking care of unforeseen events like taking a sick child to the doctor. Balancing your many responsibilities as a stay-at-home parent and small business owner will perhaps be your biggest challenge. There are several steps you need to take to create a proper schedule so you can manage your responsibilities. Make sure to: Get a day planner so you can organize your time. Write in all your family obligations on your day planner. This includes little league, picking kids up from school, and everything else. Block out portions of the day for your business. For example, put aside 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon to take care of your work. During this time, you won't work at all. Ultimately, while you're in business to make money, you're first priority will always be your family. Dedicate meals, bedtime, homework time, and other time to your family. Wait until after family events to answer phone calls. If you’re at one of your children's softball games, you should wait until after the game to respond to a customer. While your primary responsibility is taking care of your family, you also need to make sure that you provide service to your customers. Return all phone calls and emails within 24 hours. Acknowledge the fact that your customers have contacted you. For example, if you're on a family trip and won't be able to access the internet all weekend, set up an autoreply message that lets your customers know when you'll be back. Don't interrupt family events to answer a call that can be answered later. For example, don't leave the dinner table to call back a customer unless you know the issue is time sensitive. Without punctuality, you'll establish a poor reputation. To avoid this, make sure to get your product to your customer as quickly as possible. If you sell products over the internet, make sure you ship them as quickly as you can. However, don't pick your children up from school late because you were shipping something at the post office. If you provide a service, don't show up late. If you have to because of family obligation, let your customers know as soon as you can.

List your time constraints. Create a schedule. Set aside time for your family. Answer phone calls and emails promptly, but don't let them dominate your life. Be punctual when providing your goods or services.

People like Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Frost, and Walt Whitman all changed the way people perceive and write poetry. Look up some poems by famous writers to see what you like and what you don't like about each of them. Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, and Sylvia Plath are also famous poets that have varying styles. You can also see some examples of different styles and tones in poetry by comparing and contrasting authors. A lot of poetry is saturated with feelings. You can easily inject emotions into your poetry if you understand what you are feeling throughout the day. Try to note whenever you are feeling a strong emotion and what made you feel it. Understanding your own emotions can be difficult. Try to dissect how you feel on a daily basis, and what situations disrupt your mood often. Emotions are a great tool to use in poetry because people feel them universally. The only way to get better at writing poetry is to practice it. Try to write poetry for at least 10 minutes a day, or more if you have time. Write about anything that you are inspired by. If you think you will forget to write, set an alarm on your phone to remind you. You never know when you might see something in your daily life that you want to write about. Carry a small journal or notebook around with you so that you can write down ideas or small poems in your daily life. If you’re having trouble getting ideas about what to write, look up writing prompts that are specific to poetry. Be as creative as you can when reacting to the prompts, and don't be afraid to take them in an unorthodox direction. For example, answer a prompt like, “Write about your first birthday party,” or, “Convey an emotion using only colors.” You can often find poetry writing prompts on sites that accept poetry submissions.

Read famous poems as examples to follow. Get in tune with your emotions. Set aside time to write every day. Keep a poetry journal with you to write when inspiration strikes. Use writing prompts to give you inspiration.

It's a grey, gear-shaped app in the App Drawer. This option is beneath the "Wireless & Networks" heading. You may first have to tap Wireless & Networks on some Android phones. Doing so will display a window with a black line and a red line on it. On some phones, you may instead have to tap Set mobile data limit and then tap On. To do so, tap and drag them up or down. The number left of the black "Warning" line pertains to the number of gigabytes of data you can use before your phone sends you an alert, while the red line dictates when your phone will disable your data for you. This feature is helpful for shutting off your data before you go over your monthly limit.

Open your Android's Settings. Scroll down and tap Data usage. Slide Set mobile data limit right to the "On" position. Adjust the "Warning" and "Limit" lines.

Quick Removal is a Windows service that formats your flash drive for a no-eject removal, meaning you can simply unplug the flash drive when you're done with it. To enable Quick Removal, your flash drive must currently be plugged in. You can't set up Quick Removal for an SD card. It's the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Doing so will invoke a pop-up menu. You can also hold down ⊞ Win and tap X to bring up the pop-up menu. This option is toward the top of the pop-up menu. The Disk Drives section is toward the top of the Device Manager window. Clicking the arrow to the left of it reveals the list of your computer's disk drives, which happens to include your currently attached flash drive. The flash drive's name will vary, but you will usually see "USB" in its title. This option is at the bottom of the right-click drop-down menu. It's a tab at the top of the "Properties" window. It's near the top of this window. This will enable Quick Removal for this specific flash drive. When you're done using the flash drive, you can physically remove it from your computer without going through the "Eject" process.

Make sure your flash drive is attached to your computer. Right-click the Start button. Click Device Manager. Click the > to the left of "Disk Drives". Right-click your flash drive's name. Click Properties. Click Policies. Click the Quick removal option. Click OK.

Start moving closer to the person you want to kiss, whether it's by moving closer together if you're sitting down, putting your arm around the person, or brushing away the person's hair. As you start touching the person, hold his gaze to make your intentions clear. Your first kiss will feel more natural if you're already touching the person and comfortable with it. Your hands shouldn't rove to any inappropriate places -- keep it PG. Your physical contact could even start from some light and gentle teasing. You can playfully hit or lightly push the other person, until your actions become more serious. Try making a romantic compliment before you go in for the kiss. Just say, "Your eyes drive me crazy" or "You look so beautiful tonight." Once you've made physical contact, maneuver yourself until your face is just inches away from your partner's face. You should maintain eye contact, and you can even smile a little to show your affection for the person. Move closer until your hips are nearly touching, and use your hands to graze the person's cheeks, hair, or shoulders. One traditional kissing position is when the guy wraps his arms around a girl's waist while she wraps her arms over her shoulders and behind his neck -- you can think of this as the "slow dance" position. Once you're in position, there's nothing left to do but kiss. Don't hesitate. If you've both made it this far, then it's clear that you are excited about kissing each other. Gently lean closer and lock lips. Just remember to take it slow. Have your lips touch softly as you feel the person out. Keep your lips just slightly parted, and continue kissing the person for five or ten seconds before letting go. Keep your hands active while you kiss. Use your hands to cup the person's face, stroke his hair, or caress his neck. You don't have to overdo it with the hands. Just make sure your whole body is engaged so your kiss is even sweeter. Slowly pull away from the person. Don't abruptly stop the kiss and pull away with your whole body, jumping miles apart from your kissing partner. Instead, maintain physical contact while pulling away and holding your partner's gaze. Keep stroking your partner lightly with your hands to let her know how great the kiss was. Take your time to pull away from physical contact. If you're too abrupt, your partner may think you're not into it.

Make physical contact. Move closer until your faces are just inches apart. Kiss. Pull away.

You'll hear different schools of thought on which hand you should read, but there is one main thing which you can keep in mind. Almost everyone has a dominant hand, the one they write with and tend to perform most tricky tasks with. The dominant hand is the best to read in regards to the public self. It reveals things about you that the world sees. Reading the non-dominant hand will tell you things about the private self. Other methods say choose which hand based on male or female, or present life versus future life. In matters of your work life and career, the dominant hand is the one to read. Emotions, relationship issues, and your dreams are often revealed by the non-dominant hand. The way that fingerprints show up on each finger tends to reveal different things about a person, so a shape on the middle finger may not mean quite the same thing as a shape on the pinkie finger. As you get better at analyzing fingerprints, you can learn more about each finger, but for now start with the thumb. It is good to read the thumb because it is thought to be representative of the hand as a whole. The thumb is said to represent the person's overall identity. When you first start out, it can be good to press the thumb into black ink to reveal the ridges better and make it easier to read. There are three primary patterns of prints, which are the loop (most common), the whorl (second most common), and the arch (least common). There are even further distinctions, which are more rare, but these are what you will typically find. A loop looks kind of like a lasso. An arch looks like a wave or a bridge. A whorl looks like a bullseye. There are also variations such as the tented arch, which has a much steeper peak, and the composite whorl, which is sort of like a swirl or yin-yang sign. There are two types of loop, ulnar and radial, with ulnar meaning the loop opens toward the fingers and radial meaning the loop opens away from the fingers. Ulnar loops are the most common print and tend to be found on likeable people. This print can identify someone who is flexible and goes with the flow and is sociable and easy to get along with. The negatives of ulnar loop people tend to be that they are scattered and have a hard time organizing. They may also be restless, not quite feeling at ease. The less common radial loop represents someone who is open-minded and clever. They often live lives of altruism, giving to those in need. The downside for radial loop people is that if they do not stay centered, focused, then they will start to absorb too much stress. This print shows up as a series of closed circles, or a spiral. This print tends to be found on people who may be a little self-centered, having a strong sense of independence and individuality. They are often rigid in their mindsets and can become overly focussed. The downsides of this print type are that they may have a short fuse and become angry easily. They also tend to lose interest in projects once they start them. Variations of the whorl include the peacock's eye, which resembles a peacock's feathers, and a composite whorl, which is sort of a series of circles that got smudged on one side. This print is often found on someone who is analytical and practical, always trying to figure out the best approach to situations. They are often not a fan of change and may be hard to get along with if they are particularly set in their ways. However, arch people often tend to be exceptionally loyal to the people they care about. This print comes in the variation of the tented arch, which is basically an arch with a much more pointed top. These people may be very open and friendly one day and closed off the next day.

Choose which hand to read. Focus on the thumb. Look at the basic shape. Look for a loop. Look for a whorl. Look for an arch.

Adult rabbits can also show hostile mating behavior, but they are often less inquisitive of their environment. Adult rabbits tend to be active when awake and feeding, and divide their time between these activities and sleeping. When they are awake they give the impression of being alert and interactive. Older rabbits tend to sleep more and eat less, and may be prone to losing weight and become skinny. When they are awake they may react less to things going on around them, and seem less interested in their environment. A young rabbit is still growing, so you should be able to spot a change in size. An adult rabbit is at the peek of their physical powers and is likely to have a glossy, shiny coat, have bright eyes, be a good weight (possibly even plump) and move in an easy fluent manner. In contrast an older rabbit may have a dull coat, because they don't groom themselves as much. They may have impaired vision or hearing, and not interact with their environment as much as an adult rabbit. When they move they are liable to look stiff, and move awkwardly, perhaps shuffling along rather than hopping. There is no scientific link between sore hocks and age, but some rabbit keepers have noticed that older animals are more likely to have sore hocks. This condition is caused by the animal's body weight pressing down on the thin skin of their hocks, causing the fur to rub away and thick skin to develop. There are many variable factors in the development of sore hocks, which include the animal's weight (the heavier the rabbit, the more likely sores are to form), the depth of their bedding (lack of bedding is a risk factor), and how clean or dirty the bedding is (Urine soaked bedding scalds the fur and causes it to fall out). It is unlikely a young rabbit has all of these factors in place, so sore hocks are rare in a young rabbit. However, the older the rabbit gets the more it is likely these factors occur, resulting in hock calluses. Rabbits can suffer from overgrown teeth at any age, as this can be caused by their diet and the teeth not getting worn down, rather than age. However, older rabbits tend to eat less and so their teeth are more likely to become overgrown. The symptoms of overgrown teeth can include the rabbit grinding its teeth or having a wet chin where it drooled.

Look for behavior that indicates you have an adult or elderly rabbit. Assess the rabbit's overall appearance. Look for sore hocks. Look at the rabbit's teeth.