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The term "ergo" can be defined to mean "as a result" or "for that reason." Similar words include "therefore," "hence," "consequently," "so," "thus," and "accordingly." You can use "ergo" when describing the relationship between a cause and an effect. Example: I love reading; ergo, I have a large library at home. It can also be described as an adverbial conjunction. The two parts of speech are interchangeable and essentially describe words that share properties of both adverbs and conjunctions. An adverb is a term that modifies a verb or an adjective. A conjunction word that is used to connect two sentences, clauses, or ideas. A conjunctive adverb is a word that modifies the verb of an independent clause in a way that demonstrates a connection to another independent clause. Example: I love reading; ergo, I have a large library at home. In this sentence, "ergo" modifies the verb "have" in the independent clause, “I have a large library at home.” It also connects the clause beginning with "I have" to the independent clause, "I love reading," and indicates that the latter is a result of the former. While you can use "ergo" and may hear or read it on occasion, the term is generally considered an archaic one, meaning that is "dated" and no longer a common term in modern English. This does not mean that you cannot use the term "ergo." It does, however, mean that you should be cautious about using it. Using it too often can seem forced, pretentious, or unnatural. Since there are other terms that can be used in the same way, like "therefore," you may want to ask yourself if "ergo" is the best choice before you use it. In spite of the fact that it is an archaic term, "ergo" is still used more often than many archaic terms, which does grant it some form of modern relevancy. Example: Instead of saying, “I love reading; ergo, I have a large library at home,” consider saying, “I love reading; therefore, I have a large library at home.”

Turnips thrive in cooler temperatures, so you should plant them when soil temperatures are still somewhat cool. For spring turnips, sow the seeds outdoors three weeks before the last expected frost. For fall turnips, sow the seeds in midsummer, roughly two months before the first expected frost of winter. The soil temperature needs to be an average of at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius) for the seeds to germinate, but temperatures between 50 and 70 degrees (10 and 21 degrees Celsius) Fahrenheit encourage the most rapid growth. Fall turnips are typically sweeter than spring turnips, and they are also less likely to attract root maggots. Turnips thrive in full sun, so the area you choose should receive at least six hours of direct sunlight daily, if not a little more. Ideally, you should also choose a spot with naturally loose, well-draining soil. You can improve the soil conditions if necessary, but starting out with good soil conditions will make your job easier. Also keep in mind that turnips prefer soils with a pH of 6.5. Most soils will not be too acidic or too alkaline, so testing is not always necessary. If you have difficulty with your turnip crop, though, consider testing the soil pH by taking a sample to your nearest university or by purchasing a home pH testing kit from a garden nursery or home improvement store. Loosen the soil with a rake or shovel to a depth of 12 to 15 inches (30 to 38 cm), then mix in a 2-inch to 4-inch (5-cm to 10-cm) layer of compost. For added benefit, consider mixing in a few handfuls of well rotted manure along with the compost. Spread the seed across the prepared soil as evenly as possible. Cover the seed gently with 1/4 inch (6 mm) of soil for spring turnips or 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) of soil for fall turnips. Alternatively, you can plant the seeds in rows spaced 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45 cm) apart. Note that germination usually takes anywhere from 7 to 14 days. After planting the seeds, make sure that they are evenly watered. You do not want to drench the seeds since doing so can wash them out of the soil, but the surface of the soil should be somewhat moist to the touch. When the seedlings reach a height of 4 inches (10 cm), pull the weakest ones so that the strongest have more room and resources. "Early" varieties should be thinned out so that they are 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) apart, while standard or “maincrop” varieties should be 6 inches (15 cm) apart. If you only want to grow turnips for their greens, however, you should not thin them out. Usually, the greens of the removed plants are large enough to use.

Natural oils such as neem and flaxseed make excellent base for ointments. Experiment with different combinations of herbs and oils. Neem oil is an astringent that helps protect your skin. It is commonly used in Ayurvedic (ancient Indian) medicine to treat lipomas. Flaxseed oil has high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids help to reduce inflammation. Be sure to buy flaxseed oil certified to be free of heavy metals, such as lead and mercury. Blend 1 teaspoon of chickweed to 2-3 tablespoons of neem oil or flaxseed oil. Apply the salve to the lipoma. Chickweed is used to reduce fats. You can also use 1-2 tablespoons of cooled green tea instead of neem or flaxseed oil to make a paste. Put 1 teaspoon of turmeric together with 2-3 tablespoons of neem oil or flaxseed oil. Smooth the ointment onto the lipoma. Your skin will turn a bit orange or yellow because of the turmeric. Cover the lipoma with a bandage to protect your clothes. Turmeric, like neem oil, is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine. For a paste, add 1-2 tablespoons of cooled green tea instead of neem or flaxseed oil to the turmeric. Mix ½ to 1 teaspoon of dried sage with 2-3 tablespoons of neem oil or flaxseed oil. Coat the lipoma with the balm. Substitute 1-2 tablespoons of cooled green tea for neem or flaxseed oil to make a paste. Sage is used in traditional Chinese medicine to dissolve fatty tissue.

Remember, people who are cool are not needy or desperate. Instead, try to solve problems yourself whenever you can. If you are not needy, people will want to help you or will ask for your help. This quality attracts people. Neediness is a big turn off unless you're really in a tight spot. This doesn't mean you should act invincible; just don't beg people for help, act like you can't be alone, or expect others to fix your problems. Friendships are great, but don't act like you'll die if you have to spend a Friday night alone. Getting some alone time is great, too. Keeping yourself secluded can also allow you to focus on you and not what others think, which is a key factor to being calm. If someone hasn't called you back, lay off. There's no need to follow up with annoying text messages. Give people their space and they'll respect you a lot more. It will be something that other people will look up to. You are unique, and you don't need to join a clique. Make your own friendships. Being cool is being yourself in an outgoing way, even if you are quiet. Just remember not to come off as sullen and passive-aggressive. Be true to yourself! Don't always try to be like anyone else by copying someone else's actions or style. Although trying out those acts is fine, if you do that on a regular basis, it's going to come out as fake. No good comes out of being someone you are not. Live life for who you are. Don't lose sight of yourself or your morals. Being cool isn't about changing who you are, it's about being confident enough to let people see how awesome you really are. Remember, an original is always worth more than a copy. Be true to who you are and don't devalue yourself. If you don't let people see the real you, then what's the point? Being able to be yourself and to have people appreciate you is the coolest thing of all. Own your personality. Your bad habits, your good things, your looks, your voice; anything which belongs to you. Own it and don't apologize for what you belong to you to anyone even if it is bad or you don't like it about your self. Remember we are all humans and we try accept each other despite all the flaws and qualities we have, why not accept yourself as you are the most important person to you in the world. However, don't be overconfident, or you will come off as braggy and self-centered. Write a list of all the goals you are aiming for. What essentially makes you cool is your identity. Try to find your talent - sports, music, art, whatever. People will notice your passion and respect you for it. You can also learn new skills and meet new people by trying new things. The more you disclose yourself the better you understand yourself. Self-disclosure is both the conscious and subconscious act of revealing more about oneself to others. This may include, but is not limited to: thoughts, feelings, aspirations, goals, failures, successes, fears, dreams as well as one's likes, dislikes and favorites. Self-disclosure happens slowly. Don't tell the first person you meet at a party all about your personal life or things will quickly go south. "Hiding information about yourself makes you look super cool." - Sasuke Uchiha Everyone loves someone who is outgoing, but nobody likes someone who is overly excited. Many people find someone who is overeager to be annoying. Try not to force yourself on people. Smile and strike up a conversation, but make sure you know the line between friendly and obsessive. When you meet a new person, take it easy, even if you think you're friend soul mates. If you're too eager to hang out with a new person, then it might look like you don't have any other friends. You can give someone a friendly compliment, but don't gush to the person about how amazing he or she is for half an hour. Everyone loves someone who knows what to say at the right moment. Don't dominate the conversation. You don't need to share a similar story at every setting. Just listen and comment briefly on the other person's story. Most of the time, it is much better to be sort of quiet and analyze the conversation, enjoying the humor of your friends and being a good listener. Be a good listener. Try to make the other person feel important, but only if you can genuinely. False enthusiasm will just appear sarcastic. When you listen to people, it not only makes them feel good about themselves but also about you. If you're stuck, remember the golden rule. Most people want to talk about themselves. If you keep the conversation concentrated on others, then people will love to talk to you. Wait for the right moment to make a comment. If you come up into the middle of a quiet group of people, it is better to take a Tony Stark approach. Be playful! Joke around with other people. Making fun of people is fine as long as you know your limits. Different people have different tolerance levels, so be sure that the people you're around know you're kidding. This may make you appear as "fake" or unable to grasp your respected language. Speak normally, clearly and confidently. If you feel it is necessary to adopt a more formal register and use polysyllabic words, do so, but do not go overboard or you will appear pretentious. Finding the right balance in your speech is important to making you seem intelligent and somewhat sophisticated in the presence of your peers. Cool people know how to use humor to ease any situation. They don't get annoyed and angry, and no matter how many bad things happen to them, they can still joke about it. They are aware of others' emotions but don't let bad emotions affect them. However, it is equally important not to hold back any strong emotions. You should let go of petty things in life, but if you are going through a hard time, don't be afraid to seek the help you need. Learn how to laugh at yourself. Being cool doesn't mean being perfect, and being able to find humor in your moments of clumsiness and discomfort is the defining hallmark of being cool. People will not only respect you for it, but they'll like you for being human, just like them. You can be cool and you can be too cool. People who are too cool take themselves too seriously to laugh at a goofy, obviously silly but funny joke. Don't be that person. Observe people who are "cool"; they usually speak confidently and clearly, at a good pace. They don't chatter rapidly, pause, say uh, um..., or mumble. They say what they mean, and mean what they say. Be confident in your word and don't let anyone try to change it. If you state your opinion and people disagree, don't worry. You said what you felt and people will respect you for that, unless you say it knowing it will offend someone. However, make it count. Don't shout out your opinion just to be heard. Make sure it's relevant, and be ready to back it up soundly. The very definition of cool is being calm, composed, under control, not excited, indifferent, and socially adept. Many times, cool people are those that don't get excited about things, that don't always have to talk, unless they have something cool to say. Learn how to deal with people. Don't get angry or frustrated. Being cool is natural. It's easy to do. Be confident. Oftentimes, the people who strive the hardest for coolness are sabotaging themselves by trying too hard. People like people who don't try but are still successful. How does that work? One of the secrets of being cool is that, when one is just between trying and not trying at all, things just fall into place. Take a deep breath. Being cool is all about being relaxed and comfortable in any circumstance. Don't lose your cool. If you feel yourself about to lose your temper, or burst into tears, or lose control in any way, take a deep breath and excuse yourself. Stay calm. There are many people who take up smoking, drinking, bullying, and other bad habits. Most often, this comes from negative reinforcement. After doing something bad, a person may be "rewarded" with attention. "I can't believe he did that!", people will say. It is easy to misinterpret attention as popularity, even if it's for doing something wrong. If you want to be cool, you need to know your limits. You should never substitute negative attention for really being cool. Most of the time, the people who have bragging competitions about law-breaking and bonging beer do not fit into the category of cool. If a group of people doesn't like you for who you are and the lifestyle you've chosen, move on. Don't do drugs. Real cool people know how to be cool without the influence of drugs and alcohol. Don't smoke. It won't make you cool—it will make you smell bad. Other smokers won't notice the bad smell because they smell the same way. When you smoke you will most likely hang out with other smokers, and this limits your selection of boyfriends and girlfriends because most non-smokers hate the smell of smoke and won't want to be around you. Don't judge smokers- just don't take up a habit you will eventually pay someone to help you quit. Avoid arguing. When you're cool, you realize winning an argument is pointless. When you know you're right you just know it. You don't need to waste time, effort and energy by attempting to persuade someone who hasn't seen the things you have seen. It’s all very well to read books and blogs about self-improvement, but you have to actually get out there and apply the theories that resonate with you. Do it! It’s scary but so, so invigorating. Who knows that who you’ll meet and what they might be able to offer you? (Fun, intellectual stimulation, a pony ride, a job…) Be a person of action, not a person of ideas. Of course, thinking things through before jumping the gun is a great trait. But thinking things through and then not doing anything won't get you anywhere.

Think of linking your own hands together (fingernails tucked into the other hand) and pulling your elbows apart. That is the tension you'll be using. The base should be longer than the hook and a bit sturdier. The hook can be small--as long as it fits into the mouth of the base. It is easier to drive into the ground if you carve it into a peg shape first. The point breaks the soil much more quickly. The base should be very close to the sapling you scouted out; the two will work in tandem. Make a knot that will not come off, even under tension. It should be about 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) from the top, depending on the strength of the sapling. Test it before you assume it's sturdy. Remember: the animal will be struggling. Place the hook in mouth of base. Right now, the base should be the only thing preventing the hook from flying up into the air and the sapling straightening out. Make sure your cord is the proper length. When the hook is in place, the sapling should be bent towards a 90 degree angle. When the hook is removed, it should straighten up again (dangling the animal). to the bottom of the hook. Again, make sure the knot is securely in place. At this point, the hook should have two cords attached: one to the noose and one to the sapling. The snare is in place. All that's left is arranging a noose, filling it with bait, and snaring your game. Make the noose wide enough that it won't miss your target. You can spread it out on the ground with small twigs or pebbles; they won't interfere with it flying up when the animal is caught. It can be a good idea to prop the noose up with some sticks, especially if you are snaring at a game trail.

The varieties of maps are as diverse as the locations they feature. From specific park maps to complicated topographical feature maps, you can learn the distinctions and specifics of any variety of map you may come across, so you can understand to use them properly. Topographical maps are used to display the specific features of terrain, displaying precise elevation and geographical features to scale, as well as longitude and latitude markers. These are the most accurate types of maps, used by backcountry hikers, survivalists, and the military. These will mostly require the use of the compass to use in navigation. Road maps or atlases are detailed maps used to display highways, state roads, and other roads in a given area. Road maps are available for individual towns, or at larger scale for cross-country travel. Road trips are often made lots easier with a road map. Two-dimensional area and specific purpose maps are used at things like theme parks, trail guides, tours, and other types of events where the exact distance is not as important to understand. A sketched out map to a fishing spot would be an example of this kind of map. While these maps can be quite accurate, they're generally not drawn to scale. In one corner of the map, north and south should be clearly labeled, so you have some basic sense of direction in relation to the map, and you'll be able to orient the map properly. It's hard to know whether you need to make a right or left turn on a road map, for example, if you're reading it incorrectly. On detailed maps like road maps and topographical maps, the scale is indicated somewhere in the map key, so you can understand how the distance between points is represented on the map. For instance, 1 inch (2.54 cm) may equal a mile (1.6 km), or some other unit of distance. To understand how far apart two points are, you can measure on the map and then do the calculation to have a sense of how far it is and how long it'll take you to get there. The meanings of color shading, symbols, and other types of images will be included on some maps, and should be identified in a corresponding answer key that matches the marking to the meaning. If, for instance a map is made up of some areas shaded red with a symbol of a wave in it, you might need to check the key to discover that it's the location of an area of beach with high-tide warnings. Each map will use different symbols in different ways, so it's important to always defer to a key. For example, on many trail maps, a dotted line means a trail is unpaved, while a dotted line on other types of maps might indicate a country border, or some other kind of marker. Always consult the key to interpret different symbols.

If you are following a sewing pattern, then it should include detailed instructions about how to hem your finished item. The instructions should also include guidelines for how wide the hem will need to be and how to achieve this result. If you are not using a pattern, then you might look into common hem widths for the type of project you are working on. For example, curtains usually have a 2 in (5.1 cm) wide hem, while sleeves may only have a hem that is 0.5 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm) wide, and napkins may have hems that are small as 0.25 in (0.64 cm) wide. If you are using a pattern, then the amount of fabric you need to create the hem should already be included. If you are making a project without a pattern, then add the hem allowance before you cut the fabric. For example, if you are making napkins and you want them to have a 0.25 in (0.64 cm) double-folded hem on all 4 sides, then add 1 in (2.5 cm) to the fabric dimensions. This would mean that to make a 16 by 16 in (41 by 41 cm) napkin, you would need to cut a piece of fabric that is 17 by 17 in (43 by 43 cm). If you want a perfect fit on garments you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, try the garment on and check the positioning of the hem before you sew it. Even if you are following a pattern, you may find that you want the hem a little higher or lower than the pattern indicates. Mark the fabric or place pins to indicate where you think the hem should begin and end. This may require adjusting the width of the hem if you have limited fabric. For example, if a pattern calls for 3 in (7.6 cm) wide hem on the bottom of a skirt, but you would like the hem to be lower, then you might need to reduce the width of the hem by 1 in (2.5 cm) and have a 2 in (5.1 cm) hem instead. Hemming should always be your last step when you are sewing something. The only exception to this would be if you are making a pleated skirt. In this case, you will need to hem the bottom of the skirt before you add the pleats. For example, if you are making a pleated skirt, sew the hem before you work on the waistband of the skirt. Then, make the pleats and secure them with the skirt's waistband.

Your thesis will control your paper, so you should write it first. For a position paper, you can vary how you write your thesis. Since you are using a counter argument, you may only have two supporting points, depending on the requirements of your paper. One easy way to set up your argument in your thesis is to include both your counter-argument and claim, preceded by the word “although.” For example, “Although installing new playground equipment in the park will be expensive, new playground equipment would provide a safe play area for children and offer options for special needs children.” If you’re an expert writer, you may not need to include supporting reasons in your thesis. For example, “As parents learn the benefits and dangers of outside play, communities across the nation are turning their eyes toward their parks, making safe, accessible equipment a public necessity.” Provide your audience with background information on your topic, including the history and recent developments. You should include information that is relevant for your stance, which will narrow what you tell the reader. For example, if you are writing a paper about gay marriage in Maine, you would only include background information relevant to that state. Start with a hook that introduces your topic. For example, you could provide a statistic of how many children are injured on old playground equipment every year. Include a few sentences that provide more information on your topic, narrowing down toward your stance. End your introduction with your thesis. A short position paper may only contain 2 body paragraphs - one for the counter-argument and one for the supportive points. However, most position papers will have 3 or 4 body paragraphs, with 2 dedicated to supportive evidence. Depending on the length of your paper, you may decide to include more. Follow the requirements for your paper, which may state how many paragraphs you should include. Each body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence. The topic sentence is like a mini-thesis that controls your whole paragraph. Your topic sentence should introduce what you will talk about in the paragraph, whether it’s the counter-argument or one of your supporting reasons. For example, you could write: “Installing new playground equipment would make the park more inclusive for special needs children because updated designs are accessible to those who are differently abled.” Each of your reasons needs at least 1 piece of evidence, though using more evidence will strengthen your argument. Pull your evidence from your research, focusing on the following: Facts Statistics Quotes Documented stories Commentary explains to the reader why your evidence supports your reason and your position, so your commentary should clearly explain the link between your evidence and thesis. In your own words, tell the reader what you want them to take away from this piece of evidence, and why it proves that you are correct. You should include 2 to 5 sentences of commentary for each piece of evidence. Without commentary, there is no link between your evidence and your position, leaving your argument weak. A strong conclusion restates your position and the reasons why it’s the correct viewpoint. You will summarize your argument and briefly dismiss your counter-argument. In a position paper, you’ll also want to end with a call to action. Restate your thesis. For example, "While new playground equipment is expensive, it's worth the investment because it serves the best interests of the community by providing children with a safe area to play and making the park more accessible for special needs children." Sum up your argument. End on a high note with a call to action. For example, "Children need a safe, accessible place to play, so the only choice is to install new park equipment in Quimby Park." . Since your position paper will contain evidence, you need to include where you sourced that information. Follow the preferred citation style of the recipient of your paper, whether that’s an instructor, organization, journal, or other entity. If you don’t cite your sources, then you will be guilty of plagiarism. You could lose credit or face harsher penalties if you are caught stealing someone else’s words or ideas.

Before you begin the process of planting a tree or trees, first consider your ultimate goal. Do you want to add a couple of trees to your property to give it greater curb appeal and increase the value of your home? Or maybe you just want the pure enjoyment of seeing the tree grow and invite wildlife such as birds to sit on its branches. Knowing what you want in planting a tree will help you make the best decisions about everything from what kind of tree best suits your needs to where to plant it. You’ll need to think about the weather in your local area before planting a tree to make sure that you get a species that will survive and thrive in your garden or yard. Using the Plant Hardiness Zone scale can help not only identify your local climate, but also the best types of trees to plant. The Arbor Day Foundation offers a system of identifying climate for plants called the Plant Hardiness Zones. It divides the United States and Canada into 11 different zones that are based on a 10 degree Fahrenheit difference in the average annual minimum temperature. The United States, for examples, is located within Zones 2 through 10. You can access the Plant Hardiness Zones at http://shop.arborday.org/content.aspx?page=zone-lookup and then lookup the zone in which you fall. Knowing your zone will help you identify the types of trees and other plants that you can plant and expect to grow in the zone’s temperature extremes. Know that the Plant Hardiness Zones don’t account for local differences including moisture, soil, winds, and other conditions that could affect the survivability of individual plants. Most communities will have zoning laws about trees and digging holes on properties within its borders. It’s important to check these laws to make sure that you are able to dig and plant trees. If not, the community may not only prevent you from planting the tree, but also force you to pay fines. . Zoning laws related to planting are often related to digging holes near telephone and electric poles and other cables. You'll need to make sure that you know where these cables and systems before you dig. You may also want to check with local utility companies about digging around their poles and cables so that you don’t disturb them or harm anyone when you plant or as the tree grows. In the United States, you can call 811 before you dig. This will get your underground utility lines marked for free, which will help to prevent damage, injury, and fines.

There are plenty of different types of trimmers that range in price and capability. You want to find a beard trimmer that will provide enough power to give you an even shave while keeping charged and not costing a lot of money. Some beard trimmers, like the Philips Norelco Beard Trimmer 7300 have many different length settings and include a vacuum feature to help with cleaning up. Trimmers made by Wahl provide you with power and a long-lasting battery to get an even shave. A trimmer like the Wahl 9854-600 gives you three different beard comb lengths to choose from. Most men only require a few options when it comes to trimming your beard. If you’re looking for a simple trim which evenly cuts your hair, you can save a few pennies on a less expensive trimmer. Some trimmers are also waterproof. These trimmers can help you save time by allowing you to shave in the shower. Waterproof trimmers can be easier to clean. Everyone has a different standard of what looks good in facial hair. The best way to find the length that works for you is to completely shave your face and let your facial hair grow out. Then, once you’ve reached the desired length, think about what kind of trimmer you need to maintain it. Take note of your desired length. If you like your beard to be fuller and have a nice fade as it goes down your face and neck, then a powerful trimmer with three guard settings will work great. If you like something shorter and more cropped, or even a 5 o'clock shadow, you don’t need a trimmer with a lot of options or tons of power. You’ll mostly be shaving without a guard using just the blades on the razor head. If you like having a specific facial hairstyle such as a goatee or a chinstrap, you may want a trimmer that has several different trimmer heads and guards. You need something that allows you to swap out your standard trimmer head for a smaller set of blades to get more precision. Now that you know your options and your desired beard length, you can get a proper trimmer that fits your needs. With beard trimmers, you usually get what you pay for. This doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of money, but buying a trimmer that boasts plenty of attachments and features for a smaller price tag might not yield great results. If you know you only need a few guard options, your trimmer may not cost a lot. Something around the $20 range that offers a few guard options will most likely be reliable. A trimmer that boasts variable speeds, long-lasting battery, several guard and trimmer head options for $20 probably won’t keep your beard looking trim very long. Take pride in your beard trimmer. You spent time and money finding the right one for your face. There may be a lot of little pieces and components that come with your trimmer. Get a dedicated container, if it doesn’t come with one, to store your charger, oil, heads, guards, and anything else. It may sound silly, but taking the time and pride to keep your beard trimmer well-kept and organized, can mean the difference between a great-looking trim and an unkempt beard. Keeping everything organised ensures that you won’t lose that one guard you go to most or the oil to keep your trimmer clean. It also ensures that when it’s time to go on a trip you have everything ready, including your charger.

The term “current liabilities” is used frequently in accounting to refer to business obligations that must be paid in cash within a year or within the operating cycle of a company. These obligations will be settled either by current assets or by the creation of new current liabilities. Examples of current liabilities include short-term loans, accounts payable, debts to suppliers, and accrued liabilities. The term “current assets” refers to assets that are used to pay a company’s obligations and liabilities within a year. Current assets can also be converted into cash. Examples of current assets include accounts receivable, stock inventory, marketable securities, and other liquid assets. The formula for calculating current ratio is a simple one: current assets divided by current liabilities. All the numbers you’ll need should appear on a company’s balance sheet.

Your Snapchat stories won’t leave a lasting impression if they’re no different from anyone else’s. Instead of simply sharing selfies or broadcasting photos of your lunch, highlight some unique characteristic or mode of presentation that will help you stand out. More people will be motivated to follow you if they can’t get your type of content anywhere else. Give your account a distinct theme. Your snaps might be centered around documenting thrill-seeking adventures, touring local eateries or even performing short comedy sketches. Try not to make the same type of post all the time. This can quickly get repetitive. Always be looking for unusual or exciting moments to share. Strive to be the only person doing what you do on the app. This may be the most important criteria of all. No one wants to feel like they’re being sold something, and if you’re not careful your users will catch onto the fact that you’re using your account to do the bidding of other companies. The snaps you post to your story should be personalized, authentic and come from a place of genuine interest. Package your stories in creative, engaging ways that allow you to relate to your followers’ preferences. Give your Snapchat followers a more interactive experience by asking questions, posting surveys and urging them to share and post their own responses to your stories. New advances in social media technology have made it possible for users to embed URL links through apps like Emoticode. Downloading one of these programs will allow you to share the online address of your personal or business website to your followers. It will be much easier to get new eyes on your page if people aren’t forced to open a separate browser to find it. If you make a living by selling a particular product or service, be sure to display a link to your online store so that interested followers know where to go to make purchases. Teaming Emoticode with a money-processing program like Snapcash can make it possible to turn your account into an entertainment hub and merch marketplace in one. Use your snaps to advertise specialty products, services or offers, then process the payments straight from your buyers. With the right marketing, you can watch your personal brand become a public business. Managing your product sales through Snapcash can help you keep up with order details without the need to go through other programs. Make sure you've taken the proper steps to secure your identity and payment options before exposing your financial info on Snapchat (or any other apps, for that matter). Companies like Geofilter and Confetti now offer a unique service that lets users design and upload their own custom Snapchat filters. All you have to do is create a filter that represents your business, brand or image, then pay a small fee to have it published. Once it’s been approved, other users will be able to add the filter to their snaps, garnering your account more attention. Each time another user applies your custom filter, it will be like free advertising. Use your filters to get the word out about upcoming sales, events and appearances.

You won't maintain your resolve if you're trying to quit for your parents, your kids or even your spouse. Make up your mind that you're done getting high and you're done with the lifestyle. Narcotics Anonymous follows a 12-step program similar to Alcoholics Anonymous to help you to navigate life after opiates. In addition to following the 12 steps, you can go to meetings to talk to people who share your experience, and you'll be connected with a sponsor who you can talk to at any time as you fight to beat your addiction. Steer clear of people who will enable your lifestyle and friends from your druggie days. Also, avoid dealers or anyone else who used to give you access to drugs. The acute withdrawal may take anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks. However, you can also experience something called Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome, or PAWS. PAWS often mimics other psychological disorders like depression, anxiety disorder and psychosis. People often experience lethargy, fuzzy thinking, memory problems, sleep disturbances and emotional swings. At the far end of the spectrum, people have thoughts of suicide. Get some support if you find yourself going through the symptoms of PAWS. If left untreated, the symptoms can lead you directly into relapse. You may find out that every part of your daily routine reminds you of the times that you took narcotics, but this will only be temporary. Also, it would be very beneficial to your sobriety to try to find new activities and new sober friends to add to your new life. These can help you down the right path. Of course, only start new things once you're starting to feel well enough and think you're up to it.

Installing Android onto a virtual machine is a little more advanced than your standard installation, but you can have it up and running in about 20 minutes. Using a virtual machine will allow you to get the full Android experience with the greatest app compatibility. If you just want to run a game or two, check out BlueStacks in the next section. This emulator can run many popular Android apps without much installation. This is a free virtualization program that will allow you to create virtual machines on your computer. Virtual machines emulate a physical computer which allows you to install other operating systems without having to reboot your computer. You can download VirtualBox for free from virtualbox.org. If you try to run the installer and Windows won't let you open it, click the "More info" link in the SmartScreen window and then click "Run anyway." You can leave the installation settings as they are. The installer will disconnect you from the internet when it configures the virtual machine's network connection. Make sure to install the additional packages that are prompted during installation. These are essential for VirtualBox to run. Android-x86 is an unofficial build of Android designed to boot from PC hardware. It is regularly maintained and updated, and can be downloaded for free from android-x86.org. While you can find a build of Android 4.3 here, it is recommended to download either the latest 4.4 release or the latest 5.1 release. The 4.3 version is outdated and no longer being maintained. The ISO file is several hundred megabytes, and may take a while to download. This will start the process for creating a new virtual machine. Android is based on the Linux operating system, so select "Linux" from the "Type" menu. This will allow you to install most Linux-based operating systems, including Android-x86. This is the amount of your system's RAM that will be dedicated to the virtual machine while it's running. This RAM will not be available to other programs while your Android-x86 virtual machine is running. This will start the process of creating a virtual storage drive for your Android operating system using the free space on your computer. A fixed size drive will lead to better performance. You'll be setting aside the full amount of space from your computer's free space from the outset. You'll need 3 GB to install the Android operating system and essential files. If you plan on installing a lot of apps, you may want to increase this. Remember, the space you select here will not be available for use by your computer until you delete the virtual machine. To store lots of apps, select 8 GB or more. This may take a few minutes to complete, depending on how large you set the drive to be. This screen will let you select the Android-x86 ISO file that you downloaded. This is your virtual disc drive. This will let you browse for the ISO file. This will load the ISO file into the virtual drive, acting as a virtual disc. Click "OK" to close the Settings menu. Your virtual machine's display will open in a new window, and after a moment the Android Installation menu should appear. Press ↵ Enter to begin the installation process. This will let you create a new partition to install Android on. This will open the cfdisk utility. Press ↵ Enter to select it. ↵ Enter twice. This will create a primary partition from all of the available space on the virtual hard disk. Confirm that you want to create the partition by typing "yes" and pressing ↵ Enter. This will return you to the Android installation menu. This is your newly-created partition. Confirm that you want to proceed with the format. This will allow you to boot to Android. You can skip "EFI GRUB2." This will allow you to read and write to the /system folder, which you'll need for some apps. This may take a minute or two to finish. Once installation is complete, you can remove the ISO file so that the virtual machine boots to your new Android installation. Click the Devices menu in VirtualBox and select "Optical Drives." Select the "Remove disk from virtual drive" option. This will unmount the ISO. Click the Machine menu and select "Reset." After the computer boots up, Android will load and the Welcome screen will appear. This should make your cursor appear in the virtual machine window. Your mouse will be stuck in the virtual machine until you press the right Ctrl key. Android will use your virtual machine's network connection to directly access the internet. You'll be prompted to sign in with a Google account or create a new one. Android-x86 is secure, and you can safely sign in with your regular Google account. After proceeding through the initial setup screens, you'll be taken to the Android home screen. You can use your mouse cursor to click on things, and your keyboard to type. You won't be able to perform any actions that require multi-touch. You can install apps on your virtual Android just like you would on a regular device. Open the Play Store and find the apps you want to download. Remember, since you're using a mouse, your multi-touch input options are limited.

This technique is excellent for any kind of socks, but especially any kind of casual socks. It is also an easy one for children to learn. Start by finding a pair of clean matching socks to fold. Lay the socks on a flat surface such as a table or an ironing board. Line up the socks together so that if you turn them to the side, it should look like you have 1 sock. The toes, heels and cuffs should all be lined up.

There are two kinds of PVC pipe cutters: scissor style and ratcheting style. Scissor style pipe cutters are ideal for 1/2” to 1” PVC pipe, but are sometimes too difficult to use even for pipe that big. It's recommended instead that you use a ratcheting plastic pipe cutter, ideal for larger sized pipes and also effective for smaller. It's much safer and more reliable. The arm strength necessary to use scissor-style cutters is sometimes a little extreme, and it would be easier to just use a saw of some kind. Investing in a ratchet style cutter will make your job a whole lot easier.

Exercising may increase a hormone in your blood, irisin, that gets white fat in your body to act more like brown fat. This “beige” or “brite” fat – white fat acting like brown fat – may not be as beneficial as actual brown fat, but may help with weight loss. Get your heart beating fast by jogging, swimming, walking briskly, dancing, or playing a sport. Try to get 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every day, or at least 5 days per week. Exercise in light clothing in a cool environment to boost your brown fat activity. This gives you the benefits of exercise and of keeping your body cool. Don’t turn the heat up to increase how much you sweat. Being warmer will inhibit your brown fat. Melatonin is a chemical released in your brain more when you’re in darkness, which is why it’s related to sleep. Set a regular sleep schedule for yourself so that you get 7-9 hours of sleep every night. Poor sleep is linked to weight gain, and getting adequate sleep may stimulate brown fat activity. Melatonin supplements are sold in pharmacies and drug stores. Discuss the use of melatonin supplements with your doctor prior to using them. Create healthy sleep habits such as sleeping in a cool, dark room and going to bed at the same time each night.

Before you put on your own diaper, make sure to fold it properly. Fold the diaper length-ways with the back sheet facing outwards; you don't want a hard crease, just a soft fold. Make sure you do not touch the inside of the diaper. You do not want to contaminate it. This folding step is just designed to avoid contaminating the diaper as you put it on. If you're using cloth diapers, there is also folding involved in actually preparing the diaper for wearing. For more information about folding cloth diapers, check out How to Fold a Cloth Diaper. Once you've folded the diaper, place the diaper front to back, with the smaller middle portion running between your legs. Carefully hold the brief in place as you make any necessary adjustments. Once again, make sure your hands do not come into contact with the diaper. Once the diaper is in place, make any adjustment necessary. Many people find it most comfortable to pull the bottom edges downward, creating something like pant legs. It may also be comfortable to adjust the top of the diaper so it's forming a straight, horizontal line along your hips. Once you have the diaper in a comfortable position, use the adhesive tape provided to secure it in place. Most brands of adult diapers come with four pieces of tape: two on the bottom sides and two on the top. It may be helpful to angle the tape slightly upwards as this improves how the diaper fits around the legs. Once the diaper is on, make any necessary adjustments for your own comfort. The edges of the brief should ease into the groin to avoid chafing or rashes. You may have to fold the edges over slightly so the sides are not as sharp.

The second trimester of your pregnancy is the safest and the most comfortable time to travel because the high risk period for miscarriage has passed and you should no longer be experiencing morning sickness. If possible, plan your trip so that it will fall within this timeframe. Do not travel after you are 36 weeks pregnant. You should also avoid traveling after 32 weeks pregnant if you are carrying multiples, have an increased risk of premature birth, or otherwise have pregnancy complications. You may not anticipate having to cancel your trip, but refundable booking travel options may save you a lot of money and hassle if you have to call things off. Look for airfares and other travel tickets that are refundable, even if you have to pay a little more. Likewise, book hotel rooms and other accommodations that you allow you to or make last-minute changes to your travel plans. Read the fine print on any travel plans you make so you know how long you have to cancel and what exactly you will need to do. Some airlines may not give you an outright refund if you need to cancel, but instead apply the value of your cancelled ticket to the next ticket you book with them. Most hotels with refundable bookings will let you cancel or change your reservation up to a certain point before travel. Depending on your hotel, this point could be 1 week to 24 hours before your check-in date. Always check with your specific hotel to be sure. Each airline has different policies and protocol regarding pregnant passengers. Call or check the website of the airline you plan on using before you book your travel to ensure that you will be in compliance with their rules regarding permission to fly and adherence to safety protocol. For example, if you are past your 7th month of pregnancy, some airlines may require you to bring copies of a certificate from your obstetrician giving you permission to travel. Zika, malaria, and dengue are all diseases carried by mosquitoes. These all also pose a risk to the health and wellness of you and your unborn child. That is why it so it is important to avoid areas where exposure is likely. Do not book travel to any regions where there are active outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses. Your national center for disease control will likely have travel warnings regarding these countries available online Likewise, areas with waterborne illnesses due to lack of proper sanitation or contaminated supplies should be avoided, as these can spread bacteria like E. coli, which may cause moderate to severe illness. If you must travel to a country where any of these illnesses are a concern, do everything you can to prevent their transmission while you’re there. Talk to your doctor about what precautions you need to take, and limit your time in these areas as much as possible.

If possible, take off extra layers of clothing. Lightweight fabrics like silk, chiffon, thin cotton, and linen are the best choices for extreme heat. In addition, try to wear white and other light colors, which can help beat the heat by reflecting sunlight. If you can't get to an air conditioner or an electric fan, fanning yourself by hand can help lower your temperature. The key is to use a fan (or an improvised object) with a broad surface area and to avoid fanning yourself too vigorously. If your fanning motions are too fast, they'll get your blood pumping and make you hotter. Gentle motions can help the sweat on your skin evaporate, which helps lower your temperature. Dampening your skin with cool water while fanning yourself is also helpful. Try sitting comfortably and taking slow, deep breaths. As you inhale, count to 4, then hold your breath as you count to 7, and exhale for an 8 count. Do your controlled breathing exercises for at least 10 to 15 minutes to reduce your heart rate and lower your core temperature. If it helps, put on some relaxing music or recordings of soothing nature sounds, like crashing waves or humpback whale songs. You could also give meditation a try. You can find guided meditations for relaxation on YouTube and other services. Relaxation techniques can help you cool off if you’re experiencing hot flashes. Fill a small basin with cold water and ice, then place your feet inside. Soak them for 15 minutes at a time to prevent ice burns. Add ice or refill the basin with cold water when it starts to get warm. If you want to reduce a fever, a lukewarm bath is better than a cold bath. Submerging yourself in cold water can cause shivering, which can increase your body temperature. If you don’t have access to a tub, try using a damp sponge, washcloth, or sheet. Having a fan blowing on you while you bathe or sponge yourself can also be effective.

Add enough water for roughly 3 cups of coffee. Add at least double the amount of ground coffee that you would normally use for drinking. Be careful not to burn yourself. You can allow the coffee to cool down at room temperature, or you can place it in the refrigerator to cool it quicker. Place your head in the sink or stand in the shower, then rinse your hair at least three times with the coffee. Another method would be to pour the coffee into a large bowl and then dip your hair into it and hold it there for several seconds. Remove the coffee from your hair using lukewarm water. You should find that your hair becomes a couple of shades darker each time you follow this method. Mix 2 cups (480 ml) of leave-in conditioner with 2 tablespoons (29.57 ml) of organic coffee grounds and 1 cup (240 ml) of brewed coffee (ensure that the coffee is cold first!). Add this to your hair and leave it in for about an hour before rinsing it out.

Your first coat of paint should be light so you can add shade on top without adding the paint on too thickly. When you're satisfied with the object's base color, you are ready to start shading. If you're painting an apple, for example, apply red paint to your drawing as an undertone. You will apply shade to the opposite side of the object facing the light source. The parts of your object closest to the light source will be brightest, while the parts furthest away will have the most shade. Pick a spot for your light source and paint accordingly. Although you can use black to shade your painting, a darker shade of the object's complimentary color will provide a more natural shadowing. Consult a color wheel and mix a dark shade on your palette (to be applied on your object). If your object is a red apple, for example, choose a dark shade of green. Paint on the darker color to the parts of your object further from the light source. Then, blend the shade into your object by moving between the dark and light color with your paintbrush (in a zig-zag pattern) until the edges between the two colors are soft. To shade an apple, for example, add dark green paint on the parts of the apple furthest from the light source.

There are hundreds of tai chi styles but each of them has a specific focus of its own such as health or martial arts, meaning that you need to make a decision about what you want to get from the tai chi experience. The six most popular styles, which originate from family lineages, are the Chen, Yang, Wu, Sun and Wu-Hao and Fa styles. Yang style is the most popular when focusing on health issues, however, Chen style, with its lower stances and focus on martial development, is most popular as a self-defense art. No matter the style, stick with it, and remember that despite visual differences all tai chi styles share the same basic underlying philosophy. The many types of tai chi styles mean that there are over 100 movements and positions in tai chi that you can learn. Many of these carry the names of nature or animals. The continuity between all forms of tai chi is a concentration on breathing coordinated with rhythmic movement, and an end goal of achieving inner calm by focusing on the present. Anyone can do tai chi, provided you choose a gentler form of it, if you need to. The reason for this is that tai chi emphasizes technique over strength, giving every person a chance to master the art regardless of strength or age. The workout is low-impact and is, therefore, suitable for most people. If you have any doubts, talk to your medical practitioner. There are no degrees or credentials for teaching tai chi, and the key factor is the compatibility of your learning style with their teaching style. While there may be helpful study guides, it is simply impossible to learn from a book or video. A DVD cannot correct your form, and everyone needs correction as a beginner. Moreover, the social support gained by attending a class is invaluable. Places to look for a tai chi teacher include your local health club, community center, wellness facility, martial arts studio, YMCA, or YWCA. There are many "tai chi class finders" online. Factors in choosing a teacher include: There is no universal (or even widely used) accreditation system for tai chi teachers. This often makes it difficult for a beginner to judge the veracity or suitability of a particular teacher's tai chi. A teacher without the ability to answer prolific questions and make individualized adjustments to your form is not acceptable, therefore it is best to trust your gut and keep looking until you click with the instructor. If you're a newcomer to tai chi, it is completely acceptable to learn from another advanced student. One important factor to consider is if you have any medical conditions which require special attention, such as arthritis or multiple sclerosis. If so, it is essential you choose a teacher who has experience making accommodations for your condition. Picking a teacher who is an hour drive away is the fastest way to getting tai chi relegated to your New Year's resolution list year after year. Ensure that you find classes that are close and handy to you. Pay only what you can afford. A fancy studio and a free uniform doesn't mean much if you aren't learning anything. Most traditional classes are held outdoors and are informal when compared to say, your local taekwondo school. No matter if your teacher of tai chi is a soccer mom from the burbs' or an old Chinese man with a white beard, pick a style of instruction that works for you. It doesn't matter how knowledgeable they are, if you can't understand them, you won't get any of their experience to show in your practice. Be sure to pick a teacher who has the same goals you do (in terms of health, self-defense etc.). To understand what you're in for, visit the class yourself before signing up. Teachers who refuse to allow a trial class are hiding something. Anyone who calls themselves, or insists you call them grandmaster or any other equally overblown term, is not worth pursuing. A true tai chi teacher will tell you that they are still learning to master tai chi, even after many years.

Resistance training of any kind can improve health and build muscle. But to lower myostatin levels, you’ll need to engage in high-intensity resistance training (HIRT). This means doing resistance training that pushes you to your physical limits. HIRT requires doing full-body workouts. In other words, your resistance training regimen should work your arms, back, and legs. Instead of limiting your set by the number of repetitions per exercise, limit it by a length of time. Perform as many repetitions as possible without resting during the time limit you’ve set. For instance, do 10 push-ups, 10 pull-ups, 10 leg extensions, then 10 biceps curls as quickly as possible over the course of about 10 minutes. If you’ve gone through the 10 biceps curls before the 10-minute time limit has elapsed, start the cycle again by doing 10 push-ups. Rest one or two minutes between each superset, stretching the muscles you’ve used. HIRT can be physically taxing. Talk to your doctor before adopting a HIRT exercise regimen and don’t perform HIRT more than three or four times per week. Give your body time to rest and heal, too, ideally at least one day between workouts. It’s best not to do HIRT sessions on back-to-back days. When doing resistance training, you must choose the right weight for you. Start at the lowest weight for whatever machine or barbell you’re using. Perform 10-12 reps. If you find that it was very easy and you don’t feel taxed by the end of your 10-12 reps, add weight in small increments. You’ll know you’ve found the right weight for you when 10-12 reps is significantly taxing.

Hold the weft against the U-shaped bottom part to measure how much you need. Curve it so that it lies against the part. The sides of the weft should land half an inch from your hairline on either side of your head. If the weft extends past your hairline it will be visible when you style your hair in an updo. Use a pair of scissors to cut the weft to size. Double check that the weft is the right length by measuring it against your part once you’ve cut it. The weft will naturally curl inward, and the glue should be applied to the inside of the curve. Apply it very carefully and slowly in a straight line across the edge of the weft. Take the time to make sure it's applied quite neatly. The glue will come out of the bottle quite thickly. Use a blow dryer to heat the glow and soften it until it’s sticky to the touch. It shouldn’t be runny or slimy, but when you touch it it should be tacky. Gently touch the glue along the edge of the weft to make sure the entire line of glue is sticky. If the glue is too runny, it could drip into your hair and cause damage. Make sure it's not wet, but just tacky enough to adhere to your hair.

Separate a strand of your hair that doesn’t often show in whatever style you most commonly wear your hair in. Clip back the surrounding hair so that it doesn’t get in the way or get dyed accidentally. Try a section near your ear for an easily accessible and often hidden strand. Separate a strand that’s at least an inch wide for a more accurate representation of what a larger quantity of hair will look like once dyed. Choose a strand that includes some gray hairs if you aim to cover grays with this dye. You may perform this test by cutting a smaller strand of hair off to dye it, but note that this will only test for color results, not allergic reactions. Use an applicator brush, comb, or your gloved fingertips to apply the mixed hair dye from your bowl to your separated strand of hair. Make sure to work the dye through the hair strand thoroughly from root to tip as you would when dyeing normally and according to your instructions. Try to apply to roots as close to the scalp as possible without getting dye directly on the skin of the scalp. If this is your first time dyeing your hair, apply dye to the middle of your hair strand and leave it in for 15 minutes before you apply to the roots and ends. Dye processes more quickly at the roots of hair due to heat from your scalp, as well as at the ends due to dryness, so this application may help to create more even color. If you’ve dyed your hair previously, apply the current dye to your strand of hair at the roots down to where your previous dye color shows and leave it in for 15 minutes before adding color to the rest of the strand. This will help even out possible differences in color between previously dyed hair and undyed roots. Leave the dye in for 30 minutes or whatever duration your specific instructions recommend. Take care to keep the dyed strand from touching any other hair, your skin, or clothes during this time. You can wrap your dyed strand in tinfoil or plastic wrap to protect it if you wish. Note that this can also accelerate the dyeing process and result in stronger color due to the heat insulated within. Rinse out the dye from your strand of hair with warm water until the water runs clear, then blow dry or let it air dry. Don’t use shampoo on your hair right away, but you may use a small amount of conditioner after the rinse if you wish. Try to keep the strand isolated during rinsing and drying so you can more accurately compare and determine the results.

Since managers may not understand the work geeks do very well, it’s hard for them to recognize and reward a job well done, which hurts motivation. The solution is to work together to define a set of goals that both parties agree on. When these goals are met the geeks are doing a great job. Because managers and geeks are different types of people, managers may end up leaving the geeks alone. This makes leading them difficult, and geeks need good leadership - the same as all other personnel groups. Without fail, have regular one-to-one meetings with your geeks. Geeks are smart, and will spot the weaknesses in your benefits packages and corporate bonus policies in a heartbeat - that's part of the skill set of a successful geek producing high quality code! So find out what your geeks really value - you may find voucher schemes that your general staff value are as good as worthless to your geek community. Giving them mid-range technology or cheap gadgets that would impress other staff may even be seen as an insult worse than no gadgets at all!

The things discussed above come first - relationships, studies, and extracurricular activities. A job is not worth sacrificing any of those aspects of your teen years, and it is very hard to juggle a lot of different responsibilities with a job. On the other hand, if you feel you can manage to fit in a part-time job with your other activities, getting a job will help show your parents that you are responsible, and can give you money to save or buy things that your parents can't spare the money for. Some common teenage jobs include: Babysitting. If you have little siblings, you can babysit them. If not, set signs over houses where anybody under 12 lives. You can usually make pretty good money babysitting, and this is a good weekend job that still lets you study or call friends on the phone once the children have gone to bed. Pet sitting. If you don't feel comfortable being responsible for another person, a pet might be a way to start. Talk to your neighbors and family friends with pets, and let them know that you'd be happy to watch the pets when they go on vacation. The beauty of this job is that it will usually be periodic rather than every day. If you live in the country, don't forget that farmer neighbors might jump at the opportunity of the chance to take a little time off for a break knowing you're caring for their farm and animals. Tutoring. If there's a subject that you excel at, you can make money teaching it to others. Post signs around town with your contact information, talk to your friends and their younger siblings or ask your old teacher(s) if s/he can recommend you to parents of struggling children. Being a camp counselor. Contact the YMCA or the director of your favorite childhood summer camp and ask when they hire camp counselor and if you can apply. Usually, people start hiring for the next summer from around January to March or April, depending on the size of the camp. If you can legally get a work permit, apply for jobs at a local business. Look into being a restaurant host/hostess, working in retail, or helping to coach a sport.

The ideal temperature is somewhere between 45 and 50°F (7 and 10°C). You can, however, store potatoes in places as cool as 38 and 42°F (3.4 and 5.6°C), without affecting the flavor or texture too much. Wherever you decide to store the potatoes, make sure that the temperatures remain consistent. If they change too much, the potatoes may start to rot or sprout. If you store the potatoes below 40°F (4.5°C), use them within 6 to 8 months. If you store the potatoes above 40°F (4.5°C), use them within 3 to 4 months. Save the washing for when you are ready to cook them. If you wash the potatoes first, you risk trapping moisture in the skin. This can cause the potatoes to rot sooner. If the storage area is too dry, your potatoes may shrivel. If this happens, move the potatoes to a place with higher humidity; about 80 to 90 percent would be ideal. Make sure that the potatoes get good air circulation, however, or they will rot. Avoid plastic bags, as they tend to trap warmth and moisture. A mesh or perforated plastic bag is fine, however, because it will allow for air circulation without causing the potatoes to dry out. Here are some other, suitable containers to store potatoes in: Baskets Cardboard boxes Cotton or muslin bags Wooden crates or boxes Ideal storage places include basements, cabinets, closets, and garages. Too much light, especially sunlight, can cause the potatoes to start sprouting. It can also cause the potatoes to overproduce a chemical called Solanine, which causes them to turn green and taste bitter. If you notice the skin turning green, cut it off before you cook and eat the potato. If the green has gotten into the potato flesh itself, throw the potato away. These include cabinets beneath the sink and next to large appliances, such as stoves and refrigerators. Potatoes will start to sprout if they are kept in a warm area.

Bandage it well. Let the skin heal naturally. Pulling off a scab can lead to scarring, infection and later problems with the wound healing. If you keep it covered, chances are you won’t have the temptation to try and pull off the scab. Keep your hands busy so they aren’t picking at your scab. If you’re doing something else, it’s harder to pick your scab, and you might just forget it’s there if you do a good job distracting yourself. Cook Knit Clean something Ride a bike Go rock climbing Do yoga Read Listen to music Put something on your hand to remind yourself — a stamp, a bracelet, a weird ring. Paint the nails on the hand you would use to pick the scab. Hopefully you will remember when you see your nails that you shouldn’t be near the scab. Even better, paint your nails black or green — something that really stands out — and don’t paint the fingernails on your other hand. Making sure that you change the dressing daily may also help to remind you not to pick at the scab. Make a deal with yourself — if I go a day without picking my scab, I get X. Or if that’s too much time, make a deal where you reward yourself after half a day. People who suffer from it compulsively pick at their skin and can’t help themselves. If you think it might apply to you, please consult a medical professional.

This can be tricky, and it might take a little bit of self-reflection. However, it’s extremely important to determine what led you to cheat in the first place. Were you stumped by the subject? Were you too busy with extracurricular activities to study? Did you feel pressured by your parents to get a perfect grade? Be honest with yourself about why you resorted to cheating, whether or not it is a great reason. You don’t necessarily need to tell anyone what you figure out about yourself, but keep it as useful knowledge going forward. If you were confused about the subject matter on the test, make a plan to work with a tutor, study an extra hour after school, or meet with your teacher to ask questions. If you couldn’t find the time to study between your other after school commitments, you need to quit some of your extracurriculars (or rearrange your schedule) in order to make school a priority. No matter what caused you to cheat, you should be able to make a plan to follow going forward. While apologizing and accepting your punishment is OK once, making this plan will help it from becoming a routine occurrence. This is your chance to prove yourself and show that you are not a cheater. Hold yourself accountable, and remind yourself how unpleasant your punishment was. If you need to study more, turn off your cell phone and really commit to studying for a block of time without distractions. If you need extra help, reach out to your teacher and schedule a time to meet that you can’t flake on. You may need to make sacrifices in order to become a better student, but this will be worth it in order to avoid the temptation to cheat and the punishment that comes along with it.

There are dozens of varieties of crepe myrtle, and each has a different growing pattern that may impact how you want to prune it. One way to narrow down the type of crepe myrtle you are growing is to look at the color of the blossoms. This alone will not tell you what type of plant you have, but it can assist you in narrowing down your search. Popular varieties of crepe myrtle include Catawba, which has purple blooms, Osage, which has light pink blossoms, Natchez, which has white blooms, and Miami, which has bright pink flowers. The length of the bloom may also help you figure out your variety. Some crepe myrtle plants, such as Natchez and Osage, have longer blooming periods than the average plant. Along with blossom color, the bark color of your crepe myrtle can help you figure out which variety you have. Bark may range in color from gray to brown, and may be muted or vibrant. Compare both bark and flower color to help you determine which crepe myrtle plant you are working with. Catawba has a light gray-brown bark, while Osage and Miami have a deep chestnut brown color. Natchez has cinnamon-colored bark. Crepe myrtles can grow in number of ways, and the nature of their growth will impact you you trim them. Some varieties grow like small trees, while others as small, compact shrubs, and others still grow as broad, spreading shrubs. Look at how your crepe myrtle grows to determine how you want to prune it. Catawba grow as a small shrub where Osage grows as a large shrub or small tree. Both Miami and Natchez grow as trees, though Natchez varieties tend to arch where Miami varieties grow upright.

Bright white light stimulates your body to stay awake. Making sure there is enough bright light in the place you chose to study all night can keep you from getting drowsy and may help you concentrate better on the material you need to cover. Find a place with a bright white light source. If you are studying at home, consider switching out your normal light bulb for higher watt, clear option. Consider getting a mini-light or lamp. This may provide further stimulation to your brain to keep you awake and alert. If you’re up all hours studying, it can be tempting to keep your devices and chat messengers open for stimulation. This can distract from your study session and ultimately harm your performance on the test or assignment. If possible, turn off your phone or tablet. If not, turn the sound off so that you’re not tempted to check it every time it sends you an alert. Let your friends and family know that you need to study and they shouldn't contact you during the evening unless it’s an emergency. Having something to occupy your mouth may help you get through the night. Mint gum or candies can also improve your mood and increase alertness. Chewing any kind of gum will help you stay alert. Consider keeping a small vial of peppermint oil close by to smell. Its scent can stimulate your brain and help you memorize more information. If you find your ability to concentrate waning, try drawing or doodling on a spare sheet of paper. Doing something creative like doodling, drawing, or even rolling a piece of clay may make you more alert and relaxed. Doodle or draw for no more than 10 minutes. This may soothe you and help you focus better. If you don't like to draw or doodle, do something else. Consider rolling something in your hand or gripping a stress ball while you’re reading. Studying all night can require a lot of energy. Eating a snack every couple of hours can help you stay alert and give you a chance to relax. Eat something light with protein like a piece of cheese, fresh fruit, a granola bar, or some pretzels. A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is also a good option. Make sure to have a cup or bottle of water with your snack to stay hydrated. If you are concentrating on material and information diligently, you’re likely to get tired and lose focus. After 60-90 minutes of studying, give yourself a 10-15 minute break to refresh and refocus. Go for a short walk, pace the room, or do some light yoga or stretching. Any activity will circulate your blood, oxygenate your brain, relax your body, and help you get back into the flow of work. Take the opportunity to use the bathroom if necessary. Avoid pushing through the 60-90 minute time frame without a break. This could make you more tired, affect your mood, and even less efficient at learning.

You will need a wood board, sanded and smooth. Also, find some paint or varnish (or another clear coating), and a soldering iron with a calligraphy tip will be required. A pencil and paper will also be useful. Soldering irons can be a little tricky. Practice on some scrap wood first, so that you can see how slow you need to go and how hard you need to press. It will also give you the chance to figure how to move the iron, in order to get different shapes. Make sure the wood is clean and smooth. You can draw the design free-hand or you can use a "cheat". This means printing the characters onto a transfer paper. You can also purchase ink stamps from a craft store. Make sure the designs are not too small or detailed, especially if you do not have a lot of experience with a soldering iron. Draw over the design with the iron. Do not rush. Look at it in different lights to be sure that it looks right. Let the burned areas cool and then brush off any excess material. Erase pencil marks and other marks and gently wipe the whole surface with a lightly damp cloth. Let it dry before continuing. The varnish or other clear coating will create the smooth surface necessary to make the planchette work. Carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding the finish you decide to use. You will likely need to do several coats. Let each coat dry before applying the next. Set aside plenty of time for this project. You can paint on more details once the varnish has dried completely. Details are best painted on before the second to last layer of varnish. This will keep the color clear.

Typically, the default font on your word-processing app will be fine, or you can use Times New Roman. While your footnotes will be a smaller size, they should be the same font as your main text. The default text sizes for your word processing app typically will be acceptable. If you're writing a paper for a class and the instructor provides you with specific font sizes, use those. If you change the font for your main text, check the footnotes – they may still be in the default font. Place a superscript Arabic number within the text to refer readers to a footnote. The footnote may contain a citation to a reference, explanatory material, or both. When you insert a footnote, your word processing app should automatically format them correctly for you. Check the footnote formatting if it isn't working properly and adjust as necessary. Example: "Preliminary research suggests that this matter could be of crucial significance within the field.1" In most cases, you'll put the reference to the footnote at the end of the sentence. If necessary to distinguish between sources, you can place the superscript number at the end of the sentence clause you want to attribute to that source. Example: "Studies regarding this matter could be difficult to perform,2 but the effort may well be worth it." In this example, the footnote is placed after the comma in the first clause to demonstrate that the source does not indicate the effort to perform the studies would be worth it. Generally, superscript numbers should follow punctuation. There is an exception for a dash. For example: "The research is important3—whether these efforts are for personal or public gain has yet to be determined, though." If you have a parenthetical phrase in a sentence, place the superscript number after the period as usual if the footnote applies to the sentence as a whole. If the footnote relates only to the material in parentheses, place it inside the closing parentheses. For example: "(Contradictory reports made in the past have already been proven inaccurate, as noted in the chart below.4)" When using CMS style, footnotes are numbered separately and do not reference your bibliography. For the purposes of numbering your footnotes, there is no distinction between referential footnotes (which contain a citation) and explanatory footnotes. Even if your paper has several sections, you generally will not restart numbering for each section. You may restart numbers if you are writing a lengthier work and have separate chapters. Discuss this with your editor or advisor.

When you mix baking soda with warm water, you will create a great exfoliating treatment that is safe and gentle on your skin. All you do is mix equal parts of baking soda and water and rub it on your face using circular motions. Keep massaging for about one minute and then wash it off with warm water. Finish the process with a great face moisturizer to hydrate you skin. Skin can become dry after you cleanse or exfoliate it, so be sure to replace any moisture lost back into your skin. There are certain times when it is impossible not to touch your face, but it is important to limit how much contact actually happens. Every time you put your chin in your palm, pop a pimple, or even rub your tired eyes after a long day, you are damaging your skin. Our hands clog our pores with dirt and oil and all of those rubs and tugs create fine lines, wrinkles, and micro tears on our faces. If you leave your skin exposed and unprotected for too long, it can cause irreversible damage because of the UV rays that come from the sun. The sun causes wrinkles, dark spots, and skin cancer that will slowly develop over time. An easy way to wear sunscreen every day is to buy a face lotion that also has sunscreen in it. Look for lightweight lotions that use natural ingredients. Lotions that contain sunscreen are easy to wear underneath your regular makeup and will give you the protection you need.

Parvo is extremely contagious, which is one reason it is such a difficult disease. Your dog can remain contagious for as long as 2 months. Make sure to isolate your infected dog from other dogs in the family if possible, and keep him away from public spaces while he is still contagious. Even vaccinated dogs can still get parvo, so it's best to keep all dogs separate. Parvo is mainly passed through feces and fluids passing from one dog to another. It can even be passed by your dog sniffing another dog. If you have other dogs in the house, make sure that your sick dog is using the bathroom in a different area from your other dogs, as your dogs can catch it from the sick dog's feces as long as 2 months after the symptoms have passed. A dog's temperature usually runs between 101 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a dog's rectal thermometer to take your dog's temperature. Add petroleum jelly to the end. You can use another type of oil, such as baby oil, if you don't have have petroleum jelly. Insert the thermometer into the anus, going in about an inch. Go slowly, and be gentle. Digital thermometers should give you a reading in less than a minute. If your dog is too cold, you may need to warm fluids before giving them under the skin. You may also need to provide a heating pad. Just be sure to provide protection from the heating pad, as your puppy could be burned if he is directly on it. Use a thick towel or blanket between the dog and the heating pad. Once your dog has stopped vomiting and shows an interest in food, start with bland food. Skip the kibble for now. Instead, try very lean ground beef boiled with rice (be sure to skim off any fat) or cottage cheese. Yogurt is also a good option. Ask your vet for other options. Mix 30 parts of water with 1 part bleach. Use that mixture to sanitize hard surfaces in your home, especially ones where your dog has been. That will kill the virus but only on hard surfaces. For other areas, such as carpet and couches, wipe as clean as possible, and then get them steam cleaned. You might also consider quaternary ammonia for cleaning soft surfaces. For outdoor areas, the best you can do is pick up any of your dog's feces and water the yard a bit more often. The dilution can help lower the amount of virus in your yard over time, and the sun will also kill some of it. Once your dog has stopped showing symptoms, give him a bath with antibacterial shampoo. Repeat in a week. Make sure to let the shampoo sit for at least 5 minutes so it can work. Also, ensure you keep your dog warm while bathing by using warm water and warm towels when he gets out of the bathtub.

When cleaning an acrylic bath tub, avoid using any aerosol or acetone cleaners. The chemicals in those cleaners can eat through the acrylic of your tub. To clean acrylic bathtubs, use a mild dish soap with warm water. Wet the sides of the tub and a soft sponge with warm water. Apply a small amount of a mild dish soap to the sponge and gently scrub the tub. You should avoid using wire brushes or scrubbing pads as these can scratch the acrylic and ruin it. Instead of using cleanser on hard water stains on your bathtub, try rubbing lemons over the stains. Let the lemon juice sit on the stain for a few minutes, and then rinse with water and before drying it with a microfiber cloth.

Allowing snow to build up will make plowing slower because you’ll have to drive slower. Plow the snow when it reaches 1 inch (2.5 cm) and continue replowing the same areas to keep the accumulation at a constant low. It’s best to plow early so that you can avoid other vehicles on the road. This will give you the ability to drive slowly as you plow and will help people get to work which can prevent road congestion--something that would make plowing even harder. Good traction is required to plow properly. Make sure that you get durable, high track snow tires. If you want the maximum amount of traction, you can get studded tires. Attach small wooden stakes together with string and push them into the snow along the edge of the driveway. The stakes will act as a guide and will prevent you from plowing over lawns and flower beds on curved driveways.

Usually this will be a problem from the student's homework, textbook, or class. You should choose the easiest problem the student has difficulty solving. Work multiple examples of the same concept. If a student is struggling with math, they are likely not going to understand a concept by doing one problem. Succeeding in math is about repetition and practice. Ask the student if they have any problems they specifically want to work through before beginning. Doing multiple examples allows students to make connections and understand the similarities between the examples, gaining a firm understanding of the concept. As they work through the problem, have them explain to you both what they do in each step and why. This will help them understand what they are doing and help you determine where they are going wrong in the solving. If they get stuck, ask questions to help get them on the right track: What techniques do you know that might help you solve this? Is there anything about this problem that is similar to another problem you know how to solve? Make sure they write down every step of the process to determine where things went wrong if the answer is incorrect. Often the student cannot find the correct solution because they made an error while solving the problem. If so, correct the error for them and ask them why they think it’s wrong. If they can’t figure it out, tell them why it’s wrong and offer suggestions on how to avoid making that error in the future. When the student asks "What do I do next?," do not show them how to solve the problem, instead show them how you would perform the next step. Try to avoid solving the problem for them, but show them the concept. For example: If the student has come to the sum of two unlike fractions, show them how to add two unlike fractions using variables or numerals as appropriate to their level of mathematics. Now that you have corrected their errors and guided them in the right direction, let the student attempt to progress through the problem once more. Ask them to explain the problem to make sure they truly understand the material and are not just repeating what you said. Avoid asking questions such as “Do you understand?” or “Does that make sense?” Your student may approach a problem differently or may benefit from you explaining the concept in a different way. Make sure your tutee knows that it’s okay to solve the problem in the way that makes the most sense to them. Sometimes, kids can get caught up in the fact that the method you are teaching is not the way the teacher taught it. Let them know that it’s okay as long as they understand the fundamental concept. Correct errors and guide your student through the problem until they obtain the correct solution. Then choose a new problem that is similar to the first and do it all over again. Reinforce the correct procedures until the student can do that type of problem without help or errors. Go through this whole process again with a new type of problem.

The word "antisocial" is commonly used to describe the behavior of introverts, who may not often feel like socializing compared to more social extroverts. The clinical definition of antisocial behavior is somewhat different, however, making it important to distinguish between the two for an accurate understanding. Antisocial behavior is characterized in much the same way as psychopathy or sociopathy. Some studies report that harsh or inconsistent parenting can be a risk factor for antisocial behavior. People who exhibit antisocial personalities tend to be cynical and unable to empathize with others, or recognize the suffering of others. Antisocial behavior is sometimes characterized by superficial charm, an inflated ego, and a general disdain for the feelings of other people. Introverted behavior is a sign of a normal social temperament, characterized by a preference for solitude. Introverts are task-oriented, and typically more engaged in solitary reflection and less engaged by interacting with others. While introverts may seem to display some of the superficial characteristics of antisocial behavior, there is no direct link between the two. Being antisocial is basically just avoiding contact with people, and preferring your private time, spent alone. If you don't enjoy spending time alone, being antisocial is going to be pretty rough, if not impossible. While not all antisocial people are the same, or enjoy solitude for the same reasons, try to think about activities that you enjoy doing by yourself to figure out if you'll be able to make it work. Solitary activities may include: Reading Writing Playing an instrument Meditation Prayer Exercise Hiking Gardening Usually, being antisocial is a by-product of being obsessed with other things and forgetting to socialize, or simply not having the time to socialize, not a goal in and of itself. But if you want to be less attached to your social commitments, the best and most productive way to do it is to throw your attention and your effort into school or work, and forget everything else. Instead of going home and chatting with friends on Facebook or going out, do your homework, or come up with new ideas for streamlining processes at work. Better yet, stay late at the office, or head to the library to study. Work-obsessions don't actually have to be work or school related. Find topics or hobbies that interest you and get lost in them. Spend your evenings building model trains or writing code or making synth epics instead of socializing. If you want to spend less time around people, give yourself a comfortable living space so you'll enjoy staying in instead of going out. Whether you already live alone, or you live at home with your family, or live with roommates, you should carve out a space for yourself that's just yours, filled with all the things to keep your interests fueled and your alone time sacred. If you live with your parents, make your room your sanctuary. Fill it with posters, books, and other decorations that you like and that will make you feel like it's yours. Hang a "Do Not Enter" sign on the door and keep it sacred. If you live with roommates, try keeping your room as self-sufficient as possible, so you can avoid the common areas, if necessary. Get a mini-fridge for food and drink supplies, and get a hotplate, if possible. If you live alone, take the time to decorate your apartment or house the way you like it. If nobody else is going to be around, sometimes we think there's no point in sprucing it up, but take the extra effort to make being home something special. Make it you. There's a difference between being antisocial and being a complete hermit. Unless you want to lose track of all social cues and become a total weirdo, it's good to spend some time in public, not socializing. Go to the library to sit and read the paper, instead of getting it delivered to your house. This is a solitary activity, but you can do it in public and get a little people-watching in to feel like you're not completely alone. Go out to eat occasionally and sit at the bar alone. Bring a book, if you're concerned about feeling embarrassed, even though there's no need to be sheepish. Feelings of isolation can start becoming a little grim if you spend too much time alone. To keep some emotional connection in your life, try getting a small pet to take care of, to stave off the blues. If you're an outdoorsy type, get a dog to take with you on hikes and enjoy brisk walks together in the evenings. If you're more of an indoors person, get a cat to curl up on your chest while you're trying to work on the computer. If you don't want the commitment of a bigger pet, consider a caged animal like a rabbit, bird, or other small furry pet that's a little easier to care for.

If you are struggling with your relationship with your married partner, you may reach out to family or friends. Talk to a close, trusted friend about the situation. Or reach out to a close family member. Speak to someone you feel will not judge you and simply listen to you. For example, you may say to a close friend, “I recently found out my partner is married. Can I talk to you about it without any judgement?” or “Turns out my partner is married. I need to talk about it. Would you be okay to just listen?” If the person's response makes you feel ashamed, or you find that talking to them makes you feel worse, end the conversation and find someone more supportive to talk to. You might just say, "Thank you so much for listening. I don't feel like I can talk about it anymore." If you do not feel comfortable talking to someone who knows you personally, you may decide to talk to a therapist or a counselor. Talking to a therapist can be a good way to share how you are feeling without being judged or preached down to. A good therapist will listen to you and offer support or guidance when you need it. You can search for a therapist or a counselor online in your area. You can also ask your primary care doctor for a referral to a therapist or ask friends for referrals to a counselor. You may also feel more comfortable talking to someone who is in a similar situation as you are, struggling to deal with a married partner. You may reach out to a friend who went through something similar or a family member who had a similar situation and dealt with it head on. You may feel more comfortable speaking to someone who can relate to what you are going through and offer advice or support. For example, you may say to a friend, “I know you struggled with a married partner last year. I’m going through the same thing. How did you react to the news?” or “I remember that you had a situation with a partner who turned out to be married. What did you do?” Turn inward and do self care to cope with the news about your partner. You may set aside an hour a day to do a relaxing activity like yoga or meditation as a form of self care. Or you may pamper yourself with a massage or a bath at home. Doing a hobby you enjoy can be a form of self care as well, such as painting, drawing, or playing music. You may find doing self care can also help you relieve any stress or anxiety you might be feeling as a result of your situation with your married partner. You may turn to healthy distractions like a fun activity or a night of pampering to get your mind off of your married partner.

Once the test is done, the doctor will send the cell sample to a lab for testing. It usually takes 1-3 weeks for the test results to come back, but your doctor should be able to give you a more accurate estimate. Ask them if you can expect them to call you or if the results will be posted in an online chart for you to view.If you don’t hear back within 3 weeks, call your doctor’s office and ask about the results. Most of the time, pap smear test results come back normal. Sometimes, however, you might get a result of “abnormal” or “unclear.” If this happens, don’t worry! Even an abnormal test result doesn’t necessarily mean that anything is seriously wrong. Talk to your doctor about scheduling a follow-up appointment for further tests. In rare cases, abnormal cells in a pap smear can be a sign of cancer in your cervix or uterus. If your doctor suspects that your test results might indicate a serious problem, they may have you come in for more tests, like a colonoscopy or a biopsy (tissue sample). Sometimes, your doctor will recommend that you wait 6 months to a year and then have another pap smear done. If the abnormal cells are still there or if they see major changes since your last exam, they might decide to do further testing. How often you need to get a pap smear depends on a lot of things, such as your age, your medical history, and how high your risk is for problems like cervical cancer or sexually transmitted infections. Work with your doctor to figure out the best time for you to come in for your next routine pap smear and pelvic exam. Most doctors recommend that you get your first pap smear at age 21, and then follow up every 3 years (or more often if there are abnormal results). Once you’re 30, you can reduce the frequency to once every 5 years unless you have an abnormal pap smear. You can stop having pap smears by the time you’re 65 to 70 as long as you’ve had 3 normal tests within the last 10 years.

Whether you deliver by C-section or vaginally, your doctor will want to examine you for any post-birth complications before you engage in sex. Typically this check up is 6 weeks after the birth of your child. Depending upon how this examination goes, your doctor will clear you for sex. In the meantime, you can use kissing, massage, and mutual masturbation to be intimate with your partner. Use water-based personal lubricants for more comfortable sex after birth. Low estrogen during breastfeeding can make vaginal skin dry and make producing natural lubrication more difficult. Especially if you tore vaginally during childbirth, additional lubrication will make for a more comfortable experience. Use condoms, low-dose oral contraceptives, or another method advised by your doctor for contraception after birth. While some women take a while to ovulate again after birth, particularly if breastfeeding, others are capable of ovulation right away. If you’re trying to prevent pregnancy for the moment, safe sex is best. Some combined hormonal birth control is not recommended while breastfeeding because the hormones are excreted in breast milk. Consult with your doctor at your postpartum follow up about the right birth control option for you.

Wait several weeks or months to receive an email from one of Southwest’s Human Resources (HR) representatives. Continue corresponding with this individual, and wait for them to schedule a phone interview. Prepare for a variety of topics, including general questions about your motivations to work for Southwest. Additionally, get ready to share examples of times in your previous jobs where you were a great team player. For instance, if you took the initiative and covered for a variety of shifts for your co-workers, mention that in the interview. Keep in mind that the preliminary interview won’t be as in-depth as the in-person interview. The employment process usually takes a long time. Past employees have waited up to eight months before scheduling an in-person interview with the airline. Go to Dallas to attend an interview with hiring associates. Before attending this meeting, try to anticipate what questions your employers will ask. Prepare yourself for theoretical questions, and be ready to explain how your qualifications make you a great fit for the job. For instance, the hiring associates might ask you how you’d plan to manage a long, international flight without feeling tired out. Be ready to cite instances in your past jobs where you’ve had to work long hours, and how you were successful during those shifts. Get ready for general questions, such as why you want to work as a flight attendant for Southwest. Additionally, prepare yourself for questions revolving your experience with tough situations in a team setting. Think back to any past customer service work you’ve had in the past, and mention ways you positively stood out in the workplace and were able to diffuse negative situations. To gain more experience before applying as a flight attendant, consider working as a retail associate or another job involving customer service. Wait for HR representatives to contact you with special forms for the hiring process. Once Southwest officially hires you, you’ll have to go through a background check and perform a drug test to prove that you’re healthy and legally qualified for the position. Follow the guidelines set by the company, and try to get these tests and checks completed as soon as possible. Be prepared to wait a little while for these results to come in. It usually takes a few days for a background check to be processed, but it can take longer depending on what shows up in your personal record. Schedule an appointment to meet with your doctor while you’re waiting for your drug test and background check results to come in. Get a routine check-up to make sure that you’re healthy before starting your new job, and see if you’re up-to-date on all necessary vaccines. Keep a file from this appointment to give to an HR representative or other Southwest employee, if necessary.

Only water your plant when the soil is dry below the surface. Water the soil and not the foliage. The soil should never be sodden and the water should always drain away easily. Try to water with rainwater rather than tap water, if possible. Gardenias need regular fertilizing. Feed your plants every three weeks or monthly during the spring or summer growing period. Try to use a fertilizer for acid-loving plants, which you can purchase at your local supply store. While it's possible to bring Gardenias indoors for the cooler seasons, they still require a lot of light and humidity that's difficult to achieve indoors. In favorable climates they will die back in cooler months but return and bloom again. If you are really struggling to grow Gardenias the local climate may not be right for them, either indoors or out. Light green or yellow leaves with darker veins (especially on new growth) indicate iron chlorosis in Gardenia. Try treating this problem with an iron chlorosis spray like Miracid. Leaf drop, or yellowing leaves, indicates the plant has been given too much water. If the plant has too little water you'll see the leaves turn brown at the tips. If you see an outdoor Gardenia plant wilting, it may be getting too much midday sun. Move your plant to a shadier location during the summer midday heat. Mist your plant several times a day until the plant recovers.

This method demonstrates the fundamentals of dog training, and how to use them to teach this trick. If you already know how to train your dog but your dog is having trouble with this specific trick, check out the sticky notes method below. Choose a specific reward that the dog enjoys, such as a ball, a plastic bone, or a smelly treat. Show the dog the reward at a time when the dog is attentive, but not overly excited. Command the dog to sit. If the dog is too energetic, it won't focus on the lesson. Tire it out a little before training, or choose a slightly less exciting reward. If your dog doesn't respond to "Sit," teach your dog that command before you teach it this one. Start waving the reward very slowly on a horizontal line 30 centimeter (11.8 in) in length (about the length of a ruler). This shouldn't look like you're saying no or scolding the dog; it should look as if you're trying to hypnotize your dog. As soon as the dog follows the treat back and forth with its whole head (not just its eyes), reward and praise him. If the dog doesn't follow the movement, let him sniff the object, then try again. Clicker training makes it much easier for the dog to understand your behavior. The basic idea is to use a "clicker" (or any short, sharp noise) immediately when the dog displays the correct behavior. Do this in addition to giving praise and treats. If your dog doesn't respond to the moving treat, try snapping your own head to one side. If the dog mimics you, say "good head shake!" and give it the reward. This may take several tries or even several training sessions. If the dog still doesn't understand what you want, you may have to wait for the dog to shake its head naturally. Immediately reward the dog for this behavior. Choose "Head shake!" or any other verbal command, but stick to one exact choice of words. Give this command at the same time you wave the treat or move your own head. As before, reward the dog and praise it as soon as it responds correctly. Keep the first session to ten or fewer repetitions, to avoid making the dog tired or bored. Repeat the training daily, but stop each session as soon as the dog starts to tire, looks distracted, or resists your commands (typically within a few minutes). As you continue the daily training sessions, your dog should respond more consistently. Give him time and patience. Some dogs learn much faster than others. End sessions on a positive note whenever possible. Praise the dog for its efforts. As your dog learns the command, repeat it with just a hand motion and a verbal command, without holding a treat. When your dog successfully responds, reward it and praise it as usual. When the dog consistently responds to this, start giving it just the verbal command. Continue the training until it responds to the command alone.

Having the right dentist who you like can set the tone for your helping to maintain your oral health. Search among local dentists to find one that you like and can see on a regular basis. Ask friends and family members to recommend a dentist they go to or have seen. Most people won’t suggest a dentist they don’t like. Read reviews of local dentists either online or in publications like the newspaper. Call your insurance company to ask if you are required to see in-network dentists or if you can pay extra to see someone out of network. Most insurance companies can provide you a list of doctors who are a part of their network. Compile a list of potential dentists and write down factors that drew you to them. Call the offices of dentists you may want to see and inquire if they are accepting new patients. If not, contact the next name on your list. Give the receptionist your basic information, including whether or not you have insurance. Let them know any other relevant information, such as if you have a fear of dentists or significant dental issues. Once you’ve located a dentist’s office with which you feel comfortable, schedule an appointment. This can help ensure that you go to the dentist and promote your oral health. Schedule your appointment early in the morning if you can so that less likely to have to wait for a long time. Tell the receptionist you prefer mornings. Accept whatever times the receptionist offers. Tell her that your dates and times are flexible, which may help you get an appointment in a slot you want. Be kind and courteous with the receptionist. Give the receptionist a brief description of why you are visiting. This can help her figure out if the dentist is right for you and how long of an appointment you will need. Compose a one or two sentence description of your visit. For example, you could say “I am a new patient and would like to consult with the doctor” or “I am scheduling a routine cleaning.” If you cannot get an appointment with the dentist of your choice, inquire if she works with a partner or can refer you to someone else. Doctors often work with other doctors to help serve their patients. Ask for the names of a couple of doctors if the referrals cannot take you or return to your list. Check to make sure the referral dentist is in your network if you have insurance. Make sure to thank you each office for its efforts to schedule an appointment for you. This may help you more easily get an appointment in the future. If your first choice dentist’s office referred or recommended you to a colleague, contact her office. Nicely tell the receptionist that the other dentist’s office referred you and then inquire if her office has availability. Be kind and as flexible as possible. This may help you get an appointment as well as leaving a positive impression.

The biggest risk associated with any stomach virus is dehydration. As a result, the most important thing you can do to help your body get rid of the virus is to keep yourself hydrated as much as possible. You should try to get 8 oz (250 ml) of fluid every hour as an adult. Children need 1 oz (30 ml) of fluid every 30 to 60 minutes. Drink slowly, taking small sips instead of large gulps. Fluids will sit in your stomach more effectively if you introduce them to your system gradually instead of all at once. Drinking too much plain water as you recover can dilute the few electrolytes still in your system, so try to include an oral electrolyte solution in your drinking routine as you fight the bug. In addition to a loss of water, you are also losing sodium, potassium, and other electrolytes. An electrolyte solution can help replace some of those lost minerals, as well. Other good drinks to consider include diluted juices, diluted sports drinks, clear broth, and decaffeinated tea. Avoid sugary drinks. Adding sugar to your system without also adding salt can make diarrhea worse. Carbonated, caffeinated, and alcoholic drinks should all be avoided, too. If drinks are hard to tolerate, suck on ice chips or a popsicle, instead. As soon as your stomach feels ready to take on solid foods again, you should begin eating to restore any lost nutrients. While there is little scientific evidence to show that bland foods are inherently easier to digest than less bland foods, most people do seem to take to them better when nausea is still moderately strong. A traditionally bland diet would be the BRAT diet, which includes bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. Other decent options include baked potatoes without butter, bagels, pretzels, and crackers. You should only do this for a day or so. Bland foods are certainly better than nothing, but relying on them completely during your recovery will deprive your body of the nutrients it needs to fight off the bug. After surviving on a bland diet for a day or so, you should start returning normal foods back into your eating routine. Bland foods may sit in your stomach well, but when eaten alone, they do not provide all the nutrients you need to get rid of the bug. Introduce normal foods back into your diet gradually to avoid further stomach upset. Low-sugar carbohydrates are an excellent choice at this point, including plain cereals and grains. Other good options include peeled fruits, lean proteins like eggs, chicken, and fish, and simple cooked vegetables like green beans and carrots. Try eating a little low-sugar yogurt. Fermented dairy products are believed to reduce the amount of time you suffer from intestinal upset. Moreover, the bacteria in yogurt is considered "good" bacteria that can help regulate the environment inside your stomach, thereby assisting your body as it fights off the virus. Stomach viruses are strong and can survive outside of the human body for quite some time. Even worse, you can catch the same virus from someone else after you have already recovered once from it. To avoid endlessly catching the same stomach bug over and over again, make sure that you and the spaces you live in are as clean as possible. Even though a stomach virus is different from food poisoning, you can still spread it through food. Try not to handle anyone else's food when you are ill and always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before eating. As with any illness, rest is a valuable remedy. Resting allows your body to devote more of its resources to getting rid of the stomach virus. Essentially, you should remove yourself from your daily routine completely while fighting a stomach virus. Your body needs 6 to 8 hours of sleep to function well under normal circumstances, and when you get sick, you should try to at least double the amount of rest you get. As hard as it may sound, you should also avoid worrying about the things you are not getting done. Worry causes your body to experience stress, which only makes it more difficult for your body to spend resources fighting the bug. Ultimately, the only thing you can really do to get rid of a stomach bug is to let it run its course. As long as you do not have a condition that compromises your immune system, your body should be able to fight the virus naturally. That being said, essential care is still a vital part in getting rid of a stomach virus. The tips outlined here are all aimed at giving your body what it needs to fight the virus on its own. If you do not take care of your body, your body will struggle to recover. If your immune system does have some form of deficiency, you should call your doctor at the first sign of symptoms.

Unlike most file types, DAT files can be created by virtually any program; as such, you'll need to know which program created the DAT file to figure out which program to use to open it. If you don't know which program was used to create the DAT file, you'll need to figure out which program to use before you can open the DAT file. Click or double-click the app icon of the program that was used to create the DAT file. Click and drag the DAT file onto the program's window to do so. Since your Mac usually won't view the DAT file as readable, you can't typically open the DAT file by using the File > Open menu in your selected program. This will attempt to open the DAT file in your program. In some cases, you'll receive a warning that the file's contents don't match its file extension (or similar). If so, click Yes or Open to prompt the DAT file to open. For example, opening an Excel-created DAT file in Excel may result in a prompt warning you that the file may be corrupted. You can click Yes to open the file anyway. If you want to avoid having to drag the DAT file into its program every time you want to open it, you can change the file's extension. Keep in mind that you must know the exact extension used for the DAT file, as changing the extension to use even a slightly different format (e.g., MP4 instead of AVI) can result in the file breaking: Select the DAT file. Click File, then click Get Info in the drop-down menu. Click the triangle next to the "Name & Extension" category. Uncheck the "Hide extension" box if necessary. Replace the dat extension with your file's extension in the file's current name. Press ⏎ Return, then click Use .extension when prompted (e.g., for an XLSX document, you would click Use .xlsx here).

You can install a new sink with basic tools and new components that match the valves already installed in your plumbing. Make sure you have: Silicone caulking Plumbers' wrenches, either pipe wrench or slip-joint pliers Basin wrench Set of plumbing sockets Typically located beneath the sink, it's critical that you shut off the water supply to the sink before you remove it. If the valves are not beneath the sink, then you'll have to turn off the main water supply. This is typically located on a lower level or the basement near the water meter. To test, turn on the hot and cold water on your sink and make sure no water comes out before proceeding. If you're replacing a sink, you'll obviously need to remove the sink that's in place before installing the new one. Disconnect the supply and drain lines from the faucet, using locking pliers or a crescent wrench. A small amount of water may leak out when you do this, which is normal. Just use a bucket or a towel to handle the water that leaks out. Locate the large nut that connects the sink to the drain and disconnect it. This metal or plastic nut will be located either in the wall or the floor. Use your hands or locking pliers to unscrew the nut. Remove the current sink by sliding the edge of a putty knife around the perimeter of the bathroom sink, loosening any caulk that connects it. Pull it loose. All new sinks should come with a template of the mounting opening, marking the location of the faucet holes, including a cutout for the sink. You can use the template to make sure the sink fits in the desired location. If it doesn't, you may need to do some trimming or, or cut the entire opening if you're installing a sink in a house under construction. Most new sinks come with clips and screws that are used to hold the sink in place. If you buy a faucet, sometimes it'll come with the drain and tailpiece for the sink. If it isn't included, get one before you start. The supply lines for the faucet need to correspond to the faucet and valves under the sink, so make sure they match before you get started.

It will be very difficult to summarize a story without actually reading it. So crack open your book, or plug in some headphones and listen to it on your iPod. Don't always trust the internet sites that claim to summarize books, because they aren't always accurate. As you're reading, you need to keep in mind what the central idea of the story is. For Lord of the Rings, for instance, the central idea might be something about how the power of greed (i.e. the Ring) is a strong force for evil, or even the actions of one insignificant person (like a hobbit) can change the world. Concentrate fully on the book. Don't get distracted by anything, not even music. You'll need to take notes as you read so that you have refer to them when you're ready to start the summary. Look for the "who? what? when? where? why?" These will give you the basis for what you want to cover in your summary. You'll need to know who the story is about, after all, and you need to figure out which characters aren't as important to the narrative. If you're reading a story with tons of characters, you won't want to note down every single character that appears. For example: for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone you would write down Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, because they are the main characters. You might even note down Hagrid, Dumbledore, Snape, Quirrell, and Voldemort because they figure importantly in the story. You wouldn't need to write down Peeves the poltergeist, or Norbert the dragon, because while they are important in their places in the story, they don't influence the main storyline enough to be part of the summary. A shorter story like "Little Red Riding Hood" is easy because you only have to note down Red Riding Hood, her grandmother, the wolf, and the woodcutter (depending on the version). The setting is where the events take place. Now this can get complicated if the story you're reading takes place in a lot of different places. If that's the case, you'll need to be more broad. Continuing the Harry Potter example: the main action takes place at Hogwarts, so you could write down something like 'the magical school Hogwarts in the United Kingdoms.' Now for a story like Lord of the Rings, which takes place over a large amount of territory, you can mention that it's Middle-Earth, and note some places of important like the Shire, Mordor, and Gondor. You don't have to go too specific (like mentioning the forest Fangorn, or the tower Minas Morgul). This means whatever is the main problem that the characters are having to overcome. It doesn't necessarily have to be a villain, like with Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. For Harry Potter, the main conflict is Voldemort's attempt to steal the Sorcerer's Stone and return to menace the Wizard World (and kill Harry). For example, if you're summarizing The Odyssey, the main conflict is Odysseus trying to get home to Ithaca. Everything about the story is driven by his desire to get home and all the obstacles standing in his way. These are the most important parts of the story. You don't need to note down every single thing that a character does. In fact, that is exactly what you're supposed to not do! Just look for the events that further the main conflict, or help resolve it. For Harry Potter, some main events would be Harry finding out he's a wizard, or Harry meeting the three-headed dog and, of course, Harry, Ron, and Hermione defeating Voldemort. It might seem easier for a shorter story like 'Little Red Riding Hood,' but you should only note down the most important moments like Riding Hood meeting the wolf, getting eaten after she mistakes the wolf for her grandmother, and the appearance of the woodcutter. This is the big event, usually, that wraps up the story's conflict and resolves the problems. Even in a book that is part of a series there is usually some sort of conclusion to the story. Spoilers below! For Harry Potter the conclusion is defeating Voldemort. The story after that isn't important to the summary, even if it is important to the overall story. You won't need to go into the conversation between Dumbledore and Harry at the end, or even the Gryffindor House winning points, because it isn't really part of the main Voldemort storyline. For Red Riding Hood, the conclusion is the appearance of the woodcutter to save her and her grandmother. For something like Lord of the Rings, the conclusion is complicated for a summary, because you may want to stop off at the destruction of the Ring, but (especially if the central idea of the story is the importance of the the deeds of one insignificant person) you will want to mention the Scouring of the Shire, and Frodo's departure from the Grey Havens.

Though spinach prefers a mild climate and will not do well in extremely hot temperatures, it does like full sun. Spinach will produce in partial shade, though the yield may not be as impressive, nor the plants as productive. Spinach likes a moderately moist habitat, but will not do well in soil that floods regularly or does not drain well. If you cannot find an adequate plot in your garden you can make a raised vegetable garden bed or plant your spinach in a container. If building a raised vegetable bed, use cedar wood planks if possible. Cedar resists rot when exposed to water. Because spinach is a small plant that does not grow extremely deep roots, you will not need a large growing space if you are only growing spinach. of the soil. Spinach prefers a slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.0. You can add limestone to the soil to adjust the pH level manually. Evaluate the soil's calcium and magnesium levels in order to determine what type of limestone to add to your soil. If the soil is low in magnesium, add dolomitic limestone. If it is high in magnesium, add calcitic limestone. Add the limestone two to three months before planting when possible to allow the soil to absorb it. After the limestone is incorporated, check the pH again. Spinach likes soil rich in organic matter such as manure, alfalfa meal, soybean meal, cottonseed meal, blood meal, or any other high-nitrogen fertilizer. Be sure to mix a few cubic feet of organic material into the soil to ensure adequate richness. Make sure to remove any rocks or hard clumps of soil before adding the organic fertilizer. You can use a bow rake to check for and remove any unwanted objects. Pull any weeds or voluntary plants that are growing in the planting area. These may compete with your spinach plants and crowd them and/or transfer disease to them.

Mix together 1 tsp (5 mL) of bleach and 1 gallon (4 L) of water. Let the pumpkin soak in this solution for at least 1 hour. The water is intended to hydrate the pumpkin flesh and prevent it from drying out too quickly. The bleach is an antimicrobial agent that will kill most of the surface bacteria and mold spores on the pumpkin. You can soak the pumpkin up to 8 hours, but soaking it too long can actually infuse the flesh with too much moisture, making it more prone to rot. Use a clean rag or paper towels to remove most of the moisture puddled inside the pumpkin. Dry the outside of the pumpkin, as well. Leaving too much moisture puddled inside can actually cause the pumpkin to rot. Combine 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of bleach with 1 quart (1 L) of water in a spray bottle. Douse the exposed flesh with this stronger bleach solution. The bleach used in the soaking solution was a small amount only intended to stop the growth of surface bacteria. Using too much bleach in the soaking solution can weaken the pumpkin. By spraying the pumpkin with a stronger bleach solution after soaking it, you can sanitize it further without weakening the structure of the pumpkin. Prevent puddles of moisture from sitting inside the pumpkin by inverting it onto a clean, dry rag and letting it dry completely. Give the pumpkin at least 20 minutes to dry. You could let it sit up to 1 hour if desired, though. Rub all of the exposed flesh with a fine coating of petroleum jelly. The petroleum jelly will lock in moisture, preventing the pumpkin from dehydrating as quickly as it might do otherwise. It will also block out new bacteria and mold. Do not use petroleum jelly without first using bleach. The bleach is needed in order to kill bacteria and mold already on the pumpkin. If you skip this step and go straight to the petroleum jelly, you will actually trap preexisting bacteria and mold on the surface of the pumpkin, thereby speeding the decay process. Vegetable oil or a vegetable oil spray could also be used instead of petroleum jelly. If you got excess petroleum jelly on the non-carved portions of the pumpkin, wipe it away with a clean rag or paper towel. Note that this is more for the sake of appearance rather than necessity. Display your pumpkin in a spot that does not receive direct sunlight. A shaded area works best. Heat will speed the decay process and placing it in a dry area will cause the flesh to dehydrate. When not in use, consider storing the pumpkin in a refrigerator or draping a damp towel over it.

Parts 1 and 2 of this article explain how you can face problems in high school head on. If you’re trying all the solutions you can think of and they haven’t been working for a while, it might be time to consider alternatives to your high school. Make sure to highlight how you’ve tried hard to solve the problems you’re dealing with, but have seen no real progress or success from your efforts. It’s important to make a strong case for transferring, as your parents will probably have the final say on your decision. Here are some objections your parents might have to you transferring, and possible responses to them: You should wait a little longer. Things will get better over time.By this point, you've already identified why high school is such a painful experience. You've created a set of possible solutions, talked them over with others, and tried them all. Yes, you could wait--but should you? By this point, waiting is no longer a productive option. You'll hate the high school you transfer to even more.Some chance is better than no chance at all. And after trying many possible solutions, you know that your high school doesn't offer you much of a chance for happiness and well-being. Establish the fact that you need to transfer, and are willing to take a risk. Later steps in this section will help you make sure the high school you transfer to will be an improvement over your old one. For more help with this step, read How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Switch Schools. You can find the numbers of high school registrars by searching though the online directories of high schools in your area. In each of your phone calls, make sure to do the following: Ask what documents you need to transfer. You will most likely need your official academic transcripts. Ask if you will lose any academic credits by transferring. Depending on the high school you’re considering transferring to, you might have to retake classes or meet new requirements, which will force you to graduate late. It’s probably a good idea to send your transcripts to the registrar so she can check whether or not you’ll lose any credits in the transfer. Ask if you can visit the high school you’re considering transferring to. You don’t want to leave a high school you hate to go to a high school you’ll hate even more. Visiting a high school is a great way to get a feel for whether it has what you’re looking for. Ask where you can get more information about the high school. Doing some research on the classes and activities offered by each high school in your area will help you decide which one to transfer to. You’ve gathered all the information you need to make your choice. All that’s left is for you to decide which choice presents the best option over your current high school. To help you make your decision, try writing down the Pros and Cons of each high school you're considering, then comparing them. Make sure that the high school you're transferring to will effectively deal with the problem category you circled in Part 1. Before you leave, tie up any loose ends at your old high school—thank anyone you need to thank, and forgive anyone you need to forgive. If you can manage it, it’s best to leave your high school on a pleasant note. It's a small world. You may end up meeting people in your old high school You’re entering your new high school with a clean slate. Try to make the most out of this opportunity as possible. For help specifically with this step, read How to Change Schools in the Middle of the School Year.

If your play area has multiple levels, it is a good idea to get as high as possible. If you’re up high, you have a vantage point over the rest of the map. This will make it easier to spot and shoot at enemies. Being up high can be dangerous, since you’ll be a target for your opponent. Consider bringing a teammate to cover your back. If you stand out in the open, you’re giving your opponent an easier shot. Try to keep the majority of your vest behind cover so that you’re harder to hit. If you have to go out into the open, stay low while you’re moving. This will make you harder to aim at, and your opponent might not even see you moving. You don’t want to end up in a sticky situation with no way of getting out. When you move to a certain part of the map, try to identify where you could hide or run away before going any further. Unless you’re intentionally defending a good position, you’ll need to move often to stay safe. It’s easier for an opponent to hit a target when it’s standing still, and moving a lot will make it harder for them to keep track of where you are. Most games of laser tag give you multiple “lives” and let you continue playing after you’ve been shot. If you get hit, the odds are that you’ll be removed from combat temporarily. This is a good time to find a spot to hide and catch your breath. Slow your breathing while you wait and relax. This will make sure that you’re ready to move when you’re able to reenter combat!

The logo for the settings menu is a bolt. You could scroll through your screens or us the quick settings menu: On your locked screen, swipe down from the top of the screen with one finger. This brings you to your notification center. Now swipe again from the top of the screen, this time using two fingers. This should open the quick settings menu. This should be one of the first options under your settings. Also, this is where you can setup your WIFI connections. To acknowledge that your device is using Bluetooth, check the top of the screen to see if the Bluetooth logo is visible.

Considered the most effective treatment, you must have a prescription to take these drugs. Treatment usually lasts three months and your doctor may also prescribe a topical cream or ointment. You may also need to take periodic blood tests to monitor how your body is responding to the drugs. Oral antifungal drugs work by replacing the infected nail with a new, healthy nail. You won't see results until the nail is completely regrown, which may take over four months. These drugs can sometimes have severe side effects and are not recommended if you have liver disease or congestive heart failure. This remedy requires you to paint the infected nails and the surrounding skin once daily. At the end of the week, you remove the layers of polish with alcohol and begin the process over. This method can take up to a year to keep the infection at bay. Antifungal creams may be prescribed alone or in conjunction with another treatment, like oral drugs. To help the cream penetrate your nail, try thinning your nails first. You can either soak them in water or treat them overnight with a urea cream. Depending on the severity of the infection, your doctor may recommend surgically removing the nail. This allows topical treatments to be applied directly to your skin and to the new nail as it grows back. If the infection is extremely painful or does not respond to treatment, your doctor may decide to permanently remove the nail. It may take as long as a year for your nail to grow back.

If you're worried about the powder getting picked up by the wind, spreading a wet application over the intended area will help it attach to the plants and ground. Wet applications of the powder are also the best option when you're treating a larger area. For example, if you need to use diatomaceous earth on your entire lawn, using a large spray bottle will allow you to easily spread it. Use a water jug, bucket, or similar container to hold the contents. Pour in 4 tablespoons (59 ml) of diatomaceous earth for every gallon (3.8 L) of water. Mix these together thoroughly until the powder dissolves. It’s easiest to pour the 4 tablespoons (59 ml) into a jug of water, seal the lid on tightly, and then shake the container to get the powder to dissolve. If you only need to apply diatomaceous earth to a specific spot, a small spray bottle is the perfect application option. For spraying bigger areas, trying using a garden pump sprayer filled with the mixture. If you're treating 1 or 2 plants, you might use a small spray bottle. If you're treating a larger area, such as your entire flower bed or garden, you'd want to use a garden pump sprayer. Use your spray bottle or pump to apply a thin layer of diatomaceous earth to all sides of the plants. The plants and other necessary areas should be wet, but not dripping. If you’re applying it to leaves, remember to spray the bottom of the leaves as well.

Prewash stain removers come as a stick, a spray, or a gel. Test the prewash stain remover on a part of your clothes that won't be noticed to make sure it doesn't affect the color of your garment. Apply the prewash stain remover directly to the stain. For sticks, rub the stain liberally with the stain remover. When using a spray stain remover, spray the stain until it is fully saturated. A gel stain remover should be applied liberally, until the stain is covered. Let the prewash stain remover sit on the stain for a period of time. Check the bottle for instructions on how much time to let it work. Tar and asphalt stains are oil stains, so you need an enzyme laundry detergent to remove them. Pour the enzyme laundry detergent directly onto the stain. Use a towel or paper towels to tamp the stain by pressing firmly on the stain and then lifting the towel back up. Press the stain several times with the towel, making sure to use a clean part of the towel every time you tamp. Look at the tag on the clothing to find out what temperature water it can be washed in. Wash the clothing using the enzyme laundry detergent. Allow your clothing to air dry to avoid setting any part of the stain that wasn’t completely removed. If the stain remains, repeat the steps using a dry-cleaning solvent in place of the prewash stain remover.

Taking time to sit down with those who you have emotionally abused to hear their experience will help you gain perspective on how you being emotionally abusive and what the abuse’s effects were. Listening to those you have abused may often feel like an attack or accusation in itself. Rather than responding with more abuse, try to listen without an immediate response. Listen to others without becoming to defensive or making excuses. Keep in mind that it is normal to feel defensive, but if the other person was hurt by your behavior, then it is abuse. Try to avoid equalizing, minimizing, or denying their experience. Don’t make yourself the center of their story or experience. Hold yourself responsible and accountable for all the emotional abuse you’ve caused throughout a relationship. Although there may be many different sources or causes, you are the only one who could prevent you abusing another. Taking responsibility and holding yourself accountable for abuse takes a lot of courage and is necessary to begin moving forward with understanding and changing your abusive behavior. When discussing abuse, try using “I” statements like “I was too controlling when I wouldn’t let you leave the house without me,” or “What did it feel like when I was controlling?” Do not expect pity from people who you have abused at this point, but be willing to ask for support from trusted friends and family members. Being accountable and taking responsibility for the abuse you’ve caused is not about others forgiving you, but about changing yourself and respecting others. Those who you have abused may not be in a place to be able to forgive you, and trying to use your accountability to gain the forgiveness of another can be seen as an extension of the abusive dynamic. Remember, nobody has to forgive you. Forgiveness takes time and should be allowed space. Admitting responsibility and accountability is about self help, learning how and why we have harmed others, and learning how to stop. Although those you have abused may not be ready to forgive you, forgiving yourself will allow you to move beyond your abusive tendencies and leave abuse in the past. Reminder yourself of your commitment to change by telling yourself affirmations like, “Abusing others is a choice and I am going to do my best to change my behavior,” or “I can change my behaviors with patience, the right help, and hardwork.”

Warming up helps prime your muscles and improve your circulation, helping to prevent injury and reduce strain on your muscles and heart. Before you practice gymnastics or perform a routine, spend at least 5 minutes warming up with some light exercise and stretching. For example, you might start with a few minutes of jump-rope, light jogging, and dynamic stretches (such as kicks, arm swings, and trunk twists). Practicing over a hard floor increases your risk of injuring yourself, especially if you fall. Whether you’re practicing in the gym or at home, make sure the floor is well-padded. If you’re practicing on equipment, make sure the mats underneath you are properly secured. Using poor technique can increase your risk of developing injuries, such as stress fractures, strains and sprains, and back pain. To keep yourself safe while you practice and perform, always work with a coach or instructor who can guide you and make sure that you are doing each move correctly. Don’t attempt to do advanced moves or stunts without the guidance of a coach. Most gyms have rules in place to protect you and your fellow gym-goers. Before you start practicing gymnastics, take time to familiarize yourself with your gym’s safety regulations. Common safety rules include: Limiting the use of equipment to one person at a time Not wearing jewelry or other items that might get snagged on the equipment Practicing good jumping technique when using foam pits (e.g., jumping only onto your feet, back, or bottom, and never diving headfirst or landing on your knees) Always training with a partner or coach Depending on the type of gymnastics you are doing, you may need to wear protective gear to prevent injuries to your hands, feet, and joints. Talk to your coach or instructor about what kinds of gear you should wear. For example, you may need to wear grips or sports tape on your hands while doing exercises on the rings or bars. For some gymnastics stunts, such as vaults, it’s important to wear reinforced shoes to prevent damage to your toes when you land. When you’re learning difficult new moves where you could potentially fall, you may need to wear a spotting belt (a belt that hooks up to cables attached to the ceiling). s and stay hydrated. Getting appropriate nutrition is important for building and maintaining the strength you need as a gymnast. Work closely with your coach or a registered dietitian to develop a diet plan that is right for you. Ideally, your diet should include a good balance of: Lean proteins to help build and repair muscle Complex carbohydrates to provide energy Fruits and vegetables, which provide fiber and essential vitamins and minerals Healthy fats (like those found in fish, nuts, and plant oils) Plenty of water, as well as electrolyte-rich sports drinks during extended training sessions You need sleep to maintain a good energy level, be at your healthiest, and help your body heal. As a gymnast, getting enough sleep is also important for helping you avoid fatigue and injuries. Make sure to make time in your schedule so you can get the recommended amount of sleep for your age. Kids ages 6-12 need 9-12 hours of sleep per night. If you’re a teen (aged 13-18), aim for 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Adults should get 7-9 hours of sleep every night. Trying to push through training with an injury will only make the damage worse and ultimately slow you down. If you get injured or feel pain while doing gymnastics, stop what you’re doing right away. See a doctor and work with your coach or trainer to treat the injury and prevent further damage. If you get injured, ask your doctor to refer you to a physical therapist with experience working with gymnasts.

Whether it is a first time occurrence, or there is a history of situations requiring the authorities, be confident in your assessment of the severity of the situation. Emergencies are not a time to feel embarrassed or coy when the situation involves a person with a mental illness. It may be a matter of life or death. Describe the situation in a calm and detailed manner. Be very clear about the situation, and do not increase the likelihood any potential threat. Law enforcement personnel are trained to prevent injury or death to others; however, tragic consequences can occur at the expense of the person with a mental illness. When speaking on the phone and when the emergency responders arrive, you need to explain that the person suffers from mental illness and that you are the person’s advocate. Make it clear that this person deserves compassion and respect to avoid potential harm. It will be up to you to ensure that all parties are aware that the person suffers from mental illness. This will help avoid potential unfair treatment and harm to the person. Be helpful to those trying to provide assistance. The person is likely to be agitated, upset and afraid of being taken away. Who wouldn’t be? The consensus is that you are all working as a team to help this person get the help she needs. You will need to reassure the person by saying, “These people are here to help you and they want the best for you. I want the best for you too. I know this might seem scary, but this will all work out.” If a crime has been committed the person will likely be taken in and processed. If the person violates a restraining order the police will arrest the person. They may bring in an emergency services team, which will include a physician who can commit the person. If it is appropriate to ride in the emergency vehicle with the person to the hospital, then do so. Drive or get a ride to the hospital where they are taking the person for evaluation. You will need to be present to provide essential health related information they will need to perform a psychiatric evaluation. This might be very difficult, but you must find the courage to help this person. Keep in mind that you would appreciate the same accommodation should something like this happen to you. The moment is difficult when you realize that the only way the person can be helped is if they admit her for further evaluation. An emergency hospitalization for mental illness in a treatment facility will be temporary in nature. There are many things to be considered. Depending on the circumstance, a person can be held involuntarily for 72 hours or longer. Once the person is committed, you will have limited time to organize and put a plan into action. Where will the person stay when they are released? Are children involved, and if so who will they stay with? What out-patient treatment will the person need? Are there any support groups or organizations that can provide guidance? Although the person might be held for a 72 hours period, they may be released early and without your knowledge. Anticipate this and ask the doctor or nurses, “If she is released prior to the end of the 72 hour hold I need you to contact me as soon as possible.” They may not share this information if you are not family or authorized to hear private medical information per HIPAA regulations.

Quiet your mind. Sit quietly to free and empty your mind of thought. Rest frequently. Find a comfortable spot to unwind, relax or take a nap. Being well-rested is crucial to your mental and emotional well-being. Learn to meditate. Mindfulness meditation will help you to focus on your spiritual wellbeing, and can ease the anxiety and stress that hinders your inner peace. Free yourself of stress and worries. Inner peace is easier to achieve when you simplify your life and your to-do list. Try not to do everything at once. You can do anything you want, but you don’t have to do everything at once. Achieving inner peace is a process; take the time to experience and enjoy your own personal journey. Don't be discouraged if the process takes a while; there is beauty in the process of becoming. Especially if you are recovering from emotional or mental trauma, allow yourself to experience the process of recovery. You can achieve inner peace and live a purposeful, self-directed life when you take the time to recover fully.

Do this the night before your worm hunting. This will attract worms. Earthworms spend their days burrowed underground in the soil, they surface at night in order to feed on organic matter. Therefore, you can collect earthworms at night without having to dig like you would in the day. You won’t need any fancy tools for earthworm hunting, but you should take: A flashlight with a dull or red light in it. Earthworms can’t see, but they can sense light, and will shy away from a bright flashlight. A shovel or small spade to move soil around or turn it over. You can use a container made of Styrofoam, metal, plastic, glass, or cardboard. Fill it three-quarters of the way with moist soil, and cover the soil with dead, wet leaves. The leaves will help keep the soil moist and provide the worms with food. A butter tub, coffee can, jar, ice cream tub, or old bucket will do. Make sure your container is empty and clean before storing worms in it. Worms need oxygen, so poke holes in the lid that are large enough to let air pass through, but not so large that the worms can stretch and wriggle their way out. When it does, go to your front yard, backyard, or garden. You can also try a forest, field, or even a golf course. Walk softly, slowly, and quietly. Worms cannot hear, but they can sense vibrations. You can also hunt for worms during the day if it has been raining. Worms need moisture to survive, so they often come above ground to migrate during rainstorms or when the ground. After the next storm, go outside and look for worms to collect on the lawn, sidewalk, and driveway. Gather those you find and store them in your container. You will have to work quickly, because if the worms sense you coming, the will wriggle back into the soil. Earthworms are most active in the spring and fall, because they don’t like extreme cold or hot. However, they will also be active during summer nights. Look for pellets or small piles of soil on the surface of the ground that are evidence of earthworm activity. Also turn over stones, logs, and leaves. Worms will be attracted to the moist soil underneath things in the ground, so turn over anything lying on the ground to find worms. Use your spade or shovel to turn over leaves and the top layer of soil if you’re having trouble finding worms.

OpenDNS is free for use at home, and a more powerful version is available to businesses for a fee. OpenDNS is installed into your network’s router, and affects all network traffic. This means that it blocks websites on any device connected to the router, including computers, tablets, game consoles, and mobile phones. OpenDNS will block sites on every device, so it may not be as useful for parents who want to access blocked sites when the children aren't around. Most routers can be accessed by entering 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 into a web browser’s address bar on a device that is connected to the network. You may then be asked to enter your username and password. Your router’s login address and default username/password combination will vary by manufacturer. If you cannot access your router, try checking the default settings at RouterPasswords.com. If you still cannot access your router due to a forgotten username or password, you can press the reset button on the router to reset it to the factory settings. This will erase all of your network settings, including wireless settings. This is typically located in the Internet section of the router. Look for DNS accompanied by two or three fields where you can enter IP addresses. For most default settings there will be two options, though the exact wording may change: “Get Automatically from ISP” and “Use These DNS Servers”. Select “Use These DNS Servers” so that you can input the OpenDNS server information. In the Primary and Secondary DNS fields, enter the following addresses: 208.67.222.222 208.67.220.220 Chances are your home internet connection has been assigned a dynamic IP by your internet service provider. This means your home IP address will occasionally change. OpenDNS needs to be configured to update its settings when your IP address changes, otherwise the filtering will not work. Log in to your OpenDNS Dashboard using the username and password you received when you signed up. Select your network in the Home or Settings tab. Click Advanced Settings and scroll to the Dynamic IP Update section. Check the boxed labeled Enable and then click Apply to save your settings. Download an OpenDNS Dynamic IP Updater program. This program should be installed on a computer that your children will not have access to so that it cannot be disabled. Ideally this computer will be always on, or on before other computers connect. Once you have OpenDNS configured, you’re ready to start setting your filters. These filters will block sites that meet certain criteria, such as pornography, academic fraud, social media, and many more. You can either filter out categories, set overall tiers of protection, block specific websites, or only allow specific websites. Log in to your OpenDNS Dashboard. Select the network that you want to adjust the filtering for. Click on the Web Content Filtering link. Choose your filter level. You can choose between three tiers of filtering: Low, Moderate, and High. OpenDNS will provide examples of what gets filtered at each level. Set a custom filter. If you’d like to define which filters you would like to activate, click the Custom option and then check each box that you want to enable. For example, checking Add domains to your black- or whitelist. In the “manage individual domains” section, you can enter in domains that you want to either be always blocked or always allowed, regardless of the filters set. For example, you could have the Social Networking filter enabled, but adding “twitter.com” to the Always Allowed list will allow Twitter to be accessed. Once you’ve enabled your filters, you can monitor the web usage on your network to see if people are trying to access sites that they shouldn’t. To do this, you will first need to ensure that stat logging is enabled. Log in to the Dashboard and click the Settings tab. Check the box labeled “Enable stats and logs” and then click apply. Click the Stats tab to view the logs for your network. You can use the left menu to see what websites are being accessed and when. This will give you an idea if your children are attempting to access sites that they shouldn’t.

When you are cooking your scallops over an open flame, soak the toothpicks or skewers for 30 minutes before using them. The saturation keeps them from catching fire. Light the grill and heat it to a medium-high setting. Brush the grate with a light coat of butter so the scallops don't stick. Once the grill is hot, brush the grate with a light coating of oil to keep the scallops from sticking. Spread the bacon wrapped scallops evenly across the grill. Cook them until the scallops have just cooked all the way through. This should take about 7 minutes. Flip the scallops often during the grilling process so that they cook evenly and don't burn. You can tell the scallops are finished when you see them change from translucent to opaque. Cut a scallop open to check if it is finished.

For instance, you should use the restroom before getting sent into the room. The only way you can leave a room is if you call for a staff to come get you, and then you usually cannot go back in. Also, do not try to take pictures or video during the game; this is usually explicitly against the rules and can get your team disqualified. Listen carefully to your guide about game rules and what can get you disqualified. For people who are uncomfortable about being physically trapped in a room, the reality is that you aren’t. The doors do not actually physically lock you in, and you can leave at any time. However, to avoid getting your team disqualified, you have to call for a staff to escort you out instead of just walking out of your room. Your team will most likely be allowed to ask for 3 clues from the guide throughout the game. Try to wait 10 minutes to ask for your first clue, but if you are all completely lost before then, you can ask for it sooner. When you ask for a clue, the answer you’re given will help you at the specific point you are at in the game, so listen carefully. Escape rooms generally work in steps, with a first puzzle to solve that leads to a new puzzle, etc. Clues from the guide will help you solve whatever step it is that you’re currently stuck on. A good rule of thumb is to yell out what you find as soon as you find it. This can seem chaotic at first, but as you get to know the room, knowing what everyone has found will help each of you start to make sense of what puzzles you need to solve and the clues to solve them. Listen to a teammate if they think they have started solving a puzzle. Think about what you have found, or have heard other teammates find, that can help solve that puzzle. Try to keep your eyes off the ticking clock as you play. Rushing and wanting to get done quickly can cause you to miss a clue and become stuck on a step. Stay focused on the room, the clues, and working together with your team. Remember that this is a game and the goal, besides escaping the room, is to have fun. Relax and have fun while you make observations and guesses to help your team reach the common goal.

Doing anything to make you feel brand new can be helpful. It’s amazing how something so mundane can easily remind a person of their ex. Try to make several changes to feel as if you’re living a much different life than you were before. Change out your playlists. Whether they are for easy-listening or they are your go-to workout songs, make changes so you don’t associate specific tunes with your ex. Move furniture into different locations. If you were used to the couch and your ex took the recliner, move them to different locations and claim the recliner. Use different towels in the bathroom. Go for anything different. Size, shape, color, design, texture, change to something foreign. Load your dishwasher a different way. Put the forks where the knives go. Place the plates horizontal instead of vertical. Make it something completely new to you. Delete shows from the DVR. This is especially helpful if it’s a show you started watching because your ex liked it. The great thing about being single is you now can choose. You can choose the exact opposite of your ex if you’d like. Leave all memories in the past and find the new love of your life. Pick someone who appreciates what your ex did not. Be careful to avoid the rebound. Don’t settle for someone just because you’re used to being in a relationship. Some people see a breakup as a bridge towards improvement. Learn to communicate more effectively. Discover new things about yourself, and how you can improve in the next relationship. You can’t control everything. Use this as a way to get over any control issues you may have. Realize there are some things, no matter how hard you try, that will not be as you wish. Learn how to forgive. You may be angry, sad, or depressed, but breakups often serve as a great opportunity to find our kindness. You'll be happier when you realize forgiveness, because your ex will no longer occupy your mind with ill feelings. Express relationship desires more clearly. The result of failure is often analysis and improvement. Figure out what was expressed incorrectly or inefficiently, and learn to tell your future partner precisely what you want in a relationship. Keep in mind that a breakup is an emotional injury and it might take longer than a week to be over your ex. Getting over someone is difficult and you will have a lot of emotions to process, so try to be patient. Just remember that if you keep trying, then you will get there.

This will show you which apps are taking up the most space. Doing so will reset that app's cached data, which will clear up some space. You may need to repeat this process for multiple apps. Some Androids allow you to clear all apps' caches at once from the Storage section of the Settings app. If this option is available, you'll see a Cached option here; tapping it will give you the option of clearing all cached data.

Most skaters reach a plateau at some point, and there's nothing wrong with that. Have fun learning and realize that mastering a skill takes time. Don't give up. Approach your coach about the issue, or try breaking from the rut by attending an ice skating seminar, for example. Families will need to balance schedules and overcome obstacles together. Have discussions with your family and ask how supportive they will be if you choose this path. Whether you make it to the Olympics or not - and whether you earn a medal or not - you will benefit from learning great life lessons such as strength. If you enjoy skating and fall short of that ultimate goal, congratulate yourself on the benchmarks you did achieve! Figure skating at the highest levels requires a huge amount of dedication at a very young age. You will need support from family, friends, coaches, and possibly a professional counselor. Pay attention to your mental health and let your family know if you need more resources. Everyone has periods when they aren't sure they want to continue - when that happens, go to your supporters and be honest with yourself. If you do wish to continue, push through the low period with training and exercise, but also make time for things you need to avoid burnout, such as time listening to your favorite music or a professional massage.

Do not make sudden moves or throw the two animals together too quickly. You should bring one animal into the room with the other to let them get used to each other scents. Give them time to acquaint themselves. You do not want to put pressure on either animal and scare them. Be positive with the slow introduction. Encourage your pets with positive verbal cues like: "Good girl," or "Gentle." Your pets should hear and react to your authoritative and gentle tones. The next step is to bring them closer together. You may want to let the rabbit approach the dog. This may help not trigger the rabbit’s natural instinct to run, which may trigger the dog’s instinct to hunt. Watch the body language during this introduction. If the rabbit is kicking, breathing hard, or trying to escape, then remove the dog from the room and let the rabbit calm down. Also be aware that a stressed rabbit may sit in a hunkered down position and attempt to 'play dead.' If the rabbit is not running away, it does not necessarily mean he is accepting the dog's presence - he may just be too frightened to move. If the dog is acting too excited, take time to calm the dog down by having it sit and stay for a few minutes while she calms down. Under no circumstances, do not leave the two animals alone with each other during the first couple of meetings. No matter how much they seem to be getting along, you do not want to take any chances. Make sure each animal is in the right mood for a meeting. Animals, like people, can have bad days. You do not want the first few meetings to happen if an animal is ill or under stress. Too long exposure to each other may cause too much excitement. This may cause accidental injury to either animal. Watch the excitement level of both animals; once one starts to show symptoms of stress, it is time to stop.

No one enjoys hurting another person, but turning someone down doesn’t make you a jerk or a bad person. It’s completely normal and okay for you to say no. If you aren’t attracted to someone in that way, you can’t help that. Saying anything other than “no” is disrespectful to both of you. You aren’t obligated to please everyone, and you should never agree to date someone because you feel guilty. Respect your own feelings about the situation and don’t question yourself. Expressing guilt openly can really confuse the other person. If you are giving them an honest answer, apologies aren't necessary. Maybe you aren’t even sure why you are turning the person down, you just have a bad feeling about it or them. Trust that feeling. If something feels weird or off, it probably is. It’s okay to say no and you have absolutely nothing to apologize for. You may even genuinely feel sorry, but expressing that out loud translates as pity and that you’ve somehow done something wrong by turning them down.

This should include, earrings, wrist cuffs, bracelets, armbands, anklets and rings. Gold pieces will work the best, because there was an abundance of it in ancient Egypt. Copper may work as well. Don’t forget to add gems or stones, such as turquoise, emeralds, obsidian, onyx, and rock crystal. Pearls were also common as they were native to Egypt. Avoid wearing silver, as it was not available in ancient Egypt. Ancient Egyptians often wore these items for either protection or power. Amulets contained carved images of animals, gods, solar deities, other humans and a variety of other figures. One of the most popular symbols was the ankh, which looks like a T with a loop on top. One of the most recognizable aspects of ancient Egyptian wear is the adornment of sewn together beads, stones and metals which draped over the shoulders, collarbone and upper back. You can find them at many artifact and antique stores or can be handmade with customized amulets and charms. Collars made from precious metals and stones were reserved for the upper classes and royalty. Collars made from shells, wood and bone were often made by the lower or working classes.

A stable, relatively heavy stand that won't move much on launch will get you the farthest distance. Here's one easy way to make one if you don't need your matchbox anymore: Empty your matchbox and fill one half with pebbles or other dense objects. Punch a hole in the lid of the matchbox, near one end Stick the paper clip currently in the rocket into this hole. Slide the lid until you get the desired launch angle. If the paper clip falls over, tape it onto the matchbox base or weight it down. If the foil is wrapped too tightly around the paper clip, the rocket might cling and fail to launch. Rotate the rocket and wiggle it slightly until you're satisfied it's slightly loose. If this is very tight, the rocket could explode. The smoking rocket tip will be hot enough to leave scorch marks on carpet and furniture. Find a concrete surface outdoors with at least 40 feet (12m) of space. Keep the rocket pointed away from people, animals, or another person's property. The rocket tip will keep smoldering for some time, and could cause a fire if it lands in brush. Always pick it up after launch, but wear gloves. It will be hot enough to burn skin.

Wooden or foam rollers can help work out tightness in your foot or deepen a massage. You can manually rub the roller against your foot, or you can place it on the ground and rub your foot over it. Wooden rollers are often made small just for feet. You can even find some that rest on the floor so that you can easily rub your foot against them. Foam rollers can also be laid on the floor under your foot so that you can rub your foot over it. Sit up straight with your legs outstretched. Loop a long towel or strap around your foot. While keeping your knee straight, gently pull your toes toward your torso. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds, switch feet, and do a total of 5 reps per foot. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent at 90 degree angles. Cross your legs by bringing your right foot to the opposite knee. Rest the foot on your knee so your toes point forward. Use your right hand to gently pull your right toes toward your right shin. As you stretch, use your left thumb to gently rub the your right foot’s plantar fascia, which feels firm and taut, like a guitar string. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds, switch legs, and to a total of 5 reps for each foot. While standing, lean toward a wall and place your palms against it with your elbows outstretched (but not locked). Extend your left leg behind you so it’s straight with your heel flat on the floor. Your right knee should be slightly bent. You should feel a stretch in your left calf and heel chord. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds, switch legs, and do 5 reps total per leg. Don't bounce in and out of a stretch, and don’t push your body past your normal range of motion. Breathe in as you move into a stretch, then exhale as you stretch. Never hold your breath as you stretch.

Once you and your partner get used to the basics, you can try out some more advanced French kissing techniques when you're both ready. You don’t have to do this all in the same makeout session though, so feel free to take your time! With your tongue, make slow and deliberate circular motions around your partner’s tongue. Use the tip of your tongue to gently flick the tip of your partner’s tongue, and then pull your tongue back to give your partner a chance to do the same to you. While you have to be careful not to actually bite your partner, you can try a few seductive moves by gently nibbling or sucking your partner’s tongue and lips. Always use very gentle pressure when nibbling, and try to remain calm so you don’t get excited and bite too hard. When you're French kissing, incorporate all these techniques at different times so that your tongues and lips are always moving, touching, and intertwining. When you and your partner are ready, you can also include gentle caressing into your kissing, such as putting your hands on their hips or back. Start slowly: try putting your hand on your partner’s face or neck and holding it there for a moment. If your partner seems ok with the extra physical contact, move your hand slowly down their back and to the hips. Don’t move quickly, but keep your hands moving and exploring, as long as your partner doesn’t become uncomfortable.

You and your partner should both be on the same page about what the goal is. It's a good idea to write out your goal, then document any compromises that the two of you reach. For example, you might set a goal to resolve a disagreement about how much time to spend together on weekends. You could write out a schedule showing when you'll hang out versus when you'll each have time to do other activities. A new or favorite activity will help remind both of you why you're in the relationship to begin with.

If you’re new to drinking bourbon, you may wish to start with a variety that has a high wheat content. The wheat imparts a softer, gentler flavor to the bourbon, which can make it more palatable than some other bourbons to someone who isn’t used to whiskey. Some popular wheated bourbons include Maker’s Mark, Old Fitzgerald, and Pappy Van Winkel. These bourbons tend to have notes of caramel, vanilla, and bread. Traditional bourbons have a relatively high corn content (around 70%) and are made with rye instead of wheat. The corn lends sweetness to the whiskey, while the rye gives it a hint of spice. Popular traditional bourbons include Knob Creek, Jim Beam, and Wild Turkey. If you really like the sweetness of the corn, try a bourbon with a higher corn content, such as Old Charter (80% corn) or Baby Bourbon from Tuthilltown Spirits (100% corn). Bourbons with a high rye content have bold, spicy flavors. If you enjoy bolder whiskeys, look for a bourbon made with more than 10% rye, such as Old Grand-Dad, Four Roses, or Bulleit. Four Roses Single Barrel has a rye content of 35%, making it the most rye-heavy bourbon on the market. If you like the spiciness of rye but also enjoy whiskey with a fruity flavor, Bulleit is a good choice. If you’re feeling adventurous, try a variety of single-barrel bourbons. As the name suggests, these bourbons are bottled from the products of a single barrel instead of a blend of different barrels. The flavors of these whiskeys are affected by factors such as how long they were aged, the wood from which the barrel was made, and conditions in the warehouse where they were stored. A few popular single barrel options include Elijah Craig 18-Year-Old, Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, and Eagle Rare. Flavors range from woody and smoky to smooth and spicy-sweet. While these bourbons can be quite pricey, “single-barrel” does not always equate to prohibitively expensive. You can get a bottle of Eagle Rare 10 Year Old for around $20 USD.

Do so by plugging the narrow end of the controller's USB charging cable into the controller and the large end of the USB cable into one of your computer's USB ports. USB port locations vary depending on the type of computer you're using. If you can't locate the USB ports, check the sides or the back of your computer's CPU (desktop) or the back of the casing (laptop). It's the large, circular X button in the middle of the controller. Doing so will turn on your controller. If prompted, first click Yes when asked if you trust the device. After a second, you'll see a column pop out. It's at the bottom of the column on the right side of the screen. It's near the bottom of the "Settings" column. This option is in the top-left corner of the "PC Info" page. It's at the bottom of the page; double-clicking this option will expand it to show all Xbox 360 accessories. You should see "Xbox 360 Controller for Windows" listed below the "Xbox 360 Peripherals" heading. If you don't see this option, try unplugging your controller from its current USB port and plugging it into a different one. It's the top option in the drop-down menu. Doing so will scan for any missing or outdated drivers for your controller. Since you already installed the drivers, you'll likely see a message that says "This device is using the best drivers," in which case your controller is ready to use. If you're prompted to update the drivers, follow the on-screen instructions to do so. After this process is complete, your Xbox 360 controller will be usable with Windows 8!

If you injured your knee during a sporting event or other activity, stop immediately and rest the knee joint. If you have some range of movement in your knee, ask someone to help you walk to the nearest safe place to sit, and rest for as long as possible. Additional movement can further damage the knee joint. If you have no movement in your knee, visit the doctor immediately or contact emergency services, as it might be a broken or dislocated kneecap, which requires immediate medical attention. Placing ice on the knee will help to reduce pain and the effects of swelling. It’s best to leave the ice on for 30 minutes at a time. You can put ice on the locked knee every 3 or 4 hours for 2-3 days after the injury. Refrain from applying heat to a knee injury until a doctor tells you it’s appropriate. Heat can cause more inflammation of the area and increase swelling, limiting your movement further. If the pain is recurring, you have arthritis, or you’ve injured the knee before, alternate between ice and heat to relax the muscles and joints after any swelling has gone down. Keeping the knee elevated will also help to reduce swelling and limit use of the knee. You can do this by placing a few pillows under your heel and knee while you are lying down. If you need to sit up or feel more comfortable that way, still keep the knee elevated out in front of you by propping it on a nearby chair or stool. Make sure your back and neck are properly supported to avoid injuring other areas of your body. using an elastic bandage. This will compress the knee joint and help to control swelling, which can cause pain and discomfort. You can find elastic bandages at most grocery stores in the health and wellness section, or get one from the nearest pharmacy. If you have one, you can use a neoprene “brace” made specifically for the knee joint instead of an elastic bandage. Make sure you aren’t wrapping the bandage too tightly. Be aware of circulation loss, and make sure you can comfortable put your finger between the bandage and the knee. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Advil and Motrin, generically known as Ibuprofen, and Aleve, also known as Naproxen, help to reduce swelling and manage pain. Follow the directions on the packaging to find dosage levels appropriate for you. You should only take these medications as needed, because they can have harmful side effects, such as risk for bleeding or the formation of ulcers. Always read and follow the package instructions for any medication before you take it. Treatments such as acupuncture, cortisone shots, or electrotherapy are very effective at alleviating pain for some certain patients. They can be cost effective and help you to feel your best quickly after an injury. For example, if you struggle with ongoing swelling from your injury, electrotherapy might be a good option for pain management. Acupuncture is normally used to enhance pain management while the patient is still participating in physical therapy and taking oral pain relievers.

Locate and acquire the services of an appraiser who has experience with hotels or similar properties. It's best to use one who also has experience in the area where your hotel is located. Work with the appraiser to determine whether or not the hotel is actually worth the asking price. If it isn't, let them identify areas where you could point out problems or damage that you can use to urge the seller to back down on their price. A qualified accountant can help you examine the hotel's financial records. This gives you reputable information on the hotel's cash flows, assets, and other financial positions. More importantly, the accountant will be able to assess whether or not any of this information was mishandled or misreported, and may be able to give you a more accurate picture of the hotel's current financial health. A market or financial consultant can be useful when projecting future earnings from the hotel. They will be able to combine an analysis of local markets, the hotel market overall, and other trends to identify your hotel's growth and earnings potential over a number of years. They will also be able to help you identify marketing goals, find ways to increase profits, and assist in writing a business plan. These two professionals will examine the building to make sure it complies with local building codes and is structurally sound. In addition, the engineer will determine the condition of utilities, machines, plumbing, and electric work in the hotel. This will help you locate any areas that are in immediate need of renovation or repair. It may also help you figure out how you will renovate an existing structure to meet your hotel's needs and get an estimate on how much those renovations would cost. The only surefire way to make sure that your hotel business meets all local, state, and federal regulations is to hire an experience real estate or hotel attorney. The lawyer will examine everything from environmental and zoning regulations to taxes and trademarks, making sure that your business doesn't face any sort of legal liability down the road. The same lawyer can also help you out later in making sure that your purchase of the property goes through as planned and that the purchase contract is written in accordance with the law.

Hold the cabbage under cool, running water. Rub the cabbage with clean fingers to remove dirt, germs, and pesticides. Pat dry with a paper towel. Chopping will go much faster if the knife is longer than the width of the cabbage. Avoid carbon steel knives, which will turn the cut edges black.

The great thing about using your tongue to loosen your tooth is that you can do it almost anywhere, no matter what. Try pushing your tooth back and forth; whatever you can do with your tongue that doesn't make your tooth hurt is fair game. You may feel an itchy feeling at the base of your tooth, near the root. This is a sign that the tooth is getting ready to come out. Each day, using a clean finger, you can gently wiggle the loose tooth. This will help the tooth gradually come out naturally. Don’t try to force the tooth to move, however. Make sure to wash your hands well with soap and warm water before trying this method. Another way to get your loose tooth out is simply by enjoying a normal, healthy snack! Apples or pears make excellent choices because of their tough skins and crisp texture. If your tooth is very loose, it might be difficult to bite into food with it. However, biting with other teeth and then chewing can still help to loosen it. If the tooth is not very loose and you bite hard into something, there might be some pain. Be careful until you can tell how it feels to bite with the tooth. When a tooth is really loose, even pushing on it just a little bit can make it fall out. Sometimes, even brushing your teeth is enough to make the tooth fall out (or make it looser). Brush your teeth as normal (at least twice a day), being sure to go lightly on the loose tooth. You can tug at the tooth to help loosen it, even if it isn’t ready to come out on its own, or if you don’t want to pull it. Using some sterile gauze and your fingers, grasp the tooth and gently tug or wiggle it. If you do want to pull the tooth, you can use this same method, by giving the tooth a quick twist as you tug at it. The gauze can also help soak up any blood. You can also apply a small amount of oral anesthetic to the tooth and gum area before tugging at it if you are worried about it hurting. If your tooth just won't seem to come out, it may not quite be ready to fall out, so be patient. If your loose tooth isn't hurting you, distracting you, or getting in the way of your other teeth, you have no reason to worry about waiting. Usually, your baby teeth fall out in the order that they came in, starting around age six or seven. However, teeth can fall out in a different order and at different times. Your dentist will examine your teeth and answer any questions you might have about losing your teeth. Generally, it's a bad idea to try to remove a tooth that's slightly loose but not ready to fall out. Forcing a tooth to come out can hurt and often leads to lots of bleeding, and possibly infection. If a tooth is forced out before the adult tooth is ready to emerge behind it, there can be problems in the future, such as crooked teeth or a lack of space for new teeth to emerge. Tricks to force a tooth out, such as by tying one end of a string around the tooth and the other end around a doorknob, then slamming the door, are not a good idea. These can break the tooth off or cause other injury. If you do accidentally knock one of your teeth out before it's ready to fall out naturally, contact your dentist, who can help ensure that the problem is taken care of. If your baby tooth is causing you pain and it won't come out no matter what you seem to do, don't be afraid to get help. Schedule an appointment with your dentist; he or she will be able to tell what is keeping your tooth from falling out normally and may even be able to painlessly take it out for you.

Remember, it is not your job to find your friend a job. It is their responsibility and they should take initiative for themselves. Also, if your friend is the type of person who likes to do things for themselves, you may seem more overbearing than helpful. Sometimes people like to do things for themselves or some people don’t like to say no but really want to. You know your friend the best and depending on their personality act accordingly. It is good that you want to help your friend find a job and your friend will more than likely be very appreciative of that. However, they may not want or need your help all the time. It is best to offer your assistance but be prepared for them to say “no”. If they say “no” at any given time do not be offended. It is their job search and you should let them make their own decisions. Being supportive of a friend during their job search means encouraging them to stay on track by looking for the best jobs for their qualifications and not giving up. Job searches can take some time. Letting your friend vent about the process, providing your honest opinions and providing words of encouragement such as “don’t give up, you have great qualifications” can do more than you think.

Remember that even if you say you’ll do something without adding the words, ‘I promise,’ you’ve still made a promise. If you say you’ll do something, try your utmost to do it. If you find that you’ll be unable to do it, inform the person in advance and apologize, giving your reason for being unable to do it. These behaviors will show that you’re trustworthy and honest. Set up reminders with alarms on your phone or in your organizer so that you can keep track of your commitments. Estimate how long it will take to do your promised task. Set your reminders in advance of when your promise is due so that you have ample time to collect any resources you need to carry out your task. Make an effort to reach out to others first and to stay in touch. Remember any upcoming events they mention to you. Ask them about it later. In this day and age of busyness, people appreciate it even more when others reach out first. Use whichever method of staying in touch you like but remember that hearing a voice or seeing a person in real life is always different from interacting through the internet. Surprise a friend or a family member with a phone call. Keep track of people’s anniversaries and birthdays. Go out of your way to show gratitude to someone who has done something good for you. Say thank you, send gifts, or try to return the favour. Set up a schedule to call family and friends who are far away. It may not be possible to do so every day or every week. Set aside an hour on the weekend that you can devote to reaching out to others who aren’t in your daily life but who are important to you. Speak well of others behind their back. Don’t complain about them, spread rumors or lies. If anyone else in your company starts to gossip, either ask them directly to stop or steer the conversation to another topic. 'Hey, let’s not talk about her like that.’ 'Let’s talk about something else.’ 'How’s your project coming along?’ This doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to discuss negative events. Do so only if it’s your business, out of concern for someone or if you’re trying to understand what happened. Make time for your family and friends. Make sure you keep a balance between your work/school life and social life. Set boundaries for yourself: mark the times of day where you’ll do work-related things and the times where you’ll be with family and friends. Keep any secrets that are entrusted to you; if anyone else brings up the subject, pretend that you don’t know anything about it. Take time to be up to date with what is happening in close friends and family’s life. Just as you need other people to rely on, you should be there for your loved ones in turn.

The pie chart segments may be identified in 1 of 2 ways: The segments may be color-coded, with a key beside the chart identifying what each color represents. The segments may be labeled, with wording placed directly on the relevant segment or connected to it by a line. Most pie charts also have a percentage assigned to each segment, identifying how much that segment makes up of the whole. Pie charts are also a convenient way of comparing the relative sizes or quantities of various segments of the whole.

When you compose a new message in Yahoo! Mail, you'll see a drop-down menu at the top of the composition window. Click the menu to select the new email address you just created. You can change the default account for sending messages in the "Writing email" section of the Settings menu. Messages sent to your new email address will still appear in your primary account's inbox. this makes it easy to keep track of all of your messages in one spot/ You can use your new account name and your old password to log into any Yahoo! sites and services, including Answers, Messenger, and Shopping. You can use your new email address to act as a receptacle for email responses. Setting the account as your "Reply-to address" will allow you to more easily sort your incoming messages. Hover over the Gear button and select Settings. Select the "Accounts" option and then click your Yahoo! account. Select your new address from the "Reply-to address" drop-down menu. You can only have one additional Yahoo account at a time. If you no longer want your extra account, or want to change it to something else, you'll need to delete it first. Hover over the Gear button and select Settings. Select the "Accounts" option and then click your Yahoo! account. Click the "Delete" link next to your extra email address. Confirm that you want to delete the account.

Website that use lots of Flash or Java can take much longer to load. Try not to rely on these for your basic web page, and don't make Flash videos play automatically. This is an issue with sites which automatically play embedded (e.g., YouTube) videos as well. Large, high-quality images can slow down your website considerably, and may burn through your server hosting space as well. Many photo editors and website hosts alike offer an option to optimize your photos for web publishing, so take advantage of this option. Most website hosting services also offer an option to load images as viewers scroll down rather than loading a whole page's worth of images at once. While images are important when attempting to make your site more attractive, they can considerably slow down traffic from slower browsers and platforms. Don't overuse images. Minification removes all unnecessary characters from code, typically white space, new lines, and comments, which will both help your site load faster and boost your website's search engine optimization. Closure Compiler by Google can minify Javascript for free, while other free minimizers can be applied to different types of code (e.g., HTML). You will still be able to edit your code with the human-readable organization. The code is minified only when it is uploaded to the server. Make sure you are using the latest version of PHP so you can benefit from the latest improvements. While the PHP developers try to keep the language backwards-compatible, you will probably need to spend some time updating your code in accordance with the latest changes. If you're using a website hosting service such as WordPress or Weebly, you shouldn't have to worry about manually updating your website's PHP. Enabling this option for your webpages' files, photos, and other content will ensure that users who allow cached content won't have to retrieve the content every single time they revisit your site. Any users who clear their browser's cache and cookies before revisiting your site won't benefit from this, but the bulk of people who come across your site will be positively impacted.

If you rent in an urban area, having access to parking is an important factor. The building may provide a private lot for its residents, or may have reserved parking spaces for each individual apartment. If not, look into the availability of street parking. Parking several blocks and walking to get to your building works fine during the summer, but can become a major hassle on cold winter nights. If you’re not certain, ask the building manager where most residents park or how often the parking lot fills up. If you don’t have your own vehicle and are going to rely on public transit to get around, you’ll want your apartment to be located less than 1⁄2 mile (0.80 km) from a bus stop. Drive through the neighborhood that the apartment is in and see if you spot bus stops. Or, look online at the city’s public-transit map and see where the closest stop is relative to a potential apartment building that you’re scoping out. If you have your own car, this will be less of an issue. But, it’s still worth knowing where the bus stops are in case you need to hop a bus one day. Before you select an apartment building to live in, find out how close it is to your place of employment. Having a short commute is nice, so finding a place that’s within a 10- or 15-minute drive would be ideal. If you own your own vehicle and commute more than 30 minutes each day, you’ll end up spending a large portion of your monthly budget on gas. Or, if you take the bus to your job, you could end up commuting for several hours a day if your apartment building is far from your workplace. Driving a long distance to your job or being stuck in rush-hour traffic will leave you less time to enjoy your apartment.

Most pet stores sell ammonia test kits. These kits check the total ammonia levels (which includes both ammonia and ammonium). The problem with this is that the tests do not distinguish between the two distinct ammonia levels, meaning you may not be able to accurately assess how toxic the water is. As a general rule, if your tank is established (meaning it's been inhabited and has active bacterial colonies), you should not be able to detect any ammonia with a standard kit. If these tests indicate a measurable level of ammonia and you know there is already a healthy bacterial colony and a lack of organic matter, it's most likely a problem with your filter. Your tank's pH can directly affect the ammonia levels in the water. By measuring the pH levels on a regular basis, you'll help ensure that ammonia levels are not toxic. The pH of a body of water affects how much ammonia is ionized versus how much remains un-ionized. You'll still need to treat the water beyond adjusting the pH, as acidifying the water will not actually break down the ammonia that's already present. Depending on when you test your tank's water, you might be getting an artificially-high reading. The best time to test the water would probably be right before feeding, as new food has not yet broken down in the water. Ammonia levels reach their peak approximately 90 minutes after your fish have been fed. Testing the water shortly after your fish have eaten (and are producing waste) can give you an inaccurately-high reading of ammonia levels.

When your successor begins in the office, you may still be around and be asked to do a more complete handover. The length of this will vary, but in some instances you will be given a few days or longer to help the new person get to grips with the job. Generally the more time you have available for a full handover, the more information you will be able to pass on. There are bound to be things that you forgot about, and having someone shadow you is a good way to expose them to the variety of day-to-day activity. During the handover, it is good practice to ensure that all the key pieces of data and documentation and handed over personally. This will help you to make sure that the most important things are dealt with appropriately and priorities are clearly set out. Handing over documents face-to-face means that complex information can be discussed fully before you leave. This opportunity to explain key information, and for your successor to ask you direct questions is vital for a good handover. This will also give you an opportunity to provide nuance and context in a discussion that might have been overlooked otherwise. If you are in the office with your successor, you should always be attentive and proactive. Make the effort to identify and help resolve any occurring issues. Your successor may be a little shy or intimidated in their first few days, and may not want to hassle you with questions. Make sure you make it clear that you are there to help, and you welcome queries. By doing this, you will be helping to foster a situation in which the responsibility for the handover is shared between you and your successor. The last thing to do before you leave and complete the handover, is to do full handover meeting with your successor. Ask your successor to bring along any outstanding questions they have, and the notes they have made. This meeting is a great opportunity for the new person to ensure that they understand their role and responsibilities. Any uncertainties can be cleared up in the meeting. Depending on where you work, it might be prudent to invite your manager or supervisor to attend the meeting. You should certainly inform your manager of when and where it is taking place, and ask them if there is anything they would like to add.

A carpenter is someone who works with, builds, and fixes items and structures made out of wood. More than that, he or she is passionate about things built from wood. Carpenters are skilled with their hands and tend to work on and fix wooden structures like stairways and door frames, install things like cabinets and drywall, and work on building and repairing furniture. . This is a job that requires heavy lifting. You can expect to be on your feet most of the day doing active physical labor. You need a good sense of balance. Aside from being able to lift heavy things, you also need to have great hand-eye coordination. Carpenters use tools that require a good eye to avoid getting injured or damaging the wood. Carpenters need to be able to solve mathematical problems with ease. They also need good oral communication and language skills, and a good understanding of physical science can be helpful as well. A successful carpenter can see the big picture and not just the immediate assigned task. Other key carpenter characteristics include: Being detail-oriented. One of the most important parts of carpentry is being able to measure and cut pieces of wood to exact measurements: an entire building could be affected by an ill-measured stairway. Carpenters also need the ability to look at a wooden structure and assess any problems with it. Having problem-solving skills: Carpenters will face many problems while on the job. A board may break, or a tool may stall, and a carpenter will need to be able to recognize the problem and come up with a quick, effective solution. While there are hundreds of carpentry tools, there are certain tools that every aspiring carpenter needs to become intimately familiar with. These include: A hammer. Hammering and pulling out nails is a big part of being a carpenter. A hammer and nails are important to any carpentry project. A measuring tape. The ability to make precise measurements is one of the most important parts of being a great carpenter. If one measurement is off, the whole project could fail. A saw. Carpentry wouldn’t be an art without the saw. There are many different kinds of saws. The most common is, fittingly, the universal saw. Practicing on one of these is a good place to start as an aspiring carpenter. Marking tools. This is a fancy name for pens or pencils. Once you have made your measurement, you’ll need to mark where each piece of wood needs to be sawed, nailed, and so on. A spirit level. Levels are the key to symmetry, straight lines, and general accuracy. If you place a spirit level on a plank you hold up to the wall, it will tell you whether or not it is perfectly horizontal.

By adding a new flavor to your vodka you can mask its harsh, cheap quality. This can be done through a process called infusion, where your cheap vodka takes on flavors from other ingredients, improving its taste. Some ideas that you might use to improve your vodka include: Make chocolate vodka – the sweetness of chocolate will cut the sharp, biting taste of your cheap vodka. Make Skittles vodka – sugar is often added to vodka to mask its burn. The sweetness of Skittles will mellow your cheap vodka's harshness. Try toffee vodka – combine vodka with toffee and let it sit for 24 hours for another sweet option. Infuse the vodka – there are many fruits, berry, and herb infusions you can add to your vodka. Choose your favorite to create a better tasting vodka! Adding certain mixers to cheap vodka can cut its burn or hide its low quality flavor. Common mixers include sour mix, pineapple juice, orange juice, lemonade, and cola. The ratios you use for different cocktail recipes will vary, but generally you should follow the spirits:liqueur:mixer ratio of 3 parts to 2 parts to 1 part (3:2:1) for more liquor forward drinks, or 2 parts to 1 part to 1 part (2:1:1) for less strong cocktails. When you cook with vodka, most of the alcohol gets cooked off in the process, which disguises its poor flavor. This is why chefs prefer using lower quality wine when cooking. There are many recipes you could use your cheap vodka to make, including: Vodka sauce for pasta Seafood cooked in lemon and vodka Drunken shrimp Sunshine bitters Herbal tinctures

Coir netting is made from coconut fibers and is biodegradable. Normal or heavy duty netting should be used when there is a large amount of water flow. Coir netting can be purchased online or from specialty landscaping and yardwork stores. Depending on the climate conditions in your area, coir netting can last from 24 to 48 months. Use a measuring tape to find the size of the area you need to cover with netting so you how much to buy. Expose the soil on the river bank using a hoe or a sod cutter. Dig 2 inches (5.1 cm) deep to remove the roots. This ensures that the netting lays flat and covers the soil entirely. Cover the river bank with soil so you have a healthy base to plant vegetation. Rake and fertilize the soil so it’s prepared for planting. The soil should not have clumps since the coir netting needs to lay flat. You can apply grass seed to this topsoil so it grows through the spaces of the netting. You do not need to fertilize the soil if you don’t plan on planting anything. Use a shovel or a trench digger across the entirety of the area you're placing the netting. The trench serves as an anchor point and prevents water from flowing under the netting. Make sure the netting lays flush with both of the walls and the bottom of the trench. Leave an extra 30 cm (12 in) of netting on the side of the trench furthest from the river bank. This will be folded over and secured later on. Use a rubber mallet to secure the pins. The top of each pin should be flush to the ground. Stagger the pins by 5 centimetres (2.0 in) so they hold the netting taut. The pin length will depend on the firmness of your soil. If you have loose soil, use pins at least 45 centimetres (18 in) long. If the soil is firm and compact, use pins 30 centimetres (12 in) long. These can easily be found at most hardware stores. Though the netting will degrade over time, the pins will not. Once secured, press dirt back into the trench to compact it. Once it has been filled, take the extra netting left on top and fold it over the dirt. Secure it to the ground with pins every 30 centimetres (12 in) between the first set of pins. Plant grass seeds in the dirt you used to fill the trench before folding the netting. Once you have reached the bottom of the slope, cut the netting with a pair of scissors. Have someone help with the netting since it usually comes in a 5 by 25 m (16 by 82 ft) roll. Stagger the pins 40 to 60 centimetres (1.3 to 2.0 ft) across the netting. Make sure that they are flush with the surface of the soil and the netting is held secure. If you’re putting netting on harsher slopes, use 8 pins per 1 square metre (11 sq ft). This prevents water from flowing underneath and washing away your soil. Stagger the pins so it secures both sides of the overlap.

Slowly do this until you reach the desired pressure. The pressure will be indicated on the delivery-pressure gauge. Then you will close the torch oxygen valve. If you are using a cutting torch, open only the torch cutting oxygen valve. If you are using a cutting attachment, open the oxygen valve on the torch handle and the cutting oxygen valve on the attachment. Don’t set the pressure higher than what the equipment manufacturer recommends. Do not exceed 15 psi. Close the acetylene valve immediately after you obtain the right pressure. You shouldn’t open the valve more than 1 full turn. If you open the valve too fast or too far, you may cause the canister to combust. Also, make sure you are working in a well-ventilated area. It is advisable to keep a fire extinguisher in your workspace in case there are any explosions or emergencies. Heating, welding, and cutting cause smoke and fumes that are bad to breathe in and that can irritate the skin.

If climbing outdoors, you will need a helmet. Purchase a good pair of climbing shoes from a local outdoor sporting goods store. Ask a knowledgeable sales assistant to help you. Good-fitting shoes are extremely important, so ask someone who knows what they are doing. A pair of these can range from $40 to $200. As a rule of thumb they should be very snug. Almost too snug. As you progress you will want them tighter and tighter to give yourself more toe control while climbing. Grab yourself some Climber's chalk (magnesium carbonate) on the way out. This will help you dry the sweat on your hands when you climb and keep you from slipping. You might also want a chalk bag to hold the chalk and not make a mess. You can get all different types and colors but you really only need to stick to whatever works for right now. It's usually about $1.50-2.00 for a block. Bouldering can be done outdoors on any kind of rock or cliff face, or indoors at a rock climbing gym. Both provide a fun, engaging climbing experience -- so which one you choose is a matter of personal preference. Outdoor bouldering has the benefit of being out in the fresh air and provides a more natural climbing experience, which some people prefer. However, it is dependent on good weather conditions and requires you to have your own equipment -- such as a helmet, shoes, and a crash pad. You must wear a helmet when climbing outdoors. Rocks can fall without warning off the cliff, tumbling onto the climber and partner below. As a climber, if you see a rock or piece of equipment falling, yell, "Rock!" loudly to warn your partner of incoming objects. Indoor bouldering is a good choice for beginners who want to try their hand at something new without investing in gear (shoes can be rented and crash pads are provided) and for experienced climbers who wish to hone their bouldering skills further. The problems are laid out on colorful walls and can be adjusted to mimic an outdoor climbing experience, across a wide range of difficulties. Indoor bouldering is unaffected by weather, but space is usually limited and the walls can get crowded. Bouldering is an intense physical activity, which requires power and flexibility. And like any physical activity, it's important to warm up and stretch before you get started, to help you avoid injury. Get your blood flowing by doing a few minutes of cardio before you boulder -- this warns the body that it's about to climb. Try jogging or cycling for ten minutes or doing five minutes of skipping. If you're climbing outdoors, the walk or hike to the bouldering spot will probably do the trick! Next do some stretches to loosen your muscles, joints and tendons. Concentrate on your upper body by stretching your fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck and back, but also remember to stretch your legs, hips and ankles. Finally, start out climbing by picking some easy problems that you are confident that you can complete -- this gets your body used to the movements and helps you to slowly ease into the climbing session. Most climbing locations -- both indoors and outdoors -- use the same grading system for marking the difficulty of each problem (this is the bouldering term for route, in case you didn't know!) This grading system is known as the v-scale, and helps climbers to identify problems suited to their level of ability. The v-scale runs from V0 (the easiest) to V15 (the hardest). In addition, each grade can have a minus, normal or plus value, which indicates difficulty level within each grade. For example, a V0- is the very easiest problem a climber can do, while a V17 is the very hardest. To help you follow the correct route, all of the holds in a problem are marked with the same colored tape, or in some cases the holds themselves will be coordinated by color. While bouldering, you are not supposed to use any holds that are not part of your chosen problem -- the color system is there to help you avoid doing this.

Use a sponge made of nylon, polyester, or polyethylene. Other cleaners can be too abrasive for fiberglass. If you are using a Magic Eraser, wet it instead. Depending upon the solution, either spray it on the sponge or dunk the sponge in it. If you are using a Magic Eraser, skip this step. Rub the pan with a set pattern, to ensure that you do not miss any spots. Begin, for example, in the far right corner, then work your way to the far left corner. Scrub back and forth this way, moving closer each time you hit the end of the pan until you reach the corners on the opposite end. Squeeze your sponge out into a nearby sink and then rewet it. Apply more cleaning solution to the sponge before going back to cleaning the tub. Clean the sponge like this a couple of times during the process of scrubbing the tub. After you have scrubbed the entire tub, turn on the water to wash out the cleaning solution. If this does not sufficiently clean out the pan, use a new sponge to wipe up the remainder of the solution.

Before writing the play, you should have a sense of how you want to structure it. The one-act play runs straight through without any intermissions, and is a good starting point for people new to playwriting. Examples of one-act plays include "The Bond," by Robert Frost and Amy Lowell, and "Gettysburg," by Percy MacKaye.Although the one-act play has the simplest structure, remember that all stories need a narrative arc with exposition, rising tension, and resolution. Because one-act plays lack intermissions, they call for simpler sets and costume changes. Keep your technical needs simple. The one-act structure has nothing to do with the duration of the performance. These plays can vary widely in length, with some productions as short as 10 minutes and others over an hour long. Flash dramas are very short one-act plays that can run from a few seconds up to about 10 minutes long. They’re great for school and community theater performances, as well as competitions specifically for flash theater. See Anna Stillaman's "A Time of Green" for an example of a flash drama. The two-act play is the most common structure in contemporary theater. Though there’s no rule for how long each act should last, in general, acts run about half an hour in length, giving the audience a break with an intermission between them. The intermission gives the audience time to use the restroom or just relax, think about what’s happened, and discuss the conflict presented in the first act. However, it also lets your crew make heavy changes to set, costume, and makeup. Intermissions usually last about 15 minutes, so keep your crew’s duties reasonable for that amount of time. For examples of two-act plays, see Peter Weiss' "Hölderlin" or Harold Pinter's "The Homecoming." The two-act structure changes more than just the amount of time your crew has to make technical adjustments. Because the audience has a break in the middle of the play, you can't treat the story as one flowing narrative. You must structure your story around the intermission to leave the audience tense and wondering at the end of the first act. When they come back from intermission, they should immediately be drawn back into the rising tension of the story. The “inciting incident” should occur about half-way through the first act, after the background exposition. Follow the inciting incident with multiple scenes that raise the audience’s tension — whether dramatic, tragic, or comedic. These scenes should build toward a point of conflict that will end the first act. End the first act just after the highest point of tension in the story to that point. The audience will be left wanting more at intermission, and they’ll come back eager for the second act. Begin the second act at a lower point of tension than where you left off with the first act. You want to ease the audience back into the story and its conflict. Present multiple second-act scenes that raise the stakes in the conflict toward the story’s climax, or the highest point of tension and conflict, just before the end of the play. Relax the audience into the ending with falling action and resolution. Though not all plays need a happy ending, the audience should feel as though the tension you’ve built throughout the play has been released. If you’re new to playwriting, you may want to start with a one- or two-act play because a full-length, three-act play might keep your audience in its seats for two hours! It takes a lot of experience and skill to put together a production that can captivate an audience for that long, so you might want to set your sights lower at first. However, if the story you want to tell is complex enough, a three-act play might be your best bet. Just like the 2-act play, it allows for major changes to set, costumes, etc. during the intermissions between acts. Each act of the play should achieve its own storytelling goal: Act 1 is the exposition: take your time introducing the characters and background information. Make the audience care about the main character (protagonist) and his or her situation to ensure a strong emotional reaction when things start going wrong. The first act should also introduce the problem that will develop throughout the rest of the play. Act 2 is the complication: the stakes become higher for the protagonist as the problem becomes harder to navigate. One good way to raise the stakes in the second act is to reveal an important piece of background information close to the act’s climax. This revelation should instill doubt in the protagonist’s mind before he or she finds the strength to push through the conflict toward resolution. Act 2 should end despondently, with the protagonist’s plans in shambles. Act 3 is the resolution: the protagonist overcomes the obstacles of the second act and finds a way to reach the play’s conclusion. Note that not all plays have happy endings; the hero may die as part of the resolution, but the audience should learn something from it. Examples of three-act plays include Honore de Balzac's "Mercadet" and John Galsworthy's "Pigeon: A Fantasy in Three Acts."

Before you start lighting things on fire, learn how to stop it from burning down your base: Fire can spread to any empty block above a flammable surface. The furthest it can jump is one square down, one square to the side, or four squares up. Solid barriers will not stop the fire from spreading. Water will extinguish fire. Place the flint and steel in one of your quick slots and select it. You can now use the item the same way you would an equipped pickaxe or other tool. Using the item on a flammable object (such as wood or grass) will start a fire. Using it on a non-flammable object (such as stone) may start a short-lived fire. Here are a few ways to use a fire: Temporary lighting when you're low on torches Clearing a forest for a large building project Lighting enemies on fire — they're flammable too! Creepers will explode, and most other mobs will slowly take damage. You might find TNT guarding a desert temple, or you can make it yourself by filling the crafting area with alternating gunpowder and sand. Lighting it with flint and steel gives you about four seconds to run before it explodes. To give yourself more time, light a flammable block near the TNT and let it spread to ignite the TNT indirectly.