Prepare the hole you are going to patch. Place a piece of scrap denim on the other side of the hole.

Random branch evergreens like junipers, arborvitae, yews, and hemlocks usually sprout new branches with flat needles during the spring. You can prune them for size once or twice annually, but you should leave behind at least one-third of new growth during each pruning.  The needles on areas of new growth tend to be softer and lighter in color. Leaving some new growth behind is beneficial for the health of the evergreen. As the name indicates, random branch evergreens grow in less naturally-structured shapes than do pines, spruces, or firs. This means you may want to be a bit more aggressive in shaping them to suit your aesthetic preferences.  You can shear random branch evergreens several (e.g., 2-3) times during the spring and summer, if you wish. However, as you shear and prune for shape, make sure to leave behind some of the new growth. Random branch evergreens don’t need to be shaped, and will do just fine if you let them grow naturally. Most random branch evergreens develop an area in the center where there are no needles, due to the lack of sunlight. If you prune back to this “dead zone,” new growth will not occur there and you’ll end up with a bare patch. When pruning for size or shape, work with what you have instead of trying to force your evergreen into a specific look. For instance, try to find the beauty in the “randomness” of your upright juniper!

TL;DR in English: Remove up to two-thirds of new growth to control their size. Prune or shear them for shape in spring and summer. Don’t prune them back to the “dead zone” in the middle.
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Integral dye is usually separated into a pre-weighed container intended for a specific amount of concrete (like a cubic yard). To more easily and completely distribute the dye, transfer it from its container to a plain paper bag. Prevent dye from escaping the bag by rolling or folding its top closed.  Pouring dye straight from its container into a mixer can be difficult and result in lost dye. Once in a paper bag, the bag and dye can be tossed into the mixer together because the paper will dissolve in the cement. To limit contamination, avoid using paper bags with any ink. Although unlikely, ink from labels or lettering could slightly alter the color of the integral dye. This is especially important if you'll be adding a large amount of dye to the concrete. Dye can cause concrete to thicken, so you may want to add a little more water to the mixer before putting in the dye. Try to get the consistency of your concrete as perfect as possible before adding the dye. Once you add the dye, avoid adding more water. Adding water can noticeably lighten the concrete's color. Set your concrete mixer to its max speed and toss the dye bag inside. Dye should distribute with concrete in a mixer for about 15 minutes at the max mixing speed or for about 130 revolutions of the mixer.  After your dye is finished mixing, you'll be ready to pour the concrete into your forms. The whole batch of concrete should be dyed one consistent color throughout. When pouring the concrete, keep an eye out for any large pieces of paper bag. Although rare, sometimes pieces of the bag do not dissolve. Simply fish out these pieces and throw them away. Check a weather report before attempting to pour integrally dyed concrete. If water splashes on its surface before it finishes curing, the color may lighten or change. Covering dyed concrete before it fully cures can also significantly alter its final color.

TL;DR in English: Transfer the dye to a plain paper bag. Check the consistency of the concrete. Insert the dye bag into the concrete mixer. Avoid dyeing in rainy weather.
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If your game comes with pre-set characters, choose your favorite or the one you identify with most. If you have your heart set on a specific character, let the other players know beforehand. Many character lists are divided by class--warriors, wizards, healers, and similar categories. If you don't have a favorite, check out their stats and see if any class in particular appeals to you. If your game has room for an imaginary character, think about what you'd like your character to be. What kind of character you'll choose will depend on what kind of game you're playing. Sorcerers are great for medieval fantasy games, while aliens would be better for a Star Trek roleplay. Every roleplaying character has a set of strengths and a set of weaknesses, and they should balance each other out. Nobody will want to play with you if your character is immortal and can never be hurt or tricked, but you won't enjoy the game if your character is so weak they die every round. Think about any drawbacks of your character choices. For example, your werewolf character might be stronger and scarier than your friend's vampire, but you'll only be able to use it if there's a full moon in the game. If your character has a weapon, armor, magic bag, or anything else than can affect the game, make sure you tell the other players about it first. You should also devise an attack or hit level the accessories give your character. For example, if your character has a pocketknife and a sword, the sword should be able to cause more damage than the knife. Or if your character carries a healing potion, determine if it can bring people back from the dead or just cure minor wounds.

TL;DR in English: Choose a character from the game list. Make up your own character. Pick your character's strengths and weaknesses. Choose your character's accessories.
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Because these nails are not strong enough to hammer through concrete, try this option only if your concrete was secured using mortar. If your concrete object was not connected with mortar, you must use concrete screws or fasteners instead. Mortar nails are generally the cheapest attachment option for wood and concrete. Your mortar nails should go through the wood entirely and penetrate the concrete by 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm), if possible. If you can find nails that will penetrate the concrete deeper than 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm), this can create an even more secure hold. Indicate where you intend to put holes in the wood and concrete objects with a permanent marker. Using these markings as a guide, place the wood marking directly over your concrete marking. The wood should lie flat against the concrete object. Make sure the marked area you choose for the concrete object is in the mortar, not the concrete itself. Use sharp, powerful blows to work the fastener through to the bottom of the hole. Continue hammering until you drive the nail completely in and cannot hammer it further. Put on safety goggles before hammering the nail into the wood and mortar.

TL;DR in English: Use mortar nails on concrete blocks secured with mortar. Select nails that will penetrate at least 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) into the concrete. Mark and align the holes in the wood and mortar. Drive the nails into the wood and mortar with a hammer.
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If an emergency does occur, it is important that you know the correct way to act. All safety and emergency procedures should be discussed at the beginning of the school year. In addition, relevant safety measures should be reviewed before each experiment. If you are unsure about a specific process, ask your teacher so that you will know exactly what to do. Immediately after a spill or breakage occurs, it must be reported to your teacher. No matter how small it may seem, your teacher needs to know so that the proper cleanup procedure can be followed.  Broken glass can have sharp edges that can lead to cuts so handle it with care. It must be disposed of in a special broken glass container. Never try to clean up a chemical spill without consulting your teacher first. Do not wear bulky clothing as this will be difficult to manage and may come into contact with a flame or chemicals. Roll up your sleeves and keep long hair tied back. Wear shoes that are closed-toe, low heeled, and cover your entire foot.  Wear clothes that cover your whole body, such as long pants or a long skirt. Jewelry and contacts should not be worn in the lab. When working in a science lab, you must always wear a lab coat, gloves, and protective eyewear. The lab coat will protect you from chemical spills and gloves will protect your hands when handling chemicals or bacteria.  Eyewear should cover both your eyes and the sides of your eyes to protect from splashes. Disposable gloves of latex or nitrile should be used and removed before leaving the lab. Also, make sure to use tongs or protective gloves whenever you are handling something that might be hot. It can take a while for chemicals to cool down, so use caution. Familiarize yourself with the location of any and all safety equipment which may be available, including the fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and the eyewash station. If you have access to an emergency shower, know where this is located. You also need to know where the exits to the room are found and follow evacuation procedures...

TL;DR in English: Know about all safety procedures. Report all spills, injuries, or broken equipment to your teacher. Dress for lab work. Wear proper protective equipment (PPE). Know where to find safety equipment.
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Another easy alternative to sewing in a patch is to get an iron-on patch and use that instead. As always, begin by cutting away excess threads so the hole is clear, before turning your jeans inside out and preparing the patch you are going to iron on to your jeans. Measure the hole with a tape measure and cut the patch to size ensuring that there is a clearance of at least ½ inch around the hole.  You can measure this by eye, but by using a tape measure, you are less likely to get it wrong and end up wasting a patch by cutting it too small. Cutting rounded corners on the patch will help prevent it peeling up. Whether you are adding the patch to the outside or the inside of the jeans, using a scrap of denim on the opposite side to the patch will prevent the patch sticking to the other side of the jeans and potentially sticking the two sides together. This could seal your jeans shut and you might damage them if you then have to tear the leg open again.

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Open WeChat on your iPhone or iPad. Tap Me. Tap Settings. Tap General. Tap Chat Log Migration. Tap Select Chat History. Select chats to back up. Tap Next. Sign in to WeChat on the other phone or tablet. Scan the QR code with the new phone or tablet.

For the hash browns, you'll need 3 medium russet potatoes. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin, and grate the potatoes with a box grater so they're shredded.  You can substitute sweet potatoes for the russet potatoes if you prefer. If you prefer, you can leave the skin on the potatoes. You can also use a shredder attachment on your food processor to grate the potatoes. If you want your hash browns to be extra crispy, soak the potatoes in cold water after shredding them to help release some of the starch. Drain them well, and pat dry with paper towel before you cook them, though. Place a large skillet on the stove, and turn the burner to medium-high. Allow the pan to heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until it is hot. For the best results, use a cast-iron skillet to make the hash browns. Once the skillet is hot, add 2 tablespoons (26 g) of coconut oil, ¼ cup (40 g) of finely diced yellow onion, and ⅓ cup (60 g) of finely diced red bell pepper. Allow the mixture to cook for about 1 minute to heat it through.  You can substitute ghee for the coconut oil if you prefer. If you like, you can use a combination of red and yellow bell peppers. After you've cooked the onion and peppers for a minute, add the shredded potatoes to the skillet. Allow the mixture to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown. Be sure to spread the potatoes in an even layer across the skillet so they cook properly. When the hash browns have cooked for several minutes, use a wide spatula to begin flipping the potato mixture over. Work section by section until you've turned all of it over, and allow the hash browns to cook until they are golden brown, which should take approximately 5 to 7 minutes. You may need to flip the potatoes over more than once to cook them properly on both sides. When the hash browns are finished cooking, use the spatula to carefully lift them out of the skillet. Place them on a platter, and serve with your favorite breakfast foods.  The recipes makes 4 to 5 servings of hash browns. Store leftover hash...

TL;DR in English: Peel and grate the potatoes. Heat a large skillet. Add the oil, onions and peppers and saute briefly. Mix in the shredded potatoes and cook them for several minutes. Flip the potatoes over in sections and cook on the other side until golden brown. Transfer the potatoes to a dish and serve.
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Making a jelly roll quilt is easy, but it does require some special materials. To make a jelly roll quilt, you will need:  a jelly roll quilt strip roll (you can find one in any craft store) a sewing machine plenty of thread scissors a tape measure backing material batting for the inside of your quilt safety pins straight pins iron (optional)

TL;DR in English: Gather your materials.
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Whichever route you go, choose a small, innocuous area to test the method.  You don't need to test the ink-removal aspect of the method.  Just test the cleaning method to ensure that you will not damage or otherwise mark the surface you're hoping to clean. Don't rub too aggressively, as materials like cotton and baking soda have some abrasion potential and may damage some surfaces. Remember to clean the area from which you remove a stain with a water-dampened cloth or paper towel. Mix baking soda with water until you have enough spreadable paste to cover the ink-stained desk or table. Baking soda can be used on almost anything, including laminate, metal, plastic, wood, and glass.  Spread the paste thickly over the stain and rub it in with your fingertips or a toothbrush. Use a clean, damp cloth to gently scrub the are to remove the paste. Don't scrub too aggressively, as this may scratch the surface of various materials. Repeat the steps if necessary. Wipe the area clean with a cotton ball moistened with rubbing alcohol. Toothpaste with baking soda in it works especially well. Coat the area healthily and gently smooth the toothpaste over the surface of the stained area.  Wipe the toothpaste away with a water-dampened cloth. Wipe gently, so as not to scratch softer surfaces. If any toothpaste remains, wipe it away with a cotton ball moistened with rubbing alcohol. If the table or desk is wood, allow the paste to set for 10-15 minutes. For other surfaces, a shorter period of time will likely suffice. The cleaning strength of acetone is so well known it's used to remove nail polish!  It will likely readily remove your ink stain as well.  Place a cotton ball on the opening of a bottle of nail polish remover and shake gently to allow the cotton ball to absorb the liquid. Gently rub the ink stain until the ink is lifted. Take extra care when using acetone or nail polish remover.  Wear gloves and remember to test the surface for colorfastness. Acetone can be used to clean metal, glass, plastic, and even leather....

TL;DR in English: Test the cleaner on an inconspicuous spot. Try baking soda. Use toothpaste. Apply acetone or nail polish remover. Opt for spray-on insect repellent or sunscreen. Remove a longstanding ink stain from wood with mayonnaise.
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The old adage, "feed a cold, starve a fever" actually has some truth to it, according to recent scientific studies. You don’t want to waste the body’s energy for digestion when that energy should be used to control the infection that's causing the fever. Choose fruits such as berries, watermelon, oranges and cantaloupe. These are rich in Vitamin C, which can help fight infections and lower fever. They'll also help keep you hydrated. Avoid heavy, fatty or oily foods like barbecued or fried foods. Avoid spicy foods like chicken wings, pepperoni, or sausages too. While you can have chicken broth on its own, you could also eat chicken soup with rice and some vegetables. Studies have shown that chicken soup may actually have medicinal properties. It will also help keep you hydrated. Make sure you include a good and easily digested source of protein such as scrambled eggs or chicken (add a few pieces of meat to your chicken broth). Fever can lead to dehydration which can make the sufferer feel worse. Avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of water or an oral rehydration solution like CeraLyte, Pedialyte. Call your physician before you do and ask your doctor's advice. Be prepared with a list of symptoms and about how much you or your child has been eating, drinking and how high the fever has been. Also keep track of how often you have to change diapers or, for an older children, how often they have to urinate.  If you are breast feeding your baby, keep that going as much as possible. You're adding food, water, and comfort. Kids (and you) might enjoy frozen popsicles as a way to stay hydrated. Just try to avoid too much sugar. Look for all-natural fruit popsicles, frozen Italian ices, frozen yogurt, or sherbet. Just don't forget to keep drinking water too! You can either buy these teas or make them yourself. Simply add a teaspoon of dried herb for every cup of water. Steep the herb in boiled water for 5 minutes and flavor as desired with lemon and honey. Avoid adding milk, since dairy products tend to increase...

TL;DR in English: Cut back on eating. Snack on healthy fruits. Eat some soup. Drink plenty of water. Drink an herbal tea fever reducer.
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For the first week, she will spend most of her time with them. A healthy dog will be interested in her puppies, and happy to have them nurse.  Ensure the puppies have a clean, safe place to nurse. Make sure bedding is clean and dry. Move the whelping box out of high traffic areas. Keep the whelping box warm. Ideally, the temperature should be around 85 degrees Fahrenheit for the puppies' first week. If your home is warmer than that, bring in a fan to keep the puppies cool. In cooler weather, bring a heating unit nearby to make sure the new pups are kept warm. Clip the puppies' nails to prevent them from scratching their mother. Within the third week, puppies will start to be able to lap liquids. When this occurs, they can start to be weaned. Offer milk replacement for one meal per day. This will help teach them to "lap" liquids, as well as supplementing their nutritional intake. After two days of this, begin to mix milk replacement together with puppy food to create a very mushy meal.  Continue to gradually increase the amount of solid food over time. The texture of the food should go from soup to Cream-of-Wheat to oatmeal within about a week's time. Puppies will continue to nurse as they are weaned. By week 6, they should be offered soft, moist food as well as puppy kibble. Puppies should be completely weaned by week 8. Puppies will be increasingly aware of their surroundings beginning in the third week. They will start to develop teeth, and the need to chew. You can help them by providing toys to focus their attention, and stimulate their play skills. Start to accustom the puppies to the sounds of everyday life. Bring in new people, one at a time, to play with the pups. Turn on your household radio near the puppies for 5 minutes at a time.

TL;DR in English: Watch closely to ensure that your dog is attentive to her new pups. Assist in the weaning process. Offer stimulating toys.
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It's the green icon with two overlapping white chat bubbles. You'll usually find it on the home screen. This method teaches you how to back up your WeChat conversations to another phone or tablet. Be sure to have the other phone or tablet handy. It's at the bottom-right corner of the screen.   It's near the bottom of the menu. Now you'll see a list of all of your chats. If you'd like to back up all of your conversations, tap Select All at the bottom of the list. Now you'll see a QR code. You'll need to scan this code with the other phone or tablet to complete the migration. Use the same account you used to sign in on the current iPhone or iPad. Make sure both phones or tablets are connected to the same WiFi network. This is the final step in the migration. Here's how to scan the code:  Tap Me at the bottom-right corner of the screen. Tap + at the top of the screen. Tap Scan QR Code. Align the QR code into the viewfinder. Once the code is captured, a button that says “Done” will appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap Done. Your conversations will now back up to the new phone or tablet.

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Read some existing nature poetry. Spend time in nature. Write your observations.

Anytime you're connecting or disconnecting an effects pedal, you need to cut the power to everything in the chain. While the power cables can and should be plugged in to each separate unit, the units themselves should be switched off. Make sure the amp and each pedal are switched off when you connect them.  There is one exception to this rule though - if you are using a tube or valve amp.  In this case, you want to keep the amp turned on but put the amp in standby mode using the standby switch.  Trying to connect live circuits can result in shorts, as well as loud pops and feedback bursts that will come through the amp. It'll shorten the life of all the components in your rig. Don't do it. The biggest thing to avoid is powering on a pedal, connecting it, then powering on the amplifier. This is a fast-track to a short. To make sure the pedals and the amp are off before you connect them, you'll need to have them plugged in. Connect both your pedal and your amp to power and switch them on and off to make sure. Some guitar pedals will come with 9-volt A/C adapters, while others will be battery-operated, though most feature both options. For most guitar players, batteries are nice because it's one less thing to plug in, but are a hassle because batteries die and are expensive. Most pedals will have only two jacks, one labeled "Input," and another labeled "Output." These jacks are usually located on opposite sides of the pedal's body, depending on the unit, and are built to accept a standard quarter-inch (6 mm) audio cable. Locate the input and output jacks on the guitar pedal, then connect your guitar to the jack labeled "input." All the inputs and outputs can get confusing for the beginner. Remember: the audio signal is generated by your guitar's pickups, from where it travels to the amp through the cable. So, the guitar should always be connected to the input jack of the pedal, because this reflects the direction in which the signal travels. You play a sound on the guitar, then it travels “in” to the pedal,...

TL;DR in English: Turn everything off. Hook your amplifier and pedal up to power. Connect your guitar to the input jack. Connect the output jack on the pedal to the input of the amplifier. Turn the amplifier on first and set your levels. Turn down the effect knobs before switching it on. Experiment with the pedal. Always unplug cables when you're finished playing.
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Swamp coolers work best when the humidity outside is relatively low, making the dew point low. You can check the dew point on most weather apps and weather websites.  The dew point is the temperature at which the water in the air is evaporating and condensing at the same rate. You want a lower dew point because swamp coolers work by evaporating water in the air to cool the room down. The lower the dew point, the lower you can cool. Typically, you can cool down the air to 20 degrees above the dew point temperature without your home getting too humid.  You can also use a dew point calculator to calculate the dew point, such as this one: http://www.dpcalc.org/. You need to know the temperature and humidity. For swamp coolers to work, you need to let air out at the same rate that the swamp cooler is blowing air in. That way, humidity won't build up in your house, making it seem warmer than it actually is. Though opening windows seems counter-intuitive, it actually helps your swamp cooler work better.  You'll need 1 to 2 square feet (0.093 to 0.186 m2) of open window space per 1,000 cfm, which is the unit's cooling capacity. You don't want to open them too far because that lets in hot air.  The other option for ventilation is installing grills to the attic, if your attic has ventilation. To help direct the cool air where you want it, only open windows where you want the air to be cooler, as that will pull the cold air that direction. Keep the windows closed in areas you don't want to cool down. If the weather is nice outside but your house is a little warm, you can use most swamp coolers as a house-wide fan. Pick the vent-only option to cool down your house with outside air. Generally, swamp coolers have more than one speed. The higher speed will keep your home cooler, but the lower speed is more energy efficient. Pick the one that meets your needs.

TL;DR in English: Operate the cooler when the dew point is under 55 °F (13 °C). Let the air out by opening a window or two. Close windows in areas you don't want to cool. Use the fan option when the weather is nice. Change the speed to your preference.
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Be sure to clean your hands thoroughly, as you would if putting drops in your own eyes. Dry your hands completely using a clean towel. Before you prepare the child, be sure you have the correct product, you know which eye is involved, and how many drops to instill. Sometimes the medication is needed in both eyes.  Check for visible particles floating in the solution, the expiration date, and be sure you have an ophthalmic product.  Be sure the container has not been damaged and the tip appears clean and is not discolored. Do not wipe or touch the tip.  Gently shake the container to be sure the solution is mixed. Explain what you are doing. Talk to the child and let them know what you are about to do.  In young children, you may need to drop a small amount of the medication on the back of their hand so they can see it does not hurt.  Let the child see you go through the motions of putting the drop into your own eye, or into the eye of another adult. Be sure the container has the top secured as you pretend to administer the drops to yourself or another adult. It often takes two people to put drops into the eye of a child. One person is responsible for gently holding the child in a comforting way and keeping the child’s hands away from their eyes.  Take care not to scare the child. If the child is old enough to understand, let them know it is important that their hands are kept away from their eyes. Consider letting the child decide on how to best accomplish that, so the child does not feel trapped. Suggest that they sit on their hands, or lie on their back with their hands beneath them. The assisting adult will need to help keep the child’s hands away from their eyes, and the child’s head as still as possible.  Work as quickly as you safely can in order to minimize the stress and anxiety felt by the child. Be sure the eyes are clean and free of crusty material, dirt, or sweat.  If needed, gently wipe the eyes using a clean cloth or sterile dressing materials if available. Wipe from the inner part of the eye to...

TL;DR in English: Wash your hands. Check the eye drops. Prepare the child. Hold the child gently. Clean the child’s eyes. Ask the child to look up. Avoid touching the container to the eye. Replace the cap. Praise the child. Try another method. Wrap an infant. Offer a bottle or breast.
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As you go through withdrawal, it's important to drink lots of fluids. Tea, water, and fruit juices are a great option for staying hydrated. If you're a regular coffee drinker, avoid coffee in the evening. Withdrawal makes it hard to sleep, and caffeine will make it harder. You may find that your appetite changes drastically during withdrawal and you aren't very hungry. Try to eat regular meals each day, even if you don't have much of an appetite. You may find it helpful to eat 6 small meals each day instead of 3 larger meals. It's important to keep nourishing your body as it detoxes. For some types of withdrawal, you may experience nausea and vomiting. Eat foods that are easy on your stomach, like broth, popsicles, and jello. Ensure that your room is dark and quiet. Sleeping 8 hours a night will help you recover physically. If you are struggling to sleep, ask your doctor for assistance.  Relax before going to bed. Get ready, take a bath, and engage in relaxing activities around the house. Avoid screens for an hour or two before you shut your eyes. If you can't relax without television, make sure you watch something calming and lighthearted. You don't have to go through this alone! Recovery will be much easier if you have the emotional support of the people who care about you. Let your community know what you are going through. Ask friends or family members to be part of your support group.  Ask a few people if it's okay to text or call them when you're struggling. Make plans with friends to hang out with you. If you're feeling up to it, you can go on a hike or do something active together. If you're feeling bad, you can just watch a movie or lie around and chat. Attending Narcotics Anonymous (NA) or Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings can provide the support you need to stay clean and sober. Both NA and AA meetings are widely available all over the United States. To find daily meetings in your area, visit https://www.na.org/ or https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US. When you're going through withdrawal, the desire to...

TL;DR in English: Stay hydrated. Eat regular meals. Practice good sleep hygiene. Ask for support from your loved ones. Join a support group. Distract yourself. Remind yourself that this will only improve.
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This method does not use powers. As such, it is simpler for converting large numbers in your head because you only need to keep track of a subtotal. The first thing you need to do is to write down the binary number you'll be converting using the doubling method. Let's say the number you're working with is 10110012. Write it down. Since you're working with the binary number 10110012, your first digit all the way on the left is 1. Your previous total is 0 since you haven't started yet. You'll have to double the previous total, 0, and add 1, the current digit. 0 x 2 + 1 = 1, so your new current total is 1. Your current total is now 1 and the new current digit is 0. So, double 1 and add 0. 1 x 2 + 0 = 2. Your new current total is 2. Just keep going. Next, double your current total, and add 1, your next digit. 2 x 2 + 1 = 5. Your current total is now 5. Next, double your current total, 5, and add the next digit, 1. 5 x 2 + 1 = 11. Your new total is 11. Double your current total, 11, and add the next digit, 0. 2 x 11 + 0 = 22. Now, double your current total, 22, and add 0, the next digit. 22 x 2 + 0 = 44. Now, you're down to your last number and are almost done! All you have to do is take your current total, 44, and double it along with adding 1, the last digit. 2 x 44 + 1 = 89. You're all done! You've converted 100110112 to decimal notation to its decimal form, 89. Write your final answer as 8910 to show that you're working with a decimal, which has a base of 10. Doubling is used because the given number is of base 2.  If the given number is of a different base, replace the 2 in the method with the base of the given number.  For example, if the given number is in base 37, you would replace the "x 2" with "x 37".  The final result will always be in decimal (base 10).

TL;DR in English: Write down the binary number. Starting from the left, double your previous total and add the current digit. Double your current total and add the next leftmost digit. Repeat the previous step. Repeat the previous step again. Repeat the previous step again. Repeat the previous step again. Continue doubling your current total and adding the next digit until you've run out of digits. Write the answer along with its base subscript. Use this method to convert from any base to decimal.
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Great writers read extensively. Reading nature poetry that's already been published by successful poets can give you ideas, inspiration, and can open your eyes to what's possible in a nature poem.  A good place to find nature poetry is the Academy of American Poets website. You can search for poets, or use the website's filter to find all works categorized as nature poems.  Search for poems by poets known for their nature-based works. Gary Snyder, for example, is an American poet who's been writing about nature for much of his life. Romantic poets such as Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron, and John Keats are also known to include nature in their poetry.  Check your library for published books of nature poetry, anthologies, and nature-themed literary journals. If you're interested in writing a poem about nature, the best way to start is by going out into nature. Whether you go for a short walk, a long camping trip, or anything in between, getting outdoors will help you find inspiration and imagery.  In contemporary times, nature takes many forms. You don't have to go out to the countryside or deep in a forest to find inspiration - try visiting an urban park if you can't get into the wilderness.  Consider seeking inspiration where the natural world meets the pavement. Even remote forests wouldn't be accessible without roads to lead you there - perhaps you can find something inspiring in that transitional zone. When you're out in nature (however you define it), you should begin to feel inspired or creative as you take in your surroundings. It's okay if it doesn't come to you right away - you can always analyze your thoughts/feelings later.  As you observe the natural world around you, begin by noticing what you see, hear, smell, and feel. Next, try to draw associations from the things you're observing. What do your observations remind you of in your own life? Why do you notice the things you do in nature? You can take another step back and consider where you first learned to interact with nature. Don't worry...

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Trust the North Star. Determine latitude from the North Star's location in the sky. Figure out where you want to go.

Under the Trackpad settings, make sure you are in the Point & Click tab. There are four options and a track speed slider included here.  The Macbook Pro's trackpad has two clicking options. Pressing down works like a button; your trackpad will click and feel as if you pressed a button. This is how you can click, but there is an option to simply tap lightly on the trackpad instead. If you want this option, look to see if it has been toggled (a blue check mark would be in the box next to it). The second option is called Secondary Click. This is similar to right-clicking. You can use the default option of just two fingers or a special option, which is offered in a drop-down box. The video on the right will show you how to use this option. The Look Up option is useful for when you need to define a certain word on a site. You hover over the word and tap three fingers at once to bring up the dictionary term. Three-finger drag is useful for quickly moving windows around on your screen while you are working. If you decide to use it, remember your cursor has to be on the window you want to move, and it must be a currently selected window. Tracking speed is how fast the cursor follows your movements. It's suggested to adjust the speed, as you feel necessary. Everyone is different—some like the cursor to be slower than their fingers, some like it to move faster than their fingers. Test a few speeds and adjust to how you feel.

TL;DR in English: Adjust the Point & Click settings.
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Once you have got some space to yourself, you can use this time to consider how you play a role in the other person’s silence. This is not placing the fault on you, but giving you the power to recognize and change any communication patterns that may lead you to this point.   As you reflect on your interactions with the person, try to find common patterns in your own behavior. For instance, your boyfriend was talking and you interrupted him because you assumed you knew what he was about to say. The silent treatment ensued shortly afterward. Your tendency to “predict” his thoughts could be causing frustration that prompts him to pull away. You can minimize your part in causing the silent treatment in this scenario by practicing active listening. Don’t cut in on your partner when they are talking. Give them time to fully express their message before you respond. Feeling manipulated can generate anger within you, which can push an already unhelpful interaction into dangerous territory. Recognize that it won’t do any good for your relationship to display anger. Use the space you get during the silent treatment to minimize the negative emotions you feel.   Try some relaxation techniques such as guided imagery, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or gentle stretching to reduce anger and promote calm.  If you need time to cool down, try taking a one hour break or even agree to table the conversation until the following day. Just don’t put it off for too long. When you effectively set boundaries in your relationships, you increase the chances of living according to your values. Whether the person giving the silent treatment is a parent, best friend, or lover, you can limit your own feelings getting hurt by this toxic relational pattern by developing personal boundaries.  Set boundaries by first thinking about how you want to be treated in your relationships, and what you will and will not accept from those around you. Once you have established these limits, share these expectations with your loved ones....

TL;DR in English: Identify your role in the silent treatment cycle. Reduce anger to avoid worsening the situation. Set personal boundaries. Perform self-care.
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Cut down or cut back any trees or shrubs that may be in the way. Keep in mind that it will be harder to care for and trim any shrubs or branches in the back or on the sides of your shed. If you plan to keep some trees or shrubs in these areas, consider keeping a path clear that runs all the way around your shed. While cutting down trees to allow you to build your shed is a large job, removing the stump is equally as important. If some roots or a part of the stump are left behind, there is a chance that the tree will regrow, which could cause damage to your shed. You can use a stump killer purchased at a garden supply store, or you can spread Epsom salts to kill the roots and plant before digging it out of the ground. You may be surprised how strong weeds are; some can punch up through the floor of your shed even if it’s built of concrete. Because of this, it is important to get rid of these weeds before you build your shed. To get rid of weeds, you can:  Use chemical weed controllers. Dig the weeds out by hand. Lay down horticultural fabric that will effectively keep weeds from growing by blocking their light source. . Your shed will need a level surface to stand on. An uneven surface will cause problems later, such as causing the shed to warp. If the ground is uneven, start by leveling this out. If you do not know how to level ground, click  here for more information.  If you are making a flat surface on a slope, take steps to prevent ground slide later on. You may need to shore the earth back to prevent this from happening. If you can’t level the ground so that it is absolutely flat, don’t get too stressed. You can compensate for an uneven surface by excavating a deeper base for the shed and then putting in concrete and leveling it to create a flat surface.

TL;DR in English: Clear the space where you plan to put your shed. Remove the stump of any trees you cut down. Eliminate any weeds in the area.  Level the ground where you plan to build your shed
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It’s important to keep your burn wound clean, whether or not it’s infected. If it does become infected, however, you should closely follow your doctor’s advice on how to care for and clean the wound. This may or may not include washing or soaking the wound with water.  If your wound is infected and open, your doctor may ask you to soak it in warm salt water for 20 minutes, two to three times per day. You might also press a warm, wet cloth on the wound. Use warm salt water with 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) of salt per quart of water.  If you use a washcloth on an infected wound, be sure that it is sterilized before and after. Alternatively, you can use a sterile disposable cloth. Hydrotherapy is sometimes used in rehabilitation to treat wounds that are already healed, or a bit further along in healing. Your doctor might not advise using this treatment, though, as it’s controversial. It may also be risky due to pathogens in the water that could worsen any infection. Honey may be able to provide relief by speeding up the healing of the wound, killing bacteria, and reducing swelling. Ask your doctor if you can use honey in addition to your medical treatments. If you were given a prescription for your infection, apply it to the infection according to the label's instructions. Unless approved by your doctor, avoid using over-the-counter antibiotic creams. Any antibiotics that you use on the infection must be specific to the bacteria infecting your wound. Depending on the severity and location of the burn, your activities may be limited. Avoid any activities that cause the burn to hurt or that might apply pressure to the wound. For example, if the infected burn is on your hand, avoid activities that use that hand, such as typing or grabbing objects. Use your other hand instead. If the infected area hurts, you can use an over-the-counter painkiller such as acetaminophen. For severe pain, your doctor may prescribe you a stronger prescription medication. Do not use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDS), such as...

TL;DR in English: Keep the wound clean. Apply honey to the wound. Use prescription ointment only. Avoid activities that irritate the wound. Take a painkiller.
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Pour the sugar and water into a small saucepan and stir the two together. The two won’t combine properly until the sugar dissolves in the water, which will happen when you add heat. To increase your simple syrup yield, increase the amount of sugar and water you use, sticking with the one-to-one ratio. To turn your sugar and water mixture into syrup, heat the mixture over medium-high heat to dissolve the sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil. When the syrup starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer it for three minutes. While the sugar will eventually dissolve in cold water, this can take hours or days to occur. Moreover, if you don’t add heat to the mixture, none of the water will boil off, so the syrup won’t be as thick. After simmering for three minutes, remove the syrup from the heat. Set it aside to cool for 30 minutes to an hour. Your homemade syrup is now ready. Transfer the syrup into a sterilized storage jar with a lid and refrigerate it. Simple syrup will keep in the fridge for at least a month. Good storage containers for simple syrup include:  Plastic squeeze bottles Wine bottles with screw lids Clean vinegar or oil jugs Maple syrup bottles

TL;DR in English: Combine the sugar and water. Heat the mixture. Cool and bottle the syrup.
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The North Star is more reliable than a compass, which can be affected by environmental factors and periodic variations. If you can find north by locating the North Star and your compass tells you something different, follow the direction the North Star leads you. Where the North Star appears in the sky depends on your latitude. At the North Pole, the North Star appears directly overhead, but at the equator, it would appear on the horizon – both corresponding to the latitudes of the location. If you use the “fist” method and count how many “fists” the North Star appears over the horizon, that will give you your latitude. Remember that a “fist” counts as approximately 10 degrees for latitude. Use the North Star to guide you in a direction, or at the very least, to keep you from going in circles if you are lost. Think about where you are and which direction would be the most helpful, especially if you are lost in the wilderness and need to get back to civilization.  Once you have found the North Star, facing it will point you due north. If you face directly away from it, you'll be facing due south.  When you are facing the North Star, stretch your arms out to your sides. Your left hand will be pointing due west and your right hand will be pointing due east.

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Choose your starter wisely. Have an HM Slave. Train your Pokémon to be at least lvl.

An epilator is made of many many tweezers that pluck out the hair, and can remove your hair for up to two weeks on average. Epilators are painful and more time consuming than shaving, but because it removes the entire hair follicle the results will last much longer. Instead of cutting the hair, an epilator has grooves and small indents where, as you run it up your body it grips the hair and pulls it out at the root. Epilators, however can cause a lot of problems with ingrown hairs - be sure to use a hair reduction cream like Depil or Vanish PFB after use. Epilators cannot reach into creases or wrinkles, but they may grab exposed skin painfully. Use one hand to pull your skin tight as you use it.  Wet epilation requires submerging the machine and skin underwater during use. Dry epilation requires clean, dry skin. Multiple passes and directions may be used to achieve best results by removing the most hair (not all hair grows in the same direction). If irritation occurs, apply an astringent/analgesics (such as Tend Skin) and follow up with lotion to soften and soothe skin.  Redness may appear for the first 24 hours following epilation. Plan to perform hair removal at least a day before scheduled events. Tweezing the hair can be very time consuming, especially if on a larger body part, however it is very effective in reducing and stopping hair growth on your face. Pulling hair out individually ensures that you are pulling the hair out from the root. While it can be painful, it is also the cheapest form of hair removal. You can't shave or 'wax' your eyebrows. Most people use a pair of tweezers to pull all the hairs out individually. Use a bright light to see all your eyebrow hairs.

TL;DR in English: Consider epilating. Pull your skin taut. Move the epilator across the skin in the direction opposite hair growth. Use tweezers for small areas of body hair. Pluck your eyebrows with tweezers.
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It can be too easy to discard old friendships in favor of your husband. But both partners in a marriage need to continue to cultivate and maintain friendships beyond the  one you share together. Friends are an important outlet for confiding in, for boosting your confidence, and for the ability to say things without reprisal. Don't give that up. Think about whether you have been spending more time with your friends than with him. He might be upset because you do have a better relationship with your friends than you do with him and share more of yourself with longtime friends than with your husband. Try to approach the issue from his perspective. He may be feeling threatened by the closeness you seem to experience with your friends. Reassure him that your friends not taking his place but are another source of balance in your life.Ask yourself if anything has changed in your situation. Have you or your husband changed jobs? Have you moved? How is your life different than an earlier time when your husband might not have felt so jealous? Think about how life changes affect both you and your partner.  "I know you’ve been feeling upset about all the time I spend with my friends, but you knew I had close friends when you married me. They aren’t you -- they’re just another link to my college years.” "Why do you think you’re getting so upset about the time I spend with my friends? I love to spend time with you, but my time with them is special, too. They have supported me through so much.” "Do you want to come out with me and my buddies and see what we do? I haven’t invited you because I thought you wouldn’t like it, but I’m happy to have you come so you can see you’re not missing out.” If your husband is newly jealous of you and your friends, you need to find out why. If nothing for you has changed, what is going on in his life that might have caused this?  "It never used to bother you when I went out on Thursdays. What happened?” "I’m worried about you being jealous of me going out with my friends. You always told me...

TL;DR in English: Accept the need for your friendships. Explore the balance between your husband and your friends. Talk to your husband openly and honestly. Discuss the underlying issues. Ask your husband for his ideas. Schedule time with care.
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The set up establishes the premise of the story by providing your audience with the necessary background information and details. Your set up should be as tight and to the point as possible. It should focus on one theme or idea, as you want the story to be brief, but entertaining and easy to understand. The punchline or laugh line is the heart of the story. It should lead the audience in one direction and then surprise them by suddenly escalating into a more interesting climax or going off into a completely different direction than was suggested by the set up.  A twist in the story, or element of surprise, usually makes for a good punchline. Determining your punchline will help you pair down any extra details and tailor the set up so it works up to a big laugh. Read your first draft of the story out loud to determine which points are funny and which points in the set up could be tightened or edited out.  Remove any extraneous words and only use adjectives when necessary. If you do use adjectives, make them interesting and attention grabbing; don’t use “big” when you could use “hulking” “gigantic” or “astronomical”. Watch your body language as you tell the story. You should be relaxed, friendly, and appear confident.  If you are telling a story with different characters, alter and vary your voice to match a character as they talk. Avoid being monotone or mumbling in a low voice. Try to tell the story like you are telling it to a good friend. Don’t be too formal or stiff. It’s important to appear like you believe in the story you are telling. Make it your own and make it believable to your listener. Pause before the punchline to signal to the listener that they should pay attention. This will ensure they hear the punchline and hopefully, be ready for a big laugh. Once you have practiced the story a few times, you may start to get comfortable with the material and start to add tags, or additional punchlines.  Your tags may build on the original punchline, or they may twist the punchline further into a new,...

TL;DR in English: Determine your set up. Figure out your punchline. Write the story down. Practice telling the story in the mirror. Add tags to the story.
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A clicker, which is available at your local pet store, is a small, handheld plastic device with a button or small metal tongue that you press down on to make a clicking noise. The key to using a clicker is to use it at the  exact  moment that your dog performs the expected behavior. The sound of a click should always be followed by some type of reward (eg, food, toys, verbal praise).  Keep in mind that the clicker is the signal that a reward is coming, rather than being the reward itself. With the clicker, your dog will learn two main things–the exact moment that he is doing the right thing, and that a treat always comes after the click. The clicker can be a much more precise method than verbal cues ("good" or "thanks") to communicate with your dog during a training session. This can help speed up the pace of training.  You could think of the clicker like the winning buzzer on a game show–the noise signals the exact moment that the correct behavior or action is being performed. Some dogs may be sensitive to the sound of the clicker. If your dog runs away when he hears the clicker, the sound is probably a little too harsh for him. To soften the sound, you could wrap a towel around the clicker. You could also use a different clicking device, such as a ballpoint pen, that would have a quieter clicking sound. If he continues to run away from the clicking noise, you will probably need to rely more on verbal cues to train him.

TL;DR in English: Learn how to use a clicker. Observe your dog’s response to the clicker.
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This will help keep your surroundings clean. It will also trap the heat generated by your head and help the dye process faster. You can use this time to wipe off any dye on your skin using a cotton ball and an alcohol-based makeup remover. How long you end up waiting depends on the type of dye you are using, so read the instructions carefully. Most boxed dye kits require you to wait 20 to 25 minutes. Professional dyes typically have a 20- to 45-minute developing time. Don't go over the recommended time, or you risk damaging your hair. Once the time is up, remove the shower cap and clips. Rinse the dye out in the sink or shower using cool water. Do not use any shampoo, or you will risk rinsing the dye out. If the water is too cold for you, you can turn it up to a lukewarm temperature instead. Use the conditioner that came in your dye kit. Apply the conditioner to your hair, wait 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse the conditioner out. Be sure to use cool to lukewarm water for this. If your kit did not come with a conditioner, purchase a silicone-free, color-safe conditioner from the store, and use that instead. It would be best to allow your hair to air dry, but you can blow dry it as well. Avoid heat-styling it for the next couple of days so that it can recover from the dyeing (and bleaching) process. If you must use a curling iron or flat iron, apply a heat protectant to your hair first, and use a low-heat setting.

TL;DR in English: Cover your hair with a plastic shower cap. Allow the dye to develop for the time recommended on the package. Rinse the dye from your hair using cool water. Apply a color-safe conditioner to your hair, then rinse it out. Dry and style your hair as desired.
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Turtwig evolves into Torterra, which is good at attack and defense but horrible at its special attack. However, it can learn Dark-type moves like Bite and Crunch, which could save one of your Pokémon slots as you do not need a Dark-type. Chimchar evolves into Infernape which is a decent Pokémon. Piplup evolves into Empoleon which is a Steel and Water-type. A good mixture of types as being a Water-type, Fire-type moves would not be super effective even though it is a Steel-type. Do not use an HM and ruin a Pokémon with a good moveset. Instead get another Pokémon that is pretty much useless to be an "HM slave". It is recommended that you choose Bidoof, which evolves into Bibarel, as it can learn most of the HM except Fly and Rock Climb. 65-70 so you can get pass the Elite Four much easier.

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Take inventory of your body. Ask about whether you have any range of motion restrictions. Try swimming if you have joint problems. Be active if you’ve survived cancer. Take it really slow if you’ve had a cardiac event. Monitor your blood sugar if you have diabetes.

If you find mature termites, there are probably larvae somewhere in the colony. While there are a few different types of adult termite, you can typically identify them by their pale, soft bodies. Worker and nymph termites look like larger versions of the larvae while soldiers have a dark, hardened head. Only the reproductive termites that lay eggs have wings. While you may need a professional exterminator to find most termites, you can do a basic check inspection to see if you can notice any signs of infestation. Start by inspecting window sills, window and door frames, support beams, and places where concrete structures join wooden ones. You should also check in the basement, in crawl spaces, under the porch, and anywhere that moisture is present. Use a flashlight to peer into cracks and dark spaces. Note that termites often live deep within the walls, and they can infest a home for years without being noticed. Just because there are no external signs of termites does not mean that you do not have them. Using a screwdriver, gently tap the wood or surface of a wall. Listen for any hollow or rustling noises coming from inside the wood. This may indicate that there is something living inside the wood. Termites may build mud tubes to travel between areas of their colony. These may look like branches or lines of mud crawling up the wall or foundation. You can break a tube open to see if there are any termites inside. Note that if a tube is empty, it may still mean that there are termites elsewhere in the building. Termites can live deep within a structure, and they often keep their larvae within the most protected parts of their nest. To measure the extent of the problem, you should consult with a professional pest control company. They will be able to tell you if you have termites or another pest. They can also identify the larvae for you.  Contract a reputable company and explore a liquid barrier treatment or the installation of termite bait stations. If there are any areas where moisture is building up, they...

TL;DR in English: Identify adult termites. Inspect areas where termites live. Listen to the walls. Break open mud tubes. Hire an exterminator.
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A heat rash is a rash or irritation of the skin that usually accompanies excessive sweating. If you're prone to sweating, you may experience a heat rash in any climate, though hot and/or humid weather is more likely to cause a heat rash in some individuals. Heat rash typically looks like a cluster of red pimples or a series of small blisters, and it most commonly afflicts the neck, upper chest, groin, the undersides of breasts, and the creases of elbows.  Avoid tight-fitting clothing if you believe you might be prone to heat rash. Instead, opt for loose-fitting clothes that are appropriate for the environment you're in.  If you experience heat rash, it's important to keep your skin clean and cool. Bathe or shower in cool or cold water using a soap that won't dry out your skin. When you get out of the bath/shower, let your skin air-dry instead of using a towel.  You can treat heat rash with over-the-counter ointments and creams like calamine lotion and anhydrous lanolin. In severe cases, a doctor might recommend topical steroids. Heat cramps are usually marked by sudden pains or spasms in the muscles. Heat cramps typically affect the abdomen, arms, or legs, and they usually affect individuals who are prone to excessive sweating. As soon as you recognize heat cramps coming on, you should discontinue all physical activity and drink cool beverages, preferably in a cool, shaded place. With proper treatment, heat cramps usually subside within an hour. If you experience heat cramps lasting longer than one hour, seek medical help as soon as possible. Heat exhaustion occurs when your body loses too much water and salt in the form of sweat. You may not have an abnormal body temperature during heat exhaustion, but it is usually marked by excessive and heavy sweating. Getting to a cool, shaded environment and drinking cool beverages (ideally water with an electrolyte supplement) can usually reduce the symptoms of heat exhaustion; however, you should seek medical assistance if any of the following symptoms worsen or last...

TL;DR in English: Treat a heat rash. Recover from heat cramps. Identify and treat heat exhaustion. Learn the signs of heat stroke.
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In almost all circumstances, it is in a wild bird's best interest to be raised by its parents. Being raised by humans has numerous disadvantages for the bird, especially if you intend on releasing it back into the wild, so be sure not to intervene unless necessary.  A bird that is raised by humans will miss out on important social interactions with other birds, and may not be able to pick up everything it missed. A bird that is raised by humans will not learn many of the survival skills its parents would have taught it, such as how to find food or how to spot a predator. This will decrease the bird's chances of being able to survive in the wild. A bird raised by humans is likely to exhibit no fear of humans, which could get it into trouble with people who are not familiar with the bird. Whenever you find a baby bird, you should determine whether it is injured. If so, contact a veterinarian or wildlife rehabilitator right away. Signs of injury include bleeding, wings that are drooping or twerked up, an inability to flutter its wings, shivering, and falling over.  It is fine to handle the baby bird. It is not true that its parents will reject it if it has been handled by humans. Be sure to always wash your hands before and after handling a bird.  If the bird was in another animal's mouth (like your cat or dog), you should assume that it is injured and get medical help for it. It may need antibiotics to protect it against dangerous bacteria acquired from the other animal, even if its skin isn't broken.  Do not assume that a bird is injured just because it can't fly or seems slightly clumsy. Birds typically leave their nests before the are completely able to fly. This is a normal part of the learning experience for them. If you have determined that the bird is not injured, the next step is to determine whether it is a fledgling, which means it is learning to fly, or a nestling, which means it should still be in its nest.  Fledglings may not be able to fly, but they should be able to grip firmly on your finger or...

TL;DR in English: Understand what's best for the bird. Check for injuries. Determine if it is a nestling or fledgling. Return nestlings to the nest. Remove fledglings from immediate danger. Keep an eye on it.
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Calcium is the single most abundant mineral in your body, and about 99% of it is found in your bones and teeth. Getting sufficient calcium will help you grow healthy bones and maintain bone density. Focus on eating foods that contain lots of calcium to maintain bone density. The recommended daily intake of calcium varies depending on your age and sex.  Adult men under 70 and women under 50 should get at least 1,000mg of calcium per day. Men over 70 and women over 50 should get at least 1,200mg per day. Pregnant or lactating women should consume at least 1,300mg of calcium daily. Many dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt, are very rich sources of calcium.  If you choose soy milk, almond milk, or other dairy substitutes, look for ones that have been fortified with calcium. Vegetable sources rich in calcium include turnips and collard greens, bok choi, black-eyed peas, kale, and broccoli.  Sardines and salmon are also excellent sources of calcium and omega-3 fatty acids, which are vital for brain health. In addition, they contain vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium. Choose whole-grain breakfast cereals that have been fortified with calcium and other nutrients and are low in sugar. Because many people eat these cereals daily with milk, they’re a good, consistent source of calcium. Calcium is also available in dietary supplements. The two main forms are calcium carbonate and calcium citrate. But don’t take calcium supplements without first talking to your doctor because too much calcium can have unpleasant side effects, including the possibility of kidney stones. Vitamin D helps improve your body’s ability to absorb calcium. It's also a crucial component in bone rebuilding. People under the age of 70 should get at least 600IU of vitamin D daily; people over 70 should get at least 800IU daily. Make sure you’re adding foods that contain vitamin D to your diet to help with calcium absorption so you can build strong and healthy bones.  Fatty fish, such as swordfish, salmon, tuna, and mackerel...

TL;DR in English: Make sure you’re getting plenty of calcium to keep your bones strong. Add vitamin D rich foods to your diet to help your body absorb calcium. Help your bones repair themselves by eating enough magnesium. Reduce bone loss and fractures by eating foods rich in B vitamins. Consume between 75-90 mg of vitamin C a day. Get between 90-120 mcg of vitamin K a day. Avoid taking vitamin E supplements. Limit the amount of caffeine and alcohol that you consume.
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People aren't mind readers, and unless you tell them you want something, they won't know to ask. People generally want to be helpful, especially if it is a friend or family member.  Ask in person. It is always better to ask the person directly instead of calling over the phone, or sending an email. It is much harder for them to turn you down to your face. Give specific details. When you ask for something, give details about what you want and when you want it. Avoid ambiguous words like "soon"; have specific deadlines instead. A specific request also shows the other person that you put a lot of time into considering what you want, and how they can help. This is something you want, something that excites you. Let the other person know it means something to you. Enthusiasm is contagious, and it will be harder for them to turn you down. If you are excited about the idea, they may become excited as well, and want to help. You don't want to dump an entire project on someone. That only decreases the chances they will be willing to help. Keep your requests simple and straightforward, and don't be afraid to emphasize how little they have to do. Alternatively, rather than asking for the other person's effort, ask for the information that will let you do the task yourself. If your goal is to improve your performance at work, the other person's help might be telling you where to you can learn more about certain programs, rather than demonstrating it for you. If someone is doing something for you, promise something in return. It can be something simple like owing a favor, or paying them back if it involves money.  For friends or peers at work, sometimes it can be as simple as offering to buy lunch, or perform another favor. In a work setting, you can always offer to help with some of their work in return. If you are a kid or teenager asking your parents for something, don't think that you don't have anything to offer them. Your promise can be something like doing chores around the house, or getting better grades....

TL;DR in English: Ask for help. Be enthusiastic. Minimize their work. Make a trade. Prepare for resistance.  Say thank you
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What activities are safe and beneficial for you will depend on what illness you’ve recovered from and what your health status is. If you’re getting back to working out after an extensive knee surgery but are otherwise healthy, you’ll want to do different activities than if you’ve been bedridden for 6 months. When in doubt, ask your doctor what your limitations should be. The range of motion of a joint is how far in what directions a joint can move, and this should sometimes be limited after surgery. For instance, after shoulder surgery your doctor or physical therapist may advise you that you need to avoid reaching overhead until you’re healed. Be sure you understand what movements are safe for you to do before you start exercising. Swimming is a non-weight bearing cardiovascular exercise – in other words, it gets your heart rate up for a good workout without putting stress on your joints. If you’re recovering from knee, hip, or shoulder surgery, swimming can be a great way to start. Swimming and aqua aerobics are also beneficial exercises if you have arthritis or problems with balance like after a stroke. For painful joints, also do isometric exercises of the surrounding muscles. Isometric exercises are those that tighten and release the muscle, which makes it stronger. For instance, if your knee is weak or painful, work to strengthen your quadriceps muscles. The American Cancer Society recommends that those living disease-free or with stable disease exercise regularly. Numerous studies have shown that exercise not only improves wellbeing, mental health, strength, and physical wellness, it may decrease recurrence rates in some types of cancer. Make a goal to exercise for 150 minutes each week or longer, and do strength training 2 days each week.  Always consult your doctor or care team before starting an exercise program. Cancer survivors have some specific needs and limitations during exercise. For instance, chlorinated pools may irritate skin if you’ve had radiation therapy, using heavy weights may be...

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Talk to them. Gently shake the person. Make a loud noise.

Your husband may start being subtly passive aggressive without him even noticing it. The trick is to pick up on the behaviors before things spiral out of control. You may notice him slipping in his responsibilities ever so slightly, procrastinating more than usual, or finding excuses for things. When you notice these signs, you can disengage from the conflict before more overt passive aggression comes forth. While your first reaction may be to nag him or explode on him for his behavior, resist the urge to do so. You may turn into a parent role, which won’t go well for you or your husband. It’s unlikely you want to parent your husband, and it’s unlikely he wants to be placed in the child role in your marriage. If you feel yourself about to react, stop yourself and take a moment. Think about the way you feel and what thoughts are going through your head. Take a deep breath before saying anything. Don’t play his game. If you start in on the passive aggressiveness, then you will cycle the behavior until both of you are utterly unhappy. Instead, approach him in saying, “We have a problem that we need to work through.” If he is chronically late, say, “We have a difficulty getting out of the house in time when we have places to be. What do you think would be helpful in ensuring we get places on time?” Maybe his lines used to work in guilting you or accepting blame, but put an end to it. Don’t let these tactics work on you any longer. If he says, “I’m not mad” but clearly is, make a request for him to be honest with you and share how he is feeling. If he says, “I was only joking”, make sure you communicate that those kind of jokes are disrespectful and not appreciated. If he says, “Why are you so mad?” Communicate clearly that his behavior is upsetting. “When you don’t communicate with me, it’s really frustrating. I’d like to know what’s going on that feels challenging to you.”

TL;DR in English: Notice the warning signs. Avoid escalating the conflict. Be assertive. Stand firm.
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Conversations are like plants, you have to water them or they'll just shrivel up and die. You need to give something for a girl to respond to in a conversation, or the conversation will die. When you respond to something she has said, avoid lame replies, single-word answers, and you'll keep the conversation going.  If she asks, "What's up?" don't say, "Nothing" or "Just chilling." Be specific and give her the light-hearted details: "Helping my dad comb through ten years of strange auto-parts in the garage. We are the automotive Indiana Jones of the block. You?" If she says something funny, it's ok to write a quick "ha" or "lol" if you must, but it's a lot better to actually respond to what she says. If she sends you a hilarious picture of a bulldog on a waterslide, laugh at it, but then say, "Current mood?" or "That dog is my spirit animal" or "I suddenly feel so close to you." Even if she doesn't ask you a question directly, or say something that's pretty interesting, try to respond in a specific way to reignite the conversation. Keep following up to keep her at ease and talking. Let her talk about herself and be a good "listener" while you talk via text.  If she says, "School was so boring today" don't just let it drop, follow up. Say, "What was the most boring thing?" or "But what was the most EXCITING thing that happened in your boring day?" Get her talking by asking questions. If she's being really closed, just saying, "lol" or something to that effect, it may be better to just end the conversation instead of doing all the work yourself. She might be distracted, or just not that into talking right now. Don't get upset, just talk later. Some studies show that we're actually attracted to gentle teasing, because it creates a kind of electric energy in the conversation. If you want to inject a little tension into your texting conversations, teasing her just a little (be nice now) can make your texts a little more thrilling. If she just put up a bunch of selfies on Facebook, text her: "Scrolling through all...

TL;DR in English: Give her something to respond to. Respond to things she says. Tease her to flirt. Keep it light.
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When you have to bury a loved one, there are many choices that you have to make. Picking the right stone is an important decision. Take some time to think about the stone that is right for the situation.  First, choice the type of marker you want. You can look for upright, flat, or obelisk markers. Choose your material. Markers come in a variety of materials, such as marble, sandstone, and granite. Granite is cost effective and very sturdy. Talk to the cemetery. Check the regulations about size and type of marker before you make a purchase. There may be guidelines you need to follow. Gravestones do not require regular cleaning. Although it might seem natural to want to frequently clean the stone, resist the urge. Instead, you should clean the stone approximately 18-24 months. Some will require even less frequent cleanings.  Write down the date each time you clean the stone. This will help you prevent over cleaning. Talk to the cemetery about maintenance plans. Some sites may offer service plans. They will take care of the cleaning for you. In addition to properly maintaining the gravestone, there are other ways that you can honor your loved one. Consider decorating the grave site. Doing so can help you feel connected to the departed.  You can leave flowers near the headstone. This is especially nice to do on holidays, anniversaries, or birthdays. You can also leave small mementos at the burial site. For example, a baseball for a sports fan. Ask the cemetery for a list of regulations. Some materials may not be allowed to be left behind.

TL;DR in English: Choose the right stone. Keep a record. Decorate the area.
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To do this, the team that won the last round draws a new circle on the ground, around the place where the jack was in the last round. They also throw out the jack.  The new circle is now where all players must stand to toss their boules. The winning team from the previous round goes first.

TL;DR in English: Start the next round. Continue playing rounds until one team reaches 13 points.
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If you want to stick with the sleeker look of relaxed hair, you’ll need to apply the relaxer every 8-10 weeks. Every time you do this, make sure you only apply relaxer to your new growth. Otherwise, you’ll damage your hair. All relaxers tend to dry out hair to some degree. Moisturize your hair daily with leave-in conditioners and deep-penetrating light oils to keep your hair soft, silky, and smooth. Deep condition your hair weekly with a protein treatment or moisturizing mask. Shampoos that contain sulfate strip your hair of its natural oils, which dries it out. Make sure to shampoo with a gentle sulfate-free shampoo instead so that your hair retains as much moisture as possible. When you relax your hair, the ends often become porous and fragile, which means you’ll be more susceptible to getting split ends. To keep your hair healthy, get your hair trimmed at least every 6-8 weeks, or whenever you notice that your ends are beginning to look frayed. Heat styling tools such as flat irons and curling irons can weaken your hair, making it more prone to breaking and becoming damaged. Try to limit your use of heat styling tools as much as you can.

TL;DR in English: Relax your roots every 8-10 weeks. Keep your hair moisturized. Use a sulfate-free shampoo. Get your hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks. Limit your use of heat styling tools.
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Someone who is asleep will respond to stimuli. One way to determine if someone is sleeping is by talking to them. Kneel or bend next to the person and gently say their name, tell them to open their eyes, or ask them if they are all right. Repeat this for five minutes or until the person wakes up. For example, “Jim, are you awake? If you can hear me, open your eyes. Jim?” Place your hand on their shoulder and gently shake them. You can do this in combination with saying their name or asking if they are awake. Do not shake them aggressively, shake their head, slap, or flick their face. You can also try gently rubbing their cheek or head/forehead to wake the person up. Turning on the radio or TV, closing the door, loudly tapping on something, or playing an instrument may prompt someone to wake up, as well. However, do not play or make loud noises too close to the person’s ear. This may startle the person or cause damage to their hearing.

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Make sure that both Shih Tzus are healthy. Make sure your female Shih Tzu is ready for breeding. Choose the right stud. Work out a stud contract. Pair the Shih Tzus. Confirm the female's pregnancy. Prepare for the whelping.

Place a 2–2 1⁄2 lb (0.91–1.13 kg) rack of ribs on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to trim away any unwanted fat or membranes. Then, carefully cut the rack of ribs into serving portions that are 2-3 ribs each.  If you do not want to trim and portion the ribs yourself, ask your local butcher if they would mind prepping the rack of ribs for you. Remember to wash your hands before and after handling the raw meat to avoid cross-contamination.

TL;DR in English: Trim unwanted fat from a rack of ribs and cut it into portions of 2-3 ribs each.
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Decide if you want to focus on a specific industry—such as builders, lawyers, or IT professionals—or multiple. Afterwards, decide if you're going to put candidates on a contract (temporary or part-time), direct hire employment (full-time), or both. Study the structure of other recruitment agencies to understand the benefits and challenges of the various agency types to help you decide the best focus for you. For example, you might decide to fill only temporary job openings across many different industries. Be specific about the area of recruiting for which you wish to focus, such as executive recruiting for the banking industry. Whatever your choice, make sure you have interest in the niche, as well as some sort of value (such as a list of contacts or industry knowledge). Make a list of all of the niches in your industry of choice and compare your experience and contacts in each to help you make your decision. Work for a recruitment firm before starting your own agency and get a feel for the focus you're most comfortable with. If your goal is to recruit for a specific industry, consider working in that industry first. For example, work for a recruitment firm for lawyers if you are interested in law or have a relevant degree. Get a feel for the kind of law you're most comfortable with to help you narrow down the focus for your own business. Purchase training materials, sign-up for a recruiting webinars, or watch recruiter training videos. Gaining a solid understanding of recruitment strategies and industry standards is necessary to select your focus and develop skills within your niche.  Search for local recruitment courses near you if you prefer face-to-face training. Research the trainers and industry experts that take part in your chosen courses or webinars to ensure they are applicable to your interests. After getting some experience and training, ask yourself how comfortable you are working on your own. If you're still not confident, ask contacts within the industry you plan to focus on if they know of...

TL;DR in English: Determine the recruitment services you want to provide. Identify a recruitment niche within your chosen industry. Develop your recruiting experience through hands-on experience. Invest in recruitment education programs and materials. Consider a business partner to compensate for any lack of experience or knowledge.
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A full course meal can have anywhere from three to twenty courses. However, most modern hosts and hostesses limit themselves to six courses. If you do too many, you might not have time to prepare everything properly or spend time with your guests. Remember that each course will require its own plate or bowl and silverware. Make sure you have enough of each to serve your courses.  A three-course meal usually has an appetizer, a main course, and a dessert. A four course meal might include a soup, an appetizer, a main course, and dessert. A five course meal can include a soup, an appetizer, a salad, a main course, and a dessert. A six course meal usually includes an amuse-bouche, a soup, an appetizer, a salad, a main course, and a dessert. A seven course meal includes an amuse-bouche, a soup, an appetizer, a salad, a main course, a dessert, and a mignardise with coffee or tea. This course is usually presented before the soup or appetizer and is served on small appetizer plates. These dishes consist of one or two savory bites of food that can give a hint of flavors to come. Popular amuse-bouche dishes include:  Creamy deviled eggs   Herb-infused cream cheese spread onto a slice of toasted crostini Slices of roasted peaches on small wedges of creamy brie This course is usually served before the appetizer or in place of an appetizer. This dish is served in a small soup bowl and eaten with a rounded soup spoon. Your soup choice may vary by season. For example:  In the summer, consider serving a cold gazpacho soup.  In the winter, serve a warm, creamy lobster bisque. This course is referred to as the entrée in many parts of Europe as it introduces the main courses in a meal. These dishes are usually served on small appetizer plates and feature small cuts of meat, seasonal vegetables, starches, and sauces. For example:  Serve a few pieces of fried ravioli with a side of marinara sauce. Bake button mushrooms stuffed with breadcrumbs and seasoning. Give your guests a few miniature crab cakes with tartar sauce. In some...

TL;DR in English: Decide how many courses you want to serve. Serve an amuse-bouche. Present the soup course. Distribute the appetizer. Serve the salad course. Present the main course. Serve the dessert. Serve some mignardises.
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A common cause of peeling skin is simple dehydration. You want to make sure you don’t have dry skin. Make sure to drink lots of water to rehydrate. This might even be enough to solve the problem.  You can also consider sports drinks, but look for low-sugar options or dilute them with water. While trying to rehydrate, avoid caffeinated drinks. Although they will not further dehydrate you, water will help you rehydrate more quickly. Keep your face moisturized by using a cream specifically for this purpose.  Do not over-apply your moisturizer. Use a small amount, and apply by rubbing in small circles.  Make sure you use a moisturizer specifically designed for facial use. Your facial skin is different, and more sensitive, than the rest of the skin on your body. Using lotions or creams designed for your body can cause clogged pores. Although it can be difficult to avoid picking at your skin when it is peeling, this only makes it worse. Picking at your skin can cause further damage, delay healing and cause your peeling skin to hurt more. It can also leave you open to infection.

TL;DR in English: Stay hydrated. Use a facial moisturizer. Avoid picking and peeling at all costs.
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Lemon juice contains an acid that may help break down melanin pigment and thus reduce the appearance of spots within a month or two. Vitamin C in lemons may directly bleach the skin as well. Cut a lemon into slices and place the slices directly on the brown spots. Leave it on for about 30 minutes and then rinse off with running water. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into a bowl and add 2-4 tablespoons of sugar, slowly adding the sugar until it combines with the lemon juice to make a sort of paste.  Apply the mixture to each brown spot with a brush or a cotton swab. Leave the paste on for about half an hour and then rinse it off with cool water. This paste may dry your skin, so be sure to apply a moisturizer after every treatment. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into a bowl and add up to 2 tablespoons of sugar (depending on how much juice the lemon had) and two tablespoons of honey, making a goopy paste.  Apply the mixture to each brown spot with a brush or a cotton swab. Leave it on for a half hour and then rinse it off with cool water. The honey provides moisture to protect your skin from over-drying.

TL;DR in English: Apply lemon juice directly to spots. Use a lemon juice and sugar combination. Make a paste with honey, sugar, and lemon juice.
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You must make sure that both the female (dam) and male (sire) are healthy and genetically fit for breeding, and that their vaccinations are current. Testing should be done for conditions that the Shih Tzu breed is prone to, such as heritable eye diseases, Hip Dysplasia, Renal Dysplasia, thyroid disorders, and hearing loss. Once a dog is cleared of one of these conditions, it can be registered with the appropriate registry (e.g. once a dog is tested and cleared of heritable eye diseases, it can be registered with the the local Canine Eye Registry).> The female Shih Tzu should get a thorough pre-breeding physical examination by a veterinarian about a month before breeding begins. Ideally, your Shih Tzu should have her first litter after her second heat cycle but before she's reached the age of 4. Because of health risks, dogs older than 7 should not be bred. Female Shih Tzus stay in heat (i.e. the period in a dog’s reproductive cycle when she is receptive to mating) for approximately 16 days, but are usually not receptive to males on the first day of this period. If a female is not ready to mate, she will run from or avoid a male; if she is ready, she will stay and move her tail to the side to signal her readiness. Put up flyers, take out a classified ad, or look online for possible studs. Remember that, as a general rule, a male should be smaller than the female Shih Tzu it  breeds with by a pound or two. It should also complement your female Shih Tzu in terms of attributes and qualities, and offer genetic strengths that will result in strong, quality offspring (e.g.  a good coat). Before breeding occurs, you should work out a contract with the stud's owner outlining obligations, fees, and payment. Stud fees can run between $250-$1000, depending on the quality of the male. but some contracts will outline other forms of payment to the stud's owner (e.g. the pick of the litter in lieu of cash payment). Both parties should sign and keep a copy of the contract. Given that females are more comfortable in new...

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Tell by the color and the shine. Compare the ruby stone to a shard of red glass. Try to scratch the surface. See if the ruby rubs off on another surface. Know the types of fake.

The line between being an employee and being a subcontractor can get pretty hazy in many circumstances. The sticking points tend to be the amount of control the prime contractor/employer asserts over how you do the work. If needed, consult an attorney for clarification, or contact a taxing body such as the IRS in the U.S.  According to the IRS, for instance, the criteria for drawing the line between an employee and a subcontractor rests on 3 components: the amount of behavioral control the prime contractor/employer asserts (that is, how the work is done); the amount of financial control you have over the work you do; and the way in which the parties view the relationship (as per their contract and actual interactions). If you are determined to be an employee, you’ll likely be eligible for benefits and workplace protections, but also be subject to tax withholding and greater control by your employer. As a subcontractor, you’ll receive payment from the prime contractor, who in turn receives payment from the client. Make sure it is clearly stated in your contract when you’ll be paid in relation to when the prime contractor is paid by the client. Otherwise, you might be stuck in limbo waiting to be paid for work you’ve already done.  For instance, if the prime contractor’s contract with the client states that they will be paid within 14 days of the completion of the job, your contract might state that you’ll be paid within 7 days of the prime contractor receiving payment. If possible, negotiate a contract that stipulates that you’ll be paid within a certain time frame (e.g., within 7 days of completing your part of the job) regardless of when or if the client pays the prime contractor. As a subcontractor, you should be given fairly wide latitude to do the job in the manner you see fit, so long as you meet the requirements of the contract. That said, some prime contractors take a more hands-on approach than others, so you should clearly discuss this beforehand—and, if possible, clarify it in your contract. If...

TL;DR in English: Get legal confirmation that you're a subcontractor, if necessary. Establish clearly how and when you will be paid. Determine how much supervision and input the prime contractor wants. Build a great word-of-mouth reputation by excelling at your work.
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Go to Dropbox website and log in using your username and password. You can also launch your online account directly from the Dropbox icon on your desktop. Just find the Dropbox icon, right-click on it, and click Dropbox.com. From the Dropbox homepage, click on Sharing from in the sidebar menu on the left. The list of Shared folders and Removed folders will be displayed. Under the Removed folders, you’ll find the previously shared folders you had access to. Find the one you like to rejoin and click Rejoin.  You’ll be asked to confirm this through a pop-up dialog box. Click Rejoin Folder. Within seconds, you’ll see the folder you rejoined disappear from the Removed folders section and appear under your Dropbox folders. You will now be able to see and access the files under it once again.

TL;DR in English: Log into your Dropbox account online. Go to the Sharing page. Rejoin a folder. View the rejoined folder.
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Before the pitch is even thrown, you should be standing a ready position. Stand on the balls of your feet with your knees slightly bent and your glove in front of you. Focus on your attention on the batter. As the batter strikes the ball, keep your eye on it the entire time. You'll only have a few seconds to react once the ball is hit, so you've got to be able to reflexively move toward the ball if its yours to field. Some fielders find it helpful to sway from side to side a bit as they wait for the hit. Shifting your weight back and forth can help you feel ready to spring toward the ball quickly. When the ball is hit, run as fast as you can to get in front of it. The angle at which you run is dependent on how fast the ball is moving.  Here are a few different scenarios:  If it's a slow moving ball, you might want to charge it. This means running toward the ball at an angle that will help you reach it as quickly as possible. If the ball is hit hard and low, it will respond violently to imperfections on the ground. Reaching the ball as quickly as possible is a good way to prevent it from bouncing away from you or at you in a harmful, unexpected way. If it's a very fast moving ball, it's more important to run at an angle that will give you time to field the ball with ease, rather than having to dive or stretch your glove at an odd angle. Instead of running toward the ball, run to one side or the other so you can get in position to have the ball coming right at your glove. With practice, you'll be able to discern what approach is right for what grounder speed. Timing is everything when it comes to fielding grounders. Grounders can be difficult to field because each hop they take can make them bounce in an unpredictable direction. Your best bet is to try to field a grounder on as long a hop as possible, because you'll know just where to position your glove to catch it. Fielding a grounder on a short hop is more difficult, because you have less time to react to the ball's bounce. If you let it bounce right in...

TL;DR in English: Assume your "baseball ready" position. Be ready to move if the ball comes toward you. Move in front of the ball. Decide to field it on a long hop or a short hop. Angle your body to field it more easily.
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Put a teaspoon of moisturizing shampoo in about a half cup of lukewarm water and mix them together.  When you're finished mixing, fill your sink with warm water and pour in the diluted shampoo. Make sure to use sulfate-free shampoo. Slowly dip your extensions into the water.  Comb through your extensions a few times before submerging them to get rid of any tangles.  Let them soak for about ten minutes.  When detangling your extensions.  Comb down from the end, then from the mid-length and finally all the way down from the roots. Don't swirl your extensions in the water to get them clean.  You'll only cause tangles to form. Try your best to keep the top weft and the clips dry.  The top wefts of your extensions can swell causing them to look uneven and the clips may rust. Gently take your extensions out of the sink and rinse them under the running faucet.  Make sure the running water is cold so that it locks moisture in the extensions.  Wring out any excess water and spread the extensions out flat on top of a fresh towel. Apply some conditioner directly to your extensions.  Comb the conditioner into them.  Make sure to comb in the conditioner from the  top weft of each extension down.  Place the extensions back on the towel and fold it over.  Let them sit for about an hour.  Make sure to only comb the hair in one direction at a time or it could lose its shape. Never comb extensions that are soaking wet or they will become tangled. Rinse the conditioner out of the hair.  Apply a separate leave-in conditioner.  Lay your extensions flat onto a new, dry towel and fold it over.  Leave them to dry naturally overnight. When your extensions are dry, comb through them one more time to straighten them out. Because you don't wear your clip in hair extensions to bed, you don't need to wash them as often as permanent ones.  However, if you wear them all the time, you might have to wash them a bit more.

TL;DR in English: Make a bath for your hair extensions. Add your hair extensions. Rinse your extensions. Condition the extensions. Dry your extensions. Wash your clip in extensions at least once every six weeks.
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Once you've hauled in your boxes of electronics, clear the entertainment room and lay everything out. Take inventory of what you have, and if you've forgotten something, go back out and get it before you start setting up. Before you plug anything in, place your receiver in front of (or underneath) your TV, then do a walk-through of where you want to place your speakers accordingly. For example, if you have a 5.1 system, consider placing 1 speaker directly in front of your TV, 2 on either side of the TV, and 1 on either side of the seating area. Leave your subwoofer alone for now.  Your setup will differ based on how many speakers you have, the layout of your room, and the height of your seating; this is simply a general reference. The 2 speakers on either side of the TV should be placed firmly on the ground or a stand. If you have a larger speaker system, place surplus speakers around or behind the seating area in an arc; this will enhance your surround-sound experience. From a top-down perspective, your front speakers should form an equilateral triangle with the center of your seating placed at the apex. Take the width of your room and the general number of people you hope to seat into account here--your speakers will need to be placed farther apart from one another if you hope to engage each member of a crowded room equally, whereas they can be fairly close together if you're the sole occupant. Surround-sound speakers are best place to the immediate left and right of your seating arrangement, with the speakers elevated to roughly standing ear level. If you don't have enough room to the left and right, you can always mount the speakers behind your viewing area. Once you've determined roughly where everything should go, attach your receiver to your TV and any existing pieces of hardware (consoles, Blu-ray, etc.). You should have a general A/V input (i.e., HDMI cable, optical cable, coaxial cable) to connect your TV to your receiver--this will differ based on your hardware, especially if you have older TV and...

TL;DR in English: Unbox everything and lay it out. Do a dry run. Place your speakers. Plug in your receiver. Plug your front speakers into your receiver. Plug in your other speakers. Turn everything on. Connect your subwoofer. Double check your calibrations.
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Real rubies glow with a deep, vivid, almost "stoplight" red. Fake gems are often dull: they are "light, but not bright." If the gem is more of a dark red, then it may be garnet instead of a ruby. If it is a real ruby, however, know that darker stones are usually worth more than lighter stones.  Check for a consistent and even color throughout the stone. Fakes are more likely to contain blemishes and impure spots. That said: rubies do sometimes have imperfections. Use the "stoplight red" as a guide, but do not expect to find a real ruby that is actually that bright. If you do, then the ruby is likely fake. A real ruby should be more like a bright traffic light, however, than like a dull stone. Rubies and other varieties of sapphire are often faked as glass. If the glass and stone look similar, then you may just be holding two pieces of red glass! It is relatively common for dealers to fake rubies using a glass composite. Real rubies are extremely hard stones. Grind a fingernail or a coin into the surface of the "ruby" and see if you are able to scratch it. If the ruby shows a scratch, then there's a good chance that it is not a real ruby. Only a diamond can scratch a ruby. Composite rubies are not as durable as real rubies. There is a chance that the ruby is not a complete "fake," and just a machine-made stone. Gently scratch the stone against a hard, smooth surface: porcelain tile or a piece of clear glass. The stone should scratch the surface whether or not it is a "ruby." The tip-off, however, comes if the "ruby" leaves a red mark on the surface where you scratched it. The red mark might be a sign that the gem is artificially colored. It might tell you that the "gem" is actually made from a much weaker material. The stones commonly used as ruby imitations include garnets, tourmaline, glass, and composite gems.  Garnets are dull, dark-red silicate minerals. They are much softer than a ruby. Tourmaline is a reddish-pink silicate mineral. Tourmaline is somewhat harder than a garnet, but much softer than the...

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