Play games to pass the time with family. Have a fashion show with friends. Do arts and crafts to get in touch with your creative side. Play with your pet to give them some exercise. Read a good book to make the time pass on your own. Do some writing for self-reflection. Talk to your friends and family.

Make sure that the stitches you make match the boxes on your pattern. It may be helpful to cross off rows as you complete them, in order to not lose track of where you are. You can just tie off the yarn at the end of your last row but there are a variety of stitches you could use to end your piece but a simple blanket stitch will do just fine. If you just want to tie off your project, cut your yarn off a few inches after your last stitch while your hook is still in the last loops. Pull the end through the loops and tie it into a knot. Then weave the end of the yarn into the last line of stitches with a yarn needle, hiding the end of the yarn from view. Stitch together any separate pieces, if your project has multiple parts and trim any stray ends of yarn. Remember that your tapestry crochet project may need special care if laundered, as each yarn requires specific handling.

TL;DR in English: Crochet the rest of your pattern, switching between colors as your pattern dictates. Fasten off the edge of your project with a simple or decorative border. Enjoy your finished product!
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Waivers are available only for certain people, depending on why you were found ineligible. You should read your denial letter, which will tell you if you are eligible to apply for a waiver. Generally, waivers are available for most grounds of inadmissibility for nonimmigrant visa applicants. Your denial letter will tell you the precise steps you need to take in order to apply for a waiver. Take out your copy and read it. If you have questions, you can call the number on the letter. If you have questions, contact the consular officer at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy where you applied. Some applicants for a nonimmigrant visa will have to complete Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility. You can download the form and its instructions from the USCIS website.  Once you complete the application, you should make a copy for your records. You must pay a $585 filing fee. Make your check or money order payable to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security.” Don’t use other abbreviations. Since fees are subject to change, you should call 1-800-375-5283 to check the current fee. Most people requesting a waiver for a nonimmigrant visa will not complete Form I-601. Instead, they will need to draft a letter explaining their need to travel to the U.S. The letter should include the following:  dates of arrival and departure how many times you intend to enter the U.S. the facts surrounding the reason you were denied a visa You might submit letters from references who can attest to your good character or reputation. For example, you might seek letters from the following people, which you can include with your letter:  past and present employer colleagues other people who know you You may need to provide the consulate with additional documents, depending on your situation. For example, you might have to provide the following:  certified copies of your criminal record (if you were denied on grounds of criminal inadmissibility) a psychological evaluation, if appropriate evidence of rehabilitation, e.g., proof of...

TL;DR in English: Identify if a waiver is available. Follow the instructions in your denial letter. Complete an application. Write a letter. Obtain character reference letters. Gather other documents. Wait for the results.
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Identify the foods you don't want to or should not be eating for nutritional, diet, health, religious, or other reasons but you're indulging in anyway. Think about why they are appealing to you – is there some taste or attribute that you get from those foods that you don’t have in your diet? Some examples that commonly apply include:  Fast food on a regular basis, such as fries, burgers, hot dogs, fried anything, etc. Pastries, cakes, cookies, doughnuts, and other baked goods. Sugary breakfast cereals. Fat-laden dishes. Chocolate and candies. Foods that bring on a headache or migraine, hives, rashes, or a general feeling of unwellness (this does not refer to foods that result in severe, life-threatening allergic reactions – you'll be more than aware that you can't indulge in those). Foods that seem to impact your complexion or your energy levels poorly. Foods that are not supposed be eaten because of your faith-based or other beliefs, such as meat, beef, ham, pork, unfiltered drinking water, etc. Foods that leave you feeling guilty or remorseful for eating. Keep a food journal to see how your life, how you feel, and food are linked. Note what you eat, how you feel, and when you feel cravings. It's important to focus on what causes you to indulge in naughty foods so that you can seek appropriate treatment or remedies. Cravings for food have a number of possible causes, and in some cases it's probably a good idea to discuss the problem with your doctor. In general, the following reasons can trigger food cravings:  Blood sugar levels and insulin levels are not being maintained evenly throughout the day. After spiking, a drop in blood sugar levels can bring on cravings. Convenience – some foods, like highly salted, fatty snacks, or sugary ones, are really easy to find in packages and gobble down without any preparation needed. The saltiness or sweetness makes them even more crave-worthy. Sleep deprivation – whether caused by emotional stress, a medical condition, or some other reason, a lack of sleep can cause...

TL;DR in English: Determine your naughty foods. Find your physical triggers. Think about emotional causes that trigger your cravings.
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Figure out what steps are required to solve each math problem you're assigned. Write each step on a fresh segment of a sheet of paper, and methodically solve every problem. Avoid the temptation to work out problems in your head and only write down the answers. Also avoid the temptation to only use a calculator instead of writing down the steps to a problem. In any math more complex than multiplication and division, this frequently leads to students omitting steps and making mistakes which result in wrong answers and a low grade.  For example, say that you're calculating the area of a circle. First, find the radius of the circle and multiply it by 2 to find the diameter. Once you've found the diameter, multiply it by pi (3.14) to find the area. Make sure to write out each of these steps separately! Writing all of your calculations on paper will lead to correct answers and better grades. It will also help you see the progression of steps that it takes to solve a problem. This helps math seem less arbitrary or mysterious. It's best to work your math problems in pencil, not pen, since you can easily erase any mistakes you make when writing with a pencil. Once you're done with the required homework, work a couple of extra problems to become better at whatever math skill you're struggling with. Then, check your answers to find out whether or not you calculated correctly. The back pages of most math books list the answers to some or all of the equations presented in the chapters. If your answers are incorrect, try the problem again, or ask your teacher to explain the part of the problem that you find confusing. Say that you're learning algebra and are struggling to learn to add and multiply negative numbers. Take the time to work 2 or 3 problems that deal with this concept, and you'll start to understand the concept better. Math can feel overly abstract and disconnected from daily life. In many ways, though, it's quite practical. For example, the Pythagorean Theorem can help you think about the relationships between...

TL;DR in English: Write out every step of your problem-solving work on paper. Do extra problems to ensure you understand each concept. Apply math to real-world problems to make it more relatable. Make sure you grasp math basics that you'll need for advanced math. Master a mathematical topic before moving on to the next concept. Identify and improve on your areas of weakness. Figure out your learning style
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Use a couple towels to cover the floor around the toilet's base, even around the back side, to prevent water or cleaning powder from getting on the floor. Don't use new ones, unless you want to have a full load of washing to do — use dirty towels or towels fresh from the shower so you don't create any more laundry. Paper towels will work, but you will need to use nearly a full roll to effectively cover the floor around the toilet. Most toilets have a shut-off valve around the rear, so reach back and turn the valve to the opposite side to cut off the water supply. If you don't cut off the water supply, you won't be able to empty the tank and bowl to access the metal marks. If your metal marks are on the outside of the toilet only, don't worry about turning off the water supply, as it won't get in the way of your work. Take off the tank lid and place it onto a towel, then hold down the toilet handle to flush the toilet and let all of the water drain out from the tank. The water in the bowl should mostly flush away, but there will be some remaining. This process may take several minutes, so get comfortable.  If your toilet doesn't automatically flush the water running into the bowl from the tank, flush it when it gets full and then continue to hold down the handle. As long as nothing is left in the tank, you're ready to move on. There will still be some water left in the bowl, and the most effective way to get rid of this without flushing it with the handle is to pour about 3 US gal (11 L) of water into the bowl from a bucket. Pour it from a high height, about 2 ft (0.61 m) above the toilet, to simulate the flushing pressure. This is where the towels on the floor come in handy, as you are very likely to miss the bowl at first or accidentally splash some out. Take a large, dry sponge and dab out any remaining water in the bowl and tank. As long as the marks are uncovered by water, they are ready to be scoured and cleaned away, but get rid of any remaining water as best as you can.  You may need several sponges to...

TL;DR in English: Lay towels around the toilet to protect the floor from splashes and residue. Turn off the water supply to the toilet. Hold down the toilet handle to drain out all the water from the tank. Pour water from a bucket into the toilet to flush it completely. Use a large sponge to absorb any remaining water in the tank or bowl.
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Grab your favorite board game or a deck of cards, some candles or flashlights, and play against your friends or family. You could also try charades, 20 Questions, I Spy, or invent your own game. Raid your closet, or ask your parents and friends for permission to look in theirs, and use flashlights as spotlights. Throw on some fancy clothes and shoes, and don’t forget to accessorize! You could even practice a new makeup technique, like contouring. Dress up however you want--after all, you won’t be going outside anytime soon! It could be as simple as laying out some sheets of paper and a box of crayons or markers, painting with watercolors, or making a collage. Use your free time to tap into your creativity, or keep kids entertained with drawing or coloring books. If you’re cooped up indoors, then your dog or cat probably is too! Pull out a couple feathers or a piece of string to play with your kitty, or have a small-scale game of fetch with your dog. When they’re all tired out, let them cuddle up with you and relax. If you’re stranded with no friends and no power, curl up with a flashlights, some candles, and a good book. Choose a new bestseller or a classic you haven’t gotten around to, or re-read one of your old favorites. If bored kids are around, gather them for some story time. Light candles to set a cozy, warm mood. Journal, write a poem, or start drafting a story. Let the rain help you feel introspective and inspired. If you and your loved ones are trapped inside together, make the most of it! Catch up on their lives and tell them what’s been going on in yours. Put away phones and laptops and use this time to reconnect with each other. Tell ghost stories to make little kids shriek, or stick to funny tales for a more lighthearted mood.

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Choose an artificial nail kit. Prepare your nails. Follow the directions of your at-home nail kit carefully. Keep in mind the specific needs of your artificial nails.

Drink enough fluids to replace any you through a fever or producing mucus.  Keeping yourself hydrated can help you feel better and minimize the risk of getting more sick. Women need at least nine cups of liquid daily to keep their bodies hydrated, while men need at least 13.  Have water, juice, broth, or non-caffeinated sodas or teas. Stay away from caffeinated drinks including coffee and tea because they can dehydrate you and exacerbate symptoms. Studies now show that the longtime home remedy of chicken soup can help keep a cold at bay and relieve symptoms. Sipping chicken soup may help you nip a cold in the bud or help minimize your symptoms of a cold and flu. Even the steam from the hot soup can help alleviate symptoms.   Eat chicken soup to help relieve the congestion that accompanies cold and the flu. Chicken soup can prevent dehydration.  Be aware that chicken soup acts as an anti-inflammatory to your system. It also temporarily increases movement of mucus through the nose, which in turn limits the amount of time the virus is in the lining of your nose. Alcohol and tobacco products may make a cold or the flu worse. Eliminating or limiting these products may reduce the duration of your symptoms and help prevent complications. Gargling with a simple saline solution may help a sore throat. Although the benefits are temporary, you can use this remedy as often as you need it to combat inflammation.  Dissolve 1/2 a teaspoon of salt in an 8 oz. glass of warm water to make the saline solution. Swish a mouthful of saltwater for 30 seconds at least twice a day. This can also help relieve any inflammation in your throat related to the cold or flu. Mild analgesics can relieve a sore throat. Products such as lozenges and sprays containing eucalyptus or camphor can also relieve any cold- or flu-related congestion.  Use throat lozenges or apply sprays every two to three hours. Avoid chewing or swallowing throat lozenges because they can numb your throat and cause swallowing difficulties. You may have body aches with a...

TL;DR in English: Keep your body hydrated. Sip chicken soup. Avoid alcohol and cigarettes. Soothe your throat with saltwater. Use lozenges or sprays. Take pain medication. Get enough rest.
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Before you turn your employees loose in a round of team-building exercises, it's important to establish what the point of each activity is and what you hope to accomplish with it. Activities can (and arguably should) be fun, but they should ultimately serve a purpose and strengthen the bonds between your employees.  Make sure your goals determine the activity you choose. Don't waste time with aimless activities just because they're fun.  Communicate to your staff in advance what the purpose of each activity is. One way to foster stronger communication between coworkers is to use children's building blocks to design small sculptures. This requires observation skills, strong leadership abilities, and group communication.  Break your employees up into small teams (no more than four people per team). Build a small sculpture using children's building blocks. Make sure the sculpture is hidden from the teams. Hand out the necessary building blocks to each team. Choose one instructor from each team (perhaps supervisors or managers) to come up and view the sculpture at the same time. Their remaining team members should remain at their stations, out of view of the sculpture. Each instructor may only view the sculpture for 10 seconds at a time. After 10 seconds they must all return to their groups and direct their team mates on how to complete the sculpture. . A good way to build trust between coworkers is by having one employee lead another. This is an excellent opportunity to pair together people who don't get along or don't trust one another.  Set up an obstacle course using chairs, boxes, cones, and anything else you might have lying around the office - just be sure you don't use any objects that could hurt someone. Split your employees into pairs. Again, focus on pairing together people who might not work well together normally, as this is an opportunity to improve their relationship. Blindfold one person, and instruct him not to talk. Have his partner lead him through the obstacle course by giving verbal...

TL;DR in English: Have a clear focus. Strengthen communication skills. Build trust Develop patience and teamwork. Have employees create a team-building activity.
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It may be tempting to start eating high fat meats to gain weight, but eating high-fat protein may lead to other problems, such as high cholesterol. Lean proteins are the best choice for healthy weight gain, so opt for lean proteins instead. Good sources of lean protein include:  Skinless turkey or chicken breast Lean beef Pork loin Light tuna (packed in water) Tofu or tempeh Beans Some fruits and vegetables are higher in fat and calories than others. By choosing higher calorie options, you will have a better chance of gaining weight. When it comes to fruits and vegetables, go for bananas, pineapples, raisins, other dried fruits, peas, corn, potatoes, and squashes. Carbohydrates are a great source of calories, but some choices have higher calories than others. Steer clear of “light” breads and cereals to avoid low-calorie choices. When choosing bread, look for healthy higher calorie breads like 100% whole wheat bread. Other good options include:  Whole grain cereals Granola Bran muffins Whole wheat bagels Whole wheat pasta Brown rice When you're grilling vegetables, meats, or other foods, use a healthy cooking oil to add some fat and calories. Opt for olive, grapeseed, or canola oils over vegetable oil. Olive, grapeseed, and canola oils are higher in calories and also contain more nutrients your body needs to put on weight in a healthy fashion. Try drizzling olive oil over a salad, use canola oil to grease a pan, or replace butter with canola oil in cookie recipes. Coconut milk is a great source of lactose-free fat and calories, so incorporating it into your diet may help you to gain some weight as well. Coconut milk is a good source of healthy fat as well as other nutrients and it is quite versatile, so you can use it in a variety of recipes.  Try making a coconut milk based curry, replace dairy milk with coconut milk in a soup recipe, or add a spoonful of coconut milk to your morning coffee. Coconut milk in it's looser, liquid form is a direct substitute for cow's milk. Coconut milk in it's more solid form...

TL;DR in English: Choose lean proteins for healthy weight gain. Choose higher calorie fruits and vegetables. Eat dense breads and cereals. Cook with oil. Use coconut milk. Snack on nuts. Incorporate hummus into your diet. Indulge in some avocado. Drizzle some honey on your food.
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Its app icon resembles an orange fox wrapped around a blue globe. Unfortunately, you cannot install Adblock Plus for use with Firefox on an iPhone or Android. This is the page from which you can download Adblock Plus. It's a blue button in the middle of the page. You'll see this appear at the top of the window. Doing so installs Adblock Plus on Firefox. It's a stop sign-shaped icon with a white "ABP" written across it in the upper-right side of the Firefox window. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu. This option is at the bottom of the drop-down menu. The Adblock Plus Options page will open. It's in the "ACCEPTABLE ADS" section of the page. Now that Adblock Plus is installed, you should be able to avoid the bulk of ads—pop-up or otherwise—in your Firefox desktop browser.  You may occasionally still see ads, and some websites will require you to disable your adblocker in order to view their content. To disable Adblock Plus, click its icon (you may first have to click ☰ in the top-right corner of the window to see the icon), then click Enabled on this site.

TL;DR in English: Open Firefox on a computer. Open the Adblock Plus extension page. Click ＋ Add to Firefox. Click Add when prompted. Click the Adblock Plus icon. Click Options. Uncheck the "Allow Acceptable Ads" box. Browse pop-up free.
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Your basket can include marshmallows and hot chocolate. You can purchase hand-crafted marshmallows in gourmet stores like Williams Sonoma for $15-$18 or simply include make your own gourmet marshmallows.. Purchase instant hot chocolate in sample sizes or in fancy tins or make your own. Then assemble your basket.  Buy a cheap basket at the dollar store or craft store. Line it with a decorative kitchen towel or shredded tissue paper. Fill it with hot chocolate, homemade marshmallows and, if you like, an inexpensive mug or a favorite movie. Wrap the basket in shrink wrap and use a hair dryer to blow-dry the shrink wrap on the basket to stay in place. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, make a summer cool-down basket. Include beach gear, a towel, sunscreen, face mist, a reusable water bottle, flip flops and a sun hat. Theme the basket for the kitchen, bath, or dorm room. Avoid a color scheme unless you know what they want. Buy a bucket of movie popcorn, include a box of candy and a gift card for a movie rental center or a cinema. Makes a great last-minute gift. Shop thrift stores, antique stores, pottery outlets, yard sales or your own cabinet for cute tea cups and saucers. Add several gourmet tea bags, individually packaged tea bags and tasty biscuits from the dollar store. Wrap with cellophane and top with a holiday bow. (Hint: add a drop of rubber cement or piece of tape to attach the saucer to the cup to prevent from slipping or breaking.) This is a great way to get rid of old china. You can also do that for the coffee lover and include a gift card for gourmet coffee beans at a local or online store.

TL;DR in English: Assemble a winter warm-up basket. Make a themed gift basket for newlyweds, college students, or new home owners you can create a gift basket with several inexpensive items from discount stores. Send them to the movies. Throw them a tea party.
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There are three main types of at-home kits for artificial nails:  gel, acrylic, and press-on.  Each has its own advantages and disadvantages to take into consideration when trying to achieve natural-looking, artificial nails.  Gel: Gel manicures most closely resemble your natural nail, and are less damaging to the nail plate. Gel manicures last at least two weeks, depending on maintenance.  They are applied like normal nail polish. Gel manicures require an ultraviolet (UV) light for drying and setting.   Gel nail kits are generally more expensive than the other options, especially if the kit includes a UV light.  Price range: $30-$120.  Acrylic: Acrylic manicures last about two weeks. They look more natural than press-on nails, less natural than gel nails. Prolonged use of acrylic nails can cause damage to your natural nail. Price range: $8-$20.  Press-Ons: Press-on nails are the easiest to apply at home, but only last about one week. They are also the least-natural looking of these options.  Press-on manicures cause minimal damage to your natural nail, and are easier to remove. They are also easy to repair; if a press-on nail falls off, you can easily glue it back into place.  If well-maintained, press-on nails can be reused.  Price range: $5-$10. Proper preparation of your natural nails is crucial; it helps artificial nails to adhere better and look more realistic.  Wash your hands with antibacterial soap to remove any dirt, oils, or lotion. Clean nails with nail polish remover. Acetone-based remover is more effective for acrylic nails, but it is harsher on your naturals nails.   Cut and file your nails. Apply cuticle oil or cream to your cuticles before pushing them back with a cuticle pusher. Buff your nails. Re-clean your hands and nails to remove any dust caused by filing and buffing. Dehydrate your nails using acetone-based remover or a nail dehydrating solution.  This helps nail polish and artificial nails to stay on longer.  Apply a nail base coat over your natural nails to protect them. Each at-home...

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See which video input port(s) your TV has. Get the right video cable to connect your laptop to your TV. Obtain an audio cable if necessary.

The microfiber cloth that may have come with your glasses is ideal for cleaning your lenses, but even this can become dirty over time. Using a cloth that has dust on it will cause your lenses to develop small pits and scratches over time, creating cloudiness. To avoid this, only clean your glasses with a clean, soft cloth. The more dust and grime that is on your lens cleaning cloth, the more damage you will do to your lenses over time. Every time you dry, wipe, or polish your lenses, you will be scraping these particles against your glasses. To keep your lens cloth cleanest, you may want to hold it in a glasses case that you carry with you throughout the day. You might also put this cloth in a plastic baggie or other container and tuck it away in a backpack or satchel. Depending on the cloth your are using, cleaning procedure can vary. A soft cotton piece of fabric can be washed normally, but you should follow the directions that came with your cloth. For cleaning a microfiber cloth, you should:  Separate it with like-fabric items. Add a small amount of liquid detergent to your washing machine. Do not use fabric softener — this remains on the cloth and can leave streaks when using it on lenses. Set your washing machine to cold. Insert your microfiber cloth and like-cloth items into the wash. Air dry or use a dryer on a low/no-heat setting. Over the course of a day your glasses will normally collect dust, dirt, and oil from your face and hands. By cleaning your lenses regularly with glass cleaner or warm water and a drop of dish soap, you can cut down on the overall daily cloudiness you may experience. This will keep dust from settling on the glasses and protect them from harm if they are knocked over. Instead of placing your glasses on your bedside table at night, for instance, place them in their case and then put that on your bedside table. This will also protect your glasses from getting broken or damaged if you knock them over when not in use.

TL;DR in English: Use a clean, soft cloth always. Protect your lens cloth from the elements. Wash your lens cleaning cloth. Clean your lenses regularly. Keep your glasses in a case when you're not wearing them.
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There are many car loan payment calculators available for free online. Take advantage of these free services if you don't want to spend the time calculating your payments yourself. Search "Car loan payment calculator" and you will be provided with many options. If you still want to work it out by hand, continue to the next step. Start by converting your APR to a decimal by dividing it by 100. For example, if your APR is stated at 8.4%, 8.4/100 = 0.084. Next, find your monthly percentage rate by dividing your APR decimal by 12. So, 0.084/12 = 0.007. This is your monthly percentage rate expressed as a decimal. If, for example, your principal were $20,000 (if you borrowed $20,000 to buy your car), you would multiply this by 0.007 (from the previous step) and get 140. The formula is as follows: Monthly Payment  = (Interest rate due on each payment  x  principal)/ (1  –  (1  +  Interest rate due on each payment)^  -(Number of payments)) The top part of the equation (interest rate due on each payment x principal) is your number from the previous step. The rest can be calculated using a simple calculator.  The "^" indicates that the figure (-(Number of Payments)) is an exponent to the figure (1 + Interest rate due on each payment). On a calculator, this is entered by calculating 1 + interest rate due on each payment, hitting the button x^y, and then entering the number of payments. Keep in mind that the number of payments is made negative here (multiplied by negative one). In our example, the calculation would go as follows (assuming a loan duration of 5 years or 60 months):  Monthly Payment = (0.007 x $20000)/(1-(1+ 0.007)^-60 Monthly payment = $140/(1-(1.007)^-60) Monthly payment = $140/(1-0.658) Monthly payment = $140/0.342 Monthly payment = $409.36 (this number may be off by a few cents due to rounding) This is done by simply dividing your principal amount by the duration of your loan in months. For our example, this would be $20,000/60 months = $333.33/month In our example, this would be $409.36 - $333.33. This...

TL;DR in English: Save time by using an online calculator. Find your interest rate due on each payment. Multiply your monthly percentage rate times your principal. Input this number into the monthly payment formula. Calculate the amount of principal paid each month. Subtract your principal paid each month from your monthly payment.
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You may not like to think about it, but your bathroom towel is one of the most bacteria-ridden items in your home.  Bacteria grows on organic material and in damp places, making your bathroom towel a perfect breeding ground for the bacteria it collects from your skin.  Spreading this bacteria can lead to skin infections and illness.  Follow these steps to take care of your towels:  Never share towels with other members of the household. Wash towels at least once per week or every 3-4 uses.  If you are showering after athletics or a physically demanding job, wash them more often. Wash towels at high heat. Use bleach when possible to kill bacteria. Replace towels as soon as they begin to fade or smell musty. Squeeze the water out of your hair before stepping out of the shower.  Avoid rubbing a towel on your hair, which could damage it and cause frizziness.  Consider a separate towel for your hair.  It is best to use a microfiber towel, or even a t-shirt.  For long hair you can roll it into a turban.  Hold your head upside down. Place the long side of the towel along the base of your head at the hairline. Close the towel around your hair and gather it at the top of your forehead. Twist the towel until it has gathered all of your hair and shortened the length of the towel, usually two or three turns. Take this tail you have created over the top of your head and tuck the tail into the edge of the towel at the base of your head. Aggressively rubbing your body with a towel can cause friction and irritation to your skin.  Dry skin can flake off and patches of dry skin can spread.  Instead, pat or blot your skin gently.  Start at the top of your body and work your way down to your toes. Harsh tap water can be damaging to the skin.  The metals in the water attach to free radicals, which attack the collagen in our skin.  This can be the cause of lines in your face and clogged pores.  Make sure that you absorb as much as possible before you hang your towel up to dry.  If you are concerned about hard water, you my also...

TL;DR in English: Keep a clean towel handy. Dry your hair. Pat your skin dry. Make sure you are completely dry. Apply ointment or cream to lock in the moisture which was absorbed during your shower.
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Glazing is best done on antique looking pieces with nicks, carving or other details, rather than flat, modern pieces. Sanding will even out the piece of furniture and prep it for painting. However, it can also remove some of the distressed portions that give the glazing character. If you do plan to sand, use 120-grit sandpaper. You don’t want the sandpaper to be too coarse. This will create a durable base coat for the furniture. You can purchase primer in a spray can or in liquid, paint-like form. You will want to choose white, ivory, tan, blue or another light color. The glaze will always be darker, so you will need to ensure it will show up on your piece of furniture.  You can use paint or spray paint from your local hardware store. Keep in mind that the more you plan to use the piece of furniture, the more coats of primer and paint you should use. Allow the paint to cure overnight after you apply the last coat. There are two ways to do this: ask the hardware store to mix it with your favorite paint color or do it yourself. Choose a dark color, such as black, brown, dark red or dark blue, to color your glaze.  To mix the glaze yourself, grab a yogurt container or plastic cup. Pour one cup of opaque glaze into the cup. Then, add several squirts or one tablespoon of your dark paint. Mix with a chopstick or paint stirrer. Add more paint as needed to achieve a dark color. This is the color that will remain in the molding or crevices on your furniture. Apply it to one leg or portion of the furniture. Work in no more than one-foot sections at a time, so that you can complete the section before the glaze dries.  The advantage of using glaze instead of paint is that glaze takes longer to dry than paint, so you can create the look you want without risk of it drying before you perfect it. You have about 10 to 20 minutes to work on one area.  Work the glaze into the crevices and carving. Spend plenty of time getting it into these areas, because that is where the glaze will remain when you wipe the rest of it off the...

TL;DR in English: Choose your piece of furniture. Decide if you want to sand the piece or not. Prime the piece of furniture before you paint. Paint the furniture a light color. Mix a cup of glaze. Dip a foam paintbrush into the glaze. Wipe the glaze off with a damp discarded rag or baby wipes. Continue glazing the furniture in one-foot areas. Spray a clear poly coat sealer to seal in the glaze.
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If you have continuous constipation that lasts more than one week, you should call your doctor right away. You should also call your doctor if you have any other drastic changes in your bowel habits, such as bloody stools or bleeding from your rectum. These symptoms may indicate a serious problem that requires medical treatment. Some people experience negative side effects and mild allergic reactions to psyllium husk. Discontinue use of psyllium husk products and call your doctor if you have any of these mild side effects. Some of the side effects that you should watch for include:  gas stomach pain diarrhea constipation nausea runny nose headache backache cough In some cases, an adverse or allergic reaction to psyllium husk may create a life-threatening situation. If you experience any severe symptoms after taking psyllium husk, you should call 911 or go to an emergency room right away. The severe symptoms that you should watch for include:  flushing severe itching shortness of breath wheezing swelling of the face or body chest and throat tightness loss of consciousness chest pain vomiting difficulty swallowing/breathing

TL;DR in English: Call your doctor if your constipation does not improve after a few days. Call your doctor if you experience mild side effects as a result of using psyllium husk. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe side effects.
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This will depend on whether your TV is a standard-definition or high-definition TV. Video input ports are typically located on the back of the TV, but may also be located on one of the sides.  Standard-definition TVs usually have composite video or S-video ports. The display will not be as sharp as through your PC's regular monitor, however.     High-definition TVs may have VGA, DVI or HDMI ports. VGA connections provide an analog signal, while DVI and HDMI connections provide a digital signal of higher quality.    If you have multiple options (e.g. VGA, S-video and HDMI), try to connect using the highest quality connection. HDMI is the standard for newer laptops and HDTVs, and will result in the best quality and least amount of work adjusting settings.  If your laptop's output port is the same kind as your TV's input port, get a cable with the same kind of connector on each end.     If your laptop's output port and your TV's input port are different, you'll need an adapter cable. Adapters are available to convert DVI to HDMI or VGA to composite video. You can also get an adapter cable to connect your computer's USB port to your TV's HDMI port if your laptop has no HDMI port. Converters, especially analog ones, typically result in a loss of quality, so avoid them if possible.     Branded HDMI cables are often marked up to be very expensive, but virtually any HDMI cable is more than capable of sending the signals to the TV with no loss of quality. Some computers and high-definition TVs can connect to the TV's audio and video with a single cable, while most require separate audio and video cables.  If you connect your laptop to your TV via HDMI, you will not need a separate audio cable as HDMI carries audio signal as well as video signal. All other connection types will require a separate audio cable.     Your laptop's audio output is a 3.5-mm jack marked with a headset icon. You can connect an audio cable from here to your TV's audio input if it has one or to external speakers if it doesn't.     When...

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Introduce yourself Understand gendered nouns. Memorize Spanish pronouns. Understand the basic sentence structure in Spanish. Pick up situational words and phrases.

No matter how you spin it, you are going to look like the bad guy if you break up with someone on Valentine's Day. Think about why, of all days, you want to break up on Valentine's Day, knowing that this will likely cause the breakup to be extra painful and may even ruin the holiday for your significant other in the future. Is this the precise reason why you want to break up on Valentine's Day — because it will cause your partner the most pain? Or have you realized, through your preparations for the holiday, that you don't really feel the way you would want to feel about your partner on such a romantic day? Before moving forward, really think about why you want to break up on Valentine's Day and what the consequences might be.   Try to look through any anger or disappointment and think deeply about your motives. Maybe breaking up with your partner on Valentine's will be very hurtful — but is this a move you will regret after some time has passed? Is this action really authentic to your character? Though it's best not to linger in a relationship when you know things aren't going to work out, you may want to break with the person a week or two after the holiday. Or, even better, break up with her before Valentine's Day, so he/she can return presents or cancel any plans he/she may have made for the two of you. If you decide to go ahead with your plan, just know that you are not going to come off looking great by breaking up with someone on Valentine's Day, so be prepared for some backlash. Sometimes relationships just fizzle out. Other times one person cheats or is dishonest. In some cases, people simply aren’t compatible. Considering your reasons for breaking up can help you determine what to say. Some people initiate a Valentine's Day breakup because things didn't turn out perfectly from the moment the day started. Don’t end a good relationship because of one day. Although it may seem like you have a list of reasons, try to look for a common theme between them. For example, if your significant other is...

TL;DR in English: Consider your motivations. Think about why you want to end the relationship. Reflect on your feelings. Write down your main points. Rehearse what you want to say.
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Select and print a sample calligraphy alphabet and cover it with a piece of tracing paper. Try to recreate the strokes of the alphabet letters until you can successfully write the letters on your own. Calligraphy templates will help you master letter formation and keep your spacing consistent. They also keep your letters and words from slanting up or down across the page. Do an Internet search for free guids or templates, or pick up a calligraphy guidebook to practice with.

TL;DR in English: Trace the alphabet numerous times. Use templates to perfect your spacing.
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Alcohol and caffeine are two of the biggest culprits that deposit toxins in your liver and keep it from functioning properly. Cleanse your liver by reducing your intake of alcohol and caffeinated beverages. Recent research however indicates that decaffeinated coffee may help lower elevated liver enzyme levels. Replace these beverages with non-alcoholic beverages to allow your liver to regenerate, flush itself clean and function properly. Read on to find out what liquids are good for the liver. Detoxify your liver and flush toxins out by drinking at least 2 quarts of water every day. Drinking lots of water will keep you hydrated, which naturally encourages cell regeneration. It will also allow the liver to filter out more toxins and residue, letting it work faster and increasing your energy level. Drink lemon juice in water or tea once a day. Lemon juice stimulates the liver's bile production to help push toxins out. It also prevents the buildup of gallstones and promotes digestion and liver function in the movement of gastric juices. Green tea is rich in catechins, a type of plant antioxidant that boosts liver function and helps reduce fat storage in the liver. Fruits like strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries all enhance the health of the liver. These fruits have organic acids that lower sugar blood levels, and will help you to burn fat, decreasing your chances of fatty liver diseases. Fasting is a sure-fire ways to cleanse the liver. Most fasts involve eating only fruits and vegetables, or drinking only fruit and veggie juices, for a certain period of time. There are many different cleanses out there--you have to pick one that is right for your body. You should consider consulting a nutritionist or doctor before you embark upon a fast.

TL;DR in English: Minimize alcohol and caffeine intake. Drink lots of water. Add lemon to your diet. Drink green tea. Drink natural fruit smoothies.  Make your own juice fast.
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When you're searching records, you'll need to have the first, middle, and last name of the person, whenever possible. You're likely to have more luck if you also know their date of birth, when and where they died, and the names of their immediate family members.  Since some combinations of first and last names are more common, having the person's middle name will help narrow down your search significantly. If you're not sure of the person's full name, their date of birth, or when they died, try looking in family bibles, baptismal records, or obituaries. You may be able to find the person's death certificate by contacting their local county clerk's office. However, if the person died before the 1930s, they may not have a death certificate. If you'd like to know the location of your ancestor's burial site but you don't know where to start looking, a genealogy database can help. Even if you can't find the exact location of their grave, you may be able to discover where the person lived and died, which can help you narrow down where they're probably buried.  Many of these sites require a fee to use all of their features, although you may be able to sign up for a free trial in some cases. Two of the most popular genealogy websites are https://www.ancestry.com/ and https://www.archives.com/. Once you know the area where the person is buried, you may be able to find their grave online at a virtual cemetery website or headstone database. Even if the cemetery itself doesn't maintain an independent website, a database may include a photograph of their headstone and it's location in the cemetery.  In many cases, volunteers take photos of gravesites and upload them. One of the most popular cemetery databases is https://www.findagrave.com/. You could also check https://billiongraves.com/. There may also be databases which are specific to your region. For example, if you're Dutch, you could visit https://www.dutchgenealogy.nl/online-cemeteries/. There are specific sites dedicated to preserving the locations of servicemen...

TL;DR in English: Gather as much information about the person as you can. Look up the person in genealogy databases. Visit virtual cemetery websites. Browse sites for veterans if the person was a service member.
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If these precautions don't work for any reason, the lion may charge. If this happens, remain standing. The lion will likely go for your face and throat. This means that it will jump and you'll have a full view of the giant cat. While this sounds terrifying, it will help to have a good view of the animal. If you were to crouch down, you would have much less of a chance to fight back if it attacked you at this angle. When the cat jumps at you, fight back. Punch or kick the lion as it leaps at you. Aim for the head and eyes as you continue to fight the predator off. The cat is likely to be much stronger than you but using hitting it in the head and eyes will have a great impact and could turn the lion off of you. Lion attacks have been fought off by humans before. The humans that were attacked and fought off the cats were able to seek immediate medical help. Especially if the lion was able to get its jaw on you and bite you, you need to stop the bleeding. Tend immediately to any deep gashes from its teeth or claws. Even if the attack was a mock attack, it may be a good idea to seek professional psychological help about it. Getting past such a traumatic experience is no easy feat. It's a very rare situation to have been positioned in. Seeking help with aid you in moving on soon.

TL;DR in English: Remain standing. Aim for the face. Seek immediate help. Seek psychological help.
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. One of the easiest things to learn is how to greet others, and it can be a good introduction to the language as well as giving you an essential tool that will open the door to communication with others in Spanish.   Hola (OH-la) means "hello" in Spanish. Even if you know very little Spanish, it's likely you already know and understand this word. There are other initial greetings in Spanish, such as buenos días (booEHN-os DEE-as), which means "good morning," or buenos noches (booEHN-os NO-chehs), which means "good evening." Following the hello, you might next learn "¿Cómo estás?" (KOH-moh  ess-TAHS), which means "How are you?" This might be answered by saying estoy bien (ESS-toy bee-EHN), which means "I'm fine." You also might say mucho gusto (MOO-choh GOOS-toh), which means "nice to meet you." Then learn how to say "my name is": me llamo (meh YAH-moh). Put them together, and you might greet someone in Spanish by saying "Mucho gusto, me llamo Juan," which means "Nice to meet you, my name is John." Find borrowed Spanish words in English. Although you probably don't pronounce them exactly the way a Spanish-speaking person would, there are a number of Spanish words that you probably already know if you are fluent in English.     Making a list of Spanish words that you already know can be a good way to build your Spanish vocabulary, because it gives you a foundation on which to build. For example, there probably are a number of Spanish foods that you already know, such as taco and burrito. There also are a number of words that are the same in Spanish and in English (although they may be spelled or pronounced differently), such as animal and chocolate. One of the things that makes Spanish very different from English is the fact that all objects are gendered. Generally, if a noun ends in an o it is masculine, while if it ends in a it is feminine (although there are some exceptions).  In Spanish, unlike in English, there is no pronoun "it." All nouns have a gender, and even inanimate objects are referred to the...

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Research choral groups in your community. Contact the leader or appointed press member of the group about joining. Prepare for your audition, if necessary. Complete your audition or voice placement.

Before reducing risk, you must understand how much risk you can expect from each type of investment. Consider the purpose of your investments, and the amount of risk you can afford to carry on each one.  Stocks are some of the riskiest investments, but can also provide the highest return. Stocks carry no guarantee of repayment, and changing investor confidence can create market volatility, driving stock values down. Bonds are less risky than stocks. Because they are debt instruments, repayment is guaranteed. The risk level of a bond is therefore dependent on the credit worthiness of the issuer; a company with shakier credit is more likely to default on a bond repayment. You must also take into account the interest rate risk, which affects bonds more than it affects stocks. A rising interest rate means a falling bond price.  Cash-equivalent investments, such as money market accounts, savings accounts, or government bonds are the least risky. These investments are also highly liquid, but they provide low returns. When deciding on an overall level of risk, you need to assess how you want to use the money from your investments in the future.  If you are planning a big expenditure in the near future (such as a house or tuition), or you are retiring soon, you should aim for a relatively low-risk portfolio. This will help ensure that market volatility doesn't cause your investments to lose a lot of value just before you need to draw money from them. If you are investing for a long-term goal, more risk is appropriate. Long-term goals allow you to wait out stock price fluctuations and realize high returns over the long run. A great way to mitigate the inherent risk of investing is to hedge your investment. The idea is to protect or balance out the risk of one vulnerable asset by investing in something that, should the vulnerable asset suffer a loss, the other asset will experience a gain. It may not entirely offset the loss you experience, but it can reduce it. Hedging is not free, and the idea is not to make money...

TL;DR in English: Determine the level of risk associated with your varied investments. Determine the level of risk you are willing to shoulder. Understand hedging. Lower each asset type's risk through diversification.
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There are many different types of dessert wines. They vary based on the grapes used and how they are prepared. The dessert wines can be divided up as follows:  Noble rot wines: This type of wine is made from rotten grapes. The grapes are covered in a mold called Botrytis cinerea, commonly known as noble rot. The mold removes water content from the grapes, concentrating the sugar. Sauternes (Bordeaux, France), Riesling Auslese ("late picked") and beerenauslese (Germany), and trockenbeerenauslese are well-known noble rot dessert wines. Ice wines: Grapes are left on the vine late into the season until they freeze. Freezing the grapes dehydrates the grapes, resulting in a very sweet wine. Ice wines are rare and expensive. Raisin wines: Similar to ice and noble rot wines, winemakers produce raisin wines by letting grapes air dry on the vine to reduce the grapes' water content. Check the label for “vin de paille” or “pasitto” Fortified wines: These wines are made by adding alcohol during or after the fermentation process. Stopping fermentation allows the wine to retain more of its natural sugars while the addition of spirits increases the alcohol content. Well known fortified wines include Sherry, Port, and Madeira. Late harvest wines: Grapes are left on the vine until they get very ripe and sweet. Common late harvest dessert wines include Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer. Most dessert wine is sold in smaller 375 ml (12.7 oz.) bottles because dessert wines are so much richer and flavor intense than standard wines.  A little bit goes a long way. Larger sizes are available at greater cost; however, a smaller selection of wines is likely to be available if you choose to purchase a larger size. When choosing the size consider the following:  Take into account that the standard pour when you serve dessert wine is 2 oz. (59.1 ml). Estimate how much wine you will need based on the number of people you will be serving. Wine can be sourced from many places but not all wine retailers will carry quality...

TL;DR in English: Familiarize yourself with the different types of dessert wine. Choose a bottle size. Find a good place to purchase dessert wine. Read the label. Work with a wine merchant. Set a budget.
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Insect pins are a specific variety of push-pin, made of tempered steel and are typically 3.5 centimeters (1.4 inches) in length. They are quite thin, to avoid damaging the insect’s body. If you are pinning a thicker-bodied insect, use a thicker pin (vice versa for smaller and thinner insects). Any type of foam should work to mount insects, as long as the foam is dense (so that the pinned insect won’t fall over).  It is also common to mount insects on cork instead of foam. Both insect pins and mounting foam (or cork) can be purchased at a hobby store or through a biological supply company such as BioQuip. Pins and mounting foam can also be purchased through online retailers, including Amazon. If you plan on posing your insect, you will need to rehydrate it. If you can still move your insect's limbs with little to no resistance, you may skip this step. Find a sealable container. Dampen a rag or a few paper towels with rubbing alcohol and lay it on the bottom of the container. Ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, and even nail polish remover will work here. Do not lay your insect directly onto the wet towel. Place a folded piece of fabric or dry paper towels on top of the wet towel and place your insect on top of the dry surface. Your goal is to keep the insect dry while exposing it to the fumes from the alcohol. The key to doing this correctly is using lots of dry layers.  Most hard-shelled insects take at least three days to rehydrate. Larger bugs need a minimum of five days to rehydrate. You may check on your insect every day, once you can move the limbs easily it is ready. If you add too much alcohol, use only paper towels, or leave the specimen to rehydrate too long, the specimen may get wet. This can cause the insect to deteriorate or rot. Avoid this by separating the insect from the wet towel with more dry layers. If your insect begins to deteriorate, you may be able to salvage it. Do not pick up the insect. Remove the dry surface it is lying on and set it out to dry, then try again once it is no longer wet. It is...

TL;DR in English: Purchase insect pins and mounting foam. Rehydrate your specimen. Impale the insect’s body on the pin. Mount the insect and label on the foam. Leave the insect to dry. Create a label for the insect.
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This might include cleaning up a physical space or even using applications on your phone. For example, if you're trying to learn another language, you could download a language app and use it as a reminder to keep you on track. Physical space is important towards achieving your goals. For instance, if you want to improve your painting skills, you'll need to have a study that's already prepared for you to start painting. If it's already set up with the needed supplies, you'll be more likely to work towards any painting goals. If your goals aren't specific with defined steps, you may feel unsure about what you're trying to do. This is especially true if your goal is long-term and there's no immediate reward. Return to your goals and break them into smaller, manageable goals. This will keep you motivated.  For example, if you're working on a book or an advanced degree, which can take years, break down the goals. You might try spending 6 months collecting research materials, then another 6 months interviewing people, and the following 6 months into combining the interviews and research.  If you feel lost or unsure about what your goals are, remind yourself of what you've already accomplished. This may tell you what you're doing well and what you need to improve on. Some days, you may genuinely find it hard to put in time towards your goals. But, if you find yourself frequently having trouble meeting your goals and steps, learn to use your time more effectively. You may want to develop a schedule to get more done and keep you focused.  Try setting deadlines. These are important for creating a sense of urgency with your goals. Set several small deadlines to make larger projects or long-term goals manageable.  Create a daily routine to add structure. This can help you develop a sense of momentum and reduce your stress. It can help you feel on track since you can keep track of your progress. You may find that you're not in the mood to complete your daily routine or tasks. Maybe you're feeling sick, have other things...

TL;DR in English: Give yourself the right tools to complete your goals. Redefine poorly created goals. Use your time wisely if you can't complete your goals. Have alternative tasks for when you're not in the mood.
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Each time you complete a task, flip back to your monthly log. Cross off the task on your broad to-do lists. This can help you track what you have accomplished and what you still need to accomplish for a given month. At the end of each month, review your monthly log and daily log. See which tasks you have completed and which still need to be done. Set up a new monthly and daily log, the same way you did before. Transfer the uncompleted tasks to the next log. However, you do not need to transfer all your tasks to the next month. If you see a task that's no longer worth your time, or that is too late to complete, cross it out. This will help you stay organized by trimming down unnecessary information. You want to continue building on your future log over time. As you glance through your daily and monthly logs for the past month, see what longterm tasks are included. For example, if you're working on a graduate thesis, it will likely pop up in your logs over time. Add things to your future log as necessary. For example, break down your thesis into small goals and jot them down in your future log. In February, you would write "Complete draft" and in March write "Revise draft." It can help to eventually make a project log or list in the back of your bullet journal. This can help you track long-term projects. You can make a list that says something like "Yearly Projects." When reviewing each monthly log, flip back to this list. This will remind you of any short-term goals regarding longstanding projects you should add to each month. For example, if a long-term goal is to be able to run 30 minutes without stopping, for one month, you may write, "Increase running time to 15 minutes."

TL;DR in English: Cross off items as you complete them. Transfer important uncompleted tasks to the next month. Add long-term goals to your future log. Make notes on projects specific to you.
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Doing a quick online search or browsing your local newspaper should give you enough information about whether such groups exist. You can look for the following:  Middle and/or high school choirs Collegiate choirs Church choirs A Capella groups Barbershop quartets Community choirs Service-based choirs If you want to join the group, you will need to find out what you will need to do so. You will likely have to audition, and you might have to pay membership fees or meet certain eligibility requirements. For example, for middle school, high school, and collegiate choirs, the participants in those need to be students at those schools. Another example would be that in order to join a church choir, you have to be a member of that church's congregation. Some choirs only ask candidates to do a voice placement in order to join so that the teacher or conductor knows in which voice part you belong. Others will have you do an audition, for which you will need to prepare.  You may be asked to prepare your own song, in which you should practice a song you like or come up with your own original song. Or, you might be provided with the song, and you will then have to learn it for your voice part. Voice parts include, generally speaking, soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, and bass. Women usually sing soprano, mezzo-soprano, and alto, while men usually sing tenor, baritone, and bass. However, there is flexibility if a singer has a large range. Arrive to your audition early, and make sure you are prepared. Be sure to warm up beforehand so that your vocal chords are ready.

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Understand the basics of conditional statements. Learn the basic conditional operators. Write a basic IF statement. Use ELSE/ELSE IF statements to expand your conditions.

" Just tap on the Settings icon in your app drawer or notification bar. You will be shown a list of different options. " You will be shown what version of Android your phone has installed. After you do that, a red-colored jelly bean will appear on your screen. Hold it until you see more jellybeans floating on your screen. After you’re done simply press the Back key.

TL;DR in English: Go to "Settings. Scroll down and go to "About Phone. Tap on your version 3 to 5 times continuously. Tap and hold the jelly bean. Drag and play around with some of them.
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Squeeze the conditioner into your hands and rub them together. Then, use your fingers to smooth the conditioner down the shafts of your hair, starting at the roots. Make sure that you apply an even coating. If you run out of conditioner by the time you get to your ends, simply use a little more. If you prefer, you can use your favourite hair oil instead of conditioner. Coconut oil and olive oil are popular moisturising options. If you have long hair, tie it up in a low bun first. Then, place the shower cap over your head and tuck any stray hairs underneath. Purchase a shower cap from a pharmacy or the hair care aisle of a supermarket. Continue to squeeze the face cloth until there are no drips coming off it. This is important, as hot drips of water have the potential to burn your neck. Shake the face cloth to ensure that there are no drips of water left in it.  If you have a hair turban, you can use this instead of a face cloth. Face cloths work well because of their small size. If you don’t have one, use a similar sized cloth instead. Set the microwave to the highest setting and press start. This heats up the water in the cloth which will help to steam your hair. Don’t worry if you see steam coming off the cloth while it is in the microwave – this is normal. If your microwave plate is dirty, place the face cloth into a microwave-safe bowl to keep it clean. Position the face cloth on the middle of your head over the shower cap. If you feel the face cloth slipping down your head, simply adjust it back onto the middle of your head in a more balanced position. Wear gloves when transferring the face cloth to your head to avoid getting burnt. Alternatively, use a potholder to remove the face cloth. This helps to stop the heat from escaping and encourages steam to form. Don’t worry if the shower cap doesn’t fit over your whole head, simply stretch it over the face cloth. If you don’t have another shower cap, place a plastic rubbish or garbage bag over the face cloth instead. This gives time for the steam to soak...

TL;DR in English: Smooth 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of conditioner over your hair. Place a shower cap on your head. Wet a face cloth and wring it out. Put the face cloth into the microwave for 2 minutes. Place the face cloth on top of the shower cap. Put another shower cap over the face cloth. Leave your hair to steam for 30 minutes. Rinse your hair with cold water.
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Many animals, bugs, and birds share the ecosystem with elms.  For instance, the American elm attracts birds and mammals (mice, squirrels, and opossums) that feed on its buds.  Deer and rabbits will chew the bark and small branches of younger trees. If you see a host of animals and bugs hanging around a tree, it could be an elm.  Caterpillars might be found munching on the leaves. Woodpeckers, raccoons, squirrels, and chickadees are commonly found living in elms. Slippery elms also attract birds, who like to snack on the tree’s fruit and buds. The base of an elm is reinforced with a visible, shallow root system with a broad reach. The bark of the roots will have the same general texture and color as the bark on the rest of the tree.  While it might not be present in young elms, look for roots that are visible along the ground. Elm trees are commonly afflicted with Dutch elm disease.  As its name implies, the disease only affects elm trees, so if you see a tree with the symptoms of Dutch elm disease, you can safely conclude it is an elm.  Look for:   Dead leaves that have not fallen off the tree Yellowing or other discoloration in fall or spring Wilting leaves and young shoots present at the same time

TL;DR in English: Identify what creatures the tree attracts. Look for visible roots. Look for sick trees.
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It doesn't matter how busy you are – if you want to have a girlfriend you have to be willing to spend time with her. The relationship can't grow if you're never with her. Even if there are days when you aren't able to figure out a time to be with her, let her know that you wish you were together. If you do this all the time it will bother her, but if she's away on vacation with her family or doing something for work you can let her know you're thinking about her. This will make her feeling wanted. For example, text her and tell her that you miss her. It's not all about how busy you are. Let her know that you're willing to spend time with her anytime, anywhere. Maybe you're only meeting for 30 minutes during lunch, or maybe you can only spend time with her while she's also around her parents. If you really like her and you want her to like you more, being open to anything is important. It will show that you want to be around her no matter what.

TL;DR in English: Find time in your schedule to be with her. Let her know you're thinking about her even when you aren't together. Be flexible and willing to fit into her schedule.
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This is an inexpensive and effective way to get new customers. Focus your distribution on the areas where your target audience lives or works. Include a unique coupon on the flyer so you can track how many customers you gain from this approach.  You may have the opportunity to speak with some potential customers if they are around when you are handing out the flyers. Be sure to have a quick description of your business. In the residential cleaning sector, the most likely customers are higher, dual-income families and elderly people who are unable to clean their own homes. These customers are likely looking for quality, convenience, and a competitive price. Post flyers in neighborhoods where this population lives. Always be thinking of your business when you are out and about in your community. Think of everyone as a potential client. Even if they do not need your services, they may know someone that needs your service. Look for opportunities to get your business out there.  Go to small business breakfast and lunches offered through your local chamber of commerce. Volunteer your cleaning services to a charity event to get your name out and develop a good reputation. If you are trying to gain new commercial cleaning customers, networking and getting referrals from other business is your best bet. Keep your business cards with you everywhere you go. You always want to be prepared. The most important thing is getting a reputation for excellent, skilled, quality work at a reasonable price. You must show that you are thoroughly reliable and consistent. A happy, loyal customer is one of the best advertisements you can ever have.  Follow up with your customers after you provide a service to see if they are satisfied.  You may not be able to slash your prices, but you can provide superior service. If a customer has a complaint, listen and do not argue with the customer. Ask the customer if there is anything that you can do to fix the situation. Offer the customer a discounted or free cleaning the next time they use...

TL;DR in English: Go door to door with flyers. Generate publicity. Do excellent work. Reward loyal customers. Join a professional organization.
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Conditional statements are what drive most programs. They are statements that are determined to be either TRUE or FALSE, and then acted upon based on the result. The most basic of the statements is the if statement.       TRUE and FALSE work differently in C than what you might be used to. TRUE statements always end up equaling a nonzero number. When you perform comparisons, if the result is TRUE then a "1" is returned. If the result is FALSE, then a "0" is returned. Understanding this will help you see how IF statements are processed. Conditional statements revolve around the use of mathematical operators that compare values. The following list contains the most commonly used conditional operators.   >   /* greater than */ <   /* less than */ >=  /* greater than or equal to */ <=  /* less than or equal to */ ==  /* equal to */ !=  /* not equal to */     10 > 5 TRUE 6 < 15 TRUE 8 >= 8 TRUE 4 <= 8 TRUE 3 == 3 TRUE 4 != 5 TRUE You can use IF statements to determine what the program should do next after the statement is evaluated. You can combine it with other conditional statements later to create powerful multiple options, but for now write a simple one to get used to them.   #include <stdio.h>  int main() {   if ( 3 < 5 )     printf( "3 is less than 5");     getchar(); } You can build upon IF statements by using ELSE and ELSE IF statements to handle different results. ELSE statements run if the IF statement is FALSE. ELSE IF statements allow you to include multiple IF statements into one code block to handle various cases. See the example program below to see how they interact.   #include <stdio.h>  int main() {   int age;    printf( "Please enter your current age: " );   scanf( "%d", &age );   if ( age <= 12 ) {     printf( "You're just a kid!\n" );   }   else if ( age < 20 ) {     printf( "Being a teenager is pretty great!\n" );   }   else if ( age < 40 ) {     printf( "You're still young at heart!\n" );   }   else {     printf( "With age comes wisdom.\n" );   }   return 0; }    The program takes the input...

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Wake up with braids for a beach look. Wash your hair, and let it partially dry. Part your hair down the middle into two sections. Twist all of your hair. Clip each twisted section. Sleep with the clips in. Brush your hair.

If you take your clothes out of the washer and see that there is lint on them, put them back in and wash them again. Do not use detergent for this second wash. After the cycle is done, take the clothes out, and shake them out to loosen any leftover lint. Dry the clothes in the dryer as you normally would.

TL;DR in English: Wash the clothes again, but without detergent.
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Confident people have excellent follow through. They do not make big plans only to let them fall to the wayside. If you want to give off confidence, make plans and then follow through with them every time.  Select an area where you need to grow. It can be something personal. For example, you want to be better about keeping up with household chores. It can also be something professional. For example, you want to work harder on finding a better job. Develop an action plan. Set specific deadlines and actions you can take to achieve these goals. Follow through with your plans. Even small steps will boost your confidence. You may not achieve everything exactly as you envisioned, but that's okay. Taking action in and of itself can raise your confidence. If you want to feel more confident, one way to do is to surround yourself with confident people. Seek out someone you admire. Seek out a confident woman. Ask her to help you develop your own sense of confidence.  You can find someone at work. You can ask a very confident co-worker to have coffee with you so you can pick her brain. You can also ask someone in your social circle. Maybe you know a very confident friend. She can give you advice on how to raise your own confidence. Self-care should not be something thought of as self-indulgent. If you want to maintain a confident attitude, you need to care for yourself. You deserve rest and relaxation in order to maintain your confidence.  Give yourself small rewards. This can be as simple as a warm bath at the end of each day, or a long walk to clear your head after work. Make time for the basics. Get enough sleep, eat well, and give yourself some downtime. Schedule regular self-care time and make sure you stick to it, even when life gets busy. Regular physical activity has a lot of health benefits. However, it can also boost your sense of self-confidence. If you work out regularly, you will feel better about your body and its capabilities.  At first, work out schedules can feel taxing. It's not unusual to find yourself...

TL;DR in English: Develop and follow through with action plans. Find a mentor. Prioritize self care. Exercise to bolster confidence. Experiment with new things.
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This easy method is great for canvas Vans that are covered in mud (don't use it for suede or leather shoes). Go ahead and take out the laces and the inserts so everything will come out nice and clean. Do not tumble dry them, even on low heat, because the heat will damage the glue in your shoes. Stuff them with newspaper so they'll keep their shape, then place them to dry in a sunny spot.  Check out the shoes to see if you're happy with how clean they are. If you still see spots and stains, use a stain removal method. When your shoes are dry, you can replace the inserts and shoelaces.

TL;DR in English: Remove the laces and inserts of the shoes. Stuff the shoes with newspaper and let them air dry.
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Tell your spouse that you'd like to have a serious conversation about your mother-in-law, and ask him or her when a good time would be. Letting your spouse know in advance that you want to have a serious talk will keep them from feeling blindsided when you do sit down to talk.  Don't avoid the talk for too long, as doing so builds resentment. In addition, if you want too long, your stress could come out as you snapping at your spouse because they're the person you can take it out on. You want your mother-in-law to move out, and you need to be upfront about that. Remember, though, your spouse may not want to hear it, especially if they enjoy having their mother around.  You could say, "I love your mother, I do. I think it's time that we have our own space, though. I think it's time to ask your mother to move out." Don't forget to give your partner some breathing room before launching into why. Make a list of everything extra you do because your mother-in-law is in the house. This step isn't to be petty. It's to show your spouse that it really is taxing for his or her mother to be there. Your spouse may not even realize how much of a burden it is putting on you.  You don't want to blame your spouse for the extra work. Rather, you just want to bring his or her attention to it. For example, you don't want to say, "Your mother is so much work!" Rather, you might say, "I'm working longer hours with her in the house. I love her, and I like doing things for her. However, there's only so much of me to go around. You may not realize how much extra I do because she's here, so here are some of the things I do for her." You also need to discuss what stress she brings to the household. It could be intentional stress, such as her criticizing your choices, or could be non-intentional, such as her constant presence putting a damper on your sex life.  Once again, try to bring it up in such a way that you're not blaming your spouse for it. Try using "I" statements instead of "You" statements. As an example, you could say, "I...

TL;DR in English: Ask your spouse to sit down with you. Tell your spouse what you want. Bring up any extra work. Talk about the stress. Discuss finances. Agree on common goals. Understand where your spouse is coming from.
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When we become aware of who we are, we can start to accept ourselves and feel more comfortable around others. Keeping a journal or blog is an excellent way to improve your self-awareness and track your personal growth. While you write, consider the following topics:  Identify your likes and dislikes. Define your dreams. Determine if there are areas of your life that require additional work. With the media bombarding you with idealized images of beauty, it is easy to forget that perfection is not attainable and beauty is not perfection. Your flaws are what make you unique—embrace your imperfections and start making them work for you.  Instead of focusing on the negative aspects of your appearance, praise the features that you love. Surround yourself with positive people that make you feel loved and beautiful. Beauty is more than skin deep—your thoughts, actions, and passions are a reflection of who you are as a person. You can enhance your inner beauty and your outward appeal by putting the needs and feelings of others above your own.  Instead of judging others, compliment them. Freely donate your time and resources to those in need of your assistance.  Be kind and generous to everyone you meet.  Embrace your passions—when you do things that make you happy you will feel happy. The people in your life can have a significant impact on your self esteem. When your friends and loved ones constantly criticize you or themselves, it is challenging to see yourself as beautiful. Choose to spend time with people that reaffirm your self-worth, complement you instead of criticizing you, and radiate confidence.

TL;DR in English: Learn more about yourself. Accept your flaws. Strive to be a positive, generous, and passionate person. Surround yourself with positive people.
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Hair waves may look like a lot of work, but there is a trick to getting them with almost no work at all. Here are the materials you will need:  Mousse Brush Comb Several hair clips Once your hair is about 80% dry, add in a bit of hair mousse or another volume stabilizing product of your choice.  Carefully spray about a quarter size of mousse into one of your palms. Mousse expands quite a bit once it is out of the can, so try not to spray too much. Rub the mousse between your palms, and then spread both hands through your hair. Start at the root, and bring your fingers down through your hair to the ends. Be sure to evenly cover all of you hair. Take each section, and begin twisting at the roots all the way down to the ends. You want to make the twists tight, but not so tight that it hurts your head. Make sure that you twist the hair on the inside of the twists. You can do this by coming your fingers through your hair as you twist. Simply twist the section of hair around, pulling your fingers through as you do, and then remove your twisting hand, and hold the hair section with the opposite hand in place. Then, repeat the twisting process until you have twisted all the way to the ends of your hair. You will twist each section separately, but in the same direction. So both sides either need to be twisted away from your face or towards your face. After you are done twisting, clip each section securely in place at the crown of your head. You can use bobby pins to help keep each section in place. The trick to this style is letting your hair dry overnight in the twists so that in the morning, you can remove the clips, and reveal the waves. After you have removed the clips, gently brush your hair, or use your fingers to comb through the waves in your hair. Add hairspray if you desire. The waves should last all day, but it depends on your hair type, climate, and styling products used.

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Join a genealogy society. Reach out to people that share your culture. Share your findings on social media.

Choose a time in the morning and evening when you’re home to feed your dog. Make sure to keep the time consistent so your dog knows when to expect their meal. Keeping your dog on a feeding schedule will help it develop a healthy metabolism and prevent it from begging for food at other times. For example, feed your dog in the morning before you leave for work and again when you come home. Pick a quiet and comfortable area to keep your dog’s food bowl. Stand in the area with their bowl and ask your dog if it is hungry to train it to come to the spot at meal time. Avoid doing any other activities with your dog in their meal area. That way, it’ll learn to go there only when it’s time to eat. When you’re ready to feed your dog, set its food bowl on the ground so it can eat. Regardless of if it eats or not, pick up the bowl and put it away after 5 to 10 minutes. This helps train your dog so it will eat whenever the bowl is on the floor. If you leave food on the ground, your dog may leave some to nibble on throughout the day so it won't have a consistent routine. Use the same kind and amount of food whenever you feed your dog so it can develop a healthy metabolism. Significant changes to your dog’s diet could stress it out. For example, don’t give your dog 2 scoops of food after a long day away if you normally give it 1 scoop on other days. Even though dog food should be kept on a set routine, dogs prefer to have access to water whenever they’re thirsty. Keep a bowl out and available throughout the day so your dog can drink when it needs to.  Change the water in your dog’s bowl every day. Clean the bowl every other day so bacteria can’t grow.

TL;DR in English: Feed your dog at consistent times each day. Choose a place in your home where you’ll give your dog meals. Set its food down for 5 to 10 minutes before picking it up again. Give your dog the same amount of food during each feeding. Keep a bowl of water available for your dog at all times.
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Cardboard is an excellent building medium for beginners. It’s also great if you’re on a budget as many of your building materials can be found around your home. However, models built from cardboard won’t be as durable or sturdy as models built from other materials.  Empty cereal boxes, paper towel tubes, and toilet paper tubes are great cardboard building materials.  Adhesives include masking tape, craft glue, and spray adhesive. Other household materials such as tin cans and scrap paper can be used as well. Craft foam, also called foam core, is sold in thick sheets at craft stores. This medium will create sturdy and lightweight structures. However, some beginners have difficulty cutting the foam. If you’ve never used foam before, buy extra sheets to practice on. To work with foam, you will need:  A sharp craft knife for slicing the foam  A heated foam wire cutter for cutting large pieces of foam (optional) Tacky glue, a hot glue gun, or a liquid adhesive Wood is the best choice for large, sturdy castles. These castles can last years if they’re built properly. However, beginners may find woodworking difficult and expensive. Tools for woodworking include:    A circular saw for cutting the wood A hammer A screwdriver Wood glue Nails and screws of various sizes Before designing your castle, consider any factors that will affect your design. For example, consider your space limitations. This includes your workspace and the display space. If your design is too large, you won’t have anywhere to put your castle. Other things to consider include:  What are the limitations of your building medium? For example, paper castles won’t last as long as wooden castles. How big is your budget? Paper castles are cheaper than foam or wooden castles. How much time can you devote to your project? Wooden castles are very sturdy, but they will take weeks to complete.

TL;DR in English: Decide whether or not to use cardboard. Consider using craft foam. Choose wood as your building medium. Consider your limitations.
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When you make a call yourself, what are the things that really annoy you? It might be people who have little product or technical knowledge when that's precisely what you're calling for. You may be annoyed by people who use particular terms, slang or sounds (such as a drawn out "ummmm" noise), sounds that tend to imply they're not that interested in talking to you.  Consider these "annoyances" and write them all down. Evaluate yourself in a training context; if you have phone handling issues, it is not recommended that you train others, but that, instead, you attend the training yourself and then test the improvements. The greeting and the speed that the phone is picked up can determine the customer's overall impression of the experience.  In many cases, if the phone rings more than three times, it is too long; for the caller, boredom starts to set in. On the other hand, people who pick up almost instantly may startle the caller. Try to find a middle ground such as picking up after the first ring, but before the second. Consider the greeting. Many people find a greeting such as "Hi, this is Jack speaking" subtly annoying, as they assume the person's name is really "Jack Speaking", or that such an automated, informal response is suggestive of someone who is not able to help them sort out a problem. A simple improvement is "Hi, this is Jack, how can I help you?" Again, consider what things really annoy you--it might be speaking too fast, too slowly, in a very loud or quiet voice, or someone who places too much emphasis on certain tones (such voices that may be described as too "bubbly" or "bouncy"), or tones that are very flat, which suggest disinterest in the caller (always a risky thing in a service center). Find out if your staff members exhibit any of these traits by listening to their calls. You might also find almost-automated responses infuriating, as though you're talking to someone who is clearly reading from a prompt screen, like a zombie. Many perfectly good calls have been ruined by a bad ending,...

TL;DR in English: Start by using insight. Start by training your team member from the beginning of a call. Consider the tone and speed of your voice. Consider the middle and end of the call--both the middle and end are crucial. Ensure that the people who are on the phone actually know what they're talking about.
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Place 8 raspberries in a cocktail shaker with a ½ ounce (15 ml) of grenadine. Use a muddler to smash the berries with the liquid until they are completely pulverized. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes or so.  You can use fresh or frozen raspberries that have been slightly thawed. To ensure that the finished martini is properly chilled, it helps to put the shaker in the freezer for approximately half an hour before muddling the raspberries. If you don't have a muddler, you can use a thick wooden spoon or wooden meat pounder to crush the fruit and grenadine together. Once you've muddled the raspberries and grenadine together, pour 1 ounce (30 ml) of good quality vodka and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of fresh lemon juice into the shaker. Add enough ice to fill the shaker, put the lid on it, and shake well to combine all of the ingredients.  You'll know that you're finished shaking the martini when the outside of the shaker becomes frosty. When you're shaking the martini mixture together, make sure to keep your hands on the top and bottom of the shaker and not on the exterior itself. That will help keep the martini cold. When the martini is fully mixed, place a cocktail strainer over the top of shaker, and strain the martini into a martini glass. If you desire, you can add a couple of fresh raspberries to the cocktail for garnish. Chill your martini glass in the freezer for approximately a half hour before pouring the martini into it.

TL;DR in English: Muddle the raspberries with the grenadine. Add the vodka, lemon juice, and ice, and mix well. Strain the martini into a glass.
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Paper, white, and gray birches are a good selection for cold climates, while the river birch does well in warmer climates. Keep this in mind if you order seeds from an online seller or purchase them at a garden store. If you're foraging for seeds near your home, you can assume they're coming from birch trees that have been successful in your climate. The seed pods, or catkins, start fluttering to the ground in the early fall, and may lose their seeds in the process. Collect a catkin straight from the birch tree in late summer to ensure you get a seed. Catkins are slim, cylindrical flower clusters that have no noticeable flower petals. They look somewhat like small, soft pinecones. Place the catkin in a paper bag or on a paper towel. Then let it rest on a sunny windowsill for a couple days while it dries out. Allowing it to dry will make it easier to get the seed out. Find a plastic bag that will be large enough to hold the container and close with a seal. A plastic freezer bag with a zip closure would work well. Slip the container inside without tilting it and close the bag. The seeds need a period of cold rest time until they're ready to be germinated in the late winter. Place them in an out-of-the-way spot in your fridge for several months. Avoid pushing it to the back of the fridge since temperatures may be too cold back there. An unheated garage is also a good place to store the seeds over the winter.

TL;DR in English: Pick a birch tree that is suitable for your climate. Capture seed pods from a birch tree in late summer. Dry out the catkin on a sunny windowsill. Place the container in a plastic bag. Place the plastic-wrapped container in the fridge until spring.
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Genealogy societies consist of people that have an interest in researching and learning about their family background. Locate one in your area and become a member. A genealogy society is a great place to learn more about your family history and share it with others. If you don’t know people outside of your family that share your heritage, try reaching out to individuals at school or work with the same cultural background. Look for clubs, associations, or groups in your area that celebrate your culture. You can also reach out to people in your community by asking if they’d like to share some of their family history. Social media, if used correctly, is a great tool to share things that matter with you and connect with the world. It is also a good tool for celebrating your family heritage. Reach out to family members on social media that you may not talk to often. Upload photos of your family on social media accounts with your contacts and family members. You can also create photo albums on social media about your family heritage. If the family members that you are sharing photos of are alive, make sure you have their permission before posting photos of them.

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