See your doctor if you have a serious condition.

Each school is unique and has its own uniform style and dress code, and knowing the dress code for your school can help you accessorize, customize, and alter your uniform to make yourself feel more comfortable in it. Dress codes will also tell you what you can and cannot wear, and may cover topics such as:  How long skirts, shorts, or dresses have to be  What kinds of jewelry, makeup, and accessories are acceptable (if any) What colors you're allowed to wear What type of shoes you can wear Most school uniforms have multiple options, including dresses, skirts, pants, and shorts for the bottoms, which are often paired with a long- or short-sleeved dress shirt. But if you're lucky, optional uniform items might also include a blazer, vest, or sweater that can each be worn in unique ways. These different clothing items can be worn in different combinations to accommodate the weather and your own personal style, and there are different ways you can alter the look of each to make it look a little cooler. Wearing clothes that are too big or too tight isn't very flattering, so it’s important that you pick clothes in sizes that suit your body. But if your uniform is the wrong size for whatever reason, you may be able to:  Tuck in your shirt to make it less baggy Wear a belt around your waist to give your uniform more shape Tie the bottom of your shirt in a knot to make it fit better Alter your clothes to make them slightly larger or smaller Whether you have to wear a polo shirt, blouse, or button-down shirt, your school’s dress code policy may allow you to wear other clothing overtop, and this could give you an opportunity to add some style to your outfit. For instance, you could:  Wear a fitted or oversized knit sweater over your shirt  Put on a funky cardigan or vest  Wear a fitted blazer or jacket This works best when you can leave a few buttons undone at the top of your shirt, because you can wear either a neutral or vibrant shirt, tank top, or camisole under your shirt and let it show through around the neck area....

TL;DR in English: Know your school’s dress code. Check out your uniform options. Choose clothes that are the right size. Throw something on over your shirt. Layer clothes under your uniform. Roll up your hems and cuffs. Swap out uniform pieces with similar clothes. Put on a belt or sash. Wear different scarves. Find a unique schoolbag. Add flair with jewelry. Try some funky shoes. Find some neat socks or tights. Experiment with different hair styles. Wear subtle makeup if you want.
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One of the symptoms of an underlying condition of cold hands is hand discoloration. Your hands may be white, white-purple, red, purple, blue, or white-yellow. The hands may be hard or waxy. If there is something else going on with your cold hands, you may feel sensations in addition to the cold in your hands. These sensations include:  Pain Throbbing Burning Tingling Numbness or loss of feeling These sensations may also happen in other body parts, like the legs, feet, toes, face, or earlobes. Sometimes, cold hands may occur with sores on the hands. Look for blisters or ulcers on your hands or fingers. They may also become swollen or painful. These blisters may also appear on the feet. Some conditions connected with cold hands might cause a rash, scaly areas, bumps, or lumps. These areas may also bleed, itch, or burn. Cold hands connected with bodily changes may point to an underlying issue. Look for changes in weight, possibly due to diabetes and hypothyroidism, along with excessive hunger and thirst. Another symptom may be fatigue. Frequent urination, joint and muscle pain, depression, and blurred vision may also be symptoms of an underlying condition.

TL;DR in English: Look for discoloration of the hands. Monitor for any odd sensations in the hand. Check for blisters. Watch for a rash. Monitor bodily changes.
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Tightly squeeze or roll the oranges firmly with the palm of your hand across the counter or table to soften them up. Enjoy a crisp, cold glass of freshly squeezed, unpasteurized orange juice, the way it was intended to be!

TL;DR in English: Soften the orange. Drink up!
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Although gas is totally normal, it shouldn’t prevent you from living your life. Talk to your doctor if bloating, pain, or embarrassment is causing you to avoid activities or is making it hard for you to take care of your responsibilities. They can help you find relief for your symptoms.  Tell your doctor how your excess gas is affecting you, as well as what you’ve tried to find relief. If you’ve been keeping a food diary, bring it to your appointment so your doctor can review it. Consider asking your doctor for a referral to see a dietitian, who can help you design a diet plan that may help you control your gas. While you likely don’t need to worry, excessive gas could be a symptom of a more serious condition. If you develop serious symptoms, your doctor will review your medical history, go over your diet, discuss medications you’re taking, and conduct a physical exam. From there, they may decide to do basic diagnostic tests to rule out causes for your symptoms. Visit your doctor if you experience the following severe symptoms in addition to gas, which might be a sign of a serious condition:  Abdominal pain Fullness or pressure in your abdomen Swelling in your abdomen Bloody stool Changes in your stool Difference in frequency Constipation or diarrhea Weight loss Vomiting or nausea Try not to worry because you’re probably okay. However, abdominal pain that won’t go away may be a sign of a serious condition, like appendicitis or a bowel blockage. Similarly, chest pain could be a sign of a medical emergency. You need prompt treatment to help you recover and feel better. Visit an urgent care center or emergency room to get checked by a doctor. These symptoms may be caused by gas, and your doctor can help you figure out what’s going on.

TL;DR in English: See your doctor if excess gas is interfering with your daily life. Get tested for an underlying medical issue. Get emergency care for persistent abdominal pain or chest pain.
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Use the scissors to trim the excess off the ends. You can leave the knot on top or tuck it underneath the bracelet if you want.

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Check security footage. Contact cab companies. Track your car using the VIN. Check your city’s transportation website. Search cars for sale online. Report when the car is found.

In some states, you can get 5 or 10 cents per can or bottle by returning them to a deposit center. There are many ways to take advantage of this opportunity:  Scrounge up all of the cans and bottles you can find around your home. Look for cans and bottles in trash cans, along busy roads, and anywhere that people hang out (parks, stadiums, etc.). If you've got a big pile of scrap in your backyard, own a junked camper or other vehicle, or know of a dump site where you can legally salvage materials, you can sort and sell it to a scrap yard or recycling center in your area. Metals such as scrap steel, copper, or aluminum can fetch good prices. If your state doesn’t have a can/bottle refund system, you can still sell aluminum cans to a scrap yard. Computers are full of valuable metals such as steel, aluminum, and gold. If you dismantle old computers, you can sort these metals and sell them to a salvage yard, or you may be able to find buyers who will accept the old computer as is and scrap it themselves.  If possible, get several computers to scrap to make it worth your while. For instance, offer to take outdated computers from a school doing upgrades or find junked computers. Don’t scrap good, working computers; what you get for the scrap won’t be as much as you could get by selling the components or the entire device.

TL;DR in English: Return bottles and cans for a refund. Scrap a junk pile for cash. Sell a computer you no longer want or use.
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Place a large frying pan over low heat and preheat the pan for about five minutes. Place the sausages in the pan and cook them over low heat. Use tongs to turn the sausages every two minutes. Cook the sausages for about 12 minutes, or until no pink remains and they're starting to brown. When the sausages are done, remove the pan from the heat. With the tongs, take the sausages out of the pan and transfer them to a plate. Set them aside to cool. Leave the grease from the meat in the pan and return the pan to the stove. It's important to use tongs instead of a fork to cook and move the sausages. A fork will pierce the meat and release the juices, making for drier sausage. Add the butter to the frying pan with the sausage grease and heat it over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the flour to the pan and whisk to combine it with the fat. Cook the flour for about five minutes, whisking regularly, until it becomes smooth and golden brown. When the flour is smooth and golden, pour the milk into the pan, whisking as you pour to prevent lumps. Bring the gravy to a low boil, and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue simmering for 10 to 12 minutes, until the gravy thickens. Add milk by the tablespoon (15 ml) to the pan if the gravy becomes too thick, or until the desired consistency is achieved. Use your fingers to break up each sausage into small chunks. Sprinkle the sausage pieces into the gravy and stir to combine. Taste the gravy and add salt and pepper if necessary. Once the sausages have warmed, remove the pan from the heat. Place one or two warm biscuits on a serving plate. Spoon or ladle about a ¼ cup (59 ml) of hot gravy over each biscuit and enjoy! Avoid pouring the gravy on the biscuits until you're ready to serve them, as the gravy can make the biscuits soggy.

TL;DR in English: Cook the sausage. Remove the cooked sausages from the pan. Cook the flour in the butter and sausage grease. Add milk and simmer. Crumble in the sausage and season the gravy. Ladle the gravy over fresh biscuits and serve.
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Cats can be trained to move on command using clicker training and a target stick. You can buy a clicker for training at a local pet shop. A target stick is simply a long stick you use to guide your cat on and off surfaces. You can use any long stick you want, such as a wooden rod you would buy at a craft store. To start,  you want your cat to learn to follow the stick. Place the target stick near your cat's nose. As soon as it starts sniffing the stick, move the stick. If the cat follows the stick with their nose, click the clicker. Give the cat a reward, like a small treat. This will teach the cat it should follow the clicker stick to get rewarded. For a few days, spend short training intervals teaching your cat to follow the stick. Once your cat consistently follows the stick, you can train your cat to stay off furniture. Choose a command to use to get your cat off furniture. The command can be something like, "No" or "Get off." You want your cat to eventually jump off the furniture in response to this command. Each time you see your cat on the furniture, get your training stick. Say your command while guiding your cat off the furniture. Reward your cat with a small treat when they obey. If you consistently guide your cat off furniture each time you see them on a couch or counter, they will eventually respond to the command without the help of treats or a training stick.

TL;DR in English: Get a clicker and target stick. Teach the cat to follow the stick. Pick a command. Guide the cat down when saying the command.
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While you can register for a trademark in any state, applying for a federal trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office will protect your name nationwide provided your DBA qualifies.  A trademark protects your unique business name by giving you the right to sue anyone else who uses it in commerce. However, just because your name is unique doesn't necessarily mean it can be trademarked – at either the state or the federal level.  Generally, you must use (or intend to use) your DBA in interstate commerce to qualify for a federal trademark. If, for example, you planned to sell products through your website to customers nationwide, that would qualify as interstate commerce.  If you're not planning on using your DBA outside your local area, you still may be eligible for state trademark protection. Rather than giving you exclusive rights to use your DBA nationwide, you only have those rights within a specific geographic area. Before you apply for trademark protection, check the state or federal databases to make sure no one else is claiming trademark rights for a similar name.  The USPTO provides an electronic search system you can access online at http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks-application-process/search-trademark-database. The database provides information on registered trademarks as well as pending applications and abandoned marks. Each state also has its own trademark database, typically located on the secretary of state's website. If you're planning on doing business in more than one state, you would need to check the databases for each of those states to make sure your name is available. You also might consider using a screening service available on sites such as trademark.com, which will search federal and state databases for a fee.  Keep in mind that just because another business is using the same name as yours doesn't mean that you can't use it. If the other business is located far away, or is offering different products or services, you still may be able to use the name.  Just because...

TL;DR in English: Decide whether you need federal trademark protection. Research your name. Consider hiring an attorney. Fill out your trademark application. File your trademark application. Work with the application examiners. Monitor the status of your application. Maintain your trademark.
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Many businesses now have security cameras recording their parking lots. Also, your community might have installed cameras that record streets, schools, and other government buildings. You should try to access this security footage, which could help identify the thief.  Stop into your town office or city hall and ask about checking security footage. Have a copy of your police report with you. Tell them the day and time you think the car was stolen. You can also stop into private businesses and asks. Also show them a copy of your police report. Avoid delay. Sometimes, businesses delete or film over security footage. Cab drivers are almost always on the road, so they are good “eyes” to have looking for your car. You can call up local cab companies and offer a reward for information leading to the recovery of your car.  Make sure to provide a detailed description and offer a sweet enough reward so that cab drivers have an incentive to find the car. Some people think $100 is enough, but you should probably offer closer to $500. Whenever someone registers, titles, or services your car, the VIN will be entered into a database. You can purchase a vehicle history report at the AutoCheck website for $30-40. Check this report for any entries after the date your car was stolen.  In the United States, you can also use the VinCheck feature at the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) website. This website finds cars that are reported as stolen or salvaged.  Contact the police in the area where the car has been registered or serviced. Explain that your car was stolen and share your copy of the police report and your vehicle history report. If the thief parks your car and gets a ticket, then that information is entered into your city’s database. Go online and search your car’s license plate number. If you find that it has been parked somewhere, call the police and tell them where. The thief might try to sell your car online. Often, they will post a picture and other identifying information, so you can scroll through...

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Think about the kind of friends that you want. Meet people from your activities. Monitor their behavior Choose people with similar interests and goals. Talk to trusted advisors.

Even if you have a bare-bones newspaper, you may still incur costs for printing and distribution. An 8-page school newspaper printed monthly can run $6,000 per year, budgeting for paper, ink, incidentals (supplies for reporters, etc.), a camera for a photographer, and other costs. Putting together a newspaper takes time. Think about how many articles you’d like to publish and how long it will take for these articles to be written and edited. Consider too how long you’ll need to design the newspaper issue, and how long you’ll need for printing. Establish a schedule so you know when to start working on an issue.  Start with the date that you’d like to release your paper on, and work backwards from there. You will also have overlap between one issue and the next issue, so keep this in mind as you plan your schedule. Journalistic ethics are a code that guides how you practice journalism. Consider how objective and responsible your paper will be, and think about what lines you will absolutely not cross. Be sure to get these in writing and enforce these guidelines with your staff. The Society of Professional Journalists, a professional organization with regional chapters all over the United States, has good guidelines for journalistic ethics on their website. Newspapers are a lot of work and can be more effectively produced when you have a team of people working on them. You can publish a newspaper by yourself, but you may be strapped for time or money in the process. Find people who share the same vision and passion as you for the newspaper.  Think about different positions you’ll need to fill. These might include writers, editors for each section, photographers, designers, web designers, and ad sales representatives. If you can afford it, pay your staff. Even if it isn’t much, a little bit of money helps to validate their professional contributions. If you want local businesses to advertise in your newspaper, you will need to ask them to do so. Make up a rate sheet, which is a table that tells them how much...

TL;DR in English: Set a budget. Establish a schedule. Establish journalistic ethics for your newspaper. Recruit staff for your newspaper. Solicit advertisers. Consult a lawyer.
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. A nice gift is great, but a nice gift with a personalized box is doubly thoughtful. Take your new ideas and put them to good use! It's a gift they might not be able to use forever, but the box they sure can. . And as for that closet of yours -- imagine if it were something you actually wanted to look at and wasn't a complete eyesore. No more relegating yourself to being surrounded by plastic tubs. Get to sprucing up your closet already! ecorate your box with newspaper. If you're lacking in the pretty paper department, newspaper can be surprisingly classy, especially if it's just black and white. Bust out the white glue and decoupage skills and redo all of your boxes -- they'll match but yet all be unique. . If for some odd reason the texture of your box is wonky and glue and paints don't easily adhere, why not crochet a box cover? You're really just crocheting a larger box to put over this box, but it serves the same purpose. It can also protect any special boxes you have that you don't want to fade in the sunlight or get ruined by little hands.

TL;DR in English: Decorate a gift box Decorate a storage box . Crochet a box cover
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You may want to leave nail holes in your wall to give your planking a more rustic appearance, but for a more finished look, fill in these holes with spackle. If your nail holes are very small, you may want to take a hammer and lightly tap holes with it to create a small indentation where the hole is. Dip a putty knife into your spackle, then:  Pull the putty knife over the indentation so that the spackle fills the hole. Try to work some of the spackle deeply into the nail hole. Drag your knife flat against the plank so that a flat, unblemished surface remains. Allow the spackle to dry completely according to its label instructions. Lightly sand spackled areas with fine grit sandpaper (120 to 220 rating). Apply a second layer of spackle in the same fashion as the first. Insert your caulk into a caulk gun and apply it according to its directions. Generally, this involves cutting the tip off the applicator and pressing the applicator lever on the gun. Then, use your gun to fill in the gaps between planks and between planks and the ceiling/wall.  Caulking the gaps will give a more finished look to your wall. What's more, you can use a paint-able caulk, so when you paint the color of your accent planking uniform. After caulk hardens, it retains some flexibility. This is great for you planking, which may warp or swell in humid weather. The caulk will flex with the planks, preventing them from popping free or coming loose. your accent planking before painting. Many kinds of planking are very absorbent. By using two to three layers of primer, you'll not only have a more chip resistant finish, but you'll also use less paint over the course of this project, saving you money.  Primer is also useful when you are trying to paint over a dark color, or colors that are vibrant, which can sometimes show through paint-only applications. Use long, even, overlapping strokes when applying your primer to the planking. Prime from top to bottom to decrease the likelihood of drips and runs. Once you are finished priming your first...

TL;DR in English: Spackle over nail holes, if desired. Caulk the gaps between boards, if desired. Prime Paint your accent planking.
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You can purchase The Sims 4 right from your Mac or PC computer through Origin. The best way to get The Sims 4 is to download Origin to your computer. Navigate to www.origin.com in your web browser. In the upper right-hand corner of the navigation bar, you will see an option to Download Origin. Click the download button.  Once on the download page, you will see a yellow button that says “Download Origin for…”. Depending on your computer, it will say “Mac” or “PC”.   On PC click the download button and click to save the Origin Setup file. Once it’s downloaded, look for the Origin icon on your desktop and double-click. This will launch the installer, follow the instructions to install Origin. On Mac, Click the download button. The Origin.dmg file will begin to download to your Downloads folder. Once the download is complete, locate the Origin.dmg file and click to open it. Drag the Origin icon into your Applications folder. Once you start up Origin you will see a box to login into your Origin account or create a new one. If you don’t already have an account you can quickly create one by clicking the Create an account button.   Fill in your date of birth and country, then click “continue”. Next, you will have to fill in the required information like email address, username, and password. Once you have completed the form, click Create Account. Once you login to your Origin client on your computer you can begin to browse and purchase games, such as The Sims 4. Search for The Sims 4 in the search bar toward the top of the screen.  You may see several Sims 4 options. The Sims 4 has several expansion packs that you can download separately. Make sure that you download either The Sims 4 or The Sims 4 Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition adds extra content to your game like clothing and items. Click Add to Cart. Once you’ve added the game to your cart, you will see a “1” in your cart icon at the top right of the navigation bar, next to the search bar. Click your cart icon. Click Checkout to proceed to checkout. Follow the...

TL;DR in English: Download Origin. Create an Origin account if you don’t have one. Purchase and download The Sims 4. Open The Sims 4.
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What qualities are you looking for in a friend? Determining these things ahead of time will help you know what to look for when you are making new friends. Search out people who have these positive qualities you want in your life.  Some qualities you might consider are kindness, honesty, loyalty, intelligence, or creativity. Think of ways to tell if people possess these qualities. For example, someone who makes good grades in school is probably intelligent. Someone who volunteers at a nursing home is probably kind. Someone who is very active in art class is probably creative. Try to become friends with people who have good morals. A good place to meet people like this is at your church youth group or in an activity group organized through your school. People who get involved in activities and in the community are less likely to cause problems. . Do this before you start hanging out with someone new. If they mouth off in school, get into fights, or bully others, don't get too close to them. Hanging out with likeminded people is important. The saying “you are what you eat” can be applied to the friends you choose as well. If you hang out with motivated, driven people that will begin to rub off on you as well. If you spend time with people who don’t care about school or who are not nice to others, those behaviors could eventually rub off on you. There are probably a lot of people in your life (parents, teachers, counselors) who have more life experience than you and would love to advise you on how to find and keep good friends. Take advantage of their advice by talking to them and asking their opinion. It might help!

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Ask yourself what you want from college. Select your major and your classes carefully. Complete as much coursework as you can before the semester gets going. Figure out what is actually required to do well in the class. Streamline your commitments.

Rather than cutting them into slices, you might decide to leave them in a larger size to give them more of a presence in the dish you’re cooking. In this case, you can slice the whole mushroom down the middle once to half it and call it a day. If you need it to be smaller still, cutting the halves in half will give you nice chunky quarters. Use mushroom halves or quarters in more substantial side dishes like bourbon mushrooms or vegetable medleys. Once your cutting board is covered with mushroom quarters or slices, you can proceed to reduce them to a more manageable size by cutting them widthwise, then rotating them 90 degrees and slicing them again. Chopped mushrooms are the perfect size to throw in a pot of soup or a hearty casserole.  You also have the option of stopping after a single cut if you prefer bigger pieces. Keep in mind that mushrooms shrink quite a bit as they cook, so avoid chopping them too small if you don’t want them to disappear completely. Turn the mushrooms 1 more time and cut them into even smaller pieces. When fine-dicing or mincing, keep the blade of the knife in contact with the cutting board and raise and lower the rear edge of the blade repeatedly in a lever action. Continue cutting the mushrooms until they’re the desired size.  You may have to dig out the bulkier pieces and tackle them individually, as the mushrooms’ irregular shape will mean that some will be bigger than others. Stuff diced mushrooms into homemade egg rolls or samosas, or sprinkle them over a fresh garden salad.

TL;DR in English: Cut the mushrooms into halves or quarters. Turn the mushrooms for a coarse chop. Dice or mince the chopped mushrooms. Finished.
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If you have a negative number multiplying a term or terms within parentheses, be sure to distribute the negative to each term inside the parentheses.  Remember the basic rules of multiplying negatives:  Neg. x Neg. = Pos. Neg. x Pos. = Neg.   Consider the following example:   −4(9−3x)=48{\displaystyle -4(9-3x)=48}….. (original problem)  −4(9)−(−4)(3x)=48{\displaystyle -4(9)-(-4)(3x)=48}…..(distribute (-4) to each term)  −36−(−12x)=48{\displaystyle -36-(-12x)=48}…..(simplify the multiplication)  −36+12x=48{\displaystyle -36+12x=48}…..(notice that ‘minus -12’ becomes +12) After you complete the distribution, you then need to simplify the equation by moving all the variable terms to one side of the equals sign, and all the numbers without variables to the other. Do this by a combination of addition or subtraction.   −36+12x=48{\displaystyle -36+12x=48}…..(original problem)  −36(+36)+12x=48+36{\displaystyle -36(+36)+12x=48+36}…..(add 36 to each side)  12x=84{\displaystyle 12x=84}…..(simplify the addition to isolate the variable) Solve the equation by dividing both sides of the equation by whatever the coefficient of the variable is. This should result in a single variable on one side of the equation, with the result on the other.   12x=84{\displaystyle 12x=84}…..(original problem)  12x/12=84/12{\displaystyle 12x/12=84/12}…..(divide both sides by 12)  x=7{\displaystyle x=7}…..(solution) Whenever you see a minus sign in an algebra problem, particularly if it comes before a parenthesis, you should imagine that it says + (-1). This will help you correctly distribute the negative to all the terms within the parentheses. Then solve the problem as before.  For example, consider the problem, 4x−(x+2)=4{\displaystyle 4x-(x+2)=4}. To be certain that you distribute the negative properly, rewrite the problem to read: 4x+(−1)(x+2)=4{\displaystyle 4x+(-1)(x+2)=4}  Then distribute the (-1) to the terms inside the parentheses as follows:   4x+(−1)(x+2)=4{\displaystyle 4x+(-1)(x+2)=4}…..(revised problem)  4x−x−2=4{\displaystyle...

TL;DR in English: Distribute a negative number together with its negative sign. Combine like terms. Divide to find the final solution. Treat subtraction as adding (-1).
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Choose a container with a lid that will form a tight seal, such as a piece of tupperware or a canning jar. This will keep unwanted moisture from getting into the flour, which can cause clumping and allow bacteria or mold to set up.  Use a container or separate lid with a built-in pour spout to make it easier to measure out the flour for recipes. Limit the number of times you transfer the rice flour to a different container to minimize the amount of air it receives. When kept covered and dry at room temperature, grain flours will stay fresh for weeks. They can last even longer in the refrigerator or freezer, where they'll be protected from unnecessary exposure.  For optimal flavor and texture, try to use your rice flour within 1-2 weeks. Refrigerate the flour with a box of baking soda to prevent it from absorbing odors from other stored foods. Brown rice flour makes an excellent substitute for conventional wheat flour in all gluten-free dishes. Use homemade four to bake cookies, cakes or brownies, whip up a batch of rustic pancakes for breakfast or even bind fresh pasta or crabcakes. Rice contains less sugar than wheat, and is also packed with beneficial vitamins and nutrients.  Look up new gluten-free recipes for ideas and inspiration on how to use a fresh batch of brown rice flour.  Stir brown rice flour into soups, sauces and gravies to help thicken them.

TL;DR in English: Place the brown rice flour in an airtight container. Store the flour in the pantry or refrigerator. Incorporate brown rice flour into your favorite recipes. Finished.
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Living in an RV can be very different from living in a conventional home, so to make the experience a success, you need to make sure that you have a good reason to stay committed to it. There are no definite “right” or “wrong” reasons, though, so a reason that seems solid to you will usually be enough. Retirees and individuals who frequently relocate due to their jobs are among those who usually choose to live in an RV full-time. That being said, if you want to live a simpler life or long to travel across country, this can be a good life choice for you, too. Even though living in an RV evokes a sense of freedom, the truth of the matter is that you'll be living in very close quarters with your family members and spending many, many hours with them. If anyone opposes the lifestyle, the divide will create unwanted and inescapable tension in your everyday life. If you have kids under the age of 18, make sure that your kids agree to the idea along with your spouse. The entire family should also prepare to undertake the challenge of homeschooling. If you've never spent a prolonged period of time in an RV, it's a good idea to try before you buy. Rent or borrow and RV and try vacationing in it for one week to one month. Doing so should give you a better idea of what long-term RV life might be like. Even if you have experience driving or hauling large trailers, you need to have the experience of actually living in an RV. Get a good idea of what it's like to drive the vehicle, organize and schedule your drives, budget for life on the road, and live day-to-day with only the necessities. In many cases, you won't need a special driver's license to drive or haul an RV, but there are some exceptions. Research the licensing laws in the state of your permanent address and fulfill those requirements before you make any other preparations. Check with the state DMV to determine the legal requirements. Some notably large motorhomes may require you to obtain a different license for a different vehicle class, but you shouldn't need...

TL;DR in English: Evaluate your reasons. Get a consensus. Practice before committing. Learn about licensing laws. Prepare a backup plan.
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There are many reasons why a college degree is desirable, not least that it is still considered highly valuable by many employers.  Your own reasons for pursuing a college degree may be more personal, but spend some time working out exactly what these reasons are. Consider why college is important to you.  Do you want to learn important skills like critical thinking and problem-solving? Do you want to make friends, network and get to know other people? Do you want to get good grades for further study? Do you want to get a particular job that requires a college degree? Spend some time reflecting on these questions and come up with your own answers.  It might even be a good idea to write them down.  This will help you to recognize what's important to you so that you can focus on the essential things. After you have determined what's important to you as a college student, then you can make better decisions about pursuing a major or particular class that will help you achieve your goals.  Speak to your academic advisor.  It is their job to provide information about what certain majors entail and what courses are necessary. Ask other students for information about the class. Ask questions like, is the course time-consuming? Is the professor fair? What are the assignments like? If you don't know any other students, look online.  There are many websites, some more general and others specific to particular schools where students share this kind of information. Be aware that what is on these sites are merely individual opinions, and your own experience of the course may be different. Preparation is key and doing what you can before the semester starts will help things run more smoothly later on.  For example, ask the professor for a copy of the syllabus ahead of time so that you can order the necessary materials before the semester starts. Familiarize yourself with the course materials.  You can even start reading early to get ahead! This is key to being a lazy, yet productive, college student.  Professors often cut...

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Check to be sure you qualify. Train to be a taxi driver. Pass any required tests. Acquire the necessary paperwork. Pay any required fees and receive your certification or license to drive a taxi.

While everyone's face is different, there are seven general shapes: round, heart-shaped (base-up triangle), triangular (base down), square, rectangular, oblong and oval.  Round faces tend to have full cheeks and rounded, full forehead and chin. Celebrities with round faces include Kirsten Dunst, Chrissy Tiegen, and Leonardo DiCaprio. The phrase "heart-shaped face" can be a bit misleading; a heart-shaped face is really more like an upside down triangle, with a wide forehead that narrows to a pointed chin. A heart shaped face can be long and graceful or more rounded, but both tend to have high, angled cheekbones. Celebrities with heart-shaped faces include Reese Witherspoon, Christina Ricci, Jennifer Aniston, Ryan Gosling, and Bradley Cooper. Triangular faces tend to have narrow foreheads and a wide, strong jaw (the jaw itself is often angular). Examples of celebrities with triangular faces include Queen Latifah, Minnie Driver, Kelly Osbourne, and Chris Pine. Square faces have strong, wide foreheads and equally strong, wide chins. They are also proportionate in the length and width of the face. Famous square faces include Olivia Wilde, Rosario Dawson, Josh Hutcherson, and Nick Lachey. Rectangular faces are very similar to square, but with a longer length than width, such as Demi Moore, Brad Pitt, and Angelina Jolie. Oblong and oval faces are very similar as well; they are both rounded and proportional, but an oval face has a more pointed chin. Examples of celebs with oblong faces include Kim Raver, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jude Law; examples of famous oval faces include Liv Tyler, Kim Kardashian, and Adam Levine. Pull or pin your hair back away from your face so that you can see your face clearly. Many faces do not fit clearly into only one specific type but have features that resemble two or even more types. In that case, you're lucky! You will more options as you look for eyeglass frames. Tracing carefully around the outline of your face in the mirror, with your face relaxed, outline your forehead, down each...

TL;DR in English: Know the basic face shapes. Look in a mirror to determine the shape of your face. Use a dry erase marker to outline the shape of your reflection. Determine if your face is angular or soft.
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Toothpastes are a key part of your oral hygiene routine as they help remove food debris and plaque from your teeth and gums. Toothpastes can come in a gel, paste or powder form and while they may have similar ingredients, there are different kinds of toothpastes that are made for individual needs.  Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in water. Toothpastes with fluoride help prevent tooth decay by strengthening your tooth enamel and fighting away bacteria that cause cavities. Fluoride toothpaste is also recommended for toddlers and children but in a lower percentage. Too much fluoride can weaken the enamel. For children younger than three years, an amount equal to a grain of rice is enough. For children aged three to six years, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Whitening toothpastes usually contain mild abrasives that are typically mineral compounds such as magnesium carbonate, hydrated aluminum oxides and calcium carbonate. These help remove surface stains that cause yellowing and help you to achieve a brighter tooth surface. Whitening toothpastes also often contain a small percentage of hydrogen peroxide, a bleaching agent that helps remove stains. Whitening toothpastes that contain hydrogen peroxide, which is effective, but it can cause sensitivity. You can ease the sensitivity by alternating between a whitening and sensitivity toothpaste every day.  Desensitizing toothpastes are best for people who have sensitive gums and teeth. These contain compounds such as potassium nitrate and potassium citrate with soothing effects to reduce sensitivity. To improve the effectiveness of these products, leave them on for at least two minutes before rinsing with water. For people with fluoride sensitivity, toothpastes with natural ingredients such as xylitol, green tea extract, papaya plant extract, citric acid, zinc citrate and baking soda are also effective in whitening and thoroughly cleaning teeth. Both manual and electric powered toothbrushes can effectively clean teeth. People who have...

TL;DR in English: Choose the right toothpaste. Pick the right toothbrush. Keep your toothbrush clean. Brush your teeth twice a day. Choose the right floss. Floss your teeth regularly. Use a mouthwash. Try using a water pick. Ask your dentist about other cleaning tools. Rinse your mouth with water. Avoid smoking.
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For mild allergic conjunctivitis, an oral over-the-counter allergy medication may be enough to clear your symptoms within several hours to a few days. If it doesn't go away quickly, it's probably bacterial or viral.  Try an antihistamine. The body reacts to allergens by producing chemicals called histamines, and these chemicals are the culprit behind pink eye and other allergy symptoms. An antihistamine reduces these levels or blocks the histamines completely, thereby stopping your symptoms.  Use a decongestant. While decongestants do not stop the allergen from affecting you, they do control inflammation. In doing so, they can help prevent eye tissue from getting inflamed. Whenever drainage begins to build in your eye, you need to wipe it away to prevent bacteria from festering.  Wipe the eye starting at the inside corner, next to the nose. Gently pass over the entire eye toward the outside corner of the eye. This wipes the discharge away from your tear ducts and safely out of your eye. Wash your hands before and after cleaning your eyes. Use a clean surface for each wipe or pass to avoid getting discharge back in the eye. Immediately discard tissues or disposable eye wipes. Toss any washcloths into the laundry immediately after use. "Artificial tears" can relieve symptoms and flush the eye out.  Most over-the-counter eye drops are mild saline lubricants designed to replace tears. They can soothe dryness associated with pink eye, and they can also wash the eye of contaminants that could complicate and prolong viral, bacterial, or allergic conjunctivitis. Some over-the-counter eye drops also contain antihistamines that are useful in treating allergic conjunctivitis. Soak a soft, clean, lint-free cloth in water. Wring it out to remove excess water and apply it to closed eyes using gentle pressure.  Cold compresses are usually best for allergic conjunctivitis, but warm compresses might feel better. Both warm and cold compresses reduce swelling in the event of viral or bacterial conjunctivitis. Note that...

TL;DR in English: Try taking allergy medicine. Clean the infected eye regularly. Apply over-the-counter eye drops. Use a cold or warm compress. Remove your contacts. Prevent the condition from spreading.
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Make sure that both the TV and DVR are off before connecting them. You can keep both devices plugged into a power source as long as they remain off while you connect them. Plug the DVI end of a standard HDMI-to-DVI cable into the DVI In port on the back or side of your TV. If you cannot find an HDMI-to-DVI cable, you can use a standard HDMI cable and an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. Simply plug one side of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the adapter and plug the DVI connector on the adapter into the DVI In port on your TV. Plug the HDMI end of the same HDMI-to-DVI cable into the HDMI Out port on the back of your DVR box. If using an HDMI cable with an adapter, simply plug the free end of the cable into the HDMI Out port on the DVR. Connect the plugs at one end of an L/R audio cable into the matching Audio In ports on the back of your TV. The red plug should be plugged into the red Audio In Right port and the white plug should be connected to the white Audio In Left port. Connect the plugs at the other end of the same L/R audio cable to the matching Audio Out ports on the back of your DVR. Connect the red plug to the Audio Out Right port and the white plug to the Audio Out Left port. Now that everything is connected, turn the TV and and DVR on. Switch the TV to the appropriate input source to watch content from your DVR. You'll need to press the “Source” or “Input” button on your TV or remote control to change the source. The cable is connected to the DVI port on your TV, so you need to scroll through the options until you reach “DVI.”

TL;DR in English: Turn everything off. Connect the DVI end of the cable to the TV. Connect the HDMI end of the cable to the DVR. Hook up the audio wires to the TV. Hook up the same audio wires to the DVR. Turn everything back on.
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All cities have a set of requirements to drive a taxi, and you should check them to be sure you qualify. Typical requirements for drivers include:  A driver's license Minimum Age – In most cities taxi drivers must be at least 21, though in some they can be as young as 18. Good Health – Drivers often have to pass a health exam to assure they have no conditions that would endanger passengers. No Convictions – Drivers must typically have no felony convictions and not be serving parole. No Tickets – Drivers must typically have no unpaid tickets in order to get certified. There is typically no formal educational requirement to be a taxi driver – i.e. you don't need a high school diploma – but many cities require some brief training. The specifics will vary from city to city. This training usually lasts from a day to several weeks, and covers local traffic laws, driver safety, street layout, communication equipment, and taxi meter operation. Taxi companies will usually train new hires for free, or you can seek training at a local community college or specialized taxi school. Some municipalities that require training by law include:  New York – Taxi drivers must take a 6 hour defensive driving course and complete either a 24 or 80 hour taxi school course. The longer course might well be worth it, as only 53% of test takers pass the license test.  Chicago – You must attend a 3 week course at the Public Chauffeur Training Institute.  San Francisco – You must attend an accredited taxi school and obtain a Taxi Training Certificate and Sensitivity Training Certificate. Paris – You must have obtained a level 1 first aid certificate, or Diplôme PSC1 (prévention et secours civiques de niveau 1). Most municipalities, even if they do not have required training, do have a required test. Applicants are often charged a fee to take these tests. They vary in difficulty from “The Knowledge,” the London cab driver test that typically requires 2-4 years of study, to less daunting exams like the Washington, DC taxi driver test. If...

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Open a web browser. Click on View. Click on Zoom. Click on Zoom In. Select a magnification level. Press Ctrl + "0" to return the screen to default magnification.

Contact dermatitis is one of the most common forms of dermatitis. This  type of skin inflammation is caused by exposure to an allergen or irritant such as poison ivy or poison sumac. Signs of contact dermatitis include a localized rash, red patches and bumps, and localized itching. More severe symptoms include blisters and swelling. Usually, symptoms begin very soon after you’re exposed to the allergen or irritating substance.   Allergic contact dermatitis is a rash triggered even by brief contact with the allergen, and may take up to 2 weeks after exposure to develop. Examples include poison ivy and poison sumac, fragrances, plants, and materials that you may be allergic to.   Irritant contact dermatitis is dry, damaged skin caused by repeated rough exposure or exposure to harsh chemicals. It’s commonly caused by washing your hands too frequently, but harsh soaps, detergents, or industrial chemicals can also be at fault. As soon as you notice a rash forming, rinse off your skin with lots of warm water to remove any irritants that may still be on the surface. Use a few drops of a gentle, unscented soap to avoid further irritation. Don’t scrub or rub too harshly or you could further aggravate your skin or potentially break the skin, which could lead to an infection. Identify the cause of your contact dermatitis so you can actively avoid being exposed to it. Cosmetics, perfumes, hair products, and metal jewelry are common causes of dermatitis, as are detergent, soap, or other household cleaning chemicals. Remove the cause of your exposure so you don’t have another outbreak. If you don't know the exact cause of your dermatitis, avoid all harsh and scented products and metallic jewelry as much as possible or switch to gentler and fragrance-free alternatives. If the cause of your dermatitis is a substance you work with or you can’t avoid being around it, a barrier can physically prevent the irritant from contacting your skin. Depending on the specific cause of your dermatitis, you can use different barriers such...

TL;DR in English: Look for a localized, itchy and red rash to identify contact dermatitis. Wash the affected area to remove any irritants. Avoid being exposed to the cause of your contact dermatitis. Use a barrier to protect yourself if you can’t avoid the irritants. Take an oral antihistamine to reduce itching. Apply moisturizer regularly to help your skin heal. Take cool baths to soothe your skin. Apply a topical corticosteroid cream for severe cases. See a dermatologist if symptoms persist for longer than 2 weeks.
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Plan at least 3 months out so that you have ample time for publicity and to create a large e-mail invite guest list. Give your guests a six week "Save the Date" e-mail.  Make sure formal invites (via mail or email) are dated no less that 2  weeks out. This gives your guests ample notice and gives you time to prepare the party of the year. Here are things to consider:  Pick a date when nothing else is happening. If there's a big community event going on or your friends always have "wines day Wednesdays" for example, avoid partying on that day. You want people to come to your party, right?! Make sure to check sports, community, church and other organization calendars before finalizing your date. You would not want to plan a 6pm event downtown if a major sports event is scheduled with in an hour of your event. Think about things like traffic, commute time, event parking and other factors that could lower your attendance. Does the time or date conflict? Will parking be plentiful and free? Will the commute for the majority of the guests be short? You don't have to have your party at night. How about a brunch party? Everyone's looking for an excuse to eat pancakes and drink mimosas over the weekend, aren't they? It's easiest if the party is at your home, though it can be somewhere public like a community center, restaurants or a bar, but you could also look into venues for rent (community centers, parks, historical areas, recreational or sports centers.) Usually only 20% to 25% of the invited guests attend. A good rule of thumb is "the more the merrier." However, you don't want your guests packed in like sardines, so consider the place you're working with and how many mouths you need to feed! If you want 200 people in attendance make sure you have ample time to create a minimum of an 800 e-mail guest list. Remember, people always come late or sometimes never show. Also, if guests are bringing friends it could get out of hand rather easily. On the  invitation, indicate whether or not it's okay to bring uninvited...

TL;DR in English: Set the time, date and place. Plan the guest list. Pick a theme. Spread the word. If necessary, budget.
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Before you begin putting your brochure together, you'll need to know a little bit about the subject you've chosen or been assigned. Review your textbook, notes, and homework assignments to learn as much as you can. The more familiar you are with the material, the better your brochure will turn out.  Other resources, such as the encyclopedia and various educational websites, can help you dive deeper into your topic. Only use sources that have been approved by your teacher, and be sure to cite your external sources on the last page of your brochure. Think about the best way to present your topic. You might offer a general overview of a complex subject, or zoom in on one or two specific points. The best brochures display information in a simple, focused way.  If you're making a brochure on the Declaration of Independence, for example, you'd want to briefly summarize what the document says and name all of the people who signed it. Put your title front and center on the outermost panel, the one that will be visible while the brochure is folded. That way, it will be the first thing your reader sees. Beneath your title, display your full name to make it clear who created the brochure.  Try to come up with a title that's short, punchy, and easy to remember. The title of your brochure should let your reader know what to expect right away. For a brochure about climate change, you could go with a straightforward title like “Climate Change,” or think of something more attention-grabbing, such as “Climate Change: The Silent Killer.” In 3-5 sentences, give your reader a general introduction to the subject you'll be exploring in your brochure. Your introduction will set the stage for the rest of the brochure and help the reader better understand the information they're about to be given. An introduction to a geography brochure on the Maldives might say something like this: “The Maldives is a country in Asia located south of India and Sri Lanka. It is made up of a chain of 26 small islands. The Maldives have a sunny,...

TL;DR in English: Research your topic thoroughly and decide what information to include. Make the first panel of your brochure the title page. Provide a brief outline of your topic on the first interior panel. Use each remaining interior panel to discuss a separate subtopic. Give a short summary of your topic on the back page of your brochure.
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Backpacking backpacks, or rucksacks, need to be sturdy enough to carry a significant amount of weight, but light enough so that you won't be in serious pain at the end of a long hike. Look for a bag with an internal frame, chest straps, and a waist-band to help secure the bag on your body properly.  Backpacking bags are sold at most sporting goods stores, and are matched to your body size and height. It's a good idea to go be fitted for one, to make sure it fits you properly. Your backpack should have enough space for some food and water, a first aid kit, rain gear, sun gear, flashlight or headlamp and batteries, a tent and sleeping bag, even though you might not need all that for a group hike. Hiking isn't hiking without the proper footwear. If you're going to be walking many miles, you want to make sure you're in shoes that will stand up to the stress. The best bet? Get a pair of waterproof boots with enough support and strength to get you through the trip. Never go out for a multi-day trip with nothing but sandals, or a flimsy pair of sneakers. Sometimes, tennis shoes can be great, lightweight, and perfect for hiking in some environments, but you want to make sure you've got something sturdy enough for the terrain you'll encounter. Dressing in layers allows you to be comfortable in many different weather conditions. Even though it might be warm when you hit the trailhead doesn't mean that the weather will remain the same throughout the day.  Mountains are notorious for volatile and quick-changing weather systems. Even if it is 90 degrees when you head out, pack a light bag with rain gear, or at least a coat. You also need a hat, gloves, sock liners and socks, underwear, lightweight pants and shorts and good sturdy hiking boots.  Try to bring synthetic, wool, or down fabrics, which will keep you warm and dry quickly, instead of cotton. Bring plenty of socks. You'll be walking a lot, and it's important to keep your feet clean and dry on the trip. Hiking in the backcountry usually isn't the time for s'mores...

TL;DR in English: Get a sturdy backpack that fits your frame. Wear sensible hiking boots. Bring layers. Pack plenty of light-weight, high-calorie food for everyone. Pack as a group, not as individuals. Check your equipment inventory. Pack a whistle and a mirror. Bring maps of the area. Balance your pack properly.
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Popular Windows browsers include Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox. It's in the menu bar at the top of the screen.  In Firefox press Alt to display the menu bar with the "View" drop-down. In Chrome, click on ⋮in the upper-right corner to display a menu with the zoom option. It's near the middle of the drop-down menu. It's at the top of the drop-down menu.  In most browsers, you can also press Ctrl++. Each time you tap + while holding Ctrl, the screen magnification will increase until it reaches the maximum zoom level. If you have a mouse with a scroll wheel, you can press and hold Ctrl while scrolling forward on the scroll wheel to zoom in. The text, images, and objects displayed in the browser window will be enlarged by the percentage you select. To reduce your screen's magnification, zoom out.

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Believe that it's possible to change. Select an aspect of your personality to change. Consider the positive and problematic aspects of new traits. Notice your feelings about changing. Visualize yourself in the new personality. Identify new role models. Practice your new personality trait. Try using affirmations. Seek coaching.

Take your sweater and place it on a flat surface.  Make sure there are no bumps or wrinkles. Use a wooden or plastic hanger as these are more gentle on clothes. Place your hanger on top of your sweater, with the hanger hook facing down from the armpit. Use only flat hangers.

TL;DR in English: Lay out your sweater. Grab a hanger.
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Having a lot of activities and fun all day long will exhaust your toddler by the end of the day. If they are very tired, it will make it hard for them to resist sleep, even if the conditions aren't ideal or normal. However, an over-tired toddler can be a handful before and at bedtime. Trust your instincts and your knowledge of your kid when planning out your daily activities. While it may be fine for adults to sleep on thin pads while camping, your toddler will get more rest if they are on a softer surface. Stack extra blankets or a thick pad under your toddler to keep them comfortable. You can put an extra small crib pad under your toddler to make them more comfortable on the ground. Generally, kids thrive on a set schedule and repetition, so it's important to keep their sleep time on track as best you can while camping. It may be tempting to let them stay up late or to skip parts of the bedtime routine because you are on a special trip, but it's best to put your toddler down as you normally would in order to help them get to sleep.  Even if your toddler is refusing to go to sleep, keep them in their bed in the tent and continue your bedtime routine so that they get some rest and eventually cave in and go to sleep. Go through your typical nighttime routine. Whatever your normal bedtime routine is, stick to it. Brush teeth, put on pajamas, read books, and sing songs just as you would at home. The sounds of the forest can be overwhelming for a toddler that is used to silence when they sleep. Bring a portable sound machine to drown out the noises in the forest. There are a wide variety of portable white noise machines that run off of batteries or that can be recharged with a USB charger.

TL;DR in English: Tire your toddler out during the day. Make the toddler's sleeping area comfortable. Stick to your toddler's regular bedtime schedule and routine. Play a white noise machine, if necessary.
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The retaining clip is made out of two pieces. The larger square or U shape fits onto the keyboard base and the key cap. The smaller piece, with a circular hole in the center, fits onto a small tab on the keyboard base. The two pieces fit together with two small tabs, one on either side of the smaller piece. If one of these pieces is missing or broken, order a replacement key or retaining clip for your exact keyboard model. If both pieces seem intact, continue to the next step.  Before ordering a replacement key, make sure it includes a retaining clip. These are also sold as "hinges." Alternatively, carefully detach a clip from a key you don't use as often, and reattach it to the broken key. On some models, the tabs are separate pieces. If they fall out, you can slot them back in with a pair of tweezers. Even on the same keyboard, different retaining clips may be arranged in different way. Lift an adjacent key cap the same size as the key you're replacing, by levering up the corners. Examine the exposed retaining clip as you repair the key. This will make it much easier to figure out how each piece slots in. On some models, you'll need to squeeze the larger piece's sides in order to fit it into the slots on the keyboard base. Do this before attaching the two pieces together. Once attached to the keyboard base, you should be able to lift the piece a short distance. Only one side of this piece attaches to the keyboard. Hold the smaller piece with the concave side facing down — or feel the piece until you find a groove, and keep that side face-down. Lower it onto the tabs on the keyboard base until they hook onto the retention clip's groove. Look for the two pins on the side of the smaller clip. Gently press these into the sides of the larger clip, until the two pieces are attached. Using too much force here will break your retaining clip. Hook the key cap back over the retaining clip. Press down until you hear two snaps and the key remains firmly attached.

TL;DR in English: Examine the pieces for breaks. Examine a nearby key. Fit the larger piece onto the keyboard. Slot the smaller piece into the keyboard. Fit the two pieces together. Fit the cap back on.
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This database contains all houses for sale whether under a listing contract by an agent's brokerage or by any other participating broker. Your real estate agent can set up an advanced search in the MLS listing requirements that you would desire in potential houses to flip.  For example, tell your real estate agent (or use the MLS search function on the MLS.com website) that you’re looking for houses that are at least 3 bedrooms, 2 bath; minimum 1,300 square feet; and priced between $150,000-$275,000. You can get much more specific with the requirements if you want. For example, ground pools, extra storage, 3 car garage, built before 2005, etc. Just remember that the stricter your requirements are, the fewer houses you’ll get a chance to look at. The MLS website also has a "Find Foreclosures Near You" option that could provide a listing of lower priced properties. Your real estate agent can also send you a link to a collaboration center where all of the listings that meet your criteria are organized. In the collaboration center, you can separate the listings based on which ones you're interested in and which ones you don't like. If a new listing is added to the collaboration center, you'll be immediately notified over email. Joining a Real Estate Group puts you in the middle of the local real estate players. In addition, when you are speaking with people in the group or talking up your next project, someone usually has a project in the works and is looking for partners.  You might also hear about properties an investor is trying to off load because they don’t have time to flip it or just need their money out of it for personal reasons. You can make a lot of friends and valuable business associates from these types of groups. To find a Real Estate Group in your area, do an online search for "real estate investment clubs." Tax auctions and sheriff’s sales (properties being sold due to unpaid property taxes) are another way to acquire property for flips. You can successfully flip property using sales of...

TL;DR in English: Search the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Contact and/or join Real Estate Groups. Explore tax auctions.
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The first requirement to changing an aspect of your personality is to believe that you can change. If you don't have this conviction, then your personality will remain the same. No matter what circumstances you're in, believing that you can change is the single most important contributor to success in changing your personality.  Most of us grew up believing that our characters or personalities were going to always be a certain way. Research now suggests that this isn't true. If you don't believe you can change, think about why this might be the case. Consider what ways the aspects of your personality you don't care for might be serving you. If there are fears that are keeping you from believing that you can change, address the fears. Review the "Big Five" personality factors that psychologists agree make up the traits of a person's personality. You can use these as guidelines to begin to figure out what you'd like to change. Once you've identified the general trait you'd like to change, start to think of smaller, concrete ways to do so. Be as specific as you can about the change you'd like to make, and specifically how you'd like to make it. The Big Five are as follows:   Openness to Experience: This includes your willingness to experiment, depth of emotions, intellectual curiosity, and tolerance for diversity.  Conscientiousness: Also known as your work ethic, the facets of this personality factor includes self-discipline, orderliness, your sense of competence, and your sense of responsibility.  Extraversion: If you are shy, you will want to consider improving on these traits, like assertiveness, warmth, gregariousness, and your activity level.  Agreeableness: Traits like sincerity, modesty, trust in others, sympathy, and altruism all fall under this factor.  Natural Reactions: Consider how emotionally reactive you are. Do you have intense reactions to minor events? You may want to work on a trait in this personality factor, like anxiety, hostility, sensitivity to stress, self-consciousness, and...

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Pair gouda with a light, fruity wine. Pair gouda with a beer that has rich caramel flavors. Pair gouda with sweet fruits. Eat sliced gouda with whole grain bread. Add grated gouda to your favorite vegetable dishes.

Not only are sports a great form of exercise, but they can be great fun as well.  This can be a great time to calm your mind, teach yourself a new skill, and even build some muscle strength.  One sport that is great to do on your own is basketball.  Find an available basketball and hoop, and take some shots.  Start real close to the hoop, and gradually move your body backwards, continuously attempting shots.  Each time you make or miss a shot, run towards the ball and retrieve it.  Not only will your skills as a basketball player improve, but your lung capacity will as well. Tennis, believe it or not, can also be done by yourself.  Find a tennis racket, a set of tennis balls, and a court to play at.  First you can try and serve.  Throw the ball up in the air, bend your needs, move your racket over your shoulder, and hit the ball towards your desired spot.  You can also dribble the ball on the racket, which can be a very fun game: see how many times you can bounce the ball without it falling. Running can also be a great form of stress relief, and can be fun in the process.  Find a nice pair of running shoes, and make sure to wear appropriate attire (t-shirt, gym shorts).  If you are a first time runner, pick a near by location to run to and back.  First jog, then gradually pick up your speed.  If you are a long time runner, try running to a desired location and back, beating a previous time, or simply take it easy as well. Yoga can be great for both physical and spiritual health.  Find a mat, and get into appropriate attire (workout clothes). Try some of the different and unique body positions.  A good first, simple yoga pose is done by simply crossing your legs, holding your hands slightly in the air, closing your eyes, and slowly breathing in and out. What accompanies yoga is also a program of meditation, related to Buddhism and Hinduism.  For more check out Do Yoga. This is a Latin based dance routine that can get you in shape, while also being creative and exciting.  Often there are Zumba classes offered...

TL;DR in English: Play a sport. Do yoga positions/moves. Try out some Zumba moves. Meditate with mindful breathing. Visit a beach. Go fishing. Walk to your local park, either by a fountain, or near a body of water. Take photographs. Paint a picture.
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You may be surprised to discover how deeply ingrained this habit is—both physically and mentally. Breaking it will help your brain cope with attempting more involved tasks down the road.  If you open doors with your right hand by default, start opening them with your left. If you usually take the first step on a staircase with your right foot, do it with the left. Keep working at it until leading with your left feels natural and easy. Good activities to start with include:  Eating your food (especially using a spoon). Blowing your nose. Scrubbing dishes. Brushing your teeth. Dialing phone number and writing SMS on a cell phone. Now that your left hand is comfortable with sloppier movements like scrubbing and brushing, begin refining your hand-eye coordination.  Tracing is a great place to start: having a defined edge to work with will help force your eye, which is visually tracing the outline, and your left hand, which is physically tracing it, to work in sync. Trace your right hand onto a piece of paper. Pushing the pencil against 3-D contours will help guide the left hand. Graduate to tracing 2-D images. You can think of this as taking down the gutter guards at the bowling alley. The hardest thing is to remember to use your non-dominant hand consistently during the day, so you need a good way to remind you not to use your dominant hand.  The thumb is used in almost every situation you use your dominant hand. Not being able to move it freely is an excellent way to make you aware of all the times you are using it—so try tying your right thumb to your right index finger with a piece of string. You could also try wearing a glove on your right hand or putting your right hand in your pocket or behind your back.

TL;DR in English: Resist the urge to lead with your right side. Do simple, everyday tasks with your left hand. Practice more precise movements. Tie up your right hand.
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Have a movie night with all your favorite movies, read a stack of books and magazines back to back, or relax with your favorite TV-show marathon.  Make a movie/TV/music night. Pick a theme and make your own marathon around that theme, like werewolves, 80s heartthrobs, Broadway musicals, or whatever entertains you. After you’ve indulged in all your favorites, start researching new bands, movies, and TV shows to try. Check out music blogs and podcasts, see what Spotify or Pandora recommends, or seek out the under-explored corners of Netflix. If you’re not a gamer, give it a try. If you’re already a gamer, broaden your horizons.  Try playing a new video game or seeking a new video game store. Look for older or lesser-known titles in thrift stores or online. Set up a video game tournament if you have the supplies--many platforms allow for cooperative virtual gaming, so if your friends aren’t around, you can play with new and different people from around the world. Try new types of non-video games, like role playing games, L.A.R.P.ing (Live Action Role Playing), etc. Revert back to your childhood self and bring out your favorite old board games. But what if you need multiple players? You can play for all of the players! Compete against yourself and take joy in knowing that you’ll win no matter what. Get out your old photo albums, scrapbooks, and yearbooks and spend some time reminiscing about old times.  You may even be inspired to look up old friends or family members with whom you’ve lost touch. If you are, go on an information hunt and see if you can track them down. Use the memories that come back to you as inspiration--write them down into short stories, autobiographical snippets, blog posts, comics, etc. Time to yourself opens up all kinds of avenues for exploration, including digital exploration. And there’s a lot of digital world to explore.  Go for a virtual information walk. Start by opening a web page--any page--and then start exploring where it takes you. Look for terms or ideas mentioned or linked on...

TL;DR in English: Consume loads of your favorite media--especially the guilty pleasures. Get gaming. Reminisce. Explore the wonders of the internet.
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Before praying, take a deep breath, get comfortable, and close your eyes. Focus on the here and now, centering yourself however feels right. You want to sink into your prayers, not just say them. Candles, scents, and low lighting can help calm yourself down and bring yourself closer to your prayer. Mantras are simply phrases meant to be repeated over and over again. You do not necessarily need to know their full meanings, as the words themselves, through repetition, lose their "meaning" and help you avoid distraction.   Om mani padme hum: Pronounced ohm man-ee pad-mae hoom, this translates to "Hail to the jewel in the lotus."  Oṃ Amideva Hrīḥ: Pronounced "OM Ami-dehva re." Or, in English, "To overcome all obstacles & hindrances"  Om A Ra Pa Ca Na Dhih: This chant is believed to help with wisdom, critical thinking, and writing. Emphasise the "Dhih" (pronounced Di) when chanting.  There are many, many other chants out there to practice, and listening to audio tracks is a great way to learn them quickly. This prayer is good, short prayer that can be repeated as a mantra. Remember to focus on yourself and your own spiritual growth, not simply asking for it from Buddha:I take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and SanghaUntil I attain Enlightenment.By merit accumulations from practicing generosity and the other perfectionsMay I attain Enlightenment, for the benefit of all sentient beings.    Sangha translates as "community, group, or assembly." It usually refers to the community of believers in Buddhist ideals.   Dharma is the overall universal truth common to all people. It is the common force, of sorts, that binds and holds the universe together. This prayer is a great way to stay thankful for the people around you, and to recognize their connection. May I be well, happy, and peaceful.May my teachers be well, happy, and peaceful.May my parents be well, happy, and peaceful.May my relatives be well, happy, and peaceful.May my friends be well, happy, and peaceful.May the indifferent persons be well, happy, and...

TL;DR in English: Center yourself with good posture, steady breathing and mindfulness. Learn some basic mantras. Try repeating or voicing a simple prayer for the Three Jewels. Pray for the happiness and wellbeing of your friends and family. Perform simple thankfulness prayers before meals. Learn the Metta Prayer. Remember that prayer is simply a way to connect to yourself spiritually.
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If you prefer white wines, choose a Chardonnay or white Burgundy to enjoy with your gouda. If you’re a red wine drinker, pair your gouda with a Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, or Zinfandel to highlight the cheese's flavors. The caramel flavor in the beer complements the sweet taste of the cheese. Amber ales, brown ales, and brown porters all go well with gouda. For aged goudas, a sweet stout is also a good choice. Make a cheese platter with sliced gouda and peaches. Gouda also pairs nicely with d’Anjou pears because of the pears’ sweet, citrus flavors. Make a grilled cheese using whole grain bread and slices of gouda cheese, or add slices of gouda to a cold sandwich. You can also serve whole grain bread on a cheese platter with slices of gouda. The heaviness of whole grain bread pairs nicely with gouda cheese. Hold a cheese grater over a large bowl and grate some gouda into it. Then, when your vegetable dish is finished, sprinkle the grated gouda over the top of it. Stir the grated gouda into warm vegetable dishes to help it melt.

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Windows 7, you can install Windows 7 on your computer. If you're using Windows 7, you can install Windows 7 on your computer. If you're using Windows 7, you can

Open the Activation window if it doesn't open automatically. Call the phone number that appears if activation fails. Enter the code provided by Microsoft to activate Windows. Install your drivers.

. A negative mindset can lead to judgemental thinking. Try to see the positive aspects in every situation, rather than the negatives. When you catch yourself having negative thoughts, challenge them. Then, challenge yourself to pick out something positive.  You can still be realistic while being positive. You don’t have to ignore negative aspects, just don’t focus exclusively on them. It’s okay to have bad days. Forgive yourself on days when you are feeling down and negative. Having a positive attitude can improve your life in many ways! Sometimes people will do things that you find abhorrent, such as stealing someone’s lunch money or cutting in a line. Although their actions may be wrong, it’s important not to judge them solely on one action. They likely have positive qualities that you haven’t seen yet. Consider that their actions in that one moment may be driven by a circumstance you don’t understand. For example, they may have stolen the lunch money because they haven’t had a meal in 2 days. Nip judgments in the bud by identifying how and when you’re thinking about other people. When you catch yourself having critical thoughts about someone, ask yourself how you or they benefit from those thoughts. Then, offer a compliment instead. For example, you might catch yourself thinking, “That girl needs to lose some weight.” Challenge that thought, asking yourself why it’s your business. Then say something nice that you noticed, such as, “You have a beautiful smile!” Every person is a unique individual with different talents, skills, personalities, and life experiences. Additionally, people are shaped by their upbringing, including where they grew up, how they were treated, and their living conditions. As you get to know people, try to imagine yourself in a similar position. Even if you may not have made the same choices, accept that they have a right to make their own decisions. For example, a person you consider to be too needy may have grown up without a supportive parent. Similarly, a person that you believe...

TL;DR in English: Embrace positive thinking Separate people’s individual actions from their personality. Notice when you're judging. Put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Find common ground. Be grateful Show compassion.
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Immediately after washing your face in the evening, work a light coating of coconut oil directly into your forehead wrinkles. Continue to massage it into the wrinkles until your skin no longer feels greasy. Dry skin lacks elasticity, and that lack of elasticity can make your wrinkles stand out more. By applying petroleum jelly while your skin is still moist, you can lock in more moisture and keep your skin naturally plumper. Topical retinol and retinoids are among the most prevalent anti-aging creams on the market, but moisturizers that contain peptides also work well.  Topical creams like these are specifically formulated to stimulate collagen production in your skin. As a result, your skin plumps up and naturally fills in any wrinkles. Apply the cream directly to your forehead wrinkles. Most treatments like this have narrow applicator tips, making focused application easier to manage. Other topical treatments worth considering include those containing alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), vitamin C, idebenone, growth factors, and pentapeptides. "Frownies" and other anti-aging facial patches are stiff adhesive patches that physically hold your skin in place as you sleep.  Smooth out your skin and apply the patch directly over your forehead wrinkles immediately before bedtime. Make sure that the entire wrinkle is covered, and keep the patch on for at least three hours or overnight. The muscles in your forehead will be unable to move once you apply the patch. As a result, they won't twist or contort in your sleep, and your wrinkles won't have a chance to deepen further. Use a gentle chemical exfoliant, such as a product with salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or hyaluronic acid no more than 2-3 times a week. Exfoliating helps remove dead skin cells and lets your skincare products absorb better into your skin, helping to minimize wrinkles. Over-exfoliating, though, can have damaging effects.  Avoid mechanical exfoliation products such as scrubs. These can be harsh on the delicate areas of your face and cause microabrasions....

TL;DR in English: Apply coconut oil to the wrinkled area. Use topical line-erasing creams. Wear an anti-aging facial patch. Exfoliate your skin twice a week. Train your forehead muscles. Massage olive oil into your wrinkles. Try a citrus face pack. Work aloe vera into the wrinkles.
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This will typically be the letter on the disk drive (e.g., "C:"). This will change the Command Prompt's search location to your selected directory. The "attrib" command forces all hidden, read-only, archived, and system files to display in Command Prompt, and the "-r -a -s -h *.*" section of the command removes these attributes from non-legitimate files. Any legitimate system files won't have their attributes removed, and you'll see "Access Denied" listed to the left of them. Doing so will display all previously hidden system files' names. If you know the virus' name, you'll simply need to scroll up to it. Otherwise, look for files ending in ".inf" and ".exe" that don't look familiar.  Before proceeding, be sure to double-check any file names you suspect of being viruses by looking them up. Common virus names include "autorun.inf" and "New Folder.exe". Doing so will remove the virus from your computer. For example: to delete the "autorun.inf" virus, you'd type in del autorun.inf. The virus should no longer affect your system. You may even notice a slight increase in computer running speed or app response time.

TL;DR in English: Type in your directory's name. Press ↵ Enter. Type attrib -r -a -s -h *.* into Command Prompt. Press ↵ Enter. Scroll up to find your virus. Type del [file name] and press ↵ Enter. Close Command Prompt.
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You should never place an ice pack directly on your skin. This can cause skin irritation due to the extreme cold. Always wrap your ice pack in something like a cloth or paper towel before applying it to your skin. Time how long you apply the ice pack. You should not leave an ice pack on for extremely long periods of time. In general, the ice pack should stay on for intervals for about 20 to 30 minutes. You should only apply an ice pack up to four times per day. Minor soreness and strain can be treated at home with ice and over-the-counter painkillers. However, under certain conditions, you should see a healthcare provider. See a doctor if you notice any of the following:  Skin changes around the wound like blisters, a blueish color, or whitening of your skin. Burning or numbness when icing your skin.

TL;DR in English: Wrap an ice pack in a cloth before use. Ice your injury in short intervals. See a doctor under certain circumstances.
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Windows 7 will attempt to automatically activate when you load the desktop for the first time and you're connected to the internet. If you used an unused Windows 7 key during installation, activation should happen automatically without issue. If you are using your downgrade rights, your automatic activation likely failed. If the Activation window doesn't appear, click the Start menu, type "Activate," and then click "Activate Windows." When you're using your downgrade rights, you'll need to call the Microsoft activation hotline and provide your Windows 8 Pro key to prove that you are allowed to downgrade for free. if Microsoft is able to verify that you are entitles to downgrade privileges, you'll be given a special code to enter into the Activation window that will activate your copy of Windows 7. If you're downgrading multiple computers, you can use the same key during the installation of each, but you'll have to call Microsoft to activate each one individually. Once you're activated, you can focus on installing your drivers. If you made a driver disk earlier, plug it in and start installing the drivers on it. If you didn't make a disk, run Windows Update and allow it to check for and download any available updates. Once this is finished, you can go back to the Device Manager and manually update any lingering hardware by right-clicking it and select "Update Driver Software."

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Look for yellow and black. Identify wasps with other coloration. Estimate the wasp’s size. Observe the body shape.

Leave it running until it's very hot and you see and feel steam. This method will steam more than your face - you'll get a full-body steam treatment. Just like you would for a full-fledged facial steam, it's a good idea to cleanse your face of dirt and makeup before you begin steaming it. There's no need to use a towel to direct the steam to your face, since you'll be standing a column of steam trapped in by the sides of your shower. Let your face steam for about five minutes, then turn the heat down to a milder temperature to finish your shower. To enhance the results, you can use a drugstore face mask or a scoop of raw honey to cleanse your pores while you're finishing up your shower. Put it on after you finish steaming your face, then rinse it off at the end of your shower. When you finish your shower, pat your skin dry and apply toner, then moisturizer to your face. You might want to apply moisturizer to the rest of your body, too, since the hot steam can cause your skin to dry out.

TL;DR in English: Turn on the hot  water in your shower. Rinse your face while it heats. Stand with your face in or close to the steam for about 5 minutes. Put on a mask while you finish your shower. Apply toner and moisturizer.
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Prepare your hoodie for washing by closing the zipper to protect your fabric from snagging. This also prevents damage to the zipper teeth. When washing by hand, you need something to hold enough water to wash your clothing. Great options include your sink, a bucket, or a large cooking pot. As you pour water into the wash container, pour in your soap. Gently stir the soapy water to mix it well.  Don’t add too much soap. While you want a clean hoodie, too much soap will be hard to rinse out. Plus, excess soap attracts dirt and bacteria, keeping it in the fabric.  Remember that laundry detergent is formulated for a full load, so don’t measure out a whole cup of laundry detergent. A teaspoon is recommended for small items. If you have a thicker hoodie, add a little extra. Place your hoodie into the water after you have mixed in the soap. Press it down with your hand until the entire hoodie is under the water. Let your hoodie sit in the container of soapy water for a few minutes so that it will absorb the detergent. Gently move your hoodie around the wash container. Be careful not to scrub the fabric because you may damage it. Lift your hoodie from the wash container and gently squeeze out some of the excess water. Avoid twisting your hoodie because that can damage it. Using a colander will help you rinse the soap from your hoodie without risking damage to the fabric.  A colander is a bowl that has holes so that you can drain water. If you don’t have a colander, check if your pots came with a basket to steam veggies. If you lack kitchen supplies, you could try a large funnel. While your hoodie is still in the colander, run cold water over it to rinse out the detergent.  If you can’t find anything to rinse your hoodie in, just fill the wash container with clean water and rinse it that way. Check to make sure that you’ve washed out all of the detergent by smelling the fabric. If you catch a strong whiff of soap, rinse your hoodie again. Gently squeeze your hoodie to remove the excess water. Don’t twist it because...

TL;DR in English: Zip up your zipper. Find a large container. Add mild detergent to your water. Submerge your hoodie. Soak your hoodie. Use your hands to agitate it. Remove your hoodie from the soapy water. Put your hoodie into a colander. Rinse your hoodie. Squeeze out the water. Lay your hoodie out to dry.
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An autistic child does not always understand how to express their discomfort, anxiety or frustration. As a result, they may express their restlessness by becoming agitated or by displaying challenging and sometimes violent behaviors. Through the use of visual systems, a child can be taught to convey discomfort or their need for a break.  Create symbols that can help the child convey that they are done with a task. This could be a symbol like a ‘thumbs up’ or a ‘tick mark’. Create symbols that help the child express what they did that day. Some autistic children can find it difficult to talk about past events, so pictorial or visual representation could be helpful. Some templates can be used for this purpose. The templates can carry pictures of some tasks and activities such as reading a book, playing outside, eating, soccer, swimming. Pictures can also be used to teach the child how to ask for help. Some cards which specifically imply a child needs help can be held by a child and raised for the teacher to see when they need help. With time, they can be taught to do away with this practice and to raise their hand instead. Pictures and colors can also be used to create pictorial or visual calendars to help the child understand on what days they have school, on what days they do not, and to mark any upcoming events or any specific activities.  The calendar should be developed in such a manner that uses mostly symbolic representation. On the days when the child has school, a small image/photo/picture of the school could be put on the calendar; on days when the child has no school, a picture of a house can be used; if the child has an activity like soccer to attend, then a picture of a small soccer ball could be drawn. Color-coding could also be used. On the days when there is school, those days on the calendar could be colored blue; when there is no school, it could be colored yellow. Then other colors can be used to represent other activities. Pictures and colors can do an amazing job of controlling challenging...

TL;DR in English: Help the child to communicate with you using visual representation of their thoughts. Teach the child to ask for help using visual cues. Create a schedule for the child with visual cues. Reinforce and teach good behaviors with visual cues. Use visual cues to help a child interact with family members in a home environment. Create visual cues to help the child organize their things.
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Blender 3D has an icon with an orange and white circle with a blue dot in the middle, and lines to the left side.  You'll find it in the Windows Start menu or your Mac's Applications folder. When Blender 3D opens, a new scene containing a cube, camera, and light is generated as a new scene. It can be hard to figure out what to do when you first open Blender.  Use the following steps to get acquainted:  Roll the mouse wheel to zoom in and out. Press and hold the mouse wheel and move the mouse to rotate around the 3D cursor in Blender 3D. Press and hold Shift and the mouse wheel to pan from side to side. Press 7 on the number pad to view from above. Press 1 on the number pad to view from the front. Press 3 on the number pad to view from the side. Press 5 on the number pad to switch to an orthoscopic (flat) view. Press 0 on the number pad to switch to the camera view. A selected object will be highlighted in orange.  You can select 3D meshes, lights, cameras, and more.  To select multiple objects, hold ⇧ Shift and click each object, or click and drag a square over all the objects you want to select. If clicking an object does not select it, make sure you have the select tool selected. It's the icon with a mouse cursor inside a box in the upper-left corner of the 3D view. Also, make sure you have "Object Mode" selected in the menu in the upper-left corner of the 3D view. The permanently removes the object from our scene. Once the object is grabbed, use the mouse to move it, and then click the desired location to set it down. Click an object to select it, then press R and drag the mouse to rotate it. When you're done rotating, click the mouse. After pressing S, drag the mouse to change the object size, then click to set the size. Objects you are most likely to add to a scene include meshes, lights, and cameras. You can also try other Blender tutorials to learn how to edit objects in Blender 3D.  Use the following steps to add an object to a scene:  Click Add in the upper-right corner. Select an object category....

TL;DR in English: Open Blender 3D. Navigate the 3D view space in Blender 3D. Click an object to select it. Press Delete to remove a selected object. Press G to grab and move an object. Press R to rotate an object. Press S to scale and resize a selected object. Add new objects to the scene. Press ⇧ Shift+D to duplicate a selected object. Press Ctrl+Z to undo a mistake. Switch shading modes.
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Identify Yellowjackets and European paper wasps by the yellow and black bands on the wasps’ abdomens. Cicada killers are a type of digger wasp that resembles a larger, wider yellowjacket. Identify the European hornet by its yellow and black striped tail and red-brown thorax. You’ll also see black and yellow mud daubers. Note that mud daubers can also be black or metallic blue-black, as can spider wasps (including tarantula hawks). Paper wasps native to North America are golden brown with patches of red and yellow. Distinguish these from the baldfaced hornet, which is white and black striped with a white face. Also look for digger wasps, which have orange-brown, yellow and black bodies and metallic blue wings. Velvet ants, despite their name, are black, hairy, wingless wasps with bright red, yellow, orange, or white-colored areas. Look for 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) long yellowjackets. Contrast these with larger wasps, including the 0.75 to 1.2 inch (1.9 to 3 cm) long baldfaced hornets, 0.75 to 1.4 inch (1.9 to 3.5 cm) long European hornet, and the significantly larger 1 to 2.5 inch long (2.54 to 6.35 cm) tarantula hawks and 1.5 inch (3.81 cm) long cicada killer. Paper wasps and mud daubers tend to be 0.5 to 0.75 inches (1.27 to 1.9 cm) long. With some rare exceptions -- like the European hornet -- wasps can be identified by their smooth, hairless bodies and narrow waists. Learn to recognize the yellowjacket by its short, narrow waist and cone-like abdomen that tapers to a sharp point. Look for the characteristically long legs and spindle-shaped waist of the paper wasp. Also note the mud dauber has a very narrow waist and long, thin body.

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