Realize friends can become "more than friends. Watch for a few clear signs. Watch for insecurities. Have a talk.

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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” This is a common pattern to occur. People oftentimes think they are only friends, while one of them develops intense feelings for the other. Here are some signs that a friend has fallen for you:  Touching your shoulders and ask for hugs. Offering their sweater or coat in a chivalrous way. Making jokes about the people/person you are dating. Inviting you over more often. Kissing you on the cheek or asking for kisses on the cheek. Asking who you like, a lot. This may go with all types of attraction, but it especially happens in a friend dynamic. They might check your reactions to things consistently. For example, they’ll look at you to see if you laugh when they make a joke. Be careful if you hear them talk about insecurities in their appearance. They might be self-deprecating and compare themselves to someone you find attractive. If you find that you actually like them, then that is great and you should tell them. If, on the other hand, you just want to be friends, you’ll need to be careful. Honesty is the best policy. Don’t tiptoe around the elephant in the room. Be upfront about the way you feel and how much you appreciate your friendship.

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Open Skype's My account portal in an internet browser. Click the Edit profile button on the left sidebar. Click Edit profile in the upper-right corner of your profile. Scroll down and click your birth year next to Birthday. Scroll up and select Year at the top. Click your birth month. Select Month at the top. Click the day of your birth. Select Day at the top. Click the green Save button.

Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil.  Choose a baking sheet with a shallow rim. Note that steelhead trout are generally quite large, so you should use a large baking sheet instead of a small one. Add the butter to a saucepan or small skillet and heat it over medium heat until it melts and begins to sizzle. Add the shallots first, cooking them for 3 minutes until softened. Afterward, add the minced garlic and 1 tsp (5 ml) of grated zest from the lemon. Cook for an additional minute.  If using pre-minced garlic, use roughly 1 tsp (5 ml). You could also use 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) garlic powder. Use a hand grater or box grater to produce the lemon zest. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool slightly. Squeeze the juice from one half of the lemon into the pan and stir to blend it in. Place the fish on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle it with a little salt and pepper.  If you are uncertain about how much salt and pepper to start with, try 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) salt and 1/8 tsp (0.625 ml) pepper. If the fish is too large to fit across the length of the baking sheet, turn it and let it lay across the sheet diagonally. Note that steelhead trout has a taste somewhat comparable to salmon, and the two are often used as substitutes for one another. Steelhead trout tends to be slightly thinner, though, so it requires a shorter cooking time than salmon. Spoon the flavored butter mixture over the trout, coating it evenly and completely. Use half of your minced dill to season the fish before it cooks. If you do not have fresh dill, you can use 1 tsp (5 ml) dried dill for every 1 Tbsp (15 ml) fresh dill you might otherwise use. Cook the trout in the preheated oven until it flakes apart easily with a fork.  Do not turn or flip the fish as it cooks. Do not cover the baking sheet. A thin fillet will cook in 12 minutes, but thicker fillets may take longer. Use several spatulas to carefully slide the trout off the baking sheet and onto a serving platter. Squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the fish and...

TL;DR in English: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Cook the shallot, garlic, and lemon zest. Add the lemon juice. Transfer the fish to your prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with prepared butter mixture. Sprinkle with minced dill. Bake for 12 to 17 minutes. Serve warm.
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Type secure.skype.com/portal/overview into your browser's address bar, and hit ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return on your keyboard. If you're not automatically logged in to the web portal, you will have to enter your Skype name, email, or phone, and your password to sign in. This button is located between the Billing information and Account settings options on a blue sidebar on the left. It will open your profile information. This is a blue button in the upper-right corner of your Personal Information section. It will allow you to change your profile information. This will open a drop-down list of years. This option is at the top of the year list. This will open a drop-down list of months. This option is at the top of the month list. This will open a drop-down list of all the days in a month. This option is at the top of the list. This button is in the upper-right corner of your screen. It will save your new profile information, and remove your birth date from your profile.

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Sell yourself. Don't badmouth. Pivot to the present. Keep it simple.

Gender dysphoria is a recognized health condition where a person’s gender identity does not match the sex they were born with. It is not a mental illness, so no need to have concerns that doctors look at it that way. Some doctors might require this diagnosis before they will perform surgery. Therapy is not only important to get a diagnosis, but it’s a good way to find tools to help you cope with the stress of surgery. Depending on your insurance coverage, you might also need a diagnosis in order for any of your procedures to be covered. More and more plans are starting to cover gender reassignment surgery. If you have insurance, examine your policy to see what procedures are covered. Don't worry if you get confused! You can simply call and have a representative explain your coverage to you. Don't forget to make sure your doctor accepts insurance. If you don't have insurance, you still have options. You can ask if your doctor or hospital does payment plans. You can also consider taking out a personal loan to help you afford surgery. It’s up to you which, if any, surgical procedures you wish to undergo. Take some time to think about what would make you happy. There's no right or wrong way to transition. Talk to your doctor and decide if you wish to undergo a male chest reconstruction surgery, which involves removing your breasts and breast tissue. You’ll need to rest for the first few days after surgery. Follow your doctor’s guidelines about lifting and movement. Most people can return to work within 7-9 days after surgery. You might also choose to surgically remove your female reproductive organs, like your uterus. Talk to your doctor about whether a full hysterectomy is right for you. This is a big decision, so it's okay to have lots of questions. There are several different methods, including abdominal and vaginal surgeries. Ask your doctor to walk you through each option so you can know what to expect.  Many have experienced positive results from a hysterectomy. Just remember that this is a very personal...

TL;DR in English: See a therapist to get a diagnosis, if necessary. Figure out how much your insurance will cover if you have a policy. Undergo male chest surgery to remove breasts. Schedule a hysterectomy to remove female reproductive organs. Talk to your doctor about a phalloplasty.
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Questions about your previous job are more about you than about your former employer. The interviewer is trying to gauge your skills and professionalism, not the virtues or vices of your previous boss. The goal of any answer about a previous job should be to make yourself look good, not your previous position look bad.  Answer questions about previous jobs by discussing your accomplishments in those positions. Consider key phrases from the description of the job for which you're interviewing, such as "strong supervisory skills," and consider how you can frame your experience in your previous job to emphasize that you have what it takes for the new position. Whenever possible, go beyond buzzwords and give examples from your previous job. Pivot from a generality, such as "self-motivated," by saying, "I know you've probably heard that before, so let me give you an example." Then have a brief two-to-four sentence anecdote from a previous job prepared that demonstrates your self-motivation. It's not a good idea to be negative in a job interview about anything, and that's especially true when it comes to discussing your former employer. An interviewee badmouthing his or her former employer raises a red flag in most Human Resource departments. You should cast even the worst previous employment experience in a positive light.  Negativity raises questions about you, not your previous job. If you say bad things about your old boss, the interviewer will wonder: 1) what the other side of the story is, 2) whether you will be a "whiner" or a "complainer" in your new job if they hire you, and 3) if you will speak ill of them if you eventually leave their employ.  Ultimately, speaking ill of your previous employer just makes you look unprofessional. No matter how much you disliked your old job, find something positive to say about it. Think of the office environment, training seminars, break room, flexible hours or anything else that appealed to you. Make the positive aspects of your old job the focus of your answer. The one...

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Pass your yearbook around to get signatures. Bring objects in to sign. Pass out personalized toys or objects. Take pictures. Make a memory book.

Pick an anecdote that will introduce your topic to the reader through setting, scene, and detail. Guide the reader through the story so they are drawn in. Try to keep the anecdote short and to the point, around two to four lines at the most. For example, you may write, “The other day in the supermarket, I heard a child talking to his mother. ‘Why aren’t we getting the ones with marshmallows in them?’ he demanded, pointing at the boxes of cereal. He threw a tantrum in the aisle until his mother relented, throwing the sugary cereal into their cart. Standing in the aisle, watching the child, I couldn’t help but think about how children’s diets are becoming more and more unhealthy.” Take a fact or statistic about your topic and write it as a story. Get into the perspective of someone mentioned or referred to in the statistic or fact. Describe the sights, sounds, and emotions the person might be feeling in the story. For example, you may take a fact about drunk driving and write a short story like, “The young driver cranks up the stereo and grins as he thinks about the fun he had at the house party, plenty of cold beer and shots of whiskey. Suddenly, a tree appears ahead. He’s swerved off the road and it’s too late. The police later find him dead in the car due to driving while under the influence.” If you are writing a personal essay or an opinion piece, you can draw on the reader’s emotions by focusing on an experience in your life that was intense and overwhelming. You may pick an experience from childhood or a moment in the recent past that was charged with emotion. For example, if you are writing about eating disorders in fashion, you may describe your own experiences with body image. You may write, “Flipping through my mother’s fashion magazines, I learned at a young age that being skinny was glamorous and desirable. This “fact” would haunt me into my teenage years, as I struggled with my weight and body image.”

TL;DR in English: Tell a personal anecdote that relates to your topic. Make a statistic or fact come to life in a story. Use an emotional experience in your life.
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Ask anyone you can to sign your yearbook, including people you don't normally interact with. Ask your friends and acquaintances to write goodbye messages in the margins of your book and do the same for them. If you didn't buy a yearbook but still want signatures, bring around a notebook, picture collage, or old t-shirt and ask people to sign that instead. If your school doesn't do yearbooks, other objects can be signed to remember the year. Bring in something you can write on and have everyone add their signature before the end of the day.  Sign a beach ball, basketball, or soccer ball.  Another fun thing to do as a class is signed t-shirts. Pool your money and invest in some cheap white t-shirts. Bring in some fabric markers and have everyone sign one another's shirt.  Check with your teacher to see if you can have people sign in class. If you can't, have people sign at lunch or recess. In elementary school, you might bring in a small toy like plastic sand pails and write your classmates' names on them. You can have people sign your pails. You can also try another type of toy, such as a teddy bear made from fabric you can write on. If you bring in toys for the class, everyone can leave with something that helps them remember the year. Document the final day of school with your friends and teachers. Ask them "How do you want to be remembered in one photo?" See what they come up with. You can also simply take candid or posed shots throughout the day. Make sure you check school policy regarding pictures first, however. You don't want to get in trouble for taking pictures during class or times when cameras are forbidden. A memory book is a scrapbook you make that includes old photos, assignments, ribbons, and other memorabilia of high school. Include images of your teacher, you, and your classmates. If it's okay with your teacher, see if you can spend part of the last day assembling memory books with your peers. Bring in supplies, like small notebooks, coloring pencils and crayons, glue, and scissors to work on...

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Avoid touching the glass. If you are not comfortable with the glass, then don't touch it. If you are not comfortable with the glass, then don't touch it. If you are not comfortable with the glass, then don't touch it. If you are not comfortable with the glass, then don't touch it

Assess the situation. Try to calm the aggressor. Hear the person out. Depersonalize the situation. Leave if you need to.

Wash off the glass using a clean cloth, making sure the glass is clear of all debris. Allow the glass to dry before attempting to fix the scratch. Hold a clean, lint-free cloth under a faucet of lukewarm water. Squeeze the cloth until no more excess moisture drips from it. Any debris on the cloth, including dirt or lint, will rub off on the glass and cause an uneven abrasion or more scratches Squeeze the tube until a pinky-sized dollop of toothpaste comes out. It is better to be cautious with the amount of toothpaste you use. You can always apply more later as you treat the scratch. White, non-gel varieties of toothpaste, particularly those with baking soda as an ingredient, are the best to use for scratch removal. Place the cloth and the drop of toothpaste on the scratched area. Move the cloth in small, circular motions for 30 seconds. Check the area to see how it looks. You may need several applications of toothpaste in order to minimize the scratch. Repeat the steps, applying a drop of toothpaste to the towel and wiping it on the scratch in a circular motion for 30 seconds. Get a fresh, clean cloth and wet it under the faucet. Squeeze out the excess moisture again, then take the damp cloth and pass it once over the glass. This makes the glass shine. Avoid pressing hard or moving in circles so you don’t push the toothpaste further into the glass.

TL;DR in English: Clean off the glass. Dampen a microfiber cloth. Squeeze a dot of toothpaste onto the cloth. Apply the toothpaste to the glass. Reapply the toothpaste. Clean off the glass.
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Most confrontations are strictly verbal, but depending on the people involved, there may be a potential for violence. This is where confrontations can get really scary, and the nature of such a situation needs to be carefully evaluated. Your safety, and the safety of everyone involved, should be the first concern whenever any conflict arises.  Always trust your gut. If you don't feel comfortable in a given situation, excuse yourself and leave (if possible). Don't be afraid to ask for outside help/support, whether it's someone to moderate the discussion or simply someone to be there for comfort. Determine whether or not you can safely deal with the person/people initiating the confrontation. If you can handle it, then proceed with caution and consider bringing in a third party to watch or help. If you cannot handle it, then leave. If you feel that your safety or the safety of those around you is threatened, call the police. If you feel safe proceeding with the situation, try your best to remain calm and to calm the other person. You can do this by being aware of how you carry yourself, in terms of both spoken words and unspoken body language.  Use neutral, non-confrontational body language. Avoid crossing your arms, rolling your eyes, avoiding eye contact, or turning away from the person. This can convey frustration, resentment, or disrespect, which could make the situation worse. Speak in a calm voice. Be warm, respectful, and courteous, both in your words and your tone. Apologize, even if you haven't done anything wrong. Try to sympathize with the other person. For example, say something like, "I'm sorry that happened. I understand that you must be very frustrated." Resist the urge to give commands. Don't try to order a person to calm down. Instead, let your words and actions create a calm, comfortable environment. Let the other person be responsible for what happens next by saying something like, "I would like to help you, but I need you to calm down first." Many people who escalate a conflict are...

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Stretch Drink plenty of water. Eat some protein. Ice sore muscles for 20 minutes every hour. Don't work out the same muscle 2 days in a row. Rest.

Using a calculator program is the best way to get used to the keys on the numeric pad. You can use the numeric pad keys to perform calculations in the calculator program. When the numeric pad is not activated, the 8, 4, 6, and 2 keys will act as arrow keys. Press NumLock to enable the keypad. Some laptop keyboards do not have a separate numeric pad. They often need to be activated using the Fn key, which changes keyboard functions. Like the main part of the keyboard, the numeric pad has a Home position. On the 5 key, you will feel a raised bump similar to the F and J keys. Place your right middle finger on the 5 key, and then place your right index finger on the 4 key. Place your right ring finger on the 6 key, and your thumb on the 0 key. Your pinky rests on the ↵ Enter key. Use your fingers to press the number keys. you will see the numbers appear in the calculator program. Use repetition to memorize the number placement and which fingers you use to press them. Around the edge of the numeric pad, you will see the basic arithmetic keys. These let you divide (/), multiply (*), subtract (-) and add (+). Use these keys to perform a variety of calculations.

TL;DR in English: Open the calculator program. Use NumLock to toggle the numeric pad. Find the Home position. Enter numbers. Perform calculations.
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. Stretching after a workout loosens your muscle fibers and kickstarts the recovery process. This is incredibly helpful if you plan on working out the next day as well, so take your time and stretch each muscle for 2-3 minutes. You need to start rehydrating immediately to prevent cramps and give your body time to recover. Drink 2-3 glasses of water in the hour after a workout, and keep drinking a glass an hour for the next few hours as well. Muscles are made of protein, and they rebuild themselves with protein. Supplying your body with good, lean protein gives it the building blocks necessary for recovery Some foods to try include:  Protein shakes Eggs Chicken Tuna Peanut butter. Ice limits swelling, which can drastically shorten your recovery time between workouts. To avoid frostbite, always keep a towel in between your skin and the ice. Apply the ice as follows: 20 minutes on, 40 minutes off. Take time off of a muscle group, especially when lifting, to prevent injury. Your body needs time to recover and build new muscle tissue before being exerted again. If you did all chest exercises one day, consider doing leg lifts the next. The best thing you can do is stop moving. This allows your body the time it needs to rebuild and recover, so don't feel bad about turning on Netflix right after a tough workout. If you need to work out again soon, limit your activity to the basics and give yourself recovery time. Going for a walk or a light jog is a great way to get your blood moving without causing undue strain.

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Open your set in Ableton Live. Place the tracks in the order you would like to play them. Play the first track. Play the second track. Play the second track. Play the third track. Play the third track. Play the fourth track. Play the fifth track. Play the sixth track. Play the seventh

Get rid of any supplies you don’t use. Store pens and small office supplies in cups so you can access them easily. Use silverware trays to sort small office supplies. Label containers or bins so you know what’s in them. Get cord holders to remove visual clutter underneath your desk.

It should be just the way you left it after you finished warping all the tracks.  You might want to confirm that the tracks are properly labelled with song titles so that you can easily identify them on the fly. Color coding is also useful for this. You can edit these options when you right click on any file in the session window.    Imagine the 1 and 2 audio channels are right and left turntables.  Put the first track in the top slot of audio channel 1, the second track in the top slot of audio channel 2, the third track in the second slot of audio channel 1, and so on. See that little triangle on the colored icon for the track you want to play? click it.  Turn the volume down on audio channel 2. This will ensure that the second track does not play until you are absolutely ready for it. The volume on audio channel 2 should still be down when you do this. Ableton will automatically match the beat if you warped your tracks correctly.   Keep an eye on the time indicator above the volume switch so you can tell how much time is left in the track you are playing. When the time is right, gradually raise the volume on audio channel 2. The two tracks will play together for a bit, during which time you can fade out the first track as you turn the volume up on the second one. This will prevent you from playing it twice.   Alternately, you can drag the file into a third or fourth audio channel to signal that you have played it already. Move the third track to the top slot in audio channel 1, and turn the channel's volume down. Again, it should start on the correct beat if your files are warped accordingly.  Gradually raise the volume on audio channel 1 as the second track is drawing to an end. Fade the volume out on audio channel 2 as you are doing this.

TL;DR in English: Open your set in Ableton Live. Place the tracks in the order you would like to play them. Play the first track. Play the second track. Delete the first track from the session window. Play the third track. Repeat steps 4 - 6 for the rest of your set.
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Sort through the things you have in your office and determine how often you use them. If you have any items that you rarely or never use, put them in a separate box or container. Once you go through your entire office, get rid of anything you have in the box so it doesn’t add any clutter. If you’re in an office building, put any unused supplies back in a supply closet so other people can take them if they need to. Place 1-2 cups on your desk within arm’s reach and place all your pens inside of them. Store other long office supplies, such as scissors in their own cups as well. Store the pens and supplies so they point down so you don’t accidentally hurt yourself when you try grabbing for something.  You can also buy desktop organizers that have various compartments if you don’t want to use multiple cups. Use glass mason jars if you want your desk to look more decorative. Get silverware trays that have multiple compartments so you can separate your office supplies. Store similar supplies together in the same section of the tray so you stay organized. Put the things you use often in front of the drawer and anything you use less toward the back. You can also buy small plastic bins and lay them out inside your drawers however you want. Put items that you don’t use frequently inside storage bins and keep them in a closet or shelf if you can. Only put 1-2 different items in the same bin so they don’t get disorganized. Make paper labels for each of your bins and tape them on the side so you can see what’s stored in them at a glance. Be descriptive with your labels so you don’t get confused later on. You can buy plastic storage bins from any department store or online. Cords underneath your desk can look disorganized and easily tangle around your feet. Group all of your cables together and close them inside a cord holder so they aren’t all on the floor. Secure the cord holder against your wall or underneath your desk so your cables are organized.  You can buy cord holders from office supply stores or online. You can...

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If you're not sure what to say, then you can say something nice or make small talk first, but there's no use in prolonging the pain. After a minute or two, once you and the girl have settled in, you should just tell her that you want to end the relationship. The longer you sit

Cut to the chase. Let her see that you're hurt too. Let her talk. Explain as much as you want. Stick to your word. Don't be a jerk. Keep it short and sweet. Try to end on a positive note.

Allow them to air dry, and avoid exposing them to the sun, as they can bleach and lose color. They should be completely dry before advancing to the next step. After the first hour, wipe off any excess oil. Wait until the laces are completely dry before attempting to relace, as this can stain the shoe or damage the lace. Mink oil resembles human sebum, and will feel greasy on most fabrics if not allowed to absorb properly.

TL;DR in English: Set your laces to dry on a drop cloth or old newspaper. Allow them to air dry for several hours.
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You can say something nice or make small talk first, but there's no use in prolonging the pain. After a minute or two, once you and the girl have settled in, you should just tell her that you want to end the relationship. The longer you sit there, the more nervous you'll get, and the more likely you are to get off track. If you and the girl make small talk for twenty minutes before you break up with her, then you'll be much more likely to confuse her. Just take a deep breath and tell her that it's over as nicely as possible. Here are some things that you can say:  "I'm sorry to say that I think our relationship has run its course. We'd both be happier if we moved on." "This relationship is no longer working for me. I know we've tried everything, and it just won't get better." "It may not be a surprise that I haven't been happy in this relationship for a while. I really care about you, but I just don't think we should date anymore." If you really don't care at all, then there's no point in faking it. But if the break up really is hurting you, then make sure she sees it. Look into her eyes, talk slowly, and let her see the pain on your face. Most people don't think that the person doing the dumping also feels pain in a break up, but both people actually suffer. If she sees that you're not making an easy, careless decision that means nothing to you, then she'll have a better chance of understanding where you're coming from. If you care about the girl, give her the respect she deserves and let her tell you how she feels, ask questions, and share her feelings. She may just want to cry and be upset, and that's okay. She may start name-calling and getting angry -- in that case, you may need to wrap things up. If she's rambling on about the same thing over and over, then you can cut her off, but if she genuinely wants to share her feelings and is really hurt, then do her the kindness of letting her talk to you. She'll likely have some questions for you, and you can decide how much you want to explain. If you've...

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Talk to a librarian. Check the internet. Ask your teacher.

Singing and beatboxing at the same time may seem like an impossible task (especially at first). But it's actually quite easy. Below is a working sample that will help you get started. You can use this basic technique and later adapt it to any song. (b)if your (pff)mother (b)(b)on(b)(pff)ly knew(b)knew(pff)  ("If Your Mother Only Knew" by Rahzel). Listen to the song you want to beatbox to a few times to find out where the beat goes. In the example above, the beats are marked out. This will help you get comfortable with the song. Most songs will have the beat in front of the words. In this case:  "If" - Since the word "if" in our example starts with a vowel, it is easy to fit in the bass just before it, as though you were saying "bif." Note however, that the "b" must be low and if necessary, separate the beats from the words a little when you first start. "Mother" - The word "mother" starts with a consonant. In this case, you could drop the "m" and substitute it with the "pff" since they sound quite close when said together quickly. Or, you could stagger the word just a little so that the beat comes first, and the lyric slightly delayed. If you choose the first, you will end up singing "pffother." Notice that your top teeth contact your lower lip, which is what creates the m-like sound. If you can manipulate this, it will sound a lot better. "On" - For the double beat on "on," you can hum the pitch while doing "b-b-on," then come in straight away with "b pff-ly knew," all the while humming the pitch. For the "on," you might find that the sound breaks if you do the second bass beat. To remedy this, hum through your nose. This can be done simply by pushing the back of your tongue up to close off against your soft upper palate. This hum now comes out through your nose, and is not interrupted by what you do with your mouth. "Knew" - The word "knew" echoes and fades off. These steps can be adapted for any song with a beat. Keep practicing, with different songs and soon you will be able to ad-lib more easily.

TL;DR in English: Sing and beatbox. Listen to songs. Sing the tune a few times with words. try to fit the beats with the lyrics. Adapt this skill.
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For some help finding books that might appeal to you, the children's librarian at your local library is a great resource. Go and talk to him or her about what you're looking for. Explain that you're writing a book report and ask for the librarian's help. He or she is likely to know a number of books that will fit with what you're wanting.  Make sure to tell the librarian if there is a minimum number of pages you need to read, whether it should be fiction or non-fiction, and any other stipulations set down by your teacher. Be honest with the librarian about your reading ability and speed. You don't want to get stuck with a book that's too hard and too long. If it's hard for you to get to the library, or you'd rather start by doing some research on your own, check online. There are lots of great sites that review children's and young adult's books, and you can often search them by category, age group, grade level, or genre. Here are some ideas about searching:  For a book about basketball that is fiction, you might want to search for the words "basketball," together with "novel" and "middle readers." That should give you some ideas. If you want a nonfiction book about basketball, you might try searching for a particular player's name along with "middle readers." If you're looking for a book you know your teacher will approve, you might want to check the lists of Newbery winners and nominee. The Newbery medal is the highest honor for books for middle readers, and includes an array of topics and themes.  You can also try typing "books similar to ____" into an online search engine. This can help you find recommendations for books similar to ones you have enjoyed in the past. Sometimes your teacher is your very best resource. He or she probably knows you pretty well – both the level at which you read and your interests – and can suggest a book that wouldn't be too hard that would appeal to you.

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Looks for nine-digit casting tags to learn more about your engine's make and model. Read the first two digits in the identification tag to find the year the engine was made. Read the third digit in the casting number to determine the engine design. Make sure that the fourth digit is always an "E. Check the last digit, usually a letter, to determine the version of your part.

Look for a specially formulated hamster food mix at your local pet store. Follow the package instructions for how much to give your hamster each day and serve the food in a small ceramic dish placed inside of his cage.  Limit seeds and nuts since they are high in fat and may cause your hamster to become overweight. Supplement your hamster’s diet with alfalfa pellets and fresh fruits and vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, carrots and apples. Give your hamster a large chunk to chew on rather than several small ones, or your hamster may bury them in the bedding. Remove any uneaten food after your hamster has finished with it. Hamsters need to have access to clean fresh water at all times. Use an inverted water bottle with a drinking tube to provide your hamsters with plenty of water. Make sure that the water bottle’s tip does not touch or come too close to the bedding or the water may drain out. Check the water bottle’s tip daily to make sure that it is working properly. Like all rodents, a hamster’s teeth never stop growing. Hamsters need to chew to keep their teeth from growing out of control, so make sure that you provide your hamster with a stick that is safe to chew on. You can also use a dog treat.

TL;DR in English: Feed your hamster a special hamster food mix. Provide a water bottle for your hamster. Give your hamster something to chew on.
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The casting tag is etched into your motor when it is created, and is used to help find the right parts if you need a replacement. This code also packs a large amount of information in it that will help you get to know your engine better.  You may need to clean the engine with a rag and some degreaser if it is too dirty to see the letters. This code is usually on the side of the engine, but you might not be able to see it when the engine is in a car with older models. Use a light to scan both sides of the engine to find it.  Ex.C5AE-9425-B This will be a letter. If the letter is a "B," it means that the engine was built in the 1950s. Each decade after that has its own succeeding letter; "C" designates the 1960s, "D" designates the 1970s, and so on. The digit after the letter is the actual year. So C9 would be 1969, E4 would be 1984, etc. This will be a letter, and it signifies the basic design of the vehicle as shown below. Of course, this code should match up with the car that it is in (i.e. a Mercury could be coded E5M), but you may be dealing with standalone engines or redesigned cars.  "A" - Generic and full-size engine "D" - Falcon "E" - Truck "F" - Foreign Trans-Am racing "G" - 1961 to 1967 Comet/1968 to 1976 Montenegro "H" - 1966 to 1982 Heavy truck "J" - Industrial Ford "L" - Lincoln "M" - Mercury "O" - 1967 to 1976 Ford Torino/all Ford Fairlane "S" - Thunderbird "T" - Truck "W" - Cougar "Y" - Meteor "Z" - Mustang "6" - Pantera " This digit stands for the type of part. E stands for "Engine," so this should always be the fourth digit you see when identifying Ford motors. If your engine is modeled after the original design, this letter will be A. If it is the third manufactured version of the engine, it will be a C, and so on. This digit can be up to three digits long. For example, AB would be the 28th version — 26 for A-Z, then two for A-B.

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If you are talking about a recent report, you could ask “how many of you have had time to read the new report yet?” Being a good listener is an essential part of being a good communicator. Whether it is a serious conversation with a significant other, or a business discussion with some colleagues,

Evaluate your audience. Listen. Find commonality with your audience. Identify non-verbal signals.

The wicketkeeper is the centerpiece of the fielding team. Make sure you keep ahead with the over rate, especially when you are playing T20 cricket where time is more of an issue. T20 cricket is a variety in which each side only gets 1 innings of 20 overs. Matches typically last only about 3 hours. Use your anticipation, concentration, and catching technique to stop runs when the bowler unintentionally makes a wild or wide delivery. Work together to prevent as many runs as you can and get your team in the lead. Try to make the batter feel that even if the bowler delivers a poor throw, you will always be there to catch it. That way, they are more likely to swing for every delivery and make a mistake that lets you get them out. The slips are the fielders behind the batsman on the offside of the field who are there to catch any balls beyond your reach. Decide if you need 2 or 3 slips, then help position them far enough away that you have room to dive and move but close enough that they will catch balls you cannot reach. This will take some practice to get the hang of, but once you know what your limitations are you will be able to help the slip fielders get into the perfect alignment to provide the extra coverage you need. Don’t let anything get you down, not even a dropped catch. Fielders mostly take after the wicketkeeper's reactions, so it's very important to always keep up your energy levels and cheer the team on. This is especially important when your team is under pressure. As the center of the fielding team, you can influence everyone’s performance by staying positive and offering encouragement.

TL;DR in English: Set the tempo for the fielding on your team. Work together with the bowler to prevent runs. Help align the slip fielders on your team. Encourage your teammates.
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If you want to be an effective communicator, and ensure that people listen to what you have to say, it’s important to understand who you are talking to. If you are trying to engage people on a subject completely alien to them, it’s going to be a difficult task. Ask yourself the following questions about your audience:   Who are they, and what do they do? How can the audience benefit from listening to you? What do they already know about the topic? What is the relationship between you and the audience? What are your audience interested in? What impact will what you say have on the audience? Asking the audience simple questions will help you to answer these questions. For example, if you are talking about a recent report, you could ask “how many of you have had time to read the new report yet?” Being a good listener is an essential part of being a good communicator. Whether it is a serious conversation with a significant other, or a business discussion with some colleagues, making the effort to listen and understand the concerns of other people will really help. If you feel like the person you are talking to is not properly responding to you, stop for a moment and just listen. Maintain eye contact when the other person is speaking, and try to concentrate and empathise. Try to practice active listening by following these basic rules:  Try to understand before you try to be understood. Be non-judgemental. Give the speaker your undivided attention. Use silence effectively, and don’t interrupt unless necessary. If you want to get people to listen to you and take your ideas on board, it can be very helpful to try and find some common ground with your interlocutors. Your audience may be more receptive to what you have to say if you can frame it in a way that is more inclusive and connects directly with their concerns.  For example, if you are explaining a problem you have had, you could try and introduce it by relating it to something that happened to the person you are talking to. You may be more likely to form...

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Have the wearer get more comfortable. Prepare some differences when wearing diapers in summer time. Find some alternatives your friend can use, such as cloth diapers, if they chose to wear disposables for some reason. Help your friend keep a stash of diapers and changing supplies on hand, for when they come over to visit you.

Another angle to consider when choosing darts is how they look. Each of the major components—shafts, barrels, flights, and tips—are available in a variety of eye-catching colors and designs. You might put together a matching set in your favorite color scheme, or mix things up to add some flair to your game.  High-visibility shades like yellow, orange, and green can help you keep better track of your darts in flight and on the board. Your darts will also be less likely to get picked up by mistake if they’re more distinctive. Darts can range dramatically in price, depending on their specifications. You can buy a standard set of nickel or silver bar darts for $20-30. The more balance, consistency, and durability you demand from your darts, the more you can expect to pay. It’s not uncommon for top-of-the-line models to sell for as much $200.  Most sporting goods stores sell darts in standard materials and specs.  It may be necessary to go through a specialty online retailer in order to purchase high quality, competition-worthy darts. You may feel more comfortable playing with a lighter, faster set on a certain board and a heavier, more consistent set on another. As your skills improve, you’ll begin to get an instinctive feel for when to pull out each set. Ultimately, this will make you a better, more versatile player. Being able to play with a wide selection of darts can also be an advantage as your technique evolves over time.

TL;DR in English: Look for darts that show off your sense of style. Decide how much you’re willing to spend. Consider buying more than one set.
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Slipping into something more comfortable is common when the wearer gets home or is in a place that they are confident that the friend won’t mention to others as the wearer is a frequent guest of. With you finding out that they wear diapers, this might also lead to the request of wearing thicker more comfortable diapers while you are the only one around,  because it gives better protection from leaks while resting or sitting down in one solitary spot or limiting movement.  Another issue is heat and skin contact with plastic. While plastic pants might be preferable in public they are hot and tight elastic bands can irritate the skin. Spending extended time with your friend at home (s)he most likely would prefer not to wear plastic pants leading to an increased risk of smell, noise and leaks, where the increased risk of leaking is mitigated by wearing a thicker diaper. During the summer, heat is a challenge as diapers act as extra insulation on the body. Where you can wear a thin pair of shorts or a skirt, your friend still needs their diaper. During parts of the summer where you want to wear as little clothing as possible to cool down, your friend might request to wear nothing but a diaper. If your friend requests for that let him/her do it - and see it as a good sign that (s)he is not embarrassed about wearing diapers (A lot of kids are only in diapers on hot summer days!). As long as both of you don’t mind that an occasional accident might happen, your friend can avoid wearing the diaper altogether. Make sure your friend only sits on chairs with plastic covered seats, and be prepared to remove any stains that occur from their nonuse of the diaper. Utilize How to Remove Urine Odors and Stains Permanently to find out these steps. While disposable diapers are most convenient (thinner, easier to change, no dirty laundry to bring home) they are a possibility in the privacy of the home. Cloth diapers absorb the urine in another way allowing the skin to breathe differently, but may also make the wearer feel more wet...

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Proofread your piece for technical errors. Ask for outside opinions. Incorporate the feedback you received from others. Omit needless words. Keep your vocabulary simple. Use verbs to move your sentence. Pay attention to verb voice. Use figurative language for effect in creative pieces. Choose your punctuation carefully.

Thiamine, which is commonly referred to as vitamin B1, plays an important role in nerve function. Thiamine deficiency leads to cardiovascular and nervous system problems. Wet beriberi, a condition caused by thiamine deficiency, can result in an enlarged heart, edema, and heart failure. Because of this, it is important to include vitamin B1 foods in your diet to keep your heart healthy. Foods rich in vitamin B1 include:  Beans Cauliflower Asparagus Broccoli Tomatoes Spinach Cereals Brussels sprouts Nuts Lentils Lean meat Potassium plays a role in keeping your heart healthy. Potassium helps to regulate your heartbeat and helps with the contraction of your heart muscle. If you have high blood pressure or heart failure, conditions that can lead to an enlarged heart, you should increase your potassium intake. Foods rich in potassium include:  Tomatoes Potatoes Bananas Dried fruits Spinach Avocados Edema, one of the major causes of heart enlargement, may occur because of excess amounts of sodium in your blood. Excess sodium can cause breathing problems and can cause your heart to work harder. Try to eat homemade foods, as it is easier to keep track of the amount of sodium you eat at home than it is at restaurants or when eating pre-packaged foods. Some low-sodium foods include:  Fresh vegetables and fruits Fresh corn Fresh meat Eggs Oatmeal (not instant) Dried fruits While saturated fats and trans fats (like those found in high-fat dairy products, processed meats, and fried foods) are bad for your heart, some types of dietary fat can boost your good cholesterol and improve your heart health. Good sources of heart-healthy fats include: Vegetable and nut oils, such as olive oil, canola oil, and sesame oil Fatty fish, such as tuna and mackerel Avocados Nuts and seeds, including almonds, walnuts, and freshly ground flaxseeds Trans fat-free margarine (look for soft or liquid margarine rather than stick margarine) Turmeric contains curcumin, which can help prevent heart failure. It also decreases your cholesterol and...

TL;DR in English: Include vitamin B1 in your diet to support your cardiovascular system. Eat more potassium-rich foods to regulate your heartbeat. Lower your sodium intake to prevent fluid retention. Add healthy fats to your diet to raise your good cholesterol. Include turmeric in your cooking to prevent an enlarged heart. Eat raw garlic every day to help manage your blood pressure. Drink plenty of green tea for good heart health. Increase your asparagus consumption for heart-helping nutrients. Use more cayenne pepper to help keep your heart pumping.
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Remember that spell check alone doesn't always do the job. Only you can catch the difference between to, too, and two, or their, there, and they're. In addition to looking for misspellings and grammatical errors, check for items like overused words and improper word use. Online tools like Grammarly and the Hemingway editor can help check for more advanced issues like clarity and word use. Just like spell check, though, you shouldn’t depend on these for full edits. This is an important step, as other people will see what you actually wrote, and not just what you think you wrote. Ask at least 2-3 people you trust to review your work and look for things like clarity, consistency, and proper grammar and spelling.  Teachers, professors, topic experts, your colleagues, and other writers are all good people to ask. You can also join a writer’s group to share your work, read others' writing, and give mutual feedback. Ask them to be honest and thorough. Only honest feedback, even if it's a wholesale criticism of your entire story, can make you a better writer. If they need some guidance, give them the same questions you've been asking yourself. You don't have to like or agree with everything someone says about your work. On the other hand, if you get the same comment from multiple people, you should take it seriously. Strike a balance between keeping aspects that you want and making changes based on input you trust.  Re-read your work with your readers' comments in mind. Note any gaps, places that need to be cut, or areas needing revision. Rewrite necessary parts using the insights gained from your readers and from your own subsequent critical reading. If a word isn't essential to the telling of the story or the semantics of the sentence, omit it. It's better to have too few words than too many. Too many words makes your writing sound stuffy, pompous, or unreadable. Be especially careful of:  Adjectives. Adjectives describe nouns and are most effective when they’re used intentionally and selectively. Take the...

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Maintain a consistent tone of voice. Adopt the "broken record" technique. See a workable compromise as a positive solution.

Radiation and chemotherapy treatments for cancer often cause a side effect called oral mucositis. This is a painful and sometimes debilitating side effect, which causes soreness, swelling, and sensitivity in the mouth, sores on the mouth, gums, or tongue, and difficulty swallowing or talking. It can make it hard or even impossible to eat. Ask your doctor whether a magic mouthwash could help to relieve some of your discomfort. If she agrees, she will write you a prescription. Your doctor may write you a prescription for a pre-measured kit of magic mouthwash, which you will need to have filled at a pharmacy. First Mouthwash BLM or First BXM Mouthwash are two commonly stocked compounding kits. They contain a pain killer, usually “viscous lidocaine”; an anti-acid or coating agent like Maalox (this will coat the lining of your mouth); and an anti-inflammatory agent like Benadryl.  The idea of the mixture is to provide pain relief (anesthetic) while killing bacteria, soothing the mouth, and coating its lining with an antacid. Some formulas also contain Nystatin, a drug that kills fungus and is used to treat conditions like oral thrush.  You pharmacist will take the kit and mix it for you. Note that these formulas are not FDA approved. Another option is for your pharmacist to prepare you a made-to-order magic mouthwash. There are many recipes with different names, including “Duke’s Magic Mouthwash,” “Radiotherapy Mixture,” “Miracle Mouthwash,” and others. However, all follow the basic recipe: ingredients that will relieve pain, relieve inflammation, and coat your mouth.

TL;DR in English: Talk to your doctor. Buy a pre-measured kit. Have one prepared to order by your pharmacist.
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If you are making a request, then you’ll like need to adopt a conciliatory and friendly approach. Growing frustrated at the person’s refusals or hedges will only make success less likely. Similarly, if you are the person doing the refusing, keep a confident and clear tone of voice when making your refusal known. For example, if you are repeatedly invited to an event that you don’t wish to attend, keep saying “no” in the same confident way until the person gets the message. This is a common technique used in assertiveness training. You simply repeat the same continuous, clear statement about your feeling, intention, or decision. You stay calm and avoid becoming angry, defensive, or irritated mid-conversation.  For example, you might state, “I’m not comfortable with that.” You don't need to give any excuses or justifications for your refusal. Just keep saying your statement. This approach also requires that you avoid any attempts to sidetrack you and stay on your original message. When you ask for something or issue a refusal, it’s unlikely that the conversation will end there. Instead, you may need to work with someone else to find a solution that helps you both. When you reach a compromise, don’t view it as a failure. Instead, it’s another way to reach your original goal. For example, you might ask a co-worker to send you a particular email, but they may not have it. However, they might give you the name of someone who could forward it to you.

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Open the Uber app. Click ☰. Click Free Rides. Click Send Invites. Select an app to use for sharing invites.

It is important to do your research ahead of time to figure out what salary range is appropriate to expect for someone with your experience, level of education, and specific skill set. You need to have some idea what the position is worth and what your skills are worth in order to navigate the compensation question during an interview.  You can search websites like salary.com, payscale.com, glassdoor.com, and others to find out information about what people are getting paid in equivalent positions. You should also try asking around to various friends and colleagues, especially if they are in a related field, to figure out what an appropriate figure would be. If you are asked about compensation for previous employment, use specific dollar values only if the situation requires them, and do so in a strategic and thoughtful manner. You do not want to appear as though you are boasting or prying into someone else's business.  When in a professional setting such as an employment interview, avoid bringing up previous salary figures. Base your personal salary requirements on your education level, previous experience and skill set, and comparable industry statistics. Come prepared with updated and current data regarding average compensation for someone with your level of qualifications. If the potential employer does ask you to provide a specific dollar value for a desired salary, be honest with your expectations. A common mistake occurs when employees propose a salary lower than they would really want to accept for fear of being turned away by the employer. Whether in a range or a single amount, a prospective employee should never offer an amount less than they are willing to take under the worst situation. A useful strategy is to offer a mid-range figure with the statement that is negotiable depending upon benefits, promotion opportunities, etc. That way, each party can save face. Let the interviewer know that salary requirements are not your only point of interest or concern. This will help you steer the...

TL;DR in English: Come prepared. Avoid specific dollar amounts when possible. Discuss other forms of compensation.
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You can refer friends, family, and people you're connected with on social media to ride with Uber by sharing your personal referral code. Once your friend signs up for Uber, they’ll get their first ride for free. And once they take that first free ride, you will also get a free Uber ride of the same amount.  The people you refer to Uber cannot already have accounts with Uber. They’ll need to create a new account with your referral code in order for you both to benefit from this program. The dollar amount of the free ride credit varies by area, but is usually up to $20 toward a ride. It’s at the top left corner of the screen.  Your code will appear beneath “Your Invite Code.” You can share your code via email, SMS, or with almost any social media app. Once you choose an app, use it to send a message to anyone with whom you’d like to share your code. The person you refer must click your link or enter your code manually so you both get credit.

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Set a time and place to talk. Be honest about your feelings. Say sorry if you are. Keep an open mind. Discuss where to go from here.

When you smile, your brain activates neural messages that actually make you feel more positive. Even if you're feeling kind of "blah," make your face do the work of brightening up your day. It works.  An added bonus? When you smile, you'll spread positivity around to other people, putting other people in good moods as well. It's good for everyone. If you're not in a great mood, complaining about it won't make it any better. Practice forcing yourself to smile, and it'll become second nature. It's easy to say things that can accidentally bring you down. Using positive words, as opposed to negative words, has a proven effect on your mood and your attitude. Don't identify yourself with your feelings. Don't say, "I am sad" or "I am frustrated." Instead, put the negativity elsewhere. Say, "That movie made me feel sad" or "This task is difficult and frustrating." Not having a great day? That doesn't mean you have to act like it. Choose to spread positivity around, and the smiles you get in return will do a lot to make you think more positively. Here a few little ideas for things you can do to brighten someone else's day:  Clean up the house before your partner or roommate gets home Pick up coffee or donuts for your office Mow your neighbor's yard, or shovel their driveway in winter Just say hello and compliment a stranger If you want to think positively, surround yourself with other positive thinkers, and with people who bring out the best in you. Hang out with people who are supportive, friendly, and like you for who you are. If you don't like hanging out with someone because they put you in a bad mood, stop hanging out with them. One great way to keep your outlook bright is to keep little quotes or sayings that you like in your pocket, on your phone, or otherwise in your mind as you go about your day. Subscribe to positive affirmation feeds on Pinterest, Twitter, or Facebook to keep your social networking more positive an influence in your life. If you sometimes end the day on a sour note, train yourself to turn...

TL;DR in English: Start smiling more. Make little changes in the words you use. Do nice things for others, even if you don't feel like it. Be with people you enjoy. Find positive quotes or mantras to keep with you. Keep a journal and record each day.
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While seemingly simple, choosing a place to meet is important because you want to make sure everyone is comfortable and that you can speak without time constraints.  Depending on how you and your parents feel, you may choose to meet at one of your homes or maybe a restaurant for dinner.  Ask them if they have any preference as to a place you can meet.  Depending on the nature of your relationship they may prefer a public place over one of your homes. Meeting at a restaurant offers everyone the ability to leave when they wish, instead of waiting for others to leave their home.  That way if things get uncomfortable, you can excuse yourself. Try to choose a time and place that won’t limit the time you can spend talking so you aren’t forced to end your conversation earlier than you each wanted. You may be tempted to simply act cordial when you meet with your parents for fear that you may lose touch again if you demonstrate any negative feelings.  While it’s important to be polite, you need to be able to voice how you feel in order to begin the healing process.  Use “I” statements like, “I felt abandoned when you left.”  This keeps your emphasis on you and how you felt. Avoid making accusatory statements like “you never cared.”  Instead say, “I felt like you didn’t care.”  This allows for the possibility that you can only fully appreciate what was going on inside your mind and that you’re willing to hear what was going through theirs. You might regret some of the things you said or did before losing touch with your parents.  If that’s the case, tell them so.  Saying sorry can make you feel significantly better, and it can help make your parents feel more comfortable as they begin to understand that you are willing to accept a share of the responsibility.  No one wants to feel attacked, and by acknowledging that you made mistakes and that you’re sorry for them, you invite your parents to do the same. Apologizing can make you feel better too.  If you’ve felt guilty about something for many years, apologizing can...

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Describe something that scares or revolts you. Turn an ordinary situation into something horrifying. Trap your characters in a terrifying setting. Create distinct main characters. Give your main character an extreme emotion. Create a plot outline

It pays to be prepared. You don't just take a math test without studying, or pass a driver's ed test without taking a class. The people who put time and thought into winning their crush usually have a better shot at winning them. Try to strike a good balance between preparing and being creepily prepared. Your crush likes getting the extra attention you want to give them, but they don't want to feel like you've been thinking about them every single second for the past three days. That's a bit creepy, even if it might be true! Take deep breaths and practice letting your entire body go limp. This is sometimes easier when you aren't in public. Try relaxing in your bed before going to sleep or when you get home or in the shower. You can get over your nervousness — or eliminate it altogether — by taking a moment to consider your options. Practice at home before actually approaching your crush, and you won't be caught in an awkward moment of silence. Take your time, especially if you're about to make a first impression on someone who's important to you.  Practice in the mirror. You'll want to make sure you know what you're going to say, but don't make it sound rehearsed. Imagine a variety of situations in which you might have the opportunity to talk to your crush, and act these out in front of the mirror. The more prepared you are, the more confident you'll be during the conversation itself. Have fun with it. Sure, try the serious versions of what you want to say, but also say it in a completely goofy way that makes you laugh. The less serious you take yourself, the more natural you will be when the time comes. Take the time to notice what pictures they have in their notebook, or what they eat at lunch, or which sports they like to play. Knowing these small but important details will help you make conversation later on. It could help you say something like:  "I noticed those movies on your notebook. I'm all about movies from the '80s. Do you have a favorite?" Hey, my friends and I were going to play some pickup...

TL;DR in English: Put in a little time before you go in and speak to them. Spend some time relaxing beforehand. Think before you speak. Get to know a little bit about them. Find innovative ways to boost your self-confidence. Be outcome-independent.
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Think about your greatest fear or fears. This could be the fear of losing a friend, a fear of heights, a fear of clowns, or even a fear of velcro. You can then tap into this fear and explore it as an idea for your story.  Use your fear as material for a story about something scary or revolting. Consider how you would react as a character if you were forced to confront these fears. Another option is to ask family, friends, and partners what scares or revolts them the most. You can then use their fears as an idea for your story. You can also take a normal, common situation like going for a stroll in the park, preparing a meal, or visiting a friend and add a terrifying element to the situation. Use your imagination to add a horrifying spin to a normal, everyday activity or scene. For example, maybe you come across a severed ear during your morning stroll in the park or perhaps a vegetable you are cutting up for dinner turns into a finger or a tentacle. Get creative and consider how you can skew or twist around a situation that seems commonplace. You can also limit or trap your main character in a setting that is terrifying and scary. Restricting your character’s movements will allow you to build tension and terror in the story using setting.  Consider a confined space that scares you or frightens you. Ask yourself where you would dread or fear being trapped in the most. Maybe you trap your character in a confined space like a coffin, a cold dank cellar, an abandoned police station, an island or an abandoned city. Trapping your characters in a scary setting will introduce fear into the story right away and create immediate tension and suspense. You can also start your horror story by focusing on character development. You should strive to create a main character or several main characters that are distinct and detailed. You may create a character study for each character so you can get a sense of how they live, how they think, and how they might react in a conflict. Even if every detail in your sketch doesn't...

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If you're in a stressful situation, try to take a deep breath. If you're in a stressful situation, try to take a deep breath. If you're in a stressful situation, try to take a deep breath. If you're in a stressful situation, try to take a deep breath. If you're in

Raise the blinds all the way up. Stand on a ladder to reach the top of the blinds if necessary. Snap off the cover or valence if you have one. Look for raised cubes at each end of the headrail. Identify if you have hinged brackets or sliding brackets.

Exercise can help clear your mind, and it often lessens the intensity of emotion that you're feeling. Any kind of exercise you enjoy is fine, from swimming to walking. When you're feeling stressed or anxious about a situation, it's usually because nothing is resolved, and you can't decide what kind of action to take. Taking an action, even if it's not the perfect one, often relieves some stress. For instance, if you're stressing over a family situation, sit your family down to discuss it. Try to come up with a solution together. Mindfulness is the act of being fully present in what you're doing. You savor each bite of your food, for instance, and you give yourself over to the moment when your favorite song comes on the radio. You take a moment to breathe in the cool morning air or appreciate the sunrise. Being mindful helps with stress because it pulls you out of your head into your body. It forces you to feel instead of think. Whether you're an avid gardener, love to read, or enjoy cooking, block out time for those activities. When you do things you love, you enter a flow state where you lose track of time and leave your stress behind. Make sure you're making time at least 2 to 3 days per week to do the things you love, even if it's just for a short period. Spending time relaxing each week is vital to lowering your stress levels. Try relaxing activities like taking a bath, getting a massage, listening to music, practicing yoga, or meditating to keep your stress down.  Engage in relaxation activities at least 2-3 times a week. In fact, many people find a daily meditation practice does wonders for their stress levels. If you find yourself in a stressful situation, try a deep breathing technique. Close your eyes, and focus on your breathing. Breathe in deeply through your nose, counting to 4 in your head. Hold for 4 counts, and then breathe out for 4 counts. Keep using this technique until you feel yourself relax. Socializing is important for lowering stress levels, as it gives you a chance to laugh and let...

TL;DR in English: Get in at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week. Take action on things that are stressing you out. Practice mindfulness in your daily interactions. Take time out each week to do the things you love. Learn relaxation techniques to lower stress levels. Spend time with people you love. Sleep 7-9 hours
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Depending on the type of blinds you have, you will either need to push them up from the bottom or pull the cord to draw them up. Drawing the blinds up will prevent you from accidentally damaging them. Some home blinds may be within reach, but for others, you may need a ladder. Ask another person to hold the ladder steady as you climb it. Some blinds may have a bar, valence, or box over the headrail at the top. This cover hides the brackets from view. To remove it, look on the bottom for 2 buttons or clips. Press down on the clips with your fingers and snap the cover forward and off. You should now see the headrail and brackets. You should have 1 bracket on each end of the blinds. Brackets look like cubes. They should protrude slightly from the main support bar. If your blinds are very long, you may have additional brackets along the center of the headrail. Hinged brackets typically have a panel on the front that snaps to the bottom of the bracket. You may see a raised lip with an opening on the bottom. Sliding panels are attached to the front of the bracket. They may have a small, raised shape on the front to help you push it to the side. A good way to tell is to try to slide the front of the bracket. If it moves to the side, you have sliding brackets. If not, you may have hinged brackets.

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Use a hair mask. Do a castor oil treatment. Apply a hot oil scalp massage.

Several palm tree varieties are considered valuable, and you can make money by uprooting them instead of destroying them. Some companies will remove the tree, buy it from you, and then relocate it. You will need to take a picture of your palm so you can figure out what type it is.  Palm trees differ by their leaves, their trunk shape, their height, and other features. Make sure these are visible in your photo. The Mexican Fan Palm and Queen Palm are the most common varieties, so they are not considered valuable. A couple of palm trees, such as the Chilean Wine Palm or the Kentia Palm, may be valuable. Search online for a picture guide of palm tree varieties. Compare your photo to the pictures to figure out what kind of palm tree you have. Then, you can make a decision on how to remove the tree.  Try a palm tree guide such as http://www.palmidentifier.com/. If you are unsure, palm tree nurseries or removal companies may be able to help you identify your tree. Removal services need plenty of space to work. Clear the area of any vehicles, furniture, and debris. Also, look for any nearby power lines the tree may fall on during removal. If your palm tree is in a small area, such as in an enclosed yard, the palm may cost too much to remove, so relocation services may decide against buying it.  Removing a palm near buildings or power lines can be dangerous, so you should hire a professional tree removal service. Trees in tight spaces are hard to remove safely, so removal companies will charge you more. Your local government may have laws against removing tall trees. This is for safety reasons, since dealing with a large tree can be dangerous for yourself or others. If your tree is very tall, consult a professional removal service.  For example, in California, you may not be permitted to cut palm trees over 12 ft (3.7 m) on your own. Tall trees often require more workers and tools to cut, so removal companies may charge you more. Once you have decided what to do with your palm tree, find a company willing to remove...

TL;DR in English: Take a picture of your palm tree. Research your palm tree online to find its species. Make sure the palm tree is in an accessible location. Consult your local laws about removing tall trees. Contact a reputable tree removal service.
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Encourage your hair to grow long by applying a hair mask once or twice a week. Make your own natural oil mask or purchase over-the-counter hair masks at your local drug store. To make a hair mask at home, combine 1 cup coconut oil with 1 tablespoon macadamia oil, almond oil, and jojoba oil. Massage the mask into damp hair and let it sit for ten minutes. Then, shampoo and condition your hair to remove the mask. Castor oil is a natural substance that can encourage hair growth. Applying a castor oil hair mask can lead to hair that grows longer and healthier.  Begin by massaging your scalp with 1 cup of castor oil. Allow the oil to fall from your scalp onto the strands of your hair. Once your scalp and hair are covered, use a plastic shower cap on your head to keep the oil in place. Spread a towel on your pillowcase before you go to sleep so you do not get oil all over your pillow. Let the oil sit on your scalp and hair overnight. Wash and condition your hair the following morning to remove the oil. A hot oil massage can help to breakdown any oil or dirt on your scalp and stimulate hair growth from the roots of your hair. Use natural oils like coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, and argan oil.  Heat the oil by placing the bottle or tube in a bowl of warm water. Make sure you test the oil before you apply it to make sure it isn't too hot. It should be at a comfortable temperature that is not burning to the touch and will not damage your scalp or your hair. Use your fingers to gently massage your scalp with the warm oil in slow, circular motions. You can do this after you have taken a shower. You can also ask a friend or partner to massage your scalp for you. Make sure you massage the oil in your scalp for fifteen to twenty minutes. After fifteen to twenty minutes, shampoo your hair well to remove the oil. To limit shampooing, it's a good idea to do your oil treatment on the same days you already plan to wash your hair.

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Match your ring to your outfit. Wear cocktail or statement rings as a formal feature. Wear simple bands as compliments to other accessories. Wear stackable rings with similarly styled rings. Space them out on your hands. Balance larger rings with other statement pieces. Choose rings that suit your personal style.

Refined carbohydrates, like white bread and pastries, have high amounts of sugar and low amounts of fiber. This can spike blood sugar levels, which can lead to weight gain and increased inflammation. Good carbohydrates to eat  have high amounts of fiber and little added sugar, such as fruits and whole grain products. Sugar can cause weight gain and can promote inflammation in the body. Foods like candy and cookies have extremely high amounts of sugar and should be avoided. Even some cereals and granola bars have over 5 grams (0.18 oz) of added per serving, so read labels carefully before purchasing these products. Ideally, you should stay away from foods that have any added sugar, especially more than 3 grams (0.11 oz) a serving.  Soda has a great deal of sugar and should be cut out of your diet completely when trying to lower inflammation or lose weight.  Even diet sodas and sodas with sugar substitutes should be avoided. These are always the healthiest foods to eat, as they are high in vitamins and fiber. They are also low in fat and do not contain added sugars. Try structuring your meals around fruits and vegetables. Instead of thinking of a meat dish as your main course, think about eating large salads instead.  Aim to eat 3-5 servings of vegetables a day and 4-5 servings of fruits.  While many people sometimes think of vegetables as unsatisfying foods, they have such high amounts of fiber that they can actually keep you full for a long time. Artichokes, broccoli, and peas have especially high amounts of fiber. The most popular red meats are beef and pork. Some common processed meats include hot dogs, sausage, and pre-packaged deli cuts, like salami. Replace these proteins with leaner options, like fish, soy, or chicken. Fried foods usually have very high amounts of sugar or unhealthy fat and can promote inflammation. Some popular fried foods include french fries, fried chicken, and fried fish. If you fry these foods at home, consider baking or grilling them instead. When eating out, ask if you can...

TL;DR in English: Replace refined carbohydrates with healthier carbohydrates. Cut down on sugary foods and beverages. Prioritize eating fruits and vegetables. Reduce the amount of red and processed meat you eat. Avoid eating fried foods. Eat fish like salmon, tuna, and mackerel. Eat nuts like almonds and walnuts. Add supplements to your diet.
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Rings should be used to highlight the color scheme and formality of an outfit that you're wearing. Also, you want to wear the same color rings as you are with your necklace, bracelet, earrings, or whatever other jewelry you're wearing.  If you're wearing a silver necklace and silver earrings, for example, you don't want to wear all gold rings. Determine which rings are appropriate based on how casual your outfit is, what other jewelry you are wearing and how these rings can be mixed. These rings are larger and bolder than the average ring. These are meant to be worn alone, not combined with other rings. Wedding or engagement rings are often "formal" looking however most fashionistas agree that they can be worn with any other rings. Most rings that have precious stones should be reserved for dressy occasions. Bands are casual, but can also be considered formal as well. Always appropriate, these rings are simple or decorated metal rings. These can be worn with other rings on the same hand. Stackable rings are a new fashion where several rings are layered on the same finger to create a cluster effect. Precious stone version should not be mixed with rings on other fingers, whereas casual version are appropriate to mix. You don't want to be wearing too many rings all at once, or wear too many rings on one hand. Balance them evenly, so you're not wearing three rings on one hand and none on the other.  In addition to this, you want to space them out on your fingers. If you don't usually wear rings, try only wearing one for a while as a small accessory. One who chooses more minimal style can stack on many rings on both hands without over-doing it. For example, a simple silver band next to tiny, delicate silver midi ring worn at the first knuckle can be stylish. One who chooses to wear larger rings, like cocktail rings, should provide a balance by choosing one statement piece and either wearing it alone, or pairing it with more understated and delicate jewelry. Mixing metals is certainly acceptable, but sticking to...

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The game of chess. Find the game you want to play. The game of chess is a game of chess. Find the game you want to play. The game of chess is a game of chess. Find the game you want to play. The game of chess is a game of chess. Find the game you want

Memorize the first 12 moves of the 20 top Grandmaster games. Solve 10,000 puzzles on your favorite puzzle website. Use chess apps on your phone. Play in local tournaments. Review your games with a chess engine or chess coach. Play at least 10,000 games of chess. Talk to a good chess player.

To do this, press the Home button, then use the five-way controller to navigate to Menu > Settings > View > Wi-Fi Settings. Select a Wi-Fi network and connect, entering the password if necessary. Select Home, which is where all your downloads are displayed. Use the five-way controller to scroll through until you’ve underlined the title. Highlight the title and move left with the five-way controller. A box will pop up, and when it does, scroll through the options until you find Remove from Device. Select that option to archive your book. From the home screen, select Archived Items or View Archived Items. Find the title you want to download and select it by using the center key on the five-way controller.

TL;DR in English: Connect to the Internet. Find the book you want to archive. Remove the book from your device. Locate archived books.
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You can find these games online easily at sites like chessgames.com. You should memorize the first ten moves of black and white to get a sense of how true masters begin their chess games. This will help you get a sense of not just how to succeed, but how to truly excel. Also, memorizing these moves will make you more disciplined because you'll have to train your mind to absorb these moves as well as to understand what makes them so great. You can use websites like Chesstempo, Chessity, or Puzzle Books. As Malcom Gladwell once hypothesized, working on anything for 10,000 hours will make you an expert, so imagine what a pro you'll be after solving 10,000 puzzles! Of course, this can take a very long time to achieve, but if you aim to do at least one a day, you will go far. You can also start by setting a more realistic goal for yourself, such as 1,000 puzzles, and see where you go from there. Try not to get too fixated on the exact number. While frequent practice is certainly helpful, especially for disciplines that have fixed rules (like chess), some studies suggest that the impact might be less significant than Gladwell's initial hypothesis. Nevertheless, practice is useful, so make a habit of playing puzzles on your favorite website as frequently as you reasonably can. You can also use the world champs chess app or other apps that are geared toward chess players. Though practicing to be a chess master takes complete concentration, having an app on your phone that relates to chess can help you train when you find yourself with some unexpected free time. Sign up for as many as you can and make sure you play at least once a week, no matter how tired or frustrated you may be. Local tournaments are the way to help you practicing playing against real players and to improve your technique and strategy. Having a chess coach may cost a pretty penny, but he can definitely help you improve at the game and to develop the discipline to be able to think outside the box. You can also find a chess engine online that can...

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Cover your counter and put on a mask and safety goggles. Make the tile where you wish to cut it. Cut along the top, bottom, and side edges. Use an oscillating cutter to cut through tight corners. Pull the tile away.

One of the best ways to learn about Ancient Rome is to visit your local library or bookstore to find books on the subject. At a library or bookstore, you’ll be able to browse through a wide variety of books on a number of subjects related to Roman history and life. Finding books to read on Ancient Rome is perhaps the best  way to learn about the subject.  Consider classics like Edward Gibbon’s History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776). Look at books on different aspects of Roman history and society. Consider religion, government, language, military history, and more. Think about eBooks or other books online. There are a wide variety of websites that offer free digital copies of classic works on a variety of subjects. Another great way to learn about Ancient Rome is to enroll in formal education courses that focus on the subject. By enrolling in a class at your local college or taking a class online, you’ll have the benefit of learning about Ancient Rome from experts who have dedicated a large part of their lives to studying the subject.  Look into courses at your local community college or at a university. The types of courses you might investigate include introductory classes to world civilization, higher level courses specifically on Ancient Rome, or graduate courses that focus on specific parts of Roman life and/or history. Remember that you don’t need to pursue a degree to attend or audit a course. You might even be able to attend lectures for free – talk to the professor who teaches the course. Consider open courses through various universities. Yale University has a number of courses posted online that include syllabi, video-recorded lectures and more. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology also has a similar program. You can also learn about Ancient Rome through film. Film is a great medium to watch for learning and for entertainment. As a result, film is a great way to soak in information in a very low stress way.  Consider documentaries like the BBC's The Story of Ancient Rome. ...

TL;DR in English: Find books. Enroll in courses. Watch videos. Look for online resources. Think about traveling to Italy.
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Cover your counter with plastic sheeting to protect it and make cleaning up easier. Put on a pair of safety goggles to protect your eyes against dust. Finally, put on a mask suitable for working with fine particles. Most dust masks and respirator masks come with a description of what they are used for, such as sanding dust, aerosol, etc. Choose the one for dust. A pencil may work just fine on a slate or ceramic tile, but if the tile is glazed, you should switch to a marker. Try to be as precise as possible for this step. If you need to get inside the wall, then you should cut through the dry wall as well. A dremel rotary cutter with a diamond tile blade will work for most tiles.  If your blade can't go around the corners, skip them for now. Installing a new electrical fixture will require you to get inside the wall. Mounting a towel rack does not. While a dremel rotary tool will work for most lines, it won't work on tight corners. For that, you should switch to an oscillating cutter instead. You may have to experiment before you find the right one for your type of tile. A multi-surface blade seems to work better than a tile blade, however. Wedge a thin knife or spatula behind the tile and pop it out. If you had to cut through the wall, try not to lose anything inside the wall. Your hole is now complete and ready to finish.

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Mark the days on a calendar. Download an app on your phone. Use an online calendar.

Backflips seem scarier but are easier to perform than front flips. After warming up and getting a feel for the trampoline by bouncing, begin to bounce in one spot. Stand straight with your hands against your side. On your highest bounce, prepare to flip. It may be helpful to choose a number between four and eight. Count your bounces. On the number you chose, make that bounce your highest and start the flip. In order to complete the flip, you'll need to create the proper trajectory. Lean slightly back when you rise on your last trampoline bounce. Your back, shoulders, neck, and head should point slightly behind the straight position you had when bouncing. If you lean back too far, you won't have enough momentum. If you lean forward, you will have a harder time flipping. Right when you reach the pinnacle of your bounce, shoot your arms up hard over your head, slightly bent like you're going to throw a ball backwards. Straighten them quickly before you start tumbling. It's important to do this with force to help start your rotation. As you begin to fall backwards, bring your legs into your chest. At the same time, bring your arms down. Reach for your knees and pull hard. Also tighten your abs to help pull you through your rotation. Once your sight goes past the trampoline to the area beyond, it's time to prepare for landing. Position yourself by uncurling your legs. Bring your arms out to help you maintain your balance. Before your feet hit the ground, bend your legs slightly. Never lock your legs while bending or else the impact will damage your knees. Try to land on the balls of your feet first before your heels hit the ground. In case you begin to fall, don't brace yourself with your hands. This may cause wrist damage.

TL;DR in English: Bounce high. Lean back slightly. Raise your arms. Tuck in your body. Open yourself up. Stick the landing.
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If you would like to track your period the old-fashioned way, obtain a calendar and mark the days with pencil, pen, marker, or highlighter. You may use different colors, symbols, or stickers to mark the beginning and end of your cycle, the length of your period, or the days you experience physical or emotional symptoms. Create a system that is clear and works for you.  If you do not want to overload your calendar with too much information, you can keep a separate journal for your physical and emotional symptoms and only use the calendar to mark the beginning and end of your cycle and period. If you don't use a calendar often, keep your calendar in a place you will remember it. Hanging the calendar in your bathroom or placing it next to a mirror may be helpful If you are a very private individual and don't like your period info out for the world to see, use a very discrete mark (e.g. an "x," circle, or color) signifying the event to you. Instead of using pen and paper, you can use an app to track your period. These apps can keep all of your information at your fingertips and predict when your period will occur. In addition to having a calendar, many of these apps allow you to record physical and emotional changes that take place throughout your cycle.  Clue is a free app for iPhone and Android phones and is one of the most recommended apps. It allows you to record physical and emotional symptoms, the days you have sex, and create reminders to take your birth control pills. After entering a few months of data, the app will use algorithms to predict when your next period starts and when you are expected to ovulate. Period Tracker Lite is another free recommended period tracking app. This app allows you to use icons to describe your moods instead of typing out your symptoms. It is available for both iPhone and Android phones. If paper and pen or apps do not appeal to you, you can use an online tracker. These websites allow you to enter all of your cycle information and often have tools such as calendars, history...

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Make sure you have a good time. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask questions.

Wear comfortable clothes to your audition. Enter the room boldly. Talk loudly and clearly. Ground yourself in the present. Take a deep breath, and begin. Don't apologize or freeze if mistakes happen.

Advances in technology have really made a difference in the way we work out. You can purchase watches that can track your heart rate, blood pressure, and the level of oxygen in your blood. You can wear technology that can track how long you run, calories consumed, or weight lifted. If you’re a techie, these new piece of wearable technology may help you stay determined. There are other people on the same journey as you! Statistics show that people are more likely to stick with a fitness routine if they are involved in a like-minded community.. To keep motivated, take progress pictures of the muscle groups you want to work on. Write a blog to help keep a log of your updates. It is very motivating to see progress! Get your community involved with your journey. Meet up with locals in public places like the local library. Getting others involved can help you keep your energy and stay motivated in your fitness journal.

TL;DR in English: Plug in with fitness technology. Join a fitness forum. Write a blog and take pictures. Get others involved.
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Plan what you will wear before, and make sure it's something you feel good moving around in. Don't wear something too tight or constricting. You will feel most confident in an outfit you're familiar with and you know you love. Shake the directors' hands, if offered. Introduce yourself and let them know what piece you are doing. Look each of them in the eyes while you are talking to them. Keep your back straight and try not to fidget. Pretend like you're meeting new coworkers: act friendly, but professional. Remember to smile, even if you don't feel like it. Smiling will make you feel more approachable. Project your voice so that your directors can hear it across the room. Clear your throat if you need to. Practice projecting your voice before the audition so you sound confident. Even if you feel nervous, a loud voice will make you seem self-assured. Some performers overwhelm themselves by considering what this audition will mean for their future career. Don't worry yourself with this during the audition. Instead, focus on what you must do to finish this audition. Take every audition one step at a time. Don't worry about getting the part or impressing the casting director. Make the focus on doing your best and improving yourself. Don't be afraid to pause for a moment if you're nervous. Clear your mind, and breathe in from your abdomen. When you're ready, begin just as you did in your mock audition. Smile, take another breath, and keep going. Your casting director will understand if you make a mistake. They expect even the best performers to make a mistake sometimes. When/if you do, they will pay more attention to your behavior and appreciate performers who can pick themselves up and keep going. Remember to practice this behavior during your mock auditions. If you know what to do beforehand, you'll continue without freezing during the actual audition.

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Lope for a good few laps. Keep practicing. Ask someone to observe you.

Studies show that lying is a regular part of daily life even for people we’d otherwise consider moral, upstanding individuals. When people lie to ease social tensions, rather than to serve their own purposes, a white lie might be a better option than the truth. Lie as little as possible, without elaboration. An elaborate story about why you can’t attend a party will seem suspicious, and will also be more difficult to keep track of if someone asks you about it later. Everyone understands that familial obligations always trump parties. Tell your friends that you have to babysit a sibling, or that your parents are forcing you to have dinner at your uncle's house that night. An iron-clad excuse is that you're grounded; everyone will understand that there's no way you can come to a party. Only the most overbearing friend would try to guilt you into canceling plans you've already made with someone else to come to their party. But make sure that you don’t use a friend who’s attending the part as your alibi. Say you have plans with a friend from a different school, or even with an imaginary friend. On the day of the party, text your friend saying that you think you ate something bad, and that you have food poisoning. Nobody wants someone throwing up at their party. Plus, food poisoning passes very quickly, so nobody can be suspicious when you feel fine again the next day. Whether you're a student or an adult with a job, everyone knows and understands that sometimes we fall behind and have to catch up on our work. If the host still tries to pressure you into coming, say that your parents or your boss are upset with you, and you have to make it up to them. If the party is two weeks away, and you know the whole time that you don’t want to attend the party, don’t wait until the last second to get out of it! Set up your lie ahead of time to deflect suspicion. Some things you might consider are:  Telling the host at the time of invitation that you have a previous engagement on that day. Telling the host a day or two before...

TL;DR in English: Don’t be too hard on yourself for lying. Keep your lie simple. Blame your family. Say you already have plans. Pretend you’re not feeling well. Pretend you have too much work to do. Set up your lie ahead of time. Keep track of your lie.
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Then take a break by trotting or walking your horse. Begin the steps above again to allow your horse to practice getting into the gait. As you advance in your loping ability you will be able to see a huge improvement in your horse’s posture, as well as his awareness of your riding and a faster response to your commands for lope. Like any new skill, your horse needs time to master loping. Each stride will have three footfalls, but should be a slower and more relaxed pace. As your lope becomes maintained and correct, you will be able to proceed to getting your horse to lower its head and be suitable for a western class. Even if you think that you have loping down, it’s best to get someone to watch you and your horse to make sure it’s all working as you hope. Sometimes it’s obvious to an outside observer that you need to make a small change in order to become truly proficient at loping.

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