Identify which features you have. Use a small Victorinox pocket knife. Navigate a full-fledged Swiss Army knife. Unfold a lock blade knife.

Under the Hi-Lo method of card counting, each numbered card has a value. Cards two through six are worth one point. Cards seven through nine are worth zero points. The ten card, face cards, and the aces are worth negative one point each.  The idea is that you’ll keep a total value of all the cards on display, and as more face cards are left in the deck you’ll make more blackjacks while the dealer busts more. The Hi-Lo method is a common counting system, but other systems exist that give different point values to certain cards such as aces and fives. Use a single deck of cards. Turn over the cards one by one, adding up the values as you go. If you draw a two, a five, and an ace, you’ll have a value of one. When you reach the end of the deck, your running total should equal zero. Repeat practice until you’re able to keep your total quickly and quietly. Casinos are wise to card counters, so they play blackjack with multiple decks at the same time. The true count takes the running count and divides it by the number of decks in play. This count gives you more of an idea of how much of an advantage you have in betting.  A running count of three is fine in a one-deck game, but this number means less when there are multiple decks since there are more cards to factor that reduce your chances of winning. For example, a seven running count divided by two decks leaves you with a true count of about three. But if there are six decks in play, the true count is only about one. Start off by using a few decks. Flip over the cards one by one and grow accustomed to dividing with fractions. At first you can simply round the division into a general true count, but as you go you’ll become more able to perform more accurate divisions in your head with less effort. An online card counting simulator can help you practice. Some simulators can correct your counting mistakes and track your winnings. Once you feel comfortable keeping a true count, try mimicking the feel of a casino. First, start small. Add a little music or radio...

TL;DR in English: Assign values to cards. Practice keeping a running count. Keep a true count. Practice maintaining true counts. Keep a count with distractions. Adjust your betting.
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There are many models of Swiss Army knife, each with a unique set of included features. Each knife is designed for a certain type of user, from the casual urban bottle-opener to the serious survivalist. Knives fall into a few main categories: pocket knives, Swiss Army knives, and lock blade knives.  Some models include: classic, tinker, super tinker, angler, camper, huntsman, handyman, mechanic boy, rescue tool, and Swiss champ. They come in categories like everyday, sports and leisure, DIY, LED lights, outdoor, executive, gardening, multitool lights, and scouting. Read the manual. If you've just bought your Swiss Army knife, be sure to read about the tools that come with your particular knife model. Read about the repairs, maintenance, and correct functions of the tool. These knives are usually smaller than the standard model, and they contain fewer features. A pocket knife may contain all or some of the following tools:  Find the large blade, the nail file (with nail cleaner,) the scissors, and the key ring. Pull tweezers and a plastic toothpick from the end of the knife handle. Find the nail file, the end of which is a flat-head screwdriver. Look for a bottle opener with attached nail file. Unfold the Phillips screwdriver, and look for the wire stripper. Some pocket knives even feature a bright LED, a ballpoint pen, and a USB drive. This is the knife type with the most potential features. Some Swiss Army knifes come with as few as four tools, while others are packed with up to 38 unique functions. The standard model may contain all or some of the following tools:  Find the large blade and the small blade, the corkscrew, the key-ring, and the can opener. Pull tweezers and a toothpick from the end of the knife handle. Some knives include more delicate tools like a scissors, a magnifying glass, a sewing eye, a stainless steel pin, and a pressurized ballpoint pen. Check for a bottle opener with screwdriver and wire stripper. Look for the nail file with metal file and nail cleaner. Find the pliers, which...

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Make sure you have a large bowl or pot. Make sure you have a large bowl or pot. Make sure you have a large bowl or pot. Make sure you have a large bowl or pot. Make sure you have a large bowl or pot. Make sure you have a large bowl or pot. Make sure you have

Let the carpet sit for 24 hours in your home. Cut the carpet to size if you don't have space to do it in the room. Roll the carpet out. Place seaming tape underneath seams. Heat the tape with a seaming iron. Seal the seam with a carpet roller. Tack the carpet into place on one wall with a knee kicker. Stretch the carpet across the room and tack it on the other side. Secure the rest of the room with the knee kicker.

This will be the main part of your water feature. A wide opening is important here. You'll need 3/4" diameter bamboo cut long enough to fit over the opening of your pot. You'll also need a larger ~2" diameter piece of bamboo, cut to about 6" in length. Miter one end of this piece to create the spout. Using twine or string, lace the three narrow pieces of bamboo together into a platform which can be fit over the back half of the pot. Attach the larger piece of bamboo to the platform using glue, but attach it at an angle (using a wedge) so that the spout is angled down towards the center of the pot slightly. Place the pump at the bottom of the pot. Connect the tube and run it up and behind the platform. Place the end of the tube in the bamboo spout so that it goes about 2" in, and then tape the tube in place against the pot (not anywhere that will get wet). Add water into the pot and then start your pump. Everything should be working. Now you just have to make it pretty! Fill the bottom of the pot with river rocks and add some fake plants around the spout to cover up evidence of the pumps. Enjoy your new fountain!

TL;DR in English: Get a nice, large bowl or pot. Get and cut your bamboo to size. Assemble your platform. Assemble the fountain. Add water and start the pump. Add finishing touches.
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It needs this time to adjust to the temperature and humidity in your home. That's because it may expand or shrink based on these conditions, so you want to make sure it's through with that process before you put it down. You can leave it rolled up during this time. If your room is small, you may not have enough floor space to bring the carpet in and cut it. Use the measurements you took earlier for the room to cut the carpet to size. Make sure to leave some extra on either end so you don't end up with a piece that's too short. Start in one corner of the room. Leave 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) of excess on each side of the carpet up against the wall. Unroll the carpet roll, covering the floor and tack strips as you do. Line up carpet edges as needed to make seams and cover the whole floor. Check the texture of the carpet to make sure it's going the direction you want. When you come to a seam, lay seaming tape down on the floor. The sticky part should be facing up. Place the carpet seam over the tape, making sure both edges are covered. If possible, try to place seams in inconspicuous, low-traffic areas. Set your seaming iron to 2 or 3. Lift up the carpet on both sides so you can slide the seaming iron underneath the carpet and on top of the tape. Leave it in place for 8-10 seconds until the adhesive melts, then move it down. Press down on the part of the seam you just heated so the carpet sticks to the tape.. Run your thumbs over the very center of the seam to make sure it's in place. Then, use a carpet roller to go over it several times, running it back and forth along the seam. Do this as you heat each section, not at the very end.  A carpet roller is a small roller that looks a little like a painting roller. Wait 20 minutes after doing seams before tacking and stretching it. Keep moving down the seam this way until it's stuck in place Place the tooth edge of the knee kicker on the carpet near the wall in a corner. Put it about 3 inches (7.6 cm) out from the wall. Hit the flat, vertical part sticking out...

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Use an app or spreadsheet to find out how much money you’re spending. Consider ways that you could make more money or spend less money. Consider ways that you could make more money or spend less money. Consider ways that you could make more money or spend less money. Consider ways that you could make more money

Do not blame your loved one for suffering from conversion disorder. Recognize the symptoms. Identify who it affects.

First, keep track of your spending for an entire month, and make note of where your money is going. Add up how much you’re spending for housing, transportation, groceries, bills, utilities, childcare, and any other expenses. Break them into categories to see where you’re spending the most money.  There are many apps to keep track of how much money you spend, including Mint, LearnVest, and LevelMoney. It might also be helpful to compare what you’re spending to what you’re making currently. This will help you see if you’re spending more than you’re making, and will show you where the bulk of your money is going. Look at where your money is going and identify what things aren’t essential for you and your child. Come up with cheaper alternatives for some things, and consider taking on a part-time job or selling items that you don’t use if you aren’t making enough money to support your spending on essential items.  For example, if you find that you spend $70 per week eating out at restaurants, you might want to lower that amount to $30, or cut it out completely. Otherwise, you will have to pull money from somewhere else in your budget. If you find that you still have less money than you need, consider talking to your boss about getting a raise or moving into a higher-paying position. You may have more responsibilities, but it will give you more space in your budget. Create an ideal budget with all of the necessary categories, and set a limit for your spending that is lower than what you’re already spending. Try to stick to the budget as closely as possible, and leave a little bit of space for unexpected costs, like car repairs, house maintenance, or replacing worn-out clothes. If possible, start saving money to build an “emergency fund” to cover 3 months of expenses in case you aren’t able to work or lose your job. This will ensure that you have time to get back on your feet without having to worry about money during those months. If you find yourself frequently forgetting to pay your bills due to a hectic...

TL;DR in English: Use an app or spreadsheet to find out how much money you’re spending. Consider ways that you could make more money or spend less money. Adhere to a budget that includes all of your monthly expenses. Keep a calendar that includes due dates for bills. Involve your child in the budgeting process if they’re old enough to understand.
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Take care of yourself throughout the stress of coping with your loved one's recovery. Remember that your loved one is suffering: conversion disorder is a mental condition where someone manifests psychological stress through physical symptoms. It is preceded by some kind of traumatic event that is either emotionally or mentally taxing.  People who have conversion disorder are not faking or making up their symptoms. Their symptoms are real and should be treated that way. The symptoms are involuntary. Your loved one did not make them happen and cannot help their body's physical response. Though they may be due to psychological stress, the symptoms are real and affect the person. If you are struggling with anger or resentment due to your loved one's condition, seek individual therapy or a support group. Symptoms of conversion disorder occur suddenly after a traumatic or stressful event. The event may be physical, like a car crash, or psychological. Symptoms are physical and often affect the limbs or senses. Common symptoms include:  Paralysis Weakness, especially in the limbs Tremors, convulsions, or seizures Difficulty walking, loss of balance, or lack of coordination Difficulty swallowing Unresponsiveness Numbness or loss of the sense of touch Inability to speak, slurred speech, or stuttering Blindness Deafness For example, someone may fall off a horse and develop a paralyzed leg, get into a car accident and develop a paralyzed arm, or experience a battle during war and lose the ability to speak, walk, or hear. Conversion disorder is a rare mental illness. Those who develop conversion disorder often go through an extreme event that causes a lot of psychological stress. Examples of situations that may cause conversion disorder include injury, death of someone close, dangerous situation, or trauma that results in no harm to the person. A person may develop conversion disorder if they are in a car accident but don’t get hurt, especially if others are hurt. Soldiers who have been involved in combat but did not get...

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Thaw your crab. Clean the front of your crab. Clean the bottom of your crab.

There are three common types of resumes: chronological, functional, and combination. Figure out what type of resume you want to write before working on your resume.  A chronological resume lists your work in reverse chronological order, starting with your most recent position and working backwards. It's main advantages are that it's easy to read and allows employers to get a sense of the full scope of your work history. However, it also highlights any employment gaps so you should refrain from using this resume type if you have gaps in your work history. It's best used to emphasize career growth over time and how you've developed a specific skill set in one career path.  A functional resume focuses on skills and strengths that may be important to potential employers. It omits dates, places, and timeframes in order to downplay a work history with a lot of employment gaps. It can allow you to highlight specific strengths and skills that may be hidden in a chronological resume, but many employers dislike this kind of resume as they feel you're intentionally trying to hide employment gaps, underemployment, or a lack of a career progression. It's best to only use a functional resume if you're a new graduate or a changing careers or looking for freelance work.  A combination resume is some combination of a functional and chronological resume. It usually includes a chronological work history and also a separate section highlight specific skill sets, volunteer work, and any relevant coursework.  This is a great resume type to use if you're making a career change but have a lot of experience applicable to your new career. However, do not use this type of resume if you have limited experience as employers may think you're trying to obscure a spotty work history. There is certain basic information every resume should include. When writing a resume, make sure to include the following:  Your contact information, like your name, phone number, address, and e-mail, should be included. Spell out abbreviated words, such as...

TL;DR in English: Decide on a resume type. Include basic information. Figure out what employment history to include. Add supplemental information. Find a way to add transferable skills.
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While we do not recommend buying frozen crab - the taste won't be as strong - if you chose a frozen crab it needs to thaw. You can thaw it by placing it whole in a sink of cool water. You don't want to leave your crab in the water too long - 15 to 20 minutes should be sufficient. The first thing you want to do with crab is give it a good scrub down. Crabs are not known to be hygienic animals, and the waters where they are caught are usually not very clean. It's recommended you use a scrubbing brush with a handle, as this tool is easy to maneuver and can be used with a fair amount of force.  Wear a pair of dish gloves, especially if your crab is live. It will likely try to fight back by pinching and flailing and the gloves can protect your hands. Dump the crab in the sink. If you have more than one crab, clean them one at a time. If your crab is live, try to make sure it's back is turned to you so it does not attack. You can do this by distracting the crab or, if you're brave enough, simply turning it around by force. Turn on the water with one hand and pin the crab with the other. Crabs are fairly strong. If your crab is live, do not hesitate to use the full force of your body to restrain it. Scrub the top part of your crab with your scrub brush. Use a lot of force here to make sure you get all the dirt and grime off the crab. Now that your crab's topside is good and clean, it's time to clean the other half. Flip the crab over. This task can be intimidating, but remember - your crab is likely disoriented from the washing process. It is less likely to resist. Give the underside and legs a good scrub, once again using a good deal of pressure. You might want to hold onto some of its legs as you work, just as precaution in case the crab tries to pinch.

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Maintain good eye contact. Take turns asking questions. Listen carefully and give positive feedback. Thread the conversation from one topic to another. End the conversation with a positive expression about your interaction.

Choose any color of a print or solid cotton or flannel fabric to use for a crib sheet. Cotton works well for any season, while flannel is ideal for colder weather.  Try making sheets in a color that complements your crib or nursery, such as aqua and white if your nursery will feature these colors. If you are giving the crib sheet as a gift, opt for a pastel-colored print or solid fabric, such as pale yellow, mint green, lavender, light pink, and baby blue. Pre-washing will help to ensure that the fabric will not shrink after you sew it, which could make the sheet unusable. Wash the fabric on a normal wash cycle alone or with like colors and fabrics. Then, dry the fabric in a dryer.  If desired, you may also iron the fabric to remove any wrinkles before you sew. However, this is not necessary. Use a laundry detergent that has been formulated specifically for babies. Avoid detergents that contain harsh chemicals, dyes, and perfumes.

TL;DR in English: Purchase 2 yd (1.8 m) of cotton or flannel fabric. Pre-wash the fabric to ensure that it will not shrink.
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Looking at someone while they talk shows the person that you respect them.  It also shows that you are listening to them and engaged in the conversation.  If the person you are speaking with already has trouble carrying a conversation, they will not feel comfortable to try to speak with you if you look like you don’t care.  Avoid looking beyond the person to other people walking by.  Also try to keep the eye contact warm and inviting rather than overly intense. If the person you are talking to starts to warm up a little bit and participates in the conversation more, be sure to allow them to reciprocate with asking you some questions.  You don’t want to fire question after question at them as it will come across like you are interviewing or interrogating them.  Be open and willing to answer any questions they may have for you as well. An important aspect of being a good conversationalist is being a good listener.  As you carry the conversation and encourage the other person to talk, be sure that you are listening attentively to what they say when they do speak up.  When they do respond, give them positive feedback so that they are encouraged to continue joining in.  For example:  “That's an interesting way of looking at it!  I never thought of it that way before.” “Wow, where did you learn so much about astronomy?” “I’ve always wanted to learn more about that historical period.  Do you have any book recommendations?” Another technique to keep the conversation going is called conversation threading.  This is where you dissect each statement a person makes into parts, and then choose a part to follow up with to keep the conversation going.  This will help you to respond to their comments without coming across as interrogative.  For example:  If a person says, “I just got back from Germany and I’m completely jet-lagged, but I’m supposed to have a meeting tomorrow morning” you have three conversation threads from which you can choose to follow up with: why they went abroad, the fact that they are jet lagged, and...

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Eat a healthy diet that is healthy for your body. Eat a healthy diet that is healthy for your body. Eat a healthy diet that is healthy for your body. Eat a healthy diet that is healthy for your body. Eat a healthy diet that is healthy for your body. Eat a healthy diet that is healthy for your

Exercise Eat healthy Limit processed foods and treats because they aren’t nutritious.

Unless your car is on fire, it’s very important to stay inside your car once a power line falls. When a power line falls on your car, it often charges the metal parts of the car with electrical current, meaning that if you attempt to exit as you normally do, you will be electrocuted.  After the line falls, look around the inside of your car and out the windows. If you don’t see flames or smoke, you aren’t in any immediate danger. The safest thing you can do is to stay inside. If you see flames and smoke, refer to Method 2 for instructions on safely evacuating the car. If there are other passengers in the car, communicate with them that the safest thing to do is to stay inside the car. Even one person exiting the car incorrectly could put you all in danger of electrocution. Sit still in your car with your hands in your lap. Take extra care not to touch the frame of your car, which is very possibly charged with electrical current. As long as you stay still and don’t touch the frame of your car, you are safe inside your car. Use your cell phone to call 911. Give them your address, and tell that that a power line fell on your car. They will likely give you some advice such as staying inside the car, but if they give you specific pieces of advice make sure to follow them. If you notice cars coming behind you or approaching the power line from the opposite lane, honk your horn to signal to them that they should not get near the line.  If anyone gets out of their car to investigate or try to help you, shout over to them that they should not touch your car or get anywhere near the fallen power line. If you don’t have your cell phone on you and weren’t able to dial 911, ask anyone who approaches if they will call 911 for you. Do not have them hand you the phone; instead, tell them to call 911, explain the situation, and provide the address of the downed line. Once the dispatchers arrive to the scene, they will approach the car and possibly ask questions or give you instructions. Follow whatever advice they give you,...

TL;DR in English: Stay inside the car if possible. Don’t touch the inside of the car. Call 911. Warn people not to touch the car or power line. Follow the police’s directions.
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30 minutes a day 5-7 days a week. Daily exercise helps you maintain a healthy weight, boosts your energy, and improves your mood. Pick an exercise that you enjoy so it’s easy to do it daily. Then, get 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least 5 days a week. For instance, go on a brisk walk, run, join a team sport, take a dance class, or do a video workout. meals based on fresh produce and lean protein. You don’t need to go on an extreme diet to look your best. Instead, focus on eating foods that are healthy for your body. Fill half your plate with fresh produce, 1/4 of your plate with a lean protein, and 1/4 of your plate with a complex carbohydrate. This will help you feel great and will nourish your body to keep it healthy. For instance, eat an egg white and veggie omelet with a side of fruit for breakfast, eat tuna fish and a leafy green salad with tomatoes and cucumbers for lunch, and eat grilled chicken with a sweet potato and roasted veggies for dinner. Processed foods and sugary treats add extra calories to your diet but don’t contain nutrients. Don’t worry about cutting these foods out of your diet if you enjoy them. However, eat them in moderation so that your diet is balanced. For instance, you might enjoy a treat or your favorite processed snack over the weekend.

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Use a black jacket or sweater paired with a camel-colored beret to create a great sense of contrast. This is an especially great look if you have light to medium brown hair. Berets are usually a cold weather accessory, so you’re likely to be wearing a coat along with your beret. Pull

Choose a camel beret with dark clothing. Match your beret to your coat. Wear a brightly colored beret for a pop of color. Match your beret to your hair color. Wear a beret with a feminine outfit. Pair a beret with an oversized sweater.

To read a person's pulse, place your index and middle fingers on the person's radial artery. This artery is on the inside of the wrist, closest to the thumb. When pressing, you should be able to feel the heartbeat using a firm but light pressure. Pressing to hard may only complicate your reading. Count the number of heartbeats in 30 seconds and multiply by 2 for beats per minute. You can also count the beats over 60 seconds, if you prefer. Instead of feeling for a pulse, you can also listen with a stethoscope to the heartbeat, still counting the beats in 30 seconds. Each "lub-dub" of the heart counts for a single beat, not 2. In addition, blood pressure machines also read pulse, and most clinics and hospitals also have a finger monitor that can check pulse rates.  For a typical adult, the pulse should be between 60 and 80 beats per minute. To check for the respiratory rate, count the number of times a person breathes in a minute. One full cycle of inhaling and exhaling counts as a single breath. If you're doing it on someone else, you can simply watch how many times their chest rises and count. Normal respiration is generally 12 to 16 breaths per minute for an adult. If you come upon a person in a emergency, you'll need to check to see if the person is breathing and if they have a heartbeat. To check for breathing, watch the person's chest, listen close to the person's mouth, and feel their chest to see if they are breathing. To check for a pulse, place your index finger and middle finger on their carotid artery, which is in the middle of the neck between the neck muscle and windpipe. Hold your fingers there to see if you feel a pulse. If the person isn't breathing or doesn't have a heartbeat, you'll need to begin CPR. If the person isn't breathing and they're on their back, first try to tilt their head back, which may move the tongue out of the way.

TL;DR in English: Read the person's pulse manually. Use other methods to take a pulse. Count breaths for the respiratory rate. Check for a pulse and breathing in an emergency.
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A black jacket or sweater paired with a camel-colored beret will create a great sense of contrast. This is an especially great look if you have light to medium brown hair. Berets are usually a cold weather accessory, so you’re likely to be wearing a coat along with your beret. Pull your look together by matching the color of your beret to the color of your coat. You can match colors exactly, or just use similar shades. For example, you can pair a bright red beret and coat together. Or you can pair a blue coat with blue beret in a lighter shade. An unexpected bright, bold color can add just the right amount of pop to an outfit. You’ll get the most impact if you pair a bright beret with muted, neutral tones, but you pair your bold beret with similar colors in your clothing. For example, if you're wearing an all-black or neutral outfit, add a bright red beret. If you’re planning on wearing your beret regularly, matching it your hair color ensures that it always looks coordinated. Blondes should choose white or beige berets, brunettes should choose brown berets, and anyone with black hair should choose black berets. Matching the beret with a feminine look makes the beret itself look more feminine. You can match the color of your beret to your outfit, or use contrasting colors. For example, you can pair your beret with a billowy dress and flats, or a delicate blouse and heels. The slouchiness of a beret matches an oversized sweater well. Pair them with slim pants and flats shoes to balance your outfit. For example, you can pair a cream-colored beret with a an oversized cream-colored sweat and black skinny jeans or leggings.

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Download the Winmail.dat Opener app. Press the Home button. Open your email app. Select the email with the winmail.dat attachment. Tap the winmail.dat attachment. Tap the RTF file's title.

The visa lets you travel to a port of entry and ask for permission to be admitted. Your visa doesn’t give you a right to enter. A Customs and Border Protection official will ask you questions about your stay before deciding whether to admit you. Once admitted, you’ll receive a paper Form I-94 or an admission stamp. The form or stamp will tell you when you must leave the U.S. A tourist visa allows you to visit friends and relatives, rest, or receive medical treatment. You can also participate in activities of a fraternal or social nature or participate in contests as an amateur. However, you can’t do any of the following:  You can’t study in a school. Instead, you should get a student visa. You can’t work a job. Instead, you should seek a work visa. You can’t receive payment for performances or perform professionally in front of a paying audience. You can’t seek permanent residence in the U.S. You can undertake business activities, such as negotiating a contract or consulting with business associates. Instead, get a B-1 business visa. You must leave by the date on your I-94 or admission stamp. This date probably is earlier than the date your visa expires. If you don’t leave on time, then you will be out of status, which can seriously hurt your chances of getting a visa to the U.S. in the future. You might choose to stay longer, or you might be forced to because of an accident or medical emergency. Extend your stay by filing Form I-539. Download the form and read the instructions here:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-539. You should file at least 45 days before your stay expires.  You can get an extension if your visa or authorized stay has expired. However, you must have compelling circumstances, such as a medical injury that prevented you from filing for an extension on time. After you submit your form, you will receive a receipt. This receipt will tell you how to check on the status of your extension request.

TL;DR in English: Present your visa at a port of entry. Don’t violate your visa. Leave on time. Extend your stay.
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You can use this free app from the Google Play Store to open winmail.dat files on your Android:  Open your Android's Play Store. Tap the search bar. Type in winmail. Tap Winmail.dat Opener in the drop-down list. Tap INSTALL. It's at the bottom of your Android's housing. This will minimize the currently open app and display your Android's Home screen. Tap the app icon for the email service in which you received the winmail.dat attachment. Tap the title of the email to do so. You'll usually find this at the bottom of the email. The attachment will open in your downloaded Winmail.dat Opener app. It should be near the top of the page. Doing so opens the RTF file to display the winmail.dat file's contents.

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Clean and slice the mushrooms. Check the weather. Find a good location for drying. Arrange the mushrooms for drying. Place the mushrooms in the site you selected for the drying area.

There are advantages to both options depending on how much you are prepared to care for it. Too much soil or fertilization can actually harm your plant. However, if you are using tap water and it has fluoride and other chemicals, you may want to use soil and fertilizer to prevent yellow tips.  If you are growing it in standing water, you will need some pebbles to hold it upright. If in soil, try mixing a third each of sand, peat moss, and regular soil to ensure excellent drainage. For water only, make sure that your plant has at least enough to cover the base of the roots. You should also change the water at least once per week to prevent the plant from rotting. It is a good idea to rinse the vase, pebbles, and plant each time you do this. If you are growing the plant in soil, water the plant just enough so that the soil is moist. Your pot should be about 2 inches (5 cm) larger in diameter than the plant. Most Lucky Bamboo plants already come in a pot, but you can use your own pot to make the plant more your own.  A clear container works well for water and will show off your plant and pebbles, but make sure that you keep it out of direct sunlight. You can also use a ceramic pot and grow it in either pure water or in soil. If you use soil, plant the bamboo in a pot with a drain hole. Too much fertilizer is worse than none at all, so use it sparingly. This is especially true of potted plants because the fertilizer will not become diluted by rain and can’t run off like it will for plants in the ground.

TL;DR in English: Decide between water or soil. Choose the right container. Add a very light fertilizer periodically for quicker growth.
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As listed above, you should only clean mushrooms with a brush or a dry towel. Don’t use water, as water logging the mushrooms may cause outside mold or fungi to grow. Cut the mushrooms into slices 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick. Try this method for preserving mushrooms only on sunny days with very low humidity. If there is too much humidity in the air, it will take much longer for the mushrooms to dry and mold may begin to grow. Possibilities include sunny rooms, windowsills, or flat rooftops that have air circulation. Pick a spot where birds, animals, bugs, and moisture can't touch the mushrooms. There are two options for this. You can either lay the mushrooms on a drying rack, or you can string them up with cooking string.  On a drying rack: Lay the mushrooms flat in one layer. Make sure that none of them are overlapping as they might get stuck together while drying, or may warp into weird shapes. Cover the mushrooms and drying rack in a ‘net tent’ which you can get at most kitchen supply stores. The net tent will keep the bugs away. If you don’t have a net tent, you can simply use a piece of mesh fabric draped over and under the dry rack and mushrooms.     With cooking string: Lace the cooking string through the mushrooms. You can use a sterilized needle to do this. Simply run the needle through a flame to sterilize it. Then string the mushrooms along the string as if you were making a bead necklace.    If you are using the cooking string method, hang them somewhere dry and in the sun. Allow the mushrooms to dry in the sun for one or two days. Check their progress several times each day. Consider finishing the mushrooms in the oven if they aren't totally dry after approximately two days in the sun. Read Method One of this article to learn how to do this.

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If you are sending an email to a co-working about a project, make sure to put the title of the project in the subject line. That way your co-worker will know what it is about and can prioritize it as necessary. Inboxes are often flooded with spam and promotional material and many people delete emails before

Include a subject line. Keep the subject line short. Write something catchy. Include important details.

If you're planning a sit-down dinner, seating can grow to be a bit of headache so it pays to focus on it early enough.  The bride and groom can sit at the dais or raised platform at whatever goes for being the "front" of the room. The bridal party sits with them and they all face the rest of the room. This is not as popular as it once was, as placing the table amid the guests is beginning to take on a more acceptable and modern feel. Parents tend to be seated with other, or they can have respective family and friends at their tables. Elderly people shouldn't be seated too near anything that makes noise. Consider using place cards to help people know where they're going to sit. It's not essential but it can be very helpful. In doing this, take great pains to avoid seating people who don't get along next to one another!

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When you are sending an email it is very important that you always include a subject line. This is an opportunity for you to make your email stand out and also provide some details about the content of the email. An email that doesn’t include a subject line is more likely to get deleted or lost in the inbox, or it will irritate the recipient because they are forced to open the email to find out what it is about. Most email inboxes will only reveal about 60 characters from the subject line and a mobile phone will only show around 25 to 30 characters. As a result, you should keep the subject line short and write the most important information first. Short forms, such as “ATTN” and “RE” make it easier to include more information in the subject line. Inboxes are often flooded with spam and promotional material and many people delete emails before they are even opened. If you are emailing someone you don’t know directly, it is important for your email to stand out. You can catch the recipients attention by writing a catchy and creative subject line.  You could write “I do not want anything from you” if you are reaching out to someone you admire, but have never met personally. For example, this could be a favourite author or someone you look up to in your industry. Alternatively, you could say “earn more money by expanding your client base.” This would be useful if you are looking to make business connections and want your emails to be opened. It is very important that you always include important information about the content of the email. If you are writing an email to a co-working about a project, make sure to put the title of the project in the subject line. That way your co-worker will know what it is about and can prioritize it as necessary.  You can also say something like “response needed.” This will likely make your email more of a priority. Alternatively, writing “quick question re: lunch meeting” will likely get attention because it indicates that it will be an easy response.

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Create a works cited page. Capitalize all words in titles except articles, prepositions, and conjunctions. Double space your citations page. Indent each successive line for the same source. List your sources alphabetically by author’s last name. Cite books. Cite websites. Use reliable sources to

Learn to compromise. Thank people. Give up the control. Spend time with people who are not selfish. Don't interrupt people. Remember birthdays. Keep in touch with your friends, family, and relatives. Compliment other people Don't butt in front of people in line. Be on time.

Reserve a page at the end of your paper for the bibliography, referred to as "works cited" in MLA style. Write "Works Cited" at the top of the next page after the last page of your paper. This page should have the same header with your last name as the rest of your paper, and your page numbers should continue onto this page, too. You should capitalize every word in the title of your sources, except for words like “an,” “the,” and “of.” If you’re unsure how to capitalize your title, you can use online capitalization generators, like Title Capitalization, to check your titles. All of the pages of your MLA bibliography should be double spaced. You don’t need to put extra spaces between each source, as long as everything is double-spaced. If your source takes up more than one line, indent the each successive line 0.5 inches (1.25 cm). Once you begin a new source, go back to the original margin. After the author’s last name, you should list their full first name and their middle name or initial, if they have one listed on the source. You shouldn’t use an author’s title or degrees when listing their names in your bibliography. This is true even if they are listed that way on the source. Include the author's last name and first name, separated by a comma and ending with a period. Then the book title comes in italics with a period at the end of the title. The place of publication and the name of the publishing company are separated by a colon, and then a comma and the publication date. For example, a book citation might look like this: Butler, Olivia. Parable of the Flower. Sacramento: Seed Press, 1996. Start with the last name and first name of the author, followed by a period. Then the title of the article should be in quotes, with a period after the title (but still inside the last quotation mark). The name of the periodical or book should follow in italics, followed by a comma and then volume and issue numbers and date of publication, all separated by commas. Finally, a colon separates the date of publication the...

TL;DR in English: Create a works cited page. Capitalize all words in titles except articles, prepositions, and conjunctions. Double space your citations page. Indent each successive line for the same source. List your sources alphabetically by author’s last name. Cite books. Cite articles. Cite websites. Use reliable sources to look for the citations rules for other types of sources.
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If you want to stop being selfish, then you've got to learn to compromise. This means seeing that it's better to be happy than to get what you want, that other people have needs too, and that you can't always get what you want. You don't want to have a reputation for being so stubborn that people wouldn't even think about approaching you with a difficult situation. Learn to listen to people, to weigh the pros and cons of any situation, and to be able to see the situation from another person's perspective.  Don't focus blindly on getting your way. Focus on understanding the situation from both sides. Ask yourself, "Who wants it more?" Do you really want this particular thing so badly, or are you just being stubborn for the sake of it? Not everything can be a priority for you. Make sure to hear the other person out and consider their perspective before you respond. Selfish people think that they deserve the best treatment and that they deserve to be spoiled, and that's just not the case. If someone does something nice for you, whether they are complimenting you or giving you a ride to class, you should be grateful and thank them for their actions instead of just acting like it's perfectly normal that they want to do favors for you. Don't expect kindness or understanding and be grateful when it comes your way.  Selfish people think they "deserve" the best treatment at all times. It's time to stop and think about all of the people who have really made your life better. Selfish people think that they have to choose every movie, plan every vacation, and get their way in every school or work-related project. Well, it's time to take a step back and to let some other people do some of the deciding. Sure, it may be scary to go to that new Thai place instead of your favorite usual Italian restaurant, and sure, you may not like letting Mary have so much control over your latest report; but you've got to trust that other people know what they're doing and to let them get their way, too.   Giving up control can help you...

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Assess your surrounding environment. Evaluate your recent activity level. Assess your diet. Review your most recent menstrual cycle. Rule out serious medical conditions.

" Put the above steps together to perform the Cupid Shuffle Line Dance.  Step four steps to the left using either the grapevine or a side shuffle, keeping rhythm with the song. Then make four similar steps to the right. Complete the kickball change with your left foot, followed by your right foot. Repeat the step with each foot. Pivot turn to the left, adding extra steps, turns and hip movements in tune to the music. Repeat the sequence. " You can also combine the above steps to perform the Electric Slide.  Similar to the Cupid Shuffle, the Electric Slide begins with four grapevine steps to the left followed by four to the right. After grape-vining to each side, take four shuffle steps back followed by four shuffle steps forward. Complete a kickball change with each foot. Pivot turn 90 degrees to the left. The dance is a popular sequence used with many country songs.  Do one grapevine to the left, followed by a half-step with your knee up, known as a hitch. Complete the action to the right. Step forward and hitch, then step forward and hitch again. Take three steps back and hitch. "Boogie" by shaking your hips as you stand in place. Pivot step to the left, hitch and repeat.

TL;DR in English: Line dance to the song, "The Cupid Shuffle. Step to the "Electric Slide. Learn the Cowboy Boogie.
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If it is a very hot day, your water retention may be caused by the heat.  This can be especially true if you have been active in hot weather and your fluid intake has been low.  While it may seem like a paradox, drinking more water will actually help you flush out excess fluids.  High altitude may also cause you to retain water. Standing or sitting in the same position for too long may have caused fluid to pool in your lower limbs.  Long airplane flights or sedentary work can cause your body to retain water.  Get up and move around at least once every two hours, or perform exercises such as flexing your toes back and then stretching them forward if you find yourself stuck on a long flight. Excess sodium intake often leads to fluid retention.  Obesity can also stress the lymphatic system and produce water retention, especially in your body's extremities.  Take a close look at food labels to ensure sodium isn't "hiding" in foods you haven't suspected of being salty. Are you reaching the mid-point or end-point of your monthly cycle?  If you are a woman, this may be the most common reason for retaining water. While your water retention is likely caused by one of the factors listed above, it can also be a sign of more serious medical problems, including poor heart or kidney function, such as congestive heart failure and renal failure. If you are pregnant and experience a sudden change in water retention, contact your doctor immediately.  Water retention can be a symptom of preeclampsia, a condition that involves serious maternal health risks.

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Understand why you should try to identify the worms. Look for migrating tapeworm egg packs. Check your cat's feces for tapeworms. Recognize roundworms. Identify hookworms. Ask your vet to check your cat for heartworms. Have your vet take a fecal sample for analysis.

This technique helps relax the mind and the body. Imagine being somewhere you enjoy (a beach, on top of a mountain, surrounded by trees in the rainforest) and make the image in your mind as real as possible. Smell the air, observe your surroundings, and imagine planting your feet on the ground. Imagine being there with your body in perfect health. Spend as much time as you like in this experience, allowing yourself be transported there mentally. When using guided imagery, you are in control. If you experience incredible pain, allow yourself in your guided imagery to fly. You are able to create any scene you desire. When you experience pain, your senses can be out of balance with the focus on feeling. Consciously engage your other senses: listen to the sounds around you (the cars outside, a neighbor cutting the grass); smell the air or spend extra time smelling your food observe your surroundings with your eyes; feel the texture of your clothes against your skin. Remind your body that it can experience different kinds of stimuli outside of pain. Engaging your senses during extreme moments of pain can help shift your focus and balance your senses. This may seem counter-intuitive, but try to identify what it is you are feeling. Is the sensation hot, cold, burning, dull, localized or general? You may begin to experience the pain less as a permanent experience but more a changing of sensation. Be present with your experiences and in a state of observation.  By focusing on physical sensation and not on “pain”, you can change the way you experience these feelings. Think of it as observing your body and not as experiencing pain. Changing your perception can help ease your mind and body from negative experiences. That way, it’ll be less likely to get stuck in the thought cycle, “I’m in so much pain.” The term “fake it til you make it” can even apply to pain. If in your mind you think things can only worse, don’t be surprised if you start to feel more pain. The more you believe you are capable of being pain-free, the...

TL;DR in English: Use guided imagery. Engage your other senses. Focus on the physical sensation. Fake feeling pain-free. Be kind to your body. Consult a pain specialist.
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If you suspect your cat has worms, the next step is to try to identify the type of worm. This helps you to know what sort of medication is going to be effective in getting rid of the infestation. Look under your cat's tail. Tapeworm egg packets migrate out of the cat's anus and get stuck around the fur near the rectum. The egg packets are a creamy-white color and are variously described as looking like rice grains, cucumber pips, or sesame seeds.  The egg packets may also get stuck to the cat's bedding, so have a quick look at your cat’s bedding as well. If you find these, take your cat to its veterinarian to get treated for tapeworm. This is much easier to do if your cat uses a litter tray. Examine the feces for the presence of worms. Sometimes these are visible on the surface of the stool, but more likely you will need to put on plastic gloves and use a disposable tool to break the pellet open and look for worms inside.  Tapeworms are a creamy white color, flat, and segmented. They average around 4 to 28 inches in length.   Dipylidium caninum: The cat can get this type of tapeworm by eating fleas infected with tapeworm eggs.   Taenia taeniaeformis: Cats can get this type of tapeworm when they hunt, catch and eat rodents infected with this kind of tapeworm. Roundworms are very common and look like spaghetti or noodles. On average they are two to four inches long, but can grow up to five inches in length. There are two different kinds of roundworms, both of which can be picked up in different ways:   Toxocara cati: These worms can be picked up via the mother's milk, and most kittens are infected at birth. These are commonly responsible for pot-bellied kittens, and cause vomiting and diarrhea.  Toxascaris leonine: These roundworms are acquired from contact with infected cat or rodent feces. The worm is sometimes vomited up whole, or passed out in the stool. Hookworms are small (0.5 to 1 centimeter), curly worms that have a hook-like mouth. They are very hard to see with the naked eye. Ancylostoma duodenalis...

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Draw a circle. Detail her face. Sketch her hair. Add shapes for the body. Add shapes for the body. Add shapes for the body. Add shapes for the body. Add shapes for the body. Add shapes for the body. Add shapes for the body. Add shapes for the body. Add shapes for the

Find a suitable building to house the ISP’s data center. Search for other high spots to install your relays. Negotiate leases for your data center and relays. Set up an upstream fiber connection with an Internet provider.

Put a curved line underneath for the basic shape of her chin. This will be her head. Draw in guidelines for the facial features (i.e., where her eyes, nose and mouth will be). Ariel has a very rounded forehead, curved cheeks, and small chin. Though this may look funny initially, it's correct. Draw two curved lines for the brows that are up, happy, and a bit inquisitive. Add in two big eyes and draw thick eyelashes as shown. Draw a small nose and full, smiling lips. Add a half circle for each ear (if drawing both). The majority of her eyes should be taken up by her pupils and irises. Think in terms of rounded triangles. Remember, Ariel's wavy, luminescent red hair is her trademark, so emphasize it as much as you can. It should go at least down the length of her back, ending in a soft curve. Don't ask how the flap works -- it just does. And it seems to be floating off of her forehead. Don't worry about abiding by the laws of physics when it comes to drawing this princess! Work in a few lines for her hair layering and all will be well. Draw a small rectangle for the neck and a square for the torso. Add circles for her seashells, and a small circle underneath that for her waist. Put a larger one below that as the beginning of her tail. Ariel (the water version, at least) always has a slight curve to her body. It should resemble a very loose "S." The placement of the shapes should mirror this angle. Draw two ovals connected by a circle. Draw small ovals for the hands and thin shapes for the fingers. Ariel's fingers and hands are especially delicate and pretty, so be careful with this part. Remember, Ariel holds herself like a dancer. Her arms are strong but free, and her fingers hang gracefully. Try to have them gently arcing into smooth lines, converging at the end of a length about the size of the rest of her body. These lines will serve as the tail. They should fan out gracefully from the end of the tail, creating an inverted "V" shape within them. Draw lines inside the tail fins to make them look more like...

TL;DR in English: Draw a circle. Detail her face. Sketch her hair. Add shapes for the body. Add in her arms. Draw curved lines on either side of her torso. Add tail fins as shown. Sketch in Ariel's seashells and the fins at her stomach. Add details and outline the entire drawing.
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The ideal spot for your data center is the upper floor of a tall building. By setting up your service in a high location, your antenna’s wireless signal travels further. The data center also needs to be serviced by fiber Internet cables. You will need to use these cables to set up your service.  Look for data centers in your area. Ask to rent space on the roof for your equipment. Some data centers also sell a strong Internet connection called Dedicated Internet Access you can use instead of fiber cables to power your business. To find out where fiber cables are, search for fiber optic Internet providers in your area. Ask them about their network and if it reaches your potential data center. Also, speak with the building’s property owner and any other tenants for more information. If the data center location isn’t near quality fiber lines, you will need to pay an Internet service provider for an installation. Doing this is expensive, so you are better off finding a place that already has a good upstream fiber connection. These high spots relay your ISP signal from the data center to your customers. Drive around your neighborhood and use online maps to identify potential spots to lease. Radio towers, water towers, hills, mountains, tall buildings, and even some homes are great spots to consider. Visit these locations in person to get a good view of the scenery.  You need to be able to see your customer’s home from the tower or else the signal won’t reach them. Hills, trees, and other buildings may make this difficult. Aim on servicing about 50 customers for each relay tower. Expect to lose money if you put relays in areas without many homes. Big ISPs avoid rural communities for this reason. Relay towers spread wireless signals. To create faster Internet connections when towers are far apart, you can lay fiber optic cables in the ground. Creating a fiber optic network is extremely expensive, so most people stick to wireless technology. You will need to rent space for each piece of the network you plan on setting...

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Get a 6-24-24 fertilizer. Apply the fertilizer in a ring 12 inches (30 cm) away from the trunk. Rake the fertilizer towards the drip line. Cover the raked area around the tree with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of compost. Water the soil and compost for 10 inches (25 cm). Top it off with a 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) layer of mulch. Cut the watershoots growing from the trunk the first year after pruning. Perform a follow-up pruning for the next 2 years.

If you have any debt at all, pay it off as soon as you can. You cannot afford to be in debt if you're making minimum wage or less. Getting debt-free should be your top priority. Some banks charge fees if you don't have a minimum amount in your account. This can make it difficult to save money. However, there are banking alternatives that may help you get on your feet. Services such as American Express Bluebird are almost completely free. While Bluebird does not help you build credit, it does prevent you from paying any fees for not carrying a minimum balance. Without a budget it can be hard to keep track of your expenses. You're more likely to overspend, and less likely to set aside money for savings.  Examine your income, your bills, and how you spend any extra money you may have. Make goals and keep track of your spending. The sooner you learn how to budget, the quicker you can reach financial independence.  Make a list of your needs and your wants. Needs are things like food, clothing, shelter, and medicine. Wants are things like pets, entertainment, computers, and TV. Some things may be harder to give up than others, but it's important to determine what you can and can't live without. Payday loans can be tempting, but they are never a good idea. Relying on payday loans will only make your financial situation worse.  It may be difficult, and will likely take some financial creativity, but try to start an emergency fund. A good goal for a starting emergency fund is $500. That may seem like a lot of money, but start small. Try to set aside around $10 per paycheck.  The best thing you can do to avoid turning to payday lenders is to stick to your budget. If you stick to your budget and you still come up short, don't immediately turn to lenders for help. Try to work out payment arrangements if possible. See if you can delay payment until your next paycheck arrives. However, be cautious when working out late payments. Ask about any fees for extended payments, and don't get behind. Continual late payments can...

TL;DR in English: Pay off any outstanding loans. Look into banking alternatives. Start a budget. Don't rely on payday loans for emergency funds. Avoid shopping at rent-to-own stores. Shop for used goods. Find ways to pay for health insurance. Save your change. Learn to barter Save as much as you can.
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How much fertilizer you need to get and use depends on the size of your tree. Read the label on the package to find out exactly how much fertilizer you should use. In most cases, plan on using about 3 pounds (1.4 kg) of fertilizer per tree.  If you can't get this type of fertilizer, get a fertilizer made specifically for old fruit trees. If you wish to use organic fertilizer, for something that contains any of the following ingredients: blood meal, composted chicken manure, cottonseed meal, feather meal, or soybean meal. Do not apply the fertilizer right next to the trunk. Instead, begin applying it 12 inches (30 cm) away from the trunk. Apply the fertilizer all the way around the trunk. Start 12 inches (30 cm) from the trunk and finish at the drip line. Work your way around the trunk, making sure that you rake all of the fertilizer. The drip line is the span of the tree's branches. If it were to rain, the water would drip down from the tips of these branches. The compost should start 12 inches (30 cm) away from the trunk, and end right at the drip line. A 1 in (2.5 cm) deep layer will provide your tree with enough nutrients. How much water you use depends on how thirsty the ground is. The soil needs to be wet for 10 inches (25 cm). You can tell if you've water enough by digging a 10 in (25 cm) deep hole. If the soil is wet at the bottom of the hole, you've watered enough. Do not get water within 12 inches (30 cm) of the trunk, or you could end up with rot. Chipped brush, lawn clippings, and leaves all make excellent mulching. This will help conserve moisture and prevent the fertilizer from leaching out. It will also help provide a home for organisms that will break down the fertilizer. If you don't see any, check the lower parts of the main branches, then cut off any that you see. Cut half of the watershoots that are leftover all the way down to their base. Leave the remaining half alone. In the spring of the following 2 years, remove any branches that you missed or skipped the previous year. Then remove the...

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Give her your undivided attention. Do a chore that she would normally do. Help her with a project. Give your mom a day off. Share your favorite family stories. Ask her about her favorite birthday memories.

Whether you're participating in an Olympic sport or trying to improve your diet and exercise regimen, you'll want to consult with your doctor first. A doctor will be able to advise you on whether your diet or exercise plan will meet your nutritional needs, as well as whether your body can handle the physical stress of such a regimen. Staying hydrated is crucial for your day-to-day survival, and it's particularly important when you exercise. To properly monitor your hydration levels, you should weigh yourself before and after every workout so you know how much water you lost through sweat. It's imperative that you stay hydrated before, during, and after training to prevent dehydration.  Prior to your training session, drink at least 16 ounces of fluids two to three hours before exercising, then another 8 ounces of fluids about 15 minutes before your workout. You should also weigh yourself before exercising. During your training session, drink just enough water to prevent dehydration. Sip on water periodically whenever you feel thirsty. If you are able to closely monitor your body weight before and after training, you'll know approximately how much of your body weight is lost through sweat. Aim to keep that figure below two percent of your total body weight loss. Weigh yourself after training and drink 16 to 24 ounces of fluids for every pound of body weight you lost through sweat. If you're out of shape or working in intense environmental conditions like heat and high altitude, you'll need to drink more water than someone who has a more developed level of fitness. If you do not drink enough fluids before, during, and after exercising, your body will become susceptible to dehydration. Some common symptoms of dehydration include:  darker urine color muscle cramps headache nausea and/or vomiting elevated heart rate difficulty concentrating fatigue early in your training sessions and/or difficulty recovering after training Alcohol generally impairs your body's ability to perform by over 11 percent the day after...

TL;DR in English: Talk to your doctor. Drink enough fluids. Recognize the signs of dehydration. Avoid alcohol. Use caffeine wisely. Monitor your vitamin and mineral intake.
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One of the best ways to communicate that you care is to spend some uninterrupted quality time with your mother. If you’re celebrating your mom’s birthday, don’t spend half your time together checking your phone or chatting with a friend.  Turn your phone and other distracting devices off in honor of her big day. When you’re together, focus on having conversations and engaging with her. Even if you’re in a group, your mom should be your top priority. You’d be surprised how much your mother would appreciate a break from a routine task, like cleaning the house or washing the car. Show you care by taking on the work for her. She’ll appreciate it even more if you choose a chore that she finds especially onerous, like doing the laundry, cleaning the bathroom, or raking the yard. Giving your mom your time and effort is a wonderful way to show you care while helping her accomplish something that she has been meaning to do. Pick a project that has been on her plate for a while, and lend her a hand to get it done once and for all.  For instance, if she has been meaning to plant a garden, help her pick out some seeds, put on some gloves, and pick up a spade! If she would like to redecorate a room, help her shop for supplies, move furniture, paint walls, and hang up new art. Be sure to let your mom supervise the project, so it's completed according to her vision. You want to support her efforts, not take them over. Consult with her about how you can be the most helpful. Sometimes, the best gift you can give your mother is some free-time to enjoy herself however she wants. To do that, make arrangements in advance to cover any obligations that she might have on her birthday.  For instance, if she has other children, arrange a babysitter or babysit yourself. If she has a dog, volunteer to take care of it for the day or while she spends the night elsewhere. Oftentimes, just letting your mother sleep in is a much appreciated gesture. If that’s the case, give her the gift of not bothering her in the morning, and bring her...

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Embrace the power of self-confidence. Focus on your negatives. Look the part. Face your fears.

Maintain a regular schedule. Take advantage of office hours. Reach out to successful students. Attend all your classes. Improve your test taking skills.

All your efforts to appear more authoritative will likely fall short if you lack essential self-confidence.  You have to believe you can wield authority, and deserve to have it, in order to express and use it effectively.  While it is true that some people are naturally more confident than others, self-confidence is also a perspective that can be nurtured and developed.  How to Build Self Confidence offers an extensive list of ideas for becoming a more confident person.  Its major subjects include:  Establishing a positive attitude. Dealing with your emotions effectively. Taking care of yourself — mind, body, and spirit. Setting your goals. Getting help when you need it. People with low self-confidence tend to compare themselves to unrealistic idealizations of others, and thereby find themselves always coming up short.  Instead of holding yourself to impossible standards and focusing on your failures, work on training yourself to emphasize your successes.  Focus on why you deserve to have authority. Keep an updated list of personal accomplishments and positive attributes if that helps.  Take note of compliments and positive feedback from others (and take them seriously).  Surround yourself with positive reinforcement. Looking authoritative and looking confident have many similarities, but you can’t really master the former without first nailing the latter.  It may seem naive to think that looking confident can make you feel more confident, and yet it is true for many people. Practice good posture.  Take your personal grooming and dressing routines seriously.  Look in the mirror and see a confident person staring back at you. People who lack confidence avoid or run away from their fears; they try not to depart their comfort zones.  Self-confident people learn to swim by jumping in the water, or deal with a fear of heights by skydiving.  Get out of your comfort zone, and when you achieve success doing so, use it as evidence in your confidence-building process. Identify your goals, and establish a way to address...

TL;DR in English: Embrace the power of self-confidence. Focus on your positives. Look the part. Face your fears.
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A major part of good grades is the ability to manage your time wisely. Work on maintaining a regular schedule and sticking to it throughout the semester. You should also plan ahead and stay aware of when big papers and tests are coming up. Write down important dates in your calendar and keep a daily planner.  Decide when to study, do homework, socialize, and so on. Have a daily routine you follow that works with your class schedule. Stick to general rules that work for you. For example, maybe you need a couple of weeks to write a solid paper. Make sure to always start papers a week before they're due. Professors have office hours in which you can come in and ask questions. Always take advantage of the time your professors are offering. Office hours are an invaluable way to gain a higher understanding of course material, and build solid rapport with your professors.  Do not just come into office hours when you're struggling. Stop in just for a refresher when necessary. You can also have a professor look over a draft of your paper or go over the reading with you. Your reputation can help sway your grades. If your professor is, say, deciding between a B+ and an A, they're more likely to grant an A to a student who seemed like they were consistently trying. You want to surround yourself with inspiring people. In class, try to identify the most successful students. Try to plan study parties and review sessions with these students. Your grades will improve as good habits rub off on you.  Try to form a regular study session. Meet once a week with the top students in your class. Make sure to keep study sessions directed, however. Study sessions can sometimes dissolve into socializing, which will not help you bring up your grades. Everyone misses class once in awhile. An illness or emergency can occasionally prevent you from making it to a lecture. However, never allow missing class to become a regular thing. Unless it's absolutely impossible, attend all your classes all the time. In college, classes may only meet...

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Download the map file. Extract the map file. Open the extracted folder. Open the Minecraft saves folder. Copy the map folder to the saves folder. Start Minecraft. Open the Singleplayer menu. Find and load your new map.

Your alien sci-fi story could focus primarily on aliens and their perspective on the world. You may not have any humans in the story and instead, focus primarily on the alien point of view. Or, you may want to write an alien invasion story, where aliens invade the human world.  Some alien sci-fi stories focus on the interaction between humans and aliens. Often, the aliens and the humans in the story are  in conflict. Some sci-fi writers use the conflict between aliens and humans to then push the story forward and propel the plot of the story. Some of the best alien sci-fi will put the aliens front and center, creating aliens who have their own world, rules, and backstory. Often, the aliens will be just as prominent as the humans in the story, giving the reader two different perspectives on a conflict or issue. To get a better sense of this genre, you should read examples of alien sci-fi stories. Several examples include:   The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells.  Dawn by Octavia Butler.  The Word for the World Is Forest by Ursula Le Guin.  Dreamcatcher by Stephen King.  Pandora’s Planet by Christopher Anvil. Once you have read a few examples of alien sci-fi, you should analyze them. Consider how the author creates the alien world and the human world, if there is a human world in the story. Note how the author builds conflict and tension in the story. You may also compare and contrast a few examples to determine which approaches to the alien world you like better or find more engaging and entertaining. Ask yourself several questions, including: How does the author characterize the aliens in the story? How do the humans interact with the aliens? How does the story build tension and conflict? Does the ending of the story satisfy your curiosity as reader? Is the ending optimistic about aliens and humans interacting or is it more pessimistic and dark?

TL;DR in English: Learn about the role of aliens in a sci-fi story. Read examples of alien sci-fi stories. Analyze the examples.
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There are countless custom maps available online from a huge number of Minecraft fan sites. Simply search "minecraft maps" to find more maps than you'll know what to do with. Most map listings have ratings and comments so you can browse and find the perfect map to try.  Maps are usually in ZIP or RAR format. ZIP files can be opened without any additional software, but RAR files will require a new program. You can use the free WinRAR trial (rarlab.com) in Windows, or you can use the open-source program 7-Zip (7-zip.org). Mac players can use The Unarchiver, available for free on the Mac App Store. See How to Open RAR Files for more information about opening RAR files. Make sure to note what version of Minecraft the map is designed for. You can change your Minecraft version in the Launcher before starting the game so that you can play maps designed for older versions. Right-click the downloaded map file and select "Extract file" to extract the files into a new folder. The folder will have the same name as the downloaded map file. Open the folder that you just created by extracting the map file. You'll usually see a _MACOSX folder and a folder with the same name as the map file. Leave this window open for now. If you open the folder with the map's name, you should see several files and folders, including a level.dat file, a data folder, and several other files. Return to the previous folder after verifying that these files are here. The location varies depending on what operating system you are using:   Windows - Press ⊞ Win or click the Start button  to open the Start menu. Type "%appdata%" and press ↵ Enter. Open the .minecraft folder, which for most users should be at the top of the list of folders in the %appdata% folder. Open the saves folder. You will see a list of folders for all of your saved games.  Mac - Hold the ⌥ Option key and click the Go menu. Select "Library" from the Go menu. Double-click the Application Support folder and then open the Minecraft folder. Finally, open the saves folder. All of...

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Write about how you and your boyfriend met. Describe how and why your boyfriend is important to you. Recall a fond memory you have with your boyfriend. Write about any challenges or issues you both overcame together.

Part of being a tomboy is being able to run around with ease. That means high heels are out. Instead, pick up some comfortable, cool sneakers. A good rule of thumb when buying shoes is to keep in mind that if you can’t run in them, they’re probably not the best tomboy shoes. Brands that make cool sneakers include DC, Vans, Nike, Adidas, Converse, Etnies, Airwalk and Supras, among other brands. In particular, printed slip-ons are great. Brands like Vans and Toms, among many others, have great slip-ons that have cool designs, are comfortable, and can still be worn to run around in. Look for slip-ons with checkers, skulls, funky animal designs, band logos, tribal art, etc. One of the most classic tomboy looks is a pair of converse sneakers. They come in a variety of colors and heights from low-cut to high-top. To add some extra spunk to your shoes, replace the normal white laces with some funky shoelaces. You can buy these at your local novelty stores.

TL;DR in English: Buy some athletic shoes. Trade in your flats for some cool slip-ons. Try out some high-top sneakers.
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You may want to go back to the beginning of your relationship and discuss how you met your boyfriend. Was it love at first sight or was your first meeting disappointing? Did you meet each other through friends or through funny circumstances? What kind of emotions did you feel when you met your boyfriend? Write down as much as you can remember about your first meeting. Maybe you can more easily recall your first date with him or your first kiss. You may decide to focus on the details of these other firsts. Using a first meeting or first kiss memory in the poem will make it feel more personal and specific to the two of you. You can also come up with themes and ideas for the poem by writing down the ways in which your boyfriend is important to you. Doing this will help you create a poem that feels like a tribute to your boyfriend and your love for each other. You may focus on his excellent personal qualities and traits, such as “good listener”, “kind heart”, “supportive”, or “generous”. You may also consider why you value these traits about him. Maybe you appreciate his ability to listen because you find it difficult to listen to others and you admire his genuine interest in people. Or, maybe you valued his support at a particular time because you needed him and he was there for you. This could be the first time you traveled together to a foreign country or a blissful day on vacation together. You may also focus on a memory that is positive because of something your boyfriend did, such as helping you deal with the death of a parent or supporting you as you prepared for a difficult exam or test. Be specific when you describe this memory. Focus on sensory detail, such as what you both were wearing in this memory, where the memory occurred, and any smells or sounds in the setting of the memory. You should also try to describe facial expressions and body language, such as your boyfriend’s smile or your laugh. Another way to generate ideas for your poem is to think about any hard or challenging times you experienced...

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Make honey and lemon cough medicine. Use an alternate method of making honey and lemon cough medicine. Consider adding garlic to the honey and lemon cough medicine. Consider adding ginger to the honey and lemon cough medicine. Consider adding licorice to the honey and lemon cough medicine. Use glycerin as a substitute for honey.

Place the letter or contents inside the envelope and seal it if you have not already done so. Make sure the contents fit well inside the regular or padded envelope, as mail can sometimes be damaged in transit, especially if it is an odd shape. If you are using a padded envelope, or if your package is bumpy, address your envelope before placing the contents inside to ensure that the addresses are clear and legible. Once you have inserted the letter into the envelope and sealed it shut, you should write your name and address on the back. The French post likes to have the return address over the sealed portion of the envelope to show that it has not been opened or tampered with. You should include the following information:  Your first and last name – with the last name in all caps (line one) Your street address (line two) Your city, state and postal code (line three) The country (line four) Take your letter to the post office and ask for help from one of the associates at the counter. They will be able to weigh the letter, and notify you of the correct postage amount. Pay for the postage and the post office employee will affix the postage stamp to your letter. Your stamp should be placed in the upper right hand corner of your envelope.

TL;DR in English: Put the letter in the envelope. Write your address on the back. Mail your letter to France.
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Gently warm up one cup of honey over low heat. Add 3-4 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the warm honey. Add ¼ to ⅓ cup water to the honey-lemon mixture and stir while continuing to heat on low. Refrigerate the mixture. When you need the cough medicine, take 1-2 tablespoons as needed.  Medicinal honey, such as Manuka honey from New Zealand, is recommended but any organic honey will have antibacterial and antiviral properties.  Lemon juice contains high levels of Vitamin C-- the juice of 1 lemon contains 51% of the daily Vitamin C requirement. Lemon juice also has antibacterial and antiviral properties. It is believed that the combination of Vitamin C and the antimicrobial properties make lemon useful for coughs.  Do not give honey to any child under 12 months of age. There is a small risk of getting infant botulism from bacterial toxins sometimes found in honey. There are less than 100 cases of infant botulism in the US every year and most babies recover fully, but better to be safe! Cut a washed, whole lemon into thin slices (along with the skin and the seeds). Add the slices to one cup of honey. Heat over low heat for 10 minutes with constant stirring.  Break up the lemon slices as you stir. Once finished cooking, strain the mixture to get the leftover lemon slices out and then refrigerate. Garlic has antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic and antifungal properties. Peel 2-3 cloves of garlic and chop them as finely as possible. Add it to the honey-lemon mixture before you add water. Heat on low flame for about 10 minutes. Then add ¼ to ⅓ cup water to the honey-lemon mixture and stir in while heating over the low flame. Refrigerate the mixture. When you need the cough medicine, take 1-2 tablespoons as needed. Ginger is often used to improve digestion and to treat nausea and vomiting, but it has also been traditionally used as an expectorant. It can help a cough by thinning out mucus and phlegm and as a bronchial relaxant.  Cut and peel about 1.5 inches of fresh ginger root.  Finely grate it and...

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Lie down on your back with your knees bent. Draw your attention to your jaw, face, and neck. Try gently opening and closing your mouth. Move your jaw to the left and the right. Do jaw movement exercises once a day.

Daily brushing helps to remove built-up food particles and plaque from your cat's teeth. Subsequently, regular brushing is the first step in preventing feline gum disease. The vet will examine your cat and recommend treatment, if necessary. Even if you brush your cat's teeth, your pet will need to have its teeth cleaned by a veterinarian occasionally. Have your vet check your cat's teeth during every yearly checkup. Dental checkups allow your vet to perform a thorough examination of your cat's mouth. They can make sure all your cat's teeth look healthy and check for symptoms of gum disease. They can also look for any teeth that may need to be removed. This type of food has large, crunchy kibbles that help clean your cat's teeth while they eat. The texture, then, helps prevent plaque from building up on teeth. Consider buying a food specifically formulated for a cat's oral health.Ask your vet for recommendations for food and treats formulated for feline oral health. These toys help prevent unhealthy accumulations of plaque and tartar. They also massage your cat's gums, which stimulates healthy circulation. Ask your vet for recommendations for the right dental chews for your cat. Human food causes plaque and tartar to gather on teeth, leading to periodontal disease. Instead of giving human food to cats, provide them with cat toys and treats formulated specifically for cats. The Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) is a group of veterinary dentists that are meant to recognize products that are proven effective for pet oral health. These products are reviewed and tested, and can be recognized by the VOHC Seal of Acceptance. The VOHC also has a link of approved products on their website.

TL;DR in English: Brush your cat's teeth every day. Take your cat to a veterinarian for regular dental checkups. Serve hard, crunchy food to your cat. Give your cat dental health chews. Refrain from feeding leftovers or sweets to your cat. Buy VOHC-approved products.
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Start in a relaxed position on a mat or soft floor. Keep your head and neck relaxed on the floor as you lie down. You may prop your head up with a thin pillow if you find this more comfortable for your jaw and face. Breathe in and out a few times as you bring awareness to your face, jaw, and neck. Notice if your face or neck feel tight. Acknowledge that your jaw feels tense and uncomfortable. Inhale as you gently open your mouth a few inches. Only open it to a point where you feel no stress or strain. Then, exhale and close your mouth without letting your teeth touch. Keep your neck and face relaxed as you do this.  Repeat these movements 5-10 times, inhaling each time you open your mouth and exhaling each time you close your mouth. Do not force your mouth to open and close if it starts to tense up or feel tight. Let your jaw rest when needed so you do not damage it further. If your jaw does not feel too painful or sore, try shifting it to the left and then to the right. Inhale as you shift it to the left a few inches. Exhale as you bring it back to the center and then inhale as you shift it to the right a few inches.  Do this 5-10 times on each side. If your jaw starts to hurt or tense up, take a break. Do not overexert your jaw, as this can make it worse. Keep your jaw loose and relaxed by doing these exercises once a day. Try doing them at the same time every day so your jaw gets used to the movements. If your jaw does not loosen up or becomes more painful, go see your doctor for treatment.

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Select your cut of meat. Remove the thick, sinewy membrane Spot-check the ribs for any substantial bits of fat and remove.. Apply your rub generously over the entire rack of ribs, coating it evenly. Let your ribs come to room temperature while you set up.

Choose a location for your bed that gets full sun 6-8 hours a day. Select a level spot. Find an area with room to move around on all sides of the planter. Make your planter no more than 4 feet (1.2 m) wide. Build your planter at least 6 inches (15 cm) high. Select a durable type of wood for the frame to prevent rot.

Food safety is important when cooking raw meat, so find a fresh pink rack of ribs at your local grocery store. Many people choose to smoke with St. Louis style (spare) ribs, which come from near the belly on the pig. They are substantial and tasty — very easy to cook. If you like, you can also select baby-back ribs, which come from the back side, near the loin.  Since baby back ribs are a little less substantial, they're harder to smoke while still keeping them juicy and tender. Adjust this recipe if you do decide to use baby back ribs; the cooking time will lower significantly. While you can smoke prime rib or standing rib roast, that cut contains more meat than spare and baby back ribs do, so you'll need to follow slightly different instructions to cook it properly. on the back of the ribs. With a fingernail or a knife, work your way under the light membrane on the back of the ribs. Grab a hold of the loosened membrane with a paper towel and pry it from the ribs. Much of it should come off in one fell swoop. Discard. With a sharp knife, remove any excess fat that's still clinging to your ribs. Although a little fat is fine and will probably render off during the cooking process, eating a chewy hunk of fat when you're expecting a tender morsel of meat is not the most pleasant experience. A little bit of extra preparation during this step will make the eating experience a lot nicer in the end. ake your rub. A dry rub is a spice mix that coats the rack of ribs and provides complementary flavor to the meat's natural taste. Dry rubs can be made any number of ways (dehydration, spice-mixing, etc.) and using any number of recipes. Explore different recipes and variations to suit your own tastes, or use this very basic dry rub as a springboard for your own invention:  1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup paprika 3 tablespoons black pepper 3 tablespoons coarse salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoon celery seeds 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Don't be stingy with your dry rub. Even if you're planning on...

TL;DR in English: Select your cut of meat. Remove the thick, sinewy membrane Spot-check the ribs for any substantial bits of fat and remove. . Apply your rub generously over the entire rack of ribs, coating it evenly. Let your ribs come to room temperature while you set up.
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Most vegetables do best if they get full sun for most of the day. Find a spot where any plants you intend to grow will get all the sunlight they need.  If you plan to have several planting beds side-by-side, orient them so the long sides face north-south. This will prevent the beds from shading each other. Avoid building your planting bed under a tree to prevent excessive shade and leaf litter. Find an area in your garden that is as flat as possible. Not only will this make it easier for you to build, but it will also help prevent water from draining unevenly from the planting bed.  To check if the ground where you want to build is level, hammer 2 stakes into the ground around the same distance apart as the length of the planter you want to build. Tie a length of string between the stakes and hang a carpenter’s level on it. If the area is level, the bubble should appear between the 2 center lines. If you can’t find a level part of your lawn, you may have to topdress it to even out bumps, or even build a terrace if your whole yard slopes.  You can level out uneven areas in your yard by filling in depressions with soil and tamping it down. Ideally, you should be able to reach everything in the planting bed without having to step into the bed. Look for a spot in your garden where you’ll have the freedom to move all around the planting bed so you’ll have easy access for watering, weeding, and harvesting.  If possible, leave at least 18 inches (46 cm) between the planting bed and any surrounding beds or planters so you can move between them easily. You can build your planting bed up against a wall or fence if you wish, but you’ll need to make it narrow enough so you can easily reach plants at the back of the bed (i.e., at most 2 feet (0.61 m) wide). You can make your planters as long as you want, but they’ll need to be narrow enough so that you can easily reach all the plants inside. For most people, 4 feet (1.2 m) is the maximum comfortable width. For example, you might build a planting bed that’s 4 feet (1.2 m)...

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Obtain the gun licensing application. Fill out the gun license application clearly and carefully. Mark whether this is your first application or a renewal. Indicate the type of gun license you are applying for. Provide your personal information in the fields provided. Complete the questionnaire regarding your legal status. Provide the names and contact information for two personal references, not related to you. Explain why you are applying for a gun license. Complete your application.

The best way to clean a leafy green like rabe is to give it a cold water bath. Fill a large bowl with cool water. You can also use a clean sink if you prefer. Dump the rabe in, separating the leaves as you go so dirt can shake loose. Alternatively, you can wash the greens under cold, running water. However, submerging them is a safer bet for getting out all the dirt and grit. Once you have the greens submerged, you need to agitate them, much like a washing machine does. Move them around in the water so that the dirt comes away form the leaves and into the water. Wash all the crevices in the rabe, including in and around the small buds. Once the you've agitated the rabe for a few minutes, walk away and let them soak. The greens should float to the top, while the dirt should sift to the bottom. Five to ten minutes is sufficient time for them to soak. If the greens are extra dirty, they may need another rinse. Scoop them out, and refill the water. In fact, the rule of thumb used to be three rinses. Modern day produce is generally not as dirty as in the past, but you may still need to rinse it more than once if you got it from the farmer's market.

TL;DR in English: Soak the broccoli rabe in cool water. Swish the greens around. Let them sit. Give them another rinse.
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Your request for a gun license begins by completing the “Massachusetts Resident LTC/FID/Machine Gun Application” form. You can get a copy of the form from one of three possible sources:  If you have Internet access, you can print an application directly at home from the website of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.  If you do not have Internet access, you can call the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security at 617-727-7775 to request an application by mail. Alternatively, visit your local police station and request a copy of the application form. Additional forms that you might need, such as an application as a non-resident, an application as a resident alien, or a Firearms Licensing Review Board Petition, may be found at the website of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Firearms Forms and Applications page. You will need to complete the form carefully, either by typing or printing clearly and legibly all the answers. It is important that you read the instructions before completing the form. If you have any questions while completing the application, you should contact your local police department. If this is your first application, indicate that you are a new applicant by placing a check mark next to "New Applicant" at the top of the form. If this is for a renewal license, you will check “Renewal” and provide your most recent license number. For example, if you just want the license to purchase a firearm and keep it at home, then you need what is called an FID. Place a check mark next to "Firearms Identification Card.” If you are requesting permission to carry a firearm, you need the LTC license. You should select “License to Carry.” You will be required to enter your name, address, the date and place of your birth, the names of your parents, your physical traits, occupation and employer information, and either your Social Security Number or drivers license number. You will be asked for information regarding your citizenship, past convictions or...

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Ignore gossip. Forgive and forget. Invite them to a group event. Understand that new relationships are inevitable. Find new ways to spend time together. Engage in a favorite activity.

Plan fun nights out with your friends and call or text them regularly.  When you talk, don’t take all your time telling them about your relationship! You have a whole lot more going on than that, honey!  Spend a few minutes updating them about your boo, but keep it at that. If something major is going on in your relationship, like an engagement or potential breakup, you can spend more time chatting about it. Ask your friends what’s going on with them, too!  Remember that to have a friend, you must be a friend. Maybe the reason you spend so much time with your boyfriend is because you don’t have any other close relationships.  Though that’s understandable, it’s time for a change. Make friends at the places you already go to like the gym, a book club, or place of worship.  At the gym, you might approach someone and say, “Hey, I saw you were wearing a Duke shirt the other day.  I’m a big fan!  Did you go to school there?”  Make more small talk and eventually ask them to hang out. If there’s a place of worship you attend, join a small group so you can make friends there.  Many churches have small groups for young professionals, teens, or adults. The biggest support system you may have is family!  If you haven’t spoken to your mom in a few days, call her!  Or maybe you have a cousin whose birthday is coming up, go see them! Connecting with your family is a great way to stay true to yourself while in a relationship. Use your time wisely when at work or school.  Remember that beyond being your boyfriend’s partner, you’re an employee or a student, too.  Even if he should decide to leave you tomorrow, your job and education will be there to stay.  Be hard-working and diligent!  Get to work early and leave a few minutes late.  Take notes in meetings and keep a to-do list so you stay up on your responsibilities. Complete your homework to the best of your ability, do all your readings, and study every day.

TL;DR in English: Spend time with your friends. Make new friends. Check-in with your family. Focus on school and your career.
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Gossip will only hurt your friendship. If someone tries to talk badly about your friend, ask them to stop. Refuse to listen if people say that your friend is trashing you. Even if it’s true, it’s not going to help you patch things up. Say, “I’m not interested in hearing that.” Start with a clean slate. Once your issues have been resolved, don’t keep punishing your friend, acting cold, or bringing up mistakes they made as ammo in other fights. Let go and move on.  Focus on the future. If you find yourself in a similar issue as before, give your friend the benefit of the doubt instead of jumping to conclusions. When you’re first rebuilding a friendship, it can feel awkward. Spending time with a group will allow you guys to spend time together with a buffer while emotions are still raw.  Ask your entire friend group to go out to dinner. Find community or school events, and pick one that connects to a shared interest. If your friend has met someone new, don’t see it as the end of your friendship. One of you will be the first to find a partner or a new good friend. If your friend does before you do, it can be hard to accept your new dynamic, but know that it happens to everyone.  Don’t see it as a rejection. Your friend is not trying to replace you. They just found someone else they click with. Your relationship may change, but it’s not over. Reach out to the new person. Keep an open mind and try to get to know the other person. If it’s a new boyfriend or girlfriend, be excited for your friend’s happiness and let them feel like they can confide in you. If your friend has a new situation in their life that keeps them from you, such as a sick relative, a new baby, or additional work/school responsibilities, find ways that you can easily fit into their day. Since your friend’s life is changing, your time together may need to change, too. Show them that you still fit into their life.  Visit your friend during your lunch hour. Join your friend in an activity you know they attend regularly, such as a class at the gym....

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