Purchase filter cleaning chemicals to get rid of oils on the filter. Get 2 plastic containers, one of which should have a tight-fitting lid. Combine the cleaning chemicals and water in the lidded container. Submerge the filters in this solution. Remove the filter and rinse it in a bucket of clean water. Store the bucket of cleaner for later use.

Whenever you're trying to lose weight, one of the most important changes you need to make is to your total calorie intake.  Carefully cutting out calories will help you lose weight.  If you want to lose 15 pounds, you'll need to cut out some calories from your daily total.  In general, you can cut about 500 to 750 calories a day to result in a 1 to 2 pound weight loss each week.  Do not cut more than this out.  If your calorie level goes too low (below 1200 calories for example), your weight loss will slow, your energy levels will dip and you put yourself at higher risk for nutrient deficiencies. Always talk to your doctor about how many calories you can cut from your diet and the minimum level you should eat each day. To help you more accurately cut out calories, start measuring your portions.  This will help you stay on track and be more aware of how much you're eating.  To help manage your total calories, use a food scale or measuring cups to track portion sizes. Protein foods should be portioned at a 1/2 cup or 4 oz, which is about the size of your palm. Fruits should be portioned to 1/2 cup or 1 small piece, vegetables should be 1 cup chopped or 2 cups of leafy greens, and grains such as oats, rice, and quinoa should be measured to 1/2 cup or 2 oz per serving. Try to not to estimate portion sizes.  You may be wrong and have a bigger chance for inaccuracies. One of the best combinations for weight loss is eating mostly lean protein, fruits and vegetables.  This low calorie and lower carb combination can help keep you satisfied and help fuel your weight loss.  Protein is an essential nutrient in your diet - especially when it comes to weight loss.  Protein takes a while to digest which keeps you feeling satisfied longer.  In addition, it helps fuel your metabolism.  Include at least one serving of lean protein at every meal.  Try:  poultry, eggs, low-fat dairy, lean beef, pork, nuts, beans and seafood. Fruits and vegetables are also naturally low calorie.  In addition, they're very high in fiber.  Like...

TL;DR in English: Keep calories in check. Measure your portions. Eat protein, vegetables and fruit at every meal. Moderate how many grains you eat. Limit foods high in fat and sugar. Reduce the amount of liquid calories you consume.
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Oils, such as sunscreen and perspiration, will create a visible glossy or shiny coating on the filter that can't be removed simply by spraying it off with water. To get rid of them, the filter needs to be soaked in a special cleaning solution. This cleaning solution can be purchased at a pool supply store or from online retailers. In most cases, the chemicals that get on your filter come from the people’s skin. Either perspiration or sunscreen and other skin products will be deposited on the pool filter if they are washed off the skin. You will need one with a lid to soak your filters in chemicals. The other will be used to rinse the filter. Typically, people use a large plastic bucket or garbage can. The container simply needs to be tall enough to submerge the entire filter. The containers you need vary on the exact type of cartridge filter you have. For example, a 5-gallon (18.9-liter) plastic paint bucket will hold about five type C cartridge filters that are used for small pools. However, larger style filters that are taller will need to be soaked in a plastic garbage can. The exact ratios will vary depending on the cleaner that you purchased, so check the instructions on your cleaner. However, most are mixed at about 1 part filter cleaner to 5 or 6 parts water. Only fill the container about halfway, so that the liquid doesn’t overflow once the filters are put into it. Once they are in, place the lid on the container. Let the filter soak for as long as the directions on the cleaning product say to soak them. Typically, it will be at least several days. You need to allow the filters to soak to dissolve any oils and kill any microorganisms that are trapped in the filter media, and to break down any organic contaminants. One day is a good start, but 3 to 5 days will provide better results. Agitate the filter by holding it at one end, and dunking it briskly in and out of the rinse water. You should see a cloud of rinsed contaminants coming from the filter.  Once clean, hang or place the filters in bright...

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The hair follicles are a great way to get a smooth face. It's a good idea to use a hair elastic to get a smooth face. It's a good idea to use a hair elastic to get a smooth face. It's a good idea to use a hair elastic to get a smooth face. It's

Try waxing. Use depilatories. Try bleaching.

Pick a dread that has a softer, rather than a harder, end. Often times, if wax or other products are used on dreads, it can create stiff sections, so try your best to find an end that has a little bit of give when you squeeze it. Take one side of the bobby pin and push it through the dread, about 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) from the end. Avoid using bigger dreads for this method, as the end of the dread needs to be thin enough to fit through the hole in the cowrie shell. Once the bobby pin is attached to your dread, take both ends and push them straight through that center hole in the shell. It doesn’t matter which side of the shell is facing out. Some cowrie shells don’t have holes through their centers. Buy ones that are “sliced” so that you can easily add them to your dreads. Once the shell reaches the end of your dread, gently pull the tip of the hair through the shell about 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm). Avoid yanking your hair and instead gently wiggle it back and forth until the end comes through the shell. If you yank too hard or are too aggressive, you risk splitting or fraying the end of your dread. Leaving the shell in place on the end of your dread, simply push the bobby pin out of your loc. Set it down on the counter or somewhere it won’t get lost. Be careful to not accidentally snag the shell on anything at this stage—it could easily come off your dread and make you have to repeat the process all over again. Take the end of the dread that is poking through the cowrie shell and bring it up so it meets the rest of your dread. If you find you need a little more length, go ahead and gently tug your dread through the shell a little bit further. You may be tempted to just leave the shell dangling on the edge of your dread, but don’t skip the last step. Otherwise, you might find yourself losing shells as you go about your day. Take a small hair elastic and wrap it around the section of hair just above the cowrie shell. Depending on how thick your dread is, wrap the elastic around 3 to 4 (or more) times. Take the shells...

TL;DR in English: Pierce the bottom of a thinner dread with a bobby pin. Thread the bobby pin through the hole in the center of the cowrie shell. Work the shell up the bobby pin and over the end of your dread. Remove the bobby pin from your dread. Fold the end of your dread up over the edge of the shell. Secure the shell by wrapping a small elastic around your dread.
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You could either use an at home waxing kit or get the facial hair waxed away in a salon. Waxing removes hair from the root, so it's an effective way to get a smooth face. It irritates some people's skin, though.   Warm wax should be applied to the desired area using the applicator that comes with the kit and then allowed to cool. Use your fingers to pull the cold wax off of your skin in the opposite direction of the hair growth.  Regular waxing can reduce regrowth because this technique interrupts the development of hair follicles. If your skin is sensitive to wax, you could try sugaring, which is a natural method similar to waxing. Add 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup lemon juice to 1/4 cup water. Boil until it turns into a paste. It needs to simmer about 25 minutes and turn amber brown. Let it cool. Dust your skin with corn starch or baby powder. Apply the mixture in the opposite direction of hair growth. Put a rag on it, and then pull it off. Depilatories are chemical products that remove unwanted facial hair from the surface of the skin. The chemicals dissolve the hair into a gel-like substance.  Apply the depilatory to the skin. Leave the product on the skin based on the timing instructions that come with the product. Once the product has been on the skin for the required length of time, wipe it off of your skin with a clean cloth. Hair regrows a few days after using a depilatory. Depilatories can be purchased across the counter. One problem with depilatories is that they have a strong chemical smell. Bleaching doesn't remove unwanted facial hair. However, it can make it harder to see.  The trick is making sure the product matches your skin tone.   If you have heavy hair growth, this is not a good solution for you. Bleaching regularly can irritate the skin. So you should test it out on a small patch of the skin before using it more heavily. If you do bleach, stay out of the sun for at least an hour. If you don't, the skin could have a bad reaction.

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When you’re not listening, you’re not listening. You’re listening. You’re listening. You’re listening. You’re listening. You’re listening. You’re listening. You’re listening. You’re listening. You

Drop your agenda. Don’t feel like you have to fix their problem. Remember the importance of being a good role model. Avoid being defensive about past poor-listening. Apologize and mean it. Ask for feedback. Try marriage counseling.

It's the most obvious tip but it's a key factor. Try to brush your hair; in the morning and before you go to sleep. Consider getting a special shampoo that suits your hair type, such as a shampoo for color treated hair or one for dry hair. very few days. Don't wash too often or you'll strip your hair of its natural oils that help it to stay great. Focus the shampoo on your scalp and conditioner on your hair ends.

TL;DR in English: Brush your hair daily. Get a good shampoo and conditioner.  every few days.
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Have an idea of what direction you want your conversation with your spouse to go? If you want to embrace being a good listener, you have to get rid of it. Conversations in which two people are participating equally by listening and replying grow organically. Don’t sit down to listen to them with an expectation of guiding the conversation your way. When you do this, you aren’t truly listening. Sometimes our spouses simply want to come to us to vent or talk through their problems. When you step in with unsolicited, quick-fix suggestions, this belittles your spouse and minimizes their concerns. Avoid offering advice unless your spouse specifically asks you what you think. This especially applies to men. This tends to be a very gendered problem, with husbands seeking to fix their wives’ problems, rather than listening to their wives talk about their problems. For instance, if your wife comes to you with concerns about a disagreement she had with her mother, resist the urge to tell her to simply call her mother and apologize. Instead, actively listen and acknowledge her struggle. The way that you and your spouse communicate and listen to each other will be the model for your kids in their future relationships. Children are sponges for information, so make sure that the model that you’re providing them about how to best communicate with their partner is one of respect and openness. Your spouse might bring up that you haven’t listened to them in the past. When they mention this, it’s important to not become defensive or angry. Instead, acknowledge that you haven’t been as attentive as you should have been and that you’re working on it. Try asking them what things you specifically do that make them feel that you aren’t listening. This way, if they have specific examples, you’ll have concrete things that you can begin to work on. If you’ve been neglectful of your spouse in the past and failed to listen to them, then a genuine apology can go a long way. Be sure that your attitude is remorseful and matches your words....

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Drink 6 to 8 8-ounce (240-milliliter) glasses of water each day. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Don't shy away from fatty fish, such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel. Eat dark chocolate, but in moderation. Don't be afraid of fats, but make sure that they are the good kind. Avoid skin-damaging foods.

Your friend will have to wear a long sleeve shirt and pants because the duct tape is painful to remove if it's applied directly to their skin. Wear form fitting clothing, because the bulkier your clothes are, the more bulky and unrealistic the duct tape dummy will look. Tell your friend to wear clothing that they don't care about because it will be destroyed in the end. Tightly wrap the duct tape around the waist and backside of the model before working on the legs. Go over the entire lower half of the model and cover them with duct tape so that it fits their body. This may take two to three layers to cover up any gaps in the tape. Start from the left hip of the model and pull the duct tape up over their right shoulder and onto their back. Do the same technique on the other side of the model so that an X forms on the front of the model. Continue to layer duct tape over the person until the entire torso is covered. Then, start working on each arm of the person, wrapping the duct tape around it. You can stop duct taping around the collar of the neck and wrists of the model. Draw a straight vertical line on the back of the model. Draw two lines along the sides of each pant leg on the lower half of the dummy. Use these lines to help guide your scissors when you cut the duct tape off of the model or person. Insert scissors into the pant leg of your friend and carefully cut up into each pant leg. Be very careful not to cut the person who is wearing the duct tape. Cut the back of the torso piece and peel it off the model. Do not use pointed scissors or you may cut your model or friend. Place a shirt over your head and loop the duct tape around your forehead, over your head, and under your chin. This will work as a soft template that you can use to finish off the dummy's head. Once you've created the loops, you can remove the shirt from your head and fill it with newspaper to fill it out. Tape the torso and legs back together along the cut lines that you made. To add weight and form to your dummy, fill in the top and...

TL;DR in English: Have a friend put on a tight fitting long sleeve shirt and pants. Wrap duct tape around the bottom half of the model. Cover the top half of the model in duct tape. Draw lines with a marker on the duct tape. Cut along the lines carefully and remove the duct tape. Create a duct tape head. Tape and fill the dummy with newspaper or pillow filling. Assemble the dummy by taping the parts together. Dress and paint your dummy.
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Have you noticed your skin looking a little dry and dull lately? If so, you might not be drinking enough water. Try it for a week, and note the improvements. Drinking 6 to 8 8-ounce (240-milliliter) glasses of water may sound like a lot, but it will leave your skin looking youthful, bright, and glowing. Drinking plenty of water may also help reduce acne and keep your skin looking clear. They are not only good for your body, but they are great for your skin. They are full of vitamins and antioxidants. Fruits and vegetables that are particularly good for skin include:  Apricots, blueberries, and yellow bell peppers contain antioxidants, which can help keep you looking youthful. Avocados, which help hydrate your skin.   Carrots, which help improve complexion. Pumpkin and kiwi, which help keep your skin soft, smooth, and youthful. Spinach, kale, and other dark, green, leafy vegetables. Tomatoes, which help protect your skin against sun damage. They contain omega-3 fatty acids, which can help keep your skin looking clear. They may also help prevent aging and sun damage, and improve skin elasticity.  Vegan or vegetarian? Try walnuts. Don't like fish? Try grass-fed beef. It also contains omega-6 fatty acids, which can help keep your skin taut and youthful. Chocolate is typically seen as being unhealthy, but if you stick to 1-ounce (15-gram) portions, you can get all its benefits without packing on weight. It contains antioxidants, which help hydrate skin. It can also help improve skin texture and appearance and prevent acne and aging. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids, which can help keep your skin looking youthful. You can also find healthy fats in eggs, nuts, and fatty fish, such as salmon. Avoid the bad kind of fats found in junk food and sweets. This includes processed or refined carbohydrates as well as unhealthy fats. Consuming too many of these make your skin age faster. Avoid consuming too many sugars as well.

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If you have a bad cough, try to get a clean, dry, or dryer. This will help you to clean your Crocs. If you have a bad cough, try to get a clean, dry, or dryer. This will help you to clean your Crocs. If you have a bad cough

Rinse your Crocs with regular water. Combine a mild soap with warm water in a bucket. Let your Crocs soak in the bucket or sink while you're scrubbing. Scrub dirt off using a scrub brush or rag. Use a generic or brand-name magic eraser for tough stains. Rinse the shoes off and let them dry completely.

To improve your circulation after a long flight, it is important to take a nice walk. You will likely have to walk to pick up your luggage, which will help a little bit. In addition, you could take a walk outside when you get to your destination. If you feel pain or swelling in either of your feet or legs, you should seek immediate medical attention. If there is some minor puffiness in your ankles or legs but no pain or any other unusual symptoms, you don’t need to worry. Slight puffiness is not due to blood clotting and is normal with long flights. A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in your lungs. This blood clot often originates in a person's legs and travels to their lungs. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the symptoms of a pulmonary embolism such as chest pain or shortness of breath. Likewise, see a doctor if you feel dizzy, start coughing up blood or have difficulty breathing. Pulmonary embolism can be a fatal complication of blood clots.

TL;DR in English: Go for a walk right after the trip. Seek medical attention for deep vein thrombosis. See a doctor if you experience symptoms of a pulmonary embolism.
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Before doing a deep clean, rinse your rubber Crocs with plain water. This will remove the first layer of dirt and help you narrow down which parts need scrubbing. Find a mild soap or dish detergent and squirt or pour a small amount in a bucket of warm water. You can also put a stopper in the sink and use the sink to clean your Crocs. Mix the soap and the water well.  The warm water will help break down the dirt, and a mild soap will ensure your Crocs aren't damaged by harsh chemicals. If your Crocs are really dirty, you can add bleach to the water by filling up the bleach container's cap with bleach and mixing it into the water. Once you’ve made a soapy mixture, put your Crocs into the bucket or sink to let them soak. They don't need to soak for a specific period of time before washing them, but keep them in the water the entire time you're scrubbing. As the Crocs are soaking, use a scrub brush or rag to start wiping off the dirt. This may take several minutes, depending on how dirty your shoes are. Use a toothbrush to get inside the vent holes or other places you can’t easily reach. Only use this toothbrush for household cleaning. If dirt or residue on your Crocs isn't washing off, try using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. These are designed for tough stains and only need water to make them work. There are also generic versions that work well and are usually cheaper. Rub the eraser over the stain until it disappears. Mr. Clean Magic Erasers and generic magic erasers can be bought at most drug stores, grocery stores, or superstores. If you can't find one in stores, order one online. Once you’ve removed all of the dirt from the Crocs, rinse them with plain, cool water. You can either dry the Crocs with a towel, or you can let them air dry. If letting your Crocs air dry, don’t leave them out in the sun for more than a few hours — heat can cause damage.

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Start with a triple step. Take a rock step forward with your left foot. Perform a rock step from your right to left foot. Perform a rock step from your right to left foot. Perform a rock step from your right to left foot. Perform a rock step from your right to left foot. Perform a rock step

Identify a conflict. Focus on maintaining or recovering a relationship. Stay calm and alert. Keep your emotions in check. Acknowledge the feelings and words of the other party. Remain respectful of differences in personality or opinion. Find a solution to the conflict between you.

Your feet should be together. Pop your right foot up slightly, but keep the ball of your foot on the floor. Lower your right heel to the floor as your raise your left foot up. Then lower your left heel to the floor and raise your right heel. Repeat once more on the right side.  The rhythm of this step is the "cha cha cha" that gives the dance its name. It should take two beats of whatever song you're dancing to. You should end with your right heel on the floor and your left heel lifted off the floor slightly, resting on the ball of your foot. This triple step is one of the most basic cha cha steps, so it’s important that you practice it. Don’t take a huge step – your left foot should only extend about a foot in front of you. As you step forward, your right heel should come up off the floor as you rock onto the ball of your right foot.  This step should happen on the third beat of the song. The rocking step should be pretty smooth. Both of your feet should always be partially touching the floor as you transfer your weight from one foot to the other. Rock your right foot back so that your heel is on the floor again. As you do this, bring your left foot back to meet your right foot in the starting position. This step should happen on the fourth beat of whatever song you're dancing to. Once you replace your left foot, repeat the triple step, beginning with your left foot this time. Extend your right leg back so that the ball of your foot touches the floor. As your rock backward and your right heel takes your weight, lift your left foot up so that the ball of your foot comes off the floor and your heel stays in place. Then rock back onto your left foot and bring your right leg back to starting position.

TL;DR in English: Start with a triple step. Take a rock step forward with your left foot. Perform a rock step from your right to left foot. Repeat the triple step. Rock step backward with your right foot.
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A conflict occurs when a difference in opinion escalates to the point of interfering with an interpersonal relationship.  There are often strong emotions associated with conflicts.  Conflicts generally don’t go away on their own without specifically dealing with them. Even if you feel that you dislike or hate the person with whom you are in conflict, it may be the conflict itself that is causing you to feel that way.  Framing your approach to conflict resolution with the idea of helping your relationship with the person Staying calm will help you listen and respond reasonably to other people’s perspectives. Remaining calm will also likely keep the conflict from escalating, as the other person involved in the conflict may respond positively to your calm demeanor. This can be quite difficult, but it is important to maintain control over your emotions when involved in a conflict.  This does not mean that you can’t feel or even express your emotions; it just means that you shouldn’t allow your emotions to inform your actions or demeanor. Additionally, being aware of your own emotions can help you understand the emotions of other parties involved in conflict.  This can help you sympathize with others’ perspectives. Again, this can sometimes be difficult if you are in conflict with someone who you don’t like.  However, accepting and allowing for the feelings of the other person involved in a conflict can help you resolve a conflict.  It helps you understand why the person may be acting the way he is.  Acknowledging another’s feelings aloud can help him see that you understand where he is coming from, which may de-escalate the situation. Some conflict arises from a difference of opinion that may not be resolved.  It is possible to remain respectful towards someone even if you do not reach an agreement about a specific conflict. The key to finding a solution or resolution to your conflict involves working together to identify the specific problems and brainstorming for solutions together.  This may involve some...

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Apply styling mouse. Pull part of your hair into a loose bun. Take a small section of hair. Rotate the straightener upwards while holding the hair section down. Rotate the straightener upwards while holding the hair section down. Rotate the straightener upwards while holding the hair section down. Rotate the straight

Purchase a silver polish. Consider using common household products for less rare or less valuable pieces. Try a silver dip.

Use lightweight styling mousse on dry, clean, straightened hair. It would be a good idea to straighten your hair, even if it is naturally curly. This will help prevent frizz. Make sure your hair has been recently washed. A straightener can fry dirty hair. Consider pulling your hair up into a loose bun with the bottom half loose. This will give you a more manageable amount of hair to work with, while keeping the extra hair out of the way. The smaller sections you work with, the more crimped your hair will be. Flip the straightener upwards by 180°. Gently tug downward on the loose ends of the hair section. This will create a curve. Flip the straightener downwards by 180°. Meanwhile, gently tug on the loose ends of the hair section upwards. This will complete the crimp. If you touch it too soon, you may mess up the crimps before they set. This will help set the crimps and make them last longer.

TL;DR in English: Apply styling mouse. Pull part of your hair into a loose bun. Take a small section of hair. Rotate the straightener upwards while holding the hair section down. Rotate the straightener downwards while holding the hair section up. Let your hair cool before you touch it. Consider spraying your hair with some hairspray.
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When tarnish develops on silver, a simple salt and aluminum bath may not suffice to remove it. Specially formulated silver jewelry polishes are your safest option for polishing silver jewelry, especially if you are dealing with an antique or a piece that has intricate designs etched into it.  Even special polishes can remove a layer of silver, so get a professional cleaning if you're dealing with a delicate piece. Instead of buying silver polish from the drugstore, consider getting it from a jewelry store or a store with a high-quality jewelry department. They will usually work to remove tough tarnish, but may cause damage such as pock marks or scratches. Try them at your own risk.  Try toothpaste. Select a plain white toothpaste without the special whitening options. Take a soft, dampened cloth or a damp sponge and put some toothpaste on it. Gently rub over the silver jewelry in straight, back-and-forth motions. Be very gentle, and if you notice scratching at any point, stop and rinse the toothpaste off. As the cloth or sponge becomes dark with tarnish, add more toothpaste to a clean part of the dampened cloth/sponge and continue gently polishing. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry with a soft towel. Baking soda may remove stubborn tarnish, but don't use it unless you don't mind the risk of damaging the silver. Make a paste of baking soda and warm water, gently rub it into the surface of the jewelry, and rinse when the tarnish is removed. Commercial silver "dips" can dissolve stains without rubbing the silver jewelry, although they may take off a layer of silver. For this reason, they should only be used as a last resort. Contrary to what the word "dip" implies, professionals rarely actually soak silver in these products, at least not for long. Dips are generally harsh, potentially dangerous chemicals, so follow the directions carefully and consult a professional when in doubt.

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If you're not sure what to do, you can always try to get rid of the melon.  If you're not sure what to do, you can always try to get rid of the melon.  If you're not sure what to do, you can always try to get rid of the melon

Pick a ripe one. Rinse the outside. Cut melon into wedges or chunks. Watch out for the seeds. Chill your watermelon. Try adding a small amount of salt. Add lime juice and chili powder.

There are a few circumstances that might prompt your healthcare provider to suggest medically inducing labor. They include, among other things:  You are two weeks past your due date.  Your uterus is infected.  You are not having contractions even after your water has broken.  You have a preexisting health condition, like high blood pressure or diabetes, that might put your baby at risk.  Your placenta is deteriorating.  Your baby has stopped growing unexpectedly.  There's not enough fluid within the amniotic sac protecting your baby.

TL;DR in English: Know when to medically induce labor.
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Picking a ripe watermelon doesn't need to be a total mystery. There are two basic ways to pick a melon that's ripened to perfection, which involve using your eyes and your hands:  Feel the melon. Pick it up and feel the weight. Good melons should feel slightly heavier than they look. That means they're juicy and sweet. If you tap a melon, your knuckles should bounce back. If the melon feels hollow or soft, that's a bad sign. The surface should feel quite firm. Bumpiness is a sign of irregular watering.  Look at the melon. Ripe melons should have a "field spot," which is usually yellowish or brownish on one side, which may be slightly flatter. This means the melon was allowed to ripen for a while on the ground before being picked. Avoid any melons with a very shiny green surface, which is a sign of under-ripeness. Even though you don't eat the rind of the watermelon, it's still a good idea to give it a rinse. The knife you use to cut it up will pass through the outside, which can still have residual pesticides and other stuff from the dirt on it. Even if you grew it yourself, it's still a good idea to give it a rinse before you cut it up. There's no wrong way to eat watermelon. The most classic way is to slice it into hand-held pieces and eat it right down to the rind, but cutting up melon into chunks and eating with skewers or a fork is also perfectly delicious.  Place the clean, dry melon on a flat cutting surface. You can stabilize the melon with your your hand on the other end of the melon, or by placing the melon on a towel. Use a sharp chef's knife to cut watermelon, and keep your fingers clear of the knife as you work. Check out the next section for different ways to slice up your watermelon. Most watermelons have lots of hard black and white seeds throughout the flesh. Part of the fun or the challenge of eating watermelon is negotiating these seeds and getting rid of them. Spit them into a small cup if you're inside, or take the melon outside and have a spitting contest in the yard. It's hard to do...

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Pick a gentle cleanser made for your skin type. Wash your face Moisturize your skin after you wash it. Exfoliate a few times a week to smooth and even your skin.

Put the title of your show in the center of the page in all caps. Put a line break after the title of the show to write the title of the episode. Add another line break before putting “written by” followed by your name on the next line. Put your contact information, such as an email address or phone number, in the bottom left margin. If you based the script on a book or movie, include the phrase “Based on” followed by the title and original creators. Put the line underneath your name so readers can see it easily. You do not need to do this if you're only writing a spec script. The standard font for any screenplay is any variation of Courier since it's easy to read. Make sure the font is size 12 since it's industry standard. If you're using screenwriting software, the program will format everything correctly for you. Use formatting, such as bold, underline, or italics, sparingly since it could be distracting to someone who's reading your script. Whenever you start a new act, write “ACT” followed by the number at the top of the page in the center. Underline the phrase so a reader can easily see it. Once you reach the end of an act, write “END OF ACT” followed by the act number after the scene.  Don't start a new act in the middle of the page. Always add a page break between the end of one act and the start of another. Screenwriting software will already format your spacing and margins for you. Align the scene headings so they're on the left margin 1 1⁄2 inches (3.8 cm) from the edge of the page. Use INT. or EXT. to label the scene as interior or exterior. Then, name the specific location the scene is taking place along with the time of day so reader's get an idea of the setting.  For example, you may have a scene heading that reads: INT. JOHN'S BEDROOM - DAY. Don't let your scene headings go longer than 1 line or else it seems overwhelming and confusing. If you want to specify locations within a location, you can write something like: INT. JOHN'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - DAY. Action blocks help explain what's going on...

TL;DR in English: Make a title page for your script. Type in 12-point Courier font for the whole script. Put your act breaks at the top and bottom of the page. Write scene headings whenever you change locations. Use action blocks to describe settings and character actions. Center character names and dialogue when they speak.
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Skin can range from dry to oily and anywhere in between. When picking out a cleanser, choose one that matches your skin type so you can give your skin the right kind of TLC. It will say on the bottle whether it's for oily skin, dry skin, combination skin, or all skin types.  For example, if you have dry, sensitive skin, choose a moisturizing cleanser that’s free of dyes and perfumes. Avoid cleansers that contain harsh or drying ingredients, like alcohol or astringents. If your skin is oily, look for a gentle soap-based cleanser that’s designed to remove dirt and oils from your skin. If you’re prone to breakouts, choose a cleanser that contains acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. twice per day. During a regular day, all kinds of gross stuff can build up on your skin, clogging your pores and leading to irritation. To keep your skin happy and healthy, wash your face in the morning and at night. It's especially important to wash it at night, as you're removing bacteria, dirt, makeup or skincare products, and other contaminants that may have built up on your skin throughout the day.  It’s also important to wash your face any time you sweat, since sweating can irritate your skin and clog your pores. Unless you’ve been sweating or your face is especially dirty, try to stick to washing your face no more than twice a day. Excessive washing can irritate your skin. To avoid drying out and irritating your skin, wash with cool or lukewarm water and use your fingers to apply your cleanser. Always pat your face dry instead of rubbing it. Washing can dry out your face. Always apply a gentle moisturizer after you’ve cleaned your skin, while it’s still slightly damp. This will help you maintain a fresh and dewy glow, minimize fine lines, and prevent inflammation and breakouts. It's also a good idea to apply moisturizer before you put on makeup. Pick a moisturizer that’s free of dyes, perfumes, alcohol, and other harsh ingredients.  Look for “non-comedogenic” or “won’t clog pores” on the label....

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Gather records of financial transactions for a 2- or 3-month period. Annualize your income. Organize your expenses into categories. Identify the time period for each expense. Annualize expenses based on the data you have. Make adjustments where necessary to balance your budget. Create a new budget based on your results.

These small, circular or flower-shaped adhesive coverings are meant to cover only your nipples, so they’re a great option for low-cut tops and thin or sheer fabrics that might make your nipples visible. Stick the adhesive side onto your nipple and press it down gently. Look for a color close your skin tone for the least noticeable solution.  You can buy stick-on nipple covers online or in stores that sell bras and related accessories. Wash the covers with gentle soap and water after use and store them in their original packaging to reuse. The adhesive will wear out eventually, but many covers come with a 30 to 50-wear guarantee. Like the silicon nipple covers, pasties are placed directly over your nipple and stay on using a sticky adhesive. They’re cheaper and come in packs of 4-6, because they’re meant to be for one-time use. Some people prefer pasties because they’re less noticeable under tight shirts than silicon covers, which are thick and might stand out under a tight fabric. On the flip side, pasties might not be as adept at concealing your nipples when they harden. Try both nipple covers and pasties to see which works best at concealing your nipples. Cut the pad in half, then cut out 2 circles large enough to cover your nipples, keeping the paper covering the adhesive in place. Stick them on over your nipples and throw them away when you’re done.  Like pasties, this method might not conceal hard nipples well under a tight shirt. Try it at home before you wear it out. You can also use small bandages or surgical tape.

TL;DR in English: Wear reusable silicone nipple covers under thin fabrics. Try disposable pasties for a cheap, one-time cover-up. Cut a panty liner for a cheap DIY stick-on covering.
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Typically, a few months of bank statements is all you need to annualize expenses and create a yearly budget. If you frequently use a credit card, get copies of your credit card statements for the same month. Use income and expenses across the same time period. In other words, if you annualize 3 months of income you should also annualize 3 months of expenses. Total your income over 2 or 3 months. Then multiply that total by the ratio of the number of months in a year over the number of months of income. This provides you with the amount of income you make each year.  For example, suppose you have 3 monthly paychecks of $4,200, $5,100, and $4,700, for a total of $14,000. Your annualized income would be $14,000 x 12/3 = $14,000 x 4 = $56,000. Be sure to include any other sources of income in your equation. If you have any money that you only receive once a year, such as a bonus, you can simply add it into your annualized income. You can make as many categories as you want. A broad category, such as "bills," likely won't be very helpful if you want to figure out where your money's going. On the other hand, too many individual categories add work and can get confusing.  For example, you might have categories such as "house payment," "utilities," and "car." Under "utilities," you would include bills such as electricity, gas, telephone, trash, and water and sewer. Under "car," you might include your car payment, car insurance, and fuel. If there are specific expenses that you think are getting out of control, or that you want to keep particular tabs on, make them their own category. For example, assume you believe that you're spending too much money buying lattes from the café near your work. You might create a "latte" category specifically for that expense. To annualize your data, you have to know how often the expense occurs. Many recurring bills are monthly. However, you may have some that are every other month, every quarter, or only twice a year. You'll also have expenses that are daily or weekly, or that...

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Try hydrocortisone cream. Take an over-the-counter antihistamine. Take an oatmeal bath. Apply calamine lotion. Use a hospital strength itch reliever. Use a clay mask. Rub apple cider vinegar onto your skin. Grow herbs that fight itching, like peppermint, basil and plantain. Apply aloe vera gel to burned skin.

Shelves are a great place to display photos that you love. Surround yourself with photos of your loved ones. Try putting the photos in cute, decorative frames that tie into the overall décor design of the room. You can also display photos of landscapes that you love or artistic prints that catch your eye. Shelves are a perfect place to proudly showcase many of your treasured items. Putting them on your shelves means that you will get to enjoy looking at them each day, rather than just storing them in a box somewhere.  For example, you can place seashells that you gathered on the beach on your honeymoon on your shelf. You might also display a little figurine that you got on vacation with your family. Your children's more impressive artwork might also belong on your shelves! Adding green space to your home has a plethora of benefits – plants help create a more calming atmosphere, purify the air, and even help prevent illness. Put smaller plants on shelves that can contain the entire plant safely – you don't want them to be knocked over easily.  Remember to only use indoor plants that are safe for kids and pets, if you have them. Some plants (like peace lilies, poinsettias, English ivy, and devil's ivy) can be poisonous when ingested. Consider getting a plant with a trailing vine that can hang off the side of the shelf for a nice decorative look. Plants can also stimulate memory and concentration skills, not to mention adding a lovely touch of color to your interior decorating. Make sure that the shelf's location fulfills the necessary light requirements for your indoor plant. You don't want to accidentally kill all of your indoor plants.

TL;DR in English: Place personal or family photos on the shelf. Display knickknacks and treasures. Situate indoor plants on the shelf.
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This over-the-counter medication may relieve itching. It is, however, a topical steroid, so you should not use it on your face, or on skin folds such as your groin, axilla, or pendulous breasts. To use it, apply it in a thin film over the affected area up to 4 times a day for 5-7 days. To help control itching, you can try taking an oral OTC antihistamine, like Benadryl, Claritin, or Zyrtec. Consult your pharmacist if you have any questions about how much you should take. Don't take a topical antihistamine, such as Caladryl. This may worsen your skin reaction. Buy an oatmeal bath, like the one sold by Aveeno. Put the oatmeal treatment into your bathtub to help soothe your skin and relieve itching. However, this is only a temporary soothing solution.  You can also add 2 cups of oatmeal to warm bath water and soak to calm large areas of red, irritated skin. When the water cools, rinse off the oatmeal and gently pat your skin dry.  This is especially good for chicken pox, poison ivy, and eczema. After you soak your skin, you can use calamine lotion to prevent itching and soothe your skin. Make sure that calamine lotion does not interact with any other medication you're taking. Over-the-counter itch relievers, such as Dermoplast, are designed to spray in hard-to-reach places and relieve itch. Many products like this also have moisturizer in them. Bentonite, or green clay, helps relieve itching from bug bites or stings by removing toxins from skin.  It is also great for treating acne.  Mix clay with enough filtered water to make a paste and apply directly to skin.  Let it dry and wash or peel it off.  You can also apply a layer of paste to a cloth or clean cotton bandage, lay over skin and secure, and wear for 4 hours. Look for clay that is untreated. Dip a cotton ball into the vinegar and dab onto the itchy area. Apple cider vinegar is an anti-septic and has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.  Raw, unfiltered vinegar is the best and most gentle type.  Buy organic if possible. Apple cider vinegar can help...

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Fill your flask with ice. Add a few spoonfuls of salt. Close the lid and shake. Rinse out the flask.

There are vaccinations available for a few diseases that can be passed sexually. These include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and the human papillomavirus (or HPV). Talk to your doctor about getting yourself or your child vaccinated at the recommended age in order to protect sexual health. It is recommended that infants receive the Hepatitis A and B vaccines and that children who are 11 or 12 years old receive the HPV vaccine; however, adults who have never been vaccinated can talk to their doctors about getting these vaccines. The HPV vaccine is not approved for people over age 26. Some studies show that men who have been circumcised are at a lower risk of STD infection, including HIV infection. If you are a man at a higher risk of STD contraction, consider male circumcision to lower your chances of infection. Truvada is a new drug that helps reduce the likelihood of contracting HIV. If you are in a high-risk group for contracting HIV, talk to your doctor about Truvada. For example, if you have a partner who is HIV positive or if you are a sex worker, Truvada can help protect your health. Note that Truvada is not sufficient to prevent HIV infection alone. Always use condoms when having sex with an HIV positive partner, even if you are also taking Truvada. Douching (or using chemical and soaps to wash out the vagina) removes important bacteria that can help prevent the spread of STDs. The bacteria in your mucus membranes are useful protectors against STDs, and you want to keep your good bacteria healthy.

TL;DR in English: Get vaccinated. Get circumcised. Take Truvada if you are at high risk of contracting HIV. Avoid douching.
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Empty out your flask if there is any liquid in it. Load the flask about a quarter of the way full with ice. It’s best if the ice is crushed or in smaller, irregularly shaped pieces, though normal cubes will also work. The exact amount of ice you use will depend on the size of your flask.  The type of bagged ice you can buy at the grocery store is perfect for this task. If you only have access to large, smooth or rounded ice cubes, you can break them up into a more effective size yourself by placing them in a plastic bag and crushing them or throwing them in a food processor. Sprinkle 2-3 heaping spoonfuls of salt over the ice. For the purpose of cleaning, salt of a larger grain, such as coarse-ground kosher salt or sea salt, will get the most done. Add the salt to the flask quickly so that the ice you put inside doesn’t have a chance to melt.  Use an extra half tablespoon (about 7ml) of salt if its a finer grain. Ice that melts in the flask may dissolve the salt, making it less useful for cleaning. Place the lid on the flask and make sure it’s secure. Shake the flask vigorously. As the hard ice and jagged salt granules move around inside the flask, they’ll scrape away whatever stains and grime have accumulate on the insulated metal. Shake for as long as you want, until you feel confident that the ice and salt have done their job.  The salt and ice combination will essentially act as an “exfoliant” for the walls of the flask. Don’t worry about damaging the metal that your flask is made of. They’re designed to withstand extreme temperatures, mild impacts from being dropped and general wear and tear. Take the lid off the flask and pour out the ice-salt mixture. Run some warm water into the flask and swirl it around to remove any lingering remnants. Rinse the mouth of the flask as well, and leave the lid off as it dries. Using ice and salt to wear down stains is a safe, natural solution. Both ingredients are non-toxic and don’t contain chemicals that may be harmful if ingested.

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Pivot tables. Pivot tables are a great way to organize your data. Pivot tables are a great way to organize your data. Pivot tables are a great way to organize your data. Pivot tables are a great way to organize your data. Pivot tables are a great way to organize your data.

Sort and filter your results. Update your spreadsheet. Change your pivot table around. Create a Pivot Chart.

One of the easiest and most believable excuses is simply blaming technology. You can say your computer crashed, your printer broke, your internet was down, or any number of problems. Most people, your teacher included, have experienced setbacks due to technological problems.  This is a great excuse if you had a paper you needed to type and print. It may also work if you have homework you had to do online. You could say you did the whole assignment, but then your internet cut out and you couldn't save anything. It might be a bad idea to claim your printer stopped working. Your teacher may request you e-mail him/her the assignment instead, which you won't be able to do if you never did it. Teachers may also suggest you should have printed an assignment at a local library or FedEx instead of coming in with nothing. You can use your family situation to your advantage. What is your family situation like? Are there any unique circumstances that could arise due to that situation?  If your parents are divorced, for example, you can claim you were at your mom's last night but left your textbook with your dad this weekend. Many teachers are sympathetic to children from divorced homes. Your teacher may take pity on you if you use an excuse like this.  Do you have any younger siblings? You could claim you had to babysit your little sister and she got sick, resulting in your being distracted from your homework. You can tell your teacher you were sick the night before. Claim you couldn't get any work done, but did not want to risk missing school on top of missing homework. Your teacher may take pity on you and admire that you came into school despite not feeling well.  You can try running around in the playground or hallways before class. This can help you look flushed and warm. If you look sick, your teacher will be more likely to believe you. However, keep in mind some teachers may require a note from your parents in the event of illness. If your teacher typically demands proof of sickness, you may want to avoid using...

TL;DR in English: Blame technology. Consider your family's situation. Blame an illness. Claim the work was too difficult. Pretend you lost your homework. Blame your schedule. Avoid playing dumb.
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One of the key features of the Pivot Table is the ability to sort results and see dynamic reports. Each label can be sorted and filtered by clicking the down arrow button next to the label header. You can then sort the list or filter it to only show specific entries. Your pivot table will automatically update as you modify the base spreadsheet. This can be great for monitoring your spreadsheets and tracking changes. . Pivot tables make it extremely easy to change the location and order of fields. Try dragging different fields to different locations to come up with a pivot table that meets your exact needs. This is where the pivot table gets its name. Moving the data to different locations is known as "pivoting" as you are changing the direction that the data is displayed. You can use a Pivot Chart to show dynamic visual reports. Your Pivot Chart can be created directly from your completed Pivot Table, making the chart creation process a snap.

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Put the wedges in a large bowl and add the cabbage.     If you are worried about cutting away the wedges, you can use a small bowl to scoop the cabbage.     If you are worried about cutting away the wedges, you can use a small bowl to scoop the cabbage

Know which varieties of cabbage this applies to. Remove the outer leaves. Cut the cabbage head in half. Cut the halves into quarters. Remove only part of the stems. Cut into eighths, if desired. Wash the cabbage.

Every child with this condition has different experiences, so it's always a good idea to know these before attempting to teach your student. Cerebral palsy can affect muscle control, tone, and coordination, as well as balance and posture. This can impact fine motor, gross motor, and oral motor skills, as well as vision, speech, and hearing. Effects may vary from difficulties in learning to frequent seizures. A child with cerebral palsy may have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). If you weren't involved in creating it, get to know the IEP before teaching the child. It will show where the child struggles and what he/she can achieve. That way you'll be able to provide the best help for the child. This will also help you adapt your teaching style; you'll be able to involve the child as much as possible if you know their strengths and their goals. A child with cerebral palsy may need more medical care than usual. Children with CP may experience seizures or be at risk of serious falls. Make sure you know how to handle each scenario.

TL;DR in English: Get to know how the student experiences their cerebral palsy. Know their IEP plan. Make sure you know what to do in an emergency.
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Round cabbages have tightly packed leaves and are spherical in shape. Common varieties include green cabbage, red cabbage, and savoy cabbage. Use your hands to peel off any tough or damaged outer leaves from the head of cabbage.  Round heads of cabbage with tightly packed leaves have thick outer leaves. Even if these leaves are in good shape, you should still remove them before cutting the cabbage, since they tend to be tough and not especially appetizing. This is especially true if you plan on eating the cabbage raw.     Any wilted or discolored portions must also be removed.    Place the head of cabbage on its core end and slice it in half lengthwise, from the top center straight down and through the core. If you cut the cabbage open and suspect that worms or insects have caused damage to the interior, you can still use the cabbage. You need to soak it in salt water for 20 minutes before continuing any further, though.    Place each half cut-side down and cut in half lengthwise once more, creating quarters. You can stop here, but the wedges may still be too wide for use in many recipes. Flip the quarters over to reveal the cut sides. Cut a wedge at the bottom into the core of each quarter. Only cut away part of the core, however, not all of it.  Keeping part of the core connected to the leaves will make it easier to keep the layers of leaves in each core held together. If you cut out the core completely, the leaves are likely to separate. The cabbage will still be edible, but the wedges will be ruined.     While looking at the core, cut a triangular wedge into the top portion of the core but not all the way through it. Slice a large portion of the wedge away while leaving a thin layer behind.     If you are anxious about cutting away some without cutting away too much, you could also simply leave the core intact. The core is tougher than the leaves, but it becomes tender and edible once cooked.    If you want smaller wedges, place each quarter whole-side-down and cut the quarter in half lengthwise, from the...

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Stick to gentle methods used by chiropractors. Have the person lie on a flat surface. Push on the person's back and buttocks. Pull the pelvic bones while pushing the back. Press on the back while raising and lowering the person's legs. Press on the lower back while lifting upwards slightly on the pelvis.

Figure out if you have a hard or soft problem. Be honest and realistic. Get help, if help is an option. Make a break for it.

Other back cracking methods can be very dangerous and are not professionally recommended. Stick to the gentle massage method used by chiropractors to reduce the risk of complications. Aggressive methods, like the bear hug or methods that involve lifting, have been linked to medical trauma. The method outlined here is based on chiropractor guidance and is safer to perform. However, it's always best to see a professional. The person should lie on their stomach on a flat surface. Something like a bed, table, or even the floor would work well. Back cracking, when done safely, is really more of a gentle massage than an attempt to push someone's back too harshly. Start by using one hand to gently press down on the person's buttocks and the other hand to press down on the person's upper back. Make a series of gentle pressing motions for a few seconds to start. Place one hand on the person's lower back, just above their buttocks. Tuck your other hand just under the pelvis. Gently press down on the lower back while lifting upwards slightly on the pelvis. After working the pelvic bones, the person should lift their legs while remaining on their stomach. This works best if you have an actual chiropractor table and can lift the bottom half of the table up and down lightly. However, as you likely don't have such a table, you can try having the person lift both legs up and down slightly at the same time. This should be a gentle, rocking motion, as it will help with the back cracking process. Press on the part of the back just above the buttocks on the bottom of the spinal cord. Keep pressing until the person feels relief. Keep in mind, you may not always hear the traditional popping or cracking sound. Nevertheless, the person may feel relief from the rocking/pressing on its own. While you're helping to crack someone's back, keep a dialogue going to make sure the person is comfortable. Ask if they feel okay throughout the procedure and instruct them to tell you to stop if they feel pain. If you keep trying to crack...

TL;DR in English: Stick to gentle methods used by chiropractors. Have the person lie on a flat surface. Push on the person's back and buttocks. Pull the pelvic bones while pushing the back. Press on the back while raising and lowering the person's legs. Press on the lower back. Talk to the person throughout the procedure.
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A “hard” problem is a fixed issue that causes unsolvable damage, and if you are facing a hard problem, you should leave the relationship as soon as possible. A “soft” problem is less defined and may or may not have a solution, so you should take your time to really evaluate your marriage before ending it over a soft problem.  Hard problems include the three A's: abuse, addiction, and adultery. Soft problems include things like growing apart or no longer feeling the sensation of being "in love." These problems usually mask unrecognized problems, like feeling isolated, ignored, or criticized. You need to pinpoint your underlying problems and address them before you can conclude that leaving your wife is the best way to remedy them. Leaving your wife will be a brutal process, even if you manage to separate on fairly amiable terms. If you catch yourself dreaming of an idealistic future and want to leave your wife simply to pursue it, stop right there and reconsider. For example, if you're thinking of leaving your wife for an old high school sweetheart or a new, exciting lover, there's a high probability that you are treating your new relationship with too much idealism and not looking at the benefits of your current marriage or considering the repercussions that may result from leaving under these conditions. If you have a soft problem, try working things out with your wife. Seek out a marriage counselor and see if there is anything you can do to make your marriage work again before you call it quits. Once you are certain that leaving your wife is the best possible option, start the process and don't look back. One of the most important things you need is certainty, so if your decision is sound right now, stick with it and try not to doubt yourself in the future.

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Open Chrome. Tap ⁝. Scroll down and tap Settings. Tap Privacy. Slide the “Show suggestions” switch to the Off position.

You may already have a calendar to keep up with your appointments and other commitments. Having a separate calendar for your bills can be very helpful. You may mark the dates for when the bill is due and the date you paid it.  Check your calendar at the beginning of each week to see what bills need to be paid. If you have bills that you are mailing in, you may want to mark the date that you need to have them in the mail. Many personal budgeting apps can help you organize your bills and pay them on time. Many of these apps require you to provide personal information, credit card information, and link to your bank account. Always check with the Better Business Bureau before you download an app and begin to use it.  Popular mobile apps include Toshl Finance, Money Lover, Prism, TaxCaster,  Mint, Goodbudget, HomeBudget, Wally, and Money Monitor.  Also check the features that each app offers. While many of these apps are free, some of the services are only for paying app users. Financial software is installed on your computer and can be used to track your expenses, budget, spending, bills, savings, investments, debt, etc. Look for software that is geared towards money management instead of tax preparation. There are many options available. Look for a software that meets your specific needs.  When you evaluate potential software, look for the features, the design of the pages, and the setup. It's important to backup your computer to an external hard drive when you use these programs. You do not want all of your data to be lost if your computer crashes. There are also free web-based financial software sites. These sites will host your data online and are a good option if you do not want to buy a program. You can also access your information using any computer.

TL;DR in English: Create a fiscal calendar. Use a mobile app. Use financial software.
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It's the round red, yellow, green, and blue icon typically located on the home screen. It's at the top-right corner of the screen.   It's under the “Web Services” header. When the switch is off (), your device will no longer make new suggestions. If you're still seeing older suggestions, you'll need to clear your browser history. To do this, tap ⁝, tap History, then tap Clear Browsing Data. Make sure “Browsing History” is checked, deselect anything you don't want to clear, then tap Done.

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See if you qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP). Look into food assistance programs for parents. Check qualifications for senior nutrition programs.

This can best be accomplished through a strategy known as emotion-focused coping.  Emotion-focused coping is the process of recognizing that while you cannot change the situation you are in, you can change the way you react to and feel about it. Change the way you feel about being rejected by understanding that women who reject you don’t understand you, may be just having a bad day, or are already romantically involved with someone else.  In other words, you don’t need to take it personally. The possibility that you could miss out on a great opportunity to talk to or date a woman is more frightening than the prospect of rejection.  There’s nothing worse than realizing how different your life could be if only you’d gone out and talked to women more often or earlier. Imagine your life as a branching path.  At one point in your life, you chose to talk to a certain woman, then you fell in love, got married, had kids, and lived happily ever after.  In the other scenario, you spent your life afraid of talking to women and spent the rest of your days free and unencumbered, but alone.  Which would you prefer? The only way to make a sword is to put the metal in the fire.  Being rejected in a truly painful way will only make you stronger after you get over it.  Once your heart has been ripped out by being rejected by a woman you really care for, future rejections, by contrast, will seem less intense.  Don't take your rejection personally.  Recognize that the rejection has to do with the other person's faults and feelings, not yours. It's okay to feel disappointed when you've been rejected, but don't react with anger or violence against yourself or others when you've been rejected.  Yelling or throwing things, for instance, are both unacceptable.  There will be more opportunities for you to get over your fear of women in the future, so don't let a few rejections get you down. Finding something funny about your rejection may be hard, but it’s an effective way to get over it.  When you laugh and smile, you release...

TL;DR in English: Minimize the importance of negative responses. Develop a fear of regret. Get rejected. Laugh about it.
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program, or SNAP, provides you with an electronic card that you can use at grocery stores to buy food.  SNAP cards are known as Electronic Benefits Transfer Card, or an EBT card. Not all grocery store purchases can be made using a EBT card. You can only use your card to purchase food or seeds to grow food to eat. Household items, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, vitamins, minerals, and hot foods cannot be purchased with an EBT card.  To qualify for SNAP, you can have no more than $2, 250 in countable resources or no more than $3,250 in countable resources if at least one person in the household is over 60 or disabled. Countable resources include things like a bank account. Resources like a home or lot are not counted.  The monthly income cut off to be eligible for SNAP is dependent on the size of your household. You can find a listing of income cutoffs by looking up the SNAP program on the United States Department of Food and Nutrition Service's website.  In some states, farmers will match SNAP dollars at markets. For example, $1 in SNAP money will buy $2 in produce. Certain government assistance programs are directed specifically towards families with children. If you have young children, you might want to consider one of these programs.  The Women, Infants, and Children Program, or WIC, provides benefits to such as food, nutrition, and education to low income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women as well as infants and children up to the age of 5 who are at nutrition risk.  WIC is available in all 50 states. To qualify for WIC you must meet income guidelines, state residency requirements, and be declared at nutritional risk by a physician. Income requirements once again depend on family size and specifics can be found on the Department of Food and Nutrition Service's website.  Qualifications for nutrition risk include medically-based risk, like a history of pregnancy complications or a condition like anemia, and dietary risks, such as inability to meet current...

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Rub the stain with a dryer sheet or a pair of nylons. Scrub the stain with a dryer sheet or a pair of nylons. Scrub the stain with a dryer sheet or a pair of nylons. Scrub the stain with a dryer sheet or a pair of n

Go on group dates. Don't drink or use drugs. Wear a reminder. Surround yourself with good friends.

Flip your shirt inside out so that you can see the stain. Take the hem of the shirt and rub it over the stain. Alternate between using a circular motion and an up-and-down motion. Be sure to use the inside of your shirt to rub the stain, in case the stain transfers. Make sure that the stain is dry first, then rub it with a dryer sheet. If you cannot find a dryer sheet, try using a pair of nylons instead. Rub the stain using a circular and an up-and-down motion. You can also use a sock to buff the stain away. Turn a sock inside out, and buff the stain with it until it disappears. Run some hot water over a cloth (such as a towel or clean rag), and add a few drops of soap. Massage the cloth to get the soap into the fibers, then rub it over the stain. After a few minutes, the stain should be gone. If there is soap on your shirt, dip the cloth into clean water, and rub the area until the soap disappears. If you do not have access to water, try using a baby wipe or a makeup remover wipe. Purchase a magic eraser sponge from the cleaning section of a grocery or department store. Dampen the sponge and squeeze out any excess water. Rub the stain using an up-and-down motion. Fill your sink with water, and add in the amount of stain remover specified on the label. Put your shirt into the sink and let it soak. For light stains, leave the shirt in the water for an hour; for heavier stains, leave the shirt overnight. Once the shirt is done soaking, wash it in the laundry machine as usual. You can also try using a stain remover pen or spray. Both can be purchased in the laundry department of a grocery store. Mix some baking soda with just enough water to make a paste. Massage the paste into the stain and leave it there for one hour. Wash the paste off using cold water, then wash your shirt in the laundry machine. Mix one part white vinegar with one part water. Soak the stain with this solution, and rub it between your fingers. If the stain is heavy, soak the shirt in the solution for a few hours. Once you are done, wash the...

TL;DR in English: Rub the stain with another part of the shirt. Rub the stain with a dryer sheet or a pair of nylons. Scrub the stain away with a damp, soapy cloth. Buff the stain away with a magic eraser. Try using a store bought stain remover. Clean the stain with a paste made from baking soda and water. Wash the stain with vinegar and water.
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Going on group dates can be a great way to enjoy your partner's company and reduce the chances of sexual pressure coming up. You, your date, and your friends can all enjoy a fun evening together and keep the focus off of anything sexual.  If you're trying to avoid any difficult situations, try bringing other couples or friends along on your dates.  Try going on dates with another couple or in a larger group. Avoid being alone together.  Don't leave public spaces or your friends. If you are trying to avoid situations where you might be pressured into having sex, you will need to have a clear head.  Drinking alcohol or taking certain drugs can have an effect on your thoughts and your feelings towards sex.  You may be more likely to engage in sexual behavior if you have been drinking or using other substances.  Stay sober on your dates to avoid making choices that you may later regret. Some people find it helpful to wear a token or some kind of reminder of their dedication to not having sex.  These can help you stay focused on your choice, even if you encounter a situation where sex might seem tempting.  If you want to avoid having sex, try wearing something that reminds you of your decision and commitment.  You might wear jewelry, such as a necklace, ring, or bracelet that serves as a reminder of your choice to not have sex. Make sure your reminder is something simple and easy to wear. Your friends will often have a large influence on your choices, thoughts, and actions.  Having good friends who support your choice to not have sex can help you to keep your commitment.  For extra support, try talking with your friends and sharing your choice to say "no" to sex.  Your friends can help you to stick to your decision. Try talking with friends who share the same goal to help support each other. Avoid talking with friends who try to convince you to give up or compromise your choice to say "no" to sex.

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Make travel plans. Attend a parade. Go to a Canada Day festival. Watch a fireworks display.

Look at job listings for candidates with your education level and experience at schools, public health clinics, hospitals, and other places that hire therapists. Many therapists share office space in collectives, using their different areas of expertise to serve the needs of a community of clients. Research collectives in your area and contact them to find out if you might join them. As you build confidence and form relationships with clients, you may want to start an independent practice. Rent office space in a building or meet with clients in your home.

TL;DR in English: Work for an institution. Work as part of a group practice. Start your own practice.
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In order to properly celebrate Canada Day, take some time to explore the country and see all the all of its natural and man-made marvels. Whether you prefer an indoor attraction or outdoor experience, every city has great options. Take this opportunity to learn more about Canada’s history, natural wildlife, and beautiful countryside.  Alberta is a great destination for outdoor adventures. Hike through the Canadian Rockies in Jasper or take a horseback ride to see fields of wildflowers, or check out the badlands in Calgary.  Take in beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean while visiting the Cape Spear Lighthouse. The historic Cape Spear lighthouse is the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland and Labrador, with spectacular views of humpback whales and pods of porpoises.  Learn about the history of Canada’s most popular sport at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. You can play against today’s top hockey players in a virtuality reality model Hockey rink!  Spend some time learning about the important events and people who shaped Canada’s history by exploring the Canadian Museum of History in Quebec. The Canadian Museum of history is one of Canada’s oldest public institutions and is expanding with new exhibits every day. Many cities in Canada will hold parades on Canada day, large and small. Parades are often attended by The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, an important symbol of Canada, and may include local floats or marching bands. Parades vary by city and province, so check online to find parade route nearest to you. Many larger cities in Canada host huge events with many free attractions. Festivals may have magic shows, stilt walkers, bouncy castles, and great food options. Some cities put on free concerts and shows to celebrate, and almost all events have fun activities for everyone.  Consider visiting the nation’s capital city of Ottawa to attend Canada Day festivities. Ottawa throws a spectacular event on the grounds and surrounds of Parliament House, with activities all day long and a huge fireworks show...

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Select the ingredients you wish to reduce. Discard excess liquid before beginning. Boil your liquid, then reduce heat to a simmer. Don’t cover the pan. Monitor your reduction closely if it requires a small amount of liquid to start. Use the starting level of your reduction to track how much it has reduced.

Sometimes nasal congestion can be a sign of a more serious problem. Call your doctor if you have sinusitis symptoms along with a high fever or bloody nasal discharge. Get immediate medical attention if you have clear nasal discharge after a head injury.If you have an infant younger than 3 months old who has a fever or difficulty breathing or eating due to congestion, call your pediatrician. Dietary supplements aren’t always safe for everyone. Before you try supplements to ease the symptoms of a nasal infection, talk to your doctor. Let them know if you’re taking any other medications or supplements, and tell them about any health conditions or concerns you may have.Seek medical attention if you have symptoms of a severe allergic reaction while taking any supplement, such as difficulty breathing, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, or swelling in your face, lips, throat, or tongue.

TL;DR in English: Get medical attention if you have severe symptoms. Talk to your doctor before trying supplements.
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Some reductions require only one ingredient.  Nape, for instance, is a reduction of red wine.  Other reductions like gravy will require multiple ingredients such as salt, spices, flour, and milk or water.  There’s no one right way to decide what ingredients you want to reduce.  You can reduce any liquid you want in cooking. If you’re unsure of what you want to reduce, just wait until you encounter a recipe that requires a reduction and follow the directions. Anything with a high moisture content can be reduced, including soups, alcohol, and dairy beverages. If you want 2 cups (473 milliliters) of sauce, there’s no need to start with 2 litres (0.53 US gal) of liquid.  Generally, you can start your reduction with about 1.5 to 2 times your desired volume of liquid.  For instance, if you want 2 cups (473 milliliters) of a particular sauce, start your reduction with 3 or 4 cups (709 to 946 milliliters) of liquid. The precise amount of liquid you’ll need to reduce in order to achieve a sauce with the consistency you wish depends on the contents of the liquid you reduce, as well as the conditions under which you reduce it. If you continue to boil your ingredients, it might burn or stick to the sides of the pan.  Excess heat might also cause the sauce to reduce too quickly or leave it with a bitter taste. The purpose of a reduction is to allow excess liquid to evaporate.  If you cover the pan, evaporation becomes impossible. Place the lid to the side of the pan so that you’ll be prepared to cover the reduction when it reaches your desired consistency. Some reductions take a long time and won’t need a lot of attention while they bubble away.  Others, however, reduce quite quickly.  If you’re reducing less than 1 cup (236 milliliters) of liquid, stand by and keep an eye on it as it reduces.  The precise amount of time necessary to achieve a reduction with your desired consistency depends on the type of liquid you’re reducing, the volume of liquid you begin with, and the conditions under which you cook it.  Most...

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Try waterproof eye makeup remover. Use a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol. Use non-acetone nail polish remover.

When you keep your problems or worries secret, they'll begin to build in your mind and become a wall between you and your spouse. You don't have to tell your partner every little worry, but when something is important, keeping it to yourself will eventually backfire. When you're open with your partner, you can work on ways to solve the problem together.  You know the difference between an insignificant matter and one that deserves your partner's attention. Be honest with yourself, even if it's difficult. Depending on what your partner is like, there could be an actual drawback to saying too much. If your partner is the quiet type who doesn't like to discuss every little thing, be mindful of this and don't make mountains out of molehills. If you bring up an important issue at the wrong time, what could have been an intimate, productive discussion could quickly escalate into an argument. Don't try to have an important conversation when one of you is in a hurry, tired, hungry, or distracted. If it seems like one of these factors is always at play, try setting aside time for having a quiet talk. Make sure both of you come to the conversation ready to communicate.  Catching your partner off guard with bad news or a heavy topic can actually cause a physical reaction: the overproduction of the stress hormone cortisol. Your partner will feel flooded with anxiety, making it very difficult for him or her to participate calmly in a conversation.  Consider planning a daily or weekly event during which you and your partner have time to talk without distractions. Weekend mornings or evenings after dinner are both good choices. If your partner isn't in the mood to talk, don't force it. Ask if you can plan a later time to have the discussion instead. If you tend to break down crying right away or get flustered and angry during intimate conversations, your partner will come to dread them. Don't try to have a talk when you're feeling anxious and upset; wait until you feel calm and centered. You don't want to transfer your...

TL;DR in English: Be open with your partner. Time important conversations wisely. Keep your emotions in check. Know the right way to argue. Begin your statements with "I," not "you. Say more positive things than negative things. Resist the urge to win. Lighten things up sometimes. Never dig out past conflicts, no matter how tempted you are. Don't hesitate to say “I am sorry.
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Dampen a cotton ball with waterproof eye makeup remover, which you can buy at your local beauty supply store. Rub the cotton ball back and forth over the stained area of your finger, paying particular attention to the areas of webbing between your fingers where staining can concentrate.  This method is very gentle and best for small areas of staining. You can leave the makeup remover on your skin, there is no need to wash your hands unless desired. Dampen a cotton ball with everyday rubbing alcohol from your local drug store. Rub the cotton ball around the area of staining, taking care to avoid any broken skin. While a little redness is normal in reaction to alcohol, stop if you feel any irritation developing.  Wash your hands with tap water and soap after using the rubbing alcohol. Alcohol can dry out your skin, so apply hand lotion when you're finished to moisturize. If your staining is extreme, dampen a cotton ball with non-acetone nail polish remover. Wipe the area of staining with the cotton ball, applying gentle pressure. When the stain is removed, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and moisturize.  Do not apply nail polish remover on broken or irritated skin. As nail polish remover is very abrasive, don't this method more than once a week.

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Review federal and local guidelines regarding safe employment conditions. Organize mandatory safety training for workers. Provide plenty of cool water and sports drinks for employees. Assign extra workers to the most laborious tasks. Schedule mandatory breaks in a cool, designated area. Increase work load gradually. Look out for equipment-related risks.

You can buy this at a construction supply store like Lowe’s or Home Depot, but you can also use scraps from a place like Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore for much cheaper. If you have scrap wood lying around from a past project, this can be an ideal use for it. If you are making 16 × 16 × 16 in (41 × 41 × 41 cm) boxes, the scraps should be at least 16 inches (41 cm) square. You should also have 6 pieces that are as long as all your boxes put together, and 3 of them should be at least 16 inches (41 cm) wide. You should have 1 of these for every box you’re making, plus 1 more. They should be the width and length that you want each box to be.  If you’re making 16 × 16 × 16 in (41 × 41 × 41 cm) boxes, your side and divider pieces should be 16 inches (41 cm) square. Measure and mark where you will cut before using your saw. You should always wear work gloves, safety glasses, and a dust mask while cutting, and work on a stable surface. These should be the same length as your side and divider pieces, but only 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide. You will end up using these pieces to hold the sides and dividers in place and make the boxes more stable. Cut 1 for each side and 2 for each divider. The width of these pieces will be the same as your side and divider pieces, and you can calculate how long it should be by multiplying the width times the number of boxes you’re building. For instance, if you’re making 3 boxes that are 16 inches (41 cm) wide, your top and back pieces should be 16 inches (41 cm) wide and 48 inches (120 cm) long. The bottom piece will create a ledge on the front and give you a place to put a perch bar for your hens to hop up onto when they enter the boxes. You’ll want a short board that stretches across the bottom front of all the boxes, to keep the bedding and eggs from falling out. This should be as long as your top piece, and at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide. You can also use a long wire for the lip instead of a board. This will make it easier to clean your boxes as it can be easily removed, but may not be...

TL;DR in English: Choose a flat wood like plywood that is about 2 inches (5.1 cm) thick. Cut out your side and divider pieces using a circular saw or table saw. Make support pieces for your sides and dividers. Create back and top pieces long enough to cover all your boxes. Make a bottom piece as long as the top piece but 10 inches (25 cm) wider. Cut 1 long piece for the front lip. Cut two pieces for the top trim and perch bar.
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In most places, employers are responsible for the safety of their workers and must take measures to prevent heat stress.  That being said, these regulations vary considerably depending on country and region, so employers should become familiar with local regulations in order to ensure compliance. Many federal governments and international nonprofit groups provide detailed online resources dedicated to such guidelines, so browse sources like osha.gov if you're in the U.S. or hse.gov.uk if you're in the U.K. Before introducing your workers to high-temperature work environments, make sure they are well educated regarding proper safety measures, prevention, and treatment of heat stress.  Make sure they know who to call if a symptom is detected and how to direct paramedics to the site.  Additionally, assign all workers with groups or partners who are specifically responsible for monitoring each others' conditions and potential symptoms. In the event that a worker does get heat stress, be sure to use the incident as a learning opportunity.  Review what you and your team did wrong, and how you can correct it in the future. Hydration is one of the most important ways to prevent heat stress, as the ingestion of fluids will replenish moisture lost through sweating.  Every worker working in heat stress prone conditions must drink a minimum of one pint of water per hour.  Enforce this by monitoring water consumption and, if possible, giving workers water bottles to carry at all times. Hourly intake of water should not exceed 6 cups per hour or 12 quarts a day.  To avoid problems with overconsumption, encourage workers to sip often rather than in big, high volume doses. You should try to schedule heavy work days and projects on cooler days or during cooler morning hours.  When this isn’t possible, minimize the toll of these heavy work periods by appointing as many workers as possible to these tasks. You should also be conscious of the expertise and experience of all of your workers.  Experienced workers who have been on...

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Decide whether you want to do the clipping. Begin with clipping the head. Clip your Scottish Terrier’s body. Be careful when clipping sensitive body parts. Use your thinning shears.

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) strongly recommends following a low-cholesterol diet, minimizing saturated fats. And they sure know what they're talking about! The easiest way to do this is to limit the amount of processed goods in your diet and focus on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.  Just what are the main sources of saturated (and trans) fats? Think animals—beef, lamb, poultry skin, pork, and dairy products. The more vegetarian your diet, the lower your intake of saturated fats will be—so long as your veggies aren't slathered in butter! Just one tablespoon of the stuff has 7g of the stuff. The American Heart Association suggests saturated fat should be only 7% of your diet.  Some dairy products, such as yogurt and cheese, have heart-healthy versions available on the market these days. Look for heart-healthy dairy options whenever possible. Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are excellent sources of fiber. These foods help to move cholesterol out of the body through stool rather than the body reabsorbing the cholesterol. You've probably heard grandma talking about it!  Oats are one of the best dietary resources to help lower LDL. Try to get a serving a day, if possible. Grapefruits, nuts, kidney beans, apples, pears, and flax are full of soluble fiber too. That's the kind that soaks up cholesterol, preventing it from staying in your body. Those found in fish, seeds, avocados, and nuts are fats that are good for you. You do need some, you know! You want to go for the polyunsaturated kind. But be careful: a handful of nuts is healthy; an entire container is not. For oils choose olive, canola, or peanut. But make sure not to use these in addition—olive oil and the like should be a substitute for things like butter or margarine. And again: moderation is key. Even though they're chock full of healthy fats doesn't mean you can go overboard! Extra-virgin olive oil is even better -- that means it's less processed. Aim for two tablespoons (30 g) a day to reap the benefits. These include...

TL;DR in English: Limit your intake of saturated fats. Increase the soluble fiber you eat each day. Select foods that contain healthy fats. Add food products containing sterols or stanols to your diet. Drink, eat, and cook with low-fat or fat-free dairy products only. Go for Omega-3s.
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Clipping a Scottish Terrier takes time and practice. If you feel uncomfortable about using electric clippers, or don’t have time to clip at home, take your Scottish Terrier to a professional groomer. Clipping should be done four to six times a year.  Professional groomers can be expensive. If you decide to do it yourself, be patient and work slowly. Use a picture of the typical Scottish Terrier coat appearance to guide you as clip the coat at home. After attaching the #10 blade to your electric clippers, start at your Scottish Terrier’s head. Move the clippers from the eyebrows to just in front of the ears. Also, clip from the chin down to your Scottish Terrier’s chest. With your Scottish Terrier’s head clipped, use the electric clippers on the back, legs, and sides. Continue moving in the direction of hair growth. As you clip the body, make sure you clip equally on both sides—use a mirror to ensure both sides are evenly clipped. The genital and anal areas can be very sensitive. Use extra caution when clipping the hair in these areas. If you do not feel comfortable using the clipper in these areas, trim the hair with your thinning shears instead. For some areas of your Scottish Terrier’s coat, it will be easier to use thinning shears instead of an electric clipper. For example, use the shears to trim and shape the hair on the tail. Also, use the shears to trim the hair on the outside edge of the ears and excess hair inside the ears. To trim the eyebrows, hold the shears parallel to the side of the head.  Trim the eyebrows so the inner eyebrows are longer than the outer eyebrows. Be very careful near the dog's ears and other sensitive areas so that you don't accidentally cut the dog.

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Click the option that states, "Turn off Automatic Updates."     You can also click, "Notify me but don't automatically download or install them."     You can also click next to the option that states, "Turn off Automatic Updates."

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Click "start" in the bottom left of your computer screen. Click on run and type "sysdm.cpl" then press Enter. Click the "Automatic updates" tab in the window that opens. Click "OK" after you select the option to save the settings and close the window.

Not only will this familiarize you with how much force you need to apply to operate your bender, but this pipe will serve as a reference for future bends. To check the angle of your pipe, lay it against a carpenter's square with the outer bend facing the corner of the square. Both ends of the pipe should just touch the square's sides and run parallel to them. You should see or feel a small flat spot or distortion at the place where the bend starts and where it ends. Draw the line completely around the pipe. Note the place on each side of the square where the pipe's markings touch. These should be the same distance from the inside corner of the square. Add these lengths together. If the markings on each end of the pipe bend touch the square at 6 inches (15 cm) from the inside corner of the square, the total length of the bent section of the pipe is 12 inches (30 cm). Place the bent tube back in your bender with the die used to bend it and note where on the die the mark on the pipe lines up. Mark this place with a dot of paint or by notching the metal with a file.   If you have more than one die (for different diameters of pipe), make a test bend for each die, as each diameter will require a different amount of metal to make a 90-degree bend. Once you know how much pipe is needed to form the bend, you can calculate how long a piece of pipe you need by adding this figure (called the bend deduction) to the vertical and horizontal lengths of the pipe.

TL;DR in English: Bend a test pipe at a 90-degree angle. Find the place where the bend in the pipe starts. Mark the ends of the bend with a permanent marker. Lay the pipe against the square again to find the length of the pipe in the bend. Find the place on your bending die where the bend begins.
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There will be four options.  Click, "Automatic (recommended)" Automatically download recommended updates for my computer and install them. In the drop-down menu, designate a day and time when you want the computer to install updates.     You can also click, "Download updates for me, but let me choose when to install them." This option will prevent your computer from shutting off automatically after downloading updates.     You can also turn off automatic download by clicking, "Notify me but don't automatically download or install them."     You can also click next to the option that states, "Turn off Automatic Updates."

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This is a very important piece of advice for you. It's important to remember that you don't have to memorize poems you're studying. You can also use the word “I” to describe the poem as a sonnet. It's important to remember that you don't have to memorize poems you

Scrape off excess grease with a blunt knife. Sprinkle some baking soda and let it sit for five minutes. Place a clothes iron atop a towel over the stained carpet. Sponge stain with dry-cleaning solvent. Blot with a warm, damp paper towel. Give the area a vacuum. Repeat as needed.

Sometimes, knowing the type of poem you’re studying, such as whether it’s a sonnet or sestina or haiku, can be very important to being able to discuss its meaning. You can often determine what type of poetry you’re dealing with by examining the rhyme scheme (the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line) and the meter (the number of poetic “feet” each line has).  For example, Edna St. Vincent Millay tackles how difficult it is to write poetry in her poem “I Will Put Chaos into Fourteen Lines.” Knowing that this poem is a sonnet about writing sonnets helps explain part of what the poem’s goal is: putting a little modern “chaos” into a very old and established poetic form. Recognizing that Millay uses a classic Petrarchan rhyme scheme and that many of the lines are in iambic pentameter (meaning they sound like “ta-TUM ta-TUM ta-TUM ta-TUM ta-TUM”) will help you identify the poem as a sonnet. Many modern poets write in free verse, but this doesn’t mean they aren’t also paying close attention to the form of their poetry. Look for elements such as alliteration, assonance, repetition, enjambment (the breaking of poetic lines), and rhythm in free verse poetry just as you would in more formally structured poetry. This is particularly important for poems such as dramatic monologues, where the speaker is definitely ‘’not’’ supposed to be the poet. Felicia Hemans, Robert Browning, and Alfred, Lord Tennyson all wrote dramatic monologues from the points of view of characters very different than themselves. Identifying the speaker can be trickier in lyric poetry, such as the type written by poets like Wordsworth or John Keats, because these poems are often written in first-person but don’t make a clear distinction between the speaker and the poet. Nevertheless, even in poems that are written using first-person pronouns like “I”, always refer to the speaker as the speaker, not the poet. Just as with prose writing, symbolism shows up all the time in poetry. Be on the lookout for repeated elements, especially things like...

TL;DR in English: Note what type of poem you’re dealing with. Identify the speaker and the audience of the poem, when possible. Write down any symbols in the poem and where they appear. Remember that you don’t have to memorize poems you’re studying. Look up context for your poems.
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Fat and oil-based stains can be very messy, but they're deceptively easy to put to rest if you know how. First off, you'll want to get as much of the excess material gone as possible before moving in to clean the stain. This can be done by scraping a knife along the surface of the carpet; this will pick up some of the material, especially if the mess is very concentrated. It is recommended you get a blunt-edged knife (like a butter knife) for this, as sharp knives may risk cutting into the carpet itself. Baking soda is very well-known for its ability to provoke chemical reactions. Placing some baking soda on the affected area will loosen the fat or oiled-based stain's grip on your carpet, making it far easier to deal with.  Cornstarch is a functional alternative to baking soda in this case. Adding some controlled heat will make the unwanted fats or oils to be much less resistant to removal. Put your clothes iron on the low or medium setting. After it heats up, apply for a minute or so and then remove it. Remember to put the towel in between the clothes iron surface and the carpet. Direct application may cause damage to your floor. Take a dish towel and dab it with a powdered detergent or baking soda. Gently rub it upon the fat stain. You should notice the grease becoming thinner within a few seconds of doing this. Blotting will give the liquid part of the fats or oils to seep up, leaving dry debris that is more appropriately dispatched with a vacuum. Vacuuming the stain will help to suck up any excess debris, now that the chemicals you've treated the stain with have been given ample time to unstick the fats. The solid matter in the stain should prove very easy to suck up. Don't spend more than a few seconds vacuuming over it; if the debris hasn't been sucked up by then, it may need more unsticking before it's truly ready. If it's not completed to your satisfaction the first time, it's a good idea to give it another shot. It's quite possible that some of it wasn't gotten the first time around.

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