Don’t smoke in your house. Stand by an open window if you do decide to smoke in the house. Avoid smoking in the neighborhood. Never smoke on school-grounds. Choose someplace private to smoke.

Look at what you listen to daily. Know classic metal. Understand the sub-genres. Learn some metal facts. Welcome other tastes in music.

An undertone is the basic tone of your skin underneath the surface layer, which isn’t affected by things like tanning, acne, and surface discoloration. Your undertone will help you choose the best shades for makeup, clothes, and jewelry, because undertones are associated with certain colors, which can be better matched with some colors over others.  People with cool undertones are associated with bluish, reddish, and pinkish skin tones.  People with warm undertones are associated with golden, yellowish, and peachy skin tones. People with neutral undertones can have a combination of cool and warm skin tones. There are a few indicators that will tell you what your undertone is, such as your hair color, how your skin reacts to the sun, the color of your veins, and the color of your hair.   People with cool undertones: look best in silver jewelry, burn easily in the sun, have blue veins at the wrist, and usually have hair that’s blond (ash or sandy), brown (ash or dark), blue-black, auburn, snowy, or silver-gray.  People with warm undertones: look best in gold jewelry, will bronze in the sun, have green veins at the wrist, and often have hair that’s blond (golden, strawberry, or honey), brown (golden or caramel), brown-black, red (copper or wine), or creamy white.   People with neutral undertones: look good in both types of jewelry, have blue-green veins at the wrist, and tend to have hair that’s blond, brown, red, white, or gray. Once you know your undertone, you can select colors that will best complement your skin. Most people with pale or fair skin tend to have cool undertones, which means you should look for cosmetics (and clothing) in sea shades, soft purples, taupes and grayish beiges, metallics, pinks, and berry reds. It’s best to avoid oranges, orange-reds, and yellows.   For pale people with warm undertones, try earthy reds, yellows, greens, browns, peaches, corals, and violet-reds. If you are pale but have a neutral undertone, you can wear any color, but you may look best in muted berry colors, such as...

TL;DR in English: Know what an undertone means. Figure out what your undertone is. Choose appropriate colors. Know what colors to avoid.
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The smell of smoke will give you away, and your parents will catch you. You might be able to mask the odor with air-fresheners, but this is only a temporary fix, and the smell will linger. Also, smoking in the vicinity of your parents is going to increase the chance of them catching you.  If someone else in the household smokes, then smoking in the house is less risky. There is still the danger that your parents will see you smoking or find your cigarettes. Don’t keep your cigarettes or other smoking supplies in the house; your parents may discover them. Hide them outside or give them to a friend to hold. Have a fan pointed out the window to blow the smoke out of the house. Use activated charcoal, available at hardware or pet stores, to absorb any smell of smoke that remains within the house. Air-filters will also help to prevent the smoky odor from spreading through the house. Burning a citronella or other scented candle may mask the smell, but your parents might also be suspicious that you are trying to hide an odor, especially if you don’t normally burn candles.  Make sure you collect the ashes and then dispose of them, preferably down the toilet or in a trash can away from your house. Use a mug or other ash tray to catch the ashes to keep them from falling to the floor or getting on your clothes. Make sure to sweep or vacuum up any errant ashes that do get on the floor or furniture. Smoking too close to home will raise the risk that your parents will see you. Also, there is a chance that one of your neighbors will see you smoking, and they may inform your parents. Schools are usually drug-free zones, which means the penalty for smoking is greater than in other places. Also, if a teacher catches you smoking, your parents will almost certainly be informed. Even if you are nowhere near your house, smoking in public, particularly if you are under 18, is not a good idea. There is the chance that someone you know will see you, and your parents will find out. If you have a friend who is allowed to smoke, go to...

TL;DR in English: Don’t smoke in your house. Stand by an open window if you do decide to smoke in the house. Avoid smoking in your neighborhood. Never smoke on school-grounds. Choose someplace private to smoke.
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Make sure you actually listen to metal on a daily basis. Listening to a few metal songs at a friend's house or on a game doesn't make you a metalhead. If you use a software to play music, you can easily check what you’ve listened to by date and how many times you've listened to a song. You should have at least a couple tracks from a metal band in your recently played playlist. There are “godfathers” of metal that you should know, if you consider yourself a metalhead. There are also several bands that fall on the line of metal and classic rock. The reality of the situation is that genres are malleable and shouldn’t be taken as a strict label. Some of the classic rock/metal bands are Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Van Halen, and Iron Maiden. Other classic metal bands are:  Metallica Megadeth Slayer Death Judas Priest Pantera Make sure you know a few bands of every subgenre of metal. Just a few major metal subgenres are thrash metal, death metal, black metal, power metal and speed metal. Some metalheads consider people who listen metalcore and claim to be metalheads are posers. Metalcore is a fusion genre of extreme metal and hardcore punk; with the latter genre being what stirs away many metal purists from engaging with metalcore.     Metalcore includes bands like Trivium, Parkway Drive, Killswitch Engage, Bullet For My Valentine, Poison The Well and Motionless In White. A list of a few bands and their respective subgenres are in the tips section. Know random trivia about bands like Motorhead, Metallica, Pantera, Death, Iron Maiden, Children of Bodom, and any other band you like. Statements like "Slipknot Sucks!" or "Metallica is the only good metal band" are typical statements from a metalhead poser. If you only like one band, you don't like metal thus you're not qualified to be a "Metalhead" but rather, you are a  "Bandhead".  However, there is one exception to this rule. If a person likes Metallica and has only listened to Metallica, then he or she can still be considered a genuine...

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If you are a resident of a state, you may be eligible for permanent resident status. If you are a resident of a state, you may be eligible for permanent resident status. If you are a resident of a state, you may be eligible for permanent resident status. If you are a resident of a state, you

Meet with an immigration attorney. Have your sponsor file your immigrant petition. Fill out Form I-485 and submit it to USCIS. Pay the filing fee. Schedule your biometrics services appointment. Attend your Green Card interview. Avoid traveling abroad while your application is pending.

You may have to scroll down a bit on the page, to locate the box.  Type or select the appropriate responses to the "I am (gender)" box, Birthday (individual drop-down boxes), Relationship status (single, married, etc.), any and all languages you may be able to proficiently speak (in the box labeled “Languages”), Religion type, and Political Party (if any). Even though Facebook wasn't designed to promote a person’s romances, there’s another box that can help you find a “soul-mate”. You can click the appropriate response to “Interested in”, if you’d like.

TL;DR in English: Locate the box that’s labeled “Basic Info”. Click the “Edit” button at the top right-hand corner of this box. Click into the first field. Click the “Save” button at the bottom right hand corner of the box, when you have completed all boxes.
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Tip the bucket toward you first, then drag some of the grout toward you and along the side of the bucket. This will give you a “working batch” of grout to use at first. Scrape the float tightly against the bucket to make sure you get a decent amount to work with.  A grout float is a flat, handled tool used to apply grout. You can find a grout float at any hardware store. This technique also prevents any grout from spilling onto the floor when you go to take some out of the bucket. first by pressing down on the joints. Position the float at a 45-degree angle along a joint, press the float into the joint, then run it along the line to fill in the joint. Turn the float onto its side to scrape off the large globs of excess grout on your tiles.  Repeat this process to fill in all of the grouts you intend to fill on your wall. Just don't allow too much time to pass before you do some cleanup work. Do not apply grout to any expansion joints. These are the gaps at the edge of a floor or wall, and especially at spots exposed to water, such as the edge of a bathtub. It's important to start by grouting your wall tiles instead of your floor tiles, since you'd have to walk on top of your newly grouted floor tiles in order to reach the wall. Use a damp sponge to gently wipe any remaining excess grout off of the surface of the tiles. For best results, clean the sponge after each short swipe. Wipe in a circular motion to most effectively clean the tiles. Press down on the sponge with your index finger as you run it along the grout lines to smooth them out. You don't have to press down too hard; your goal is just to make sure all of your grout lines are at consistent heights and depths. It's fine to use the same sponge that you used in the previous step, so long as it's been thoroughly cleaned first. Stepping aside for half an hour should allow the grout and water on the surface of the tiles to form a dry, easily removed haze. For best results, use a microfiber towel to wipe off this haze. You can also use a cotton towel, but...

TL;DR in English: Load your grout float by scraping it against the side of the bucket. Apply the grout to the wall tiles Allow the grout to dry for 20 minutes, then clean the tiles with a sponge. Use a sponge to smooth out any high or uneven grout lines. Let the grout dry for about 30 minutes, then wipe the tiles with a towel. Repeat these steps to grout your floor, if necessary.
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Prior to filing for lawful permanent resident status, you may want to meet with a U.S. Immigration Attorney. They can not only help make sure you are completely eligible, they can also help you prepare your forms and documents and assist with any complications that may arise. You can check U.S. Justice Department's List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers to see if there are attorneys or legal resources in your area to help you prepare for your immigration filings free of charge. If someone, such as a relative or your employer, is sponsoring your immigration, they will need to file an immigrant petition for you. If you qualify to file for yourself, you need to file your petition. The exact petition and documentation you need will depend on how you qualify for lawful permanent resident status. All forms are available from the USCIS website.  If you are unsure what forms you need, talk to your immigration attorney or an immigration services office in your area. You may also be able to receive advice over-the-phone if you cannot get to an office. If you already have an approved immigrant petition and visa, you may just need to file the I-485 application form. Form I-485 - Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status is essentially the application form for your green card. The form is about 18 pages in length and requires you to provide details about yourself, your family, your employment, and your eligibility. Once fully completed, the form will need to be submitted to the correct office. The office you will submit to depends on how you qualify for your status. Check the USCIS website to find the correct filing address for your eligibility category: https://www.uscis.gov/i-485-addresses. You will need to submit your filing fee along with your I-485. You may submit a check along with your application, or pay online using a credit card. The fee structure for filing your I-485 is:  $750 for children under 14 filing with the I-485 of at least 1 parent $1,140 for children under 14 not filing with at...

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If you're not able to find a store-bought pad, that's okay. You probably have many things at home that can be used. You will want something thick and absorbent, something soft, and something to keep the pad in place. Form the material you have chosen, turn it into a shape that

Locate materials that absorb and adhere. Create your makeshift pad. Situate the pad in your underwear. Fold up some toilet paper. Check your pad often.

You're a teen, so the homework load is starting to increase, and you have exams to study for. Rather than studying in your kitchen, have a study space in your bedroom. Get a desk and a chair for you to sit in and do your homework. Have some good lighting in your room. Have a desk lamp so that you have good light when you're studying, but have some other cool lights too. You can buy lanterns, fairy lights, or lamps in different shapes, sizes, and colors to really make a statement in your room.

TL;DR in English: Have a place to study. Don't forget the lights.
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Use a meaningful name such as "Personal Budget," "Personal Expense Tracking," or something similar. (Exclude the quotes when entering the name; they're used here only to show that the names are examples.) Suggested titles and order are "Date," "Payee Category" (or "Pay To"), "Memo," "Expense," "Revenue" (or "Income" or "Deposit"), and "Balance." Enter these titles in Cells A2 through G2; you may need to adjust the column widths to accommodate long column titles or entries. Once you've set up the spreadsheet title and column headings, use the "Freeze Panes" feature to keep these headings at the top of the display while scrolling through your entries. Freeze Panes is located on the "View" menu in Excel 2003 and earlier and in the "Window" group of the "View" menu ribbon in Excel 2007 and 2010.  Because this is the first balance entry, the balance will be determined by taking the difference between the expense and the revenue. How you set this up depends on the whether you want to look at expenses or cash on hand.  If you're setting the spreadsheet up to look primarily at your expenses, the balance formula would be =E3-F3, where E3 is the cell representing the expense and F3 is the cell representing the revenue. Setting up the formula this way will make the total of your expenses a positive number, which will be easier to understand. If you're setting the spreadsheet up to keep a running tab on your cash on hand, the balance formula would be =F3-E3. Setting the spreadsheet up this way will show the balance as positive when your cash flow exceeds your expenses and negative when you have more expenses than revenue.  Because the second and subsequent entries will keep a running balance, you need to add the result of the difference between the expense and revenue to the value of the balance for the previous entry.  If you're setting the spreadsheet up to look primarily at your expenses, the balance formula would be =G3+(E4-F4), where G3 is the cell representing the previous balance, E4 is the cell representing the...

TL;DR in English: Open Excel. Enter a name for the spreadsheet in Cell A1. Enter column titles in Row 2. Enter your first expense item in the cells of Row 3. Enter the balance formula in Cell G3. Enter your second expense item in the cells of Row 4. Enter the balance formula in Cell G4. Copy the balance formula into the other cells in Column G (the Balance column). Save the spreadsheet.
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If you were not able to find a store-bought pad, that's okay. You probably have many things at home that can be used. You will want something thick and absorbent, something soft, and something to keep the pad in place.  You can use absorbent materials such as:  Gauze, cotton, other bandages (look in a first aid kit), clean worn-out clothes, and/or heavy-duty paper towels. Soft fabric materials: worn-out but clean clothes, such as a t-shirt or sock. Toilet paper or gauze can be used to keep the pad in place. Form the material you have chosen, turn it into a shape that will fit into your underwear (a rectangle or oval). Then, take your soft fabric and wrap it around your pad. Soft fabric will make your makeshift pad a little more comfortable.</ref>http://jezebel.com/5812246/diy-pad-crisis</ref> Take the makeshift pad and situate it just like you would with a store-bought pad. Use toilet paper or gauze to wrap around the pad and the crotch of your underwear, keeping it in place. Wrap it a few times to make sure it stays put. If your period is very light, or if you just want to buy some time, you can use a bit of toilet paper. Simply fold a long piece of toilet paper into a rectangle and place it in your underwear. You will want to check your pad regularly to be sure you are not leaking or bleeding through. A good rule of thumb is to check your pad every 45 minutes to an hour.

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Use a knife to cut the fish. Cut the fish.

TL;DR in English: Use a knife to cut the fish.

TL;DR in English: Use a knife to cut the fish.

TL;DR in English: Use a knife to cut the fish.

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Get an object with which to spear the fish. Use twine, shoelaces, or other string to attach the sharp object to a stick or pole. Get used to light refraction. Find a fish in a relatively contained area. Aim and stab quickly.

Having a written record of the negative effects of alcohol and tobacco will serve as a constant reminder of why you have chosen to quit. Keep it in a place you can reference it easily.  Reflect on any decreased physical or mental health as a result of tobacco and alcohol. Have you gained weight or decreased fitness as a result of using? Do you become angry without alcohol, or anxious without tobacco? Many people choose to quit addictions because they feel sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, and engaging the addiction is more draining than the positive effects of the substance.  Consider how tobacco and alcohol interfere with your relationships and social life. Think of financial costs alcohol and tobacco cost you. Use a notebook to record the times throughout the day you smoke or drink alcohol. Record what feelings or situations preceded using alcohol and tobacco. Avoid situations that may trigger you in the future.  A trigger could be getting into an argument with your family or something not going well at work. Because alcohol and nicotine are highly correlated substances, one can trigger the other. For example, if you begin drinking, you may want to have a cigarette. Be clear on whether you want to stop altogether or slowly taper your use. While some may want to quit for social or health reasons, others may want to quit due to medical reasons or because they have an addiction. Reflect on your reasons and then choose your goals. If you are an alcoholic, it is best to cut alcohol out altogether and not taper it down.  People who smoke have a much harder time quitting alcohol and also tend to relapse more than people who do not smoke. Set goals that include concurrently quitting both nicotine and alcohol together. Write down a date for each goal to solidify the commitment.

TL;DR in English: Write down how alcohol and tobacco affect you. Find your triggers. Set goals.
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Make an incision behind the gill. Cut from the gill all the way down to the flank, which is along the side of the fish. Do not remove any meat just yet. Use your free hand to hold the fish firmly. Slice forward from the tail fin to the vent. This should be about a 1-2 inch (2.5 – 5 cm) cut. Cut cleanly to the bone. Start the the top of the fish. Slice along the spine of the fish. Cut all the way from the head to the tail. Once you’ve done that, begin to cut the meat away from the ribs. Once you’ve finished filleting the fish, rinse it off in water. Place the fish on ice. Keep it on ice until you are ready to cook it.

TL;DR in English: Cut from the back to the flank. Cut down the bone. Slice from head to tail. Rinse off the sunfish.
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Useful improvised items include: Pocket knives     Scrap metal, glass or hard plastic     Scissor blades    Alternately, sharpen the stick itself. Water distorts the position of underwater objects, making the fish seem closer than it actually is. Warm up your perception abilities by taking some practice stabs at rocks and debris to make sure you understand how much you must alter your aim to account for this discrepancy. Be aware that you will only get one opportunity to spear the fish successfully.

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Make a gift. Make a gift. Make a gift. Make a gift. Make a gift. Make a gift. Make a gift. Make a gift. Make a gift. Make a gift. Make a gift. Make a gift. Make a gift. Make a gift. Make a gift. Make a gift.

Look for an instructor. Decide how often to see an instructor. Practice.

Even simple homemade gifts can often mean even more than a gift you purchased in a store. You can make them more personalized and it shows a lot of additional effort on your part to make something. If “it’s the thought that counts” is indeed true, then the thought and effort you put into your homemade gift will warm your significant other’s heart.  For instance, if you have never cooked for the person before, give it a try. Even if your risotto turns out better suited as brick mortar, you can laugh about it over a pizza later on. Once more, listen and learn. What does your partner like? Make something special that shows you’ve been paying attention. Is it too old-fashioned to give your class ring or letterman jacket to your high school sweetheart? Maybe, maybe not. But giving something that has special meaning to you lets the other person know that you care and that you want things to continue for the foreseeable future.  You know that old, faded, but ridiculously comfortable sweatshirt that your significant other likes to borrow when you’re watching TV? Why not make a gift of it? Be realistic, of course. A one month anniversary doesn’t generally warrant giving away a family heirloom like your grandmother’s ring. Why not make your gift something that will help both of you be better people and improve the lives of others? Seek out volunteer opportunities in your community. Help clean up a playground. Spend time with seniors or shelter pets. Collect food for the needy. This gift will provide rewards for both of you and many others. Think about a cause or issue that your partner is very interested in or concerned about. Try to find a way that you can spend quality time together supporting that cause.

TL;DR in English: Make a gift instead of buying one. Give something with personal or sentimental value. Spend time together helping others.
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Always draw out the sculpture you plan on making first. It doesn't have to be a great drawing, but it should help you get an idea of where everything goes and how the shapes will meet up. Draw the sculpture from multiple angles. You may want to draw a more detailed sketch as well, for areas that are highly detailed. If your sculpture will have a base, it's a good idea to build that first and build the sculpture on the base. The base will be less structurally sound if added later. You can build a base from wood, metal, clay, stone, or any other material you want. "Armature" is a word sculptors use that just means "support structure". It's like the bones for your sculpture. It keeps pieces from breaking off and while not every part of your sculpture will need an armature, it's important for pieces like arms or legs, which move away from the body and are easy breaking points.  Armatures can be made out of thin or thick gauge wire, plumping pipes, pvc pipe, lumber, sticks, dowels, or any other material that works for you. Generally start with the "spine" of the piece and create branches for the "limbs". Using your design sketch can be helpful for forming the armature, especially if the sketch was made to-scale. Anchor your armature in or to your base before continuing. Depending on what your sculpture will be made out of, you may want to form an underlayer with a different material. This is most common when sculpting with polymer clay. An underlayer can help reduce materials cost and weight, so consider using one.  Common materials are newspaper, tin or aluminum foil, masking or painter's tape, and cardboard. Loosely tape or join this filler material to your armature, forming just the basic shapes of your sculpture. You want to leave yourself room to build with your final sculpting material, though, so don't go overboard! Start adding on your sculpting material. Start by creating the largest pieces (the "large muscle groups") to the smallest ones (the "small muscle groups"). Go from larger details to smaller...

TL;DR in English: Sketch your sculpture. Create a base. Build an armature. Fill in the basic form. Move from large forms to smaller ones. Add in details. Add in textures. Cure your sculpture. Paint your sculpture. Mix media.
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This is the most costly, but also the most proficient way to learn music. A good instructor will not only have a proven track record of helping beginners learn music but also be able to teach you the basics correctly. Using an instructor helps you avoid bad habits that can take a long time to unlearn.  Review sight reading, fingering, and playing with an instructor. Ask the instructor to review where the notes are located on the staff and the piano. Because your goal is to teach yourself how to play, then you probably won't be visiting an instructor frequently. Go to an instructor once a month just to do a check-up on your progress or to ask questions about anything that is puzzling you. For instance, you might have questions about if you're playing a song in the correct tempo. Once again, you will need to practice a great deal in order to learn how to play. Many people that visit piano teachers practice several times a week. So, practice 2 to 3 times a week or every day if you like. Plan on practicing playing for at least 30 minutes 2 times a week, but you also will need to take time out to review your notes and sight reading abilities. You don't need a keyboard or a piano to practice reviewing your notes..

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Do not smoke. Stay away from certain foods. Avoid alcohol.

Acid-free cardstock is a staple of scrapbooking. It is a stiff, heavy paper that can withstand the weight of embellishments, photos, and memorabilia. These characteristics make it ideal to use as a background for your album’s pages. Cardstock is available in every imaginable solid color, texture, and finish. When you select your cardstock, pick out colors, textures, and finishes that complement your scrapbook’s color story—the palette of colors you choose to use in the album.  You may also use cardstock to mat photos, frame pictures, and create embellishments. Finishes include: iridescent, glossy, matte, and glitter.  80 pounds is the most popular cardstock weight. It is similar in thickness to a business card. Scrapbookers rely on acid-free patterned paper to help them tell their narrative, express their theme, and unite their album. The patterns you select should reflect your theme and align with your color story. This lightweight paper is perfect for accents and use as a background.  You may choose patterns that clearly expresses your theme—palm trees for tropical vacations or ballerinas for a dance recital—or you can pick paper with an abstract or geometrical pattern that will work for a variety of pages within your album. If you struggle to mix and match patterns and colors, you can purchase sets of printed paper. In addition to using solid and patterned paper, scrapbookers also incorporate transparent sheets of acetate paper into their albums. Transparency paper may be completely see through or contain a printed pattern. You may use this paper as an overlay or for a background. In an effort to keep your album cohesive, the transparency paper you purchase should match the cardstock and patterned paper you select for your project. Do not purchase transparency paper that is unrelated to your theme and/or color palette. Scrapbooking aisles provide consumers with a myriad of options, but don't allow the seemingly endless options to overwhelm you. If you are struggling to mix and match patterns, colors, and...

TL;DR in English: Select plain cardstock paper that supports your color story. Purchase patterned paper that supports your theme. Experiment with transparency paper. Purchase a curated paper collection.
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In order to become a professional photographer, you need to know much more about photography than the average guy or gal with a camera. Learn about the technical aspects of photography, including topics like shutter speed and lighting. Familiarize yourself with all the basic technical terms and get an understanding for how they work. This includes aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Most photographers have some sort of specialization. For instance, you might specialize in family photography, pet photography, or wedding photography. Each specialization will have its own quirks and intricacies, so you should pick a specialization and learn more about it in detail. If you do not have a specific passion or specialization in mind already, research a little about the different options to determine which suits your skills and interests best. You could technically start a photography business while being entirely self-taught, but the right photography courses and workshops can improve the quality of your photographs and give you an edge over other beginning photography businesses.  Before you sign up for a class, do some research on the teachers. Make sure that the teachers are industry professionals who intend to teach you information relevant to the needs of your company. See if any former students have gone on to become successful. If you are currently working full-time or part-time, look for weekend workshops and online courses. If at all possible, find a photography mentor whom you can speak to on a regular basis. This mentor should be a professional whose work you admire.  A mentor does not necessarily need to be someone you can meet with in person, even though that can help. Choose someone who you can be in some form of communication with at least once a month, though, even if that communication is done via the computer. Looking for a mentor outside of your area is actually advisable since most photographers may not be thrilled at the prospect of training someone who will become direct competition in the near...

TL;DR in English: Study up on the basics. Find your specialization. Take courses and workshops. Enlist the help of a mentor. Intern with a professional. Master the craft. Know your camera better than you know yourself.
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Smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and chewing tobacco harms the inner lining of your mouth, and can also cause cancer and other health problems. If you are undergoing chemotherapy, smoking is very likely to produce and mouth sores and make them far more painful and prone to infection.   Quitting tobacco can be very difficult, so talk to your doctor about a plan to help you quit. Your doctor can help provide you with things like the nicotine patch to slowly wean you off cigarettes. You should also ask friends and family members for support as you try to quit smoking. If you know anyone who smokes, ask that they not do so in front of you. Some foods can make mouth sores worse. Sharp foods, or very acidic foods, should be avoided if you want your mouth sores to heal properly.  Acidic and spicy foods tend to irritate the mouth, so stay away from things like citrus fruits and salsas. Sharp foods, and very crunchy foods, should also be avoided. Stay away from things like chips, pretzels, and crackers. Alcohol can irritate your mouth sores and make your symptoms more painful. Do not drink alcohol until your mouth sores are healed. There may be other risk factors associated with drinking alcohol when on chemo, so make sure to talk to your doctor about alcohol consumption. As with smoking, ask family members and friends for support when tapering off alcohol. Request that people not drink in front of you.

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Remove the hardware from the door. Loosen the knob or lever with an Allen Wrench. Remove the turn post. Observe the inner mechanical parts. Use a screwdriver to remove the top clip. Remove the top washer. Look for breaks in the torsion spring. Remove the keyed washer.

Leave meats and bones out. Sprinkle sugar where you want roaches. Set out fruit rinds, peels, and cores. Use grease cans to attract roaches.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the Emtek door hardware from the door. You don't need to remove the internal latch (that thing that keeps the door shut). Only remove the two screws holding the lever to the sides of the doors. Use an Allen Wrench to loosen the Emtek knob or lever's turn post. You need to do this until you can pull the turn post (that brass post with a spring wrapped around it) out of the lever. If you don't have an Allen Wrench that fits your Emtek hardware, you can order one online. Now that you've loosened the Emtek lever or knob with the Allen Wrench, you can remove the turn post and the spring from the lever. You should now be able to see the inner mechanical parts that keep your Emtek lever stiff. If your entry set is sagging, you should still see these parts for the inside lever. If your hardware doesn't look like this, stop now. You might be using a type of Emtek product that this fix-it guide will not show you how to correct. Once you loosen it up, you should be able to pull it out with your finger. This part keeps the torsion spring and keyed washer pressed together. After removing the clip, remove the washer underneath it. (This is not the keyed washer that might be broken.) Shown here is one of the top offenders for a saggy Emtek lever or loose knob. The green arrows point out the two places in the spring that usually break. If you're still not sure if your torsion spring is broken, it will not be sitting tightly in place. Take it out and examine it. The picture below shows an Emtek lever with a new spring. If yours is broken, you need to buy one, but it's important that you keep reading and make sure that your keyed washer is not also broken. We still need to check the keyed washer. Pry out the torsion spring with a screwdriver. If it's stiff and hard to pry out, that's a good thing. That means that the spring is still strong and does not need replacement. This is the piece that the torsion spring pushes against. Look at the picture to see where this washer may be broken. Many...

TL;DR in English: Remove the hardware from the door. Loosen the knob or lever with an Allen Wrench. Remove the turn post. Observe the inner mechanical parts. Use a screwdriver to remove the top clip. Remove the top washer. Look for breaks in the torsion spring. Remove the torsion spring. Look for breaks in the keyed washer. Remove the keyed washer if broken. Contact the manufacturer if the handle still sags.
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If you need to update several people on your team about an important business matter, then sending a memo is an excellent idea. You may even want to send one if you're communicating with just one person if, for example, you want or need to have a written record of your correspondence.  However, in some cases, it may be more efficient to just talk directly to those you need to. Also, some information may be too sensitive to send out in a memo. Depending upon your specific purpose, the content and organization of your memo may change. Most types of memos are written for the following reasons:  To propose an idea or solution. For example, if you  think you know how the scheduling problems for overtime can be worked out, you may want to write up your ideas in a memo, and send it to your superior(s). To issue an order. For example, sending a memo can be an efficient way to assign responsibilities for an upcoming conference that your department is hosting. To provide a report. You may also want to send a memo in order to update your colleagues about an event that's recently occurred, give an update on a project, provide a progress report, or report the findings of an investigation. You may be juggling a lot of projects and be tempted to send a memo updating your colleagues, superiors, or clients on everything you're currently working on. Keep in mind though, that business memos should be focused on just one issue. They should be concise, clear, and easy to read quickly by busy individuals; thus, you don't want important information to be overlooked. Keeping the memo focused will help ensure that your message is received and understood. The content, style and tone of your business memo will all be affected by the intended audience, so think carefully about everyone who will receive your memo. For example, you'll write a different type of memo if you're writing to your colleagues about planning a surprise party for the people in the office with summer birthdays, as compared to when you're writing your supervisor...

TL;DR in English: Decide if a memo needs to be sent. Identify your purpose for writing. Narrow your topic. Consider your audience.
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That rotisserie chicken carcass left over from dinner last night makes perfect roach bait. Leave out scraps of meat or bones that haven’t been picked clean in the areas where you want to attract roaches.  Remember that meat will rot, which will produce both strong smells and bacteria. Do not place it in areas where pets or children will be able to access it, and keep it out of spaces where the odor may become offensive. Place scraps in isolated areas such as cabinets, garages, or other spaces where it will be easy to round up your roaches. Cockroaches are particularly attracted to sugars and starches. Sprinkling some sugar around is a fast and easy way to get roaches where you want them.  A trail of sugar can be particularly helpful when you’re looking to bring roaches through an extended path, such as along the length of a garden or lawn. If you are looking to keep a roach problem under control, throw away any packages of sugar where you’ve found roaches. Be sure to seal any new packages in airtight containers. Fruits are a natural source of sugar, and can be just as helpful in attracting roaches as the kitchen staple. Use fruit scraps such as rinds, peels, cores, and other discarded bits to attract roaches. If you are looking to bring roaches into your yard or another outdoor space, you can bury fruit scraps just below the topsoil. This will attract roaches but keep decaying matter hidden from pets, children, and neighbors. The can you fill with your extra bacon grease and frying oil is fantastic roach food. Set out open grease cans in the area where you want roaches. As a bonus, the cans can double as a temporary housing environment for your insects.

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Listen to uplifting music. Avoid jealousy or envy. Be grateful and/or thankful. Contemplate the source of your negative energy.

When you find yourself talking out loud, become aware and acknowledge that you are doing so. You could keep track by tallying the number of times a day you catch yourself talking out loud. Becoming aware of behavior is the first step to reducing it. Try to keep the conversation in your head. As soon as you find you are talking to yourself out loud, try moving the conversation inside your head, to your internal world.  You can even press your teeth down on your lips so you cannot open your mouth. This will help, but keep in mind that it may also look odd to those around you! Try chewing gum too keep your mouth occupied and not able to talk.  If it's too challenging to just start thinking rather than talking, try mouthing the words. This way, the conversation can continue on but won’t be audible to others. Only allow yourself to do it while at home alone or in the car, for example. Be careful with this step, because once you allow yourself to talk out loud, you might start talking to yourself at other times too. Have rules to limit your talking, and if you've followed them for a week, do something to reward yourself, such as watching a movie or allowing yourself a sweet snack. Over time, try to reduce the number of situations in which you allow yourself to talk out loud until you no longer do it at all. Buy a journal for those moments when you find you start talking to yourself. In this way, you can have a written, rather than oral, dialogue with yourself. One way to do this is by writing down your thought then providing a response or answer.  For example, let's say you went on a date but haven't heard from the guy yet. This is one dialogue that you might be tempted to say out loud to yourself, but that you can also write down: "Why hasn’t he called me? Maybe he is busy or maybe he doesn’t like you. Why would you think he doesn’t like you? Maybe he is just really busy with school or maybe you're just not a good match for each other because you don't have the same interests or priorities. Well, maybe, but I...

TL;DR in English: Acknowledge the behavior. Think more. Allow self-talk only in certain situations. Write down your self-talk. Make conversations with people. Keep busy.
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. When you are faced with a serious problem, such as whether or not to break up with someone, it can be helpful to use a decision-making process. This will help you to take stock of all of your options and analyze each one before deciding. To make your decision in a structured way, you may want to:  Write a detailed definition the problem. Why do you want to break up with the person? Is it because of something that happened between the two of you? Or is it because of how you feel? Make a list of your options. Is breaking up the only option? Or do you think there is potential for you and your significant other to work things out? If you are determined to break up with the person, then what are your options for breaking up? Consider your options. Which option is most likely to bring about the best result? Think about what the risks and benefits of each of the options you have listed might be. Choose and follow through. After you have analyzed each option, you can choose the one that you think will provide the best results. Then, put your plan into action. Make sure to reflect on the outcome of your decision and consider how you might improve your approach in the future. Take enough time to think your decision through, and carefully weigh your reasons for wanting to break up. Make sure your decision is based on logic, not stress or anger. Once you pin down the exact reasons you’re leaving the relationship, you’ll have an easier time following through and defending your choice to your boyfriend or girlfriend. If your relationship is physically or emotionally abusive, you never need to feel guilty about breaking it off. You deserve safety and respect in your relationships. . It’s only natural to feel guilty when you’re breaking up with someone who cares about you, but don’t let your guilt keep you in a relationship that makes you unhappy. Delaying a breakup might be easier in the short term. But, in the long term, dragging a relationship out wastes everyone’s time and will hurt your partner more in the end. If...

TL;DR in English: Use decision-making strategies Avoid making a rash decision. Address feelings of guilt Get the advice of someone you trust. Listen to your gut.
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Listening to uplifting music is one sure-fire way to help free yourself of negative energy. Positive and uplifting music can help you get into a good frame of mind and energize you for any task or obstacle that you may need to face. Depending on your preferences, consider:  Music with positive lyrical messages. Music with a positive and upbeat rhythm. Music that gets you energized. One way to clear negative energy and promote positivity is to avoid jealousy or envy of others. Jealousy and envy are emotions that simply reinforce a negative outlook and lead us to ignore all of the wonderful things we have going on in our lives.  Be happy for what other people have, even if you don’t have the same. Wish others the best in achieving their goals. Avoid trying to emulate or compete with your friends and neighbors. Everyone is different and has different means, preferences, and goals. Often, people accumulate negative energy by being negative and unhappy about their place or position in life. One way to avoid this is to be grateful and/or thankful for what you do have.  Focus on the great things you have going on in your life. This could include your family, your friends, your job, or the place where you live. Realize that there are a lot of people who are much worse off than you. Understand that life is full of ups and downs, and you need to enjoy the ups. When trying to free yourself of negative energy, you should think about the source of your negative energy. Identifying the source of your energy may give you better insight into cleansing yourself of it.  Make a list of things that are bothering you or causing you anxiety. Think about bad things you’ve done in the past that might have attracted negative energy to you. Consider rectifying them. Examine your list and think about whether any of the listed items are making you unhappy. Commit yourself to solving whatever problem is causing you anxiety. Do some serious self-reflection to see if negativity or your actions or habits constantly draw negative energy to...

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Make sure you have a pair of jeans that you can wear. You can wear a pair of jeans that you can wear in the morning, or a pair of jeans that you can wear in the evening. You can wear a pair of jeans that you can wear in the evening, or a pair of jeans that you can

Check in with her a bit when you're apart. Be the last thing she thinks about at night. Give her something that reminds her of you. Write her a sweet note. Ask her questions to show an interest in her life. Treat her well when you're together. Leave your conversations on a good note.

If you've made your own jerky, let it cool for several hours so it's completely dry. If you see grease on the jerky, blot it with paper towels. Removing the moisture and fat helps the jerky last longer when you store it. If you're storing store-bought jerky, you can skip directly to storing the jerky at room temperature or chilling it. You can purchase food-grade oxygen absorbers from some grocery stores or online. Place 1 or 2 of them in each bag or container of jerky to extend the shelf life of the jerky. Then, press the air out of the bag and seal it or put the lid on your storage container. The oxygen absorber will absorb the oxygen, which prevents bacteria from growing on the jerky. Oxygen absorbers can remove a lot of oxygen from the bag, but a vacuum sealing machine removes almost all of it. Put the jerky into the bags that came with your machine and lock them into the machine. Turn it on so the machine sucks out all of the oxygen and shrinks the bag around the jerky. Consider vacuum-sealing bags with different amounts of jerky so you can grab some bags for snacks and keep others for long-term storage.

TL;DR in English: Dry the jerky at room temperature. Add oxygen absorbers to your bag or jar to extend the jerky’s shelf life. Vacuum seal the package for the most long-lasting jerky.
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If you have a have a shirt that’s lost a button, you don’t need to discard it. You can sew on a matching button to make the shirt new again. You’ll need a matching button, a needle, thread, and scissors.  Double thread the needle and knot the end. Bring the needle up through the wrong side of the fabric and one hole of the button. Bring the needle back down through an opposite hole, and repeat this process of going up through one hole and down through an opposite hole six times with the same two holes. Do the same thing with the other two holes that you haven’t used yet. You will end up with the thread making an equals sign on your button. Tie a secure knot in the thread by passing the needle through the stitches on the wrong side of the fabric stopping short to create a loop. Then pass the needle through the loop and pull tightly to create a knot. Repeat this twice to make a secure knot. You can update an old pair of jeans by dying them with RIT dye and gaining a fresh new pair of dark denim jeans. All you need is a 5 gallon bucket, navy RIT dye, gloves, a stirrer, and a pair of old jeans.  Mix the dye with boiling water in a 5 gallon bucket. Follow the directions for the dye to find out the ratio of water to dye powder. Make sure you wear gloves while dying your jeans. Put the jeans into the dye, and stir them around with the stirrer. After about 5 minutes of stirring, pull the jeans out and wring out the excess dye. Rinse the jeans in a sink or bathtub until the water runs clear. Lay the jeans out flat to dry, or put them in a dryer. Sweaters often stretch out as they age and end up looking old. You can fix an old, stretched out sweater by resizing it to fit you again.  Put on the sweater inside out and pin it where you want to resize it. Pinch the sleeves and pin them to know where to sew. Pin down either side of the sweater to make the sweater smaller. Carefully take the sweater off and lay it flat to make sure all the pins are straight. Use a sewing machine or hand sew the sweater in a line where the...

TL;DR in English: Attach a new button. Update your jeans. Resize an old sweater.
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If you want the girl to miss you when you're not together, then you have to remind her of your presence from time to time. Send her a text to say hi or to see how her day is going, or give her a quick call to tell her about what you've been up to. You can also send her an email from work or shoot her a quick text when you're away with your friend for the weekend. Make sure you talk to her just enough that she doesn't forget about you, but that she also doesn't feel smothered by you, either.  If you're apart, make sure you're not always the one getting in touch first. You can call or text her from time to time, but you shouldn't make her take you for granted and feel like you'll always call even if she doesn't. If you know she has something important coming up, such as a job interview or a volleyball game, then check in with her to wish her luck. If it just happened, check in to see how it went. This will show her that you care and that you are paying attention, even if you're not always around. One trick to getting the girl to miss you is to make sure you're on her mind as she's getting ready for bed. You can send her a sweet text or plan your phone calls so you talk to her later in the evening, so she thinks of you as she goes to bed and maybe even dreams about you. She also may wake up thinking about the great conversation you had—and will miss you even more as a result.  Talking to her before she gets ready for bed will give you a better chance of really capturing her attention. She'll be winding down and will be able to focus on you more easily instead of talking to you while having a million other things going on at the same time. Of course, make sure it's okay for her to talk on the phone late at night—you don't want her to get in trouble with her parents. Another way to make sure that the girl misses you is to give her something that makes it so you're never far from her mind. It can be a necklace you gave her for her birthday, a letter you wrote to her, a sweatshirt that smells like you that you let...

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Try brown rice. Cook up brown rice. Look for brown rice. Try sprouted rice. Buy Bhutanese red rice.

Ask your doctor for prescription pain medication. Get steroid injections. Discuss antidepressants and anti-seizure medication with your doctor. Look for a surgeon with experience in spinal surgery. Find out the risks of surgery. Get a laminectomy or a laminotomy to ease the pressure on your spinal nerves. Consider a spinal fusion to stabilize your spine. Recover for several months to 1 year after surgery.

Brown rice is probably the most common and well known nutritious types of rice. It's a 100% whole grain and has a whole host of nutrients and health benefits, including potentially lowering cholesterol levels, associated with it. If you're looking for a nutritious rice, try this chewy and nutty version.  Brown rice is actually the same grain as white rice, just less processed. More of the kernel is removed to make white rice, which can cause the loss of nutritional value including around 90% of the vitamin B6, 50% of the manganese and phosphorus, more than half the iron, and all dietary fiber and essential fatty acids. Each one of these parts has it's own set of nutrients. Brown rice is considered a fairly nutrient dense food. For only 1 cup, its about 200 calories total. In addition, per cup, brown rice has 4 g of fiber, 24 g of protein and 88% of your daily needs for manganese. It's also high in phosphorus, selenium, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Another extremely nutritious rice to consider is wild rice. Although technically not an actual rice per say (it's a water grass seed), wild rice has even more nutrients and antioxidants than your more commonly found brown rice.  Wild rice was originally grown and farmed in the United States by Native Americans. Although this is a grass seed, wild rice is still considered a 100% whole grain. Wild rice has fewer calories than brown rice - about 160 calories per cup compared to 200 calories - and also contains 3 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein.  This grain also contains high amounts of folate, zinc, copper, manganese and choline. Studies have shown that consumption of wild rice may help lower unhealthy triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Black rice or forbidden rice is a much more unique and exotic form of rice. It's nice black color is beautiful to look at but also is the source of a variety of antioxidants and vitamins.  What makes black rice black in color are antioxidants called anthocyanins (the same ones found in blueberries and...

TL;DR in English: Try brown rice. Cook up wild rice. Look for black rice. Try sprouted rice. Buy Bhutanese red rice.
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Ink really can get everywhere, and it is best to get it out as quickly as possible. That means you must identify all of the ink-covered areas as soon as you can. Both of these agents are effective stain and pigment removers on their own. Combinations of the two are considered to be among the strongest of household cleaners.  Though it is uncommon, hydrogen peroxide can damage certain types of fabrics. While peroxide is one of the most powerful cleaners you could use, you may not want to use it on the most delicate or valuable of clothes.  While it is always best to try to remove ink marks or any other potential stains as quickly as possible, the peroxide and dish soap treatment is also considered effective on older marks. Follow these same instructions to remove the stain. Make sure all of the ink-covered areas are covered in this mixture. Allow the substance to soak in and begin to work on its own over a period of 5 to 10 minutes.

TL;DR in English: Identify the areas covered in ink. Mix one part dishwashing detergent with two parts of hydrogen peroxide. Apply the mixture to the ink-covered areas and let it sit.
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Your doctor can prescribe medication, such as high-dose NSAIDS or opioids, for short-term pain relief. Do not use opioids long-term, as they can be addicting. Follow your doctor’s instructions on dosage and never take more than the recommended amount.  Your doctor can tell you how long you can take opioids to treat your spinal condition. They may gradually reduce your dosage over time, depending on how you are feeling. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatories can help manage day-to-day pain. Discuss which medication is right for your condition with your doctor. Due to certain risk factors, not everyone is a candidate for pain medication. Your doctor can give you steroid injections in your spine to help reduce irritation and swelling. They will inject spots on your spine that are being pinched due to your spinal stenosis. These injections can be done in your doctor’s office and provide temporary pain relief. Over time, steroid injections can weaken your bones and connective tissue. They should only be given a few times a year at most. Chronic pain caused by your spinal condition can be treated with nightly doses of antidepressants like amitriptyline. Your doctor may also prescribe anti-seizure drugs like gabapentin and pregabalin to reduce your pain.  Always follow your doctor’s instructions on dosage. Do not exceed the recommended amount. This medication can be addicting so you should only use it as a temporary solution for managing your pain. Your doctor will outline how long you can be on these medications and will reduce your dosage over time. Surgery for spinal stenosis is usually done if other options are not working or your condition has become severe. Ask your primary care doctor for recommendations on a surgeon. Make sure you are have a consultation with the surgeon before the surgery so you are aware of your options. You should feel you can trust the surgeon and their team, as spinal surgery can be very invasive. Most spinal surgeries result in fewer complications when they are performed by a skilled,...

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Make sure your bag is clean. If you have a bag that is clean, you can use a clean cloth to clean it. If you have a bag that is clean, you can use a clean cloth to clean it. If you have a bag that is clean, you can use a clean cloth to clean it.

Cut a 10 by 20 in (25 by 51 cm) rectangle out of fabric. Cut a 20 in (51 cm) long piece of ribbon or string.

Invite a discussion (both during and after the initial talk) about what your children are thinking and feeling in response to the news. Keep in mind that this will not be one single conversation, but rather an ongoing discussion. You might say to one child, “You’ve been very quiet over the past few days. I can imagine that this is all very confusing. I want you to know that you can talk about what you’re feeling. I’m here to listen.” Although you might approach the initial conversation as a unified front, it’s easy to drop your guard and start pulling the children into conflict. Avoid this by setting clear boundaries with your spouse. Agree to not discuss one another with the children, or question what’s happening in the other’s household. Keep contact to a minimal when dropping off and picking up. Resist the urge to send messages through the kids. Communicate through written messages like an email or a text message. The reality of a separation can be a lot to handle as a child. Try your best to maintain some semblance of normalcy by keeping to the kid’s usual routines as much as possible. Try to follow the same homework and bedtime schedule across households. And, set the same (or similar) limits and guidelines. . Coping with a separation can be hard for all involved. It may be wise to seek the support and guidance of a marriage and family therapist during this time. Such a professional can offer emotional support to the parents and the children. They can also offer direction about how to navigate your new reality. Don't be afraid to ask your therapist any questions you may have. They can also give you feedback on your plans for custody, visitation, and life after separation.

TL;DR in English: Encourage them to talk about their feelings. Keep them out of the marital squabbles. Maintain their schedule.  Consider family therapy
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Ride-sharing can be made safer by doing just that: sharing your ride. UberPOOL is a service that seeks to find riders traveling in the same direction who are willing to share their journey with other riders. To take an UberPOOL:  Open the Uber app. Drag the sliding button at the bottom of your screen to the word POOL. Proceed to request an Uber as you normally would. Some Uber riders are familiar with the experience of ordering an Uber and having their phone die before the car arrives, thus canceling the Uber request and leaving the rider unable to order another. To reduce your risk of draining your phone battery before your Uber arrives:  Close the app as you are waiting for your car. You will receive an automatic notification when your driver is arriving. Turn down the brightness on your phone's screen. Turn off Bluetooth. Close any apps you are not using. As Uber can take up to 20 minutes to arrive at your pickup location, it's worth trying to try to find somewhere to hang out while you wait for your car. The Uber will proceed to the location you originally set when booking the trip, so you don't need to worry about the car not being able to find you. After your Uber request is accepted, you will see a circle just below your app's map that cycles between an image of your driver and their car. Tap on this icon to see both displayed at once. Take note of the driver's face, the model of their car and the car's license plate. This will help ensure that the car you get into is the one that you ordered. On the screen that displays your driver's name and their car, you will also see a star rating underneath their face. This is the rating given to them by other riders, and can be used to gauge the experience that other riders have had with this driver. Although Uber's standards for driver quality are much higher than the bar that most of us would set as "safe", it is worth noting that drivers whose average rating drops below 4.6 stars are at risk of being suspended until they complete a re-training program.

TL;DR in English: Consider taking an UberPOOL. Conserve your battery. Wait inside for your Uber. Identify your driver and their car. Check your driver's rating.
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Choose a durable fabric, such as cotton, linen, canvas, or jersey. Use a tailor's chalk or pen and a ruler to draw a 10 by 20 in (25 by 51 cm) rectangle on the back of the fabric. Cut the fabric out with fabric scissors.  The fabric can be solid colored or it can have a print on it. This pattern already includes seam allowances, so you don't need to add more. You can make a bigger/smaller bag if you want to, but keep the proportions the same. Make it twice as long as it is wide. Choose a piece of ribbon or string that is no more than 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) wide. Measure out 20 inches (51 cm), then cut it. This will make the drawstring that will open and close your bag.  Match the color to your bag, or use a contrasting color. For example, if you have a blue canvas bag, a thin, white rope would look nice. If your ribbon or string is made from polyester, singe the cut ends with a flame to prevent unraveling. If your ribbon or string is not made from polyester, seal the cut ends with fabric glue or fray-check. Let the ends dry before moving on.

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Set up an easy-to-clean workspace. Start with the outer leaves. Uncover the ear’s tip. Gather the tops and tassel in one hand. Pull them down in one move. Remove the leaves. Peel off any remaining silk.

WordPress plugins alter your WordPress site beyond the default settings. They must be downloaded from the WordPress plugin directory. Most plugins can be installed automatically from the directory, but you can also install them yourself by uploading the entire folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory of your site. Once uploaded, activate the plugin using the Plugins menu on your WordPress site. Make sure to uncompress the file after downloading it, if your browser does not do this automatically. The WP Native Dashboard plugin gives you the ability to download language files and install them through an easy user interface. However, this is only compatible with WordPress 2.7 through 3.61. The download interface may require direct write access to your server, which some site hosts do not allow. If you'd like to write a blog in more than one language, a multilingual plugin can make your life much easier. However, since they alter the way blog posts are created, it can take some time to learn to use them without breaking your site. Creating a new site just for testing is recommended while you are learning. Here are a few options:   Bogo or Polylang are free options. The two interfaces are quite different, so if you don't like one, deactivate it and try the other.  WPML needs to be purchased, but comes with full support if you need assistance. There are thousands of plugins available, so you can always search for what you're looking for. This may be useful if you are looking for a function or option that is specific to your language, such as converting one alphabet or script into another.

TL;DR in English: Learn how to install plugins. Use a plugin to install new languages. Install a multilingual plugin. Look for other plugins.
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Both acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) will help bring down your fever. Even bringing your fever down a degree or two will help make you feel a bit better. These medications are also pain relievers, which can help with pain related to sore throat and muscle ache from the cold or flu. Always use acetaminophen or ibuprofen in children. Aspirin can lead to a life-threatening condition called Reye’s syndrome. If your cold or flu includes congestion, then you can also take an OTC decongestant to help. Many OTC fever reducers have cold and flu variants that include additional medicine for cough and congestion. Take as directed and do not combine medicines or take any medicine longer than directed. If you prefer to stay away from a medication, you can also try saline drops and sprays, which are also a better option for young children since they’re just salt water. Always use as directed. An easy, safe way to help soothe a sore throat from a cold or flu is to gargle with warm salt water. Dissolve half a teaspoon in 8 ounces of warm water, hold a small amount of the solution at the back of your throat and gargle for thirty seconds. This is safe to repeat as needed. Never swallow the solution since drinking salt water isn’t safe. If using this method with a child, make sure he or she can gargle without choking as well. Drinking plenty of water helps for several reasons. Plenty of liquids will help thin the congestion-causing mucus, moisten and soothe your sore throat, and prevent dehydration if your flu symptoms include vomiting.  If you have a “stomach flu” that includes vomiting and diarrhea, stick to water and sports drinks (such as Gatorade) to help replace lost electrolytes. For young children, use specific fluid and electrolyte replacement options (such as Pedialyte) instead of sports drinks.  For a cold, you can also drink juice and clear broth in addition to the above options.  Men should aim for 13 cups of water each day, whereas women should aim to drink nine. You should avoid both...

TL;DR in English: Take an over-the-counter (OTC) medication. Take a decongestant. Gargle with warm salt water. Hydrate. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Get additional rest. Take a hot shower. Use a vaporizer or humidifier. Take OTC throat sprays or cough drops. Avoid smoking and other throat irritants.
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Expect shucking corn to get a little messy. At the very least, have a bag handy to throw away the husk’s leaves and silken strands as you work. To make life even easier, line a trashcan or similar container with a bag so you can work over that, or even inside of it. Alternatively, you can also line your kitchen counter with paper or other compostable material if you want to compost the leaves and silk. This way you can easily ball up the whole bundle when you’re done. Give the husk a quick look-over and find whichever leaf seems to be the outermost. Strip that off and continue peeling away the outer leaves as you work your way inward. Stop once the ear seems to be covered by only one layer of remaining leaves. The last layer should be a little translucent, so once you can see the kernels through the leaves, you should be there. Pull the tops of the remaining leaves away from the ear’s top. Stop peeling once you’ve exposed three or four rows of kernels. However, as you peel the leaves back, remember: The aim is to rip off all the leaves at once, in one move. So don’t peel the tops away from the ear in a way that would make it difficult to hold them all in one hand. The “tassel” is the bunched-up ends of all the silken strands inside. Gather this as well as the tops of the inner leaves in your dominant hand. Use your other hand to clutch the ear by its bottom. If you’re unable to grab them all in one hand, don’t worry. As long as you have most of the leaves and tassel in hand, the other leaf or leaves may still come off with them. Hold the ear vertically with its tip at the top. Then, with the leaves’ tops and the silk tassel in one hand, give them a hard yank down the length of the ear to where your other hand is. This should strip the whole ear, but if you weren’t able to get all the leaves’ tops in one hand, just repeat with any leaf that didn’t come off with the others. Your corn should now resemble a rocketship, with the ear as the rocket pointing in one direction, and the leaves and silk as its flames...

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Use a small screwdriver to pop the guards off.

Wipe dirt and buildup off of the bearings. Pop the rubber guards off. Soak the bearings in bearing solvent. Shake the bearings around in the jar. Remove the bearings from the jar and dry them off. Spray or wipe the bearings with lubricant. Pop the rubber guards back on and put the bearings back in the wheels.

Playing dead involves your dog lying down. Before he can learn this trick, he should be comfortable with the command to lie down. Preferably, this area should also be quiet so that your dog does not become easily distracted. If your dog does not already know this command, teach him by holding a treat high in the air with your hand. As he is looking up at the treat, push on his back end until he sits; firmly say the word 'sit' as you are doing this.  Once he is seated, reward him with the treat by bringing the treat to him instead of allowing him to jump up to get the treat. Firmly tell him 'No' if he jumps up.  Practice this several times a day for few days until he can sit without you pushing on his back end. Each practice session should last about 10-15 minutes.  Continue to give him treats as positive reinforcement each time that he sits. Hold a treat in front of his nose, but do not allow him to eat it. Instead, slowly move the treat down to the ground while still holding it in front of his nose.  Say the verbal cue 'down' as you are moving the treat to the ground so that your dog associates the verbal cue with the action of lying down.  Your dog should be lying down by the time you move the treat down to the ground.  If he gets back up, continue practicing until he lies down each time you move the treat down to the ground.  Reward with him a treat when he lies down without quickly getting back up. Hold your hand in front of your dog’s nose as if you had the treat, but do not have a treat in your hand.  Use the same hand motion as if you had the treat to get your dog to lie down.   Once again, reward him with a treat when he reliably lies down without quickly getting back up. You will need to practice this command with your dog several times a day for at least a few days.  Each practice session should last about 10-15 minutes. If you want to challenge your dog, you can gradually decrease the visual cue until he learns how to respond to only your verbal cue to lie down.

TL;DR in English: Teach your dog the ‘down’ command before teaching him how to play dead. Choose a comfortable area to train your dog. Command your dog to sit. Stand directly in front of your dog while he is seated. Guide your dog to lie down without a treat. Continue practicing until your dog learns how to lie down at your command.
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Lunging your horse is a great workout, and it helps to reinforce your horse's training. While there are no set guidelines for how often to lunge your horse, 2-3 times a week is a good guideline, especially if you can't ride every day. This will help keep your horse in good shape, and it will improve the bond between you and your horse, since you'll be spending quality time giving it instruction.  You may also want to lunge your horse before you ride it, especially if it's been a while since your last ride. This can help remind your horse of some of its training basics, and it can help get the horse in a compliant mindset before you mount up. If your horse hasn't exercised in a while, start by lunging 1-2 times a week, then work your way up as the horse gets more comfortable.

TL;DR in English: Lunge your horse 2-3 times a week for 20 minutes at a time.
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Take a paper towel or old rag and dampen it with water. Wipe the bearing down, removing any visible debris from the bearing. If you didn’t notice any problem with the functioning of the bearings, a quick wipe might be sufficient cleaning. Use a small screwdriver, paper clip, or razor blade to pop the guards off. Slide the tool under the rubber guard and gently pry it off. Be careful not to slice the rubber guard or damage the rest of the bearing in the process.  It’s not absolutely necessary to remove the guard, but you can clean the bearing more thoroughly if you do. Some bearings have more than one guard that you must remove before exposing the bearing balls. Put the bearings into a glass jar, and fill it half-full with a bearing-specific solvent bought at your local skate shop. If you don’t have this, high-purity rubbing alcohol, carburetor cleaner, or lemon juice all work fairly well. Let the bearings sit for about 10 minutes, depending on how dirty they are. If your bearings are significantly rusty, it may be best to buy new ones rather than simply cleaning the ones you have. Cleaning and lubricating the bearings may be enough to get them functioning again. After the bearings soak in the fluid, swirl them around in the jar to further loosen any debris or buildup in the bearings. You may see lots of dirt that has already been removed, but a quick swirl helps finish off the cleaning. Swirl the jar for about one minute. Dump the cleaner out of the jar and lay the bearings out on a towel. One by one, wipe them with the towel and dry them as much as possible. Move the balls around in the track to dry all sides. You won’t get the bearings totally dry, but get them as dry as possible. For a more complete drying, use a hair dryer or fan to evaporate all of the moisture. Before you put the rubber guards back on, lubricate the bearing balls. Cleaning is important, but without proper lubrication, the bearings still won’t work quite right. Use a few drops of lubricant from the skate shop, some motor oil, or speed...

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Put on your own protective gear before handling and applying Termidor. Fill about ⅓ of your sprayer tank with water. Attach the applicator tube to the tank. Start the pump to begin agitating the water. Add the correct amount of Termidor SC, as directed on the label. Fill

Measure the width of every door you will install stripping on. Add up the width of all the doors you measured. Add another 5-10% to factor in waste. Measure the height of the gap under your door. Make a note of your measurements.

This includes a washable hat, protective eyewear, a face mask, thick work gloves, a long sleeved shirt, long pants, and close-toed shoes. It’s best to wear a half-facepiece respirator with a combined dust and gas cartridge, as this provides the best protection against breathing in the fumes. You don’t need to worry about how much water you’re putting in. As long as you know the size of your tank, you’ll be able to create the right mixture by measuring out your Termidor.  Use your water hose or a bucket to fill the tank. You'll need to purchase a pesticide sprayer separately from the Termidor. Choose a model that comes with a pump and applicator. If you don't have a sprayer, you can use a 5 US gal (19 L) bucket to mix and apply the Termidor. However, application won't be as easy and may not be even. Additionally, it's best to use a sprayer to treat the soil you took out of your trench. Follow the instructions for your sprayer to make sure the applicator is securely attached. As you mix your solution, the sprayer pump will prime your applicator tube by cycling the solution through it. This is the part that sprays the solution. Follow the instructions for your particular model. You should see the water rippling due to the pumping action. Once you add the Termidor SC, it will start mixing with the water. If you’re not sure how to turn on your pump, check the instruction manual. Measure out the Termidor SC and put it into the sprayer tank. The pump will mix the solution for you, so don’t try to shake or stir it. Use your water hose or bucket to add water until it reaches the fill line on your sprayer model. Don’t overflow the tank, as this may spill the pesticide solution onto ground that’s not being treated. Then, your solution will be ready for use. Leave the pump on as you use the sprayer so that the solution remains mixed.

TL;DR in English: Put on personal protective gear before handling and applying Termidor. Fill about ⅓ of your sprayer tank with water. Attach the applicator tube to the tank. Start the pump to begin agitating the water. Add the correct amount of Termidor SC, as directed on the label. Fill the rest of the tank with water. Wait 2-3 minutes for the Termidor SC to dissolve.
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If you remove the things that make it easy for you to start smoking again, you might be less likely to give in to your cravings. Here's what you should do:  Get rid of any lighters, matches, roach clips, bongs, or containers. Empty out all of your pockets to make sure you didn't miss anything. Flush any remaining weed down the toilet, so you can't simply dig it out of the trash later. Destroy all of your supplies. Or, if you can't render them useless, throw them into a disgusting dumpster so you're not tempted to climb in and get them. (You might want to wrap them in a discreet trash bag first, though.) Get rid of anything that even makes you want to smoke pot, whether it's your favorite video game or a poster in your room. This may sound extreme, but removing your triggers can help you beat your habit. If you have a dealer, take his number and other contact information out of your phone. Tell trustworthy friends and family members what you're doing, and ask for their support in quitting. You'll probably find that they're thrilled to see you quit and support you however they can.  This is especially important if you want to remain close to people who are active smokers. Tell them that you're not trying to get them to quit, but you'd appreciate it if they don't pressure you into using. If you get no support from anyone or if they try to get you to "join in", consider whether that person really belongs in your life if he/she can't respect your choices and requests. You may even have to avoid the friends that you smoke with for a while. If your entire social life with your friends consisted of getting high together, then you'll have to find a new social network. This may sound harsh, but that's the way it goes. The good news is it's temporary: marijuana withdrawal begins 1 day after you quit cold turkey, hits a peak after 2 or 3 days, and eventually levels off after 1 or 2 weeks. You might not experience any or all of them, but it's important to have a plan in place for what you'll do about them instead of going...

TL;DR in English: Throw out all your pot and your smoking paraphernalia. Make your decision clear to your support system. Prepare for withdrawal. Find a replacement activity. Change your routine. Manage your urges. Stick with it.
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If multiple doors need new stripping, take the measurements for all of them. You can do this by using a tape measure across the width of the bottom of the door. Write down your measurements. Remember, you are measuring the door itself, not the width of the doorway. Once you have measured every door you plan to buy new stripping for, add up all the measurements you took. Check your math a few times to make sure it’s correct. It’s always better to have too much than to have to go back to the store and buy more. Multiply the total width of all your doors by 1.05 or 1.1. This is how much you will buy from the store. For instance, if you measure all the doors you’re buying stripping for and their combined width is 108 inches (270 cm), you should multiply this number by at least 1.05, which would be 113.4 inches (288 cm). This is especially important if you are using a different type of stripping than you had before. You want to make sure the product you buy will be large enough to fill the gap but not so large that you can’t close the door easily. Check your math a few times to make sure it’s correct. Then make a note of the number you came up with, so you will remember when you get to the store.

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If you have a large hole in the center of the rose, use a microfiber cloth or a disposable duster to wipe away any small particles from the piece. This prevents them from becoming caked on later.

TL;DR in English: If you have a large hole in the center of the rose

Call an electrician to outfit your ceiling with the proper light fittings to secure and hang a light from the ceiling. Purchase your light fitting and ceiling rose. Sand the surface of the ceiling, where the rose will be. Wipe the surface with a tack cloth. Use a stud finder or electrician’s instructions to mark where the ceiling joists are.

If you already exercise, such as by going to a gym or taking walks, then you will probably be more likely to use an exercise machine at home; however, if you rarely exercise, then having an exercise machine at home may not change that.  Take an honest look at your current activity level to determine if you will actually use the machine. If you are currently sedentary, then you might want to develop an exercise program for yourself first. For example, you could start taking a 30-minute walk after dinner every night or do low-impact aerobics at home using a video. Try to work your way up to the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. An easy way to break this up is to do 30 minutes of exercise five days a week. Advertisements for exercise machines may make some convincing claims about the product; however, it is important to remind yourself that these claims are meant to sell you the product and should not be considered guarantees. Some this to be wary of include:   Claims that the product is easy to use. Exercise is challenging no matter what. There is no easy, sweat-free way to get into shape.  Claims that the product will target one area. It is not possible to burn fat and lose weight in just one part of your body. Losing weight requires burning more calories and this will result in overall bodyweight reduction.  Before and after photos and testimonials. Avoid relying on these as your only proof that the product is effective. Read reviews to find out what people who have bought this machine have to say about it. Try to seek out reviews on sites that are not affiliated with the product, such as 3rd party online retail sites. Trying the machine before you buy it may be a good idea, especially if the machine is expensive. You might be able to try out the machine in a store, at a local gym, or at a community center. You might also ask about refund options for the machine. For example, can you return the machine if you are not satisfied with it? If so, how long do you have to return it?...

TL;DR in English: Consider your current activity level. Be wary of ads. Find out if you can try the machine before you buy. Calculate the price.
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Bonded leather and genuine leather are often cleaned in a similar fashion, but it is important to know what type of material you are working with for processes like spot treatments. Look at the tag on the piece to help you determine whether it is made of bonded or genuine leather. Before you start cleaning bonded leather, pick up any large debris including items like rocks, coins, food crumbs, or any other sizeable object that may have settled into the piece. Dispose of these pieces before vacuuming to avoid clogging your vacuum. Once you have removed all large debris, vacuum the surface of your bonded leather item to remove smaller debris such as dirt and pet hair. Use a soft brush attachment on a vacuum hose, or the low setting on a hand vacuum. You may want to further consider using a crevice attachment to get into folds and corners of pieces like bonded leather chairs and sofas. If you have not used your bonded leather piece in some time, or if it sits in an area that is prone to collecting dust, use a microfiber cloth or a disposable duster to wipe away any small particles from the piece. This prevents them from becoming caked on later.

TL;DR in English: Confirm the piece is bonded leather. Remove large debris. Vacuum the leather surface. Dry dust the leather.
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Drill a hole in the center of the rose with an electric drill and bit. The electrician can tell you how big the hole in the center must be. Use a 120-grit sandpaper pad and hand sander. The sanding process will scuff the ceiling so that it adheres more fully to the surface of the ceiling. Always wear a ventilation mask when sanding. Set up your ladder. Have someone hold the ceiling rose in the position you desire, and then outline the area with a pencil.  Remove the rose, so that you can apply the glue. You may need to set up two ladders so that both the person holding and the person outlining can access the ceiling rose. You can draw small perpendicular lines outside where the rose is to use as guidelines.

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Make your breakfast in bed to start the day on a good note. Create a photobook of memories to remind her of her awesome life. Give her a “coupon book” of special tasks related to your relationship.

Get a snow shovel. Buy flashlights and battery-powered lamps. Stock up on candles and holders. Fill some shelves with non-perishable food. Fill up some containers of water. Gather blankets and warm clothing. Locate your first aid kit. Get your hands on a camping stove or grill. Find some matches. Ensure you have a phone you can use. Stock up on diapers, formula, and baby food. Get a refill on your prescription medications. Consider investing in a battery-operated radio.

If possible, you should pickle okra within 6 - 12 hours of picking. Select tender, green pods of okra that are 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) long for pickling. Trim the end of the stem off the okra, but leave the okra whole. Make the final okra everything that would you feel comfortable eating. . In a large pot, arrange your canning jars onto a wire rack so that they don't rest on the bottom of the pot. Fill the pot with water, so that the jars are completely submerged. Turn the burner on and allow the water to come to a boil. Boil for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, turn the burner off.  Remove the canning jars with canning tongs and place them on a counter pre-lined with a clean towel. Do this so that the heat difference between the counter and the jars doesn't cause them to crack. Dunk the lids and tops into the near-boiling water and leave them there for 5 minutes before removing and placing on a clean towel.

TL;DR in English: Choose the freshest okra possible. Wash and trim the okra. Sterilize the canning jars
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Wake up early and sneak out of bed to prepare her favorite breakfast items. Then, arrange them neatly on a tray with a cup of coffee or glass of orange juice. You can even place a birthday card or flower on the tray for an added surprise. This a particularly great gift if your wife has to work on the day of her birthday. She’ll be happy all day thinking about her awesome birthday breakfast. For this gift, consult her friends and family to get pictures from her past. Focus on the different stages of her life, like childhood, young adulthood, and eventually all of the adventures that you two have had together. Compile them into a photo book and present it to her on her birthday. You can even include notes from her friends and family about their memories of different events. For example, ask her parents to tell the story of the day she was born, or get her best friend to write about how they met. This is a unique and fun way to give your wife passes to do what she wants throughout the year, not just on her birthday! Make them yourself, and think about things you know she would enjoy, like a week of not doing the dishes, or a complaint-free chick flick movie marathon. You can buy coupon books like these at some stores, but it’s definitely more heartfelt when you make them yourself. All you have to do is fold some pieces of paper in half, staple them together, and write your “coupons” on the pages.

TL;DR in English: Make her breakfast in bed to start the day on a good note. Create a photobook of memories to remind her of her awesome life. Give her a “coupon book” of special tasks related to your relationship.
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Get a quality snow shovel so you can dig yourself out if need be. You may also need to shovel to dig your car out once the storm is over.  Try the shovel out before you buy it. Check that you can use it comfortable, especially if you have physical challenges. Consider getting a small snow shovel to dig snow out of smaller corners. Rock salt is not an effective snow melter. While it can melt snow, a shovel will move much more snow quickly.  Rock salt and other ice melt treatments are meant for ice, and not effective for snow. If you need to remove snow do so physically. Rock salt and other ice melters can be devastating for your local water and soil, as well as your vehicles and sidewalk. If you must use chemical treatments on paved surfaces, use it only when necessary and only where needed. Put fresh batteries in your lamps and flashlights if a storm is coming. Go for a model that can power your cell phone if you can. You can even make a homemade flashlight. In case your flashlight suddenly gives out or you run out of batteries, you can light your home the old-fashioned way.  LED candles and lanterns are a safer alternative to traditional candles. Fire from candles during a blackout is a real risk, especially with small children. If you use candles, put them in safe holders. Keep them away from anything flammable never leave them unattended; and put them out before going to bed. Stock up on canned soups and vegetables, powdered food, and grains like rice and pasta. Make sure you have enough to last your family at least three or four days. Find a hand-operated can-opener too.  Eat the perishable food first. The non-perishable items are for eating if there is a prolonged emergency. The perishables should be used up first. Cook meats ahead of time to make them safer if the power goes up. Uncooked hamburger meat is dangerous within hours, but cooked may be safe for quite some time.   If you drink coffee, consider methods that do not require electricity: French press style, for example, or instant coffee. Your...

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Make sure you are ready to apply for a job. If you are ready to apply for a job, you will need to be prepared to apply for a job. If you are ready to apply for a job, you will need to be prepared to apply for a job. If you are ready to apply for a job

Familiarize yourself with the requirements of your state for becoming a teacher. Take the certification exam in the state where you want to be a teacher. Look for jobs as a teacher. Prepare your application. Sign up to substitute teach if you are not hired as a regular teacher.

Sit in the driver’s seat with the ignition key and the key fob (also called a keyless entry remote). Close all doors. Place the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position. Don’t start the engine. Consult your owner’s manual or online for specific steps for your vehicle. Different manufacturers require slightly different steps to complete the reprogramming process. Aim the remote at the transmission receiver if you know where it is. It’ll be somewhere in the front of the car, such as above the mirror, so aim it forward. Hit the lock button within a couple of seconds of turning the key. Immediately reach for the key in the ignition. Shut the car off. Continue to move quickly. You only have a few seconds before the car’s system resets the commands. Many cars desync all remotes when you attempt to program a new one. Start at the beginning. Turn on the ignition, press the lock button on the next remote, and turn off the ignition. Don’t wait between actions.  Each key should be reprogrammed right after the last one. If you wait more than a few seconds, the car exits programming mode. You’ll have to start over if you wish to program all the remotes. For some cars, you’ll have to repeat the cycle several times in order to enter programming mode. You may hear the locks click, telling you that this was successful. Once again, turn the key in the ignition. Turn the car on, activating the electrical system. Don’t start the engine. When you press the button, the car should enter programming mode if it didn’t already. The car’s locks will activate to show that this happened. Start with the first remote and press it again to make sure it is programmed. The locks should sound to show that the remote has successfully been programmed. Quickly move to the next remote. Repeat the process for each remote you wish to program. Afterwards, you can turn off the ignition and test your remotes.

TL;DR in English: Turn the ignition on. Press the lock button on your remote. Turn the ignition off. Repeat programming with other remotes. Turn the ignition on. Press the lock button on the first remote. Press the lock buttons on all remotes.
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Make sure they are still in decent condition and are not torn or haven’t been damaged in any way and make sure it is extremely dry for maximum flammability. If it is damaged you can use some superglue since it is a flammable material (the fire may smell different). Whenever you clean out the lint trap, keep a small bucket or container near the dryer.  Instead of tossing into the garbage, throw the lint into your container and keep in a safe, dry spot for future use.

TL;DR in English: Gather/maintain a supply of empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls/tubes. Maintain a supply of electric clothes dryer lint.
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To begin, most require a B.A. in education with some focus on health, while others provide more leeway in your choice of major. Almost all states have professional development requirements that you are expected to complete in your first years as a teacher. All states have different requirements, so be familiar with what your state wants. Study hard for these exams -- they are what will allow you to become a certified teacher. Get a sense of what different districts want. Since health teachers typically teach other things as well, determine whether you are prepared to apply for these positions. Your ability to get a job immediately after becoming certified will depend upon the state or region in which you live. Most states will ask for a typical resume -- make sure yours is strong. Some larger districts might also ask for extra essay questions that deal with your philosophy of teaching or why you wanted to become a teacher. Substitute teaching can allow you to get a variety of experiences as you continue to look for full-time positions. Make contact with teachers in different districts as you go through the job search.

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