Chop up tree branches, bark, and trimmings. Collect grass clippings to add to the mulch. Rake up pine needles for your mulch. Repurpose shredded paper.

Know the penalties and jail terms for avoiding local tax obligations through the use of offshore banking.  If you are taxed on worldwide income, it is illegal to not report proceeds earned in an offshore bank/investment account, even though there may be no added tax from that country. If your intention in setting up an offshore account in the Cayman Islands is to skirt tax laws, you cannot do so lawfully. If you are caught skirting tax laws by depositing money into an offshore account, you may face a variety of civil and criminal penalties, including forfeiture of money and possible imprisonment. Having a bank account and an investment account are two different things, each having distinct tax implications.  Offshore bank accounts are administered by banks and offer traditional services associated with holding a bank account: spending, receiving, and transferring funds, along with earning some forms of interest. If you just want to hold money in an offshore account, a bank account is probably your way to go. Offshore investment accounts are administered by investors and can hold money in different currencies, as well as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. They provide greater flexibility than bank accounts, but may come with higher fees. If you want to hold assets in addition to cash overseas, an investment account may be your best bet. Accounts can be opened by mail, precluding the need for you to visit Cayman in order to open an account. Additionally a number of services such as internet banking, mail retaining, credit cards and investment options can be set up on these accounts. You can use the internet or write to your local British embassy for a list of Cayman Islands Banks. Use search terms like "Cayman Private bank account" if you want to deposit more than $300,000 or "Cayman bank account," "Cayman banking," "Cayman banks" for Cayman Islands banks that accept less for opening accounts. Cayman private banks are more about investment and portfolio management than normal banking. Ask each bank you talk to...

TL;DR in English: Understand tax laws in your country. Understand the differences between an offshore account and an investment account. Realize that you don't need to go to the Cayman Islands to open the account. Find a Cayman Islands bank with competitive rates. Ask banks if they require an "apostilles" stamp. Ask for a list of requirements needed to set up an account. Note that some, not all, offshore bank accounts may require far fewer proofs and far less information. Prepare for other requirements sets up by banking institutions that act as safety measures.
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Psoriasis medications can often help prevent flare-ups if taken as your doctor recommends. This is especially true for medications that work through your immune system, such as biologics. It is also important not to stop taking medication without consulting your doctor first. Stopping a medication for psoriasis without working with your doctor can cause one type of psoriasis to become a more severe type. Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disorder characterized by itchy, scaly skin rash. The cause of psoriasis is often unknown, but there are known triggers that can aggravate the condition and cause an outbreak, including stress.  Take steps to reduce stress in your life. Try relaxation techniques, such as yoga and meditation. Exercise regularly. Exercise helps release endorphins and can alleviate stress. Damage of the skin (vaccination, bites, scrapes and sunburn) can trigger the formation of new psoriasis lesions. This is called the Koebner phenomenon.  Use protective clothing and care for all scrapes and injuries immediately using hygienic techniques. Prevent sunburns by using sunscreens, protective clothing (hats and long loose clothing), or shades. Also, limit the amount of time you spend in the direct sun. Some medications are known triggers of psoriasis outbreak, including anti-malarial drugs, lithium, inderal, indomethacin and quinidine.  If you suspect that your medication might be triggering psoriasis, ask your doctor for an alternative medication. Do not stop taking a prescription medication suddenly without asking your doctor first. Anything that can affect your immune system may trigger psoriasis flare ups, such as strep throat (Streptococcal pharyngitis), thrush (Candida albicans) and respiratory infections. Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect an infection. One clinical study found that regular beer (but not light beer, wine or other types of alcohol) may be associated with an increased risk of psoriasis outbreak. The risk was 2.3 times higher for women who consumed five or more beers...

TL;DR in English: Take all medications as prescribed. Avoid stress. Avoid injury to skin. Avoid medications that trigger psoriasis. Avoid and treat infections. Do not drink full-calorie beer. Stop smoking. Avoid cold and dry weather.
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. Alcohol dehydrates and draws vitamins and minerals out of your body. Drink water, soda or water with added vitamins to restore your lost vitamins. Drinking a one to one ratio of non-alcoholic to alcoholic beverages is a good policy – that's one serving of water for every serving of alcohol. It's always preferable to have a greater ratio of non-alcohol to alcohol. While it's good to try something out for the first time, like a "Sex On The Beach" or a beer you've never had before, be aware of its alcohol content before stocking up on more than one. You may not always be able to detect the strength of the alcohol in your drink owing to sweeteners, milk or cream or other fillers that cover the alcohol. Moreover, your own personal reaction to an unfamiliar drink may be faster inebriation than with your usual drinks.  Some contents of mixed drinks can bring up your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) more quickly than others, depending on your weight. Alcohol tolerance, like many believe, will not result in a lower BAC compared to a person who doesn't have tolerance built up. It's true that beers are a safer choice than a mixed drink, but you should know the alcohol content of the beer you're drinking. Though many have an alcohol content of 4-5%, some beers can have an alcohol content of 8-9% or more, which can make a big difference. If you want to drink responsibly, then you should have no more than one drink per hour. "One drink" means one 12 oz. beer, one 5 oz. a glass of wine, or one 1.5 oz. shot of 40% alcohol per hour. It may be tough to stick to this limit when your friends are drinking much more, but this is the way to be safe. Sipping on a beer or nursing a glass of wine will take longer than taking a shot and is recommended because the alcohol won't hit you all at once. People often have more than one drink per hour just because they have nothing to do with their hands and start fidgeting or feeling nervous when they're not holding a drink. If this is the case with you, just hold onto a water or a club...

TL;DR in English: Stay hydrated Know what you're drinking. Have no more than one drink per hour. Pace yourself. Avoid drinking games.
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Wood also makes great mulch, and you can make wood or bark mulch from organic matter from around the yard. Go around your house and collect fallen branches, bark, or tree trimmings that you pruned from your plants. Put on safety glasses and process the wood and bark through a wood chipper to make a mulch.  Bark and wood mulch can be used on its own or combined with leaf mulch. Wood mulch is ideal for established gardens and plants, but shouldn’t be used with young plants.  You can rent a wood chipper from a hardware store if you don’t have one of your own. Wood decomposes more slowly than leaves, so this would be a good mulch for long term use. Grass clippings make an ideal addition to leaf mulch, though they aren't as effective when used alone. After mowing your lawn, rake up the grass clippings. Mix the clippings in with the leaf mulch and use a spade or pitchfork to mix them together. If your mower has a bag to collect grass, simply pour the contents of the bag into the leaf mulch when you're done. Like grass clippings, fallen pine needles can also be mixed with leaf mulch. Pine mulch is best used with acid-loving plants. Rake up needles from around your yard and combine them with the leaf mulch using a shovel or pitchfork. Newspaper and other types of paper from around the house can also be recycled and turned into mulch. Collect the paper and use an electric shredder or scissors to shred the paper into small pieces. Combine the paper shreds with the leaf mulch and use as normal.

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Make sure you are not followed home. If you are younger than 18, ask your parents if you can meet someone online. If you are younger than 18, ask your parents if you can meet someone online. If you are younger than 18, ask your parents if you can meet someone online. If you are younger than

Install security software on your computer. Don’t post personal information. Don’t give out your passwords. Think before posting anything. Think carefully before meeting anyone from online.

In medical studies, nearly half of the population has been shown to have characteristics of sensitive skin.  These include redness and/or abnormal stinging, tingling, or burning sensations that occur in response to certain triggers (which can vary from person to person). If you have very sensitive skin with redness and bumps, particularly if you are a woman over 20, you may have a common skin condition called rosacea. This skin condition is also common in people who have had acne. There are several subtypes of rosacea, so it’s best to see a dermatologist if your skin is very sensitive and prone to redness. Triggers are highly variable between people, and it takes experience to find out what causes your skin to become irritated (it will be different for each person). Triggers may include:  particular weather (such as sun, heat, wind, and/or cold) certain cosmetics certain soaps stress your menstrual cycle (for females), although this one cannot be avoided. Using the wrong products can worsen your sensitive skin, so it is best to get a handle on what works for you before attempting to add acne treatments. Avoid products that contain alcohol, menthol, or “exfoliating” agents. These can irritate skin and make acne worse.  In general, using fewer products on your skin is better. Look for products that are labeled "hypoallergenic" at the drug store or pharmacy. Or, ones with fewer ingredients (and more natural ingredients) tend to be a better bet. Always observe the response of your skin to various cosmetics and soaps. Go by trial and error and eliminate those that cause you trouble.

TL;DR in English: Understand that sensitive skin is very common. Identify what triggers your sensitive skin, and avoid these whenever whenever possible. Select appropriate cosmetics and skin care agents for your skin.
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Your logo and slogan go hand in hand. A slogan works best when it is accompanied by a logo. Your logo should be clear and easy for your audience to understand. Your slogan should be once sentence or less.  Have another person review your logo to see if it makes sense. If it takes a long time to understand it or figure out what it is, you need to change it. If you are trying to convey that you are trustworthy and reliable your slogan might be “A clean you can trust.” If you are trying to convey the versatility of the services you offer, you may say, “No mess is too small” or “There’s not any mess we can’t handle.” Your business card should appeal to your target audience and reflect your personal style. You may take a look at other cleaning professionals to see what cards are standard for your industry. No matter what design you choose, your business card should have the following information:  Your name Title of company Address Phone number E-mail address Website Your flyer should be brief, eye-catching, and to the point. Draw your customers in with a catchy headline (e.g. No time to clean? Let us take care of it!). Focus on the information that your customers need to know such as the benefits of your business, any special promotions, why your business is better than the competition, and your contact information.  If you do not want to create a flyer from scratch, there are many templates available online. Remember to appeal to your target audience. Use a font that is easy to read and speak directly to your customers by using the word "you" in your flyer. If you plan to contact higher income families, you may post flyers in high-income neighborhoods with small children. If you are looking for busy adults, you may post your residential cleaning services in the business district. Direct mail is good for targeting a certain neighborhood or geographic area. You can either mail out advertisements yourself or use a direct mail advertising company.  The United States Postal Service has a direct mail delivery service...

TL;DR in English: Brand your business with a slogan and logo. Create a business card. Create a flyer. Use direct mail. Contact your local Small Business Development Center Business (SBDC) Advisor.
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Some CD players have a "force eject" function that's specifically designed to get CDs out when other methods have failed. Because this method doesn't require you to tamper with your CD player in any way, it's smart to start here - you have nothing to lose if it doesn't work. First, turn your car off if it isn't already. Press your CD player's power and eject buttons down at the same time, holding them for about ten seconds. If your stereo has a "force eject" feature, it should spit out the CD. Some CD players may not function when the car is turned off. For these players, try pressing and holding the power and eject buttons while the car is running. The power + eject button combination is one common "force eject" command, but many CD players may require different button inputs to eject a stuck CD. If you still have it, consult your CD player's owner's manual, which should include information on this and other functions that can help you retrieve your CD.

TL;DR in English: Turn the car off. While the car is off, hold the power and the eject button. If this doesn't work, start the car and try again. Consult the player's manual.
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Without your knowledge, there could be someone attempting to hack your computer to access your personal files.  However, you can prevent hackers from accessing your information by installing security software to your computer.  Some examples of security software include Norton and McAfee. Though you may desire to share many aspects of your personal life onto social media, don’t post overly personal information, like your address or phone number.  Be very hesitant in trusting the world with that kind of information. Your passwords will allow access to your most personal information, including your email and bank account.  Never share this information with anyone, especially those who you have met online. Make sure your passwords are slightly complex and are something only you would know. Beyond your address and passwords, you should be cautious with everything that you are posting.  Pictures, statuses, and location updates all give strangers more and more information about you, information that could potentially be dangerous.  Ask yourself “would I want everyone to know this?” before you post anything. Avoid posting overly revealing pictures as these can elicit responses from potential predators online. Remember that online, people can pretend to be anyone.  Though you may have seen a picture of someone, you have no way of knowing if that is really them unless you FaceTime or Skype.  Also, any information people share with you could be completely false.  Remember this and proceed with caution.  Should you choose to meet, meet in a public place in the middle of the day and make sure you are not followed home. Consider meeting them with your friends as a group. If you are younger than 18, ask your parents if you can meet someone online.

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Consider adding some variation to your bacon. Add some spices to the bacon. Marinate the bacon with sauce, salad dressing, or syrup. Make some bacon pancakes.

Sprains come in 3 grades. A grade 1 sprain has slight tearing of the ligaments, and will result in mild tenderness and swelling. A grade 2 sprain has partial ligament tearing,and moderate tenderness and swelling. A grade 3 sprain is a complete tear of the ligament, and will have significant swelling and tenderness around the ankle.  A grade 1 sprain usually does not require medical attention. A grade 3 sprain should almost always be seen by a doctor to make sure there is no other damage to the ankle. Home treatment and management for all 3 grades is the same, but the higher the grade the longer it will take for the ankle to heal. A grade 1 sprain may not require any medical attention, but grades 2-3 should be seen by a doctor. If your sprain prevents you from comfortably putting weight on your ankle for more than a day, or if you experience severe pain and swelling, call your doctor to make an appointment as soon as possible. Avoid walking on your ankle as much as possible until the swelling goes down and it doesn’t hurt to put weight on the sprained ankle. Try not to put weight on the ankle either. If necessary, use crutches to help distribute your weight and keep your balance when you walk. You may consider using an elastic ankle brace as well. Braces add stability and can help control swelling while the ligaments are healing. Depending on the severity of the sprain, you may need the brace for 2-6 weeks. Wrap a handful of ice, an ice pack, or a bag of frozen peas in a dish towel or a thin piece of cloth. Apply the ice compress to the injured ankle, and hold it there for 15 to 20 minutes. Repeat this every 2-3 hours for as long as swelling persists.  Apply ice to your ankle even if you plan to go to the doctor. Ice limits inflammation, especially during the first 24 hours of the injury. Applying ice to any sprain will help reduce overall swelling and bruising. Alternatively, you can fill a bucket with ice water and immerse your foot and ankle. Leave the ice off at least 20-30 minutes between applications....

TL;DR in English: Determine the severity of the sprain. See your doctor for moderate or severe sprains. Rest your ankle until the swelling goes down. Ice your ankle to limit swelling and dull pain. Compress your ankle Elevate your ankle above the level of your heart. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever.
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You’re eligible to apply if you’re the spouse, child, or parent of a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. You can also apply if you hold an Employment Pass or S Pass, if you're a student studying in Singapore, or if you're a foreign investor.  Employment and S Passes are documents held by skilled foreign workers employed in Singapore. Your employer applies for these passes on your behalf. To apply as a foreign investor, your company must be involved in one of 25 specified industries, including aerospace engineering, electronics, healthcare, and shipping. Your company must generate at least S$50 million in net sales annually, and you must invest S$2.5 million in a new or expanded Singaporean business operation. Other than foreign investors, all applicants must apply through the e-PR; no paper applications are processed. You’ll fill out your application form and submit digital copies of your required documents through the e-PR system.  To begin your application, access the e-PR system at https://erep.ica.gov.sg/epr/index.xhtml. After you click “Apply for PR,” you’ll be prompted to continue as a worker, relative of a Singapore citizen or resident, or as a student. Foreign investors apply through the Global Investor Programme at https://application.sgip.gov.sg/public. In addition to your completed application form, passport, and birth certificate, you’ll need to include at least 3 years of financial statements prepared by an accredited audit firm, your business license, and a 5-year business plan. After selecting worker, relative, or student, you’ll be redirected to the SingPass website. Enter your credentials or sign up for a SingPass if you don’t already have an account.  Register for a SingPass account at https://www.singpass.gov.sg/singpass/register/instructions. After registering, you’ll receive a password via standard mail within 5 business days (allow 10 business days if you live overseas). Follow the instructions included with the password to set up your account. You’re eligible for a SingPass if you...

TL;DR in English: Verify your eligibility to apply for permanent residency. Apply via the electronic-Permanent Residence system (e-PR). Log into your SingPass account. Download the application form and enter your personal information.
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Oxidizing bleaches are less severe than the chlorine versions, and as such are kinder to fabric. Hydrogen peroxide is a commonly used example of an oxidizing bleach which is often used to tackle stains. Chlorine bleaches are much stronger, more toxic, and should be used with care.  Chlorine bleaches will damage colour on fabrics, but for white fabrics that is less of a problem. If you use bleach regularly in your machine washes you may find some yellowish marks appear on white clothes. A less precise way to use bleach to lighten whites and work against stains is simply to add some bleach to your normal wash. Always be sure to read the label to see how much it is recommended for you to add to a washing load. As well as checking the label of the bleach, check the label of any garments you are washing to see if it acceptable to use bleach to clean them, for example you mustn’t use bleach with silk or wool.

TL;DR in English: Differentiate between oxidizing and chlorine bleaches. Add bleach to your wash.
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You can make your bacon more flavorful by marinating it or rubbing spices onto it before frying it. You can also combine it with other food items. This section will give you some ideas on how to add extra flavor to your bacon. To learn how to fry bacon, refer to the section in this article on frying bacon. You can give your bacon an extra burst of flavor by rubbing a combination of spices onto it. Make sure that the bacon is room temperature before adding the spices. Let the spices sit on the bacon for a few minutes before frying it. Here are some combinations:  1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon apple or pumpkin pie spice.  1 teaspoon brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon of cracked pepper.  1 tablespoon of granulated garlic and 1 tablespoon of paprika.  1 ½ tablespoons of dark brown sugar. Put some bacon in a dish and cover it with a sauce, salad dressing, or syrup of your choosing. Make sure that both sides of the bacon are coated. Let the bowl sit in the fridge for 30 minutes, then fry as usual. Consider marinating the bacon with any of the following:  1 cup pineapple juice plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce Italian salad dressing Molasses Teriyaki sauce Maple syrup. Thinner, Vermont-style maple syrup works best.  Note that sweet sauces and dressings will caramelize when you fry the bacon. This will result in some stickiness and messiness. While not quite seasoning or marinating, it is possible to combine the two best breakfast foods: bacon and pancakes. Prepare some pancake batter and fry some bacon. Take the bacon out of the skillet or frying pan, set it on some paper towels, and pour out the grease. Place the bacon back onto the skillet or pan, leaving 2 inches (5.1 cm) of space between each slice. Pour the batter along each slice of bacon and let it cook until the batter starts to turn bubbly (about 1 to 2 minutes). Flip the bacon pancake over, and let it cook until the bottom turns golden (about 2 minutes).

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Show them the building layout. Introduce them to current staff. Show them helpful people and places. Take them to the supply area.

Before loading the revolver, you must remove the manufacturer's preservative and/or any built-up grime. To do so thoroughly, you'll need to disassemble the gun. The exact disassembly process will vary by manufacturer, so check on the procedure before continuing. Scrub all parts of the disassembled gun with a cotton swab to strip the grease away. Dip the swab in a cleaning solvent or hot, soapy water.  Scrub the interior of all cylinder chambers with the cotton swab. Set the cylinder down so that all of the chambers face downward. This will allow the water or solvent to drain. Pass a cleaning patch soaked with solvent or hot, soapy water through the barrel. Pass clean, dry swabs or patches through each chamber and through the barrel to finish the cleaning process. As you reassemble the revolver, you should oil all moving parts and grease the grooves of the cylinder pin.  Note that reassembly will vary by gun manufacturer. As with disassembly, you should check on the exact procedure before continuing. Use a natural lubricant instead of a petroleum-based one. Apply a light coating of your chosen lubricant to all moving parts of the gun. Do not oil the gun heavily since doing so can cause fouling. You should also lightly grease each ball you'll be firing and the opening of each chamber. Even if you just reassembled the revolver, it's a good idea to verify that the gun is currently unloaded before continuing. At this time, you should also put on your safety goggles and hearing protection. Set the hammer in its half cocked position. Aim the gun at a safe target and squeeze the trigger.  The hammer should not move. If you can squeeze the trigger and the hammer falls, the revolver is broken and unsafe. Do not load it. Instead, you must have the gun repaired. The half cocked position acts as the revolver's "safety" position. Slide a cleaning rod or wooden dowel down the barrel and mark rod at the muzzle. You need to make sure that the chamber is aligned with the barrel.  Remove the rod and lay it along the outside of...

TL;DR in English: Disassemble the revolver. Clean it thoroughly. Lightly oil the gun as you reassemble it. Verify that the gun is unloaded. Check the half cock position. Insert a cleaning rod down the barrel.
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Check the oil weekly. Check the brake and power steering fluids and engine coolant transmission fluids monthly or before a long trip to be sure they are full. Check fluids when the engine is cold. Fill the wiper fluid if necessary. Read the owner's manual for directions on how to check the fluids. Engine fluid levels—including oil, brake fluid, and power steering fluids—are easy to check via dipsticks found under the hood. Engine coolant is visible in a plastic container apart from the radiator on newer vehicles. Although you can take have the battery tested by a mechanic, you can check for obvious signs of corrosion on the terminals or for signs of cracks or leaks. Have the battery fixed or replaced immediately if you find anything wrong.   It's a good idea to check them periodically even if you aren't going on a long trip.

TL;DR in English: Check fluids in the car periodically. Have the battery tested before a trip. Activate your windshield wipers and sprayer to be certain they work. Check your air filter before a long trip, as it can affect fuel efficiency and engine performance. Make sure the spare tire is inflated and serviceable and the jack is present.
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Don't run for class president your first year out.  Try one of the other positions, instead. If you're new at the school, try volunteering for a position that's not elected your first year, such as yearbook or newspaper. It will be a good way to get to know classmates and the school and gain experience before you run. You may also wish to start your own club or organization. Spearheading an initiative like this will allow you to stand out from the crowd as someone who is willing to invest his own time to improve the student experience. For example, if you like writing, run for secretary. If you're a leader, try president or vice president. It is best to attempt to win a position in which you will naturally excel. If you make reasonable pledges that are appealing to the majority of people, many of those same people will vote for you (for example, say you'll create a short break between classes during each day). However, don't pledge to do something you know you can't do, like getting rid of homework; most people won't believe you and those who do will be disappointed if you can't make it happen. Always be aware of the limitations of your office. You don't want to make promises now only to find out later that you don't have the authority. Most school elections give the candidates an opportunity to deliver a speech to their classmates. This speech will likely be one of the most important components of your campaign. Here are some tips for delivering a quality speech:  When you make a speech, keep it short, and to the point. Tell the voters why you are the best candidate for the office you're running for.  Speak clearly and stand confidently like you know you are deserving of the office you're seeking.   When making a speech, don't try to plead, bribe, blackmail, or make promises you cannot fulfill. Know what you can and cannot do in the office you're seeking.   Add humor to your speech.   Don't lie. Be honest. If you make impossible promises you aren't able to keep, no one will vote for you in the future.  Make...

TL;DR in English: Start small. Recognize your strengths and interests. Make pledges. Prepare and deliver a quality speech. Follow through.
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Give new hires a brief tour, pointing out things like different departments, restrooms, break rooms, conference rooms, and the offices of VIPs. People usually don’t start to feel at ease until they become familiar with their environment.  Be sure to let them know if smoking is prohibited on company property. Point out areas of special interest, like where people like to socialize and where they should never go. Part of any orientation is learning the names of the people you’ll be working with. Not only does familiarizing a new employee with coworkers make them more comfortable, it cuts down on confusion and tension in the new worker’s adjustment. Instead of a boring list of employees, make a collage of employee faces so that the new employee feels like they are joining a community instead of just a job. Even if the new employee you’ve taken under your wing works in a different department, you can still point out the most helpful places and coworkers at your company.  You can connect them with people who are known to be friendly, and people whose job is similar to your new employee’s so that they can get guidance. You can direct them to areas of assistance, like Human resources (HR) for details on health insurance or the company purchaser for supplies they might need. No matter what job a new employee has, they will need supplies to make it happen. Part of the new recruit’s first tour should be the supply closet so they don’t waste others’ time (and their own) looking for materials. See to it that their desk is stocked with enough supplies to get them started.

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Pack healthy snacks to munch on throughout the day. Opt for the healthier option for lunch or dinner. Reduce your artificial sugar intake. Bake desserts with natural ingredients and sweeteners. Cook at least one meal a day. Drink water instead of soda.

The idea for a business can come from a variety of sources. Perhaps you've noticed a problem in your life or the life of someone close to you that lacks a solution. Or maybe the industry that you've worked in for years is in need of a shakeup. Alternately, maybe you're just looking for a business idea that you can sell to customers and make profitable. Brainstorm ideas for days or weeks and come up with a list of reasonable ideas. When you have a list, consider, for each business idea:  Who are your potential customers? How would you set up the business model? Where are you going to get your supplies/materials from? Do you know enough about this industry to make it work? No business, especially a small one, can appeal to all customers. In fact, a business is usually defined by the customers or markets they choose not to serve. To become successful, you'll have to identify the niche in the market where your audience is. Start by thinking of what type of customers you want to serve. Are they individuals or businesses? Then, look at the problem your business is solving from their perspective. What type of solutions do they want and how should it be done? Then, you can work within this niche to sell to your customers. Just make sure that your niche is substantial enough to sustain your growth. The first step to actually starting a business is to write a business plan for it. This will give you a basic structure that you can use to plan your goals and decisions. Keep in mind that this plan can be edited over time as you learn new strategies and adapt to your market.  At minimum, a business plan should include a summary of the plan, a business description, market strategies, an analysis of competition, a growth plan, operation and management plans, and how financing will be acquired.  See how to write a business plan for more information. . A break-even analysis tells you, quite simply, how long your business will have to be running to turn a profit. This is a helpful tool for understanding how much money you will...

TL;DR in English: Brainstorm business ideas. Pick a niche market and conquer it. Write a business plan. Do a break-even analysis
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Choose fresh, nutrient-rich, healthy, low-fat foods.  Adding a lot of vegetables and fruits to your diet will help you. One way to add more fruits and veggies to your diet, cut calories, and still enjoy the foods you love is to add or "hide" veggies to dishes. Researchers have found that adding pureed vegetables to dishes (e.g., cauliflower to mac and cheese) helped people eat a few hundred calories less of the dishes. Veggies add but bulk to a dish but not really a ton of extra calories. Get a lot of color on your plate. Make sure your meals have lots of colors; the best way to do this is by adding lots of fresh produce, from eggplant to beets to kale to yellow peppers. This color blocking usually helps you eat more produce and makes the meal look appetizing and appealing at the same time! Fiber-rich foods keep you full for longer, so that you don't reach for unhealthy snacks that will only make you gain weight. Beans, for example, are filling, high in fiber and are an excellent source of protein. They're also slow to digest, meaning that you feel satisfied for a while (which may in turn stop you from eating more!) Instead of drinking juices or smoothies, which tend to be high in calories, opt instead to eat a whole piece of fruit, like an apple. Eating a whole piece of fruit fills you up more than juice because raw fruit has more fiber. In addition, the act of chewing the fruit communicates to the brain that you've eaten something substantial. Studies have shown that people who eat foods with high water content have lower body mass indexes. The water in these foods helps keep you full for longer so you eat less overall.  Watermelon and strawberries have about 92 percent water per volume. Other fruits with high water content include grapefruit, cantaloupe, and peaches. Remember, though, that many fruits are high in sugar, so try to limit how much fruit you eat daily. For vegetables, cucumber and lettuce have the highest water content at 96 percent. Zucchini, radish and celery have a water content of 95...

TL;DR in English: Eat more fresh food. Eat foods high in fiber. Skip the juices, eat the fruit. Eat foods that contain a lot of water, like fruits and vegetables. Include foods that improve your metabolism Add good fats to your diet. Eat superfoods. Avoid unhealthy food with empty calories. Eat more soups. Feed your temptations once in a while.
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It is important to keep track and monitor your microalbumin levels. This will let you know if your lifestyle is bad for you kidneys and liver. The microalbumin test will check your albumin count in your urine. Early detection of the problem can lead to significant changes that lessen kidney damage. Talk to your doctor for further management. To test your levels, he or she will give you either a random urine test or a timed-collection urine test. The first is where you pee in a cup at the doctor's office as normal. The second is where you collect all your urine for the day, record the time, and the entire batch is used as a sample. Upon proper urine collection, the sample will be examined and interpreted by a medical technologist. Microalbumin test results are measured in terms of milligrams (mg) of protein leakage over 24 hours. The results can be interpreted as follows:  The normal result is less than 30 mg 30 to 300 mg is indicative of early kidney disease More than 300 mg is indicative of more advanced kidney disease Appropriate discussion with your healthcare provider about the test result is necessary to make prompt treatment and management. If the level of microalbumin is higher than the normal, repeating the test may be recommended by your healthcare provider to be sure. These drugs inhibit the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. This results in your blood vessels widening, thereby reducing tension on the blood vessels and volume of the blood -- in other words, it lowers your blood pressure. ACE inhibitors are proven to reduce the leakage of proteins in the urine such as microalbumins, thus lowering microalbumin levels. The most common prescribed ACE inhibitors are Captopril, Perindopril, Ramipril, Enalapril and Lisinopril. Your doctor will know what's best for you. These drugs lower the cholesterol in the body by hindering the action of HMG-CoA reductase, which is an enzyme necessary in producing cholesterol in the liver. Lower cholesterol means easier work for your heart, blood vessels,...

TL;DR in English: Have your albumin levels checked. Know what the results mean. Consider using Angiotensin Converting Enzymes (ACE) inhibitors. Talk to your doctor about statins. If necessary, know that taking insulin may help.
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If you are constantly on the go, it can help to prepare some healthy snacks so you can reach for them easily and quickly. Having healthy snacks on hand means you will less tempted to get fast food to go or opt for a prepackaged meal.  Cut up fruit like apples, pears, and oranges the night before and pack them in plastic bags or tupperware. Fruit makes a great, easy snack that is also good for you. Nuts like almonds and cashews are a great source of protein that won’t make you sleepy or drowsy throughout the day. Put a handful of almonds or cashews in a plastic bag and stash them in your purse or bag so they are easy to get to when you find yourself craving a snack. If you tend to crave something crunchy, go for homemade popcorn, tossed with sesame oil and sesame seeds, for a healthier alternative to potato chips. Rather than overhaul your entire diet, focus on choosing the healthier option for at least one meal a day. Choose a salad and a smoothie over a burger and fries for lunch or go for a healthy stir fry with vegetables over steak and potatoes at dinner. Try to be consistent about going for a healthy option for at least one meal a day to reduce your calorie intake and stay health conscious. Artificial sugars can be found in many prepackaged foods, such as baked goods, candy, sauces, and dips. Many artificial sweeteners for coffee and tea can also lead to health issues.  If possible, substitute artificial sugar in your meals with natural sugars like maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar. These natural sweeteners contain minerals and nutrients that are good for you and can taste as good or better than artificial sugars. Rather than have a prepackaged cookie or candy, have a piece of dark chocolate. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants and contains less sugar than milk chocolate or other sweets. Try to integrate natural sweeteners like honey, agave, and maple syrup into your baking. This will help you to avoid processed and artificial sugars and ensure your baked goods are healthy alternatives to store bought...

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Consider acupuncture to prevent seizures. Talk to your vet about Chinese herbal formulas. Discuss changing your dog’s diet.

Abscesses are a common type of lump that usually form a few days after a fight with another cat or dog. They are rather large and filled with fluid. If you notice your cat seems feverish or unwell and has a lump with a scab in the middle, it is likely an abscess. Abscesses are bacterial infections. While they are usually not too dangerous, it’s best to have a vet look at them. They can drain the fluid and prescribe your cat antibiotics to rid their body of infection. Blood can collect beneath the skin at the site of a minor injury. This will form a swollen, fluid-filled lump called a haematoma. Haematomas are common on cats that shake their head vigorously and damage the capillaries between the cartilage and skin of their ear. Haematomas need to be evaluated by a veterinarian. There is usually an underlying cause of a haematoma, which requires treatment. For example, it may be the result of ear mites or an infection that caused your cat to damage their ear. Some cysts may be caused by blocked hair follicles or oil ducts. If a lump appears suddenly but doesn’t change, and has a hair growing from its center, it may be a cyst. They can be left alone if they do not repeatedly get infected or bother your cat. If you're unsure, the safest option is having a vet check on a cyst and determine whether it should be removed. If you have recently changed the type of food you feed your cat and notice lumps on their head and neck, the lumps are likely evidence of an allergic reaction.  Discontinue feeding them that food and see if the lumps subside.  Lumps of this sort will be small, pale, and filled with fluid. While the lumps themselves are not dangerous, your cat may hurt itself by scratching. If lumps are small, reddish, and slightly pointed, they are likely flea bites.  They will usually be accompanied by scratching, and maybe hair loss.  Talk to your vet about how to get rid of the fleas, and watch out for wounds on your cat’s skin where they are constantly licking and scratching.

TL;DR in English: Determine whether the cat has been fighting. Assess whether an ear lump is a haematoma. Have cysts removed. Consider a potential food allergy. Rule out flea bites.
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If your stretch marks worry or concern you, your doctor may be able to recommend an effective treatment. Tell your doctor how long you've had stretch marks, what the likely cause of your stretch marks was, and what you expect from treatment. You might also need medical treatment if your stretch marks are inflamed or cause discomfort. Many treatments that minimize the appearance of stretch marks can harm your baby. Your doctor will be able to tell you if a treatment is safe for you to use.  Retinoids, in particular, can be harmful to babies. However, these treatments are generally only available by prescription. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, your doctor likely won't prescribe them. Also ask your doctor about over-the-counter treatments. Some herbs, including centella asiatica, are also potentially harmful to your baby. Large, dark stretch marks can be a symptom of Cushing's syndrome, a condition caused by having too much cortisol. This is particularly likely if you haven't recently experienced rapid weight loss or gain, or if in addition to the stretch marks you have any of the following symptoms:  Fat on your chest and tummy, but relatively thin arms and legs Fat around the back of your neck and your shoulders A rounded face that's frequently red and puffy Retinoid creams can be effective at treating stretch marks, particularly new stretch marks, because they boost elastin and collagen production.  Typically, your doctor will write a prescription for the cream and you apply it to your stretch marks daily at home for about 16 weeks. Read the application instructions carefully. Retinoid creams can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Limit sun exposure or cover the area during the treatment period. Dermatologists use several different procedures that can make your stretch marks look less noticeable, although they likely won't get rid of them completely. A board-certified dermatologist can examine your stretch marks and recommend the procedure that would work best for you. Procedures dermatologists...

TL;DR in English: Visit your doctor if you have widespread or excessive stretch marks. Seek medical approval for treatments if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Get tested for Cushing's syndrome if you have large, dark stretch marks. Ask your doctor about a prescription for a retinoid medication. Consult a dermatologist for more aggressive treatment. Talk to a plastic surgeon if you want to remove your stretch marks.
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An anti-inflammatory diet stresses whole foods (preferably organic), complex carbohydrates, and foods with lots of nutrients like lean proteins and healthy fats. Many doctors recommend an anti-inflammatory diet which has been shown to reverse obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Controlling your blood pressure by changing your diet is one of the best ways to reverse insulin resistance. Improvements in your diet can prevent pre-diabetes, diabetes, hyperglycemia, and obesity. Limit the chemicals and extra sugars and fats that are usually added to processed food. Instead, try to eat natural or simply prepared foods. Cook from scratch as often as possible and choose organic foods to avoid chemicals. If you're pressed for time, remember you can prepare the basics (like rice, beans or meats) ahead of time and freeze them. Or, you can cook meals in a crock pot or slow cooker. Since little is known about what chemicals may do to an individual, you should avoid them if you're trying to reverse insulin resistance. At least 90 to 95% of the carbohydrates you eat should be complex. These molecules are more complicated than simple carbohydrates, so they take longer for your body to break down. This can help regulate your blood sugar. Try to eat most of your complex carbohydrates at lunch and cut down on the portion sizes for other meals. Complex carbohydrates are found in whole, unprocessed foods like:  Whole grains Peas Lentils Beans Vegetables Read food labels to determine how much sugar is in a food and try to avoid processed foods which often contain added sugars that aren't listed. Over-eating sugars like glucose, sucrose, fructose, and high fructose corn syrup can increase your risk for Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity. Sugar by itself does not cause diabetes, but drinking more sugar-filled beverages for example is linked to higher blood sugar levels and to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes. Research shows that increasing your insoluble fiber intake along with whole grains can reduce your risk of...

TL;DR in English: Follow an anti-inflammatory diet to potentially reverse insulin resistance. Avoid processed foods because they’re often high in sugar. Eat more complex carbohydrates to help regulate your blood sugar. Reduce your sugar intake to manage your blood sugar. Include more fiber to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Choose lean meats and fish to meet your protein needs. Eat more fruits and vegetables to boost your nutrient intake.
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While natural remedies aren’t backed by scientific research, many people claim that their dogs have experienced relief by using certain methods. Acupuncture is the process of inserting thin, long needles into certain pressure points, which might relieve pain and stop the frequency of seizures. Talk to your vet before trying acupuncture for your dog.  Keep in mind that acupuncture is usually used in addition to medication, not in place of it. Ask your vet, family, and friends for recommendations for professional acupuncturists. You might also want to check out online reviews. Only allow a professional with experience treating dogs to work on your pet. Some people believe that Chinese herbal medication can help reduce seizures in dogs. Ask your vet if herbal remedies might help your pet.  Remember that herbal formulas may not be proven effective. Don't delay treating your dog with medication. Gastrointestinal upset, such as diarrhea, is a common side-effect. It may seem as though your dog gets worse before better. That is common. Herbs might be used to prolong the effects of acupuncture sessions. Since your dog’s food has a big impact on their overall health, it makes sense that changing their diet might help control the seizures. Some vets recommend a high-fat, low-carb diet, or a low salt diet, which may reduce seizures. Talk to your vet before changing your dog’s food.  Ask your vet for a dog food that is right for your pet. You can also ask about making your own dog food, if you want to try that. Ask your vet about giving your dog fish oil supplements, which might help prevent seizures. It's usually safe to give your dog "people" fish oil, but there are also special pills for dogs. Ask your vet which is right for your dog, and follow the vet's dosage instructions, rather than those on the bottle.

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Use a paint brush to remove the paint. Use a paper towel to rub the paint. Use a paper towel to rub the paint. Use a paper towel to rub the paint. Use a paper towel to rub the paint. Use a paper towel to rub the paint. Use a paper towel to rub the paint. Use

Remove a cabinet door and take it to a hardware store with a paint counter. Collect latex paint swatches at the hardware store to help you choose your color. Scrub the surface of the cabinets with a strong detergent mixed with water and a sponge. Set up a well-ventilated workshop where you can store your cabinet doors and drawers as you prep and paint them and wait for them to cure. Remove all doors and drawers from your cabinets with a screwdriver. Apply wood filler to holes with a putty knife, if you are planning on changing the configuration of your cabinet hardware from door pulls to knobs. Tape the inside edges of the cabinets and the outside edges of the counters. Sand the surface of all the surfaces you plan to paint with 220-grit sandpaper.

Simply place a few drops of color with a 2 tablespoons of water in a shallow dish. The more drops of food coloring you use, the more vibrant your dye will be. To keep it more natural looking, stick to one drop of food coloring with your water. Carefully dip the tips of your flower into the dye. Keep it upside down until your petals dry. This will take anywhere from 5-30 minutes, depending on how heavily you dipped your flowers. Because you’ve used toilet paper, it will soak up the dye very, very quickly. Remember this when dipping the tips of the petals. You barely need to touch the dye to add a lot of color quickly to your petals. Use different dishes to use multiple colors for your flowers. Once you’re comfortable enough dipping them, you can even use different colors per flower. To do this, simply roll the outside tips gently through the dye and then dip the taller petals into your second color.

TL;DR in English: Make your dye. Dye the tips. Use multiple colors.
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It usually takes three to six days after being initially infected before you begin to show symptoms of infection.  While symptoms do not always present themselves in this order, fever is often the first sign of HFMD infection.  If you believe you have been exposed to the virus, look for signs of fever over the course of the next week. Seek medical attention if your fever exceeds 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Fevers can be particularly dangerous for young children.  Check a child's temperature often to ensure it doesn’t get too high. After the fever, you may develop painful blister-like lesions inside your mouth.  This is usually the most significant evidence of HFMD infection, though there are other illnesses that could feasibly cause similar lesions.  Blister-like lesions will appear on the tongue, gums, and inside the cheeks. Skin lesions may also appear on your hands, feet, legs, arms, and buttocks. Much less commonly, there may be skin lesions on your torso and face. Lesions may make swallowing painful, but it’s important to stay well hydrated. Do not pop the blisters or let your children do so if they’re infected.  The fluid inside is contagious and may spread the illness. While the fever is usually the first to present itself, it is not the last indicator of HFMD infection.  There are a number of other symptoms associated with the illness and though they may not all present themselves, noticing any of these symptoms is good reason to make an appointment with your doctor:  Sore Throat Loss of energy and feeling generally unwell Loss of appetite Red rash that doesn’t itch on the palms, soles of feet and buttocks. Sometimes HFMD infection can cause more serious health issues so it’s important to keep your eye out for more significant issues if you believe you or someone you know has been infected with HFMD.  Seek immediate medical attention if you see or experience any of the following:  Inability to urinate Trouble moving a portion of or your entire body Coughing up pink, foamy spit Unusually high heart rate...

TL;DR in English: Check for a fever first. Watch out for blisters. Look for other symptoms. Keep an eye out for more severe symptoms.
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To season a brand new cast iron skillet, you rub it with oil and bake the oil into the surface of the cast iron. This builds up a nonstick coating, called the "seasoning," that keeps the skillet from rusting and creates the perfect surface for cooking everything from scrambled eggs to pancakes to cobblers. Use hot, soapy water and a scrub brush to scrub the skillet completely clean. This will remove any chemicals or other residues from the skillet so they don't get trapped in the seasoning.  After this first washing, you won't be using a scrub brush on the skillet again, since it will take off the precious seasoning you'll be working to preserve. Make sure to dry the skillet well, so that it doesn't create steam when you put it in the oven. You can use lard, vegetable shortening, or olive oil. Use a paper towel to rub the fat into the skillet all over. The fat will bake into the skillet and fuse with the iron to become a layer of seasoning. You won't be able to taste or smell it once the process is complete. Try not to miss any spots when you're covering the skillet with fat. If you miss a spot, it won't get a coating of seasoning, and will be more prone to rusting. Bake the skillet for 2 hours to make sure the seasoning gets fully formed. After 2 hours, remove it from the oven and set it on a heat safe surface to cool. Spread another coating of fat onto the skillet and bake it for another 2 hours, then let it cool. If you'd like, you can repeat it one more time to make extra sure that the seasoning won't strip off when you cook your first meal in the skillet. After this initial seasoning, the oil you use when you cook food will keep the skillet in good shape. Every time you cook a meal, the nonstick surface will improve.

TL;DR in English: Preheat the oven to 350 ºF. Wash and dry the new skillet. Coat the skillet with fat. Put the skillet in the oven. Repeat the process.
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Oak is porous, and if the pores were not filled during construction, your paint job may look pock marked. It is a good idea to check with a professional to see what paint, primer or sandpaper is specifically necessary for your oak cabinets. Ask the hardware clerk for a high-quality paint that is formulated for kitchen cabinets. Low quality paints can result in drawers and doors that get stuck after reinstallation. If you want to replace the hardware in your doors, take the old pulls and hinges to the hardware store, so you can be sure you are buying the right measurements. New cabinet hardware is often made in different sizes than older hardware. Rinse thoroughly and dry with clean towels. The detergent you use should be identified as a grease-cutting detergent. If the cabinets are extremely old or dirty, you should use trisodium phosphate (TSP) to cut the grease on your cabinets. This is an industrial strength cleaner that should be used with extreme caution. You can use 1/2 cup of TSP mixed with 2 gallons (7.5 l) of water. Make sure to ventilate the area well and rinse thoroughly before drying.    A garage works well for this purpose. Cover the garage floor with drop cloths and bring in sawhorses. Write the location of the cabinet on a piece of blue tape and stick it in the inside of the door or drawer to help you reinstall correctly. Place the drawers and door fronts in your workshop. Store the hardware in small plastic bags to ensure you don't lose anything during the removal process.     Place a piece of painter's tape behind the hole, to keep the putty from spilling out of the other end. Allow it to dry and then lightly sand the surface with 220-grit sandpaper. Cover the floor and appliance surfaces with drop cloths or newspaper. Tape them down at the edges. Spend extra time making sure it is sanded, if the oak has a thick polyurethane coating. Sweep off the dust and wipe the surfaces with tack cloth.

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als. If you’re using a large bag, you may want to use a small, heavy-duty plastic bag to hold the petals. If you’re using

Roll the fondant into a rectangular shape that’s 1⁄8 in (0.32 cm) thick. Cut a strip of fondant that’s 1.5 to 2 in (3.8 to 5.1 cm) wide. Fold the strip in half lengthwise. Roll the strip up, pinching the bottom to form a cone shape. Set the roses in a room temperature spot to dry for 24 hours.

Parades can be stressful, and often the best option is to leave him at home in a crate or room, as described in the section on parties. If you don’t want to leave your dog alone, another option is to leave him with friends or family not attending. However, if you do decide to bring your dog with you, follow the steps below to keep your dog as calm and safe as possible. These include:  A crate for securing your dog. A secure leash and collar. A harness or controlling item such as a head collar might be preferred, as your dog may pull. A muzzle. This is a necessary safety precaution, as the sights and sounds of a parade can distress your dog to the point of biting. A collapsible water bowl and water. Your pet must be kept hydrated, as should you. Though you likely won’t be able to follow through a complete desensitization due to lack of time, you can introduce your dog gradually – at first, simply allow him to adjust to the sight, smell, and noise of the crowd at a closer and closer distance, and the parade using the same rules. You should only bring a dog to a parade if he has been obedience trained, but even if he has been, keep a closer eye on your dog than usual. Watch for signs that your dog is uneasy or upset; if the parade upsets your dog too much, you can take him away from the parade or, if possible, set up a crate in a secure location.

TL;DR in English: Consider leaving your dog at home. Purchase or gather the supplies you may need. Introduce your dog to the parade gradually. Keep your dog under control.
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To ensure that the oven will be hot enough to bake the cookie bowls, you must preheat it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). Next, grease a jumbo muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray so the bowls won’t stick after baking.  You can use butter to grease the muffin tin if you prefer. If you prefer, you can use a silicone muffin pan, which is a nonstick so it doesn’t require greasing. To make the batter, add 1 14.3 ounce (405 g) package of your favorite cookies, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons (28 g) of melted butter to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the mixture until it is well combined.  You can use any type of cookies that you like for the bowls. Chocolate sandwich cookies, graham crackers, oatmeal cookies, vanilla wafers, ginger snaps, and peanut butter cookies are all delicious options. It usually helps to roughly break the cookies into pieces as you add them to the food processor. After you’ve mixed up the batter, add approximately 2 tablespoons (42 g) of batter to each cup in the muffin tin. Use clean fingers to gently press the batter into the cup to form a bowl shape. The batter should be packed as firmly into the muffin tin cups as possible. You may want to use a shot glass or other small glass to press the batter into place to ensure that they’re well packed. Once the batter is pressed into the muffin tin cups, place the tin in the preheated oven. Allow the cookie bowls to bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are completely set. You may have difficult time telling if bowls made from dark-colored cookies are finished baking from the appearance alone. Make sure to feel them to see if they are firm. Remove the muffin tin from the oven once they are finished baking. Let them cool for at least 15 minutes in the tin before gently prying them out with a small offset spatula to fill them.

TL;DR in English: Preheat the oven and grease the muffin tin. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor. Press some of the batter into the muffin tin cups. Bake the bowls until they are firm. Allow the bowls to cool before filling them. Finished.
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As simple as this step may seem, it may be overlooked in a busy, noisy home. Even though a dripping faucet may not seem to waste significant amounts of water, over the course of day, each individual drop adds up to thousands and thousands of drops, or gallons and gallons of water.   Choose a time when there is little or no activity, such as early in the morning, or late at night, when the house is very quiet. Pipes that contain water under pressure can become corroded, develop loose fittings, or crack because of freezing, allowing a continuous loss of water until repaired.  Mildew or mold, darkened surfaces, or even puddles of water may occur below leaks.  If the problem is inside the wall cavity, it may be necessary to remove the paneling, plaster, or wallboard to correct it. Pipes also may sweat when cold water passes through them in warmer interior air-spaces in the home, and this water condensing on the surface of pipes may drip, causing moisture problems to appear where no leak exists. Use a flashlight to follow the path of exposed pipes, looking for droplets of water that will accumulate at the lower section before dropping off, and run your fingertips along these pipes to feel for wetness. When there is a seal leak in the water closet (toilet), the tank will drain slowly over a period of time, until the water level drops sufficiently for the float valve to open and replenish it. Sticking flush valves and leaking seals in toilets can waste a lot of water, since, like dripping faucets, the flow, although perhaps very small, is continuous.  Check the supply valves on lavatories and commodes if they are leaking.  The packing, which seals the valve stem of a typical stop (water valve) seals when compressed just enough to "pack off" leak paths, but not so tightly that turning the handle is difficult.  Turn the packing nut (top nut surrounding the stem) slightly clockwise (shouldn't require more than 1/8 turn or so) and see if this stops the leak around the stem. #*Supply valves are meant to be fully opened...

TL;DR in English: Listen for dripping sounds. Look for evidence of a leak along the base board of walls near the location of your plumbing fixtures. Look under vanities and sinks for drips or similar evidence noted in the previous step. Listen for noises from your commodes/bathrooms, to determine if they are running at unusual intervals, when no one has recently flushed them. Check your water meter.
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You want the fondant to be thin enough that the flowers don’t look clunky, yet thick enough that it won’t rip when you’re forming the petals. Use a rolling pin with gentle pressure to evenly spread out the fondant on a flat surface.  Spread a layer of shortening or sprinkle cornstarch onto your surface if you want to prevent the fondant from sticking. Use pink or red fondant for realistic roses. However, you can use any color you'd like. Trim the edges with a knife to create your rectangle, if necessary. The length of the strip doesn’t matter but the width shouldn’t be more than 2 inches (5.1 cm) or the rose will be too chunky. A butter knife will be sharp enough to slice through the fondant. Cut as many strips as you want roses. Each strip makes 1 rose. Line up the long edges of the fondant to make sure you fold the piece exactly down the center. Don’t smash the 2 sides together. Just rest them on top of each other so you can still see the crease between them. If you’re having trouble folding the fondant, you may have a piece that’s too thin. Re-cut a wider strip. Keep the open edge facing up. Squeeze the bottom of the folded strip between your thumb and forefinger as you roll so it tapers down into a slight point.  The tighter you roll your strip, the smaller your rose will be. If you wind up with extra fondant at the bottom, simply pinch it off with your fingers. Brush a little bit of water along the strip before you begin rolling if you want the rose to hold its shape better. The water acts as glue. Don’t use the roses immediately to decorate a cake or they’ll fall apart or become misshapen. Letting them dry first will harden them into their flower shape. If you aren’t using your roses right away, store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for no more than 2 weeks.

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Learn everything that you can about bipolar disorder. Take note of your child's mood and behaviors. Talk to your child's teachers. Help your child keep track of therapy appointments and medication.

The best way to do this is work on collecting your layers year round. Whenever you find a warm winter coat someone else has thrown away, hold on to it. It will come in handy during the winter, and can be used as a pillow or to lay on other times of the year. Think about using a plastic bag over you if you don't have a waterproof layer -- if you get wet, you get cold. You can insulate yourself with multiple layers, but if you’re still cold, try newspaper. By crumpling it up and stuffing it between layers of clothing you can create insulating pockets of air that will help keep you warm. You could also try foam pieces or blankets between your clothing, both of which are much warmer than newspaper. Plastic bags also work well. If you have nothing else, dry leaves will even work. Don't use fiberglass insulation (often pink fibers between layers of paper, used in houses). The tiny glass fibers will cut your skin and could cause infection. Wear multiple socks on cold nights. Before it gets cold, work on finding boots that cover your whole foot, ankle, and part of your leg. Keeping your feet and lower legs protected from cold wind is essential to staying warm. If you are really cold, you might need to create layers of insulation on your feet, perhaps even including plastic bags. Make sure you go to bed with dry socks on.

TL;DR in English: Dress in layers. Use insulation techniques. Don’t forget your feet.
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In the steps below, we'll make our own simple Apollonian Gasket. It's possible to draw Apollonian Gaskets by hand or on the computer. In either case, you'll want to be able to draw perfectly round circles. This is fairly important. Since every circle in an Apollonian Gasket is perfectly tangent to the circles next to it, circles that are even slightly misshapen can "throw off" your final product.  If drawing the Gasket on a computer, you'll need a program that allows you to easily draw circles of a fixed radius from a central point. Gfig, a vector-drawing extension for the free image editing program GIMP, can be used, as can a wide variety of other drawing programs (see the materials section for relevant links). You will also probably need a calculator application and either a word processor document or a physical notepad for taking notes on curvatures and radii. For drawing the Gasket by hand, you'll need a calculator (scientific or graphing suggested), a pencil, compass, ruler (preferably a scale with millimeter markings, graph paper, and a notepad for note taking. Your first task is easy - just draw one big, perfectly round circle. The bigger the circle is, the more complex your Gasket can be, so try to make a circle as large as your paper allows or as large as you can easily see in one window on your drawing program. Next, draw another circle inside the first that's smaller than the original, but still fairly large. The exact size of the second circle is up to you - there is no correct size. However, for our purposes, let's draw our second circle so that it reaches exactly halfway across our large outer circle. In other words, let's draw our second circle so that its central point is the midpoint of the large circle's radius. Remember that in Apollonian Gaskets, all circles that touch are tangent to each other. If you're using a compass to draw your circles by hand, recreate this effect by putting the sharp point of the compass at the midpoint of the large outer circle's radius, adjusting your pencil so...

TL;DR in English: Gather your digital or analog drawing tools. Start with one large circle. Create a smaller circle inside the original, tangent to one side. Draw an identical circle "across from" the smaller inside circle. Apply Descartes's Theorem to find the size of your next circles. Create your next set of circles. Carry on in this fashion to continue adding circles. For a challenge, try making a non-symmetrical Apollonian Gasket by changing the size of your second circle.
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Your child learns from you, so when you say "no" too much, your child will pick up on that. Of course, you still need to protect them, but try using alternative wording unless the situation is really desperate.  For instance, if your child asks for ice cream in the afternoon, don't just say "no." Instead, you can say, "We already had a treat today. How about an apple?" or "We can eat ice cream after dinner." Of course, if your kid is about to hurt themselves, "no" is definitely appropriate. Toddlers have a limited vocabulary, so they have trouble expressing themselves. "No" is easy because they know it helps give them some control. However, you can help them learn other phrases by playing games with them. For instance, you can set up a question and answer game. Ask, "What's something in the middle of 'no' and 'yes'?" (maybe, possibly, in awhile). You could also ask, "What's a way to say 'no' in a nicer way?" (no, thank you). When you ask your child to do something and they comply, praise them for it. That signals to them that they get rewarded when they do well!  Keep your praise specific to the actions or behaviors you want to encourage. For instance, if you ask them to keep their food on their plate and they work hard to do so, say, "You're doing such a good job with keeping your food on your plate! Give me a high five!" If you pretend like you don’t know what you’re doing and need your child’s help, your child may be more inclined to do what you want them to do. For instance, you can act forgetful or incompetent, and your child will try to set you right. :  For example, if your child refuses to put their toys away, pick some of them up yourself, and put them away in weird places, like in the laundry bin, above the cupboard, or under the pillows. Your child will likely reprimand you for forgetting where the toys go and will put the toys in their proper places. Alternatively, the next time you see a war beginning at mealtime, start eating from their plate or bowl and using their utensils. Almost immediately,...

TL;DR in English: Avoid using "no" as much as you can. Teach your child other phrases to use. Use positive reinforcement for good behavior. Make your child think that you need their help to do something.
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When it comes to bipolar disorder in children, family support is important. The best way you can support your child is through education.  Bipolar disorder is marked by mood swings in which a child moves from manic to depressive phases. During a manic phase, a child may be very silly, energetic, and happy while also having a very short temper. They may sleep very little, have difficulty concentrating, and engage in risky behaviors. During a depressive phase, your child may be quiet and withdrawn and cry a lot. They may also feel guilty or worthless and have little interest in activities. They might complain of aches or pains, as children often lack the vocabulary to explain feelings of sadness and despair.  Bipolar disorder comes in a variety of forms. Bipolar Disorder I is generally more intense, with manic episodes lasting up to six days. Bipolar Disorder II involves shorter, less intense manic phases. There are other, milder forms of bipolar disorder that fall outside the two main diagnostic categories. When your child is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a psychiatrist will explain what category they fall into and allow you to ask questions.  The best way to learn about your child's condition is talking to your child's doctor or psychiatrist. They can recommend reading materials to you that can teach you how to manage the moods of a bipolar child. Start taking daily notes regarding your child's behavior. What was their mood like today? What triggered that mood? How have they been sleeping? What medications are they taking? These are all important elements of their disorder. This will help you see what progress has been made and if any negative side effects are sprouting up in the results of new therapies or medications. Share your observations with doctors and psychiatrist to help alter your child's treatment options for the best results. Your child's teachers must be familiar with your child's disorder. Children with bipolar disorder may have difficulty concentrating in school and interacting with others...

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Blanch the asparagus Stir-fry your asparagus Fry asparagus with bacon Make cream of asparagus soup Dice asparagus into an egg recipe. Eat asparagus raw. Add asparagus to a smoothie.

Cut the veneer to the size you want, making sure to leave as little overhang as possible. Any more than 1/4" overhang and you'll likely crack the veneer. Using a very short nap roller, roll the contact cement onto the area of the substrate that will be covered by a single panel of the veneer. Roll in one direction and then the other, just like you would a wall, in order to guarantee 100% coverage of the substrate surface. Go through the same motions to apply contact cement to the veneer, also making sure to get 100% coverage. There should not be any dry spots. Allow just enough time for the adhesive to dry slightly. It should feel perhaps somewhat tacky to the touch, but not be able to grab hold of a sheet of paper or the hairs of your arm. This is usually after 5-10 minutes. Place a sheet of wax or parchment paper on your substrate. This will go between the substrate and the veneer while you align the veneer, to help you get it as straight as possible without joining the pieces before they're ready. Line up the corners of the veneer and the substrate and get it into place. Then start to press it down so that the two glued sides touch, removing the paper as you go. Using your hand, smooth out the piece of veneer, starting from the center and moving out toward the edges. Apply firm pressure to ensure that full contact is made. Next, smooth it again using a flat tool like a putty knife or a carpet stair tool. Smooth it in one direction and then the other, just like you applies the adhesive. Do not use a tool like a roller, as this applies weak and uneven pressure. Trim the edges using a utility knife and then sand the edges using high grit sandpaper (180 to 220).

TL;DR in English: Cut your veneer to size. Apply contact cement to the substrate. Apply contact cement to the veneer. Allow for tack time. Place a sheet of wax paper. Align the veneer. Smooth out the piece. Trim the edges.
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At your appointment, you may take certain tests, receive a physical examination, and be asked specific questions. During the physical examination, the provider may do a pelvic exam. You may also provide a Pap test to check for cancer or a precancerous condition. Your provider may ask you questions related to your attitudes toward sex, any past traumatic history, relationship problems, or problems with alcohol or drugs. Lots of factors can influence sexual desire in women. Ask your provider to perform tests to check for any medical causes of dysfunction. For a low libido, check for low estrogen levels and low testosterone. You may also check for high blood pressure, thyroid problems, and diabetes. Other women-specific causes can include breastfeeding, hormonal changes after childbirth, and menopause. Women may experience problems such as diminished blood flow to the genitals, problems with the pelvic floor muscles, vaginal trauma, spinal cord injury, or genital mutilation that can interfere with sexual satisfaction. These problems can lead to vaginal dryness, decreased libido, and severe pain during sexual activity.  Many of these problems can be examined by a medical provider. If you take medications, ask your provider whether the medications can affect libido or sexual satisfaction. Vaginismus and Dyspareunia are diagnoses given for pain during sexual activity. Vaginismus involves involuntary spasms that interfere with penetration. It can result from fear or inexperience with sex, or result from a traumatic experience. Dyspareunia involves pain during intercourse. Dyspareunia can be caused by endometriosis, ovarian cysts, vaginal inflammation, or from scar tissue. Some women experience difficulty lubricating. A woman’s ability to lubricate may change in response to breastfeeding or menopause. If a woman is anxious about sex or expecting sex to be painful, these thoughts can influence lubrication as well. Think about when difficulties arise. What thoughts or feelings surround the lack of lubrication? How do...

TL;DR in English: Schedule an appointment with a gynecologist. Obtain tests to check hormone levels. Look at medical causes. Look at problems with pain. Identify symptoms related to vaginal dryness.
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The stress of a breakup can affect your food preferences. You may crave more fat and sugar, even if your diet doesn't normally include much of them. Making smart food choices throughout the day—at home, restaurants, or cafeterias— can help you maintain your healthy diet after a breakup.  Focus on heart friendly fats like avocado, nuts, and oils. They can fill up your belly and kill cravings for junk food. Add these to foods you cook at home or select dishes with them at restaurants. Taking a lap around a cafeteria before making your choice(s) can also help you make smart choices.  Make yourself a big salad if you can't find anything healthy. Choose sources of protein such chicken, tuna, or tofu with lots of colorful vegetables. Selecting crunchy vegetables can also help beat any stress or anxiety you're feeling. Have a stash of healthy snacks with you at all times. Carry things such as fruit, granola, nuts, and canned soups with you to curb any cravings for junk food from stress or loneliness.  Selects snacks that are high in protein, such as guacamole, to fill your stomach. Pairing guacamole with cut veggies can give you the satisfaction of fat from avocados with stress-busting crunch.  Curb late-night or sleepless bingeing with snacks such as hummus and pretzels or cut veggies. . A cup of tea provides a warm and soothing experience. It can also fill your belly with liquid so that you don't crave junk foods. Green, black, and oolong teas come with the added benefit of theanine, a chemical that can calm your mind. Keep a pot of tea by your side after a breakup to soothe yourself and keep your belly full. Recognize that green, black, and oolong teas contain caffeine. Drinking too many cups of these kinds of tea may make you jittery. Consider mixing these types of teas with fruit or herbal infusion teas including yerba mate. One of the best ways to maintain your diet after a breakup is keeping your kitchen stocked with healthy choices. Keeping nutrient-rich foods on hand can reinforce your healthy eating...

TL;DR in English: Make smart food choices. Keep healthy snacks on hand. Drink tea Stock your kitchen with healthy foods.
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. Boil the asparagus spears in a pot of water for 3-5 minutes, depending on their thickness. When the spears are bright green and tender, place them into an "ice bath": a large bowl 2/3 filled with cold water and ice cubes. The ice bath will "shock" the asparagus to stop the cooking. Soak the asparagus for as long as it took to boil. Drain your spears using a colander or a paper towel.  Serve blanched asparagus spears in salads, or eat them on their own with dressing and seasoning. For a simple and tasty dish, add a bit of coarse salt and a drizzle of olive oil to your asparagus before serving it. Blanching is a great way to prepare asparagus for storage if you plan to eat it later. If you are blanching asparagus in advance, or you plan on bringing it to a picnic or potluck, refrigerate the spears in a paper towel-lined plastic bag. . Stir-fry tends to include a variety of vegetables, and asparagus isn't an unheard-of addition to the mix. Add to any stir-fry as long as the asparagus goes well with the ingredients. If you have picky children, a stir-fry can be a great way to get them to eat asparagus. You can easily put in some shredded chicken and small chunks of vegetables, and they may not even notice the asparagus. . Wrap bacon around pieces of asparagus and put them into a pot. Use more oil than than you would in a stir-fry. Fry for 10 minutes and serve on a plate. Be careful not to over- or under-cook the bacon. Be prepared to clean the dishes very well, as they may grow greasy and messy. . Cream of asparagus soup is an elegant starter or lunch dish, and you can prepare it in 50 minutes. The soup is hearty enough to be a main dish, but you can also serve it as a side. To serve four:  Cut the tips from 12 asparagus spears, 1.5 inches from the top, and halve the tips lengthwise if thick. Save the tips to garnish the soup. Cut the stalks and all remaining asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces. Sauté one large onion, chopped, in 2 tablespoons butter in a 4-quart pot over moderately low heat. Cook, stirring, until...

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Open a document with a text layer, or create a new one. Duplicate the text. Add Outer Glow. Apply Gaussian Blur. Set up the Smudge tool. Create the flames. Apply radial blur. Make your image grayscale. Convert to Indexed Color. Congratulations, you have made fire!

Look for signs of tiredness, such as yawning, heavy eyes, whininess, making fists, and eye rubbing. Putting her to bed and letting her fall asleep on her own will help her learn to soothe herself to sleep. Avoid eye contact at this stage, as it might stimulate her and wake her up again. Babies should always sleep on their backs, as babies who sleep on their tummies are at an increased risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). Soothe your baby with physical contact as you transfer her to bed. Gently lay your hand on her stomach, arms, or head to reassure her that you are there and make her feel safe and secure. This includes bedroom lights, lamps, nightlights, monitors and screens, and anything else that might create artificial light. Unnatural light can interfere with our circadian rhythms, which is our natural sleep-wake cycle.  Consider dimming the lights during your pre-bed routine to reduce your baby’s exposure to light before it’s time to sleep.  Keep the room dark all night. Nighttime exposure to artificial light can suppress the body’s production of melatonin, which is the hormone responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle. A mid-night feeding while she’s still asleep can stave off hunger longer, and may prevent your baby from waking up for an extra couple hours. Since she’ll be drinking slower and won’t swallow as much air, try forgoing burping after bedtime or mid-night feedings, because this may wake her up and make it difficult to get her back to sleep.

TL;DR in English: Put her to bed when she is sleepy but still awake. Lay her down on her back. Turn off the lights. Feed her before you go to sleep for the night.
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If you start dwelling on the person you hate, keep busy. Do an activity to distract yourself, if you can't get the person or your negative feelings out of your head. Get some work done, listen to music, exercise, doodle or draw, write or journal, or read a book, newspaper, or magazine. Try relaxing and clearing your thoughts when you notice yourself getting angry or dwelling on the person. Inhale slowly as you count to 4, hold for a 4 count, then count to 4 as you exhale. Keep taking slow, deep breaths for at least 90 seconds, or until your mind has switched gears.  Focus on relaxing imagery as you breathe, like a beach or comfortable place from your childhood. Visualize your negative emotions passing away with each breath. When someone hurts you, it’s tough to get them out of your head. Taking a break to clear your mind can help you keep your cool and break a negative thought pattern. Writing can help you release your emotions and order your thoughts. Describe what the person did or what bothers you. Tearing up or burning the letter could help you symbolically let go of your hate.  Sending the letter could escalate the situation, so keep it private. Destroying the letter will help make sure that someone else doesn't stumble upon it by accident. Talking to a close friend or family member will help you blow off steam. Getting a fresh perspective can also give you a better understanding of the situation. Talk to someone you trust in private, and make sure they’ll keep your conversation to themselves. Don’t vent about someone you hate at the place where you interact with them, like school or work. It might get back to the person, or you might end up getting labelled as a gossip or unprofessional. If this person makes a habit of antagonizing you, it is best to seek qualified advice. You deserve a safe environment without someone harassing you. If they are repeatedly, intentionally upsetting you, then it's probably good to get someone to help. Talk to an authority figure. Explain the facts of how this person...

TL;DR in English: Distract yourself. Breathe slowly and deeply when you feel angry. Write a letter to express your feelings, but don’t send it. Vent to people you trust. Ask an authority figure for help. Consider talking to a therapist.
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Interval training involves alternating between short high-intensity and long low-intensity activities to make your workouts more effective. When you develop your workout routine, look for activities that push your limits and are difficult to complete and plan to do them in 30-second bursts. Then choose less strenuous activities and complete them for 3-4 minutes at a time.  For example, you may incorporate 30 seconds of jogging or sprinting followed by 3-4 minutes of brisk walking. Continue alternating between them until you finish your workout. Aim to exercise at least 4-5 days each week with interval training. Interval training also allows you to burn more calories than a regular workout. Doing frequent cardio workouts prevents you from getting winded during a fight and boosts how long you last against your opponent. Incorporate exercises such as running, swimming, or cycling into your weekly routine so you can stay fit. Start with a 10-minute warmup so you can prepare for the rest of your workout before switching to higher-intensity exercise to keep your heart rate in your target range.  Aim to do cardio for 45-60 minutes at least 2-3 times per week. If you’re at a gym or have the equipment, you can also include using a treadmill, elliptical, rowing machine, or stepping machine for your cardio workout. Strengthening your arms allows you to throw more powerful punches and block hits better. Keep your arms straight down at your sides and hold dumbbells in each hand. Make sure the weight of the dumbbells is easy for you to lift repeatedly without getting tired. Bend your arms at the elbow to curl the weights up to your shoulders in controlled motions. Slowly lower your arms back down to your sides to complete the rep. Aim to do 3 sets of 15-20 reps for your workout. Stand up straight with your arms at your side and take a large step forward with one foot. As you step forward, bend your knees until your front leg forms a 90-degree angle. Pause for 1 count before standing upright again. Alternate which leg you...

TL;DR in English: Try interval training to get the most out of your workouts. Practice cardio exercises to increase your endurance. Build your arm muscles by doing curls with low weights. Exercise your legs and core by doing lunges. Do push-ups to develop your arms and core. Incorporate jump squats into your routine to exercise your legs. Practice doing burpees to get a full-body workout. Do dips to work out your arms, chest, and back.
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For this example, we used a simple black background with the word "FIRE!" in Arial Black on a second layer. It's important that the text be on a different layer than the background. If you're using an existing document, work with a copy of the original. Drag the original text layer to the New Layer icon at the bottom of the Layers window. Once duplicated, click on the Fx menu at the bottom of the Layers menu, and select Outer Glow. In the resulting Layer Style window, change the glow color from yellow to white, and Opacity to 100%, as shown: Click the OK button. Your image should now look like this: From the Filter menu, select Blur > Gaussian Blur... Photoshop will prompt you with a warning that this action will rasterize the type layer, and that you will not be able to edit the actual text if you proceed. OK the warning, and set the blur so that it looks something like this: Note that if your text layer is larger or smaller than our example, the actual Radius setting will vary. The example was done using 72pt type. Click on the Smudge tool (below the Gradient tool), then click on the brush settings at the top of the window. In the resulting smudge tool adjustment window, use these settings: With these settings, you're going to "draw" the fire. As with any kind of brush work in Photoshop or other graphics applications, the use of a tablet is recommended. Using the smudge tool, brush from the letters outward, to give the appearance of flames. Short, quick strokes will give you the best result, and if you're using a brush, vary the thickness by pressure. Your fire should look as shown: When done, duplicate the smudged layer. From the Filter menu, select Blur > Radial Blur..., and in the resulting window make the following settings: While subtle, this will give your fire an additional burst of energy From the Image menu, select Grayscale. Once again, Photoshop will issue a warning that this will flatten the image, and can have an effect on your image. Click the Flatten button to continue. From the Image menu,...

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