If you have a dry hair, you can use a dry shampoo to remove excess oil. If you have a dry shampoo, you can use a dry shampoo to remove excess oil. If you have a dry shampoo, you can use a dry shampoo to remove excess oil. If you have a dry shampoo, you can use

Wait at least 24 hours to wash your hair after getting it colored. Wash your hair every other day at most. Add a little dye to your conditioner. Condition your hair after each wash. Rinse your hair using cool water.

Your physician can prescribe preventive medication to reduce the number and severity of your migraines. There are several different preventative medications that your physician may suggest. Preventive medications are meant to be taken daily and can include:  Beta blockers, which are also used to treat heart disease.  Although the reason they work is not clear, doctors believe it may be that they keep blood vessels from constricting and dilating in the brain. Beta blockers include atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor), propranolol (Inderal). Calcium channel blockers are another type of heart medication that have been found to reduce the number and duration of migraine headaches. These medications include verapamil (Calan) or diltiazem (Cardizem). Tricyclic antidepressants help prevent other kinds of headaches as well as migraines. Medications include amitriptyline(Elavil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil). Some anticonvulsant medications will also prevent migraine headaches, although physicians are not sure why. Some anticonvulsants that have been effective include divalproex sodium (Depakote), gabapentin (Neurontin), topiramate (Topamax). Botox injections have been approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to treat migraines. The medication helps some people and is injected in a series in the forehead, temples, back of the neck and shoulders about every three months. Acute or abortive medications are designed to stop the headache you currently have. Acute or abortive medications are given when the symptoms first appear. Different medications are used to treat either the pain or the associated symptoms.  Triptans are some of the first medications prescribed to relieve pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light, sounds, and smells. Triptan medications include: almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax), frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), sumatriptan (Imitrex), zolmitriptan (Zomig). Ergots work by constricting the blood vessels but have...

TL;DR in English: Talk to your doctor about prescription medications to prevent migraine headaches. Discuss acute or abortive medications with your doctor. Try feverfew. Consider butterbur to help reduce the severity and number of your migraines.
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Start the timer after the water reaches a full boil. Let the coffee boil for a full two minutes, uncovered, before removing the saucepan from the heat. As soon as you turn off the heat, the grounds should sink to the bottom of the saucepan.

TL;DR in English: Let boil for 2 minutes.
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You can purchase mature watercress at a supermarket or farmer’s market. Just soak the base of the stalks in water for a few days to encourage root growth and proceed to plant them in soil as you would from seed. You can also start watercress from seeds, which you can find at a farmer's market, gardening store, or online. Watercress grows well in cool, but sunny spots with partial shade. Planting watercress in the shallow portion of a steady-flowing, freshwater stream or creek is ideal, but you can also create your own pool or bog of water. Ideal planting times are in early spring after the last frost, or in early fall before temperatures drop too low. If you have a steady flowing stream or creek, simply mix in four to six inches (10.1 to 15.2 cm) of organic compost into the top six to eight inches (15.2 to 20.3 cm) of soil. If you don’t have an existing water source, dig a hole that is roughly two feet (61 cm) across and 12 inches (35 cm) deep to create a bog. Line the bottom and sides with a large sheet of heavy plastic pond liner, leaving a four inch (15.2 cm) lip at the top and punch a few holes in the sides for drainage. Fill the lined hole with a mixture of one part garden soil, one part coarse builder's sand, one part compost and a handful of fertilizer. If planting next to a stream, make sure the soil is deeply soaked. If you’ve created a growing site, fill the bog to the brim with water. If you’ve created a growing site, water the area every two to three days to ensure it remains thoroughly soaked or install a water pump to keep fresh water circulating through the bog. Sow the seeds 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) deep and roughly 1/2 inch (12.6 mm) apart, and cover with a thin layer of fine gardening soil. You can also start the watercress indoors using the method above or transplant mature plants. However, as the plants can be delicate, they may prove difficult to transplant. Once the watercress has sprouted, thin the seedlings roughly four to six inches (10.1 to 15.2 cm) apart. If small white flowers appear,...

TL;DR in English: Start growing from mature watercress or seeds. Choose a location for planting. Prepare the growing site. Create a growing site. Water the growing site. Plant the watercress. Cultivate the watercress. Harvest the watercress.
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It’s important to give the hair time to absorb the dye into the cuticle. After the initial washing to remove the excess dye, you should wait 24-72 hours before cleansing your hair again. Washing it sooner could lead to a dull, faded color. Frequent washing fades color faster than anything else. You should only wash your hair 2-3 times a week, and no more than every other day. You can still shower, just keep your hair dry using a shower cap, or give it a quick rinse to remove excess oil. If your hair is all 1 shade, you can preserve the color by putting a small amount of dye into your conditioner. Reserve a little bit  of the dye from the box, or ask your stylist to send you home with a small amount to add to your conditioner. Mix or shake the container thoroughly to evenly distribute the dye. Use it each time you shower to brighten the color while moisturizing the strands. Choose a moisture-rich conditioner containing oils like Obliphica, coconut, or jojoba. Thoroughly coat each strand of hair from the mid-point down to the ends with conditioner each time you wash it. Avoid rubbing conditioner into your scalp or roots, as it can make your hair look oily. You can even apply conditioner on days you shower but don’t shampoo your hair to keep it strong and smooth. Hot water opens up the cuticle and allows the color to bleed out. Cool water, on the other hand, seals the cuticle and keeps the color in. Always rinse your hair using cool water to preserve the color and vibrancy.

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Buy a groin wrap or specialized compression shorts. Use a groin wrap as part of the RICE method for healing. Rest your injury as much as possible. Ice your injured groin to reduce pain. Elevate your groin while lying down. Use caution when engaging in activities that may reinjure the muscles.

You can either use a calculator or do the math by hand when you find the product. Multiply all of the numbers in the set you’re calculating so you can find the product. Write down the product so you don’t forget it.  For example, if the value set is 3, 5, and 12, then you would write: (3 x 5 x 12) = 180. For another example, if you want to find the geometric mean for the set 2 and 18, then write: (2 x 18) = 36. Count how many values are in the set you’re calculating the geometric mean for the value n. Use the n value to determine which root you need to take of the product. For example, take the square root if you have 2 values, cube root if you have 3 values, and so on. Use your calculator to solve the equation and write down your answer.  For example, for the set of 3, 5, and 12, write: ∛(180) ≈ 5.65. In the second example with a set of 2 and 18, write: √(36) = 6. If the number set is written out as increases or decreases in percentages, avoid using the percent value in the geometric mean since it will skew your results. If the percent is an increase, move the decimal point 2 spaces to the left and add 1 to it. If there’s a percent decrease, then move the decimal point 2 places to the left and subtract it from 1.  For example, say you want to find the geometric mean of the value of an object that increases by 10%, and then falls by 3%. Convert 10% to a decimal and add 1 to it to get 1.10. Then convert 3% to a decimal and subtract it from 1 to get 0.97. Use the 2 decimal values to find the geometric mean: √(1.10 x 0.97) ≈ 1.03. Convert the number back to a percent by moving the decimal point 2 places to the right and subtracting 1 from it to find a total of a 3% increase in value.

TL;DR in English: Multiply the values you want to find the geometric mean for. Find the nth root of the product where n is the number of values. Convert percentages to their decimal multiplier equivalents.
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When you communicate with your horse, it is important to remain calm. If you don’t come in knowing what you want to do, you will likely fall back on feelings and instincts. This will make you more likely to panic or overreact to a horse’s actions, rather than remaining calm and in control. When you come near a horse, you want to make sure he is willing to talk to you. If the horse wants to talk to you, he will turn his head or front toward your, lick his lips, and soften his eyes. Once you get this signal, you can approach the horse slowly and start communicating further. Your horse may do the opposite, turning his head away from you, walking away, or even ignoring you. If the horse isn’t interested in letting you in, he won’t be responsive to what you say. Horses have monocular vision, meaning they can’t see directly in front of their noses. Make sure you walk toward a horse from the side so he can see you clearly. Never approach a horse from behind. Horses can’t see in that direction, and you are at risk of getting kicked if they get spooked. Make sure your horse recognizes that you are the leader of his herd. If he doesn’t recognize you that way, he won’t listen to what you are saying. If your horse doesn’t seem to be showing proper respect, make him move his feet. Pushing on his shoulder or hip should do well on most occasions. If you need a little more power, you can poke him with the handle end of a crop. Just make sure you stand in the same place when you do this, and don’t shuffle your feet. A horse that doesn’t respect you will rub his head on you, nip to get your attention, or walk in front of you when you are trying to lead him. These are not behaviors he would show to a dominant leader of his herd. Horses are prey animals, meaning that in the wild they are hunted by others, and your horse considers you a predator. This means he will consider any outsider to be a threat, including you. Learn to approach the horses calmly so they regard you as someone walking through the herd rather than a potential...

TL;DR in English: Plan what you are going to say. Watch for an inviting body position. Approach the horse from the front side. Become the leader. Approach the horse calmly.
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The more realistic, natural-looking merkins are made from human hair hand-tied to skin-colored lace or netting. These can get quite expensive. If you are wearing a merkin as a gag, prank, or novelty, you might be interested in a fake-fur one instead. Some cosmetic salons may be able to apply a merkin for you. These merkins are made from fox fur, and are glued onto your skin. Some merkins come "oversized" so that you can cut them down to the right size and shape for your body. Most of the lace-backed merkins are already made to fit, but the novelty fur ones can be cut into all sorts of weird shapes. You can still wax your pubic hair, even if you plan on wearing the merkin for just one day. Waxing is recommended for those who wish to wear their merkins longer, because it lasts longer than a shave. Choose a full Brazilian wax, as opposed to a bikini wax or a “landing strip.” Use a shaving gel or cream suitable for sensitive skin and a clean, sharp razor to get the closest shave possible. Because shaving does not last very long, it is not recommended for those who wish to wear their merkins for longer than 2 days. Whether you shave or wax your pubic area, you will need to wait a few hours before you can apply the merkin. Both of these procedures place a fair amount of stress on your skin, leaving it sensitive and tender. You will need to give the area time to recover. Once the inflammation is gone, you can start applying the merkin.

TL;DR in English: Buy a merkin online or from well-stocked wig supply shop. Trim the merkin, if necessary, using a sharp pair of scissors. Wax your pubic hair if you plan on wearing a merkin for more than 2 days. Shave your pubic hair if waxing is too painful, and you plan on wearing the merkin for only 1 or 2 days. Wait several hours before attaching the merkin to give your skin time to heal.
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You can find many types of groin wraps online or at sporting goods stores. They are typically made of an elastic material and have Velcro closures to hold them snug. They’ll typically wrap around your leg, up over your hips, and then finish back over the leg.  You can also buy compression shorts that are specially-made to provide extra support to an injured groin. Both of these products are easier to apply yourself than are tape or elastic bandages, which are best applied by another person. A properly-done tape or bandage job may produce better results, however. No matter how you wrap it, you have to give a groin injury time to heal. Experts often promote what is known as the RICE method—Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate. Wrapping the injury fulfills the “compress” component. Get your doctor’s input on how often to wrap your groin, how tightly to wrap it, and what types of activities you can do while it is wrapped. You don’t want to risk further injury. You simply cannot rush the healing process of a groin injury. For a mild or moderate groin strain, expect to need at least 4-8 weeks to recover. During this time, you should rest the injured muscle as much as possible.  Work with your medical professional regarding your timetable for resuming different levels of activity during your recovery. Groin strains come in three grades. A grade 3 strain means the muscle is completely or nearly completely torn. The recovery time here will be greater than 8 weeks, and surgery may be necessary. Make sure that you stop your activity and begin resting the injured muscles as soon as possible. Especially in the days right after your injury, your strained groin may cause you a fair amount of pain. Under your doctor’s guidance, apply a wrapped ice pack to the area 3-4 times per day as needed, for about 20-30 minutes at a time. Never apply ice or an ice pack directly to your body. The extreme cold can damage your skin. When you go to bed or are resting flat on your back, stick a pillow or two under your pelvis to elevate your...

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Determine your art display layout. Choose a wall space that is proportional in size and orientation to the art you want to display. Display wall art at the appropriate level. Accentuate your wall art display with lighting.

In this process, you file your intention to have the law on the ballot. You then collect 1,000 signatures of registered state voters on the petition. Finally, you file the signatures along with the law. The attorney general reviews it all, writes the title of the measure, and it will be on the next state ballot. This is the first step if your state does not allow citizens to write ballot measures. These are the people in the capitol building in your state who are responsible for your specific area. They are the ones you need to make contact with if you are trying to change a state law. Look at their websites to see where they stand on the issues. Read articles from the newspaper (searchable easily online) to find out what kind of a lawmaker they have been and if you think they would be sympathetic to your idea. You will also want to know their political party and their record of voting -- these two items together can tell you a lot. You want to choose the one you think would be the better fit for your campaign -- approach him or her first. Email is probably going to be the best way to do this. Their email address is going to be on their website -- all state representatives would have this. Explain to them that you are a constituent interested in trying to change or pass a law. Send them an example of the text of the law you think you want to create. Ask to meet with them about the feasibility of this law. Even if you think one of your representatives would be a better choice, if your first choice doesn’t respond go to your second representative. This might mean a trip to your state capital. It also might be possible to meet with your representative while they are in-district -- representatives have offices in their home districts specifically to meet with constituents like you.  Dress professionally and lay out the reasons you want to change or create a new law. Come armed with arguments and facts. If he or she is unwilling to work with you, ask for suggestions about how you could proceed. He or she might...

TL;DR in English: File an initiative or referendum if your state allows it. Identify your state representative and senator if you can’t file a referendum. Do your research. Contact both of your representatives. Meet with your representative. Listen to your representative.
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The hip bridge also works to strengthen the muscles in your lower back and core that support your spine, putting you at less risk for lower back pain. Lay on your back for this exercise with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, as you did for pelvis tilts.  Lift your hips toward the ceiling, keeping your knees bent and engaging your core. Stop when your hips are even with your knees, such that you could draw a straight line (or a bridge) from your knees to your shoulders. Hold the position for 5 to 10 seconds, breathing deeply, then lower to the ground. Perform 10 repetitions of this exercise. For this exercise, also known as the Superman exercise, you want to lay face-down on the floor with your legs extended behind you and your arms extended straight overhead.  If you're already laying on your back, flip over onto your stomach. Reach your hands over your head and extend your legs behind you. Raise your legs a few inches and kick them, alternating sides. You also can lift your left leg and right arm together, then lower and lift your right leg and left arm. Complete 10 to 20 repetitions of this exercise. The pelvis tilt helps strengthen the muscles at the base of your abdomen as well as the muscles around your lower back. Become familiar with contracting this muscle to help strengthen it so you have fewer lower back problems.  Press the curve of your lower back into the floor and hold it for 5 to 10 seconds, breathing deeply, then release. Do 10 repetitions of this exercise. To do this exercise, lay on your back with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor. Your legs should be about hip-width apart. The bird dog exercise can help stretch and strengthen your lower back, as well as improving your balance. Start the bird dog exercise by getting on all fours with your knees directly under your hips and your wrists directly under your shoulders.  Reach your left arm forward and your right leg backward, creating a straight line from your fingertips to your heel. Keep your back flat, hold for...

TL;DR in English: Make a hip bridge. Swim on the floor. Tilt your pelvis. Try the bird dog exercise. Add in some lunges. Engage your core with planks. Use a stability ball to increase difficulty.
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If it's raining, put the book in a plastic bag before taking it out of the library. If you don't have one, ask a librarian. Avoid stuffing paperback books in your pockets, where they could get bent or torn. Keep pens, pencils, highlighters, and markers in a separate compartment from your book if you put it in your book bag. Animals can chew your book. Small children can draw on it or tear the pages. If you share your home with animals and/or children, place your book on a tall shelf, dresser, or bookcase when you're not reading it. As soon as you bring it home, put your book neatly on a sturdy shelf or table. Don't leave it on a sofa, chair, or bed. Someone may accidentally sit on it and damage the cover or pages. Avoid places where your book could get wet, such as a sink edge or near a bathtub. Make sure your storage place isn't near heating vents or radiators. Heat can cause books to dry out and become brittle. Any flat piece of paper or paperboard can serve as a bookmark. Don't dog-ear pages to keep your place. Avoid using a pencil or other bulky object. It could bend the cover or pages out of shape. Don't tent the book open to hold your place. Avoid sticky notes, which can leave adhesive on the pages. If you're feeling crafty, try making your own bookmark from any number of materials. You don't want to leave your book at school, on the bus, or at a friend's house. Put it back in your bag when you're finished reading. Then, close your bag securely to prevent your book from falling out. If they lose it or destroy it, you'll have to pay for it. Many libraries will notify patrons when books are returned. If someone wants to borrow your book, tell them to ask the library about this service. You can also have them accompany you when you return the book so that they can check it out that day.

TL;DR in English: Protect your book while you're transporting it. Keep your book out of reach of pets and small children. Store your book in a safe place. Use a bookmark. Keep your book in your bag when you're reading on the go. Avoid lending your book to others.
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This applies when you plan on hanging multiple pieces of wall art together, as a group. The size, shape, type and number of objects in your display will determine how they should be arranged. Here are some suggestions:  Lay art pieces on the floor in order to get a visual of how they relate to each other in size, form, subject, theme and color. Depending on the desired effect, you may want to keep similar colors grouped together, or you may want to scatter colors in a random pattern. Pay special attention to how different sized pieces relate to each other; Large, predominant pieces should be balanced with smaller, minor pieces. Additionally, it makes sense to group pieces according to subject and theme. Rearrange the objects as necessary, until you feel that they are pleasing to the eye and that they make sense logically, according to their characteristics. Make sure there are equal amounts of space between each piece. For displaying art on the wall, a good rule of thumb is to space art pieces 3 inches (7.62 cm) to 4 inches (10.16 cm) apart. Whether your art display is a single piece, multiple pieces, a focal point or an accentuation of the room's other features, it is important that you hang it in a way that stays in line with the room's size and layout. For example, a very high and narrow wall in a bathroom may be a good place to hang a vertical arrangement of three framed pictures, but not a good place to hang an over-sized, panoramic painting. Hang art at eye level. If you are displaying art in a group, then the center-point of the group should be at eye level. To determine a relative eye level, measure between 60 inches (152.4 cm) and 66 inches (167.64 cm) up from the floor. To display artwork at eye level in a sitting area, as in a dining room, hang the pieces at the eye level of the sitter. If you are using artwork to frame an architectural element or a piece of furniture, you should hang wall art within 10 inches (25.4 cm) of the object. Use soft lighting sources, such as specially-designed wall art...

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Set goals for your newsletter. Decide how often to publish. Know your audience. Pick a distribution method.

It might be a product you've always wanted to make, or a service you feel people need. It might even be something people don't know they need yet, because it hasn't been invented!  It can be helpful to have people who are bright and creative join you for a casual brainstorming session. Start with a simple question like: "What shall we do?" The idea is not to create a business plan, just to generate potential ideas. Many of the ideas will be duds, and there will be quite a few ordinary ones, but a few may emerge that have real potential. Consider your talents, experience, and knowledge when selecting a concept. If you have a particular skill set or talent, consider how these resources can be applied to meeting some sort of market demand. Combining skill and knowledge with a market demand increases your odds of having a successful business idea. For example, you may have worked with electronics as an employee for many years. You may have noticed a demand in your community for a particular form of electrical work, and combining your experience with the market demand can allow you to attract customers. Do you want financial independence, eventually selling your business to the highest bidder? Do you want something small and sustainable, that you love doing and from which you want to derive a steady income? These are the things that are good to know very early on. You could even do this before you have an idea for the business, and if the name is good, you may find it helps you define your business idea. As your plan grows, and things begin to take shape, the perfect name may come to you, but don't let that hinder you in the early phases. Create a name that you can use while you plan and don't hesitate to change it later.  Always check to see if the name is being used by somebody else before selecting it. Try to create a name that is simple and memorable. Will you do this alone, or will you bring in one or two trusted friends to join you? This brings a lot of synergy to the table, as people bounce ideas off each...

TL;DR in English: Choose an idea. Define your goals. Create a working name. Define your team. Choose your partners wisely.
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You only need a few cups of water to do a proper steam. Boil the water on the stove or in the microwave. While the water is heating, wash your face to remove makeup and dirt. Use a gentle face cleanser and warm water. Removing makeup and dirt is a must before steaming, because steaming opens up your pores, and anything on your face will be able to get inside and cause irritation or pimples to occur.   If you have especially sensitive or dry skin, it might be prudent to reduce the chance of experiencing irritation by forgoing exfoliation and opting for a gentler technique. After washing your face, pat it dry with a towel. Pour it into a glass or ceramic bowl resting on a folded towel or two. Part of the facial experience is to add some beauty to your day, so if you have a pretty bowl on hand, use that one! If you're in a hurry, you can also just use the pot you boiled the water in. You don't have to add anything to your steam, but to make it truly special you can add some fresh or dried herbs or essential oils that will release beneficial aromas. An herbal teabag will also do the trick! Try the following herbs and oils to enhance your steam:  Use lemongrass or peppermint for an energizing steam. Use chamomile or lavender for a relaxing steam. Use peppermint or eucalyptus for a cold-conquering steam. Use sandalwood or bergamot for a stress-relieving steam. Drape a towel over your head so that it creates a sort of tent over your face, and hold your face over the water. Keep your face over the steam for about 10 minutes. Close your eyes and breathe deeply, allowing the heat to awaken your face and open your pores. Don't steam your face for too long, or get too close to the hot water. The heat can cause inflammation if exposure is too high. The next step is to use a mask to pull the impurities from your now-open pores. A clay mask works well if you have one on hand. Mix the clay with some water and smooth it over your face. Let it sit on your face for about 15 minutes before gently rinsing it off with lukewarm...

TL;DR in English: Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Wash your face. Pour the water into a bowl. Add herbs or essential oils. Hold your face over the steaming water. Smooth a mask over your face. Use a toner to close your pores. Moisturize your face.
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Wrap the braid up and over the top of your head and then bring it down behind your other ear. Pin the braid behind your ear with a couple of bobby pins to secure it.If desired, you can create 2 braids (1 on each side) and cross them over each other once on top of your head.

TL;DR in English: Secure the braid over the top of your head like a headband.
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Before you get too far in planning your newsletter, it can be a good idea to consider the goals you have in mind for it.  Thinking about the goals that you want  your newsletter to achieve can help you build a successful newsletter.  Consider some of these aspects of a newsletter and decide what you want your own newsletter to achieve:  Should your newsletter focus on events or policies? Are you going to create and publish the newsletter on your own? Do you plan on building a team to publish the newsletter? How big do you want your newsletter to be? How many people do you want to reach with your newsletter? What should the newsletter be called? You will need to decide how often you want to publish your newsletter before you begin creating it.  Having a publication schedule can help you determine how often you'll need to work on the newsletter and when new issues are due.  Decide on a publication schedule before planning the rest of your paper to help make it successful.  If your school is either very large or very active, you may want to publish more often or publish larger papers, less frequently. If you are unsure of how often to publish, you may try publishing monthly to begin with. You probably won't need to publish any editions over the summer months if your school isn't active during them. When planning and creating a school newsletter, it can be helpful to keep your audience in mind.  The goal of your newsletter will be to inform and engage your audience.  Knowing your audience will allow you to write articles and content that is tailored just for them.  You'll likely want to include some sections or content for the students in the community. Your main readers are likely to be the parents and adults in the community. Your newsletter should also keep staff informed, describing current events at the school. You might also want to include content that supports your local community. Once you have an idea of what your newsletter will include, it's time to think of how you will deliver it to readers.  Having...

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Make sure that the cat is inside the house. Call for help and explore the area around your house. Call for help and explore the area around your house. Call for help and explore the area around your house. Call for help and explore the area around your house. Call for help and explore the area around your house

Look for signs of where to put an address. Format the position of the address correctly. Draw a neat box around the address it to help it stand out. Place the stamp in the upper right hand corner.

You'll need tiles in two different colors. These should be 2x2" (or multiples of 2, such as 2x4" or 2x6"). You can buy these in sheets that you split up or you can buy them individually. Look for sample sheets or sale tiles to save money. You'll also need 1x2 lumber, 1/4" plywood, and glue. If you can only get 2x4" or 2x6" tiles, you'll also need a saw that can handle masonry. Talk to your local hardware store for advice. You'll need to cut a roughly 19x19" base from the 1/4" plywood. The size will depend on whether you are grouting your tiles or not. If your tiles are not already 2x2" square, then you'll want to cut them using an appropriate saw. If they are square but are apart of a sheet, you'll need to use a utility knife to cut them free. Measure and mark for the location of the squares on your base. Then, use grout or glue to secure the tiles to the wood. Let this set completely before continuing. Using a miter saw or miter box, cut and miter your frame (picture frame style) to fit around your tiles. You'll need to adjust the size, depending on whether or not you're using grout, but assuming that you are not then the inside measurement for the frame will need to be 16" and the outside will need to be 19". Paint or stain your frame, or finish it however you want to. Sanding first might help get a better look, depending on the wood you bought. Glue and then place your frame around the tiles. You can add any finishing touches that you want, like attaching shoe molding around the outer rim, in order to get a more finished look. Otherwise, enjoy your new chess board!

TL;DR in English: Get your materials. Cut your base. Cut the tiles. Place the tiles. Cut your frame. Paint your frame. Place your frame. Add finishing touches.
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Try to step like you would in any other flat shoe, heel to toe. It can take some getting used to maintain balance on a thinner heel. Take small steps and look at yourself walk in a mirror if you can. It's a good idea to practice walking around your house in heels to get used to their feel and the right way to walk. Keep your abs engaged, your shoulders back, and your head up. Note that your posture in heels will require more curves in your body, with your back slightly arched and your chest and pelvis pushed forward. Get used to walking with this new, slightly more forward center of gravity. Hold onto a railing or wall when you can to lend support and prevent catching a heel or rolling an ankle. Wear a wider heel for outdoor surfaces, to prevent them from sticking into dirt or grass or causing you to slip or injure an ankle. Take a break from your heels every now and then while you're wearing them. Try slipping off your heels while you're sitting down, or even elevating or massaging your feet to bring circulation to them. Gently rotate your ankles and spread your toes apart under the table when you can to provide relief and prevent injury. Slip on no-show socks that will hide under your heels, or wear tights or stockings to make heels more comfortable if they tend to rub against your feet, especially after sweating a little. Limit the period of time you wear heels to a minimum, as best you can. Instead of wearing heels through the whole day, try wearing a flat during work and save the heels for going out at night.

TL;DR in English: Practice heel-toe walking. Use good posture. Find support when you're on stairs or uneven surfaces. Relieve the pressure occasionally. Wear socks or tights. Simply reduce the amount of time in heels.
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Cats have a tendency to crawl inside drawers and love to sleep in confined spaces. Before alarming everybody and panicking the children, make sure that the cat is really outside. Call it and offer food. Quickly inspect its favourite places and look for an open window or door. Don't forget to check the garage and the garden. Your cat might just be napping on the grass. Look below the car and in warm places, where cats love to sleep. If your cat just left the house, don't panic. Ask your household and your neighbours to explore the area around your house. Cats usually don't travel much and are likely to be close by.  Be organized. Assign a street or two to each member of the search party. Ask them to be systematic and to look below cars and behind bins. Leave your front door open. The cat might want to come home after a while. Make sure that it can access the house. Leave its favourite blanket or litter box outside to let the smell travel. It will help your cat if it lost its way. Don't forget to leave someone inside to check for potential intruders. Don't run. You might want to hurry while searching for the cat in the streets. Sudden movements will scare your pet. Cats dislike sudden movements and are wired to hide when threatened. If you live near a major road, make sure your cat hasn't been hit by a car. Cats are unfortunately prone to these accidents. If you have a pedigree cat, it might be worth going to the police station. Breeds have a monetary value and are targeted by thieves. Bring a picture and a description with you.  Bring a picture and a description of your cat. It will help the police. Try to make sure that your cat hasn't escaped. You don't want to waste the time of the police. It is worth searching again in the evening if you didn't find your animal during the day. Cats hunt at night. They also dislike noise and are more likely to get out when everything is quiet outside. Remember that they have a better night vision than humans.  Begin your search at dusk when the sun is still shining. The...

TL;DR in English: Make sure that the cat is not inside the house. Call for help and explore the area around your house. Call the police. Organize a new search party between 5 and 8 pm. Investigate door-to-door.
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The address is normally placed on the right hand side of a postcard and midway down the card. There is usually a printed vertical line denoting the left and the right of the postcard. If not, imagine a line in the centre of the postcard, Choose the right hand side to insert the address. Many postcards include pre-printed horizontal address lines to show you where to add the address. But not all will do this, so assume that the mid-right of the card is the best placement for the address. If you are making your own postcard out of a photo or picture, or you purchase a postcard without lines to fill in an address, you will need to format the back of the postcard yourself. Check with your local post office for specific postcard requirements. However, in general, most postcards will follow these requirements:  The address side of the card must be divided into a right portion and a left portion, with or without a vertical rule. The left portion is the message area. The destination address, postage, and any postal service marking or endorsement must appear in the right portion. The right portion must be at least 2-1/8 inches wide (measured from the right edge of the card, top to bottom inclusive). This is a good way to help point out to postal workers the address on your postcard. It makes their work easier and ensures no mistakes are made. You can also write right up the edge of those lines without having your message clutter or overpower the address. This is the standard placement of all stamps. You may even need to place multiple stamps depending on where you will be mailing it to.

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If you are a health care professional, you can volunteer your manpower, supplies, and other resources towards rebuilding efforts. If you are a business owner, especially in the area surrounding the flood, offer discounts or gratis goods/services to those affected by the flood. Even if you can't be there on the ground,

Volunteer in the affected area. Volunteer your professional services. Volunteer outside of the affected area.

You may use SNAP benefits to buy only certain items.  You may buy fruits, meats, fish, dairy, breads and cereals. You may not use SNAP benefits to buy pet foods, soaps, paper products, alcohol, tobacco, medicine or foods to eat in the store. You have to report to your local office to continue to receive benefits. Ask for the re-certification form. The timeline to re-certify depends on how regular your income is.  Families with regular income must re-certify once per year. Someone whose income fluctuates may have to report more regularly, such as once per month. If your household income increases above the maximum income threshold, you must inform the DCF.  Report any changes in the cost of rent or utilities because these affect your qualification for the program. Failure to inform the DCF of important changes can lead to cancellation of your benefits.

TL;DR in English: Follow the rules. Re-certify your benefits. Inform the Florida DCF of any relevant income changes.
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To make your felt snowman ornament you will need pieces of felt in white, brown, orange and black. You will also need a piece of white ribbon (approximately 5 inches in length), a sewing needle and thread (in colors matching the felt), a pen, a scissors, some polyester fiberfill and a sheet of paper. Draw the outline of a snowman onto the sheet of paper. Make the snowman whatever shape you like -- two snowballs high, three snowballs high, fat, skinny -- it's up to you.  Cut the paper snowman outline, then place it on a piece of white felt. Use your pen to trace the outline of the snowman onto the felt, then cut it out with the scissors. Trace another snowman outline onto a second piece of felt and cut that one out too. You should now have two identical snowman outlines. Cut out five small circles from the piece of black felt. These will form the snowman's eyes, along with his three coal buttons. Cut out a small triangle from the orange felt. This will form the carrot for the snowman's nose. Cut out two stick shapes from the brown felt. These will be the snowman's arms. Take one of the white felt snowman outlines and hand-stitch the eyes, carrot nose and coal buttons into place. Use thread of a corresponding color for each piece, i.e. orange thread for the nose, and black thread for the other pieces. Take the two white felt body pieces and line them up, placing the piece with the sewn-on features on top. Take the brown felt arms and place them between the two body pieces, sticking out at an angle. Take the length of white ribbon, fold it over, and insert the end between the two body pieces at the top of the snowman's head. This will form the hanging loop for the finished ornament. Take your needle and some white thread and hand-stitch the two body pieces together, leaving a seam allowance of only 1⁄8 inch (0.3 cm).  As you're stitching, make sure to catch both of the snowman's arms and the looped thread in a stitch, in order to secure them in place. Don't stitch the entire snowman closed just yet; leave a...

TL;DR in English: Gather your materials. Cut out the body of the snowman. Cut out the snowman's arms and facial features. Sew on the snowman's eyes, nose and buttons. Assemble the snowman. Sew it all together. Stuff the snowman.
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Put your letter aside for a day or so and look at it with fresh eyes. Does your letter make sense? Have you said something in an unclear manner? If so, tinker with your sentences and paragraphs so that you are clearer. Also revise to make the letter as brief as possible. People are very busy. You might be able to combine sentences or paragraphs. Cut any unnecessary words. Typos, missing words, and other errors will reduce your credibility. Read over the letter to find these errors before sending. You can edit your letter by doing the following:  Ask another person to read the letter to find mistakes. Read the letter backwards. Start with the last sentence. Read it, then move to the sentence before it. This way, you’ll focus carefully on each sentence and find any errors. Read the letter out loud. Our eyes tend to correct errors when we read silently to ourselves. By reading out loud, you might stumble over an error. Senators typically do not provide email addresses for constituent comments. Instead, their websites provide webforms for you to fill in with your contact information, topic (often from a drop-down list), and comments. If you have already drafted a letter, copy the body of it and paste it into the “comments” block on the webform.  Senators create and operate their own websites. However, generally speaking, you’ll be asked to provide your name, address, email address, phone number, topic of your comments, and then your comments. For example, you’d submit comments to Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey at https://www.casey.senate.gov/contact/. Alternatively, you’d submit comments to Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey at https://www.toomey.senate.gov/?p=contact. Often, Senators won’t respond to letters. However, when they do, they send standardized responses. Don’t be offended. Check if your Senator voted how you wanted. If they did, thank them by sending a quick comment via their webpage. Senators usually receive lots of negative mail, so they'll appreciate the positivity.

TL;DR in English: Revise your letter. Edit the letter. Submit comments via webform instead of standard email. Read your response.
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If it's safe enough to travel to the afflicted area, see if aid organizations are looking for volunteers to help on the ground.  If you meet height, weight, age, fitness, education, and U.S. citizenship requirements, consider joining the National Guard. The National Guard is a part-time, locally organized branch of the U.S. military that responds to natural disasters (both in the U.S. and sometimes abroad) as part of their call of duty. After completing basic training, you can chose a short-term enlistment (three years) and then continue to be a member of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) who are called up in the event of emergencies like natural disasters.  Consider volunteering with Habitat for Humanities or other organizations whose mission is to clear debris, help homeowners salvage their personal belongings, and rebuild damaged homes. Your time and talents are a valuable resource and can help those in need.  If you are a health care professional, see if you can donate your medical services or supplies. If you are a contractor or work in construction, volunteer your manpower, supplies, and other resources towards rebuilding efforts. If you are an educator or child care worker, offer to provide support and assistance with displaced families and their children. If you are a business owner, especially in the area surrounding the flood, offer discounts or gratis goods/services to those affected by the flood. Even if you can’t be there on the ground, you can still make a big difference by volunteering.  Get in touch with the local branch of the aid organization working with flood victims and see if they need help in their call center, hotline, or donation processing facility.   You can also become a community liaison by collecting local donations and bringing them to the regional sorting facility.

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The most common way to use a handbell is to use a handbell. This is a very common technique, and it is very common. You can use a handbell to play a note, or to play a note, or to play a note, or to play a note, or to play a note,

Once you have mastered basic handbell playing fundamentals, move on to more advanced techniques. Learn to play bells four- and six-in-hand. Try plucking the bells. Try playing with mallets. Venture into the art of solo handbells.

Leather polish will bring a shine to your jacket, but has the potential to discolor, dry out, or clog the leather surface. Use this for special occasions, and test on a hidden area first before using a new product. Buff with a cloth until a glossy surface is created.  Do not polish suede or other leather with a soft, fuzzy texture. It is not possible to make suede glossy without permanently removing this texture.  Don't use shoe polish, even if it is intended for leather shoes. If your jacket gets wet, hang it evenly on a hanger to dry at room temperature. Remove objects from the pockets to avoid stretching the wet leather, and keep it away from direct heat sources, such as radiators or airing cupboards. Apply conditioner after drying, if the leather had become thoroughly soaked.

TL;DR in English: Polish smooth leather jackets on rare occasions. Let wet leather air dry.
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For a snakebite from a venomous snake, keeping your cat calm and quiet is the best first aid that you can administer to your cat before she receives veterinary care. The more agitated and active she is, the more quickly the venom could spread through her body and make her even sicker. It is actually recommended that keeping your cat calm and quiet is the  only  first aid that you should administer on your own.  Do not allow your cat to walk or run around as this will increase her heart rate and stimulate more blood circulation. Keep in mind that your cat may snap at you or try to bite you because of the amount of pain that she’s in. Gentle pressure will help control the bleeding from the bite wound. An example of first aid that you should  not  administer is cutting the wound open to suck out the venom or drain the wound. Not only is this ineffective, you would cause more pain and suffering for your cat. In addition, the venom could be venomous to you.  Do not apply a tourniquet or compression bandage in the area near the bite wound. Do not apply ice to the bite wound. The ice does not slow the spread of the venom and can actually damage the skin. Do not wash the wound if the bite was from a venomous snake. Washing the wound could increase the absorption of the venom. The action most likely to save your cat's life is getting her to your veterinarian as soon as possible. If possible, transport your cat in her carrier or a large box in which she can comfortably lie down. To help keep her calm and still during the drive to the veterinarian, loosely wrap your cat in a large towel or sheet. The effects of snake venom are usually irreversible and often begin immediately after the snakebite. To increase the chances of your cat’s survival and treat the effects of the snake venom, your cat will need immediate veterinary treatment. Your veterinarian may have a snakebite detection kit, which would allow him or her to identify what type of snake bit your cat. However, in the event that your veterinarian does not have the...

TL;DR in English: Keep your cat calm and quiet. Do not administer first aid other than gentle pressure. Take your cat to your veterinarian immediately. Provide as much history as you can about the snakebite. Allow your veterinarian to diagnose your cat. Approve of your veterinarian’s recommended treatment plan. Ask your veterinarian about your cat’s prognosis. Care for your cat when is released from the veterinary hospital.
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Choosing a singular side to place your blanket is an easy, understated way to make a sofa stylish. You can either throw the blanket over the side without folding it or choose one of the three folding options. Folding the blanket lengthwise looks best with this option. Fold your blanket in quarters and tuck it into a corner for a soft look. This will make the blanket easy-access for anyone who wants to use it. Throw blankets in the couch corner are best for warm instead of formal decorating styles. You can then place throw pillows on top of the blanket to keep it in place. Placing the blanket on your sofa's arm for a cross between comfort and sophistication. After you've folded your blanket, twist it at the end draped over the arm as a personal touch. If you have a sectional, you can put the blanket over a footrest. Fold the blanket in half, short side to short side, to make a long rectangle. Then, lay it over the chaise or ottoman to add texture. This is a trendy, popular option.

TL;DR in English: Cascade your blanket down the side for a modern look. Place your blanket in the corner to keep things cozy. Fold your throw over the arm for a tailored look. Fold the blanket in half and drape it over an ottoman for easy access.
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Handbell music has its own special markings and directions that you will never see on other music. For instance, instead of trilling, handbells "shake" (usually indicated by the letters Sk on the music). This is exactly what it sounds like; instead of just playing the note, letting it ring, and damping it, you shake the bell for the notated length of time. There are also markings that tell you to damp in certain ways; for instance, damping on the table, or purposely bringing the bell to the table with force as to create a certain sound. This technique makes it much easier to play more than two bells at once. To do this, put two bells together through their handles in a way that they are all facing a different direction. You will want two or three bells in each hand. You will discover that you can move your arm one way to play one of the notes in that hand and a different way to play the other one. Obviously, this is easier with smaller bells. Sometimes this is written into the music, and other times it is a decision made by the director. To pluck, lay the bells down on the table as you normally would, and lift up the clappers and gently drop them, instead of ringing. To do this, lay the bells down on the padded table (in keyboard order, of course), and gently tap them with mallets instead of playing. Be aware that you do need to use special mallets intended for handbells. Smaller ones are for smaller bells, and larger ones are for larger bells. Often, the range of bells a particular size of mallet is used for will be marked somewhere on the handle. There are many different ways to do this. Some soloists set up a table with an octave or two of handbells and play all of them, usually with some kind of accompaniment. Others play simple melodies four- or six-in-hand. It's all up to you.

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Use a traditional back waxing technique. Make your own back waxing technique.

Consider having your back professionally waxed. Look into laser hair removal. Try using a depilatory cream.

Many players tend to twist back at their hips, but you have to remember to pull back from the shoulders. To get the most powerful two-handed backhand, you should pull your arms back until you can practically rest your chin on your forward shoulder. As you wind back, you’ll feel your weight transfer to your back leg. Make sure that you don’t plant your back leg because as you follow through with the swing, your weight will transfer forward again. The slot is the space about one foot below the height where you will connect with the ball. Don’t swing forward yet. Simply lower the racket into the slot while maintaining the correct grip. Once in the slot, the racket will be pointed very slightly closed face, meaning tilted just barely toward the ground rather than the sky. This is where you want it because as you follow through, your wrist will twist slightly upward to even out the racket.

TL;DR in English: Wind back from the shoulders. Transfer your weight to your back leg. Drop the racket into the slot.
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Before you can soften the shank, the reinforced sole of the pointe shoe, you’ll need to figure out where your natural arch breaks. The break is where the heel becomes the arch. Bend your foot to see where your arch naturally breaks. You can mark the point on both your foot and the shoe with a marker. Avoid arbitrarily bending the shank of your pointe shoe, since this may not correspond to the natural break in your arch. After you’ve identified your natural break and marked it in your shoe, pry up the shank and bend it back and forth gently at the marked position.  This will make the shank more pliable when you rise up on pointe. Remove the small nail that fastens the shank to your shoe. Put on the shoe and extend your foot from flat to demi pointe to begin molding the break. This will help you know the exact shape of your foot in your shoe. Remove the shoe and gently mold the area of the shank where your natural arch breaks. Work the area with your hands, following your mark and the shape your foot has made. Molding the shoe where your arch naturally breaks will make rising in your shoes more comfortable and increase the life of your shoes.  You don’t need to add heat to help with shaping the shank. Since you previously wore your shoe to begin molding the break, the heat from your foot will have been enough.  There’s no designated left or right ballet shoe- your own feet will determine this as they break in the shoe. Label each shoe to make sure you’re consistently putting on your shoes until they are broken in enough to identify by sight.

TL;DR in English: Identify the natural break in your arch. Bend the shank at the natural break in your arch. Wear the shoe to mold the break. Mold the shoe with your hands.
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If you are comfortable using technology, you may use an existing quiz show program in your competition. These programs have been designed by expert programmers to make putting on a quiz show as easy as clicking your mouse. You may look for a quiz show program that contains content that relates to your class or your area of interest for the competition. Or you may add in your own content into a quiz show template and upload it into the program, creating a quiz show game you can run on a computer. You can also try creating your own quiz show using a computer program. Programs like Adobe Flash can be used to build a quiz show. This may be a good option if you are tech savvy and confident with using computer programs to design a quiz. You may also go for this option if you want to teach yourself how to design a quiz on the computer. When building the game show, make sure you include interactive elements, such as buttons that trigger audio prompts and a running total of the competitor’s score on the screen. You could also give the participants the option of entering text into the quiz to answer questions. Using a computer in a quiz show can create technical errors or issues. Make sure you run through the quiz show on the computer on your own first to test the content and the functionality of the quiz. You may test the quiz show on the computer you are planning to use during the actual quiz show, such as a school computer or your home computer, to ensure everything runs smoothly.  When you are testing the quiz show, put yourself in the position of a competitor and check that all of the functionality makes sense. Test any interactive parts of the quiz and make sure functionality like a score counter or a timer on the screen are working properly. If you decide to use the computer program quiz in a live setting, you may also store the quiz answers in a sealed envelope. You may also have a live host who will read out the scores to the participants as they appear in the quiz show.

TL;DR in English: Use an existing quiz show program. Make your own quiz show. Test the quiz show before you use it.
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Find a salon that offers body waxing, and go in for an appointment. It is generally safer than shaving, it lasts longer, and it shouldn't cost much more than $30. You won't need to shave your back every few days to keep the stubble down, and over time your back hair should even start to grow in thinner!  Waxing removes hair from the root. If done well, a back wax may last as long as six weeks – much longer than any shave.  Avoid trying to wax your back at home. If you do this, make sure that you have help, and that both of you know what you're doing. Waxing done poorly can be even more dangerous than a botched shave. This solution permanently removes the hair from your back, making it much more long-term effective than either shaving or waxing. It is usually a very safe and professional procedure, although it may be somewhat more expensive than your alternatives. Consider whether a permanently hair-free back is worth the cost. The price of laser hair removal will depend on the particular salon and the hairiness of your back. As a general rule, however, you can expect the procedure to cost about $50-$100 per session, over as many as ten sessions. This means that you might wind up shelling out $1,000 for the entire treatment plan. These products dissolve your hair at the surface of the skin, and the hairless effect usually lasts about twice as long as shaving. Be aware that these creams can be difficult to apply yourself, so you may need to ask a friend or a partner to help out. This can be a quick, easy, and relatively cheap solution – but it is not nearly so long-lasting as waxing or laser hair removal.

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When you are ready to eat, you should eat a lot of eggs. If you are not hungry, you should eat a lot of eggs. If you are hungry, you should eat a lot of eggs. If you are hungry, you should eat a lot of eggs. If you are hungry, you should eat a

Beat 3 eggs. Add the sugar and the milk to the eggs. Sift the flour, salt, and the baking powder. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. Put your finger in the bottom opening of the funnel and fill it with one cup of batter. Heat 4 tbsp. of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Pour the batter into the oil in the pan. Fry one side of the batter until it's golden brown. Flip the batter over and fry the other side. Remove the funnel cake and drain it on a paper towel. Sprinkle the top of the funnel cake with powdered sugar. Serve.

Hamsters commonly become dehydrated when their owners forget to refill their water bottles. Do not forget about your little hamster! Keep a close eye on his water bottle and refill it with fresh, clean water as necessary.  A constant supply of fresh, clean water is essential to keeping your hamster well hydrated. Check the ball bearing in your hamster’s water bottle to make sure it is working properly. If the ball somehow gets stuck, it could prevent your hamster from being able to sip the water from the bottle’s spout. your hamster a balanced diet. Keeping your hamster healthy with a well-balanced diet will go a long way towards preventing dehydration. Components of a healthy hamster diet are a commercially available hamster mix, a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, and a few sweet treats now and then.  Baked chicken, low fat cottage cheese, and plain low-fat yogurt are also good choices for your hamster’s diet. They are high in protein, which is an important nutrient for hamsters.  Foods you should  not  feed your hamster include onions, tomato leaves, and raw potatoes. Other foods to avoid feeding your hamster are chocolate, junk food, and watermelon.  Talk with your veterinarian if you are unsure what types of food to feed your hamster. Heat stroke (mild or severe) is another common cause of dehydration in hamsters. Unfortunately, heat stroke can happen very quickly in hamsters, so you must be diligent about keeping your hamster cool, especially in the summer months.  Keep his cage out of the path of direct sunlight.  The room where you keep his cage should be well ventilated. If you are traveling with him in the car, make sure his cage is not by a sunny window. Check on him frequently. If he starts to suffer from heatstroke (saliva dribbling from mouth, heavy breathing, lying on side), move his cage to a cool location, take him out of his cage, and run cool water over him to cool him down. Dry him off and let him recover quietly in his cage.  Start rehydrating your hamster with Pedialyte (or water,...

TL;DR in English: Keep your hamster’s water bottle full. Feed Don’t let your hamster overheat.
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Lunging your horse is a great workout, and it helps to reinforce your horse's training. While there are no set guidelines for how often to lunge your horse, 2-3 times a week is a good guideline, especially if you can't ride every day. This will help keep your horse in good shape, and it will improve the bond between you and your horse, since you'll be spending quality time giving it instruction.  You may also want to lunge your horse before you ride it, especially if it's been a while since your last ride. This can help remind your horse of some of its training basics, and it can help get the horse in a compliant mindset before you mount up. If your horse hasn't exercised in a while, start by lunging 1-2 times a week, then work your way up as the horse gets more comfortable.

TL;DR in English: Lunge your horse 2-3 times a week for 20 minutes at a time.
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Before you start taking medication, you need to know how taking medication or supplements may affect your body. Review any allergies you have before taking anything. If you are allergic to peanuts, for example, taking Tryptophan make cause a reaction. Always read the warning labels before you take a supplement. Taking non-prescription medication may affect pre-existing conditions. Vitamin D, for example, may cause kidney stones in patients who cannot absorb calcium. Mixing medicines can be very dangerous. Make sure you talk to a pharmacist or a doctor before you take more than one medication. You do not want to make yourself more sick by taking a dangerous cocktail. Taking fish oil with blood pressure drugs, for example, can be very, very dangerous. Research your medication carefully. Unfortunately, the world is not a completely honest place. There are products that promote amazing results. If it seems to be good to be true, it probably is. Make sure you do your research and consult with others before you take anything.

TL;DR in English: Understand your own body chemistry. Read warning labels. Do not mix medications! Avoid scams.
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Beat the eggs thoroughly until the whites and yolk are combined. Add 1/2 cup of sugar and 2 cups of milk to the eggs and stir the ingredients thoroughly to combine them. Sift 2 cups of flour, 1/3 tsp. of salt, and 2 tsp. of baking powder together. Add more flour to the egg mixture and continue to beat it in until all of the flour is incorporated into the egg mixture. The batter should be smooth and not too thick. Place the cup of batter in the bottom of the funnel. The vegetable oil will fry the funnel cake and give it a rich texture and taste. Remove your finger from the funnel and swirl it around in a circular motion, or in a criss-cross motion, until you've made a funnel cake patter that fills the pan and is about the size of an ordinary plate. This should take no more than 2-3 minutes. Use a pair of tongs to check when the batter is golden brown. Use the tongs to flip the batter over and fry it until it's golden brown just like the first side. This should take less time than it did for the first side to fry -- just about one minute. Let the paper towel soak in the additional grease for at least a minute. You can flip over the funnel cake to evenly drain both sides. Sprinkle as much powdered sugar on the funnel cake as you like. Enjoy this funnel cake immediately, while it's hot.

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Use the Internet to communicate with people.  Use the Internet to communicate with people.  Use the Internet to communicate with people.  Use the Internet to communicate with people.  Use the Internet to communicate with people.  Use the Internet to communicate with people.  Use the Internet to communicate with people.  Use

Obtain the necessary equipment to create a computer network. Connect a cable modem to a live cable jack. Connect a DSL modem to a live phone line. Connect the wireless router to the modem. Connect the host computer to the wireless router. Configure the wireless modem. Connect other computers or devices to the new network by selecting "Connect to" from the Start menu and then selecting the newly created network from the list of available options in the "Connect to a network" dialog box.

Find things you're great at, and praise yourself.  It may seem silly, but repeating, "I'm great at _______, and I'm proud of it," in the mirror for ten times a day will help. It's easier to make and maintain friendships when you feel confident. Shower regularly and use deodorant. Trim your nails and get your hair cut. Wear clothes you would wear normally. Don’t overdo the makeup and perfume. Makeup used in excess can be off-putting, and some people are allergic to perfume. See if your school has a club that deals with your favorite activity.  If you’re home-schooled, there are many businesses like art programs that would love to have you join them.

TL;DR in English: Build up your confidence. Take care of basic hygiene. Be yourself.
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If you want to discuss your concerns about a person's possible drug use, it is best to approach them when they are sober and thinking clearly. Someone who is high on marijuana may have trouble communicating with you or following what you are trying to say. It's best to catch the person when they're in a relatively calm mood. If they've had a rough week, or the two of you have been fighting all day, it's probably better to hold off until the person is in a more positive state of mind. Attempting to talk when the person is in a bad mood can make them more defensive, which means the conversation probably won't be very productive. Depending on the type of relationship you have with the person, you may be able to ask up-front if they are using marijuana. Keep your approach simple, straightforward, and non-judgmental. For example, you might say, “Hey, you've been acting different lately, and I noticed a funny smell in your room. Have you been smoking marijuana?” If the person thinks you are angry at them or judging them, they are less likely to open up to you. Make it clear that you are sympathetic and just want to help. For example, when talking to a friend, you might say, “I noticed you've been canceling a lot when we try to make plans, and you always seem so tired when I see you. Are you doing ok? I've been really worried about you!” Panicking or getting angry is usually counterproductive. Talk to the person calmly, without raising your voice, making threats, or being sarcastic. If you approach them in a hostile or fearful way, they will be less likely to open up to you, and the situation may become worse.

TL;DR in English: Wait until the person is sober to talk about it. Pick a time to talk when the person is calm and relaxed. Ask them if they are using marijuana. Let them know you are concerned about them. Stay calm.
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The tourism industry encompasses many different career opportunities, with varying degrees of experience required. Some examples of these job opportunities include travel planning, serving on resorts and cruise ships, hotel management, and travel writing. Look up travel industry websites and career guides online to get more information. Take stock of the skills you possess that would lend themselves to a career in tourism. The industry is primarily service-based, so strong communication skills and experience in customer service are assets. Organizational skills, such as time management, prioritizing, and planning and coordination, are also beneficial. Consider working on any areas you might be lacking skills that would be needed for a tourism-related career.  You can use your existing skills to help you find a job in the tourism industry. Being able to speak a foreign language, for example, may lead you to a job translating for tourists. Looking at trends in the tourism industry is a good way to evaluate the current job market, as well as future job opportunities that may be available. Tourism-related websites have created new job opportunities in the industry, ranging from content writing to website design. Aiming for a job in the growing internet component of the industry is a way to stay ahead of the curve at this juncture. Think about your own particular interests in order to narrow your choices within the tourism industry. Long hours are often an inevitable part of tourism-related work, so you should make sure that your job reflects your passion and engages your interest. If you are an avid writer, for example, consider a position writing for travel websites, books, or magazines; if you enjoy interacting with people, opt for a position in a hotel, resort, or tourist attraction.

TL;DR in English: Research jobs related to tourism. Evaluate your own skills. Look at industry trends. Consider your interests.
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A cable or DSL Internet connection and a modem will be required to set up the computer network. A wireless router also will be required.  Obtain the router's default user name (SSID) and password information, along with the Web address for the router's configuration page prior to setting up the network. This information is normally provided in the documentation included with the device at the time of purchase. Confirm that each computer or device to be connected to the network has a wireless network adapter installed. Many computers and devices now include a network adapter installed by the manufacturer. Refer to the operation instructions or contact customer support to determine if a wireless network adapter is installed. A cable modem will connect to a short length of coax cable protruding from a wall (cable) jack. An account with a local cable Internet service provider will be required. DSL modems will connect through a telephone jack using a standard telephone cable, usually included with the modem at the time of purchase. An account with a local service provider will be required. Using the network cable (typically Ethernet), included with the purchase of the wireless router, plug 1 end into the modem and the other end into the first empty port, going from left to right, on the back of the wireless router. The first port is typically assigned a different color than the other Ethernet ports on the router. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the DSL or cable modem. Using a network USB or Ethernet cable, plug 1 end into the network adapter on the computer and the other end into the next open port on the wireless router. Plug in the power source for the modem, then plug in the power source for the wireless router. Wait a few moments for the devices to boot up. Power on the computer and log in to the desktop.  Open your Web browser, type in the URL or IP address into the address bar and press enter to be directed to the wireless router's configuration page. The configuration...

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If you are using a mask, you can use a mask to mask your car. This will prevent the mask from being damaged. If you are using a mask, you can use a mask to mask your car. This will prevent the mask from being damaged. If you are using a mask, you can use a mask

Choose a solvent and activator for your current weather conditions. Paint on a 75 °F (24 °C) day. Use quality car-painting equipment. Wet-sand Practice spraying on a smooth piece of scrap metal.

. If you are using a pattern, then it is important to read the instructions carefully before you get started. Missing or misunderstanding a step can result in issues with your finished garment. Read through the instructions and make notes of anything that will require special attention, such as where to place the pattern on your fabric when you cut it out or what kind of stitch to use when you sew your pieces together. Lay out your pattern and then begin cutting out all of the pieces as indicated. Cut along the lines for the size of overalls you will need. Set each pattern piece aside as you go. Next, lay out your fabric and begin pinning the paper pattern pieces onto your fabric. Make sure to pay attention to the pattern instructions for pinning because some pieces may need to be pinned to a piece of folded fabric in a certain way. After you have pinned all of your pieces in place, you can begin cutting them out. You may leave the pattern piece pinned onto the fabric pieces to make them easier to identify later, or identify the pieces another way if you prefer, such as by marking the wrong side of the fabric pieces with chalk.

TL;DR in English: Read your pattern’s instructions Cut out all of the pattern pieces. Pin the cutouts to the fabric and cut around the edges.
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You can use Recovery Mode to try to reset your iPhone and fix your boot problems. This will delete the data on your device, but you may be able to get it working again. You can use any computer as long as it has iTunes installed. You don't have to have previously synced with the computer. If you're using a Windows computer and iTunes is not installed, you can download it from Apple. If you're using an iPhone 7 or later, press Power and Volume Down instead. Don't release your fingers when the Apple logo appears. Continue holding until you see the iTunes logo. If the screen never turns on and you can't see any logos, and you've tried everything else in this article, you may need to contact Apple or consider a replacement. You'll see the prompt appear once iTunes detects the iPhone in Recovery Mode. Your iPhone will reset and begin restoring the operating system. This may take about 20 minutes, and all of the data on the iPhone will be deleted. Once the restore process is complete, you'll be prompted to set up your iPhone as new. You'll be able to sign in with your Apple ID during the setup process and restore any iCloud data to your iPhone, such as contacts, calendars, and app purchases. You'll be taken through the initial setup screens that you used when you first got your iPhone. When you sign in with your Apple ID, you'll restore all of your iCloud data such as contacts and calendars, as well as your App Store and iTunes purchases.

TL;DR in English: Connect your iPhone to your computer. Open iTunes. Press and hold the Power and Home buttons. Hold both buttons until the iTunes logo appears. Click Restore in iTunes. Click Restore again to confirm. Swipe to start the setup process.
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In order to obtain a copy of your birth certificate you need to apply through the CDHP. Start by going to the website and click on the "Birth, Death, & Marriage Certificates" link on the upper left of the CDHP home page, under Most Popular Links.  Alternatively you can go straight to the relevant page by following this link: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records-Obtaining-Certified-Copies-of-Birth--Death-Records.aspx. Here you will see all the steps you need to follow. You can download all the necessary forms directly from this website. Depending on who you are, and whose birth certificate you are attempting obtain, you will be able to obtain either an "authorized copy," or an "informational copy" of the document. In California, “authorized copies” can only be obtained by the person named on the birth certificate, parents of the person named on the certificate and a few other people.  The other people who can obtain authorized copies of your birth certificate are: your children, your grandparents, your grandchildren, a member entitled to a record of your birth by court order, a licensed adoption agency complying with Section 3140 or 7603 of the Family Code, a representative of the law (such as a police officer,) your attorney or anyone court appointed to act on your behalf. All other requesters may obtain an informational copy only. An informational copy contains the same information as an authorized copy, but is not a valid document to establish identity. All birth certificates issued—whether authorized or informational—are certified. The next step is to download a pamphlet for obtaining certified copies of birth records from the CDPH website here, which is available as a PDF here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/CDPH%20Document%20Library/ControlledForms/VS111.pdf. This pamphlet is a comprehensive guide to the processes and fees. It also includes answers to some frequently asked questions.  The pamphlet includes the application form, and sworn statement, which you need to complete and submit. Be...

TL;DR in English: Visit the California Department of Public Health (CDHP) website. Determine which copy you are entitled to. Download the required forms.
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Think about size and area of the repair as well as the current temperature and humidity when making your choice. Some products are formulated for higher temperatures and extra moisture, so make sure to check the product labels. Keep in mind that you should also try to paint in optimal conditions. Do not paint your car if you’re in temperatures above 90 °F (32 °C) or below 55 °F (13 °C). You should also avoid painting in direct sunlight by painting in the shade, in the early morning, or at nighttime. For this project, higher quality tools will likely be worth the extra cost. You can buy or rent a gun, compressor, respirator, and air/oil separator along with an air hose.  Clear coat is best applied with a spray gun because it acts like a solvent. If you try to apply it with pressure, rather than floating it on with an aerosol tool, it can remove the base coat beneath it. You could also use clear coat in a spray can, but a gun will give you a smoother, more professional finish. off all of the previous clear coat if it is damaged. Look for any peeling, delaminating, or flaking in the old clear coat. If you find damage, use 400-600 grit sandpaper and an orbital sander to wet-sand off all of the old clear-coat. It’s important to start over with a base coat for the new urethane to bond properly.  To wet-sand, spray your sandpaper down with water. This will prevent the sandpaper from creating deep scratches in the car’s surface.  Wipe down the surface with a tack cloth after sanding to clean up any dust. Before you spray your car, test out your materials and practice your spraying technique on a smooth metal surface. Follow all the steps from start to finish, making note of any issues or imperfections that you should adjust for the final project. If you’re using a can of spray clear coat, make sure to shake it well before spraying.

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The weight room. Find the right weight room. Take time to warm up and stretch out. Establish good technique. Don’t try to max out from the beginning. Build up your speed endurance.

Cut out a piece of fabric that's 2" larger than your journal on every side. Start gluing the top and bottom edges. Glue the left and right edges, too. Start covering the raw edges of the inside covers. Glue the fabric to the cardboard. Apply plenty of glue to the back side of each piece of cardboard and put them into place. Decorate your fabric cover.

While weight training can benefit joggers seeking greater endurance as well, it is particularly beneficial to sprinters.  Unlike jogging, sprinting requires short bursts of maximum effort from the muscles over your entire body.  Try to weight train a couple of times per week, perhaps on Tuesdays and Thursdays between sprint training sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, for instance. There is some truth to "no pain, no gain."  You need to push yourself in order to build muscle; at the same time, though, don't risk injury by overexertion.  Strive to build lean muscle, not to try out for the next "World's Strongest Man" competition. Obviously you want to build up your leg muscles by way of squats, leg presses, and so on.  However, you also want to strengthen your abdominal core and shoulders, as arm movement helps propel sprinters forward.  Include exercises like sit-ups, leg lifts, and bench and shoulder presses to your workout. While jogging simply requires a treadmill, trail, or decent sidewalk, sprint training is more effective in more particular conditions.  A running track is the best option for sprint training, since it is flat, marked for distance, and more shock-absorbing for the runner.  If a track is unavailable, seek a flat area at least 40 meters long. A grass football or soccer field will be easier on your feet and shins especially, while pavement offers more even footing that might protect against ankle or knee sprains.  Mix-and-match or find which works best for your body. As with distance running training, warm up by starting at a slow pace and steadily increasing to a fast run over several minutes.  Consider incorporating dynamic stretches after your warmup.  Unlike traditional static stretches, dynamic stretches are done while in motion, such as while walking 20 meters or so.  They include stretches like walking on the toes or lifting the knees as high as possible. Dynamic stretching exercises come with names like “Frankensteins” and “Butt-Kickers,” so they obviously are meant to be...

TL;DR in English: Hit the weight room. Find the right training spot. Take time to warm up and stretch out. Establish good technique. Don’t try to max out from the beginning. Build up your speed endurance.
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There are two ways to do this: Drop-down menu: Click on the Edit tab in the drop-down menu. Scroll down to Find and Replace. You can also do the short key by pressing CTRL+H or CTRL+F on your keyboard. The “Find and Replace” window will appear. Don't put anything in the Replace box unless that's the action you're wanting to perform. The document is searched and if the term or word is there, the first occurrence of it will appear (it will have a blue box around it in the spreadsheet). You can continue scrolling for more by clicking on Find again. It will jump to the next occurrence if there is one. If it finds nothing, it will tell you "No more results, looping around". When you’re done, click “Done” at the bottom of the window to exit the “Find and Replace” window and go back to your spreadsheet.

TL;DR in English: Open the Google Docs spreadsheet in Drive. Open the tab that is relevant for your search. Open "Find and Replace". Type the term or word you're searching for into the Find box. Click Find. Exit.
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There is only the one bolt in the center that fastens the harmonic balancer into place. Check you owner’s manual or service guide for proper torque specifications. Replace the bolts that fasten the water pump to the engine block. If you removed heater hoses from your water pump, you will need to slide them back onto the water pump. Once the hose is on the pump you can squeeze down the hose clamp with pliers and slide it up over where the hose and pump connect.  If the clamp has a tightening screw, tighten it with a screwdriver. This will secure the hose to the pump. If the lower radiator hose is still removed or if you removed the upper hose for any reason, put them back on the radiator now. Once the hose has been slid onto the radiator, use a pair of pliers to move the clamps up the hose to the place where the hose and the radiator meet. This will fasten the hose to the radiator. If your coolant looks dirty or if it has been more than a year since you last changed the coolant in your vehicle, use new coolant. Dilute the coolant as specified in your owner’s manual or service guide and fill to the mark that says “cool” or “cold” on the tank. If your coolant is clean and relatively new, you can pour the old coolant back into your radiator. You should use the routing diagram stamped on your hood or printed in your owner’s manual to make sure that the belt is run properly.  Pulleys with grooves are intended to meet the grooved side of the belt, but some flat pulleys are meant to be driven by the flat backside of the belt. This can be done by releasing the tensioner in a serpentine design.  If you are working with a V-belt design then you will need to tension the belt manually. A good rule of thumb is that the belt should have a maximum of 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of movement in the middle of the belt's longest run. Check your vehicle manual for more information. If in doubt, consult a mechanic. You do not want to start your engine without all of the appropriate accessories hooked up. Take a second look over everything...

TL;DR in English: Bolt on the harmonic balancer. Reinstall the water pump. Attach the heater hoses to the water pump. Replace the radiator hoses. Fill the radiator with coolant according to specifications. Rerun the drive belt(s). Tighten the belt. Check one last time to make sure all belts and hoses are connected.
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Open your notebook so the front and back are next to each other. Set it in the middle of your piece of fabric and grab your ruler, measuring 2" (5cm) more on each side. Make a line all around your journal, forming a large rectangle that's 2" wider than your notebook. Then, cut along this line. With your notebook still centered on the piece of fabric and 2" sticking out on either side, apply glue to the top and bottom flaps (the exposed 2 inches). Fold the top in first, and then fold in the bottom. Use plenty of glue; you don't want it coming up later. If you have one handy, use a foam paintbrush to spread the glue evenly over the fabric. That way it won't clump and be visible from the outside. With more glue placed on the left and right edges, fold up the flaps and attach them to the inside of the notebook cover. Do this for both the front and back covers.  You may want to crease triangles into the corners much like you're gift wrapping a present to give it a professional touch. You'll notice that where the binding is looks a little weird. To remedy this, cut two slits in the fabric where the spine is and get rid of this small square of fabric. Right now the inside of your journal probably looks less than perfect – it's just the exposed, raw edges of fabric and nothing else. To get rid of this, we'll cover it with cardboard and fabric. To get started:  Cut out two pieces of lightweight cardboard or heavy cardstock that's about 1" (2.5cm) smaller than the front and back cover. Cut out two pieces of fabric (a different fabric) that's 1-2" (2.5-5cm) larger than the cardboard you just cut out. Center the cardboard on the fabric and follow much the same method you did with your journal. Apply glue to the edges and fold in. In this case, it doesn't matter if you turn the corners into triangles or not – they won't be seen anyway. You'll only see the side of cardboard that's completely covered. Do this for both pieces of cardboard – one for the front and one for the back. The side covered in fabric will go face up on...

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If you're a good conversationalist, you'll be able to see the clues. If you're a good conversationalist, you'll be able to see the clues. If you're a good conversationalist, you'll be able to see the clues. If you're a good conversationalist, you

Be warm and kind. Be extroverted. Don't be a suck up. Ask for favors. Stand up for your beliefs without preaching them. Know that it's more important to keep people happy than anything else. Give compliments. Make the effort.

A fun alteration to conventional beads are wishbone shaped charms. This can add to the wish theme of the bracelet. To make wishbone charms, you'll need the following materials. You should be able to purchase them at a local craft or hardware store.  20 g wire Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Oval Wubbers pliers Jeweler's hammer and block Use a ruler to measure your wire. You'll need about 30 millimeters, or 3 centimeters of wire for each charm. You should be able to cut the charm with a thick pair of scissors. From here, use your round nose pliers. Make a loop with the wires by twisting one end over the other, and then pulling downward. The loop itself should be small, with two long strands of wire hanging off either end. Remember, you're trying to create something like a wishbone, so keep this image in mind to gauge loop size. To make the loop look more like a wishbone, take your chain nose pliers. Twist the loop about 1/4 of the way around. The loop will now be sideways, with the strands hanging off on either side. You want to curve either side of the loop now. This will make it look more like a wishbone. Take your oval pliers and use them to gently curve either side of the loop inward. It can help to look at a picture of a wishbone online to figure out how much of a curve you want. The sides should be bent in slightly, but not curved to the point they're almost touching. You can braid your wishbone charm into your bracelet as you would braid in the regular beads. Slip the loop through the twine, push it to the edge of the braid, and then braid the wishbone charm into the center of twine.

TL;DR in English: Gather your materials. Cut a piece of wire for the charm. Use your pliers to make and then twist a loop in the wire. Use the oval pliers to curve the sides. Braid into your wish bracelet.
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Say things like “I love you” to those you care about more often. Oxytocin not only contributes to feelings of empathy and compassion (two key components of love), it is also boosted when you verbally express these sentiments.  Similarly, tell friends and others in your life that you appreciate them by saying things like, "I'm really glad we met," or "It's great to have you in my life." Statements such as these will often lead to positive exchanges that give you both an increase in oxytocin. Touch of all sorts releases oxytocin into your brain, but different types of touch give bigger boosts. Hugs are especially powerful oxytocin boosters, especially when you're hugging someone you care about. Accordingly, get in the habit of hugging any loved ones you live with every day.  When meeting people in informal situations, consider suggesting a hug instead of a handshake. There is a considerable difference in the amount of oxytocin each of these acts will release. Massages are another way to boost oxytocin through touch. Hire a massage therapist or ask a loved one to give you a massage. Hugging is great, but an orgasm will usually give you an especially potent boost of oxytocin. This release of oxytocin can calm you down and it also increases feelings of trust between you and your partner. Simply imagining physical contact such as hugging or cuddling someone can give you a boost in oxytocin. This will be more effective when you imagine touching someone you have a physical and loving relationship with.

TL;DR in English: Tell people that you care about them. Give plenty of hugs. Have sex with someone you care about. Imagine physical contact.
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You can remove seedlings and small saplings by hand pulling them, but this is only an option if the privet is taller than 15 inches (40 cm) and thinner than your wrist.  Pull the privet as early as possible to prevent it from producing seeds. Spring or early summer is ideal. Also note that the process is usually easiest when the soil is moist. Grab the privet stem at its base. Firmly pull it straight up and without twisting it. Twisting the privet can cause the roots to break, and if any roots remain in the soil, the plant can regrow. If the plant refuses to budge, it might be a sprout from a lateral root instead of a new plant. You'll need to try a different removal option if this is the case. If you're dealing with privet saplings thinner than 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter, you might be able to use a weed wrench to remove it.  Weed wrenches are most effective on privet with only a single stem, but you might be able to use one on multi-stemmed privet, as well. Place the mouth of the wrench around the base of the privet, then rock the long handle back and forth until the tool yanks up the plant. Pulling privet in this manner will disturb the soil, so you should avoid using this option in areas with plants you wish to preserve or when privet lies along stream banks and slopes. Once privet becomes wider than the average adult wrist, hammering is the most effective way to remove it without the use of chemicals.  In late winter, use a hammer and chisel to remove the bark from a 4 inch (10 cm) section of the trunk. Ideally, this section should lie above ground but beneath the first branch. Throughout the remaining growing period, continue wounding the bark to maintain this blank patch. Within a year or less, the privet should lose its foliage and gradually die off. After the privet dies, you can cut the trunk and dig up the stump. You can cut young privet by hand using standard weed cutters and similar tools, but when used alone, the privet will regrow.  If you do cut the privet, trim it as close to the ground as...

TL;DR in English: Hand pull small privet. Use a weed wrench. Hammer the bark of larger stems. Know the limits of hand cutting. Control privet growth by brush mulching.
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You know why shy people get a bad rap? Because people mistake their shyness for being cold and aloof. Those are two qualities that really intimidate people and turn them off. So be the opposite! Being warm and kind are highly valued in any society -- it shows you have the other person's interests in mind and want the best for them. Who wouldn't like that? Initiate random acts of kindness. Do things for other people, even if you don't know them.  Hold a door when going in or out of a building, pick something up for a stranger when they drop it, and offer to take a picture for a group who looks like they're trying to take one. This type of selfless giving inspires others to do the same in return -- not just for you, but for others in their life as well. ..to a point. Generally speaking, people value a certain level of extroversion. It makes sense: we all want conversation and being social to be easy and extroverts lessen the risk of awkwardness. If you sit mutely at the table not contributing, well, you might as well be somewhere else. Chime in! Let your voice be heard. How else will people find out you're valuable?  However, if you know you're guilty of not being able to put a lid on it, so to speak, you may want to tone it down. While everyone likes a good conversationalist, they are not looking to spend their time with someone who won't let them get a word in edgewise. If the last 5 points that were made were yours, back off a bit.  The other person might not be the type that will jump in; they may need an invitation. Ask them their opinions to share the spotlight with you. People like likable people, not people who are dying to be liked. If you're constantly complimenting them and following them around like a puppy dog, you won't get what you want. As much as you're being nice, you'll be viewed as a pesky gnat that needs to get swatted away. Avoid being the clingy, needy one.  If you stay attentive, you'll be able to see the clues. If someone doesn't return your calls, engages in niceties only, doesn't make...

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