Submit to blood tests. Be ready for an MRI. Expect an electroencephalogram (EEG). Know your liver and kidneys may also be checked.

Create flashcards with the Pinyin on one side and an image of the object or person it represents on the other side. Practice with the flashcards so you can memorize the correct Pinyin for the object or person. Say the Chinese word or phrase aloud so you can remember it. Quiz yourself with the flashcards or ask a friend to quiz you. Add more challenging words and phrases to the flashcards as your Chinese improves. Chinese music and songs are another great audio resource you can use to improve your Chinese fast. Tune in to Chinese radio stations and keep it on in the background so you can sing along to Chinese words and phrases. Listen to the lyrics in the songs to get better at your pronunciation and tones. You can also find CDs or music online by Chinese artists and listen to it to help you learn the language. Set aside time once a day to watch a movie in Chinese or a television show. Listen to how the words are spoken in conversation. Note the tones used as well as the phrasing. Stick to watching one television show at a time. Watch movies featuring the same actors or actresses so their dialogue becomes familiar to you.  Try watching a Chinese anime for simple dialogue and vocabulary. Challenge yourself to watch a Chinese soap opera or a movie with a lot of dialogue for more difficult conversation. Look for Chinese movies and television shows at your local library or online. There are many apps you can download onto your smartphone, tablet, or computer to help you improve your pronunciation and tones. Look for apps that focus on basic nouns and verbs or getting better at Pinyin. Use the app during your study sessions to look up the pronunciation of a word and improve your tones when you are practicing conversational Chinese. You can also use apps to help you learn how to write Chinese characters. Apps like Skitter, FluentU, Chinese Pod, and The Chairman’s Bao are all good options.

TL;DR in English: Use flashcards with images and Pinyin. Listen to Chinese radio stations. Watch Chinese movies and television shows. Use a Chinese language app.
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Often times, children will be the ones who injure their mouth, generally while playing.  They may be curious or nervous before their appointment to get stitches.  Explain to them what is going to happen and why it's needed.  Reassure them that the stitches are a good thing and will help them feel better. If you were prescribed antibiotics to help fight an infection, you must take them as directed.  It is important that you finish the full course of antibiotics, even if you start to feel better or think the infection has been stopped. Your tongue will be sensitive, and ingesting certain foods or drink may worsen or aggravate the injury.  If you notice any pain or discomfort while eating certain foods, stop eating them until your tongue is fully healed.  You should avoid any hot food or drink if your mouth is still numb after receiving stitches. Don't eat any hard or chewy foods. Your health care provider may have additional dietary instructions. Although it may be frustrating to have stitches on your tongue, avoid pulling or chewing on them.  This will only weaken the stitches and may cause them to fall out. As your injury heals, you should watch its progress to make sure it is going well.  Keep an eye on your stitches, and the wound itself, and see your doctor if you notice any of the following issues:  Your stitches have come loose or fallen out. A return of blood loss that doesn't stop after you apply pressure. Any swelling or increase in pain. Developing a fever. Problems breathing.

TL;DR in English: Explain the process. Take any antibiotics prescribed. Watch what you eat. Avoid playing with your stitches. Monitor your progress.
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In Hazard, the player who rolls the dice is called a caster instead of a shooter. This number is the main and determines which numbers win and which numbers lose when the dice are actually rolled.  In some versions of Hazard, notably French rules, the main is determined by a preliminary roll of the dice.  Because 7 is the number most likely to be rolled on two dice (1 chance in every 6 rolls), most casters chose this number as their main, thus leading to the game of craps. The caster bets against the other players individually or as a group, or against a bank (the setter). Bets at this stage are whether or not the caster will roll the called main or a number that also wins if the main is called. The outcome of the first roll determines whether a bet wins, loses, or is carried over to the next roll.  If the caster rolled the called main, the caster wins (nicks). If the caster rolled a 2 or 3, the caster loses (throws out). If the caster called a main of 5 or 9, but rolled an 11 or 12, the caster throws out. If the caster called a main of 6 or 8, but rolled a 12, the caster nicks. If the caster called a main of 6 or 8, but rolled an 11, the caster throws out. If the caster called a main of 7, but rolled an 11, the caster nicks. If the caster called a main of 7, but rolled a 12, the caster throws out. If the caster throws out at this stage, the caster has an opportunity to call a new main, bet, and roll again, unless this is the caster’s third consecutive loss, at which point the player to the caster’s left takes over as caster. If the caster rolled a number other than the main called, but not one of the losing numbers, that number becomes the chance (point) number the caster must roll to win. The caster and the other players can raise their original bets on whether the chance number will be rolled before the original main. Bets are given odds according to the likelihood of rolling the chance number before rolling the main. The outcome of the roll determines whether the caster wins, loses, or rolls again.  If...

TL;DR in English: Designate a caster. Have the caster specify a number from 5 through 9. Make bets on the outcome. Roll the dice. Make bets on the outcome of the chance roll, if one is to be made. Roll the chance roll.
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If you haven't been diagnosed with frontal lobe seizure, it is important to rule out other medical conditions. Seizures can be caused by other problems in the body, and blood tests will measure things like body chemistry and your blood sugar level.  A blood test is done by obtaining drawing a sample of blood from you, usually from a vein found at the inner aspect of your elbow. The sample is then brought to the laboratory for analysis. Patients with acute seizures should have blood tested for electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, glucose, calcium, magnesium, and liver function.  Other tests should also be performed in anticipation of treatment, such as a complete blood count, differential, and platelets. Part of the test, called the complete blood count, will measure the number of white blood cells, the number of red blood cells, the amount of hemoglobin, and how much of your blood is composed of red blood cells.  The blood test should show normal values of electrolytes and other compounds that may affect brain function. For example, decreased levels of glucose and magnesium may lead to seizures. If your seizures start out of the blue, your doctor is going to want an MRI. An MRI will reveal if something else is going on with your brain, such as a tumor or lesions. It will also locate any unusual blood vessels. It is not a painful procedure.  This test is a combination of radio waves and strong magnets, used to create an image of the soft tissue in your brain. You will lay down on a bench and be pushed into a donut shaped machine where you will need to be still for a period of time. The test can take an hour but generally isn't longer than an hour and a half. The machine will make loud noises.  In some cases, the technician may inject an artificial dye into you to help create the image. You must remove any metal on your body before entering the machine, such as jewelry, hairpins, watches, hearing aids, and underwire bras; talk to your doctor about any devices in your body, such as a pacemaker or artificial heart...

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Small items like cookies or popcorn balls are nice additions to your May Day basket; plus, you can make 1 big batch and use just 2 or 3 treats per basket. This way you can make a lot of baskets to give away, or you can have leftover treats for yourself. You could also put in some fresh fruit, like oranges, clementines, or freshly picked strawberries. If you do include fresh fruit, make sure the items are still in good shape and won’t go bad by the time you deliver the baskets. If you have a garden or access to fresh flowers, trim off a few stalks and tie the stems together with twine to make a simple, fresh bouquet. If you don’t have access to fresh flowers, you could always buy a big bouquet from a florist or from the grocery store, split the bouquet apart, and assemble smaller bunches to use in your baskets.  Never take flowers from someone else’s yard if you don’t have their permission. Bouquets don’t have to be big to be beautiful. Three or four single flowers put together can be just as attractive as a full bouquet. If your friends or neighbors don’t celebrate May Day, they may get confused when a random spring basket appears at their home. Remedy this by writing out a note on card stock to put into each basket. Have your note read something like, “Happy May Day!” or “A basket of treats to help you celebrate May Day!” The great thing about May Day baskets is that they can be really small and still be nice and meaningful to those who receive them. Find small baskets at the local dollar store, craft store, or even at a used goods store. Place the flowers in the basket so they are sticking out and visible, add the homemade goodies, and prop the handwritten note in the basket so that it is standing up. You can get as complex as you want to with your baskets. Keep them simple, or decorate them with ribbon, add more treats, like chocolates or wine, make them bigger, or do whatever else calls to your imagination. There is no right or wrong way! Traditionally, May Day baskets are left on doorsteps or outside of...

TL;DR in English: Make homemade treats to put into the baskets for a special touch. Create small flower bouquets for a simple, yet beautiful, addition. Write a short note to put in the basket referencing May Day. Arrange the basket to prepare it for delivery. Deliver the basket to a neighbor to give them a May Day treat.
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Avoid setting performance goals that encourage employees to put profit over clients, coworkers, and safety standards. Sales quotas and other profit-centered benchmarks can incentivize unethical behavior. In addition to rewarding top sellers, offer monetary bonuses and other awards to employees with high customer satisfaction ratings or excellent safety records. Suppose an employee identifies a specification mistake in a blueprint or raises concerns about a new product’s safety. Redesigning that product might cost money in the short-term and delay its release. However, that employee saved your company’s reputation and prevented potential injuries, recalls, lawsuits, and regulatory fines. Factor ethical conduct into all decisions regarding promotions, raises, and bonuses. Failure to do so could result in a toxic company culture. If you reward unethical behavior with promotions and compensation, you’re telling employees throughout the organization that they need to violate codes of conduct in order to succeed. Sharing company profits with workers discourages them from manipulating numbers for their own benefit. For instance, you could earmark 10 to 15 percent of pre-tax profits for distribution among employees. Distribute payments quarterly or annually, and base the amount an employee earns based on their overall performance. Don’t base performance evaluations on raw numbers. Factor in their contribution to morale, work ethic, client relations, and other less tangible criteria.

TL;DR in English: Prioritize ethical decisions over sales or profits. Reward employees who raise concerns about products or services. Promote employees based on ethical behavior. Create a profit sharing system.
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Women today have several options for menstrual hygiene, so choose what works best for your lifestyle. Tampons are the most common menstrual hygiene product for women in America because they are convenient and simple to use.  A tampon is made of absorbent cotton and is worn inside the vagina to absorb menstrual fluid as it leaves the cervix. They are available in a variety of absorbencies including light, regular, heavy, and super to coincide with the days of your flow. Tampons are disposable and are thrown away after use, and must be changed at least every eight hours. Never wear a tampon longer than eight hours or wear one that is more absorbent than you need, as this can lead to a rare but serious condition called Toxic Shock Syndrome. Disposable pads (also called sanitary towels or sanitary napkins) fit inside the underwear and come in various lengths and absorbencies. They are made of an absorbent material called cellulose and must be thrown away after use. Some women use them as back-up protection with tampons, and other women prefer pads because they are uncomfortable with inserting something in their vagina. Because they have a leak-proof plastic backing, disposable pads can trap smells more than most other hygiene options. Some women chose to purchase or make pads made of absorbent materials like cotton, Zorb, or microfiber. Cloth pads do not contain the same chemicals as disposable pads and do not have the same smell that many women notice when blood is absorbed by a disposable pad. They do require regular laundering and can be slightly bulkier than disposable pads. Menstrual cups are very popular in Europe and have recently begun gaining popularity among American women. Some menstrual cups like Softcup are disposable and inserted like a diaphragm. Reusable menstrual cups like the DivaCup or Lunette are made of medical-grade silicon and are inserted into the vagina and worn against the opening of the cervix. In both cases, the muscles of the vagina wall hold the cup in place. They can be worn for 12...

TL;DR in English: Familiarize yourself with your options. Consider using tampons. Try disposable pads. Look into using cloth pads. Invest in a menstrual cup. Change your tampon or pad regularly. Be prepared.
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Pay attention to the compliments. Ignore the insults. Don’t worry about making mistakes. Surround yourself with good people. Build your self-esteem.

Minor wrist sprains are often caused by repetitive tasks or hyperextending the joint by falling on an outstretched hand. Take a break from repetitive tasks if that's what you think led to your wrist injury. Talk to your boss about switching to a different activity for a week or so. If the sprain is exercise related, then you may be working out too aggressively or with bad form — consult with a personal trainer.  A mild wrist strain is often categorized as a Grade I sprain, which implies that ligaments are stretched a little too far, but not significantly.  Tolerable pain, mild inflammation or swelling, and some loss of movement and/or strength in the wrist are common symptoms of Grade I wrist sprains. The application of ice is an effective treatment for essentially all minor musculoskeletal injuries, including wrist sprains. Apply the ice to the most tender part of your wrist in order to reduce the swelling and pain. Ice should be applied for 10-15 minutes every 2-3 hours for a couple of days, then reduce the frequency as the pain and swelling subside.  Compressing the ice against your wrist with an elastic wrap will also help control the inflammation, but don't tie it too tight because complete restriction of blood flow could cause more damage to your hand and wrist. Always wrap ice or frozen gel packs in a thin towel in order to prevent frostbite on your skin. Wrapping your wrist in an Ace or tensor bandage, surgical tape, or a simple neoprene wrist support will offer a small degree of joint support and allow you to compress ice to your wrist easier, but the biggest benefit is likely psychological — essentially it's a visual reminder to take it easy with your wrist for a short period of time.  Wrap your wrist from your knuckles all the way up to the middle of your forearm, overlapping the elastic wrap as you go.  The wrist wrap, tape or neoprene wrist support should be snug, but not cutting off your circulation — make sure your hand doesn't turn blue, get cold or start to tingle. After the pain and...

TL;DR in English: Rest your wrist and be patient. Ice your sprained wrist. Use a basic wrist support. Do some light wrist stretches.
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Focus on yourself. Many people will look at how other people in different lanes are doing, which will drag your speed down by a few seconds. More likely than not, you've already been tapering down your workouts, having easier practices to save energy for the meet. But these workouts are useless if you don't take them seriously. The week before a meet is about getting your stroke absolutely perfect, not just relaxing.  Even though you're doing shorter workouts, you should still give each one of them your best effort. Now is not the time to radically reform your stroke, but it is the time to "sharpen your blades," working on a consistent, efficient swimming motion. The day before the meet is not the day to go on a 5-mile hike in the sun with your buddies. It is a day to sit back, eat healthy food, and let your body relax. Make sure you get to bed at a decent hour and don't push yourself more than necessary.  Some light stretching is a good way to stay loose and limber for the race the next day. Some swimmers like a very light run or swim to stay loose. If you want a short workout, take it slow, stretching both before and afterward. There is no worse feeling than showing up at the meet without your suit, so give yourself 24 hours to catch anything you missed while packing. Another strategy is to always keep a spare set of goggles, trunks, and a water bottle in your bag at all times, ensuring you're prepared in a moment's notice. If you love music to get pumped up, charge your phone/music player the night before and make sure you have headphones. Now is not the time to mix up your routine -- if you have a favorite pre-race meal or something you always have before practices, then stick to the routine that works for you. Avoid greasy, fatty, or overly salty/sweet foods and stick to simple, natural ingredients. If you're looking for new meal options, you can mix and match the following categories of foods, aiming to eat well but not completely fill up:   Lean Proteins: Tuna, hard-boiled eggs, grilled chicken,...

TL;DR in English: Focus on perfecting your stroke in your last practices, not pushing yourself. Relax the day before the meet, resting and getting your sleep. Pack your essentials the night before, double checking everything in the morning. Eat a simple but complete meal 2-3 hours before racing. Double-check the time you need to arrive as well as your plans to get there. Set personal goals for the meet. Warm up as if you're already in the race. Remained focused on your own performance and routine, not other swimmers.
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chop up some onions and garlic until they are finely diced. You can use use any kind of onions but green onions or leeks produce the best results as they are the most pungent. Shred up five large leaves of cabbage. Get a pint sized clear glass jar with a lid and scoop the ingredients into it. Add a small lock of either human hair or animal hair to the mix. The hair should rest on top of the mix and be intact as a bundle; this makes the next step easier. (Optional) For an even nastier stench, add one match head to the bundle of hair. Close the lid on the jar and then poke two holes in the lid to allow oxygen to flow into the jar (this will make the bundle of hair burn better inside the jar). Next use a magnifying glass to shine a beam through the jar and onto the bundle of hair until it starts to smoke inside the jar. you want to burn as much hair as possible.If you went with the optional in the last step, shine the beam on the match head. Put two pieces of tape over the holes in the lid and let the smoke filled jar sit in direct sunlight and leave it alone;this heats up the ingredients and lets them blend, and permeate everything in the jar. once the smoke inside the jar has settled, take the pieces of tape off the both holes This is to help the ingredients decompose inside the jar. after about a week, open the jar and take a whiff to see if its stink has blended enough. Only do this outside, NEVER in your house or anywhere else you don't want to badly stink up. Remember, the longer you leave it, the more wicked it's stench will be. A good indicator that it's ready is being able to detect a whiff from a few feet away after two or three weeks. Either open or break the jar in the area you want to stink and watch as people rapidly clear away from the obnoxious, haunting, suffocating stench. An alternative way of doing this is instead of using the whole jar, screen the rancid juice from the putrid mix with an old strainer into a small 2 Oz. pump spray bottle (one of those small clear plastic ones used for travel)...

TL;DR in English: Get the primary ingredients. Throw into a jar. Add the hair. Close and burn. Tape and let it sit. Brace yourself for the test. Unleash.
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Listen to a person when they give you a compliment. Accept the compliment and allow it to make you feel good about yourself. Thank the person for their compliment and make sure you don’t respond with a negative statement that puts yourself down and challenges the compliment. Remember the compliment for the times when you don’t feel so confident. Ignoring an insult doesn’t mean refusing to listen to another person. Think about what the person said and consider whether it’s constructive or not. Consider whether the person deserves to be listened to and how true their insult might be. Ignore any insults that are meant to demean you and make you feel less confident. Nothing will help sink your confidence faster than a nasty and spiteful insult. Take a small risk. Try doing something less than perfect and see what happens. The odds are good that the world won’t end if you’re not perfect. Worrying about being perfect will definitely make you less confident. Seek out people who make you feel good about yourself. Spend time with them and make them your friends. Get rid of people who are negative influences and who add stress to your life. Find positive and confident role models. You’ll find that these people’s behavior will soon rub off on you and make you more confident. Work on your self-esteem by identifying negative thoughts and challenging them. Replace them with constructive thoughts that make you feel confident and good. Although it’s important to consider your physical appearance and style when building confidence, true confidence comes from within.

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Tease your hair for additional volume. Add texture to your straight hair. Wear your hair down and natural. Wear your hair up.

Wipe the damaged part of the floor with a clean, damp cloth. Let the floor dry completely before you proceed. This method works for minor chips and scratches that can be repaired with putty or a marker specifically made to repair laminate flooring. For example, if you drop a knife and it leaves a small cut in the floor, you can easily repair the damage with a laminate floor repair kit. Get laminate floor repair putty for larger chip repairs or a floor repair marker for smaller scratches. Take an extra piece of flooring with you to the home improvement store, if you have one, to find the closest color. You can mix multiple colors of putty together to get a matching color if you can't find one close enough. Take off the cap of the marker and carefully color in the scratches. Let the marker dry for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Add more coats of the marker after it dries if the scratch is still visible. Scoop out a bit of putty on a putty knife and spread it into the chipped area. Use the putty knife to smooth it out so it's level with the rest of the board, then let it dry for 1 hour. If the chip is particularly deep, then apply several thin coats of the putty until it is even with the floor. Carefully wipe around the repaired area to remove any marker or filler that got on the undamaged flooring. If you used putty, be sure to do this before it dries. Use a cleaning solvent designed for laminate flooring if you need something stronger.

TL;DR in English: Clean the damaged area to remove any dirt from the chip or scratch. Buy a laminate floor repair kit that closely matches the color of your floor. Disguise small scratches with a floor repair marker. Fill in large chips using putty. Wipe around the area with a clean, dry cloth to remove extra marker or putty.
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Click on the Confirm button when the page that states "For those who'd like to remove the review instead" shows up.

TL;DR in English: Confirm the removal of the review.
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It will be easier to help co-workers understand gay and lesbian issues if you get to know them first and they view you as a colleague and friend. Give yourself some time to get to know co-workers before bringing up issues in conversation. Co-workers will be less receptive to learning about gay and lesbian issues if they don't know or trust you. It's important to conduct yourself professionally and responsibly when educating co-workers about gay and lesbian issues. It's admirable to be an advocate for the gay community, but letting it distract you from your duties could get you in trouble. Remember that not everyone will want your insights into the issues faced by gay and lesbian people. This could be because they don't agree with it or just because they don't feel the workplace is the right place to discuss it. Respect the wishes of individuals that don't want to discuss gay and lesbian issues at work. Bring up topics related to the gay and lesbian community casually to begin the discussion. Relate them to something already being discussed. Co-workers will likely be more receptive to discussing issues if you reference current news items or events that are related than if you just bring it up suddenly. Bringing in an expert on diversity can be very helpful for any company and its employees. Diversity training gives workers the tools they need to be sensitive to the differences among their fellow employees, as well as the differences among the people they come into contact with as a part of their job. Offer co-workers resources for further information if they want to know more than time in the workplace permits. Suggest articles or websites that will further educate them and help them understand the process of coming out, the meaning of pride activities, and current issues in the gay and lesbian community. If you are gay or lesbian, you can educate co-workers by just being your normal self while out. Be honest about your sexuality and try to represent the gay or lesbian community in the best way possible....

TL;DR in English: Get to know your coworkers. Maintain professionalism. Respect boundaries. Start a dialogue. Have professional diversity training. Recommend resources. Be out at work.
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Teasing your pin-straight locks will transform your flat hair into bouncy locks.  Part your hair in the center or to the side. Use a comb to create two layers of hair on top of your head: a top layer and an underneath later. Secure the top layer with a duck clip. With a tailed comb, begin teasing the underneath layer 2 inches from your roots. After each downward stroke, fully remove the comb from your hair. Gradually increase your distance from the roots until you have created the amount of volume you desire. Unclip the top section and gently brush it over the teased underneath layer. Spray your teased tresses with hairspray to secure the look. Achieving the perfectly textured do is extra challenging when you have straight hair. Attempt to add texture to your pin-straight locks through one or more methods:  For a beachy look, curl the middle section of your hair only. To produce a wavy look, first plait your hair into one or more even braids. Slowly run your straightener down the length of each braid. Remove the elastic band, undo your plait, and observe your subtle waves. To achieve waves without the heat, braid your hair while damp and apply a sea salt spray. For a perfectly tousled look, spray your hair with dry shampoo and scrunch your locks. One of the benefits of straight hair is that it requires very little maintenance and effort to style. Leave your tools and products in the drawer or under the sink. Simply run a brush through your hair and wear it down for the day. Up-dos are appropriate for every occasion. Put your hair in a simple ponytail or a classic chignon. Tease your hair and pull it back into a half-ponytail. Experiment with different braids—try a fishtail braid, a crown braid, or a series of small side braids.

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Make sure that you have a clear, clean, and clean skin. If you have a clear, clean skin, you may need to wash your face twice a day. If you have a clear, clean skin, you may need to wash your face twice a day. If you have a clear, clean skin, you

Figure out your skin type Wash your face Use a cleanser that is suited to your skin type (it should be stated clearly on the bottle). Use toner Apply moisturizer Exfoliate regularly Always remove your makeup. Keep cleansing wipes on hand. Give your skin a makeup break. Get rid of old makeup. Don't forget the sunscreen

When you are alone, think about the things you’re your friend does and identify the reasons why they bother you.  Identifying these issues in the relationship will help you to work out strategies for how to cope and, hopefully, improve the relationship.  Does she often cancel plans with you at the last minute? Does she yell at you? Does she flirt with that guy that you like, even after you told her that you like him? If you have trouble identifying exactly what your friend does that bothers you so much, you may want to discuss your friend with another friend or someone else that you trust. After you have identified the things that your friend does that bother you, think about how those things make you feel. It is important to acknowledge the pain and other emotions that your friend has caused you and deal with those emotions in a healthy manner. If you refuse to acknowledge your emotions and deal with them, they may erupt in an unexpected or inappropriate manner. Confronting your friend will be difficult for you and even more difficult for him or her. Before you decide to confront the person, think about whether or not the issue is a big enough deal to require a confrontation. If you confront the person and the issue is rather minor, you may end up looking like you are nit-picking and that can cause more problems in the relationship. Not all problems are worth confronting your friend about, but you should still prepare yourself to handle common situations that you think may not be worth a confrontation. Having strategies in place can also help you to feel more in control when your mean friend says or does things that upset you.   If your friend often cancels plans with you at the last minute, make backup plans to lessen the damage of her canceling on you.   If certain topics cause your friend to make rude or insulting comments, avoid discussing those topics with him or her.

TL;DR in English: Take stock of the things that your friend does that bother you. Deal with your emotions. Determine whether or not the problem warrants a confrontation. Develop strategies for situations that do not require confrontation.
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In order to solve any physics problem you must know which equation to use. Writing down all of the known information is the first step to finding the right equation. If you know values for the distance, time, and acceleration, you can use the following equation:  Initial velocity: Vi = (d / t) - [(a * t) / 2]  Understand what each symbol stands for.   Vi stands for “initial velocity”  d stands for “distance”  a stands for “acceleration”  t stands for “time” Once you have written the known information and determined the proper equation, you can fill in values for the appropriate variables. Carefully setting up each problem and writing out every step of the process is important. If you make a mistake, you can easily find it by looking back at all of your previous steps. With all of the numbers in place, use the proper order of operations to finish the problem. If you’re allowed, use a calculator to limit the number of simple math mistakes.  For example: An object accelerating west at 7 meters (23.0 ft) per second squared traveled a distance of 150 meters (492.1 ft) within 30 seconds. Calculate the initial velocity of that object.  Write the known information:  Vi = ?, d = 150 m, a = 7 m/s2, t = 30 s   Multiply the acceleration and time. a * t = 7 * 30 = 210 Divide the product by two.  (a * t) / 2 = 210 / 2 = 105 Divide the distance by the time. d / t = 150 / 30 = 5 Subtract your first quotient from the second quotient. Vi =  (d / t) - [(a * t) / 2] = 5 – 105 = -100 Vi = -100 m/s west Write your answer correctly. Include a unit of measurement, usually meters per second or m/s, as well as a direction the object was traveling in. Without providing information about the direction, you only have a measurement of speed rather than velocity.

TL;DR in English: Know the right equation to use. Fill in the known information. Solve the equation.
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It is important to purchase a brand new spray bottle to use for spray bottle training. Do not just rinse out an old cleaning solution bottle. Otherwise, you could be spraying dangerous chemicals onto your cat.  Fill up the bottle with plain cold or room temperature water. Do not add any soap or other chemicals to the bottle. Just use plain water in the spray bottle. Never use the spray bottle on your cat when he is being good. Only use it when you catch him doing something he is not supposed to do. For example, if you notice that your cat is walking on the kitchen counter or scratching the sofa, then you could grab the bottle and use it on him. Don't use the bottle on him after he has already gotten down from the counter. When you spray the water at your cat, do not aim for his face. Aim for his belly or back and only spray the water bottle once. This should be enough to get your cat to stop doing what he is doing. Make sure that you praise your cat when he stops the unwanted behavior. Pet him or give him a treat for stopping. If your cat sees that you are the on spraying water at him, then he may start to distrust you or even fear you. This can be a serious problem for your relationship with your cat. If he distrusts or fears you, then he might not allow you to approach him or pet him.  To avoid trust issues between you and your cat, try to hide the spray bottle from his view. Put the spray bottle away in a cupboard after you are finished using it.

TL;DR in English: Fill a new spray bottle with plain water. Wait for your cat to do something he shouldn't. Pull the trigger to spray water at your cat. Try not to let your cat see that you are spraying him.
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. The first step to perfect skin is to figure out a skincare routine that works for you. Everybody's skin is unique, so what works for another person may not work for you. Take a long, hard look at your skin and decide whether it's normal, sensitive, dry, oily, or a combination.  If you have normal skin, you're lucky! Your skin doesn't get oily, your pores are small, your skin tone looks even and you rarely suffer from breakouts.  Sensitive skin tend to be very reactive - it may become dry, itchy or irritated depending on the weather, your lifestyle, and the products you use.  Dry skin usually feels tight after cleansing and can suffer from roughness or flakiness, especially when exposed to cold weather or dry air. Dry skin is prone to wrinkling, and tends to have no visible pores.  Oily skin can become greasy and shiny-looking within an hour after washing. The oil may even seep through your makeup and cause it to slide off. Oily skin is prone to blemishes and breakouts, and has visible pores.  Combination skin means that your skin can be dry and oily. It might be flaky and rough around the edges, but oily along the t-zone (forehead, nose, and chin). Combination skin tends to have visible pores only in the t-zone area. In addition, whether you have a light skin tone, medium skin tone or dark skin tone will also dictate what issues your skin is prone to, and should be taken into consideration when choosing skincare products. twice a day. Washing your face is super important as it cleans away dirt, oil, bacteria and traces of make-up that would otherwise be left sitting on your skin.  Stick to washing your face twice a day - once in the morning to cleanse any oil that has built up overnight, and once in the evening to remove any dirt and make-up from the day. If you don’t use makeup, you may not need to wash your face twice a day. Pin your hair back before you begin washing, to ensure that you have access to all the edges of your face. To cleanse your face, splash your face with warm water. Hot water can be too...

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The "Short" and "Review" are key words here. The executive summary is not going to be comprehensive in any way, nor will it be a substitute for the original document. An executive summary needs to clearly define a problem, whether it's supply-chain management or marketing campaigns overseas.

Understand that an executive summary is a short review of a business document. Make sure it adheres to certain stylistic and structural guidelines. Define the problem. Provide a solution. Use graphics, bullet points, and headings if the document is easier to skim that way. Keep the writing fresh and jargon-free.

It's in the top-right corner of the Gmail inbox. A drop-down menu full of icons will appear. This option is at the bottom of the drop-down menu. Doing so opens a second page of icons. It's a blue-and-white person-shaped icon. This will open your Gmail Contacts page. Depending on whether or not you've used Gmail before, you may see a few contacts here. Contacts may range from only names to full profiles including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so brings up a pop-up window. In the "First name" and "Last name" text boxes at the top of the pop-up window, enter your contact's first and last names, respectively. Type the contact's email address into the "Email" text box. You can add additional information, such as the contact's phone number or a contact picture, but doing so is optional. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so saves your contact and adds them to your account's contact list. If you want to remove a contact, do the following:  Hover over the contact's name, then click the checkbox that appears on the left side of their name. Click ⋮ in the upper-right side of the page. Click Delete in the drop-down menu. Click DELETE when prompted.

TL;DR in English: Click the "Apps"  icon. Click More. Click Contacts. Review your contacts. Click the "Add"  icon. Enter the contact's first and last name. Enter the contact's email address. Click SAVE. Delete a contact.
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Hair dye that is designed for humans can have chemicals that are toxic for dogs and can harm their skin. Dogs have a different pH skin balance than humans, so avoiding human hair dye is essential to ensuring your dog’s comfort and safety. Instead, seek out alternative dyes that can be found naturally. The less synthetic the dyes, the better they will be for your dog. Do not dye your dog’s fur if they have any healing wounds or present skin irritations. Dyeing your dog’s fur will more than likely cause further irritation, and can even cause more serious infections. Be sure to check your dog’s body for nicks or healing wounds while you groom them before you begin applying the dye. Using permanent dye on your dog’s fur can cause harm as they almost always contain chemicals that can be harmful to your dog’s health. Permanent dyes can not only cause damage to your dog’s fur and skin, but pose serious health risks as your dog will be grooming themselves. There are many alternatives to dyeing your dog’s fur, from impermanent dyes to semi-permanent dyes. Edible foods, that are safe for your dog to eat, will produce light hair dyes. These dyes can be made in a variety of ways, from juicing fresh vegetables to boiling and dehydrating. However, the sugar in many fruits can also cause your dog’s fur to become sticky, and can also cause mild skin irritations. Try to stick to vegetables or fruits with low sugar contents.  Try using vegetables like carrots, beets, and spinach, or spices like turmeric.  Although fruit dyes should try and be avoided, they do often produce the most vibrant color. Try to thin or dilute any dyes made from juice to avoid skin irritation. Most dyes made from edible foods are impermanent and will begin to fade within a week. Natural food coloring can be purchased at almost any supermarket and is generally free of harmful chemicals. Some food dyes are made with artificial dyes that have been linked to negative health effects if congested on a daily basis for many years. However, these dyes should...

TL;DR in English: Avoid hair dye for humans. Look for wounds or skin irritations. Avoid using any permanent dye. Use edible foods. Try natural food coloring. Purchase dog-friendly hair dye. Consult a salon.
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To help someone with attachment disorder, it’s important to understand what attachment disorder is, what causes the condition, and how the condition differs from healthy attachment. By educating yourself about the different types of attachment and the way each develops, you’ll empower yourself to better understand and support your loved one.  There are many resources available for learning about attachment theory. Web articles are easy to find and accessible to non-experts. Once you know the basics, journal articles and books can provide a deeper look at attachment theory. Some books on attachment theory include When Love Is Not Enough: A Guide to Parenting With RAD-Reactive Attachment Disorder by Nancy L. Thomas, Stand Alone by P.D. Workman, and Detachment: An Adoption Memoir by Maurice Mierau. Attachment disorders are caused by a failure to bond with a parent or primary caregiver in early childhood, usually before the age of three. There are many different potential causes for attachment disorder.  Abuse or neglect can cause attachment disorder, but so can parental depression, illness, or emotional unavailability; changes in caretakers, including adoption and foster care situations; or the hospitalization of the child.  Attachment disorder isn’t always the result of bad parenting. Sometimes the circumstances that cause attachment disorder are unavoidable. However, if the child is too young to understand what is happening, he or she may perceive the event as abandonment. Be aware that attachment issues usually start in infancy. If the caregiver does not provide an infant with comfort when they are distressed, then they may develop attachment issues. These issues can vary depending on the way that the caregiver responds to the child. Though all attachment disorders stem from feeling abandoned or uncared-for as a child, different people may exhibit different symptoms. Some people act withdrawn or angry to cope with their emotions, while others lose their sense of social inhibition but still have trouble...

TL;DR in English: Read up on attachment theory. Understand the causes of attachment disorders. Know the different types of attachment disorders.
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"Short" and "review" are key words here. The executive summary is not going to be comprehensive in any way, nor will it be a substitute for the original document. An executive summary should never be longer than 10% of the original document. Shoot to have it somewhere between 5% and 10%. Most authoritative sources who write executive summaries agree that certain stylistic and structural guidelines should apply. These include:  Paragraphs should be short and concise.  Executive summaries should make sense even if you haven't read the original report. Executive summaries should be written in language that is appropriate for the target audience. An executive summary needs to clearly define a problem, whether it's supply-chain management or marketing campaigns overseas. Executive summaries, especially, need clear definitions of problems because the documents that they are based on, Requests For Proposals (RFP), are often written by technical people with a poor grasp of conceptual issues. Make sure the problem is defined in clear, understandable terms. A problem is always in need of a solution. In order to deliver a claim statement of purpose (and a reason to fund the venture), you need to present your solution so that it effectively tackles the problem. If your problem isn't clearly written, your solution is less likely to make sense. An executive summary is not an essay; it doesn't need to be long blocks of text. If they enhance understanding or make the summary more skimmable, it's okay to use:  Graphics. A well-placed graphic illustrating the precise nature of the client's problem could drive home the point of the summary. Stimulating the visual sense is often just as effective as their analytical sense. Bullets. Long lists of information can be broken down into more digestible bullets. Headings. Organize the themes of the summary, if necessary, by heading. This will help orient the reader as they dive into the summary. Jargon is the enemy of understanding. It just so happens to be popular in the business...

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If you're trying to get a better answer, you can use the following trick:

Round to the nearest ten. Count by the smaller number on your fingers. Find the two most likely answers. Test those two numbers with the real problem. Make sure you can't get any closer.

Go to https://www.icloud.com/ in a browser on your computer. In order for this to work, Find My iPhone must be enabled on your iPhone. Enter your Apple ID and password in the pertinent text boxes in the middle of the page, then click →. This will open your iCloud dashboard. If you're already logged into iCloud, skip this step. It's a radar-shaped icon on the right side of the dashboard. Do so in the text field in the middle of the page. This tab is at the top of the page. A drop-down menu will appear. Click your iPhone's name in the drop-down menu. Once Apple locates your iPhone, you'll be able to see its location, as well as several options on the right side of the page:   Play Sound - Prompts your iPhone to play an audible alert.  Lost Mode - Locks down your iPhone and suspends Apple Pay on your iPhone. You can also select a message to display on the iPhone's screen.  Erase iPhone - Removes all data from your iPhone. This action cannot be undone, so make sure that you have a backup available if you do this.

TL;DR in English: Open the iCloud website. Sign into iCloud. Click Find iPhone. Re-enter your password. Click All Devices. Select your iPhone. Review your iPhone's location.
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Pinch the fabric between your thumb and your two fingers. The section of fabric you are squeezing should be where the two sides of the band overlap. If you are only grasping one layer of fabric, nothing will happen when you try to unhook the bra.

TL;DR in English: Place your thumb on the other side of the band.
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These are the colors that are made from the primaries: purple, green, and orange. You may use the paints you have already mixed, or purchase tubes of the secondary colors from any art store. Make sure you have plenty of primary color paint left over as well. When buying the colors from a store, make sure that you buy pure "green," "purple," or "orange" shades. Don't buy a mixed shade, like red-orange or blue-green.

TL;DR in English: Start with the secondary colors.
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It's not always easy to see how many times a two-digit number goes into a larger one. One useful trick is to round to the nearest multiple of 10 to make guessing easier. This comes in handy for smaller division problems, or for parts of a long division problem. For example, let's say we're solving 143 ÷ 27, but we don't have a good guess at how many times 27 goes into 143. Let's pretend we're solving 143 ÷ 30 instead. In our example, we can count by 30s instead of counting by 27s. Counting by 30 is pretty easy once you get the hang of it: 30, 60, 90, 120, 150.  If you find this difficult, just count by threes and add a 0 to the end. Count until you get higher than the larger number in the problem (143), then stop. We didn't hit 143 exactly, but we got two numbers close to it: 120 and 150. Let's see how many fingers we counted on to get them:  30 (one finger), 60 (two fingers), 90 (three fingers), 120 (four fingers). So 30 x four = 120. 150 (five fingers), so 30 x five = 150. 4 and 5 are the two most likely answers to our problem. Now that we have two good guesses, let's try them out on the original problem, which was 143 ÷ 27:  27 x 4 = 108 27 x 5 = 135 Since both our numbers ended up below 143, let's try getting even closer by trying one more multiplication problem:  27 x 6 = 162. This is higher than 143, so it can't be the right answer. 27 x 5 came closest without going over, so 143 ÷ 27 = 5 (plus a remainder of 8, since 143 - 135 = 8.)

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Use a mouthguard to prevent teeth grinding. Try to stop nervous biting and chewing. Eat softer foods instead of crunchy ones. Work to reduce stress in your daily life.

Use the appropriate tone and form. Start with the most important teachers. List other helpers. Address financial aid you might've received. Put more personal thank-yous and emotional supporters last.

Vinegar is a good deodorizer for insoles, especially if they have a strong smell. It also kills bacteria and germs. Mix one part white distilled vinegar and one part warm water together in a large bowl or in the sink. Place the insoles in the vinegar and water mixture. Let the insoles soak in the mixture for at least three hours. You can add essential oils like tea tree or pine oil to the mixture if the insoles really smell. Add a few drops of the essential oils to the mixture and let the insoles soak in the mixture. Once the insoles have soaked in the mixture, remove them and rinse them out under running water. Make sure you remove all of the vinegar-water mixture on the insoles. Place the insoles on a towel to dry overnight. You can also dry them by stacking them in a dish rack or by hanging them from a clothesline.

TL;DR in English: Mix equal parts vinegar and water. Soak the insoles in the mixture. Rinse off the insoles. Let the insoles dry overnight.
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Pre-emergent herbicides act by forming a chemical layer at the surface of the soil. As crabgrass seeds germinate, they take in the herbicide, which prevents them from sprouting and ultimately kills them. This should coincide with the blooming of the forsythia. Buy an inexpensive soil thermometer if you don't know when to time your herbicide application. Always apply the herbicide along with a starter fertilizer. Fertilizer helps thicken the turf, which in turn snuffs out crabgrass seeds that weren't killed by the fertilizer. Apply a starter fertilizer along with your herbicide and you're getting more bang for your buck. As small as the print is, you will find valuable information on time of application and safety precautions. Look for herbicides that use the following active ingredients: dithiopyr, prodiamine or pendimethalin. The herbicide that you use to snuff out unwanted crabgrass is the same stuff that will lay waste to the soft, pretty grass you actually want to cultivate. That means you have to seed during one season and use herbicide during another: Seed during the early fall and use herbicide during the spring, making sure to keep a buffer of at least 50 days in between. These will kill your grass as well so only use if you have more crabgrass than lawn or thick patches of it.

TL;DR in English: Prevent crabgrass from growing in the first place with pre-emergent herbicides. Apply pre-emergent herbicides in the late winter/early spring when soil temperatures stabilize at 55°F at a depth of 4". When using herbicides, be sure to read the label carefully. Reseed or use the herbicide, but never both. Apply post-emergent herbicides in the summer, if you see crabgrass.
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Grinding is a serious contributor to both clicking and pain in the jaw area. If you grind your teeth at night or while you work, consider getting a mouthguard. Your dentist can custom-fit one to your mouth, or you can get an inexpensive guard from many pharmacies and sporting goods stores. If you grind your teeth while you sleep, many pharmacies and drug stores sell mouthguards meant specifically for night time wear. Check these out, as they may be more comfortable for your sleeping hours. Habits like chewing pencils or biting your nails can irritate your jaw, contributing to TMJ clicking. Try finding new ways to occupy your hands or direct nervous energy, such as by using a stress ball. You could also consider getting metal mechanical pencils that are unpleasant to chew. Sometimes, you might not even notice that you’ve started to bite or chew. Ask a friend or coworker to let you know if they see you biting or chewing nervously. Crunchy foods including raw vegetables, chips, hard pretzels, and breakfast cereals can exacerbate jaw clicking. When possible, try to eat softer foods such as pastas, cooked vegetables, omelets, and soup. Excessively chewy foods like soft caramels can make jaw popping worse, too. Try to avoid overly chewy foods. Stress can lead to clenching or grinding your teeth, which can in turn cause or worsen jaw clicking. Try to adopt a personal stress relief program. Even small changes such as practicing deep breathing in a stressful situation can help reduce physical symptoms.  Try to take just 5 minutes a day to meditate. Sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes, and try to clear your mind. If you’re new to the practice, you may want to look up a guided meditation online to help take you through the process.  If you find a certain situation at school or work is particularly stressful, excuse yourself for a moment. Walk into a calm area, and take a few deep breaths before going back in. Taking a quick walk during your lunch break or once you get home for the day can be a great way to...

TL;DR in English: Wear a mouthguard to prevent teeth grinding. Try to stop nervous biting and chewing. Eat softer foods instead of crunchy ones. Work to reduce stress in your daily life.
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The acknowledgment page is a common feature at the end of a formal thesis or dissertation, and it can be difficult to know how to include a bit of personal writing at the end of a technical project. It would be strange to follow up your epoch-shattering cancer research study with "Shout out to D-Nuts for the sick waffles he brought me in the lab that one time." Make your acknowledgment page professional, brief and more informal than the rest of your text, but also specific to the people who helped you along the way.  The acknowledgment page can either be a list or a more fluid paragraph. It would be fine to write, "I would like to thank Professor Henderson, Dr. Matthews, etc." until you've worked your way through the list. It would also be perfectly acceptable to address each person individually and more personally: "I would like to thank Professor Henderson for her expert advice and encouragement throughout this difficult project, as well as Dr. Matthews for his brilliance in the lab."  Some people feel uncomfortable emphasizing certain people's help over other people's help, in which case the list form in alphabetical order is a perfectly acceptable method of writing an Acknowledgment. In general, the most important person to thank in the acknowledgment is your thesis advisor or major professor overseeing your project, followed by any members of the thesis committee and other supervising academics directly involved with your project.  In general, it's helpful to think in groups, even going to far as to format all the thank-yous of a particular group in a single sentence: "I would like to thank Dr. Stevens, Dr. Smith, and Professors Clemons for their extraordinary support in this thesis process." If you worked with a small committee, it's customary and thoughtful to thank each person for the specific things they contributed to your work. This might include lab assistants, or anyone who helped you with coursework or contributed to the project itself in any way. Other classmates who you feel like contributed...

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Choose a one or two-piece Al-Amira scarf. Arrange the folds in a comfortable fashion.

When you get a new product, such as a chemical peel or even just a facial cleanser, it's important to patch test it first, especially if you have sensitive skin. Patch testing just means you use a small amount on part of your skin to see how you react.  In other words, you don't want to rub something all over your face or body and break out in hives everywhere. It's best to limit the area at first.  You should also skin test other products, such as shampoos, conditioner, and hair dyes. Basically, if you have sensitive skin, you should skin test any product that comes in contact with your skin. Your inner arm is a good place to test because generally that skin is fairly sensitive. In addition, it won't be too noticeable if you do have a reaction.  If the product burns or causes an immediate reaction, wash it off as quickly as possible. If it's a product such as lotion, leave it on your skin. If it's a product like a chemical peel that's meant to be rinsed off, rinse it off at the appropriate time. Wait a full day to see if you have a reaction to the product. A reaction could be your skin turning red, welting up, or showing a rash. You could also have scaliness or oozing skin. Another symptom is itchiness. Next, move to skin testing a more sensitive area. This time, pick a place where the product will be used. For instance, if you are using a facial cleanser, try it just under your ear in a small spot. The reason you need to test it again is because it may affect a more sensitive area of skin even if it doesn't affect your arm. Once again, wait for a full day to see if your skin reacts to the product. If it doesn't, you should be fine to use it.

TL;DR in English: Understand product skin testing. Put a small amount on your inner arm. Wait for 24 hours. Test a more sensitive area. Wait another day.
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The attic is used for long term storage and is a place that few people go on a regular basis. Hide the item somewhere easy for you to access, but out of plain view in case someone needs to move something to or from the attic. Valuable items are found in attics all the time, and there’s a reason for that – people rarely have reason to enter the attic!   Put the item in a garbage bag and cover it with old clothes you no longer want to better camouflage the item. Labeling the bag can help add to the disguise. For example, writing "Christmas decorations" on the bag will prevent the bag from being examined until the appropriate time of the year. Hide something at a friend’s house if they have more space to spare, or there is no danger of getting them in trouble for doing so. For example, if your parents frown on junk food or soda, a friend’s place makes the perfect stash spot.  Make sure your stuff gets hidden properly or marked appropriately as yours. You don’t want someone to take your stuff. Your parents might not approve of this idea, especially if the safe is in plain sight.  You can store the safe in the attic or somewhere else hidden to keep your parents from being suspicious.   A mini fridge for your room might can serve the same purpose as a safe and will look much less out of place if you keep it in plain sight. Look for a mini fridge that comes with a locking mechanism to keep just anyone from checking out your fridge. Safes and mini fridges can also be camouflaged. Tape some cardboard around the safe to create the illusion that the safe is simply a storage box full of your things. . This is a fun way to hide things that is particularly effective if you do a lot of reading. Make sure it's a book that fits your reading habits.  Keep an actual copy of the book you hollowed out in case your parents or siblings ever want to actually borrow that book. This same technique works with items such as old VHS tapes or DVD cases. Throw them in a box of old tapes or other junk to complete the look. Several websites...

TL;DR in English: Use the attic. Get a friend’s help. Buy a portable safe. Hollow out a book Hide your things outside.
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This is your first step towards completing your essay quickly. You will want to make sure your surroundings are comfortable, and that you have all the tools that you will need (computer, paper, etc.) easily accessible. Make sure that the atmosphere is right for you. If you work best in silence, head to the library. If you need a little background noise, try music or working in a coffee shop. A successful essay will have a clear focus, so it is important that you clearly define the topic of your essay. It is easier to write about something that interests you, so if at all possible, try to tailor the topic of your essay to something that appeals to your curiosity. For a two-page essay, it's important to choose a narrow topic so that you can adequately discuss it in a short space.  If your instructor has given you a clear prompt, decide now how you will approach the question. For example, if the given assignment is "Write an essay on the women's movement. Was it successful?", you will need to decide which side you are going to take. Once you narrow your focus, your essay will be much easier to organize. If you have a much broader assignment, it will be up to you to focus your topic. For example, if your assignment is "Write about something that interests you", you will not want to make the topic of your essay "Sports," especially for a short two-page essay. Choose a very specific topic, such as "Tailgating in the American South." Make sure that you understand the assigned topic. For example, if you are writing an essay for an English literature class about the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, make sure that you have thoroughly read the book. Think about what you know about the topic. If you need to do any additional research, this is the time. It's unlikely that you will need further research for a two-page paper, but if you aren't sure about the requirements, ask your teacher. If you have notes that you have made while researching the topic, make sure they are organized. Put them in an order that makes sense to you...

TL;DR in English: Make sure that you are ready to write. Choose your topic. Know your subject. Organize your materials. Organize your thoughts.
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The one-piece version is made with a hole in the middle, so you can easily slip it over your head. The two piece version also includes an underscarf for extra coverage on your head. Make sure it's securely in place and won't fall off.

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Try an acronym. Use a mnemonic device. Find ways to connect months.

In the middle of the table, place however many spoons is one less than the number of players you have. For example, if you're playing with 6 people, use 5 spoons. Have the dealer keep the deck next to them. The person to the right of the dealer, however, should put one of their cards down on the table to start the discard pile, while the dealer picks up a new card. You do not have to exchange cards with the card you are given, if you do not want to. Instead, just pass the card you received on to the player to your left. Each round the dealer should pick up a new card and the person to their right should add to the discard pile, so as to have a continuous influx of new cards. All players continue to circulate cards. It usually goes pretty quickly, and can be tough to keep track of! This is intentional, and makes the game more fun. all 4 aces or all 4 nines) has to pick up a spoon. Following this, all other players need to do the same, with the slowest person left without a spoon and out of the game. It can be easy to get caught up in trying to get your own four of a kind — try to pay attention to other people's movements as well as your hand. So if the first round had 6 players and 5 spoons, the second round would consist of 5 players and 4 spoons. Continue playing until you're left with a single person, who is the winner.

TL;DR in English: Count your players. Shuffle a standard 52-card deck and deal 4 cards to each person. Have everyone take one of their cards and discard it to their left simultaneously. Repeat this process of everyone passing to the left. The first person to have 4 of a kind (e.g. Make sure to grab a spoon as soon as you notice one missing. Remove a spoon every time you remove a player from the game.
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With the common cold, as with most every other illness, proper hydration is key to the body’s fighting abilities.  Dehydration will only add further complications for your body to deal with, and lessen its capacity for battling the cold.  Generally speaking, drinking plain old water is the best way to hydrate when you have a cold (or anytime for that matter).  The traditional recommendation is eight, 8-ounce glasses of water per day, but it is very difficult to drink too much water.  When you have a cold, you may also want to try electrolyte drinks (such as sports drinks).  This is more important when you are actively losing fluids due to an illness, but it may also be beneficial in this case as well. We all know the discomfort of the scratchy throat and stuffy nose that usually accompany the common cold.  Thankfully, there are simple home remedies that can help provide some relief.  Try gargling and spitting with tepid or warm salted water.  This can help soothe the throat irritation caused by inflammation, and the antibacterial properties of the saline solution may aid in your battle against germs.  Some people like to use a Neti pot or similar device to irrigate the nasal passages with salted water, but you can also achieve a similar decongestant effect with saline nasal sprays. Try a hot shower, a steam, or some other source of warm, moist air.  Humid air helps open breathing passages and can assist in soothing irritation.  Even a room humidifier will offer some benefit. Not all "tried-and-true" remedies have stood the test of time based on scientific evidence, but others do seem to have legitimate reasons for success in treating cold symptoms.  Prepare chicken soup. This old wives’ tale has some scientific basis to back it up. The combination of broth, vegetables and chicken seems to inhibit part of your immune system response that creates respiratory symptoms.  In addition, the hot broth reduces mucus and improves your hydration.  Substitute green, echinacea and herbal teas for coffee. You should drink...

TL;DR in English: Stay hydrated. Rely on salt and steam for relief. Try Grandma's remedies.
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After an infection is diagnosed, your doctor will recommend you take a variety of drugs to suppress stomach acid. Triple antibiotic therapy is the first line treatment for H. Pylori.  The regimen most commonly employed for first line treatment include a proton pump inhibitor and two antibiotics for coverage against the bacteria. Treatment should last 14 days. Your doctor will recommend which particular drugs are best for you based on your medical history and current condition.  Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a range of drugs that stop acid production in the stomach. Your doctor may prescribe these drugs if excessive stomach acid is causing you pain. Histamine (H-2) blockers can also block acid production by stopping the production of a substance called histamine. Histamine can trigger acid production in the stomach. Bismuth subsalicylate, sold commercially as Pepto-Bismol, can coat stomach ulcers and can reduce pain. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully in regards to which drugs he recommends. If you are on any existing medication, make sure to ask whether your current meds will interact with medication used to treat H. Pylori. Your doctor will want to make sure treatment of your H. Pylori was successful. He or she will probably want to do another round of testing about four weeks after your treatment. In the event treatment was unsuccessful, you may undergo a second round of treatment and be prescribed antibiotics. Usually the second round of testing includes upper endoscopy, fecal antigen test, or urease breath test for confirmation of eradication. You may want to be regularly screened for H. Pylori if you have a high risk of stomach cancer. An H. Pylori infection may increase your risk of developing stomach cancer. Discuss your concerns with your doctor and she will decide if regular screening for H. Pylori is right for you.

TL;DR in English: Take drugs to suppress acid. Continue testing throughout treatment. Talk to your doctor about whether regular screenings are right for you.
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An acronym can help you remember the names of the months. An acronym is a memory device in which you make up a word or sentence using the first letter in a group of terms you must memorize. This can easily be used to help you remember the days in each month.  The first letter of September, April, June, and November are S, A, J, and N. You could make a sentence like, "Sarah And June Nap." January, March, May, July, August, October, and December all have 31 days. The first letters (D, J, M, M, O, J, and A) can make: "Justin Must Make Diced Apricot Orange Jam." Mnemonic devices help you remember complicated information by associating an image with information. For example, if you want to remember that February has 28 days most years, picture hearts forming the numbers 2 and 8. Hearts are related to February because of Valentine's Day. If you can find ways to make connections between which months have which number of days, it can be easier to remember. Facts are easier to remember if you can make some connection.  For example, September, April, June, and November all have 30 days and beginnings. School begins in September; spring starts in April and summer starts in June. The day after Thanksgiving in November is the beginning of the Christmas season. You may not be able to link all the months with 31 days, since there are so many, but you can still find small connections between small groups of months. For example, January is harsh and cold, while March is dreary and rainy. October contains Halloween, a frightening holiday. All these months have certain qualities that are scary, fierce, or harsh.

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If you're not in a relationship, you can always ask yourself, "What's the best way to get to that place?" If you're not in a relationship, you can always ask yourself, "What's the best way to get to that place?" If you're not in a relationship, you can always ask

Don't break up with your partner by text, phone or email. Don't place blame solely on the other person for the breakup. Don't lead your ex on. Don't be a blabbermouth. Don't be petty.

Before attempting any removal, rinse the hook and the appendage with clean water to remove any debris from the hook and the wound area. Carefully push the hook through your finger, toe, etc. until it pushes through the other side. It hurts, but it's better than ripping it out the way it came. If the barb has not fully entered the skin, just pull the hook out carefully. It will hurt, but what do you expect? You have a fishhook in your hand. Take a pair of wire cutters and cut the barb off the hook. This will help you remove the hook without sustaining further damage to the affected area. This will hurt, but it is still way better than ripping the hook out. You want to minimize the amount of damage the hook does to your skin. If the wound is bleeding heavily, apply pressure to the wound until the bleeding slows down or stops. This may take several minutes to half an hour. If the bleeding has not slowed down in that period of time, you may need to seek medical assistance. If you have access to non-stick gauze or non-adherent bandage, apply them to the wound. These can help stop the bleeding without sticking.

TL;DR in English: Clean the area. Push the hook through. Cut the barb. Pull out the remainder of the hook. Stop the bleeding.
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Seal the container and find an out of the way place to store it. By the time you wake up the following morning, the baking soda should have locked in the strongest odors.  For best results, the baking soda should be allowed to do its thing for at least 6–8 hours. Baking soda is one of the simplest solutions for persistent odors, as it doesn't require any scrubbing, wiping or washing.

TL;DR in English: Let the insoles sit overnight.
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That way, if one of them breaks open during shipment, the beer will stay in the plastic bag instead of soaking through the box. Before you seal the bags shut, press out the excess air using your hands. If you're shipping a pack of beer, like a 6-pack, remove all the beers from the pack and bag them individually. The bubble wrap strips should be about 1 foot (30 cm) wide. You can find a roll of bubble wrap at your local packaging store. To roll up the beers, grab one of the plastic bags with a beer in it and lay it on top of a bubble wrap strip. The long side of the beer should be lined up with one of the ends of the strip. Then, grab the edge of the bubble wrap that the beer is next to and roll the beer and bubble wrap down the length of the strip. When you reach the end, wrap 2-3 rubber bands around the bubble wrap and beer to hold the bubble wrap in place. Repeat with all of the beers.

TL;DR in English: Put each bottle or can in its own gallon-size sealable plastic bag. Cut a 2 foot (61 cm) strip of bubble wrap for each beer. Roll each beer up in a bubble wrap strip.
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This is disrespectful, and for your soon-to-be ex, it can feel like you're being evasive. Have the decency to do it privately and in person. You might not realize it, but there are benefits to ending a relationship in person. For one thing, it gives both people a chance to talk and reflect on the situation. And even though it will be harder to do, it will most likely lead to less drama, which is a good thing. Things are never that simple. Be prepared to discuss your relationship without pointing your finger.  You can probably find bad things about your relationship that you contributed to, if you really wanted. In an effort to be fair, and to not have your ex-girlfriend feel like she is directly responsible for the end of the relationship, be sure to mention the things that you could have changed to make the relationship better. In some cases, the blame will be solely on the other person. In those situations, it's okay to tell it like it is. If your girlfriend is cheating, abusing drugs, manipulative, or increasingly disrespecting you, you can lay the blame directly on her actions. In most cases, this can cause an argument, so be prepared. The upside is that you're being honest with both yourself and her why the relationship didn't work, leaving you both with a better chance of finding lasting love later on. Isn't that what you both want? If you don't want to be friends afterward, don't leave the door open for that possibility. Find a nice way to say it. Instead of "Oh yeah, and I don't want to stay friends afterwards, just so you know," try something like "You know that I care for you. I just don't think it will be healthy for either of us to stay friends immediately after we break up. Hopefully sometime down the road, when we've both figured stuff out, we can get to that place." Use discretion when telling mutual friends about your break up. Bragging or gossiping could be very hurtful to someone who may already be in a fragile emotional state. On top of that, it could encourage your ex to sling some nasty...

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Use the "Account" menu. Choose "Check for Updates" to get the latest version of iTunes. You'll need to be signed in with your Apple ID to see this option.  This is in the "Apple ID Summary" section. You'll see the number of computers that are currently authorized. " This will

Open iTunes on a computer you have access to. Click the "Account" menu. Click "View My Account." Type your Apple ID password. Find the "Computer Authorizations" entry. Click "Deauthorize All. Reauthorize computers you want to use.

No one else knows your motivation to open this business, so you need to make sure that you know why you want to do this. If you lose sight of why you are doing this, there is a possibility of failure.  Why did I choose to open a dance studio? What do I want to achieve by opening a dance studio? Who do I hope to help? Why does my community need this dance studio? What am I going to do to set my dance studio apart from other studios in my area? Many new studios fail because they do not control their budget and end up in debt. Be sure to frequently check your budget and know how much you can spend on different start-up costs.  I had to spend more in electrical repairs to make sure the studio was up to code, so where can I make some sacrifices in another part of the budget? I do not have enough money saved up myself to fund this dance studio. How can I get the rest of the start-up costs funded? It seems like I am spreading my money too thinly. What equipment or renovations can I cut out for now so that the important elements of my studio, such as the flooring and safety, are better quality? I do not have enough money to buy new flooring for every room of the dance studio. What rooms and type of flooring should I prioritize right now? I was able to get all start-up costs funded, and I have extra money leftover in my budget! How can I save that money and put it toward other studio needs, such as future rent payments or repairs? While you are going through with finding a studio space, renovating and readying it, and getting your marketing strategies going, you might be tempted to take on more tasks. It is best to stick to your plan to not overwhelm yourself and your resources. These additional things can be done at a later, more advantageous time.  Avoid buying additional equipment that is not necessary for the studio to function right now. Avoid taking on additional repairs or renovations that are not necessary for the studio space to be up to code and open to welcome customers. Avoid comparing your dance studio to...

TL;DR in English: Know why you are starting a dance studio. Understand your budget and maintain it. Stick to your start-up plan. Communicate with your stakeholders. Build relationships with your employees.
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Use a time-tracking computer app, such as Rescue Time, to understand how you’re spending your time online. You might be losing a lot of hours you could be studying chatting with guys. Keep track of your time to make sure you’re spending enough time on your schoolwork. An hourly study target can help you sideline boy distractions. Consult your planner and prioritize the assignments for the coming week. Use the distraction-free time when everyone else is consumed with a party to get a head start on the most difficult tasks. Doing this will make your school week easier, as you’ll have gotten the most difficult work out of the way. In the evenings, take 5 minutes to set an academic goal for the next day. It may be reading 3 chapters of your history lesson, understanding a hard math problem, or talking with your teacher about your writing skills. Naming a concrete thing you’d like to achieve keeps your attention focused on the goal rather than on boys. It may help to write your goal down in your day planner to keep it at the top of your mind. You can refer back to it when you’re feeling distracted. While setting small goals can keep you going from day to day, you need a bigger purpose to keep you motivated about school. Whether you’ll be the first in your family to attend college or you have a particular job in mind, think about some long-term achievements your studies are building towards. Staying connected to your dreams will make it easier to ignore the background drama of boys, dances, and crushes. Focusing on school is easier when you know you’ll get a break to indulge in your boy-craziness occasionally. You might reward yourself with social time when you hit an academic goal. Find a way of being social that works for you and helps you achieve balance with your studies.  For example, you might make a deal with yourself that you can go to a dance if you finish your social studies paper early. You may even work harder on your paper because you really want to go to the dance. Remember that most high school...

TL;DR in English: Track how you spend your time for more balance. Plan for the week ahead on the weekend instead of going to parties. Set a goal for school every day. Set long-term goals to stay motivated. Set aside time to be social.
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Most of the time, the camera app icon can be found on the home screen. If you cannot find the camera-shaped icon there, simply launch the app drawer, usually located at the lower right of the dock. Look for the camera app among the numerous apps in there. On the settings panel located at one of the corners of the screen, you will see some icons displayed. Look for the thunder shaped icon to enable/disable the flash feature. Tap on it to choose from On or Off. Tap on the subject you would like to capture to focus the camera on it. Tap on the shutter button located at the middle of the right/left side of the screen to capture. Make sure to be motionless because moving may create blurs on your image. If you want to view the image you just took, simply touch the small icon at the upper left (landscape/horizontal) or lower left (portrait/vertical) of the screen.

TL;DR in English: Launch the camera app. Enable/disable flash. Focus. Take the picture. Preview the image.
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You can deauthorize all of your authorized computers from any copy of iTunes that you're signed into. If you're using Windows and don't see an "Account" menu, open the "Help" menu and select "Check for Updates" to get the latest version of iTunes. You'll need to be signed in with your Apple ID to see this option.  This is in the "Apple ID Summary" section. You'll see the number of computers that are currently authorized. " This will deauthorize all computers that are currently authorized for your iTunes content. Use iTunes to reauthorize your computers after the deauthorization process.

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Don’t be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to be afraid to

Don’t talk about exes or other sensitive topics, at least in the beginning. Refrain from having too much to drink when you’re with her. Stay relaxed to maintain your confidence and avoid being too nervous.

Make sure your shoes are completely dry before you store them.  It will be easier for dirt to stick to your shoes if they are wet.  Moisture can also weaken the fibers in shoes causing them to become weaker and lose their shape. Don’t leave your shoes out in the open.  If you leave them out, people might step on them or even spill things on them.  Keep them in their shoebox until you are ready to wear them. If you don’t have the box your shoes came in, you can place them on a shoe rack that is away from people. Make sure you store your shoes in a cool place.  Heat can cause discoloration in white shoes.  If you have a shoe closet, keep your white shoes as far away from the light bulb as you can. Too much sunlight can cause your shoes to become yellow.  If you plan on wearing them outside, a little sun is unavoidable, but never leave your shoes out in the sun.  If you have to take your shoes off to go swimming, rent a locker to protect them.  At the very least, leave them under a chair or table. If you know you’ll be at an outside event all day, it may be wise to wear a different pair of shoes.

TL;DR in English: Let your shoes dry completely. Keep your shoes in the box. Keep your shoes cool. Keep your shoes out of the sun.
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Each time you use your electronic toothbrush, rinse the head under running water. Get out any traces of toothpaste from your brush after each use. This will keep it clean on a daily basis. Some people advocate storing your toothbrush in mouthwash or another disinfectant solution. This is unnecessary and it can also lead to contamination if multiple people share the same solution. Store your toothbrush in a toothbrush stand or an empty glass instead. The heads of electric toothbrushes are replaceable. Every three to four months, replace your toothbrush's head. Even with regular cleaning, a toothbrush's head will need to be replaced periodically. When a toothbrush's bristles begin to look worn and splayed, it's time to replace the toothbrush's head. Avoid storing your toothbrush in closed containers. This does not actually protect your toothbrush from bacteria. In fact, the increased humidity can increase your toothbrush's exposure to bacteria. Instead, store your toothbrush in an open container in your bathroom.

TL;DR in English: Rinse your toothbrush head after each use. Do not soak toothbrushes in disinfectant solutions. Replace toothbrush heads regularly. Store your toothbrush in open containers.
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There are specific questions your abstract must provide answers for, but the answers must be kept in order as well. Ideally, it should mimic the overall format of your essay, with a general ‘introduction, ‘body,’ and ‘conclusion.’ Many journals have specific style guides for abstracts. If you’ve been given a set of rules or guidelines, follow them to the letter. Unlike a topic paragraph, which may be intentionally vague, an abstract should provide a helpful explanation of your paper and your research. Word your abstract so that the reader knows exactly what you’re talking about, and isn’t left hanging with ambiguous references or phrases.  Avoid using direct acronyms or abbreviations in the abstract, as these will need to be explained in order to make sense to the reader. That uses up precious writing room, and should generally be avoided. If your topic is about something well-known enough, you can reference the names of people or places that your paper focuses on. Don’t include tables, figures, sources, or long quotations in your abstract. These take up too much room and usually aren’t what your readers want from an abstract anyway. Your abstract is a summary, yes, but it should be written completely separate from your paper. Don't copy and paste direct quotes from yourself, and avoid simply paraphrasing your own sentences from elsewhere in your writing. Write your abstract using completely new vocabulary and phrases to keep it interesting and redundancy-free. If your abstract is to be published in a journal, you want people to be able to find it easily. In order to do so, readers will search for certain queries on online databases in hopes that papers, like yours, will show up. Try to use 5-10 important words or phrases key to your research in your abstract. For example, if you’re writing a paper on the cultural differences in perceptions of schizophrenia, be sure to use words like “schizophrenia,” “cross-cultural,” “culture-bound,” “mental illness,” and “societal acceptance.” These might be search terms...

TL;DR in English: Keep it in order. Provide helpful information. Write it from scratch. Use key phrases and words. Use real information. Avoid being too specific. Be sure to do basic revisions. Get feedback from someone.
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These topics run the risk of alienating her or making her feel uncomfortable instead of entertained. Some topics you should avoid at first include:  Politics & Religion (though for some people, these make for the best conversations) Sexually Transmitted Diseases Previous relationships (hers or yours) Although having a beer or two may help you feel more relaxed, you run the risk of embarrassing yourself if you drink too much. Avoid having more than one drink beforehand and don’t go out for drinks if you feel you may end up drinking too much. Becoming too drunk can also lead to a problematic sexual encounter, depending on the circumstances. If you’re drinking together, make sure you stay in a public place and practice safety at all times. You'd be surprised how easy it is to entertain and impress a girl when you're not trying to. Remind yourself that it’s ok if things don’t work out or if the date isn’t perfect. Keep your mind on the present and focus on having a good time!

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Define roof slope. Understand roof pitch. Find the pitch.

Your cat deserves to be spoiled a little on its birthday. From the beginning of the day to the end, make an extra effort to make your cat feel loved.  Put fresh blankets in your cat's bed. Allow your cat access to a spot you would normally restrict. For example, clear off breakables from a mantel for the day. Open the curtains near a spot where your cat likes to snuggle. Allow it to sunbathe. Pet your cat extra throughout the day. Allow it to climb into your lap and cuddle. Cats love having perches in your home. A nice birthday surprise would be to provide a new window perch. Try clearing off a shelf or table near the window to allow your cat to gaze outside throughout the day. You can also invest in a kitty condo. They can be a bit pricey, but your cat will love having its own space to lounge. This can be a great birthday treat. You want your cat to feel loved on its birthday. Throughout your cat's special day, play with it. Encourage your cat to use any new birthday toys, or play with old favorites. Start off the morning playing with your cat so it feels cared for on its birthday. A birthday party can be fun, but there are some safety concerns to keep in mind. Your cat won't enjoy its birthday if it ends up getting hurt during the festivities.  If you're including a pet guest list, only include pets your cat is familiar and comfortable with. Unfamiliar animals during a party can cause unnecessary stress. Be careful when inviting families with small children. Make sure any children in attendance know how to safely interact with animals. Keep first aid items on hand, as well as the phone number of a veterinarian.

TL;DR in English: Pamper your cat throughout the day. Add a new window perch. Play with your cat. Make sure everything stays safe.
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If you have a significant amount of paint left, you can return it to the original can; remember, however, that the amount you return to the can has already been thinned, meaning the next time you use it, you may need to adjust the amount of thinner used. Epoxy paints and paints that use a catalyst (two-part paints) cannot be returned to the original can; they must be used entirely or disposed of properly once mixed. Wipe off/out any excess paint. If there is too much paint left in the cup or the spray assembly, you may have to repeat this step a few times. Do this as soon as the paint job has dried; leaving the tape on the surface for an extended period will allow the adhesive to set, making it difficult to remove.

TL;DR in English: Pour out the unused paint. Rinse the siphon tube and cup with thinner. Fill the spray cup about 1/4 of the way with paint thinner, slosh it around, and spray it through the sprayer until it comes out clear. Remove all masking tape and paper from your work area.
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Wipe down the blades using a paper towel dampened by warm water. This will get rid of any aluminum debris that may have clung to the blades as you were cutting.

TL;DR in English: Wipe down the scissors.
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Most people interested in roof "pitch" are actually measuring the slope, which is the most useful measurement when considering roofing material and rainwater. Slope is the correct term for the ratio of vertical to horizontal distance on a particular plane of the roof. Even carpenters often use the terms slope and pitch interchangeably. For example, if one side of the roof rises by 8 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal distance, it has a slope of "8 in 12" or "8:12." Technically, roof pitch is the ratio of total vertical roof height (the rise) to total horizontal distance from wall to wall (the span). Although most homeowners do not need to measure pitch, it still pays to understand this term. When you're arranging for repairs or roofing material, your calculations will be way off if you misinterpret "pitch" to mean "slope."  Again, some carpenters and manufacturers use both terms to mean "slope." Just ask if there's any confusion about which measurement they're referring to. For example, if a roof is 32 feet from wall to wall and the ridge is 8 feet above the walls, the pitch has an 8 to 32 pitch, simplifying to "1 to 4" or "1/4". If you do need to calculate the pitch, an estimate or shortcut is usually more practical than measuring the roof's overall dimensions. Here are a couple examples:  For a simple gable roof, the span (wall to wall) will be twice the size of the run (wall to ridge, horizontally). Divide the slope by two to get the pitch. For a roof with the ridge above one wall, the span is the same as the run. The slope is the same as the pitch. For more complex roofs, you may need to calculate it section by section. Carpenters use special conversion charts to estimate the roofing material required based on the slope and shape.

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