Brush your hair. Create texture. Add product for volume to your hair. Tease your hair. Create a bump.

As with any major surgical procedure, it is important to make sure the patient is not in pain. Most clinics use a combination of painkillers (an opioid and a non-steroidal) on the day of surgery, and send your dog home with an oral painkiller to continue taking at home.  Keep in mind that some dogs are more sensitive and will feel more pain than others. The average length of time that pain relief is required is generally four to five days, but your dog may need more or less time. Do not use any unprescribed painkillers without veterinary advice. Each dog reacts differently to pain; some become vocal and whine, while others withdraw and try to hide. General signs of discomfort are listed below::  Restlessness:  Pacing, inability to settle, and sitting down and then standing again, can all be signs of discomfort. Vocalization:  Whining and crying. This is sometimes an attempt to get attention rather than a sign of pain. Try to avoid fussing over the dog when she cries; if she learns that you will not reward her, but continues to whine, she is probably in pain. Body Posture: A dog in pain often wears a "miserable" expression with tipped down ears, doleful eyes and a lowered head. Her body is often hunched and she may not be able to lie in her favorite position. Behavior : Some dogs change behavior when in pain, of which one example is becoming snappy or aggressive. Other dogs withdraw, as if trying to hide away from the pain. Not eating or drinking: Some dogs (especially Labradors) eat no matter what, but others go off their food if uncomfortable. If you feel you dog does not have adequate pain relief, contact the clinic. There are other painkillers, such as tramadol, which can be added to the NSAID prescription to top up her pain control. Most veterinarians want to schedule a check-up between three and ten days after the operation. However, should you become concerned before this, always contact the surgery for advice. Signs to watch for include:  Not eating or drinking after 48 hours:  Your dog should be...

TL;DR in English: Give your dog the painkillers the vet gives you. Look for signs that your dog is in pain. Contact your vet if you think your dog is in severe pain. Call the vet if you notice serious symptoms.
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If the person’s mouth is upturned at the corners, but their eyes aren’t wrinkling, they are faking a smile. They may be trying to lie or they may be uncomfortable, or anxious. If someone keeps their arms and legs crossed and starts opening them or reaching out, that is a sign they are more comfortable with you. Also, if someone you are close to starts using a lot of new postures or expressions, they may be going through an emotional or physical change. This type of person will search for awards and leadership positions. They aim to win arguments and seek to manage or influence others. Watching behavior can show you a person’s motivation and helps to predict future actions. This type of person seeks acceptance from others. If a person sets high standards, likes to work individually and seeks a challenge, they are most likely motivated by a sense of personal achievement rather than power or affiliation.

TL;DR in English: Study a smile or laugh to see if it is genuine. Pay attention for changes in behavior. Identify signs of someone who wants power. Someone who is motivated by affiliation or contact with others, tends to have many friendships, and may serve as mediator between friends. Pick up on motivation for achievement.
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Having good nutrition is vital to keeping your body healthy and keeping bedsores at bay. When you are healthy, your body can help heal bedsores more quickly and keep new ones from developing. If you are deficient in certain vitamins, especially iron, zinc, vitamin A and vitamin C, you may put yourself at higher risk for developing bedsores. Take vitamin supplements in addition to eating foods rich in vitamins. Eating or drinking lots of protein will also help keep your body healthy. If you're worried you aren't getting enough protein through your diet, a supplement drink like Ensure can help. Drink plenty of water every day. Men should aim to consume about 13 8-ounce cups of fluids and women should aim to consume about 9 8-ounce cups of fluids per day. This does not mean you need to drink only water. Many foods have high water content, and healthy foods can have up to 20% of your daily intake of fluids. Eat foods that also have high water content, such as watermelon, to increase your water intake.  You can also get added hydration by sucking on ice cubes throughout the day in addition to drinking water. Do not drink alcohol, as this can contribute to dehydrating your body. If you are underweight, you have less padding to protect certain parts of your body that are prone to developing bedsores. Your skin can break down more easily. Being overweight can similarly cause problems, as it may be difficult for you to reposition your body to relieve pressure. Smoking contributes to drying out your skin and is generally considered an unhealthy habit. As well, it reduces blood circulation, a condition which can contribute to increased risk of bedsores.

TL;DR in English: Eat plenty of vitamin-rich foods. Keep your body hydrated. Maintain a healthy weight. Do not smoke.
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Type or paste this URL into your browser's address bar, and press ⏎ Return to open the RW-Designer cursor gallery.  This is an online, community-driven cursor gallery. You can find and download a variety of popular cursor icons here. Alternatively, you can check out other websites and online galleries to find different cursor icons. When you find a cursor pack you like, click on it to see the pack details on a new page. You can download and use any cursor that ends with the ".cur" format extension. Make sure to select a ".cur" cursor here. Animated cursor designs with the ".ani" format will not work on Mac. This will download the selected cursor design to your Downloads folder.  You will now have to use a third-party app to apply this custom design to your cursor. You can use Mousecape - a tiny, free, open-source app to use these custom cursor images on Mac. You can check out the following methods to find out how.

TL;DR in English: Open http://www.rw-designer.com/gallery in your internet browser. Click a cursor to see its details. Scroll down and click the cursor you want to download. Click the Download button.
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Make sure your hair is clean, dry, and tangle free. If you have very curly hair it might be easier to work with if you blow dry or straighten your hair before starting. Spray texturizing spray throughout your hair and scrunch with your finger. This will pump up your hair’s volume and wave. Take the section of your hair at the top of your head and separate it from the rest of your hair. Then add volumizing product and put it along your root line. Take smaller sections at the top of your hair and repeat. Take the section of hair at the top of your head and separate from the hair underneath. Back come with a teasing comb at the roots under the section. Repeat with many various sections at the top of your head, making sure to back comb at the root. Then take a smoothing brush and lightly brush your hair back to smooth out the teased pieces that are out of place. To create super volume like Elsa’s hair, you can create a hair bump at the top of your head. Take a small section at the center of your head and slightly twist it to give it a lift. Repeat with two small chunks of hair on the right side and two small chunks of hair on the left side. Twist these section toward the middle of your head to get rid of any hair part. Have all the twists come together in the middle and slightly push up for volume. Bobby pin the twists together. You should have a “bump” at the front of your hair now.

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Pick the right paint for your wood fence. Choose to use a brush, roller, or sprayer, or a combination of all three. Pick a suitable day to do the painting. Apply paint with the grain of the wood. Keep a brush handy to clean up drips.

If your toothbrush is beginning to fray at the edges, it is no longer fit to brush teeth, and is ready for a new life. Fraying means that the outer edges of the bristles have splayed outward. If the bristles have only a slight outward curve, your toothbrush probably still has some life as a toothbrush left in it. Some toothbrushes are equipped with a small line (usually blue) that will gradually fade and disappear as the lifespan of your toothbrush deteriorates. If your toothbrush has a fading line to indicate when it is time to be replaced, pay attention and set it aside for other uses once this line has disappeared. While reusing old toothbrushes is wonderful, your mouth is known for harboring quite a lot of bacteria. Before reusing a toothbrush, make sure you submerge it in boiling water for 3-5 minutes to sanitize it.  Stick around while your toothbrush boils; plastic can break down quickly, and you don't want to come back to a mess of melted plastic. If you are not comfortable boiling your toothbrush, you can also run it through a dishwashing cycle. Just as you would with a toothbrush for your teeth, make sure your old toothbrushes are dry before giving them a new purpose; if they are left wet, mold and bacteria are invited to grow. Drying a toothbrush is simple. All you have to do is store it in an upright position and allow the water to drain from the bristles. Because you are not using the toothbrush on your teeth, you could expedite the process by first drying the bristles with a towel or cloth. To avoid mixing up your cleaning toothbrush with one you are currently using for oral health, label your toothbrush. You can make a mark with a permanent marker on the back of it, or place it inside of your cleaning supply bucket--just make sure it is clear that the brush should not be used in your mouth.

TL;DR in English: Check for fraying. Check your brush's fade line. Sanitize before repurposing. Dry thoroughly. Label your toothbrush.
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Put 1 pound (453 g) of ground lamb or 85% lean ground beef into a medium bowl. Add 2 teaspoons (12 g) of kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of freshly ground black pepper, and 2 tablespoons (5 g) of fresh oregano leaves. Use your fingers or a wooden spoon to mix the meat with the seasonings.  If you don't have fresh oregano, you can use 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 g) of dried oregano. You can use any combination of ground meat that you like. For example, try a combination of ground turkey and ground pork or ground lamb and ground pork. Cover the bowl of seasoned ground meat with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the meat for at least 1 hour. If you'd like to make the meat ahead of time, you can refrigerate it overnight. Turn the oven on to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Take the chilled meat out of the refrigerator and transfer it to a food processor. Add 1/2 of an onion that's been cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks, 1 sliced clove of garlic, and 5 slices of slab bacon that have been cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Puree the ingredients for 1 minute. The mixture should become smooth and very thick once it's combined. You might need to stop and scrape down the sides of the food processor. Lay aluminum foil across the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet. Wet your hands and then scoop the gyro meat onto the foil. Use your moist hands to spread the meat into a large rectangle. The rectangle should be 8 inches (20 cm) long and 5 inches (12 cm) inches wide. Put the sheet of gyro meat into the preheated oven and bake it for about 30 minutes. Insert an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature. It should be 155 degrees F (70 degrees C) once it's finished cooking. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and leave the meat to rest for 15 minutes before you slice it. If you'd like to make the gyro meat in advance, you can bake it, cool it, and refrigerate it for up to one week. Turn your broiler on to high and move the rack to the top shelf of your oven. Slice the loaf of cooked gyro meat crosswise into thin strips and place the strips on...

TL;DR in English: Combine the lamb with the seasonings. Chill the lamb mixture for at least 1 hour. Preheat the oven and puree the gyro meat mixture. Spread the meat mixture on a baking sheet. Bake the gyro meat for 30 minutes. Cool the meat for 15 minutes. Slice the gyro meat and broil it for 2 minutes.
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Place 2.2 pounds (1.00 kg) of pork spareribs on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut in between each rib. This will make several small serving pieces. Put the individual pork spareribs into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover the spareribs by 1 inch (2.5 cm). The amount of water you need will depend on the size pot you're using. Turn the burner to high heat and put the lid on the pot. Once the water begins to boil, remove the lid and boil the pork spareribs so they soften just a little. The pork should release protein molecules that will float like scum on the surface of the water. Pour the scummy water out of the pot and pour in fresh water to cover the pork spareribs by 1 inch (2.5 cm). Add 1 quartered onion to the pot along with 1 tablespoon (8 g) of whole peppercorns and 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of peeled, fresh ginger. If there's a lot of scum on the spareribs after you drain the water, rinse the spareribs before returning them to the pot. Keep the burner at high heat so the new water in the pot begins to boil. Then turn the burner down to medium heat so the water bubbles gently. Simmer the uncovered pot of spareribs for 1 hour so the pork becomes a little softer.  If more scum floats to the surface of the water, skim it off and discard it. You may need to add more water to keep the spareribs covered as they simmer. Pull away the outer leaves from each ear of corn. Then grab the inner strands near the top of the ear and pull down. This should remove all of the leaves and silk. Place your shucked corn on a cutting board and cut it into 4 even pieces. Repeat this for the other 2 ears of corn. You should end up with 12 small corn cobettes. Use tongs to slowly lower the 12 pieces of corn into the pot with the pork spareribs and seasonings. Continue to simmer the nilagang baboy until the corn softens and becomes bright in color. Put 3 peeled potatoes on your cutting board and cut each one into 4 equal-sized pieces. Add the quartered potatoes to the pot and let them bubble gently. The potatoes...

TL;DR in English: Cut the pork spareribs and put them in a pot with water. Boil the pork spareribs for 2 to 3 minutes. Replace the water and add onion, peppercorns, and ginger. Heat the water and simmer the mixture for 1 hour. Shuck 3 ears of corn and cut each into 4 pieces. Put the corn cobettes into the pot and simmer them for 15 to 20 minutes. Add quartered potatoes and simmer them for 5 to 8 minutes. Put bok choy in the pot and simmer it for 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish the nilagang baboy with chopped spring onions and serve it.
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Submerge the plastic in the bleach and water solution for 5 to 10 minutes. Make sure the plastic is completely covered in the solution. Use gloves when you submerge the plastic to avoid injury. Thoroughly rinse the plastic with water to remove the bleach solution. Air dry the plastic by letting it sit out for about 30 minutes or until completely dry.

TL;DR in English: Soak the plastic. Rinse and dry the plastic.
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When painting a fence you need to use outdoor paint. These are specially treated to withstand the effects of weather and come in a variety of types:  Acrylics: Acrylic paint is durable, providing an excellent layer of protection for your fence, but you might have to apply a primer to an untreated surface before you can paint. Oil-based outdoor paint: Oil-based paints may require multiple coats and may not protect as well as acrylics, but they do provide a superior-looking finish. What you choose typically depends on how much fence you need to paint. However, you should also consider what type of paint you’re using and how detailed the work will be. For example, some paints are formulated to be used with either brushes or sprayers and state so on their labels.   Use a sprayer for a long fence or a fence with lots of cutouts or spots that will be hard for a brush to get into. If you have a long fence, you probably will want to use a sprayer because it will allow you to complete the job quickly. A sprayer is also good at getting into every crevice, so use one if your fence has detailed scrolling work. If you have a smaller project, such as a short section of fence, you probably can complete the job using a roller on flat surfaces and a brush for detailed, inside sections. Certain weather conditions are ideal for fence painting. Pick a day with no rain in the forecast. Also, try to paint on a day with calm winds and ample cloud cover.  Breezes can kick up debris that can stick to your paint job. Direct sunlight makes the paint dry too fast and saps its protective properties. If using a roller, roll it with the grain of the wood, rather than across it. Brush strokes should also go with the grain to ensure that every crevice in the wood is coated. Even if spraying you should move the sprayer in the direction of the wood grain to get into all areas of the wood.  Going with the grain also helps prevent drips, as excess paint doesn’t build up on the ridges of the wood as much. While it might not be possible to go with...

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Know the “payee”, the name of the person you will give the check to. Determine the exact amount needed. Be ready with your identification.

The color of your walls will have a big impact on the mood of the room. Using dark colors on the wall can make the room appear more formal while lighter tones can make a small space look larger. If you can't choose just one color, you can paint the walls different colors. For example, paint an earthy brown on one wall and a warm green for a rustic themed dining room.  Two colors are great for walls that have panels or molding because the walls are already divided. You can easily transform the space with paint, so don't be afraid to choose a bold color. . Decide if you want to paint the walls solid colors or if you'd like to paint designs. For example, you could paint paint horizontal stripes across the room. Use two bold colors that contrast if you want the walls to have a modern or contemporary look. For example, paint the lower half of the wall in a crisp white and paint the upper half in a rich navy blue. Or use two pale, neutral colors such as cream and pale pink for a soft and casual look.  You can put up wallpaper as an accent or to cover the walls, but it's usually more expensive than paint. As an alternative, use paneling, such as shiplap or fabric wallpaper. These are fun, durable options for a dining room. If you'd like to put an inspirational quote, silhouette, or fun design on one of the walls, buy a decal. Peel the back off of the decal and spread it on the wall where you want the image or quote. Use a bench scraper or credit card to rub any air bubbles out of the decal and secure it to the wall.  For a glamorous option, use metallic stripes or polka dot decals. Read the manufacturer's instructions to determine if the decals are permanent or removable. Many dining rooms have a central light fixture such as a chandelier or pendant light. If the walls seem dark or you'd just like more light, arrange lamps in the corners of the room. For casual, cozy dining rooms, look for floor or club lamps. To cast light up onto the walls, use torchieres.  If you have a sideboard or buffet table, you can set...

TL;DR in English: Select colors for the room. Paint the walls Apply decals. Set up lamps. Hang wall sconces for soft lighting.
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This is an older type of resistance meter that uses multiple ground probes and wires to assess a ground rod's resistance. This type of tester is usually available at hardware and home improvement stores, as well as from online retailers. Using an earth electrode tester instead of a clamp-on tester will take a lot more time and effort. If you have the option of using a clamp-on meter instead, do it. The ground probes need to be inserted into the ground at specific distances away from the ground rod. The furthest ground probe needs to be at a distance that is 10 times the length of the ground rod. For instance, if the ground rod is 8 feet (2.4 m) long, the furthest probe should be 80 feet (24 m) away. The second ground rod should be located halfway between the furthest probe and the ground rod.  The ground probes are typically about 1 foot (0.30 m) long. They should be inserted into the ground until the top of them is just visible. The leads that come with earth electrode testers are typically very long, so they should reach the required distance. The three leads your meter comes with should be inserted into the openings on the meter. Then, the other end of 1 of the leads needs to be connected to the top of the ground rod. The other 2 each need to be connected to one of the ground probes. In general, it doesn't matter which lead goes to which ground rod or probe. However, the lead for the furthest ground probe should be the longest one so that it will reach. How you turn on the meter depends on the specific type of meter you have. Most have a dial that should be set to the ohm symbol or to a mark that says "3 pole," which is referencing your 3 points of contact with the earth. Once the meter is on, read what the screen says. If a ground rod has a good connection to ground, its reading should be a number below 25. Move one of your probes to a location 2 feet (0.61 m) closer to the ground rod. Take a reading of the resistance once again. Then move that same probe so it is 2 feet (0.61 m) closer to the second...

TL;DR in English: Get an earth electrode tester. Insert 2 ground probes into the ground. Connect all three leads. Turn on the meter and take a reading. Verify your original reading.
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How long this ends up taking depends on how light or dark you want your highlights to be. The longer you leave bleach in your hair, the lighter the highlights will be.  Do not cover your head with a shower cap, or you will mess up the foil. Most bleach kits will have recommended times for highlights. Use these times as a guide; your own hair might process faster. Once the processing time is up, remove the foil pieces. Step into the shower, and tilt your head back. Rinse your hair with cool water until all of the bleach comes out. Wash your hair with shampoo first, then rinse it out with cool water. Next, apply a deep conditioner, and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse it out with cool water as well.  If your highlights turned out yellow or brassy, use a purple shampoo to neutralize the yellow tones. Follow the directions on the bottle to determine how long to leave the shampoo on your hair before rinsing (usually 2-10 minutes). You can use regular conditioner instead of a deep conditioner, if you wish. In this case, you only need to let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Bleach is harsh on your hair, even if it is just highlights. As such, you want to treat your hair as gently as possible. The safest drying method is to pat your hair with a towel to get rid of excess moisture, then let it dry on its own. If you must use a hairdryer, use a low-heat setting.

TL;DR in English: Allow the bleach to process for about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the foil pieces and rinse the bleach out. Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner. Allow your hair to air dry, if possible.
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Examine the abstract and introduction in detail. Ask yourself the following:   How well does the abstract summarize the article, the problem it addresses, its techniques, results, and significance? For example, you might find that an abstract describes a pharmaceutical study's topic and skips to results without discussing the experiment's methods with much detail. Does the introduction map out the article’s structure? Does it clearly lay out the groundwork? A good introduction gives you a clear idea of what to expect in the coming sections. It might state the problem and hypothesis, briefly describe the investigation's methods, then state whether the experiment proved or disproved the hypothesis. Most journal articles include a review of existing literature early on and, throughout, cite previous scholarly work. Determine if the sources it references are authoritative, how well its literature review summarizes sources, and whether the sources situate the article in a field of research or simply drop well-known names.  If necessary, spend some time perusing copies of the article’s sources so you can better understand the topic’s existing literature. A good literature review will say something like, "Smith and Jones, in their authoritative 2015 study, demonstrated that adult men and women responded favorably to the treatment. However, no research on the topic has examined the technique's effects and safety in children and adolescents, which is what we sought to explore in our current work." Ask yourself, “Are these methods an appropriate, reasonable means of solving the problem?” Imagine other possible ways of setting up an experiment or structuring an investigation, and note any improvements the authors could have made.  For example, you might observe that subjects in medical study didn’t accurately represent a diverse population. Decide whether tables, diagrams, legends, and other visual aids effectively organize information. Do the results and discussion sections clearly summarize and interpret the data? Are...

TL;DR in English: Decide how well the abstract and introduction map out the article. Evaluate the article’s references and literature review. Examine the methods. Assess how the article presents data and results. Evaluate non-scientific evidence and analyses. Assess the writing style.
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You cannot get a blank cashier's check. You must have a payee. A cashier's check has the payee information completed on the check itself. Unlike a money order, on a cashier's check you can't write in the payee information yourself. It may be useful to take the payee to the bank with you, so that you have all the information you need.   On the check itself, be sure to give the first and last name of the payee as it appears on their identification. If you are not sure of this information, ask the payee. If your cashier's check is getting used to pay an organization and not an individual, be sure to find out how to complete the payee information according to the organization's guidelines. Cashier's checks are a better option than a money order for larger payments, because money orders often have maximum limits, but there will be no maximum limit on a cashier's check amount. Find a large bank that issues cashier's checks to the general public, and bring cash funds, if you do not have a bank account. You need to know the exact amount before you get the check. In many cases, the amount is printed on to the check when you receive it from the bank teller. But in any case, the amount will be filled in by the cashier, so you will have to tell him exactly how much to put on it. The cashier will sign the check after verifying you have the funds in your account (or with you) to cover the amount of the check. Bring any documents that show how much you need the check to be written out for, to ensure you have this information with you when purchasing the check. The bank you purchase your cashier's check from will require you to show identification. Banks guarantee a cashier's check with their own funds. For this reason, they will ask to verify your identity, access your account, and ensure you have the money necessary to cover the check amount. It may be beneficial to bring multiple forms of ID, particularly if you need a cashier's check for a large amount.

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Avoid getting caught up in trends. Define yourself with a clean and elegant look. Don't underdress. Don't look like you were partying the night before. Get your look together before you leave the house. Make sure your clothes are appropriate for the look you want to give off. Have great posture.

Hold the mount against the spot on your wall that lines up with your viewing height you found before. Look at the holes on the top of the mount and choose 3 of them that are evenly spaced apart to make your marks. Then mark 2 end holes on the bottom of the mount for the bottom support screws. Remove the mount from the wall and check if your marks are level. Since you don’t have studs to use for support, you need to use more screws to mount the TV to evenly distribute its weight. Attach a 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) to the end of your drill and make sure it’s tightened. Hold the drill against one of the marks you made so the bit is horizontal and drill through it. Continue drilling through the drywall at each of your marks. Toggle bolts have a hinged wing on the end that holds the bolt securely against your drywall, and they’re hollow so you can screw things into them. Pinch the wings at the end of the toggle bolt and push them into the holes you drilled. Once the wings go through they will open and lie flush with the back of the drywall.  You can buy toggle bolts from your local hardware store. Toggles bolts are typically not included with the TV mount. The anchor is the small circular plastic piece on the front of your toggle bolt. Slide the anchor into the hole so it’s flush with your drywall. Once the anchor is secure in the wall, bend the long plastic pieces sticking out from the wall to break them off. Push the anchors in on the rest of your bolts so they’re flush with the wall. If you have trouble breaking the plastic guides off of the bolts, you can cut them with a pair of scissors or a flush-cut saw. Hold the mount against the wall so the holes line up with the toggle bolts. Put the screws that came with your TV mount through each of the holes and turn them clockwise to tighten them in the toggle bolt. Once they’re hand tight, use a screwdriver to secure the mount the rest of the way. The bracket on the back of your TV will have hooks or clips that slide onto the mount. Lift your TV up carefully on each side and...

TL;DR in English: Position the TV mount and mark where you want to place the holes. Pre-drill 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) holes into the drywall on the marks. Slide 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) toggle bolts into each of the holes. Push the toggle bolts' anchors into the holes so you can snap off the ends. Screw the mount into the toggle bolts with a screwdriver. Hang the TV bracket on the mount.
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A pumice stone is a beauty tool that can be found in the beauty section of grocery stores and drugstores. It will likely be near the body washes and loofahs or body sponges. As you prepare to remove hair with the pumice stone, exfoliating your skin helps to remove the layer of dead skin cells and soften your hair, which will make it easier to remove. Take care to do this anywhere that you want to remove hair with the pumice stone. Rather than starting anywhere on your body, start with the pumice stone at the hairline in the area from which you want to remove hair. Continue rubbing with gentle pressure until the hair is removed from that area. Then, move onto the next area and repeat. Continue this process until you have reached every section of the body part on which you are working. This will help to remove both loose hair and dead skin cells removed by the pumice stone. Natural moisturizers, such as jojoba or coconut oil, can be used. They will moisturize the skin and help to reduce irritation from the pumice stone. Use soapy water and a nail brush to clean the pumice stone of hair and dead skin cells after use. This will keep it working efficiently. This method only removes hair for a couple of days, much like shaving. You can repeat it in a couple of days to maintain smooth, hairless skin.

TL;DR in English: Obtain a pumice stone. Exfoliate your skin. Place the pumice stone on the skin at the hairline. Rub the pumice stone in a small, circular motion. Rinse your body off with water. Apply a moisturizer to your skin. Clean the pumice stone after usage. Repeat this process in about three days.
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Look over your sculpture and think about the different materials that would make up that object in real life (flesh, hair, fabric, stone, grass, fur, etc). On your original sketch or on an entirely new one, map out what textures go where. Do some research. Look at lots of pictures of those types of textures to figure out how they work. You'd be surprised how complex it can be. Fur, for example, grows in chunks and you'll have to pay attention to the length, organization, and direction of every chunk. Begin to texture your sculpture, one section at a time, using traditional or improvised tools. Only a very limited number of sculpting tools are needed and most can be improvised from common household objects. You will have to experiment to find out what works best for you, as almost every sculptor uses their tools differently.  Generally with sculpting tools, large tips are used to create the broad details, while finer tips are used to create details. Scoop-like tools create rounded areas. Tools with a loop are used to scrape away the material. Anything with a sharp edge can be used to cut. Tools can be improvised from: balls of tin foil, black peppercorn, toothpicks, x-acto knives, a toothbrush, a steel ball chain necklace, a comb, knitting needles, crochet hooks, large and small sewing needles, cookie cutters, melon ballers, etc. Once you're done with all of the major clay work, you'll need to cure your sculpture to make it hard (if you want it hard...if not, ignore). Different clays need to be cured in different ways (air dry, bake, etc), so follow the manufacturer's instructions for the clay you use. It is generally better to under-bake (use a low temperature for longer periods of time, if you can), to avoid burning.

TL;DR in English: Identify the necessary textures. Texture the areas. Cure your sculpture.
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. Dressing in clothes that make you feel confident and flatter your figure will help you to achieve the naturally beautiful look you are going for. When you no longer have to spend time putting on makeup, you can use that time to come up with killer outfits that will make you look great and feel confident. . Picking out a hairstyle that will flatter your face can help you to feel confident about not wearing makeup. Certain hairstyles can even draw attention to certain parts of your face, making makeup even less necessary (for example, fringe bangs will help to draw attention to your eyes).  Keep your face shape in mind when choosing a hairstyle. For more information on how to do this, click  here. Don’t panic if you have a bad hair day; messy hair can be covered up with a fashionable scarf or a stylish hat. You can also  use dry shampoo to make your hair look less greasy if you don’t have time to wash it before you head out of the house. If you don’t have the best vision, chances are you will need to wear glasses or contacts. When you make the switch to a makeup-less lifestyle, spend some time trying on glasses or wearing contacts to see which look you like the best. If you decide on glasses, pick a pair that will frame your face and make your facial features (particularly your eyes) pop. . If you don’t want to wear makeup, you can still add some colors to your style without colorful mascara or lipstick. Paint your fingernails and toenails in bright, funky colors that catch people’s attention. If you don’t want to paint your own nails, head to a salon for a manicure and pedicure. . A healthy glow can transform your appearance, making your skin appear more radiant and your complexion smoother and more even-toned. Apply a low sunscreen and spend time outdoors; your skin will naturally begin to take on a healthy, tan appearance.  Try to avoid using tanning beds and other means to get a fake tan; these have been known to cause cancer. Instead, use a bronzer to attain a natural glow. There are some facial...

TL;DR in English: Dress well  Style your hair Decide between glasses and contacts.  Paint your nails  Get a healthy tan
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There is nothing wrong with enjoying fashion or buying clothing you find attractive, but, avoid clothing that does not flatter your physique, coloring, etc. Do not become a slave to fashion, or you may be regarded as foolish, "high maintenance", and/or shallow. The clothing you wear should enhance your personality, not create or alter it. This advice can be applied to many aspects of life in which you may feel pressured to "fit in." Excellent presentation is half of the battle. Wear clothing and accessories that flatter your body, and never wear anything you feel uncomfortable in. You don't have to wear the most expensive clothes on the market, or even buy knock-off clothes on the cheap. It's better to go for an individualized and put-together look. Good hygiene is key. Shower daily and always show up to a new place feeling and looking fresh. If you have to go to a formal or semi-formal event, then you better know what that means. It's better to overdress a little than to underdress, and it's not okay to show up to a formal event wearing jeans if you needed to wear slacks or a dress. It's not funny to wear sneakers if you needed to wear dress shoes, either. Make sure you know the dress code and ask the host or your friends who are also attending if you're confused. Avoid showing up anywhere wearing wristbands from the club from the night before, stamps or X's on your hands from the bars you went to; or just smelling like sweat, bars, beer, or even vomit. Get your day-old eyeliner off your face, take a shower, and don't show up anywhere, not even brunch, without looking like you're ready to start a new day; not crawl back into your lair. Even if you did have a rough night, don't say: "I am so hungover." That is not classy. Don't put on makeup in public, comb your hair in public, button your shirt, finish tying your shoes, check out your outfit, or do anything that says you took zero effort to get your act together before you left the house. Tuck in your shirt, put on your mascara and lip balm, and do...

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Grab two straws. Place the ends of both straws between your teeth, not touching the actual plastic. Slide the paper sleeves up and down a few times, then quickly slide the paper off each straw. Grab the straws in each hand. Pick up your dollar. Slowly move your hands apart.

Hydrangeas are rather unique garden plants because of their ability to change color according to the pH level of your soil. This means the color of hydrangeas in your garden will depend on how acid or alkaline the soil type is.  The scientific reason behind this is that different levels of aluminum become available to the plant depending on the soil's acidity level (also known as pH). Acidic soils have a high aluminum content, turning the flowers blue. An alkaline soil will produce pink blooms in hydrangeas; an acid soil will cause the same plant to bear blue flowers. The exception to this is white or green hydrangeas, which are unique varieties and don't change color. You won't have any success trying to change a white hydrangea to pink or blue! To see whether the soil in your garden is alkaline or acidic, you will need to test the pH levels. This will help you to predict the likelihood of growing blue hydrangeas.  Soil with a pH lower than 5.5 will result in bright blue hydrangea flowers. When the pH is 5.5 to 6.5 the flowers will be an odd purple color. Soil with a pH higher than 6.5 will cause the flowers to be pink. You can get a fairly good indication of whether your soil is alkaline or acidic using distilled white vinegar. Just grab a handful of your soil, pour the vinegar on top and wait for a reaction.   If the vinegar fizzes and bubbles when it comes in content with the soil, this means that the soil is alkaline and will produce pink hydrangeas. The more intense the fizzing, the more alkaline the soil. If nothing happens when the vinegar comes in contact with the soil, this means that the soil is either neutral or acidic and is more likely to produce blue hydrangeas. If you want to find out the exact pH value of your soil, you can test it using an at-home pH testing kit. These are widely available at gardening centers or online - just follow the instructions on the packaging. Alternatively, you can take a sample of your soil to a local gardening center where they will test the pH of the soil for you.

TL;DR in English: Know that blue hydrangeas grow in acidic soil, while pink hydrangeas grow in alkaline soil. Test the pH level of your soil. Use white vinegar to gauge whether the soil is alkaline or acidic. Test the pH of your soil scientifically.
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Oftentimes, the direct approach is the best approach. This might seem kind of forward, but it’s usually a good way to make a strong first impression. Being reluctant to put yourself out there could end up costing you an opportunity to get to know one another.  Talking to someone you’re attracted to for the first time can be intimidating, but keep in mind that the worst that can happen is you don’t hit it off and things are no different than they were originally.  If you spend the entire time avoiding the guy you're interested in because you’re stressing about what to say and how to act, he may interpret your avoidance as disinterest. Once you’ve managed to strike up a dialogue, ask him questions that show you’re interested in who he is and what he’s all about. Getting to know a little bit about him can be a stepping stone to forming a deeper, more personal connection.  Simply saying “tell me about yourself” will usually be enough to get a guy to open up, but if you’re searching for a more specific topic, try a lead-in like, “How do you know X ?”, “Where are you from originally?”, or “What do you do for a living?” Nod, offer verbal affirmations like “Yeah” and “Wow, really?”, and respond with follow-up questions to demonstrate that you’re paying attention and eager to learn more. As he shares his history, thoughts, feelings, and opinions, listen for things you have in common and point them out. Highlighting your similarities will make you feel like kindred spirits, which is more likely to make your interest mutual.  Make him more aware of the areas where you line up by interjecting with remarks like “That’s so funny, I went to the same summer camp as a kid!” or “Schnauzers are my favorite dog breed, too. Most people think I’m weird because I think they’re so cute!” It’s possible to identify with a guy even if you don’t have the same job, friends, or interests. Sometimes, all it takes is feeling the same way about a certain subject to prove that you’re like-minded. Whenever he says something humorous, reward...

TL;DR in English: Walk right up and start a conversation. Keep the conversation focused on him. Find ways to relate to him. Laugh at his jokes. Tease him playfully. Use a little flattery. Tell him you’d like to talk to him again before you go your separate ways.
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On the flip-side of negative self-talk, is the one surefire way to combat berating yourself, positive self-talk. First, notice and catch yourself - when you have a negative thought change that thought in that very moment to something more positive. Think of your negative thoughts as a parrot that keeps repeating unhelpful things over and over to you. You can choose to listen to the parrot, or tell the parrot that he’s wrong! You can use affirmations such as, “I can do this. This will pass. I can be angry and still deal with this. Right now I am safe. I will learn from this and it will be easier next time.”  Now that you have a list of negative self-talk patterns, you can identify ways to turn those negative thoughts into positive or more realistic ones. For example, if you think, “I’m so stupid,” when you drop something or make a mistake, you can immediately tell yourself, “That’s not a nice thought about myself. I’m not stupid. It’s okay that I made a mistake and I will focus on doing better next time.” In this way, you are having a conversation with yourself. The more you do this, the better you will become at correcting your negative thoughts. You can use a self-compassion thought record sheet to organize your ideas. With this, you can identify your: triggering events, feelings or images, unhelpful thoughts and images, feelings, self-compassionate alternatives to unhelpful thoughts and images (i.e. what would you say to a friend in this situation?), understanding of your change in feelings and what you did that helped. Anxiety influences and increases negative self-talk. The more anxious you are, the more critical you may be about yourself. One of the best ways to stay calm is to use relaxation or deep-breathing techniques. Sit in a comfortable position with your eyes closed. Breathe slowly and deeply in through your nose and out through your mouth. Focus solely on your breathing and how it feels throughout your body, especially the movement of your diaphragm/stomach in and out as you breathe. Do this for...

TL;DR in English: Use positive self-talk to quiet your inner critic. List alternative positive thoughts. Practice deep-breathing to reduce anxiety. Worry less about what others think.
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Requirements for a power of attorney are similar in most states, but some have special forms to fill out. To check whether or not your state has special forms for power of attorney, you can check here. If your situation is complicated, consider hiring an attorney to help you and your loved ones carry out the proper requirements for granting power of attorney. Usually, the document granting power of attorney must:  Clearly identify the principal (the person who is granting the power) Clearly identify the agent (the person who will have the specified powers) Specify exactly what legal acts the agent is entitled to perform Most states don't require government-written legal documents. However, in order to prevent any confusion and to make sure that both parties know exactly what authority is being granted, it's a good idea to use a state-issued form as a template.  The specifics of the form will vary by state. For example, Wisconsin and Nevada have different provisions for their forms.  Federal tax form 2848 applies to power of attorney for tax purposes as well. The form should include the full name of the “principal,” the person granting power of attorney. It should also name the "agent," the person to whom the power is being granted. Alternate agents may also be named, in the event that the first agent is unable or unwilling to act on his or her authority. For example, say “Jack Nimble” is the principal and “Jill Quick” is the agent. They should be referred to by those names, not just simply “Jack” and “Jill.” Make sure that you clearly and specifically identify the powers that are being granted to the agent, when those powers will take effect, and when (if ever) those powers will cease to have an effect. This will prevent confusion.   For example, instead of saying that the agent “has power over the principal’s finances,” say that the agent “has the power to withdraw money and make payments from the principal’s three bank accounts: bank account X, bank account Y, and bank account Z.” If the power of attorney...

TL;DR in English: Check your state’s requirements. Download or write a power of attorney form. Name the parties. Name the powers granted. Stipulate whether the agreement is “durable. Note powers that a principal cannot confer. Gather witnesses.
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This trick requires you to do a little bit of prep, but can be performed easily at a restaurant or bar.   This trick is less of an illusion where your audience won't see you prep. Because you won't have much time in between prep and actually performing the trick, it's more of a science trick. You need two straws that are still in the paper wrappers. Tear the wrapper toward one end of the straw, but don't remove the wrapper. Your straws will still be in the wrappers, but you will have separated a long portion of the sleeve. This longer sleeve will be used to create friction. The small bit of paper left on the other end stays in place to prevent you from touching the plastic straw before you need to. You will have a long sleeve of paper wrapper which you can now slide up and down on the straw to create a static charge.  Pinch the ends of the straws between your teeth, making sure that you don't get the paper wet. Slide the long sleeves of paper up and down on the straws several times to build a charge. Make sure to pinch the end of the straws firmly, using the tip of the wrapper as a barrier between your teeth and the plastic. You will now have two straws that are holding a static charge. These straws will act like rods which you will grab to transfer the current of energy to your hands.   With the straws still pinched between your teeth, slide the long sleeves up and down on the straws a few times before sliding the paper off completely. The up and down motion of the paper on the plastic creates the charge. You will now have two straws which have a static charge. With the straws full of static charge, you want to grab each straw and close your fists around the plastic.  Doing this will transfer the static charge from the straws to your hands. Hold the straws for about three seconds. Then let go and drop both straws. Make sure to not touch anything except the dollar you will levitate. It's best to already have your dollar placed on the table so that it is hanging off the edge of the table slightly. Pick the...

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Review eBay's rules and policies. Report directly from the listing. Gather information about the transaction. Open a case at eBay's Resolution Center.

There are several reasons to prune spirea. These reasons include:  Maintaining the height and spread of your Spirea Shrub, and to preserve an attractive shape. Removing any diseased or damaged branches and any dead growth. Encouraging a second flowering. Removing suckers and prevent the plant spreading via suckering. Some varieties of spirea produce suckers. Suckers are shoots that emerge from the roots of the plant. Suckers are eventually capable of producing independent plants of their own; suckering is one of the ways that spirea reproduces. Pinch or prune these off if you don’t want your spirea to spread in your garden. The specifics of how to do this will be covered in the next section. Dead, diseased, and broken branches should be removed at any time of the year but you should only prune healthy plant growth at the right time. If you have Japanese or Bumald Spirea, prune them in early spring before the flowering season starts. Other varieties of Spirea should be pruned after the flowering has finished.  For varieties of Spirea that bloom in spring, that will usually be late spring. For varieties of Spirea that bloom in summer, that will usually be late summer or fall. Pruning after flowering allows the maximum amount of time for the plant to grow fresh growth after pruning before the flowering season starts again the following year. It isn’t a disaster if you delay pruning, and this won’t harm the plant, but your spirea will offer less of a display in the next flowering season.

TL;DR in English: Understand why you should prune spirea. Be prepared to prune some suckers. Know when to prune your specific variety of spirea. Understand why pruning after flowering can help your plant to grow.
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Except in some hot climates, pepper seeds won’t grow properly if you plant them directly into the garden soil. They need to grow for a while indoors in a controlled environment.  The timeline of this varies, because the end of winter can be tricky to predict. Expect to start the seeds around the end of January or the beginning of February. If your area has especially mild winters, or you live in a warm climate, you have more freedom when it comes to when you must start the plants. Fold 2 paper towels separately into small squares. Wet the paper towels with room temperature water. Place the seed on 1 paper towel and lay the other towel on top of that. Grab a zipper bag and slide the wet towels with the seed into it. Store the bag inside at a temperature around 70 to 80 °F (21 to 27 °C), and the seeds should sprout in about 1 week’s time.  This provides an incubator-like environment for the seed to start growing. If your house is not quite warm enough, consider keeping a heat lamp on the seed bag. Keep the soil consistently moist but not over saturated. Use a seedling mat to keep the soil warm and encourage faster germination and growth. Transplant the peppers into a larger pot or outdoors when your pepper is at least 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) tall. If you started the seeds in a paper towel, you can transfer the seed to a pot with good drainage when they have sprouted. Put the seedling about 1⁄8 to 1⁄4 inch (3.2 to 6.4 mm) under the soil. Use organic soil, or soil that’s meant for seed-starting. Also make sure the bottom of the pot has drainage holes. Keep the plant in the pot until it grows about 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm) tall. Peppers soak up a lot of water, but they don’t like soaking wet soil. Check the soil daily to make sure that it’s moist. If the top of the soil has crusted over, the plant needs water. Water it lightly and check it again later to see how moist the soil is. A soil moisture meter is a great help in keeping the soil moisture regulated. Continue to nurture the baby pepper plant until...

TL;DR in English: Begin the process 8-10 weeks before the final frost of the season. Start the seeds with wet paper towels and a zipper bag. Place seeds directly into 2 or 4 in (5.1 or 10.2 cm) pots as an alternative. Plant the sprout in a 4 in (10 cm) pot if you used the bag method. Water the plant as needed. Keep the plant indoors until you are sure the winter is over.
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They should include long screws and wall anchors that will hold the straps firmly to your wall. You will not need to drill into the case itself using this method.  Use a stud finder to search for wall studs. If possible, find two studs and secure the bookcase with two straps to ensure a good hold.  Secure the bookcase into wall studs whenever possible, instead of using wall anchors. It is best to secure the bookcase without the books in it, and then fill it up once you are finished. Draw a vertical line. The two cross-hairs are the locations where you will drill your wood screws into the wall. Make sure the adhesive layer is facing down. You will peel back the clear plastic cover after you are done drilling. Use a cordless drill. The number of screws may depend on the brand of Velcro straps you use. If you couldn’t find a stud, you will need to make pilot holes and insert the wall anchors. Then, screw the wood screws directly into the wall anchors, where your lines meet. Peel back the clear cover from the sticky adhesive and press the strap onto the top of the bookcase. For best results, don’t remove the adhesive strip to realign, or it may lose some of its hold.

TL;DR in English: Purchase a set of Velcro straps. Use a stepladder and a pencil to draw a horizontal line where your bookcase meets the wall. Remove the books and move the bookcase away from the wall. Mark the stud locations with a pencil. Ask someone to line up the straps vertically and hold them in place. Drill the wood screws into the center of the straps, where there are holes for the screws. Move your bookcase back into place, at the level where your screws are placed in the wall.
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When transplanting it, align this ribbon to the same direction as its previous location. This is called "sun orientation", and is important to observe because it eases the sapling's adaptation as it adjusts to the new location. For example, tie a colored ribbon to north side of the tree, and plant with this ribbon facing north. This will ensure that the soil is moist when you need to dig up the plant. Just be sure not to overwater, as too much water can hinder growth. Consistently watering for several days before you transfer the plant will help the soil stay clumped to the plant's root ball. The root ball of your selected sapling should be between 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm) for each 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the trunk's diameter at chest height. For example, if your tree has a trunk diameter of 1 inch (2.5 cm), the diameter of the root ball should be 16 to 24 inches (41 to 61 cm). You can also measure the root ball after digging it out for better accuracy. However, estimating will give you a good idea of how to dig around the ball to minimize damage to the tree's roots. Use a round-point shovel to cut a circle around the root system of the sapling. Cut into the soil as deep as you can so that you preserve the roots intact, and always make sure that the root ball does not break.  If the ground is firm enough and has moisture, you can cut around and down below the main root mass and remove it intact without disturbing  the roots. Limit yourself to trees with a trunk diameter of 2 inches (5.1 cm) or less. Anything bigger should be transplanted by an experienced contractor. Moving the tree to its new hole is much easier (and less messy) when it's wrapped in a plastic or cloth. For soil that is loose and sandy, it's a necessity. Purchase plastic or a tarp from local home hardware or garden stores. If you can pull the tree up with most of the roots still in soil, you can carry it a short distance to replant it. Walk slowly and handle it gently to avoid shaking, jarring, or other action to the root ball. This will...

TL;DR in English: Tag the direction the sapling is facing with a ribbon prior to removal. Water the area of the young tree 3 to 4 days prior to transplanting. Estimate the radius of the root ball. Dig up the sapling 12 inches (30 cm) from the base of the tree. Place a plastic or burlap cloth on the ground beside the tree. Grab the sapling from the bottom and lift it out of the hole. Roll your root ball onto plastic or burlap fabric for far transfers.
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Before you report a listing as fraudulent, check eBay's rules to figure out how to best categorize the activity.  The website has specific rules for buyers and sellers, as well as rules for everyone who uses eBay's site and services. Violation of some rules and policies can result in eBay suspending the user's account or even blocking the user's IP address.  You also can find general information and tips for staying safe while using eBay by browsing the articles in eBay's Security Center at http://pages.ebay.com/securitycenter/. If the listing itself is fraudulent and is still active on the site, you can click the link at the bottom of the page that reads "Report this listing."  In some cases, the listing may already be closed, or the activity may not be related directly to the listing or the item sold. For example, one common fraud scheme involves contacting a losing bidder on an item and offering them a second chance to buy the same item at a reduced price. The scammer then has his victim send money through a wire service or money transfer company and doesn't follow through with delivery of the item.  If you are a seller on eBay, you also may be the target of fraud on the part of a buyer. A scammer may contact you to purchase an item, offering to send you a check or money order for an amount greater than the sales price. They tell you that you can deposit the payment and send them a check or money order for the difference. Of course the check or money order you deposit is counterfeit, and the scammer has run off with the money and also potentially the item you intended to sell. Keep copies of any correspondence with the buyer or seller, along with any information you can pull from the user information page.  To report fraud to eBay, you generally need to have the user name as well as a reference number or any other information about the specific listing where the fraud has occurred. For example, if you've used the "contact member" system within eBay, you may have a name or email address for the person, or...

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Open Facebook. Click the search bar. Type in a search term or phrase. Click the "Search" button . Select a search filter. Review the results. Add more filters if necessary. Select a result.

Cup anemometers are relatively easy to make and are often used as an elementary school science project. This allows children to get an opportunity to learn about measuring wind speed by making their own device. To make an anemometer, you will need plastic cups, straws, a pencil, tape, and a push pin.  Position the straws in the shape of a cross and tape the middle. Then, staple the side of each cup to the end of one of the straws so they are parallel with the floor. Make sure all of the cups are facing in the same direction. Then, push a straight pin through the center of the straws and into an eraser on the end of a pencil. This will act as the axis. You should be able to blow on the cups so that they spin around in a circle. Use a coloured pencil and mark one of the cups. For example, you could put a red “x” on one of the cups. This will be the cup that is counted in order to determine how fast the cups rotate around an axis point each minute. You can either go outside and hold your device up in the wind, or you can use a fan to create airflow inside. To get a more accurate reading, make sure the airflow is not blocked by your body. Have another person count the number of times the marked cup spins around the axis in one minute. You can use a stopwatch to accurately time a minute. Record the number of times the cup spins on a piece of paper. For example, it may rotate 13 times in 1 minute.  You will need to complete this step four times in order to get enough data to calculate the average number of rotations per minute. For example, the next recording might be 15 times, followed by 12 times, followed by 17 times. Add up the numbers that you have recorded and then divide that number by four. This will give you the average number of rotations per minute.  For example, 13+15+12+17=57. Then divide that number by four (57/4=14.25) to get the average wind speed per minute. In this case, the speed is 14.25 rotations per minute.

TL;DR in English: Make an anemometer. Mark one of the cups. Hold the device in the wind. Count the amount of spins per minute. Calculate the average wind speed.
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This will show the progression of your baby’s first years and how they changed and grew over that time period. Start the book with the pregnancy or the birth of the baby and have the book continue over the course of the baby’s first year or years.  If you adopted your baby, you could begin with adoption forms or the first day you met your baby. You can have themed pages in the memory book that focus on specific events or occasions. For example, a page dedicated to Christmas, a family vacation, or birthdays. Photos can also be displayed in groups according to themes, not just chronologically.  For example, you could have a “playing with siblings” page that contains photos spanning over time. Include captions that describe each event. If you are creating a memory book with more than just photos you should group items together. For example, if you include a lock of your baby’s hair you can pair it with a photo of your baby’s first haircut and a related story or anecdote about that experience. This will help to keep the book organized. Making a baby memory book is a creative activity. Have fun with it by adding decorations and your own artistic flare. Use decorations that reflect a general baby theme, such as stickers or images of teddy bears, toys, rattles, bottles, pacifiers, ABC blocks, etc.  To add a personal touch, include drawings as embellishments. You can also decorate certain pages to compliment their theme. For example, a bath time page could be decorated with bubbles, rubber duckies, and water drops. Consider using pastel colours, such as light blue, pink, green, yellow, grey, etc.

TL;DR in English: Use a chronological layout. Highlight important events. Group similar items together. Add decorations.
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Choose someone who runs about the same speed as yourself if possible, as this provides encouragement and friendly competition. While you can train alone, training with a team of similar runners is a huge motivation booster. But, for some people a running buddy can slow you down, so you don't have to have a running buddy, but it's a good option to consider. Whether your goal is 10 minutes, 8 minutes or 6 minutes, you have to be extremely focused to break a personal record. The body will emulate your thoughts. If you believe something won't happen, then it most likely won't happen. after warmups and cool downs. Always do a 5 to 10 minute warmup and cool down. Adding warmups and cool downs to your routine will prevent injury. Posture is crucial and sometimes is what prevents many people from running faster.  Look at the horizon, not at your feet. Tilting your head at this angle will align and straighten your neck and back. Keep your shoulders level and loose. If they start to come up toward your ears, then stop running and shake them out or stretch them gently. Place your arms at a 90-degree angle and allow them to go forward and backward instead of across your body. Keep your fists unclenched with your finger lightly touching your palms. Run tall. If you find that your torso is slouching, then take a deep breath and feel your torso naturally straighten. Maintain the improved posture while you exhale. Keep your hips naturally aligned with your torso. Bending at the hips puts unwanted pressure on your lower back. Take the right size strides. With each step, your foot should land directly beneath your body with your knee slightly bent. If your foot is landing in front of your body, then you are taking too long of a stride. Drink plenty of water. Around 64 fluid ounces of liquid a day. Strength training will improve your stamina, and plyometrics will help you to bring bursts of speed to your run.

TL;DR in English: Get a running buddy. Set your mind to it. Stretch Learn how to run properly. Stay hydrated. Add strength training and plyometrics.
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To understand relationship compatibility, you must first have an understanding of the signs of the zodiac and what they mean. The twelve signs are: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. Each sign is derived from a configuration of astral bodies thought to dictate the characteristics of the people born during times when those bodies are prominent in the heavens. In addition to its constellation form, each sign is assigned an elemental significance, bearing one or more traits of the earth’s natural forces. The classifications are as follows: Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), Air (Aquarius, Gemini, Libra), Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces), and Earth (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo). A sign’s element comes from the role of its physical form in the natural order. Elemental classifications are a kind of rough grouping of attributes: Fire signs tend to be inquisitive, passionate, optimistic, while Water signs are loyal, sympathetic and driven; Earth signs are known for their rationale, practicality and stability, and Air signs are friendly, sociable and love making connections. As a general rule, zodiac signs that fall under the domain of Fire are believed to have the greatest compatibility with those of Air, while Water and Earth signs make the best pairings with their respective qualities. There are also other compatibilities that fall outside of the usual elemental matches; these mostly have to do with the complementary traits, preferences and emotional behaviors of the different signs.  Examples of strong compatibility through the zodiac include Pisces and Capricorn, Sagittarius and Aquarius, and even Virgo and Virgo—people of a certain sign are often quite compatible with another of their kind. Make a note of what types your sign is compatible with and be on the lookout for these types when dating. No two signs in the zodiac are truly incompatible—there are only varying levels of compatibility, the highest of which are expressed in the traditional...

TL;DR in English: Familiarize yourself with the different signs of the zodiac. Learn the elemental classifications of each sign. Check for compatibility between signs. Know which signs have low compatibility.
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Go to https://www.facebook.com/ in your browser. This will open the News Feed if you're logged into Facebook on your computer. If you aren't logged in, enter your email address (or phone number) and password in order to proceed. It's the white text box near the top of the Facebook page. Enter whatever it is that you want to search for on Facebook. Some common examples include the following:  Names Music genres Locations (e.g., cities) It's to the right of the search text field. This will search Facebook for your entered term or phrase. You can fine-tune the search by clicking one of the following tabs near the top of the page:   Posts - Shows only Facebook posts matching your search.  People - Shows only other Facebook users that match your search.  Photos - Shows only photos on Facebook that match your search.  Videos - Shows only videos on Facebook that match your search.  Pages - Shows only pages on Facebook that match your search.  Places - Shows only places on Facebook that match your search.  Groups - Shows only groups on Facebook that match your search.  Apps - Shows only apps on Facebook that match your search.  Events - Shows only events on Facebook that match your search. Once you click a filter, your search will be reloaded with the filter applied. You can scroll through the results to view them. If you still have too many results to find the one that you're looking for, select one or more filters (e.g., "Location") under the "Filters" heading on the left side of the page. Filters will vary in appearance and use depending on what type of content you're looking for. Once you find a result that you want to use, click it to go to its location or open it.

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Use a straight edge and grease pencil to mark your cut lines. Select a carbide wheel glass cutter to score the surface. Use one long, continuous motion to score each line. Apply pressure to break the glass along the score lines.

Most silk garments can be hand washed, even if the tag advises dry cleaning only. To begin washing the garment, fill a large basin or bowl with enough lukewarm or cold water to submerge the garment inside. Add in a few drops of gentle detergent to the basin of water. Try to use an all-natural or extra gentle brand to protect the gentle fibers of the silk. Then mix the water around with your hand to mix in the soap. You can also use baby shampoo if you don’t have a fitting detergent. Place the garment in the water of the basin and push it under the water once to get the whole garment wet. Then let the piece of clothing soak for about 3 minutes to let the soap interact with the garment. Take the garment and gently plunge it up and down in the water to move the water through the fabric and wash out any dirt or residue. This motion simulates the motion of a washing machine but is much more gentle. Remove the garment out of the water and pour the water down the sink. Then turn on the cold water and rinse the silk garment to wash out all the soap. Move the garment around under the jet of water to rinse the entire surface of the garment. Stop when you no longer see soap suds. To begin the process of drying the silk garment, lay a clean towel out flat on a table or counter. Place the silk garment on top of the towel, then begin rolling the towel from one end to the other with the silk garment inside. Once you have rolled the towel all the way up, unroll the towel and take out the silk garment. Don’t wring or squeeze the rolled towel, as this can damage the silk material. Hang the piece of clothing up to dry on a drying rack, making sure not to place it in direct sunlight, as this could fade or damage the fibers of the silk.

TL;DR in English: Fill a basin with cold water. Add a few drops of gentle detergent. Let the garment soak for three minutes. Agitate the garment around in the water. Rinse the garment in cold water. Absorb the excess moisture with a towel. Hang the garment to dry.
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Sometimes a client may be difficult to work with, but in these cases you'll need to remain even more in control of yourself. Losing control of your emotions with a client could ruin your business with that individual, and it could even cost you your job.  Do not give an emotional response to anything your client says or does. Be respectful and remember that the client is always right. Remember the importance of being professional, even in the face of abuse. If you're really struggling to control your emotions, try counting to ten or taking a few deep breaths before saying anything. It's generally a good idea to let a client speak freely, but this is more important than ever when the client is being difficult. Your client may be uncooperative because they feel that they're not being heard, so letting your client do most of the talking in tense moments may help defuse the situation.  You can communicate a great deal with silence. Let your client talk, and respond when appropriate. Ask follow-up questions to reflect on or clarify anything you're not clear about. For example, you might say, "I think I see what you mean, but I'm a little confused about _____; could you clarify what you meant by that?" When a difficult client doesn't feel heard, that client may become more uncooperative. Engaging in small conversational habits to show engagement and concern can help reassure your client and make the situation less tense.  Make eye contact with the client while you're speaking to one another. Use short, small verbal cues to show that you're listening. For example, saying "Mhmm" or "Yes," or even just nodding in agreement, shows that you're engaged. How you say things can be just as important as what's actually being said. When you have a difficult client, it's important to be aware of how you're coming across in your manner of speech. Changing your voice's speed and pitch may help calm an irate client, especially when combined with other conversational techniques.  Slow down the speed of your speech and lower the...

TL;DR in English: Stay in control of your emotions. Spend more time listening than speaking. Show that you're engaged. Speak with confidence. Fulfill the client's wishes. Fire a client as a last resort.
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To get the most surface area, try to slice the bread diagonally, instead of straight down. You do not need to coat both sides with olive oil. The oil will help create a "barrier" between the topping the bread, and prevent it from getting too soggy. Depending on how big your baking sheet is, and how many slices you have, you may need to make several batches. The rack should be about 4 to 5 inches (10.16 to 12.7 centimeters) from the heat source. When the edges turn golden brown, take them out.  You can also toast them under a broiler for 3 minutes, turning once.  For richer bruschetta, melt some butter in a large skillet. Heat the bread slices in the skillet on both sides until they are golden brown. After this point, you can start preparing the traditional tomato-basil topping, or you can use a different, more unique one.

TL;DR in English: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Slice a baguette into ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) thick slices. Use a pastry brush to coat one side of each slice with olive oil. Place the slices olive oil-side-down on a baking sheet. Bake the slices on the top rack in your oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Arrange the bruschetta oily-side-up on a platter.
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When you feel comfortable and confident in your ability to crochet chains, you can start learning more advanced stitches.  Each time you practice a new stitch, you'll need to create a long foundation of chain stitches first. You'll need to work these new stitches into the loops of your chain. When learning a new stitch, try to create multiple rows using the new stitch. Continue creating rows of the same stitch until you become comfortable with the technique. After mastering the chain stitch and the slip stitch, the next stitches you should learn (in order) are:  The single crochet stitch The double crochet stitch The triple or treble crochet stitch After you've practiced your basic stitches, you can start using them to create simple projects like blankets and scarves.  Look for crochet patterns written for children since the instructions will be easier to understand. Check the stitches listed in the instructions before you begin. Make sure that you know how to create all of the required stitches.

TL;DR in English: Learn additional stitches. Pick out easy project patterns.
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A clean, successful break depends on precise measurements and accurate cut lines. Use a straight edge to designate where you want the glass to be cut. Use a grease pencil or sharpie to draw the lines on the glass where you want to cut it. The cut lines will be your guide for scoring.  You will use a glass scoring tool to “trace” over the cut lines. Be sure to your cut lines start at one edge of the glass and end at the another. A glass cutter, also known as a scoring tool, does not break the glass. Instead, it scratches a line into the surface of the glass, weakening it. Once the glass is scored, you can then break it cleanly along the score line. When cutting thick glass, make sure you use a cutter that has a carbide wheel tip.  Steel-wheeled cutters tend to be flimsy in comparison and require lubrication.  You can buy glass cutters at any hardware store. Grip the handle of the scoring tool firmly and vertically in your hand and place the wheel at the beginning of your first cut line. Line the straight edge up right next to the line for extra support. Using light pressure, run the tool along the line, right next to the straight edge. Make sure you apply equal pressure from the beginning to the end of each score line. Use one even, continuous motion. You will hear a clicking sound as the glass is scored. If you don’t hear it, press down a little harder. Place the scored glass on the edge of a hard surface, such as your work station, making sure that the scored edge of the glass is directly aligned with the edge of the counter. Push down quickly on the part of the glass which is hanging off the work station. It should snap off easily and cleanly in your hands. To make a clean break along curved score lines, its best to use a pair of running pliers.

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Dissolve baking soda in water. Submerge the case in the water. Rinse the case. Get a soft cloth. Rinse out the plastic. Dry the plastic quickly. Stuff the case with newspaper.

Make sure everyone has the date and time of your departure in writing, so they don’t miss a flight or a train. If you’re traveling by plane, ask the group to get to the airport a few hours early and set up a meeting point so your trip starts off stress-free. Remind your group to bring any IDs necessary for traveling. If you’re going abroad, you’ll need your passport. If you’re staying in the country, make sure to bring your driver’s license or another government-issued ID card. Ask that everyone keeps their luggage to just one carry-on if you want to save time at the airport or space in the car. It’s fine to bring bigger luggage, but remind your group that they’ll have to carry all their own bags. Share luggage space and items like toothpaste, shampoo or camping tents. Tell your friends if you’ve planned a fancy dinner that they’ll need to wear nice clothes to, or if you’ll be going to places that require a dress code, such as some churches. Let them know if they’ll need swimsuits. Research the weather of your destination and send it to your friends ahead of time so everyone can plan their clothing appropriately. Send out currency information and exchange rates well ahead of time so your friends can order currency at the bank. Make sure everyone has cash on them in case some establishments don’t accept credit cards, and research the country’s tipping expectations as well.

TL;DR in English: Email out departure information. Pack consistently across your group. Communicate about clothing and weather. Deal with currency exchange if you’re going abroad.
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If you want to let people know how about your sexual identity without explicitly stating it, you can definitely work some casual hints into conversation. Maybe you want your best friend to know that you are a lesbian. Drop some clues by saying something like, “Did you see that girl sitting next to me in Biology class? Wow, I could get lost in those beautiful eyes!" If you are bisexual, you could say, “I’m not sure who I’m more into in La La Land: Emma Stone or Ryan Gosling!” Try to find a way to bring up romantic relationships in an everyday conversation. You can do this with friends or family. For example, if you’re working towards coming out to your sister, bring up the subject of dating. You could start by asking her how her relationship is going. If she’s dating a man and you identify as gay, you could say, “He’s such a great guy. I’d love to find a man to date who is just as funny as Josh.” You can also make it less specific. For instance, if you’re bisexual you could say, “Intelligence is the most important thing to me in a relationship. I’m much less interested in gender.” Sometimes people just make an assumption that you are straight. For instance, if you are a single woman at a bar, it wouldn’t be unusual for a man to come up and offer to buy you a drink. It makes sense that you don’t feel like talking to a stranger about your sexual orientation. Try dropping some verbal clues.  You could say, “I really mean it when I say you are definitely not my type. It’s not personal. I’m just positive you’re not my type.” Of course, if you're into the person you should feel free to flirt back! Pop culture is a great way to naturally bring up sexual orientation. You could make comments about famous people that you admire who are LGBT. This might be a good strategy for gauging how your family feels about people who are LGBT. Try saying something like, “I love how Ellen Degeneres really owns her sexuality! Maybe someday I’ll be as comfortable and confident as she is.”

TL;DR in English: Talk about people you find attractive. Talk about dating. Drop verbal hints if someone is hitting on you. Talk about LGBT celebrities.
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If you don’t want to have contact with the outside world, you’ll need to eliminate the reasons why people might want to contact you. Paying off your debts is important, so that you won’t be harassed for not paying your bills. It may be important to continue receiving mail, in order to receive important notices or other unexpected communications. You might also choose to receive supplies through the mail. If you’re living off the grid, get a post office box in a nearby town. You can check this periodically without needing to talk with anyone. It’s a good idea to have at least one person as an emergency contact. This person might periodically check up on you. He might also be someone you feel comfortable contacting if you need help. Make sure to ask this person if he will be your emergency contact.

TL;DR in English: Pay off your debts. Determine if you want to receive mail. Have an emergency contact.
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If you really liked a certain book, you may also enjoy books by the same author or books in the same genre. There are websites, like Goodreads, that can help you find similar books to your personal favorites. Ask friends and family if they have suggestions on what to read. You could even create a social media post like, “My favorite book is All the Light We Cannot See. Does anyone have a recommendation for a similar book?” Writing down the titles of books as you read them is a fun way to track how much you have read and the different types of books you’ve gone through. Using the website Goodreads is an easy way to track your reading and find suggestions for new books to read. You can also share what you have read with friends and family and see what they’re reading.  Write down when you started and finished the book along with a few thoughts about the book when you finish it. Some libraries allow you to opt-in to a program that tracks the books you check out so you can view the list online whenever you want. Another great way to find new books to read is to browse through lots of books. Used bookstores are a great and inexpensive way to find some new and interesting books. The library is a free way to get new books, which is even better! If you don’t want to buy a bunch of new books, browse the bookstore and write down the titles that you want to read in the future. You can also see if your library has these titles on hand. The best way to maintain a new habit is to make it fun and set some goals. Set a goal to read a certain number of books each year and do your best to stick to it. You can start small with 5-10 or go all out and try to read 100! You could also set a goal to read all the books from a certain book list. Setting a goal gets you in the mindset to accomplish it and will help remind you to read every day. Achieving a reading goal is extremely satisfying and will make reading even more fun.

TL;DR in English: Find recommendations based on books you enjoyed. Keep a reading log. Browse bookstores and the library. Set reading goals.
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About four tablespoons of baking soda for a quart of water should be more than enough if the only plastic you’re cleaning is the case. You can do this in a bowl or plastic tub in the sink. You can leave the case open inside the water or pour the baking soda water directly into the pouch. The baking soda will remove any smells, so you want to make sure the water gets inside of the case. Use warm water with enough detergent to make the water soapy. Run it under the water to make sure all the baking soda is gone, then drain the water you used. In a clean bowl, add a small amount of detergent to warm water. Dip this cleaning cloth into the water. Use the cloth to scrub out any leftover marks. Be sure to reach into the corners to make sure you’ve removed all of the dust and shavings that will make a bigger stain in the future. Some plastic scratches easily, so make sure your rag is soft. If you can’t reach a part of the case, use a soft brush such as a baby toothbrush. Put the case under a small stream of warm water. Turn the case over and open it up. Make sure all the soap is gone before you’re done. Use the dry end of a soft cloth. Get down into all the corners and the outside of the case. Some plastic can develop water spots or mold if left alone, so don’t air dry. If a bad smell hasn’t gone by this point, crumple up a newspaper, push it into the case, then leave it in an enclosed space such as in a kitchen container. The newspaper has the ability to absorb odors.

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Don't take yourself so seriously. Beat the joker to the punch. One up the joker.

Place them in several areas in the office that are logical to the types of materials you are recycling. For example, put a paper recycling bin in the mailroom and an aluminum can receptacle in the cafeteria and breakroom. Clearly label each bin appropriately, whether it’s for compost, paper, aluminum, or glass. Most of a typical office’s waste comes from paper. Simply setting your printers to print on both sides can easily cut your paper waste in half. And don’t forget to keep a well-placed paper recycling bin right there too! Energy-efficient light bulbs are available at most hardware and office supply stores. They typically cost around the same amount as most incandescent light bulbs. Try talking to your office manager or boss about making the switch; it should save you money on electricity costs as well! This is another easy switch with only a slight difference in cost. Chances are your office goes through a lot of paper. Try to eliminate as much waste as possible by switching to recycled paper for all your needs. Again, the office manager is most likely the person in charge of ordering supplies.

TL;DR in English: Make sure the recycling bins are abundant and clearly marked. Set your printers to print on both sides of the page. Encourage management to purchase energy-efficient light bulbs. Suggest switching to recycled paper.
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Before you clean your TV, make sure there's absolutely no power reaching it. To prevent damage to the TV, turn it off first with the remote before you unplug it. It's important to let the TV cool down before you clean it. Any water you use to clean the screen can be heated by the TV and cause damage. Use gentle pressure with the cloth to remove dust and fingerprints from the screen. Notice where the fingerprints are and make sure you wipe those areas more than the rest of the TV. Don't use more than gentle pressure as you could damage the screen. If the fingerprints come off when you wipe them with the cloth, stop cleaning the TV. It's okay to use isopropyl alcohol on your TV as it's a gentle alcohol. It won't damage your TV screen once it's diluted with water. Use your measuring cup to mix exactly 1 part water with 1 part alcohol.  If you don't have a measuring cup, mix the alcohol and water in a glass. Make sure that you don't use more alcohol than water. Do not use another chemical as a substitute for isopropyl alcohol. Your cloth should be damp when you use it on your TV. You should never use a cloth that is soaked in the solution, as this could cause damage to your screen. Gently wipe your screen with the cloth, spending more time on the parts of the screen with fingerprints. Dip a cotton bud into your solution and dry it with a cloth so it's slightly damp to clean the corners of the screen where it might be difficult to remove fingerprints with a cloth. Once you've removed the fingerprints completely from your TV screen, dry the screen with another cloth. Wipe the whole screen and pay special attention to the areas you focused on with fingerprints.  Leave the TV dry itself after wiping for 15 minutes or so. Plug the TV back in once it's completely dry.

TL;DR in English: Turn your TV off, unplug it, and let it cool down. Use a clean cloth to gently wipe the screen. Mix equal parts isopropyl alcohol and water in a measuring cup. Dip a clean cloth into your solution, wring it out, and wipe the display. Dry the screen with a clean cloth.
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These are signs that the plant is trying to make up for insufficient sunlight. Don't move it straight to direct sunlight, since that damages most bromeliads. Move to an area of sunnier, mottled shade or nearer a window that receives indirect sunlight first. Move it again if the leaves don't correct themselves in a couple weeks. Move your bromeliad to a shader area of your yard, or place it further from windows that receive direct sunlight. Make a more drastic change in sunlight conditions if the sun is burning brown holes onto the leaves. If your plant should be able to withstand more sunlight according to a label or expert, it may have been cared for improperly by the previous owners. Acclimate it to the correct conditions by periodically moving it to a slightly brighter area. If the leaf size and overall colors haven't changed, but you notice one of these problems, the sunlight is probably fine but the plant needs more water:  Mist the bromeliad every day when it's not exposed to direct sunlight. Keep the central cup of the plant full of water if one is present. Plant other plants a short distance from your bromeliad. Each plant raises the humidity in its immediate area. Run a humidifier in the same room as your plant, or create your own non-powered humidifier by placing pebbles in a tray and filling it with water to just below the surface of the rocks. If you have an "air plant" with no soil to draw water from, you should be misting it every few days. To repair the dried out leaves immediately, immerse the air plant in water for a few minutes, then hold upside and check to make sure all the water drains out from between the leaves. Trapped water pockets can cause rot. This is a sign of too much mineral buildup. Take these steps to remove the problem and deal with the immediate issue:  Use rainwater or distilled water instead of tap water to care for your bromeliad. Pour water over the plant or into the central cup until the pot drains or the soil is good and moist. This flushes out the excess minerals, but...

TL;DR in English: Move the plant to an area of more sunlight if the leaves become larger and greener. Move the plant out of sunlight if it withers or if colors fade. Increase the humidity if the soil won't stay moist or the leaf tips turn brown. Rehydrate dry or withered leaves of an air bromeliad. Change your caring methods if you notice white buildup near the base of the leaves. Treat round dots or white patches that result from pest attacks.
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You should pull each strip up off the card by placing your index finger under the end and pulling up. You can pull them off one at a time or three at once by using your index, middle, and ring fingers under the edges of three strips. Place the index finger of your hand that's not holding the Steri strips on one side of the wound. Then place the thumb of the same hand on the other side of the wound and press together. Applying the first strip at the middle of wound ensures that the wound closes evenly. Then you can apply the rest of the strips out from the original one in the middle. It doesn’t matter if you move to the right or left (or top or bottom) first. While holding the wound closed, place one end of the strip above the wound. Press down as you lay the strip over the wound and secure the other end under the wound. There should be an even amount of strip above and below the wound. How many strips you need will depend on the size of the wound. There should be an 1/8th of an inch (1/3rd of a cm) between each strip and they should all be applied the same way. Apply enough strips so that the wound is closed all the way across. The strips that are placed parallel to the wound will prevent the ends of the original strips from lifting. This ensures that your wound has time to heal before the strips start come up. Place the strips ½ inch (1 cm) from original strip ends.

TL;DR in English: Take the strips off the card. Hold the skin on either side of the wound closed. Start at the middle of the wound. Press the strips down. Place successive strips parallel to each other. Place strips parallel to the wound across the edges of the original strips.
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Recognize you are human, and you make mistakes just like everyone else, sometimes pretty hilariously. A little lighthearted ribbing might be good to help you lighten your perspective. If you are having a hard time finding the humor in a joke about you, try taking the perspective of an outsider. Retell the joke in your head but about somebody else, perhaps somebody you don't even know. This may help you reduce your defensiveness. If a person is sharing something about you that you might have liked to keep under wraps, take control of your story. Interrupt the joker by correcting or elaborating on some aspect of the story and then finish telling it. Others would probably prefer to hear it from you, so they will likely direct their attention to you rather than the joker. Embarrassing moments are less embarrassing when you make a joke of it, so take this as an opportunity to rid yourself of some negative feelings. Show the joker you aren't bothered by the joke by making an even better one about yourself. Self-depricating humor is excellent for diffusing tense situation, as it makes you more relatable. Others will feel more comfortable with themselves and the situation, when they see you can laugh at yourself.  This will shift other's attention to you and help you to take control of the situation. An easy way to set up your one up joke is "That was nothing, you should have seen the time I…"

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