Open the LINE app on your Android. Tap the ⋯ menu. Tap LINE Points. Tap the Earn tab. Tap Tapjoy under ″Other Missions. Read the notice and tap Agree. Select an activity. Tap Earn (number of) LINE Points. Follow the on-screen instructions to earn your points.

The most powerful punches aren't actually the fastest ones. Your arm can move more quickly than the rest of your body, so waiting for your body to catch up to a punch slows the punch down. Even though a powerful punch is a slower one, there will be moments when you have just enough time to execute a slow but extremely forceful punch. It's worth practicing punching at a slower speed so you can feel the full power that comes when you give your body time to get behind your fist.  Try punching at half speed when you're training. Force yourself to slow down and focus on using your leg muscles and torso to maximize your power. Remember where that power came from when you speed things up. While you'd never punch at half speed during a match, you can focus on using your legs and torso to generate as much power as possible. Speed is as important as power, since if you're too slow your opponent will have time to throw a lot more punches. Train with a speed bag and see how fast your arms can fly. Be sure to use the proper form and remember to keep your thumb tucked away from your knuckles as you punch.  The biggest part of the speed bag, the belly, should be hung at the same height as your nose. Hanging it too high will cause you to use improper form when you're training.  Focus on keeping the bag constantly in motion and always under your control. Start slow, alternating punching with your right and left arm. As you gain control, speed up your punching. Doing some amount of strength training is a good way to keep your body in the best shape possible, but strength training alone doesn't make you a stronger or quicker boxer. You need to train your muscles to punch by punching, not lifting weights. That said, it's a good idea to have a strength training routine that strengthens your legs and core for maximum power.  Try  deadlifts to build overall body strength in your legs, torso and arms.   Squats,  push ups, and pull ups are good exercises for building strength that translates well to better punches. The best cardio...

TL;DR in English: Practice punching slow. Practice with a speed bag. Keep your strength training in check. Do cardio exercises. Try isometric training.
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If your hair growth is associated with a medical condition such as hirsutism or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), you may be able to take birth control to help reduce hair growth. Since these two conditions produce an overabundance of androgens, birth control is used to decrease the production of these in the body. The decrease in androgens will slow down hair growth and make it finer and softer than before. Consult your doctor about hair growth issues associated with these conditions. If you don't have one of these conditions, you should not take birth control to reduce hair growth unless it is prescribed by your primary care physician. Electrolysis is a procedure where a small needle in placed into a hair follicle and it is zapped with an electrical current. This damages the hair at the follicle level, which stops hair growth in the area. These treatments are typically suited for small areas, though larger areas can be treated over multiple treatments. Look for a qualified electrologist in your area, but be aware. These treatments are expensive.  Electrolysis is the only permanent form of hair removal, but it does cause some pain. If you have PCOS or hirsutism, these treatments will help at first, but the body hair will eventually come back. Laser hair removal is faster and less painful than electrolysis, but your hair may grow back. Typically, you would need four to six treatments which are spaced about four to six weeks apart to gain satisfactory hair removal. During this process, body hair production is reduced. Dermatologists and skin specialists perform these treatments, but they are expensive. It is possible to permanently stop hair growth in certain areas with laser hair removal, although in some cases, the hair may still grow back. There are some new medicated, prescription creams that help reduce hair growth. These products, such Vaniqa, help reduce the production of body hair in women along the face and neck. It blocks the production of a natural enzyme in the skin that causes hair to grow. This...

TL;DR in English: Take birth control. Get electrolysis. Have laser hair removal. Try a medicated cream.
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Make sure all doors to the outside stay shut when they’re not being used. Geckos love to explore, and can sneak in in an instant when you’re not looking. The same goes for windows, as well—since geckos are adept at scaling walls, it’s easy for them to gain entry to places that are inaccessible to most pests. If you often leave your door standing open on warm days, install a screen door to serve as a barricade. Go around and look for places where geckos and other critters might be getting in, like ventilation ducts, loose screens, and openings that have formed as a result of the house settling. Patch these areas with wire mesh or caulking. Use weather stripping to cover small cracks and crevices.  A qualified pest control specialist will be able to help you identify possible access points that you might have otherwise missed. Exclusion is one of the best methods for dealing with a lizard problem, as it’s more or less permanent and doesn’t require you to disperse toxic chemicals around your home. Cats are skilled predators that can snatch up lightning-quick lizards with ease. For this reason, they’re one of the best forms of pest control available to the average homeowner. Just bring your feline friend home and let it wander freely around your property. The presence of a cat alone may be enough to keep unwanted geckos from coming back.  Dispose of gecko remains as soon as you discover them. Otherwise, they’ll soon begin to smell and may become a health hazard. If the idea of letting a cat catch and kill geckos doesn’t sit well with you, you may be better off going with a non-lethal option. Mix 1 part hot pepper juice with 2 parts water in a spray bottle and thoroughly douse problem areas where you suspect geckos may be getting in. Most ordinary hot sauces will work just fine for this purpose. The capsaicin in the peppers is a mild irritant that will act as a natural repellent.  Avoid spraying areas that you and your family frequent too heavily. Hot pepper extracts can bother your airways if accidentally...

TL;DR in English: Keep your doors closed. Close up gaps in your home’s exterior. Get a cat. Spray the outside of your home with a pepper dilution.
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Most Operating Systems (OSs) won't be able to run DOS games, but you can bypass this obstacle by making use of a DOS emulator. One highly recommended emulator by users is DOSBox, a free emulator you can find with a quick Internet search. Download and install DOSBox on your computer. This will require some searching on your part, but the DOSBox.com forum might connect you to the game you're looking for sooner than a general online search. After you find the game, download it to your computer. In many cases, the DOS game software you download will be bundled with installation instructions. For best results, you should follow all included directions. It is recommended that you can make a new folder  directly to your hard drive (usually prefixed by "C:" or "D:") to make mounting these files to a virtual hard drive easier. Move the DOS game(s) you downloaded to this folder in preparation for mounting these files in DOSBox. Some recommended names for your DOS games folder are:  DOSGames DOS Open DOSBox and through the text interface, type in the command "mount c C:\DOSBox". This will mount DOSBox's virtual drive, which you will use to install your game. The file path for the right installation program for your game will vary depending on which game you have downloaded. In principle, you will type the approximate command: "mount d C:\DOSGames\Installfolder - cdrom", but you will have to follow the individual instructions outlining the correct file path for installation. These should have been included with your downloaded DOS game.

TL;DR in English: Download a DOS emulator. Find the DOS game you wish to install and download it. Follow manufacturer instructions, if applicable. Create a folder for your DOS games. Mount your virtual drive. Run the appropriate installation program.
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It’s a green icon with a white speech balloon that says ″LINE″ inside. You’ll usually find it on the home screen or in the app drawer. Tapjoy is a service that lets you earn Line Points by completing activities outside of the LINE App. Some of these activities require you to make purchases, but plenty just ask you to complete surveys or sign up for mailing lists. It’s near the top-right corner, just below the gear icon. It’s near the top-center part of the screen. Your current point balance appears in the blue bar at the top of the screen. It’s near the top-left corner of the screen. This displays the many ways you can earn free LINE points. ″ It’s the second section on the Earn tab. A ″Notice″ will appear, explaining the terms of Tapjoy. This loads a list of activities you can complete to earn free LINE Points. You'll only have to accept this notice once. In the future, you can simply tap Tapjoy to access point-earning activities. There are many types of activities you can complete to earn free LINE Points, including signing up for email lists, completing surveys, downloading apps, entering contests, making purchases, and more. Tap an activity to read the rules and see how many points you’ll earn. It’s the button at the bottom of the screen. This takes you to activity you’ll need to complete. The steps are different for each activity. Once you meet the requirements, your LINE Points will be applied to your account.

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Add meat to make it a main dish. Mix in fresh produce for a couscous salad. Grate some cheese if you want a thick, creamy taste. Toss on some toppings for a bit of extra flavor.

Mini orchids have fast-growing roots, and one of the main reasons you need to periodically repot your orchids is to provide the roots with plenty of room. The new pot only needs to be large enough to fit the roots; you do not need to choose a pot that is significantly larger to anticipate further root growth. Media with a base of moss and bark is superior to standard potting soil. For best results, let the drenched media sit for a full 24 hours so that it thoroughly absorbs the water. Snip off green spikes 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) above the top node. Trim yellow or brown spikes 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) above the bottom node. Gently grab the base of the orchid with one hand and the pot with your other. Tip the mini orchid to its side or upside-down, and slowly squeeze or rotate the sides of the pot until the clump of roots comes free. Media breaks down as time passes, and old, decomposed media is more likely to cause your orchid's roots to rot. As a result, you need to remove as much old media as possible. Dead roots with look brown and wilted. Healthy roots, on the other hand, are white or green and relatively firm. You only need a little, since the mini orchid's roots should fill the majority of the container. Hold the orchid up so that the base of the lowest leaf dips below the rim of the pot by 1/2 inch (1.27 centimeters). Press down on the media gently to force it into the bottom and around the sides of the container. Periodically tap the side of the container to help settle it. Continue adding the media until the entire root system is covered, leaving the plant exposed from the bottom leaf up. Lift the plant up by the stem. If the pot starts to slip, you need to add more media to make the orchid more secure. Instead, sit it in a warm location and mist it with a little water each day. The leaves should stay dry at night.

TL;DR in English: Choose a slightly larger container than the one your orchid currently sits in. Look for a growing media that has large particles. Allow the growing media to soak in water. Trim the spikes. Carefully remove the mini orchid from its current container. Brush off any planting media stuck to the roots. Snip away dead roots. Scatter a little of the growing media into the bottom of your new container. Fit the mini orchid into its new container. Slowly pour the growing media around the mini orchid's roots. Check the sturdiness of your re-potted mini orchid. Refrain from watering your freshly potted orchid for the first 10 days.
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Do you want to be more alert and invigorated? Do you want to de-stress? Do you have trouble sleeping? Once you decide, do an online search such as “energizing essential oils” to create a list of essential oils with this effect or characteristic.  Other examples of words to include in your search are calming, soothing, uplifting, clarifying, purifying and so forth. You can also do searches such as “essential oils for headaches” or “essential oils for depression.” When you first learn to blend essential oils, it’s best to stick to just a small number as things can go from fresh to foul fast. To make sure they will compliment each other, you must determine the category under which each of your listed essential oils falls. You can figure this out by doing an online search for "essential oil categories" or something similar. For each of the oils your search revealed and that you now have listed, write its category name beside it.  The nine categories are: floral, woodsy, earthy, herbaceous, minty, medicinal/camphorous, spicy, oriental and citrus.  As a rule of thumb, oils from the same category generally blend well together. Additionally, florals blend well with spicy, citrusy and woodsy oils. Woodsy blends well with all categories. Spicy and oriental oils blend well with floral, oriental, and citrus. Minty oils blend with citrus, woodsy, herbaceous and earthy oils. Essential oils are further divided by notes – top, middle and base notes – to create what is called a synergistic blend. Top notes evaporate the fastest and are sharp and refreshing; middle notes are warm and help equalize a blend; and base notes are heavier and help hold the blends essence longer. Taking your list of essential oils, next write down the note of each oil beside its name. You can also find them listed by note type online. Or you can check out a book from your local library that will list both categories and types. Through the process of elimination, take your list and select one oil from each note, ensuring that all oils you choose are...

TL;DR in English: Decide the effect you want from the smelling salts. Select three essential oils by category type. Determine the notes of your essential oils. Choose your essential oils. Determine the oil blend ratio. Create your essential oil blend. Label the bottle.
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Programming and system analysis are creative processes, not an industrial one. Geeks must constantly come up with solutions to new problems and rarely ever solve the same problem twice. Therefore they need leeway and flexibility. Strict dress codes and too much red tape kill all innovation. They also need creative workspace surroundings to avoid “death by cubicle”. This means that phones may ring to voicemail during times of intense work, when interruption would destroy the flow. If it's urgent, make the effort to turn up in person. Many managers like structured meetings because they have been trained to check off things––agenda, check; time limits, check; following agenda without deviation, check; and filling the time allotted for the meeting, check. Organic meetings allow for meandering, they don't have specific time requirements and they can go over the time, include random debate and actually be fun. This is how creativity thrives and you may get some of your best solutions during organic meetings. Let go your inner perfectionist and let geeks run a few of the meetings.

TL;DR in English: Remember that geeks are creative workers. Acknowledge that geeks will answer the phone and emails when it is convenient. Try to have a mix of organic and structured meetings.
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Be careful not to change who you are in your relationship with an egotist. A selfish person will bring out the giver or the care-taker in you; which could be potentially harmful. Don't feel like you have to change yourself to accommodate him. Resist the urge to stifle who you are or even what you are good at out of fear of how your partner will react. Just as you may have to accept that your partner is selfish, he have to accept that you are going to be just who you are as well. That should just be one more thing he loves about you. If you find you are the giver in the relationship and you feel that your partner is always taking, then invest some of your energy into other interests to protect yourself from the relationship imbalance. Make sure you are giving yourself and your interests the attention and care you deserve.  Take classes or carve out time in your schedule to do things that you enjoy, focusing on self-care and your own needs. You can always put your giving energy into volunteering as well. Try organizations such as Volunteer Match. Even if your partner is trying to change, there are potential pitfalls that come from being in a relationship with an egotist. You may be helping her change, being patient while she works through some things, and trying to boost her self-esteem. Make sure, during this time, you are staying aware of how you feel. There may be some ups and down, and it is important you remain aware of how it is affecting you.  Keep track of how happy you are in the relationship and how your day-to-day life is being affected. Notice how drained or exhausted you are feeling and make sure to give yourself the time and attention needed to recover. Try not to let this relationship become all-consuming for your life. Spend time with friends, or work on a hobby or interest that is important to you.  Set firm boundaries if she tries to push your buttons or engage you in a fight. You can say something like, "I'm not going to respond when you're yelling at me like this. I'm going to go in the...

TL;DR in English: Be true to yourself. Enjoy other interests. Acknowledge your feelings. Find a support system. Consider leaving the relationship if it is not making you happy.
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Couscous isn’t just a side. Add in a sausage like chorizo or sweet Italian sausage, or serve some chicken breasts over a bed of couscous to make it a main dish. The juices from the meat will absorb into the couscous, and the flavors added into the pasta while cooking will complement the meat. If you are a vegetarian, adding a roasted portobello mushroom is a great way to top couscous. You could also skip the meat entirely and add handfuls of fresh veggies. Let your couscous cool for five or ten minutes. Then, add in as much fresh fruits and veggies as you want. Couscous is perfect for a grain salad, and it hold up against both sweet and savory. Bell peppers, cucumber, zucchini, and chopped spinach are all commonly seen in couscous dishes. You could also try produce like:  Apples, which work well in dishes with sausage Dried apricots in Mediterranean or Middle Eastern inspired dishes Strawberries, which pair well with both balsamic vinegar and basil Any grilled vegetables to add a smoky flavor Cherry tomatoes, which can help balance a salty dish Snap peas or celery for a fresh touch Too much cheese can overwhelm the other flavors you put in your couscous, but a little bit can enhance the work you’ve put in. Melt a handful of fresh grated Parmesan to a cup of couscous for a creamy, savory side. You can also add feta to give your couscous a bit of a bite. Add a final dash of flavor to your couscous by finishing it with a savory topping. Pine nuts, dried cherries, dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds, shaved Parmesan or Romano cheese, or sun-dried tomatoes all make excellent toppers. Pick one topping and add a small amount to your dish. These are all powerful flavors, so one serving size should be enough per cup of couscous.

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Choose a razor. Make sure your razor is clean and free of hair. Make sure your blade is sharp. Clean your environment. Exfoliate your skin.

It's a dark-blue app with a white "f" on it. This will open your Facebook News Feed if you're already logged into Facebook on your phone or tablet. If you aren't logged into Facebook, enter your email address (or phone number) and password to continue. It's in either the bottom-right corner of the screen (iPhone) or the top-right corner of the screen (Android). It's near the bottom of the page. Skip this step on Android. This option will take you to your Account Settings page. On Android, you must first scroll down. It's in the second group of options on this page, near the bottom of the screen. For some smaller phones, you may first have to scroll down. It's the text box that says "Type a name or email" near the top of the screen. This will take you to the confirmation page. If you have this person's email address, you can type that in instead. Facebook will bring up several profiles that match the name you entered; tap Block to the right of the one you want to block. It's the blue button near the bottom of the page. Doing so will block your selected user.

TL;DR in English: Open Facebook. Tap ☰. Scroll down and tap Settings. Tap Account Settings. Tap Blocking. Tap the name field. Type in the name of the person you want to block, then tap Block. Tap Block next to the profile you want to block. Tap Block when prompted.
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We've all seen movies where the home-owner grabs a bat and sneaks through the house searching for an intruder. It's best, though, to avoid confrontation with the intruder if at all possible. An intruder can react violently, so instead of searching for the intruder, you should first try to escape or hide. If you need to warn your family members about an invasion, it's a great idea to have a code worked out in advance. You can shout this simple word or phrase, such as “ESCAPE!”, to put them on the alert so that they can escape or run to a safe place. If you're not able to get out of the house, having a designated safe room (or even closet) can be a good idea. If at all possible, try to make your way to this safe room if you hear an intruder in your home. Whether your safe room is your bedroom or a separate room in the house, you want to make sure that it has a solid door which locks from the inside and which can be quickly and easily barricaded.  Consider installing a dead bolt on your bedroom door and/or the safe room for extra security.  You should also make sure that you have an audible and silent panic alarm in your room that is monitored.  The alarm system may startle or deter the intruder in the first place. The most important item to have in your safe room is a working, charged phone so that you can contact the police. Ideally, this will not be a land-line, which could be cut, and would instead be a cell phone.  Stock your safe room with things you can use as a weapon in case the intruder makes it in and you are forced to defend yourself, such as a bat. We'll have more to say in later steps about keeping more dangerous weapons such as knives and guns in your safe room. You may also want to consider having food, water, and first aid supplies in your safe room. You don't want to alert the intruder to your presence if at all possible, so make sure that all lights in the room are turned off. You may be tempted to yell “We've called the police!” in order to make the intruder panic and leave as quickly as...

TL;DR in English: Avoid searching for an intruder. Come up with a simple code word that your family will recognize in an emergency. Designate a safe room. Make sure your safe room locks from the inside. Have your safe room stocked in advance. Turn out the lights and remain as silent as possible. Avoid calling out to the intruder. Call emergency services as quickly as possible. Choose your position in the safe room strategically. Remain in your safe room until the police arrive. Make sure your entire house is checked by the police. Consider staying with a friend or neighbor for the rest of the evening.
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Showdown, is a one round game that challenges the person who threw the ball into the line, challenges the player again, for another chance. If you do not have the guts to do it, just leave the game before it gets crazy.

TL;DR in English: Incase if someone throws the ball, and it lands on the border/line, you may be able to play one round of, "Showdown".
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You should continue to take your dog on walks to keep him healthy and maintain your bond. When you walk your dog, watch for obstacles that may cause your dog to trip and gently redirect your dog as needed.  Using a back or front clip harness rather than a leash may give you a little more control over your dog and make it easier for you to guide him around obstacles.  Also, keep in mind that your dog will need reassurance if something noisy startles him. Pay attention to your surroundings and talk to your dog to let him know everything is okay. When you are out walking with your dog, do not let your blind dog get near strange dogs or people, especially children. Blind dogs may nip in defense if they become startled. To train a dog to respond to verbal cues, you need to be consistent and always offer a reward when your dog responds to the cue. For example, to teach your dog to sit with the “sit” command, you would need to practice telling your dog to sit a few times every day. After each time that your dog responds to the cue by sitting, you would give your dog a treat and some praise.  Make sure that you offer the treat and praise right away. For example, you would need to give your dog his treat right after your dog’s bottom hits the floor so that he will make the connection that this is a good thing to do. Keep training sessions short to help your dog stay focused. Dogs have short attention spans, so it is best to keep training sessions under 10 minutes. End on a positive note. If your dog starts to get impatient, give him a command that he has already mastered, such as “sit,” then reward him with a treat and some praise and end the session. Your dog can still feel and he will likely use his sense of touch to figure out how to get around the house. You can use your dog's sense of touch to help train him as well.. To use touch in training sessions, you can do things like using the leash to steer your dog in the direction that you want him to go or applying gentle pressure to his body to get him to complete a...

TL;DR in English: Exercise your dog as usual. Learn how verbal cues work. Incorporate touch into your training sessions. Use the “corner” cue to help your dog brace himself in the car. Say “watch” when something is in your dog’s way. Tell your dog to “step” for a step or curb. Consider getting help from a dog trainer.
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You want a razor that’s comfortable to hold and sharp. There are several different types of razors to choose from.  The straight razor is the sharpest option and usually takes the most time and skill. This razor might not be the best option for shaving with water unless you’ve been using it for a while. The safety razor (or a double-edged razor) is another option if you want a close shave. It’s also usually used with shaving products, but you can use it with water if you know how to use it.  Disposable razors are probably the best option for shaving with water. They’re easy to clean, and you can dispose of the blades (or entire razor) after a few uses. Electric razors can easily be used on dry or watered skin. The trade-off is that you won’t get as close of a shave as you would with any of the other options. If it’s not, unclog the blades by giving it a quick rinse under a running faucet, or wipe it down with a cloth or small brush. If you aren’t sure if your blade is sharp enough, you can test it with a few methods.  Wet your thumbnail and drag it across the edge of the razor, without applying pressure. You should be able to tell how sharp it is by feel. This test isn’t as reliable as some others, but it’s quick.  You can also drag the pad of your thumb across the edge of the blade to test its sharpness. If it’s sharp, you’ll feel a sticking sensation. Be careful not to apply too much pressure or you’ll cut yourself.  Shave a section of your hair to see how many strokes it takes to get a clean shave. It shouldn't take many (1 or 2). You’re dealing with open pores that are vulnerable to bacteria. A clean environment will help avoid bacteria getting into your pores. If you want an especially close shave, exfoliate your skin before shaving. It scrubs off dead skin that clogs your pores and exposes your hair follicles.

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Work on homework as soon as possible. Minimize distractions. Show your work. Turn in your assignments. Review corrections when you get homework back.

: achieves the texture of classic pudding by using lots of soy milk. Soy milk, which has high concentrations of protein and healthy fats, makes this pudding recipe a healthy and delicious vegan alternative. ake Vegan Chocolate Pudding: a delicious treat filled with creamy cocoa and fortified with soft, pudding-like tofu. The recipe uses no butter or milk, but still manages to look and taste even better than regular chocolate pudding. ake Vegan Chocolate Mousse: similar to vegan chocolate pudding but has a fluffier and more whipped texture. This mousse also uses tofu for the perfect texture, combined with rich, creamy chocolate. The recipe is simple, easy,and tasty to make in 15 to 20 minutes.

TL;DR in English: Make Vanilla Vegan Pudding : :
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Make sure all your fingers still fit on the book. If it's a small, narrow phone book, your thumbs may be touching in the middle, but if it's a large, broad book you will probably have some space between your hands. While your thumbs will be on the top side (the front) of the book, your other fingers will all be folded over the edge so that they grip the bottom side (in other words, the back) of the book.  Your index fingers (also called pointer fingers) should be right against the sides of the fold your thumbs have created. If you're strong enough and maintain a good grip on the book, you may be able to rip the book all the way down the center of its length in one shot.  Otherwise you may need to reposition your hands and continue ripping less gracefully.  Either way, it will be impressive. Now, if you want to be able to rip ANY paperback glued book in two, then just rip it vertically along the spine! If it´s a bit thick, break the spine by knocking/kicking the book backwards along the spine.

TL;DR in English: Move your hands as far out toward the corners of the book as possible. Place your index fingers to the sides of the fold. Tear through the book.
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If you have decided that you are okay with him paying, then the first step is to thank him when he does. Appreciate the fact that you have a loving boyfriend who wants to treat you. Be specific and make sure you are thanking him for whatever experience he gave you. Try saying something like the following:  ”Thank you for dinner. That was the most delicious lasagna I've ever had!” ”Tonight was great. Thank you. I'm so glad you were there; that movie was scary!” ”I can't believe I got to see my favorite band! I'm going to remember this forever. Thank you!” Even if you have talked about it and you have decided that you are okay with him paying for everything, make sure he knows he doesn't have to. Every once and awhile tell him he doesn't always have to pay. This way, as you go forward in your relationship he'll know it's okay if he has to cut back or stop at some point due to financial difficulties. He'll know that it is something he can talk to you about and not feel embarrassed. If he likes taking you out to treat you, find your own ways to treat him or make him feel special. If you are good at cooking or baking, make a meal or dessert for him on special occasions. If  you are artistic, you can create something especially for him. You can also do an activity with him you don't normally do, like watching a sports match or game. Just spend a little extra time and effort making sure he feels valued, as well. You should not feel obligated to do anything in return for your boyfriend taking you out. Whatever you do, make sure you are comfortable with it and that it comes from a place of wanting to do it, not feeling like you have to. As a way to keep up on the maintenance of your relationship make sure you talk about the money issue from time to time. If you notice that there are little arguments popping up about who pays for what, or if you notice he is getting stressed out about paying for things, it's probably time to talk.  Open up the topic. ”Hey, is everything okay? You seem stressed.” Change plans for the...

TL;DR in English: Thank him when he pays. Tell him he doesn't have to. Reciprocate. Revisit the conversation about it to avoid arguments.
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When we can't recognize social cues, it makes conversations pretty difficult to navigate. Even if you feel you have a pretty good grasp on people, there are always times when a thought like, "I wish I knew what they were thinking," crops up. Being able to read people is about as close to reading minds as we humans will ever get. Think Sherlock Holmes or Simon Baker. . If you're a good listener, people won't even realize you're not really making conversation. They'll be so wrapped up in their stories and how great they feel because they're getting all the attention they won't even notice how they're dominating the conversation. Such people and those who listen poorly are terrible to talk to. . Though being able to read people and listening can get you 99% of the way, why not read the article for that last 1%? Great conversations are hard to come by, but if you know your way around one like a ninja, they won't be so few and far between. . When you're shy, working your way through social situations can be daunting. It's not necessarily a lack of confidence, but a lack of comfort. And when people don't really understand, shyness can easily be mistaken for aloofness or coldness. Not so! If this resonates with you, read up on being more outgoing. Or maybe you want to be more introverted. Now there's a quality that can come in handy pretty much anytime. Making people laugh can turn any situation from awkward or mediocre to memorable and fun. Wit is definitely something you can cultivate. Why not start now? Alright, so now you're funny, outgoing, a good conversationalist, and can read people -- but what if you have nothing to talk about?  Luckily wikiHow has a plethora of articles you can discuss. Here are just a few:  How to Know if You Are Drunk How to Pierce Your Own Penis How to Regain Control of a Spooked Camel How to Get over Your Fear of Slenderman How to Live on the Street

TL;DR in English: Look at "How to Read People." Read the article on being a good listener Read up on having great conversations Learn how to be more outgoing Take a gander at "How to Be Funny." Have something interesting to talk about.
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You should ideally work on any homework assignment the same day you get it, even if it isn't due until a week later. That way, you'll learn early on if you don't understand it, and you'll have more opportunity to get the help you need before the due date. The same idea also applies to homework due the following day. Working on it during study hall lets you know if you’ll need clarification before you leave school. Working on it earlier in the evening, rather than right before bed, gives you the chance to contact friends, ask an older sibling or parent for help, or email your tutor or teacher. This is good advice for any homework you complete, but it's especially important when working on homework you don't understand. Turn off your phone, sit in a quiet area without noise from a TV or radio, and dedicate your full attention to your homework. The exact location doesn't matter as long as it's relatively free of noise and tempting distractions. You'll need your full concentration when tackling difficult problems. While this won’t be applicable to every homework assignment you get, for math problems and science problems, show your work instead of only showing your answers. You may get partial credit if part of the work is accurate, but even when that isn’t the case, your teacher can still highlight where your process went wrong and provide you with the precise information you’ll need to understand the same type of problem in the future.  That said, you should still keep working at a problem until you think you’ve arrived at the right answer--or, at least, at an answer that could be correct. If you know something went wrong or know which part of the process you don’t understand, you could also consider writing a note for your teacher to that effect. For instance, you might draw an arrow pointing at a formula you don’t know how to use correctly, with a note saying, “I know something went wrong here, but I couldn’t figure out my mistake.” Always work on every piece of homework you get, and turn in every piece of...

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Designate a shooter. Hand the shooter the dice. Place the initial bets. Roll the dice. Place bets for the attempt to make the point. Roll to attempt to make the point.

Wait until after the roast and vegetables have been removed and use a ladle to transfer the liquid into a small saucepan. Turn the burner on to medium heat. Ladle the liquid into a small bowl. Use a whisk or fork to blend the cornstarch into the 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of broth already in the bowl. Blend until smooth. Stir it in with a fork or spoon until evenly distributed. Once the liquid starts to bubble after a minute or two, reduce the heat and continue stirring an additional few minutes as it thickens. Pour it over slices of the roast before serving or place it in a gravy boat so that everyone may serve themselves.

TL;DR in English: Remove about 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) broth from the crock pot. Place the saucepan on the stovetop. Remove 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of broth from the saucepan. Mix cornstarch into the bowl. Add the cornstarch mixture to the rest of the broth. Simmer until thickened. Serve with the roast.
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Your videos will need to have a square pixel aspect ratio to display properly. Use one of the following resolutions for recording HD video:   720p: 1280 x 720  1080p: 1920 x 1080  1440p: 2560 x 1440  2160p: 3840 x 2160 Use the same frame rate your video was recorded in to encode and upload it. Common frame rates are 24, 25, 30, 48, 50, and 60 frames per second (fps). Video bitrate is the rate at which the video codec encodes the video playback. Your video should be optimized for your video resolution, framerate, and whether or not your video has high dynamic range (HDR). YouTube recommends the following bitrates for standard framerates (24 - 30 fps) and high framerates (48 - 60 fps):    2160p: Standard framerate: 35-45 Mbps, High framerate: 53 -68 Mpbs.  2160p (HDR): Standard framerate: 44 - 56 Mbps, High framerate: 66 - 85 Mbps.  1440p: Standard framerate:: 16 Mbps, High framerate: 24 Mbps.  1440p (HDR): Standard framerate: 20 Mbps, High framerate: 30 Mbps.  1080p: Standard frame rate: 8 Mbps, High frame rate: 12 Mbps.  1080p (HDR): Standard framerate: 10 Mbps, High framerate: 15 Mbps.  720p: Standard frame rate: 5 Mbps, High framerate: 7.5 Mbps.  720p (HDR): Standard framerate: 6.5 Mbps, High framerate:: 9.5 Mbps. This is the recommended audio format for YouTube videos. YouTube also supports mono, stereo, and 5.1 surround sound channels. H.264 is the most common compression format for HD video. YouTube recommends videos be uploaded in MP4 format. However, almost all popular formats are supported by YouTube, including AVI, MOV, WMV, and FLV.

TL;DR in English: Record the video in HD resolution. Use the correct frame rate. Select the proper video bitrate. Use the AAC-LC audio codec with a 48khz or 96khz sample rate. Use the H.264 video codec. Save the video in a supported format.
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This may seem underhanded, but if you really are a good match and she just can't see it, your efforts to win her over can get a boost when supported by a trusted source, like her friends. If her friends think you're great, chances are she'll agree. This can only work to your advantage while winning her heart. The more you hear something, the more you'll believe its true. This same fact will work in your favor when winning over your female friend. You don't have call every five minutes, which might put her off, but by staying in sight or being around her frequently, you'll reinforce the naturalness of your presence there. This may seem a little over the top, and you might not want to employ something as obvious as a candlelit dinner. After all, you don't want to come on too strong. However, studies have shown that large pupils are a signal to which your female friend will unconsciously respond. Dilated pupils can be an indication of many things, but for your situation, most important is that pupils dilate when feeling physical or psychological pleasure. Going to a movie as friends or a dimly lit coffee shop and making eye contact will send her subconscious the sign that you have chemistry. When you feel like you've met your perfect match, it's easy to say too much too soon. Holding back can be difficult, but by not giving her all the details, she'll find her mind wondering more and more about you, which could lead feelings of friendship to something more. This can be tricky, as every woman will have a different level of flirtation she is comfortable with. Take cues from her past relationships. What did you notice other guys did that worked? What flopped? Remember, its important to respect her boundaries, even when trying to win her heart.  Compliment with a hint of sexiness. Instead of saying that she looks good, you might instead say, "If only my last date were as breathtaking as you." This way, you indicate subtly that you think you would be a good match while complimenting her. Find ways to be physically...

TL;DR in English: Use mutual friends to your advantage. Use repetition. Set the mood with soft lighting. Cultivate your mystique. Flirt with her. Be persistent, when appropriate.
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There are many options of insecticide to pick from and the choices may seem daunting. Be careful in choosing as some may be harmful to beneficial insects.  Botanical Bt (Bacillus Thuringiensis) is an organic insecticide that acts as a stomach poison and will not harm other plants or animals. Bt also kills cabbage worms, cabbage loopers, cutworms, and other harmful caterpillars. Pyrethrins are derived from the Chrysanthemum flower and are used to control fleas, flies, moths, ants and other pests. These organic insecticides are safer for human consumption than other inorganic compounds.  Spinosad is a natural substance made by soil bacterium.  This insecticide is effective on tomato worms and pests such as spiders mites, mosquitoes, and ants. There is no right or wrong choice when picking a dust or spray. The size of your infestation and garden are the biggest factors in choosing.  Dusts tend to last longer, provide a better coat, and do not require mixing before application. However, they can be harder to apply and drift to other plants in the wind. Sprays are mostly concentrated or in powder form and require you to mix them with water before use. Once this is done they can be spread quickly over a large area. Each insecticide is different and may require a specific way to apply it.  The most important thing to remember is to read the package of the insecticide you choose for any warnings and environmental factors when applying. With any chemical-based product, test a small section of the plant for sensitivity and wait 24 hours before covering the full area.

TL;DR in English: Decide on the type of insecticide. Decide on a spray or dust. Apply the insecticide to your plants.
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This is the person who will roll or throw the dice for himself/herself and the other players to make bets on the outcome of the roll. All players, including the shooter, are playing against the house when they make bets. The stickman (the person who retrieves the dice using a long, curved stick) offers the shooter a selection of (usually) five dice from which two are chosen. In street craps, usually only the two dice necessary are provided. Dice used for casino craps typically feature sharp edges and carefully marked so that each face weighs the same as each of the other faces. The shooter is required to bet on the outcome of the first roll before rolling the dice, while other players are allowed to bet as they see fit from the available betting options, provided they make their initial bets when a betting round starts. Initial bets include the following:  Pass: An even money bet that a “right” or winning number will be rolled before a “wrong” or losing number. A pass bet is placed on the Pass Line when playing at a marked craps table. This is one of the options for the shooter’s required bet. Don’t Pass: An even money bet that a “wrong” or losing number will be rolled before a “right” number. (This is sometimes called “playing the dark side” and considered by some to be in bad taste.) A don’t pass bet is placed on the Don’t Pass line when playing at a marked craps table. This is the other option for the shooter’s required bet. Some casinos also require the other players to make a pass or don’t pass bet before the first roll. Odds (or Free Odds): This is a bet that can supplement a pass, don’t pass, or come bet. It is paid at the actual odds of rolling a given roll instead of whatever odds the house normally offers for one of the other bets. This bet is usually placed adjacent to or overlapping the bet it is supplementing instead of directly on top of it. Laying odds on a pass bet usually involves making a smaller bet to win big, while laying odds on a don’t pass bet usually involves making a larger bet to...

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Start with a compliment. Be specific. Be sincere. End with an encouraging statement.

If you’re anxious, you’re more likely to clench your muscles, which will make it difficult to insert a tampon. Try to relax. It is unlikely that you will hurt yourself if you go slowly and gently.  Go slow and pay attention to your body. If you simply cannot insert the tampon, don’t force it. Use a sanitary napkin instead and then try again tomorrow. Don’t beat yourself up; most women take some time to get comfortable with using tampons. Be sure to dry them afterward. After removing the tampon from its packaging, check to ensure that it’s not faulty in any way. Tug the string lightly to make sure it's secure. If you're using a tampon with an applicator, make sure the string is hanging outside the barrel. If you must place the tampon down before inserting it, ensure that you place it on a clean surface. Which position you choose for insertion will depend upon your unique anatomy and personal taste. Many girls sit on the toilet with their legs apart when inserting a tampon. If that feels uncomfortable to you, stand upright and place one foot on a chair or the toilet seat/lid. Another option is to squat. Sitting on the toilet with your legs apart during insertion may be preferable to you in public places. To place one foot up on the toilet may require you to remove your pants completely from one leg in a small stall with a potentially dirty floor. Your labia are the fleshy folds that surround your vaginal opening. Gently spread these with your non-dominant hand, and hold them there as you get the tampon into position at your vaginal opening. Hold the applicator with your thumb and middle finger at the finger grips (the narrow or ridged part of the applicator toward its center). Place your index finger at the end of the applicator — this is the narrower tube from which the tampon string should be sticking out. If you’re using a tampon without an applicator, the insertion process is almost the same, except your finger is the applicator. Hold the tampon with your thumb and middle finger at its base (on the side...

TL;DR in English: Relax and take your time. Wash your hands well. Remove the tampon from its packaging. Pull down your bottoms and get into a comfortable position. Spread your labia apart using your non-dominant hand. Grasp the applicator correctly. Slide the tampon applicator into your vagina aiming toward your tailbone. Use your index finger to push the smaller applicator tube into the larger one. Check to make sure the tampon is in place. Remove the applicator. Wash your hands and clean up.
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. Use a cleanser to do this until your face is clean, and then dry your face. What you need totally depends on your skin tone. If your skin is "bad", a good foundation is totally fine as long as you blend well and remove it every night. Concealer is to be use sparingly for little problem spots as it can look cakey. If your skin is nice, go for a tinted moisturizer or BB Cream; it will give you a healthy glow. ^^Set that with translucent or bronzing powder.

TL;DR in English: Wash your face Even out your skin tone.
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You will be sticking these cardboard shapes into your socks, which will cause them to stretch to your foot shape. If you don’t do this, the paint may crack when you put the socks on. You can also use flip flops, as long as they fit your feet perfectly.  This method works best on store-bought socks. It is not recommended for knit or crochet socks because the weave is so big. Keep your feet apart when tracing them so that you end up with 2 separate feet shapes. Make sure that the toe seam on your socks is stretched across the toes on the cardboard feet. The top of the sock should be on 1 side of the cardboard, and the bottom (sole) of the sock should be on the other side. Flip the sock over so that the bottom (sole) part is facing you. Grab a bottle of puffy paint and open the cap. Use the nozzle to pipe simple dots or lines onto the bottom (sole) of each sock. Make the dots or lines 1⁄2 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm) apart.  Be sure to cover the sole evenly. You can match the puffy paint to the sock or use a contrasting color. Arrange dots in a grid-like pattern rather than randomly. Make lines horizontal; they can be straight or squiggly. Whether you use dots or lines is up to you. The difference is purely aesthetic. Skip this step if your sock is already patterned or if you want something fancier. Use a marker to trace a simple design on the bottom of your sock, such as a Christmas tree. Make it just a little smaller than the length and width of your sock. Outline your shape with puffy paint, then fill it in with more puffy paint. Let it dry, then add details.  For example: if you drew a green Christmas tree, add a brown trunk, red ornaments, and yellow garlands. You can make a combination of smaller images too, such as 3 hearts or a flurry of snowflakes. If you don't know how to draw, use a stencil or cookie cutter--this only works if the item is almost the same size as the sock. Don't do this in addition to the dots and lines. Choose 1 or the other. Not all socks are solid-colored. Some of them have funky...

TL;DR in English: Trace your feet onto cardboard. Cut the cardboard feet out and slide them into your socks. Use puffy paint to draw dots or lines on solid-colored socks. Draw pictures on solid-colored socks if you want something fancier. Follow the existing patterns instead if your sock has them. Allow the socks to dry for up to 24 hours, then take the cardboard out. Wait 72 hours before washing the socks.
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Meditate to reduce your adrenaline and anxiety levels, which can both cause nausea and vomiting. Sit or lie down comfortably with your eyes closed, focusing only your breathing for 10 minutes. Try to clear your head of any thoughts causing you stress and release physical tension in your body. Try a guided meditation app, such as Relax By Andrew Johnson, if you’re just starting out with meditation. Take NSAID medications, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, after you exercise rather than before. Using these medications before exercise can trigger vomiting, as they are hard on your stomach. This is especially true if you participate in endurance sports, such as marathons or triathlons. Settle your stomach by pulling over at a rest stop once every hour if you tend to get nauseous in the car. Taking a break from the blurring scenery and putting your feet on firm ground for 5 minutes can decrease nausea and help you feel normal again. and cool down from your workouts. Spend 15 minutes performing gentler exercises before and after your main workout to help your stomach adjust to your movements. Abruptly stopping or starting intense exercise can bring on nausea and vomiting. Walking or jumping rope are great ways to ease into or out of your workout.

TL;DR in English: Reduce your stress level by meditating. Avoid using NSAIDS before exercise. Take breaks on long drives. Warm up
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Begin the conversation by saying something positive to the other person. You want to start this talk on a positive note. It will help keep the other person from becoming defensive. You might say, “It’s great that your sales have increased since last month.” Make sure that your compliment is not vague. That might leave the other person feeling like your feedback isn’t directly applicable to them. Include direct statements about their performance. Tell your son, “Thomas, I am proud of you for using your words to resolve that argument with your sister.” Don’t compliment someone just for the sake of it. You risk coming off as phony and damaging your credibility. Find something that you honestly feel the person did well to talk about. You could say, “John, you’ve worked really hard to make your emails more polite. All of your team members really appreciate it.” You will also wrap up your talk by offering some additional positive words. This is the second piece of bread in the feedback sandwich. This helps ensure that the conversation ends on a positive note.  Try saying, “Amy, you’re off to a great start with this paper. I’m looking forward to helping you develop that thesis statement.” You can also reiterate your first positive statement. For example, “Again, I can really tell that you are making an effort to craft more constructive emails.”

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Identify why you are confronting the person. Evaluate what you are thinking and feeling. Decide what you want to say. Write your main points down on paper and rehearse them. Allow your anger to subside before your confrontation. Remember the positive aspects of confrontation. Visualize a positive and productive outcome to your confrontation.

Note your full name, your date of birth, and where you were born. You should also list your email, your artist website or online portfolio, and your contact number.  This information should be listed at the top of your resume, preferably in the header. For example, you may write, “Sadie Lee (b.1987, Canada). sadie_leeart@gmail.com. http://www.sadielee.com. 567.541.2345.” Include any post-secondary schooling you have done in the field of visual art. List the name of the school, the degree received, and the year you graduated.  For example, you may write, “Concordia University, Master of Fine Arts, 2011.”  If you do not have a degree in the visual arts field and are self-taught, you can leave this area blank. Do not list other types of education that do not relate to the artwork you make. Start with your most recent exhibitions. Include the year, the title of the show, in italics, and where it was held, such as a gallery space or a museum.  For example, you may write, “2011, Some Works, The New Gallery, Montreal.” If you have a large number of different exhibitions that you'd like to list, you can also note solo, group, and duo exhibitions. For example, you may write, “2012, Dysphoria, group exhibition, MOCA Toronto.” If you have done any news articles, magazine interviews, or had features in a publication about your work, list them in your resume. Include the author of the piece, the title, and the publication as well as the publication date, the volume, and the page number. For example, you may write, “Coupland, Douglas: “On Dysphoria, World Art Magazine, vol. 3, February 2012, p. 45-50.” Make sure all the awards and grants relate to your artistic practice. Include the year and title of the award or grant.  For example, you may write, “2013, New Artist Award” or “2011, New York Arts Council grant.” You can also note any artist residences you have done, listing the year, name, and location of the residency. For example, you may write,  “2012, Studio residency, The New School, New York.”

TL;DR in English: Write a brief biography with your contact information. Include your art-related education. List your previous art exhibitions, if any. Make a bibliography of press or media about your artwork. List any art-related awards, grants, or residencies.
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Try to cut in a straight line up along the underbelly.  Lay the trout flat on a cutting board or other flat surface. Hold the fish down on the cutting board with your left hand. Try to cut one clean line through the bottom of the fish. Don’t cut into the guts. Reach into the body cavity to remove the intestines, heart, and other organs.   Scrape out the organs with a spoon or pull the organs out with your hand. Put your spoon or hand through the cut open fish. Try not to let any organs break open as this can spread disease. Throw the organs away when you are done. Identify the spine as a blood red line that goes from head to tail on the uppermost part of the fish.   Scrape out the spine with your thumb or a spoon. Scrape from the tail to the gills. Take this opportunity to remove any guts that remain. Make sure to wash out all organs and blood. Scrape any organs out that you can’t wash away. Freeze the trout if you’re not going to cook it right away.  Make sure all of the guts are gone before you freeze or cook the trout. Rinse the fish in clean water before cooking or freezing. Check to make sure that waters where you fish are free of contaminants. Don’t eat the fish if you’re unsure.

TL;DR in English: Cut open the fish with a sharp knife. Remove the internal organs. Remove the spine. Get your trout ready for cooking.
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This can be done in a number of ways, but the best and probably most effective would be ask her if she would like to see your room. Something along the lines of, "Hey want to go upstairs? My room is warmer/nicer/more comfortable than here." If she seems against it, don't push it or you'll make her uncomfortable and you should avoid making someone uncomfortable. You could also try using some different lines.  Try saying, “All my CDs are upstairs, want to give them a listen?” You could also say, “There are some hilarious pictures in my yearbook upstairs. Want to take a look?” Suggest you go to your room by saying, “My sister always bothers me down here. Want to go upstairs where it's a little quieter?” Always follow your parents’ rules about having people in your room and closing doors. She may not be happy with being shut in a room with her boyfriend she hasn't even kissed yet. Close the door, but not all the way. Leave it cracked open slightly. It probably wouldn’t be ideal if either of your parents come in while you guys are kissing, so keep an eye (or an ear) out for them. If you are not allowed to close your door with a girl in the room, respect your parents’ rules and leave the door open. If you sit down and pull her down next to you, she might feel threatened or feel that things are moving too fast. Give her some time to look around your room, familiarize herself with it, and become more comfortable. She will sit down when she is ready and feels like doing so. When she does, sit down next to her.

TL;DR in English: Ask if she would like to go to your room. Close the door. Remain standing until she sits down.
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If you don't know what gauge your old strings are, take your guitar into a music shop and have a tech look at them. If you look for your guitar on a string package, that only tells you that those strings are appropriate for your guitar. There's no guarantee those were the strings you had. If you want to use a different gauge, you'll need to replace all of your strings, not just the one that's broken. Changing the gauge of your strings will alter the balance between the nut and the bridge, which can destroy your guitar's intonation. Talk to a guitar repair expert before you attempt to do this on your own. The ball end of standard guitar strings won't fit in a Floyd Rose bridge. Cut off the ball end as well as the part of the string just above the ball that is tightly twisted. Make sure your cut is even and clean. If you're changing more than one string, only cut the ball end off of one string at a time. Since the ball ends are color-coded, this is the only way to know for sure which string is next (unless you're really familiar with the thickness of the strings). Insert the string into the saddle at the bridge, then tighten the bridge with your Allen wrench. If the small metal block fell out when you loosened the saddle, set it back into place before tightening the bridge. Take care not to over-tighten the bridge, or you could damage your guitar. If you counted turns when you loosened it, use the same number of turns to tighten it back up. Pull the string up the neck of your guitar, making sure it runs over the correct nut slot. Put the end through the post hole and kink the string over itself to lock it in place.  Line up your postholes with the nut, so you can slide the string straight through to the other side. Leave some slack so the string can wrap around the post several times. This will help keep the string from slipping. Using your string winder or your fingers, carefully turn the tuning peg to bring the string back to tension. Be careful not to wind it too tight, or the string may snap.  Each new wrap...

TL;DR in English: Buy replacement strings of the same gauge. Use wire cutters to snip off the ball end of the replacement string. Secure the new string at the bridge. Insert the other end of the string in the tuning post hole. Wrap the string around the tuning post. Adjust the bridge if you're changing to a different gauge of strings.
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Before you confront someone, it is important to identify why you are confronting the person and also consider if confrontation is the most effective manner in which to handle the issue. Understand that confrontation isn’t about starting a fight, it’s about addressing and resolving issues that are causing tension. It is important to identify the REAL issue that is inciting this confrontation. People tend to project emotions or moods onto other people or other situations. Before you decide to confront someone, take the time to parse out what the issue is that you want to approach and why you feel like a face-to-face confrontation is the best way to go about resolving this issue. Try to separate your feelings about the issue you want to talk about from other confounding situations or emotions that aren’t relevant to the discussion at hand. When you do finally have your confrontation, the only statements you should make are ones that are directly relevant to the issue that spurred your confrontation.   Separate problems from emotions. For example, are you upset because your coworker forgot to turn in a report and caused you an extra 6 hours of work on a Friday evening? Or are you upset because you got stuck with extra work that you won’t get credit for? Don’t bring up any issues or vendettas from the past. Past actions or feelings that are not directly related to the issue at hand have no place in your confrontation. Don’t start to throw in other frustrations that you’ve kept bottled up. You will want to explain to the person what happened, what you heard, what they did, etc. that you want to talk about. You will also want to explain why you feel the need to talk about it, and how it made you feel. Here is an example of how you may want to frame your confrontation using “I statements”:  “I heard from one of our colleagues that you told our boss I didn’t put in my fair share of work on the project.” (What you heard) “I feel like I worked really hard and I’m really confused as to why you said this.” (Why you want...

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Bring your dog to the vet for testing. Allow your vet to do a physical exam and take x-rays of your dog. Discuss treatment options with your vet.

He or she will assess the state of your gums, looking for soft, swollen, or red gums and visible plaque or tarter at the base of your teeth. In addition, your dentist may perform x-rays, in order to assess whether the disease has spread into the bone surrounding the teeth. If you already have gingivitis, the dentist will perform a scaling and polishing treatment. In this procedure, calculus deposits and plaque (tartar) are removed from the surface of the teeth. It is recommended that you visit the dentist every six months for a routine scaling and polishing. Because you are having such extreme symptoms, the hygiene appointment will most likely take more than one appointment.   Scaling: Your dentist uses ultrasonic or manual scalers to remove calculus deposits and plaque from your teeth. These calculus deposits are mineralized and cannot be removed with normal brushing. To tell if you have calculus deposits, run your tongue over the back surface of your teeth — calculus deposits will feel rough. Professional removal of plaque greatly improves periodontal health.   Polishing: After the calculus deposits have been removed the dentist will polish your teeth. To do this, the dentist or dental hygienist will use a polishing paste and a rubber brush. Polishing pastes contain fluoride to help strengthen your teeth and prevent tooth decay, and abrasives like siliceous minerals to keep the surface of your teeth smooth and shiny. The smooth surface finish will prevent bacteria from sticking to your teeth and gums. After your teeth have been cleaned, your dentist may recommend antibiotics if the infection is serious enough. These can be taken via a prescription mouthwash, topical gels, or in pill form. Your dentist will make suggestions for further treatment. If your gingivitis has developed into gum disease, and it has moved deep into your teeth, you may need to consider surgical options. Options include flap surgery, bone grafts, and guided tissue regeneration. Tooth extraction is also a possibility, since gum disease...

TL;DR in English: Visit your dentist. Get a professional cleaning. Take antibiotics, if recommended by your dentist. Consider further treatment if the infection remains or gum disease develops. Maintain excellent oral hygiene.
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There are two canning techniques.  One uses a pressure canner, a device that subjects canned food to high pressures to create high temperatures.  The other method is to use a boiling-water canner, a device in which canned food is submerged in boiling water. When canning meat, seafood, poultry, and vegetables, pressure canning is the only canning method recognized as safe by the USDA. In addition to a canning device, canning at home requires a glass jar (a Mason jar, typically) and, of course, the food that you wish to can.  If you grow your own produce, you could save even more money on your canning materials.  You can often assemble canning materials – including a canning machine – for free on digital marketplaces like Craigslist. Try to get a set of canning jars for free or at a discount rate (but be sure to sterilize them by boiling them in water before use). If you have a community garden in your area, you might be able to lease a small plot for yourself to grow the veggies you want to can. There are two standard canning methods.  One is known as “hot packing.”  This involves blanching your food (usually vegetables), then loading it tightly into canning jars along with some of the water they were blanched in.  The other is known as “raw packing.”  This involves placing raw food into a canning jar and pouring very hot water over it.  If you have a boiling-water canner, you should raw-pack your canned food.  If you have a pressure canner, you should hot-pack your canned food. After hot packing, seal the jar with a metal lid, and follow the directions that came with your canning device to determine your next steps.  The amount of time your canned food will need to spend in the canning device depends on how much you have and what sort of food it is. The only additional cost when canning is your time.  Pressure canners work faster than boiling-water canners. Once you’ve canned your own foods, you’ll need to assign each can an expiration date so that it can be incorporated into your pantry system.  Generally,...

TL;DR in English: Choose your method. Assemble your materials. Can your food. Determine expiration dates.
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Seasoning cast iron creates a seal over the metal, preventing rust and creating a nonstick surface.  Some cast iron cookware comes pre-seasoned; read the packaging or ask a store clerk if you aren't sure about yours. If you've had your cast iron cookware for awhile and don't know if it came seasoned, it's best to take the steps to season it, just in case. Read How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet to learn the best technique for seasoning your cookware. Take care not to stack a wet pot or pan on top of the cast iron.

TL;DR in English: Make sure your cast iron is seasoned. Store the cast iron in a dry place.
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These varieties require some extra work and insulation. The hilling technique insulates and covers the rose bush, keeping it frozen and protecting it from the sunlight and wind. You don’t want to scrape up the soil around the plant, since this can damage the root system and decrease the plant’s chances of survival. Instead, buy bagged, well-drained topsoil from a local gardening or home improvement store.  “Well-drained” soil simply means it has a good structure, with gaps between the soil particles to allow air and water to flow easily.  You can also use compost or straw in place of soil. If you live in a particularly cold area, you may want to add an additional straw cover to your topsoil or mulch. Fill your shovel with the well-drained soil you brought in earlier and mound it up around the base of the rose bush. Keep adding more soil until you’ve covered the canes with a small mound, about 1 ft (30 cm) high and 1 ft (30 cm) wide. If you use compost for your hilling mound, add another 6 in (15 cm) of compost or straw to the top and sides of the hill. To keep your hilling material from blowing away, you can add a layer of gutter screening, chicken wire, a commercial collar, or several layers of newspapers folded in half. This will hold everything in place and ensure proper insulation over the winter. If you don’t secure your hilling materials, you may need to add more throughout the winter to replace what’s blown away. Take away the securing layer and slowly pull back the soil, mulch, or straw mound. Spread it around the garden with a rake, like compost. You can find your first thaw date by searching your zip code on https://davesgarden.com/guides/freeze-frost-dates/#b.

TL;DR in English: Use this technique on hybrid tea roses, grandifloras, and floribundas. Bring in well-drained soil from outside your garden. Use a shovel to pile 1 ft (30 cm) of soil around the base of the plant. Secure the mound in place if you’re expecting strong wind. Remove the soil gently in the spring when the ground starts to thaw.
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Your dog may not show signs of hip dysplasia until he is between four month and one year old. There is a spectrum of symptoms, from no symptoms at all to wobbling, weaving, or an unsteady gait. Your dog may also bunny hop when he runs, or be averse to strenuous exercise or activity. If you suspect your dog might have hip dysplasia, it’s best to bring him to your vet for testing. The earlier you get the diagnosis, the sooner you can treat your dog’s condition and help to manage any pain or discomfort he may be experiencing. Your vet will examine and touch your dog’s hips to feel for any looseness in the joints or any pain reactions from your dog when she flexes or extends his hip joints. X-rays will help your vet confirm your dog has hip dysplasia and determine how serious his condition is. There are several different surgical procedures available to correct your dog’s hip dysplasia. However, the surgery recommended for your dog will depend on his age, weight, and size. Your vet may recommend two different surgical options:  Triple Pelvic Osteotomy, which is used on young puppies. Total Hip Replacement is recommended for dogs with degenerative arthritis or chronic hip dysplasia.

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Mix up your marinade. Perforate the steak with a meat fork or the tip of a sharp knife. Cover the steak with the marinade. Allow the steak to marinate

When you are ready to proceed with your application, you can go to the website http://www.fedgov.dnb.com/webform and click through to request your D-U-N-S number. If you are a US company you will be taken to the government's iUpdate portal. Before you are able to complete the registration, you will be required to verify your identity by answering series of questions based on geographical and demographic information.  Once you have successfully done this, you will be able to create a username and password and won't have to keep verifying your identity. You are given two chances to successfully pass the identity verification test. If you fail the second time, you will have to complete a D&B Government iUpdate Personal/Business Identification Certification which requires backup documentation and notarization. Once you have passed the identity verification phase you will be able to continue on with the application. You simply have to type in all the required information about your company. It should only take a few minutes if you have the information on hand. When you have filled in the application you just have to wait until your number is assigned.  Grant applicants or government contractors can often get their D-U-N-S number within two business days free of charge.   Other business can get a number for free, but it may take up to 30 days.  There are expedited options available, but the costs will be hundreds of dollars. When you have your D-U-N-S number you will be able to monitor and update information about your business through iUpdate. This online portal enables organizations to easily view and edit the company information as well as search through other companies registered with a D-U-N-S number.  You may be required to verify your identity before editing information about your company. The iUpdate portal is only available to companies located in the continental US, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgins Islands. Companies based outside the US can register for a D-U-N-S number through the same website:...

TL;DR in English: Verify your identity. Complete the application. Update your information through the iUpdate portal. Apply if you are a foreign company.
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Silk pins are extra fine pins that leave very tiny holes in silk fabric. These are useful for pinning fabric pieces together without noticeably marring the surface of the fabric. Alternately, use wonder clips or binder clips to clip fabric together. The seam allowances are the areas of the fabric along the edges that will not show in the final sewing project. Since silk will show holes very easily, pin fabric together in the seam allowances to avoid poking holes in noticeable places. Typical sewing allowances are ½ inch or 5/8 inch in width. Iron the silk fabric to make seams more visible when you sew them. Ironing seams will also keep them in place while you sew. Use a low setting on your iron, and put a press cloth over your fabric to avoid direct contact with your fabric. Many irons have a silk setting, which is appropriate to use for this purpose. Silk has a tendency to fray easily, and after you prewash the fabric, there may be more frays than a brand-new piece of fabric. Cut edges to remove frays and to make the edges even. Trim away any loose threads.

TL;DR in English: Use silk pins. Position pins in the seam allowances. Press seams with low iron heat and a press cloth. Cut away fraying edges.
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On any screen, window, or page on your computer, you can select every selectable item by pressing a couple of keys at the same time:  Click the window or page that you want to select. Press ⌘ Command and A at the same time. To do so, open a page on which you want to select items, then click Edit in the upper-left side of the screen and click Select all in the drop-down menu. If Select all is greyed out, you can't use select all on the current page.

TL;DR in English: Use the keyboard shortcut. Use the Edit menu.
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Your learned helplessness may have taken root due to the circumstances of your development. Try to find the root of your learned helplessness. Think back on events in your early life that may have contributed to the way you think today.  For instance, in childhood, you may have been neglected or abused by your parents, and, therefore, learned that you could not expect adults to help. Or, you may have been raised by adults who felt crippled by the system and unable to improve their lives (and had learned helplessness themselves). Reflect on your early experiences to identify the starting point of your beliefs. You may even ask friends or loved ones about your behavior to see if they can spot a common denominator that influenced who you are today. Bring awareness to how learned helplessness affects your daily life. You can do this by recognizing the beliefs that influence your behavior. You should also observe your use of self-defeating, helpless language. By identifying this pessimistic language, you can work to change it.  Grab a notebook and write out some of your general beliefs about life. These might sound like “if you’re not born wealthy, you’ll never have wealth” or “good people always finish last.” Take note of your self-talk by writing down thoughts you have along the lines of “I’m a loser,” “I’ll never get that promotion,” or “if I was beautiful, maybe guys would notice me.” Your thoughts and beliefs have the ability to shape who you are as a person. How you think can influence what goals you set, what career you pursue, and even the kind of people you date. Even though you might want more for your life, your thoughts may have handicapped you into settling. For instance, from the earlier example, you believed “If you’re not born wealthy, you’ll never have wealth.” If you allow this belief to take root, it may unfold just that way in your own life. You might mess up opportunities to make more money or stay in a constant cycle of debt.

TL;DR in English: Look for the source of your learned helplessness. Spot negative beliefs that keep you stuck. Beware of self-fulfilling prophecies.
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Combine the garlic, salt, red wine, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and honey in a large mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients thoroughly until they form a thick liquid.  Mince the garlic cloves by hand with a sharp knife, or use a blender or food processor to grind them into a paste.  If you want to save a little time, throw the liquid ingredients and salt into the blender with the garlic and pulse the mixture until it takes on the desired consistency. Feel free to substitute any of your own favorite marinade recipes. For an average-sized cut of meat, you'll need to make about 1 cup (240 ml). Use the utensil to poke a series of small holes in the thickest part of the meat. Piercing the steak will allow more of the marinade to soak in, flavoring and tenderizing it from the inside out.  This step is especially useful if you don’t have a lot of time to marinate your meat. Poking holes in your steak prior to adding the marinade isn’t strictly necessary. The acidic vinegar will gradually break down the tough meat even if it’s left intact. Place the steak at the bottom of a large mixing bowl or inside a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Then, pour in the marinade slowly, making sure it touches every part of the meat. When you’re done, seal the bag or stretch a sheet of plastic wrap over the top of the mixing bowl to cover it. For best results, the steak should be completely submerged. If it's not, try putting it in a slightly smaller container, or throw together enough marinade to make up the difference. in the refrigerator for 4-24 hours. Ideally, it should be left overnight. If that’s not possible, 4-5 hours should be enough time to infuse the meat with mouthwatering flavor, especially if you perforated it. The longer you let it sit, the more flavor it will absorb.  If you’re marinating your meat in a plastic bag, flip the bag over every few hours to ensure that the marinade gets distributed evenly. Avoid letting the steak marinate for more than 24 hours, as this could cause it to become tough or give the outside an...

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Consider how you feel around the people in your life before all else. Look for moodiness. Suspect any person who has a temper and uses it often. Think about how this person reacts to being asked normal questions. Listen to how they speak to you. Be wary of any person who seems incapable of understanding or accepting the word "no. Consider what happens when you want to be yourself or do your own thing. Review how this person sees difficult situations, mutual decision-making or issues of responsibility.

Omega-6 is another polyunsaturated fatty acid, found in vegetable oils like corn, cottonseed, soybean, safflower, and sunflower.  Studies indicate that reducing consumption of omega-6 while increasing omega-3 produces health benefits, however.  A 1:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 would be excellent, but even a 2-4:1 ratio is better than the average American's diet. To improve your ratio, eat more fish and less fried fast foods, potato chips, cookies, donuts, etc. Choosing the right kind of fish is the first step.  Preparing it in a way that preserves omega-3 amounts without introducing excessive unhealthy fats or sodium (while also tasting delicious) is an important next step for regular fish consumption.  Bake or grill your fish instead of frying, which adds undesirable omega-6 to your omega-3. To reduce amounts of mercury and other toxins, remove the skin and outer fat of your fish, where such toxins tend to reside in higher concentrations.  If you intend to drain your canned tuna, choose tuna packed in water.  Omega-3 adheres to oils far better than water, so less of it will go down the drain when you empty the can. Maybe you've never been much of a fish person, or maybe you can't get your kids to eat any fish that isn't in the form of a frozen, fried stick.  Get creative and you can slip more omega-3-rich fish into your dinner menu.  Try replacing meat in dishes with fish.  Grilled kebabs, for instance, can easily be switched from beef or chicken to salmon or tuna. Many people recoil at the thought of anchovies, but they are very high in omega-3 and blend easily into many dishes.  Finely chopped anchovies practically melt into sauces, for instance, and impart a savory and umami -- not fishy -- flavor.  Try adding them to your pasta sauce next time. Algae isn't fish, but it is where much of the omega-3 in fish comes from.  Edible algae like seaweed or kelp are high in DHA, one of the component parts of omega-3.  Cut out the middleman every once in a while, or better yet, pair a high omega-3 fish with its...

TL;DR in English: Bring your omega-3 and omega-6 into better balance. Prepare fish wisely. Sneak more fish into your diet. Eat other high omega-3 foods as well. Consider omega-3 supplements.
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The easiest way to melt metal into liquid is to heat it in a small, enclosed vessel that is heated from below. You can make your own using a small empty propane tank or metal bucket, plaster of paris, sand, metal pipe, charcoal briquettes, and a steel can. However, it’s probably easier buy one premade from a welding supply company or online retailer.  Small foundries that are available for purchase online or that are built at home tend to work best for melting aluminum, as aluminum melts at a relatively low temperature. Premade foundries are typically heated with propane, so you will need a tank of propane in addition to the foundry. Since you will heat the foundry up, it needs to be set up on a heatproof surface outside or in a well-ventilated area. Typically, the easiest place to set it up is on a large slab of concrete, such as a driveway, outside.  Pick a spot that is not near anything flammable, such as dry grass or building materials that could catch on fire. There will be fumes created when melting metal, so it’s important not to do it in a confined area. When melting metal, it is important to protect yourself from injury. Put on welding gloves so that your hands are protected. Also wear safety glasses so that any metal that might fly at your face doesn’t get in your eyes. Wear shoes that have closed toes and a welding jacket, which will protect your chest and arms. If using briquettes, fill the area around the crucible with briquettes and light them on fire. If using propane, light the burner and insert it into the core of the foundry. Let the crucible heat up for about a half hour before continuing on with your project. If you are using a premade foundry, follow the directions that came with it exactly. The directions should instruct you about the proper propane pressure to use and what safety precautions to use, in addition to other details. Use pieces of aluminum that will fit into the bowl of the foundry, which is called the crucible. In general, aluminum is an easy metal to melt and it is easy to...

TL;DR in English: Purchase or make a small foundry furnace. Pick an area where you can use the foundry. Put on protective safety equipment. Heat up the foundry. Put aluminum in the foundry. Heat the aluminum until it is completely melted. Pour the melted aluminum into a mold.
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If you have one long PVC pipe, it will need to be cut into three 12” long pieces and three 6” long pieces. Cut them using a handsaw or hacksaw. If purchasing PVC from a hardware store, ask them to cut pieces to the required lengths to save time at home. Grab your liter bottle and firmly insert one of the 12” long pieces into the end. Use duct tape or electrical tape to secure the connection around the mouth of the bottle. Snap a connector onto the end of the 12” long PVC piece. Add another 12” long piece of pipe to the opposite end of the connector. Connect a PVC tee to the end of the second 12” long PVC pipe. The bottom of the tee should point vertically, as this is where the rocket will shoot from. Connect the final 12” pipe by placing it into the tee. Insert a 6” long pipe into the remaining tee opening. Place another tee on the opposite end of this by pushing the bottom of the tee onto the 6" long pipe. You will have two openings pointing in opposite directions. Take the two remaining 6” pipes and insert one on either end of the tee. Place ½” end caps on either end so air doesn’t escape when in use. The final launcher will be a “T” shape with a single vertical rod sticking up front its center. Place your paper rocket onto the vertical launch pipe. Stomp on the bottle to shoot the rocket into the air!  You can add blocks underneath the pipes. Doing this will send the rocket soaring across the sky in an arch, rather than straight up into the air. Play with the design by adding two vertical pipes or more to launch multiple rockets simultaneously.

TL;DR in English: Cut PVC. Insert pipe into bottle. Add a connector. Add a tee. Connect 6” PVC. Insert final 6” pipes. Set rocket in place.
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Fit one piping bag with a star tip, like tip #13, and fill the bag with royal icing in the desired color of your rosette. Place a leaf tip, like tip #65, on the other piping bag and fill it with green royal icing for the leaf. You should also prepare your work surface. Spread out a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper. The sheet should be large enough to hold several rows of rosettes. Hold the star tip bag slightly above the wax paper. Gently squeeze the bag to start the flower.  Keep the bag nearly perpendicular to the work surface. Tilting the bag could distort the shape of the rosette. Do not lift away the tip after creating the initial dollop. Proceed directly into the next step, ideally without easing up on the piping bag. Continue squeezing the bag while moving the start tip around the center dollop. Wind the icing all the way around its center in a full circle.  The piping bag should remain perpendicular, and you should apply even, continuous pressure to it as you form the flower. Keep the tip close to the center as you create the spiral. The icing should curl over itself, forming a tight circle. Stop squeezing the bag as soon as you finish the circle. Lift the bag away only after the icing stops coming out of the tip. Sometimes, a small tail will form when you lift away the piping tip. Use a toothpick to gently press that tail into the side of the rosette. Alternatively, you could use a clean paint brush to gently tap the tail into the side of the blossom. If the icing is too stiff, you may need to dip the tip of the brush in water before tapping down the tail. Allow the rosette to dry for 30 to 60 minutes at room temperature before continuing. If you wish to make multiple rosettes, you should form all of the flowers before moving onto the leaves. All of the flowers should have at least 30 minutes of drying time before you begin to work on the leaves. After the rosettes dry, hold the leaf tip bag at a 45-degree angle to one side of one flower. Gently squeeze the bag until a wide base builds itself...

TL;DR in English: Prepare the piping bags. Create a dollop. Spiral around the center. Hide the tail. Let it dry. Press the leaf base into the side of the rosette. Pull away while squeezing less. Dry the leaf. Store until ready to use.
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Do you have any relationships in which you feel suffocated, bossed around, confused or distressed, or just plain fed up with being told what to do a lot of the time (and feeling very guilty that you keep giving in)? Is there someone in your life around whom you feel you have to tiptoe and be super careful to mollify or not anger? Do you know someone who seems to have "buttons" for going off at you at the simplest of things you say or do, often without rhyme or reason? If you feel that any of these situations have a ring of familiarity to them, then you may be dealing with a controlling person.  Controlling people can be male, female, or outside of the gender binary. Controlling relationships can be romantic or platonic. Be just as wary of a jealous friend who hates your significant other as you are of your significant other, especially if your friend is unhappy with their romances. Just because someone has a forceful personality doesn't make them a controlling personality. The test is: Do they allow you to be yourself, or do they unduly influence your behavior?  Distinguish people with strong boundary issues from controlling people by testing their reactions to other topics. If someone always blows up if they're touched without warning but doesn't react in a controlling way if you wear your hair differently or lose weight or gain weight, etc., that is a boundary issue. Other people's personal choices such as changing religion, dieting, grooming or exercise are boundary issues. Even if you think you're right and they're wrong, someone who's sensitive on any of these subjects is holding a boundary when it's about what they do with their life and how they're treated. It's when they start telling you who you are, what to wear, think, feel and do that they're being controlling. Don't feel too bad if you discover that you are sometimes controlling with other people in your life, especially if you grew up with a controlling parent. On a deep level, whatever you grew up with feels "normal" and it takes work to stop...

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