Choose an old sweater. Stitch the seamed edge of the sleeve to the side of the sweater. Fold the bottom edge of the sweater. Make a running stitch from one “armpit” to the other. Stuff the edge of the sweater until you have a sausage-like ring.

It used to be that anyone with a knack for numbers and a lot of friends could become a successful stockbroker. Not so anymore! If you want to stay competitive, you'll need to get your degree. Economics, finance, mathematics, accounting, or business management are all good fields to get your undergrad degree in. And the better college you go to the more prospects you'll have later in the game! Especially if you're going to grad school, keep your grades up. The better your grades, the more -- and better -- schools will open up to you. Not to mention knowing what you're doing when you hit the exchange floor! Some brokerages hire interns during their last year of college. Hit up your campus' "Investment Club" -- or start one if it doesn't yet exist! Getting that dream internship could make your path to being a billionaire a lot easier. This is your best bet if you're not looking to get your MBA and want to get going as quickly as possible. But know that relaxing is totally a viable option. Plenty of people take a couple of years off, go back to get their MBA and get in the game a little bit later. Also: people are more likely to trust a 28-year-old with their money than a 22-year-old, so feel free to keep that red solo cup and package of ramen in your hand for a second or two more. Alright, so having an MBA isn't necessary per se, but if you want to rise to the cream of the crop, having an MBA will put you at the top of that prospective employee stack you're bound to find yourself in eventually. More and more people are getting them, making them par for the course. This step could aid in job advancement, larger signing bonuses, and higher compensation. Again, feel free to take a few years off between undergrad and your MBA. Getting some viable work experience (even if it's menial labor at a bank or a firm) will make your options grow tenfold as well. Showing that you already have a grasp on what you're doing or want to do will get programs to take you more seriously. Read. Watch. Expose yourself. Learn. This is a...

TL;DR in English: Go to a good college. Look into internships. Consider getting your MBA. Educate yourself. Start your own investment portfolio.
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NASA has a program called the Pathways Program, which offers three different ways to begin working with them. The NASA Pathways Intern Employment Program is for current college students or for people who have been accepted into a qualifying educational program. If you are accepted into the program, you'll be able to perform paid work, learn the necessary skills, and gain the relevant experience and connections to hopefully be able to transition into a career with NASA. You can either go to NASA's website or to USAJOBS to review all current Pathways opportunities, including the IEP positions. You can also sign up to receive notifications for Pathways opportunities through USAJOBS. In order to be eligible for an internship with NASA, you must be a US citizen, be at least 16 by the time you would begin the internship, be actively pursuing a degree and be enrolled or accepted into an accredited educational institution. You also need to have and keep a GPA of at least 2.9 on a 4.0 scale For some positions, you may need to meet NASA's Aeronautics, Scientific, and Technical (AST) qualification standards. These will be outlined in the specific internship posting. To apply, you will be directed to the USAJOBS online application system. We'll provide you with more information on how to handle your application in the following method. Don't fear if you didn't learn about the internship program while you were enrolled in college. If you recently graduated, or will be graduating this year, you may be eligible for the RGP. If your application is accepted, you'll be placed into a 1-year career development program (which in some cases may be extended for an extra year), and which upon completion of the program, may turn into a more permanent job with NASA. To be eligible, you must have graduated from a qualifying educational institution within the last two years, unless you are a qualifying Veteran. If your ability to apply was delayed due to your military obligations, you may apply within 6 years of graduating or after...

TL;DR in English: Learn about the NASA Pathways Intern Employment Program (IEP). Search for available internships with the Pathway Program. Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements. Meet any additional requirements. Apply for the Pathways Internship Program. Consider applying to the NASA Pathways Recent Graduates Program (RGP). Meet the eligibility requirements for the RGP. Apply for the RGP. Learn about NASA Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF). Determine if you are eligible for the PMF Program. Choose the fellowship you'd like to compete for. Learn about the Astronaut Candidate Program. Meet the basic eligibility requirements to apply for the Astronaut Candidate Program. Gain experience before applying for the Astronaut Candidate Program. Meet the physical eligibility requirements to apply as an Astronaut Candidate. Apply through USAJOBS.
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To make a hair hygrometer you will need 2-3 pieces of hair at least 12 inches long, a 9 inch by 4 inch wooden block or piece of cardboard, two pins or nails, rubbing alcohol, a dime, tape, a marker, a sheet of plastic transparency, a ruler, scissors, and a hair dryer.  Most of these materials should be easily found around the home. If you’re using nails, you will also need a hammer. Parental supervision is advised during use of the hammer. You can also substitute the transparency sheet for stiff cardstock or cardboard. Mix 2 drops of alcohol and 8 drops of water. Wipe the hairs with the mixture to remove oils or hair care products. The cleaner the hair is, the more water it will be able to absorb.  Keep the hair on a white piece of paper so you don’t lose it while you build the rest of the hygrometer. Clean multiple strands of hair in case some break during the assembly process. This pointer will be the arrow that allows you to measure relative humidity. The pointer can be made out of stiff cardboard or the plastic transparency sheet. Trace a triangle onto the sheet that has a base of 3 inches and sides that are about 2.5 inches tall. Cut out the triangle using scissors. Mark a spot about 1.5 centimeters from the base of the triangle in the center. This will be the attachment point for the pointer. Using a piece of tape, attach the dime close to the tip of the pointer. It’s okay if the dime hangs off the edges a little bit. The dime serves as a weight, to keep the hair taut and straight. If tape does not work, you can use a dab of hot glue. Keep in mind, this is a slightly more permanent solution. Glue the hair to the hygrometer pointer between the dime and the marking for the attachment point. The hair should be perpendicular (make a 90 degree angle) to the pointer. Using the mark you made earlier, poke a hole through the pointer with a pin or nail. Hammer the pin/nail into the 9-inch-by-4-inch (22.86-cm-by-10.16-cm) wood block base about 6 3/4 inches (17.15 cm) from the top, with the pointer parallel to the...

TL;DR in English: Gather the necessary materials. Clean the hair with diluted rubbing alcohol. Cut a small triangle pointer. Tape the dime onto the tip of the pointer. Attach the hair to the pointer. Fasten the pointer to the wood block with a pin or nail. Hammer a second nail into the block about 1 inch (2.54 cm) from the top. Glue the other end of the hair to the nail at the top of the block. Calibrate the hygrometer. Check the position of the hygrometer pointer at different times of the day and record the results.
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Researchers have found that the clothes we wear really has an effect on our self-esteem. For example, wearing a superhero costume can boost confidence and make people feel stronger. Women perform better on a math test in a sweater than in a swimsuit. A white coat gives people more “mental agility.”  Focus on wearing clothes that make you feel comfortable, such as a nice soft sweater, your favorite jeans, or a suit and tie. Examine your wardrobe and make sure your clothes fit your style. Wear colors that you like - these will help boost your mood. If you can’t decide on a color you like, a good go-to color is blue because people general respond positively to it. Find outfits that will look good to you when you look in a mirror because they match your body type or include accessories that show off your good features. There is no perfect body type, but there are good and bad clothes for particular body types. Clothes that fit because they match your type are more likely to look good on you. For example, if you have broad shoulders and narrow hips, avoid scarves with patterns (calling attention to your shoulders), shirts that accentuate your shoulders, and footwear that looks small for your body type, but do wear pants that make your hips look bigger and shoes with wider heels or boots with buckles that call attention to your feet. If you have a round body type, avoid too much fabric in the middle of your body, belts, and skirts less than knee-length, but do wear details above your bustline and below your hipline. . When you look like you think about your appearance and are taking care of yourself, your self-confidence is boosted. You will also help others focus more on you as a person, rather than one minor aspect that may be perceived as a flaw.  Take care of your skin. Wear sunscreen and have a good daily cleaning regimen. Keep your fingernails trimmed and clean. Have a hairstyle that suits your face. Iron your clothes if they are wrinkly. Have good posture. Sit and stand with your shoulders straight. Whether...

TL;DR in English: Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable. Choose clothes that suit your body type. Keep yourself groomed Get some exercise. Eat a healthy diet.
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Police will only investigate activity that violates state criminal law, so  find your state's law that applies to criminal fraud and make sure it applies to your case.  Specifics differ from state to state, but generally the person must have lied or misrepresented an important fact to induce you into providing him with money or some other benefit. For the crime of fraud, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person knew the information he was stating was false, but lied anyway to realize an unfair gain.  For example, one common Craigslist scam involves fake rental listings. The criminal finds a home for sale on a real estate site and copies the information for a Craigslist ad, using his own email address. When interested would-be renters contact him about the listing, he explains that he has had to leave the U.S. quickly – often because of some sort of missionary or other work in Africa. He then instructs the person to wire a deposit of first and last months' rent overseas. Of course, the home is not available for rent and the person who wired the money will probably never hear from the supposed "landlord" again. With a basic understanding of what must be proven to prosecute fraud, make copies of any emails or other information you have that could be of assistance to police and prosecutors.  Since the person is trying to trick you, it's likely they've given you a fake name or are using a dummy email account. However, you still should keep records of all correspondence and any information you've received over the course of the transaction. Keep in mind that fraud essentially is theft by deception, so proving the intent to deceive is crucial to any fraud case. If the person didn't know the information they were giving you was false, they may not be liable for fraud.  For example, suppose you respond to a Craigslist classified ad posted by someone offering to sell her 2005 Volkswagen Beetle for $8,000. In the listing, she states the vehicle has no mechanical problems. However, after...

TL;DR in English: Research your state's law. Gather information about the incident. Contact your local police department. Get a copy of the police report for your records. Cooperate with investigators.
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In less than 30 minutes you can create the perfect bed with just a needle and thread! If your cat loves to bask in the sun and watch life go on around them, then this is the perfect bed for them - safe, snuggly and simple.  Choose an old sweater or fleece jumper that will appeal to your cat. Make sure it has long sleeves as this is what will make the cosy basket shape. You just need yarn and a tapestry needle.You can choose to use contrasting yarn (such as red yarn on a black jumper) or use the same color so it is invisible.  Stop when you have sewed approximately halfway down the sleeve from where the armpit meets the side seam. Repeat this step for the other arm. Place the sleeves in front of it and roll the bottom of the sweater up. Make sure that the sleeve cuffs slightly overlap. This is how you will make an outer ring to your bed to stuff later.  Sew each sleeve to the top of the rolled up sweater edge. Where the cuffs overlap in front, put one cuff inside the other and stitch down the outside cuff edge along the top layer. You have now created a tube which you will later stuff. The stitching can be invisible or contrasting in keeping with how you chose to style your bed. When you make this running stitch make it arch a little as you sew across to make a half moon shape.  Make sure you sew through both layers of sweater fabric. The more arched your shape, the rounder the bed will be. This is how you will make a solid yet squishy border to your bed so keep your cat safe and snug inside and keep their shape if it jumps in and out a lot.  Use old rags, stuffing or strips of old clothes to make it nice and full. Pad the bottom of the bed a little and stitch the neck opening closed.

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Talk to your doctor. Recognize the possible risks of a ketogenic diet. Start with a general low-carb diet like Atkins to ease yourself into nutritional ketosis. Calculate your “macronutrients.

Silicone paste, also known as dielectric grease, prevents the metal wires from rusting and makes your splice completely waterproof. Use a bead-sized amount of silicone paste and spread it over the soldered wire with your finger. Make sure the wire has a thin, even layer of the silicone paste so it stays protected. You can buy silicone paste from your local hardware store. Take the heat-shrink tubing that you put on the wire earlier and move it back over the soldered wire. Make sure the edges of the heat-shrink tubing go over the insulation by at least 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) so there isn’t any exposed wire showing through. It’s okay if some of the silicone oozes out from the heat-shrink tubing since there is still enough on the wires to protect them. Hold a heat gun so it’s about 4–5 inches (10–13 cm) away from the tubing. Turn the heat gun onto the lowest setting and start applying heat to the center of the tubing. Work around the entire circumference of the wire, heating from the center to the edges so excess silicone paste oozes out of the sides. Once the heat-shrink tubing is tight on the wire, you can stop applying heat. You can buy a heat gun from your local hardware store or online. There will be some silicone paste that leaks out the sides of the tubing as it shrinks. Once the wire and tubing are cool to the touch, use a piece of paper towel to wipe the silicone off of the wires so they’re clean. Once you remove the silicone paste, your wires are finished!

TL;DR in English: Rub silicone paste on the soldered wire to make it waterproof. Slide the heat-shrink tubing over the exposed wires. Use a heat gun to shrink the tubing over the soldered wires. Wipe off any excess silicone paste with a paper towel.
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If you keep going round and round in circles of feeling sad, depressed, and bad about yourself due to this regret, it may be time to let it go. You may need to accept that you made a mistake or that you wish things could have gone differently. Instead of getting down on yourself, at some point you must accept the situation and forgive yourself. If you have a hard time letting go of the regret, write a letter to the deceased person. Say the good things about the relationship and also what you wish you could have said or done. Put this letter in a special place or bury it in a special location. Recognize that there may have been many factors which led to this specific regret. For example, given the circumstances, you may have been under incredible stress, financial difficulty, relied on faulty information, or been in a situation in which decision-making was impaired.  Release yourself from undue blame.  Talk to someone who is unbiased to get a different perspective. You can talk to someone not involved, like a friend or a therapist. Say, “Even though this outcome was not what I would have liked, I did what I thought was best at the time and release myself from placing all the blame onto myself.” Resentment can make you a prisoner to your own negative emotions. Allow yourself to accept that you make mistakes and have lapses of judgment. It’s not worth feeling awful everyday over something you cannot change. Instead, learn to forgive yourself and practice different judgment next time. Say to yourself, “I have suffered for the decisions I have made, yet I am willing to forgive myself and move on from this point forward. I allow myself to grow from this experience.”

TL;DR in English: Let go. Release feelings of blame. Forgive yourself.
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Cut them right at their peak, when their color and scent are strongest. This will ensure they'll last as long as possible in your flower arrangement. Place them in a vase of clean water immediately. Gather a bunch of freshly harvested lilacs and bind their stems with a rubber band. Hang them upside down in a cool, dark place for 1 – 3 weeks. Gently remove the rubber band when the lilacs are completely dry.  Dry lilacs using silica gel. Fill a large glass or plastic container with an inch of silica gel. Place a few stems of freshly harvested lilac into the container so that they stand up in the gel. Fill the rest of the container with gel so that it completely covers the lilac. Put a lid on the container and wait a week or so for the lilacs to dry. Remove them from the jar and use them in a flower arrangement.

TL;DR in English: Cut lilacs when their blossoms are mature. Dry lilacs hanging upside down.
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Use a pair of scissors to carefully cut the top of the bottle off. Cut just beneath where the bottle begins to narrow. A plastic soda bottle works best. Be sure to remove the paper label completely. Parental supervision may be necessary for younger children when cutting the bottle. Pour in the pebbles in the bottom of the bottle. Soda bottles are never flat. Pour in the pebbles to even out the bottom and to keep the gauge from tipping over if it’s windy or the downpour is extremely heavy. Remove the cap from the top of the bottle and turn it upside down. Place it upside down on the bottom part of the bottle so that the top is pointing downward. Secure the funnel in place by lining up the cut edges and taping the two halves together. Make sure that the top half is firmly held in place, and that there aren't any gaps between the two pieces of your gauge. Cut a long piece of duct tape and place it on the side of the gauge so that it creates a straight vertical line from the bottom of the bottle to the top. Take a marker and a straightedge to draw a horizontal line just above the pebbles. This is the bottom of the gauge. Use duct tape for it’s strong adhesive properties. Masking tape, or other forms of tape, may come loose when soaking wet. Take a ruler and place it against the tape so that the 0 lines up with the bottom line you have marked off. Use a marker to mark off every half-centimeter or half-inch along the tape until you get to the top. Label the centimetres or inches from the top to the bottom. You want to be sure that your measurements will be easy to read throughout the duration of the experiment.  Every half interval does not need to be labeled. Label every other mark by beginning with the second mark as 1 inch or cm. The marks in-between each label are a half measurement. Make sure to wait until your marker dries on the tape before placing your gauge in the rain. Do not use washable markers or apply markings while in the rain. If you have to reapply new tape or new markings midway through the...

TL;DR in English: Cut the top off of the bottle. Place pebbles in the bottom. Turn the top of the bottle into a funnel. Create your measuring line. Mark off half-centimeter or half-inch intervals. Place the gauge at an optimal location. Pay attention to the weather. Repeat your measurements.
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You can also buy fiberfill and fill the pillow with stuffing yourself. This project is easily customizable according to the size of pillow you want to use. You can get really creative here. Lots of people choose a solid color for one piece of fleece, and a coordinating pattern for the other. Some people choose to go simple with two different solid colors. The possibilities and combinations are endless! Depending on the size of your pillow, you will need about 1 yard (0.92 meters) of each type of fleece. This is important, because you won't be turning the pillow inside-out afterwards. It may not make much of a difference if you are using a solid color, but some patterned fleeces may be blank on one side, which would make a difference. Use a sharp pair of fabric scissors, or rotary cutter, and a straight edge to cut through both pieces of fleece at the same time. This will ensure that both pieces are even and that they match up. If you are working with a large pillow, or if you'd like a longer fringe, cut the fleece so that it is 8 inches (20.32 centimeters) longer and 8 inches (20.32 centimeters) wider than your pillow. This will make your fringe neater in the end. Consider drawing the squares first with a ruler and a piece of chalk to ensure that the squares are neat and even. If they are crooked, your fringe may not turn out right. If you are working with a large pillow, or if you'd like a longer fringe, cut 4-inch (10.16-centimeter) squares out of each corner instead. Be sure to cut through both layers of fleece at the same time. This ensures that the fringes match up. Use a piece of chalk to draw the lines, if you need to. If you are working with a large pillow, or if you'd like a longer fringe, cut the slits 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) deep instead. Tie the top piece to the matching bottom piece in a tight double knot. Keep doing this until you have completed three sides. If you are using fiberfill, tie most of the fourth side shut, but leave four ties undone. If you are using fiberfill, simply stuff...

TL;DR in English: Buy a pillow form. Buy some fleece. Stack two pieces of fleece on top of each other, with the wrong sides facing in. Cut the fleece down so that it is 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) longer and 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) wider than your pillow. Cut a 2-inch (5.08-centimeter) square out of each corner. Cut 1-inch (2.54-centimeter) wide, 2-inch (5.08-centimeter) deep slits along all four sides of your fleece. Start tying the fringes together. Slide your pillow form into your pillowcase. Finish knotting the top of the pillow.
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Although the ketogenic diet is grounded in medical and nutritional fact, there is not a universal opinion in the medical community that the diet is effective for weight-loss. Your personal doctor will be able to advise you if the diet is a good fit for you personally.  Some sources view a ketogenic diet as an effective way to counter the symptoms of certain illnesses — such as epilepsy — rather than a weight-loss diet.  If you are pregnant or diabetic, work with your doctor so they can monitor and adjust your medications while you follow this diet.   If you are type-1 diabetic, seek permission from a doctor well-trained in nutrition before you start this diet. A ketogenic diet — and putting your body into ketosis generally — presents risks for anyone who suffers from heart or kidney problems. If you are at risk for heart disease or kidney disease, avoid ketogenic diets.  A ketogenic diet prescribes moderate amounts of proteins, and large amounts of fats. A ketogenic diet will also add strain to your kidneys. Protein-heavy foods increase the amount of calcium in your urine. This, in turn, can strain your kidneys and lead to the development of kidney stones. The Atkins diet is heavy on fats and proteins, low on carbohydrates, and will encourage your body to burn ketones for energy. Atkins is a decent “middle ground” between a regular diet (often high in carbs) and a low-protein ketogenic diet. This step is optional, but may make the transitional period into a ketogenic diet easier. ” Macronutrients are nutrients which your body needs in large quantities, and they provide energy in the form of calories. Calculating your macronutrient intake will let you see the current levels of your fat consumption. With this information, you can decide how to reduce your carb and protein consumption, and increase your fat consumption.  There are three types of macronutrients: fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Fats provide more calories per gram than either proteins or carbs. There are many macronutrient calculators available...

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Set aside time for relaxing and brainstorming. Use your non-dominant hand for a short period of time. Designate a creative space with natural light. Remove all digital distractions to improve your focus. Have 45-60 minute brainstorming sessions on specific topics. Make pro and con lists to work through your ideas. Draw out your ideas to engage your brain in different ways. Create an inspirational collage that relates to a particular theme.

Although in the era of instant video streaming it may be easy to find movies to watch, this doesn’t mean that all movies are worth your time. For example, there are about 3.8 million titles on IMDB (including films, TV shows, etc.). Ask friends for their recommendations and look up cinephile lists online. You want a good screen with good sound, whether it’s on a TV or a computer. Since most movies you are likely going to watch will be streaming online, it is important to have a computer or device that is able to play streaming videos without a lot of buffering. You can test your device’s video capability by streaming a YouTube video.   Most computers need an Intel or other PC-based processor and software like Silverlight or the Flash plug in. Make sure you have a reliable internet connection in combination with a good player. Even though virtually every film ever made is available online for instant streaming, that doesn’t mean you have access to it. Having a DVD player on hand is important for increasing your availability because you never know where you might have to obtain a movie from.  You may want to purchase a DVD player as an individual device that can be hooked up to a TV or computer monitor. Portable DVD players are also available. Most laptops and desktops have built-in DVD players. Some older movies may only be available on VHS, so having a VHS player may also be useful. Because this technology is outdated, VHS players are harder to find. You may want to look online or at thrift stores and garage sales, even in classifieds like craigslist. There are many online movie services that require a monthly fee for unlimited streaming movies. Every service has their limits, which is why you might consider subscribing to more than one.  Hulu offers a wide variety of films and TV shows, although it is only available in the U.S.  Amazon is a similar service and is available in the U.S., U.K., and Germany.  Netflix is one of the most popular streaming programs, but its global reach is also limited. . Many...

TL;DR in English: Find movies to watch. Have a good computer and TV. Buy a DVD player. Pay for an online movie service. Get a library card Rent movies locally.
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Bonding screed to the concrete base reduces the risk of cracking or curling. The concrete must be strong and uncracked. This approach is best for thin layers of screed:  A screed layer 35mm (1.4") thick is ideal, if the concrete base is flat enough to ensure the screed is at least 25mm (1") thick at all points. If the concrete is not flat to those tolerances, add screed 40mm (1.6") thick instead. Increasing the thickness beyond this requires modifications to the mix to prevent debonding. You must expose the aggregate in the concrete so it can bond with the screed. You can do this by hand using a chipping hammer or pick, or rent a floor scabbler or shot blaster. Make sure the entire surface is roughened, and no paint or other material remains on the surface. Wear respiratory protection to protect against silica dust. . Vacuum up all dust and debris, sprinkling with water to reduce airborne particles.  Remove grease stains if present. Two common options are a slurry made from PVA glue, water, and cement; or SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber), which is recommended for areas that will be exposed to water. Follow instructions on your product label to prepare the concrete and apply. Alternatively, you can make your own cement bonding agent. This doesn't require any special ingredients, but it can fail to bond if you don't work quickly and accurately:  Dampen the cement the day before and let stand at least four hours. Remove all excess water, then wait until the surface looks dry. Mix sand-cement grout (in a 1:1 ratio). Add enough water to form a slurry the consistency of PVA paint. Stir continuously and apply within 30 minutes of mixing. Do not delay before adding the screed. If the grout dries, the screed will not bond. You are now ready to mix and add the screed. Continue on to the next section below.

TL;DR in English: Understand bonded screed. Roughen the surface of the concrete. Remove all dust and grease Apply a bonding agent to the concrete. Screed the floor.
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Typically, you will be instructed to fast for at least 12 hours prior to your appointed hour of surgery. Fasting will reduce the chances of nausea or throwing up during surgery, which can be triggered by some types of anesthesia.  Fasting includes gum, mints, and other small items. You can brush your teeth; just do not swallow any of the water or toothpaste. You will be discouraged from driving home after the surgery, due to residual effects of the anesthesia. Arrange a driver so you can get home after you are discharged without any delay. Your driver can also help you get your medications from the pharmacy on the way home. Try to avoid placing anything on your body that could inadvertently interfere with the surgical procedure. This includes jewelry, makeup, perfume, cologne, lotions, etc. Also, wear glasses instead of contacts, as your eyes may be dried out during the surgery. To expedite the process of registration and make sure you are ready for surgery on time, make sure to bring the required items. Bringing these items and having them on hand will save you time digging through your bags or returning home to get them. Bring:  A photo ID (driver's license or state identification card). Your health insurance card. A form of payment if another arrangement has not already been made. A list of the medications you are taking, the dosage and time of the day that you take them. You should also bring a list of the medications you are allergic or have had a reaction to. Walker or crutches, if necessary. Bring a case for your glasses, dentures and hearing aid, if applicable. All of these items will be removed prior to surgery.

TL;DR in English: Stop eating and drinking by 12 am the night before your surgery. Arrange for someone to drive you home after your surgery. Wear your glasses and leave unnecessary items at home. Bring the necessary paperwork to the hospital.
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Screen printing is an art form that can be as complicated or simple as you want to make it. The basic concept is using a screen to evenly distribute the paint around a stencil. Using this method, it's possible to apply several layers of color and make intricate designs. Here's what you need:  A t-shirt. You can screen print on most types of fabric, but cotton works best for beginners. Be sure to wash, dry, and iron it before using. A screen. These are available at art supply stores. Choose one that's about the same width as a t-shirt. Screen printing ink. Pick out one or more colors to create your design. A squeegee. This is used to smooth the ink over the screen and apply it to the t-shirt. Craft paper. Use craft paper that is cut to the same size as the screen. A craft knife. This is used to cut your design into the craft paper. Use the craft knife to cut a design out of the craft paper. You might want to draw it before you start cutting. Make the design as simple or as intricate as you'd like. If you want to create more than one layer of color, make a different stencil for each color. Cover a flat surface with butcher paper or scrap paper. Place the t-shirt on the surface and smooth out any folds or wrinkles. Put the paper stencil on the t-shirt where you want the design to be. Place the screen over the stencil. Put a spoonful of ink onto the top of the screen. Use the squeegee to spread it evenly down the screen. Make a second swipe with the squeegee across the screen.  It may take some practice to get the hang of inking the screen (and the t-shirt below it). Try to make just two swipes: one vertical swipe and one horizontal. This will ensure you apply the right amount of paint in an even coating. Make sure the edges of the paper stencil extend past the edges of the screen. Otherwise, you'll get ink on the t-shirt outside the borders of the stencil. Carefully remove the screen and examine your work. Let the ink dry completely before using or laundering the t-shirt. When you remove the screen from the...

TL;DR in English: Gather supplies. Make the stencil. Prepare your work station. Ink the screen. Lift the screen and let the ink dry. Use the screen again. Wash the screen.
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Look for a pot that has tiny holes on the bottom so that excess water can drain away from the plant. This prevents the water from settling around the root ball and rotting it. Get a tray to put under your pot if it doesn’t come with one. The tray will catch the excess water so it doesn’t stain the surface below your pot. Some pots have a tray attached to them. If this is the case for your pot, check the inside of the pot for drainage holes, as you won’t be able to remove the tray. While this is optional, it will help you prevent overwatering in the future. Simply layer the mulch at the bottom of the pot, estimating about a 1 to 2 in (2.5 to 5.1 cm) layer. Leave the mulch loose instead of packing it down. The mulch will help the water drain out of the pot faster so it doesn’t drown your roots. If you removed moldy or algae-covered soil or your new pot is bigger, you’ll need to add fresh potting soil. Pour the new soil around the roots of your plant. Then, fill up the rest of the pot until you reach the base of the plant. Lightly pat the top of the soil to make sure the plant will stay in place. If necessary, add a little more potting soil after you pat down around the plant. You don’t want to see any exposed roots. When you first re-pot the plant, pour water over the soil to moisten it. Then, check the soil before you water the plant again to make sure the soil feels dry, which means the plant needs water. When you water the plant, pour the water directly over the soil so that it goes to the roots. It’s best to water your plant in the morning so that the light from the sun will help dry it faster.

TL;DR in English: Transfer your plant to a pot that has drainage holes and a tray. Add 1 to 2 in (2.5 to 5.1 cm) of mulch at the bottom of the pot for drainage. Add new potting soil around the plant if necessary. Water your plant only when the top layer of soil feels dry.
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To be creative, your mind should be at ease and free from distractions. Schedule quiet, uninterrupted time to relax and let your mind wander. Once everyday stress and worries have left your mind, you will be apt to imagine and cultivate new ideas.  Schedule this time on a day off from work, or during a part of the day when you have no commitments. Avoid scheduling this time right before an important deadline or appointment, which may distract you. For example, you might write for 5 minutes using your non-dominant hand. Make this a daily habit. It will help activate other parts of your brain. It's a good idea to do this before you start your brainstorming session. This will encourage you to think differently. Artificial lighting can cause a drop in cortisol levels, leading to sleepiness and reduced productivity. Natural light, on the other hand, can make you more alert. Choose a spot for your creative-thinking time that is outdoors, or that has windows that provide ample natural light during the day.  A balcony, outdoor patio, or quiet garden are excellent options for a creative space. Time your creative sessions in the morning or early afternoon to make the most of daylight hours. One of the most difficult parts of the creative process is finding the discipline to follow through with ideas. Remove hindrances to this goal by eliminating electronic distractions while you brainstorm. Turn off your phone,  WiFi connection, television, and radio to immerse yourself in the project at hand. Choose a specific issue, problem, or theme to brainstorm about. Sit down with a piece of paper and pen and write down as many ideas as you can in a 45-60 minute period. To allow unbridled creativity, do not overthink your ideas or second guess them before writing them down. For instance, you could brainstorm about alternatives to plastic product packaging or ideas for a compelling short story. Part of being creative is evaluating your own work and choosing your best ideas. Interrogate your own ideas by breaking them down into...

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Continue to adjust the routine as needed. Begin allowing your child to settle down on her own. Listen when your baby cries out at night before you immediately rush to her.

Procrastinating is easy if your notes are such a mess that you can't find anything you need! Take the time to organize your notes and files. Keep one binder or file folder for each class, and put your notes and assignments in chronological order. Go through your class schedule or syllabus and record every due date in a planner. You can use a paper planner, an online calendar, or even an app on your phone. If you're prone for forgetfulness, put your calendar on your phone and set it to alert you before assignments are due. Not all assignments are equally urgent! If you have several assignments due at once, list them in order of urgency in your planner. Assignments that are due the next day or are for subjects you struggle with should be scheduled for the earliest dates. Do these assignments first! Schedule time in the future for assignments that aren't due for awhile or will be very easy for you to finish. Write down a time in your planner to finish each assignment. For example, if you have an English essay due in one month, you can schedule two hours a week to work on it until it's finished.

TL;DR in English: Organize your notes and files into categories. Write your assignment due dates in a planner. Prioritize your assignments. Plan ahead for lower-priority assignments.
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Your dominant hand will go on top. The middle knuckles of your upper hand should line up with the bottom of your fingers on the lower hand (part of the finger between your palm and middle knuckle). Gripping the bat 1-2 inches above the bottom is called “choking up.” You can get more power the lower your hands are, but choking up improves bat speed. Find a comfortable spot for you. Your elbows should be roughly nipple height and the bat will be 8-12 inches away from your chest. Make sure you're comfortable, relaxed, and can swing the bat with ease. Keep the bat high – shoulder height or higher – in order to come down on the ball with power. Your toes should point towards the plate and your legs will be spread apart. Your feet should face in front of you. Do not splay your toes out to the side or in towards the plate. The ball of your foot is the small area in between your toes and your arches. Keeping your weight on the balls of your feet lets your move quickly. Rest roughly 60% of your weight on your back foot, towards the catcher. You should be able to quickly pick up your front foot and step it towards the pitcher's mound. You want a slight bend in your elbows and knees, allowing you to move quickly and smoothly when the pitch comes. This is a small point, but an essential one if you want to catch up to a fast pitch. You need to be able to see the pitcher and the ball the entire time it is coming at you. If it helps, turn your front foot slightly towards the pitcher to open up your body. Keep your eye on the ball the entire time you are swinging. If you are a batter who steps with the front foot, time your step to end when the pitcher's leg touches down. Your front foot should be planted on the ground when the ball is released. This initiates a strong, powerful swing. As you start your swing your front foot must be planted firmly on the ground or you will lose balance and power. Your back foot will pivot on the toe and your hips will turn towards the pitcher as your bat approaches the ball. You will feel...

TL;DR in English: Grip the bat with both hands near the bottom of the grip. Hold the bat up and in front of you. Plant your legs slightly more than shoulder-width apart. Rest on the balls of your feet and keep your weight back. Relax your elbows and knees. Point your eyes and head directly at the pitcher. Time your step with the pitcher, if you take a step. Turn your back knee towards the ball as your front heel touches down. Start your swing through your hips, transferring your power from your legs to your torso. Use your lower arm to guide the bat to the ball. Bring the elbow of your upper arm close to your chest. Swing your hands through the ball, not at it. Hit the ball with backspin.
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Close your mouth, watch a clock, and try to breathe through your nose for 2 minutes straight. If you have issues doing this, it probably means that you have a clogged nose and the cause of your mouth breathing is physical or structural rather than habitual.  If your mouth breathing is caused by a structural or physical issue, you'll need to investigate further and get diagnosed by a doctor. If you have no issues breathing through your nose, then it’s a habit and may be easier to fix. Allergies could be stuffing up your nose which could be forcing you to breathe through your mouth. Dust and pet dander are common causes for clogged noses. Make a doctor appointment and explain that your nose is constantly stuffed and that you want to take an allergy test.  A doctor may be able to prescribe medicine that will unclog your nose. Having a cold may also be the cause of a clogged nose. Mouth breathing can be caused by the position of your jaw, teeth, or a deviated septum. A dentist will be able to determine if braces or other orthodontic solutions may be able to correct the structural issues that are causing you to breathe through your mouth. Schedule a checkup with your dentist and tell them about your mouth breathing issue. Braces may be able to fix mouth breathing in some cases. An ear, nose, or throat specialist can determine the source of your mouth breathing if it isn’t allergies or a mouth problem. Most primary care physicians can write you a referral to a specialist if they can't figure out the issue. A common cause of mouth breathing is oversized tonsils, which can be removed to help you breathe through your nose.

TL;DR in English: Try to breathe through your nose for 2 minutes. Get an allergy test from a doctor if your nose is stuffed. Get an oral exam if you can’t breathe through your nose. Speak to an ear, nose, or throat specialist.
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Regardless what pattern you are crocheting, the first step is to make a slip knot on your hook. The pattern likely doesn't tell you to start with a slip knot, it's assumed you already know where to begin.  Make a loop with the end of the yarn, and slip the loop onto the crochet hook. Wrap the yarn back over the crochet hook, and once again pull the yarn through the loop.  Pull your crochet hook up with one hand while holding the other two ends of yarn to tie the slipknot tight. The steps will begin by telling you how many chains to make. Then, the steps will be listed in order by number of rows or rounds. You will crochet Row 1 followed by Row 2, Row 3 and so on. Keep crocheting rows or rounds until you complete the project.  All crochet patterns begin with a foundation chain. The foundation chain could be long, as for an afghan, or short, as for a motif that begins as a circle.  A pattern may be worked in rows back and forth to form a flat piece such as an afghan, or in rounds worked around to form a tube with no seams, such as in a hat.  If the pattern directs you to turn the piece, flip it over so you are working from the opposite end. For example, you might keep the top side in the same position and switch the left end with the right end, flipping the top over. This number lets you know how many stitches you should be crocheting. You may need to add or drop a stitch to get back on track with the pattern. It is a good idea to count your stitches once every 10 rows or so, just to make sure that you are on track with the pattern. To stay on track with a pattern, it is important to keep track of the row that you are on by using a row counter, an app, or writing down your current row on a piece of paper.  Row counters fit right on the end of your hook and you will just need to click it forward each time you complete a row. Apps are available to help you keep track of your rows as well. To keep track of your rows using an app, you will need to tap the screen every time you finish a row. Pen and paper also work...

TL;DR in English: Begin by tying a slip knot. Follow the steps of the pattern. Notice the number of stitches given at the end of the rows or rounds. Keep track of your rows. Refer to the finishing steps at the end of the pattern.
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Homemade bread is a luxury that many elderly people cannot afford or make. Make several loaves and place the extras in the freezer, so that they can defrost and eat them at a later date. If it's hard for an older person to cook or navigate the kitchen, then a casserole is ideal. They can heat it up and eat this comfort food for days. " If you live nearby the person, promise to make a meal and it eat with them every month. This gesture will taste good and be an uplifting event for their year. Many elderly people spent years canning their own jams, jellies, pickles and more. Bring back memories and provide delicious, long-lasting food by giving something that may be sitting in your pantry.

TL;DR in English: Bake bread. Make a casserole. Give a personal gift certificate for a "meal of the month club. Gift your homemade canned goods.
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This means you will continue to increase the amount of playtime and activity, while reducing daytime naps. Always watch for your baby's signals so you will have a better understanding of what your child needs.  From around 8 months to a year, your child should still be taking 2 naps a day. Most babies only need one nap after a year, but you should know from your baby's tired signals and alertness while playing whether she is ready to eliminate one nap. Naps may range from 20 minutes to several hours, depending on the baby. Continue to watch the baby's cues. Lay her down in the crib and walk away. Don't pick her up unless she gets very upset.  A baby monitor may be especially helpful at this stage. If you see that your baby has become so upset that she sits or stands, go into her room, pick her up and then lay her back down facing away from you. If your baby isn't calming down on her own, leave her lying in her crib (rather than picking her up) and say comforting things. Babies of this age understand quite a bit of language, so you might use a soothing phrase like "Mama's here. It's night time baby," which you can use consistently at every sleep time to help the baby adjust to sleep. You may place your hand on her back for a few minutes. She may be able to soothe herself.  Nighttime cries or calls are part of the normal sleep cycle, even for adults who often talk in their sleep. Since babies can't talk, they often grunt, moan, yell, or cry while still sleeping. If you go in and comfort the baby at this point, it will actually backfire by waking the baby more and disturbing the sleep cycle.  If the cries escalate or seem unusual, go and comfort your baby.

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Start a lawn-mowing business. Obtain equipment. Set your rates. Generate business. Collect payment.

Unless something your friend is doing is hurting themselves or others, there is no reason to give an unwanted, negative opinion. Putting undue pressure and judgement on them will make them start to dislike your presence. Try to be supportive and non-judgmental, even if you deeply disagree with something that they did. Show your respect by letting the friendship stand stronger than any one mistake.  If your friend messes up, forgive them – even if he or she, say, forgets your birthday. If they don't study for an important test, help them out. If your friend embarrasses him/herself in front of their crush, or in front of a group of people that they like, then help them out. Tell them that people will forget about it. Make sure you don't constantly talk about what happened, and just drop it as soon as it happens. Warn your friends if they make a decision that seems like a bad idea. If you know someone well, then your opinion is valuable. However, your responsibility as a friend does not include depriving someone of the opportunity to make mistakes and learn from them. Make sure that you respect your friends' right to make their own choices. If they need to do something, then let them do it. Arrange a time when you can interact one-on-one. Then, if you're sure that they are okay with being alone with you, try easing into a friendly conversation about where you think things went wrong. Humble yourself for a few minutes, and try to speak with your friend as though everything were normal. Do not accuse. If you want to restore your friendship, you'll need to let go of your anger. Rash words and unfounded accusations may cause the person to put up a defensive wall. However, it's reasonable to bring up an offense if it directly caused the falling-out. If a friend feels like he or she is being held back, he/she might react by creating distance or fading from your life in an attempt to get some space. This might hurt – but sometimes people will do this without even realizing it. Respect their journey, and give them some...

TL;DR in English: Refrain from judgement. Give respectful advice. Talk about your disagreement. Learn the boundaries. Remember that respect goes both ways.
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If you don’t see the search bar next to the menu, press ⊞ Win+S to open it now. A list of matching results will appear. It’s the option with the outline of a gear on its left side. It’s at the bottom of the right panel. It’s at the top of the window. In addition to the slider, there’s also an option called “Enhance Pointer Precision.” If this box is checked, Windows will sense when you’re trying to be more precise with your mouse movements (such as when you’re moving the cursor very slowly) and boost sensitivity automatically.

TL;DR in English: Open the Windows search bar. Type mouse into the search bar. Click Mouse & touchpad settings. Scroll down and click Additional mouse options. Click the Pointer Options tab. Find the pointer sensitivity under the “Motion” header.
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You will need to unlock 8 Expert Staff Ghosts. Ghost Data are replays that you can race against during a time trial. Expert Staff Ghosts have to be unlocked by beating the regular Staff Ghost data for each track. Staff Ghosts have "Nin★" next to their names. Select Single Player from the main menu. Select Time Trials. You will need to race at the top of your game, so pick a character and cart your are comfortable with. You will need to beat at least eight courses, so pick courses you know well. This will save you a lot of frustration. After selecting the course, you will be able to choose which replay data you want to use. Pick the one that says "Nin★" next to the name. The race will start and you will see the ghost on the track with you. You will need to beat the ghost by around 7 seconds to unlock the Expert Ghost. The number of seconds required seems to vary from ghost to ghost, so always try to put as much space between it as possible.  You will see a message at the bottom of your screen after the race informing you that "A fast staff ghost has appeared!" You will not need to beat the Expert Ghost, simply unlock it. Repeat until you've unlocked eight Expert Staff Ghosts. Beat the regular Staff Ghost on eight different courses to unlock eight Expert Staff Ghosts. Quit the game, then go back to the Main Menu, onto the Select Player screen. Finished! You'll see a message saying "Congratulations! You have unlocked Baby Luigi!"

TL;DR in English: Start the Time Trials. Choose any character. Choose any course. Select the Staff Ghost data. Race the ghost. Once you unlock the eighth ghost, you have to go back to the Select Player menu first before Baby Luigi is unlocked! Choose the player profile that you used for the Time Trial races.
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Writing in “stages” can help your assignment feel more manageable and help you control your time effectively. Plan to spend about ⅓ of your time and effort on the 3 individual parts of:  Pre-writing: gathering your thoughts or research, brainstorming, and planning the composition Writing: actively writing your composition Editing: re-reading your paper, adding sentences, cutting unnecessary parts, and proofreading When you're first getting started trying to figure out the best way to approach a topic you've got to write about, do some free-writing. No one has to see it, so feel free to explore your thoughts and opinions about a given topic and see where it leads. Try a timed writing by keeping your pen moving for 10 minutes without stopping. Don't shy away from including your opinions about a particular topic, even if your teacher has warned you from including personal opinions in your paper. This isn't the final draft! When you’re first brainstorming for your paper, try to hone in on what you think is the strongest or most interesting idea you have. Start by outlining free-writing about that part, then build outwards to develop ideas for the rest of your paper. Don’t worry about coming up with a polished thesis statement or final argument now; that can come later in the process. Once you've got your main concepts, ideas, and arguments about the topic starting to form, you might consider organizing everything into a formal outline to help you get started writing an actual draft of the paper. Use complete sentences to start getting your main points together for your actual composition. . Your thesis statement will guide your entire composition, and is maybe the single most important part of writing a good composition. A thesis statement is generally one debatable point that you're trying to prove in the essay.  Your thesis statement needs to be debatable. In fact, many thesis statements are structured as the answer to a well-formulated question about the topic. "Romeo & Juliet is an interesting play written by...

TL;DR in English: Plan to divide your time into 3 equal parts. Do a free-write or a journaling exercise to get some ideas on paper. Start with whatever idea is most interesting for a strong, innovative paper. Make a formal outline to organize your thoughts. Write a thesis statement
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Do not travel on an overly full or very empty stomach.  Motion sickness is usually aggravated by a full stomach, so avoid heavy meals before travel.  Any food that you know doesn't agree with you should be avoided. This includes foods that might make you feel too full as well as foods that are spicy or high in fat.  Some people may also have trouble travelling on an empty belly. Avoid having foods in the car that have strong odors as well, as this can also help prevent nausea. Because motion sickness results from a discrepancy between the motion, you feel versus the motion you see, choosing a seat where you do not feel as much motion (or any) could help you prevent car sickness. The front seat of a car usually is the best place. Never sit backwards of the direction of travel—this can activate car sickness. Some of the things that can make you get car sick are visual in nature. For instance, you should not read while travelling in a car. The movement can make it difficult to focus on the words, making reading while riding in a car dangerous for those who suffer from car/motion sickness.  It might help to keep your gaze focused on a single point as your travel to help minimize the effects of car sickness. If you are riding with someone else who gets car sick, seeing them get sick—or even talking about it—may trigger car sickness. Several over-the-counter medications including anticholinergics such as scopolamine, antispasmodics such as promethazine, and sympathomimetics such as ephedrine are available to help prevent motion sickness. Most of these contain a drug called meclizine, which is anti-nausea, as well as being an antihistamine and antispasmodic. It specifically targets the area of the brain that is related to motion to help prevent motion sickness that people can experience in cars (and other vehicles).  If your motion sickness is especially severe, your doctor may prescribe scopolamine, which can be administered orally, intravenously, or topically (on the skin). Always discuss drug interaction and side...

TL;DR in English: Prevent motion sickness-related nausea. Sit where you will feel the least amount of motion. Avoid visual stimuli for motion sickness. Use medication. Consume ginger. Avoid smoking.
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If you are looking to make extra cash as a student, retiree, or in addition to your regular job, starting a lawn mowing business is a good way to do it, especially if like working outside, providing a valuable service, setting your own hours, and making decent pay. Start by looking for older or in need of repair equipment because it will be cheaper. It will also make you learn how to fix the equipment you will be using. Once business picks up and you save some extra cash, you can invest in newer and better equipment. It is best to make sure you are successful before spending thousands of dollars on a failed business.   The mower is the most expensive piece of equipment. Plan on obtaining an 18 inch push mower to cut grass at most residents. A larger model will cut faster but it is more expensive, heavier, and difficult to use around lots of shrubbery. You might want to get a grass-catcher that you can attach to the mower. If you plan to focus on larger yards with several acres of grass, you will need a riding mower with a 36 to 48 inch radius in addition to the push mower. There is a great range in price for riding mowers so make sure you can afford it and be able to generate enough business first. Tractors will break down. Make sure you do research on reputable dealers and mechanics in your area. In general, the more automatic the tractor is, the more breakdowns that will occur. Make sure to obtain a machine that is simple to operate and easy to disassemble and repair. You will need to move your mower and other supplies with good transportation. In other words, you will need a truck or trailer. If you use a trailer, make sure you check the department of transportation for requirements and licensing. Same goes for insurance. In addition to a mower and transportation, you will also need scythe for weeds, hand clippers, rake, basket, gas can, oil, spare blades, and tools for repairs. You will have to formulate a fee schedule before you begin. It is good to offer cheap prices to make your business more...

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Contact local farms or your political representatives to advocate for more efficient fertilizer use. Write to your local or national representative. Talk to your friends about how they can protect the ozone layer.

If you’re new to glass coloring, mason jars are a great type of glass to start with. Glass paint can be used to color glass that will get wet (e.g., mason jars that you’re planning to use as drinking glasses). It’s also a more permanent method of coloring glass than using food coloring.These methods don’t work for dyeing glass surfaces that are used for eating. However, you can dye the opposite side of serving trays, pitchers, and decanters that can be washed by hand. Work in a well-ventilated area, like a garage with the outside door open or a room with 2–3 open windows. This will keep you from inhaling paint fumes. Visit a nearby craft store or art-supply shop and peruse their glass paint selection. Unless you’re set on only using 1 color, purchase a few so that you can dye your glass surfaces a number of colors. For example, if you’re planning to dye glasses dark green, purchase a couple of complementary colors like dark blue, purple, or yellow. You can use the different colors to give the inside and outside of the glass a different color, or to paint multiple glasses different colors. If you don’t live near a craft-supply store or a hobby shop, you can find a large variety of glass paints in online painting-supply stores. Each bottle usually costs around $5 USD. Paint-lightening medium is available at most craft shops, hobby stores, and art-supply stores. You can also purchase it through large online art-supply retailers. Paint-lightening medium is a little more expensive than the paint itself; it runs about $10–12 USD.  The lightening medium is used to thin the paint and lighten its color. In a pinch, you could use acetone-based nail polish remover instead of lightening medium. However, acetone tends to mix poorly with glass paint and gives the finished product a streaky look. After you have coated the interior or exterior surface of the bottle, jar, or vase, tilt it upside down so that extra paint mixture drips off of the glass and onto a sheet of newspaper or something similarly disposable. If you’d...

TL;DR in English: Select a clear glass item to color. Purchase glass paint in the colors you’d like to dye your glass. Buy paint-lightening medium to use as paint thinner. Turn the bottle upside down for 20 minutes to drain excess paint. Set the glass aside to dry for 3 to 7 days.
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While the sun can burn and tan (i.e. darken) your skin, it's also lighten your hair.  One of the easiest ways to lighten your hair is to simply spend a lot of time outside in the sun.  Always remember to wear sunscreen and protective clothing on your exposed skin so you don't get sun damage. The great thing about the sun is that it can be used on its own, or in combination with any of the other hair lightening treatments.  To have the sun lighten your hair faster, apply one of the mixtures mentioned in this article to your hair first, before going outside. To lighten your hair with vitamin C, you'll need to obtain vitamin C tablets or pills.  Crush 8-9 of your vitamin C tablets into a powder and then add the powder to your regular shampoo.  Use your shampoo normally and the added vitamin C will slowly lighten your hair. As an alternative you can make a hair mask with vitamin C.  Take 15-20 vitamin C tablets and crush them into a powder.  Then add the powder to a small amount of anti-dandruff shampoo to form a paste.  Apply the paste all over your hair.  Put on a shower cap or plastic wrap and leave the mixture on for 1-2 hours, then rinse off with water. If you have tried other lightening options and you haven't found them to work, or they do not last long enough to satisfy you, you may want to consider a more professional option.  Also, if you have dark hair and want a more dramatic lightening effect, or if you have previously colored your hair at home or at a salon, then you will need to see a professional hair stylist. Professional hair color products are not made equal.  There are several hair color products that are made without bleach or hydrogen peroxide, and even without other harmful chemicals.  Because each person's hair is different, your best option is to make an appointment with your hair stylist or colorist and ask them for the best non-bleach option.

TL;DR in English: Use the sun to naturally lighten your hair. Try vitamin C as a hair lightener. Contemplate a hair lightening product.
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Tap the Firefox app icon, which resembles an orange fox wrapped around a blue globe. It's the numbered square at the bottom of the screen. Doing so brings up a list of open tabs. You'll see it in the bottom-left corner of the screen. The mask will turn purple, signifying that you're now in private browsing mode. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Doing so opens a new tab in private browsing mode. Your search history will not be saved while you use this tab.  You can switch back to regular browsing by tapping the numbered square and then tapping the mask icon to turn it off. Closing Firefox will delete any open private browsing tabs.

TL;DR in English: Open Firefox. Tap the "Tabs" icon. Tap the mask icon. Tap ＋.
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Many people with hyperacidity settle their stomach by eating an apple. Apples are generally safe for this condition, so why not give the wisdom of the crowd a go? Just remember this is anecdotal evidence, and claims about apples having antacid properties are completely false. While there's no solid evidence behind its use as a hyperacidity treatment, ginger does seem to soothe the stomach. Either get ginger tea bags or better yet, cut up about 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger, add boiling water, steep for about 5 minutes and drink. Do this anytime during the day, but especially about 20-30 minutes before meals. Ginger can also help with nausea and vomiting. Ginger tea is considered safe for pregnant women. Although not definite, many specialists believe that late night eating can make symptoms worse. Don't eat for 2-3 hours before bedtime to reduce the risk of food putting pressure on your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) as you sleep. so you feel better in general. Based on early research, stress makes reflux symptoms feel subjectively worse but does not affect the objective condition. For your own comfort, identify situations that you find stressful and exhausting. Find ways to avoid those situations or prepare for them with various relaxing techniques. Start incorporating meditation, yoga, or just regular naps into your daily routine. You could also try deep breathing, acupuncture, getting a massage, taking a warm bath, or even saying a series of simple, affirmative statements in front of the mirror. None of these are proven treatments. However, if your hyperacidity symptoms are related to ulcerative colitis or bowel inflammation, there's a little evidence that these could help. Do not rely on these as your main treatment.  Drink 1/2 cup of aloe vera juice. You can drink this throughout the day, but don't drink more than 1 to 2 cups a day. Aloe vera can act as a laxative. Drink fennel tea. Crush about a teaspoon of fennel seeds and add a cup of boiled water. Add honey to taste and drink 2-3 cups a day about 20...

TL;DR in English: Eat an apple to settle your stomach. Drink ginger tea to calm your stomach. Avoid eating at night so food doesn’t cause pressure in your stomach. Avoid stress Try herbal treatments if you have related bowel conditions. Take a probiotic supplement to support a healthy gut.
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That way, if one of them breaks open during shipment, the beer will stay in the plastic bag instead of soaking through the box. Before you seal the bags shut, press out the excess air using your hands. If you're shipping a pack of beer, like a 6-pack, remove all the beers from the pack and bag them individually. The bubble wrap strips should be about 1 foot (30 cm) wide. You can find a roll of bubble wrap at your local packaging store. To roll up the beers, grab one of the plastic bags with a beer in it and lay it on top of a bubble wrap strip. The long side of the beer should be lined up with one of the ends of the strip. Then, grab the edge of the bubble wrap that the beer is next to and roll the beer and bubble wrap down the length of the strip. When you reach the end, wrap 2-3 rubber bands around the bubble wrap and beer to hold the bubble wrap in place. Repeat with all of the beers.

TL;DR in English: Put each bottle or can in its own gallon-size sealable plastic bag. Cut a 2 foot (61 cm) strip of bubble wrap for each beer. Roll each beer up in a bubble wrap strip.
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Organic and inorganic fertilizers are by far the largest human source of nitrous oxide production, and this gas is now the prime culprit in depleting the ozone layer. Fertilizers are of course important, but to limit their impact on our atmosphere, suggest these practices that both save money and reduce emissions:  Better matching fertilizer rates to crop requirements. Using fertilizer formulations and additives that reduce emissions. Improving fertilizer timing to assure maximum nitrogen absorption. Using precision fertilizer placement to minimize nitrogen loss to the atmosphere. The majority of man-made ozone depleting chemicals now come from agriculture. Encourage your representative to put forth laws governing fertilizer use. Be sure to point out that by using fertilizer more effectively, these laws can save farmers money while also protecting the environment. Shrinking the hole in the ozone layer will take all of us working together. Encourage your friends to drive less, eat less meat, buy local, and to properly dispose of old fire extinguishers or cooling appliances containing ozone depleting substances.

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Upload the video to Google Drive. Open the Gmail website. Click COMPOSE. Enter your recipient's email address. Click the Google Drive icon. Select your video. Click Insert. Click Send. Click Share & send if prompted.

The best time to deadhead or prune mums you are growing outside is during the late spring up to mid summer. This is right before blooming season, so the flowers have time to branch off from the cut stems. Deadheading during the warm season also makes it less likely that the vulnerable cut areas will be exposed to cold temperatures.  If you are growing your mums in a greenhouse or indoors, you can deadhead them as soon as you see dead growths since the mums won’t be exposed to cold weather. When it’s time to deadhead your mums, inspect the plant to find the flowers or branches that are spent. Most mum blooms are orange or yellow in color when healthy, and brown when dead or dying. They also are likely drier than the other healthy flowers of the plant, often with a papery and brittle texture to their petals. If your mum plant only has a few dead blooms, you can simply pull off the browned flowers with your fingers. To do this, grip the stem of the mum right under the dead flower, then simply pinch and snap off the dead bloom. If you are growing your mum indoors or in a greenhouse, this method is probably best for you since you can continuously deadhead throughout the year and don’t have to worry about exposing your mum to cold temperatures. If many of the blooms of your mum plant are dead, but the stalks appear to be alive and are growing buds, use a pair of garden shears to clip multiple flowers off at a time. Angle the shears right under the dead blooms and clip, taking off the blooms from a whole section of the plant. Repeat until you have taken off all the dead blooms. If most or all of the blooms and stalks on your mum plant are dead, you’ll need to use a pair of gardening shears to deadhead your plant. As soon as you see new green growth from your mum plant emerging from the ground, take a sharp pair of gardening shears and clip all of the dead sections of plant as close to the ground as you can. This will eliminate not only the dead flowers, but also the dead stems of the mum plant so that it can start...

TL;DR in English: Deadhead mums in late spring to mid summer. Find blooms that are wilted or dead. Pull off dead blooms with your fingers. Clip off bunches of dead flowers with shears. Shear at the bottom of the stem for major deadheading. Don’t prune outdoor mums after they flower.
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If you keep a lot of music on your iPad, its likely taking up a sizable chunk of your storage space. iTunes Match is a paid service from Apple that allows you to stream your entire iTunes library to your iPad (or any other Apple device or computer). This can free up tons of space, as you'll no longer need to keep any music files stored on your iPad. Click here for instructions on setting it up.  There are some drawbacks to the service. Besides costing $25 per year, you'll only be able to stream when you have a network location. You can always download any of your songs to your iPad ahead of time if you're anticipating being without a network connection. iTunes Match allows you to upload songs that you didn't purchase through the iTunes Store. You can also use services like Google Play Music to upload and stream your music. If you opt for a streaming service, or make the switch to internet radio, you can delete all of the music files from your iPad at once. Any purchased music will still be downloadable from the iTunes Store.  Open the Settings app. Tap "General" and then select "Usage". Tap "Manage Storage" in the "Storage" section. Tap the Music app. You may have to wait a few moments for it to appear. If your Music app isn't listed, you don't have any music files actually stored on the iPad. Tap the "Edit" button. Tap the "-" next to "All Songs" and then tap "Delete". You can also delete individual songs this way. If you just want to delete certain songs, you can do so from within the Music app. Be aware that depending on your settings, songs may be visible that aren't actually stored on your iPad (iTunes purchases, iTunes Match songs, etc.).  Open the Music app on your iPad. Find the song or album that you want to delete. Songs that are not downloaded to your iPad will have an iCloud icon on the right side of the song. Swipe the song or album to the left to reveal the "Delete" button. If you cannot swipe a song, it means that it is not downloaded to your iPad and therefore not taking up space. If you...

TL;DR in English: Consider signing up for iTunes Match. Delete all of the music on your iPad. Delete individual songs from the Music app. Delete movies and videos.
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Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. This will search your computer for the Notepad program, which is what you'll use to prevent Caps Lock from working on this computer. It's a blue, notepad-shaped icon at the top of the Start window. A Notepad window will open. The Notepad document that you'll create consists of a heading, an empty line, a line indicating a destination, and the code itself:  Type in Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 and then press ↵ Enter twice. Type in [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout] and press ↵ Enter. Type "Scancode Map"=hex:00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,00,00,3a,00,00,00,00,00 into the final line of Notepad. It's in the top-left corner of the Notepad window. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu. This option is near the bottom of the drop-down menu. A "Save As" window will open. Type disable_caps_lock.reg into the "File name" text box that's near the bottom of the window. It's below the "File name" text box. Clicking it causes a drop-down menu to appear. This option is in the drop-down menu. Click an easy-to-get-to folder (e.g., Desktop) on the left side of the window. Remember the folder that you choose—you'll be opening it in just a minute. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. This will save your file in your selected folder. Go to the folder in which you saved the file (if you selected the Desktop folder, just minimize any open windows), then double-click it to open it and click Yes until you receive a notification that the registry file was successfully merged. This will appear on a prompt notifying you that your changes to the registry were successful. Click Start, click Power, and click Restart in the resulting pop-up menu. Once your computer finishes restarting, you'll notice that your Caps Lock key no longer works. You can delete the file that you created after your computer finishes restarting.

TL;DR in English: Open Start . Type in notepad. Click Notepad. Enter the Caps Lock termination code. Click File. Click Save As…. Enter the file name. Click the "Save as type" drop-down box. Click All Files. Select a save location. Click Save. Install the file. Click OK when prompted. Restart your computer.
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If you always said yes to requests in the past, it may take a while for other people to get used to your boundaries. When someone asks for more help than you can give, gently remind them of the conversation you had with them, and tell them again why you can’t agree to their request.  It’s fine to say something like, “I wish I could help, but like I told you last week, I’m already so busy at work that I can’t commit to anything else right now.” Don’t assume that people are intentionally disrespecting your boundaries – they may have simply forgotten. Other people will respect your boundaries as much as you respect them yourself. By sticking to the boundaries you decided on, you’ll give others the message that you’re serious, and they’ll stop asking for things you can’t deliver. It’s OK to be flexible about your boundaries. Relationships are fluid, and circumstances change. But if you decide to make an exception, be clear about why you’re doing it, and don’t let it become the norm. Some people may try to make you feel guilty because they feel entitled to your help. Recognize this for the manipulation tactic it is. Setting boundaries you’re comfortable with is your right, not something you have to apologize for.  As you practice standing up for yourself, it will become easier to maintain your boundaries without feeling guilty about it. To make it easier, bite down on your lip after you have delivered your message. This is a physical reminder not to ramble on with explanations or justifications. State your case and wait for their response. You do not need to justify yourself or give excuses for your decisions. If someone keeps bothering you, just repeatedly say "No" or end the conversation. If a friend or family member refuses to acknowledge your boundaries or tries to manipulate you into doing what they want, think about whether you’d be better off cutting ties with that person. Someone who doesn’t care about your well-being may not deserve a place in your life.  If you decide the relationship isn't worth...

TL;DR in English: Remind people about your new boundaries if you need to. Be consistent. Avoid backing down or apologizing. Know when to  walk away from a relationship.
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” This is a shortened version of Saint Therese’s novena, which you may find useful if you want to incorporate a prayer to Saint Therese into your daily life. Try praying the “My Rose” prayer when you wake up in the morning or before going to bed at night as a way to reflect, connect with God, and ask for help. This prayer is often printed on the back side of Saint Therese prayer cards. This is a powerful prayer meant for when you're in a dire situation and you need Saint Therese’s help. Try praying the “Miraculous Intervention to Saint Therese” when you’re in need of help and your other prayers don’t seem to be working. You can find this prayer on prayer cards or by searching for it online. ” October 1st is Saint Therese’s feast day because she died on September 30th. By saying Saint Therese’s Feast Day Novena prayer on her feast day, you will be honoring her and reflecting on how you can enrich your spiritual life. You can also make a petition to Saint Therese on her feast day using this prayer.  You can find this prayer online or on some Saint Therese prayer cards. Carmelite nuns recite this prayer on Saint Therese’s feast day, so by reciting it on Saint Therese’s feast day you’ll be joining in prayer with them.

TL;DR in English: Try saying the “My Novena Rose Prayer. Use the “Miraculous Intervention to Saint Therese” for a great need. Honor Saint Therese on her feast day with the “Feast Day Novena.
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Depending on whether the video is on your computer or your phone/tablet, this process will vary:   Desktop - Go to https://drive.google.com/ and sign in if necessary, click NEW, click File Upload, select your video's location, click your video, and click Open.  Mobile - Open the Google Drive app, tap +, tap Upload, select Photos and Videos, select your video's location, tap your video, and tap UPLOAD. Go to https://www.gmail.com/. This will open your Gmail inbox if you're already signed in. If you aren't signed in, enter your email address and password before continuing. It's a white button in the upper-left side of the inbox. A new email window will open. Type in the email address of the person to whom you want to send your video clip. You can also add a subject by clicking the "Subject" text field and typing, as well as body text by clicking the main email field and then typing in your message. It's the triangle-shaped Drive logo at the bottom of the email window. Doing so will open a Drive window. Click the video that you want to send to your recipient. It's a blue button in the bottom-left corner of the window. This blue button is in the bottom-left corner of the email window. Doing so will ensure that your recipient can view the video file after they receive it. If you aren't prompted to do this, don't worry about this step.

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Drive safely. Protect yourself. Know where to get fares. Pass out business cards. Know the town. Provide quality customer service.

Wet wood is soft, which makes it prone to splitting and breakage. Allow the surface to air dry before handling it. In the meantime, hold off on replacing furniture or setting other objects on it to avoid further accidents.  The heat of the iron will have evaporated most of the moisture, but it may take a few hours to regain its full hardness and rigidity. The wood will shrink somewhat as it dries, which can cause problems if you begin sanding or putting pressure on it too soon. In some cases, small flaws may be left behind in the wood, or the water might produce a slight discoloration. You can remedy this by running a square of high-grit sandpaper over the area until it blends in with the wood around it. Use light, smooth strokes to avoid scratching the wood surface, which may have been weakened by the dent. When you're done buffing imperfections out of finished surfaces, be sure to touch them up with a fresh coat of paint or laminate. This will help conceal any remaining traces of the dent and act as a barrier against knocks and bumps in the future.  In most cases, a single coat will do to cover up the spot where the dent was. Allow the refinished surface to air dry overnight before touching it. Steaming won’t always be enough to eliminate dents. Deep gouges and spots with breaking, splitting or chipping should be looked at by a professional. Extensive damage can usually be repaired with a durable epoxy or lacquer filler.  For bigger jobs, have a woodworker cut a special wood inlay to fit the damaged area.  Afterwards, the repaired surface will likely need to be resealed or stained.

TL;DR in English: Let the wood dry completely. Smooth out the wood with sandpaper. Brush on a protective finish. Repair large dents with a filler material.
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This role typically falls to managers; however, a great way to create leadership opportunities for up and coming team members is assigning them to the role of chairing departmental meetings. Speakers are typically the point personnel for individual objectives.  They have been organizing people and resources to get the job done and can describe the process and outcomes most effectively.  They can also voice concerns over unanticipated difficulties and the need for more resources. Schedule meetings to accommodate availability and realistic limitations. For example, while everyone may be available late-afternoon on a Friday, it may not be the best time to discuss challenging issues.  If not everyone can make the meeting, assess who the key players are for the project, ensuring the meeting matches their respective schedules. Delegate note-taking and ensure the meeting details are disseminated to those who could not attend. . An agenda should, at minimum, set a topic list, delegate presentation duties, and set the time devoted to each agenda item. Below are some helpful suggestions for crafting a meeting agenda:  Ask for suggestions.  Email is a good source for this, because you can get requests in writing.  Accept agenda suggestions up to two days before the meeting. Summarize all agenda requests into an a table with columns for topic, speaker, and time allotted.  If certain requests are afield of the general theme, contact the person and suggest the request be turned into a separate memo, or discussed at a future meeting. Be realistic.  Don’t try to cram 30 minutes worth of description and discussion into 15 minutes.  Instead, over schedule time for meetings and end early if necessary. This doesn't have to be formal or punitive but it's helpful to suggest protocol to ensure the meeting goes smoothly and everyone gets to share their insights. This can be done at the beginning of the meeting. Simply state "In the interest of time, hold questions and comments until after each speaker has presented.  If we don't get...

TL;DR in English: Decide who the chairperson is going to be. Ask the speakers to participate. Coordinate schedules. Prepare an agenda Establish meeting rules. Set time frames. Circulate the agenda. Send out reminders.
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Reasons for building an outdoor hearth vary, but whatever yours are, you will want to consider certain elements to bring your project to a successful conclusion.  Ambience: Fireplaces can set the mood. A cozy open hearth provides an intimate setting for small groups. If you throw large parties, consider building a fireplace with two open ends to accommodate more people. A fire pit provides views from all vantage points and the feel of a campfire setting. Functionality: You can build a fireplace that also serves as a barbecue or pizza oven, but these designs are very complex. Also consider any electrical installations you may need to hide behind the fireplace, including lighting or audio/visual cables. Many homeowners match the stonework of their fireplace to the stonework of their residence, although it's not mandatory. Brick offers a more traditional stone façade, while man-made stacked stone gives the hearth more of a contemporary look. If you don't want to go for a stone exterior, stucco is also a popular option. The size of your fireplace should be scaled to its surroundings. Consider whether you want your fireplace to be the focal point of your back yard, or to complement an already-stunning vista.  Try to design the fireplace with proportions in mind. You don't want your fireplace to completely overshadow the size of your house; nor do you want the fireplace to be dwarfed by your home. Locate the fireplace in its own space to create another "room" in your outdoor living space. Allow plenty of space in front of it for family and friends to gather around and enjoy. Most outdoor fireplaces are either wood-burning or gas. A wood-burning fireplace offers the attraction of a more "natural" fire. However, they usually require a building permit. Contact your municipal government about setback restrictions, chimney specifications, and other requirements. The city will issue a permit to allow you to begin construction, then inspect the result and grant permission for you to use it. Gas fireplaces burn cooler but...

TL;DR in English: Consider what purpose you want your outdoor fireplace to serve. Consider the design of the hearth. Determine the size of your fireplace. Look into wood-burning fireplaces. Hire a contractor for a gas fireplace installation.
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The formula for calculating kinetic energy (KE) is KE = 0.5 x mv2. Here m stands for mass, the measure of how much matter is in an object, and v stands for the velocity of the object, or the rate at which the object changes its position. Your answer should always be stated in joules (J), which is the standard unit of measurement for kinetic energy. It is equivalent to 1 kg * m2/s2. If you are solving a problem where the mass isn’t given, you will have to determine the mass yourself. This can be done by weighing the object on a balance and obtaining the mass in kilograms (kg).  Tare the balance. Before you weigh your object, you must set it to zero. Zeroing out the scale is called taring.  Place your object in the balance. Gently, place the object on the balance and record its mass in kilograms. If necessary, convert grams to kilograms. For the final calculation, the mass must be in kilograms. Oftentimes, the problem will give you the velocity of the object. If this is not the case, you can determine the velocity by using the distance an object travels and how long it takes to cover that distance. The units for velocity are meters per second (m/s).  Velocity is defined by the equation, displacement divided by time: V = d/t. Velocity is a vector quantity, meaning it has both a magnitude and a direction. Magnitude is the number value that quantifies the speed, while the direction is the direction in which the speed takes place during motion. For example, an object’s velocity can be 80 m/s or -80 m/s depending on the direction of travel. To calculate velocity, simply divide the distance the object traveled by the time it took to travel that distance.

TL;DR in English: Know the formula for calculating kinetic energy. Determine the mass of an object. Calculate the velocity of the object.
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One reason many students and young people don't enjoy reading is that they feel it is always “required,” and never a choice. If you can offer them a choice of reading that takes their interests into account, they're more likely to learn to love reading.  A choice of how to read can also be helpful. For example, in-class reading periods can be very helpful for some students, while others need to be at home alone in their rooms to focus. A choice of what to read can help young people understand that reading doesn't always mean dry or boring. In addition to the classics, provide options such as magazines and comics. If your home doesn't have many books or other reading materials, it will be more difficult for your child to see reading as something enjoyable that s/he could do even in leisure time. Keep interesting, fun books around your home.  Set a good example by reading yourself. If your children see you enjoying a good book, they may be more likely to pick one up themselves. Try reading together as a family. Creating a positive association between reading and family fun time can help take the pressure off of young people to “perform” in their reading. Create a “reading space,” either in your classroom or your home. It should not have other distractions and should be a pleasant little retreat where the child can enjoy reading. Use books as rewards. Offer to take your child on a trip to the bookstore to pick out a few new books as a reward for chores or good performance in school. Help your child see that reading can be something that's fun and rewarding. There's no reason that the story has to end when the back cover shuts. Encourage young people to engage with their reading creatively.  For example, you could encourage students or your own children to draw scenes from what they read. Performing reading in funny character voices can provide extra drama to reading. Ask questions about how children feel about the reading. Encourage them to think about what might happen next in the story, or write their own...

TL;DR in English: Offer a choice. Provide an environment that fosters reading. Encourage creativity. Be supportive and encouraging.
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Avoiding accidents is your number one priority as a cab driver, because accidents endanger you and your passengers and cost you money.  Follow all traffic laws. Do not speed. Take care when changing lanes. Do not weave through traffic. Do not drive when tired or otherwise impaired. Immediately report any accidents. Accidents are not the only danger a cabbie faces. There are also your passengers. Taxi drivers carry cash and operate alone, often late at night, making them vulnerable to assault. To protect yourself:  Radio the dispatcher whenever picking up a client. Keep your windows rolled up and doors locked between fares. Be wary of passengers that give vague instructions. Do not let single passengers sit directly behind you. Use an excuse – company policy or car balance – and politely ask them to move. Do not drive into back alleys. Do not resist robberies. Instead, memorize the suspect's description and contact the police as soon as possible. Driving a taxi is a bit like fishing: you need to know where to get bites. When first starting out, experiment with different locations at different times until you find the right mix. Some places to consider include:  Airports in the mid morning Business districts during lunch Suburban rail or subway stops during rush hour Out of the way restaurants during the evening Clubs late at night If you're an independent taxi driver, you'll have to work long hours in order to pay for the lease on the car and make enough money for your salary. Giving out cards can boost your business by creating repeat customers. Yes, navigation systems allow anybody to get from point A to B, but really good taxi drivers know not only how to get where they are going, but the fasted routes for any time of day. More than that, they are able to offer recommendations on dining, lodgings, and nightlife. The difference between getting 5% and 10% on a tip can be huge. The better service you provide, the more money you will make. To give your passengers the best service possible:  Keep your car clean....

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