Use language that’s descriptive and concise. Make each sentence reveal character details and advance the plot. Include a few paragraphs after your climax. Give your flash fiction a fitting title.

In a lowered gun stance (safe-carry position), pull your gun up, as quickly as possible, to firing position and fire multiple shots into the target. Do not use your sights! This drill is to get you less dependent on your sights.  It may take quite a few tries, but you will find you eventually can place that bullet near the center of your target every time. The key is to try to perform it quickly, but try to take just enough time to allow the momentum of your arms and gun to slow as you get to the target. Attempt to stretch your abilities by increasing the distance to the target, or decreasing the time you have to fire. Try to get good hits. A slow hit is always better than a fast miss. You want to start by setting up three or more targets a yard or two apart. Quick to firing position and go down the line. One shot at each target.  Change it up: fire a burst at each target; maybe try in a different order; have a friend tell you which one to shoot ("one!", "three!", etc.), but the key thing to be sure of is that you hit your target; once you are sure you can hit your target every time, try to accelerate your pace. Try it from the close contact position at 3- then 5-yards. See how quickly you can change between targets and how many bullets land in "good hit" zones. While moving, you should still be able to hit targets at 5-yards. Set up three or more targets a few yards apart from each other. Start about 15–18 yards (13.7–16.5 m) back. Run up to about 5-yards (from your first target) while drawing your gun to firing position. Fire a two-shot burst, side-step to engage the next target, and so on.  Each time you run the course, try to do it faster; try not to pause when shooting, but remember that doing so will likely make you much more accurate. Try drawing when 3- or 5-yards away from the first target. Once you have landed good hits on the first target sidestep and move down the line of targets.

TL;DR in English: Position yourself 3-yards away from a large (10+ inch) target. Practice with multiple targets. Practice while moving.
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A microwave-safe bowl is made out of materials that will not catch fire or melt in the microwave. Use a glass, plastic, or ceramic container, and put at least 5 oz (147.9 g) of washed spinach inside. To check if your container is safe for the microwave, look at the bottom. Most containers will read “Microwave-safe” if you can use them in the microwave. Place the container inside your microwave, and select a high heat setting. After 2 minutes, remove your spinach from the microwave. Use caution when removing the spinach as the container may be very hot.

TL;DR in English: Put your spinach in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook your spinach in the microwave on high heat for 2 minutes.
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If you have arachnophobia, you likely fall into one of two categories: a monitor or a blunter. A monitor will search the environment (car, clothes, house, etc.) for a spider. When they find a spider, they will carefully monitor the movements of the spider to make sure it is not coming near them. A blunter, on the other hand, will do whatever they can to avoid seeing a spider. If they do see a spider, they will try to pretend that it is not there.  If you are a blunter, it will probably be more difficult for you to deal with the spider because you don’t even want to acknowledge that it is there. In some cases, a blunter may also be referred to as, “an avoider.” What is it about spiders that leads to anxiety? Did you have a traumatic experience at some point in your life? Have you heard stories, or is it simply the way they look? Identifying what it is that scares you about a spider may help you to deal with that fear.  If you have a very strong phobia, you probably know that no amount of rationalization will help you overcome your fear. If you truly don't know where or why your fear originated, that is okay too. While it can provide some understanding, it isn't necessary in order to treat a phobia. There are very few spiders in the world that are actually aggressive, and most will only bite if they feel threatened. Although it may hurt a bit, even venomous spiders typically cannot inject enough venom to do any significant damage to a healthy human being. A spider will do its best to stay out of your sight if it can.  Many spiders aren’t even able to penetrate human skin. If you do get bit by a venomous spider clean the wound with mild soap and running water. Apply a cool compress to the affected area. If you feel any discomfort, you can take an over-the-counter pain medication.  In the United States, the two venomous spiders to watch out for are the black widow spider and the brown recluse. A black widow spider can be identified by the red hourglass marking on its underside. The brown recluse spider is brown...

TL;DR in English: Understand what kind of arachnophobia you have. Think about why you are afraid of spiders. Remind yourself that spiders are almost always harmless. Learn about spiders. Seek professional help.
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To use borax powder as an all-purpose household cleaner, simply sprinkle some on a clean, damp cloth and wipe down surfaces with it. After wiping, rinse surfaces clean with another fresh, wet cloth and let them air dry. Borax powder is suitable for use on household fixtures like:  Sinks Faucets Tiles Appliances Counter tops Bathtubs Sprinkle 1 cup (192 g) of borax powder into your toilet and let it sit overnight. After a few hours of soaking the borax should loosen any debris or deposits in the toilet, making them easy to clean away. In the morning, use a toilet brush to scrub away dirt, grime, and other buildup. Borax is gentle enough to use to clean  aluminum or porcelain cookware. Sprinkle borax powder over wet cookware and wipe it gently with a damp cloth. Rinse everything thoroughly and allow the cookware to air dry. Make a mixture of 3 cups (21 oz.) of water and 2 tablespoons (8 g) of borax. Stir until all of the powder is dissolved. Dip a clean cloth into the liquid and wipe down windows, mirrors, patio doors, and other reflective surfaces to create a streak-free shine. Pour approximately 1/2 cup (48 g) borax down your clogged drain. Follow this immediately by pouring 2 cups (16 oz.) of boiling water down the drain. Let it sit for fifteen minutes, then run the water for 1-2 minutes to flush out the drain. Dissolve half a cup (96 g) of borax powder into one and a half cups (12 oz.) of water. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and add a few drops of essential oil if desired. Spray on fabric and upholstery to neutralize odors and improve the overall smell of your home.

TL;DR in English: Use borax as an all-purpose cleaner. Clean toilets. Wash delicate cookware. Make windows and mirrors shine. Unclog drains. Neutralize household odors.
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Use a knife to cut out the stems and ribs, removing the seeds along with them in the process.  Work carefully. Use food-grade plastic gloves to handle the chiles if you want to avoid getting any of the hot juice on your hands, since the chiles could cause mild skin irritation. Wash your hands well after handling the chiles. Do not touch your eyes before washing your hands, since doing so will cause your eyes to burn. Heat a large, dry skillet on medium-high for 2 minutes. Place the chiles on the skillet and toast, 10 to 15 seconds, before flipping them over to the other side and toasting another 10 seconds.  Turn the chiles using tongs. The chiles should brown to the point of charring on both sides. You do not want the entire side to blacken, though. Ideally, the chiles should only be exposed to the heat long enough for a few dark brown spots to develop. Place the tomatoes, garlic, and remaining onion half in the skillet along with the chiles. Cover with water, and let simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir the contents of the pan occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the skillet. Transfer the contents of the pan to a blender or food processor. Puree the ingredients together on high speed until a thin sauce forms. If you have a handheld electric blender, you could use that instead of a standing blender or food processor. No matter what tool you use, though, try to make the sauce as smooth and thoroughly blended as possible.

TL;DR in English: Remove the stems and seeds from the chiles. Toast the chiles. Add the other sauce ingredients. Puree the sauce.
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Make sure all of your character's actions and intentions are clearly communicated through your writing. Aim to write sentences with the fewest number of words you can use while still maintaining clarity. Instead of writing backstory, summarizing the feelings or emotions tied with the events instead.  For example, if your protagonist’s childhood is relevant to the story, do not write, “Sarah was born in a bathtub in Kansas City and lived there through elementary school, when her father got a job in Tulsa …” Instead, say something like, “Sarah reflected on her brief and unfulfilling childhood as she waited for a taxi.” It’s okay to use more than 1,000 words while you’re writing your first draft since you’ll be editing them out later on. Include your character’s qualities and personality in your sentences so your reader always gets new information about them. Throughout your writing, your reader should learn something new about the character or plot. Don’t include any sentences that are just descriptions or slow the plot down. Use your character’s dialogue to help reveal information or progress the plot as well. Flash fiction that ends just after the surprise or twist is revealed may leave readers unsatisfied since they want to know how a character reacts. Dedicate at least the last 1-2 paragraphs to resolve the conflict and let your reader know the outcome of the revelation. Your title should reflect the main ideas or conflict of your story. Brainstorm your theme and the elements of your story to see how you can combine them to make your title. Think of something catchy and easy to read so your reader is more likely to remember it. Your title can help describe any backstory that you didn’t include. For example, if you’re writing a story about a husband doing the routine of his wife who passed away, you may call your story “In Her Footsteps.”

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Select high-density carpet. Choose firm carpet padding. Hire a professional for installation.

Create a professional social media page where you can promote yourself as a drummer. Take videos of you drumming a few of your best songs and post them online. You can send links to show your skill to interested employers. This will make you searchable online, and increased visibility means a greater chance of you landing a gig. Go around to see if the restaurants, coffee shops, and bars in your area are looking for drummers. If no one is hiring, ask if there’s anytime you can play for free. Any exposure is good for you when you’re starting out. Another good way to find gigs is by checking sites like ThatsMyGig.com regularly to see if there’s been any postings for drummers in your area. Never say no to a gig unless you absolutely have to. You never know where you’ll create connections that’ll land you more jobs. If you want to be hired by the same person twice, don’t be late. It’s disrespectful to keep someone waiting, especially if they’re paying you. Something that impresses people is someone who is consistently punctual. Try being five to ten minutes early. That way, if there’s any traffic, you’ll be just on time.

TL;DR in English: Create a media kit. Find gigs to play. Show up on time.
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If she seems comfortable around you, she may be ready to kiss you. Begin by slowly leaning your body and head toward hers as you talk. Turn to face her, point your feet in her direction, and lean in a little closer as the conversation continues. This will give her time to realize that you are interested in kissing her. If you are shy or you’re just unsure if she wants to kiss you, simply ask her. She will appreciate your politeness and respectfulness. Share how you feel before you ask her. You could say, “I know we just met, but I really like you. Would it be all right if I kissed you?” When you are about to kiss her, lean in about 90% of the way. Since you have only recently meet, it is a good idea to allow her to realize that you want to kiss her. If she is interested, she will lean in the rest of the way. If she turns her head away, she is not interested. As you lean in for the kiss, part your lips slightly and relax. Close your eyes, and gently press your lips onto hers. Be sure to breathe through your nose while kissing. After the kiss, pull away slowly and maintain eye contact. Pay her a compliment, go in for another gentle kiss, or kiss her on the cheek. Use this time to ask her if she would like to go on another date. Tell her that you would like to spend more time with her.

TL;DR in English: Lean toward her. Ask. Lean in halfway. Part your lips slightly. Pull away slowly.
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If you are unsatisfied with the strength of your guitar’s signal, enhance it with a pre-amp. Pre-amplification is the first stage of amplification. These devices boost your guitar’s signal. You can purchase a pre-amp specifically designed for guitars. However, if you are looking to save money, several guitar accessories come equipped with pre-amps. These include, amp-modelers, pedals, drum machines, and direct boxes. The best pre-amps use tubes. Insert your standard guitar cable into your guitar. Plug the other end of the guitar cable into the input port of your pre-amp. Insert a ⅛” stereo in cable into your pre-amp’s PA Out or Line-Out port. Put the opposite end of this cable into your laptop’s audio-in port. If your laptop does not have an audio-in port, you will need to purchase an interface or a special cable that transforms your audio-out port, also known as a headphone jack, into an audio-in port. These products also work with phones and tablets. There are also adapters that plug into USB ports. If your guitar is connected properly to your laptop, you can hear the instrument through your computer’s speakers, a set of external speakers, or a pair of headphones. If you are not using your’ computer’s speakers, insert the external speaker cable or headphones into your laptop’s audio-out port. Strum your guitar to test the signal.  While the pre-amp will improve the strength of the signal, it may not decrease any delay you are experiencing. Delay, or audio latency, is the gap that exists between when a sound is inputted into the computer and when that sound is actually heard.  In order to hear your guitar, you may need to download and/or open recording software first. If you are experiencing sound problems, open your computer’s sound settings. Check to see if your sound is muted and that the correct port or device is selected (audio-in, audio-out, headphone, microphone, etc.). For specific instructions, consult your computer or device’s manual.

TL;DR in English: Purchase or find a device with a pre-amp. Connect your guitar and pre-amp to your laptop. Test the signal.
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Back problems in dachshunds are actually spinal problems. Intervertebral discs, located between the vertebrae (bones in the spine), contain a gel-like substance that helps them act as shock absorbers. As your dachshund ages, these discs can harden and lose their shock-absorbing ability, causing the gel-like substance to squeeze out and compress his spine, causing pain and other problems.  High-impact activities (e.g., running, jumping), excess body weight, and irresponsible breeding can increase the risk of back problems in dachshunds.  Although IVDD is very common in dachshunds, back problems in this breed can be caused by infection (e.g., meningitis), spinal tumors, and trauma. Back problems can affect your dachshund’s ability to walk normally. For example, IVDD can make your dachshund very wobbly when she walks, or unable to walk at all. Even if your dachshund can walk, the pain caused by IVDD may make her reluctant to move. Spinal trauma or a spinal tumor may make walking difficult or impossible for your dachshund. If your dachshund has back problems, his posture may change. If he has IVDD, his neck or back muscles will be very tense and he will start hunching these muscles.  These tense muscles may start having spasms. The spasms will look like small, fast movements in the muscles. Each spasm could be quite painful for your dachshund. Your dachshund’s posture could be affected in similar or different ways with the other causes of back problems. Your dachshund will probably have pain and discomfort from her back problems. For example, IVDD may cause her to cry out in pain or seem anxious. She may also start eating less and be less willing to do the activities she used to do, such as playing or going out for walks. These changes would reflect a decrease in your dachshund’s quality of life. With severe back problems, a dachshund can lose control of his bladder or intestines, causing inappropriate urination or defecation. This loss of control, called incontinence, is a sign of a neurologic problem—damage to...

TL;DR in English: Learn about back problems in dachshunds. Watch how your dachshund walks. Look at your dachshund’s posture. Notice any changes in behavior or appetite. Identify elimination problems. Take your dachshund to your vet.
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The dynamics of a sister-in-law (S-I-L) are complex at the best of times but no more so if she has spent much of her life causing her immediate family to run to her beck and call. The drama queen thrives off drama and having everyone pay attention to her as a result.  Sit back at your next family occasion and simply watch. Notice how she interacts with her family members, and how they in turn react back. If you witness a lot of step-toeing around her and acquiescing to her, she is clearly used to getting her own way. Consider what happens when she raises a drama-filled topic. Do other family members rush to agree with her about how "outrageous" the price of child care/electricity/shampoo/dog grooming/car maintenance/etc. is? Do they confirm her quibbles as quickly as possible, thereby engendering even more complaints? This shows that they enable her complaint-filled view of the world and sadly, have long been used to pandering to it. You can't change them but you can set a new role model by not complaining yourself. Notice what happens when you disagree with her. Does she pout, throw an adult-style tantrum or try and put you down? While it's important to stand your ground on things that matter to you, if she does react childishly, you'll need to learn how to manage this carefully. Learn not so much to disagree as to fail to agree––there is a fine line but it's about acknowledging her underlying need (notice me, care about me, help me, etc.) without buying into her view of the world. Your S-I-L can let off steam, vent away and curse all she wants but there is no need to join the negativity. Avoid taking any of what is said personally––the crazier the reactions and actions, the more your S-I-L is grasping at straws to try and provoke you and restore the limelight back onto her. Let her have the limelight in her own home but don't hang around to be vented upon. If it gets really bad, simply announce that you will come back when she is feeling calmer and leave. Equally, if it's happening in your own home, tell...

TL;DR in English: Realize that you may be dealing with a drama queen. Do not get involved with the drama.
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You can easily determine if a carpet is high density by folding over the sample. Then, look for the backing between the fibers. A high-density carpet will not show the backing. It will cost more, but will withstand the strain of heavy furniture better. It will also be more comfortable and last longer. A long pile height doesn’t necessarily mean that a carpet is dense. If each fiber is very thin, then it will still dent easily. Look for a firm, thin pad. Press your fingers into the pad and look for one that provides the most resistance. A thick carpet pad may reduce noise and be more comfortable to walk on, but it allows carpet to flex too much and increases the chances that carpet will develop dents. A pad that isn't firm enough will be permanently crushed by heavy furniture. Always install a fresh carpet pad with new carpet. If you create multiple layers of pads, then you’ll get a ripple effect on the carpet’s surface. Installing carpet on your own without expert guidance can lead to a lumpy, easily dented floor. Most carpet and flooring stores can recommend contractors to you who have experience with installation. Check their references and reviews personally before moving forward.  Most reputable contractors will also come out to your home and provide an estimate for your carpet installation project. If an installer doesn’t listen to your concerns about durability and denting, hire another person to do the job.

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Put the toasted spices into a mortar or spice grinder. Use the pestle or grind the spices until they're crushed into coarse pieces. You'll need to combine:  1 tablespoon of toasted whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon of toasted coriander seed 1 teaspoon of toasted fennel seed 1 teaspoon of toasted cumin pods 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano Transfer the coarsely ground spices into a small bowl and add 2 medium cloves of minced garlic and 2 tablespoons (28 g) of vegetable or canola oil. Stir the spice rub together using a fork and rub this evenly over a 2 to 2 1/2 pounds (900 g to 1.1 kg) sirloin tip. Turn a gas grill on to high or prepare a charcoal grill. If you're using charcoal, dump the hot coals on one half of the grate to make 2-zones of heat. The grill should be hot and ready to use about 5 to 10 minutes before you're ready to grill the sirloin. Sprinkle the seasoned sirloin with kosher salt. Put it directly over the coals and grill the steak for 8 to 10 minutes. You should use tongs to turn the sirloin frequently so it cooks evenly. Stick a thermometer in the sirloin to check the temperature. It should register 125 degrees F (50 degrees C) once it's finished cooking. Remove the sirloin tip from the grill and place a piece of foil over the meat. Let it rest for 5 minutes so it finishes cooking. Use a sharp knife to slice the meat into thin strips. Turn the strips 90 degrees and and cut the strips into bites. Serve the grilled sirloin tips immediately. You can serve the grilled sirloin with grilled vegetables and crusty bread.

TL;DR in English: Grind the toasted spices. Make a spice rub and coat the sirloin. Heat a grill to high heat. Salt the sirloin and grill it for 8 to 10 minutes. Rest and slice the sirloin.
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At about 24 hours after your normal wake up time, the body is likely to hit a wall, and you will feel most tired.  Experts say this is because of the body’s normal internal clock. That’s called your circadian rhythm. It means that you might feel more tired at the 24-hour mark of no sleep than you will at, say, the 30-hour mark.   Your body clock will give you periodic second winds. The body basically triggers a wake up signal in your brain that will give you a boost despite sleep deprivation. There are things you can do to trick the body into waking up. If it’s absolutely necessary for you to pull an all-nighter, make sure you do it in a safe way. Realize, though, that depriving the body of sleep is not good for the body. It releases cortisol into the body, which is the stress hormone.  Don’t drive if you’ve stayed up all night. It can be exceptionally dangerous to yourself and other drivers.  Studying all night also has been associated with lower grade-point average. So develop strategies so you don’t have to do it in the future. Be aware that staying up all night will affect your body in several other ways that could be dangerous. It might make you forget things and slow your reaction times. People who are deprived of sleep are more likely to perform worse at multi-tasking, indicating there is a decline in memory ability. Longer term sleep deprivation has been associated with a slew of negative affects on the body, such as weight gain, mood instability, and muscle fatigue. So if you end up going without sleep, make sure you give your body a chance to catch up. It's not a good idea to do this as a habit.

TL;DR in English: Understand how the body will respond to losing sleep. Ensure your safety while tired.
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To remove any chemicals present on your fabric, run it through a simple wash cycle with detergent, using whatever settings you normally do for laundry. Do not use fabric softener as it may hamper the dyeing process by leaving a thin film on the tulle. To prepare your fabric for the dye mix, change your washer’s temperature setting to hot, then use the soak option to thoroughly dampen the tulle. If necessary, fluff the item after the soak to make sure it is loose and fully extended. This should not stain the dispenser as long as you rinse it immediately afterwards. Make sure to shake the dye well before putting it in, and wear rubber gloves while handling it to avoid staining your skin. To flush any excess dye residue out of your detergent slot, fill it with at least an equal amount of hot water. This means that, if you used 1 bottle of dye, you should rinse the dispenser with at least 1 bottle of hot water. Though you don’t need a lot, adding in some detergent will help better distribute the dye to every spot on the fabric, making sure it tints as evenly as possible. After adding the dye and detergent, let the tulle soak for about 10 minutes. At that time, put 1 cup (240 ml) of salt in 4 cups (950 ml) of hot water and stir the solution until the salt dissolves. Then, pour the mixture into the detergent slot to help your fabric soak up the dye. Pour in 1 cup (240 ml) of vinegar and another 2 cups (470 ml) of hot water if you’re dyeing nylon or silk. Choose the longest cycle available, making sure to select any extra rinse and spin options, then start the washer. Once the dye wash is finished, change your washing machine’s water temperature to warm and pour a capful of soap into the detergent slot. Then, start another long wash cycle, giving your tulle a chance to rinse out excess dye. Once the wash is complete, rinse the tulle under hot water to make sure no dye bleeds out. If some does, keep rinsing until the color stops running. Then, you can dry your fabric in the dryer or on a clothesline. You do not need...

TL;DR in English: Prewash your tulle. Soak your tulle in hot water. Pour a liquid dye mix into the detergent slot. Add hot water to the detergent slot equal to the amount of dye you used. Put in 1 US tbsp (15 ml) of detergent. Add 4 cups (950 ml) of hot salt water after 10 minutes of soaking. Wash your tulle and dye in hot, high water. Run the washing machine with warm water and detergent until the tulle stops bleeding ink. Clean your washing machine before using it again.
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To properly recycle food waste, you’ll need to purchase or create a compost container. You can construct homemade containers using fence posts and either wire mesh siding or lattice. The container should be square or round and have an open bottom. Professional compost containers come in two forms:  Compost bins, large containers that look similar to trash cans. These are small and cheap, but open at the bottom, making it difficult to turn compost. Compost tumblers, rotating cylinders that, though expensive, are easy to turn and incredibly effective. To help it compost successfully, it’s important to keep food waste at an internal temperature of at least 135 °F (57 °C). To achieve this, place your compost container in an area where it can experience direct sunlight. If it does not have a built-in cover, place a slab of wood or tarp on top to pack in heat. If your compost container has an open base, set it on a patch of soil. This allows your waste to drain properly and gives insects and microbes a chance to break down the materials. If possible, do not put your bin on paving or decking. To prevent vermin from getting into your compost, dig a 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep hole beneath your container and cover it with wire mesh. When filling your compost container, try to make even layers of green, quick rotting foods and brown, slow rotting foods. When the container is full, each type of material should make up about 50% of the total compost mixture. Examples of proper materials include:  Green items like fruit peels and pulp, vegetable peels and pulp, tea leaves and bags, coffee grounds, and carrot tops. Brown items like egg boxes and shells, nuts, tomato plants, corn starch liners, used kitchen paper, and cardboard. Do not compost bones, meat, fish, bread, dairy products, drink cartons, olive oil, plastic bags, or plastic bottles. Food waste needs oxygen to decompose. To make sure all your waste gets an equal amount of air exposure, use a pitchfork to turn over your compost every few weeks. If using a tumbler, you can...

TL;DR in English: Get a compost container. Cover your container and set it in a sunny spot. Set open-bottomed containers on soil. Layer your bin with green and brown materials. Turn your compost every two to four weeks. Water your compost bin if necessary. Wait 1 year for your food to compost. Add your compost to soil.
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Secured credit cards help you rebuild your credit by allowing you to establish a consistent repayment history.  They work like this:  You load a certain amount of money onto the card (a security deposit) and that represents your spending limit.  As you repay the amount you "charge" to the card, it becomes available for you again.  Shop around for the lowest fees and rates.  There are two expenses associated with secured credit cards: an annual fee and an interest rate.  Do your research to find the card that's most affordable for you. Explore "hybrid" cards.  Some cards are hybrids of a secured card and a regular credit card.  They allow the borrower a credit limit that's higher than their security deposit.  These cards typically come with high interest rates. Your payment history makes up 35% of your credit score, so on-time payments will help you build higher credit.  Once you've  established a positive credit history and improved your credit score, you're able to qualify and apply for one of the issuer's many unsecured cards. It can be very helpful for you both financially and emotionally to have someone on your side as you try to rebuild your credit.  That's what credit counselors do.  They offer services that include helping you to create a budget, negotiating with your creditors, creating a repayment plan, setting up a savings strategy to name a few; it all depends on your needs.  Their goal is to help you eliminate debt and be financially secure.  Choose a reputable counselor.  A professional credit counselor will be experienced and licensed in finance or a related field.  Make sure they are part of a non-profit agency. Investigate debt consolidation services thoroughly.  While seeking a debt consolidating loan may be a good strategy for you, approach this option with caution. If an agency asks for an up-front fee to help you with this process or suggests you stop paying your loans and pay them instead to handle the consolidation, this should raise a red flag for you.

TL;DR in English: Get a secured credit card. Make payments on time. See a credit counselor.
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Prop it up against a wall or a chair lined with a towel. Some area that you're not concerned about getting messy. Choose a size of canvas that you think you can cover with the amount of crayons you have. That was a lot quicker than blow drying, huh? If you think your glue gun is salvageable, insert a regular glue stick and work through until what comes out is clear and glue-y and no longer colored and waxy. If you aren't happy with a section of your painting, with this method it's very easy to go back and redo (or add to) an area.

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Pour club soda into the pot or pan before it cools. After a 15-minute soak, scrub the pot with a dish sponge or washcloth. Dump the club soda.

Besides taking up hard disk space, old programs may still be running processes in the back, even if you never use them. This is especially true of old antivirus programs or other utilities. New computers often come with programs pre-installed. Many of these are trials that need to be purchased in order to be used. If you don’t intend to use these programs, remove them to free up space. Select Control Panel, and then click “Uninstall a program” under the Programs section. If you are using Classic View, open Programs and Features. This will open a list of the programs installed on your computer. Depending on how many programs you have installed, it could take several minutes for the list to fully populate. In the menu bar, an Uninstall/Change button will appear. Click it to begin the uninstall process. Each program has a slightly different uninstall method, but most are automated.  There are also several free software such as Revo and Advanced Uninstaller which deep clean traces from the Registry which are not removed by the built-in Windows software.

TL;DR in English: Uninstall unused programs. Open the Start menu. Select the program you wish to uninstall.
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The cast page is commonly the second page in a small playbill. Its purpose is to list the names of the players and the names of their characters. Names of the actors are typically listed on the left side of the page, and character names are listed on the right side. If you don’t know this information yourself, you’ll need to find out. Ask the play’s director or casting manager for the list of actor names and the names of the corresponding characters.  The top of the page can simply read “Cast” or “Players.” Beneath this, it’s common to include a line stating “(in order of appearance),” “(in order of speaking),” or “(in alphabetical order),” according to the director’s preference. The Cast Page can be complex, if the director adds or removes extras or inevitable spelling errors crop up. Start working on this page early in the design process. In order to help audience members follow along with the action of the play, it’s common to include a scene list in the playbill. This page is typically structured like an outline: list the numbers or names of scenes, and within each scene, specify the number and name of each individual act, along with any musical numbers. The list of acts and scenes (and musical numbers) may take up two pages, if you’re creating a playbill for a longer play, or one with many acts. Typically, playbills will provide the audience with the names of all the characters who perform in a certain song or musical number. Under “Act 1” and “Scene 1,” list all of the songs vertically. On the right side of the page, list the character names. For example, for a production of Annie Get Your Gun, list “Annie Oakley and Frank Butler” across from a song in which only those two characters perform. If the director requests, include a very brief description of the plot within each act to help the audience follow the action. The playbill could provide a more detailed plot summary, if you’re concerned that your audience members may become confused about which character is which. For example, if you’re creating a...

TL;DR in English: Fill out the Cast Page. Create a list of acts and scenes. List ensemble members within each song. Provide a brief plot summary for each act. Add a page crediting the crew. Add a “Credits” or “Thank You” page.
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If you're not automatically logged in, enter your email address and password. It is at the top of the screen. Add information to help find the types of videos you're looking for. If you're looking for videos of a specific person, type in the person's name. For a specific subject, type the subject -- orangutans, for example -- into the search bar. It's the blue button in the lower right of the screen. It's a tab near the top of the Facebook window. This will display a list of videos based on your search.

TL;DR in English: Open the Facebook app. Tap the search bar. Type in search terms. Tap Search. Tap Videos.
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Set the barbell on the ground. Stand so that your shins (not your toes) are about 6 to 10 inches (15 to 25 cm) away from it. Set both feet directly below their corresponding shoulders. Bend your knees a little bit. As you do, make sure your shins remain perpendicular to the floor. Now bend over from your waist until your upper torso is more or less parallel with the ground. Keep your chest up as you bend over, so that your back is as straight as it should be when standing upright with good posture. Squat until your hands are able to reach the barbell. Take hold of it with an overhand grip (also known as “pronated”), so that your palms face downward toward the floor or inward toward you. Spread your hands apart so they are a just a tad wider than your shoulders. Now straighten your hips and knees, lifting with your legs, until they are back in your starting position. Keep your arms straight held straight down as you rise. First, draw in a breath. Then, without moving your legs or upper body out of position, pull the barbell with your forearms toward your lower chest. Exhale as you do so. As you lift, bring your elbows up and behind your torso, rather than sticking them out to your sides like wings. When the barbell reaches your torso, use the muscles in your shoulder blades to finish drawing it up the rest of the way. Continue holding the barbell to your chest for a second or two once you reach the top of your lift. Then draw in a breath and reverse the motion. Carefully lower the weight back to your starting position (not the floor). Don’t hand it over to gravity and let it drop. Use as much control over the lowering of the barbell as you used when raising it.

TL;DR in English: Get into position. Get ready to lift. Execute a row. Finish your row.
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Type the author's last name first, followed by a comma and a space. Then type the author's first name. If the author's middle name or middle initial are included on the title page for the book, include those as well. Place a period at the end of the author's name.  Example: Gleick, James. If the book has 2 or 3 authors, separate authors' names with commas, using the word "and" before the last author's name. Only the first author's name is inverted. For example: Gillespie, Paul and Neal Lerner. If the book has more than 3 authors, use the first author's name, followed by a comma and the Latin abbreviation "et. al." For example: Wysocki, Anne Frances, et. al. Type the title of the book using title case, capitalizing all nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, and other words with more than 4 letters. If the book has a subtitle, type a colon and a space at the end of the title, then add the subtitle. Place a period at the end. Example: Gleick, James. Chaos: Making a New Science. Type the name of the publisher of the book, followed by a comma and a space. Then type the year the book was published. Place a period at the end of your citation.  Example: Gleick, James. Chaos: Making a New Science. Penguin, 1987. If you used an ebook rather than a print edition, list the type of ebook as a "version" or "edition" of the book, before the publisher's name. For example: Gleick, James. Chaos: Making a New Science. Kindle ed., Penguin, 1987. Whenever you paraphrase or quote from the book, place a parenthetical citation at the end of the sentence, inside the closing punctuation. Include the author's last name and the page number or page range where the material can be found.  For example, you might write: "While weather can be expressed in averages and statistics, the reality of nature is that nothing ever happens exactly the same way twice (Gleick 12)." If you use the author's name in the body of your paper, only include the page number or page range in your parenthetical citation.

TL;DR in English: Begin your Works Cited entry with the name of the author. Provide the title of the book in italics. Include the publisher and year of publication. Use the author's name and page number for in-text citations.
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This works especially well for cast iron. The effervescence of the soda reacts with the iron, making the sides slick and difficult to stick to. Do not dump the soda out of the pot. Instead, submerge the sponge beneath the club soda and scrub the pot while the soda is still inside. Wipe out any remaining flakes of caramel with a dry paper towel.

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This is a great way to clean up the paint. It is a great way to clean up the paint. It is a great way to clean up the paint. It is a great way to clean up the paint. It is a great way to clean up

Pour some washable, green paint into a dish. Repeat the process with your other hand. Make more prints, if desired, then let the paint dry.

Pessimism tends to come from negative beliefs or thought patterns. When you’re feeling pessimistic, take a step back from your emotions and think about where your feelings are coming from.  If you find that you’re holding onto self-defeating ideas or a negative self-image, remind yourself that these ideas aren’t rational and they don’t have to hold you back. Make sure that you are surrounding yourself with optimistic people as well. You can meet new like-minded people by searching for groups on sites like Meetup.com. When you start having pessimistic thoughts, ask yourself, “Is this really true?” Often you’ll find that pessimism is driven by emotions that don’t have much to do with reality. Maintaining a rational mindset can help you see these thoughts for the illusions they are. For instance, if you have the pessimistic feeling that one of your coworkers doesn’t like you, instead of dwelling on the thought, ask yourself why you think that. Is there a more likely explanation? Perhaps your coworker is having a bad day, or they simply have a gruff demeanor. When you’re feeling pessimistic, it’s easy to see all the negative in your life and forget to look at the positive. Remind yourself of the good things you’ve achieved in the past to guide yourself back into a better state of mind. As much as you need to, bring to mind all the accomplishments you have achieved and all the obstacles you have already overcome in your life. Pay yourself on the back for graduating college. Give yourself a round of applause for finally detaching from your toxic best friend. All-or-nothing thinking can easily put you in a negative state of mind because it views any mistake, even a minor one, as a failure. In reality, no one and nothing is perfect.   For example, all-or-nothing thinkers may view others as “either you love me or you hate me,” when, in truth, it’s entirely possible to love someone but not like all their habits or qualities. Identify areas of your thinking that match this framework and challenge how realistic they...

TL;DR in English: Re-examine your beliefs. Use logic to fight negative thoughts. Remember your successes. Avoid all-or-nothing thinking. Reach out for support.
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The underhand French braid is a protective hairstyle for natural, ethnic, or textured hair, but people with other hair types can wear them, too. Comb your hair gently with a wide-toothed comb, and use cream or detangler as needed. This style works create with kanekalon extensions. If you wish to add extensions for length and volume, be sure to separate them out ahead of time.

TL;DR in English: Comb your hair until it is free of knots and tangles.
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This means that you will need to practice chanting regularly. After chanting regularly for a prolonged period of time, it will become easier to stay focused even in the midst of distraction.  Chanting is a unique form of worship in that it requires no previous sense of inspiration. You do not need to perfect it or feel moved before engaging in it. You only need to commit to starting it. In this sense, chanting is a devotional practice. Even if the words do not inspire you as you begin to speak them, you are offering a heartfelt prayer through the words and through the discipline you display in reciting them. Auto suggestions are ideas you plant deep within your consciousness to help guide your subconscious thoughts and behaviors.  Your autosuggestion could be something as straightforward as, "When I think useless thoughts, I will become aware of it and refocus on chanting." After chanting for several minutes, repeat your autosuggestion five times in a row. You can either recite it in the middle of your chants or wait until you finish a full period of chanting. There is no rule saying that you can only chant when you have perfect peace and quiet. In fact, taking a few minutes in the midst of your busy day to recite a chant can help clarify your mind, heart, and spirit. It is often easiest to repeat a chant during your daily activities when that chant is one you have already used during a time of focused meditation.

TL;DR in English: Treat chanting as a spiritual discipline. Repeat an autosuggestion after chanting sessions. Chant silently throughout the day.
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You can use homemade rosewater or store-bought rosewater. Place a funnel into the neck of the bottle first, then pour the rosewater in. Rosewater is great for moisturizing and toning your skin as well as treating acne. You can use store-bought lemon juice, but freshly-squeeze juice would be much better. If you are using freshly-squeezed lemon juice, be sure to strain it first so that you don't get any seeds or pulp. Lemon juice is great for treating acne and blackheads. It can also help brighten your skin. Your facial cleanser is now complete and ready to use! The warm water will help open up the pores on your skin and make the cleanser more effective. Open up your bottle of lemon-rosewater. Hold a cotton ball over the opening, then turn it upside-down and right-side up quickly. Pull the cotton ball upwards rather than downwards. Start at your neck and work your way up to your chin using short, gently strokes. Replace the cotton ball as needed; plan on using about 4 or 5. Rinse it off with warm water first, then splash your face with cool water to seal the pores. Pat your face dry with a soft, clean towel, then follow up with your usual moisturizer. You can use this as a toner as well.

TL;DR in English: Fill a small, glass bottle half-way with rosewater. Fill the bottle the rest of the way with lemon juice. Close the bottle, then shake it to mix the two together. Dampen your face with warm water. Dampen a cotton ball with the lemon-rosewater  face wash. Wipe your face with the cotton ball. Rinse the face wash off.
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These fatty acids are great for overall brain health and have been shown to improve memory, in particular. Try eating fish a couple of times a week. Salmon, bluefin tuna, and sardines are great choices. Try grilling or baking the fish to get the most nutritional value. If you don't like fish, talk to your doctor about trying fish oil supplements instead. A good guideline is to aim for about 3-5 servings of fresh veggies each day. Cruciferous veggies like broccoli and leafy greens like kale are especially helpful. Try eating a kale salad or whip up a broccoli and salmon stir fry . These nuts might be able to boost your cognition. You can eat a handful of walnuts as an easy, on the go snack. You can also add walnuts to your yogurt or salads for a satisfying crunch! Walnuts are also good for your heart and an excellent source of protein. Adding these fruits to your daily diet can boost your memory. Add some blueberries to your morning oatmeal or have an evening snack of fresh cherries. Frozen berries are also packed with nutrients, so keep those on hand. . Drinking excessive alcohol can block key receptors in the brain that are necessary for memory retention, and may release a steroid that interferes with learning and memory. There is some evidence, though, that drinking in moderation can actually protect your memory in the long run. It is probably okay to have 1-2 glasses of wine per day.  Ask your doctor about what is right for you.

TL;DR in English: Eat plenty of Omega-3s. Enjoy multiple servings of veggies per day. Add walnuts to your daily diet. Eat berries and cherries regularly. Drink in moderation
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Tempera paint or finger paint would work the best. For easier clean up, mix a few drops of liquid dish soap into the paint. If you will be making these on paper, consider using a green ink pad instead. Make the next print a little bit above and to the side of the first print. Be mindful about the left and right placement. Remember: the edge of your palm will make the outer edge of the foot. Consider working your way backwards rather than forwards. This way, you won't risk accidentally smearing the paint as it dries. Most tempera and finger paints dry quickly. They should be ready within half an hour, at most.

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Do not throw away an aerosol can that is not empty. Try to use the product until the can is empty. Do not attempt to empty the can except by using the product. Take your partially full aerosol cans to hazardous waste collection site.

Take a metal coat hanger and unwind it, or find a piece of wire. Bend 1 end of the hanger or wire into a small hook shape. Stick the end with the hook into the drain and use it to pull out clumps of hair, paper, or other obstructions. Bring 5 cups (1.2 l) of water to a boil. Pour half of the boiling water down your drain. Reserve the other half for a later use. As your sink is filling, place a plunger over the drain entrance. Fill your sink until the plunger is completely submerged in the water, about 3–4 inches (7.6–10.2 cm) of water. The water will suction your plunger to the sink.  If you have a double sink, then you will need to cover the other sink’s drain with a wet rag or another type of cover. This will prevent water from spewing out of the sink’s drain while you plunge the other drain. If you have a small vanity sink and your plunger is too large to create a tight seal around the drain, pick up a small plunger from a hardware store. Do this by rapidly moving the plunger up and down for at least 20 seconds. On your final upstroke, make sure to pop the plunger off of your drain to create extra pressure. This will help release the clog in your sink trap. If the water in your sink whirls down your drain easily, then the clog is clear in your sink trap. If not, then you will need to keep plunging. Repeat the plunging process until the water whirls smoothly down your sink. You may need to re-heat the water at this point. Re-heat the water until it is boiling again. Then, add a few drops of dish soap to the water and agitate it with a spoon or spatula. Pour the water down your drain. The boiling water should clear away any remaining residue in your sink trap. The dish soap helps remove grease and oil.

TL;DR in English: Use a coat hanger or wire to clear obstructions. Pour boiling water down your drain. Begin to fill your sink with water. Pump your sink vigorously. Keep plunging if necessary. Pour the remaining boiling water mixed with dish soap down your drain.
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. Many massage therapists use their website as a way to communicate with clients, book clients, and retain new clientele. The website does not have to be fancy or state of the art. Instead, go for a basic website that showcases your business name, your certifications, the services you offer, and your unique approach to massage therapy.  You can hire a web designer to create your website for you, or create your own website using a basic website design program like Wordpress.com or Squarespace.com. You can then link your website to other social media accounts like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Your business should also have a Google Plus page with accurate information that appears when your business is googled by clients. Though it may seem old-fashioned to hand out flyers, targeting your community with old-fashioned marketing can be beneficial. Go around to local coffee shops and community centers and ask if you can post flyers about your new massage therapist business. This will help you develop business in your area and lead to word of mouth marketing. Some of your clients may want to claim their massage with their company’s health fund or the government health fund so they can receive a rebate. You will need to make this option available to your clients by contacting each health fund and filling out an application form. You will then receive a provider number that you can use on your clients’ rebates to allow them to claim their massages. Offering this option to your clients will likely make your business seem more appealing to clients and keep them coming back to you for your services. To encourage your clients to continue to use your services, you can start a rewards program where your clients get discounts or bonus treatments once they have booked you a certain number of times or spent a certain amount of money. You can also set up a referrals program where clients are rewarded if they refer a friend to your business. Using rewards programs can be a simple and direct way to retain your clients and to...

TL;DR in English: Create a website for your business Hand out flyers in your community. Register your business with health funds in your country. Reward referrals from existing clients.
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Raise your Apple Watch wrist, or press either of the Apple Watch's buttons. Doing so gives the Apple Watch enough time to finish turning off. This will turn back on your Apple Watch; you should see the Apple logo appear after a second or so, after which point your Apple Watch should be fully on within 30 seconds.  You'll need to enter your Apple Watch's passcode after the Apple Watch finishes restarting. If the Apple logo doesn't appear within ten seconds of pressing the Power button, press it again.

TL;DR in English: Wake up your Apple Watch's display. Wait ten seconds. Press the Power button.
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Go to https://www.facebook.com in your browser. This will open your News Feed if you're logged into Facebook. If you aren't logged in, enter in the upper-right side of the page the email address and password that you use to log into Facebook. It's in the upper-right side of the page. Doing so will open your profile page. You'll find this option below and to the right of your profile picture. A list of your friends will open. You can scroll through the friends listed on this page, or you can type a specific friend's name into the search box to the right of the "Friends" heading.

TL;DR in English: Open Facebook. Click your name tab. Click the Friends tab. Review the results.
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. When taking care of your skin, it is important to consider what kind of skin type you have so that you can do everything you can to take care of it properly. Different types of skin include: normal, dry, oily, and sensitive. Keep in mind that you can have certain spots of skin that are oilier than others, and that your skin type can change.  To figure out what kind of skin you have, consider the main characteristics of each type of skin:  People with normal skin have small pores, few imperfections (like pimples or blotchiness), relatively insensitive skin, and a shining complexion. People with dry skin have tiny pores that are very hard to see, red patches or blotches on different parts of their skin, a rough complexion, and lines that are more easy to see than on people with other skin types. People with dry skin often deal with flaky or irritated skin. People with oily skin have very large pores, a shiny complexion, and generally have a few imperfections (like pimples) on the oiliest parts of their skin. Sensitive skin means that your skin is often irritated, itchy, red, or dry and cracked. . Taking care of your skin is a large part of looking great without makeup. Wash your face with a facial wash that is suited for your skin type. In general, try to wash your face once in the morning, and once at night. You should also try to wash your face after you have sweated a lot, such as when you exercise.  Keep in mind that over-washing your face can make your skin dry and irritated. If you are having trouble finding a face wash that works well for you, set up an appointment with a dermatologist to discuss your skin type and facial washes that will nourish your skin. . Once you have washed your face, look at your skin for a moment. If parts of your face are looking puffy from sleep, or red, consider rubbing an ice cube on the area. The coldness of the ice cube can help to constrict the blood vessels, making your face less red and puffy. . Every time you wash your face, follow it up with an application of facial...

TL;DR in English: Determine your skin type  Clean your face at least twice a day  Get rid of any red or puffy skin when you first wake up  Wear moisturizer daily  Exfoliate your skin once a week  Try using toner Try all-natural skin care techniques.  Remove your makeup whenever you do wear it  Take care of any pimples  Wear sunscreen whenever you go outside Stop touching your face.
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It may not seem like a big deal to throw a partially full can of hairspray or cleaning product in the garbage, but it can actually be very dangerous. Because aerosol cans are pressurized, they explode if they are exposed to high heat or flattened. This could even happen in the garbage truck, which could cause injuries. The easiest way to get rid of the aerosol can is simply to use the product until the can is empty, and then dispose of the can in the recycling or trash. If you can't use it yourself, consider donating it to someone who will use it. For example, cans of spray paint may be used by local artists or students. Your friends or family members may also be able to use your products. When you bring a partially full aerosol can to a hazardous waste collection site, they may puncture it to remove the contents and allow the can to be recycled. While this can be done by trained professionals with specialized equipment, it should never be done at home! Puncturing an aerosol can can cause an explosion, so please leave it to the experts. You can locate a collection facility near you by searching on your city's or county's website. You may need to pay a small fee to safely dispose of your aerosol cans, but it should not be significant.  Many towns have events where people can bring in their hazardous waste and get rid of it for free or a reduced cost. You may find a local business that needs the product inside. They may be willing to take them for you.

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Learn to groom horses properly. Brush horses properly. Check all your gear thoroughly. Catch and halter your horse. Saddle your horse. Bridle your horse.

Wear gloves so oils from your hands do not transfer to the food. Cut using a sharp knife or mandoline. This is called a citrus bath. It is used with some fruits and vegetables to lock in enzymes and avoid browning of the produce's flesh. Bananas and apples should be soaked for 5 minutes in a citrus bath, shaken off, and then placed on the dehydrator's trays. Strawberries and cherries do not need to be pretreated.  Use an apple peeler to peel apples before hydrating, if you plan on dehydrating a lot of apples. They will allow you to slice them easily and cut the amount of time it will take you to dry your batch. Pit cherries and cut in half before dehydrating. They can take between 12 and 20 hours. Dry cranberries by freezing them, boiling them and then laying them out on the dehydrator. Plug in the dehydrator, cover and set the temperature. Fruit is usually dried at temperatures between 54 and 63 degrees Celsius (130 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit).  Drying times vary between dehydrators. The more liquid content the fruit have, the longer they will take. Oranges, tomatoes, lemons and bananas usually take 10 hours or longer. These are great to dehydrate overnight. Dry fruits with equal time. They will not leech flavors from each other. Place them in a cool, dark pantry to ensure they cannot be spoiled by sunlight or heat. Spread the mixture on plastic wrap at 43 to 48 degrees Celsius (110 to 118 degrees Fahrenheit) for 4 hours. When the leather is dry on the bottom side, peel it off the plastic wrap and put it with the opposite side down on the fan of the dehydrator. Dry for 1 to 2 more hours, until it is at your desired consistency.

TL;DR in English: Clean all areas carefully, wash all counters with antibacterial spray and rinse. Clean and dry fruit. Mix lemon, lime or pineapple juice with water, in a ratio of 1 to 4. Place evenly on the drying fans/racks, so they do not overlap. Store your dehydrated fruits and vegetables in jars or airtight plastic bags, since oxygen makes them spoil more quickly. Make fruit leather by mixing fruits and vegetables with a little water in a blender.
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Check with local animal shelters and rescue centers to see if they need help with the organization of a fundraiser. If you cannot be there in person, offer your help by sharing information with friends and family about the event. Animal shelters and rescues provide services for many pets, some of which have faced abusive pasts. Volunteering will go a long way toward helping these institutions sustain their work. There are also organizations dedicated to rehabilitating abused farm animals that welcome the help of volunteers.  Get in touch with a shelter or sanctuary to see where they need help and how you might be most impactful. If you are unable to donate your time, spread the word to others or make a monetary donation. Pets at animal shelters were often abandoned or unwanted, and have potentially faced abuse. Adopting one of these pets will help give them a loving family and become a great addition to the family. Many shelters often have euthanasia policies due to receiving abandoned and unwanted pets at a high volume. Not only is adopting a pet giving it a happy and loving home, but it is also saving a life. If you are unable or not yet ready to adopt a pet, consider fostering animals. Many shelters and rescues are in need of foster parents willing to provide a temporary home to unwanted or abandoned animals. Being a foster parent to an animal provides the animal with more time to find a permanent home.  Every adoption agency or animal shelter has different requirements for potential fosters. Get in touch with a local adoption agency or shelter to discuss the application process and requirements for being a foster parent. Most agencies and shelters will have a foster care coordinator work with you throughout the process to help you determine which type of pet (puppies, dogs, kittens, cats, etc.) might be best for you. Most adoption agencies and animal shelters will have extensive histories available about the pet you are considering adopting or fostering. Ask the shelter or agency questions about the...

TL;DR in English: Participate in or start a fundraiser. Volunteer at your local animal shelter or find a nearby animal sanctuary. Adopt a shelter pet. Foster abandoned animals. Prepare yourself for the special needs abused pets might have.
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Installing Android onto a virtual machine is a little more advanced than your standard installation, but you can have it up and running in about 20 minutes. Using a virtual machine will allow you to get the full Android experience with the greatest app compatibility. If you just want to run a game or two, check out BlueStacks in the next section. This emulator can run many popular Android apps without much installation. This is a free virtualization program that will allow you to create virtual machines on your computer. Virtual machines emulate a physical computer which allows you to install other operating systems without having to reboot your computer. You can download VirtualBox for free from virtualbox.org.  If you try to run the installer and Windows won't let you open it, click the "More info" link in the SmartScreen window and then click "Run anyway." You can leave the installation settings as they are. The installer will disconnect you from the internet when it configures the virtual machine's network connection. Make sure to install the additional packages that are prompted during installation. These are essential for VirtualBox to run. Android-x86 is an unofficial build of Android designed to boot from PC hardware. It is regularly maintained and updated, and can be downloaded for free from android-x86.org.  While you can find a build of Android 4.3 here, it is recommended to download either the latest 4.4 release or the latest 5.1 release. The 4.3 version is outdated and no longer being maintained. The ISO file is several hundred megabytes, and may take a while to download. This will start the process for creating a new virtual machine. Android is based on the Linux operating system, so select "Linux" from the "Type" menu. This will allow you to install most Linux-based operating systems, including Android-x86. This is the amount of your system's RAM that will be dedicated to the virtual machine while it's running. This RAM will not be available to other programs while your Android-x86 virtual...

TL;DR in English: Use this method for a fully-functional Android operating system. Download and install VirtualBox. Download the latest version of Android-x86. Launch VirtualBox and click "New." Select "Linux" as from the "Type" menu. Select "Linux 2.6 / 3.x / 4.x (32-bit)" from the "Version" menu. Select at least "512 MB" for the amount of memory. Select "Create a virtual hard disk now" and choose "VDI" as the type. Select "Fixed size." Set a size of at least 3 GB. Wait while your virtual drive is created. Click the Settings button and select the "Storage" section. Select the "Empty" entry with the disc icon. Click the disc button in the "Attributes" section and select "Choose Virtual Optical Disc File." Select the Android-x86 ISO file that you downloaded. Click "Start" to start the virtual machine. Use your arrow keys to select "Installation." Select "Create/Modify partitions." Select "No" when asked about GPT. Select "New" at the bottom of the screen. Select "Primary" and then press . Select "Bootable" then select "Write." Select "Quit" once the partition is created. Select "sda1" from the top of the list. Choose "ext3" as the format. Select "Yes" when prompted to install GRUB. Choose "Yes" when asked about installing "/system." Wait for installation to complete. Unmount the ISO file. Reboot the virtual machine and load Android. Click the Input menu and uncheck "Mouse Integration." Skip the Wi-Fi setup. Sign in with your Google account. Finish the initial setup and start using Android. Install apps.
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To transpose music from C to E flat, you can either move it up a major sixth or down a minor third. A major sixth is 9 half-steps. A minor third is 3 half-steps. If you moved the key signature up a major sixth, you will need to move each note up 9 half-steps. If you moved the key signature down a minor third, you'll need to move each note down 3 half-steps. Once you've identified the correct interval, you can transpose the music without really knowing any further music theory. All you have to do is count the steps. You can buy blank staff paper from any music store. You may also be able to download blank staff paper online for free and print off as many sheets as you need. Set your blank staff paper in front of you with the original music on one side and your blank staff paper on the other side. Use pencil rather than a pen, especially if this is your first time transposing music. Assume you'll make mistakes. You have the choice of moving the notes up a major sixth or down a minor third to transpose the music correctly. Generally, you'll move the notes down if they would be too high for the instrument to play if you moved them up.  For example, a sax can only play as high as an F6. If you have any notes higher than that, you would need to move the notes down rather than up. You don't necessarily need an extensive knowledge of written music to see this. If the transposed notes are falling far above the staff lines, they're likely too high. Test this before you do all the work of transposing several sheets of music, only to find a note that's too high. Scan the music for the highest notes, then move them up a major sixth. If they are too high for the instrument to play, you'll need to move the notes down a minor third. To transpose the piece of music, work note by note, counting the correct number of steps and marking the new note on your blank staff paper. If the original music has accidentals (sharps, flats, or naturals written into the music), ignore them for now. Simply transpose the note as though it...

TL;DR in English: Identify the correct interval. Get some blank staff paper. Determine whether to move the notes up or down. Move each of the notes the correct number of steps.
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Different tarot decks use different symbology.  One of the most widely used and most widely taught is the Rider-Waite Tarot or one of its clones--the Morgan-Greer Tarot, for example. Still, it's important that a tarot deck speak to you, so look through different ones and read reviews to learn what people like and dislike about them.  Classic and popular decks are always in circulation, but new tarot decks are published each year so there is an ever-changing inventory to look through. The top five tarot decks of all time are:  Deviant Moon Tarot, Rider-Waite Tarot, Aleister Crowley Thoth Tarot, DruidCraft Tarot and Shadowscapes Tarot. Defining exactly what you hope to accomplish in your relationship with the Tarot can help you on your journey as a reader.  When you know your desired end result, you'll be better able to look objectively at where you are now and what steps you must take to reach your "destination."  Ask yourself your intention for your Tarot deck or how you plan to use it to serve others.  Mission statements may reflect goals such as wanting to develop greater intuition, enhance creativity or connect with spiritual forces.  These statements are different and personal to each individual who crafts one. The best way to do this is to handle the cards.  Shuffle them again and again.  Put them in order (from Fool through the World, followed by each of the suits, from Ace through Ten, then Page, Knight, Queen and King).  Handling your cards helps them to become an extension of you. The Tarot deck is made up of 78 cards: 22 major arcana and 56 minor arcana.  You must memorize and be able to identify each card as well as give two divinatory meanings for each card.  Major arcana.  The Tarot archetypes represented in the major arcana are pictures that represent life and the stages and experiences we all go through.  It's meant to be the story of one's journey through life starting as The Fool (young, pure energy in spirit form) moving through events and cycles and finding completion in The World (the end...

TL;DR in English: Choose a deck of cards. Develop a mission statement. Transfer your energy to the deck. Understand how the deck works. Get a good book.
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This is important both in "bonding" with a horse, if you are fortunate enough to ride the same one regularly, and also gives you a chance to look the horse over for problems or injuries before and after a ride. Feed and water the horse if you have opportunity, once again cementing a bond with the animal, earning its trust, and learning to trust it, as well.  Many people are surprised, when they find themselves "up close, and personal," with a horse; with how large and powerful they truly are. Use the curry comb, dandy (hard) brush, and body (soft) brush, in that order. The curry comb should be used on the neck, body, and about halfway down the horse's legs, and likewise for the hard brush. The body brush is the only brush that should be used all the way down to the horse's hooves.  Do not brush the horse's face; use a towel or a grooming glove on this area. Pick up the horse's hooves and use a hoof pick to clean out dirt and mud if they appear to be dirty. Pick them up from the side, never stand directly behind or in front of a horse's legs, for safety reasons. Bring your tack out of the tack room, check it over to make sure it is clean and in good shape, with no holes or tears in the leather. Set it down, preferably on a rail, saddle rack, or stand. Ensure that it is out of the way of other riders. Catch or call your horse, and put on the halter. This is the leather or nylon harness that goes over the horse's head, and you will want to strap it tightly enough so it doesn't slip, but not tight enough to be uncomfortable for the horse. Ensure that it is completely on the horse's head; many an escaped horse could have been avoided had they simply ensured that the halter was on completely.  Lead the horse into the barn and attach the cross ties to the metal ring on the halter near the horses mouth. If there are two rings, the cross ties should be clipped to the metal loops on the sides, closest to the horse's mouth. Standing on the horse's left side, slide the saddle blanket over the horse's back, with the front...

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This may sound obvious, but if you really want to get those ollies higher, then you have to keep practicing. But you can't just practice any old technique, or you'll just be repeating the same mistakes again. If you do master the footwork, jumping higher, sucking your feet and board up, and all of the other techniques we've discussed, then continuing to practice definitely will make perfect. Though some people like to practice their ollies first without any speed, you can try rolling to gather a bit more momentum to help you jump higher in the air. It's hard to jump high if you're generating all of the height from your own body without any speed to help you along. So, once you've got the ollie down flat, you can try moving, or even going a bit faster, to help yourself get the momentum you need to jump higher. A lot of people do start their ollies with some speed already, so if this is you, you can just try to go a bit faster as you practice more and more, especially if you're going over objects. Start small, working on doing an ollie over a garden hose, and then work your way up to doing an ollie over a shoebox, or another object that can be easily toppled without hurting you. Once you master this, you can try two shoeboxes or another higher object. Just making visual contact with an object before you jump over it can motivate you to jump higher than if you have nothing to clear. Having this goal set out for yourself can definitely help you get those ollies higher. If you have an old board that isn't in the greatest condition, then you won't be maximizing your ollie potential. A fresh board with some fresh grip tape can help you keep your feet planted on the board, and can also help you suck the board up with you when you jump up, so if you really want to ollie higher, you may consider getting a fresh board.

TL;DR in English: Keep practicing. Pick up more speed. Practice jumping over objects. Get a fresh board.
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Do not pull the kitten out of the cat carrier right away; leave it in there with the door open and allow it to exit the carrier at its own pace. Make sure it sees its food and water bowl. This may motivate the kitten to leave its carrier and explore. When the kitten does come out, gently pick it up and place it in the litter box to give it an opportunity to go to the bathroom. If the kitten doesn’t go, at least it will know there is a litter box for it use. If you have other pets in the house, keep the kitten in its own room (along with litter box, bed, food and water) for a week before introducing him to the other pets. If you have small children, instruct them to be very gentle when they pick up, hold, or play with the kitten to avoid injury to either the kitten or kid. Just let it take its time and it will get used to you and the house soon. Keep the kitten in one room (unless you are there to watch carefully) and other pets away from the kitten for a week before introducing the cat to the other pets. After a while, try playing with the kitten but don't force it to do anything it doesn't want to do. It should come out soon enough, and don't panic if it comes out of the pet carrier and hides under something. Let the kitten explore the room. It will have a lot of sniffing to do. Kittens are pretty smart and will take to using the litter box in no time. That is, as long as they can get into it, it’s cleaned daily (scooped), and it’s in a quiet spot.

TL;DR in English: Place the kitten near its bed. Keep the kitten away from other pets at first. Give your kitten time to adjust to its new home. Place the kitten in the litter box every couple of hours until it uses it.
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You may have spent a lot of your time and energy with this person and finding yourself alone can be difficult. The best way to deal with this is to concentrate on yourself, your self worth, and your happiness.  Spend time with friends who make you feel good about yourself. Repeat affirmations to yourself to help you focus on your future and your self-worth.  Volunteer to do charity work for a cause that is really important to you. At times the break up will get to you and make you feel incredibly sad. One of the best parts of a break up is rediscovering the things that made you happy. Maybe he hated Indian food and you love it, or maybe he would never go to an art museum with you. Now is a great time to grab some friends and make plans to cultivate your interests. If it has been so long that you feel you can't remember, find new hobbies or interests to participate in. Discover yourself and your passions again. Another way to create a fresh start for yourself is to organize or redecorate your living space. You'll have the opportunity to rid your space of anything bad or negative and introduce new fresh and uplifting styles, colors, or decor. Additionally, attending to your living space in this way will help reduce stress levels or negative thoughts that might come from having a living area that is cluttered or full of memories.  Take new pictures with family or friends, and buy new frames to display them. Change the color scheme of your apartment or bedroom. Reorganize your kitchen so that everything is just the way you like it. It is common to seek comfort or the stability of a new relationship. This can often only lead to further confusion and emotional struggles. Think of your break up like a broken bone. Would it make sense to immediately go and play a new full contact game on a broken bone? Or would it just increase the likelihood that you will only get injured further?  Give yourself time to heal and focus on your own emotional health first. It can be easy, during the pain of a horrible break up, to...

TL;DR in English: Take time for you. Rediscover your passions. Redecorate or reorganize. Avoid the rebound relationship, if you can. Practice self-care.
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While standing upright, bend over to the front or side and make a note of where your body creases. This is your natural waist. It's the narrowest part of your torso, generally located between your rib cage and belly button. If you plan to take lots of measurements that relate to your waist, such as rise, it can be handy to tie a thin string around your natural waistline. This way you don’t have to keep finding it all over again! Keep the measuring tape parallel to the floor as you extend it around your waistline. Don’t hold your breath or suck your stomach in since this will result in an incorrect measurement. Be sure you don't draw it too tight.  Slip 2 fingers under the tape to make sure it isn't pulled too tight. Without slouching or looking down, pinch the tape measure where it meets together. Record this number as your waist measurement. The hip measurement refers to the widest part of your lower torso, which is usually located about 7 to 9 in (18 to 23 cm) below your natural waist. This may be quite low on your pelvis. Keep the tape measure parallel to the floor as you hold it in the front, extend it around the back of your body, and bring it to meet in the front.  Double-check that that tape measure is parallel, since this measurement can be easy to get wrong, before pinching the tape and looking to see what the final measurement number is. Record this number on your reference sheet. Though it’s called the hip measurement, you shouldn’t measure the circumference in line with where you can feel your hip bones at the front of your body. This part of your body is typically narrower than your buttocks. For this measurement, enlist the help of a friend. Standing straight up with your feet hip-width apart, hold the tape measure at the highest point of your crotch. As your friend to bring the tape measure down the inside of your leg. The should stop at the base of your ankle bone to take the standard inseam measurement.  If you’re taking measurements to hem a pair of trousers, have your friend bring the tape...

TL;DR in English: Identify your natural waist. Find your waist measurement by wrapping the tape around your natural waist. Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your buttocks for your hip measurement. Find out your inseam by measuring the length of your inner leg. Use a well-fitting pair of trousers or jeans to measure your inseam. Encircle your upper leg with the tape to take your thigh measurement. Measure the bottom half of your torso for the half girth measurement.
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In order to attract talent scouts and to get recruited onto a team, you’ll need an act to attract the right person. Whether you’re practicing with your brother in the backyard or with your coach at a first-class gym, keep practicing. It should be something you can practically do in your sleep, where you know you won’t hurt yourself and mistakes aren’t common. You want it perfect so when you're called up, you can audition or be a substitute on a second's notice. When you get the circus they may change it as they see fit, but it has to get you there in the first place. To apply for worldwide gigs (like Cirque du Soleil), you’ll probably need to make an audition tape, showing your skills. Bigger companies often have online submission forms that you can submit during certain times of year. Showcase the best of your act, follow the appropriate guidelines, and make sure your tape is as professional-looking as possible. Many circus acts have agents and work through recruiters, too. The more time you spend in the field, the more networked you'll be, making it easier to make and find connections. Though they don’t get a lot of press, there are legitimate, credible circus schools out there that are looking for students to teach with skills they can help hone. If there’s one in your area (or even if there’s not), look into it – it’s a great way to meet people that are already established in the field. There’s a great job outlook, too. Most schools tout one of their biggest selling points as placing 100% (or nearly 100%) of their graduates in jobs. Most people don’t start out playing with the big boys – they do small gigs and then get noticed, breaking in through making a name for themselves. To do this, take whatever opportunities you can. Your high school talent show, your dad’s business luncheon, or the halftime show at a local football game. if you build up your resume, more people will look at your act and take it seriously. Tell your friends and family members to talk to their friends and family members about your...

TL;DR in English: Perfect your act. Make a demo tape. Consider going to circus school. Start with corporate events, private parties, and halftime shows. Consider doing long-term gigs, like on cruise ships. Participate in circus festivals. Apply to and join a circus troupe. Live on the road.
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Social media accounts are ideal for website lead generation. Use a lead capture strategy or giving Twitter-only deals, free content or a free trial, if the user clicks a Twitter link and signs up for an account. Earn money by contacting these leads through emails with product offers targeted to their interests.

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Complete the application form. Provide documentation. Answer any additional questions. Wait for a decision.

If you have your baby on formula, simply switching to a different one can help ease colic symptoms. You can switch off a cow's milk formula, to a non-cow's milk formula, for instance, though it can be more expensive. Look for words like "hypoallergenic." If you're breastfeeding your baby, you can try changing up your diet. Sometimes, the things you eat can affect the baby. Try cutting common allergens from your diet, such as wheat, soy, fish, eggs, peanuts, and cow's milk. Sometimes, swaddling can help colic symptoms. Simply wrap your baby up completely in a blanket (with their head out, of course), then hold your baby close to you. Gently rocking can also help. Some people also find that carrying your baby more can help. You can also create better conditions to help your baby sleep. For instance, you can have a white noise machine in your baby's room, or even use things like the dryer or vacuum cleaner nearby when they're out of their crib. You can also take your baby for a car ride, as many babies find that soothing. While smoking doesn't cause colic, it can make your baby cry more. Make sure you're not smoking around your baby, and if you're breastfeeding, it's best to cut out smoking altogether. In addition, make sure no one else smokes around your baby. In the moment, make sure your baby isn't hungry, tired, or wet every time they cry. It's also important to have your baby child checked out by a doctor if they suddenly start crying more. They could have an underlying condition that's causing the crying.

TL;DR in English: Pick a different formula. Change your diet. Wrap your baby up. Help your baby sleep. Skip smoking. Check to make sure nothing else is wrong.
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Figuring out the average of something is simple. It means that you take every single number in the list. Write them down or put them in a spreadsheet. That means that you add them all up for a grand total. Let’s say you have 5 ages: 31, 30, 26, 21, 10. The total or sum of those numbers is 118. That’s the average.  Using the above example, you would divide 118 (the sum of all the ages) by 5 (the number of ages in the list). The average age is 23.6. This works for much larger number sets too. For example, let’s say you wanted to find the average age of people in a club. Let’s say there were 100 members in the club. You would need the exact ages of each club member. You would add those ages together to get a sum. Then, you would divide that sum by the number 100. That’s the average age of members in the club. It’s no different when calculating average for other types of numbers that aren't ages. Average works the same way.  For example, let’s say you want to know the average population of the 10 largest cities in America. You would list the population for each city. Then, you would add all of those numbers up. You would divide the sum by 10, and that’s the average. There are times you might want to use a weighted average. For example, when averaging a student’s grades, you might want to weigh some assignments as being worth more than others.To do this, multiply each grade by the weight. Then add those numbers together, and divide by the total number of grades

TL;DR in English: Organize all of the ages in a list. Find the sum of all of the ages on the list. Now, divide the sum you got by the number of ages in the list. Find the average of other sets of numbers.
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To sign into Google Classroom, you'll need to use Google's official browser. It's next to your open tabs at the top of Chrome. This will allow you to access the Google Chrome sign-in menu. Do this by clicking the "New Tab" button to the immediate right of your current tab. If you're not already signed in with your school's credentials, click the name (or person icon) in the top right corner of Chrome's interface, and then log in now. Use the username/email address associated with your school account (e.g., "myname@myschool.edu"). When you're done, click Sign in to Chrome. You can do this by entering the URL into the bar at the top of Chrome and pressing ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return.   Students will be redirected to the class page with the option to join a new class by clicking the "+" icon at the top of the screen. Teachers will be redirected to a page with a list of all of their current classes. If it's your first time using Google Classroom, select your Google account when prompted, click the blue CONTINUE button, and then follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.

TL;DR in English: Open Google Chrome. Click the + to create a new tab. Sign into Google Chrome. Navigate to https://classroom.google.com.
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If you've fainted with no known cause, it is very important to see a physician about the problem. Your doctor will help you to find the cause of your fainting and hopefully rule out any serious heart or nervous system disorders. If the episodes are caused by an underlying medical issue, it may be treatable. Treatment may eliminate your fainting spells entirely. Your doctor may have diagnosed you with vasovagal syncope. This is the most common type of fainting, especially in otherwise healthy individuals. In vasovagal syncope, fainting is triggered by certain stimuli that vary from person to person.  Think about what you were doing each time you either fainted or felt like you were about to faint. If your trigger is a situation you can avoid, such as dehydration or the sight of blood, try not to put yourself at risk again. If your trigger is something unavoidable, try to find a way to prevent the drop in blood pressure. Your doctor may have some solutions. For example, some people faint when having blood drawn. If this is your trigger, tell your phlebotomist. He or she will likely have a protocol to prevent fainting that likely includes some way of keeping your legs elevated. When you encounter presyncope, attempt to lie down instead of falling. From a horizontal position, your body is better equipped to recover from fainting. Lying down makes it much easier for your heart to pump much-needed blood back to your head. Keeping your legs elevated is the easiest way to prevent blood from pooling in your feet, decreasing blood flow to your brain. This will shorten the fainting episode and possibly prevent it altogether. Sitting down with your head lowered between your knees will have the same effect.

TL;DR in English: Talk to a doctor. Discover and avoid your triggers. Lie down if you can. Elevate your legs if you can.
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Once you've drafted your speech, re-read it to make sure that you didn't leave out anything important or that you haven't unnecessarily repeated information. The more you practice saying your speech out loud, the more comfortable you'll be giving it in front of others. You can practice by reciting your speech in front of a mirror, or by asking a friend to listen to your speech and give you feedback. You don't have to memorize the speech, but it should be clear that you know what's coming next while you're speaking. Four to six minutes will fly by when you're actually giving your speech, so you should time yourself before you give it for real. You can use a clock, your watch, or your phone to time yourself, or you can ask someone else to time it for you. If a friend helps you, they can also listen for filler words like "you know," "so," and "um.” An icebreaker speech doesn't have to be super formal, it should still sound prepared.

TL;DR in English: Re-read your speech. Practice giving your icebreaker at home. Time your speech.
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The preapproval process begins with a complete application form. The lender will gather information about you, your spouse or partner, if any, and your overall finances. Complete the form as fully and accurately as you can. Omitting any information will only slow the process. Some banks may use the same application for preapproval that they use to apply for the mortgage itself. This may save some steps later if you wind up applying for a mortgage with that bank. The lender will require certain documents to support your application. Prior to about 1990, you merely had to give your employer’s name and state your annual income, but now it is common to require the following documentation:  one to two months of pay stubs, showing annual payment as well two years of federal tax returns, including W-2 statements a quarterly statement of all assets, including savings accounts, checking accounts and any other investments Social Security number (to get your credit report) The lending officer at the bank may have other questions or need additional information from you. You should do your best to provide as much honest information as you can. While you are waiting, you can continue looking at houses, and tell owners or brokers that you have started the process for preapproval on a loan. If you find a property that you wish to buy, and you need the preapproval letter to be expedited, you should contact the bank right away and inform them of that. They want your business, so it will be in their interest to speed up the process if it helps you.  The preapproval process may take as long as two to four weeks. If you need to make an offer sooner, try requesting a pre-qualification letter. This is a similar letter that requires much less documentation, but also carries less weight.

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