Set the dye before washing black jeans. Remove stains with household cleaners. Use gentle settings when washing them. Do not dry black jeans.

This is the highest quality oil you can buy. Because this version of olive oil is unrefined (not treated with chemicals or altered by temperature), it retains more of the true olive taste.  Extra-virgin olive oil also has a lower level of oleic acid (an unsaturated fatty acid), and contains more natural vitamins and minerals found in olive oil, like vitamin E and K.  While you can use this oil in cooking/frying/grilling, keep in mind that it has a lower smoke point. EVOO is great for dips, dressings, and dishes that will not be cooked. This version of olive oil may be simply labeled as olive oil or pure olive oil. This oil is a blend of virgin olive oil and refined olive oil (heat and/or chemicals are used to extract oil and flaws from the olive for a more commercial taste).  This version of olive oil is an all-purpose cooking oil and is great for frying vegetables or meats. Use this oil to sauté instead of EVOO to avoid a smoke filled kitchen. In comparison to EVOO, pure olive oil is lighter in color, more neutral in flavor, and has more oleic acid (3-4%). It is lower quality oil. Contrary to popular belief, the “light” does not refer to lower calories. Instead, it is used to describe the oil's lightness in flavor and taste. Light olive oil also has a higher smoke point. Because light olive oil has a higher smoke point, it is great for baking, sautéing, grilling, and frying.

TL;DR in English: Buy extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO). Buy pure or “regular” olive oil. Buy light olive oil.
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. Using graph paper or a graphing calculator, draw the graph of the function. Choose several numerical values for x{\displaystyle x} and insert them into the function to calculate the resulting y{\displaystyle y} value. Plot these points on the graph and, after you have plotted several points, connect them to see the graph of the function. When plotting points, check positive and corresponding negative values for x{\displaystyle x}. For example, if working with the function f(x)=2x2+1{\displaystyle f(x)=2x^{2}+1}, plot the following values:   f(1)=2(1)2+1=2+1=3{\displaystyle f(1)=2(1)^{2}+1=2+1=3}. This gives the point (1,3){\displaystyle (1,3)}.  f(2)=2(2)2+1=2(4)+1=8+1=9{\displaystyle f(2)=2(2)^{2}+1=2(4)+1=8+1=9}. This gives the point (2,9){\displaystyle (2,9)}.  f(−1)=2(−1)2+1=2+1=3{\displaystyle f(-1)=2(-1)^{2}+1=2+1=3}. This gives the point (−1,3){\displaystyle (-1,3)}.  f(−2)=2(−2)2+1=2(4)+1=8+1=9{\displaystyle f(-2)=2(-2)^{2}+1=2(4)+1=8+1=9}. This gives the point (−2,9){\displaystyle (-2,9)}. When looking at a function, symmetry suggests a mirror image. If you see that the part of the graph on the right (positive) side of the y-axis matches the part of the graph on the left (negative) side of the y-axis, then the graph is symmetrical across the y-axis. If a function is symmetrical across the y-axis, then the function is even.  You can test symmetry by selecting individual points. If the y-value for any selected x is the same as the y-value for -x, then the function is even. The points that were chosen above for plotting f(x)=2x2+1{\displaystyle f(x)=2x^{2}+1} gave the following results:  (1,3) and (-1,3) (2,9) and (-2,9).   The matching y-values for x=1 and x=-1 and for x=2 and x=-2 indicate that this is an even function. For a true test, selecting two points is not enough proof, but it is a good indication. The origin is the central point (0,0). Origin symmetry means that a positive result for a chosen x-value will correspond to a negative result for -x, and vice versa. Odd functions display origin...

TL;DR in English: Graph the function Test for symmetry across the y-axis. Test for origin symmetry. Look for no symmetry.
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Use a putty knife to apply a layer of spackle over the hole. Work in long, smooth strokes to apply the putty as smoothly as possible. Allow the spackle to dry once you’ve applied it. Give it about an hour. You can find spackle at any hardware or home-supply store. Take a sheet of sandpaper and rub it over the dried spackle until it’s completely flat and smooth. You can use 100-grit sandpaper for this task as well. You should use a different sheet from the one you used to sand down the filler, though. Now the spackle has dried and been sanded down, you’re ready to finish fixing the hole. Use a large paintbrush to apply a coat of paint over the patched hole. Work in long, smooth strokes so that the layer of paint looks as uniform as possible. Give the paint about an hour to dry, and at that point, the hole will be fixed. The paint that you use should match the color of your door. In order to find a good match, visit a paint store, bring home multiple swatches, and find the color closest to that of your door.

TL;DR in English: Apply spackle over the sanded filler. Sand the hole once the putty has dried. Apply a coat of paint over the hole.
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You can do this with a handwritten note, or by email, but you should do it within the first 24 hours after the interview. In this note you should thank them for the opportunity to interview, and you might like to include some further information about you that follows up in something touched upon in the interview.  You can follow a basic template of thanking the interviewer, briefly reiterating why you should be selected for the job, before finishing by saying you are looking forward to the next step.  You can include additional information, and follow-up on something specific, but try to make it sound as natural and unforced as possible. If you were told you would hear on Monday morning and you haven’t heard a few days later, it’s okay for you to contact the employer and politely ask if a decision has been made yet. A brief phone call or email to HR should suffice. The key thing to remember is to be positive and don’t sound impatient or annoyed. Say something like, ‘it was great to meet you, I enjoyed talking to you and I was just wondering where you are in the decision process’. Often recruitment procedures include more than one round of interviews. If this is the case with the position you have applied for, don’t hang around after the first interview before you begin preparation for part two. You could get short notice for the second round so you need to be prepared and ready to go. At the second interview you will want to be even better than at the first, so make sure you prepare thoroughly and have information about the company and the industry that you can talk about to demonstrate your knowledge. Whether you are successful or not, you should keep your professionalism at all times and thank the employer for the opportunity to interview. If you did not get the job, try to think of it as a learning opportunity and ask for feedback on your interview to see where you can improve. This feedback can be very helpful, but it can also be frustrating. Take criticism on the chin.

TL;DR in English: Send a thank you note to the interviewer. If you don’t hear anything, don’t be afraid to contact them first. Start preparing for the next round of interviews. Be gracious whatever the outcome, and ask for feedback.
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Your cuticles are the pieces of skin that you can see over the top of your nail near the knuckle. It's important to have healthy cuticles to avoid hangnails. That means not letting the skin dry out too much. The best way to do this is to regularly apply cuticle oil to moisturise them.  You can use a regular hand cream, or moisturiser designed specifically for the cuticles. Applying cuticle oil once a day before bed can make a big different to your cuticle health. As well as caring for your cuticles, moisturising the skin around the sides of your nails will help prevent hangnails. Applying a basic hand cream to your fingers, focussing on the area around the nail once or twice a day will help you have healthier, and less dry skin in this sensitive area.  A lotion or cream with vitamin E can hydrate and soothe nicks and cuts.  Petroleum jelly is a great moisturiser that is easy to get hold off. If you have painted your nails and you find that some of the polish has made it's way onto the skin around your nails, be sure to remove it quickly. Nail polish will dry out your skin, so wash it off carefully without picking at it.  This applies to base coat as well as top coat. Acetone-based nail polish remover will also dry out the skin around the nails.

TL;DR in English: Moisturise your cuticles. Moisturise the skin around your nails. Clean up stray nail polish.
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When you first buy black jeans, you should set the dye once before washing them. To set the dye, fill a bath with cold water, one cup of vinegar, and one tablespoon of salt. Soak your jeans in the bath, both inside and out. This will set the dye before you wash your jeans. Small stains can be spot cleaned with household cleaners. This prevents the need to wash black jeans each time they get slightly dirty. Pine sol can easily be used to remove grease. In the event of a paint stain, dab it off with Mötsenböcker’s Lift Off. In the event you need to wash your jeans, use the most gentle settings on your washer possible. Use cold water and cycles like "hand wash" or "gentle wash." This will prevent the color from fading. Never put black jeans in a dryer. Always hang them up by their belt loops to dry. Make sure to keep them out of direct sunlight.

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Reduce the LCD's brightness level. Turn down the screen resolution. Avoid displaying white images, if your laptop has an OLED based display.

Every time you use the word gay to refer to someone or something that you don't like or think is stupid, wrong or bad in any way, take a mental note. Examine why you want to use it. What situations are you in when this usually happens?  Keep track of the times that you say it, think it, or almost use the word. You can even write it down. If you find yourself using it when you are around certain people or discussing certain topics, you may want to limit your time in those scenarios until you get things under control. You could also be more careful in those situations because you know they trigger your use of the word. When "gay" is used inappropriately, it is typically to describe something that is negative, silly, or dumb. If you do not talk about these things, you will be less likely to call something "gay." Spend more time talking about good and positive things and experiences.  If you find yourself in the middle of one of these conversations, try to think of something positive to say or change the subject. It will take time to change the way you speak and the type of conversations you find yourself in. When using replacements, remember that they apply not only to spoken language, but also to writing and thinking. If you constantly challenge yourself to use alternatives, you will eventually become used to using these alternatives. The alternative words and phrases will eventually become part of your vocabulary.  Instead of using "gay" try using "inappropriate," "weird," "strange," "wrong," out of place," out of line," or "out of order."   Expand your vocabulary to have more words to pull from. Having a wider knowledge of words that you have at your disposal is amazingly useful. Buy yourself a thesaurus, a word-a-day calendar, or add a word-a-day widget to your browser's homepage. You may have a slip up when you are trying to stop using the word "gay." If you do make the mistake, apologize immediately. When you apologize immediately, it shows that you are trying to change, and you are taking responsibility. ...

TL;DR in English: Register every time you use gay in a derogatory manner. Avoid talking about negative subjects. Come up with alternative phrases or words to use. Apologize immediately. Stop other people from using the word inappropriately.
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Weight training can help you prepare your body for aerobics so that you burn more fat during your aerobic activities. Not only does weight training make your body naturally burn more calories, it can also warm your body up for fat burning. There are a variety of ways you can engage in weight training. You can use your own body as a weight, use dumbbells at the gym, or work with gym machinery.  Things like push-ups, pull-ups, abdominal crunches, and leg squats use your own body as weight. If you tend to work out at home, these may be good options for a weight training routine. You can purchase resistance tubing at big box or fitness stores. This is a form of lightweight tubing that resists being stretched and varies from very stretchy to highly resistant. There are many weight training regimens you can do with resistance tubing. You can also use free weights, like barbells and dumbbells, which you can buy or find at the gym. If you usually work out at your gym, you can use the weight machines there. You may want to talk to a trainer ahead of time, however, to make sure a weight machine is correctly calibrated for your height, size and strength. Machines have settings for bench height, handle heights, incline, decline, etc. If you've never done weight training before, you need to start small. It's recommended you talk to a trainer before beginning a weight training routine, as it's easy to strain yourself if you don't have a sense of your own strength or proper form and technique. When beginning weight training, you want to start with lighter weights.  Usually, 12 repetitions of a single motion is as much as you should do when starting out. For example, you can hold a dumbbell in one hand and hold it down at your side. Lift the dumbbell up, bending your arm at the elbow, and then lower the dumbbell. Repeat 12 times. By the 12th repetition, you should be tired. It should be difficult for you to finish the motion. If you don't feel tired, you may need to get a heavier weight. The amount of weight you can lift...

TL;DR in English: Engage in weight training prior to aerobics. Choose a mode of weight training. Start with small repetitions and low weights. Aim for two to three half-hour strength training sessions a week. Do aerobics after weight training.
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The longer and thinner they are, the better. The amount of socks you need will depend on how thick your hair is. If you have very thick hair, you might need 10-12 socks. You can sleep with the socks in overnight, or if it is daytime, sit out in the sun and allow hair to dry. You should use hairspray if your hair is naturally straight and does not usually hold a curl for long.

TL;DR in English: Gather 6-8 dress socks. Allow hair to dry. Spritz hair with hairspray for lasting curls.
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While you clean your kitchen and get on ant scout patrol, do some scouting work of your own. Can you tell where the ants are entering the house? Follow the first ants to see where they're entering and leaving. Popular routs of ingress for ants include things like gaps in the woodwork, cracks in cement, vents, screens, cracks in the floorboards, and so on. Alternatively, you can use putty, glue or plaster. Temporary methods of blocking ant access to your home include petroleum jelly or poster tack. If you use a temporary sealant (such as poster tack), only use this until you can purchase a more permanent solution, as it will deteriorate over time and the gap will open again. Soapy water will both kill ants and destroy their chemical trail. This will prevent more ants from following in their tracks. This cheap and easy method consists simply of:  Putting one teaspoon of liquid dish soap into a spray bottle and filling it with water. Add mint oil, citrus peels, or citrus rind oil to make this spray extra potent.  Spritzing the ants you see with the solution in your spray bottle.

TL;DR in English: Identify ant access points. Seal all entrance holes with silicone caulk. Arm yourself with a spray bottle of soapy water.
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This is especially important in your work or home life. Living or working with a narrow-minded person can be stressful. It's important that you assert yourself to avoid getting walked all over.  Be respectful, but also stand up for yourself. Do not blame or demean the person, but assert your rights and feelings. For example, your narrow-minded boyfriend is insisting that it's petty for you to want to stay out late with your friends. Do not say something like, "That's ridiculous and you're being controlling. There's no reason why I can't spend the night with my friends." You want to make sure your needs are heard, but voice them in a productive fashion. Instead, say something like, "I can see you get frustrated when I stay out late, and you would like us to spend more time together, but please don't judge my character based on my actions. My relationships with other people are important and need to be nurtured as well." You want to correct poor behaviors if you're close to a narrow-minded person. Do so respectfully, as not to escalate the situation. It's important to teach people how to treat others better. Address the situation in the moment. Wait until a narrow-minded person is being critical to provide feedback.  For example, say you are struggling at work. Your boyfriend, who works in a different field, starts listing everything you're doing wrong. Stop him and say something like, "I appreciate your feedback, but I'm not looking for advice. Can you please just listen to me?" A narrow-minded co-worker can be frustrating. Work on addressing their behavior in the moment. When they offend you, speak up.  For instance, say there is a new policy in place in your office in terms of clocking hours. You are trying to follow the policy, which you find easier, but the narrow-minded co-worker is complaining. Your co-worker insists you should take his or her side on the issue, and help him or her confront your boss. Say something like, "Look, I like the new system. I appreciate you sharing your opinion, but I'm not...

TL;DR in English: Be assertive when necessary. Deal with a narrow-minded loved one. Cope with a narrow-minded co-worker. Present facts. Take a break on occasion.
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If you use your laptop in a well lit area or outdoors on a sunny day, try setting it at two or three bars. The method for doing this will depend on your laptop make. Right-click on the desktop in Windows 7. Select the Screen Resolution. Turn down the resolution. OLED screens consume a lot less power displaying blank.

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Enroll in elective classes. Join, or start, a club. Join a sport. Attend games, lectures, and special events. Study abroad. Take advantage of opportunities.

You'll need to know the general details of the topic that you'll be expected to debate, but in particular, you should take note of specific information and figures you might use. This will help with your rational appeal in your argument, as numbers can have a powerful impact in your audience while being difficult to refute.  Research in an open ended fashion to improve your critical evaluation of facts. Open ended research usually entails shifting your reading and viewing habits to include sources that are educational or current event based. Conduct focused research on your topic. List the areas you feel you have strong background knowledge and any gaps in your knowledge on the topic. Try to fill in these gaps while coordinating your research with other teammates, so there is little to no overlap in your research efforts and you make the best use of your time. How you present yourself to your audience is often considered to be part of your delivery and will likely affect your scoring. Depending on the level of your competition and the expectations of those involved, the right outfit for your situation may vary. You will want to come across from the very beginning as being respectful of your audience and a respectable person, both of which can be achieved by wearing more formal clothing.  Ask your teacher or coach what the best clothing for your level of competition might be if you are unsure. Lower level or less serious competitions might only require a dress shirt or polo with a pair of khaki pants. High level competitions, championships for example, will probably be best attended in a suit and tie. Don't overdress; although a tuxedo will set you apart, it might seem to others like you are showing off. Once you have decided on your argument and the material you will use in it, you will need to write the speech you will use during the debate. Depending on the kind of debate and the rules your debate chapter, these can differ significantly, though every debate should have:  An unbiased introduction that...

TL;DR in English: Research your topic. Dress suitably for your debate. Write your speech. Rehearse your material. Memorize your main points. Predict your opposition. Make debate aids. Get plenty of sleep. Eat sufficiently before your debate.
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Gather a load of wool clothes, if possible, and wash them all at once. If you don’t have much wool, wash your hat with similar items like knitted clothing or blankets. If your washer has a center agitator, wash your hat in a mesh laundry bag with other clothing.  Be sure to only wash your hat with similar colors or add a color catcher cloth to make sure your hat does not soak up any other colors. If your washer does not have a center agitator, it’s okay to wash the hat by itself. Only wash stocking cap style hats in the washer. Hats with a bill, brim, or other structural pieces should only be washed by hand. Basic laundry detergent can damage the fibers of a wool hat, so don’t use standard detergent. Use either wool-specific detergent, such as Woolite, or another mild detergent for delicate fabrics. Never pour the detergent directly onto the wool hat, as too much detergent on the hat could damage the fibers. Either put the detergent in after water has been added or pour it away from the wool hat. Excessively hot water can shrink wool and damage the fibers, so never put a washing machine on a hot cycle with your wool hat. Make sure that the soak, wash, and rinse cycles are all either warm or cold. Water temperature on the warm setting should be 80℉ (27℃) or below. If you don’t know the temperature of the warm setting, it’s best to stick with cold water. Since wool is not as tough as some other materials, do not use the normal wash settings. Choose “Delicates,” or even “Wool cycle,” if it is an option. Whichever setting provides the gentlest wash is the best setting for your hat. If the washer you want to use does not offer a gentle setting, it is best to wash your wool hat by hand.

TL;DR in English: Put the hat in the washing machine. Use detergent that is formulated for wool. Set the washing machine for warm or cold water. Pick the gentlest wash setting.
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Any time you start a new medication, it’s important to discuss your medical history with your doctor beforehand. Drugs can have interactions that create negative side effects.  Taking Prolia can be potentially harmful for people with kidney disease, weak immune systems, thyroid/parathyroid problems, stomach or intestinal problems, dental surgery or tooth removal surgery, or allergies to denosumab (an ingredient in the medication) or latex. Let your doctor and dentist know if you have jaw problems while on Prolia. You may need a dental exam before you can begin Prolia as well. It’s important that you don’t attempt to inject yourself (or someone else) with a shot of Prolia unless you’ve been trained by a professional. Ask your doctor to show you how to use it before you attempt to administer the injection at home. If you feel uncomfortable administering the injection yourself, simply go to your healthcare provider each time you need a dose. They will be happy to do it for you. A room-temperature injection will be more comfortable than a cold one. Take the medication out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or so before you administer the shot.  Don’t try to warm the syringe by using a heat source (like a microwave or hot water). Let it warm up naturally. Heating up the syringe can compromise the medication or even cause the syringe to crack. Be sure that you don’t expose the syringe to direct sunlight while you wait for it to warm up as sunlight can contaminate the medication inside the syringe. Look at the syringe to make sure it is not damaged or contaminated. Don’t use the syringe if the medicine inside is cloudy or has particles in it, if any part of the syringe appears cracked or broken, or if the needle cap is missing or not fully attached. Instead, grab a new syringe from your packet, or contact your healthcare provider if you are out of syringes. You should also discard the syringe if the medicine is past its expiration date, which will be printed on the syringe label. You may...

TL;DR in English: Talk to your doctor about any existing medical conditions. Get a demonstration from your healthcare provider. Remove the pre-filled syringe from the refrigerator 30 minutes before use. Discard the syringe if it is cracked or if the medicine appears cloudy. Sterilize the injection site with alcohol and wash your hands.
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Check labels when you shop for products and be sure to purchase an antiperspirant instead of just a deodorant. Deodorant masks body odor, but it doesn’t do anything to prevent excessive sweating. Go with a soft-solid, roll-on product for your underarms. For your hands, feet, legs and other areas of your body choose an aerosol antiperspirant. " Clinical strength antiperspirants are more expensive, but they’re more effective at preventing perspiration. Most antiperspirant deodorant brands offer a clinical strength formula. You can find them at your local pharmacy and wherever hygiene products are sold. Antiperspirants that contain aluminum chloride are the most effective products. Applying antiperspirant once a day will offer the best results. Glide the antiperspirant over your skin and evenly coat your underarms with a thin layer. After applying it, gently massage it into your skin to increase its effectiveness. Don't apply antiperspirant too much. Sometimes, your body needs to sweat. Avoid using antiperspirant before bed. If you've just gotten out of the shower or if your underarms are sweaty, dry them off with a towel. You could also blow-dry your underarms with a hair dryer set to cool. Applying an antiperspirant to wet skin can cause irritation. For sweaty feet, spray your soles and between your toes to prevent soggy, sweat-soaked socks. If your face and head sweat a lot, you could spray an aerosol antiperspirant along your hairline.  There are also antiperspirant wipes available, which you might find more convenient to use than an aerosol. Test an antiperspirant before using it on your hairline or any other area of sensitive skin. Apply it to a small patch of skin and make sure you don’t experience any redness or stinging. If you do, avoid using the product on sensitive areas.

TL;DR in English: Go with an antiperspirant instead of a deodorant. Look for a formula labeled "clinical strength. Apply antiperspirant in the morning. Make sure your skin is dry before using an antiperspirant. Use aerosol antiperspirants on areas other than your underarms.
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Small research studies suggest that drinking green coffee may prevent weight gain. This is because green coffee contains chlorogenic acid that limits your body from absorbing carbohydrates that you eat. Although more research is needed, green coffee may reduce blood pressure and improve blood sugar. If you bought green coffee powder and are mixing it with boiling water, follow the dosing instructions on the package. Unfortunately, since there aren't dosing recommendations for how much chlorogenic acid to add to your diet, you'll need to monitor how much green coffee extract you're drinking every day. If you develop side effects, cut back on your daily dose. Some studies recommend adding 120 to 300 mg of chlorogenic acid (from a 240 to 3000 mg dose of green coffee extract), but there's no way to tell how much is in your homemade green coffee extract. Since green coffee contains more caffeine than traditionally roasted coffee, you're more likely to experience side effects from the caffeine. You may feel anxious, jittery, or develop a rapid heartbeat. If you experience side effects, cut back on the green coffee and consult with your doctor. Other possible side effects include diarrhea, headache, and urinary tract infection. Regardless of whether you're drinking homemade green coffee extract or a powdered green coffee drink, plan to drink your dose on an empty stomach. Wait 30 minutes before eating a meal or snack. Follow the manufacturer's instructions about how many times you can drink green coffee through the day. For example, some may recommend that you limit it to 2 doses a day.

TL;DR in English: Try drinking green coffee for weight loss. Track your dosage throughout the week. Pay attention to side effects such as headache, diarrhea, and anxiety. Drink green coffee 30 minutes before your meals.
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Many colleges require students to take electives as a part of their curriculum. Colleges often offer unique and fun classes including wine tasting, bowling, scuba diving, and self-defense classes. To take a break from demanding classes, try taking something that you will enjoy or learn a new skill. College campuses are notorious for having a club to fit just about any interest. If you have a hobby or interest, try and find a club to join. Or, if you can't find one, create one! Look around campus for flyers that advertise these clubs. Check high-traffic areas such as dorms, cafeterias, and/or classroom buildings. Sports can be a fun way to keep in shape and to meet new people. While you may or may not be able to get on the college football team, colleges often have amateur and co-ed sports clubs like hockey, soccer, or frisbee. Colleges may host special guest lecturers, celebrities, and/or bands. Watch your college special events page for more information on these events. Often, you can attend for free or a discount price. A number of colleges offer study abroad programs. Take advantage of this and visit a country you have always wanted to visit.  Check with your advisor about what programs are available. These trips can be expensive; make sure you can afford the means to go. Some study abroad trips can fulfill credits for a specific major. Talk to your academic advisor about this option. Colleges offer many opportunities for professional and personal development. Keep an eye out for opportunities like:  Internships Work placement/student work positions Teaching assistant or research assistant positions Research participants

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Know that you can get through this. Ask for help immediately. Delay your plan. Think of all the people who love and care about you. Don't feel guilty or ashamed for your thoughts. Think of all the things you have yet to do. Find a distraction. Talk to a doctor or a therapist. Make a gratitude list. Take care of yourself. Avoid your triggers. Avoid drugs or alcohol. Address the causes as much as you can.

Swelling in the skin on and around your eyes can make them look smaller. Try these steps to reduce puffiness:  Get plenty of sleep. Wash your face with cool water. Place cold, used teabags over your eyes. The tannins in the tea act as an astringent, tightening the skin. Reduce your salt intake. Too much salt leads to water retention, which leads to eye puffiness. Exercise to increase circulation, which in turn reduces water retention.

TL;DR in English: Reduce any puffiness in your eyes.
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Before creating glow-in-the-dark slime, collect the following ingredients and tools:  Disposable Cups Sealable Sandwich Bags ¾ teaspoon Polyvinyl Alcohol ½ Cup Water ⅛ teaspoon Green Glow Paint ¾ teaspoon Borax Powder ½ Cup Warm Water To create glow-in-the-dark slime, you must first create a PVA solution.  Measure ¾ teaspoon polyvinyl alcohol. Pour it into a disposable cup. Measure ½ cup water. Pour the water into the disposable cup. Stir the mixture until the ingredients are combined. The addition of green glow paint causes the slime to illuminate in the dark.  Unseal a sandwich bag. Measure 2 teaspoons PVA solution and pour it into the bag. Measure ⅛ teaspoon green glow paint. Add the paint to the PVA solution in the bag. Seal the bag well. Squish the contents with your fingers to combine the PVA solution with the paint. In a separate bag, produce a borax solution.  Unseal a new bag. Measure 3/4 teaspoon borax powder and pour it into the bag. Measure ½ cup warm water. Pour the water into the bag with the borax. Seal the bag. Squish the contents with your fingers. Continue to mix the ingredients in this manner until the powder is dissolved. The glow-in-the-dark slime is a mixture of the PVA-paint solution and the borax solution.  Retrieve and new sandwich bag and unseal it. Pour 2 tablespoons PVA-paint solution into the bag. Pour 2 teaspoons borax solution into the bag. Seal the sandwich bag. Combine the solutions by kneading the contents of the bag. Allow the slime to charge for a few hours. Set the bag in a windowsill or near a light. Take the slime into a dark room or bring it outside at night to watch it glow.

TL;DR in English: Gather the ingredients and tools. Make a PVA solution. Combine the PVA solution with glow paint. Create a borax solution. Combine the two solutions. Charge the slime and watch it glow.
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If you discover that you are pregnant while breastfeeding, speak with your doctor about whether or not it’s safe to continue. There are some circumstances in which it may be unsafe for you to keep breastfeeding your child.  If you have a high-risk pregnancy or are at risk for preterm labor, your doctor may advise you to wean your child.  If you are carrying twins, your doctor may suggest that you discontinue breastfeeding your child.  If you have been advised to avoid sex while pregnant, weaning your child may be necessary.  If you are having bleeding or uterine pain, your doctor may advise you to wean your child.  Make sure to let your doctor know if you are experiencing any difficulties with breastfeeding to ensure that you don’t have any underlying conditions. Many hospitals and doctors offices now staff certified lactation consultants. Consult a certified lactation specialist if you wish to continue breastfeeding while pregnant. They can give you assistance and tips on how best to handle the changes to your body and milk supply, and may have additional dietary and lifestyle suggestions.  Ask your lactation specialist any questions you might have about breastfeeding while pregnant including changes to your nipples, milk supply, sex, diet, or the best ways to feed your child. You can find a certified lactation specialist by asking your doctor, a local hospital, or even friends. If you still can’t find a lactation specialist, you can find one through the American Pregnancy Organization’s online search tool at: http://americanpregnancy.org/first-year-of-life/breastfeeding-while-pregnant/ Women who are nursing have special dietary needs, and if you get pregnant while breastfeeding, you will need to adjust your diet even more to keep you, your child, and your unborn baby healthy. Your OB?GYN should be able to refer you to a registered dietician to discuss your specific dietary needs and how you can best get all of the vitamins and nutrients necessary to keep three people healthy. Nursing women may lack...

TL;DR in English: Consult your doctor about continuing to breastfeed. Consult a lactation specialist. Consult a registered dietician.
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Making a crocheted wreath is one of the easiest types of Christmas ornaments that you can crochet, but you will need a few things to complete this project. You will need:  A ball of green yarn (medium weight). A size J (size 10) hook. Embellishments of your choice, such as pompoms, sequins, buttons, ribbon, etc. A pair of scissors. White glue or hot glue. To start your wreath, make a single chain of 10 crocheted loops. Then, connect the first loop with the last loop to form a circle. This will be the base of your wreath and you will build on it by crocheting around the outer edges. To connect the first and last loops, insert the crochet hook through the first and last loops, and then loop your yarn over the hook and pull this loop through. To begin building your wreath outwards, you will need to crochet around the outer edges of your circle using the hook. Use a double crochet stitch to expand the wreath outwards. You can make the wreath as wide as you like, but you should only need to stitch one to three times around the circle. When you have made the circle as wide as you want it to be, you can connect the ends and close it off. To do this, take your hook with the last loop you created still on it and insert it into a nearby loop. After you pass the hook through this loop, wrap the yarn over the needle and then pull it through. To secure the last loop, crochet one more loop from the free end of the yarn, cut the end of the yarn, and then pull it tight to make a knot. You can sew this end into the edge of your wreath with a darning needle. To embellish your wreath, you will can add buttons, sequins, pompoms, ribbon, or any other embellishments that you want to add. Use a white glue or a hot glue gun to secure the embellishments on the wreath. You can use any color of embellishments that you like. To hang your wreath on a Christmas tree, you will need to add an ornament hook or a piece of yarn. If you are using yarn, then tie together the ends of a 6” to 8” piece of yarn. Then, use your crochet hook to loop...

TL;DR in English: Gather your materials. Make a chain of 10 and connect the ends. Crochet around the circle using double crochet. Complete the circle. Add embellishments. Finish with a hook or piece of yarn.
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Start making your fluffy slime by adding glue into the bowl. This serves as the base of the fluffy slime, and helps to make the finished product stretchy and fun to play with. Add a splash of color to your fluffy slime by squirting around 3 drops of coloring into your mixture. Pour an additional drop or 2 into the slime if you want the color to be more vibrant. If you want to make the slime’s color less bold, consider adding fewer drops into the mixture.

TL;DR in English: Pour ⅔ cup (158 mL) of school glue into a bowl. Squeeze in a few drops of food coloring until you achieve your desired color.
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You may literally be at the end of your rope, thinking that there's absolutely nowhere else for you to turn. But you know what the best part of rock bottom is? It's that the only place you can go is up. You may feel like you have nothing to live for and that everything can only get worse, but the important thing to remember is that things will get better if you stick it out and make a game plan. Sure, your life won't be amazing overnight, but if you are aware that things can get better for you, then you'll be on the way to moving forward. When you feel a suicidal thought creeping up, just tell yourself that you know you can get through it and that you'll have better days. There are many people out there who deal with people like us every day of their lives. They are there because they want to help us, not make us feel even more miserable. It may seem like there is nobody in this world who can help you, but that's probably because you're not letting them help you. If you tell your friends how you're feeling then they are guaranteed to help you out. That is, if you let them. It's understandable that you may not want anyone's help, and that's completely acceptable. But you can't just keep having that thought linger in your mind forever.  If you feel that you are in danger of harming yourself and have no one to turn to, call the Emergency Services, your doctor, or check yourself into the ER as soon as you can. You should not be alone during this difficult time, period. You can also call a helpline if you're in trouble and want someone to talk to. You can call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) at any time in the US or you can call Samaritans at 116 123 or PAPYRUS at 0800 068 41 41 (if you are a teen or a young adult) if you're in the UK. Go online to find the contact information for the suicide helpline in your country. If you'd rather text someone, send a message to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 to chat with a crisis counselor. If you're in Canada, the number is 686868, or text 85258 in the UK. If you're having suicidal...

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Find out if you have blurred close-up vision. Determine if you have difficulty with reading. Consider whether distant objects appear blurred. Ask yourself if you have difficulty seeing objects both close-up and far-away.

When the lucky bamboo offshoot has had about a month to grow new roots, you can transfer it to its own vase. Fill the bottom of a jar or vase with at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of pebbles, marbles, or gravel. Place the stalk into the jar, setting the bottom firmly in the pebbles to keep it upright. Fill the vase with about 4 inches (10 cm) of fresh, dechlorinated water. You can also plant the lucky bamboo in the vase with the other lucky bamboo that you took the cutting from. Lucky bamboo that’s grown in water needs a regular supply of fresh water. Every 30 days, drain the water in the vase and replace it with new water that’s been bottled, distilled, or left out to dechlorinate. If the water evaporates quickly throughout the month, top off the vase with fresh water. Lucky bamboo also thrives in soil. Find a small pot that’s at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) deep, and that has good drainage holes. Fill the pot with a well-draining potting mix, such as cactus potting soil. Press the bottom of the lucky bamboo stalk 2 inches (5.1 cm) into the soil. Water the soil, and keep the soil slightly moist at all times.  Use bottled, distilled, or otherwise dechlorinated water to water the bamboo. Fertilize the soil with a lucky bamboo fertilizer or diluted liquid house plant fertilizer to help the bamboo grow. Bamboo needs lots of bright light to thrive, but it will burn quickly in direct sun. Find a bright location for the bamboo, such as a partially shaded windowsill, where it will get lots of light every day.

TL;DR in English: Transfer the bamboo to a larger vase. Change the water monthly. Plant the lucky bamboo in soil as an alternative. Place the bamboo in bright, indirect light.
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A planner is an easy way to keep track of your schedule and stay organized. As a student, you're probably on the go a lot. It's a good idea to choose a planner that is small enough that you can easily carry it or find room for it in your backpack. There are also school planner apps available for your smartphone. They show you your timetable and you can write notes or tips or reminders.  Look at several planners before choosing one. You might like one that has daily pages, or you might prefer weekly or monthly pages. Write down all of your to-do items and scheduled activities in your planner. Jazz it up by using fun pen colors or stickers! If a traditional planner isn’t for you, that’s okay! You can find an app on your phone that will help you keep track of your schedule. The bonus is that you will probably always have your calendar on hand.   Try Any.do to keep track of reminders and events. Try Listastic to manage multiple to-do lists. Try Focus Booster to help you divide your schedule into manageable chunks. When you have a lot of tasks to juggle, it can be easy to forget 1 or 2 of them. Instead of stressing about forgetting something, write down a list of things you need to do each day. You could either make your lists at the beginning of the week or each night before you go to bed. Your list might look something like this:   Go to soccer practice. Study for Biology quiz. Take the dog for a walk. Take my turn making dinner. You can manage to stay on track if you make your calendar really detailed. It might seem unnecessary, but you can save a lot of stress if you set aside time for even the smallest tasks. You might not think of these as scheduled activities, but you should mark out time for them even if they just take a few minutes. As a bonus, you’ll get great satisfaction from crossing lots of things off your list each day! Some short tasks you might list include:  Setting out your clothes for the next day. Packing your lunch. Sending a birthday card to your grandmother. Watching the latest episode of...

TL;DR in English: Buy a planner. Use an app to keep track of your schedule. Make a to-do list for each day. Schedule even small activities. Commit to just a few extracurricular activities
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Although it can be difficult, it can help to find a supportive person in your life who will be a good listener, like your parents, a favorite teacher, or other loved ones. When young people are hurting because of their relationships with their peers, they should confide in supportive adults.  Talk about how you feel when you are excluded. Feeling like you are heard and understood can help make you feel better.  Talking to an adult will also let you know that you are not alone. Cast a wide net in seeking friendships. Often when a person is a social outcast in one place, like in school, that person will be accepted in other places, like on a sports team. Putting yourself in multiple settings will increase your chances of making friends.  Doing multiple extracurricular activities that you like will give you more opportunities to make friends. It may even be easier to make friends through extracurricular activities because you will find other kids who share your interests. Focus on your interests. Join a sports team, sign up for a theater troupe, take an art class, go to summer camp, or find another activity that you are genuinely interested in. Then focus on having fun and fostering your interests instead of just on making friends.  Raise your self-esteem. Through participating in extracurricular activities that you like, you will gain a sense of passion and purpose. Doing something you like and that you eventually become good at will raise your self-esteem. People with self-esteem are attractive to others, so learning to value yourself will help you to make friends.  Consider finding friends online. Seeking out people your age who share your interests is easier today than ever before. Look for web pages and clubs devoted to your interests. Just be sure to use the internet responsibly and with parental supervision. Focus on making just one new friend to start. Having just one close friend has been shown to strengthen children's connectedness to school and to boost their self esteem. The quality of friendships is...

TL;DR in English: Confide in a loved one. Diversify your social options. Start small. Recognize that the end of a friendship is not failure. Remain dignified and polite. Resist obsessive FOMO (fear of missing out) behavior online. Don't take everything personally. Stay true to yourself. Be a good friend.
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Most women experience yeast infections now and then, and they can usually be combated with over-the-counter antifungal creams or suppositories. The treatments come in doses that are taken over a period of 1, 3, 5, or 7 days, depending on how severe your infection is. Most yeast infection treatments also come with anti-itch cream that can be used to help with itching and burning around the vulva area.  If you are pregnant, make sure to consult your health care provider before taking any medication, even if you feel certain that you have a yeast infection. If you aren't sure that what you have is a yeast infection, you should see a doctor to double check. Yeast infection symptoms include curd-like, yellowish discharge with a bad smell, itching and burning in the vaginal area, a rash on the vulva, and burning or soreness. If your infection still won't go away after a week or so, make an appointment with your doctor to get prescription medication that will wipe out your infection. You can also try doubling your daily intake of yogurt or other fermented foods to increase the levels of "good" bacteria in your body. Vaginitis can be caused by yeast infections, bacterial infections, parasites, and other causes. It's characterized by a discharge with a fish-like odor, burning and itching, and a rash around the vulva. You can buy over-the-counter creams to combat the uncomfortable symptoms, but you should go to the doctor to figure out the cause and receive a prescription as necessary. Sexually transmitted diseases such as HPV, chlamydia, genital warts, and others can cause long-term damage if left untreated. If you have unprotected sex and feel there's a possibility you could have contracted an STD, make an appointment with your doctor or go to a health clinic. In many cases you'll be able to get free testing. Many women aren't familiar with the way their vaginas look and feel, so they aren't aware when something changes. Every vagina is different, and it's important to know how your vagina normally looks, feels, and...

TL;DR in English: Try over-the-counter remedies for yeast infections. Go to the doctor to get treated for vaginitis. Get regularly tested for STDs. Go to the doctor if you notice something out of the ordinary.
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If your dog has a tendency to chase cats in your neighborhood, it's best to keep your dog on a leash during walks. If you feel inclined to let your dog off-leash during walks, you should do so only in places where you know there will be no cats around, such as a dog park or a quiet place away from other homes. You should also try to only let your dog off-leash at the park during times when you know there will be no cats around. Remember that cats are most active at dusk and dawn, as they often come out to hunt during the night.  Use the "leave it" method on your dog during walks. Even though your dog is on a leash, he may still try to run and pull on the leash whenever he sees a cat. Teaching him to leave it when he sees a cat will help take the stress out of walking your dog in a cat-friendly neighborhood.  If your dog pulls hard or barks while on his leash, he may have what's known as leash aggression. Put simply, he perceives that you're anxious about how he'll react to an animal, and he assumes that animal is a threat. To train your dog out of this, practice getting your dog's attention no matter what is happening around you. Reward him when he keeps his eyes on you. Start out in a low-stress environment, such as your home, and gradually work toward keeping your dog focused on you (and on the treat he'll come to expect) no matter what other animals are around on your walk.  Another crucial skill to teach your dog if you plan to let him roam off-leash is to come when called. Try teaching your dog to come while you run away from him, as he will almost inevitably chase after you. This will make it easier for him to learn this command early on in his training, as he will associate your praise with his following after you. Reward him with treats and praise whenever he comes on command. If you have a yard at your home and you'd like to let your dog run freely in the yard, be sure that you either erect a fence around your property, or use a tether and leash to keep your dog from leaving your yard. This will help...

TL;DR in English: Keep your dog on a leash. Confine your dog to your yard. Keep cats out of your yard.
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Blurred close-up vision is an indicator of farsightedness (also known as hyperopia). If you find it hard to focus on something that is close to your eyes you may have hyperopia. There is no single distance at which an object becomes blurry that equates to hyperopia.  The extent of your hyperopia influences your ability to focus on close-up objects, so the further away you have be to focus on something, to more pronounced you far-sightedness.  Having to sit further away from your computer or holding a book at arm's length are common indicators. If you are used to doing a lot of up-close work, such as drawing, sewing, writing, or working on a computer, and are finding it harder to focus on the task, this can also be a symptom of presbyopia, which is a type of farsightedness caused by loss of elasticity in the eye muscles. It is common to develop presbyopia as we get older.  You can check this simply by holding a book in front of you and reading it normally. If you are holding it more than ten or twelve inches away you may have presbyopia. If you find yourself moving the book further and further away from your eyes to focus on the words, this could be presbyopia. Often reading glasses will help with this. Presbyopia typically develops during the ages of 40 and 65. If you find increasingly that distant object appear to you as blurred, but nearby objects are clear, you may have nearsightedness (myopia). Myopia typically starts to develop around puberty, but can occur at any time in life. Like hyperopia, myopia is a question of degrees. But if you can read a newspaper fine, but struggle to read the board from the back of class, or find yourself sitting closer and closer to the TV, this could be it.  There is evidence that children who spent more time doing close tasks, such as reading, are more likely to develop myopia. Environmental factors are less significant than genetics, however. Instead of having difficulty seeing close-up or far-away objects, you might have a tough time focussing on either of them. If this...

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Bring the skis in out of the cold. Secure the skis. Tie brakes out of the way. Consider the base edge. Remove burrs from the side edge. Sharpen and shape the side edge. Adjust the skis. Clean off old wax and dust.

Pitch requires at least three people, though you can play with more. Typically, a traditional game is played with partners. So, four players are ideal for this game. The dealer shuffles and then deals out six cards to each player. The dealer should hand out the cards in the pattern of 1, then 2, then 3 cards per deal. Once the cards have been dealt, look at the cards you’ve been given. If you’re playing with a partner, look at the cards with your partner. The values for the cards are:  Ten: 10 points. Ace: 4 points. King: 3 points. Queen: 2 points. Jack: 1 point. Every player must now make a bid. How much you bid corresponds to how much confidence you have in the hand you've been dealt.  The bidding starts with the person to the left of the dealer, and goes in a circle. You can bid 2, 3, or 4 cards. The bid represents the number of points that you think you will get in this hand. If you aren't confident at all, you may pass, unless you are the last to bid (i.e. the dealer) and everyone else has passed, in which case you have to bid at least 2. Once someone has placed a bid, you have to match them, surpass them, or pass on your turn. For example, you cannot bid two if three has already been bid. The point of bidding is to figure out who is the most confident in their hand, because that is the person who is going to get to choose the trump suit. The points that you can get in pitch are these: high of trump, low of trump, jack of trump, and game. "High" is the highest trump card played, "low" is the lowest trump card played, "jack" is the jack of trump, and "game" has to do with how many face cards you end up with.

TL;DR in English: Get at least three players together. Evaluate your cards. Make bids. Match the bids. Know how the trump works.
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Heat stimulates oil production, so avoid blow drying. It’s also a good idea to avoid flat irons, curling irons, and hot rollers if serious oiliness is a concern. Running your hands through your hair and otherwise playing with your hair spreads oil from the scalp to the rest of your hair. It may also stimulates oil production at the roots.  Touching your hair is also problematic because it transfers oils from your hands (from things such as lotion or anything you've eaten) to your hair.  The same goes for brushing: every time you drag the brush down your head, you’re pulling oil from the roots through the rest of your locks. Obviously you need to brush when you’ve got tangles or pesky fly-aways, but try to resist those 100 strokes a day. These products help to get rid of oiliness at the roots, and they can increase volume. They’re a great option for non-shampoo days.  Dry shampoo is great for occasional hair help, but you shouldn’t use it every day. It can block hair follicles and make it difficult for the sweat glands on your head to properly do their job.  Cornstarch, cornmeal, and blotting papers work similarly to dry shampoo, soaking up excess oil in between washes. Styling products with silicone or a high concentration of oil can make your hair look greasy, so read ingredient labels carefully and choose alternate stylers.

TL;DR in English: Keep heat away from your head. Touch your hair less. Spray on dry shampoo. Avoid oil-based products.
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Your feet can be at hip-width, flat on the floor. Take a few deep breaths to relieve tension and relax. Reach both arms forward and grasp your right knee, while keeping your head and shoulders on the ground.  You may want to lay a yoga mat on the floor for this stretch. You may need to lift your right knee up to meet your hands. Allow your muscle to relax before continuing. Use your arms to pull your right knee into your chest or far as it will go. Take 10 deep breaths, or hold it up there for about 30 seconds. Move it back to the ground. Grasp your left knee, and relax the quad muscle. Gently pull your knee to your chest. Hold it to your chest as you did your right knee, for about 30 seconds. Return it to the floor. After you've done each side, try doing both legs at the same time. Gently pull your legs up to your chest. Stay in that position for 30 seconds or as long as you can hold it, then return to the starting position. You need to repeat each movement about 3 times. However, 2 times will do if that's all you can manage. You are stretching your hamstring muscle that runs from the back of your thigh to your buttocks and connects with your lower back. Hamstring tightness from excessive sitting or lack of exercise often results in lower back pain. If you don't like pulling your knees all the way to your chest, you can try these alternatives. Alternatively, try all three to see which one you like the best and offers the most relief.  One way you can perform this exercise is to keep both legs straight as you lay on your back. Lift your right leg to you, supporting the back of it with your hands. As you reach a 90-degree angle, stop. Make sure your knee is straight, as that is what will stretch your hamstring.  Another option is to use a towel. Perform the stretch with your leg straight, but as you bring your leg up, loop a towel over the bottom of your foot. Keep your leg at a 90-degree angle to your body. Pull lightly on the towel to bend your foot slightly towards you, stretching your hamstring. Hold for...

TL;DR in English: Lie down on the floor with your knees bent. Pull your right leg up. Move to the left knee. Pull both legs up together. Repeat 3 times. Try alternative movements.
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Most people have heard the age-old advice "black is slimming" so many times that it's become a cliché. In fact, there's plenty of truth to the old saying. In general, the eye tends to focus on bright colors and ignore neutral shades like black, so wearing black clothes on your lower body in conjunction with brighter colors on your best features can direct attention away from your thighs and towards more appealing areas. Note, however, that the effect is lessened if you wear only black, as the crucial contrast between your dark pants and the rest of your body disappears. Another sure-fire way to make your thighs look thinner is to visually extend the bottom half of your body with pants that sit above your natural waist. Since the eye processes the entire pant length as a person's legs, high-waisted looks can give the impression that your legs are significantly longer (and thinner.) While high-waisted jeans at one point were seen as a painful reminder of 80s fashion, they're now actually somewhat en vogue again: see American Apparel's catalog or the wardrobe of modern style icons like Kendall and Kylie Jenner for examples. Thigh-slimming fashion isn't just limited to pants — even flowing garments like skirts and dresses are perfectly doable. The trick here is to choose garments that are longer and flowier than what you'd normally wear. The extra length gives the impression of long, straight lines flowing towards the floor, which minimizes any extra bulk in your thighs. Stay away from short, narrow skirts (i.e., miniskirts, pencil skirts, etc.) These fashion choices tend to emphasize the thighs, rather than downplay them. Plus, they show more of the thighs. Vertical stripes are a good choice for women looking to reduce their bulky thighs for the same reason that pinstriped suits are often recommended for men who want to appear slimmer. Vertical lines tend to lead the eyes upward and create the impression of a longer, slimmer figure — research has even confirmed this effect. By contrast, horizontal lines tend to...

TL;DR in English: Wear dark-colored pants. Consider higher-waisted pants. Tend towards longer skirts and dresses. Use vertical stripes to give the illusion of length. Wear heels to make your legs appear longer. If you're really worried, consider shapewear. Spend the time (and money) getting a perfect fit.
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If you are using hinges with removable pins and already have half of the hinge affixed to the door frame, interlace the knuckles of the two sides of each of the hinges and put the pins back in place once they are aligned.  This will be much easier if you have assistant who can replace the pins. Check to see if the door is swinging smoothly. If so, proceed to the final step. If your hinges don't come apart, your next step will be to support the door at a right angle to the frame. Place shims beneath it so that it reaches the proper height for the hinges to line up with the frame mortises.  If the holes on the new hinge line up with the holes that were used to mount the old door, you can just screw the hinges to the frame. If not, you'll need to make divots in the frame with a center punch. It's a good idea to start by only driving in one screw per hinge. Then you can check to see if the door swings easily. If so, drive in the other screws. If not, remove the screws and adjust the position of the hinges as necessary. If your door is swinging easily, it is now time to install your doorknob/handle and lock. This process will vary depending on the door handle you've chosen. Refer to the instructions that came with your doorknob.

TL;DR in English: Interlace the knuckles and replace the pins. Screw the door onto the frame. Fit the lock and handles.
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After a long day of skiing, you will want to bring your skis inside to raise them to room temperature. If you proceed to wax a ski while it is still cold, there's a chance that you will bubble the base and create a lot more work for yourself. You can get started on the edging while waiting for your skis to warm up. Clamp the skis securely to a vise at a comfortable work height, on their side with the top of the ski facing you. If you don't have a a vise, place two chairs facing each other and weigh them down with heavy objects on their seats to make them stable. Lay the skis across the top of the seat backs, and fasten them securely with bungee cords. Make sure the skis are completely stable before you continue. You can put small pieces of cardboard between the skis and the vise clamps to prevent scratching. Use brake retainer bands or large, thick rubber bands to pull the ski brakes up and out of the way of the ski edges. This is the edge between the base of the ski and the side. For most purposes and ski models, this should be at a 1º angle.  While you can sharpen this edge in the same way as the side edge, described below, there is a higher risk of damaging the skis by scratching the ski base. If the base edge has become dull or in need of reshaping, getting this done at a ski shop is recommended. If you do this yourself, sharpen the base edge before you sharpen the side edge, using the same tools and process described below. Run your finger along the side edge of your skis, between the upper surface and the side. If you feel irregular nicks or rough patches, of if you see rust along the edge, file those areas down with a wet diamond stone, gummy stone, or bastard file. Hold the tool flat against the edge and push in long strokes over the rough patch, in one direction only. Repeat until the edge is mostly smooth. If your edges are already sharpened, don't run your finger along them, or you could cut yourself. Wear gloves or just use the stone a few times without testing. For the average skier, this should...

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Examine the device for a small battery symbol or a plus and minus sign. Look for a compartment that slides off if there is no symbol. Check the user manual if you’re not sure where the compartment is. Remove any screws holding the compartment shut. Look at the compartment door to determine what size battery you need.

Quail droppings will build up quickly and contain high levels of ammonia. It’s important that you clean out their habitat on a regular basis.  If your quail live in a hutch with a wire floor, you can easily collect and clean up the droppings by placing newspapers or shallow containers (like litter trays) underneath the hutch. If you wish, you can use the collected droppings for fertilizer. If you keep your quail in a deep litter habitat, you may only need to clean the litter once every couple of weeks. How much your quail will need depends on how many quail you have, how mature they are, and what breed they are. Adult Japanese quail, for example, eat approximately 14-18 g (.5-.63 oz) of feed per day.  Buy food designed specially for the age and life stage of your quail. Their nutritional needs change as they grow and mature. If you are unable to get feed specifically formulated for quail, you can give your quail turkey or game bird feed supplemented with calcium. Add a little shell grit or ground limestone to their feed to provide a calcium boost.  Store the food you plan to feed the quail in a dry, cool, well-sealed container. Do not give your quail food that is more than 8 weeks old. Clean water troughs and containers daily to prevent illness. Wash water containers with hot water and a mild detergent, and rinse thoroughly before refilling with fresh water. If you have chicks, fill the water troughs with clean pebbles or marbles to prevent drowning. Regularly examine the quail habitat for damage. Look for rotting wood or holes in the wire or net that could allow predators in (or quail out). Rats often try to get into quail enclosures, so be sure to maintain a secure pen. You may want to do an overall count of your quail daily, weekly or monthly. This is so you know that they’re all there and that the quail are living healthy lives in the habitat. Quail are easily startled, and excessive stress or handling can kill them. Don’t pick up or handle your quail any more than necessary, and enter their habitat only...

TL;DR in English: Change the floor litter regularly. Provide food for the quail. Make sure your quail always have access to clean water. Perform weekly security checks. Keep count of your quail. Do not disturb your quail.
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Hold the applicator in your dominant hand and use the other to gently stretch and flatten the cow’s ear. The jaws of the device should be hovering above the soft central part of the ear you pinpointed earlier. Remember to keep to the fleshy tissue, and avoid cartilage, visible blood vessels, or other easily-damaged structures. Squeeze the handles together in 1 smooth motion. You’ll hear a loud click as the 2 halves of the tag come together. Once the tag is in place, release the handles and pull the applicator away. Speak to the cow in a soft voice and stroke its head and neck to keep it calm as its momentary discomfort passes, but avoid touching its ears.  You’ll need to be quick to get the tag in before the cow moves its head. Don’t put any pressure on the applicator handles until you’re ready to insert the tag. Failing to successfully apply the tag on the first attempt will only cause unnecessary pain. Check to make sure the tag is correctly positioned, is secure, and doesn’t appear to be causing the cow any discomfort. It may be a good idea to jot down the animal’s unique identifying code or number in case you need to adjust the tag later on. When using an electronic identification device (EID), it’s important that the visual panel (the face of the male piece) be situated on the outer part of the ear where it can be seen clearly and easily. Many ranchers tag both ears of their cattle to make them easier to read from either side. Some even insert an additional EID or RFID device along with traditional panel tags. If you decide that it’s necessary to apply a second tag, repeat the process the same way you did the first. Once the tag is in position, release the animal from the chute and free it from its lead rope. The newly-attached tag should remain in place for several years, allow you to track, identify, and account for the cow among the rest of your livestock more easily. Sturdy metal identifying buttons tend to stay put longer than flimsy plastic tags. Keep a close eye on the area around the tag. Any...

TL;DR in English: Position the applicator over the tagging site. Clamp the applicator shut firmly and quickly. Inspect the finished tag. Tag the other ear if desired. Let the cow go. Check the tagging site for signs of infection for the next 5-7 days.
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Look for the music note surrounded by an orange box. "Artists" breaks down the songs you synced by performer, "Playlists" groups them by lists, and so on. Tapping "More" gives you more sorting options like "Albums" and "Genres". Use the controls at the bottom of the screen to pause and skip forward or backward in the song.

TL;DR in English: Tap the "Music" app. Tap the tabs at the bottom to browse your playlists. Tap a song to play it.
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Echinacea is a medicinal plant and has antiviral properties. It is known for enhancing the immune system. All parts of the echinacea plant, namely flowers, leaves, and roots can be used for treating herpes outbreaks. It can be consumed in the form of tea, juices, or pills.  Echinacea supplements are widely available at most pharmacies, certain grocery stores, and is also available online. If using echinacea as a tea, drink 3-4 cups a day. If using it as a supplement, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Consult with your doctor before using echinacea if you have tuberculosis, leukemia, diabetes, connective tissue disorders, multiple sclerosis, HIV or AIDS, autoimmune disease, or liver disorders. Echinacea may interfere with these conditions. Licorice root contains glycyrrhizic acid, which has shown therapeutic benefit in the treatment of herpes. High levels of glycyrrhizic acid have actually affected irreversible deactivation of the herpes simplex virus in vitro. It should be noted, however, that prolonged use of licorice may result in the retention of sodium and a loss of potassium, so individuals suffering from heart problems and pregnant women should avoid the intake of licorice.  For the treatment of herpes, the extracts of licorice roots can be effective. Alternatively, intake of two capsules of the extracts of the roots of licorice is equally beneficial. Talk with your doctor before using licorice root. Glycyrrhizin, the active ingredient in licorice, can cause pseudoaldosteronism, a medical condition that causes headaches, fatigue, high blood pressure, or even heart attacks. People with heart failure or heart disease, kidney or liver disease, high blood pressure, hormone-sensitive cancers, diabetes, low potassium, or erectile dysfunction should not take licorice. Seaweeds such as Pterocladia capillacea, Gymnogongrus griffithsiae, Cryptonemia crenulata, and Nothogenia fastigiata (red seaweeds from South America), Bostrychia montagnei (sea moss), and Gracilaria corticata (a red seaweed from India) can...

TL;DR in English: Use echinacea to enhance your immune system. Try licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Use medicinal variants of seaweed. Eat a healthy diet to help boost your immune system. Drink plenty of water. Exercise regularly for a healthier immune system. Use relaxation techniques to deal with the stress of living with herpes.
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For breeding purposes, your male and female cockatiel should be at least 18 months old. Younger females may experience problems like egg binding and younger birds also may not take good care of their babies. Egg binding is a condition where the eggs become stuck in the cloaca. This may lead to an infection and even death. Related birds have a higher chance of having weak or deformed babies. If you are not sure if your birds are related, then contact the person who bred your cockatiels to find out if they are related. Do not breed them if they are related. Before you decide to breed to cockatiels, it is a good idea to bring your birds to an avian veterinarian to get a clean bill of health before breeding. This is will help to protect against any diseases or defects your birds may have. Weight is also a good indication of health in cockatiels.   Overweight. Being overweight increases the chances of infertility in both sexes and egg binding in the female. If you are not sure if a cockatiel is overweight, try to feel your bird’s keel or breastbone. If you cannot feel the breastbone, then it is overweight.  Underweight. Being underweight may indicate that your bird has a disease or that one bird is guarding the food dish and preventing the other from eating. Find out what is causing your bird to be underweight before you start breeding your cockatiels. You may have to hand raise the babies if the parents are negligent or treat the babies poorly. Make sure that you have the time and energy to devote to hand raising baby cockatiels before you decide to breed them.

TL;DR in English: Make sure your cockatiels are old enough. Ensure that the pair is not related. Inspect your birds for signs of good health. Keep in mind that not all cockatiels make good parents.
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The battery compartment on a device can be almost anywhere. It’s usually on the back or the bottom, so check these places first. It may be marked with a small battery-shaped symbol, or you may see a plus or minus sign, indicating the polarity of the battery. These markings may be on the top or just to the side of the compartment door. If you don’t see any markings, you may be able to locate the compartment by finding a piece that slides or snaps off of your device. Look for lines in the case that don’t match the other seam.  You might also see a clasp or a lever that will release the compartment door. The battery compartment may also be held shut by one or more small screws. If you have the instruction manual to your device, it should have a diagram showing where the batteries should go. If you don’t have the manual, you may be able to find one by searching for your device online. If you’re looking online, make sure to include the brand name and model number, if you know it. Usually, the screws in a battery compartment are Phillips screws, meaning they have a cross-shaped dip in the head. To remove these screws, use a Phillips-head screwdriver with a cross-shaped tip.  If the screw is stuck, you may be able to remove it using a screw extractor. In the case of a watch battery, you may need to use a special tool to remove the back of the watch. Usually, the battery size will be printed on the compartment door. If not, the information may be located inside the compartment. If it’s not listed, you might have to estimate the size of the battery, or try different sizes until you find the one that fits.  AAA, AA, C, and D batteries are all 1.5V batteries, but the different sizes produce different currents, or the amount of power that comes out of the battery at once. AAA is the smallest traditional 1.5V battery, and is usually used to power small electronics. D is the largest 1.5V battery and usually charges larger items like flashlights. A 9V battery looks like a small box with snaps on top, and it's often used to...

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Find time to practice every day. Make a practice schedule. Plan out your practice sessions in advance. Practice in short "bursts" with periods of rest. Practice interrelated skills when you have downtime.

If your table is wooden, cover it with a blanket, newspapers, or a vinyl tablecloth.  It can be a nuisance to get a wood table too wet. This method requires the use of a hose and a good deal of water. You can also use a deck or patio to do this method. If you are working on a wood surface, make sure it is covered. Move slowly, as a leak could only be visible for a few seconds.  Concentrating on looking for bubbles where the water is running. Bubbles escaping around the valve area can indicate there is a leak in the valve. Inspect the valve to make sure it is sealed properly. Use a small stream of water and work slowly.  Concentrate on looking for streams of bubbles escaping from a leak in the mattress. Look closely around the seams for bubbles. This indicates escaping air and seams are common sites of tears and holes. Permanent marker is less likely to bleed on a wet surface.   You can partially dry the area around the leak with a towel to aid in marking the leak. Once the mattress is dry you can make your mark more clear by placing duct tape or a larger mark near the leak. The seams will take the longest to dry.  If you don't dry a mattress before storing it, mold or mildew can form. It is important to make sure it is 100% dry before you put it away. Before you can use any kind of adhesive patch to repair your mattress, it must be 100% dry.

TL;DR in English: Use an outdoor table to do this method. Hook up a garden hose and  "flood" the area around the valve with water. Flood the rest of the surface of the mattress with water. Mark the leak with a permanent marker once you find the source. Dry the mattress in direct sunlight or in the wind for an hour or two.
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You may want to keep track of foods and beverages that cause you any problems. Write down the foods you eat and see how you feel about 1 hour of eating. If the food you ate an hour ago is bothering you, you should eliminate that from your diet. Commonly reported hyperacidity triggers include:  Citrus fruit Caffeinated beverages Chocolate Tomatoes Garlic, onions Alcohol Note: Most of these foods have not been studied enough to make a definitive claim. It's more important to find out what triggers your symptoms than to avoid this exact list. If your bed allows for it, raise the head of it by 6 to 8 inches. Gravity will keep the acid in your stomach. Don't just pile up pillows, though. These tend to bend your neck and body in such a way that increases the pressure. It will make the hyperacidity worse. If you’re carrying extra weight, losing weight may reduce some of the pressure on your lower esophageal sphincter, keeping stomach acid from leaking through. However, you may not need to lose weight, so check with your doctor before attempting to do so. Then, eat a healthy diet based on fresh produce and lean protein and exercise for 30 minutes per day. Decrease the amount of food you eat at any one time. This may reduce the amount of stress and pressure on your stomach. Switching to smaller plates and bowls may help because it tricks your mind into thinking you’re eating more food than you really are. Chew each bite several times, then swallow before taking another bite. This helps your stomach digest food more easily and quickly, leaving less food in the stomach adding pressure on the LES. You can also slow yourself down by putting your fork down between bites. Pressure will increase the discomfort of hyperacidity. You can experience excess pressure because of hiatal hernias (when the upper part of the stomach moves above the diaphragm), pregnancy, constipation, or being overweight. Don't wear clothes that constrict your stomach or abdomen.

TL;DR in English: Avoid foods and drinks that trigger your symptoms. Raise the head of your bed if symptoms interfere with sleep. Ask your doctor if you could benefit from losing weight. Eat smaller meals so you don’t get too full. Eat slowly to improve your digestion. Check that your stomach isn’t under undue pressure.
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Pelleted bird food is commercially available at your local pet store. Pellets should make up approximately 60 to 70% of your conure's diet and seeds no more than 10% and fruits and veggies for the rest. They can come in different colors, which adds a little variety to an otherwise uninteresting food.  Pelleted bird food, along with seed mixes, provide a good, nutritious diet. Some commercial seed mixes have fillers or harmful additives. Ask an avian veterinarian or the staff at your local pet store if you are unsure about which pelleted food and seed mix would be best for your conure, or select a seed mix that is labeled as "organic" or "all natural." Variety is key to feeding your conure a nutritionally balanced diet. Fruits and vegetables are a great way to add this variety. Examples of fresh vegetables to feed your conure are collard greens, spinach, pumpkins, and zucchini.  There are many types of fruit you can feed your conure, such as mangoes, blueberries, kiwi, and apples.  Fruits and vegetables also add important vitamins and minerals to your conure's diet.  Wash the fruits and vegetables thoroughly with water to remove pesticides.  Consider purchasing organic produce but not  avocado because it is poisonous to your bird.  Cut the produce into smaller pieces. Nuts add healthy protein and fat to your conure's diet, and should be a mainstay in her daily eating regimen. Examples of nuts to feed your conure are hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, and brazil nuts.  The nuts should be low in salt. Although important, nuts should be fed only in small amounts because of their high fat content. Your conure could become obese if she eats a lot of nuts.  If you feed your conure peanuts, they must be unshelled.   Peanut shells contain a fungal toxin called aflatoxin that could make your conure very sick. In addition to nuts, grains and legumes are mainstays of a conure diet. There are many types of healthy grains you can feed your conure, such as cooked brown rice or barley, as well as cereal, pasta, and...

TL;DR in English: Select a pelleted food and seed mix for your conure. Add fresh fruits and vegetables to your conure's diet. Incorporate nuts into your conure's diet. Give your conure grains and legumes to eat. Supplement your conure's diet with extra vitamins and minerals. Avoid feeding your conure certain foods. Develop a feeding regimen for your conure.
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Depending on the reasons for the hysterectomy, different parts of the reproductive system will be removed. The term "hysterectomy" is an umbrella term for all of these procedures, so it is important to understand which type of operation will be happening to you.  A supracervical or subtotal hysterectomy involves the removal of the upper part of the uterus only, while the cervix stays in place. A total hysterectomy involves the removal of the whole uterus and cervix. A radical hysterectomy involves the removal of the whole uterus, tissue on the sides of the uterus, the cervix, and the top part of the vagina. This is typically only done when cancer is present. Your hysterectomy may or may not involve removal of the ovaries (a procedure called "oophorectomy"). An open surgery, or abdominal hysterectomy, is the most common type, comprising 65% of procedures. This method involves a 5–7 inch abdominal incision, through which the appropriate organs are removed. An MIP hysterectomy (or minimally invasive procedure) may be vaginal (where an incision is made inside the vagina, through which the organs are removed — known as a transvaginal hysterectomy) or laparoscopic (which is a surgery done using a laparoscope, through one or more small tiny incisions, often through the belly button). Sometimes MIP hysterectomies will be a combination of vaginal/laparoscopic techniques.  An open surgery hysterectomy usually results in a three-day hospital stay. MIP hysterectomies generally involve reduced hospital stays, quicker recovery times, less scarring, and a lowered risk of infection. An MIP hysterectomy results in a three to four week recovery period to resume full activity, compared to a five to six week recovery with an abdominal procedure. Not all women will be suited for an MIP hysterectomy. Factors such as scar tissue, obesity, and health status can all affect whether or not an MIP is good choice for you. A hysterectomy is considered a "moderate risk" procedure. Fortunately, most women who have this surgery experience no...

TL;DR in English: Figure out what type of hysterectomy you'll be having. Understand the differences between "open surgery"  and "MIP" hysterectomies. Learn about the risks associated with hysterectomy. Find out what to expect after your hysterectomy. Gather additional information.
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Dermatologists don't recommend letting acne run its course, because without treatment, dark spots, blemishes and permanent scars can appear on the skin as the acne clears. As such, address any acne soon after it appears on your face or any other exposed area you don't want blemishes. However, don't prick or squeeze pimples or try to extract blackheads forcefully or prematurely. Instead, keep the pores of your skin clean with cleansing soap or facial wash and wait until the white-headed pustule (dead white blood cells) or blackhead (compacted oil and dirt) comes closer to the surface of the skin. Once that occurs, gently exfoliate it away with a mildly abrasive moistened facial pad, or carefully squeeze it with the sides of your clean fingers or sanitized metal tool designed for the task.  Try an over-the-counter facial wash containing 2% salicylic acid or 5-10% benzoyl peroxide. You can also try baking soda and lemon for gentle and natural exfoliation and blemish fading treatment. Lemon juice has a bleaching effect, so it may be helpful for reducing the appearance of blemishes. Try to get all of the pus or blackhead material out of the pore, as it will heal quicker. Disinfect the inflamed pore immediately afterwards with some antiseptic solution, preferably one that is alcohol-free. Don't squeeze pimples or blackheads with your fingernails because the surrounding tissue can get damaged and infected — a major cause of post-acne blemishes. Many dermatologists recommend not popping or squeezing your own blemishes. Instead, they suggest leaving it to a skin specialist. Sun block is one of the most important measures to prevent acne as well as fade the related blemishes. Radiation from the sun not only irritates acne in some cases, but it can sunburn sensitive tissue associated with inflamed or healing pimples, causing discoloration (hyper-pigmentation, the darkening of the skin) and leading to long-term blemish marks. Hyper-pigmentation of the skin occurs due to increased production of melanin, which is...

TL;DR in English: Treat your pimples soon after they appear. Avoid too much sun exposure. Use over-the-counter skin-lightening agents. Use over-the-counter exfoliating compounds. Use natural plant-based products.
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To make the most of your practice you need to be working on your skill every day. Study after study has shown that consistently practicing a skill is far more useful than trying to practice for 4-5 hours once or twice a week. Even 15-20 minutes of practice 7 days a week cab be more effective than 3 hours once a week.   Sports: If you can't practice one day, try to get some exercise (run, bike, swim, etc.) in if you can.  Music: At the very least, run through your scales and 2-3 practice songs to keep practicing your speed and technique.  Intellectual: Make flashcards and review them daily when you do not have time to study. You want to make practicing a habit as natural as brushing your teeth. Choose a time to practice and stick to it every day. After 2-3 weeks, you brain will adapt to this schedule and prepare itself for "practice-time." Think of practicing like working-out: it is much easier to stay in shape if you have a set time to go to the gym .   Sports: Schedule practices 3-5 days a week, using extra days for exercise. Set aside one day a week for rest and recovery.  Music: Practice your instrument daily, aiming to work at least 1 hour each day.  Intellectual: It is much easier to learn something when you study each day as opposed to all at once the night before a test. Make a habit of practicing writing or studying daily, even if it is only for a short while. If you're learning an instrument, for example, you might set aside 20 minutes to practice scales, 20 minutes to practice chords and 20 minutes to learn a new song. Having a plan for your practice makes you more likely to stick to your routine and to visualize how you will improve.   Sports: Warm up for 15 minutes, work on skill drills (passing, shooting, etc.) for 20-30 minutes, play scrimmages or game-like situations for 20-30 minutes, then cool down with stretching for 10-15 minutes.  Music: Warm up for 10 minutes with scales, then practice your songs, chords, or new techniques. End with a review of old songs you need to know or have fun...

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