There are multiple companies online that exist solely to collect data on you and then sell it to marketers. These sites take public records, social network information, browsing information, and more to create a profile about you that they can sell. Opting out of these lists can be time consuming and difficult. Several sites have lists of the companies that collect data, as well as information on how to remove yourself. This typically involves emailing and calling the company until you reach someone who can delete your information. This can be a very time-consuming and frustrating process, as many of these companies purposefully make it difficult to remove yourself. There are services available that will delete your records from listing sites. These services essentially perform the same functions that you can do for free, but take care of it for you so that you don't have to spend your time trying to track down sites and people to talk to. These services are often subscription based. This is because even if you remove yourself from a list, you will often be placed back on it after a few months. These services repeat the deletion process every few months to ensure that you stay off the lists.

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Find a list of data collection sites. Remove yourself from the lists. Pay to have your data deleted automatically.


Like all breeds, the German Shepherd suffers from many inheritable diseases that you can't see just by looking at the dog. Common genetic diseases for the breed include degenerative myelopathy, megaesophagus, and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.  If you're getting your puppy from a breeder, they should know about the history of disease in the puppy's lineage. Discuss the likelihood of these diseases developing in your own puppy. You want to see the puppy on multiple occasions, if possible, so you can get a better sense of its overall temperament and health. Just like people, puppies can have their good days and their bad days, so you don't want to make a decision based on a single interactions. Take your time and look closely at each puppy you're thinking of adopting. Puppies should be the appropriate weight — not too chubby, but not too thin — and odor free. They should have clear eyes (not runny or red) and clean ears. The coat should be full and glossy (no balding spots), and free of mats or fecal matter. Look for signs of excessive scratching, which may point to skin or coat problems. It should have a healthy appetite, and no signs of vomiting or diarrhea. Also assess the puppy's social health. Puppies should be curious and well-socialized, playful and friendly. Temperament testing a dog or puppy helps you choose a dog that fits your family and lifestyle. For example, a high-energy puppy may be the right fit for an active outdoor family, but wrong for a family who likes to relax indoors. For temperament testing, separate the puppy from the litter to make sure it's focusing its attention on you.  Walk around to see if the puppy follows you. A puppy that follows humans is well-socialized to them and enjoys their company. Kneel and call the puppy to you. It should show interest in you and come when called. Lift the puppy in the air to see how well it deals with being carried. Gently restrain the puppy with its belly up. Though a little bit of struggle is okay, you don't want a puppy who fights you when you try to handle it. Look for a puppy that isn't afraid —note if his tail is between his legs. In all interactions, look for signs of fear or mistrust. These puppies may not adjust well to your home. If you see a puppy who guards its food or toys, think twice about adopting it. While these behaviors can be improved through training, it's an extra obstacle you don't have to face if you choose a dog with a better temperament. Look for behaviors like growling or snapping when people or other dogs approach their food or toys. A dog who runs away may also have problems interacting safely and comfortably in a home.  If you decide to take on a “project” with behavioral concerns, make sure you have a behaviorist or trainer you trust lined up first. Beware that having a "reactive" dog will add to the potential liability of ownership. You want a puppy that's playful and not fearful because many dogs bite out of fear. German Shepherds are large, powerful animals as adults, so you absolutely cannot start out with a puppy who's fearful by nature. Puppies born with a fearful personality may be harder to train, and may display fear aggression as adults. You may visit a litter and fall in love with a puppy a few states away. If you cannot take the dog home immediately (for example, if it's too young to be weaned), you need to arrange for its transportation at a later date. For the puppy's health, you should make the trip to pick it up yourself. Shipping puppies is very stressful on them, and often results in a sick puppy when you pick them up from the airport. If you want a puppy that lives far away, be willing to travel for it.

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Research the history of diseases in the puppy's lineage. Visit the puppy more than once. Examine the puppy's health. Test the puppy’s temperament. Look for bad behaviors. Play with the puppy. Think carefully about adopting a faraway puppy.


Monitor the growth of the seedlings closely. Don’t let the seedlings get too big, as more leaves will form, which can cause crowding. It's easiest to wait until the seedlings are tall enough to grasp. Seed leaves are replaced by true leaves as the seedlings grow. Look for leaves that match the adults, as seed leaves are more rounded and simpler than true leaves. Waiting for the true leaves to appear helps you pinpoint the healthiest seedlings to keep. Thinned seedlings have a greater survival chance if the weather is not too hot or cold. Moisten the soil with a hose or a watering can if it's too dry. It's easier to pull up roots from damp soil. Only start thinning out when the temperature is cooler. The remaining seedlings need time to adjust to the extra air and light before the increased sunlight exposure during the next day. This prevents the seedlings from getting stressed and helps them to grow into healthy adults. Look for the seedlings that appear bright, healthy, and disease-free. Use thin wooden sticks like toothpicks or popsicle sticks to mark these seedlings. Check that there is only 1 seedling per cell or that you have followed the recommended spacing. Taller seedlings aren’t always stronger. Avoid choosing tall and spindly seedlings, as these may not become healthy adults.

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Thin the seedlings when they are 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) tall. Look for 1-2 sets of true leaves on each seedling. Pick a mild day when the soil is damp. Wait until the evening to give the seedlings a good chance to adjust. Locate the strongest and healthiest seedlings to keep.


Include your counselor and/or psychiatrist, your medical doctor, and some close family members and friends.  Be realistic about how each person can help you. It’s important to have more than one person on this list, because it is unrealistic to think that one person will be able to help you all the time. This will drain a lot of their energy and could potentially strain your relationship. Think about people who will be supportive and non-judgmental. People who might make you feel more anxious or upset may not be the best choice for your support network. You may choose to share your diagnosis of depression with close family members or friends. This will help them understand what you’re going through. This will also help them understand that you can’t just “snap out of it,” but that you have a medical diagnosis for your condition. Don’t exclude people because you “don’t want to worry them.” If they are close family members or friends, they want to know how you’re feeling and will be willing to help you. You may want to keep some of the details of your depression private, sharing them only with your counselor. If you don’t feel like sharing with other people, such as your coworkers, you can just say that you’re going through a difficult time but that you’re working on making things better. When you live with depression, it can periodically be difficult to go out and participate in activities. But it is important to continue doing the things that you enjoy in order to build supportive relationships. Identify a couple of activities that you like or things you’d like to try. This may be taking a class, volunteering at an animal shelter, or even going to a movie with a friend. Set goals for yourself to do at least one favorite activity per week. A pet can be another important part of your support network. Having a pet is recognized by the National Institute for Mental Health as beneficial for people living with depression. Pets can provide you with constant companionship. In addition, even if you don’t feel up to it, you still have to take care of them by, for example, taking the dog for a walk. If you can’t have a pet where you live, you can still get pet therapy by volunteering with an animal organization such as the American Humane Association.

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Make a list of people to include in your support network. Share your diagnosis with supportive family or friends. Only give details that you want to give. Stay connected with your favorite activities. Get a pet.


Greet your special person with a smile, and smile often while you are with her (without faking it). Smiling will not only make you feel happier, but it will make you sound happier and more positive. It will also let her know that you’re happy to see her, and that you’re interested in what she’s saying. Pay attention to what the person has going on in her life, like her hobbies and what she does at work or in school. Take note of people she frequently mentions; these people are probably important to her in one way or another.  Give the person your full attention, don’t play on your phone or computer. Giving someone your full attention makes them feel more heard and appreciated. Some common people are siblings, parents, grandparents, and close friends. She may also mention pets, children, or even classmates and colleagues. Try to learn about these people and their relationship with your special friend. Sometimes it is best to just listen, and not offer solutions. For example: your friend tells you that she’s frustrated with her basketball coach. Say something like, “That does sound really frustrating, I’m sorry you had to go through that.” Avoid saying things like, “I know exactly how that feels”, because chances are you don’t fully understand what she’s going through and it might make her feel bad. Instead, practice empathy by showing kindness and paying attention to the needs the other person expresses. This is a good time to reach back to things you've learned about your friend. Ask her about a specific person or event she mentioned last time you talked. Asking questions will show that you care about what she does and what she loves. Pay attention and try to remember the details of her stories. The next time you talk, ask her how these things are going. For example: You remember that she is very close with her brother, and the last time they hung out was over spring break when they went on a family trip to the beach. Ask her how her brother is doing, and if she has seen him lately. Maybe ask her if she's been to the beach lately, or if she has any plans to see her brother again soon. Not only will the memory be a warm, fun thought for you and your friend, but it will also show that you are thinking about her and that you value the time you spend together. It could be a memory from childhood, or one from the previous night. Maybe you stayed up all night talking, or you did something crazy like go skydiving. Reminiscing about your time spent together is a great way to show that your time with her is special. It doesn’t have to be intimate, but touching has been shown to increase happiness and make people feel more connected. Hug her when you first see her and when you say goodbye, or pat her on the shoulder when you pass by. Be careful to not overdo it, the limit and amount of touching depends on your relationship with your special person. There should be very different limits if your special person is a significant other versus a friend or family member.

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Smile. Listen. Ask about the person's life. Share a memory. Slightly touch the person often.


Like in Blackjack, you’ll need to make a bet before you know how good your hand (or set of tiles) is. Keep in mind that once you receive your tiles, you won’t be able to change your bet. When you’re first starting out, you may want to bet low until you get the hang of how to play. The dealer should give themselves 4 tiles as well. You can look at your tiles at this point, but be careful you don’t show them to any of the other players. Once you’re dealt your tiles, you’ll need to split them up into 2 “hands.” Each hand will have 2 tiles in it. The goal is to create the most valuable hands possible with the tiles you’ve been dealt. Your most valuable hand will be known as your high hand, and your other hand will be called your low hand.  If you have 2 tiles that make a pair, it’s a good idea to put them together to make a hand since pairs are the most valuable hands. If you don’t have any pairs, you want to divide up your tiles so that the tiles in each hand add up to the highest value possible. Everyone should turn up their tiles at the same time. Double check that everyone is finished dividing up their tiles before you flip your tiles over. Differentiate between your 2 hands by positioning one vertically and one horizontally. In order to beat the dealer, you want your hands, or tiles, to be more valuable than their hands. First, compare your high hand to the dealer’s high hand. Then, compare your low hand to the dealer’s low hand. If both your high hand and low hand beats their high hand and low hand, you win the bet!  If your high hand beats the dealer’s high hand but your low hand doesn’t, or vice versa, you don’t win the bet. You need to beat both of the dealer’s hands. Every player should compare their high and low hands to the dealer’s hands. Players shouldn’t compare their hands with anyone but the dealer. If the value of your hands is tied with the dealer’s hands, the dealer wins. For example, if the dealer has a pair of Gee Joon (their high hand) and a non-pair of Yun and Day (which adds up to 0 and is their low hand) and you have a pair of Teen (your high hand) and a pair of Ping (your low hand), you wouldn't beat the dealer because, even though your low hand beats their low hand, the dealer's high hand beats your high hand. But, if you were to have a pair of Mooy (your high hand) and a pair of Look (your low hand) and the dealer has a non-pair of Bon and Gor (which adds up to 8 and is their high hand) and a non-pair of Bon and Foo (which adds up to 5 and is there low hand), you would win because both your high hand and low hand beat the dealer's high and low hands. At the end of the each round, you’ll need to determine whether you or the dealer owes money. Whether you collect, push, or pay will depend on if you won or lost the bet.  Collect: If you won the bet by beating both of the dealer’s hands, collect your payment from the dealer. The dealer should give you twice as much as you bet at the beginning of the round. Push: If you beat one of the dealer’s hands but not the other, you push and don’t collect or pay any money. Instead, you can hold onto your bet for the next round. Pay: If both of the dealer’s hands were more valuable than your hands, or if both were tied, pay the dealer all of the money you bet at the beginning of the round. Choose a new dealer if you’d like and then place your bet. Then, have the dealer pass out 4 new tiles to all of the players and start the round.  There’s no limit to how many rounds of pai gow you can play, unless you’re playing with real money and you start to run low. Don’t worry if the first few rounds are a little confusing. Keep playing and eventually you’ll get the hang of it!

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Place your bet before you receive your tiles. Have the dealer hand out 4 face-down tiles to every player. Decide how you’ll divide your tiles for that round. Have each player flip over their tiles to reveal their 2 hands. Compare your high and low hands to the dealer’s hands. Have each player collect, push, or pay. Shuffle the tiles and start a new round.


If change moved vertically, we’d all have an easier time making personal modifications. The truth is, change does not typically follow a distinct path and there may be rocks in the road.  For example, in weight loss it is not common for someone to continue to lose weight every single day. Some days you may not lose any weight, and some days you may gain some weight. The key is not letting these inevitable fluctuations cause you to give up on your goal. What is important is that overall, you lose weight over time. Know that you can do anything you put your mind to (that is reasonable of course)! Make a list of possible setbacks that may occur during your journey toward self-improvement. Identify ways to deal with each setback. Dwelling on what you did wrong does not help you achieve goals. However, focusing on what you can do now and in the future helps you to. Instead of letting the rock in your path stop your journey, focus on moving forward and learning how to better deal with rocks in the future. You can go around or jump over the rocks.  For example, if you wanted to lose weight and ending up gaining a pound over the weekend, instead of thinking negatively and giving up on your goal, think something like, "it's okay to have a little fluctuation in weight. I'm going to continue to feed my body healthy foods!" Unlike what most people think, failure is not evil per se. It is a bad thing in the short run, but it is actually helpful in the long run! That depends on you. So don't fear failure and simply consider them as a potential foundation of a new understanding and strength. There is a reason great people failed a lot. Research indicates that individuals who accept their challenges can actually be more motivated toward positive change. Additionally, individuals who affirm or validate themselves often are more able to think about and understand their challenges.  Recognize your strengths and your challenges, even if you have to list all of them down. Understand yourself as an outside observer. Try to objectively look at yourself by observing your behaviors such as how you act, speak, and think around other people. Assess yourself and what you do regularly. Allocate a time for this at the weekends. Some do that before going to bed every night. See what areas need improvement, and find out how to improve that, then write it down and read that everyday you wake up in the coming week until it is fixed.

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Acknowledge that setbacks are normal. Focus on what you will do in the future. Accept and affirm yourself.


Fried foods, fatty foods, alcoholic beverages, tomatoes, and caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea, and soda can increase the acid levels within the stomach. Try to take away these foods and liquids from your diet so that your esophagus can heal.  There are other dietary restrictions as well. Dairy products, such as whole milk, cheese, butter, and sour cream, are also to be avoided. Also avoid food containing peppermint or spearmint. There are also fruits you should avoid as well, such as oranges, lemons, lime, grapefruit, and pineapples. If you do find yourself consuming these foods, drink plenty of water and eat approved foods to dilute their acidic powers. Create five to seven divided meals a day and avoid eating two to three hours before bedtime. The esophageal sphincter of the stomach relaxes when the stomach gets too full, bringing the hydrochloric acid up into the esophageal walls. In other words, if you eat too much, your esophagus will let you know. It's best to avoid it by eating smaller meals more often. Most of us frequently have this issue out at restaurants. At home it isn't so bad, but at restaurants it's just so tempting to finish what's in front of you, which is often too much. To avoid the impending disaster, box up half of your meal at the very beginning. You can take it home to eat later later. There are a few foods you should be eating every day to combat acid reflux. These include:   Oatmeal. Oatmeal makes you feel full without causing reflux. It also absorbs the acid in fruits if you add a small amount. This will considerably aid in lowering the acidity in the stomach.  Ginger. Ginger contains anti-inflammatory ingredients to help treat various gastrointestinal problems. Peel or slice ginger roots and add it to your favorite recipes.  Green vegetables. Green leafy vegetable contain low calories and zero saturated fat. It’s the most recommended diet for patients suffering from acid reflux. Just be sure to stay away from using tomatoes, onions, cheese, and high-fat salad dressing. Try asparagus, cauliflower, parsley, and other green vegetables.  White meat. Red meats such as steak and beef are hard to digest, so go for chicken and turkey meats instead. Chicken makes good soup, too. The chicken skin contains a high amount of fat, though, so remove it before cooking. Poultry meats can be boiled or grilled; avoid eating them fried.  Seafood. Just like poultry, fish, shrimp, and other seafood also help avoid acid reflux. Just don’t fry them. Seafood is easily digested and is very low in fat and therefore helps prevent reflux and avoid heartburn. You should be drinking  eight to 12 glasses of water every day to prevent dehydration. It will help dilute the acid contents found in your stomach and gut, making it less acidic. And your hair, skin, nails, and organs will benefit, too. . Obesity and excess weight are among the major risk factors of having acid reflux. Start an exercise program that focuses on simple exercises that can help burn calories and start eating healthier. A thirty minute walk in the park can burn up to 100 calories. Dieting doesn't mean you have to starve yourself. Try to exercise more, eat smaller amounts per day, and eat more low caloric food that are better for you. You don't have to go hungry.  Having an active lifestyle can fight off heart disease, diabetes, and a number of other health issues as well. Focus on leisure activities like dancing, horseback rides, or golf. It’s fun to burn calories while doing what you love. Then, slowly increase your physical activity as you get stronger. Determine your body mass index and start losing weight. The normal body mass index (BMI) range from 18.5 to 24.9. This will help you determine if your weight is currently on the normal range. You can manually calculate your BMI by dividing your body weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared, or you could use an online guide or calculator.  Count your daily required calories and track the food that you eat. A total of 3500 calories is equivalent to 1 pound. So if you plan to lose 1 pound per week, you need to cut 500 calories from your daily required caloric intake. and avoid alcohol. Smoking irritates the esophageal lining which causes more inflammation and pain. If you can’t stop smoking you should gradually decrease the amount you smoke per day. If your overall health wasn't reason enough, do it to make the everyday acid-reflux free. Drinking beer and other carbonated beverages can also cause harm to the linings of the esophagus and stomach. It is best to have total abstinence from smoking and drinking. You should elevate the head of your bed using pillows by about six to eight inches (15 to 20 cm). Improvement of symptoms can be resolved when the upper body is elevated. It will prevent reflux of acid or any gastric contents while sleeping. While you're at it, get enough sleep, too. Having enough rest and enough hours of sleep will allow your body to relax, repair, and build up damaged tissues and muscles in the body. Muscle and tissue repairs happen when the body is at rest or in a sleeping state. Enough sleep is at least seven to eight hours per day.

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Eat the right food at the right time. Eat a small amount of food frequently. Incorporate good food in your daily diet plan. Drink plenty of water. Stay fit and healthy Quit smoking Elevate the head of your bed during sleep.


Visit the savings bond value calculator of the US Treasury Department at www.treasury.gov/BC/SBCPrice.  Enter all of the requested information about your bond, and it will tell you how much the bond is worth today.  You can enter multiple bonds and create an inventory of bonds.  Enter today’s date in the “Value as of” field.  To find the value of the bond in past or future months, enter the desired date in this field instead of today’s date. In the “Series” field, select the type of bond you have.  Paper bonds are either E Bonds, EE Bonds, I Bonds or Savings Notes.  This information can be found in the top right corner of the bond. Select the denomination in the “Denomination” field.  This can be found in the top left corner of the bond. Enter the bond’s serial number.  It is located in the bottom right corner of the bond. Enter the issue date.  This is located in the top right corner, under the Series. Click “Calculate” to learn the value of the bond as of today. To build an inventory of bonds, continue adding information for multiple bonds in the same fashion.  The calculator will keep track of all your bonds, displaying the last one entered at the top of the list.  Use your browser’s built in saving function to save your inventory.  Click “view/print/save list.”  When the list appears, click “file/save as,” name your inventory and save it as an HTML file.  Use the inventory to update your bond values quickly and easily. Contact the financial institution ahead of time to verify that they cash paper savings bonds.  Also, find out if they have a limit on how much you can cash at one time.  Finally, find out what identification they require you to produce.  If you are already a customer, the bank may waive the identification requirements if you have been a customer for at least six months. If you go to a bank where you are not a customer, the bank may refuse to cash the bond if you do not have the proper identification, usually a driver’s license.  Also, they may limit the monetary amount you can cash to $1,000. You can open a TreasuryDirect account with the US Treasury Department and convert your paper bonds into electronic securities with the SMART Exchange program.  This gives you greater flexibility in managing your savings bonds.  You can redeem your savings bond any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  The funds get deposited into a savings or checking account that you link to your TreasuryDirect account.  Complete instructions on how to redeem an electronic bond are provided in the next section.  Open a Treasury Direct Account at www.treasurydirect.gov/RS/UN-AccountCreate.do. Once your account is open, log in and go to the Manage My Linked Accounts Menu.  Select "Manage Direct," then select "Establish a Conversion Linked Account" and then click “Create Account.” Enter the account information for the savings or checking account you want to link to your TreasuryDirect account. To enter the information about your paper bonds, go to the Manage My Conversions menu.  Click on "Manage Direct," then select "How to Convert My Paper Bonds.”  Follow the directions to enter the information about your paper bond. The income from your savings bond is subject to federal income tax.  Ask for a form 1099-INT from the bank.  This form is a statement of all of the interest you earned from the bond.  You will need it when you file your federal income tax return.  Some banks will provide this immediately, and others will mail you the form at the end of the year. You will need to pay taxes on any interest income you earn from the bonds.

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Find out the value of the bond. Go to any bank that accepts and cashes savings bonds. Convert paper bonds to electronic securities. Pay your taxes.


Focusing on music can make you more interesting and give you a pleasant way to pass the time One of the first rules for alleviating boredom is that you should focus on trying new things. Therefore, experiment with new bands, new albums, or even new genres of music.  You should also look around for local concerts. Even small towns generally have a handful of local bands. While they might not always be of the highest caliber, they might be interesting in their own way. Try an online radio program. Relinquishing control over your queue means that you might happen across some songs you otherwise wouldn’t listen to. Alternatively, ask friends if they have heard any good new music. Things that require your brain to be active and attentive will help cure boredom. Creative pursuits can also help you cultivate skills that will, in the long run, get you out of your boring town. They can make you interesting within your community and help you build a circle of other creative people. Try to learn an instrument or sing. Once you have some experience, find other musicians/singers to put together a band. When you start playing shows, you’ll have an opportunity to meet a lot of new people. If you were in band, choir, or orchestra in high school or college, you can still be part of the same groups in the community.  Many small towns have community bands, orchestras, or choirs that you can take part of. You can always learn a new instrument or sing, and join these groups as well. Some schools have local poetry clubs; if not, you can help put one together. Try to publish a journal with short stories and poetry. Many small towns will also have a community of people interested in visual arts, like painting and drawing. You can try to display your work at cafes or take courses at the local community college. Once upon a time, reading was the only reliable distraction people could turn to. It is still one of the best ways to banish boredom. It requires that you dedicate attention to what you’re doing. You will meet interesting characters, get engaged by a story, and learn more about the world outside of your town. To engage with the book more thoroughly, consider writing as you read. Underline important passages, write in the margins. Evidence suggests that, even if daydreaming seems to give you something to do, it actually only makes boredom worse. When our minds drift to exotic places, our current environment seem even less interesting that it would otherwise. Instead of allowing your mind to drift off into fantasy, try to practice "mindfulness." Mindfulness means focusing intensely on the world around you. Be conscious of your breathing. Listen for sounds, pay attention smells. Try to notice things you otherwise wouldn't. Mindfulness has been shown to improve your mood and your cognitive abilities. Doing new things is one of the best ways to eliminate boredom. In fact, doing something you don’t enjoy, but aren’t accustomed to, is a better way of alleviating boredom than doing something you enjoy, but are used to.   Given the choice between eating candy and shocking themselves, bored people have been shown to prefer electrocution. Regardless of whether the sensation is good or bad, something novel is the best cure for boredom. It can be hard to come up with a new pastime. That is why the first step is often surrounding yourself with people who are interesting and have diverse tastes. They can help expose you to new things you wouldn’t pursue otherwise. Try a new type of food that might seem exotic or scary. Go skiing or skydiving. Watch a movie from a genre you would generally avoid. Go to a concert. Often there are plenty of opportunities to experiment with new things, but our fears prevent us from pursuing them. Meditation might not seem like the most exciting activity, but it does pass the time. Evidence also demonstrates that it increases concentration, which can make it easier to focus on interesting distractions. To really improve your focus, try to dedicate 20 minutes daily to mediation. Meditation means focusing on only one thing for an extended period of time. Take a mantra (a phrase) or an image and focus on it. Clear you mind of everything else. When something else enters you mind, gently brush it aside. Travel can spice up your life and expose you to new things. You might even find when you come back that there were somethings that you missed while away. If you don't have the resources for an international trip, try taking a trip nearby.  If you don't have the resources to jump on a plane, go somewhere nearby. You can drive, take a bus, or ride on a train for a reasonable price. Pick a nearby city, a small town you have never been too, or a scenic, outdoor location. Housing on a vacation might seem expensive, but that is not necessarily the case. Most cities have hostels and, if you are willing to share a room with others, you will probably only need to pay $20-$35 a night.. There are also now websites that allow you to rent space in a local's home, typically for less money than you would spend on a hotel. You can also get involved with a local club. Often, clubs and sports organizations will travel. Typically, this sort of group travel is reasonably priced. A busy vacation, with a lot of sights and destinations, is a good way to alleviate boredom, however, it can also be a bit overwhelming. One good way to enjoy a busy vacation is to plan it with a purpose. Come up with a goal that makes all of your experiences connected, like checking out all the local blues bars or seeing all the paintings of a particular artist. You can even try to write a story based on your traveling experience.

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Listen to new music. Get creative. Take up writing. Pick up a book. Stop daydreaming. Try new things. Meditate. Travel.


Once you have all of your spaces drawn to the desired dimensions, write on the blueprints to label these areas. Clearly print the name of the area in the center of each room. For example, write “bedroom” in the center of each bedroom, write “living room” in the center of the living room, and write “closet” in the center of each closet. Use the blueprint symbol template to draw windows and doorways. You can purchase a special ruler with stencils for these symbols, or you can look them up online. Include windows where you want them to be in each of the rooms. Place doorways where people will enter and exit each of the rooms and the house. Make sure that you indicate which direction the door should swing out when you create the doorway symbols. Although the appliances and fixtures will be added in later, you still need to ensure that there will be adequate space for them. Use a stencil that includes these symbols or look up the symbols online. Place the corresponding symbols to indicate where you want these items. You can use a symbol template or look up the symbol and draw it freehand. For example, you could include symbols for built-in cabinets in the kitchen, a washer and dryer in the laundry room, or a toilet and sink in the bathroom. Indicate on the blueprint where you want to install the electrical elements using the corresponding symbols. You can find the symbols by searching online or by using a special architect's stencil. Any plugs, switches, fixtures, or other electrical elements should be indicated in this way.  For example, you could include symbols for light switches and electrical outlets in each of the rooms, wall sconces or other built-in lighting fixtures in the rooms, and symbols for a doorbell by the front entrance. Make sure to consult an electrical symbol chart. There are special symbols for different types of electrical outlets, switches, and other elements. One of the last things you will do is add the flooring, but it is important to indicate what type of flooring will be in each room and how thick the flooring and any subflooring will need to be. For example, the flooring in your living room may simply be a 0.75 in (1.9 cm) thick layer of hardwood, while the flooring in the bedrooms may be a layer of carpet over a 0.75 in (1.9 cm) thick layer of subflooring.

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Label rooms, closets, and open spaces with a felt-tipped pen. Draw symbols for the doorways and windows. Use symbols to represent appliances and fixtures. Add symbols for electrical elements like outlets and switches. Indicate the type and thickness of the flooring for each room.


Treat them with love, respect, and selflessness and they will be devoted to you. Scorpios are good friends. Give them 100 percent and they will return it with interest! Scorpios tend to have only a few very intense friendships because they need for their friends to bond with them on the deepest and most intimate level. Flimsy and ephemeral friendships are of no interest to a Scorpio. Once you've been part of their lives they will never forget you. If you wrong a Scorpio, they may eventually forgive you, after making you suffer, but they will never forget. Betrayal will be answered with an unrivaled thirst for vengeance. There's a reason the symbol for this sign is the scorpion. The likelihood you’ll win in a fight with them is very low. Most Scorpios (not all) love to compete - and most of all, win. Scorpios love sports or games where they have an opponent to defeat. If Scorpios have a goal, they will always try to reach it. They never give up and usually succeed in whatever they do.

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Be loyal. Do not anger a Scorpio. Embrace the competitive streak of a Scorpio.


Weeds not only take up space in your yard, they also compete for water and nutrients in the soil. When you pull up weeds, be sure that you dig deep enough to remove the entire root system, as pulling out the surface sprouts will not effectively kill the weed. If you must use chemical herbicides on your weeds, use spot applications instead of a broad, whole-yard application. Spraying the entire yard can harm many of the organisms that live in the soil and could potentially pollute your local groundwater system. While it may seem to the untrained eye that grass is simply grass, there are, in fact, many different types of grass. Each variety has its own advantages, depending on the climate and region in which you live.  Perennial Ryegrass is somewhat drought tolerant, easy to establish across the lawn, and can compete well with weeds that sprout up in the yard.  Tall Fescue grass is very drought tolerant and has the deepest root system of all turf grasses, running anywhere from three to six feet deep. Tall Fescue doesn't necessarily use less water, but it does use water the same way a deep-root plant would use water. It also stays green during drought, which is advantageous if you live in a drought-prone climate.  Fine Fescue grass has a low fertilizer requirement and a high drought tolerance. It can actually go dormant during dry periods when water is absent, and will quickly come back to a healthy shade of green once water is returns.  Bentgrass grows well during cool weather, and much like Fine Fescue it can also go dormant during droughts. Bentgrass does not require very much fertilizer, either.  Kentucky Bluegrass grows best in cool, humid, semi-arid, and temperate climates. This grass variety is moderately drought-tolerant. Whether you have a large yard that is difficult to manage or you simply want a little more diversity in your yard's landscape, there are plenty of options for non-turf alternatives. Some drought-stricken communities may even offer incentives to homeowners who opt for non-turf alternatives, so it may be worth checking online or with your local department of natural resources to see if your region offers these incentives.  Ground cover makes a fine substitute for turf in some yards. Ground cover, like drought-resistant plants, are ideal for low-traffic parts of the yard. Planting ground cover in slanted parts of the yard that tend to lose a lot of water may also help conserve some water and promote a greener yard.  Perennials, shrubs, and trees are all excellent alternatives to grass. Many of these plants have drought-resistant varieties that can help control erosion and water loss.  Hardscapes, like decking or pavement (including stepping stones), can help cut back on how much you need to water your yard. Hardscapes also create recreation space, as a deck or patio makes an excellent place to sit outside for picnics, meals, or simple downtime.

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Pull weeds frequently. Choose the right grass. Consider alternatives to turf.


If you are planning to fit the box into a specific space—say, you are building a planter box for your garden, or you are stacking boxes of belongings into a moving van&messy;make sure to check your box measurements against that space.  Measuring a space is much like measuring a box. If your box needs to fit along three axes—length, width, and height—then measure those axes. If your box only needs to fit into a two-dimensional space on the ground, and height is not an issue, then only measure the length and the width. If you can physically bring the box to the space where it will rest: do so. This is the easiest way to ascertain whether the box will fit. If you cannot do so, visit the space with a tape-measure and the box dimensions that you wrote down. Imagine that the box is sitting in the space before you, and use the tape-measure to mark out the edges of the box. Simply multiply the length of a side by its width to find the area. In most cases, you will not need to know the area of the box sides – but it may come in handy to know how many boxes you can fit into, say, a five-foot-by-five-foot storage space. For example: If the bottom of the box is 10 inches wide and 15 inches long, you can multiply 10" x 15" to get 150 square inches. This is the area of the bottom of the box.

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Measure the space where the box will sit. Calculate the area of each side.


If you continue to have issues with oily skin, a dermatologist may be able to provide medication or prescription skin care products to help manage oil production on your face. A dermatologist can prescribe a topical retinoid cream to help stop an oily face. Topical retinoid creams can reduce oil and fight acne as well. This treatment is only effective in about 20-30% of patients. Women may suffer from excess oil due to hormone fluctuations. In some cases, taking an oral contraceptive pill can stop excess oil production and help clear up acne. AHA/ Glycolic acid peels are gentle peels that help remove excess oils from the skin. The results of these treatments are only temporary, but a dermatologist can combine peels with other treatments to maximize your results. Accutane is a highly effective oily skin control and acne clearing prescription medication that is derived from vitamin A. Patients usually take Accutane daily for 15-20 weeks. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant cannot use Accutane because it may cause birth defects.

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Talk to a dermatologist. Ask about topical retinoid treatments. Ask about hormonal treatments. Ask about chemical peels. Ask about Accutane/Roaccutane treatments.


For example, if you made $200 selling 100 cans of soda and the cost of the goods sold was $100, then your gross profit would be $100. Multiply the number by 100 to get a percentage, rather than a decimal. For example, divide $100 by $100 and the figure is 1. If you multiply it by 100, you get a gross profit percentage of 100 percent.

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Subtract the cost of goods sold from the total revenue generated by the goods. Divide the gross profit by the cost of goods sold.


Although not everyone experiences each of these stages and not everyone experiences stages in the same order, you may experience some combination of denial, anger, resentment, yearning, suffering, sadness, and eventually, acceptance. In addition to possibly not experiencing these in order you may experience these stages repeatedly over the course of your grief journey. Let yourself feel grief and allow yourself to work through these stages. Do not try to mask your emotions. If your spouse died suddenly and there were no final requests, explore ideas to honor the memory of your late partner. This may give you a peace of mind, and will ensure that you will not have any mental obstacles in your new life. You can make this a recurring practice, or you may wish to honor your spouse once and then do your best to move on. To honor your spouse you might:  Light a candle in their honor. Take flowers to their grave and talk to them. Let them know what's on your mind. Do an activity that you loved to do together, while remembering everything that was great about your spouse. Your pain will not just disappear, and it will not heal itself. Be patient with yourself as you work through the process of grief.  Grief is a journey that lasts as long as it takes to reconcile all issues pertaining to death, your loved one, yourself, and the good and bad parts of your relationship. Grief and depression can look very similar, but they are quite different. It is important to know the distinction so that if your grief turns to depression, you can seek help from a therapist.  When grieving, you may experience the following: Sadness, despair, mourning, fatigue or low energy, tears, loss of appetite, poor sleep, poor concentration, happy and sad memories, and/or mild feelings of guilt.  If depressed, you may experience symptoms of grief, but also the following: feelings of worthlessness or emptiness, helplessness, extreme guilt, suicidal thoughts, loss of interest in pleasurable activities, extreme fatigue, and/or severe weight loss. Pay attention to how good memories of your spouse make you feel. Do warm memories of your spouse give you some comfort or joy? Or do you feel emptiness and loss that even good memories cannot relieve? If you experience the latter, it may be a sign that you are depressed. What matters is how you feel you are grieving. The loss of your spouse is between you and your spouse. There is no right or wrong answer for the right amount of time to move on.   If someone is telling you that you aren't grieving properly, thank them for their concern and tell them that everyone grieves differently. You may run into someone who thinks that you are either healing "too fast" or who thinks you are healing "too slow" and have become stuck in your grief. If this happens, be sure to keep in mind that while this person's intentions are probably good and that he or she wants to see you healed, it is up for you to decide when you are ready to move on. There is a time when you need to cry and go through the suffering to get to the other side. There will come a time when you are ready to actively participate in grief work to bring healing to have a new life. Although you had no choice in the loss of your spouse, you can choose how you respond to the situation and how you aim to move on with your life. That said, in the loss of your spouse, you have faced a drastic change. It is best not to make any other drastic changes right away while you are still navigating your loss. You loved this person enough to be with them until the end. You will remember them. Take comfort in knowing that memories of them will always be in your mind to recall whenever you want to. Let yourself become busy with life; it may do you good in your journey toward emotional healing.  Don't think that if you become busy you will forget or that you are disrespecting your spouse. Life requires your attention and hard work. It is normal to be busy with life and it is not a sign that you are forgetting him or her.

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Understand that there are stages you may go through. Fulfill any request that your late partner explicitly made before passing away. Know that it will take time before you can begin to feel a sense of normalcy again. Know the difference between grief and depression. Ignore those who tell you that you are not grieving properly. Realize that you have choices. Do not worry that you will forget your spouse.


The effects of aging can be reduced with regular use. Simply rub the oil into the area and you will see improvement over time. Rub argan oil into damaged skin periodically to reduce scarring. You must be sure the oil you use is pure. Applying argan oil generously to areas where you have stretch marks can dramatically improve their appearance.

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Apply argan oil to wrinkles to hydrate the skin and reduce wrinkles. Heal damaged skin with argan oil. Use argan oil to treat stretch marks.


This app is blue with a white envelope and a blue "O" on it. Tapping it will open your Outlook inbox if you're already signed in. If you aren't signed into Outlook, enter your Microsoft email address (or phone number) and password to log in. It's in the upper-left corner of the screen. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu. You'll find this gear-shaped icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen. This will open the Outlook Settings menu. It's in the middle of the Settings page. Your current signature will open. In the Outlook mobile app, you can only edit the signature's content itself, not its formatting or imagery. Tap the signature, then edit or replace it. It's in the top-left corner of the screen. Doing so will save your edits to your old signature.

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Open Outlook. Tap ☰. Tap Settings . Tap Signature. Edit your current signature. Tap < (iPhone) or  (Android).


As a general rule, a corporation's Articles of Incorporation or By-laws will contain information on the procedure for dissolving the company. If the company is an LLC (Limited Liability Company), this information should be in the company’s Operating Agreement. If your company’s organizational documents don’t reference the dissolution process, or if you simply want additional information on the procedures, then refer to your state’s laws. Most states will have detailed information, as well as forms, in the business section of their official state website. Whether your business is a corporation, LLC, or partnership, you should hold a vote of the shareholders (corporation), members (LLC), or partners to authorize the dissolution. The decision should be followed-up with a written resolution.  If you’re a sole proprietor (individual owner) of a business, you may not have to file for a formal dissolution, since you probably didn’t register your business with the state. But it would be a good idea to follow the other recommended steps in this article with regard to closing your business. Additionally, if you were required to register your business name with a department of a state or local government, you can obtain a form from the department to discontinue the business name. In dissolving a partnership, make a written memorandum  of the responsibilities of each partner regarding the debts and any future liabilities of the partnership. This is particularly important since normally each partner can be found liable for all the partnership debts. Since you’ll have to notify your creditors of your decision to dissolve the company, it’s a good idea to compile this list in advance of the dissolution. Be sure to keep it updated until the dissolution is complete. That way, you’ll lower the risk of missing a creditor when formal notice has to be given. Your list should include:  lenders insurers suppliers vendors, and service providers. You should try to have this documentation handy in case it’s needed to prove  tax compliance or bill payments during the dissolution process.

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Check your organizational documents for dissolution requirements. Look at your state’s business laws regarding dissolution. Hold a meeting to vote on the dissolution authorization. Make a list of creditors. Gather at least the last 3 years’ worth of your company’s financial records and tax returns.


If you’re buying a heat-treated sapphire in a ring, necklace, or other jewelry, it should be cut in a symmetrical way.  This means that the gem will be visually balanced, with one side resembling the other. The two cuts that add the most to the sapphire’s value are the emerald and marquis cuts.  If you’re dealing with an uncut stone, aks the jeweler to cut it into one of these two cuts.  The emerald cut is one that resembles a rectangle with the corners cut off. The marquis cut is one in which the sapphire resembles an American football, with an elongated appearance that tapers inward at both ends. A brilliant cut is one in which the gem appears as a pentagon when viewed from the side.  The bottom of the gem tapers into a point.  If you’re dealing with an uncut stone, ask the jeweler or gemologist to cut it into a brilliant cut.  Otherwise, choose a sapphire that has already been cut into a brilliant cut. A step cut is one in which rectangular facets are arranged on top of one another.  If you have a an uncut sapphire, request that it be cut into a step cut.  Otherwise, choose a quality sapphire that has already been cut into a step cut.

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Choose a sapphire with a symmetrical cut. Select an emerald or marquis cut to add the most to the sapphire’s value. Select a brilliant cut to maximize light return. Choose a step cut to enhance the sapphire’s color.


If you’re unsure of what to cook for a meal, try finding a new dish or recipe that you can prepare. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut of only eating a handful of meals over and over. Deliberately looking for a dish you’ve never had before can help bring some variety into your home-cooked meals.   Sites like All Recipes or Food.com offer a huge variety of recipes. Input different ingredients, and browse until you find a good-looking recipe that you’ve never tried before. If you often cook pasta and other Italian dishes, try searching for a recipe that includes no pasta and no meat. You could discover, for example, a vegetarian tofu salad that you enjoy. If you’re bored with the types of meals that you usually prepare at home, try something new from a different type of regional or world cuisine. If you’re having trouble coming up with suitable recipes, check out websites like the BBC’s "goodfood." You can choose among many recipes from international cuisines including Indian, Chinese, Moroccan, and French.  Alternately, if you’re in the mood to eat out at a restaurant, choose an eatery that serves a type of cuisine you haven’t tried before. Think back on what you’ve eaten throughout the day—or even the week. If you notice any food groups that you’ve neglected, plan a homemade meal which incorporates that food group.  For example, if it’s time for dinner and you’ve had protein-heavy meals so far (e.g. bacon for breakfast and a burger for lunch), plan to incorporate more carbs or fruits and vegetables in your dinner. In addition to helping with indecisiveness, balancing your daily diet will also help you to eat a healthier blend of foods.

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Find a recipe that you’ve never cooked before. Prepare a dish from a new type of cuisine. Balance out other meals you’ve had recently.


Get out one bunch of carrots. You should have six to eight fresh carrots. Wash them well to remove any dirt and trim off the green ends. Use a sharp knife to slice them into rounds that are about 1/8-inch (3-mm) thick. You can discard the leafy ends or save them for a different recipe. Get out a large bowl and fill it with ice water. Set it next to the stove. Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Add the carrot slices and let them boil for three minutes. Turn off the heat and use a slotted spoon to scoop the carrots directly into the icy water in the bowl next to the stove. Submerging the carrots in the ice water will stop them from cooking and help them keep their bright orange color. Preheat the oven to its lowest setting (about 160 °F (71 °C). Drain the carrots and lay all of the carrot slices on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Leave space between each carrot slice so air can circulate and dry out the carrots. If you have a dehydrator, place the carrot slices in a single layer on the dehydrator tray. Put the sheet of carrots in the low oven and bake them for 9 to 12 hours or until they're dried. If you're using a dehydrator, dehydrate them at 125 °F (52 °C) for 12 to 24 hours. Cool the dehydrated carrots and put them into a powerful blender or food processor. Pour enough oil in the blender to cover the carrots completely. You may need up to 1/2 cup (120 ml) of oil. Consider using a neutral oil such as olive, coconut, sunflower, or sesame oil. Put the lid on the blender or food processor and pulse the mixture on and off for about a minute. The carrots should become roughly ground up and the oil should turn a little orange. Get out a clean four-ounce (120-ml) glass jar. Transfer the carrot and oil mixture into the jar and seal it shut with a tight fitting lid. Place the jar of carrots and oil in a cool, dry place. Leave the carrots to flavor the oil for about four weeks before you begin using the oil. Place a piece of cheesecloth in a small, fine mesh strainer. Set the strainer over another small glass jar. Slowly pour the macerated carrot oil through the cheesecloth and discard the solids. You can discard or compost the carrot solids. Fasten a tight fitting lid on the jar and store the oil in the refrigerator. Use the carrot oil within six to eight months.

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Wash and slice the carrots. Blanche the carrot slices for three minutes. Arrange the carrots on a tray and turn on the oven. Dehydrate the carrots until they're completely dry. Place the dried carrots in a blender with olive oil. Pulse the carrots with the oil. Pour the carrots and oil into a clean jar. Let the carrots and oil rest for four weeks. Strain the oil through cheesecloth. Store the carrot oil.


For buccal swabs, scrape your inner cheek with a sterile swab for up to one minute. Scrape vigorously, but not to the point that it hurts. Continue swabbing for at least 30-60 seconds.  Once finished, be sure not to touch the end of the swab to any surface other than the inside of your mouth and the inside of the container.  Kits often request more than one swab, just in case one does not contain DNA. If you are not using a kit, you may still wish to use multiple swabs. To improve the amount of DNA retrieved, take the two (or more) samples from different sides of the mouth, or take them several hours apart. Refrain from eating, drinking anything other than water, smoking, chewing gum, brushing your teeth, or using mouthwash for at least one hour before taking the test.  Rinse the mouth with warm water ten minutes before swabbing. If testing on a baby, allow her to drink water from her bottle before testing. Allow the swab to dry before storing. When collecting hair samples, check to make sure that the follicle, which looks like a small white bulb, is still attached.  Avoid using hairs from a hairbrush or clothing. You also cannot use cut hair. Do not touch the follicle end of the hairs. Getting hair samples might hurt, especially if the hair is shiny and strong. The easiest way to do this is to drool into your collection container. If you are using a kit, you may be provided with sponges to facilitate the collection of saliva from small children.  Refrain from eating, drinking anything other than water, smoking, chewing gum, brushing your teeth, or using mouthwash  for at least one hour before taking the test. Rinse the mouth with warm water ten minutes before collecting the sample, in order to remove any food particles. If testing on a baby, allow her to drink water from her bottle before testing. If you plan on collecting less common samples, such as fingernails, blood, or semen, take every precaution to avoid touching or otherwise contaminating them. Check with the lab you plan on sending the specimen to in order to confirm that they are able to extract DNA from the sample you are collecting.

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Swab your cheek. Pull 10 to 20 strands of hair from the head. Collect a saliva sample. Collect other samples using the same precautions.


Combine milk, coffee beans, and ½ cup (120 mL) cream in a large saucepan. Cover and remove from heat once the mixture is steaming considerably, just before it starts to boil. If using brewed coffee instead of whole beans, do not include it at this stage. Leave the saucepan covered at room temperature to give the coffee beans time to lend flavor to the milk. Skip this step if using brewed coffee instead. Whisk for about 5 minutes, or until it turns pale yellow and falls off the whisk in thick ribbons. Return the saucepan to the stove and reheat until once again hot and steaming. Pour very slowly into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.  Pouring too fast here will cook the egg, which is taking ice cream breakfast ingredients a step too far. If you notice any lumps, stop pouring and beat the mixture vigorously.  If the beans are getting in the way of stirring, pour through a mesh and return the beans to the mixture once you're done whisking. Pour the remaining cup (240 mL) heavy cream into a metal bowl. Place this bowl inside a larger container, filled with ice. Return the egg and milk mixture to the saucepan. Heat on medium low, stirring constantly with a flat-bottomed spatula. Cook until you can run your finger on the spatula without the custard running across the mark you made. If you're not used to making custard, consider the following safeguards:  Use an infrared thermometer to make sure the temperature stays below 180ºF (82ºC). To avoid burning the bottom or heating it too quickly, use a double boiler. Place a mesh strainer over your chilled cream, to catch the coffee beans. Pour the hot custard through this strainer. Press the beans to extract flavorful liquids, then discard them. Add vanilla extract to the ice cream and stir to combine. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator, then freeze in the ice cream maker according to your model's instructions. This typically takes less than half an hour. If substituting chilled, brewed coffee for whole beans, pour it in halfway through churning.

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Heat milk, coffee beans, and some of the cream. Let steep one hour. Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt. Reheat milk mixture and whisk slowly into eggs. Place the remaining cream in an ice bath. Heat your custard base. Strain into the chilled cream and vanilla extract. Finish in the ice cream maker.


Rather than looking at yourself in the mirror when you take your selfie, keep your eyes on the screen of your phone. Not only does this help you make sure you’re getting a good shot, it also prevents you from looking awkward or forced. Don’t put on a huge smile, either. Instead, try a slight smirk or pout for a cooler vibe. To get into one of these leg-lengthening poses, imagine that you’re taking a baby step forward. Step slightly forward out to one side or cross one foot in front of the other.  You can also point the toe of your foot that’s out in front. This will make your legs appear even leaner. Don't step out too far in front or too far out to the side or you'll look unnatural. To highlight what you’re wearing, place your feet about hip-width apart and square your shoulders so you’re directly facing the mirror. Stand up straight with your shoulders back so you don’t look slouched over in the picture. You can do whatever you want with your arms. Let them hang naturally at your side or place one hand on your hip for a sassier pose, for instance. Mix up your mirror pictures by getting creative. For example, sit cross-legged on the floor in front of the mirror or put a foot up on the counter if you're taking your selfie in the bathroom mirror. If you're in the bathroom, you can also try sitting on the counter for a playful picture.

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Look at the camera instead of the mirror to avoid looking cheesy. Place one leg out in front of you or cross your legs to look thinner. Stand facing forward with your legs slightly apart to show off your outfit. Try a variation like sitting in front of the mirror for a unique selfie.


This goes for warts on your own body, as well as other’s warts. Avoid direct contact between a wart and areas where you do not have warts. Touching unaffected areas may only spread the virus – places where you have cuts or scrapes or where you shave are especially susceptible. If you do come into contact with warts or with surfaces that have been touched by someone with warts, make sure to wash your hands and any other exposed areas carefully with soap and hot water. Help keep warts from spreading elsewhere on your body or to others by covering your current warts with a bandage or clothing. This can help minimize direct contact with the wart while it heals. Tools such as pumice stones, razors, nail files or trimmers, and any other object that comes into contact with an infected area could spread the virus. This can include things like towels, too. Be careful sharing or borrowing tools from someone currently treating warts.

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Avoid contact with other warts. Cover current warts. Be careful sharing grooming tools.


Get out of the tub and immediately wrap a towel around yourself. Pat yourself down to remove all of the cold water from your skin. If it’s possible, use a towel that’s straight out of the dryer so it’s still warm. Once your skin is dry, pull on thick clothing to help raise your body temperature. Wear sweats or something similar, like a thick bathrobe. You might also cover yourself with a blanket. If you’re shivering, add more clothing to help you warm up faster. Hot coffee, tea, or broth will help you warm up faster. Brew your coffee or tea or heat up some broth. Then, take small sips of your beverage so you don’t shock your body.  If you want energy, you might drink a caffeinated drink. If you’re trying to calm down, stick to decaffeinated coffee, herbal tea, or broth. Taking a warm shower or bath too soon after an ice bath may reduce the effects of the cold therapy, no matter your goal. Unless you’re having trouble warming yourself back up, wait at least 2 hours before you take a warm bath or shower. Go ahead and take a warm bath or shower if you’re still shivering and feeling cold after putting on thick clothing and drinking a warm beverage. The warm water should warm you up faster.

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Towel off with a dry towel after your bath. Put on sweats or cover yourself with a warm blanket to warm yourself. Increase your body temperature by sipping on a hot beverage. Wait 2 hours before you take a warm bath or shower if possible.


You’ll have a much easier time measuring the shade if the lamp isn’t in the way. Carefully remove the shade from the lamp and set in on a table for the moment.  If the lamp has a clip-on lamp shade fitter, you can simply pull it off the light bulb. Be gentle, though, to avoid damaging the bulb. If the lamp has a spider lamp fitter with a lamp harp, unscrew the finial that holds the shade onto the harp and then lift the shade off. If your lamp has an UNO lamp shade fitter, unscrew the bulb and carefully lift the shade off. Hold your tape measure at one end of the top edge of the lamp shade, and pull it across to the opposite edge in the right in the middle. If your shade has a square shape, measure one side of the square from corner to corner for the proper measurement. Have a piece of paper handy to jot down the first measurement. Mark it as the “top diameter” so you know exactly what size replacement shade you need.

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Take the shade off the lamp. Place the measuring tape across the top diameter in the center. Write down the measurement.


There are several email address guesser services available online. One of the easiest to use and free options is http://www.guesser.email/. The guesser will generate addresses based on this information. If you don't know the domain, start with the person's company domain (@company.com), then try other popular domains like @gmail.com or @icloud.com. You can enter multiple domains by putting a comma in between each one. This will open your email client with all of the generated addresses added to the BCC line. This will allow you to send the same email to each message without the person knowing that you sent it to every permutation of the address. Make sure that your message is friendly and clear, so that you aren't mistaken for a spammer. You are likely not supposed to have this email address, so you'll need to be polite so that you don't get ignored. The message you compose will be sent to every address generated by the website. Wait to see if you get a response from any of the messages. Most will bounce back with an "undeliverable" message, but one may get through.

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Open an email address guesser. Enter in the person's first name, last name, and potential domain name. Click "Create Email" button. Compose a personal email. Send the message and wait.


Snowshoes designs can be different for men and women. It is important that you start searching for shoes that fit your particular gender. Women’s shoes are designed for smaller feet and a narrow stride. Petite women in particular will benefit from women’s shoes. The first thing you will notice is the frame, the basic structure of the snowshoe. There are a few types of common frames in use, and the best one for you will depend on the type of terrain you expect to encounter.  Tubular. This is the more traditional design. It won’t offer as much traction, and is better for softer surfaces like the kind seen in recreational snowshoes, or in deep powder. Flat stock. A newer frame, this is a sturdier design that offers greater traction on steeper or icier surfaces. Plastic decking. Very lightweight frames, usually made from plastic rather than aluminum or other types of metal. These are a little smaller, so they can help save space on a backcountry hut trip. They are best used when flotation is less important. Grip is provided by crampons, the teeth underneath the shoe that provide traction. When you are looking at shoes, flip them over to see where the grips are. Most will have two prongs at the toe. Backcountry snowshoes will also include a row of teeth under the heel that gives better traction doing downhill. If you want greater flexibility to either move off-trail and into deeper snow, or are carrying more weight than usual, you may want to purchase an add-on tail to provide extra length. This gives better weight distribution and better flotation. The way your shoes bind to your feet is probably the most important decision you will make when choosing snowshoes. All snowshoe straps cross over the top of your foot and behind your heel. The heel should be free to move up and down to help you walk. When you choose the bindings, you need to look for the type of material used on the straps and the number of straps on the shoes.  The most common type of straps are rubber, which won’t stretch as much in cold or wet weather. Beginner shoes will have nylon straps, which are more lightweight and easily adjustable. You can’t switch out strap types, so choose wisely.  The number of straps on your shoes will depend on a variety of factors including the size, type of strap, purpose, and manufacturer. In general, the more straps on your shoes, the greater range of adjustability and support you have. When you strap in, check for any pressure points against your feet. There should not be any pressure or tightness. This isn’t something you can break in, and will probably get worse as you continue to use the shoes. If you feel tightness, look for different bindings. When you try on snowshoes, you’ll want to make sure they fit properly. If possible, try them out on snow. If you are at the store, ask if they have a good place for you to try them on. Dirt or hard surfaces may damage the crampons, so be careful.  Open all the buckles and loosen all the adjustment points on the bindings. Make sure there are no obstructions like snow, dirt, or other debris between your foot and the binding bed. Attach the binding straps. Start with the front strap, over your toes, then do the one around your heel. After those two are done, holding your foot in place, attach the remaining straps. Check the tightness of the straps by lifting your foot and taking a few steps. The bindings should be secure, but still allow some freedom of movement. Check for any gaps between the bindings and your boots. You want the straps done as tightly to your boots as possible to prevent snow and other debris from getting in. This can lead to wet boots, or create pressure points. Some will feel better than others and you won't know this until you test a range of them. Walk around in the snowshoes with your boots and socks on to see how they feel on you. You will probably need other gear to go along with your shoes, especially snowshoeing poles to help you walk, and a snowshoe bag for carrying the shoes or other gear. Many retailers will off these items with the shoes as a package deal. This can be useful for a beginner. If you are a more experienced hiker looking for a backcountry experience, you’ll probably need specialized equipment that can handle difficult terrain.

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Look for gender-specific models. Check the frame type. Check the traction. Consider an add-on tail. Choose your bindings. Check the fit. Try various designs of snowshoes in the store. Look at additional gear.


Sizing refers treated paper that inhibits the absorption of ink to prevent it from bleeding This is the most common paper type for calligraphy because it helps to create clean, sharp lettering. Over time, wood pulp paper will begin to turn yellow and deteriorate. Acid-free or neutral  pH paper is a treatment that neutralizes this problem and should be used for works that are meant to be kept for long periods of time. This type of paper is usually made from cotton or linen and has a neutral pH that will not yellow.  Some papers and sketchbooks are labeled with “acid-free”, “archival” or “rag” and would be good to use for calligraphy.

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Use "sized" paper. Choose acid free or neutral pH paper. Try archival or “Rag” Paper.


You can use any size of paper you want, but something around 6 inches (15.24 centimeters) will work the best. Choose something colorful; double-sided scrapbooking paper will work the best because it has a design on both sides. Make sure that you catch all four corners, and that the pin goes out the middle of the paper. Rotate the pin in the paper to widen the hole.

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Start with a square sheet of paper. Stick a pushpin through the center.


Exposing the wine to air before serving is one of the primary purposes of a decanter. A wide neck decanter will give your wine more exposure and bring out more flavors within your wine. Because you'll be able to taste more, wide neck decanters are great for making young wines taste complex.  Wide neck decanters are also better for cheap wines, as aeration will make the wine taste richer. Generally, wide neck decanters are easier to clean. Because a narrow neck lets less air in, thin neck decanters are not as good at aerating wine. They are, however, much better at sifting out sediment. For expensive, aged wines, thin neck decanters offer a cleaner flavor. Thin necked decanters often come with a special brush for cleaning. Decanters in odd shapes can make it challenging to pour without dripping. You don't want to stain any counters or waste expensive wine. Decanters with mouths wider than their neck will make for mess-free pouring. Decanters with wide middles give the wines room to aerate before serving. After a wine has been stored in a bottle for several years, it takes time to aerate.  In decanters with a narrow surface area, the wine will take much longer to react with air and bring out its flavors.  Decanters with the most surface area in the middle will need around an hour to achieve its ideal aroma and taste. To speed up the decanting process, swirl the wine around so it receives more air.

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Choose a wide neck decanter for ideal aeration. Buy a thin neck decanter to separate the sediment out of the wine. Pick a wine decanter with a wide mouth for easy pouring. Select a decanter with a broad middle to speed up aeration.


Don’t allow yourself to ruminate on things without doing so intentionally.  Make a conscious effort to focus on things specifically and not let your mind wander.  It’s easy to get caught up in your feelings about the events of the day, personal relationships or stresses at work, but practice making yourself focus only on subjects you want to think about. Being able to control your focus on things going on outside of you is the first step to being able to control your focus on what is going on within you. Be mindful of when your mind wanders and when it does, focus to bring your attention back to what you choose to pay attention to. Mindfulness and awareness are similar, but aren’t quite the same thing.  Knowing that you are speaking to someone is not the same as being mindful of how you speak to them.  Pay attention to the things that you do and say, as well as your motivations.  Most people travel through life on a form of auto-pilot, just acting and reacting as the need arises. Paying attention to how you act is a good way to take a stock of who you are and who you want to be. Paying attention to what you are doing and where you are focused is all part of giving what you do purpose.  Purpose can be a wide variety of things that includes the purpose of focusing your attention, or being present as you accomplish tasks you set out to do.  Being aware of who you are, what you’re thinking, and what you’re doing to help you identify the purpose of your actions. Focus your attention on what you are doing, what you are feeling, and what is going on in the present moment.

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Be conscious of where your focus lies. Be aware of your actions. Give your actions purpose in your mind.


Get a massage therapist to give you a foot, calf, and anterior shin massage. Massage reduces muscle tension and inflammation, helps break down scar tissue and promotes better blood flow. Have the therapist start rubbing from the feet and work towards the knee so the venous blood is helped back up towards the heart. The therapist may also perform trigger point therapy, which is sustained pressure to the sorest spots within the muscle. A physical therapist can show you specific stretches and strengthening exercises for your lower legs, and if need be, treat your sore muscles with electrotherapy such as therapeutic ultrasound, electronic muscle stimulation or microcurrent. Taping shin splints with medical-grade tape can help relieve symptoms by providing support for the muscles of the lower leg and also by reducing traction forces. Chiropractors are also trained to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries of the limbs and they can re-align the joints / bones of the lower leg if need be.  Kinesio tape is a form of taping that has been clinically proven to decrease swelling and increase the range of motion. Orthotics (custom-made shoe inserts) can also help with shin splints by supporting the arch of the foot and promoting better biomechanics when running or walking — they can be made by podiatrists or some chiropractors.  Wearing an elastic compression bandage during exercising may also prevent additional swelling in the shin. High end running stores often employ people who are qualified to assess your gait, examine your legs and feet and check the wear patterns on your shoes. These people are not doctors, but they are usually experienced runners who can give you sound advice, which may reduce your risk of getting shin splints or help rid you of chronic shin splints. You may be asked to jog over a force plate that's hooked up to a computer, or get videoed while you're running as part of the assessment. Acupuncture involves sticking very thin needles into specific energy points within the skin in efforts to reduce pain and inflammation. Acupuncture for shin splints can be effective, especially if it's done when the symptoms first occur. Based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture works by releasing a variety of substances including endorphins and serotonin, which act to reduce pain. In a 2002 study, acupuncture treatment (twice weekly for three weeks) was found to outperform sports medicine (physiotherapy) and the use of anti-inflammatories for the treatment of shin splints.

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Get a leg massage. Seek out physiotherapy. Get an evaluation done at a reputable running store. Try acupuncture.


Use as many drumsticks as you can fit in your slow cooker. Since the skin won't get crispy in the slow cooker, it's best to remove it before cooking. Sprinkle a generous amount of salt and pepper on each of the drumsticks to enhance their flavor as they cook. Since the drumsticks are so large, you might have trouble fitting more than 2. You can lop off the ends of the bones if necessary. The liquid is necessary to flavor the turkey and help it cook evenly and slowly in the slow cooker. Fill up the slow cooker until the turkey legs are completely submerged.  For extra flavor, add a packet of onion soup mix to the pot. Or add the following: 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt, 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) pepper, and 1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder. Plan ahead so you can time the drumsticks to be ready for your dinnertime. Transfer the drumsticks to a plate or other heat-proof surface and allow them to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. The turkey meat is delicious served with your favorite sauce over noodles or rice. You can also add it to a casserole or soup.

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Remove the skin from the drumsticks. Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste. Place your drumsticks into your slow cooker. Cover the drumsticks with chicken broth. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 to 9 hours. Let the drumsticks cool. Pull the meat off the bones.


Go to https://www.facebook.com in your preferred browser. This will load your News Feed if you're already logged into Facebook. If you aren't already logged into Facebook, enter your email address (or phone number) and password before continuing. Your first name should be in the upper-right side of the Facebook page. Click it to go to your profile. It's in the upper-right side of the "Create a Post" section near the top of your Timeline. Doing so brings up a pop-up window. Place your mouse cursor over a category title on the left side of the pop-up window. These include the following:  Word & Education Family & Relationships Home & Living Health & Wellness Travel & Experiences Click a preset life event on the right side of the window. The life event presets available to you will vary depending on your selected life event category. Each category has a Create Your Own option that you can click if you can't find a life event preset that fits. These details will vary slightly depending on your chosen life event, but will typically include the following:   Title - The event's title/description.  Location - The geographical location of the life event.  With - Tag someone who experienced this life event with you, if applicable.  When - The data of the life event.  Story - An explanation of the life event. Doing so will post the life event to your Timeline and add it to your profile.

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Go to Facebook's website. Click your name. Click Life Event. Select a life event category. Select a life event. Enter your life event's details. Click Save.


Place the rice in a large bowl, cover the rice with water, and allow it to soak for a few minutes. Then, strain the rice through a strainer, rinsing it with clean water as you do so.  Some rice is very starchy, and rinsing it before cooking can help to remove the starchy coating on the outside of the rice. It’s not always necessary to soak or rinse rice, but it can be important for rice dishes where you don’t want the grains sticking together. For Chinese-style fried rice, the rice is always boiled before it’s fried. To cook the rice, place it into a medium saucepan. Add a pinch of salt and the water, put the lid on, and bring it to a boil over medium heat.  When it comes to a boil, turn the heat down to a low simmer and continue cooking the rice for about 15 minutes. The rice is ready when all the water has been absorbed and the rice is soft.  Remove the rice from the heat and leave it to sit for at least five minutes, with the lid on. When the rice has had a few minutes to rest after cooking, pour it out onto a cookie sheet greased with a thin layer of oil. Spread the rice out as thin as possible and set it aside to cool. Give the rice 15 to 30 minutes to cool. When the rice is cool enough to handle, put a bit of oil on your fingers to prevent sticking. Use your fingers to break apart the grains and remove any clusters or clumps of rice. In a wok or large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook them for about 10 minutes, until they become a light golden brown.  Use a slotted spoon to remove the onions. Place them in a bowl and set them aside. Some of the best oils for fried rice are canola, peanut, vegetable, and coconut. Add another ½ tablespoon (7.5 ml) of oil to the hot wok. Add the tofu cubes and cook them for one to two minutes. Flip them and cook for another minute. Continue flipping until the tofu cubes have been browned on every side. Remove the tofu from the wok using the slotted spoon. Place the tofu into the same bowl with the pre-cooked onions. In a small bowl, whisk the egg together with the sesame oil and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of the soy sauce. Add another ½ tablespoon (7.5 ml) of oil to the wok and heat it over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and swirl it around in the wok until the egg sets.  Flip the egg over when it begins to puff up. Cook it for another minute before removing it from the wok. Transfer the egg to a plate or cutting board and cut it into small pieces. Add the final tablespoon (15 ml) of oil to the wok and give it a moment to heat up. Add the peas, carrots, and the pre-cooked onion and tofu. Fry the vegetables and tofu for about two minutes. You don’t actually have to use any of the vegetables mentioned in the recipe, and you can add or remove ingredients as needed to include your favorite vegetables and spices to add flavor. The recipe needs about 1¾ cups of vegetables, which can include:  One to two cloves of minced garlic  A half-inch (1.3 cm) of freshly grated ginger Red peppers Mushrooms Cabbage  Asparagus Corn or baby corn Bok choy Broccoli Celery Tomato Finally, add the cooked rice, the green onions, and the bean sprouts to the wok. Toss all the vegetables together and let them cook for about three minutes. After three minutes, add the pre-cooked egg and the remaining 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of soy sauce. Toss gently to coat everything in the soy sauce, being careful not to break up the egg too much. Cook everything together for about a minute, until the soy sauce is heated through. When the rice is ready, serve individual portions with additional sauce if desired. Before serving, you can also garnish the rice with ¼ cup (30 g) of roasted and crushed peanuts.

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Rinse the rice. Cook the rice. Cool the rice and separate the grains. Sauté the onions. Brown the tofu. Cook the egg. Cook the peas and carrots. Add or substitute vegetables to suit your tastes. Add the remaining ingredients. Serve with additional soy sauce.


Stay in the bath or shower for a few minutes to let your skin get moist; this will also help rid your skin of oils and dead skin cells that can clog your razorblade. Wetting your hair with hot water will soften the skin, helping to prevent your razor from breaking the surface of it.  10 to 15 minutes is ideal, but any longer and your skin will start to wrinkle, making it harder to shave.  If you're only shaving your face, a few splashes of warm water will do, as will wetting a towel with warm water and wrapping it around your face for 5-10 minutes. with a bristled brush or an exfoliating scrub. Let warm water run over your skin for a few minutes, then use the brush or scrub in a circular motion on the area you're going to shave.  Exfoliating scrubs may be labelled as "body scrubs" or "cleansing scrubs." These are best used when you're shaving your face. If you're shaving your body, an exfoliating brush will work better. Exfoliating rids your skin of dead skin cells, which can clog up your razor if left untreated. A clogged razor is more likely to hop around your skin, leading to cuts or razor burns. Apply a liberal amount of shaving cream or gel across the area you're going to shave; it should be completely covered.  Shaving creams and gels will help a razor glide smoothly across your skin. Not using a shaving cream can force the razor to jump across your skin, which will certainly lead to a cut. If you have excessively dry skin, look for “sensitive skin” shaving creams.  If you don’t have any shaving cream or gel, hair conditioner can work in a pinch.

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Take a hot shower or bath to soften your skin before shaving. Exfoliate your skin Use shaving cream or gel on the area you're going to shave.


As America eased into post-war prosperity after 1945, fashions became more elaborate and indulgent again.  Here are a few examples of this trend. Imitate the "New Look".  Christian Dior's "New Look" silhouette, introduced in 1947, was a direct response to the wartime austerity look.  It featured a tailored, pleated jacket with a nipped waist and a peplum (a small skirt emphasizing a narrow waist and wide hips) that flared out into a mid-calf length, full skirt made up of several folds.  Instead of the leggy wartime look, the New Look emphasized the bust and hips in an hourglass figure.  The outfit was usually completed with a hat, jewelry, gloves and a handbag or pocketbook, and it came in a variety of colors.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/3b\/Dress-in-American-1940s-Fashion-Step-7Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Dress-in-American-1940s-Fashion-Step-7Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/3b\/Dress-in-American-1940s-Fashion-Step-7Bullet1.jpg\/aid148312-v4-728px-Dress-in-American-1940s-Fashion-Step-7Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

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\n<\/p><\/div>"} After the war and with the advent of fuller skirts, structural undergarments were necessary once more.  Garters were used to hold up stockings, girdles helped achieve the popular "nipped waist" look, and petticoats were sometimes necessary to fill out skirts. Women were reluctant to give up the pants and shorts they'd enjoyed during the war, and retained them in slimmer, more feminine cuts.  Sporty sweaters and jackets were fashionable for men. In response to the longer locks of the war, women again cut their hair shorter and kept it curled, or added bangs. Men wore hair with a "wet" look, achieved with pomade or cream, and combed back from the forehead or up into a pompadour. Postwar makeup remained similar to wartime makeup, with the exception of a less-bold lip.  Liner and color followed a natural lip line, instead of the wartime "Cupid's bow" look.  Instead, bright nail colors became popular. Horn rimmed glasses came out in 1947 and have been stylish ever since. Eyeglasses became more “cat's eye” shaped for the ladies. As middle-class Americans began to enjoy more leisure time, sportswear became a popular element of US fashion. The boys were back home and they came with souvenirs. This led to a popularity in island themed fashions and home décor. Hawaiian themed parties were popular by the movie stars during the war and now the rest of the nation was catching up. Tropical prints were all the rage. Hawaiian shirts were the backyard BBQ favorite of the fellas.

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Dress for luxury. Bring back the complicated undergarments. Style hair more loosely. Complete a feminine look with makeup. Add glasses. Favor sportswear. Choose Hawaiian themes.


Use your fingers or a pastry brush to smear the olive oil on the surface of the dough. Add more olive oil if needed to coat all of the dough. The olive oil will keep the dough moist and season it. Choose your favorite brand of deli ham to use for your pizza. Use a knife or kitchen scissors to cut the ham as needed to create 1 in (2.5 cm) squares. Then, disperse the ham evenly across the cheese layer.  Use chunks of ham for a meatier taste or use thick slices of ham for a more mild flavor. Alter the overall flavor of the pizza by using a smoked ham or Canadian bacon. Use your hand to hold the pineapple inside the opened can, and drain the pineapple juice. Disperse the pineapple across the pizza, paying specific attention to filling the empty areas around the ham. If desired, cut the pineapple chunks in half or in quarters using a sharp knife or a pair of kitchen scissors. This will better disperse the pineapple and will be easier to bite into. Identify 1-2 additional ingredients to put onto your pizza that will transform or elevate the existing flavors. Refrain from adding more than 1-2 extra ingredients, as to avoid having the crust buckle from the weight when you go to eat it.  Finely chop a scallion onion and sprinkle it on top of the pizza for a mild onion flavor. Cut a sweet Vidalia onion into thin slices. Steam them with a little water in a bowl for 1 minute in the microwave. Add the softened onion on top of the pizza for a bold onion flavor that will contrast the sweetness of the pineapple. Give your pizza some spicy notes by adding 1-2 tbsp (5.6 g) of diced jalapenos, or large dices of red bell peppers.  Dice up a handful of mushrooms to give your pizza an earthy taste.

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Spread 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of olive oil across the dough to season it. Add 4 oz (110 g) of thickly sliced ham on top of the cheese. Scatter 1 cup (165 g) of canned pineapple chunks on top of the cheese layer. Personalize the Hawaiian pizza by adding on your favorite pizza ingredients.


Plan out everything you need to do during the day, and arrange them in order of importance. This will help you remember everything you need to get done. It will also give you a sense of capability and provide you with a visual reminder of both what you've accomplished and what tasks remain. Aim to get your most challenging or complex tasks done earlier in the day, when you have more energy. Disengaging from homework, studying, or work projects for a short period of time can improve productivity by making you feel more refreshed and recharged, and it can motivate you to get through your next set of tasks.. After pulling an all-nighter, it's important to return to your regular habits. Go to bed around the time you normally would, or perhaps a little earlier than usual, and set your alarm for the same time you would normally wake up.

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Make a list. Work efficiently. Reward yourself with a break. Return to your normal sleep schedule.