Teenage girls, especially, can be prone to mood swings because of their cycling hormones, and because of the natural confusion that comes with growing up. If you want to be a good boyfriend, then you have to be attentive to them moods and to understand when they're feeling happy or when they're annoyed or even upset. They may be trying to hide their moods, but as you get to know them better, you should understand how they're really feeling.  If they're clearly upset about something, you can ask them to open up about why. If they don't want to talk about it, don't push it or keep asking about it, or they'll feel much worse. If they're sad, give them some love and affection. Ask if they want to stay in instead of going out, or how they feel like dealing with their mood. They may want to be left alone, or they may just want to snuggle with you. Don't say, "I can tell you're in a bad mood." Instead, say, "Is something wrong? I'm worried that you're upset. Talk to me." If you accuse them of being in a bad mood, they may get annoyed and defensive. If you really want to be a good boyfriend, then you should be attentive to their needs. Maybe they're really busy during lunch because they have to cram for their Spanish exam -- offer to buy them lunch in the lunch line while they study. If they stay home sick, offer to pick up their homework from their teachers.  If they need a ride somewhere, offer to give them one if you can drive. If they need help, they may not admit it right away, so be attentive and see if there's anything you can do. Make sure there's a give-and-take balance. If you do favors for them, they should help you out, too. If it's a one-way street, then they may be taking advantage of you. You should recognize that your partner is their own person and that you should support them as they try to reach their goals as well as when they deal with any conflict in their life. Here are some ways to be supportive:  If you know they have a big test coming up, then you should either give them space to study or help them if you can. If they're really passionate about soccer, tennis, or some other school sport, then you should cheer them on the sidelines during their big games. If they're going through some trouble at home, make sure to be extra attentive and to ask if there's anything you can do. And if they don't want to talk about it, they don't want to talk about it. Ask about their interests. If you know they're passionate about painting or playing the violin, support them by letting them talk about these interests and sharing how much they mean to them. It's very important to be attentive to your partner, and it's also key to pay attention to their friends. Friends can make or break teenage relationships, and if their friends love you, they'll tell them how lucky they are to have found an amazing guy like you. But if they don't like you because you're rude or ignore them, they'll tell them that you're a jerk and may even convince them that they can do better and that they should break up with you ASAP.  Be friendly to their friends. Say hi, even if your partner isn't around, and ask them how they're doing. You can even talk to them about their interests and get to know them a bit.  Don't ignore them. If you approach your partner when they're with a group of friends, make sure to greet them when you do. Don't tell your partner that you don't like their friends. Even if they're a little annoying, they mean a lot to them, and if you admit this, you'll be making a rift in your relationship. This is an important point. If your partner is hanging out with you and your buddies, or even if you're hanging out in a group surrounded by all of your friends, you should still pay attention to them and let them know that they're important to you. Don't ditch them as soon as your friends show up, or they'll start to feel like a burden or like a last priority.  If you two are hanging out with your friends, you should sit next to them and include them in the conversation. Don't leave them hanging. Help your friends get to know them. If your friends are shy or awkward around your partner, it'll be hard to have a good time. Bring up some common interests for your friends and your partner to talk about. If you really want to be attentive, then you should notice when your partner wants to be left alone. Space and privacy are necessary for every healthy relationship, so don't be put off if it seems like your partner wants a night to themselves or even a night with their friends. If you're always around, then your relationship may be becoming too intense. Take some time apart from your partner so you have time to gain perspective and realize how much you miss each other.  If you're always around, then they may start to feel that you're controlling or domineering. Let them do their own thing. If they want to be alone, be cool with it. If you look upset or hurt, they'll think you're insecure. Leave some room in their schedule. Don't try to plan your weekends so you're together every second and don't have time for your families or other friends.

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Understand their moods. Do them favors. Be supportive. Pay attention to their friends. Don't ignore them in front of your friends. Know when they need space.


Moisturizers help your skin to stay soft and hydrated, reducing discomfort and possibly preventing stretch marks from occurring. Avoid alcohol-based products, which will dry out your skin. Look for creams that contain vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, and onion extract, which may promote skin healing. Maintain a balanced diet full of fruits and vegetables. Your skin needs vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. Stay hydrated by drinking water and avoiding diuretics like coffee. Hydration will promote skin elasticity and may prevent stretch marks. If your stretch marks are especially severe, you may want to see a doctor about possible treatments and to rule out any medical problems that may be causing them. Tretinoin cream, also known as Retin-A, is sometimes prescribed for new stretch marks to promote healing through an increase in collagen production. This drug should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it may cause birth defects or be harmful to a newborn.

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Use moisturizers and skin ointments. Eat healthy. Talk to a dermatologist.


Fold over each of your fabric pieces so that the short ends are lined up and the right sides (print or color sides) are facing each other. Then, sew along the short edges to form each piece into a circle. If you prefer, you can wait to add a seam on the skirt until after you have sewed all of the tiers together. This may be a better option if you are planning to do more than three tiers. Take your top tier piece and fold over about ½” to 1” (depending on the width of your elastic) of fabric of one of the long edges so that the wrong sides (non-print or non-color sides) are facing each other. This will be the waistband of your skirt. Sew along this edge to create the waistband.  Make sure to leave enough space to add your elastic in later. Leave a small 1” to 2” gap in the seam to insert the elastic. It is easier to hem the bottom of your skirt before you start to gather your pieces and sew them together. Fold over about ½” of fabric of one of the long edges of the bottom piece (your largest tier). Then, sew along this edge to create the bottom hem. You will be sewing the tiers together, but first you need to gather them. You will start by gathering the bottom tier and sewing it onto the bottom of the middle tier. To gather the bottom tier, sew a baste stitch into the top of the bottom tier (not the edge that you just hemmed). If you want, you can sew a permanent stitch over the baste stitch when it is gathered to your liking. However, sewing the middle tier to the bottom tier will create this permanent stitch, so it is not absolutely necessary to stitch over the baste stitch. Line up the edges so that the right sides of your fabric are facing each other. Then, pin along these edges about ¼” to ½” inch from the edge of the fabric.  Be sure to line up the center seams on the bottom and middle tiers. If you did not create the center seam yet, then make sure that the ends are even. You can adjust the gathering before you start pinning the pieces together to make sure that the pieces are the same length. After you have pinned all the way around the pieces, sew the pieces together, removing the pins as you sew. Next, you will need to repeat the baste stitch on the top of your middle tier, but this time you will be gathering the fabric so that it is the same size as your top tier piece. Add your baste stitch and then adjust until the middle tier piece matches your top tier piece. After you have gathered the middle piece to match the top tier piece, begin pinning the wrong sides together. Pin all the way around the pieces and then sew the two pieces together.  Make sure that you line up the center seams on the middle and top tiers. Remove the pins as you sew. If you have more than three tiers, then you will need to continue to baste and stitch until you have added all of your tiers.

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Sew the ends together. Fold over edge of top piece and sew. Create the bottom hem. Add baste stitch to bottom tier. Pin and sew the bottom tier to the middle tier. Create a baste stitch on top of middle tier. Pin and sew the middle tier to the top tier.


Sprinkler timers are either plugged into an outlet or hardwired into your home’s electrical system. If the system is plugged into an outlet, unplug it from the wall. If your timer is hardwired, turn off the circuit that controls the timer. Check that the display on the timer is off before continuing. Never work on your sprinkler timer while it’s plugged in since you could get shocked. The access panel can usually be found near the bottom of your existing timer. Pop off the panel cover to remove it. If the timer doesn’t have an access panel that pops right off, you may need to use a screwdriver to remove the faceplate. The power wires are usually white, black, and green. Unscrew the wire caps connecting the wires if there are any and untwist the wires. Separate the wires from one another so you can pull the timer unit out without damaging the power wires that run to your sprinklers. Some timer models may have the power wires in a different access panel along the wall. Your sprinkler wires can be found plugged into a numbered section inside your timer. Wrap a small piece of masking tape around each of the sprinkler wires and label them with the number of the port they’re plugged into. That way, you’ll know what stations to plug your wires back into when you put in your new unit. If you don’t have any tape or labels, many sprinkler wires are differently colored so you can tell which wires control an area. If your unit has the wire attached with screws, use a screwdriver to loosen the connection and pull the wire out. If your timer has tabs, press down on the tab with the end of your screwdriver to make it easier to remove the wire. Once they’re disconnected, pull out the wires from the bottom of your timer. Your timer should have mounting screws in the middle of the unit on the top and bottom. Use either a flathead or Philips screwdriver to loosen the top screw and to remove the bottom screw completely. Lift your unit up and off of the wall to remove it entirely. Many times, you can use the top screw again to hang your new sprinkler unit but the bottom screw may not be in the same place.

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Turn off power to the old controller. Remove the access panel or faceplate on your timer. Disconnect the power wires from your timer. Label the sprinkler wires with pieces of tape. Pull the sprinkler wires out of the timer. Unscrew the controller from the wall to remove it.


It's always best to start by touching her in places that are not too sensitive and then move on to more sensitive areas if she is okay with it.  For example, you can caress a girl on her arm, face, calf, or upper back to start.  If you have never caressed her before, try holding her hand to start. If she lets you hold her hand, and holds onto it for a while, then she might be interested in more touching and you can try touching her back or arm next. If she likes what you are doing, you can start trying different places on her body. For example, you might move from her upper back to her lower back, or from her calf to her thigh. Watch for cues that she is open to this, such as smiling or moving towards your touch. Avoid touching areas of her body that she might be sensitive about, such as her stomach. Girls love it when guys play with their hair and caress it. It's a romantic gesture that seems to have emotion behind it.   Tuck her hair behind her ear. If you notice her hair has come undone, or is in her way, brush it off her face. It probably won't stay there, but she'll definitely notice the gesture. Girls enjoy having their long hair played with, stroked, and brushed. Run your fingers through her mane, eventually working your way up her neck to rub behind her ears. A girl's face and neck are intimate places to caress, but touching a girl in these places is a good place to start caressing. Try stroking her cheek and neck with one hand as talk to her and gaze into her eyes. Gently brushing your fingers across her cheek is a really good way to let her know you want to kiss her, and give her time to react. You can also try caressing a girl's hands as a good starting place. This is a form of caressing that you can do in public as well.   Try rubbing your thumb across the back of her hand while you hold hands. If you notice her hand sitting on a table next to you, try holding hands across the table, and then giving her palm a little massage. If you think that your relationship has progressed enough to try caressing her in more intimate areas, then you can try caressing those areas. Just watch her cues and listen to her. If she says she does not want to be caressed in a certain place, then back off and go back to something less intimate like holding hands.  Touching the outer thighs is a flirtatious move that you might try if you are in an intimate relationship. Try running your hands down the sides of her waist and down towards her thighs, and then bring them back up to rest near her hips. Other areas of the body that are sensitive but often overlooked include the small of her back and her feet. However, be careful when caressing these areas because she might be ticklish. If she's open to you caressing private areas, like her breasts, remember that these areas on a girl can be very sensitive. Start with the outside of her breasts and move inwards. Don't start at her nipples. As you caress more sensitive areas, make sure that you do not touch them too hard or too much.

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Start with her less sensitive areas of her body. Touch her hair, and play with it. Focus on her face and neck. Caress her hands. Caress her in more intimate places.


Are the neighbors simply noisy? Is their property a nuisance or hazard? Have they damaged your property in some way?   The level of annoyance should determine how much action you take. For example, the neighbor with an infant who cries at 4 A.M. isn't doing anything bad on purpose. Some things you may not be able to prevent or control. Before taking any official actions, consider how you might solve the problem on your own by talking to your neighbors. However, if your neighbor's behavior puts you at immediate risk, such as a sanitation issue, don't hesitate to speak up. You may have behaviors or habits that cause issues for your neighbors.  If you tend to be noisy or messy, consider quieting down or cleaning up. If you have annoying habits, your neighbors will be less accommodating if you complain about them. Therefore, make sure you are on your best behavior and see if your neighbors follow suit. You should see if they are having problems or issues with the people you find annoying or that are causing issues for you.   If others are having the same problems with the offending neighbors, this justifies your complaint. If more than one person is having the same problem, you can consider talking to the offending neighbors together. There is strength in numbers. If you need to make a formal complaint, you should do this jointly. Being demanding and mean to your neighbors can cause hard feelings and may tempt them to be more annoying. Instead, use kindness and reason when dealing with them.   Be clear about what is bothering you. You just can't say they are bothering you for no reason. Be straightforward, but reasonable. Don't yell or shout at your neighbor as that will just cause the situation to escalate. If your neighbors aren't home often or if you can't get them to agree to sit down and talk, write them a polite letter that states your concerns. Be creative in thinking of ways to allow the neighbors to do what they do, but in a less annoying manner.  For example, if they like to have noisy parties, ask them to end them earlier or have them only on the weekend. If their property is a nuisance with tall weeds, garbage, or clutter, offer to help them clean it up. If they have a pet that is causing a problem, suggest how they can keep the animal on a leash or build a fence. If they have caused damage to your property you can suggest how they can fix it. Do what you can to fix the situation, especially if it is something the neighbors can't help or aren't able to fix.   For example, if your problem is a crying infant at night, try sound proofing your walls. If pets or kids are coming into your yard, consider building a fence. Try to resolve the situation yourself before lodging a complaint.

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Assess what is bothering you. Consider your own behavior and lifestyle. Talk to your other neighbors. Talk to the offending neighbors nicely. Suggest alternatives. Take matters into your own hands.


You will get hot if it's not. You need to have confidence on the field. Keep a positive attitude. Above, softball is mentioned as being a mental game. You cannot give the other team your mind.  Make sure you vision yourself doing whatever you do in a game. Take a deep breath and do not get stressed over one mistake, because one can turn into six, and so on. Concentrate, no matter who is watching or what someone is saying. Recognize what your error is when your not pitching or playing well. The faster you recognize and fix your errors without stressing out over them, the better you will become. (as long as you practice frequently) No matter what, don't lose your confidence. You will have bad days, games, pitches, and moods. None of those are a reason to forget all the good days, good games, good pitches and great moods! Try to stay even keel and see losses as learning experiences to help you improve.

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Keep your hair up in a braid or ponytail so it's off your neck. Remain mentally tough. Stay strong and never give up.


In any relationship, it's important your wants and needs are met to some degree. When you're a narcissistic extension, however, your wants and needs will consistently fall to the wayside.  Think about what you need and want and whether it's consistently sacrificed. Do you feel like the other person is willing or able to meet certain needs, or allow you to pursue your own interests? A narcissist will only be able to see their needs and wants, and often expect them to be met even if it's unreasonable or interferes with your own needs and wants. They are good at manipulating others, so if you confront them with your feelings, they're likely to get hostile instead of apologizing and changing. For example, you're extroverted by nature and like to go out on the weekends. Your boyfriend gets nervous at big parties, and expects you to stay by his side the whole time, even when he refuses to socialize with others. When you express the fact your need for socialization isn't met, he insists you instead meet his need for attention and reassurance. Rather than working towards a compromise, a narcissistic boyfriend will instead continue to put his needs first, regardless of whether it's reasonable. Being a narcissistic extension is draining. If you're in a relationship with a narcissist, they will take up a lot of your time and energy. Consider whether you have time for yourself. Are you allowed to pursue your own hobbies and interests? Do you have separate relationships with family members and friends? If not, you may be a narcissistic extension. A narcissist will not see you as a separate entity, with your own ideas and opinions. They will only see you as a reflection of them and their values. Therefore, you will not have a lot of energy to focus on anything but them.  A narcissist will constantly pressure you to make them happy and content. You will find yourself trying to meet unreasonable needs a lot, and many of your daily decisions will revolve around keeping the narcissist happy. If you consider your own feelings, you may feel guilt and shame. Narcissists are very good at guilt-tripping, and you may feel like a bad person if you take time for yourself on occasion. For narcissists, feelings are a competition. If you experience an emotion, it must be filtered through the narcissist. You may eventually start to feel you don't have permission to have certain feelings or emotions.  Narcissists like to control everything, including your feelings. They tend to take pleasure over making another person feel shame. You may eventually internalize the narcissist's put downs, and begin to feel shame over your basic wants and needs. You may also be unable to express hurt. If you say something like, "The way you were behaving last night hurt my feelings," the narcissist will not apologize. Instead, they will chastise you for having felt that way or insist your feelings are invalid.

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Consider whether the person understands your needs and feelings. Evaluate how much time you have for yourself. Think about whether this person is the focus of your energy. Consider if you're allowed to experience and define your own feelings.


If you believe you have social anxiety, go see your doctor. Many doctors will work with you to make your visit as easy and anxiety-free as possible. Some may discuss your condition with you over the phone, while others may give you an appointment time before or after business hours. Speak with your doctor so you can start taking steps to helping your phobia. If your social anxiety is too bad to manage on your own, consult a professional. Therapy may be key to overcoming social anxiety. A therapist can help you with Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), which teaches you a different way of thinking, behaving, and reacting to social situations. It can help you feel less anxious and fearful. CBT helps you learn how to manage physical symptoms through relaxation and breathing, replace negative thoughts with more balanced ones, and gradually face social situations. In group therapy situations, you undergo CBT in a group setting. This includes role-playing, social skills training, acting, video taping, and mock interviews. These exercises are supposed to help you face situations that would make you anxious in the real world and prepare for them. A support group is different than group therapy because it's aimed at helping you gain support you need during your recovery. Support groups can help you not feel isolated with your anxiety. You can look for support groups in your areas. Try a CBT based self-help app like Joyable. https://joyable.com/. This app pairs cognitive techniques, education, and a personal coach to help you through social anxiety. Sometimes medication can be used to help with the symptoms of social anxiety, but medicine will not cure it. As soon as you stop the medication, symptoms such as anxiety will return. Medicine is generally used alongside therapy and self-help techniques. Common medications used are Beta blockers for performance anxiety that help the physical symptoms of anxiety, antidepressants, and benzodiazepines.

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See your doctor. Try therapy. Take part in group therapy. Join a support group. Use medication.


Once the stems of flowers have been cut, you have removed their life support system.  Remove the wrapping paper, as paper can bruise the flowers and cellophane can cause them to sweat. When cut flowers have been left out of water for any length of time, cells start to form over the cut ends of the stems, which will prevent the stems taking up water readily. To remove this sealed portion, snip off about 2.5cm (1") from the stem ends and then place in water preferably with preservative added, and allow the flowers to have a long drink before arranging. Warm water should be used as flowers take up warm water more readily than cold.  Flowers only drink through the ends of the stems and not through the sides of the stems, and for this reason buckets should not be filled right up to the top with water, as foliage left on stems below the water line will rot and pollute the water. This will feed bacteria and the flowers will die more quickly. The foliage of Marigolds, Chrysanthemums, Stock and Daisies send off a particularly strong odor when left standing under water over a period of time. Use a sharp pair of secateurs and cut the flower stems on an angle - a slanted cut allows a better intake of water. Remove all foliage from the lower portion of the stems which would stand under the water line. Place the flowers immediately in the water. Allow enough air to circulate between each flower. Too many flowers crowded together in a bucket may cause the petals to become squashed and bruised. Place the bucket in a cool dark place and allow the flowers to have a long drink before being arranged. When picking short-stemmed flowers, use a smaller container. This step is called conditioning. It allows the stems to fill up with water and the flowers will become crisp. These flowers will last twice as long as those that have not been conditioned properly. Flower preservatives  are available in garden centers or supermarkets. Another alternative is to use a cap-full of household bleach in the water. If a preservative is not used, the water needs to be changed and the stems cut on an angle daily. If a preservative is used, the stems do not require re-cutting and water needs changing only about twice a week. Flowers, like Freesias, Spray Carnations and Liliums, have lots of buds. By using a preservative in the water, it helps develop the buds to open.

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Place flowers in warm water as soon as possible. Fill a plastic bucket, one-third to one-half full, with warm water. Take the bucket of water into the garden with you. Avoid overcrowding flowers. Allow flowers to have a good drink for four to five hours, preferably overnight before arranging. Use a flower preservative to destroy bacteria in the water.


When faced with a bigger opponent, you're going to be at a disadvantage from the start. Unless there's truly no other option, try to defuse or avoid physical violence at all costs. Do your best to make peace or simply walk away, if you can. There is no shame in running from a fight, especially if you don't know how it will turn out. Your opponent may be carrying a concealed weapon, or have friends lying in wait to gang up on you. Your primary goal should be getting yourself out of harm's way.  Getting away from a violent situation before it erupts should be considered a victory. If a fight becomes unavoidable, stay relaxed. When you panic, your ability to gauge your surroundings and employ effective strategies shuts down. Keep your hands up to defend your head at all times. Your forearms should be held vertical and parallel, with palms turned inward toward your cheeks. Squeeze your fists together lightly until you’re ready to throw a counterpunch. Hunch slightly to bring your elbows down closer to your midsection to protect your ribs and abdomen from body blows.  Don’t allow your guard to fall or get lax, even when you’re tired. Dropping your guard leaves you wide open for that one good shot which could mean the end of the fight. Make sure you assume a guard from which you can quickly and comfortably deliver punches or elbow strikes. An aggressor who is bigger than you is also likely to be stronger, so it’s not recommended that you try to stop his attacks directly. Instead, stay mobile to swiftly escape from his punching range. Making him chase you will exhaust him, and with every missed attack he’ll lose a little more steam. If there’s no chance of getting a safe distance away, slide your head to the outside of the punch so that it passes by harmlessly, then immediately rush in and hit back.  Evading is always preferable to blocking because it doesn’t require you to absorb force with any part of the body. Dodging a punch using only head movement is known in boxing as a “slip.” Slipping punches is an excellent way to avoid being hit while expending minimal energy. The bigger, stronger person always has the edge in a grappling match. Don’t put yourself in unnecessary danger by allowing your opponent to take hold of you. Keep just outside his reach until the time comes to counter, then capitalize and pull away again. If the fight goes to the ground, you’re looking at a scenario where you have even less control, as your speed, evasiveness and precision will go right out the window. If one of you takes the other down, or you happen to trip, get back to your feet as quickly as you can. You have a much better chance of outclassing a large opponent in a stand-up encounter. It’s unlikely that you’ll walk away from a fight with a larger opponent unscathed. You may have to eat a few punches if you get caught off guard or while you’re trying to find a way to slip inside. Keep this in mind and ready yourself mentally. Getting hit is no fun, but it could end up being much worse if you let it take you by surprise.  If you do have to take a hit, try to do it on the shoulder or forehead, which is a harder, less vulnerable surface than the jaw or the rest of the face. Let your body sway in the direction of the punch to lessen its impact.  During a physical altercation, your body will be flushed with adrenaline, which can keep you from feeling as much pain.

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Don't fight unless you have to. Keep your guard up. Dodge strikes rather than blocking them. Don’t wrestle with your opponent. Be prepared to take a punch.


Chemically straightened or relaxed hair is especially susceptible to becoming dried out. Avoid blow-drying, using curling or flat irons, and washing your hair in hot water as much as possible. When washing and rinsing your hair, use lukewarm water to reduce drying your hair out. If you need to blow-dry your hair, try using a heat-protectant spray before you dry. To protect your ends from splitting and breaking, use a wide-tooth comb to remove tangles before you brush your hair. Start detangling at the bottom and work your way up to your roots. If your hair is wet or particularly knotted, apply a leave-in conditioner before combing to prevent your hair strands from breaking. A wide paddle brush is the best type of brush to use on chemically straightened hair. Chemically straightened and relaxed hair often requires special moisturizing shampoos, conditioners, and deep conditioners. Try to use these products as often as possible to ensure that your hair is getting enough hydration. If you're using any type of heat on your relaxed hair, work an oil through your hair with your fingers before using it. There are oils specifically designed for relaxed hair, though regular olive oil from the kitchen works too. For heat protectants, find ones that are not alcohol-based, as these can further dry out your hair. Heat protectants infused with keratin proteins are your best bet. Similar to naturally straight hair, chemically straightened hair is also susceptible to split ends. Try to get your hair trimmed every 4-6 weeks to keep split ends at bay. If you're unable to get your hair cut that often, take other preventative measures for split ends such as not blow-drying or heat treating your hair, and not combing it while it's wet. Chemically treated and relaxed afro-textured hair is more susceptible to damage from the sun than non-treated hair. If you spend time in the sun, protect your hair with a stylish hat or scarf. Relaxed afro-textured hair is also prone to breakage while you're sleeping, so try wrapping your hair in a scarf overnight. For best results, choose a scarf that's made of silk. Your hair may begin to get dry if it's chemically straightened or relaxed, even if you take preventative measures. Hot oil treatments can be used up to once per week for dry, damaged hair.  Look for hot oil products that are specifically designed for chemically treated or relaxed hair. Hot oil products may differ in terms of application techniques. Follow the instructions on the packaging for the best results.

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Avoid dry heat and hot water. Comb your hair with a wide-tooth comb before brushing it. Find products specifically designed for chemically straightened hair. Protect relaxed afro-textured hair with oils and heat protectants. Remedy split ends with a trim every 4-6 weeks. Protect your hair from breaking with scarves and hats. Use hot oil remedies for hair that's looking dry.


It’s important to measure the child’s circumference at the widest part of the head. Set the tape right above the ears so it's nearly touching them and line it up on forehead so it sits over the brows. With the measuring tape in place above the ears and brows, wrap it around the back of the head. Be careful not to pull it too tight. Make sure the tape lays flat against the back of head where the slope is most pronounced. Overlap the tape slightly to get the most accurate measurement, and note the number.  Measuring a baby’s head circumference can be important to ensure that their brain is growing and developing as it should. You can find appropriate growth charts for boys and girls on the Center for Disease Control's website at https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/who_charts.htm#The%20WHO%20Growth%20Charts. If you’re concerned about the measurement, consult your child’s doctor. To ensure that your measurement is correct, it’s a good idea to check your results a second time. Measure the head a second time -- and even a third -- to verify the measurement.

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Place the measuring tape just above the eyebrows and ears. Pull the tape around the back where the head slopes up from the neck. Lay the tape where the head slopes up from the neck. Repeat the process to ensure that the measurement is accurate.


Before you start any whitening treatments, you should see your dentist. They can take x-rays, give you an exam, and treat any dental issues you have. You should also get your teeth cleaned, as whitening treatments will be more effective and even on clean teeth. For instance, you should get cavities filled before whitening your teeth to prevent compounded problems and pain from the bleach. Your dentist will be able to examine your teeth and suggest the best whitening method for your particular case. They can also recommend products or strategies to help you protect your gums while whitening your teeth. The type of discoloration you have will dictate the best treatment.  For instance, your teeth may have extrinsic stains in which the enamel, or outer layer of your teeth, is discolored from eating or drinking dark foods and beverages, like coffee and wine, or from smoking or chewing tobacco. Alternatively, your teeth may have intrinsic stains, in which the interior dentin is discolored from excessive fluoride or certain medications like chlorhexidine, minocycline, or even antihistamines. Your dentist may recommend a treatment done in the dental office, in which case they will take care to protect your gums during the whitening treatment. Usually, the dentist will use a stronger solution to whiten your teeth than is available over-the-counter, and they may use lights or a laser to speed up the process. Otherwise, your dentist can recommend an at-home treatment, such as bleaching trays or whitening strips. Ask for suggestions on which brand to use if they suggest an over-the-counter remedy, and never use a stronger bleaching agent than recommended by your dentist.

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Make an appointment for a dental exam and cleaning. Ask your dentist to recommend a whitening treatment. Follow your dentist’s advice carefully for best results.


The active principles of garlic are supposed to interact with the nucleic acids of the virus, thus limiting its proliferation. It is proven to be effective against the following micro-organisms:  Escherichia coli, which causes intestinal dysbacteriosis and urinary infections. Salmonella typhi, which causes typhoid, and other Salmonella genus that cause severe intestinal afflictions. Shigella dysenteriae, which causes bacillus dysentery. Staphylococcus and streptococcus, which causes furuncles (infected blemishes) and other skin infections. Diverse types of fungi, yeasts, and some viruses, such as herpes. The inside the intestines are rife with bad bacteria. Garlic regulates good intestinal bacteria instead of destroying it.

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Use garlic as an antibiotic and antiseptic. Use the bacteria-killing powers of garlic to protect your intestines.


Put 1 1/2 cups (348 g) of mayonnaise, 1⁄4 cup (59 ml) of white wine vinegar, 1 clove of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon (6.5 g) of coarse ground pepper, 1 tablespoon (15 g) of spicy brown mustard, 1 teaspoon (4 g) of sugar, 1 teaspoon (5.5 g) of salt, and 2 teaspoons (10 g) of horseradish into a blender. If you don't have a blender, you can use a food processor. Put the lid on the blender and pulse the sauce off and on for 1 minute so it becomes completely smooth. If you want a thicker sauce, pulse it for less time so it remains chunky. Spoon the white barbecue sauce over fried chicken or salad. You can also dip French fries into the sauce or store it for later use. Place the white barbecue sauce into an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 1 week.

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Measure the mayo, vinegar, garlic, mustard, horseradish, and seasoning. Pulse the sauce for 1 minute. Use or store the sauce.


Bare soil is easily swept away by wind and water, the two main causes of erosion. Plant roots hold the soil together, while their leaves block rain and stop it breaking the soil apart. Turf, ornamental grass, and low, spreading shrubs work best since they cover the soil completely.  If you have any bare ground, try to establish plant cover as soon as possible to limit erosion. If the ground is mostly flat (slope of 3:1 or less), this might be enough to solve the problem. Steep slopes erode faster, so they need more protection. This will weigh down the soil and protect the seeds and young plants underneath from getting washed away. It also slows the absorption of water to reduce runoff. Grass clippings or bark chips work especially well. If you don’t plant anything, keep the soil covered with mulch. You can also add mulch around plants to add another layer of protection or to keep the soil warm. Simply lay the mat over your seeds or young plants. On steep slopes, dig a small trench at the top of the hill first. Lay the top of the mat in the trench, fill it up with soil, then fold the mat back over the top. This helps water run over the top of the mat, where the mat will slow it down, instead of traveling underneath it. Fiber mulch mats or erosion control mats are a layer of mulch held together in a fiber mesh. This structure holds the mulch together in areas where normal mulch would be washed or blown away. Another option for erosion control on steep slopes is a series of rolled up logs or "wattles" made from fibrous material (like straw). Water running down the slope will slow down when it hits the logs, soaking into the soil instead of carrying mud downhill. Put the logs down across the slope, 10 to 25 feet (3–8m) apart. Hold them in place with wooden stakes or sturdy, living plants.  You can plant seeds directly in the logs to protect them while they grow. If you do plant seeds directly into the logs, you should still use stakes to hold the logs in place, at least until the seeds develop sturdy roots that go into the soil. . Badly eroded slopes will continue to collapse downhill until they are stabilized. A retaining wall at the base of the slope will block the soil and slow down the collapse. This gives grass or other plants time to grow and help the soil hold together.  Give the wall a 2% slope on the side (perpendicular to the incline) so that water flows off to the side instead of pooling.  You may build the wall from concrete blocks, rock, or wood. Only use wood treated with a preservative to prevent rot.  Use retaining walls around flowerbeds and other raised soil areas as well. You may need local government approval to build these structures. . All buildings should have gutters or pipes that can drain water effectively out of your garden and into water collection systems. Without adequate drainage, heavy rain could wash away a whole layer of topsoil. Areas with heavy water runoff may require installing an underground perforated drainage pipe. Over-watering your garden can speed up erosion by washing away soil. Use less water if you can, or install a drip irrigation system. Since a drip system only delivers small amounts of water at a time, there is no water flooding across the surface to carry topsoil. When people, animals, or machines travel over soil, they press it down, compacting the soil into a dense layer. Since there is less space between dirt particles in compacted soil, water has a hard time draining through, and carries soil on the surface downhill instead. Walk on paving stones or cleared paths instead of trampling the soil, especially when it is wet. Adding compost or manure can also help by attracting earthworms, which break the soil into looser clumps.  Compacted soil also makes it harder for plants to become established, since the roots have trouble breaking through. Compaction always lead to net erosion. The water may run off of compacted soil, but as it runs off it generates more force, which can increase the erosion in other areas.

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Plant grass and shrubs. Add mulch or rocks. Use mulch matting to hold vegetation on slopes. Put down fiber logs. Build retaining walls Improve drainage Reduce watering if possible. Avoid soil compaction.


It's the icon with three dots in the upper-right corner of the Chrome mobile browser. It is not possible to block cookies in Chrome for iPhone or iPad due to restrictions placed on third-party browsers by Apple. If you use Chrome on iOS and want to block cookies, you'll need to either browse in Incognito Mode or switch to Safari. It's near the bottom of the Chrome menu. It's the third option below "Advanced" in the Settings menu. It's next to an icon that resembles a Cookie in the "Site settings" menu. It's at the top of the Cookies menu to the right. Alternatively, you can block cookies from individual sites. You can do so by tapping Add Site Exception at the bottom of the Cookies menu. Then enter the website you want to block below "Site URL" and tap Add in the lower-right corner. " Its the last option in the Cookies menu. This blocks third-party cookies from sites.

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Tap the Chrome menu button ⋮. Tap Settings. Tap Site settings. Tap Cookies. Tap the toggle switch  next to "Cookies". Tap the checkbox  next to "Block third-party cookies.


If the wood is unfinished, which means it is its original color, then you'll simply prepare the wood and add stain. If it is already stained you have a decision to make -- either stain over the old color or remove the stain and start over.  If there is a finish on the furniture (a clear coat that protects the wood), you must remove this before starting.  If you're adding a darker stain to a lighter piece, you can generally add this new stain over the old one without having to remove the original color. Stain can change the color of metal handles, knobs, and hinges permanently. They are best removed before beginning. If the metal cannot be removed then use painter's tape to carefully cover it all up. Plastic, glass, or rubber should be similarly removed to prevent accidental discoloration. To get the most even and total coverage you should stain each part of the furniture individually. This prevents missing areas around joints or corners as well as stain pooling up along edges or in cracks. While not strictly necessary, this step will ensure the most professional finish. Work in the direction of the grains to avoid making scratches. This means that you sand parallel to the lines in the wood, not against them. If the piece is large you can use an orbital sander with 120 grit paper to work more quickly.  If the furniture is very worn, go at it with a coarser sandpaper (80 grit or so) until you have it nice and smooth. You can then move to the medium-grit paper. The lower the number on the sandpaper, the coarser (rougher) the grit. Simply wipe off the wood dust as you work, making your sanding easier and more effective. A tack cloth is the best material, as it attracts the wood dust. Sanding opens up microscopic pores in the wood. The stain can then soak into these holes, changing its color permanently.  For very delicate pieces, work up to 220 grit slowly. Go from 150 to 180, then 200, then 220 or higher for a perfect surface. If the furniture is already stained and the color is still there after sanding, you will either need to continue sanding with a coarse-grit paper or use a chemical stripping agent to remove the old color This will bring out the wood's natural color, which will give you a better and richer color once the stain is applied. Simply use a clean rag or sponge to wipe the whole thing with the spirits, then wipe them off with another clean rag. Even the easiest to stain wood -- oak -- could use a little wood conditioner for a better coat. Wood conditioner, which is easily applied with a paintbrush or clean sponge, should be left to dry for 10-15 minutes. It is essential for furniture made from:  Alder Aspen Birch Maple Pine Fraser Ceder Right before you start staining, give everything a quick wipe to prevent any dust or dirt from being accidentally stained over. If the piece is already stained dark black, for example, and you want a honey color, you'll likely be sanding all day just to get started. The alternative is a chemical stripper which, though messy, will remove the majority of coloring. To use one, purchase a stripper labeled "wash away" or "no cleanup," then move your furniture to a well-ventilated area:  Put on gloves and eye protection. Apply a thick coat of chemical stripper on the entirety of the wood. Let the stripper sit according to the manufacturer's instructions. Use a putty knife to scrape away the stripper, working in the direction of the wood grain. Scrub away any last stripper with steel wool. Sand the furniture with a fine-grit paper (200 or higher) once it is dry.

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Decide if you want to stain over the current color or start from scratch. Remove or cover up any non-wood hardware on the furniture. Breakdown larger furniture into smaller pieces if possible. Sand the whole piece with medium-grit (100-120) sandpaper. Use a clean cloth to wipe off the dust between sandings. Use a finer-grit sandpaper, around 220 grit, to smooth and polish the surface. Clean the wood with mineral spirits. Apply a wood conditioner for softer or difficult-to-stain woods. Wipe the entire piece clean to remove any last dust or wood conditioner. Consider a chemical stripper of you want to drastically change the furniture's color.


You can get the seeds to grow your lanzone tree from the flesh of the fruit. Find a lanzone tree that already grows good tasting fruit. Split open the fruit and extract the largest green seeds within the pulp of the fruit.   It's best to plant the seeds as soon as you extract them from the fruit. They will not germinate if you wait longer than eight days.  You can also buy the seeds at a gardening store or online. The seed will likely have a sticky substance around it called mucilage. To remove the substance, run the seeds under cold water from your faucet. If you purchase the seeds from the store this substance will already be removed. Dig small holes about 1 cm (.4 inch) deep, put the seeds in the holes and cover the seeds with soil. You can do this in an indoor planter with good water drainage. Sandy loam that has a lot of organic material and is slightly acidic to neutral is the best kind of soil that you can use. It's a good idea to plant multiple langsat seeds just in case some of them don't germinate. Young seeds require a considerable amount of sunlight in order to germinate. If you are growing indoors, set your light timer to give your seeds 15 hours of light per day, or place your seed beds in a window facing south. After you plant your seeds, water them with a watering can. Make sure that you return to the seeds every day and keep the soil moist, but not flooded. You can check the moisture in the soil by putting your finger into it and checking if the soil under the surface is dry. In around 2-3 weeks, you should start to see your seeds germinate and grow small stalks. These seedlings will take about 10-18 months before they can be planted outside. When growing lanzone trees from seeds, it could take anywhere between 10-30 years or more for them to bear fruit.

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Get your seeds from healthy trees with large fruit. Rinse the seeds off. Plant the seeds in sandy loam, 3-5 cm (1-2 inches) apart. Keep the planted seeds in sunlight for 15 hours a day. Water the planted seeds every day. Wait 2-3 weeks for the seeds to germinate.


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Tap the Camera tab. Take a photo. Rotate the photo. Add stickers to the photo. Add text to the photo. Draw on the photo. Tap the "Send"  icon. Select a location. Tap Send.


You can also shred the crab meat if you prefer that texture. Just make sure that you don’t leave the crab meat sitting for more than a few minutes, or it might begin to spoil. Refrigerate the crab meat if you need time to prepare your other ingredients. Use a strong fork or hand mixer to mix the ingredients together. Refrigerate the mixture if you will not be using it right away. Make sure that all of the crab meat is coated with the cream cheese mixture. If you plan to add in any extras, now is a good time to do that. Cold crab dip tastes best when it is very cold, so you will need to keep your crab dip in the refrigerator for at least an hour. To have your crab dip ready when you are, make it the night before and refrigerate it overnight. To ensure that your crab dip is well combined and has a nice consistency, give it a quick stir before serving. Serve your crab dip with bread, tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced veggies.

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Chop the crab meat into small, diced pieces and set aside. Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, milk, salt, and garlic power in a large bowl. Add the crab meat to the cream cheese mixture and combine well. Refrigerate the crab dip for about one hour. Mix the ingredients again and serve.


Oven temperatures may vary with oven types. When using a fan oven, 375 °F (191 °C) is recommended, while gas ovens should start at a lower temperature of 340 °F (171 °C). Move the sausages around in the oil to coat them before baking. Line your baking pan with a single sheet of tin foil to keep it clean. Make sure to turn your sausages at least halfway through the cook time. Doing so will ensure a thorough cook, and add a light, golden brown color to the outside of the sausage. The sausages may have a lighter or darker tone when browning and not all of the sausages will brown the same. When you cut open your sausage, there should be no sign of pink meat and the juices should be clear in color. If you are unsure if your sausage is thoroughly cooked, return it to the oven for another 5 minutes and then test it again..

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Preheat the oven to 375 °F (191 °C). Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the baking pan, and then add your sausages. Let them bake for 20-25 minutes, turning them 2 or 3 times while they cook. Use a meat thermometer to check that the thickest part of the sausage is at least 160 °F (71 °C).


Make sure that your computer can actually burn DVDs, as older computers may not have the capability. If the AutoPlay window doesn't appear, click the Start menu and select Computer. Right-click on the DVD drive and select "Open". This can help you identify what's on this disc later. Including the date in the name can help organize your discs. There are two options when it comes to burning a data disc: Live File System or Mastered.  Using the Live File System allows you to add, edit, and delete files on the disc as long as you're using it with other Windows computers. If you select this option, the disc will be formatted before you can start adding files to it. This formatting process may take a few minutes. Mastered finalizes the disc when you're done adding files so that it can't be changed, but will allow you to use the disc in any computer or device that supports data DVDs. Once you've selected your disc format, you can start adding files to the disc. Single-layer DVDs can fit 4.7 GB of data. There are a couple of different ways that you can add files to your blank disc:  Click and drag files into the blank DVD's window. Right-click on a file or folder and select "Send to" and then your disc drive. If you're using the Live File System format, the files will be burned to the disc as soon as you copy them. This may take a few moments for larger files. When you're done adding files to your disc, you can finish the process by either closing the session (Live File System) or by burning the disc (Mastered).  Live File System - Click the Close session button at the top of the disc's window. This will finalize the disc which allows you to continue using it like a USB drive in other Windows computers. Mastered - Click the Burn to disc button at the top of the disc's window. You'll be given the opportunity to name the disc again and select your recording speed. The burn process may take several minutes to complete. At the end of the burning process, you'll be given the opportunity to burn the same data to another blank disc if you need copies. You can continue to add files to your burned DVDs as long as there is still free space available. You can do this regardless of which format you created the disc in. Follow the processes above to add more files.  Live File System - Every time you open a new session on a disc, you lose about 20 MB of usable space. Mastered - Files added to an already-burned disc cannot be deleted. DVD-RW discs are rewritable, and can be erased even if you chose the Mastered format. To erase the disc, insert it and open Windows Explorer. Select your DVD-RW in your list of devices, but don't open it. Click the Erase this disc button at the top of the window.

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Insert a blank DVD into your computer. Select "Burn files to disc" from the AutoPlay window. Give the disc a name. Choose your format. Add files to the disc. Wait for the files to be burned (Live File System). Finish the disc. Add more files to completed discs. Erase a DVD-RW.


Since you're picking and muting near the bridge, these pickups will get the best, thickest sound for you. For a more distorted, buzzy sound, use the neck pickups. These pickups will grab a lot of that deep, chunky tone that you want when palm muting.

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Tune into the bridge pickups of your electric guitar. Use humbucker pickups whenever possible.


Sticking to a sleep schedule will program your body to know when it’s bedtime. Try to go to bed at the same time every night and to rise at the same time each morning. Give your body other clues that it is time to slow down, relax, and drift off to sleep.  One tip is to slowly make your surroundings more dark. Dim light signals to your body that it is time to sleep. Avoid exposure to natural light in the evenings, for example, and, inside your bedroom, slowly dim the lights or progressively shut off lights.  Make your room a comfortable space. Cover your bed with comfortable blankets and pillows. Also, ensure that the room temperature is to your liking. Flip your pillows, adjust your covers, or turn on a fan. Do anything else that puts you into a relaxed mood. Try a warm shower if that does the trick, or have a cup of a warm, sleep-inducing tea like chamomile or “sleepy-time” blend. If reading makes you fall asleep easily in class, then it should do the same at home during the evening. This is also a very effective strategy if you tend to dwell on the problems of the day — reading a book will let you decouple from those stress-inducing thoughts. Pick something that is easy or bland. Don’t distress yourself by reading the newspaper, for instance, or a horror novel. Pick a textbook or a dense novel, instead. When you’ve finally put your head down, make sure that you are in complete darkness. This is one of the most important factors in quality sleep. Light not only inhibits the release of the sleep hormone melatonin, but also stimulates the hypothalamus to raise the body’s temperature and produce cortisol, both of which inform the body to be awake and alert. Even if you fall asleep with lights on, you won’t sleep as soundly. If you live in the city, share a room with a night-owl, or always have to leave a nightlight on, wear a sleep mask to give yourself a fighting chance. Try also to use a low-illumination night-light. Televisions, phones, and computers tempt and distract us. They tell our brains to be up and alert. In fact, you should avoid using them before bed, because the particular kind of light they emit (blue light) can reduce the quality of your sleep.  One study shows that two hours of exposure to light from iPads and other tablets at night reduced melatonin levels by about 22 percent. Consider ways of changing your routine if you are a heavy user of smart phones or tablets.  Resist the urge to browse the internet if you’re having a sleepless night. Screens on computers, phones, and tablets are backlit, which will arouse you from sleep and lower your melatonin levels, making it harder for you to fall asleep.  Set a time to stop all device use each night, such as 30 minutes before bedtime. You can also download software, apps or changes the setting on some of your devices so that they reduce the amount of blue light emitted as it approaches bedtime. Your screen will instead look yellow or reddish, which is easier on your eyes and will not inhibit melatonin production. Ambient or white noise is a steady, low noise that hovers in the background and sort of pushes out other noises. Your preferred white noise might be light music, "rainforest sounds," or even the sound of a rotating fan. The point is just to have low-level sound. There are free white noise generators that you can find online. If you prefer your phone, you can also buy ambient noise apps. These generators will help you to fall asleep more readily by dampening external sounds. If you are the fretful type, try to force out the stressful thoughts about the day, work, or school. Do not reenact problems or arguments from the day in your head. If you find you are prone to doing that, try playing music as described above — and focus all your thoughts on that music and let it carry you into slumber. Quieting a worried mind can be hard. Let your thoughts wander. For example, try the standard technique of “counting sheep.” You might also try to think in mental pictures instead of words. Studies have shown that staying in bed, without sleeping, can actually worsen insomnia because your brain begins to associate bed with being awake. If you can’t fall asleep within 20 minutes or so, get up and do something else for a while like read. Then, when you feel tired again, go back to bed. Try changing places as a last ditch effort. If you can’t get comfortable in your bed, move to your sofa and try to fall asleep there. Sometimes the change will work.

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Establish a pre-sleep routine. Read a book. Turn off all the lights. Keep electronics out of the bedroom. Listen to ambient noise. Clear your mind. Don’t wait out insomnia.


Other people may want you to be someone who you are not. They may ask things of you that make you uncomfortable, anxious, or burdened. Realizing that not everyone will like you is liberating, as it allows you to take care of your own needs. Put your own happiness first. This does not mean you have to be selfish; rather, it is a simple awareness that by taking care of yourself, you are better positioned to take care of other people. Being who you want to be means taking responsibility for your actions. By realizing that you can change, you also realize that you have control over your own actions. While other people may try to stop you or obstruct your dreams, you have the power to ignore them and to make your own choices. . Every day, remind yourself of what makes you a great person. You can do this by praising yourself in the mirror or by writing down positive notes to yourself. Higher positivity leads to higher confidence, and it will help you become more comfortable in your individual personality. . Don't be surprised if old friends and acquaintances don't support you. Some people will try to convince you that it's just not possible to change. They may even try to make you feel guilty for trying. Don’t argue with people who criticize your choices.   Simply say something like, "I was unhappy before, and I am working towards being a better person." You can also say, "Thank you for your concern. No matter who I become, I will always love you." If you have a friend or loved one who still bothers you about the changes you are making, then you may want to take some time away from the person.

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Take care of your needs first. Stop blaming other people for your problems. Start loving yourself as though you are that new person Cut out toxic relationships


After preparing a roast, steak, or other cut of beef, pour the drippings from the pan into a measuring cup.  You could also use a fat separator, if you have one. If not, a large glass measuring cup works best. Use a measuring cup that holds at least 2 cups (500 ml) of liquid. Note that this recipe for beef gravy can only be prepared if you cooked a roast, steak, or other cut of beef that produced adequate pan drippings. Remove the fat from the top of the pan drippings using a spoon. Reserve 2 Tbsp (30 ml) and discard the rest. Transfer the 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of reserved fat to a small saucepan and set aside. Pour enough beef stock or beef broth into the removed drippings to create 2 cups (500 ml) of liquid. If desired, you could use water, milk, or cream instead of the stock, but beef stock or broth will create a stronger beef taste. Add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) of flour to the fat in the saucepan and cook over medium heat until smooth.  Stir the flour and fat together until thoroughly blended. The combination of fat and flour is referred to as a roux. For a thicker gravy, use 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of flour. Slowly pour the combination of pan drippings and broth into the roux, whisking continually to prevent lumps of flour from forming. If possible, whisk and pour at the same time to maintain more even control over the consistency of the gravy. If this is too difficult, however, you can alternate back and forth between adding the drippings mixture and stirring it in. Bring the gravy to a boil and stir until it thickens. Do not cover the saucepan. Add salt and pepper to the gravy, as desired, in order to season it. Stir well to incorporate the seasonings. If you are uncertain about how much to use, try adding 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) salt and 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) ground black pepper. Pour the beef gravy into a gravy boat and serve with your meal.

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Pour the pan drippings into a measuring cup. Skim the fat. Add broth or stock to the drippings. Combine the flour and reserved fat. Gradually add the drippings. Thicken the gravy. Season the gravy. Serve warm.


Cook a batch of soft caramel on the stove and stir a little liquid smoke into the caramel mixture when you add the vanilla extract. Measure 2 to 3 drops of liquid smoke into a measuring spoon and then fill up the spoon with the vanilla extract. Finish making the caramel candy and spread it in a prepared baking dish to cool. Squirting a few drops of liquid smoke into the measuring spoon instead of directly into the pan will prevent you from accidentally adding too much. Make your favorite caramel sauce using a wet or dry sugar method. Once the caramel has cooked into a sauce, stir in equal parts of vanilla extract and liquid smoke just before you whisk in the heavy cream. For example, if your recipe calls for adding 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of vanilla extract, add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of liquid smoke too. If you want to add a subtle smoky flavor to cookies or brownies, swap out half of the vanilla or almond extract called for in the recipe with liquid smoke. For example, if your chocolate chip cookie recipe calls for 1 1/2 teaspoons (7 ml) of vanilla extract, use 3/4 teaspoon (3.5 ml) of vanilla and 3/4 teaspoon (3.5 ml) of liquid smoke. The smoky flavor would pair well with peanut butter cookies, brownies, or hazelnut chocolate cookies. For a simple and sophisticated take on a classic cocktail, shake 2 to 3 dashes of liquid smoke into a cocktail shaker. Pour in 1 ounce (30 ml) of sweet vermouth, 2 ounces (60 ml) of rye whiskey, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. Add ice and stir the cocktail for 10 seconds. Strain the drink into a cocktail glass and serve it with a lemon twist. If you want to improve the flavor of bourbon you bought, open your 25-ounce (750-ml) bottle and pour in 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of dry sherry, 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) of vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) of liquid smoke. Screw on the lid and shake the bourbon to combine the ingredients.  Drink your aged bourbon neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite cocktail. The liquid smoke won't add a smoky flavor to the bourbon. Instead, it will smooth out any rough flavors.

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Add 2 to 3 drops of liquid smoke to caramel candies. Stir liquid smoke into caramel sauce. Replace flavor extracts in baking. Stir a few drops into a Manhattan cocktail. Make your inexpensive bourbon taste like aged bourbon.


The Lenses feature in Snapchat offers two different face swap options: You can swap faces with someone else in the same frame, or you can swap faces with pictures stored on your device. To activate Lenses, press and hold on a face in the Snapchat camera frame. After a moment, the Lenses will appear at the bottom of the screen. This Lens can be found towards the end of the list and has two smiley faces on it. When you select the yellow face swap Lens, you'll see an overlay of two smiley faces appear on the screen. Line up both of your faces and Snapchat will swap them. Your face will appear on your friend's body and vice versa! This Lens can be found towards the end of the list and has a smiley face and a camera for the button. When you select it, Snapchat will scan the photos on your device and find pictures with faces that can be swapped. Snapchat will scan your photos and find pictures that have faces. You won't be selecting the image itself, just the face that is detected by Snapchat. This feature overlays a face from one of your photos onto your body in real time - it's sort of like creating your own custom lens in real-time!

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Activate the Lenses feature to find the face swap options. Select the yellow face swap option to swap faces with someone nearby. Line up both of your faces in the overlay on the screen. Select the purple face swap Lens to swap faces with pictures on your phone. Tap the face that you want to swap with.


This won't work on the Twitter smartphone app.    If you don't see an email from Twitter, be sure to check your spam folder.  Your Twitter archive will download as a ZIP file. If your computer won't open the ZIP file, you may need to download a ZIP application. If you use Windows, click here to download 7-Zip. If you use Mac OS X, click here to download iZip. The index.html file lets you look through your Twitter archive locally using a web browser.

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Login to the Twitter web app. In the top right, click your Twitter profile image, and then click Settings. Next to Your Twitter Archive, click Request your archive. When the Twitter archive is ready to download, you'll get an email with a link to download it. Check your email. In the Twitter email, click the link provided. Click Download. Find the archive ZIP file in your downloads folder, and then double-click it to open it. In the unzipped archive folder, open the index.html file in your browser.


The easiest way to randomly find Daedric equipment is to reach a high enough level and start clearing out as many dungeons as you can. This involves making your way through the dungeon, fighting monsters, bypassing traps and then defeating the boss monsters at the end of the dungeon. You will eventually reach the end of the dungeon where you will find a large, prominent chest containing valuable loot - the boss chest of the dungeon. Daedric weapons and armor start appearing in the boss chests you find at the end of each dungeon; typically before you find a shortcut leading out of the dungeon you just cleared. All you need to do is roam Skyrim, find random dungeons to explore and clear them out. Unenchanted Daedric weapons start appearing at level 46, enchanted Daedric weapons start appearing at level 47, unenchanted Daedric armor starts appearing at level 48 and enchanted Daedric armor starts appearing at level 49. If you have the Dragonborn expansion installed, you will come across Black Books that grant you a variety of powers for you to use as you need them. The Black Book: Untold Legends can be found in Benkongerike in Solstheim, and choosing the Black Market power will give you the ability to summon a Dremora Merchant for 15 seconds that you can buy from and sell to. Once you reach level 47, the Black Merchant will begin selling enchanted and unenchanted Daedric equipment. The Dremora Merchant is the only merchant not affiliated to the Thieves Guild that will sell Daedric armor and weapons to you. Becoming a member of the Thieves Guild and progressing through the Guild’s questline will open up fences that you can sell stolen goods to while offering a variety of equipment, consumables and crafting components. Two of these fences, Tonilia and Niranye, will occasionally stock Daedric weapons that you can buy once you hit level 47.  Tonilia can be found in the Ragged Flagon, and you can begin trading with her once you complete the quest “Taking Care of Business.” She will stock up all sorts of Daedric weaponry at random. Niranye can be found in the market district of Windhelm, and she becomes available to trade with after finishing the quest “Summerset Shadows.” She will usually stock Daedric bows, so archers will have a much easier time finding their weapons of choice with Niranye. If you have the Dawnguard expansion installed, you can begin encountering Revered Dragons at level 59 and Legendary Dragons at level 78. They will be really, really hard to kill if you are not properly equipped and prepared to deal with them. This means preparing potions to restore health, restore magicka, restore stamina, resist fire, resist frost and resist magic. Wearing enchanted equipment that boosts resistances against fire, frost and magic will also help you better survive their hard-hitting blows. Also, shouts like Dragonrend and Become Ethereal are particularly useful against these types of dragons as they’ll help you better survive their nasty breath attacks and Drain Vitality shouts. The fact that you can loot Daedric equipment from their bodies, however, makes killing them a particularly nice reward for the effort required. If you have trouble slaying Revered and Legendary dragons, you may find this WikiHow article on killing dragons in Skyrim very useful.

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Loot high-level boss chests at the end of dungeons. Buy from the Dremora Merchant at higher levels. Buy from two of the Thieves Guild fences. Slay Revered or Legendary Dragons.


Sport coats come in two and three button varieties. The more buttons, the longer the line created by buttoning all of them. In general, it's recommended that you button your jacket while standing and you unbutton your coat while sitting. For some people, it's also common to unbutton the coat for walking. How you choose to wear your coat is completely up to you. You don’t have to button it or unbutton it any time, but it usually looks better and helps to slim your silhouette to have it buttoned when you're standing. Button the top button only, if there are multiple buttons on the jacket. , if necessary. In very cold weather, an overcoat might be necessary, even if you're wearing a sport coat. Don't forget to consider the weather and avoid getting caught out underdressed. Woolen overcoats, pea-coats, and trench coats are all appropriately paired with a sport coat. Usually, you'll want these to be muted solid colors: black, gray, dark green, or beige. Sport coats are versatile for everyday wear, but also good enough for formal occasions. Depending on your place of work, it may be acceptable to wear the sport coat to work and to the sports bar afterward. If you’re ever somewhere in which jackets are required, a sport coat should be fine.  The sport coat is at home in the restaurant, at the bar, down the pub and when calling on friends for dinner. Good colors for social events include beige, brown, cream, khaki, tan and white. The lighter colors are always less formal. For formal events, a sport coast, especially a brightly patterned one, might be less suitable. Opt for a suit jacket or a blazer instead. Never wear a dirty or wrinkly sport coat, or you might as well wear a popped collar polo. Sport coats need to be kept in good condition, and dry cleaned regularly to keep them looking nice. In general, you shouldn’t need to have a jacket dry cleaned more than once every six months. Budget tip: In Thornton Wilder’s Theophilus North, the main character has only one suit that he has to keep pressed every night between his bedspring and mattress, to keep it unwrinkled and clean looking. While you might not need to go that far, ironing your sport coat regularly should help to keep it in good standing.

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Unbutton the coat when you sit. Wear an overcoat Wear a sport coat to semi-formal occasions. Care for sport coats properly.


Many businesses or governmental agencies will send out an RFP when they need goods or services. For example, a company that is being sued might send RFPs to specific law firms, asking them to submit a business proposal. Alternately, a government agency might send out an RFP when it needs to buy some product or materials. The RFP will generally contain details that you must fully understand before drafting your business proposal.  Be sure that you can provide the client’s needs as outlined in the RFP. For example, you need to be able to meet the proposed budget, timing requirements, and any other specifications that the client identifies. You may choose to submit a formal proposal without waiting for an RFP. If you believe some business could use your services, you may reach out to them on your own and submit your own formal proposal. Your proposal should address the client’s actual needs. To write a strong proposal that will be useful to the client and that will help you earn the assignment, you should understand the client’s work and the need that you are addressing. If possible, you should contact someone at the company to get information. If the RFP is competitive, they may be limited in how much information they can provide. Nevertheless, you should make the effort and try to get answers to some of the following questions:  Find out if prior attempts were made to address the problem. If so, why did those attempts fail? Ask what criteria the client will use when evaluating a business proposal. Find out whether the company has any special concerns that you should address. Ask about the company’s operating policies. Your proposal should be consistent with these policies. Your proposal should contain a title page as a cover. The title page should include the following information:  Your name Your company’s name The name of the person you are submitting the proposal to The date you submitted the proposal The formal proposal that you are submitting should identify a problem and propose a solution. Begin by identifying the client’s problem in simple and clear language. Explain why the client should see that your understanding of the current situation presents a problem. For example, a proposal to provide legal services might begin with the following introduction: “We are aware of pending litigation that has been threatened regarding your company’s acquisition of XYZ Corp. We offer this proposal to provide the legal services that you need.” Unless you are responding to an RFP, you might need to provide some background to explain the reason for your proposal. For example, you may need to identify the following:  Prior attempts that have failed. Whether someone asked you to write the business proposal. How you became involved in the project or aware of the problem. Any particular industry terminology or other terms of art that you use in the proposal should be clearly defined. As much as possible, you should write in clear, simple language, but some technical terminology may be necessary. You may be submitting your proposal to, for example, someone in a purchasing department who understands industry jargon, but the final decision may come from someone in administration who is not familiar with industry terms.  You can draft the business proposal first and then go through to identify any terms that might be unclear to the reader. Also define terms if you are using them in a unique way. For example, the term “fiscal year” can be defined in many ways, depending on the business. After you open by identifying the problem, tell the reader how you will solve that problem. Provide as much detail as you can. Typically, the solution that you propose will be for the company to hire you or your company, or purchase your product. For example, you might offer: “Acme Accounting specializes in Accounting and Payroll Services for growing small and mid-sized businesses. We can provide complete service in the following areas: ledger maintenance, inventory account balancing, year-end tax statements and summaries, and standard pay period check origination.” You are either suggesting something that the client has not considered yet, if you are presenting a proposal that has not been requested, or you are in competition with other companies, if you are responding to an RFP. In either case, you must explain why the solution that you present in your proposal is the best option for the client. You may wish to use bullet points to highlight key benefits. Common benefits include a cost savings to the business, confidentiality, and professional expertise. Provide evidence to justify your expected benefits. For example, if you have studies or industry data that support your proposal, you should include them. Include a timeline for completing the tasks that are key to your proposal. At the proposal stage, it is understood that the details may change in the future, but it is important to give the reader some idea of how you will go about executing your proposal.  Highlight certain milestones. For example, if you propose to remodel a store, you should include your beginning date and finishing date, so the client will know when the store can reopen.  Include a warning that your timeline is an estimate and may depend on other factors that could be out of your control. For example, a proposal for a construction job could be delayed by having to obtain the necessary permits from the local government or by relying on a subcontractor. The client needs to know whether they can afford your services, so the budget could be the most important part of your proposal. You also may be competing against other companies trying to get the same job. You should include information about pricing. Be conservative. For example, you might want to add up the anticipated budget and then multiply by 1.5 to account for any unforeseen circumstances. Include a disclaimer stating that the numbers are only estimates. Some details that you may choose to include are:  start-up costs or initial set-up labor costs supply costs ongoing monthly charges maintenance costs If your proposal is to form the basis of a contractual agreement between you and the client, you should include key contract terms. For example, you could include information such as the following:  How much is paid on signing: “50% payment upon signing.” Penalties or interests assessed for late payment: “A late fee of $50 will be assessed on any account past due.” Your cancellation policies: “The contract may be cancelled for any reason with 90 days written notice. There are no pre-payment penalties.” To be selected to provide the service or product in question, the client should have confidence that you can follow through and implement the business plan. Describe one or more similar projects that you have worked on and explain the success you achieved. Be careful not to exceed any client confidentiality agreements you may have with other clients. Nevertheless, you can describe your prior experience in general terms. For example, you could write, “Successfully provided Accounting and Payroll Services to 20 mid-sized businesses (25-100 employees) for the past five years.” You or your company may not be able to do everything to address the client’s needs. In this situation, you should explain how you will get the necessary support from other sources. Additionally, explain how you will guarantee that any other workers are competent to complete their assigned tasks. If available, you should include resumes along with the business proposal. If your proposal makes reference to studies, written reports, data compilations or other sources, you should them at the end. Format them using a well-known style, such as APA style.  Including a list of sources allows the client to verify your information easily. Encourage the client to contact you with questions. Provide your website, in case the client would like to see more information about your business.

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Study the Request for Proposal (RFP) carefully. Investigate the client’s needs. Use a formal title page. Introduce the problem that you are addressing. Put your proposal in context. Include definitions for key terms. Propose a detailed solution. Explain why your solution is the best. Present your proposed task schedule. Provide a budget. Include key contract terms. Outline your relevant experience. Identify others who will be working on the project. Provide references.


When you can, go out into the field with a treat or some grains and visit the horse. Approach it slowly, feed it the treat, and then walk away. The horse will learn that being approached by a human is not always a threatening thing. Then, when you do want to go out and catch your horse, she will be more open to having you approach her Gently bring the halter and rope into view and let them sniff it if need be this will make them more relaxed around it. When you do catch the horse and bring it in to do some work or saddle it up for a ride, make sure you are doing everything you can to make it pleasant for the horse.  Bring her some treats. Feed her some grains after she gets caught. Give the horse a thorough grooming. Vary up the work to keep your horse interested. Praise your horse when she does something well. The more often you take your horse out, even just to lead her down a short path or give her a new area to run around in, the more likely she is to be willing to be caught. It’s important to create a relationship with your horse and to give her time to play on her own and with other horses.   Take your horse for an easy trail ride. Spend some extra time grooming and pampering your horse. Give her treats. Let her out with other horses she enjoys being with.

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Visit your horse in the field often without intending to catch it. Make getting caught easy and enjoyable for the horse. Take your horse out often. Let your horse have fun with you and on her own.


Whether you washed it by hand or a machine, use a towel to blot out the excess moisture immediately afterward. Absorb as much water as you can. Reduce its water-weight to help preserve its shape as it air-dries. Be gentle as you do, though. Avoid crushing, denting, or otherwise marring the hat’s shape. Ideally, use a mannequin head that’s roughly the same size as your own. Otherwise, use a similarly sized round object (like a ball or rolled-up towel) to fit your hat onto. Set this on top of a dry towel to absorb any excess water that drips. Wool hats lose their shape very easily. For best results, wear it as it dries if possible. Never use a machine dryer. Expect the heat to shrink or otherwise warp the hat’s shape. Let it dry on its own instead. Place fans around it to dry it faster if desired.  A hair-dryer set to a low setting and held from a safe distance (a foot or more) is safe to use to make drying even quicker. Depending on the internal components, losing shape may not be as much of an issue for certain styles of hats. However, you still want to set it on something like a coffee can to keep the brim from resting on the wet towel.

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Pat it dry after washing. Fit it onto a head-shaped form. Allow the hat to air-dry.


For medical reasons explained in the next section, this is the first thing you should do after shutting a door on your hand. But, medical reasons aside, the cold from the ice will numb your hand if you keep it in place for long enough. Although the extreme cold will be uncomfortable or even painful at first, push through it and keep the ice in place. Eventually, you’ll feel less sensation — including pain — in the iced area. Your first impulse might be to panic, but try not to let yourself get overexcited. Excitement can lead to increased blood flow, which in turn might lead to harmful swelling. Furthermore, research has shown that anxiety leads to a heightened experience of pain, though this is more researched with chronic pain than with acute injury. Regardless, staying calm will help you stay focused and manage your pain in the short term. Although for severe injury, you should see a doctor who can both treat your hand and prescribe stronger pain relievers, for manageable situations, OTC medications will help you deal with pain. In general, OTC pain relievers are either acetaminophen (Tylenol, Panadol, etc.) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.).  Take all medications as directed. Acetaminophen should be taken every 4-6 hours, and ibuprofen every 6-8 hours. If you have stomach problems, kidney problems, or are pregnant, don’t take ibuprofen without consulting a doctor. People with liver disease should not take acetaminophen. Deep controlled breathing will help you calm down and lower your heart rate. Focus on the sensation of the air at every stage in the breathing process — how it feels as it enters through your nose, how it feels when you hold it in your chest, how it feels as it rushes back out through your nose or over your tongue. Think about those feelings, and nothing else.  Inhale slowly and deeply so your belly, rather than your chest, rises first. When you can’t take in any more air, hold your breath for several seconds. Exhale slowly and methodically, controlling the release of air rather than letting it all rush out on its own. When you’ve finished exhaling, pause for a few seconds before repeating the cycle with your next inhalation. Repeat this process until you feel comfortable releasing your attention. To take your mind off the unpleasant pains, try to let your mind wander to other stimuli that engage your senses. You might listen to your favorite album, watch an engaging TV show or movie, have a conversation with someone, or perform a light activity that doesn’t stress your hand, like going for a walk. Research show that engaging your five senses makes your experience of pain more manageable. Research shows that guided imagery, in which a person or audio recording helps a person in pain focus on relaxing mental images, can help ease both chronic and acute pain. However, a recent study suggests that simply visualizing your favorite foods on your own can achieve the same effect without the external aid or guide. Just fantasize about tucking into your favorite foods — whether it’s chocolate or a cheeseburger — in intense detail, imagining how it smells, tastes, and feels. Let those pleasant thoughts take over your mind and the pain will fall away.

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Ice the injury. Stay calm. Take over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers. Focus on your breathing. Distract yourself. Visualize food.


You typically will be told orally and in writing why you were rejected. You should take out your letter and read it to see exactly why the consulate rejected your immigrant visa application. The grounds for denial will determine whether you can seek a waiver. In a few limited circumstances, you might not have received a denial letter. For example, if you were rejected for criminal reasons, then the consulate might not provide a written reason. Not everyone denied an immigrant visa can apply for a waiver. However, waivers may be available if you were rejected for one of the following reasons:  health-related reasons false claims about being a U.S. citizen prior unlawful presence in the U.S., such as overstaying a visa criminal inadmissibility fraud or misrepresentation Your denial letter should tell you how to apply for a waiver. You should follow the directions. If you have misplaced your denial letter, then contact the U.S. consulate where you had your interview. You will increase your chances of obtaining a waiver if you work with a qualified immigration attorney. The attorney can help you draft any necessary documents and can work with the consulate to clarify why you were denied a visa. Find an attorney in your country that is familiar with the U.S. immigrant visa process. If you were denied a visa for unlawful presence, then you may seek a provisional waiver before you leave the U.S. to have your consular interview. This will shorten the amount of time that it takes. It also gives you confidence that you will qualify and receive the waiver. You may have to complete Form I-601, which you can download from the USCIS website. You should also get a copy of the instructions. If you don’t want to download the form, then you can get a copy by calling 1-800-870-3676.  Insert requested information by typing or printing neatly using black ink. Make a complete copy of the form after finishing. You must pay a $585 filing fee. Make your check or money order payable to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security.” Call 1-800-375-5283 to find the most up-to-date fee information. If you were denied an immigrant visa for fraud, misrepresentation, or unlawful presence, then you can seek a waiver if you can show that your spouse or parent who is a permanent resident or U.S. citizen would suffer extreme hardship if you were denied a visa. You will need the following documents to help make your case:  documents that establish your relationship to the U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative any document that shows extreme hardship, such as evidence of health-related issues, financial stress, and declarations from family members character reference letters any proof of your rehabilitation, such as community service, education, or treatment The consulate probably will schedule you for another interview if USCIS approves your waiver. You should review your application and the materials you provided in support of the waiver. You may file an appeal within 30 days of the denial of your waiver to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO). Your denial letter will provide additional information, including deadlines that you must meet. You should meet with an attorney to start the appeal process.

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Read your denial letter. Check if a waiver is available. Follow the process outlined in your letter. Consult with an attorney. Seek a provisional unlawful presence waiver. Complete Form I-601. Obtain supporting documents. Attend another interview. File an appeal if denied.


Set 1 to 2 rimmed baking sheets on your work surface. It's important to use a rimmed sheet so the breadcrumbs won't slide off of the sheet when you put them in and take them out of the oven. If you don't have crustless bread, use a sharp serrated knife to trim off and discard the crusts. Place your crustless bread on a cutting board, cut it into slices, and cut each slice into 3 to 4 strips. You can cut them lengthwise or horizontally. While white panko is traditionally made with crustless bread, you can leave the crust on to create tan panko. Put the shredding disc on your food processor and turn the machine on. Slowly put the strips of crustless bread into the machine. This should make big flakes of breadcrumbs. If you don't have a food processor, grate the bread against the coarse side of a box grater or pulse it 1 to 2 times in a blender. If it looks as though the breadcrumbs will be more than 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) thick on 1 sheet, divide them between 2 sheets. Keeping the breadcrumbs in an even layer will ensure that the panko becomes crispy as it bakes. Put the rimmed baking sheet in the preheated oven and cook it until the panko becomes crispy. Use a spoon or spatula to stir the breadcrumbs every 5 minutes as they bake. Stirring the panko frequently will prevent it from browning. The panko should become crunchy, but remain pale in color. Remove the rimmed baking sheet from the oven and set it on a wire rack. Let the panko cool completely before you use it or store it. If you store the panko before it's finished cooling, the moisture in the breadcrumbs will cause them to spoil faster. It will probably take at least 1 hour for the breadcrumbs to cool. They'll continue to dry as they cool.

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Preheat the oven to 250 °F (121 °C) and get out a rimmed baking sheet. Cut a crustless loaf of bread into 3 to 4 strips. Shred the bread in a food processor to make large flakes. Spread the breadcrumbs on the rimmed baking sheet. Bake the panko breadcrumbs for 20 to 30 minutes. Cool the panko breadcrumbs.