It is important that everyone knows what to do in the event of a fire. Take the time to have everyone sit down together with a floor plan of your home, and create a fire exit plan that everyone will be able to use in the event of a fire. Make sure that all members of the household have memorized the emergency number for the fire department.  Make sure that you have at least two escape routes out of every room. If you have a second floor, consider getting a life safety ladder that can hang from your windows. Include a meeting point outside of the home where everyone will go in the event of a fire. For example, to the neighbor’s drive-way. Mark this location on your escape plan. Assign one person who will be responsible for helping anyone who would not be able to get out of the home on their own. For example, if you have a baby, young toddler, or an elderly family member. Make sure this person knows that it is their responsibility. If you have young children, post the fire exit plan in their room to help them remember what the plan is. Have every family member practice the exit routes from each room at least once or twice a year. Instruct each member of the household on what to do if they notice a fire.  For example, if someone notices a fire they should yell or pound on the walls to alert other members of the household. Instruct family members to feel doors before opening them. If the door is hot, they should use an alternative route as specified in the fire exit plan. Explain that if there is heavy smoke, household members should crawl on the floor to avoid smoke inhalation. Inspect each door and window in your home. Are there objects that would make it difficult to get out of these exits in the event of a fire? If a fire happens, you want as many possible ways to get out of the house as possible, so make sure that there is nothing that would keep you or your loved ones from getting out safely. For example, don’t allow a tall, heavy dresser to block the window. If a fire happens, you or your loved one may not be strong enough to push it out of the way in time. You should conduct a fire drill at least once. Don’t tell anyone that you are setting off the alarm so that it will be treated like the real thing, rather than as a drill.  Try to do this when everyone is home. Everyone should understand that they are not to try and bring belongings with them. Once they have exited the home no one is to re-enter the home under any circumstances. Having one smoke detector to protect your entire home is likely insufficient, unless you live in a very small, one-room studio apartment. It will require more maintenance, but make sure that you have enough smoke detectors to protect everyone in the home, and ensure that all the smoke detectors are interconnected (e.g. that if one sounds, all the smoke detectors will sound).  Install a smoke detector on every level of your home, including the basement and the attic, if your home has these. Install a smoke detector in each room. In addition, install smoke alarms outside of every sleeping room.

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Make a fire exit plan with everyone who lives in the household. Practice your exit plan. Ensure that doors and windows are not blocked. Conduct an unexpected fire drill. Ensure you are sufficiently protected.


You can use any type of yarn you like to make a capelet, but a textured bulky yarn is an easy way to ensure that your capelet has a textured look and feel. Try using a type of yarn that is bumpy and soft. If you prefer to use a smooth texture yarn, then you also have the option of working your capelet in a textured stitch. Some good textured stitch options include:  Textured Shell Stitch Popcorn Stitch Crunch Stitch Criss Cross then Stitch Instead of securing your capelet with a piece of yarn or ribbon, you can also sew a large button onto the corner of the top of the cape. You do not need to make a button loop because a large enough button should fit through one of your spaces. Use a needle and thread to sew on the button and then slip it through the space that best secures the capelet.

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Choose a textured yarn. Try a different stitch. Add a button.


Edgy people are always willing to try new things. You don't have to go skydiving if it's not your thing, but you should accept invitations from people you're just getting to know, try a new cuisine you didn't even know existed, or take a last-minute road trip to hike a beautiful mountain. Don't just do the same old thing and make a goal of doing something completely new at least once a week.  Being edgy requires you to fill your life with new ideas, people, and places. To stay on the cutting edge of ideas, you need to constantly be exposed to them! Start small, if you're feeling timid. Book a single vacation, take up the new hobby you've wanted to try, or try out a new bar or party. This may sound like it has nothing to do with an edge, but finding your dreams and going after them have everything to do with being confident and cool. Being edgy means looking at everything a little differently, doing your own thing, and being okay with the fact that it may not fit the world's idea of what you should be doing with your life. Pablo Picasso, Albert Einstein, and Coco Chanel were all edgy in their own ways, even if they only seemed eccentric or "different" at the time. They succeeded because they kept trying.  Whatever your dreams are, be confident and comfortable about following them. So what if you want to be an actress or to publish a killer novel while knowing there's a good chance it won't happen for you? Following your dreams, however impractical they are, will give you some edge. And if you don't know what your dreams are, then now is a good time to find out. You can't really be edgy if you're feeling aimless or like you're just plugging along instead of following a passion. Do things even if the result may be consequential. Unless you have reason to fear for your life and safety, sometimes you need to just "do it for the story." Edgy people understand that things won't always go perfectly in the moment, but that these challenges and tribulations are the bases of many incredible, edge-of-your-seat stories later on in life. Though having goals is important, it's also important to sit at the top of a cliff once in a while. Make every experience matter. Do some things just because they feel right. It's okay if you don't rush downstairs to greet your roommate the second she walks in the house or tear your eyes off your captivating book the moment your crush walks by. Get engrossed. Get obsessed. Get completely absorbed. It's okay to be so focused that you don't completely notice what's going on around you; what's most important is that you're committed to caring about whatever makes you excited about being alive. Whenever you do something, give your full attention and effort to the task. You'll not only be edgier, but you'll learn faster and have more meaningful experiences. Edgy people don't just roll over when challenged. If someone calls you out, gossips about you, or even says something nasty about you to your face, don't back off. You don't have to start a fight or start name-calling, but you should be proud enough to be yourself that you know you're worth defending. Don't let anyone think he can get away with putting you down. You'll find that most people, when challenged, will back down. Don't feel the need to pursue or punish them if they do -- you've already won the battle. If you want to be edgy, you have to be on the cutting edge of things. This means you should see the new Sundance Film Festival winner, that you should check out the new Burmese restaurant everyone has been raving about, and that you should update your hair and fashion more than once every five years. It also means that you should actually watch the news, read the papers, and be able to carry an intelligent conversation about what's going on in the world.  Being up-to-date doesn't mean you have to copy every trend that comes your way. There's a difference between being aware of trends and following them obsessively. You can never be current about every topic. Instead, get deeply immersed in the topics that mean the most to you, following your passion. If you run next to someone who is faster than you, you will run faster. If you run next to someone who is way slower, your body will naturally slow down. The same goes for being edgy. If you know someone who is the height of edginess, who you deeply respect and admire and want to emulate, then keep on hanging with that person.  If you know a group of people who likes to stay up late talking about Marxism, going green, or whatever it is that excites you, then make a habit of hanging out with them more. You don't have to think of them as your "edgy" friends. Just think of them people who encourage you to develop your inner edge.

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Take risks with your life, experiencing as many different things as you can. Follow your dreams, even when they seem like a longshot. Know that even bad experiences make for amazing stories. Let your passion for life shine through. Stand up for yourself and those you love. Stay up-to-date. Hang out with people who challenge you.


If you are not in immediate need of the medicine, you should allow the strips to dry out a bit before using them. Lay them on a rock or other dry place in the sun for several hours. If you need the medicine right away, you can skip the drying step. . The best way to make willow bark tea is to boil the bark in water. To do that, you will need to make a fire. Boiling the water that you will be using for your tea is also the best way to disinfect and purify the water. You will also need a container to boil the water in, ideally made of metal. If you do not have a container, then you will need to search the area for something made from metal, glass, or clay that you can use to boil water. Collect about 3 cups of water and purify it by adding chlorine or ozone. If you don’t have these purifiers, make a fire and boil the water for at least 10 minutes before using.  If you can’t start a fire, let the willow bark soak in the water for at least an hour.  Keep in mind that even though wilderness water can be purer in many ways than other water, it does contain various parasites.  Boiling water or using a purifier is the best approach to protect yourself from these parasites. If you are in an area where giardia (a parasite found in water) is present, or may be present, make certain you follow the correct purification procedure. Giardia can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms that may cause abdominal pain and may also cause you to become severely dehydrated. After the water has started to boil, add the strips of willow bark to the water.  Use about one tablespoon of willow bark per cup of water.  Allow the willow bark to simmer for five to 10 minutes and then remove it from the fire.

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Dry the strips if you have time. Start a fire Gather some water from a nearby water source. Add the willow bark strips to boiling water and simmer.


One of the reasons it's so great to keep English muffins in your freezer is that you can simply pull them out frozen and pop them straight into a toaster or oven. This makes them ideal as a quick snack that can be stored for a long time without fear of spoiling.  You can use a toaster, toaster oven, or traditional oven to heat up your frozen English muffin. Frozen English muffins that are allowed to thaw out are typically fine to use, although they tend to be soggy. Warming them in a toaster or an oven is ideal, as opposed to eating them without warming. Some toasters have a setting that is made specifically for heating up frozen foods. It simply adds a bit of time to the toasting cycle so that the English muffin gets totally warmed up on the inside and toasted on the outside. A frozen English muffin will take a little longer to cook or toast than one that wasn't frozen. However, the time difference is typically less than a minute.  If you are unsure how long to cook your English muffin, use your usual amount of time. You can then add a minute or 2 if your muffin isn't cooked thoroughly. Toasting a plain frozen English muffin will usually take about 3-4 minutes, depending on your specific toaster. If you'd like to warm up your plain English muffin in the oven, set it to 300 °F (149 °C) and bake it for 15 minutes. An English muffin sandwich will take twice as long to heat through. Wrapping the frozen English muffin in a paper towel will help keep the right level of moisture in it. This is especially important if microwaving a pre-assembled sandwich, as it keeps the sandwich together and prevents a potential mess in your microwave. Once your English muffin is toasted, you can use it like you would an English muffin that had never been frozen. Eat it plain, with butter, or with any number of toppings. Some popular toppings for English muffins include:  Jam or jelly Nut butters Pizza sauce and cheese Lunchmeat Tomato or avocado

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Toast or bake frozen English muffins without thawing them out. Use the frozen setting on your toaster or toaster oven, if available. Toast or bake for longer than you would for an unfrozen English muffin. Wrap English muffins in a paper towel before microwaving. Add toppings to your English muffin.


Your character will do an open windmill attack that will throw your enemy into the air. This is a great combo for PvP and juggling enemies if followed by another set of attacks with good timing. To execute this skill, tap the Up arrow key twice to double jump and then press Z to make your character drop hard. This will cause over 200% physical damage. Follow those keys with another Z to make Rena do a windmill to inflict over 100% physical damage (Up, Up, Z, Z). Rena can do Dash attack, but as a Combat Ranger, your character can inflict more damage using the same move. To execute this, tap the arrow key toward your enemy to run and then press Z three times to slide and kick you enemy. You’ll inflict three hits with more than 130% physical damage each (Right, Right or Left, Left. Z, Z, Z). Players often use this in PvP mode. Rena leaps into the air and then kicks three times, sending the enemy back.  To execute this combo, simply run toward your enemy and then jump before tapping Z three times (Right, Right or Left, Left to run. Up. Z, Z, Z). You should tap the keys quickly. This might be difficult since you have to jump after the dash, leaving your character vulnerable. Keep on practicing until you learn the perfect timing for this combo. Each kick gives more than 100% to 160% physical damage to your enemy.

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Use the Windmill. Do a Double Slide. Use Triple Kick Combo.


Think of the steps both you and your spouse would need to take in order to save your marriage. Try drawing a line down the middle of a sheet of paper, write what you’d need to do on 1 side, and what your spouse would need to do on the other.  For example, in your spouse’s column, you might write “Attend to my feelings more, be more intimate, express more love and affection.” In your column, you might write, “Use kinder language, stop making personal attacks, stop using work as a distraction from my marriage.” Ask yourself if your expectations are realistic. Do you believe you and your spouse can make these changes? Are you both willing to find a compromise? Keep in mind both partners need to make changes to save a marriage. For instance, even if your spouse was unfaithful, you both need to address the underlying reasons for their infidelity. Think about how the idea of a future without your spouse makes you feel. Do you frequently catch yourself thinking about being single, living alone, dating new people, and moving far away? If these fantasies bring you happiness or relief, your marriage might be on shaky ground.  Bear in mind everyone daydreams and fantasizes. You shouldn't rush to end your marriage because you’ve wondered what it’d be like to live a different life. Ask yourself if the thought of separating brings you feel more bliss than the idea of staying together. Do you find yourself fantasizing more frequently and with greater detail? If so, and if there are other warning signs, it’s probably time to part ways or take action to save the marriage. Do you want to stay with your spouse because you love them and want to pursue mutual goals? Or are you afraid of the financial and personal struggles you might face after separating? Try to be honest with yourself, and figure out exactly why you haven’t left yet.  If you want to stay together because you love your spouse and want to pursue mutual goals, you’ll have a stronger chance of resolving your conflict. Separation and divorce are frightening, but a marriage held together by fear isn’t stable. Your friends and relatives can offer emotional and practical support. It might seem impossible now but, in time, you will get back on your feet. Being afraid that divorce will negatively affect your children is completely normal. However, children whose parents are divorced fare better than children whose parents remain in a toxic relationship. If your children are the only reason you’re staying with your spouse, ending the marriage might actually be in your kids' best interest. It’s normal to feel conflicted, and there are no easy answers to your situation. Try reaching out to a loved one for advice. A good friend or family member might be able to help you understand your feelings.  Let them know, “Sam and I have been having problems. Sometimes, I think it’s worth trying to work it out. Other times, I’m ready to pack my bags. I'm feeling so jumbled and overwhelmed, and I could use a friend to help me sort this out.” Bear in mind your loved one probably isn't a mental health professional, and you shouldn’t make decisions solely based on their opinion. However, putting your feelings into words can bring clarity, and a loved one who knows you well can shed light on your situation.

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Make a list of what would save your marriage. Notice if you fantasize about being single. Figure out if you want to stay together because of fear. Ask yourself if you’re only staying together for your kids. Talk to a trusted friend or relative to gain a fresh perspective.


If you have the Android device, there are many different ways you can block the person. You can use the Android messaging app, use a third-party app, or contact your phone carrier.  To use the Android messaging app, tap and hold the text message from the person you want to block. Your phone will then ask you if you want to "delete the message" or "add to spam." Choose "add to spam" to stop receiving messages. You can also download a blocking app from the Google Play Store to help you manage your texts. If none of those options work for you, you can call or go to your phone carrier's website to add numbers to your block list. Your iPhone has a built-in block feature. Go to your contacts menu and choose the person that you want to block and click "Edit." The very last option should say "Block this Caller." Simply choose that option to stop the person from texting, calling, or facetiming you.  If you need to block a number that is not saved in your contacts, you can block the person by going to the text message directly. Choose "details" in the top right corner of your phone.   Press the "details" button and then tap the "i" icon. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and press "Block this Caller." These methods will work for an iPhone, iPad, or iPhone touch. Contact or go to your phone carrier's website to block phone numbers.  If you call your carrier, let them know that you want to add some numbers to the blacklist. On the carrier's website, go to your "my account or my preferences" page to find the options for blocking numbers. You may able to block a number on your phone without going through your phone carrier, but this varies by device. Most social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram will allow you to block another user. This is very helpful because a person may still try to contact you on social media even if you have blocked their phone number. Keep in mind that the person will be able to find out that you have blocked them. You can usually find the blocking information in the privacy settings or the help section.  Blocking the person is helpful for both you and the other person. You do not have to see any of the messages, and you will not be tempted to respond to any of them. It is up to you if you want to let the person know that you are blocking them.

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Block the person on your Android phone. Block the person on your iPhone. Block text messages on other phones. Block the person on social media.


Get a rag or soft cloth damp with warm water. Use the damp rag or cloth to wipe down the cork. Try to loosen any dirt while you wet the cork. Wash your cork directly under the faucet tap. Do this for cork that you are prepared to get fully wet, like a fishing rod grip. Don't leave standing water on cork floors. Also don't submerge shoes with cork uppers or heels under water. This could ruin any leather or suede on the shoes. Use a damp sponge, gently scrub a soapy cleaning solution into your cork. Rub in circles and clean the entire surface. Rinse the cleaning solution off of the cork. Finally, dry it with a clean, soft rag or allow the cork to air dry overnight before using. Clean smaller cork items with mild detergent and water, the vinegar, soap, and water cleaning solution above, or store-bought cleaners. Make a paste with Borax to remove tough, ground-in dirt. Combine water with Borax in a shallow bowl. Start with about ¼ cup (60 mL) Borax and add just enough drops of water to make a thick paste.

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Wipe away dirt with water. Put your cork under running water. Wash other kinds of cork with a cleaning solution. Make a paste with Borax.


Tap the Yahoo Mail app icon, which resembles a white envelope on a purple background. This will open your Yahoo Mail inbox if you're logged in. If you aren't logged in, enter your Yahoo email address and password when prompted. It's in the top-left corner of the screen. A pop-out menu will appear. You'll find this near the bottom of the pop-out menu. Scroll down through the Trash folder until you find the correct email. Tap and hold the email that you want to select. A checkmark will appear to the left of the email. If you want to select more emails, tap each additional email that you want to select. It's a folder-shaped icon at the bottom of the screen. A pop-up menu will appear. This is at the top of the pop-up menu. Doing so will move the selected email(s) to your Yahoo inbox. Any restored emails will be placed back in your inbox in chronological order.

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Open Yahoo Mail. Tap ☰. Scroll down and tap Trash. Find the email that you want to recover. Select the email. Tap the "Move" icon. Tap Inbox.


Your stainless steel dishwasher drains into the same pipe your sink does.  To keep the drain clear and effectively drain the water from the stainless steel dishwasher, run your garbage disposal before you start cleaning it. Remove the bottom rack on your stainless steel dishwasher.  Examine it for clumps of debris that might cause it to drain improperly.  Remove anything that might be clogging the drain. Fill a dishwasher-safe cup on the top rack of the stainless steel dishwasher with vinegar.  Slide the rack back in the stainless steel dishwasher and close the door.  With only the cupful of vinegar inside, turn the stainless steel dishwasher on and run it on the highest water temperature setting.  The vinegar will help loosen grease and grime, and remove any odor that the dishwasher might have acquired. Use distilled white vinegar or specialized cleaning vinegar. When the first wash cycle is done, sprinkle the bottom of the stainless steel dishwasher with baking soda.  Run the dishwasher on a short cycle with water at the highest temperature. Baking soda will help you remove stains from your dishwasher. Check the area around the dishwasher door for debris and grime.  Some dishwashers cannot adequately clean this area, which leads to an accumulation of yucky material.  If you see anything, use a damp cloth to wipe the area down. Additionally, use a damp cotton swab to clean along the ridges of the seal. The stainless steel dishwasher’s filter collects prevents large debris from entering the drain.  You’ll probably have to use a screwdriver to remove the screws that hold the grate in place.  Some newer stainless steel dishwashers, however, have filters that simply pop out when turned.  Rinse the filter in your sink under warm water.  Dip a soft-bristled toothbrush in warm, soapy water.  Use the toothbrush to scrub the filter until clean.  Replace it after cleaning. Not every stainless steel dishwasher has a filter. The utensil rack is a small container attached to the dishwasher rack.  You might have just one, or one on each rack.  Remove it and rinse it in the sink beneath warm water.  Use a sponge dampened with warm, soapy water to clean the inside and outside of the utensil rack.  If the utensil rack does not detach, just clean it inside and outside with a damp sponge or dishcloth. Stainless steel is pretty tough, but bleach can cause it to corrode.  Instead, use a milder substance like dishwasher-safe detergent.

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Run the garbage disposal. Check the drain. Run the wash with vinegar. Wash again with baking soda. Wipe the edges along the door. Wash the filter. Clean the utensil rack. Do not use bleach to clean your stainless steel dishwasher.


You can use either a cool water humidifier or a vaporizer. When the air is very dry, any increase in humidity will help prevent a nosebleed. Moistening the air at night will also make it easier to breathe and to sleep. If you don’t have a commercial humidifier, you can make one by putting a pot of water on the radiator/heating in the winter. The water will slowly evaporate over time, increasing the humidity in the air. Boil a pot of water, then put it on the kitchen table with a thick cork pot coaster or potholder underneath to protect the table from the heat. Lean over the pot, being careful not to burn yourself, and inhale the steam. You can also use a towel to make a tent over the pot and your nose. This will maximize the amount of steam you inhale. You can also get steam from a hot shower or bath, but the hot water can also be dehydrating, which is counterproductive. Run a hot shower and wash yourself quickly so that your skin doesn't dry out, but then step outside the stream of water or even outside the bath and inhale the steam. Drink slowly and inhale the steam. This will both be soothing and relaxing for you, and it will help moisten your nasal passages.  It will work with all types of tea, soups, and hot drinks. Choose something you enjoy to make it as pleasant as possible. Drinking tea, soups, and other liquids will also help you to stay hydrated. If you have access to a kitchen at work or school, you can use this method away from home. Staying hydrated will also help your body to keep your skin supple and moist. It is easy to forget to drink enough water in winter when it is cold. But even a dry cold is dehydrating. The amount of water you need will vary based on your activity level and the climate you live in. If you have a heating system that produces a dry heat, you may need extra water in winter. Look out for these symptoms of dehydration:  Headaches Dry skin Feeling lightheaded Infrequent urination or urinating dark or cloudy urine

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Use a humidifier. Try a stovetop steam treatment. Sip a hot cup of tea. Avoid dehydration.


Spend time thinking about your priorities, separate from the obligations and duties that must be dealt with. Take note of the happiest moments in your life, and prioritize the current facets of your life that deliver more moments like these to you. Remember, you don’t need to think about the practical side of things yet. Just focus on what truly makes you tick. Doing this will help you connect with what you care about deeply and what you do not. Keep the list short and sweet—no longer than five things. Ask yourself the following questions in order to connect with your priorities:  How would you like to live your life? How would you like to be healthy and vital? How would you like to have deeper connections with people in your life? What will make you proud to be able to say about yourself in ten years time? These obligations might be survival necessities, like paying rent and buying groceries, or they might be things that others expect from you, like time and affection. What are the things that you do in attempts to avoid emotional or physical punishment? What do you do out of care and a sense of responsibility? Recognizing what you do out of fear for the alternative will sharpen your ability to see when you are acting from a priority and when you are acting out of fear, urgency or obligation.  Slowly, you'll learn to make different decisions about what needs to be dealt with and when. Allow yourself to prioritize the things that you do from an internal, joyous sense of responsibility so that you don't get too bogged down to realize if the things that you care about most begin to suffer from neglect. Begin to notice which obligations can be altered, split, or delegated in order for your values and priorities to be upheld. Can an aunt, friend, or coworker help out with the obligation some of the time? Maybe some of these obligations are not really yours to uphold at all. To live without getting overwhelmed or confused about what your priorities are, it is crucial to surround yourself with people who make you feel comfortable enough to be confident and creative. When you are around others, try to be extra mindful of the people who make you feel alive and alert and who makes spending time feel like a chore. This will bring out your gut feelings about whose presence really nourishes you, making it easier to spend your time feeling uplifted rather than drowning in unsatisfying social obligations. Ask yourself questions, like “Do I feel valuable around this person?" and "Who makes my contributions seem silly?” The answers might be surprising. Do you drink, smoke, or zone out to the television frequently? Awareness of your vices is important not because you should punish yourself for them, but so that you can understand how you deal with life already.  By becoming aware of the roles your vices play in your life you can learn how to use them responsibly without making them forbidden fruit. Recognize when you turn to them and notice how the frequency of your use ebbs and flows with changing circumstances. For example, if you go out partying to relax, begin to see this as just one of many tools that you use to deal with life. As long as it's not your only one, you will have the control to realize when it's a useful option and when you might want to use another tool, such as meditation or yoga. What are your most important qualities? Understanding the gifts you can offer the world can help you see the things that are worth dealing with and the things that you can leave behind. Take a few hours to think deeply about what makes you special so that you can better orient yourself to your real priorities.  Spend time in a place where you can reflect. Try going to your favorite place in nature, or spending time near people who understand and accept you. When you can really be yourself, what qualities emerge? It may also help to ask people you trust what good qualities they see in you. We are often our own worst critics and have trouble seeing our strengths on our own.

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Discover your priorities. List your obligations and duties. Think about your relationships. Become aware of your vices. Imagine the best version of yourself.


Depending on how much chocolate you'd like, either dip just a fraction of the base or dip to halfway of the peep. Allow to set. As above, sprinkles can be added before allowing the chocolate to set. Simply dip in a saucer or bowl of sprinkles after dipping the peep in chocolate.

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Melt the melting chocolate in a double boiler. Take the peep by its head and dip the base into the melted chocolate. Place the dipped peep on a plate or sheet lined with wax or parchment paper. Use the display or serving suggestions as above.


Keep your feet together. Your weight should be on your chest.  Position hands palms-down on the floor, approximately shoulder width apart. They should be about next to your shoulders, with your elbows pointed towards your toes. If you are on a relatively cushioned surface, such as a carpeted floor, you may also support yourself on your fists between the first and second knuckles for a greater challenge. If you are on a less forgiving surface, consider investing in some push-up grips, (they look like handles you put on the floor). Curl your toes upward (towards your head). The balls of your feet should touch the ground.

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Assume a face-down prone position on the floor.


Halter tops provide your large bust with the support it needs, but the deep neckline keeps you looking attractive and womanly. While these may provide your bust with the support it needs, they may make you look too matronly. All-over patterns prevent the eye from focusing on any one part of your body. As a result, your heavy bust and shoulders seem less noticeable. This balances out your larger chest with your slim hips. Racer-back straps provide more support that many other types, which may prevent your larger bust from bouncing around. Bathing suits that contain no underwiring may not be enough to keep your chest in check, and you may find an underwire top more comfortable and more attractive. These provide very little support, making you look even bustier as a result. Moreover, you are more likely to experience a wardrobe malfunction with nothing but skimpy string triangle cups to tame your bust.

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Consider a swimsuit with a halter style top. Avoid swimsuits with high necklines. Gravitate toward patterns instead of solids. Look for swimsuits with draping in the middle. Try a top with a racer-back. Support your busty figure with underwire cups. Avoid triangle tops.


At birth, a newborn’s skin may be reddish or pinkish. However, the baby’s hands and feet may be bluish (acrocyanosis) because blood and oxygen are not yet circulating fully to the extremities. As the newborn’s circulatory system opens, this bluish color will subside.  If your newborn’s skin is bluish all over (cyanosis), however, let your physician know right away.  If your skin is dark, you can expect that your newborn’s will be lighter than yours at first.  Newborns with fair skin may show some mottling, with blotches of reddish and whitish skin. There may be pink patches over a newborn's eye or in the middle of his or her forehead. These are called Nevus simplex, commonly known as “angel kisses” or “salmon patches.” Usually, these fade within a few months, although they may be faintly visible afterwards. Occasionally, a similar patch may be visible on the nape of a newborn’s neck. This is often called a “stork bite” and will also fade or become less noticeable in time. Because birth can be a physically demanding experience for both mother and baby, a newborn may have some bruising. This may show as patches of blue or other colors on the baby’s skin at various places. This is not usually a cause for concern, however. Your physician will examine your newborn, including any bruising (if present), and make sure that he or she is ok.

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Note your newborn’s skin tone. Look for common color patches. Don’t be alarmed if there is some bruising.


If you want water that glows in different colors (instead of the yellow that is produced by almost all other methods), buy paint in different shades. Try blue, red, and yellow, which you can mix up to create more shades.  Glow-in-the-dark paints will glow without the presence of a blacklight--they can be charged by exposure to regular light. The fluorescent paints will only respond to the UV rays from a blacklight. Look for paints that are designed for kids and are 100% non-toxic. Using clear glasses or bottles will allow your glowing fluid to be bright and visible. Using hot water will dilute the paint faster, so you will see faster results. There's not a precise measurement for the paint--just add a little and, if you need more, mix in another few drops. Stir the paint vigorously until it mixes into the water. If you are using glow-in-the-dark paint, check the instructions on how to "charge" them so they glow. Usually you need to expose the paint to sunlight for several minutes before it will glow. The fluorescent paints will only glow if you have a blacklight. Have fun painting with these colors, mixing water to create new shades, or doing other crafts.

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Purchase glow-in-the-dark or fluorescent paint from a craft store. Set up containers for your different colors, filling each container with hot water. Add a dollop of paint to the water and stir. Turn out the lights and turn on a blacklight if you are using fluorescent paints. Finished.


You might be tempted to raffle a luxury car. However, the best car to raffle is one that matches the demographics of your audience. For example, if you are an environmental charity, then you might want to buy a hybrid vehicle.  If your audience is young, then you might want something sporty. However, if your audience consists mostly of families, then you can buy a minivan or other family-sized car. You can’t raffle off a car you don’t own. Accordingly, you should identify how you will get a vehicle. You have a few options:  Obtain donations. People can donate to your organization and then you can use the proceeds to buy a car. Approach local corporations, such as large hardware stores, Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, and any business that has expressed an interest in your organization. Ask a dealer to donate. Some auto dealers will donate a car, provided you advertise that they are the donor. Buy with your own funds. If your organization has money from prior fundraisers, then you might buy the vehicle outright. You need to approach donors strategically. No one will give you money without understanding the purpose of your organization. Make sure to have the following information available for potential donors to look at:  Your organization’s background: when you were established, how much you have raised, etc. How you will showcase the sponsor. For example, will you mention them on marketing materials? On the raffle ticket itself? How you will monitor and evaluate the raffle. For example, does your organization have an accountant or bookkeeper who will oversee the raffle and keep track of the money raised? How you will use the money raised. Explain how the funds will further your mission. You can increase interest in your raffle if you also offer smaller prizes. This way, more than one person is a “winner” at the raffle. Consider offering these other prizes:  cash awards vacation getaways electronics items (laptop, flat screen TV, radio, etc.) gift certificates Some government authorities have strict rules regulating raffles. Accordingly, you should consult with an attorney in your area to discuss whether or not you can hold the raffle. You can find an attorney by contacting your local or state bar association.  Many U.S. states limit raffles to non-profit charitable organizations, churches, or volunteer organizations. States may also require organizations to have been in existence for a certain number of years before they can hold a raffle. Check whether you need to pay taxes on the vehicle and whether you need to register it before the raffle. The lawyer can also help you register your raffle, which is required in some states. For example, in California, you must register your raffle with the state’s Attorney General. Once you have met with an attorney, you can better assess whether you want to go ahead with the raffle. Consider the time and money involved and decide whether to pursue a different fundraiser.  There’s always a chance you won’t sell enough tickets to cover the cost of the car. For this reason, think carefully before buying the car outright with your funds. If you can’t get a dealer to donate a car, then you might want to scrap the raffle. As an alternative, you can hold a raffle for smaller items, such as vacations or cash prizes.

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Decide what kind of car to raffle. Identify how you will purchase the car. Approach potential donors. Offer other smaller prizes. Meet with an attorney. Decide whether to raffle a car.


You can use a spray bottle to completely cover your sneakers with bleach, or to splatter them. Here's a lit of what you will need:  Canvas sneakers Bleach Water Spray bottle with nozzle Rubber gloves This will help you bleach them more evenly, and prevent you from damaging the laces. Even though you are working with a spray bottle, there is a good chance that some bleach may drip onto your skin. The gloves will keep your skin safe. For a stronger solution, use one part bleach and one part water. For a weaker solution, use one part bleach and two parts water. The bottle should have a nozzle with two to three settings: spray, mist, and off. This will mix up the bleach and water inside. Use the "spray" setting to squirt a few splatters onto your sneakers. This will give you a sort of galaxy effect. Use the "mist" setting and spray your shoes all over to completely bleach them. This may take around 20 minutes to several hours. The longer you leave them out, the lighter they will become. Keep in mind that some darker fabrics will never turn white. Some, such as black, may turn brown or orange. This will not only stop the bleach from acting, but it will also get rid of the smell.

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Gather your supplies. Consider taking the laces out of your sneakers. Put on a pair of rubber gloves to protect your hands. Fill a clean spray bottle with bleach and water. Close the spray bottle and shake it. Start spraying your shoes. Set the shoes out to dry. Consider washing your shoes with soap and water once you get the color you want. Re-lace your sneakers if you took the laces out.


These can block unwanted websites and filter pornographic websites on your computer.  Popular programs include:  Anti-Porn Stop Procrastinating App K9WebProtection Net Nanny Covenant Eyes There are a number of such products. Most of the decent ones should have the following capabilities:  Works with any web browser: (IE, Safari, Firefox, Google Chrome). Password protected, so that only an administrator can bypass the blocker. Come with a built-in list of filtering criteria. Have a whitelist to manually list sites that shouldn't be filtered. If you have an Apple Mac OS X computer, make sure the filter you purchase is compatible with your version of the Mac OS. The administrator password is required to uninstall the filter or to change its configuration.

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Use a professional pornography filter. Pay attention to features. Install it from an administrator account.


Carry non-violent deterrents, like a whistle, pepper spray, or mace. A whistle will let others know if something is wrong, and the loud noise may deter potential attackers. If used properly, pepper spray or mace may be able to buy you enough time to evade a potential attacker, and seek help. When using pepper spray or mace, make sure the opening is facing away from you and towards your attacker. A flashlight or a bike light is a great accessory to carry with you as you walk at night. Even if you are walking in a well-lit area, you still may encounter dark patches. A flashlights will enable you to illuminate dark areas as you walk along. Tripping is an obvious safety issue when walking at night which can easily be avoided. Wear a headlamp to keep your hands free at all times. Your walking clothes need to have reflective strips in the front, down and the sides, and on your back. Reflective clothing enables cars and other bikers to see you as you walk at night. Make sure to also wear comfortable shoes while you walk, like sneakers. Sneakers will enable you to walk confidently, or quickly escape a potential attacker.  If you are walking home from the office, take your sneakers with you in a separate bag so you can change into them before you walk home.  You can also buy a reflective vest to put on over your clothes if you do not want to change into reflective clothing every time you walk home.

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Carry a deterrent. Use a flashlight or a bike light. Wear reflective clothing and comfortable footwear.


For most bathing suits, the opening begins along your bust line, usually placed at the outer corner of your top towards your arms. Lay your bathing suit top on a flat surface, and run your fingers along the bust line to locate the opening. If your bathing suit does not have an opening, that’s okay! Grab a pair of scissors, and cut a slit about 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) wide in the lining of your suit along your bust line. Make sure you only cut the lining of your top, not the actual bathing suit itself. To cut discreet holes, you can make your cuts on the corner closest to your underarm. Cut them along the bottom band of your bathing suit top. You can lightly squeeze the sides of the inserts, and push them into the opening or the slit you cut. Your inserts will stay in place because they are larger than the size of your slits. If using full-size inserts, fold them in half before you insert them and let them unfold into full shape when they are inside. Use your fingers to slide around the insert so it is flush with your bathing suit top.  If you have full-size inserts, position the triangle shape so it aligns correctly with the shape of your top. If using half-size inserts, they should line the bottom of your bathing suit. After you slip the inserts into the liner, thread a sewing needle so you can stitch up the hole you cut. Pierce your needle through the lining at the edge of your slit, and pull your needle through to the other side of the lining. This is how you can make your stitches. Then, bring your needle back through the top to repair the small hole you cut.  Make your stitches starting at the beginning of the slit, and tie a knot at the end of your thread when you reach the end. While this is not required, it will help keep your insert securely in your top. This applies for both bathing suits that have openings and those that you cut yourself.

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Locate the opening of your bathing suit top. Cut a slit into the lining if your top doesn’t have an existing opening. Stick your insert inside the opening in your bathing suit top. Adjust your inserts as needed so they lie flat in your top. Sew your inserts into place if you’d like.


Usually before devoting time to any specific endeavor,  we tend to make short- and long-term goals. Remember to keep your goals realistic, that way you wont be disheartened if you don't reach them. That doesn't mean you can't push and challenge yourself though, if you don't challenge yourself, then it's not really a goal.  If you start to lose sight of your goals, then you may be less motivated than if you were always checking to see how much closer you are getting throughout the whole process. Keeping track of your goals and checking your progress can help keep you motivated day in and day out. Everyone needs to see how they are keeping up with their goals if they want to stay motivated. If you see that you are on track or even excelling every time you check your progress, you will be motivated and happy that you are getting there. If you see that you are lagging on your goals, it may be the kick start you need to help get you back on track. This could be as simple as a bowl of ice cream after a long, hard week of working out or as rewarding as a trip to the spa for all your hard work. Whatever rewards will keep you going are the ones you should be giving yourself. Sometimes even the most determined people get overwhelmed. You may be burning yourself out, and a much-needed break might be just what you need. If it is a fitness goal, maybe take a three- or four-day rest instead of your normal one or two-day rest. If it is at school, don't try to do all your work in one sitting, but stretch it out over the course of the day or week, if possible. Everyone falls short sometimes. If you fail to meet your goals for the week, take it as a lesson. Try to complete your next target before time, so that you can use the saved time to complete the pending work. This way you stay right on schedule even if you have taken a hit. It's not always about how hard you hit, but how well you can take a hard hit and keep moving on. Don't dwell on failure; just accept it as a human occurrence, and continue working towards your goals. Everyone deserves a great pep talk every once in a while. Stay elevated by watching YouTube videos of inspirational moments so you can suddenly feel a new sense of motivation to keep striving. Here are just a few example of easily-found inspirational media:  Mary Schmich's famous "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" speech. Almost any Hollywood sports movie. Much rap music - "rags to riches" is a common lyrical theme. Historical stories of bravery or courage (see: Jack Churchill, Audie Murphy, etc.)

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Remind yourself of your goals. Make weekly checkpoints to track your progress. Make sure to reward yourself every time you achieve your weekly goals. Give yourself breaks. Don't be too hard on yourself. Watch and read motivational stories or speeches.


Left handed golfers can achieve a good grip on the club by reversing these instructions so they are mirrored. For example, instead of starting off holding the club with your left hand, you would instead take the club in your right hand. Rate the strength of your grip from 1 - 10, with one being your weakest grip and 10 being your strongest. The kind of grip you should generally use when holding your club at about a 5 or 5½. Don't grip the golf club too tightly. You should hold it like a firm handshake. A tighter grip doesn't make a more powerful shot, it will only restrict your ability to take a full swing. A slight bend or angle will drastically affect your swing, especially on long shots and putts. When putting, even small deviations will be increased by irregularities in the terrain and can cost you strokes. When holding a putter, make sure your forearms and the shaft of the club form a straight line towards the ground.

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Mirror right handed form if you are left handed. Rate and adjust your grip strength. Maintain clean, straight angles in your form.


If "Writing a term paper" sounds like it's going to take forever, that's because it will. But coming up with five possible topics? Writing out a single thesis statement? Coming up with some possible main ideas? That sounds a lot more doable. If you tend to procrastinate, try making shorter to-do lists that will make your job easier.  Break up larger tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks to make your work sound a lot easier, even though you're doing the same thing. Break it up by how difficult the tasks are, or how much time you think you'll need to spend on each.  Prioritize the most important things first, or the most timely tasks. You've got to come up with a topic before you start doing research. So come up with your topics and try for a thesis statement before you start poking around online doing research. Some recent studies show that we often procrastinate because we use up all the time we have allotted to complete something. In other words, if you've got three months to write a paper, most people will take three months to write that paper, even if that means writing it all in the last five hours before it is due.  Give yourself a specific page count, word count, or other deadline for the next hour or two. If you're working on the Internet, make yourself finish before your app kicks it and turns it off for an hour. You can use Freedom or Stop Procrastinating to set productivity goals for yourself, as well as managing your deadlines on your own. Productivity studies regularly reveal that taking short breaks every hour or so helps long-term productivity more than taking a single long break. Don't work for longer than an hour at a time. If you want, take five minutes to cue up a short YouTube video or mess around on Facebook. Take a break no longer than 5-7 minutes, each hour.  Supposedly, working 52 minutes is the ideal amount of time for you to work before taking a break. Give yourself a break to rest your mind and be at your best. Schedule breaks to help remind yourself. Set a phone alarm, or use your web blocker setting to go off every 52 minutes to give yourself some time. When the net cuts back out, get back to work. Tab browsing and high speed Internet can quickly become overwhelming. If your browser window involves shopping, researching, writing, chatting, and designing a .gif at the same time, then narrow your focus. Make it your goal to only have one window and one tab open at a time. Finish what you're doing before you open something else. Tab browsing can cut into your attention span and the length of time you stay on an individual page. If you need to be researching on the Internet, slow down and look through your resources more thoroughly instead of tabbing out. Don't try to carry on a conversation with your friend in a G-Chat while you're also trying to write an e-mail. Don't try to read up on the topic for your history paper while you're live-tweeting the Academy Awards. Do one thing at a time when you're on the Internet, and the quality of what you're doing will be higher. Some studies show that instrumental music can improve productivity, specifically on repetitive tasks. That means that it might not be great for writing, or doing other Internet-related activities, but if you're doing something repetitive online, it can be a great booster to your attention span and ability to work. Keep the volume low and the mood relatively subdued. Listening to really fast-paced math rock probably isn't the best way to work. Support yourself as you work. Give yourself little rewards for periods of productivity. Use rewards that will keep you productive, instead of making you procrastinate. For example, instead of pulling up a YouTube video, get outside and go for a quick walk. Instead of goofing on Facebook, make a cup of green tea, which has brain-boosting properties that will help you stay focused. WOOP stands for Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan. Set a goal, visualising the obstacles, then chart the way ahead. Research suggests that this method is very effective in working past potential obstacles. Help yourself deal with procrastination.   Plan some time before you start a task that'll be online. Plot out the potential for you to procrastinate and make mistakes. Visualize doing the task properly and correctly. See yourself not pulling up that Podcast and wasting time. Do it the right way. There's also a customizable WOOP app that can be downloaded onto your smartphone to help you make the anti-procrastination plans.

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Write up a to-do list. Set hard deadlines for yourself. Allow yourself short breaks more regularly. Only open one window at a time. Do one thing at a time. Try study music. Reward yourself. Try the WOOP method of focusing.


. The matter of fact is that certain techniques don't work for certain people. Some of us learn with our hands, some of us with our eyes, and some of us with our ears (and others a combination). If you can't remember a  thing your professor said, maybe you're just going about it the wrong way.  Once you find out your learning style, you can zone in on what's best for you. Do you remember best the things you've seen? Then study those notes and make graphs! The things you've heard? Go to class and record those lectures. Things you do with your hands? Turn the concepts into something you can build. As much as it is boring and monotonous, it is incredibly useful -- sometimes professors don't even mention the info in class! After reading a paragraph, revise it in your head without looking. Then read it again. It will stay in your mind for a longer time. It is particularly effective when you have less time for studying.  Often the things mentioned in class that are also mentioned in the book are the most important. If you run across some of this while reading, highlight it. You'll want to know where it is to find it later. Don't write off the benefits of scanning. Concentrating on the main ideas (the highlighted text, italics, etc.) will get your mind going. If you can fill in the blanks, great! If you can't, read deeper. For most courses in middle school, high school, and junior/community college, most of what is on the tests and homework will be discussed in the class. If your teacher draws a diagram on the board, copy that down - it can help you remember the information.  Write good, legible notes. Use highlighters if there's something you need to find easily flipping through your notes, but don't highlight too much text or it defeats the purpose. Colored pens are fun to write with if you want to get more creative with your notes, but use them only for sections of your notes that you feel will be on a test or are important. . Wasting nights pouring over books and emerging feeling like you've gotten nothing out of it is just about the worst. Instead of falling asleep over your textbook, try the following:  Make a study guide and review it. Look in the textbook and put all important ideas and details in your notes. Go over it until you feel like you know the material well. If you've written it, you'll probably remember more of it. Make someone test you on the study guide. Talking about the information out loud is a lot easier to retain than going over the same stuff in your brain over and over. When you have to explain it to someone else, it forces you to understand it, not just know it. Invent fun ways to study. Make flash cards, have a friend over, or join an after-school homework club if you can for help from a teacher or friend from the same class. You can make a board game to make studying fun and easy, or you can just type up your notes if it makes it easier to read. Do as much as possible to make sure you know the material. You've done your homework, so you're totally prepared to participate in class. Show that you know your stuff! There are a few reasons this is a good idea. The most important one is that participating in class will cement in your head the stuff you learned from doing your homework (before it was more like Jell-O).  The second good reason is that it will cement the information in your brain. Seriously. Talking about it out loud (especially in class, where it's a bit more stressful than when with a friend) uses a different part of your brain than just writing about it. This way, you're covering all your bases. The third good reason is that your professor will totally appreciate it. No teacher likes a room full of crickets. Get on their good side, and you'll get treated better when grade time comes around or when you ask for extra credit. If you're not sure what's required for a good grade or are struggling with the coursework, ask your teacher for help. It doesn't have to be a complex question; your teacher is always happy to help you. Ask after class, during office hours, or in an e-mail for assistance. Often things we're told one-on-one stick with us more than things we're just being lectured about. In addition to the personalized learning session, your teacher will appreciate your efforts and straight up probably like you more. Having a teacher that likes you can come in very, very, very handy. If in the end the subject is super hard, and you just can't understand it, get a tutor to help you. Sometimes a tutor is even more helpful than getting a one-on-one with a teacher because they are closer to your age and can explain things to you in a manner that you can understand better.

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Know your learning style Read the textbook. Take good notes. Study effectively Participate in class. Ask for help. Get a tutor.


No matter what the subject, know that you will lessen the burden on your shoulders as soon as you share it with your parents. Don’t feel worried, anxious, or embarrassed as your parents are meant to be there for you always. They may also know more than you think. With proper planning and communication, you will be able to have the conversation that you’re looking for. Your parents get worried because they care about you and want the best for you. With that in mind, they will be happy that you are seeking their advice for a problem. Any problems or awkwardness won’t simply go away if you avoid having a conversation with your parents. Relieve the stress by getting it out in the open. Knowing that your parents are trying to understand you and solve any problems can help alleviate your stress and anxiety. Do you want to talk to both your parents or is it something mom is better suited to handle? Your relationship with each parent is going to be different so ask yourself what will be the most appropriate course of action.  Some topics might be easier to discuss with one parent over the other, one parent might be calmer while the other is quicker to anger. In this case, it may be best to talk to your calmer parent first and then talk to the other parent together. Know that your parents are most likely going to tell each other about a conversation you have no matter if you only tell one of them. It’s best to include both in your conversation but smart to enlist the help of one to talk to the other if you feel that’s the best course of action. For example, you don’t want to alienate your dad by only telling your mom about a school bully. Ask your mom if you can talk to your dad together because you’re scared he will get angry at you for not standing up and fighting. Find out your parents’ schedule so you know when a good time to chat will be. You don’t want your parents to be distracted thinking about a meeting or having to prepare dinner. The location of your conversation is also important as you may not want any distractions like TV or your parents’ coworkers chiming in. While you may know what you want out of the conversation, there could be several different answers your parents give you. Plan for everything. Ideally, you want the conversation to go your way but it’s okay if it doesn’t. You are never alone as there are numerous resources including teachers and other responsible adults. If the outcome is not what you desired, you can try several things:  Talk to your parents again. Perhaps you caught them at a bad time. If they are already having a bad day they might not be in the best frame of mind to discuss your situation with an open mind. For example, don’t ask them if you can go to the school dance after you just made them late for your sister’s dance recital. Drop it. There’s no sense in infuriating your parents and ruining your chance at getting what you want anytime in the near future. If you have had a respectful and open conversation and both sides have pleaded their case, accept that your parent’s point of view. Showing them that you are mature enough to respect their perspective will help your case in the future as they will be more receptive to what you have to say knowing that you are able to keep your emotions in check. Seek outside support. Enlist the help of your grandparents, your friends' parents, or teachers to help plead your case. Your parents will always be protective of you so asking outside support can convince them that you can handle a situation. For example, you can ask an older sibling tell your parents that they have been to the area that you want to go to and can escort you to the location to make sure it's safe.

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Be brave. Don’t be worried that your parents will get upset or react poorly. Don’t avoid the conversation. Know who you want to speak to. Schedule a time and place to have your conversation. Plan for the outcome.


Add 5 ounces (142 g) of boneless pork loin that's been cut in ¼-inch (6-mm) thick strips and 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of dark soy sauce to a bowl. Mix the two together well so the pork is fully coated and let the meat sit for 10 to 15 minutes. You can omit the pork from the soup if you want to make a vegetarian version. Add 4 small Chinese dried black mushrooms and 12 dried tree ear mushrooms to a large bowl or pot. Pour 3 cups (710 ml) of boiling water over the mushrooms, and let them soak for until they are softened, which should take approximately 30 minutes.  You can usually find Chinese dried black mushrooms and dried tree ear mushrooms at Asian grocery stores. Make sure that the water completely covers the mushrooms. Use a large bowl or pot that has plenty of extra space because the tree mushrooms will expand significantly as they soak. While the mushrooms are soaking, turn them over every so often to ensure that they soften all over. After the mushrooms have softened, use a knife to remove the stems from the black mushrooms. Squeeze the mushrooms over the bowl to extract the excess liquid, and slice them thinly. Set them aside on a plate for the moment. If there are any hard portions of the black mushrooms, remove them with the knife. After you've removed the black mushrooms from the bowl, lift out the tree ear mushrooms. Use a knife to remove any hard portions, and set them on the plate with the black mushrooms, reserving the soaking liquid. If the tree ear mushrooms are very large, you should cut them into bite-size pieces. Once you've removed the mushrooms, mix ¼ cup (59 ml) of the liquid that the mushrooms have soaked in with 1 ½ tablespoons (12 g) of cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk the two together until they're fully blended and smooth. Set aside the mixture for the moment.

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Toss the pork loin with the dark soy sauce. Soak the mushrooms in boiling water. Trim and squeeze the excess moisture from the black mushrooms. Cut any hard bits from the tree ear mushrooms. Combine some of the mushroom soaking liquid and the cornstarch.


In any web browser of your choice, find and open the webpage you want to translate. Select the URL in the address bar at the top of the web browser's window, then press either Ctrl+C (Windows) or ⌘ Command+C (Mac). Google Translate and Bing Translate are two popular options. Click the left text box, then press either Ctrl+V (Windows) or ⌘ Command+V (Mac). Click {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/8\/82\/Android7dropdown.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/82\/Android7dropdown.png\/30px-Android7dropdown.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":460,"bigWidth":"30","bigHeight":"30","licensing":"

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Go to your webpage. Copy the webpage's URL. Open your translator choice. Paste your copied URL into the left text box. Select a translation language. Click Translate.


In order to start learning a language, knowing the alphabet is the first building block. Find a Thai language learning book in order to learn the alphabet, or go online and look at any website with the Thai alphabet listed.  For example, at the website called Omniglot, you can find an alphabet and written pronunciations for English speakers.  Find an app with phrases and their pronunciations, or look for a website you can visit frequently to help you get the pronunciations right. One app that may help is called “In 24 Hours Learn to Speak Thai.”  Go online and look at your local library website to see if they have lessons on Thai that you can check out. These may be books, manuals, DVDs, or CD-ROM programs that you can watch or play on your computer. You can also buy Thai learning programs offline from websites like Amazon and Ebay. Thai is a tonal language, so learning the alphabet does no good until you have learned to pronounce each word carefully. Make sure that any learning programs you get have a verbal feature so that you can hear the words. One website that might help is thai-language.com. It shows you both the Thai script and English letter versions of Thai words, as well as what they should sound like. Whether you are inside Thailand or not, you can learn to speak Thai by exposing yourself to those who speak this language. This is called immersion. Find a native Thai speaker either by making friend with locals if you are located in Thailand, or finding a Thai community in your city. Make friends with a Thai speaker and integrate them into your life so that you are forced to speak Thai on a regular basis.  The reason you need to practice speaking in a language to learn it, which is what immersion does, is because your brain will process language more like a native speaker.  If you aren’t living in Thailand, it will be more difficult to be “immersed,” but finding a native speaker to converse with on a regular basis will help more than silently studying the language. If you don’t know anyone from Thailand in your city, visit places where you may meet a Thai person, such as at a college, a market, a local restaurant, a church, or classes at a community center. You can also try to find Thai speakers you can video chat with online. You may find Thai speakers in Facebook groups, or ask people you know on social media if they have any Thai friends who might be willing to Skype with you. Although to become a Thai speaker you do need to speak it, studying the basics of the language will help you understand what you are saying, which can help you remember how to speak Thai. This may help you learn to speak Thai faster.  Look at the grammar structure. Ask yourself, where do adjectives and verbs occur in a sentence? For example, in Spanish, the adjective usually comes after the noun, whereas in English, the adjective usually comes before. In Thai, the verb structure is simpler than European languages, but its tones and sounds are extremely important. How you say a word can change the meaning. While you are studying Thai, you should be speaking it on a regular basis. While it’s important to understand the verb structure, it is more important to learn conversational basics in order to speak Thai. The complete grasp of grammar will come as you speak it. Make daily, bi-weekly, or weekly appointments with your Thai friend so that you don’t get behind in practice. As you learn Thai, look up words that you don’t know. When you hear a person speaking Thai using words you have never heard before, either write them down or remember them so that you can look them up.  Since simple sentences in Thai can be easier than the same sentences in English and Romance languages, start with simple greetings like “hello” (sa-wat-dee) and “how are you” (sa-baai dee mai).  Focus on getting your pronunciations of new words correct. Ask your friends who speak Thai to help you. In order to help you get the pronunciations right, listen to music in Thai or watch Thai speakers on TV and in internet videos. Hearing others speaking this language every day is important for you to speak Thai, and if you aren’t in a community of Thai speakers all day long, substitute this with TV, internet videos, and music. If you write in Thai, this may also help you understand the language so that you can speak it with more accuracy. Whether not you are an expert Thai speaker, taking a trip to Thailand is an important part of learning to speak Thai. In Thailand, you will be inundated with the Thai language. You will see it on every billboard and poster, on every storefront and newspaper, and Thai is all you will likely hear.  Costs once you are inside Thailand are pretty reasonable. There are 35 Thai baht to 1 US dollar, and a high-end hotel costs 3,000B per night (or about $85 USD).  A plane ticket to Bangkok, Thailand, from Los Angeles in the U.S., for example, is about $900 round trip in August. The same ticket from London is about 585GBP ($860 USD).    Try to stay with a Thai family so that you can be exposed to Thai all day. See if Thailand has programs like Airbnb and Couchsurfing to get space in a Thai home.

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Learn the Thai alphabet. Study tones in Thai words. Find a native speaker. Study Thai each day. Meet with a native speaker frequently. Look up words in a dictionary. Watch, listen to, and write in Thai. Visit Thailand.


One of the most common pieces of advice you may find online when trying to remove dried silicone from your hands is to use acetone. Acetone, an organic chemical frequently used in nail polish removers, is able to dissolve some plastics (like, for instance, acrylic nail polish) with ease. Its ability to dissolve or weaken silicone caulk is less definite. However, many online sources attest to its usefulness. To use this method, soak the corner of a paper towel with pure acetone or a nail polish remover containing acetone and gently wet the spots on your hands covered with acetone. Don't pour the acetone all over your hands — this is wasteful and can produce noxious unpleasant fumes. If using nail polish remover, check the ingredient label to be sure it contains acetone before using. Silicone, like many other synthetic compounds, will eventually weaken if heated up gradually. Because of this property, some sources recommend using a hair dryer to loosen the caulk's hold on your hands. Turn the dryer on and wave it over the affected areas, allowing the silicone to gradually warm. Once you feel that the silicone has heated up, try scrubbing with a sponge or another mild abrasive to get it off. If you want to try this method, be sure to start with the lowest possible setting on the hair dryer. Gradually increase the heat as needed and stop immediately if the heat becomes intense or painful. Silicone isn't worth burning yourself over — it will eventually fall off on its own. Another way to get silicone off of your hands is simply to rub (and rub, and rub...) until there's none left. However, this method requires a warning. Silicone is quite tough — in fact, for most purposes, it's tougher than your skin. Because of this, you'll want to be very careful as you use your abrasive to remove the silicone to avoid rubbing your skin raw. Use only mild abrasives, not harsh ones like steel wool. Stop rubbing well before you think you might be sore. Remember, the silicone will eventually fall off on its own, so there's no reason to hurt yourself trying to get it off. Just a few appropriate abrasives you might consider using are:  Kitchen sponges Fine-grit sandpaper (if you're careful) Pumice stones Like acetone, mineral spirits (a turpentine substitute sometimes called "white spirits" in the UK) are sometimes prescribed for the task of weakening stubborn silicone caulk. As with acetone, the actual usefulness of mineral spirits is the subject of some doubt, though some home improvement sites recommend them. If you have some mineral spirits handy, try applying some to dried-on silicone lightly with a soaked paper towel. Follow with abrasion once the spirits have had a chance to weaken the silicone. If you don't have mineral spirits, you can usually find some at major hardware stores for fairly cheap (usually not much more than $10 per gallon). While mineral spirits are usually not dangerous to touch, be sure to thoroughly wash yourself after coming into contact with them. Being in direct contact with mineral spirits for several hours or longer can lead to seriously nasty chemical burns. Sometimes, particularly stubborn spots of silicone caulk can stick to your hands despite your repeated efforts to get it off. In these cases, your best option may be simply to wait for it to fall off on its own, rather than wear your hands red trying to get it off. Your body naturally sheds dead skin cells nearly constantly. Once the skin under the dried-on silicone dies, it will eventually fall off, taking the caulk with it. The human body usually takes about 27 days to completely shed and replenish an entire layer of skin. The silicon gel dried to your hands will probably take less time to fall off (on the order of a week or so). When it comes to getting silicone caulk off of your hands, stick to the safe methods described in this article — don't risk trying anything that may hurt you. For instance, while acetone and mineral spirits are generally safe for brief use on your hands, other, harsher chemicals can present serious problems. Many noxious or caustic solvents can be harmful if touched, inhaled, or ingested, so you'll want to stay far away from them. Below are just a few of the sorts of chemicals you definitely won't want to use to get caulk off of your hands:  Bleach Drain cleaner Paint thinner Lye Strong acids or bases. Never use a sharp tool or a harsh abrasive to physically remove silicone caulk from your hands. Though it may be tempting to use a knife or a handful of steel wool to scrape or cut annoying dried-on caulk away from your hands, these methods run a high risk of injuring your hands. On top of this, there's very little guarantee that they work well against the gummy, clingy texture of silicone. Though this advice probably goes without saying for most, in the interests of safety, it bears mentioning.

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Try acetone. Try (cautiously) using a hair dryer. Try an abrasive. Try mineral spirits. When all else fails, simply wait. Don't use harsh solvents. Don't scrape or gouge the caulk.


Steam cleaning can help to refresh your skin and help to sooth problem areas on your face, such as a deep pimple. You can also integrate essential oils in your steam clean to help “draw” out the deep pimple. You will need to following supplies:  1-quart pot Water A clean towel Essential oils Dried herbs, if you do not have access to essential oils You should use essential oils that have antibacterial or antiseptic properties and that can help to sooth the deep pimples.  Spearmint or peppermint: Due to a high percentage of menthol, spearmint or peppermint has antiseptic and immune boosting properties.  Thyme: This herb can improve your immune system and is known to be antibacterial. It is also known to increase your blood circulation.  Lavender: This herb has soothing and calming properties. It also has antibacterial properties and can help with anxiety and depression.  Calendula: This herb can help to accelerate healing and also has antimicrobial properties.  Always pre-test the oil on a small area of your skin before you use it. This will confirm you are not allergic to the herbal oil. To test the oil, place one drop on your wrist and wait 10–15 minutes. Only use the oil for steam cleaning if there is no reaction on the surface of your skin. Use a hair tie to put your hair back so your face is exposed. Then, wash your face with a plant-oil based product. This will ensure it is clean and ready for steaming. Use oils like glycerin, grapeseed, and sunflower to create a plant-oil based product.  Use your fingertips to apply the product to your face, gently massaging in circular motions. Wash your face for about a minute and then use lukewarm water to rinse your face, removing the cleanser. Pat your face dry with a clean towel. Use the 1-quart pot and fill it halfway with water. Place it on the stove and let it boil for one to two minutes. Make sure the water creates a nice flow of steam.  Add one to two drops of the essential oils. Use dried herbs if you do not have access to herbal oils. Use ½ teaspoon of dried herbs per quart of water. Allow the water to boil for another minute and then take it off the heat. Be careful, as the pot will be hot. Shut off the stove and put the pot on an even surface in an open area. Cover your head with the towel first so you can position your face 12–15 inches from the water. Doing this will cause your blood vessels to dilate and your pores to open up without damaging your skin with the steam. Close your eyes and breathe in and out deeply. Relax and be calm as the steam wafts over your face. One minute in, remove your face from the steam and let your skin rest for 10 minutes. Only reheat the water and steam again if you do not have an allergic reaction to the oils in the steam after 10 minutes, with no sneezing or itching. Hold your face over the steam for up to 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove your face from the steam and rinse your skin with lukewarm water. Pat dry it with a towel. End the steam session by hydrating your face with natural oils or a non-comedogenic moisturizer. This will keep your skin soft and prevent damage to your skin.  Go for store-brand moisturizers that are labeled non-comedogenic or non-clogging, like Olay, Neutrogena, and Clinique moisturizers. For a natural option, go for natural oils that are high in non-comedogenic properties, such as hemp seed oil, shea butter, sunflower oil, castor oil, calendula oil, or argan oil.  Begin by moisturizing your face twice a day with natural oils, in the morning and at night. Do the steam treatment once a day, in the morning or the evening.

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Gather the necessary supplies. Select one to two essential oils. Wash your skin with a plant-oil based product. Heat essential oils to a boil in a pot of water. Use a towel to cover your head and place your face 12–15 inches from the water. Steam your face for 10 minutes. Moisturize your face.


Long-jumping is a lot more like sprinting than it is like high-jumping. If you want to develop the distance of your jumps, you need to work on your speed. Practice wind-sprints, long distance running, and working on your short bursts of speed. Good long jumpers are fast runners. If you're going to work on your long jump, you'll leap off your dominant foot, the foot you feel most comfortable leaping from or kicking with. Usually, this will be the same foot on the side that you write with, but not necessarily. If you're not sure, take a soccer ball outside and kick it around a few times. Which side feels more comfortable? That's probably your dominant foot, and it'll be your plant foot for long jumps. Long-jumping is usually done in a sand pit, and careful technique is necessary to avoid injury. Never attempt long-jumping using this form on the ground. If you don't have access to a long-jump pit, you need to practice doing hops and landing on your feet. This is a great way of building up your distance and getting better long jumps later. It won't be time wasted working out. The take-off line should be clearly marked, beyond which will be the landing zone, where your jump will be marked. When you're long-jumping, it's important to take off as close to the line as possible to get the most out of your jump, but not to cross it, or your jump won't count. Watch the line closely, and plant your plant foot just on the right side of it. Accelerate and continue powering to the take-off line. You need to be going as fast as possible when you reach the end of the running strip. It's your momentum that should carry you into the jump, less than your strength. Plant your dominant foot on the right side of the line and focus on jumping as far forward as possible, thrusting your hips forward as much as possible. Let your momentum carry you up and over the line and into the landing pit as far as possible. Thrust your hips forward to carry you as far as possible. As you feel the apex of your leap begin to pass and you feel yourself starting to come down, thrust your feet and your arms forward to prepare for the landing and to give yourself a few extra inches on your leap. The jump will be measured at the farthest point you touch from the take-off line, so sticking your feet out far in front of you is important. The landing isn't nearly as graceful as the take-off in a good long-jump. Your landing should be mostly dictated from proper take-off form, but you can keep yourself safe by keeping your knees flexed slightly, your ankles very straight, and not using your wrists to brace your fall. Let the sand do the work for you.

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Practice your sprints. Find your dominant foot. Only practice long-jumps in the appropriate track location. Sprint to the take-off line. Take off. Kick your arms and legs forward before the landing. Land as softly as possible.


The most prominent symptom of diverticulitis is usually sharp, consistent pain in the lower abdomen. This pain may be felt on either side, but tends to occur more on the left. The pain may be persistent for several days, or it may come and go. Abdominal pain is usually accompanied by abdominal tenderness. This may be noticeable when someone or something touches your abdomen, when you sneeze, or when you stretch. Both constipation and diarrhea can be signs of diverticulitis. Diverticulitis causes constipation because food cannot pass easily through your bowels, and the bowel walls become constricted. Diarrhea is usually a result of overflow from the resulting constipation. Constipation is more common, but if you experience either of these symptoms in conjunction with lower abdominal pain, you should make an appointment with your health care provider. Diverticulitis can also impact how frequently you have a bowel movement, as well as how big the movement is. If you notice substantial changes in your bowel frequency or volume, this could be another symptom of diverticulitis. Vomiting is a common symptom of diverticulitis. If you are experiencing unexplained nausea and vomiting, especially in conjunction with severe and persistent abdominal cramps or pain, get medical attention right away. In some cases, diverticulitis may cause a fever along with other symptoms. Fevers associated with diverticulitis may also come with nausea, vomiting, or other flu-like symptoms. If you have both abdominal pain or tenderness and a fever, make an appointment with your doctor to screen for diverticulitis.  A fever is a relatively uncommon symptom of diverticulitis. Abdominal pain, cramping, and vomiting are the most typical symptoms. Any temperature over 98.6 °F (37.0 °C) is considered a fever, but fevers generally aren’t considered severe unless they are over 100.4 °F (38.0 °C). If you have a high fever, seek treatment at an immediate care or urgent care center right away.

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Check for pain in your lower abdomen. Watch for changes in your bowel habits. Look out for nausea and vomiting. Take your temperature to check for a fever.


At the start of the race, press and hold W to clench your left thigh. One leg will shoot straight forward while the other stays behind. Just let the runner fall until he's balanced on his foot in front, and his knee in back. If you landed past 1.5 meters, break out the champagne. If your front leg isn't fully extended, tap W to scoot forward another couple tenths of a meter. Once your runner stops moving, continue to the next step. Forget that you ever knew how to stand up. Standing is a story that only children believe in. Don't hold it down too long, or you'll tip over backward. Just tap it to bring your back knee forward, until it's a short ways behind your butt. If you've been playing for longer than 10 seconds, Usain Bolt would have already finished the race. Don't let it get to you. Now that your back leg is further forward, you have more room to scoot. You can often tap W several times, hopping on your back knee or dragging it forward slowly. Stop when your front leg is fully forward, or when more tapping doesn't cause you to move. There are no fans in the background because they've all walked home. On their legs. Keep repeating this knee-hop, and you'll scoot forward with very little chance of falling down. Tapping between the two keys quickly will get you there, but you'll move faster and avoid tendonitis if you move in larger spurts. Hit Q to bring your knee forward, then hit W several times to lunge forward. Repeat until you're at the hurdle. QWOP is too easy. We don't need those O and P keys. Yes, there's a hurdle at the 50 meter mark. It is possible to stay in the splits position, knock the hurdle over, and push it to the finish line. You'll move even slower than before, but stepping over it is risky. If you do want to get over it (after knocking it down), try propping yourself up on your front foot with O. Once your front calf is tilted a little forward of vertical, hit Q and W vigorously to clear the hurdle. It's very hard to do this without falling over. If you've made it past the hurdle, you deserve a break from sarcastic comments. Congratulations, and good luck becoming a National Champion at the 100 meter mark.

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Hold W to do the splits. Tap W to scoot forward. Tap Q to pull your back leg forward. Tap W repeatedly. Alternate between Q and W. Wait, there's a hurdle?


To do so, double-click on the green app icon that looks like an "X," then click on File in the menu bar at the top of the screen, and:  Click on Open... to open an existing document; or Click on New... to create a new document.  As you do, the portion of the Excel document you're selecting will be highlighted.  It's a tab in the upper-left corner of the window. " It's on the far left side of the toolbar. On Mac, press ⇧ Shift as you click on Edit in the menu bar at the top of the screen. On Mac, click on Copy Picture… in the drop-down menu. Click on the radio button next to:   As shown on screen to paste the picture as it appears on the screen; or  As shown when printed to paste the picture as it would appear when printed. The image has now been saved to your computer's clipboard.   Press Ctrl+V in Windows or ⌘+V on Mac. The portion of the Excel document you copied will be pasted as an image in the document.

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Open or create an Excel file. Click and hold on your mouse or trackpad. Drag the pointer to select the image you want to create. Release the click. Click on HOME. Click on the downward-pointing arrow to the right of "Copy. Click on Copy as Picture…. Select an appearance. Click on OK. Open the document in which you want to use the Excel image. Click on the part of the document in which you'd like to place the image. Paste the image.


Different hair types will all have different shampoo and conditioner needs.   If your hair is curly or wavy, you will need a hydrating shampoo/conditioner. If your hair is straight, you will want a volumizing shampoo/conditioner to minimize flatness. If your hair is course, kinky, or damaged you will want a shampoo/conditioner that can treat damage, detangle, and soften. You will need shampoo, conditioner, a towel, a comb, and a cup. You will also need a sink, and possibly a step stool. A few extra towels are always a good idea. Prepare yourself for hair washing by rolling up your sleeves, or even taking off your shirt. You may also want to place a towel around your neck. You'll want a sink that is large enough to fit your head under the faucet. You'll also want a sink that is a good height for you to bend over into (a sink that sits at your belly button will be perfect). If your sink has a sprayer, that is an added benefit!  Use a step stool if your sink is too high. Kitchen sinks tend to be larger and more commonly have sprayers. For this reason, kitchen sinks usually work best. Let the water run until it is warm. You want the water to be nice and comfortable, but not too hot.

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Choose shampoo and conditioner that suit your hair. Gather supplies. Roll up your sleeves. Choose the best sink. Run the water.


Fires are potentially devastating occurrences, putting many businesses, especially restaurants, in jeopardy. Ensure that your workplace is properly protected against the possibility of a fire to cut down on accidents:  Make sure smoke detectors are installed and have batteries. Make sure that fire extinguishers are present and properly charged. Ask your fire department, if necessary, to give you training on how to use a fire extinguisher. Plan your escape routes. Know where your nearest exits are and how employees can access them quickest. First-aid training won't keep the accident from happening in the first place, but it could help keep any injuries incurred during an accident from getting out of control. Invest in a first-aid kit for each floor of your workplace. Place it in a strategically central location that is easily accessible. If an accident occurs in your workplace, write up an incident report. Investigate what happened, who was involved, how the accident might have been prevented, and recommendation for further procedures. At the very least, an incident report will foster awareness and possibly act as a deterrent for future accidents. If your employees need to get out of the building quickly, make sure that their exits aren't blocked by any large or unmovable objects. This is more than just a workplace violation: this is a potential life or death matter. If an electrician is rewiring an area of the workplace, or if a crew is doing construction on a piece of railing, inform your employees by memo and by placing an appropriate, visible sign near where the potential hazard could occur. Don't assume that people are smart enough to act accordingly. Spell it out for them very clearly.

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Be prepared for a fire in your workplace. Consider investing in first-aid training or, at the very least, a first aid kit. Create incident reports after each workplace accident. Make sure your workplace entrances and exits are fully operational and easily accessible. Clearly mark potential safety concerns with the proper signage and instructions.


Because healthy guinea pigs eat so consistently, they also tend to keep a fairly consistent weight.  Unexplained, rapid weight gain or (especially) loss is always a cause for concern.  A weight fluctuation of one ounce (up or down) in a week is not cause for concern on its own. A weekly fluctuation of two ounces should raise your alert to any other signs of illness. A gain or drop of three ounces in a week is a “red alert” — contact your veterinarian. If the fluctuation is four ounces or more, seek immediate veterinary attention. Healthy guinea pigs should not normally have bald patches or skin that appears raw, cracked, or inflamed.  Examine your pet daily for changes in hair coverage or skin condition.  Infestation by mites or lice is unfortunately not uncommon for guinea pigs.  Watch for signs of hair loss and itching, as well as skin inflammation, especially near your pet's rear end. Ringworm (a skin infection) also often affects guinea pigs.  Watch for bald patches that often appear first on or near the head, and which reveal red, flaky skin. Any evidence of unusual hair loss or skin irritation/inflammation warrants a call to the vet. The older your guinea pig gets, the more likely it is to develop tumors.  Often these are benign, but they can also be a sign of cancer or another serious illness.  Regularly look and feel (gently) for any new bumps or protrusions, and contact the vet if you find any. Between one-sixth and one-third of all guinea pigs over age five will develop some sort of tumor.  Benign tumors can often be removed or ignored, while little can be done for most cancers.

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Weigh your guinea pig at least weekly. Watch for hair loss and skin irritation. Check for tumors.


You can buy many creams for spider veins at drugstores, health stores, beauty salons, or online. These creams do not work for everyone, but they're a good place to start if you want to try avoiding medical treatments. Pick up a basic vein removal cream and apply it to your nose according to directions. It may help with symptoms. Keep in mind, some people may have reactions to creams. Read the instructions of any cream you purchase and apply it as directed. If you have a negative reaction, stop using the cream. Vitamins A, E, C, and K may help with skin health and reduce the appearance of spider veins. Most drug stores should sell creams containing these vitamins. You can also purchase creams online. Follow the directions on your bottle and see if the creams reduce symptoms. Some people find essential oils reduce spider veins, although more research is needed. Cypress oil in particular helps as it can increase circulation. Mix about 10 to 12 drops of your cypress oil with an ounce of a carrier oil such as olive oil. Rub it on your nose twice a day for several weeks. You may see results.  Some people have bad reactions to essential oils. If you get a rash, skin irritation, or other negative reactions, cease using your oil immediately. Never use essential oils without diluting them first.

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Try commercial creams. Use vitamin-based creams. Try cypress oil.