can repair small scratches on the wood.   (Nobody will ever know.)

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For simple scratches, there are scratch-removing sprays. Oils and finishes If the scratch has a slight texture (past the finish) you should use wood patching. Deeper scratches require wood fillers and repairing chemicals. If you want to do it the easy way, you can just throw a carpet over the scratch.


When skating outdoors, it's critically that you check the pond/lake thickness. You can do this by simply calling the park administrators. Four inches is the recommended thickness for activities like these. Once they've checked, ask them to remove any debris like tree limbs that may have fallen onto the ice. You will want a clear path at all times. Never jump over the wall to get access to the ice. Other skaters may not see you. You could end up hurting yourself, as well as someone else. When entering, notice the direction the traffic is flowing and head in the same direction. Walk around the edge of the rink. Hold onto the wall if necessary until you get a feel for the ice, your skates and overall balance. Remain relaxed and don’t rush to start zipping around the rink. As you build confidence, slowly distance yourself from the wall but never going too far. Keep your arms out at your sides for balance. Keep your skates about shoulder width apart and knees slightly over your toes. Make sure that your chin remains parallel to the ice. Start with both feet pointing forward, then slightly turn the right foot out to create a 45 degree angle. This will be your pushing foot. Keep your weight centered directly over the skates. When ready, bend deeper onto the left knee and push out with your right foot. Hold the position and you’re gliding! Work on a two-foot stop in the beginning. To do so, point your knees slightly inward and press on the outside edges of your blades. Your toes will point inward towards each other as well. A little snow will kick up if done correctly. Don’t press too hard and jam your feet into the ice. Applying a tiny bit of pressure will slow you done and create a full stop.  When practicing, notice your posture and try not to lean forward. Try to get this technique down before moving on to more advanced skills. Most people do not nail ice skating the first time out so keep trying to improve. Work on your balance and getting comfortable with the fundamentals. Watch others that are doing well to hone your skills.

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Check ice thickness. Enter rink door. Stay close to the wall. Try gliding. Practice stopping. Continue to practice.


You can buy beeswax online or at craft stores, usually in 1 lb blocks. Use a plain white bar of soap for this project. You will need equal amounts of beeswax and soap. To make your crayons you will need the following:  1 part beeswax 1 part soap Liquid food dye A microwave safe container, or double boiler A cheese grater A knife A mold, such as a silicone ice stick tray or muffin pan Non-stick spray or shortening Chop the beeswax into manageable pieces to help it melt faster. Use a cheese grater to grate the soap. Place the chopped beeswax and the grated soap into a microwave safe container. Put the container in the microwave and melt the soap and wax together. Heat the mixture in one minute intervals and watch it closely. Make sure the mixture doesn't foam. Foam will add air bubbles to your crayons.  You can also melt the soap and wax in a double boiler. Get a medium sized stock pot and fill it with water. Put the pot onto a burner over high heat and bring the water to a boil. Put the soap and beeswax into a smaller saucepan and place it on top of the pot of boiling water. Stir constantly and make sure the mixture does not foam over.  If you do get air bubbles, let the mixture sit for a few minutes. Gently stir to remove any bubbles. Once you have melted the beeswax and the soap, you can add your liquid food color. The more color you add, the more vibrant your crayons will be. If you want to make multiple colors, divide the hot wax and soap mixture into equal parts. Add different colors to each portion. Spray your molds with non-stick spray or grease them lightly with shortening. You can use silicone trays, muffin pans, or even make your own molds out of foil paper or clay. Pour the wax mixture into your molds and let them harden. It could take a few days for the crayons to set completely.

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Gather your supplies. Prepare the soap and the beeswax. Melt the soap and beeswax together. Add color. Mold your crayons.


Depending on personal preference and what’s available, this might mean an e-reader, a laptop, a smartphone, or a tablet. Select a device that you can read with ease (avoid squinting or straining to read). If you’d like to hold the device as you read in bed, choose a device that’s relatively light and that you can hold with ease. Some digital devices suitable for reading come with a stand or you are able to purchase one separately, to allow for hands-free reading. Avoid reading on a digital device before your bedtime, or if you’re reading late at night. The bright blue light from a digital screen can delay or suppress the release of melatonin, the hormone that regulates your circadian clock and helps you to feel sleepy. It is a good idea to turn down the level of brightness of the reading screen and to stop reading on the device about 2 hours before your intended bedtime. Many devices have a built-in setting that allows you to turn off the disruptive blue light. Look through your device’s settings, and turn the blue-light blocker on if you’re reading after it’s dark outside. With this setting turned on, you can read late without disrupting your sleep pattern. If your smartphone or tablet doesn’t have a function to turn off the blue light, search the app store for an app that performs this function. Just search for “blue light” and look through the results.

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Choose a digital device for reading. Keep digital reading for the evening and early nighttime only. Shut off your device’s blue light when reading late.


If your cyst is severely infected or you need to shrink the cyst on your back quickly, you can schedule an appointment with your primary care doctor or a dermatologist. For a quick and effective treatment, they may make a small incision to drain the cyst. If the cyst is very inflamed, an injection of cortisone or steroids into the cystic area may provide fast relief.  Both types of injections should cause the cyst to shrink within hours, and both should also relieve any pain or itching caused by the cyst. However, the use of injections may cause the cyst to heal unpredictably, so you might be left with an indentation or scar after the injection takes effect. This result does not happen to everyone, but it is a definite possibility, so keep the risk in mind when considering this option. Depending on size and position of the cyst, your dermatologist may recommend draining it with a needle or a small incision. This is an inpatient procedure that can be done quickly in a doctor's office.  During the procedure, your doctor will usually numb the area before inserting a needle or small, sharp blade directly into the cyst. The pus and other fluids inside the cyst are then drained through the incision, causing the cyst to collapse in the process. The doctor may apply a little pressure to the area to help the pus and other fluids drain out, and to gently squeeze out the core of hardened pus at the center of the cyst. When done carefully, this procedure does not typically cause any major scarring or pain. Surgical removal is usually best when you have a cyst on your back that returns time and time again. Standard excision surgeries are usually relied on for most cyst removals. They can be done with a wide or small excision, depending on your cyst.  Conventional wide excision surgery removes the cyst completely, so it is especially worthwhile if the cyst is suspected to be malignant or if it has caused other health problems. Minimal excision surgery uses a smaller excision to extract the cyst, and as a result, the scarring is much lighter and more likely to heal completely. It is not as effective as wide excision surgery, however, so there is some risk that the cyst will still return. Even with minimal excision surgery, the incision must be a little bigger than the cyst and will need to be closed with 1 or 2 sutures. This procedure is likely to leave a small scar. Depending on your circumstances, your doctor may recommend the use of a laser with a punch biopsy excision. During the procedure, the doctor will use a laser to make a small hole in the cyst. The contents of the cyst are then drained, leaving the outer walls to collapse naturally.  Roughly 1 month later, the drained outer walls are surgically cut and removed. This procedure takes longer to heal overall, but it leaves minimal scarring and usually prevents the cyst from returning. After removing the cyst on your back, your dermatologist should recommend some form of aftercare treatment. This will be designed to minimize scarring and complete the healing process. Most aftercare treatment involves the use of an antibiotic ointment. This ointment should be applied to the affected area as directed, and you should continue using it until the area completely heals.  Aftercare treatment is especially important when a cyst is removed surgically. Some dermatologists may also prescribe a scar cream to lighten and minimize possible scarring.

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Ask your doctor for treatments that will give immediate relief. Have your doctor drain the cyst. Ask about standard excision surgeries. Consider getting laser-enhanced surgery. Follow all aftercare instructions carefully.


It's a purple star-shaped app with a white movie camera icon. It's at the top of the window.    You can save it directly to a project or add it to your iMovie Media Library to use later. Use the menu on the left side of the window to select the folder or location where your image(s) are saved. Click a camera in the "CAMERAS" section to capture a new image. They'll be listed on the right side of the window after you've selected the folder or location where the videos are saved.  Hold the ⌘ key while you click to select multiple images. Alternatively, click Import All in the lower-right to import all the media from the folder or location you selected. The selected image(s) will be imported to the destination you selected in iMovie. To add the image to another project, double-click a project under the Projects tab, then click My Media in the upper-left, and drag the new image down to your project's timeline.

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Open iMovie. Click the Media tab. Click File in the menu bar at the top of the screen. Click Import Media…. Click the Import to: drop-down at the top of the window. Click a destination for the new image. Select the image's location. Click the image(s) you want to add. Click Import Selected in the lower-right.


Honesty is almost always the best policy. Be honest with a guy who likes you that’s bothering you. Don’t say, “I don’t know” if you know you don’t like him. Tactful honesty will help you say what you feel and not hide anything.  If a guy makes an effort to see you between classes or waits to catch up with you yet you don’t like this, let him know. He might feel hurt, but he would feel hurt at some point once he realizes you don’t like his presence. If you’re telling the guy you don’t like him or you want to stop talking for the first time, keep it simple. Don’t focus on telling him why or making excuses. Simply tell him you’re not interested and don’t feel the need to apologize. For example, if a guy keeps calling or texting you, respond with, "I'm really not interested in you. Please stop contacting me." You have the right to feel respected. If you feel like someone is bothering you, you can tell them directly and not have to sugar-coat it. If you’ve tried being indirect by being nice or hinting yet it didn’t work, you might want to be more direct. It’ll be clear what you mean and will minimize misunderstanding. For example, he might keep asking you to go on a date or go to an event together If you’ve already let him down but he hasn’t got the hint, say, “I don’t want to go with you” or, “I’m not interested in you that way.” If a guy likes you and you don’t like him back, be clear and don’t give him any mixed signals. If you’ve been clear that you don’t like him yet he still texts you, calls you, or wants to talk to you, stop responding to him. You might feel mean, but remember that he hasn’t gotten the hint. For example, stop responding to his texts and don’t pick up his phone calls. If he seems upset, tell him you don’t want to hear from him.

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Be honest. Keep it simple. Say clearly that you don’t want to be bothered. Stop giving him any attention.


Salmon is robust, and it can stand up to a variety of spices. Try sprinkling on taco seasoning, for instance, or Italian seasoning. It also does well with jerk seasoning, curry powder, Cajun seasoning, a Moroccan blend, or Chinese 5 spice. Just sprinkle the seasoning on the fish, and cook it how you'd like, by pan frying it, roasting it, or grilling it.  If the blend doesn't have salt, consider adding a sprinkle to heighten the flavors. To brighten the fish, squeeze on some citrus juice at the end.

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Sprinkle on your favorite seasoning blend.


” Finding out what employees in the company wear before your job interview will show that you researched the job. It will also make you appear as if you'll fit into the work environment.  You can check with the human resources department. They can let you know if there is a dress code and if there isn't ask them what people typically wear to work. One of the best things you can do is meet an employee from the company. Not only can you get a sense of the work environment and not just what people wear. It will give you an edge when you're at the interview. You want to show that you take the job interview seriously. Even if the workplace tends towards jeans and t-shirts, you still want to dress up. You don't have to wear a suit, but should go for something conservative.  For example: if you're interviewing for an office job you should probably dress up in a pantsuit or dress suit. If you're interviewing for something a little more unusual, wear something a little nicer than you normally would. For example: if you're a woman interviewing for a job at a coffee shop, wear a skirt and a nice top (like a sweater); if you're a guy you might wear a pair of nice slacks and a sweater or button down shirt. It's important that you boost your confidence when you're going to an interview because this will make you come across better in the interview. Of course make sure that you strike a balance between something that makes you feel confident and what looks professional.  Check that you don’t have to adjust your clothing (like tugging at your skirt, etc.) and that your clothes don’t ride up inappropriately when you sit down. You should definitely have worn this outfit before, if only to get comfortable in it. Wearing it for the first time when you go to get interviewed will mean that you'll feel and look ill at ease. While your interviewer might not notice if your shoes work with the outfit, they will definitely notice if the shoes look out of place or scruffy. Make sure that your shoes are cleaned and shined and match what you're wearing.  Shoes that are scuffed or scruffy-looking, or dirty are a definite don't. You also want to make sure that your shoes aren't massively uncomfortable, because that will translate into discomfort during the interview. For women, some good ideas for interview shoes are power flats (something clean and professional looking; nothing sparkly or out there), or low, comfortable heels. You don't want heels that make you tower over everyone or that you might wear for a night out clubbing. It makes you look irresponsible. For men, you should go for a pair of loafers or dress shoes as your interview shoes. Make sure, of course, that they aren't scruffy looking and that they are clean and match what you're wearing (no brown with black, for example). When you look like you've just tumbled out of bed, or haven't washed in over a week, you're signalling to the interviewer that you're careless (even if you aren't).  Grooming shows that you care about your professional appearance, which tells the interviewer that you are going to care how you appear as a member of their organization. Make sure that your hair and make-up is appropriate for company. It's best for an interview to keep it subtle. Don't slather on a ton of make-up (the "natural" look is best, unless it's for an interview at a department or make-up store). Make sure your hair looks clean and tamed, as much as possible. This is one that a lot of people forget to do. You might be called back for a second interview and you don't want to have to wear the same outfit. Even if the base is the same for both outfits, you want to distinguish them from each other. For example, you might wear the same black dress slacks and dress shoes, but a different button-down shirt and tie.

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Research the company’s “dress code. Wear something conservative. Wear something that makes you feel confident. Make sure that your shoes match the outfit. Make sure you’re neatly groomed. Have at least two different outfits.


This is a very common way to avoid all forms of social interaction. As long as you’re in an environment where cell phones are allowed, you can take out your phone and pretend to get an important call or text message. Excuse yourself from the situation and pretend to be deeply engaged in conversation. This may be used right after you pretend to receive an important phone call. Go back into the room, state that you just got an important call, and say you have to leave. Remember to make your excuse believable and relatively unverifiable.  If you have children, try saying, “My son isn’t feeling well. I have to go pick him up.” If you are on a date, try to look disappointed and say, “My roommate locked herself out, and I have to go let her in. Let’s meet up later.” This can be hard to pull off if the bathroom is within eyesight. If not, however, going to the bathroom may be your best escape route. No one will question this need, and they probably won’t go looking for you until at least five minutes have gone by.  A short trip to the bathroom may be all the time you need to get out of something. For example, if you’re in class and you don’t want to participate in an activity, ask your teacher to use the bathroom. Take your time so you miss the full activity. You don’t always have to use the bathroom as an excuse for leaving. You can say that you’re going to get more popcorn from the concession stand, drinks, or anything you might need in the moment.  That way, you have a real reason to take your coat and bag with you.

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Pretend to be on your cellphone. Say you have an emergency. Go to the bathroom.


Hold your left hand out in a cup position as though you were begging for money. Place a coin between your thumb and index finger and make sure it is visible to your audience. Move your right hand over your left hand to appear as though you are going to pick up the coin.  Once your right hand is in front of your left hand, drop the coin into the palm of your left hand. Resist the urge to make a fist with your left hand. Make a fist with your right hand, to appear as though you have the coin. Say the magic word and open your right hand to make your audience believe you vanished the coin. You can essentially make anything “disappear,” as long as it can fit into your palm. One way of strengthening your sleight of hand is to wear clothing with pockets and loose openings, like a suit. This way you can drop simple objects like a marble, lemon, or coin into your clothing after making it “disappear.”  Acquire a few handheld objects and practice multiple sleight of hand tricks. Practice in front of a mirror and see what angle looks the most deceptive from an audience's standpoint. Showmanship is essential to pull this trick off. The most believable tricks will be the trick where you appear nonchalant and smooth. Get a toothpick and tape it to your back of your thumbnail with the rest of the toothpick facing downwards. Put your hand in a fist with your fingers covering the tape on your thumb. Blow on the toothpick and flex your hand, it will seem to disappear if you have your palm facing the audience.  Point up and say, "Oh, there it is!" and pretend to grab it from thin air, but really you just make a fist again. This is an elementary version of sleight of hand that is good for younger magicians to practice.

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Perform the French drop coin trick. Adapt the sleight of hand with other objects. Vanish a toothpick.


If you hit a blot, a point occupied by just one of your opponent's checkers, then the opponent's checkers will be placed on the bar. You should try to hit the blots whenever possible, as long as it helps you move your pieces as close to your home court as possible. This is a great way to slow down your opponent. Any time a player's checker is on the bar, he can't move his other checkers until he gets the bar checker back on the home board. If a player hits a blot with one of your pieces on it, then you have to place your own checker on your bar. Your task is now to move that checker back onto the opposing home board. You can do this by rolling the dice and then moving the checker onto an open point on your opponent's home board, if you roll an open number. If you do not roll an open number, then you lose your turn and you will have to try again on your next turn.  For example, if you roll a 2, you can enter your piece on the 23 mark on your opponent's home court, provided that it's open. This is because you're moving your checker two points over from the bar. You may not use the sum of the two numbers to choose a space. For example, if you roll a 6 and a 2, you cannot add them and move your piece onto the 8th point. You can only move your checker onto the 6th or the 2nd point to reenter. Once you get your checker(s) off the bar and back onto the board, you can move your other checkers again. If you only had one checker to enter, then you can use the other number that you rolled to move one of your other checkers.  If you have two checkers on the bar, you have to enter them both before you can move any other checkers. If you can only enter one checker during a dice roll, then you will have to try again on your next turn. If you have more than two checkers on the bar, you can only move your other checkers once all the checkers on the bar are entered.

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Hit a blot to move your opponent's checkers to the bar. Enter your pieces when they are taken out. Move your other checkers after you have gotten all of your checker(s) off the bar.


Fill a medium-sized saucepan with 1 cup (240 milliliters) of water and 1 cup (225 grams) of sugar. Place the saucepan on the stove, and turn the heat up to medium. Don't get impatient and turn the heat to high. If you heat the sugar water too fast, the sugar will caramelize. Water and sugar create a simple homemade syrup that can be flavored with strawberries or other ingredients. Wash the strawberries and cut off the stems. Cut them into thin slices. Don't worry if the mixture appears thick. The strawberries will release more liquid once they start to cook. Add up to 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of lemon juice if you like your strawberry sauce tart. Add up to ½ teaspoon (3 milliliters) of vanilla extract if you like it on the sweet side. This will help everything cook more evenly. It will also help the sugar from caramelizing. Place a mesh strainer over a mixing bowl. Pour the syrup into the bowl, through the strainer. Discard the cooked strawberries, or save them for later. You have just gotten all the flavor out of the strawberries. Now, you need to finish cooking the syrup to get it nice and thick. Once the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 5 to 10 more minutes. During this time, you'll notice the syrup start to thicken. Remember to give it a stir from time to time with your whisk. This will help the syrup cook evenly. If you are using a bottle, pour the syrup through a funnel. This way, you won't spill any. When you are done, put the lid back on the jar or bottle. Don't place it into the fridge while it is still hot, or it may cause the surrounding food to heat up and start to spoil. It makes a great topping for popular breakfast and dessert foods, such as pancakes and ice cream.

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Heat the sugar and water on the stove over medium heat in a medium-sized saucepan. Prepare the strawberries while the sugar water is heating. Add the strawberries into the saucepan once the sugar has dissolved. Add some lemon juice and/or vanilla extract for extra flavor. Bring mixture to a light boil and cook for 10 minutes, stirring it occasionally with a whisk. Strain the syrup into a bowl. Pour the syrup back into the saucepan, without the strawberries. Return the syrup to a boil, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes over low heat, stirring it occasionally. Take the syrup off the stove, and pour it into a glass a jar or bottle. Let the syrup reach room temperature before you put it into the fridge. Keep the syrup in the fridge, and use it within 2 weeks.