Each step consists of 2 main parts: a riser, which is the vertical part of the step, and the tread, which is the part you step on. Other important terms to know when building your stairs include:  The pitch line, an imaginary line that runs from the lip of the bottom stair to the lip of the topmost step. The “pitch” of the stairs is the angle between the base of the stairs and the pitch line. The rise, which is the total height of your staircase from its base to the topmost step. The run of your stairs, which is the depth of your stair measured from the front of your staircase to its back. The stringers of your stairs are the side supports to either side of each step. The measurements for your stringers will be used in the creation of your concrete forms. First, you'll need to find the total rise of your stairs, which can be found by measuring the total height from the planned base to the higher level/floor you are building up to. Then:  Measure the run of the steps by finding the distance between the frontmost and backmost part of the stair. Find the width of your stairs by measuring the distance between the leftmost and rightmost bounds of your planned steps. You can do this by finding the rise (total height from the bottom level to the top level) of your stairs and dividing that number by the riser height (the height of each step). Standard risers are between 6 to 8 in (15 to 20 cm). The building code in some states sets the maximum riser height at 8.25" (21 cm), but you should be sure to check your local building code to prevent building stairs that violate state code or local ordinances.  If this number comes out as a decimal, you must round up to the next whole number. If your stairs are built so the topmost tread is a step below the level/floor you are building up to, the number of treads you need will be 1 less than the number of risers. Otherwise, you will need an equal number of treads and risers. There are many online sites that offer simple step calculators to simplify this process. You should be able to find these through a general Internet search for a "stair calculator." These calculators will help you determine the exact specifications of your steps, including the number of treads, height of each riser, stringer length, pitch line, and so on. Divide the total rise (height) of the entire staircase by the number of risers. Generally, you should round the riser height of your steps to the nearest 1/16 inch (1.6 mm). You may have to install brackets in the concrete when you pour, so determine if handrails are a necessity for your stairs. If the stairs are next to a wall, you can always attach a handrail to that.

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Equip yourself with a stair-building vocabulary. Measure the dimensions for your stairs. Calculate the number of stairs you will need. Find the height of your risers. Plan for handrails if you need them.


There is a wide range of potato varieties to choose from, but they generally fall under five basic categories: first early, second early, early main crop, main crop, and late main crop. Knowing what category your selected potato variety falls under will tell you when to plant and harvest it.  Plant early varieties as early as March or April. They'll take between 75-90 days to mature for harvest. However, if you plant them too early, they could be damaged by frost. Plant mid-season potatoes from May to July. They'll take between 85-110 days to mature for harvest. Mid-season potatoes grow best in warmer climates and temperatures. Plant late season potatoes from July to August. They'll take between 120-135 days to mature for harvest. These potatoes usually tolerate winter temperatures and frost better than early varieties. The entire bottom of the pot should be covered. Lightly pat the soil down with your hands to make sure that it is firmly packed. If the soil is not solid enough, the potatoes will sink to the very bottom of the pot. Both the fiberglass screen and the pebble/stone layer should be fully covered and no longer visible after you add the soil. Use a scoop or spade to lightly sprinkle granular organic fertilizer on top of the first soil layer in the pot. The amount that you use will depend on the type of fertilizer that you buy and the size of your pot. Read the instructions on the fertilizer's package carefully and follow them directly.  Choose a fertilizer that is explicitly for container planting. An organic or vegetable-specific blend is even better. Once your potatoes are established, you'll want to feed them liquid fertilizer as often as every 2 weeks. Again, reference the fertilizer's package for instructions. Space the tubers at least 6 inches (15 cm) apart. Ensure that they are not touching one another or the edge of the pot. Do not overcrowd each pot by planting more than the recommended amount of seed potatoes.  When the potatoes are in position, press them gently into the soil and fertilizer mix. It's likely that your seed potatoes will have eyes all over their skin, so just position the side with the most eyes facing upwards. Use a spade to gently add more soil into the pot, creating an even layer. When you are finished, your seed potatoes will be completely hidden. Use your hands to gently pat down the soil, being careful not to crush your tubers by pressing too hard. Depending on the size of your pot, you may need to add even more growing medium. Use your best judgment and fill it up most of the way, but not all the way to the rim. You will add more soil as the potatoes grow, so account for this as you fill. Use a watering can or hose to slowly add water to the freshly planted pot. Try to cover all of the soil's exposed surface as you are watering. When water starts to flow out of the pot's bottom drainage holes, stop watering.  Potatoes do best with soil that is moist, but not soggy. Water-logged soil can actually lead to the growth of fungus. You can add a layer of straw to the top of your soil to keep it moist and shaded throughout the day.

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Create a planting schedule based upon the variety of potato. Fill your pot with 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) of your growing medium. Mix in organic fertilizer, as directed on the package. Place your seed potatoes in the soil with the eyes facing upward. Cover your tubers with 6 inches (15 cm) of growing medium. Water the soil in the pot until it begins to drain.


You should never use your real name in the blog. Also don't use abbreviations of your name. If your name is Jennifer Bishop, don't call yourself “Jen B.” or “Jenny B.” Someone could still guess it is you.  Also change the names of other people in your workplace. Give them names unlike their real ones. A good technique might be to call your boss “The Boss” and the guy in the next cubicle “Hot Guy.” Depending on the details you give, people could easily deduce where you work. From there, it is a short step to finding out who is blogging. Accordingly, you should change key details about your job. Consider the following:  Change your location. If you're really located in Chicago, set the blog in Florida or California. If your blog needs to be set in the Midwest, then choose a different city. Alternately, you could say something generic like you work in “a large Midwestern city.”  Change peoples' genders. If your boss is male, make him female in your blog. If your secretary is female, make her male. Change the industry you work in. If you work at a newspaper, you could pretend to work at a TV station. However, if you really need to state you work at a newspaper, then change other details. For example, you can say you work at a small daily paper when you really work at a larger paper. To shield your identity, you should wait a week or two after an incident before writing about it. This lag time can protect you, because the people affected won't be able to connect your blog to the incident based on the date. People can also use pictures to figure out someone's location. The file's Exif data contains information about when a picture was taken and what took it. It is also easy to use the Google picture search to find out if a picture appears elsewhere online. Accordingly, don't post pictures about your office or photos of any real person who works in the office.  If you want illustrations, then choose stock photography. In your caption, you can make clear that you are using a stock photo. You might also want to use hand-drawn illustrations. You should expect your boss to track which websites you visit during the day. Accordingly, you shouldn't blog at work. You probably shouldn't even read the blog at work. Instead, wait until you get home. You can check the blog using a personal smart phone. However, make sure you don't accidentally look at the blog on your employer's phone.

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Use fake names in the blog. Change important details. Delay writing about a real-life incident. Avoid posting pictures. Blog only when at home.


This will be the center of the mound. It should be 59 ft (17.98 meters) from the back of home plate. Attach a string to the stake and measure the string to exactly 9 ft (2.75 m). Keep the string taut and walk in a circle around the stake, using chalk or another marker to outline the circle on the ground. This will be the pitching mound. To create a permanent boundary line for the collar, use a spade to remove the turf or grass inside the 18-ft (5.5-m) diameter. The collar should be dirt rather than grass or turf to give the pitcher more stability.

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Place a stake 18 in (457 mm) in front of the pitcher’s plate. Mark a circle around the stake that’s 18 ft (5.5 m) in diameter. Remove the turf inside the circle.


You can try sitting in an easy cross-legged position on the ground with your spine long and shoulders back. However, if this isn’t comfortable for you, you can sit on top of a yoga block, low bench, or chair. Just make sure that your spine is straight and your chest is open rather than concave. Your left hand can relax into your lap or sit on your knee. You can connect your thumb and pointer finger to form an “okay” gesture if that feels restful, or you can simply place your hand so that your palm faces upwards. You can rest your pointer and middle fingers on your forehead (between your eyebrows) or fold them and rest your knuckles just below your nose. Place your thumb on the slight indentation below the bone at the top of your nose. This allows you to close the air channel without pressing too hard. Breathe in slowly but steadily through your nose. To ensure your inhales and exhales are consistent, try counting to 4 or 5 as you inhale. You can increase the length of your breaths as you become more experienced with pranayam. At the top of the inhale, use the inside of your right ring finger to gently block your left nostril so that both nostrils are closed. You can retain your breath here for a slight pause, but do not wait more than a single count. Then release your thumb from your right nostril so that only your left nostril is blocked. If your pointer and middle fingers are resting bent below your nose, it may be easier to bend your ring and pinky fingers as well. Simply do whatever feels best for you. Focus on your breath, rather than your hands. Exhale through your right nostril and pause for just a moment. Then inhale through your right nostril without moving your hand position. Try to match the length of your exhale to the length of your inhale. Counting to 4 or 5 as you exhale can help with this. Lightly block your right nostril, unblock your left nostril, and then complete a full exhale through your left nostril. This constitutes one cycle of the pranayama. Begin again by inhaling through the left nostril. Then continue to alternate between nostrils as you repeat the pranayam. Allow your mind to focus on the pattern and sound of your breath. To ensure your breaths are even, you can continue to count to 4 or 5 during each inhale and exhale.

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Sit in a comfortable position with your left hand resting on your lap. Close your right nostril with your right thumb. Inhale through your left nostril. Close your left nostril using your right ring finger and release your right nostril. Exhale and inhale through your right nostril. Switch to block your right nostril and exhale through your left nostril. Repeat 3-5 cycles before returning to regular breathing.


or the log inside the bark. Use a flexible measuring tape, tree diameter tape, tree caliper, or Biltmore stick to find the diameter of the tree at breast height (DBH), or about 4.5 feet above the ground. If you’re working with a cut log, measure the diameter inside the bark (DIB) at the small end of the log. Use your measuring device to find the height or length. Tree height is generally measured in 16-foot increments in order to estimate board feet. Log length is typically measured in 2-foot increments, such as 6 feet, 8 feet, 10 feet, and so on. The Doyle scale is most often used to calculate board feet in a tree or log. All you need to do is plug in the diameter at breast height (DBH) and number of 16-foot logs in a tree or the diameter inside the bark (DIB) at the small end of the log and the log length in feet to figure out the volume in board feet.  You can find the Doyle scale table here: https://nfs.unl.edu/documents/ruralforestry/tree%20and%20log%20scale%20Doyle%20WEB.pdf  Say the DBH is 22 and the height is 32 feet, or that there are 2 16-foot logs in the tree. Using the Doyle scale, you'd find that there are 295 board feet in the tree. Alternatively, say that the DIB is 35 and the log is 10 feet long. Based on the Doyle scale, the volume in board feet for the log is 601.

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Measure the diameter of the tree Find the height of the tree or the length of the log in feet. Plug your measurements into the Doyle scale.


For each basic square you will use five popsicle sticks and wood glue. Each layer of the tower will be made up of four basic squares, so each layer will use 20 popsicle sticks. The number of layers you want to make will determine how many total sticks you will need.  If you want five “floors” to your tower, you will need 100 popsicle sticks. To make your tower as sturdy as possible, use wood glue instead of the basic white tacky glue. Lay out four popsicle sticks in a square with the horizontal sticks on the bottom and the vertical sticks laying on top. You want the sticks to be evenly spaced apart so they make a perfect square. Using one popsicle stick as a measuring device, make sure each stick is one “popsicle stick width” from the edge.  Lay two sticks vertically side-by-side across the two horizontal sticks to get the proper spacing. To align the sticks together, use a straight edge such as a block of wood or a brick. Lift one end of a vertical stick and place a dab of glue underneath. Press the two sticks together. Repeat this with the other side of the popsicle stick and then two more times with the other vertical stick. At this point, you should have a basic four popsicle stick square glued together.  Take care to maintain the accuracy of the square. This will be important when gluing the “floors” of the tower together. Make each module as square and regular as possible. Use a heavy weight such as a brick or textbook and lay on top of the glued joints to keep them flat while the glue dries. If the square gets bumped out of alignment, simply move the sticks back into proper placement. If the sticks dry out of alignment, you can carefully cut them apart with a knife and re-glue them or just make a new square. Before continuing on to the next step, you want to let the glue dry. Follow the instructions listed on the bottle of glue you are using. The glue does not need to be completely dry, but you want to make sure it has set enough that the sticks will not move as you handle the square. Leave the square under the heavy weight for at least 15 minutes before moving onto the next step. Place a popsicle stick diagonally on the “inside” of the square. The “inside” means the brace will be between the two vertical sticks and glued to the horizontal sticks. Place a small dab of glue at each end and glue the brace in place. The brace is essential stabilizing the structure and allowing it to hold more weight.  Put weight on top of the whole piece and wait about 15 minutes for the brace to dry. Try to glue the brace in the same place on each square. Starting with four new sticks, lay them out in a square and glue them together. After letting the glue set, add the brace to finish. Make enough squares to build your entire tower.  If you want five floors in your tower you will need 20 squares. You will get better and better at building the boxes as you go along. Some of your earlier boxes may be "less precise", so if you have unlimited popsicle sticks, you may consider building additional boxes and discard some of the first attempts.

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Gather the necessary materials. Arrange four popsicle sticks together in a square. Glue each piece together. Wait for the glue to dry. Glue a cross brace diagonally across the square. Repeat this whole process to make enough braced squares to complete your tower.


Disclosing sensitive information to a friend is distressing enough. Avoid doing it right away or when you are still angry. Wait until you have calmed down and decided what you will say. Choose a time when you and your friend are alone.  Instead of breaking the news in a public place such as a restaurant that may feel like a fishbowl to your friend, go somewhere private like a park bench or a quiet courtyard. Don’t talk to your friend at a time when or at a place where their partner could walk in on the conversation. You might ease into the topic by asking your friend how the relationship is going. Starting here may also give you an opening to bring up the infidelity.  For example, you might say, “How are things with you and Brittany?” Use your friend’s response to determine how you approach the subject. If they believe things are good, you might say, “Hmm…Well, maybe I misread the situation…” If they admit things have been rocky, you might say, “I’m sorry to hear that, but that’s why I wanted to talk to you…” Be forthright and considerate when you divulge that your friend’s partner is cheating. Use a soft, caring tone. You may also take your friend’s hand or rub their shoulder as you share the news. It may be appropriate to say something like, “This is really hard for me to do, but I felt a duty to share this with you. I saw Hank with another woman the other day. They were having lunch in the city.” Don’t automatically assume your friend wants to see proof. They may need to process the news before being forced to see pictures or watch a video. Let them know that you have it, if they’d like to see it. You might say, “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing so I took a picture. I have it, if you’d like to see.” Your friend may be overcome by a lot of emotions once you share the news about the cheating. They may associate these feelings with you and try to get distance. It may be smart to go ahead and call out what you think they might do and ask them not to. For example, you might say, “We’ve been friends for years, so this was really hard for me to do. I don’t want to see you hurt, but it wouldn’t feel right to keep this from you. I know you might want to push me away or “shoot the messenger.” Please, don’t. Whatever you decide to do with this information, it’s up to you. But, please let me be here for you.”

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Choose the right time and place. Approach the topic by asking about the relationship. Speak with compassion. Ask if they’d like to see your evidence. Try to head off a rift in the friendship.


Unless you bought your lettuce already cut into bite-sized pieces, you will need to cut the leaves off the lettuce head. Simply lay the lettuce down on its side and cut the base off where all of the leaves are gathered. Place a few leaves on top of each other and start chopping the lettuce horizontally. You can also simply tear the lettuce into smaller pieces using your fingers. If the lettuce you are using has a thick stem in the middle, be sure to cut it out and discard it. Fill a clean sink or bowl with cool water and place the leaves inside. Gently move the leaves about to dislodge any dirt. Once the lettuce is clean, dry it using a salad spinner, or set the leaves down on a clean towel and pat them dry with another towel. The leaves must be dry, or else the dressing will not stick to them. Place the tomato down on the cutting board with the stem facing you, and cut it in half using a serrated knife. Take one of the halves and place it cut-side-down on the cutting board. Cut it in half again, going from the top of the tomato (where the stem is) to the bottom. Cut each half into wedges. Start from the domed part of the tomato and cut down towards the middle, where the stem was. Repeat the process for the other half. You can also use whole cherry or grape tomatoes. You can use them whole or cut them in half. Take ¼ of a purple onion and slice it into thin rings. Use your fingers to gently separate the rings. You can also dice the onion instead. You can peel the cucumber first, or you can leave the skin on. Make sure that the slices are thin. You can also chop the cucumber into cubes. You can chop the carrot up into thin slices, or you can grate it. You can also use whole baby carrots as well. Use a pair of salad serving spoons to gently scoop up some salad and drop it back into the bowl. Pick up some more salad and drop it into the bowl. Keep tossing the salad like this until all o the vegetables are evenly dispersed throughout the salad. You can use a store-bought, pre-made dressing, or you can make your own from scratch. If you wish to make your own, refer to the section in this article on making basic salad dressing. Pour some dressing into the salad and toss it. You can add as much or as little dressing as you like. In general, the greens should be lightly coated with the dressing, and not drenched so much that the dressing pools at the bottom of the bowl.

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Cut the leaves off the lettuce. Cut the lettuce into smaller pieces. Wash and dry the lettuce. Cut the tomato into wedges. Slice an onion. Slice a cucumber. Chop up a carrot. Place all the vegetables into a bowl and toss them together. Add a salad dressing of your choice.


You may not be able to find skinless red snapper, but you can remove the skin once you get it home. The fillets will fry more evenly without the skin. Slice the fillets into finger-sized pieces to help them cook more quickly and evenly. Red snapper is so versatile that it tastes great with any type of breading or batter. You can use a classic dry seafood breading, Japanese Panko breading, or a beer batter.  To make a dry breading, mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add black and red pepper to taste. Panko is a popular choice as well. This breading is sold in canisters available in the breading aisle in the grocery store. If you like the taste of beer batter, mix 2 cups flour and one 12-ounce beer. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Pour enough oil into a stockpot to rise up the sides by two inches. Heat it over medium high heat until it reaches 365 degrees. Check the temperature with a kitchen thermometer before you proceed, since the fish won't fry correctly if the oil isn't hot enough. Use an oil with a high smoke point, such as canola oil or peanut oil. Olive oil and other low smoke point oils will break down when they're heated to a high temperature. Be sure each piece is well coated on all sides. Try placing the fillets and batter together in a bag and shaking it to coat the fillets evenly. Place them in the oil a few at a time. Fry them for one or two minutes, or until the pieces float. Don’t crowd the pan or they won’t cook properly. The fish will fry very quickly, so monitor the pieces carefully to ensure they don't burn. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them from the pot to a towel-lined plate. The fried fish pieces are excellent when served with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

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Use skinless fillets. Prepare the batter. Heat the oil. Dredge the fillets in the batter. Fry the fillets. Remove the fillets and drain them on a paper towel. Finished.


The pears with the reddish-orange or purple skin and deep purple interiors are considered to be the sweetest, but the white-skinned varieties are more popular in Mexico. Store-bought prickly pears are usually spine-free and sometimes can be handled with your bare hands. Unprocessed pears still have glochids that will drive you crazy if you get some on your skin. Just to be sure, always use tongs or at least a plastic bag as a glove. If you're foraging for prickly pears, remember that while all pears are edible, only a few will actually be ripe and taste good. Get them when they are bright purple and look like rat food, just before starting to wrinkle. Place the pears in a plastic colander five or six at a time under cold water. Swirl the pears around for about three or four minutes not bruising them. Doing this washes all the fine blond hairs away, now you can handle them prickly free. All the hairs gone slice off the thicker skin at both ends of the prickly pear (the bottom and the top). It takes a little practice to know how much to slice off. Generally, you want to take off the skin without getting at the seed-filled center. Cut lengthwise along the pear's top-bottom centerline just through the skin. Using that slit, use the knife to lever the skin and peel it off of the rest of the pear. The flesh of the prickly pear can be used to make jam, jelly, sorbet, wine, and "cactus candy." The seeds can be consumed with the fruit (but be careful not to bite into them, as they're quite hard) or spit out. Some people eat the seeds in soup or dry them to be ground into flour.

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Buy or harvest some prickly pears. Remove the spines. Skin the pears. Cut the pear into slices, or stick onto a fork or skewer and serve. Finished.


Liquids are the easiest to spill and leak, so it’s best to avoid them when you can. For example, instead of a liquid eye makeup remover, pack makeup wipes instead. You can also find solid shampoo bars to pack instead of a liquid formula. Even if you’re not traveling by plane, it’s a good idea to put liquid items in a plastic bag. That way, if a leak or spill occurs, it’s contained inside the bag and won’t get all over the rest of your luggage. When your luggage is jiggled around in a plane, car, or train, it’s not uncommon for the caps on toiletry bottles to come loose, causing products to leak all over your bag. Secure the caps with a piece of masking tape to help prevent leaks from happening. If you’re concerned about toiletry bottles breaking inside your luggage, it helps to give them some cushioning. Surround fragile containers with cotton balls or pads to protect them for breaking. The cotton balls and pads may even come in handy on your trip. Items in the zippered outer pockets are more vulnerable to damage if your bag gets banged around during travel. This means toiletry bottles can get broken or squeezed, leading to spills inside your bag. Place toiletries in the center of your bag, and surround them with soft clothing.

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Choose non-liquid items when possible. Place liquids in a plastic bag. Tape bottle caps shut. Cushion the bag with cotton. Avoid placing your toiletries in an outer compartment of your luggage.


Blonde hair comes with a more sensitive upkeep. For example, with blonde hair, you can't jump right into a pool. Blonde hair absorbs chlorine and other chemicals that will give it a green appearance after swimming. Also, blonde hair that is washed in a shower where the water is high in copper or iron will eventually start to look orangy-red or green. In regards to washing blond hair, it is advised to shampoo your hair every three days to keep it looking healthy and toned correctly. If you absolutely have to wash your hair everyday, going blonde might be tricky for you. Blondes are said to have more fun, but being blonde can also welcome unwanted attention and insult. If you do make the transition to blonde hair, make sure you have tough skin for possibly offensive blonde jokes. While these joke usually mean no harm, they can come off as rude and distasteful. In addition to negative attention, blonde hair can also be attention drawing in positive ways, so either way, be ready for more eyes to be on you. If you are unsure about undergoing a major hair transition, your friends and family are great people to turn to for input. Tell them you are thinking about going blonde and gauge their reactions. If they are all for it and seem excited, that may be your indicator to go for it. If they express reservations about your idea, find out why. Take their opinions and tips into consideration, but regardless of what they may say, make sure you do what makes you happy. There are many online hair sites that will allow you to upload your photo and add in hair colors so you can see what you would look like before actually doing it. This is a great way to play around with different colors and cuts so you can get great ideas for styles.

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Consider your everyday lifestyle. Think about how blonde hair suits your personality. Ask your friends for their opinion. See how you look with blonde hair by using photoshop.


You will have little, if any, natural light, so take advantage of artificial light where you can. This will provide softer light than harsh overhead lighting. They will also keep your place looking larger since light that is too bright can make a space look smaller. Take advantage of different lamp sizes and wattages. Use floor lamps in corners with brighter bulbs and smaller lamps on tables and surfaces with dim bulbs. The contrast in track lighting and lamps will give your basement apartment a mood that reflects its cozy appeal and urban location. Open blinds or curtains during the day will allow a bit of natural light.

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Place artificial light sources around the apartment. Use lamps. Include track lighting. Keep windows accessible if you do have them.


In regions where the weather gets extremely cold in the winter, most local governments set up shelters for winter in churches and other community buildings. These are only open on the coldest nights. Look for postings around town that will tell you which buildings are designated. Homeless shelters typically fill up quickly in the winter months, so if you want to sleep in one for the night, you will probably need to line up early. Many churches and other community organizations operate shelters to help people in need. If you are not able to or do not want to go to a shelter, find a good place to sleep. This can include overhangs that will protect you from rain or alleyways that are out of the wind. In extreme circumstances, you may have to find an area that is warm even if it is not permissible for you to be there; this can include hallways in apartment complexes, subways, public buildings or even unoccupied housing units. When you sleep at night, be sure it is somewhere warm. Hypothermia can set in while you are sleeping if you lack adequate warmth.

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Look for a designated winter shelter. Check homeless shelters for room. Find alternate shelters.


. One of the most powerful ways to tune into what others are feeling is by actively listening. This skill helps you hear their message along with observing their body language and emotional expression. All of these elements should be considered in order to bring awareness about what others may be feeling. Demonstrate active listening by orienting towards the speaker, relaxing your arms and legs at your sides, making occasional eye contact, and letting them finish their message before responding. A great way to show you're listening and can recognize others' feelings is by summing up their message or restating it in different way. Look for key words and phrases that represent the speaker's intended message and restate them. Follow up by asking if you understood them correctly. This helps affirm the speaker, and provides them with an opportunity to clarify, if necessary. For instance, your partner might say, "My mom never listens. She just tells me what she wants me to do without ever asking for my input. It's like I'm not even living my own life." You might respond by saying, "It sounds like your mom is really controlling and doesn’t respect your opinions. Is that how it feels to you?" and nonverbal cues. Sometimes, people clue you into what they may be feeling by holding their bodies a certain way, by making facial expressions, or by using gestures. Pay attention to these aspects of communication in order to fully decipher others' feelings. For example, if your friend has their arms crossed and a scowl on their face, they may be angry or frustrated. If their shoulders are slumped and their eyes watery, they may be sad. Sometimes when a person opens up to you, they just want to have their feelings acknowledged and validated. One way to let them know that their feelings are normal and valid is to talk about a time when you experienced similar feelings. For example, if a friend is venting to you about losing their job, you might say, “I felt really sad and adrift for a long time when I got laid off a couple years ago. But I eventually managed to find something even better with some help from a career counselor.” To listen effectively, you need to be aware of your own perceptions and how they color what you hear. Mindful self-awareness helps you separate your own experiences, feelings, beliefs, and biases from what others are saying.

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Practice active and engaged listening Paraphrase or summarize what the speaker said.  Read their body language Validate their feelings. Notice how your own experience impacts your ability to listen.


Under normal conditions (in cool weather and when your dog is not under stress), you'll probably hear some noisy breathing that doesn't bother him. But, if you close your eyes and hear noisy breathing that sounds like honking or rasping, your French Bulldog may have a breathing problem. Breathing noise is caused by the compressed anatomy of the French Bulldog's airways. The noisier the breathing, the worse the condition. If your dog is reluctant to exercise or lags behind on walks, he may be having trouble breathing. You may notice your French Bulldog pant heavily with his tongue lolling out. If your dog has breathing problems, exercise will place extra demands on his body. For example, his body will need more oxygen which he can't supply because he physically can't draw extra air in. If your French Bulldog is really struggling to breathe and is not getting enough oxygen, the membranes of his mouth and tongue will look blue or purple. Healthy membranes should appear pink. You may also see your dog drooling. This is because he is concentrating so hard on breathing that he doesn't want to take time out to swallow. Your dog may collapse or faint if he is overtired and not getting enough oxygen. You may notice your dog seem uncomfortable or restless in hotter weather, when it's harder for him to breathe. Other signs of breathing problems include:  Snorting Choking Vomiting Gagging

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Listen to your French Bulldog breathe. Monitor your dog during exercise. Look inside your dog's mouth. Monitor your French Bulldog's behavior.


Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C), so it will be the correct temperature when you put the nuts in. While the oven heats up, you can lay your almonds and sheet pan out. Pour your almonds on a baking sheet, running your hand over them until they’re in a flat, even layer. If you can’t put the nuts on the pan in a single layer because there are too many, use two sheet pans or do the nuts in batches. Overlapping your almonds will cause them to heat unevenly and may make removing the skins more difficult. Place the nuts in the oven and toast them for up to 15 minutes. Look through the oven glass for any areas that become overly dark, as this can make your nuts bitter. If you notice overbrowning, remove your almonds. It can help to shake the pan every five minutes while toasting to keep the nuts from burning. The nuts are ready when the exteriors turn golden brown. Using an oven mitt to protect your hand, remove the sheet pan from the oven. Cool your almonds until they are no longer hot, but still warm to the touch. It’s best to cool the pan on your stove or another heat-safe area away from pets and children. Pour the almonds into a tea towel on the counter. Using another tea towel, rub the almonds vigorously from the top to loosen the skins. The friction created by both towels will cause the now-flaky exteriors of the almonds to come off. If any stubborn bits of exterior cling to your almonds, rub them individually with the towel to remove the skin. When all the skins have been removed, pick the clean, skinned almonds off the towel and put them in a bowl to use in your favorite recipe. The toasted, skinned almonds will keep for up to two weeks at room temperature and up to 6 months if stored in a zip-top bag in the freezer.

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Heat your oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Spread the almonds on a sheet pan in a single layer. Toast the nuts for 10-15 minutes. Remove your nuts from the oven. Rub the almonds between two towels to remove the skins. Pick out the cleaned almonds and store.


If your ball is curving during flight from left to right (for a right-handed golfer), try to keep your knees bent and flexed during the backswing. It's natural to want to straighten out your back knee during the backswing but try to avoid the impulse. Don't let your knee travel backward either; keep it flexed in position and underneath the hip. A hook is a ball that travels slightly to the right (for a right-handed golfer) and then dramatically to the left. This happens when the ball has a counterclockwise spin, meaning that it's being hit from right to left instead of from back to front.  Try looking at your grip. If you're a right-handed golfer and more than two knuckles on your left hand are visible when you hold the club, turn to a "weaker" grip and make sure only two knuckles are visible. Make sure your stance isn't aiming too far to the left. You can try to overcompensate a little to the right, but this can also make the hooking motion worse if you overcompensate too much. Place a golf club down on the ground to make sure you're aiming straight at your target. " Sometimes your swing is "fat," others it's "thin," and your drive doesn't get as much distance as you'd like. The most common remedy for this problem is keeping your head down and your eye on the ball throughout the backswing. When you move your head back in the backswing, you're actually increasing the distance between the base of the neck and the bottom of the ball. This makes it much tougher to hit the ball right in your wheelhouse. Keep your eye on the ball and you should be driving longer and more consistently.

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Correct the slice. Correct the hook. Correct swings that don't hit the ball "squarely.


with people you find attractive. If you come across another student you have a physical or emotional attraction to, try flirting with them to see if they have similar feelings toward you. If a person seems uncomfortable with your advances, respect their bubble of privacy and stop flirting with them. Some simple flirting tactics you can use include:  Touching them lightly on the shoulder or arm Making frequent eye contact Complimenting them Teasing them gently if you have a crush on them. If you have a crush on a boy or girl at school, don’t be afraid to ask them on a date. Even if you’re incredibly nervous, approach them with confidence and ask them the question as directly as you can.  Try to be specific when you ask your crush out. Try something like "Do you want to go to the movies this Saturday?" Don’t worry if they say no! Rejection hurts, but remember that there are lots of other potential partners at your school. High school is a perfect time to experiment with romantic relationships, and even if they don’t last long, these experiences can help you hone your dating skills for the future. Remember: relationships are emotional roller coasters, so have a friend or family member you can talk to when dealing with break ups and other intense events. You own your body, so don’t let anyone pressure you into doing things you’re not comfortable with. If you decide to have sex, make sure you understand the risks involved so you know how to have a safe and pleasant experience.  If you’re not ready to have sex, don’t worry about it! Though lots of high school students spend their time obsessing over sex, many people remain virgins until much later in life. Do whatever makes you feel comfortable. When having sex, make sure to use contraceptives like condoms to prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. If possible, talk with your parents before making sexual decisions. It may be awkward, but open communication can help you stay safe and avoid life changing mistakes. If it is too awkward, talk with the counselor at your school.

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Flirt Ask someone out Start a romantic relationship if you want to. Have sex only if you feel comfortable with it.


"Hacks" — downloadable programs that affect your gameplay — are widely available for Minecraft. Using one or more of these hacks is usually fairly simple, but since there are so many hacks available, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to using them. In this section, we'll give a brief overview of how to get and use a hack. For more detailed information, consult the online resources for the hack you've chosen. One good source for Minecraft hacks is MCHacks.net. There are other fine hack sites, but MCHacks.net has a fairly easy-to-use interface and plenty of selections. On the hack site, browse the selection of available hacks and find one that appeals to you — usually, the features for each hack will be listed on the download page for the hack. Download the hack and locate it in your downloads folder. For example purposes, you may want to follow along with these steps by installing Nodus Hacked Client, which allows you to fly, auto-mine, move through walls, and more. Nodus is available for download here. Most hacks come in compressed "zip" files. In order to install your file, you need to use a program that can decompress and extract the files. This process is fairly easy — see our articles on Winzip and other extraction programs like 7Zip for more information. Note that the extraction process will not be identical for every hack. Always read the read-me or help file included with the download if you're not sure how to proceed. Usually, once you extract your hack, you want to move the hack folder into your Minecraft directory. Depending on the hack you've downloaded, this location can differ. Consult the read-me/help document that came with your hack for more information.  In the case of the Nodus Client, the precise file location you want to move the hack folder to differs based on your operating system:  Windows: %appdata%\.minecraft\versions  Mac: ~Library/ApplicationSupport/minecraft/versions  Linux: \Home\.minecraft\versions Most hacks need to be enabled before you start playing the game. Some even require you to set up a new profile, so, as always, use the help resources that came with your hack to guide you.  To play with Nodus, follow these steps:  Open the Minecraft launcher Select "New Profile" Set your profile name to "Nodus 2.0" and your version to "release Nodus" Save your profile Select your new profile and click "Play" Whenever you're using hacks, it's important to remember that not everyone in the game will appreciate the fact that you are able to do things that they cannot. Many servers will even have strict "no hacking" rules. For this reason, you may want to restrict yourself to servers with lax rules that allow for hacks and other cheat. Using hacks in "vanilla" servers is a great way to earn the hatred of your fellow players and have your I.P. address banned. Never use hacks to intentionally screw up other players' projects or annoy them — this is called "griefing" and it's something most moderators will ban you for.

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Visit a Minecraft Hack site. Download your hack. Extract the Zip file. Move the hack to the Minecraft versions folder. Enable the hack as you start your game. Beware of hack restrictions in multiplayer games.


Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the window. Doing so will search your computer for the Windows Media Player application. Windows Media Player doesn't come included in most Windows 10 computers unless you upgraded to Windows 10 from Windows 7. It's a blue icon with an orange-and-white "Play" button on it. Windows Media Player will open. If you don't see Windows Media Player in the search results, it isn't installed on your computer and you won't be able to use WMP on your current computer. It's a tab in the upper-left side of the WMP window. If this is your first time opening Windows Media Player in a while, the Videos tab may take several minutes to load. Double-click the video for which you want to take a snapshot. Click and drag the slider at the bottom of the Windows Media Player window to the right until you arrive at the frame that you want to screenshot. Click the "Pause" button at the bottom of the window, or press the space bar on your computer's keyboard. Simply double-click the middle of the video's window. The ⊞ Win key is in the bottom-left side of the keyboard, while the PrtScn ("Print Screen") key is in the upper-right side of the keyboard. You should see the screen dim for a brief moment, signifying that the screenshot has been taken.  You can find the screenshot in your computer's "Screenshots" folder, which will appear in the "Pictures" folder after you've taken at least one screenshot. The PrtScn key may also have Prt Sc or Prt Scr on it. If you don't have the PrtScn button on your keyboard, try the Snipping Tool method in the next section of this article.

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Open Start . Type in windows media player. Click Windows Media Player. Click Videos. Open a video that you want to watch. Go to the point in the video that you want to screenshot. Pause the video. Full-screen the video if needed. Press the ⊞ Win key and the PrtScn key at the same time.


Break apart 1/4 to 1/2 cup (60 to 125 ml) of candle wax or paraffin and place it into the top part of a double boiler. Heat the wax until it melts.  You can use fresh wax or bits of old, recycled candles. Break it into small chunks so that it melts quicker. If you don't have a double boiler, insert a metal can or metal bowl into heavy saucepan and surround it with 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) of water. The water should only sit in saucepan, not in the inner dish. Bring the water to a simmer but do not allow it to boil. As the wax melts, continue onto the next part of the process. Wrap the end of an all-cotton pipe cleaner around the side of a pencil or pen. Once pipe cleaner meets itself and slightly overlaps, twist the remainder up so that it runs parallel to the side of the pencil.  After shaping the pipe cleaner, slide it off the pencil. Note that all-cotton pipe cleaners are strongly recommended. Pipe cleaners made with synthetic fibers may not burn as well or as safely. Use side cutter pliers to trim the long end of the pipe cleaner. The finished wick should only have approximately 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) standing above the circular base.  After cutting the pipe cleaner, use needle-nose pliers to carefully twist the upright portion of the wick toward the center of the circle. This portion should still remain upright, but it needs to be fairly centered. If the upright portion of the wick is too heavy or off-centered, the distribution of weight won't be balanced and the wick may topple over instead of standing straight. Grab the trimmed pipe cleaner wick using long-handled tweezers and carefully lower it into the melted wax. Let the wick soak in the wax for several seconds.  Work very carefully. Melted wax can cause terrible burns if it splashes or drips onto your skin. Make sure that the entire wick gets submerged in the melted wax. Do not release it from your tweezers, though, since it will be difficult to fish out if you do let go of it. Remove the wick from the wax and set it down on a sheet of aluminum foil. Wait several minutes for the wax to dry and harden.  Stand the wick on its circular base as it dries. When ready, the wax on the wick should be hard and cool enough to touch. Repeat the dipping and drying procedure one to three times, letting the wax harden in between coats. You need to build a thick, consistent coating of wax on the outside of the wick. The wax will allow the wick to catch fire more quickly and burn for a longer period of time. Once the wick is completely dry after the last coating of wax, it's done and ready to add to the top of a solid wick-less candle. When you light the wick, the flame should spread heat throughout the entire wick, sending it into the candle beneath it. The candle will begin to melt beneath the wick, and the wick will eventually end up floating on top of the melted wax.

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Melt wax in a double boiler. Twist the pipe cleaner end. Trim the pipe cleaner. Dip the wick into the melted wax. Dry the wick. Repeat as desired. Use the wick as needed.


The Post Office has a longstanding “letters to Santa” program for children.  First, have the child write a letter to Santa. Have the child address it to Santa Claus, North Pole. When the child isn’t looking, write Santa’s response on the back of the letter. Then, send the letter to the following address:  North Pole Holiday Postmark, Postmaster, 4141 Postmark Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99530-9998. Be specific in the letter. Reference your child’s accomplishments, such as how proud Santa is that the child helped at something specific. Sign it, Santa Claus. Put the letter in a new envelope addressed to the child. Put a first-class stamp on it.  The return address on the envelope should say Santa Claus, North Pole. If the Anchorage postmaster receives the letter by Dec. 15, the postmaster will remove Santa’s letter addressed to your child, apply the North Pole postmark, and send it back to your child.  The child will then receive the letter from Santa in the mail.  It's more believable to a child when a letter arrives in the mail. Just make sure it's not in your handwriting if the child might recognize it.

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Write Santa through the United States Post Office and get a letter back. Don't miss the due date.


In many cases, you want to have a pen pal that has some common interests, so share a few things that you really enjoy and ask if they also like those things. To keep it simple for the first letter, you could mention broad interests like, “I enjoy outdoor activities,” or “I like going to events like concerts and plays.” You can be specific as well by mentioning the bands you life, parks you visit, or telling of an event you visited, but have a mix of general likes and specific likes. For a first letter, it is great to give the reader a few specific points that you would be interested in learning about them. This gives them a little bit of a head start for their first letter back to you. Don't get too personal for the first letter like, “What is the worst thing that has ever happened to you?” Stick with something simple like “What do you like to do on weekends?” A fun option can be including a small questionnaire that you've written up that has questions and blanks for the person to write their answers. This could have some questions like “What is a book you like?” or “What's a favorite food you have?” They don't have to be serious or meaningful, they could be silly questions like “What animal would you want to be?” When you choose a pen pal, there's a good chance you will have somewhat different lives, especially if they are in another country. Giving them an idea of what you do most days reveals some of your experiences to them.  This also gives them something to write back to you telling their own experiences. If the person is in another country, you could tell them you have wondered if kids in their country do the same stuff that you do. It will build a feeling of companionship between you. It also gives them the chance to tell you about their day, which could surprise you by being really similar or really different. Something to add a little flavor to the letter is to include a magazine clipping, a picture that you drew, a scrap with a quote you like written on it, a copy of a poem, or a picture of something you like. You can get really creative with this step. Almost anything would add to the letter. You don't even have to say anything in the letter about what you include. It could be something that adds a little mystery to the letter and makes the person want to write back to find out what it's all about.

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Look for some common ground. Ask a couple of questions. Tell them what a typical day looks like for you. Include an interesting scrap of paper.


People have different reasons for wanting to catch toads. It might be to keep them as pets for life or it might even be to get rid of invasive or poisonous species such as Bufo toads. Knowing your reasons for catching a toad can ensure that you treat toads in the most humane way. Ask yourself the following questions:  Am I willing to support a healthy environment for toads to help get rid of insects in my yard? Can I commit to taking care of my toad for its life, knowing that it could be up to 15 years? Can I afford the supplies and food?  Am I prepared to humanely euthanize invasive toads on my property? Is this better left to a professional? You can easily trap toads on your property or in other wilderness areas. Having your materials ready can help you quickly build your trap and look for toads. Get the following items:  24 ft. of 18-inch wide aluminum window screening or 15 ft. of 28-inch wide screening 15 ft. of 36-inch wide fiberglass screening 25 ft. of string or small rope to make handles Utility knife and scissors Stapler with 1000 staples  Small fish net or other container if you prefer to catch toads with your hands  Glow stick or outdoor light, that can attract insects toads like to eat. A 12 volt black light insect tube may be the most effective at attracting insects. You can purchase traps for amphibians, including toads. But they might not work as well as a trap you make. Using your materials, build the trap(s) and place where toads live.  Cut the aluminum window or fiberglass screening in a large rectangle. Then roll it into a cylinder that is 18” x 8” around. Make a 1” lip at the top by rolling the 18” end toward the other end. Staple the lip where it meets the cylinder screening. This will keep the cylinder and lip together. Staple every ½” to hold the cylinders together. Place the light or glow stick at one end of the of the cylinder and cover it with shade cloth or plastic. Leave the other end open for toads to enter the trap. The most effective place to put your traps is near a body of water. If it is winter, when some toads hibernate, then place the traps near refuges such as plant beds.  Place the trap near non-flowing, water source like a swamp, pond, or vernal pool in the summer and spring.  Put the trap near burrows and wooded areas in the late spring and early summer. Check to see if you’ve trapped any toads within 24 hours of setting the traps. If you didn’t catch any toads, keep checking the trap until you find a toad in it.  Use a plastic bag or jar with pinholes or a bucket of water to transfer your toad to its new home. Release other animals in the trap back into the wild. You may want to actively catch a toad using a net instead of traps. Look for the toads in the same places that you would place traps. Take a light or glow stick to attract the insects that toads eat.  Put on a pair of waterproof shoes or boots so that you can walk through mud or water. Sweep the net through the water, hoop first, through the water when you see a toad you’d like to catch. You’ll have to be quick so that you don’t miss it. There are many myths about toads giving humans warts by touching their skin. You can’t get warts by touching the skin of toads, but you may expose yourself to other irritants. Many toads have a so-called bufotoxin on their skin, which can cause other small animals death and irritation to human skin. If you’re going to catch the toad you found, use a net or a pair of gloves so that you minimize the risk of skin irritation with a bufotoxin.

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Figure out why you are catching the toad. Get materials for a trap. Build your trap. Place the traps near bodies of water. Monitor the traps. Net a toad. Avoid touching irritant secretions.


Fixing your poor credit is tough work that will require commitment. Distinguish between “wants” and “needs." Ask yourself what you truly can and can't live without. Learn to wait on purchasing wants or luxuries until you have extra cash that is not needed elsewhere. If you have a partner or family, be sure to involve them in the process of fixing your credit. They were probably part of the problem of running up too much debt to handle, and they need to be part of the solution. A budget is simply a plan to direct parts of your income to specific expenses. Budgets can be simple or detailed. Determine how much you can comfortably set aside for savings and how much you can reasonably afford to pay of your debts. Try to lower your fixed expenses as much as possible so you can put more money towards fixing your credit. For example, a reasonable budget might break down like this: 50% towards fixed costs (like housing, utilities, car payments, etc.), 20% towards financial goals (savings, pay down debt, retirement fund), and 30% towards flexible spending (groceries, gas, shopping, entertainment). your high-expense debts. Credit card and short term debt can be very expensive. If your problems come from credit card or trade debt and you have a home or a whole life insurance policy, you might consider borrowing money on the policy or a second mortgage on your home. Then, pay off the more expensive short-term debts. The risk in debt consolidation strategies is that you don't change your old buying habits and you build new credit balances, multiplying overall debt. If you consolidate your debts, you must change your old habits to avoid a repetition of your recent situation.

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Commit to improving your credit score. Set a budget and stick to it. Consolidate


While you might be tempted to lull your child to sleep before airplane ascent or descent, if she is awake you can help her prevent barotrauma from happening.   Keep her occupied so she doesn't end up falling asleep right when the cabin pressure changes.  Try people watching, or read a book together. Be sure that you prepare a young child for the loud sounds and bumpy process of takeoff and landing, so that she does not become frightened. While you can't warn a young baby, you can try other methods of comfort, smiling and saying soothing words to let her know everything is alright. Giving your toddler, baby or child something to suck on is a good way to encourage swallowing. Have him swallow throughout the ascent and descent, or if he seems to be complaining that his ears are bothering him.  Nursing works great for young babies if you breastfeed. If not, try a pacifier or bottle. An older kid can drink through a sippy cup or a straw, or suck on a lollipop. The key is to get him to actively suck and swallow, so if he is old enough, teach him how to consciously do this in advance so that you can prompt him when it is time. While no one really knows why, yawning is socially contagious, so if your child sees you fake a yawn, she is likely to actually yawn in response. Yawning opens the Eustachian tubes in your child's ears, so that the pressure that has built up will equalize with the rest of the cabin. This is especially true if your child has experienced severe barotrauma in the past.  Young children generally should not be given decongestants, so if your child has a stuffy nose or sinus infection, it might be a good idea to reschedule your flight to avoid severe barotrauma. Plus, you can avoid exposing other passengers to the illness. If your child has flown before and did not exhibit signs of extreme discomfort, its not necessary to reschedule your flight. Prescription eardrops can numb the area so kids don't experience pain and discomfort when this happens.  While this is a rather extreme measure, if your child seems to be especially sensitive to popping ears, this may be the right solution.

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Keep your child awake. Encourage your child to swallow. Fake yawn to encourage yawning. Consider rescheduling travel if your child is sick. See your doctor about ear drops.


The first people to arrive are there to locate and deal with the shooter, not to rescue people. Do not leave a hiding spot, and do not get in their way. If you are wounded, wait for a paramedic or firefighter. When you are within sight of the police, raise your hands and spread your fingers to show you are not a threat. Keep your hands visible at all times. If you have any information on the shooter's location or type of weaponry, let the nearest officer know. Don't stop to ask police for directions. If it's safe to move, run in the direction the police came from, keeping your hands raised and visible. Do so as fast as possible and without argument.

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Do not run to law enforcement. Keep your hands up. Tell the police what you know. Move in the direction the police came from. Obey police instructions immediately.


A well-balanced diet with plenty of protein, vitamin B, iron, and omega-3s helps your hair stay as thick and healthy as possible.  Vitamin B keeps hair thick and strong. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and nuts to get enough vitamin B. Eat beef, chicken, pork, fish and leafy greens like kale and spinach to get iron and protein. Salmon, walnuts, and avocados are excellent sources of omega-3s, which help your hair stay shiny and healthy. You can supplement your diet with vitamins designed to make hair stronger. Try prenatal vitamins, which contain a mix of ingredients that lead to great hair, nails, and skin. Just as you would protect your skin from sun, wind, and cold temperatures, you need to protect your hair as well. If you don't, it will dry out and become brittle over time.  When the sun is strong, wear a hat or scarf over your hair to protect it from getting too fried. Don't go outside during the winter with wet hair. When your hair freezes it can get brittle and frayed. You should also protect your hair from chemicals. Don't expose your hair to chlorine too often. When you go swimming, wear a swim cap. This is an important step for keeping your hair healthy. You should get a trim every 6 weeks, or as soon as your ends begin to split. Keeping your hair trimmed will make sure the ends don't split very far up the shaft. Your hair will be less likely to break, and it will look healthy and full of life.

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Eat nutrients that nourish your hair. Protect your hair from the elements. Get your hair trimmed often.


It’s the app with a music note inside. You’ll usually find it on the home screen or in the app drawer (if you have an Android). This has a globe or magnifying glass icon. A list of results will appear. If you’re blocked, their account will hide its bio and videos, and you will see "You can't view this person's videos due to their user privacy settings".  This may not mean you are blocked, however—some accounts are hidden to everyone except a few people. If you are able to follow this person (or able to request to follow), you haven’t been blocked. If you see a message that says ″You can't follow this account due to their user privacy settings,″ you’ve likely been blocked by this user.

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Open TikTok. Open the discover page. Type the person’s username and tap the Search key. Tap the person’s username. Tap Follow.


If you have time, consider finding a part-time job you can do after school or on the weekends. Browse online job boards for your community, or ask your friends if they know of anyone who's hiring. Go into local stores and ask if they're hiring cashiers. Or visit a movie theater or swimming pool and see if they need help running the concession stand. If you don't have a ton of time, but you want to earn some money, spread the word that you’re looking for work. Have your parents tell their friends you’re free for babysitting. Let the neighbors know you’re available to mow their lawn, rake their leaves, or shovel snow off their driveways.  Create a flyer with your name, phone number, and the type of work you’re looking for, and post it around the neighborhood. Other jobs you could do include dog walking, house sitting, gutter cleaning, weeding, painting, or tutoring a younger student. If you don’t already have a savings account, ask your parents to set one up for you. Not only will the money in your account earn a little bit of interest, but you’ll be less likely to spend it if it’s a little more difficult to get to. Stick to your budget. If you determined you’re going to save 20% of your income, don’t wait until the end of the month to do it. You might be running out of money by then, and you’ll make excuses not to save. Instead, every time you get a paycheck or get handed some cash, immediately divide it up into your 50/30/20 budget plan. If you don’t have a bank account yet, create a system with envelopes or jars. Get three jars and label each jar “Needs,” “Wants,” and “Savings.” Then distribute cash accordingly every time you earn some.

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Get a part-time job. Pick up odd jobs. Set up a savings account. Make saving a habit.


There are three types of plastic pipe, and each will only work with certain glues. The easiest way to identify them is to look for the worldwide recycling symbol, a triangle formed from three arrows with a number or letters to identify the type of plastic. Learn how to use this and other identification methods before selecting a glue.  PVC pipe is common in residential plumbing, although it should not be used for distribution lines or other high-temperature applications. It is usually white, or grey if used for electrical or industrial purposes. Its recycling symbol is 6 or PVC. CPVC pipe is PVC pipe treated to withstand higher temperatures. It has an identical recycling symbol (6 or PVC) but is usually tan or cream colored. ABS is an older and more flexible type of plastic piping, usually black in color. It is not suitable for drinking water purposes and in some regions may not be legal for any plumbing uses. Its recycling symbol is 9, ABS, or 7 (other). PEX pipe is the newest type of plastic piping, available in many colors. It is not recyclable. It cannot be glued, and must be attached using mechanical fitting tools. The material that bonds plastic piping together is called solvent cement. Find the specific solvent cement you need after you've identified the type of plastic.  ABS solvent cement will join two ABS pipes together. PVC solvent cement and CPVC solvent cement similarly join two pipes of that type. Transition solvent cement is used to join an ABS pipe to a PVC pipe. Its distinctive green color makes it easy to identify. If you can't find a more specialized product, universal solvent cement will do an okay job for any combination of PVC, CPVC, and ABS. You should still identify your pipe beforehand to rule out PEX pipe, which must be fitted instead of glued. Read the label of the solvent cement to make sure it will work on the size of pipe you're using. To attach a plastic pipe to a metal one, you may need a specific adhesive for that specific plastic and specific metal combination, or a mechanical fitting method. Contact a plumber or hardware store employee for advice. Primer and solvent cement release dangerous vapors when used. Either work in an area with excellent ventilation (large open windows, outdoors, etc.) or wear a respirator that blocks organic vapor.

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Identify your pipe. Select an adhesive. Follow safe ventilation practices.


Know-it-alls generally fall in one of two categories (or a combination of the two). Some know-it-alls have a deep sense of insecurity, and they try to cover it up by knowing as much as they can. Others actually do think they know it all, so they feel compelled to offer their knowledge to others. Knowing where the person's argumentativeness stems from can help you better deal with situation.  When an insecure know-it-all is told they are wrong about something, it plays into their insecurity, and their defenses go up. Try leading questions instead, which work well with this type of person. With the second type of know-it-alls, it's often best to let them have their say, and then try to offer up another opinion. Before diving into an argument with a know-it-all, it's important to think about what you're willing to lose. That is, think about how important the relationship is to you and how important the argument is to you. No matter how careful you are, engaging in an argument can damage a relationship.  For instance, if your boss is a know-it-all, it may be best just to let them think what they're going to think most of the time, so you don't put your job in jeopardy. If the person is someone you're close to, such as a partner or close friend, decide if the argument is really worth the potential hurt. In any argument, you should have an ultimate goal. Maybe you just want them to see your side, or maybe you want them to acknowledge your hurt feelings. Whatever it is, you need to know what it is before you jump into the argument. If the argument is about something that is fact-based, always check your facts first. If you can, bring evidence to the conversation to back up your side. However, when researching, make sure to stick to unbiased sources, instead of ones that just tell you what you want to hear.

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Figure out the underlying cause. Determine how much you want to risk in the relationship. Decide what you want from the argument. Check your facts before jumping into the argument.


Switch the point of pronunciation from the front of your mouth to the roof. Elongate your vowel sounds and add a slight nasal inflection. Northerners also tend to be more lax in the way they pronounce certain consonants, particularly “R”s.  In a word like “Car,” you might not hear the final “R” at all. It may be helpful to look at languages and dialects like Irish, Italian, and Polish to understand how Northern American English evolved. Rather than forming vowel sounds in your throat, let them come from the top of your mouth just under your nose, similar to a Northern American accent. Except for when you're articulating consonant sounds, keep your tongue near the center of your mouth. Speak with a brisk pace, but leave a little space between each word.  Midwestern accents are recognizable for their nasal quality, as well as the way they "Shift" certain vowels (the "O" in "Open" sounds more like "Ooh," while the one in "Opposite" will sound more like a sharp "Ah").  To get the right intonation on your vowel sounds, draw your lips back just slightly like you're smiling. For this dialect, you'll actually want to enunciate Less. Push your lips out slightly and hold your mouth open as you talk. Your words should escape with a kind of lazy uniformity, almost like your mouth is numb.  For a more authentic delivery, let your "o" sounds trail off a little ("Ow-uh"). While not totally accurate, the stereotypical surfer and "Valley girl" accents commonly used in movies can give you a good idea of the unique spin Southern Californians put on the language. Draw out your vowel sounds into two separate parts, allowing them to rise and fall as you speak the word. Let your words run together a little and don’t put as much of an edge on them as you ordinarily would—Southerners are known for their easygoing drawl.  Faking a Southern accent is all about getting the lilt down. In Southern English, a single-syllable word like “Wind” might come out as two or even three syllables (“Wee-yun-duh”).  Southerners often leave the final “G” off of present tense verbs, so words like “Reading” become “Readin’.” Identify the kind of slang that’s popular where you live, or in the region that you’re trying to imitate. Slang is like the final puzzle piece when it comes to pulling off a convincing accent. While it has no direct impact on your accent, you’ll sound that much more believable once you’re able to use it correctly.  Add some of the most common slang terms used in American English to your repertoire, like "Chill," "Sweet," and "What's up?" Incorporate slang into conversation sparingly to keep it from sounding forced. Using the wrong slang (Or using the right slang at the wrong time) can give you away, and may even be considered rude. Hold off on working slang into ordinary conversation until you’re comfortable with its meaning and application.

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Make your vowels harsh to mimic Northern speakers. Talk like a Midwesterner. Try a Californian accent. Add some Southern twang. Learn a few slang terms.


Massage increases blood circulation, which stimulates hair growth. It can help you keep the hair you have and grow new hair as well. Use your fingers to rub your scalp in a circular motion, focusing on the areas where your hair is thinning. Some oils are believed to help further stimulate growth. Try massaging with coconut oil, tea tree oil, or almond oil before you shampoo, then wash out the oil. Your hair will be more likely to break and fall out if you scrub it with shampoo, use hot water to rinse it and then scrub it again with a towel. Handle your hair with care at every step in your routine. There are a few essential nutrients that help hair stay thick and strong. make sure your diet is well-balanced to nourish your hair from the inside out. Using topical products will only get you so far if your diet isn't healthy for your hair. Here's what you need:  Protein. Eat meat, eggs, nuts, beans, and other sources of protein to keep your hair healthy. B vitamins. These are found in meat, eggs, and leafy green vegetables. If you're a vegetarian, you may want to start taking a B vitamin supplement. Omega 3 fatty acids. Salmon, sardines, avocados, and walnuts have loads of this important nutrient.

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Massage your scalp in the shower. Don't handle your hair roughly. Have a balanced diet.


The script is the blueprint of any film. That said, a filmmaker's job is to turn words on a page into a story with cinematography, sound, lighting, actors, costumes, and much more. A director starts with only the script as well.  They try to find the best way to keep the spirit of the words intact (funny, politically-charged, dramatic, etc.) while still telling a unique story. When reading the script, think about:  How would you set up a scene? What kind of props, lighting, and music would you use in the background? What is the key image or idea of the screenplay? How would you show it on film? What sort of tone would fit the dialogue? Fast, bright, and witty, or slow and dramatic? Are there places the movie breaks from the script? Would you have made the same choices? When is the first big climax? Where is the monster first revealed? At what point do you start to see things from the villain's point of view? Films have to fit in a small time frame, usually under three hours, and thus have developed a rhythm that you need to tap into as a director. Try to keep track of the push and pull of emotions in a good movie. How does timing make or break key moments, like big joke or climactic emotional catharsis? The easiest way to do this is to ask, "what did that scene or shot accomplish?" As a filmmaker, this is your fundamental question -- how do you make the images on screen meaningful? The easiest way to do that is to make sure that the audience is in a different place at the end of a scene or shot as when the begun. When watching great movies, try and find out the motivation between cuts and scenes that may seem unnecessary. There is no right answer here-- you're just trying to see other filmmakers in action. Even if you don't think a scene is useful, can you see why the director might think it is important? If you see a camera angle you love, try and break down how you would recreate it. Think about how you might use a similar special effect in your own films. If you're stuck, look up behind-the-scenes clips and specials online or on the DVD. Once you know how a movie ends you can focus on how it got there. On the second viewing, you can focus in on smaller details, like lighting or sound design. You already know the main action. You might see clues and bits of clever foreshadowing now that you know the ending. You can catch how certain shots were set up or filmed without focusing on the acting skills. You haven't watched the movie until you've re-watched it. There are many cinematographers with enormous books composed of their favorite shots and ideas. When you're on set trying to mimic that incredible dolly shot in The Shining, don't just describe it to your camera crew. Show them the shot in action. Just like great writers hold on to quotes and ideas in journals, you should "quote" and record great movies.

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Read the script along with the movie, or before watching. Take notes on the timing and pacing of key events. Think about how editing choices move the movie along. Figure out how they shot your favorite parts of the movie. Watch the movie again. Save clips, notes, and thoughts on the movie for later references.


The most popular use of the boned chicken is to stuff it with your favorite variety of stuffing, sew it up with kitchen twine, and bake it in the oven. For a basic recipe:   Mix up your favorite stuffing using old bread, celery, onions, sausage, sage, or whatever ingredients suit your fancy. Liberally salt the inside and the outside of the chicken, as well as using pepper and other spices to taste. Spoon the stuffing onto the inside of the chicken. Using a needle of a paper clip, sew up the bird with the stuffing inside. Begin at the neck end and draw the string through both skin and meat on both sides, taking care to make sure it won't pull loose as it cooks. Tie a knot at the end to hold both sides together, then sew your way down the seam. Alternatively, you could sew the bird up before stuffing it. After you've trussed it up, rub the outside with olive oil or butter and roast the chicken at 375 degrees F (190 C) for 20 minutes per pound of meat. A galantine is basically a boned and stuffed chicken that's either poached in some kind of stock, or roasted. Generally, the stuffing includes greens, herbs, and some kind of nuts. Either way, it's usually served with aspic and cut into slices, then served cold as part of a charcuterie plate. If it's summer time and you've got the grill going, an entirely boned-out chicken can be a cool alternative to individual bone-in pieces. You can cook the whole thing at once, turning it and basting it with barbecue sauce or beer as it cooks, then serve on buns. For a trick, weight the chicken down flat with a cast iron skillet, or other heavy-bottomed pan, to keep it grilling evenly. If you're going to go for broke in the boned-out meat department, you might as well go for broke. A turducken is a boned chicken, inside a boned duck, inside a boned turkey. If you've got a whole football team to feed, or you just love the fowl, it can be a fun and completely excessive project. Why not?

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Stuff your chicken, sew it up, and roast it. Make chicken galantine. Season and grill the whole thing. Make a tur-duck-en.


Did you always have a bad attitude at work? Perhaps your attitude change has been more recent. Have you recently started a new job or position? Did your duties shift or did a new manager arrive? Did one of your favorite colleagues leave? Do you feel like you don't have any other friends in the office? Perhaps your business has been reorganized. Understanding when your bad attitude began can help you determine the cause.  If you haven't always had a bad attitude at work, consider the possibility that the problem may not entirely be with you. No person lives in a vacuum, and things like abusive bosses and negative coworkers can have a significant influence. If you used to enjoy your work and now feel negatively about it, consider what has changed. Have you moved to a new position? Maybe you don't feel suited to your new duties yet. Are you at a different place in life? For example, perhaps as a teenager you enjoyed your job in retail, but ten years on you're looking for more than your current retail job can give you. A feeling of dissatisfaction or purposelessness could cause a bad attitude at work. Keep a journal about your attitude at the office. Do timed diary entries throughout the day, every few hours or so. Do you notice any trends? Do you tend to have a worse attitude in the morning or late afternoon when you are tired? Does your attitude change depending on with whom you have a meeting? Other colleagues’ attitudes could also impact you. If, for example, every afternoon you have a meeting with a negative colleague, perhaps this person is impacting your attitude. Being aware of shifts in your daily mood can pinpoint when and with whom your bad attitude emerges.   If you hit a "midday slump" and get grouchy, the fix could be as simple as getting up to take a short walk or eating a healthy snack. If you notice that you frequently feel bad after interacting with one person, such as your boss or a coworker, you'll need to figure out how to address this. Taking action regarding negative influences at work can help you feel happier and more productive. Now that you’ve determined when your bad attitude began and when it often appears, think about how exactly you feel in these moments.  Write down how you feel when your attitude is negative. Perhaps you are feeling frustrated, tired, bored, or undervalued. Identifying your emotions is key to taking action. For example, imagine you see the following journal entry: "Boss yelled at me for being late with a project. I felt really dumb and stupid." This entry suggests you should talk to your boss about speaking to you more constructively, and also that you should remember that making the occasional mistake doesn't mean you're stupid.

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Identify when your bad attitude began. Write timed diary entries. Reflect on your feelings.


The ideal time for a foal to be born is between May and July, when there is plentiful nutritious grass available for the mare to graze on which will benefit her milk supply. Thus, the best time to breed the mare is around June, July, and August, so that she foals 11 months later. When using a stallion to cover a mare, the owner of the stallion will want to know that the mare is clean and does not have any transmissible equine reproductive diseases. They will expect the mare to be swabbed prior to mating. This is done by a veterinarian who swabs the vagina, usually during a heat cycle. The swab is sent to a lab where any organisms are cultured and identified. Make sure your mare is in the prime time of her heat for reproduction. Each estrus cycle takes around 21 days, with the mare being in estrus or 'heat' for an average of 6 days in every 21. She ovulates and is therefore most likely to get pregnant one to two days before the end of the heat, but this does vary with individuals.  For the maximum chance of conception ideally the mare would be covered by a stallion on day 2 or 3 after the beginning of heat, and continue on alternate days until the heat finishes. It can be tricky to know when a mare is coming into season. Some stud farms employ the use of "teaser" stallions who the mare can see but not reach. When she is in heat her hormones make her more interested in seeking male attention and so she may become flirtatious towards the male. In addition, a female horse coming into heat may show signs, such as increased interest in other horses, a change in temperament that is often characterized as moodiness, and increased frequency of urination.

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Get the mare impregnated at a time that will produce a foal in the late spring or early summer. Have your mare tested for reproductive diseases if using a stallion. Mate the mare and stallion or impregnate the mare with artificial insemination.


Lenphad is at the Equipment Shop found in Elder Village. She will give you a list of monsters to be killed in certain dungeon level. In order for you to take the Sword Knight quest, you must be an Elsword level 15. You can find the Bomber Mongs in Wally's Castle. Bomber Mongs are the monkeys wearing junk parts from the roof of the castle. They're easy to kill, even in the hardest level of the dungeon. This quest can be done on any difficulty. These monsters can be found in Wally's Castle as well, but in the quest description, you can only do this quest under the hard or higher level of the dungeon.  The dungeon is best cleared with a party to easily complete the map. You can kill these monsters along with the 15 Bomber Mongs. Head to Elder Village and talk to the Accessory Shop owner. The NPC will give you another quest: complete the Wally's Castle under Very Hard mode within 15 minutes.  You can do this quest with other players to quickly clear the dungeon. If you fail this quest, you can enter the dungeon to try again. After you have completed the Knight quest chain, you can decide between advancing as a Sword Knight, Magic Knight, or Sheath Knight.

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Talk to Lenphad. Kill 15 Bomber Mongs. Kill 14 Jango and Kid Phoru. Talk to Luichel.


When you arrive at the gym, find your coach and let them know that you are present. This prevents your coach from wondering if they can add you to the starting-line up and/or include you in their strategy for the game. If you appear out of nowhere, your coach may have rightly assumed that you were not coming to the game.  Forgetting to check in with the coach may result in you sitting the bench or getting less playing time than normal. It is your responsibility to find the coach, not the coach's responsibility to find you. If you are running late, text or call your coach. After checking-in with your coach, head to the locker room. Remove your street clothes, shoes, and any banned jewelry and place them in your sports bag. Put on your undergarments and sports pads, followed by your uniform, warm-ups, socks, braces, and shoes.  If you have any injuries that require special treatment, set up a time to visit the athletic trainer. Place all of your valuables and your gym bag in a locked locker. Throughout the game, your body will sweat and become dehydrated. In order to replenish your body's stores of water, you need to drink water throughout the game. Grab an empty water bottle and fill it up at the drinking fountain or bring a bottle of water from home.  Throughout the basketball game, try to drink between 4 to 8 ounces of water every 15 minutes. You can alternate between drinking water and a sports drink. Sports drinks provide your body with much needed electrolytes. Prior to taking the floor to warm-up, most coaches will hold a team meeting in the locker room. Coaches use this meeting to discuss the game plan. They also use this time to get players focused and to remind them of what makes the team successful.  During this meeting, your coach might go over plays, the starting-line up, and/or substitution patterns. In order to motivate and focus players, your coach may reminisce about what has made your team successful in the past.

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Check-in with your coach. Get dressed for the game. Fill up your water bottle. Meet with your coach and team in the locker room.


Get out a large bowl and set it in front of you on the countertop. Remove the blender from its base and empty the contents into a manual sifter. You'll use the sifter to extract usable flour little by little as you go.  If you don't own a sifter, a regular wire strainer will serve the same function. Be careful while dumping out the flour. One wrong move and you could have a big mess on your hands! Position the sifter over the bowl and begin turning the crank slowly. The rotating action of the sifter will help separate the powdery rice flour from larger pieces that haven't been blended as thoroughly. Keep sifting until all the flour is gone, then shake out whatever is left.  To sift with a strainer, shake the flour gently with one hand while tapping the edge of the strainer with the other. Shake the sifter periodically to dislodge flour that's become stuck in the mesh. Whatever rice didn't get ground small enough on its first trip through the blender can go back through. This time, blend the rice on a high speed to ensure that the flour achieves a fluffy, powdery texture.  Take advantage of free space in the blender by adding a little more rice each time. Should you have trouble getting the rice down to a small enough size, experiment with multiple processing methods. For instance, move the rice from the blender to a coffee grinder. Keep repeating this process until all of the rice has been turned into to usable flour. Depending on the strength of your blender and the amount of rice you're using, it may take 20-30 minutes to produce a cup of finely-ground brown rice flour.  Make sure the rice has been processed thoroughly. If it's too coarse, it may not produce the desired effect when it comes time to cook with it. On average, 1.5-2 cups of rice will yield roughly 1 cup of rice flour.

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Transfer the ground rice to a sifter. Sift the rice flour into a separate bowl. Return the unmilled rice to the blender. Continue until you have as much flour as you want.


Yes, cakes, cookies, sodas, and fast food meals have high calorie counts that can increase weight.  However, the cost in other potential health problems (including even childhood diabetes or heart disease) outweighs any small benefits.  Calorie-rich but nutrient-poor foods, such as sugary drinks, are not the answer to healthy weight gain.  Foods that are rich in both calories and nutrients are the best option, because they help add weight and provide essential vitamins and minerals. Don’t tell your child he or she needs to “fatten up” or “get some meat on those bones” — say that you both need to choose and eat more healthy foods. Variety is important not only because it offers the best range of vital nutrients, but also because it helps keep mealtime interesting.  If mealtime is a chore or a bore, it will be more difficult to get your kid to want to eat.  A high-calorie, high-nutrient diet for weight gain in children should include starchy carbohydrates (pastas, breads, cereals); at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily; proteins (meat, fish, eggs, beans); and dairy products (milk, cheese, etc.). All children under two should consume full-fat dairy products, and your child’s doctor may recommend continuing this practice past that age to support weight gain. While fiber is important to a healthy diet, you may not want to overdo it with children trying to gain weight.  Too much whole grain pasta or brown rice can leave a child feeling too full for too long. We tend to think of fat as bad, but that is not always the case.  Many plant-based fats in particular are necessary components of a healthy diet.  Healthy fats are also ideal for weight gain because they provide about nine calories per gram, as opposed to about four per gram for carbohydrates or proteins.  Flaxseed oil and coconut oil are good choices and can be added to a wide variety of foods.  Flaxseed oil has a neutral flavor that can go unnoticed, while coconut oil can add a pleasant sweetness to everything from sauteed vegetables to smoothies. Olives and olive oil are another good choice. Nuts and seeds, like almonds and pistachios, provide ample amounts of healthy fats. Avocados can provide a creamy texture to a range of foods and offer beneficial fats at the same time. Children who need to gain weight should be offered regular snacks.  But, as with meals, healthy options should be chosen over empty-calorie foods.  Focus on high-calorie, high-nutrition, easy to prepare and serve snack options.  For instance, try peanut butter and jelly on whole-grain bread; nuts and dried fruit; apples with cheese; or a turkey wrap with avocado. For treats, present options like bran muffins, granola bars, and yogurt before resorting to cakes, cookies, and ice cream. Adequate water intake is important for children, but drinking too much can be filling and reduce the amount of food kids eat.  Empty-calorie drinks like soda provide no nutritional value, while the amount of sugar in fruit juices can be bad for teeth and overall health when consumed in excess. Water is always a good choice, but children who need to gain weight may benefit from drinking whole milk, smoothies or shakes, or even nutritional supplement drinks such as PediaSure or Ensure.  Talk to your child’s pediatrician about the best options. Have your child drink most of his or her beverage after the meal.  Skip drinking beforehand, and have him or her drink only enough to comfortably (and safely) eat.  This can help keep your child from “filling up” on beverages.

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Skip unhealthy choices. Serve a variety of nutrient-dense foods. Utilize healthy fats. Select smart snacks. Watch what and when your child drinks.


Construction workers must lift heavy materials and equipment. Prior to applying for a construction job, make sure you are capable of lifting heavy items. Increase your strength by lifting weights. Construction workers are required to complete strenuous tasks over long periods of time. You must have the endurance necessary to lift heavy items and execute laborious tasks repeatedly with few breaks. To enhance your stamina, consider adding cardio to your daily routine. Construction workers have a dangerous job. The hazards of working on a job site can be compounded by poor balance and or coordination. Determine if you have the ability to balance on scaffolding and beams, as well as the coordination to safely operate machinery and power tools.

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Enhance your physical strength so you can do the job. Develop your physical stamina. Evaluate your balance and coordination.


Try not to worry, but you may need medical treatment if your spotting happens often or occurs with other symptoms. Go see your doctor to find out what may be causing your spotting. Then, ask your doctor if you need to undergo treatment. Your doctor may confirm that your bleeding is normal or no cause for concern. However, you need to get an official diagnosis to be sure because some causes of abnormal bleeding can be very serious. Let your doctor do a series of diagnostic tests that will be painless but may cause discomfort. Then, your doctor will make a formal diagnosis so you get treatment if you need it. Your doctor will likely do 1 or more of the following tests:  A pelvic exam to look for signs of an infection, fibroids, abnormal growths, or cancer. Vaginal cultures to check for abnormal cells or an infection. Simple, painless blood tests to check for an infection or a hormone imbalance. Imaging tests to look for a fibroid, abnormal growths, or a problem with your reproductive system. An STD test to rule out these types of infections. You likely don't need to worry, but it's best to check with your doctor. Sometimes spotting can mean that something is wrong, but your doctor can make sure that everything is okay. Get a same day appointment with your doctor or visit the emergency room to get prompt treatment. Try not to worry because it's likely that nothing is wrong. However, it's important to make sure you and your baby are okay. After menopause, you shouldn't experience any vaginal bleeding. If you do, it's possible that something is wrong. Visit your doctor to find out the cause of your spotting so you can get treatment if you need it. For instance, it's possible that you could have a hormonal imbalance or signs of cancer. However, it's also possible that your body is just having 1 last ovulation, which may not be a cause for concern.

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See your doctor if spotting recurs or if you have signs of infection. Get diagnostic tests to find out what's causing your abnormal bleeding. Call your doctor immediately if you're pregnant to be safe. Talk to your doctor if you've been through menopause and are spotting.