Locate your Apple product’s serial number before you contact Apple. Call (800) APL–CARE to get help with iPod, Mac, and iPad products. Call (800) MY–IPHONE for technical support assistance with iPhones. Call (800) MY–APPLE for questions about AppleCare products. Find your country’s Apple Support phone number if living outside the U.S. Begin a chat session with Apple Support to discuss repair needs online. Take your Apple product to a local Authorized Service Provider for help.

It’s important to distinguish between these two terms and to use them properly in your assessment.  A hazard is anything that may cause harm. For example: chemicals, electricity, working from heights like a ladder, or an open drawer.  A risk is the chance that these hazards could cause harm to others. For example: a chemical burn or an electric shock, a fall from heights, or an injury from hitting an open drawer. Think about any hazards you notice as you walk around. Ask yourself, what activities, processes, or substances could injure your employees or harm their health?  Look at any objects, office furniture or pieces of machinery that could be hazards. Examine any substances in the workplace, from chemicals to hot coffee. Think about how these substances could injury your employees. If you work in an office, look for any long wires in walkways or under desks, as well as any broken drawers, cupboards, or counter tops. Examine the chairs at your employees' workstations, the windows, and the doors. Look for any hazards in the common areas, such as a faulty microwave or an uncovered section on the coffee machine. If you work in a big box store or a warehouse, look for any machinery that could be hazards. Note any spare materials, like hangers or safety clips, that could spill or land on an employee. Look for any hazards in the aisles of the store, like narrow shelving or cracked sections of the floors. Your employees will be able to help you identify any hazards they encounter on the job. Send out an email or have an in person discussion asking for feedback on any possible hazards in the workplace. Ask specifically about hazards that your employees think could result in significant harm, such as slips and trips, fire hazards, and falling from heights. They can help to explain the hazards and put them in perspective in terms of how the equipment was made to be used and how misuse can lead to hazards. The manufacturer's instructions will likely be on the labels of any equipment or substances. You can also check...

TL;DR in English: Understand the definition of a “hazard” and of a “risk” to the workplace. Walk around your workplace. Ask your employees about any possible hazards. Check the manufacturer’s instructions or data sheets for any equipment or substances. Look at any accident and ill-health records for the workplace. Think about any possible long term hazards. Visit a government health and safety guidelines website.
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For help with individual products, you will need to provide your serial number when you call or start a chat. Your product’s serial number location depends on the product itself.  Check the surface of your product. Most serial numbers are listed in a small box on the bottom. If your product connects to iTunes, check the iTunes menu to find your serial number. On Macs, click on “About This Mac” on the menu. Click “Settings” then select “General” followed by “About.” Call this number if you live in the United States. When you connect, provide your product serial number so you can get specific assistance. Explain the problem to the Apple Specialist, and they will either troubleshoot your issue or instruct you to send in your device.  You can either drop off your device at a local Authorized Service Provider or mail it in. The Specialist will provide you with a correct address if you’d like to mail in your device. Apple Support is available 7 days a week from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm Central time. For iPhone users in the United States, if you want to contact Apple specifically related to your iPhone, call 1-800-694-7466 and speak with an iPhone Specialist. Describe your issue as thoroughly as you can when you speak to a Specialist. Apple Support can help you with iPhone issues like repairs and physical damages, battery and charging, Apple ID and password, system performance, Wi-Fi, App Store and iTunes, iOS, iCloud, FaceTime, and messages. If you need help with your apple warranty protection plan or would like to purchase AppleCare, call 1-800-692-7753 to speak to an AppleCare Specialist. Mention your questions or concerns regarding AppleCare, and the Specialist will explain your next steps. AppleCare assists customers with technical support, hardware coverage, and software coverage. Visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232 and select between the United States and Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, or the Middle East. Select your country from the list, and dial the listed...

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Snip away the flower buds. Prune your dogwood to encourage flowering in early summer.

Too big of a box will cause your fragile items to shift around and possibly break. It is better to pack these items in a smaller box. If you’re hiring movers, ask them if they have specialty boxes for fragile items. These boxes might include cardboard separators for glasses or boxes shaped for frames. This will provide some cushioning for your precious belongings. You can buy these supplies at a post office, office supply store, or hardware store. Cover the bottom entirely in a single layer of padding. Bubble wrap is better for thin, delicate objects like plates, china, or lamps. Packing paper is better for slightly sturdier objects like picture frames or lamp shades. Wrap each item completely, taping down the edges with masking tape.  For glasses, mugs, and vases, stuff a wad of crumbled paper inside. Do not use clothing or towels to stuff boxes with fragile items. These are not secure enough to prevent breakage. Be careful with stacking fragile items. Try to avoid putting items on top of each other. If you have to stack, put heavier items on the bottom.  Slide plates and picture frames in vertically. Do not lay them flat. Keep lamps and lamp shades in separate boxes. Place glasses and cups upside down in the box. Make sure there is a thin layer of padding between each object. Stuff extra padding into any empty spaces afterwards. Put an additional layer of packing peanuts or crumpled paper on top.  Use as much as packing material as you need to fill in all of the empty spaces. You do not want fragile items shifting around in the box. The box should be full but not bulging at the edges. Don't overstuff boxes with fragile items. When you are done packing each box, close the top. Seal the top and the bottom along the openings and seams with packing tape. Use a broad, dark marker to write this in large letters. Draw arrows onto the box to mark which side is up. Label it on all sides. When packing the truck, make sure that heavier objects are not placed on top of this box.  Don't forget to label what is inside of...

TL;DR in English: Choose a box that holds 10 pounds (4.5 kg) or less. Line the bottom of the box with crumpled packing paper or packing peanuts. Wrap each item individually in bubble wrap or packing paper. Pack each item in the box according to its shape and size. Add more packing peanuts, paper, or bubble wrap to fill in empty spaces. Tape the box closed before it is too full. Write fragile on all 4 sides of the box.
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Cut off the buds at the tip of each branch to redirect energy to buds on the side of the branch. By removing a singe bud, you encourage the development of multiple buds, leading to a fuller setting of flowers. These buds can either be snipped off with shears or pinched off by hand. June is generally considered the best month for this type of pruning, but any time in the early summer will work. You should not snip buds off during the dormant season since doing so will cut the flowers off before they have the chance to open, rather than simply redirecting the energy. Do not wait too late into the summer, though, because doing so will not allow the buds to build up enough energy for new shoots and buds for the next year.

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Apologize. Make repayments if necessary. Be careful with your actions and words.

As noted in the introduction, most stubbed toes are not serious injuries. Thus, a good indication that your stubbed toe is something more serious is if it does not seem to get better right away. Pain that doesn't get better in the same amount of time as an ordinary bruise is often a sign of an underlying problem that requires special treatment. Specifically, be on the lookout for the following signs:  Pain that doesn't lessen within an hour or two Pain that fully returns whenever pressure is put on the toe Swelling and/or inflammation that makes it difficult to walk or wear shoes for a few days Bruise-like discoloration that doesn't go away within a few days Especially-bad stubbed toes often result in a fracture (a break in the toe's bone). In this case, it's usually necessary to receive an X-ray, cast, or foot brace. Signs of a fracture include:  An audible "crack" or "pop" at the time of injury A toe that visually appears "bent," "kinked," or "crooked" Being unable to move the injured toe Prolonged pain, inflammation and bruising. Note that many broken toes don't prevent the injured person from walking. Being able to walk isn't a sign that a toe isn't broken. Another injury that's common from a stubbed toe is for blood to gather under the toenail. The pressure between the built-up blood and the nail can lead to prolonged inflammation and swelling, making recovery a long, uncomfortable process. In this case, a doctor can make a small hole in the nail, allowing the blood to drain and relieving the pressure. This procedure is called a trephination. A toe injury that causes part or all of the nail to detach from the nail bed can be extremely painful. While treatment at home may be possible in some cases, seeing a doctor will give you access to treatments for reducing pain, protecting the wound, and fighting infection that may not be available to you otherwise. In addition, if an injury is serious enough to break your nail, it is possible that it has also caused a fracture or another problem that requires a...

TL;DR in English: Be wary of lingering pain and inflammation. Look for signs of fracture. Look for signs of subungual hematoma (blood under the nail). Check for breaks in the nail. Watch for signs of infection. If the toe injury appears serious, see a doctor.
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A simple first step that you can take is to apologize.  Apologizing shows that you understand what you did and that it broke the trust between you and your parents.  Apologizing can also demonstrate that you want to make changes and do the right thing next time.  Try apologizing to show your understanding of the situation, rebuild trust, and have your privileges restored.  Make sure your apology is genuine. You could try saying something like "Mom, Dad, I want to apologize for what I did.  I get that it was wrong of me and I want to make things right." Having a good understanding of what went wrong can help you build a better apology. Try giving examples that show your understanding of the situation.  For example, you might say "I see now that lying to you earlier was hurtful and makes it hard to trust what I say in the future." If you've caused damage to something, you may need to either fix it or pay for it.  By repairing something or replacing it, you can show that you've taken responsibility for your actions and understand how they damaged trust between you and your parents.  Volunteering to fix or replace something you've damaged can be a good step in rebuilding trust and getting your things back. For example, maybe you broke something you “borrowed” without permission.  Offering to either fix it or buy a replacement can demonstrate your understanding of the situation. Once you know what you can do to build trust again and get your stuff back, it's time to get to work.  Focus on taking actions that you know are allowed by your parents, will demonstrate responsibility, and will build trust.  Try to remember that this is more about your actions and choices, rather than simply getting your things back.   Avoid any outbursts aimed at your parents.  Try to speak respectfully, even if you disagree with something. Be honest with your parents.  Lying to your parents will only cause mistrust and may cause you to lose your things for even longer. Always take responsibility for your actions. Try to follow rules as...

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Make a plan to change the way you wake up. Make a plan to change the way you wake up. Make a plan to change the way you wake up. Make a plan to change the way you wake up. Make a plan to change the way you wake up. Make a plan to change the way you wake

Set a password. Restrict other user accounts. Install anti-virus software.

If you don’t have much structure to your mornings, make a plan to change that. Having a good morning routine can help you to wake up feeling like you have a direction and purpose. If your morning routine has not been working out for you, make a plan to change the way you wake up and start your day. Sleep deprivation can cause a wide range of health problems, so it’s important to make sure that you are getting enough sleep every night. Your sleep needs are based on your age as well as other factors. For example, adults need between 7-8 hours of sleep per night, but if you have been sleep deprived for a while, you may require more until your body recovers. You might instinctively stretch in the morning, but if not it’s a good habit to incorporate. You don’t have to spend much time stretching to reap the energizing benefits. Even 30 seconds of stretching can help get your day off to a healthy start. If you have more time in the morning, try doing some morning yoga. Yoga will stretch your body, increase blood flow, and help you build strength. Morning exercise is a great way to get your day off to a healthy start. You should aim for 30 minutes of exercise every day, but even 15 minutes of exercise in the morning can help you to feel more energized and healthy all day. Some research has even found that morning exercise helps improve sleep and getting enough sleep is essential to having a healthy start to your morning.  Get a workout DVD that you can do right in your living room first thing in the morning or look up workout videos on the internet. Try walking or biking to work to add a little more movement to your morning. If you take the bus or subway to work, try getting off a stop or two before your usual stop and walk the rest of the way. If you drive, try parking your car in a spot that far away from the entrance.  If you have time, you can even take your dog for a quick walk around your block. Getting up and hopping in the shower first thing in the morning can help you to feel more alert, but it can also help...

TL;DR in English: Develop a morning routine. Get a good night’s sleep. Stretch as soon as you wake up. Exercise in the morning. Take a morning shower. Eat a good breakfast. Drink water.
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Setting a password prompts the user to type in the specified secret "word" to log in. A password should be strong, don't set your password to your username, the word "password", or the name of your dog. Even something like "cornflakes21" is easy for a password breaker to guess. Try not to include any words in the dictionary. Instead, try using an acronym, such as your initials + all the digits of your birth date added together + random punctuation and letters throughout. So, if John M. Smith was born October 14, 1970, and he chose to include the characters A, j, and *, his password might be "JM*Sj23A".  To add or change your password, go to “User Accounts” in the control panel.     On your account, click the “Create a password for your account”.     After setting your password it might prompt you to restrict your personal files to your user account, it would probably be wise to do so, and click “Create password” button.    Set other user accounts to restricted so they cannot install programs or view other files without permission, or change important system settings. Do this to the accounts of anyone you believe does not know computers well or may cause harm to your system.  To restrict other user accounts, go to user accounts in the control panel.     On the user selected, change the account type to "Administrator".    It's important to have some protection for your computer against computer viruses. Without protection, your computer is extremely vulnerable to a virus attack.

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. Know what to expect. Be aware that plastic surgery is not without risks. Understand that there is a recovery process. Be aware that you may need to wear a nose splint for up to a week. Be aware that some scarring may occur.

Quail droppings will build up quickly and contain high levels of ammonia. It’s important that you clean out their habitat on a regular basis.  If your quail live in a hutch with a wire floor, you can easily collect and clean up the droppings by placing newspapers or shallow containers (like litter trays) underneath the hutch. If you wish, you can use the collected droppings for fertilizer. If you keep your quail in a deep litter habitat, you may only need to clean the litter once every couple of weeks. How much your quail will need depends on how many quail you have, how mature they are, and what breed they are. Adult Japanese quail, for example, eat approximately 14-18 g (.5-.63 oz) of feed per day.  Buy food designed specially for the age and life stage of your quail. Their nutritional needs change as they grow and mature. If you are unable to get feed specifically formulated for quail, you can give your quail turkey or game bird feed supplemented with calcium. Add a little shell grit or ground limestone to their feed to provide a calcium boost.  Store the food you plan to feed the quail in a dry, cool, well-sealed container. Do not give your quail food that is more than 8 weeks old. Clean water troughs and containers daily to prevent illness. Wash water containers with hot water and a mild detergent, and rinse thoroughly before refilling with fresh water. If you have chicks, fill the water troughs with clean pebbles or marbles to prevent drowning. Regularly examine the quail habitat for damage. Look for rotting wood or holes in the wire or net that could allow predators in (or quail out). Rats often try to get into quail enclosures, so be sure to maintain a secure pen. You may want to do an overall count of your quail daily, weekly or monthly. This is so you know that they’re all there and that the quail are living healthy lives in the habitat. Quail are easily startled, and excessive stress or handling can kill them. Don’t pick up or handle your quail any more than necessary, and enter their habitat only...

TL;DR in English: Change the floor litter regularly. Provide food for the quail. Make sure your quail always have access to clean water. Perform weekly security checks. Keep count of your quail. Do not disturb your quail.
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et a nose job. If you want a permanent way to make your nose smaller, you can invest in rhinoplasty. Plastic surgery, or rhinoplasty, can be used to remedy nose size and the following:  Width of the nose and nostrils Nose humps or dips Bulbous, hooked, or upturned nose tips Crookedness or asymmetry The operation usually takes one to two hours, and is completed by a plastic surgeon under general or local anesthesia. As with most cosmetic surgeries, your medical history will be reviewed to determine whether or not you are a good candidate, or of any precautions need to be taken. Like with all other surgeries, rhinoplasty comes with certain risks. You can experience any of the following problems during or after the surgery:  Allergic reactions to medications, including the anesthesia Troubles breathing Bleeding Bruising Infection Patients usually can go home the same day, although sometimes they are required to stay at the hospital overnight. Full recovery can take several weeks. During this recovery process, you may also experience bruising, puffiness, and swelling around your nose and eyes. It can take up to 14 days for this to go away. It will look like a large pad or bandage. A doctor may prescribe you some medication to help with the swelling and pain. Some people find that a cold compress also helps. Plastic surgery is usually without scarring, but if you are narrowing large nostrils, you may end up with small scars at the base of your nose. Sometimes, blood vessels may burst in your nose. This will result in tiny, red specks on your nose. These are permanent.

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Place eggs in cold water immediately after boiling. Refrigerate all eggs within 2 hours of boiling. Refrigerate unpeeled hard-boiled eggs. Refrigerate peeled hard-boiled eggs in a bowl of cold water. Use the hard-boiled eggs within one week.

The caffeine in tea can help reduce swelling and darkness under the eyes. After you’ve brewed some tea, remove the bags and squeeze out the excess water. Refrigerate the bags for 10 minutes, and then lay down with the bags over your eyes for at least 15 minutes.  Chilling the bags ensures that they’re not too hot to place over your eyes. The cold temperature also helps reduce any swelling under the eyes when you use the bags as compresses. Be sure to use caffeinated tea bags.

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After they have cooled, dry the eggs with a paper towel and refrigerate immediately. This will help to prevent bacteria and other contagions from growing on the eggs. If possible, place the eggs in the refrigerator as soon as they have cooled.  If the eggs are not refrigerated immediately, they can become dangerous to eat. Warmer temperatures make the egg more vulnerable to bacteria such as salmonella. Discard any eggs that have sat out for two or more hours. Keep the eggs refrigerated until you are ready to serve them. If the eggs remain out of the refrigerator for over 2 hours, you should discard them. Keeping eggs in their shells will help to prevent the egg from deteriorating; place hard-boiled eggs that still have their shells back in the egg carton, or in a sealed container. Store the hard-boiled eggs on a refrigerator shelf.  Don’t store hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator door. The repeated opening and closing of the door can cause temperature changes, causing the eggs to rot more quickly. Keep hard-boiled eggs away from foods with strong odors. Eggs will absorb the flavors and aromas of nearby items. Keep foods such as garlic or cheese away from the hard-boiled eggs to prevent a change in flavor. Peeled hard-boiled eggs may dry out. Placing them in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator will help to keep them moisturized, and also help to ensure they stay at a constant, cool temperature.  Change the water daily. Replacing the water every day will keep the eggs fresh as well as help to keep contaminants out of the water and the eggs. Alternately, place peeled eggs in a sealed container. Do not add water to this container, but place damp paper towels over the eggs. This will help them to stay fresh and not dry out. Change the damp paper towels daily. Whether they have been peeled or not, hard-boiled eggs will stay fresh for a maximum of 5-7 days. If they are kept longer, they may begin to rot and be dangerous to eat.  Boiled eggs go bad much quicker than raw eggs; the most obvious sign that a...

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Use thin coats. Clean your nails. Use a top coat.

Combine equal parts of coconut oil and brown sugar in a small bowl. Use your fingers to massage it into the fine lines around your mouth before rinsing it off. This procedure exfoliates the skin, but it also causes a little bit of swelling, which helps reduce the look of smile lines. Applying an eye cream around your lips can moisturize and help fill in lines. You'll need to apply it twice a day - when you wake up and before you go to bed.  Look for products that say they can boost elastin, which will help reduce the appearance of lines. Check for active ingredients like vitamin C, retinol, peptides, hydroxy acids, coenzyme Q10, niacinamide, grape seed extracts, and tea extracts.  In addition, these treatments can boost collagen production. Talk to your doctor about retinoids, vitamin C serum, and glycolic-acid peels, which can stimulate collagen production. Wrinkles appear because collagen breaks down as you age. By replacing some of that collagen over time, you may reduce the look of fine lines like smile lines.  These products are ones you apply every day that contain ingredients that boost collagen. Look for the words "collagen-boosting." They may also be labeled "anti-wrinkle" creams. They can also act as moisturizers. You'll need to apply this treatment every day for it to be beneficial, but you can see results over the long term. You should see some results in the first week. Try a serum with hyaluronic acid, which can help moisturize your skin and boost collagen at the same time.  Prescription versions will have a higher concentration of ingredients, so they will likely be more effective.

TL;DR in English: Use a mixture of sugar and coconut oil. Plump up your lips and mouth area with eye cream. Try a collagen-boosting treatment.
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The thinner coats on your nails will dry faster than a thick one. Thin coats will evaporate faster. Instead of applying one thick coat, try to apply a thin coat and wait for a minute or two for it to dry. Then add another coat and repeat until you reach your desired manicure. If you start with clean nail beds and cuticles, your nail polish will adhere better and dry faster. Start your manicure with healthy hands and your manicure will look more stunning. While it may not help your nails dry quicker, it will help your manicure last longer. Use a thin top coat to dry quicker, and your beautiful manicure will last longer than if you hadn’t.

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Demonstrate responsibility. Demonstrate clear ambition. Set specific, clear goals. Practice networking. Practice time management.

While you should not have a friend ask the guy to the dance for you, if you and he do share a mutual friend, you can ask that person to find out if your crush already has a date or if he would be open to the possibility of going with you. Ask a mutual friend who is reliable and trustworthy. You do not want a friend who will use the knowledge of your feelings against you or someone who will fail to live up to the promise. The simplest way to ask your crush is to slip him a note. Keep the tone lighthearted and the message brief, and leave it in a place that he is guaranteed to spot it in.  You can slip a note into his locker or bookbag, for instance. Try to be fun and casual. Instead of confessing your undying love and scaring him off, just casually say that “it's lady's choice” and you choose him. You could also use the classic “check 'yes' or 'no'” format. Write “Will you go to the Sadie Hawkins Dance with me?” and create separate checkboxes for “No” and “Yes.” If you are on close enough terms with your crush to have his phone number, send him a quick text asking him if he would be interested in going to Sadie's with you.  This is only an option if he gave you his phone number directly. If you got it from a third party, texting him without warning can be a little startling. To the same end, you can also use email to ask him to the dance. Send a private message or create a Facebook event that only he can see. Request a response of “yes” or “no,” rather than a “maybe” response. It is generally best if you create a private event or use a private message rather than asking for the entire social media world to see. Keeping things private can save you some embarrassment if his answer ends up being no. If the two of you share similar tastes in music, you can create a CD of your favorite songs and pass it along to him. Write your invitation on the CD case or use the track titles to ask him out.  You could include songs on the CD with lyrics about a girl asking a guy out, especially if the song talks specifically...

TL;DR in English: Get the scoop from a mutual friend. Write him a note. Text him. Use social media. Make a mixed CD. Leave him a message in a bottle. Put a letter in a balloon.
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A good way to show that you are a good person to do business with is to act responsibly and honestly. That is, always deliver on your promises by delivering results as promised and on time. Always be punctual for meetings and calls. On the other side, avoid gossiping about business associates to others. Ambition refers to an innate drive to succeed, and every successful businessman has it. Developing ambition will not only provide you with the passion and drive to work hard and become successful, but it will also make you appear more confident. Think of an image of how you want your life to be in an ideal world. What does it look like? Are you a CEO? Are you giving presentations to hundreds of people? Are you driving a nice car? Having a clear image of what you want your life to look like can provide direction and motivation to create that image. A successful businessman is not simply a dreamer, but someone who can bring ideas to reality and ultimately make money. Being able to take an idea or a vision, and turn it into a series of specific goals is an essential business skill and key part of being a businessman. Make sure your goals are all SMART. That is to say Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. If your goal is to become a high-level manager, start with the attainable goal of becoming supervisor of your team within two years, for example. Business is all about relationships, and networking is the best way to find a new job, meet new customers, get to know supervisors, or form new business relationships that can enhance your career. Networking is an essential business skill.  When networking, avoid "being false". People avoid those who are "on the make". Be a giver, not a taker. With networking practice makes perfect. A good tip to initiate conversations is to simply to approach individuals or groups and ask simple opening questions such as "What bring you here?" or even a simple, "How are you?" Listening is as important as talking. It not only allows you to get to know the person...

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Eliminate foods that trigger excess production of stomach acid. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Allow several hours between eating and lying down. . Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages. Stop smoking. Wear loose-fitting clothes. Raise the head of your bed 4 or 5 inches (10.2 or 12.7 cm) higher than the foot.

Look for 3% hydrogen peroxide at your local drugstore and dilute it with equal parts water. Vigorously swish the solution in your mouth and between your teeth for about 30 seconds. Gargle the hydrogen peroxide before spitting it out in your sink. Hydrogen peroxide works as an antiseptic, so it works efficiently and getting rid of bacteria in canker sores and minor infections. Avoid using undiluted hydrogen peroxide since it could damage the soft tissue in your mouth. Stir ½ teaspoon (2.8 g) of salt into 1 cup (240 ml) of warm water until it’s completely dissolved. Take a large sip of the salt water and swish it around your mouth for 30–60 seconds. Work the salt water through your entire mouth to ensure it reaches any sores or infections. Spit the salt water out as soon as you’re finished with your rinse.  Rinsing your mouth with salt water works well toothaches, canker sores, and minor infections. Avoid swallowing the rinse since it contains bacteria and could make you feel sick. Saltwater may sting canker sores if you have any, but it will only be temporary.

TL;DR in English: Rinse your mouth with hydrogen peroxide to get rid of harmful bacteria. Do a warm salt water rinse to disinfect your mouth.
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If you experience acid reflux frequently, you may have noticed an increase in your symptoms when you eat certain foods. Try cutting back on the following foods to experience acid reflux less often:  Chocolate Spicy food Garlic and onion Fried or greasy foods Acidic foods such as tomatoes and citrus fruits Mint and peppermint When you eat a big meal, it causes your stomach to stretch, putting excessive pressure on lower esophageal sphincter (the ring of muscle that controls the opening between your stomach and your esophagus). This allows acid and other stomach contents to enter your esophagus. To avoid this, limit your portions to 1 serving size each. Wait until you no longer feel full before eating more food. Give your digestive system an assist from gravity by not eating too close to bedtime. Wait at least 3 hours after eating before you lie down. ose excess weight. Obesity is a chief contributor to acid reflux. The extra weight puts pressure on the sphincter between your stomach and your esophagus, causing acid to rise back up. Diet and exercise may eliminate symptoms without requiring further treatment. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian to get advice on how to lose weight safely and effectively. Alcohol and caffeine loosen the sphincter that controls the passage of the esophagus into the stomach, allowing acid to flow backward. Avoiding them, especially before bedtime, can ease the symptoms of GERD. Drinking too much alcohol can also aggravate GERD by causing your stomach to empty more slowly and your intestines to work less efficiently. Smoking interferes with digestion and can damage the lining of the esophagus. Even if you can't quit, it's important to cut back as much as you can. If you’re struggling to quit, make an appointment with your doctor. They may be able to offer practical advice or prescribe medications that can help. Tight waistbands compress the internal organs and may block digestion. Wear pants and skirts with elastic waistbands. If you wear form-fitting clothes and heavy...

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Learn the tones. Count. Learn key vocabulary. Ask and answer yes-no questions.

Do you require a more utilitarian, functional style? Do you prefer a sexier look to hit the club circuit? Is it the wholesomeness of country dress that fits your personality? Knowing what your intentions are will help you personalize your wardrobe. A different top, some new boots, or the right skirt will put you on the right path. It can be jarring to adopt a new look overnight. Ease into it, experiment to find out what works for you and what should be left on the sale rack.

TL;DR in English: Determine your reasons for adopting a country style. Start small.
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Cantonese has up to 9 tones, but most speakers use six. Tones are used to distinguish various meanings of a syllable. The tones can be level, rising, or falling in pitch. You don't need perfect pitch to speak Cantonese, but you do need to be able to control your pitch enough to make it rise, fall, or hold steady.  The high level tone is transcribed as "ā" in Yale. It is a high, steady pitch. The mid rising tone is "á" in Yale. It starts at your normal pitch and ends higher. The mid level tone does not rise or fall, but continues at your normal pitch. The low falling tone, "àh," starts slightly below your ordinary pitch and ends lower. The low rising tone, "áh," starts slightly below your ordinary pitch and ends at your ordinary pitch. The low level tone, "ah," begins and ends in your ordinary pitch without changing. You will need to take classes or listen to recordings to learn how to properly vocalize and recognize the tones. A great way to practice Cantonese tones and sounds is to learn to count to ten. When you count, lilt the numbers up and down, beginning up with one, then down with two, then up with three.  1  一  yāt (rhymes with "putt") 2  二  yih (rhymes with "see") 3  三  sāam (said with an "ah" sound; use a lower pitch or you may end up saying "clothes") 4  四  sei (like "say") 5  五  ńgh (like "mmm" but with the letter n) 6  六  luhk (like "look") 7  七  chāt (said with "uh" sound) 8  八  baat (like "bot") 9  九  gáu (rhymes with "how") 10 十 sahp (like "sup" with a slight "ah" sound) Once you have learned to count to 10, learn double digit numbers. To say 11, 12, 13, and up, say "sahp" (ten) and then the second digit. 11 is "sahpyāt," (ten-one), while 12 is "sahpyih." Find and practice the words and phrases you need to build your most ordinary phrases. It is wise to cluster your vocabulary: learn related words together, instead of randomly or in alphabetical order.  Study along with a guide that provides recordings, such as learningchineseez.com Learn how to say temporal markers: now (而家 yīgā), late (遲...

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Don't be afraid to ask for help. If you are not sure what to ask, ask. If you are unsure what to ask, ask. If you are unsure what to ask, ask. If you are unsure what to ask, ask. If you are unsure what to ask, ask. If you are unsure

Introduce yourself Be direct. Show gratitude.

Lay them down so that the long side of the paper is facing you. You may want find a flat surface on which to work to make folding your papers easier. Undo the last two folds so you have a long strip again. You should be able to see the crease marks from your previous folds. There will be one in the center, and another on each side, halfway to the edge of the paper. Go from left to right. This will make this piece half as long. This piece will form the barrel of your paper gun once you insert it through the opening of the handle.

TL;DR in English: Get two pieces of standard printer paper. Open the folded strip. Fold the other long strip of paper horizontally.
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. Whether you approach someone in person, through email, or via a social media platform, always begin by introducing yourself. (This is a great place to communicate your personal credibility.) Talk a little about your background and tell your story, but keep this brief. Aim for 1-2 minutes or 200-250 words.  Here is an example: “Hello everyone. My name is Rachel Addison. I am a hard-working, educated mother of 2. I am a professional decorator and avid social media user. Over the course of past six months, I have been working to solve a serious problem. I have determined that I cannot do this on my own, so I’m asking for your help.” Be sure to think about your audience. Adapt your language and tone to suit who you're talking to. People do not like to feel manipulated. Although it is important to be polite, and to include some important rhetorical elements into your request, you do not want to load it down with compliments and pleasantries. Rather, people liked to be asked directly. Just come right out and ask for what you need. Remember to be specific. You might say, “I need to raise $1,000 to pay for my dog’s surgery. The breakdown of how this money will be spent looks like this: [include budget or photograph of vet bill.] I am seeking donations ranging from $5 to $50. If you are not able to donate, please consider sharing this request with others.” People respond best to requests if they feel the asker is “grateful.” Beyond a simple “thank you,” it can be helpful to express what their assistance can do. You may explain what a given dollar amount could accomplish, or what their advice could mean for your career. Additionally, including that thank you never hurts.  You could say, “Even a donation of $5 brings me closer to covering my mortgage for one more month. Each contribution lessens my stress and restores my hope.” You might say, “Thank you so much for taking the same to read my story.”

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Fold the scarf in half. Knot opposing ends together twice. You want the knots to hold well. Do this on both sides of the scarf. Place your arm through the knotted area on 1 side. Place your other arm through the knotted area on the other side. The scarf will act as a makeshift cardigan

Wear a kimono. Make a scarf bracelet. Make a boot accessory.

The Spotify icon looks like a green circle with three black sound waves in it. You can find it on your home screen or on the Apps tray. This button looks like three vertical lines on the navigation bar at the bottom of your screen. It will open your library menu. This button will open your Settings menu on a new page. This will open your social media and interaction settings. This will prompt you to sign in to your Facebook account on a new page.  If you're prompted to allow Spotify permission to access Facebook, tap Allow or Continue in the pop-up to continue. If you're automatically logged in to your Facebook on your phone or tablet, just tap Continue instead of signing in again. Enter your email or phone and your password, and then click the blue Log in button. This will link your Spotify to your Facebook, and change your username to your Facebook display name. If you're automatically logged in to Facebook, just tap Continue here to link your account.

TL;DR in English: Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet. Tap Your Library on the bottom-right. Tap the white gear icon on the top-right. Tap Social on the Settings menu. Tap the Connect to Facebook option. Sign in to your Facebook account.
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You will use a large square scarf.  Fold the scarf in 2 on the ground. Knot opposing ends together twice. You want the knots to hold well. Do this on both sides of the scarf. Place your arm through the knotted area on 1 side. Place your other arm through the knotted area on the other side. The scarf will act as a makeshift cardigan, hanging down behind your arms and back. Use a small square handkerchief for this accessory. It can be silky or cotton.  Fold your scarf in half. Make 2 diagonal ends touch each other. Smooth a crease into the remaining triangle. Fold the scarf over 2 inches (5cm). Repeat the fold until the scarf is completely folded through its tapered end. Loop the scarf over your wrist. Place the end of the triangle next to your inside wrist. Tie the scarf 1 or 2 times to secure it as a bracelet. Use a cotton or silk handkerchief that is easy to clean.  Fold the scarf from a diamond into a triangle, just as you would with the scarf bracelet. Repeat the 2-inch folds, until you reach the end of the triangle. Loop the scarf around a winter boot, just above the ankle. Tie it twice to secure it before wearing.

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Know when to use alarm clocks. Secure the alarm clock. Wrap the alarm clock. Fasten the alarm clock. Change regularly.

Don't use an alarm. Get sun on your face. Increase your sense of wakefulness.

When a wound is too large to cover with a strip bandage, it is best to cover the wound with gauze and an elastic/wrap bandage. These bandages are ideal for larger wounds on the extremities, like the arms or legs, because the bandage will wrap neatly around the limb. Elastic/wrap bandages are not designed to cover the wound. You will need to apply sterile gauze to wound itself before applying the bandage. Make sure the gauze covers the entire wound. It is better to use gauze pads that are slightly larger than the wound.  If necessary, you can apply tape to the outside of the gauze pad itself to hold it place until you cover it with an elastic bandage. Again, you can apply a medicated ointment to the pad to help disinfect and heal the wound. Once the gauze pad is in place, you need to wrap up the area with the elastic bandage. Start by wrapping the bandage below the wound. Moving upwards, apply the bandage, covering at least half of the applied bandage with each new pass. You will be done when you have applied the bandage to a spot above the wound. Now that the elastic/wrap bandage has been applied, you need to fasten it. This can be done a number of ways. You can use tape or clips to hold the end of the elastic bandage in place. Make sure the bandage is not too tight before securing the end of the bandage. In order for the wound to drain and heal, you need to remove the elastic bandage from time to time. Every time you remove the bandage, be sure to thoroughly clean and dry the wound, allowing it to sit in the open air for a few minutes. As a general rule, you will need to change the bandage at least once a day or when drainage from the wound soaks through the gauze pad.

TL;DR in English: Know when to use elastic/wrap bandages. Secure the gauze. Wrap the elastic bandage. Fasten the bandage. Change regularly.
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Setting an alarm clock, even for the right number of hours, can lessen your quality of sleep. Alarm clocks raise stress and make you wake up stressed, not fresh. If you don't need to get up at a certain time, turn off your alarm.  If you have a week off of work, go the whole time without your alarm clock. Write down the times you wake up. If you find that your natural sleep patterns are different than you had suspected, try adjusting your schedule to match it. Avoid pressing the snooze button. Your body will not relax entirely into deep sleep when you press snooze, and you might wake up feeling more tired, not less. Sun and sunlight let your body know it's time to wake up. As soon as you wake up, open your curtains. Eat breakfast on your porch, if you have one, or by a window that lets in light. During the winter, try using a full-spectrum UV light on dark mornings. As soon as you wake up, drink a glass of water. Take a shower, put on clean clothing that you really enjoy, and eat a tasty, nutritious breakfast. Drink coffee if you are a coffee drinker. Massage your face to kickstart your circulation. Some studies suggest that waking up to bright colors or fresh flowers can boost your mood and energy. Hang a gorgeous painting or cloth on your walls, put out flowers, eat colorful fruit for breakfast, and wake up refreshed.

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Make yourself appear larger to intimidate the wild cat or wolf. Speak in a confident, low voice. Remain calm and back away slowly. Never crouch down or bend over to pick something up. Throw things in the direction of the animal. Fight back if the animal attacks you.

Before your decide to protect your Twitter account and tweets by making them private, be sure that you understand what it entails. Once you make your tweets private:  Other users will need to make a request to follow you, and you will need to approve all requests. Your tweets will only be visible to approved followers. Other users will be unable to retweet you. Your tweets will not appear in any Google searches, and will only appear in Twitter searches conducted by your approved followers. Any @replies you send will not be seen, unless you send them to your approved followers. For example, if you tweet a celebrity they will not be able to see it, as you have not approved them to follow you. Anything you tweeted while your account was public will now become private, and will only be viewable or searchable by your approved followers. You will only be able to share permanent links to your tweets with your approved followers.  This is located on the top right-hand side of the page. Scroll down to the "Settings" option and click. Scroll down to the privacy section, then check the "Protect my Tweets" box to make your account private. Going forward, all of the tweets you publish will be protected, and will only be seen by your current Twitter followers. If you wish to reverse the process and make your tweets public again, all you need to do is uncheck the "Protect my Tweets" box.  Be aware that any protected tweets you published while your account was private will now become public and will be visible to and searchable by anyone. You will also need to review any pending follower requests before you switch your account back to public, as they will not be accepted automatically. If you do not do this, those users will need to follow you again.

TL;DR in English: Understand what protecting your tweets will do. Log in to your Twitter account with your username and password. Click on the "Settings and Help" icon. Click on the tab labeled "Privacy and safety". Scroll down to the bottom of the settings page, and click on "Save changes". Unprotect your tweets.
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Wave your arms over your head. Unzip your jacket and open it so you seem bigger. Don’t scream or make any high-pitched noises. Speaking in a low voice will show the wild animal you’re a human and not prey. Do not turn away and run or you could trigger the animal to attack. Maintain eye contact with the animal as you’re backing away. This will make you look small and weak to wild cats and wolves. Maintain an upright standing position so the animal knows you’re a human and not prey. If you’re with children, it’s important that you pick them up without crouching down or bending over. Reach your arms down to grab them without lowering your body. Only do this if you can reach rocks or branches without having to crouch, bend over, or turn away. And if you have pepper spray, that can work too because it's eyes don't like pepper spray, so you can run away to safety afterwards. You don’t need to aim for the animal itself. You’re just trying to scare it off by throwing things near it. If a wild cat or wolf approaches you, start throwing things directly at it. Try to remain standing as wild cats and wolves will most likely try to bite your head and neck. Use any tools you have available to hit the animal in the head, including nearby rocks and branches. If you have nothing to fight with, use your fists. Continue beating the animal as hard as possible until it flees.

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Don’t feed your mollies too much.  Don’t feed them too much.  Don’t feed them too much.  Don’t feed them too much.  Don’t feed them too much.  Don’t feed them too much.  Don

Feed the fry. Wait for the fish to mature. Separate the males and the females.

Improper tube feeding, by overfeeding or putting the tube down the trachea instead of the esophagus, can lead to aspiration pneumonia in young puppies. If you tube feed your puppy, doing it correctly can prevent another bout of aspiration pneumonia:  Make sure no air bubbles are in the milk formula. Before inserting the feeding tube, measure it from your puppy’s mouth to its last rib. Place your puppy on its side to do the measuring. Slowly thread the tube over the puppy’s tongue and down the throat. Run your thumb and index finger along your puppy’s neck to make sure you can feel the trachea and the feeding tube. Do not hold your puppy by its abdomen after the tube feeding. When giving oral liquid medications to a puppy using a syringe, it can be easy for that medication to end up in the puppy’s lungs, causing aspiration pneumonia. To prevent aspiration pneumonia when giving liquid medication:  Hold your puppy’s head in your non-dominant hand and the syringe in your dominant hand. Place the syringe in your puppy’s mouth and angle it to the side. Do not angle it toward the back of the throat—the medication could end up in your puppy’s lungs. Slowly empty the syringe. Place just a few drops in your puppy’s mouth at a time, giving it time to swallow and breathe. If your young puppy has cleft palate, it will likely need surgery to prevent aspiration pneumonia from happening again. During the surgery, your vet will close the opening in the top of your puppy’s mouth, lessening the chance of liquid or food going into the lungs.  Surgery could also be needed if your puppy breathed a foreign object into its lungs.  If you decide on surgery, your vet will take special precautions to ensure your puppy does not accidentally breathe anything into its lungs before it has fully woken up from surgery. Surgery can be expensive. If you have financial concerns, discuss these with your vet when deciding on whether your puppy should have surgery.

TL;DR in English: Tube feed your puppy carefully. Use caution when giving liquid medications. Correct your puppy’s cleft palate.
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Use ground fish food of the same type that you feed to your adult mollies.  Flake food should be used as a primary base.  Supplement the normal meals with a broad variety of denser meals.   Various worms are great for molly fish.  Grindal worms, black worms, and blood worms work well. Brine shrimp, live or frozen, are a preferred source of food. Molly fish even eat algae, which is their primary food in the wild. It will take around nearly two months to be able to tell males and females apart.  Once they’ve doubled in size, it’s probably safe to introduce them into the main tank with the rest of the fish.  Another good way to tell if they’re safe to interact with the other fish is if they are too big to fit into the other fishes mouths. Once you know the gender of the mollies, you'll need to ensure more breeding doesn't take place.  They will, in fact, breed between brothers and sisters.  Try to separate the male and female fish before they are eight weeks old, which is when they reach sexual maturity.

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If you are playing a game that requires you to roll the dice, you should be able to do so without any problems. If you are playing a game that requires you to roll the dice, you should be able to do so without any problems. If you are playing a game that requires you to roll the dice,

Quickly roll the dice. Conceal your Chance and Community Chest cards. Do not point out when you land on one of your opponent's properties.

This is likely to be the doctor's first suggestion if your pain isn't too severe.  Possible medications include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or naproxen (Aleve). Though non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be very helpful, they may not be right for you if you have high blood pressure, asthma, heart or kidney problems. Talk to your doctor about these medications before you start because they can interfere with other medications, including herbal remedies or dietary supplements. NSAIDS are especially known to cause gastric ulcers. Consult your doctor if over-the-counter medications do not help within 7 days. Depending upon your symptoms and medical history, your doctor may suggest:  Nerve pain medications. These medications are increasing in their popularity because the side effects are often less severe than those produced by narcotics. Common ones include gabapentin (Neurotin, Gralise, Horizant), pregabalin (Lyrica), duloxetine (Cymbalta), and tramadol (Ultram). Narcotics. These medications are likely to be prescribed when over-the-counter medications weren’t strong enough and nerve pain medications weren’t helpful. They may cause side effects including sedation, nausea, confusion, and constipation. These medications often have codeine or a mixture of oxycodone and acetaminophen (Percocet, Oxycontin). Muscle relaxants. Some people get painful muscle spasms and these medications can help this. A common one is diazepam. Some muscle relaxants may cause sedation and dizziness, so they are best used at night, just before bed. Read the packaging to determine whether you should avoid driving or operating machinery while taking them. Cortisone can suppress inflammation and swelling. If need be, your doctor may offer to give you an injection directly into the area that is causing the pain.  Your doctor may also use oral steroids when trying to decrease swelling.  Corticosteroids are often used to delay or possibly eliminate the need for surgery. The hope is that once the inflammation goes down, the body...

TL;DR in English: Deal with moderate pain with over-the-counter painkillers. Combat severe pain with prescription medications. Get cortisone injections for the pain. Discuss surgery with your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions when recovering from surgery.
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If you find an opportunity to roll the dice while the other players are talking, do not call for their attention just so they can watch you roll. Let them stay distracted, and roll the dice. Before anyone can see the numbers, move your marker wherever you want it. Be sure you know how many spaces you move so when your opponent asks you what you rolled, you can give them an answer that matches the spot you moved to. If a player questions your move, just keep a straight face, and keep with the lie. Instead of showing off these cards when you draw them, act pleased with whatever card you get, and collect what amount is requested on the card, even if the card is telling you to pay. Then, quickly put the card back into the pile and move on. If the other players are not paying attention to their properties, or where you land, let it go unnoticed. The official rules explain that you will not have to pay if your opponent has still not noticed by the time two other people take a turn.  Try to get the next two players to take their turn by complaining about how the game is moving too slowly. This will hopefully speed up the game so you won't have to pay! Keep the owner of the property you landed on distracted. Tell that person a funny joke, or tell them a long story until the next two turns are taken.

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Keep your cat hydrated. Perform any food changes gradually. Avoid giving your cat problematic foods. Keep your cat’s stress levels low. Consider natural remedies.

Crafting items can level you overall, but it will also level your skills in that crafting specialty. This is useful for getting experience and the skills necessary to make quality items (that you can sell!). There are a number of different crafting skills to try, including weapon smithing, armor smithing, and alchemy. The harder the enemies you fight, the more XP you'll get when you kill them. As such, if you're getting into higher levels and you see those wolves aren't really leveling your skills anymore, you'll know it's time to move on to something a little bigger. Quest time! Some less well-balanced MMOs allow other people to steal your kills, but not so in ESO. Since you don't need to worry about stealing someone's kill, you should feel free to help out others in battles. If you help enough, you'll get a little XP. If you really work together, you can split the XP evenly! You can get buffs (or bonuses to your normal leveling rate) through a few different means. The easiest is to find a Mundus Stone (like the standing stones in Skyrim or birth-signs in Oblivion) which will increase the stat you wish to level. These are located across Tamriel and you will need to seek them out.

TL;DR in English: Try crafting. Fight harder enemies. Fight with others. Get buffs.
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Intestinal problems and diarrhea can dehydrate your cat very quickly. Make sure that you keep a water bowl available and accessible for your cat. Many cats actually prefer to drink moving water, so a fountain style bowl is a great option. You can tell if your cat is dehydrated by lightly pinching the folded skin behind their neck. In a dehydrated cat, the skin takes a while to return to its flat position or remains bunched up.  You can also give your cat a 50-50 water and Pedialyte solution in their bowl. Talk to your vet first, though, to make sure that the combination won't mess up your cat's electrolytes. Be aware that dehydration can hit senior cats particularly hard. Don’t be surprised if your vet suggests an IV if your older cat gets dehydrated. Your vet might suggest some dietary changes for your cat, or you may take the initiative on your own. You can put your cat on a bland ground beef and rice diet by gradually switching out their meals over time. Quick dietary changes can make intestinal problems worse, while also making your cat more stressed.  You should not keep your cat on a home cooked long-term bland diet, as it is not nutritionally complete. Talk to your vet about recommendations for how long you should keep your cat on a specialized meal program. It is possible that your vet will ask you to withhold food from your cat for up to one day. You can give your cat water during this period, but the temporary food stoppage is intended to allow your cat’s digestive system to “reset.”  Your vet may also recommend a modified diet if they think that a food intolerance is causing your cat’s bloody stools. Some foods naturally irritate a cat’s digestive system. Try not to give your cat dairy products, no matter how much they seem to like them. Milk, yogurt, or cheese can result in severe gas or other intestinal problems. If these problems are severe enough, then your cat can create bloody stools. Colitis occurs when your cat’s intestines are irritated and inflamed. If your cat is stressed, they are more...

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Give your cat vitamin C. Get your cat vaccinated. Keep your cat indoors.

Watch your yard during rainfall. Note exactly where water tends to pool and sit. Also take into consideration how light or heavy the rainfall is, which may affect how large the affected area is. Plant stakes or flags in the center of the area and/or its borders while it's still wet if you think you will lose sight of it once it dries.  For example, say you have a spot roughly ten square meters that has standing water after a day of average rainfall. Then say that, after a heavy rainfall lasting three days or more, the area expands to twenty square meters. In this instance, the problem area is probably still the original ten square meters, since the surrounding area usually doesn’t experience standing water. First, see if additional water is being concentrated on this spot by a nearby structure, like the roof of your house or shed. Next, check if the water is runoff from an impervious surface, like a driveway or patio, that’s close at hand. Finally, check the lawn’s surface to see if the affected area is noticeably lower than the surrounding area. Water goes wherever gravity takes it, so always work your way up from the affected area to find out how water is getting there. Excessive water draining and pooling into a depression in the ground is certainly a problem, but keep in mind that it may not be the only one. Expect the soil itself to possibly prevent water from being absorbed. This may be caused by:  Compaction from weight placed on it, such as parking vehicles on the same patch of earth repeatedly. Thick root structures from vegetation that block the water’s absorption through the topsoil. Soil that is composed mostly of clay, rather than sand and/or organic matter. Take a 3-foot (0.9 m) wooden stake and plant it a third of the way into the ground alongside your house. Do the same with a second stake 100 feet (30.5 m) away from the house, with the affected area in between. Then:  Tie a string around the first stake where it meets the ground. Then tie the other end to the second stake, using a level to...

TL;DR in English: Identify where water collects. Check where the water is coming from. Check the soil. Measure the grade of your lawn.
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Unlike humans, cats can make their own vitamin C. However, a Vitamin C supplement can help your cat recover from some medical conditions, such as a cold.  Talk to your vet about giving your pet this supplement. But be sure that they have no history of urinary oxalate stone formation (crystals). Vitamin C may not be right for all pets.  Do not administer vitamin C without talking to your vet first, especially if your cat has underlying health conditions or is on any medications. Keep up to date with your cat's vaccinations. Vaccinations helps prevent common diseases and infections that can lead to colds and cold-like symptoms. Check with your vet once a year to see if your cat is due for any vaccines. Cats usually get colds from contact with other cats. The best way to prevent this is to minimize their contact with outside animals. Keep your cat indoors and away from strange, possibly unvaccinated, cats. If they simply must be outside from time to time, try to keep a close eye on them.

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Get a prescription for bimatoprost. Talk to your doctor about other possible causes behind eyelash loss.

Writing, time management, effective communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills are necessary for paralegals. These skills will serve you well in the profession, so it would be useful to develop them to the best of your ability in order to be the most desirable job candidate you can be.  Some colleges, universities, or other schools where paralegal programs are offered may also offer courses that help with the development of these kinds of professional skills. Computer skills play an important role as well, from familiarity with office suites to web browsers and email applications. Many employers prefer candidates who have had at least one year of experience working in a legal environment. Find a job or internship at a law office doing administrative tasks like filing or answering telephones, or working as an assistant to other paralegals. These kinds of jobs will not only look good on your résumé, they will also familiarize you with the legal environment and allow you to gain hands-on training from professionals in the field. Though paralegal certification is not required by all employers, it will give you an advantage over competing candidates. If you have already graduated with a bachelor's or associate degree in an unrelated field, it might be a good idea for you to become a certified paralegal. The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) offers certification.  Many other certification programs are available that are taught by practicing attorneys and give you the hands-on skills that you can apply directly to your job working as a paralegal. These programs generally last between 6-12 months. Consider taking a certified paralegal examination. This may or may not be part of your certification program. The NALA is the main organization that offers these exams. Your resume should include a sentence-long career objective passage that explains the type of job you are seeking, including your desired specialization, unless you are interested in general practice. Be sure...

TL;DR in English: Develop useful general skills. Get relevant work experience. Get certified. Design an impressive paralegal resume. Look for jobs. Continue your education.
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As of September 2013, bimatoprost remained the only FDA approved drug prescribed to treat an abnormal lack of eyelashes, especially if caused by hypotrichosis.  The medication is applied along the upper lash line, eventually stimulating longer, thicker, and darker lashes, but you should not apply it to the lower lashes. Usually, doctors instruct you to take the medication daily for two months or more. Possible side effects include itchy or red eyes, dry eyes, darkened eyelids, darkened brown pigmentation in the iris, hair growth around the eyes if the medication continually runs off the eyelids and onto the surrounding skin. There are a variety of health conditions and disorders that could be responsible for your loss of eyelashes. If you have one of these conditions, the only real way to grow eyelashes long-term is to treat the underlying condition.  Eye infections, hypothyroidism, autoimmune diseases, eyelid inflammation, and trichotillomania are all conditions that could be to blame. Doctors may recommend a special cleaning routine for eyelid inflammation and infections. An infection may also warrant the use of antibiotics. Hypothyroidism needs to be treated with thyroid replacement drugs. Trichotillomania is a psychological condition that causes you to pull your eyelashes out. You might be treated with cognitive-behavioral therapy and certain mood-stabilizing drugs. Autoimmune diseases are often treated with various immuno-suppressants.

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Print out the shape that you like onto a piece of photo paper.

Try out popular websites that collect awesome things, like the Frogman blog, BoingBoing, Digg or StumbleUpon. Educate yourself on websites like TED, Snopes, or Upworthy. Browse wikiHow. Find the three most ridiculous or worst articles you can. Post your collection in the discussion section. This way they'll get noticed and fixed. Watch fail compilation videos. Watch videos from when America's Funniest Home Videos was still good. Take the Afro Circus Challenge. This clip will supposedly drive you insane after a few minutes. How long can you stand it before you have to turn it off? Watch some DIY, Life Hack, or Buzzfeed videos

TL;DR in English: Get your internet on. YouTube the boredom away.
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This method is ideal for odd shapes, like logos, animals, or even silhouettes. Find a simple picture with a clear, easy-to-follow outline, and choose a sturdy photo paper that’s labeled as at least 8.5 mil thick or 75 pounds (34 kg). Once the image prints, let the ink dry for 2-3 minutes before handling the paper. If you don’t have photo paper, you can print out the image on regular paper, and then trace the outline of the shape onto a piece of cardboard.

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Address nutritional deficiencies. Cleanse the liver. Opt for prescription treatment. Note that there is no cure.

If you experience any symptoms of anemia, such as persistent fatigue, weakness, pale skin, or shortness of breath, make an appointment with your doctor. It’s important to get a definite diagnosis so that you can treat your condition appropriately. Different types of anemia require different treatments. It’s also important to rule out other conditions that might be causing your symptoms (such as a thyroid disorder or heart disease).  Your doctor will perform a physical exam, which means they will listen to your heart and breathing. They will also check for physical signs of anemia and ask you about other symptoms. Your doctor will also likely draw a small amount of blood to check your blood count. This is a test that counts the number of RBCs and other cells in the blood and check the quality of your RBCs. If the underlying cause of the anemia is not clear, other tests may be ordered.  If you try to donate blood and can’t because you have a low hemoglobin count, see your doctor and ask to be tested for anemia. Before using any supplements to treat your anemia, talk to your doctor about which supplements are likely to help you and in what doses. You should also let them know about any other medications or supplements you are currently taking to avoid potentially dangerous interactions. If you have deficiency anemia, you may need to take your supplements in forms you can’t get over-the-counter. For example, treatment for vitamin B-12 deficiency anemia sometimes involves regular injections of vitamin B-12.

TL;DR in English: See your doctor for a diagnosis if you suspect anemia. Consult with your doctor before trying supplements.
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Since many of the medical problems associated with MTHFR mutation are connected to folate deficiencies, you might be able to help counteract those problems by consuming more external folate.  Include more folate-rich foods in your regular diet. Good options include spinach, asparagus, chickpeas, beans, and broccoli. Avoid taking folic acid and consider taking a methyl folate supplement on a daily basis, as well. The supplement should provide your body with converted folate it can use to maintain bodily functions. MTHFR deficiencies can make it difficult for your body to naturally eliminate toxins, so you might be able to help your body by undergoing the occasional liver cleanse.  Popular liver cleanses include grapefruit and Epsom salt, cranberry juice, and apple cider vinegar. You can also help cleanse your liver by avoiding foods that hurt the liver, consuming more foods that help the liver, and maintaining a healthier lifestyle. If there are other risk factors that may put your overall health at risk, your doctor may prescribe a stronger supplemental treatment to help provide your body with what it lacks. One of the most common prescription treatments is 5-MTHF supplementation. This is the end product of healthy, normal MTHFR catalytic reactions. Since your body isn't producing enough 5-MTHF, artificial supplementation may help correct some of the problems caused by the deficiency. MTHFR abnormalities are a genetic problem, so no medication, surgery, or other treatment can correct it. Once you know about the problem, though, you can take measures to combat it and reduce your risk of experiencing further MTHFR complications.

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Use purple shampoo and conditioner. Touch it up with toner. Baby your hair.

Ulzzangs don't have perfect features, but know how to dress well and utilize technology to make their pictures look as attractive as possible. Get a good quality cellphone with a camera and the right apps to make your pictures as sharp as possible.  PicLab HD only costs $1.99 and allows you to customize your filters and add type. It's a professional-looking way of taking ulzzang photos. HandyPhoto and Frametastic are also good cheap options offering similar features.     Facetune is a mobile photo-editing app that allows you to fix up blemishes and adjust coloring in your photos. Many ulzzang photos are heavily edited, so you might consider getting this if you don't have Photoshop.    Cultivating an online presence that includes lots of cute-looking self portraits is an important part of ulzzang culture. Snap pictures of yourself out doing fun things, or shake up a dull evening by getting dressed up and having a photo shoot. Use clothing catalogs and fashion magazines for inspiration. The social networking presence of the ulzzang looks like it was pulled straight from an Eddie Bauer catalog. Plan cute photo shoots with your partner when you're out on a date. Soompi, a K-Pop and South Korean culture site, has a regular Ulzzang contest featuring a prestigious package for the winners, including an audition and interview with major South Korean fashion magazines. Many more informal contests are also available on Facebook and other social networking sites. Many K-Pop stars got started by cultivating an online ulzzang presence and entering these kinds of contests. Give it a shot!

TL;DR in English: Get a cellphone with a camera. Take lots of selfies. Enter an ulzzang photo contest.
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These often smell a little funky, and the color can be scary at first, but purple shampoo and conditioner will help keep your hair that striking white color, without developing brassy tones. The concept is similar to when people with blotchy skin use green face powder to reduce the redness of their complexion; because purple is the opposite of yellow, it counteracts those unwanted hues, and keeps your hair looking silver. You can use these once or twice a week. Don’t overdo it – everyday use will give you too strong a hue. This will help keep your hair that pristine white color. Some toners are also purple, like shampoos and conditioners designed for bleached hairs. The application process will be different for different toners, so follow the instructions on the box.  Again, be sure not to overdo it. Touch up with toner every couple of weeks at most. More than that and your color might start to look drab and flat. Consider having this done professionally the first time around if you have never done it before. Your stylist can teach you some tricks to make sure you are comfortable doing it on your own. Bleaching does an incredible amount of damage. It will need to be treated with extra care.  Only wash it a 3 or 4 times a week, and apply a hair mask every time you do.  Blow dry and curl it as infrequently as possible, and use products designed to protect hair from heat when you do. Use only sulfite-free products, to avoid damaging and yellowing your hair.  Once or twice a month, apply liquid coconut oil to the ends of your hair, wrap it in a towel, and let it sit for a few hours.

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Write down the letters in your name. Find words you can pull from the letters. Use something like scrabble pieces to help. Make new phrases or names from the letters. Eliminate troublesome letters if possible.

Gently take off any clothes or jewelry near the burned skin. Try not to pull clothes over the burned area to keep from irritating your skin further. Turn the faucet on so the stream of water is gentle rather than strong. Rinse the burned area under the cool running water to remove any traces of vinegar and soothe your inflamed skin. Do not rub or scrub your burn as you rinse. Avoid using soap on your burn. Remove your glasses or contact lenses if you've gotten vinegar in your eyes. Blink your eyes under a gentle stream of room-temperature water for 20 minutes. If your child has gotten vinegar in their eyes, gently pour the water over the bridge of their nose and encourage blinking. Then, flush their eyes with room-temperature water for 20 minutes in a tub, shower or sink. Use only clean, fresh water to cleanse burns. Other liquids may further irritate burned skin rather than soothing it.

TL;DR in English: Remove clothing or jewelry that has vinegar on it. Run the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes. Rinse your eyes for 20 minutes with room-temperature water. Avoid using milk or other liquids to flush a burn.
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Take a piece of scrap paper big enough that you have plenty of room and write. Write down your name at the top of the page. This will help you see the letters you have to work from. See what kind of words can be spelled using the letters. It can help to look for small words first and start building bigger words from there. For example, say your name is "John Smith." You can spell words like "hit," "sit," and "join" using the letters. It can be hard to keep track of letters when just writing. You may, for example, forget how many S's you have to work with and end up screwing up your anagram. If you have a game like Scrabble or Bananagrams sitting around your house, spell out your name using letters from this game and then arrange them to make anagrams. This can be particularly helpful if you have a longer name. Once you have a series of words written out, try to have some fun. Arrange the words into phrases or create a new name for yourself by rearranging the letters in your own name.  For example, if your name "Megan Brooks," you can rearrange the letters to create the fake name, Mak Borgeson. If your name is "Emily Todd," you can rearrange this into the funny description, "Timely, odd." Some letters are very hard to incorporate into anagrams. Troublesome letters include J, X, Q, and Z. If your name includes these letters, see if you can write your name in a way that omits them.  For example, if your first name is "Nadja", use an initial instead of your full name. If your name is "Nadja Woods," you can try to anagram the name "N. Woods" instead. It's not always possible to omit problem letters, especially if your name starts with something like "Z" or "Q." You may have to use an online anagram generator for help in these cases.

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Remove desiccant. Wash and dry the herbs.

Choose a desiccant. Pick the herbs. Sprinkle 2.5cm/ 1/2 inch of desiccant across the base of a glass or plastic container. Place the herbs onto the desiccant. Remove from the desiccant as soon as they have dried. Use for craft and display projects only.

To finish your skirt, you will need to add the elastic to the waistband. Slide your elastic piece in through the gap that you left in the waistband at the beginning. Then, use your fingers to work the piece through the entire waistband.  It can take a while to work the piece of elastic through the waistband. Attaching a safety pin to the end of the elastic before you insert it into the waistband may help you to pull it through a bit easier. After you have pulled the end of your elastic through the other end of the waistband and it is going all the way around the waistband, sew the two ends of the elastic together. This will secure the elastic in a circle inside of your fabric waistband. After you have sewed the two ends of the elastic together, close the opening in the fabric waistband by sewing the gap closed. After the gap is closed, you can trim away any excess thread and your skirt is ready to wear!

TL;DR in English: Slide elastic into gap in waistband seam. Sew the elastic ends together. Close the open edge of the seam. Finished.
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A desiccant is a substance that draws moisture out. Suitable desiccants for herbs include cornmeal, sand, orris root, borax, silica gel and even kitty litter. Silica gel is popular because it is light and won't crush the herbs; it is easily obtainable from craft stores. However, when working with it, wear a mask to avoid breathing in its fumes. Pick when moisture won't affect the herbs or their flowers. Glass and plastic won't create moisture. Keep any flowers separate from one another (not touching). Leaves and petals that are close together will require pulling apart to ensure the desiccant goes in between gaps and dries out every part of the herb.  If the shape of the petals or leaves is important, check for any that get bent out of shape and realign them as you're rearranging the desiccant. You can layer desiccant and herbs if wished; just be aware that the more weight on top, the more the plant matter beneath risks being crushed. This will only take a few days. Desiccant will leave herb leaves and flowers bone-dry and therefore somewhat brittle. To remove desiccant, use a small brush or a camera cleaning bellows to shift desiccant off the plant matter without damaging the plant. Handle with care. Avoid over drying the herbs or they may simply fall apart when handled. The herbs are not suitable for consumption.

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Don't tell her that you like her. Tease her. Don't just talk, have something specific and interesting to say. Get her talking. Don't initiate the sex talk. Be the one who ends the conversation.

The teapot needs to be large enough to hold all your quotes. Depending on how large you write and the number of quotes you've gathered, base the teapot's size on the amount of writing that will be transferred to the teapot.  The quotes will be written using a permanent marker, so check that the teapot material will hold the ink and allow for quick drying. For a standout look, go for white. Otherwise, if you find a dark colored teapot, use reverse (white, metallic or light colored) markers. . Remove any dust or debris before writing on the teapot.  Simply wipe clean with warm, soapy water, rinse with clean water and then dry with a soft cloth. If you're creating this for another person, find a book penned by his or her favorite author and dig up as many quotes as possible. Or, use online quote websites for fasting sorting.  You might even like to ask directly for quotes that your recipient holds dear, in order to make the teapot extra special. It's a good idea to write out or type up the quotes to keep on hand as you create the teapot. You can reference your sheet as you write, making it easier.

TL;DR in English: Choose a white, ceramic teapot. Wash and dry the ceramic teapot Gather your quotes.
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This is an absolute must. If you reach out and send someone a message, it's obvious that you're interested. Saying so out loud will only make you look desperate and needy, or insecure. You want to seem like the opposite of that. You want to seem like a mysterious and magnetic personality that she must get to know. In person. Lots of guys launch into compliments and really seem to over-do it. Many women will respond to this, but they're not really interested. If you want to actually get with a girl, start an emotional connection and a conversation, not an empty compliment. Some studies show that when we feel both positive and negative emotions at the same time, there is a kind of magnetic reaction that happens, which is often attraction. A common tactic that works especially well online is to gently and kindly tease a woman while you're chatting via text, email, or IM, about something. Just be friendly and joking with a woman. Don't be flat-out mean. There's a difference between saying something gently teasing, "That picture of you on a horse makes me scared you're going to out-drink me and shoot me in the chest with your six gun. But I don't know if you have that in you..." and saying something like, "A woman who likes horses. Typical." That's not funny, or charming. Pick something in her profile, or something that you notice about her in a picture and start there. Never start a chat with nothing but, "hey" or "what up." That doesn't give you any spark. You're going to get nowhere starting a conversation with nothing. If you can't find anything you want to say other than, "Jeez you're hot and I'd love to hang out," lead with a silly or random question to get talking about something more interested: "I'd like to say something more interesting, but I'm a little stunned by your picture. To get around this, I have to ask: If you had twenty minutes left on earth, what would you do first?" Ask questions to get a woman talking, flirting comfortably, and being comfortable with you. Listen to what she says and follow...

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Apply the eyeshadow. Apply the eyeliner. Apply the mascara. Apply the lip color.

What is motivating you to get into the practice of raising crops and/or animals and leaving the urban area where, usually, more money is to be made without having to work so hard for it? Any kind of farming involves a lot of hard work, it takes huge amount of responsibility, and is not the kind of venture that you will get rich quick on, if at all. Farming is a way of life, and also a business that gives you less of a financial "reward" for all the hard work you have to do throughout the year. But, the emotional and spiritual reward you get can be accounted for more than the paycheck you get at the end of the year. The industry is, for the most part, steeped in tradition. If you've never farmed in your life nor have any agricultural experience to bring to the table, and yet you still want to become a farmer, you may run into some individuals who are more skeptical of your future endeavor than you wish. But, do not let this bring you down, as there are many people who will embrace your goals and want to help out as much as possible. You will be surprised at how helpful a lot of farm people can be with the new farmers that want to learn as much as possible! Remember there is no such thing as a stupid question. However, don't be discouraged or lead yourself to feel slightly offended if someone is more blunt and forward with some of their advice and/or criticisms of what you intend to do and how to do it than you expected. Those farmers that have been in the business for decades have been-there and done-that, and will give you as much advice as you ask for, and even a few stories here and there. Be open to possibilities, listen well, and don't try to argue on something that they have known to work for them for the last umpteen years. Especially, talk to various farmers to get a better understanding of what to expect with what you are doing and the locale you intend to start a farm in. In most cases there are two main categories of agricultural production to choose from: Crops, seed or grain production (oilseeds,...

TL;DR in English: Decide why you're interested in farming. Choose what farm enterprise[s] you would like to get into. Visit with some experienced farmers. Research as much as you can. Attend informational or continuing-education sessions or classes on the sector of your interest. Consider having to move.
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Choose a light gold or peach eyeshadow that has a bit of shimmer. Apply this shade over the whole eyelid with a small makeup brush. Blend the color up towards the eyebrows. Next, choose a darker, natural color such as a chocolate brown. Apply a line of darker eyeshadow to the crease of the eyelid. Using a clean eyeshadow brush, blend the dark line of eyeshadow into the lighter eyeshadow.  When blending with a brush use light, gentle strokes. If you press too hard you may scrub away the eyeshadow. If your child has blond or light brown eyebrows, use a light brown eyeshadow to fill them in. Use a black pencil to line the top and bottom of your child's eye. To line the top lid first ask the child to close their eyes. Gently pull up on the eyebrow and apply the makeup in small strokes, lining the lash line of the eyelid. To line the lower lid, ask the child to look up. Gently pull down on the cheek to put on the lower line.  Be patient and careful while applying the makeup; if you get it in their eyes, they might start watering and mess up the makeup. Have younger child lean against wall or lie on floor to reduce fidgeting. Use black mascara that's not waterproof. Waterproof mascara is very difficult to clean off of a child's face. Gently pull up on eyebrow and ask the child to look down. Apply a thin coat of mascara to the ends of their eyelashes. Let the mascara dry before applying some to the lower lashes. When doing lower lashes, ask the child to look up and gently pull down on their cheek.  Be patient. If you move too quickly or don't let the child blink when they want to they might become uncooperative. It may help to lean the child against a wall to reduce fidgeting. Choose a shade of lipstick and lip liner that's a few shades darker than their natural lip tone. First, line their lips with lip liner by carefully drawing a thin line around the edges of their lips. Next, apply the lipstick. Ask the child to open their mouth in a loose “O” shape and carefully dab the lipstick onto their lips. Blend it all...

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Look for any clouding. Examine the iris. Monitor the eyes for discharge or tears.

In many high school and college courses you will be asked to write a literary commentary. This assignment requires you to evaluate a piece of literature, most often a novel, poem, or play. The key part of a successful commentary is a strong, clear thesis statement.  Your thesis is your argument or your point of view. This is where you take a stance, and spend the rest of the essay supporting your thesis. Maybe you are writing a commentary on Great Expectations. Your thesis could be, “Not only is Dickens’ tale engaging, it is also an insightful commentary on the differences between social classes in industrial Britain.” This will vary considerably depending on how long you want your commentary to be. At its briefest, say for a bulleted or single-paragraph commentary, make note of vital information to include. For longer commentaries, create a structure for your response. You might write at the top of your outline, “Important Themes in Great Expectations”. You could then make bullet points such as “Setting”, “Ambition”, “Class”, etc. An introductory paragraph  will help you to remain focused on the key points as you write. For example, include an introduction where you provide the context for the work and state your thesis, followed by analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, themes, etc. Then wrap up with a short conclusion of the importance of the topic.  You might start by saying, “Great Expectations is full of imagery that makes the reader feel as if they are in 19th century England with Pip. Dickens’ novel about class, ambition, and love sheds important light on the social divides of the time.” You could then list the themes that you will discuss in the body of your commentary. State an issue or theme you've identified, show where you've found it in the work, then explain what effect the issue or theme has on the work. You might feel that Miss Havisham’s obsession with lost love is an important theme in Great Expectations. An excellent specific example to illustrate this theme is pointing out that the...

TL;DR in English: Define your thesis. Create an outline. Introduce your topic. Use specific examples to support your thesis. Connect your examples back to the theme. Cite your sources
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As your cat ages, its eyes may turn from being bright and clear to cloudy and dull. By examining the degree of cloudiness or clearness in your cat's eyes, you can get a better understanding of how old your cat is.  Clear and bright eyes will indicate that your cat is likely young. Older cats may have cloudy eyes due to age itself or the development of cataracts. The iris is the colorful part of the eye that surrounds the pupil.  By examining the iris, you can learn the approximate age of your cat.  Look for any signs of jaggedness or roughness in the iris as you investigate.  Younger cats will have clean and smooth irises. As cats age, their irises will become thinner and strands will start to appear in the iris, along with pigment patches. A sign of both age and health, the tear ducts in your cat's eyes can be a great place to check up on your cat.  At times, due to either aging, illness, or injury, its eyes may become overly runny.  Runny eyes, as well as injury and illness, are more likely to be found in older cats, which can help you indicate your cat's age.  Younger cats should not have noticeable tears or discharge. Older cats may have apparent tearing or discharge from their eyes. Runny eyes can also be a sign of illness or injury, so check with your veterinarian.

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Don't be afraid to ask for help. If you are struggling to get your grades, ask for help. If you are struggling to get your grades, ask for help. If you are struggling to get your grades, ask for help. If you are struggling to get your grades, ask for help. If you are

Determine if you are using weighted assignments. Calculate your percentage in each category. Convert those percentages to a number. Add numbers to get your class percentage.

Treat yourself with loving compassion and respect. Instead of telling yourself off, speak to yourself calmly. When negative thoughts and feelings come to you, name them. Say "This is the I'm-too-fat thought," or, "Ah, here comes the 'everyone here knows more than me' thought." When you are praised, say "Thank you." If a compliment is innocent and sincere, it is impolite to reject it. To reject a compliment means missing out on the chance for a positive connection with another, and a positive affirmation for yourself. Let your friends and family affirm you.  If you are feeling truly down on yourself, you can ask someone you love to tell you something they like about you. Go ahead and return the compliment. Some cruelty comes disguised as kindness. Do you have a friend who is always pointing out your shortcomings? Does anyone in your life make fun of you or criticize you in public or in private? When you are proud of something, does anyone try to take you down a notch by acting nonplussed or condescending?  Try to eliminate these people from your life or spend as little time with them as possible. Accept the state you are in before you try making radical changes. If you try to fix yourself without acknowledging your inherent value and loveliness first, you may cause yourself harm. Improving yourself can be fruitful, but you have to love yourself first. Treat yourself like a flourishing garden that needs watering, pruning, planting, and general upkeep: not flood or fire.  If you would like to do better in school, first tell yourself "I am intelligent, hard working, and I have dreams and ambitions. I am capable of doing the work I have set out to do." Do this instead of saying, for example, "I'm too stupid and lazy and I failed my last exam and I will fail the next one." Once you have a positive framework, you can work on your plan of action. When there is something you want to work on, you are not eliminating or hiding a flaw of yours; rather, you are learning new skills.    Instead of "I'm going to stop talking...

TL;DR in English: Avoid self-criticism. Accept affirmation from others. Notice if someone is trying to put you down. Love it before you improve it. Re-frame how you view self-improvement. Recognize unrealistic standards.
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Your teacher may be using a weighted grading system. This means that your work will still have points, but those points will be worth different amounts based on what category it falls into. Common categories include homework, tests, quizzes, final exam, and participation.  Each category will be worth a certain percentage of your grade. To get a good grade, you will need to score all or a majority of the points in each category. However, scoring fewer points in a category which is only worth a small percentage of your grade will not affect your grade as much as if the category was worth a large percentage. For ease of calculating, we will assume that each category is worth a number of point equal to its percentage weight (For example, a category worth 20% will be worth 20 points). This should make the total number of “points” for the class equal 100, which should make it significantly easier to calculate your grade. Different teachers will prioritize different things in their class, based on their philosophy of teaching and what they believe is most important. For example, some teachers will most heavily weight the final exam, whereas others will most heavily weight participation. Using the same method discussed above, figure out your point percentage for each category. Think of it like figuring out your grade, but just for homework or just for your quizzes. If you are trying to figure out how you will do in the overall class, you will have to guess how well you will do on the work you have not completed. Multiply that percentage score by the number for the category to find out how many points you earned for that category. For example, if you earned 95% in a category weighted at 20% (.95 x 20 = 19), you will earn 19 points for that category. Add the resulting numbers for each category to find out your percentage for the class. This can then be compared against the chart below to find your letter grade.

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