Differentiate yourself from the world's expectations. Focus on your initial impressions. Listen to the conversations in your mind. Identify the sources of each voice in the conversation. Quiet the voices that are not your own.

Caterpillars don’t tend to move around too much once they find a good place to feed, so it’s perfectly possible to have a habitat that is open. A caterpillar habitat could be as simple as a single potted plant placed on a table, but if you want to have a bit more control of where your caterpillars can crawl to, find an open bucket or container.  If you have a clear container, this will make it easier for you to observe the caterpillars. Make sure it’s clean, but doesn’t have any lingering cleaning substances on the surfaces. Next you need to add the host plant to the container. You can do this in a variety of ways, such as just placing a potted plant into the bucket or container, or making some cuttings and placing them inside. Whichever method you use, make sure the leaves are a little damp to add some moisture.  If you are adding a whole plant, make sure the plant is healthy and will continue to thrive and grow. A plant will still need light to photosynthesis and remain healthy and a good food source for the caterpillars. If you are opting for an open container, you might consider adding a mesh, screen or net over the top of the plant or container. Your caterpillars may attract attention from predators and parasites in and around your home, such as spiders. Adding a net, such as a butterfly net, over the container or the plant can reduce the risk of this.  You will struggle to completely eliminate the danger of predators and especially parasites and parasitoids.  Regularly cleaning away frass can help, as spiders are drawn to the smell. Once you have built up your caterpillar habitat, it’s important that you pay close attention to it. This means regularly cleaning out frass, adding fresh cuttings from the host plant, and ensuring the environment is not too dry. This is a bit of work, but it also gives you time to enjoy observing the caterpillars as they prepare to pupate.  You can always add some extra things, such as pebbles or more greenery. Remember that once your caterpillar has found a good place to...

TL;DR in English: Find a bucket or open container. Add the host plant. Consider adding a screen or net. Maintain the habitat.
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This can be a difficult task. Who you are is largely a reflection of how you think others see you. Consequently, there is a part of yourself that is a collection of things you've done and other memories of being in different situations. The other part is how you remember or think other people feel about you both now and in the past. Try writing a list of who you are. On a piece of paper, number 1 to 20. For each number, give a different answer to the statement "Who am I?". Then look at each statement and decide if that's primarily based on what you think of yourself or what others think of you. In any situation your initial response tends to be sub-cognitive. That's to say it is almost a "gut-feeling" that you have to make sense of. This is your intuition. Your intuition speaks to you with your inner voice to say to move forward or be cautious. Sometimes we have both an immediate feeling and counter-feeling. The immediate feeling is your initial impression. The counter-feeling is a cognitive (i.e., thought) response based on ideas such as "What 'should' I think or feel?" or "What would other people do?". That initial impression is your inner voice. Much of the time, your inner voice is in conflict with external motives. You imagine what society thinks or what your parents, friends, or partner might think. Your inner voice has conversations with these people as if a real discussion takes place. This is not to say that your initial impressions are more correct or accurate than the opinions of others. The goal is not to evaluate the information being presented--just to focus on what your own unique contribution is to a situation. If you know your inner voice you can identify your own intuition and beliefs. The other opinions that conflict or agree, by default, are then other people or groups. Even if you can't put a name or face to an opinion, knowing that the opinion is not of your inner voice is sufficient.  If you are a particularly submissive individual you may find it difficult to differentiate your inner...

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Bite your tongue. Be sure to take advantage of any medical care outside of prison if you have enough time. Line up some reading material. Keep your guard up if you are sent to a hold-over facility or a prison camp. Learn the rules. Bring the maximum amount of money that you are allowed with you to prison.

A child who has dyslexia may find it hard to read clocks, or to use typical written schedules. Try using picture schedules to help the child know what the day will bring. These can be hand-drawn, downloaded and printed from online sources, or found in an app of a smartphone.  Consider setting a phone alarm to provide additional reminders for time management. Set a limit on the time the student should expect to spend on homework, as a student who has dyslexia may spend more time than his peers on the same material. Since sequencing is difficult for most people with dyslexia, you can help support them by showing them the smaller steps that make up a larger task. Use checklists, or picture lists for younger students.  For example, providing a "homework checklist" which includes not only the pages to be read, and worksheets to be completed, but also steps like "get pen or pencil", "write your name on the top of the page," and "put homework in school folder when finished." If the student's visual memory is poor, rote copying will not be an effective way of learning. Instead, offer notes or handouts to help the student learn the information. Folders or binders with pockets to help a student organize his materials. Use color-coding, which supports separating the materials into different subjects.  Keep pens and pencils in a packet within the notebook for easy access. It can be a good idea to check and make sure that a student with dyslexia has the homework assignment written down correctly, and placed in the same position within his notebook every night. Consider providing a homework checklist to help with organization. Automated processes, the kind of rote memorization that allows for easy access to familiar activities, is often more challenging for someone with dyslexia. Poor memory recall is one of the hallmarks of the dyslexia. A better way of learning is to teach a person with dyslexia to rely on models that can provide a framework for effective learning.  An example of such a framework is the rule “I before E...

TL;DR in English: Use visual reminders to help with time management. Break tasks down into smaller parts. Provide folders to support organization. Help a person with dyslexia create models to support learning. Use an electronic reader (e-reader).
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If the judge doesn't allow you to self-surrender to the prison where you have been designated, you will be handed over to the U.S. Marshals Service. Do not speak to a Marshal or let them overhear a conversation about your case, or anything else for that matter. Nothing you can say will make the situation any better and it might even make things worse: just because you have already been convicted doesn't mean that you can't be charged with something else. Don't ever forget that anything you say can become evidence which can be used against you; keep your mouth shut as much as possible. The choice and quality of care is significantly better outside of prison. Certain treatments that you take for granted might not be available in prison, or won't be nearly as good. After all, if you're in prison and you don't like the prison dentist, where else are you going to go to have your teeth fixed? So, if there's time to do it, consider having a dental check-up before you self-surrender and get anything important fixed.  Also, if you wear glasses you may want to have an eye exam and get new lenses if you need them. As with dental care, you've got a better choice of lenses and frames outside prison. If you're lucky enough to have some time before prison, get a check-up or address any medical issues you've been having. Though you'll get medical care in prison, it's better to get medical attention before you're locked up. Most federal prisons allow magazines and books to be sent to inmates—on the condition that they are sent directly from the publisher or a retailer like Amazon. If you're self-surrendering and you know which prison you're going to be in, consider taking out a subscription for magazines/journals or ordering a couple of books from Amazon to read. Do this a couple of days before you self-surrender.  Alternatively, give your friends and family a shopping list of books/magazines and let them take care of ordering things. There's no web access in prisons, so make your selections before you enter prison. Though...

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If you are a person who is not a good listener, you can't be a good listener. If you are a person who is a good listener, you can't be a good listener. If you are a person who is a good listener, you can't be a good listener. If you are a person who

Build your life. Get to know your friend's friend circles. Expand your own social circles. Distract yourself.

You should start with the hair in front/above your ear on the right side of your head. Spraying water on your roots will make it easier for you to part your hair into clean sections. You don’t have to spray water on the strand of hair, just at the root. Once again, start with the hair in front/above your ear on your right side. Use your sectioning tool at the end of your comb or a bobby pin to make a square that is even on both sides. Use the front part of your comb to gently detangle your hair so that it smooth and ready to be braided. Put a small amount of hair gel on the midsection and tips of your hair. The gel is going to help keep your hair smooth inside of the braid. Pick off a piece and divide the piece of synthetic hair into two pieces. You should make one piece a third of the thickness of the strand and the other piece should then be two thirds of the thickness of the strand. Then bring the the ⅓ piece around together so that you have three equal parts of synthetic hair that are the same length and thickness. To make your micro-braids longer, take the two strands of hair, the ⅓ and ⅔ strands, and hold them both at the ⅓ mark, instead of at the half, so that the hair will hang down longer. Then wrap the ⅓ thickness strand of synthetic hair around the ⅔ strand of hair at the same ⅓ point on both strands. This will make your strands longer. You should have three strands of hair, and you should put your left index finger in between the two strands of hair that was the ⅔ piece, and make a fist with that hand. A V of the synthetic hair should be between your index finger and the point where the two strands are wrapped around each other. Then with your three fingers, thumb, forefinger, and middle fingers, of your right hand, hold the remaining strand of hair that was wrapped around the ⅔ strand so that it is secure. Twirl your right hand so that your hand is under the V. Going underneath the V, you should put your right index finger into the space where your left index finger is. With your right hand,...

TL;DR in English: Spray the roots of your hair with water where you want to start braiding. Section off a ¼ inch by a ¼ inch section of hair. Detangle the strand of hair with your comb and apply hair gel. Take a piece of synthetic hair about ⅛ to ¼ inch in thickness. Wrap the ⅓ piece of hair around the ⅔ piece of hair at the middle of both strands. Position your hands on the synthetic strands. Position one hand on the synthetic strands. Open your index finger and thumb and grab the section of real hair. Position your left arm over your head so that you can work better with your left hand. Start the braid. Repeat the process 4-5 times. Add hair to the short strands. Do a slipknot at the end of the hair. Clean up the braids with your scissors. Continue sectioning and braiding using a brick pattern.
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Put yourself into a variety of activities and get yourself busy. This way, you have less time to think about what your friend is up to and you'll also be making your life more interesting to others so you can attract more friends in the future. Start playing a musical instrument, start going to church, start doing anything that is good for you and will help you move forward from this point. Work on becoming a more well-rounded person by investing in different activities and experiences. Don't rely on one person to make you feel good about yourself. Be active, socialize and network in your friend's circles so that you might be able to spend more time with them. Do not spy around; instead, respect your friend's space and give a lot of trust to your friendship. Ultimately, this respectful hands-off approach will work out for your own good. If you become friends with more of their other friends, you're bound to spend more time with your friend by default. However, this could be seen as another possessive behavior if you're not careful. Part of the reason you feel so possessive of your friend is probably because you have been limiting yourself to that one friend for a while. If you have other friends that you hang out with and invest in, you won't need so much emotional support from that one friend. Spread your needs out over a group of people. Try meeting new people (at places like school, church, or in your neighborhood) as well as cultivating friendships with people you already know casually. Feelings of possessiveness tend to get worse when we just sit and focus on them. As long as you allow yourself to obsess over this one friend, you will not get over it. Try distracting yourself with anything possible to get your mind off of it. You could even enlist the help of another friend if you trust them enough not to tell other people about it. Try reading a book, watching a movie, going for a walk, calling a friend, talking to your mom, or even creating something artistic.

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Label column A. Label column B. Enter your original measurement in cell A2. Open the“Formula Builder. Enter the name of the cell (letter followed by number) that contains the original measurement in the "number" text box. Enter the original unit in the "from_unit" text box. Enter the "to_unit. Press ↵ Enter to execute the function.

A commercial water filter is the easiest and most effective way to filter sediment, pathogens, metals, and other pollutants from water. These filters contain special materials like charcoal, carbon, ceramic, sand, and cloth that are specially designed to filter out dangerous pollutants. There are many different types of filters you can use, including:  Whole-home filters that filter all the water that comes into your house Point-of-use filters that get installed on specific taps and filter water that comes out of the faucet  Countertop filters that you fill manually with water Water bottles and straws with built-in water filters  Handheld UV water purifiers that kill bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants from small quantities of water

TL;DR in English: Use a commercial water filter.
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For the purposes of this example, let's assume that the measurement you want to convert is in column A and you'd like to see the conversion results in column B (but in reality, this method will work for any two columns). Click on cell A1 and type in the original unit (the one you'd like converted, e.g. seconds, hours, or days). This is also called the “from_unit.”  For example: type “Minutes” into cell A1. In this example, we will convert 21 (number) minutes (from_unit) to seconds (to_unit). Excel’s convert function converts a measurement from its original unit, or “from unit,” into a “to-unit” (the unit you're converting the measurement to). Labeling your columns will help you organize your data. Click on cell B1. This will serve as your "to_unit" column. Type in the unit you are converting the measurement to (e.g. seconds or days). For example: enter “Seconds” into cell B1. Type in the original measurement in numbers only. Do not enter in the units. For example: in cell A2, enter “21” (as in 21 minutes). ” Instead of entering the convert function by hand, you can use Excel’s formula builder to help you create the formula.  Select the “Formula” tab. Click “Formula Builder”. Select cell B2. Select “CONVERT.” Excel's convert function calls this value the "number."  For example: enter "A2". For a single conversion, as in this example, you may also type the actual measurement (“21”) instead of the cell name. Enter in the approved abbreviated form of the original unit.  For example: type “mn” (the abbreviation for minutes). Excel provides a comprehensive list of unit abbreviations here. " Type in the approved abbreviation for the "to_unit." For example: type “sec” (the abbreviation for seconds). The converted measurement will appear in your cell (in this case, cell B2).  For example: in cell B2, you will see “1260” (as in 1260 seconds).  If you receive a “#N/A” error, check the unit abbreviations again. Make sure the abbreviation is correct and that the two units belong to the same group (for example, it is not...

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Recognize the symptoms of regular sore breasts caused by puberty and your menstrual cycle. Perform regular breast self-examinations. Get checked out by a doctor if you notice a lump in your breast. Talk to your doctor if you notice any blood or pus. Monitor other signs of infection. Take antibiotics if your breasts are sore because of an infection. Talk to a doctor or parent if you may be pregnant.

Apply a natural furniture oil, like tung oil, teak oil, or Danish oil, to a clean cloth. Rub the oil into the coffee table with the cloth, going with the grain, until you have applied oil to all the bare wood. Let the coffee table dry overnight, then apply another coat of oil if you want to bring out the colors of the wood more.  Furniture oil will soak into the wood to protect it. You can apply it as often as you want to enrich the finish of the coffee table and keep the wood protected. Furniture oil enhances the natural colors of the wood without drastically altering the color. Depending on how much oil you apply, it can slightly darken the wood. if you want a darker or different-colored wood finish. Apply a coat of the wood stain of your choice with a 4 in (10 cm) paintbrush using long, smooth strokes and going with the grain. Wipe off any excess stain with a clean cloth, then let the stain dry for as long as the instructions on the packaging recommend.  Since you are applying stain to bare wood, the wood will absorb it very easily. If you don’t want the finish to be too dark, wipe off excess stain right away. If you want the finish to be darker, you can apply 1-2 additional coats of stain after the first coat dries, wiping off excess stain after each coat. Make sure to let the second coat dry before you apply a third. if you want a clear protective finish. Use a 4 in (10 cm) paintbrush to apply a polyurethane or polycrylic wood varnish of your choice. Go with the grain and use long, straight strokes to apply an even coat all over the coffee table. Let the stain dry for as long as the manufacturer’s instructions recommend, then apply another coat if you want added protection or more shine.  Varnish is a transparent protective finish for wood. It comes in matte, semi-gloss, and glossy varieties, so you can choose whether you want the coffee table to look more natural or shiny. You can also apply a coat of varnish on top of a wood stain if you want to make the table glossier and give it an extra protective...

TL;DR in English: Finish the coffee table with furniture oil if you like the natural look of the wood. Stain the coffee table Varnish the coffee table Paint the coffee table
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If you are a teenager who has sore breasts, you are more than likely going through puberty. This means that your breasts are growing and your menstrual cycle is getting under way. It is normal to experience sore breasts at this time. Common symptoms include:  Tenderness in your breast, especially in the nipple area. This can be caused by hormonal changes and by wearing a bra that is too tight, or sleeping with a bra on. Feeling like you have heavy breasts. As fat and duct cells increase in your breasts, their tissue content also increases. Experiencing a warm feeling in your breasts. This occurs because multiple reactions are occurring at the cellular level, when hormones act on the glands and cells. See your doctor if the pain is very sharp or constant, is getting worse, or interferes with your daily activities. Doctors do not normally require full breast examinations until after the teenage years. However, it is a good idea to get in the habit of performing self-examinations of your breasts, especially if you experience soreness in the area. An exam will help you discover the issue in the rare event that you have a major problem. Sometimes you might feel a lot of lumps in your breast; this is caused by estrogen during your period. During puberty, you may also notice harmless lumps (such as breast buds) that are a normal part of your breast development. If you find a hard, unmoving lump, however, or if you are concerned, see your doctor for an examination. If you notice any pus or blood coming from your nipple while you are also experiencing sore breasts, you should go to a doctor. Pus or blood suggests an underlying infection, usually treatable with antibiotics. If there is localized (meaning in just one spot) tenderness and warmth in any part of your breast, it could mean you have an infection. This localized tenderness does not necessarily need to be accompanied by pus or blood. Instead, you may notice a part of your breast that is red, painful, or swollen. Antibiotics are prescribed to combat infections,...

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If you have a watch that is not in the watch list, you can reset it. If you have a watch that is in the watch list, you can reset it.

TL;DR in English: If you have a watch that is not in the watch list, you can reset it.

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Hold the Reset button until the watch beeps. Press the Mode button to change between the hours, minutes, day, and date. Increase the number by pressing the St/Stp button. Press the Reset button in the top left when you're finished.

Perk up a door, a table or a wooden chair that has seen better days by painting them. Try painting a concrete floor, perhaps in the basement laundry area. You can also use painter’s tape to make stripes to create borders on your walls. You are only limited by your imagination when redecorating your personal space.  Unify your home with white paint. If the upper cabinets in your kitchen are different colors from either separate cabinet pieces, chairs or other pieces, think about painting everything white to bring them all together.  Painting a room a different color than white, though, can really bring a space to life. Don’t let a fear of color make you choose beige, white or off-white all the time. Dark hues, for example, add depth and texture to a space. This is especially true if you have a large room with a high ceiling. Conversely, if you have a small room, lighter, brighter colors can really open up the space and make it look bigger.  However, when painting, consider keeping the ceiling white or painting it a light color. Ceilings that are lighter help a room appear more open and larger. Sometimes just moving your couch at an angle or into another corner can make a big difference in how a living room looks and feels. Think about how you can reposition the pieces you have to make a new look, even moving them into different rooms. Why not move that big, overstuffed chair into your bedroom near the window for a cozy, new reading nook?  Before you rearrange, though, be sure to clear the clutter. Any disorganization in a room distracts from its beauty. When a place is cluttered, a person’s eye goes directly there, so all you’ll see is a pile of papers on the counter, laundry in the corner and toys on the floor versus your beautiful couch or amazing table.  Figure out the focal point in each room. In some rooms, it’s a set of windows, a fireplace or a bed. In other rooms, it’s the television. Once you determine what it is, arrange your seating around it. You basically want the furniture to gravitate towards...

TL;DR in English: Use old paint that’s been stored. Rearrange the furniture. Decorate with candles. Add plants and flowers to your space. Find beauty in new and unique ways.
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Locate the Reset button on the top left side of your Armitron watch. Hold the button for about 3 seconds or until it beeps. You should notice numbers on your screen start flashing. The Mode button is usually found on the bottom right side of your Armitron watch. When you press the mode button, the section that's flashing on your screen will change. This way, you can easily switch between changing the hour, minutes, day, and date. Keep pressing Mode until you reach the value you need to change. Whatever is flashing on your watch is the value you're changing. Locate the St/Stp button on the top right side of the Armitron watch. Whenever you want to change a value, press the button until you reach the right number. If you need to reach an earlier time or day, keep pressing the button until it cycles over.  Check if you have the time set as AM or PM on your watch so all of the information is accurate. On some models, like the WR330, the St/Stp button may be labeled Adj. After you've set all of the information correctly, press the Reset button to lock in all of the information. Check your watch over the course of the next day to make sure the time is correct. If there is a fourth button on your watch, it is not used to set the time or date.

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Prepare your grill. Prepare a smoky seasoning packet, optional. Place the turkey legs directly on the grate and cook. Check the turkey legs. Remove the legs from the grill. Finished.

The separate sides of a two-part mold join along the centerline of the master object. Retrieve your master item, a permanent marker, and a ruler. Draw a straight centerline around your master item. Set a block of non-toxic and non-drying molding clay on your work surface. Embed the master item into the clay up to the centerline. The top of the item should line up with the top of the clay bed. There should be a 1 inch border of clay surrounding the remaining 3 sides of the item. Alignment keys join the 2 halves together perfectly. Retrieve four ½ inch alignment keys and a bottle of temporary adhesive. Apply a thin layer of temporary adhesive to the flat side of the alignment key. Place the key in ¼ inch from the top left corner and adhere it directly to the clay. Place 1 key in each of the remaining 3 corners. In order to fill the mold, you must provide an opening. For this mold, the opening will appear at the top of the clay bed. Apply a thin layer of temporary adhesive over the top of the master item—the side not embedded in clay—and the top side of the clay bed (the side directly below the top of the master item). Press this side flush against a wooden or metal retaining wall. Allow it to dry. A layer of silicone mold putty will form 1 of the mold’s inner walls. Coat the master part with a release agent. Apply a layer of mold putty to the exposed half of the master item. Apply mold putty to the clay bed’s surface, carefully covering the alignment keys. Extend the molding putty ½ inch up the retaining wall. Apply a thin layer of temporary adhesive to the bottom side of the clay bed (the side parallel to the top of the master item). Press this side flush against a wooden or metal retaining wall. Allow the adhesive and the molding putty to cure for 1 hour. Due to the flexibility of cured molding putty, it is necessary to create a second more durable shell, known as a mother shell. You will create the mother shell with plaster sheets.  Cut 4 to 6 sheets of plasters. Each sheet should be 6 inches longer than the...

TL;DR in English: Draw a centerline on your master part. Embed half of the master item in a clay bed. Attach 4 alignment keys to the top of the clay bed. Secure the master part to a retaining wall. Cover the master item’s exposed half with silicone mold putty. Attach a second retaining wall. Create a durable mother shell. Remove the retaining walls and clay bed. Create the second half of the 2 part mold. Remove the master part from the mold.
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Prepare your charcoal or wood stove as directed, but add several large hunks of hardwood among the charcoal. This will release smoke during grilling and impart a smoky flavor to the turkey legs. You could also create a small seasoning packet to place directly in the center of the grill, surrounded by the coals or wood. Take an aluminum pie plate and fill it with the following ingredients. Then, cover the plate with foil and poke holes around the top. When this starts to smoke, add your turkey legs.  1/2 cup white rice 1/3 cup black loose leaf tea 1/4 cup brown sugar 6 whole cloves 3 star anise pods Smoke the turkey legs for 2 to 2.5 hours. If you want smokier turkey legs, consider grilling them longer at a lower heat. Try 3.5 to 4 hours at 225 to 240 degrees. Use a meat thermometer and check to see if the legs have reached 165 °F (73.9 °C). If so, they're finished. If not, continue checking the temperature at regular intervals until they're at 165 degrees F. Serve the turkey legs immediately or wrap them in foil and refrigerate them if you're going to eat them much later. To reheat the turkey legs, set the foil-wrapped cooked turkey legs in a 275 degree F. oven for 30 minutes.

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Increase your intake of healthy fats. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Consume more dietary fiber. Use more anti-inflammatory spices. Eat dark chocolate. Supplement your diet with vitamins and other nutrients. Avoid food products that increase inflammation.

Allow the Flash object to completely load on the web page. Select View Page Info from the right-click menu. You will not be able to select this if you right-click on the object itself. You must right-click on the background of the site. This will open a list of all of the objects on the website, including pictures, sounds, and videos. Click the Type column to sort the objects by the type of file that they are. These are listed as “Objects” in the Type column. The filename will typically be similar to the name of the game or movie you are trying to save. Verify that it is correct by checking the file size. Most Flash objects are at least 1 MB in size. Once you have selected the correct object, click the Save As button. You will be prompted to save the file somewhere on your computer. In order to play the SWF file, you will need to open it in a web browser or a stand-alone SWF player. Right-click on the file and select Open With. Browse for Firefox on your computer and use the Firefox program to open the file.

TL;DR in English: Open the website that you want to download the Flash object from. Right-click somewhere in the background of the webpage. Click the Media tab. Scroll down until you find the SWF file. Select the file. Open the file.
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Healthy fats, like omega-3 fatty acid and alpha-linolenic acid, can help reduce the inflammation responsible for elevated CRP levels.  Get more alpha-linolenic acid by consuming seeds, nuts, and unprocessed vegetable oils. Cook with naturally pressed olive oil or canola oil. Consider snacking on walnuts in between meals and adding flaxseed to your diet. Consume types of fish that are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon, trout, and sardines are good choices. Try to eat fish like this three times each week. Like healthy fats, most fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and other nutrients that have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body.  Fruits and vegetables contain polyphenol. a type of antioxidant that can help improve your overall cardiovascular health. Maximize the health benefits you receive from fresh produce by leaving the skins on. The skins of most fruits and vegetables contain more dietary fiber than the flesh, and fiber can also help lower CRP. People who consume fiber-rich diets are approximately 63 percent less likely to have elevated CRP levels than those who consume inadequate amounts of fiber. If you aren't able to get more fiber into your diet naturally, try adding 1 tsp (5 ml) of psyllium, an effective fiber supplement, to an 8-oz (250-ml) glass of water or juice each morning. In particular, ginger and turmeric are believed to help reduce inflammation within the body and can thereby help lower CRP levels, too. Try cooking a meal that contains either seasoning at least once or twice a week. If you don't like the taste of either spice, you could take curcumin supplements. Curcumin is extracted from turmeric, and it's the component believed to be directly linked to turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties. Moderate amounts of dark chocolate can lower CRP levels, but too much will still do more harm than good. Eat approximately 20 grams (0.71 oz) of dark chocolate twice a week for optimal results.  When selecting the right type of chocolate, look for something that consists of at least 70...

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Use adjectives and adverbs. Use proper nouns. Use time-sensitive words. Show, don't tell. Know when to paraphrase. Expand your vocabulary Avoid over-complicated syntax.

With both hands, pull your hair together at the back of your head. Grasp your hair with 1 hand, and stretch a hair tie over your hair with the other hand. Pull your hair through the tie, insert 3-5 fingers inside the tie’s loop, and twist the tie. Then, pull your hair through the hair tie. Repeat your tie another 1-2 times based on how stretchiness of your hair tie.  Try a sleek ponytail by straightening your hair first and tying it up at the top of your head (high pony). Using a bit of gel or serum can tame flyaways near your hairline.  You can also take a small section of hair (about 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) thick) and wrap it around the base of your ponytail to for a finished look. For a tousled ponytail, tie your hair at the top of your head, spray a little hairspray on your tied up hair, and tease the hair on top. After you make a high ponytail on your head, hold the ends of your hair and twist it into a rope. Then, wrap your twisted hair around your hair tie until you reach the end. Secure your hair around your ponytail using another hair tie.  You can also support your bun by placing a few bobby pins to the front, back, and sides of your bun. Spray with a little hairspray to finish! To make a messy bun, shake your head and pull out a few pieces of hair from your bun. This creates an effortless look.  You can situate your bun on the top of your head, base of your neck, or anywhere in between. A bun-former or sock can add volume to your bun if your hair is thin. your ponytail for a finished up-do. Separate your hair into 3 sections. Hold the left side with your left hand and the side on the right with your right hand. Cross the left section over the middle section, then cross the right section over the middle section to make your braid. Then, take the middle section and cross it over the left side. Repeat this until you each the end of your hair, then secure your braid with another hair tie.  After you master the basic braiding technique, you can also try making the fishtail and French braid styles. Braids...

TL;DR in English: Tie up your hair to make a classic ponytail. Twist your ponytail and tie it to make a bun. Braid Section your hair into top and bottom parts for half-up half-down styles. Create pigtails by tying up your hair in 2 smaller ponytails.
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Descriptive words will help your audience understand exactly what it is you are talking about and make it more interesting for them to continue reading or listening. However, you don't want to go overboard with these, as they may be redundant or lack impact.  Think about how others might visualize the words you are using. If your words do not create a clear picture in your audience's head, chances are your language is too vague. For example, if you just say, "The man went to his house," your audience will not know what to imagine. If you say, "The tired old man went to his dark, empty house," your reader will be better able to imagine the scene.   However, the sentence "She stuttered haltingly as she spoke" uses an adverb inappropriately. "Stuttered" already includes the idea of halting speech, so the adverb is redundant -- or "fluff," in creative writing lingo.  If you're not sure whether or not your language is descriptive enough, read it to some of your peers and ask them to judge you on how you've done. Ask them where you were lacking in detail or where your language was not clear. Instead of describing every single object you mention, focus on the ones that are most important to your message. Leave no room for confusion in your message by referencing names, titles, and places whenever possible. Make sure your audience understands exactly when something needs to be done by using specific terms like "on Monday" or "before 4:30 EST" instead of more vague terms like "next week" or "soon." For creative writing, use descriptive words and phrases based on all five senses: sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch. This can also be useful for other types of writing and speaking because it will allow your audience to experience the situation themselves and draw their own conclusions.  For example, the sentence "Deshawn was very happy" is not very detailed. It does not give the reader any idea of what Deshawn's happiness feels like. Instead, try something like "Deshawn felt his heart hammer in his chest as he rushed...

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Fill a cooler, bucket, or sink with ice. Add water to the ice. Add rock or granulated salt to your ice and water mixture. Put your beer into the ice, salt, and water mixture. Jiggle the beer every couple of minutes to cool it faster.

Serve 4 to 5 scallops for each person you’re feeding on warm plates. For extra flavor, squeeze a few drops of lemon juice on top of the cooked scallops.  Make the scallops last before you serve dinner so they stay warm. Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.  Warm plates for 30 seconds in the microwave.

TL;DR in English: Serve the scallops straight from the pan.
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How much ice you use will depend on the size of your cooler, bucket, or sink. Try to make sure you have enough ice to bury the bottles or cans underneath it. If you have a lot of beer you may need to use more than one cooler or bucket or chill the beer in shifts. Make sure that you add enough water that the mixture is soupy. As a liquid, water can cover a can or bottle at more points than ice can, which will allow it to cool faster.  However, water will also warm at a faster speed, so make sure you add more ice as it melts. This will require you to dump some of the water out each time you add ice. Since you'll need to dump water periodically, it's best to cool your beer in a cooler that has a drain at the bottom or in a sink that can easily be drained. Salt will help cool your beer faster because it allows water to drop to a temperature below freezing without becoming a solid. This means that you get the benefit of the cold temperature of the ice while still having the surface exposure of the water. You should try to have 1 cup of salt for every 3 lbs of ice. Ice will melt faster because of the salt, so be sure to replenish the ice frequently. Since the water is “super cool” be careful of touching it too much with your hands. Instead, try gently dropping the beer into your cooler, sink, or bucket. You should also make sure that each can or bottle has enough space to be moved around. Moving the beer around will help ensure that all the liquid inside gets equal exposure to the surrounding ice, which will, in turn, help it cool faster. You should make sure you move the bottles or cans every couple of minutes.  It's okay to skip this step. It may take the beer a few extra minutes to chill, but you won't have to worry about checking on it. Once you’ve added the beer it should cool in 2-5 minutes.

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Use a cool-mist humidifier. Try saline nose drops. Drink adequate fluids every day to hydrate your nasal passages. Apply a water-soluble lubricant to the inside of your nose.

Ask if they’re still up to hosting, and make sure they’re all set! It’s not a bad idea to budget time for a grocery run or other errands. If any guests get lost or confused, you’re probably going to be the person they reach out to, so be ready! Double-check to make sure you have all of your hosts’s numbers at the ready, too. Make sure you’re prepared to shuffle your guests along so they’re on time for each stop. Check in with the hosts one more time, and get ready to enjoy the party!  If you can find sneaky ways to clean up along the way, like clearing the dishes, go ahead. Don’t go too far out of your way, though--you’re there to enjoy yourself. It might go without saying, but don’t get so drunk you can’t direct people if need be! Help them clean up, and consider getting each a small present (like flowers or wine) to say thank you. If you’re all feeling up to it, you can hang out and snack on leftover cheese.

TL;DR in English: Check in with the hosts again. Make sure your phone is charged. Arrive at the first home a few minutes early. Make yourself available to the hosts the day after.
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Run a cool-mist humidifier in your bedroom at night according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This will put increased moisture in the air to lubricate your nasal passages and ease itchiness and irritation.Clean your cool-mist humidifier regularly to keep mold and bacteria from growing in the water. Use an over-the-counter saline nasal spray to lubricate your itchy nasal passages. Breathe in slowly through your nose as you spritz the spray in each nostril according to the manufacturer’s directions. This will help clean irritants out of your nose and ease itching.  Blow your nose if needed after using your saline spray. Administer your saline safely up to 2 times per day. If you feel you need it more often, consult your doctor. Aim to drink 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day if you’re a man, and 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day if you are a woman. Sufficient water intake will ensure that your nasal tissues are lubricated, preventing itchiness caused by dehydration. Apply a pea-sized amount of water-soluble personal lubricant, such as KY jelly, to the inside of your nostrils with a clean cotton swab. Use as little as necessary to feel relief, and do not use the lubricant within a few hours of lying down.  Avoid oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, which can migrate to the lungs and cause infection. You can purchase water-soluble lubricant at your local drug store or online.

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Draw a vertical line that extends below the center of the head. Make a small horizontal line halfway through the line to make the upper body. Draw 2 legs that extend down from the waistline. Sketch 2 arms that extend from where the head meets the body. Add clothes to the body. Finished.

The grapevine requires you and your partner to move back-and-forth in place. This means that you can’t change directions or move to a different part of the dance floor without changing the sequence. Move into soladado at the end of a grapevine to reposition you and your partner on the dance floor.This is particularly useful if you notice that the other dancers on the floor are moving around a lot and want to match the energy on the dance floor.

TL;DR in English: Side-step in soldado after grapevine to change directions.
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The line should be the same size as the head. This will be the guideline for the torso of your chibi character.  Keep the line light so it's easy to go back and erase the pencil. If you prefer to draw your character turning, bending, or crouched, for instance, you can skip this step. Decide how wide you want your character's waist to be and sketch a horizontal line halfway on the vertical torso line. The horizontal line will become your character's waistline. Then, draw an angled line coming from each side of waistline that narrows near the head. Place your pencil at 1 end of the waistline and make a slanting line goes down and slightly in towards the vertical guideline. Do this for the opposite side and then make an upside-down V shape that's centered on the guideline. The upside-down V will distinguish the 2 legs. The arms can be as narrow or thick as you like, but ensure that they extend just below the waistline. Then, make a small rounded circle at the end of each arm to represent the hands. If you like, you can make the hands more detailed by drawing fingers or jewelry. If you're drawing a simple character, you could draw a plain top and pants or a dress. For a more detailed character, include a few more features, such as socks, shoes, a tie, a belt, or a scarf. Feel free to add accessories to your character. For example, if you're drawing a chibi wizard, draw a cloak and staff.

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Go see your doctor. Take prescribed medications. Increase your estrogen. Change your diet. See your doctor immediately for deep tears. Get stitches.

To make a ~5% bleach solution add 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of bleach to a cup of water. Mix well. This solution is great for sterilizing plastic surfaces. Be careful when working around bleach to not to get any bleach on your clothes or other fabrics. Put bleach solution in spray bottle and spray, or use a clean rag or sponge to apply, bleach onto the plastic surface. Alternatively if the plastic item is small and water friendly, you can soak the plastic directly in the bleach solution. Let the bleach solution sit on the plastic for 10-15 minutes. Use water to rinse off the plastic. Depending on the item you can do this with a hose or faucet, or with more delicate items you may need to wipe it down with a wet cloth. Dry your now clean plastic with a clean dry towel.

TL;DR in English: Make a 5% bleach solution. Wipe or spray solution onto plastic. Wait. Rinse. Dry.
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If you have a vaginal tear that is causing you a lot of pain, is larger than a small cut or abrasion, or won't heal, go see your doctor. They will do an exam to assess the damage to your vagina. The doctor will determine the best course of treatment. The doctor will also determine if you have any underlying conditions that lead to the vaginal tear. If you have a vaginal tear, the doctor may prescribe medication to help with infection or healing. These may come in the form of a cream, pill,  or gel. Low estrogen may lead to atrophic vaginitis, which can cause a dry vagina that can tear easily. Other conditions, like cancers or hormonal imbalances, can also cause low estrogen. The doctor may prescribe estrogen creams to help. They may also suggest changing your diet to increase the estrogen you get from foods. Never try to increase your estrogen without consulting a doctor. This can mess with your body’s chemical balance. Some women develop vaginal tears because they are deficient in certain nutrients. This deficiency causes a breakdown of the skin and membranes in the vagina. Talk to your doctor about your diet if you have frequent vaginal tears that won’t heal. A nutritionist can help you identify which nutrients you are missing and how to increase them safely. Zinc deficiencies are a common reason for vaginal tears. Other deficiencies may include vitamin A, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and vitamin C. Some tears are deep or violent. They may bleed a lot, have pus, smell foul, have loose flesh, or give you severe pain. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should see your doctor immediately for treatment. These types of wounds often occur because of childbirth, trauma, or accidents during sex. These are serious wounds and should be treated as such. Many deep vaginal tears are treated with stitches. Stitches are used for tears that are longer than one inch. The doctor will stitch the skin together. This may occur at a clinic or hospital. Generally, these wounds heal well. While you are healing, you...

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If you have a friend who uses tampons, you can ask them for advice. Your friends can answer questions you have on how to insert a tampon and how tampons feel. This can help you decide whether or not you're personally ready to use tampons. Pick friends who are very supportive and non-jud

Talk to your friends. Ask your parents for guidance. Seek out advice from older relatives.

Look in the mirror while holding it to make sure you can see all the parts of yourself that are important to you. Remember that you’ll likely be able to step back from the mirror to see your shoes.  Choose a door that gets good light if you plan to do your make up in the mirror. If possible, have a friend hold the mirror, so you can double check that the height works for you. Holding the mirror in place, create a small pencil mark along the top edge. This will give you a reference point to work from as you center the mirror on the door. It’s not important to mark the edges of the mirror. This mark is just to get an approximate feel for where you’d like to hang the mirror. Use a measuring tape to measure the width of the door from edge to edge. Divide that number in half to get the precise center of the door’s width. On your height line, mark this true center of the door with a dark pencil mark. If your door has decorative imprints or panels, measure only the center of the thick, central panel of the door. Decorative areas of interior doors are often hollow and not strong enough to hold a mirror. Measure the width of the mirror using a measuring tape. Divide this measurement in half to get the precise center of the mirror. Create a light pencil mark at this measurement on the top of the mirror. If there’s not a rough edge to mark the center of the mirror, use a small piece of painter’s tape to mark the center. Ask your friend to align the center mark on your mirror and the center mark on your door’s height line. With the mirror in this ideal position, mark the center of the bottom edge of the mirror. You will use this bottom mark as a guide to hang mirror clips, which will secure your mirror to the door.

TL;DR in English: Hold the mirror at the approximate height you want it on the door. Use a pencil to mark where the top of the mirror hits on the door. Measure the door to find the center. Find the center of the mirror by measuring. Have a friend hold the mirror in its final, centralized position.
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If you have any friends who use tampons, you can ask them for advice. Your friends can answer questions you have on how to insert a tampon and how tampons feel. This can help you decide whether or not you're personally ready to use tampons. Pick friends who are very supportive and non-judgmental. You don't want to talk to someone who would potentially give you a hard time about being unsure about tampons. It might seem awkward to bring up the issue of menstruation with your parents. However, talking it out with your parents can be really helpful. Your mom especially will remember what it was like to begin her period and can help you work through your feelings. It also helps to keep dialogue open with your parents regarding puberty. It's normal to have a lot of questions and your parents can help answer them. If you have older relatives, like an older cousin or aunt, they may be able to give you advice on tampons as well. This can be a great alternative if you want advice from someone a little older and more experienced. If your friends have not started their periods yet, it can also help to talk to seek advice from an adult. If you don't have older female relatives, you can even talk to a friend's mother or a trusted female teacher or school nurse.

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Cut back on salt. Drink more water. Get enough sleep. Remove your makeup at night. Get your allergies in check.

Plan ahead. Look over possible trips. Schedule your trip. Choose your tickets. Purchase your tickets. Stow your belongings. Find a seat. Arrive at Union Station.

The bags under our eyes are caused by fluid retention. Overconsumption of salt leads to this retention, meaning cutting back on the amount of salt in your food can help reduce the puffiness in your eyes.  Lay off the foods that are high in sodium, such as pickles, olives, soup, and fast food. Eat more foods that are high in potassium, such as bananas, avocados, and celery. These foods help balance the sodium in your body. The body holds on to water when you are dehydrated, leading to fluid retention. Upping your water intake can reduce this retention, reducing the bags under your eyes. Aim for eight glasses of water a day (8 ounces each) to keep a healthy hydration level.  Water is gained through food as well. Try upping the amount of fruit and vegetables you eat to supplement your water intake.  You can also stay hydrated by drinking beverages like tea and coffee, which are mostly water. A lack of good rest causes fluid retention and dark shadows under our eyes. Make sure you get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night, depending on your individual needs. Though a lack of sleep contributes to eye bags, sleeping more is not necessarily a cure. If you already get plenty of sleep and still have eye bags, forcing yourself to sleep more will not reduce the puffiness. Leaving face and eye makeup on at night can clog pores, cause acne, and generally prevent your skin from restoring itself overnight. Make sure to wipe off any makeup prior to sleeping for the night to reduce damage to the eyes. Use a moisturizing eye cream overnight to help remove wrinkles and lines associated with puffy bags. Seasonal allergies and sinus problems cause swelling, which can lead to those pesky eye bags and shadows. Talk to your doctor to discuss your allergies and see if there is a treatment option that can help combat the problem.  Over-the-counter decongestant or neti pots can help keep things moving in your sinuses, without the need for a prescription. Stay hydrated! Water will keep those dark circles from appearing, but also...

TL;DR in English: Cut back on salty foods. Drink more water. Get enough sleep. Remove your makeup at night. Get your allergies in check.
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Visit the Amtrak page dedicated to Baltimore Penn Station for information about departing trains from Baltimore. Here, you’ll be able to plan your trip, download timetables, and purchase your tickets. Be aware that Amtrak is more expensive than MARC. Locate the tab labeled “Schedules” along the top of the site. Enter BAL (Baltimore Penn Station) as your starting point and WAS (Union Station) as your destination. Click the calendar by the “Depart” window and select your intended date of departure. Choose your preferred time from the drop-down list under “Time.” Click “Find Schedules.” A list of departure times will appear on the next page. Alternatively, you can download a printable timetable from the link directly below the schedule finder. Note that this timetable has information for the entire Amtrak system nationwide. Click the tab labeled “Buy Tickets.” Enter BAL in the “From” field and WAS in the “To” field. Click the calendar to select your departure date. Select your preferred departure time from the drop-down list. Enter the number of passengers (divided into adults, seniors, children, and infants). If you’re traveling with others, select the category for each of the people traveling with you from the drop-down list below the Promo Code field. If you’re not paying with reward points, leave the “Dollars” radio button clicked. Click “Find Trains.” If you’re only looking for fare information, you can still use this option. There’s no obligation to purchase a ticket. Find the departure time that best fits your schedule. Select the price category that appeals to you. To learn what’s included in each price category, mouse over the column heading directly across from the “Dollars” and “Points” buttons. To purchase your ticket, click “Add to Cart” after selecting a price. You’ll then be directed to check-out. Amtrak’s price categories are:  Saver is the least expensive option, but the ticket is non-refundable. Value is somewhat more expensive. As a trade-off, you’ll receive a full refund if you cancel at...

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If you're looking for a way to get your work out there, you may want to consider a few different options. You may want to consider a few different options. You may want to consider a few different options. You may want to consider a few different options. You may want to consider a few different options.

Wear uncommon but not outlandish colors. Add a belt. Look for unique jewelry that ties your look together. Dress down.

While some schools have their own application forms and online portals, many participate in common application programs. For each application, enter your name, contact and personal information, activities, and other required details into the appropriate fields.  In the U.S., over 800 schools participate in the Common App program. For schools that accept the Common App, you just need to fill out 1 application form, and you and your guidance can upload your essay, transcript, and letters of recommendation directly onto the website at https://www.commonapp.org.  Outside of the U.S., many nations have 1 universal application that covers all universities. For instance, in the United Kingdom, you’d submit a UCAS application at https://www.ucas.com. If you’re using the Common App, you can simply upload your required documents through the program’s website. For schools that don’t take the Common App, you’ll most likely need to create an account on their website and upload your documents through their application server. Recall that most schools now prefer online submissions. If you prefer to send hard copies and your potential schools accept paper applications, check their admissions websites for mailing addresses. If you’re using the Common App (or another universal application service), log into the website, head to the “Review and Submit” section, and search for a potential school. When you submit your application to that school, you’ll be prompted to pay an application fee, which is typically between $30 and $90 (U.S.).  The payment process is similar if you’re applying to schools that don’t take the Common App. The Common App only takes credit or bank cards. Schools that don’t accept the Common App may accept checks or bank transfers in addition to cards, so double check admissions websites for acceptable payment forms. If application fees are outside of your budget, you can apply for fee waivers through schools' financial aid departments. Ask a parent for help submitting financial information with the waiver...

TL;DR in English: Fill out application forms according to each college’s requirements. Include your required documents with your application. Pay each school’s application fee. Confirm that colleges have received your materials after a month. Start the financial aid application process after applying to schools.
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When attending semi-formal business and social events, you will want to look both creative and sophisticated. These are prime networking environments, and you never know who may want to buy an expensive piece or give you your next job. Look sharp while standing out with a dark green or brown suit or dress. Belts enhance the style of any outfit they're worn with. When sporting an otherwise plain ensemble, a decorative belt and/or an interesting buckle can help you stand out from the crowd. Let others know more about your personal style and artistic interests with this small detail.  Tooled leather is fairly uncommon in modern belts, and wearing a tooled leather belt is a simple way of looking unique. You can pick a belt buckle that holds some significance to either you or your art. For example, if your art frequently has an ocean theme, a buckle with a jellyfish or shark is a good choice. If you work with metal or leather, your belt is a great place to display your talents. Look for pieces that are funky, foreign, expensive or well-made. Jewelry with intricate details or pieces that hearken back to the 80s are also good artistic choices. If a piece is particularly large or wild-looking, it may be best to save it for casual outfits, rather than wear it to something dressier like an art opening.  Just like your belt buckle, your jewelry can reflect your interests and art. For example, if you're interested in astronomy and/or frequently incorporate spacescapes, try finding jewelry that features planets or supernovae. Avoid pieces that look too expensive or ostentatious, even if you didn't pay much for them. It may be harder to sell your work if a potential buyer sees you decked out in gold and diamonds. Artists are famously known to dress more casually than average. However, you want to make sure you don't come off as sloppy or unstylish. If you don't take the time to put creativity into your outfit, some people may doubt the level of creativity you put into your art. Instead, dress down in a deliberate fashion...

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Start with an up-to-date copy of your résumé. Create lists of skills and qualifications. Include proof of licenses, degrees, and certifications. Get letters of recommendation. Collect samples of your work. Highlight awards and accomplishments.

Observe and record the behavior you’re changing. Monitoring yourself and holding yourself accountable will move you more closely toward your desired outcome. Keeping a record will also encourage you to keep moving forward.  If you’re trying to eat healthier or improve your nutrition, track your progress in a food diary or using a food log/calorie tracker application on your phone.  If you’re trying to lose weight or exercise more, mark on your calendar every time you go to the gym, use a fitness tracker application on your phone to log your workouts, or use a fitness tracker band such as a FitBit, which can track your workouts, your steps, your weight, and your heart rate. Another way to record your progress is to write down your body measurements and weight. If you’re trying to stop smoking, keep a journal of your progress and any frustrations or obstacles along the way. Ask for help if you need it. Supportive friends and family members can help to hold you accountable and keep you motivated. Consider involving others to join in on your changes by:  Going to the gym with someone if your goal is to lose weight or exercise more. Joining a support group if your goal is to stop smoking or drinking. Asking a friend to eat with you at home if you’re trying to eat out less or eat healthier foods. Reward yourself for all of your hard work in trying to change your behavior. A reward can be a great motivator to keep moving forward with behavior changes. Keep in mind to:  Choose rewards that you enjoy. Go to a movie, see the exhibit at the museum you've wanted to visit, or buy yourself a new item of clothing. Choose rewards that are immediate. Choose something that you can do soon after you have accomplished your goal. If you can't currently afford to reward yourself with a new pair of shoes, pick another reward you can do right now, like letting yourself binge-watch your favorite show. Choose healthy rewards that won’t be opposite to your goals. If you're trying to lose weight, rewarding yourself with an ice cream...

TL;DR in English: Track your progress. Surround yourself with positive people. Reward your success. Reduce stress Do not give up if you have a setback. Challenge yourself.
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Your résumé is one of the most basic, and perhaps most important, documents in your portfolio. This document summarizes your education and experience and should always be in your portfolio, even if you've already submitted it separately to the potential employer. You may want to keep more than one copy of your résumé in your portfolio, in case a potential employer wants one. Think about all the things you can do and make a list. If you have skills in a variety of different areas, you may want to categorize them, or create separate skills pages so you can add or subtract as needed to make your portfolio relevant to the job for which you're interviewing.  Include people skills, such as the ability to negotiate, lead, or communicate well. You can include references or examples in your portfolio to back these skills up. Feel free to include self-taught skills. In your portfolio, you have room to provide samples that show you know how to do something even if you don't have a formal certification for it. scan or make copies of paper licenses and certificates to include in your portfolio. For degrees, you might include transcripts and highlight relevant courses. If you're including transcripts, scan it so you can make multiple copies. You may be applying for different jobs for which you would highlight different courses. Letters of recommendation from people with knowledge of your skills and work ethic can persuade potential employers. If someone else had a good experience working with you, it gives a potential employer an idea of what they can expect.  Former employers are good sources for recommendations, provided you left on good terms and had a good relationship with your boss or supervisor. Ask for letters of recommendation from someone who supervised you directly and observed your work. Professors or instructors are good sources for recommendations as well, particularly if they taught a course that is relevant to your career. For example, if you're looking for work as a web designer, you might get a...

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Wash the Pharaoh’s body. Remove the internal organs. Embalm the sacred organs. Wash the body with more wine. Embalm the Pharaoh with natron. Wrap the body with linens. Place the death mask on the Pharaoh. Lay the Pharaoh to rest.

There is a growing demand for group homes in the U.S., due in large part to the growing elderly population, along with increasing numbers of other adults and youths who can benefit from this setting.  Demand, of course, means an opportunity to make money, but don’t expect starting a group home to be your path to fast and easy riches.  In all honesty, if your primary goal is anything other than to help vulnerable people, running a group home probably isn’t for you.  The job requires hard work, long hours, significant expense, and ample frustration, so you need to be able to find your reward in the good you’re doing for others.  Think about who you want to serve with your group home.  Seniors?  The disabled?  At-risk children?  Despite some similarities, each option offers its own unique challenges and rewards.  You may want to visit several types of group homes to get a feel for the differences. You probably wouldn’t open a pizza shop in a town that already has a half-dozen of them, unless perhaps you had some unique “angle” by which to differentiate yours from the rest.  The same principle holds true for group homes — you need to be aware of what the market needs.  Conduct a “needs assessment” of the local area in which you hope to start your group home.  How many similar homes exist in the area?  What is their average occupancy level?  Is there a need for more?  Can you provide a group home setting that will distinguish you from the pack? Here, as with numerous other times during this process, you should contact the government agencies that oversee group homes in your area (this will vary by jurisdiction).  Ask if there is a need for another group home, and if so, what type is most in demand.  You can also contact local social service organizations, hospitals, probation offices, and such for insights into group home needs in the area. You may assume that everyone supports the idea of group homes, but you’ll find that not to be the case.  Some opposition is based on politics, some on concerns about...

TL;DR in English: Assess your goals. Analyze the local market. Prepare for opposition. Create a business plan. Examine your finances.
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Clean the body with palm wine to remove any dirt or debris. Next, rinse the sticky palm wine away with water from the Nile river. This water is considered sacred and will purify the Pharaoh’s body. Make an incision on the Pharaoh’s side, just under the rib cage. Remove the stomach, intestines, liver, and lungs. Set these sacred organs aside. Next, use a hook to remove the brain through the nose. Discard this organ. Place the sacred organs in ornate, decorative jars. Fill these jars with embalming fluid or natron, a naturally occurring combination of baking soda and salt. This will preserve the organs for use in the afterlife. The heads of the jars depict:  Imsety Happy the baboon-headed god Duamutef the jackal-headed god Qebehsenuef the falcon-headed god Palm wine can act as an antiseptic when used as a cleaning solution. Washing the body again with this wine will kill any bacteria that might disrupt the embalming process. Place the Pharaoh’s body in a recessed trough on a layer of natron. Insert several sachets of natron inside the body cavity. Next, pour more natron over the body until it’s completely covered. Let the body embalm for forty days. Natron will draw out all of the liquid in the body to embalm it. Without bodily liquids, the Pharaoh can’t decay. First, cover the Pharaoh in a royal funeral shroud. Next, wrap the Pharaoh with strips of fine linen. While wrapping, insert amulets and jewelry into the strips. You can also cast spells and chant incantations during this process. Depending on the time period, some Pharaohs also have their names written on each linen strip. Each Pharaoh has a death mask made of gold. These masks help the spirit identify the body in death. Gently lay the death mask over the Pharaoh’s wrapped head to complete the mummification. Many less wealthy Egyptians used death masks. However, these masks were made of wood or plaster. First, gently lay the Pharaoh in the painted and prepared sarcophagus, being careful not to disturb the death mask. After the sarcophagus is closed, the...

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Use equals, after and before. Compare using the before method.  Compare using the after method.  Compare using the equals method.

Both NiMh and NiCd batteries can be recharged over time, but you might want to think about investing in NiMh batteries over NiCd. NiMh batteries use newer technology to store more charge and can also be fast, slow, or trickle charged. Check the product in which you plan on using your batteries before purchasing your batteries. Certain equipment may require either NiMh or NiCd to operate best. These are one of the least expensive varieties of battery chargers available on the consumer market. A pre-set shutoff timer will charge all batteries in the charger for a period of time and shut off once that time has elapsed. These chargers are less precise than smart chargers, which can lead to under- and over-charging. Take this into account when buying a timer charger; over-charged batteries can be ruined and cost you more money. Smart chargers can be more expensive initially, but these are equipped with sensors that detect missing voltage in your batteries. This way, your charger will continue to charge your battery until it has reached full charge, saving you the cost of batteries ruined from over-charging. The rechargeable batteries you bought earlier will also help you to decide which charger you invest in. Some chargers are intended for only NiMh or NiCd batteries, though some universal chargers are available. Most AA and AAA battery chargers can be used for both NiMh and NiCd batteries, though you should always consult your manual to be certain. You should never attempt to charge a battery that isn't intended to be rechargeable. This can cause a dangerous explosion from hydrogen gas buildup and may ruin your battery or charger as well. Check the manual that came with your charger to know the recommended safety procedure for your charger, but generally you should:  Keep your charger and batteries away from fire or intense heat. Do not charge your batteries around or on top of flammable materials, including flammable gases, like gasoline vapor. Insert your batteries into your charger firmly before plugging in...

TL;DR in English: Learn the differences in battery chemistry to prolong battery life. Evaluate time controlled chargers. Optimize with smart chargers. Purchase an appropriate charger. Follow safe usage guidelines. Wait until the battery is completely drained for NiCds. Check for noted charge rates. Set your charger, if necessary. Insert your batteries. Remove all charged cells.
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Dates can be compared with the equals, after and before methods. If two dates are for the same point in time, the equals method will return true. The examples will use previously created dates from the compareTo method. The code below shows a true and false case. If date1 is before date2, before returns true. If it is not, before returns false.   System.out.print(date1.before(date2)); //prints true System.out.print(date2.before(date2)); //prints false The code below shows a true and false case. If date2 is after date1, after returns true. If it is not, after returns false.   System.out.print(date2.after(date1));//prints true System.out.print(date1.after(date2));//prints false The code below shows a true and false case. If the dates are equal, equals returns true. If they are not, equals returns false.   System.out.print(date1.equals(date3));//prints true System.out.print(date1.equals(date2));//prints false

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Open Photoshop on your computer. Open your photo. Select the Magnetic Lasso tool. Draw a selection around the hair. Press Control+Alt+R (PC) or ⌘ Command+⌥ Option+R (Mac). Click the View menu on the dialog box. Use the mouse to fix errors with the selection. Click the “Output To” menu. Select New Layer with Layer Mask from the menu and click OK.

Calculating the expected value (EV) of a variety of possibilities is a statistical tool for determining the most likely result over time. To begin, you must be able to identify what specific outcomes are possible. You should either list these or create a table to help define the results. For example, suppose you have a standard deck of 52 playing cards, and you want to find the expected value, over time, of a single card that you select at random. You need to list all possible outcomes, which are: Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, J, Q, K, in each of four different suits. Some expected value calculations will be based on money, as in stock investments. Others may be self-evident numerical values, which would be the case for many dice games. In some cases, you may need to assign a value to some or all possible outcomes. This might be the case, for example, in a laboratory experiment where you might assign a value of +1 to a positive chemical reaction, a value of -1 to a negative chemical reaction, and a value of 0 if no reaction occurred. In the example of the playing cards, traditional values are Ace = 1, face cards all equal 10, and all other cards have a value equal to the number shown on the card. Assign those values for this example. Probability is the chance that each particular value or outcome may occur. In some situations, like the stock market, for example, probabilities may be affected by some external forces. You would need to be provided with some additional information before you could calculate the probabilities in these examples. In a problem of random chance, such as rolling dice or flipping coins, probability is defined as the percentage of a given outcome divided by the total number of possible outcomes.  For example, with a fair coin, the probability of flipping a “Head” is 1/2, because there is one Head, divided by a total of two possible outcomes (Heads or Tails). In the example with the playing cards, there are 52 cards in the deck, so each individual card has a probability of 1/52....

TL;DR in English: Identify all possible outcomes. Assign a value to each possible outcome. Determine the probability of each possible outcome. Multiply each value times its respective probability. Find the sum of the products. Interpret the result.
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You'll usually find it in the Start menu (in Windows) or in the Applications folder (on a Mac). If you haven't already done so, click the File  menu, select Open , and then open the photo you want to edit. When selecting a photo, choose one with background that contrasts the hair color (for example, a white background if you're changing dark hair). This makes it easier to select the hair without capturing anything in the background. To do this, click the tiny arrow at the bottom-right corner of the Lasso tool (on the toolbar that runs along the side of Photoshop) to view the options, then click Magnetic Lasso Tool. Click a point very close to the hair, release the mouse button, then move the mouse slowly around the entire hairstyle (not including the face). Continue moving the mouse around the hairstyle until you reach the starting point, then click the original dot. The selection should now be outlined with a blinking dashed line.  Hair is not typically neat and tidy, so it can be challenging to select flyaways, wisps, and other nuances. It may be helpful to zoom in). It's okay if you capture a little bit of the background, clothing, or skin in your selection—this can be fixed later. This opens the Refine Edge dialog box, which should appear on the right side of Photoshop. You'll also notice that you now see only the area that you've selected in the image (and the rest of the image is a solid color). It's at the top of the "Refine Edge" dialog box under "View Mode." Click Marching Ants. This changes the view back to what you were previously working with. When you opened the Refine Edge tool, the cursor turned into a special brush. You can use this brush to modify the selected area:  To include more hair that wasn't selected, click or drag the mouse over those areas. The blinking selection line will expand as needed. To remove parts of the background, clothing, or skin you don't want in the selection, hold the Alt key (PC) or ⌥ Option key (Mac) as you click those areas. You may have to click or drag the mouse...

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Practice what you are going to say. Use healthy communication techniques. Assert that depression is an illness. Be patient if others don’t understand. Explain the treatment options you are considering. Let them ask questions.

Typically, putting cockatiels of the same sex together in a cage together works well if they have gotten along during initial meetings. However, to avoid potential territorial behavior, consider getting a new cage that is big enough for both birds and have them both move into it at the same time. With enough space and a neutral territory to begin with, the stage is set for them to live peacefully together.  If you go for the option of a new and 'neutral' cage, make sure all the fixtures and fittings, such as toys and food bowls, are new so that the birds don't defend property that was once theirs. If you put male and female cockatiels together they may get along, but you will likely end up with baby cockatiels. Sometimes when you have multiple birds it is easiest to just keep them in different cages forever. This will ensure that they each have enough space and that they each get all the food, water, and access to toys that they need. It will also help ensure that they do not become aggressive or territorial with one another. Keeping birds in separate cages doesn't mean that they won't interact with each other. You can put the cages next to each other and you can let them out of their cages at the same time, if you like. If you have birds that are aggressive towards each other, even when kept in separate cages, then you will need to keep their cages far away from each other. If they stop aggressive behavior when the cages are separated by a few feet, then move them to opposite sides of the same room. However, in severe cases, you may need to keep them in separate rooms altogether. It is better to keep birds that don't like each other out of sight of each other than to hope that they will eventually get used to each other. The stress of aggression and fear can impact the bird's health and attitude towards you as well.

TL;DR in English: Put cockatiels together in the same cage only if they get along. Consider keeping your birds in separate cages permanently. Separate birds that don't get along.
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Being open and honest can be difficult, so take time to practice the conversation. Visualize yourself talking to someone. Writing down your key talking points can also help. You can even practice what you’ll say aloud.  “I want to talk to you about something serious” is a good way to begin a conversation. “I have depression, and I want to tell you about it” is a straightforward way to begin discussing depression. “I love you, and this doesn’t change our relationship” can be reassuring to significant others and loved ones. “This is really hard for me” can be said if you get emotional and need space. Blaming others and accusing people will not make the conversation productive. Choose a time that is not stressful to approach loves ones for this serious discussion, and talk in a private area.  Remove distractions by turning off the television, putting your phone on vibrate, and turning down music.  Use “I” statements when discussing feelings. Saying “you” can make a person feel attacked. For example, say “I need help” rather than “You need to help me.” Remember to listen, even if you’re talking mostly about your feelings. This is very necessary if a person doesn’t know what depression is. Different cultures have different explanations for illnesses, so if you’re talking to someone who isn’t from a Western, industrialized society, they may have a lot of trouble understanding depression.  Let them know that your depression is not their fault. Emphasize that depression is a medically recognized illness. Tell them you are not choosing to be depressed or simply having a bad day. It probably took a while for you to come to terms with your depression, so some people may also need time before they completely understand. Often, friends and family members have to get used to the idea of someone they love having a mental illness.  You can say, “It took me a long time to understand depression, too.” Remind them, “This isn’t something that is going away.” Use a fact as support so they take you seriously, like “Depression is...

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Know that the Khmer alphabet is very different from English. Know that there is no standard English phonetic system for Khmer. Listen to Khmer to best learn its phonetic system.

Hook your device up to its charger overnight or anytime you’re not using it to assess your activity levels. A full battery will guarantee access to all your charts and features and let the device sync with other apps, like Mobile Run or Strava.  Disabling unnecessary features (such as All-Day Sync, which enables the Fitbit to pass information back and forth with your smartphone) can greatly improve your device’s battery life.  Watch your battery level closely to make sure your Fitbit doesn’t die on you when during exercise. band periodically. It’s recommended to keep your fitbit dry and clean, even after you get it wet or sweaty. To clean it, remove your band and wipe it down with a moist cloth, then let it dry before you put it back on. For heavier buildup from sweat or sunscreen, wipe it down with some rubbing alcohol or a mild water-based cleaning solution, or scrub the inside of the band lightly with a soft-bristled toothbrush.  Avoid using soaps, as these can leave behind residues that can cause skin irritation.  Don’t submerge your Fitbit or clean it with extremely hot or cold water. Fitbit bands come in a wide range of colors and materials, including nylon, metal, stretchy synthetic elastomer and all-natural leather. Try out various bands to find the one that’s most comfortable for you and allows for maximum movement and versatility. You could have a different band for every day of the week!  A band's performance depends largely on what it's made from. Elastomer, for example, will provide the greatest amount of flexibility and comfort, while rugged materials like leather and nylon offer exceptional durability. Bands in neutral colors will wear just as well with a dress shirt and slacks as shorts and a tank top.

TL;DR in English: Keep your Fitbit charged. Clean your Fitbit Change out the band.
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The Khmer language is ancient and borrows from many other Austroasiatic languages, most notably Thai and Lao. It is similar to other southeast Asian languages such as Vietnamese and Mon, and has a beautiful flowing script. If you know much about Asian language systems, you'll know that this means that Khmer, both in print and spoken aloud, is very different from the English alphabet system.  The Khmer alphabet is alphasyllabic, meaning that each letter represents a syllable rather than one sound like in English. It is written from left to right, with no spaces between words in a given sentence. Khmer contains 33 consonant letters, 14 independent vowels, and 21 vowel diacritics (essentially an accent mark written above or below a letter that changes the way it is pronounced). None of these letters are similar to English, which can make it hard to learn for native English speakers. There are many systems that people use to "romanize" the Khmer language, that is, to render it in roman alphabetic characters like those used in the English language. This can make it hard to learn how to pronounce Khmer phrases, as you will find many variations of how Khmer words are written in phonetically in English. While you can learn the gist of the language by reading about it, the best way to learn to pronounce phrases in Khmer is to listen to native speakers.  You can watch free Khmer lessons at www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hp_Kj5e5PQ Check out Youtube video blogger Nathanial Dick's introductory videos at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0XPeQACWm4. While he is not a native speaker, his videos are very helpful if you are a native English speaker just learning about Khmer.

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Use a small amount of baking soda to soak up the vomit.

Make garlic oil regularly to apply as a topical analgesic. Apply a generous amount of garlic oil to the parts of your back that are sore. Leave the oil on the skin for 3 hours. Repeat daily as needed for back pain.

Cover the affected area while it's still damp so that the baking soda has an easier time sticking. If possible, place another object (like a bucket, bowl or plastic washtub) over the stain so that it's completely enclosed. That way, more of the odor will be trapped rather than escaping into the air. You should follow up with this step even if you used baking soda to soak up the vomit originally. A second application will most likely be needed to rid the area of more persistent odors. It will take several hours for the sodium bicarbonate to absorb the remainder of the odor-causing residue. In the meantime, there's not much else you can do but be patient. Wait until the baking soda has solidified into dry clumps before suctioning it up. Spray the room with a powerful air freshener or a homemade version mixed from water, fresh citrus juice and essential oils. If possible, leave a door or window open to the room to promote ventilation. Most of the smell should dissipate within a couple of hours.  Turning on the overhead fan or air conditioning can help cut down on overpowering odors. Avoid running the heater, which can thicken odors and make them more pronounced. Burning scented candles may also help improve the air quality in the room. Sweep the area from multiple angles, using a variety of head attachments as needed. Run your hand over the spot to make sure you didn't miss any baking soda. After you've vacuumed a second time, it will be hard to tell there was ever a stain there in the first place.  Use a handheld vacuum or Shop-Vac to remove baking soda from your car interior or other hard-to-reach spots. Be sure to empty out the contents of the vacuum into the trash to get rid of the clumps before using it again.

TL;DR in English: Dust the surface with baking soda. Let the baking soda sit overnight. Air out the room. Vacuum up the dried mess.
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Fry 10 cloves of garlic in 2 oz. (60 ml) of coconut or sesame oil. Heat the oil on low heat in a frying pan, and keep the cloves of garlic in the pan until they are brown. Strain the garlic cloves away and keep the oil in a small glass jar. This can be used for a few days after making it. Massage the garlic into the skin. Wash it off with soap and water. Try taking a warm bath to increase the effects of the oil on tight or sore muscles.

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Wash your face. Avoid alcohol. Stay hydrated. Don’t smoke. Use sunscreen. Wear sunglasses.

Making signs means getting wood. Use an axe or sword to chop down a nearby tree. In order to make one sign, you will need:  6 wooden planks 1 stick If you already have your raw materials, skip straight to the next step. If you don't know how to make wood into wooden planks, and finally, into sticks, read on.  Craft wooden planks out of wood. One block of wood, crafted, will turn into 4 wooden planks. In order to make one sign, you'll therefore need at least 2 blocks of wood to craft. Craft sticks out of two wooden planks. Place two wooden planks in a vertical line on your crafting table to yield 4 sticks.

TL;DR in English: Gather materials. If you haven't already, craft your wooden planks and stick.
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Use gentle cleanser twice a day. Keeping your skin clean helps reduce the impurities and gets rid of the oil and grime that naturally get on our skin. Drinking alcohol can dry out your skin. The area around your eyes is particularly full of water, so alcohol has an outsize effect on it. Even though it won’t necessarily show in increased hydration of your skin, it helps your overall health. It can also help you recover from dry environments and exposure to smoke or other irritants. Smoking, like alcohol, dries out your skin. The constant smoke in your face also means that you’re going be crinkling up your eyes more to avoid the smoke, creating more wrinkles around your eyes. Smoke is also bad for your eyes themselves, and can cause irritation. Protecting your skin from the sun is one of the most important steps you can take for skin health. The sun dries, wrinkles, and can cause permanent damage to your skin, particularly the sensitive areas on your face. Your eyes need to be protected from the harmful rays of the sun just as much as your skin does. Squinting as you look into the sunlight can also cause wrinkles in your skin. Choose ones with UV protection.

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If you are depressed, you may need to take a break from the negative feelings. If you are feeling down, you may need to take a break from the negative feelings. If you are feeling down, you may need to take a break from the negative feelings. If you are feeling down, you may need to take

Recognize the symptoms of depression. Validate their pain, but don't stay there. Avoid taking their depression personally. Don't underestimate how serious depression can be. Offer to help with small things. Be a compassionate listener. Remember that you aren't their therapist. Encourage your friend to seek professional help. Know that depression can come and go. Set your own boundaries.

Combine the leaves from your small bunch of mint with your equal parts of water and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat on medium, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely. This could take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. Let the syrup sit in your refrigerator for about an hour, or until it feels cool.  If you want to cool the syrup down faster, place it in the freezer for 20 minutes. Before chilling the syrup, make sure that you transfer it into a heatproof bowl. If you use a plastic bowl, the heat from the syrup could cause the plastic to start melting. Once the syrup feels cool, pour it through a strainer or small colander. Collect the syrup in a bowl beneath the strainer and filter out the leaves.  You only need 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of this syrup for your shamrock shake. The rest can be saved in a sealed container for another dish, though. Discard the mint leaves you strained out. Add the ingredients to an electric blender and whip together on a high speed for 15 to 30 seconds, or until thoroughly combined. Taste the shake before serving it. If the mint flavor is not strong enough, you can add more mint syrup or more mint extract. If the alcohol taste is not strong enough, you can add a bit more whiskey. Be aware, though, that adding more liquid will cause your shake to thin out. Pour the shamrock shake into one or two serving glasses. Decorate each one with a generous helping of whipped cream topping and a bright red maraschino cherry.

TL;DR in English: Heat the mint leaves and sugar in water. Chill the mint syrup. Strain out the mint leaves. Combine 2 Tbsp (30 ml) mint syrup with the ice cream, milk, whiskey, mint extract, and food coloring. Garnish with whipped cream and a cherry, if desired.
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Sometimes people aren't necessarily depressed, they're simply going through a difficult time of life. However, if a friend shows signs of depression, you may need to pay close attention to make sure that it doesn't get worse.  Do they exhibit persistent sad, anxious, or empty moods? Do they present feelings of hopelessness or pessimism (nothing will ever get better; life is terrible)? Do they have lots of feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness? Are they fatigued, have decreased energy? Do they have difficulty concentrating on things, remembering things, or making decisions? Have you noticed insomnia, or oversleeping? Have they lost or gained significant weight? Are they restless and irritable? Have they mentioned or talked about thinking about death or suicide? Have they made or talked about making a suicide attempt? This could show by them saying something about how the world world be a better place if they weren't in it. Remember that their pain and feelings of hopelessness and helplessness are real. Validate the fact that they feel these negative feelings and then do your best to turn their attention elsewhere.  Depressed people may respond to distractions. You don't have to make the distraction super obvious. If you're taking a walk, for example, pointing out the beauty of the light on the water, or the color of the sky can turn the conversation. Going over the same negative feelings again and again can actually make things worse, because it encourages a depressed person to remain in that negative place. When someone is depressed they often have difficulty connecting to anyone on an emotional level, because of what they are going through. Taking it personally will mean that they will have a more difficult time reaching out.  A depressed person might lash out by saying something hurtful or angry towards you. Remember that this is the depression not the friend who is saying those things. This doesn't mean that you need to take abuse from them. If your friend is becoming abusive, as well as...

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