Buy a groin wrap or specialized compression shorts. Use a groin wrap as part of the RICE method for healing. Rest your injury as much as possible. Ice your injured groin to reduce pain. Elevate your groin while lying down. Use caution when engaging in activities that may reinjure the muscles.

You can either use a calculator or do the math by hand when you find the product. Multiply all of the numbers in the set you’re calculating so you can find the product. Write down the product so you don’t forget it.  For example, if the value set is 3, 5, and 12, then you would write: (3 x 5 x 12) = 180. For another example, if you want to find the geometric mean for the set 2 and 18, then write: (2 x 18) = 36. Count how many values are in the set you’re calculating the geometric mean for the value n. Use the n value to determine which root you need to take of the product. For example, take the square root if you have 2 values, cube root if you have 3 values, and so on. Use your calculator to solve the equation and write down your answer.  For example, for the set of 3, 5, and 12, write: ∛(180) ≈ 5.65. In the second example with a set of 2 and 18, write: √(36) = 6. If the number set is written out as increases or decreases in percentages, avoid using the percent value in the geometric mean since it will skew your results. If the percent is an increase, move the decimal point 2 spaces to the left and add 1 to it. If there’s a percent decrease, then move the decimal point 2 places to the left and subtract it from 1.  For example, say you want to find the geometric mean of the value of an object that increases by 10%, and then falls by 3%. Convert 10% to a decimal and add 1 to it to get 1.10. Then convert 3% to a decimal and subtract it from 1 to get 0.97. Use the 2 decimal values to find the geometric mean: √(1.10 x 0.97) ≈ 1.03. Convert the number back to a percent by moving the decimal point 2 places to the right and subtracting 1 from it to find a total of a 3% increase in value.

TL;DR in English: Multiply the values you want to find the geometric mean for. Find the nth root of the product where n is the number of values. Convert percentages to their decimal multiplier equivalents.
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When you communicate with your horse, it is important to remain calm. If you don’t come in knowing what you want to do, you will likely fall back on feelings and instincts. This will make you more likely to panic or overreact to a horse’s actions, rather than remaining calm and in control. When you come near a horse, you want to make sure he is willing to talk to you. If the horse wants to talk to you, he will turn his head or front toward your, lick his lips, and soften his eyes. Once you get this signal, you can approach the horse slowly and start communicating further. Your horse may do the opposite, turning his head away from you, walking away, or even ignoring you. If the horse isn’t interested in letting you in, he won’t be responsive to what you say. Horses have monocular vision, meaning they can’t see directly in front of their noses. Make sure you walk toward a horse from the side so he can see you clearly. Never approach a horse from behind. Horses can’t see in that direction, and you are at risk of getting kicked if they get spooked. Make sure your horse recognizes that you are the leader of his herd. If he doesn’t recognize you that way, he won’t listen to what you are saying. If your horse doesn’t seem to be showing proper respect, make him move his feet. Pushing on his shoulder or hip should do well on most occasions. If you need a little more power, you can poke him with the handle end of a crop. Just make sure you stand in the same place when you do this, and don’t shuffle your feet. A horse that doesn’t respect you will rub his head on you, nip to get your attention, or walk in front of you when you are trying to lead him. These are not behaviors he would show to a dominant leader of his herd. Horses are prey animals, meaning that in the wild they are hunted by others, and your horse considers you a predator. This means he will consider any outsider to be a threat, including you. Learn to approach the horses calmly so they regard you as someone walking through the herd rather than a potential...

TL;DR in English: Plan what you are going to say. Watch for an inviting body position. Approach the horse from the front side. Become the leader. Approach the horse calmly.
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You can find many types of groin wraps online or at sporting goods stores. They are typically made of an elastic material and have Velcro closures to hold them snug. They’ll typically wrap around your leg, up over your hips, and then finish back over the leg.  You can also buy compression shorts that are specially-made to provide extra support to an injured groin. Both of these products are easier to apply yourself than are tape or elastic bandages, which are best applied by another person. A properly-done tape or bandage job may produce better results, however. No matter how you wrap it, you have to give a groin injury time to heal. Experts often promote what is known as the RICE method—Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate. Wrapping the injury fulfills the “compress” component. Get your doctor’s input on how often to wrap your groin, how tightly to wrap it, and what types of activities you can do while it is wrapped. You don’t want to risk further injury. You simply cannot rush the healing process of a groin injury. For a mild or moderate groin strain, expect to need at least 4-8 weeks to recover. During this time, you should rest the injured muscle as much as possible.  Work with your medical professional regarding your timetable for resuming different levels of activity during your recovery. Groin strains come in three grades. A grade 3 strain means the muscle is completely or nearly completely torn. The recovery time here will be greater than 8 weeks, and surgery may be necessary. Make sure that you stop your activity and begin resting the injured muscles as soon as possible. Especially in the days right after your injury, your strained groin may cause you a fair amount of pain. Under your doctor’s guidance, apply a wrapped ice pack to the area 3-4 times per day as needed, for about 20-30 minutes at a time. Never apply ice or an ice pack directly to your body. The extreme cold can damage your skin. When you go to bed or are resting flat on your back, stick a pillow or two under your pelvis to elevate your...

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Determine your art display layout. Choose a wall space that is proportional in size and orientation to the art you want to display. Display wall art at the appropriate level. Accentuate your wall art display with lighting.

In this process, you file your intention to have the law on the ballot. You then collect 1,000 signatures of registered state voters on the petition. Finally, you file the signatures along with the law. The attorney general reviews it all, writes the title of the measure, and it will be on the next state ballot. This is the first step if your state does not allow citizens to write ballot measures. These are the people in the capitol building in your state who are responsible for your specific area. They are the ones you need to make contact with if you are trying to change a state law. Look at their websites to see where they stand on the issues. Read articles from the newspaper (searchable easily online) to find out what kind of a lawmaker they have been and if you think they would be sympathetic to your idea. You will also want to know their political party and their record of voting -- these two items together can tell you a lot. You want to choose the one you think would be the better fit for your campaign -- approach him or her first. Email is probably going to be the best way to do this. Their email address is going to be on their website -- all state representatives would have this. Explain to them that you are a constituent interested in trying to change or pass a law. Send them an example of the text of the law you think you want to create. Ask to meet with them about the feasibility of this law. Even if you think one of your representatives would be a better choice, if your first choice doesn’t respond go to your second representative. This might mean a trip to your state capital. It also might be possible to meet with your representative while they are in-district -- representatives have offices in their home districts specifically to meet with constituents like you.  Dress professionally and lay out the reasons you want to change or create a new law. Come armed with arguments and facts. If he or she is unwilling to work with you, ask for suggestions about how you could proceed. He or she might...

TL;DR in English: File an initiative or referendum if your state allows it. Identify your state representative and senator if you can’t file a referendum. Do your research. Contact both of your representatives. Meet with your representative. Listen to your representative.
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The hip bridge also works to strengthen the muscles in your lower back and core that support your spine, putting you at less risk for lower back pain. Lay on your back for this exercise with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, as you did for pelvis tilts.  Lift your hips toward the ceiling, keeping your knees bent and engaging your core. Stop when your hips are even with your knees, such that you could draw a straight line (or a bridge) from your knees to your shoulders. Hold the position for 5 to 10 seconds, breathing deeply, then lower to the ground. Perform 10 repetitions of this exercise. For this exercise, also known as the Superman exercise, you want to lay face-down on the floor with your legs extended behind you and your arms extended straight overhead.  If you're already laying on your back, flip over onto your stomach. Reach your hands over your head and extend your legs behind you. Raise your legs a few inches and kick them, alternating sides. You also can lift your left leg and right arm together, then lower and lift your right leg and left arm. Complete 10 to 20 repetitions of this exercise. The pelvis tilt helps strengthen the muscles at the base of your abdomen as well as the muscles around your lower back. Become familiar with contracting this muscle to help strengthen it so you have fewer lower back problems.  Press the curve of your lower back into the floor and hold it for 5 to 10 seconds, breathing deeply, then release. Do 10 repetitions of this exercise. To do this exercise, lay on your back with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor. Your legs should be about hip-width apart. The bird dog exercise can help stretch and strengthen your lower back, as well as improving your balance. Start the bird dog exercise by getting on all fours with your knees directly under your hips and your wrists directly under your shoulders.  Reach your left arm forward and your right leg backward, creating a straight line from your fingertips to your heel. Keep your back flat, hold for...

TL;DR in English: Make a hip bridge. Swim on the floor. Tilt your pelvis. Try the bird dog exercise. Add in some lunges. Engage your core with planks. Use a stability ball to increase difficulty.
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This applies when you plan on hanging multiple pieces of wall art together, as a group. The size, shape, type and number of objects in your display will determine how they should be arranged. Here are some suggestions:  Lay art pieces on the floor in order to get a visual of how they relate to each other in size, form, subject, theme and color. Depending on the desired effect, you may want to keep similar colors grouped together, or you may want to scatter colors in a random pattern. Pay special attention to how different sized pieces relate to each other; Large, predominant pieces should be balanced with smaller, minor pieces. Additionally, it makes sense to group pieces according to subject and theme. Rearrange the objects as necessary, until you feel that they are pleasing to the eye and that they make sense logically, according to their characteristics. Make sure there are equal amounts of space between each piece. For displaying art on the wall, a good rule of thumb is to space art pieces 3 inches (7.62 cm) to 4 inches (10.16 cm) apart. Whether your art display is a single piece, multiple pieces, a focal point or an accentuation of the room's other features, it is important that you hang it in a way that stays in line with the room's size and layout. For example, a very high and narrow wall in a bathroom may be a good place to hang a vertical arrangement of three framed pictures, but not a good place to hang an over-sized, panoramic painting. Hang art at eye level. If you are displaying art in a group, then the center-point of the group should be at eye level. To determine a relative eye level, measure between 60 inches (152.4 cm) and 66 inches (167.64 cm) up from the floor. To display artwork at eye level in a sitting area, as in a dining room, hang the pieces at the eye level of the sitter. If you are using artwork to frame an architectural element or a piece of furniture, you should hang wall art within 10 inches (25.4 cm) of the object. Use soft lighting sources, such as specially-designed wall art...

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Set goals for your newsletter. Decide how often to publish. Know your audience. Pick a distribution method.

It might be a product you've always wanted to make, or a service you feel people need. It might even be something people don't know they need yet, because it hasn't been invented!  It can be helpful to have people who are bright and creative join you for a casual brainstorming session. Start with a simple question like: "What shall we do?" The idea is not to create a business plan, just to generate potential ideas. Many of the ideas will be duds, and there will be quite a few ordinary ones, but a few may emerge that have real potential. Consider your talents, experience, and knowledge when selecting a concept. If you have a particular skill set or talent, consider how these resources can be applied to meeting some sort of market demand. Combining skill and knowledge with a market demand increases your odds of having a successful business idea. For example, you may have worked with electronics as an employee for many years. You may have noticed a demand in your community for a particular form of electrical work, and combining your experience with the market demand can allow you to attract customers. Do you want financial independence, eventually selling your business to the highest bidder? Do you want something small and sustainable, that you love doing and from which you want to derive a steady income? These are the things that are good to know very early on. You could even do this before you have an idea for the business, and if the name is good, you may find it helps you define your business idea. As your plan grows, and things begin to take shape, the perfect name may come to you, but don't let that hinder you in the early phases. Create a name that you can use while you plan and don't hesitate to change it later.  Always check to see if the name is being used by somebody else before selecting it. Try to create a name that is simple and memorable. Will you do this alone, or will you bring in one or two trusted friends to join you? This brings a lot of synergy to the table, as people bounce ideas off each...

TL;DR in English: Choose an idea. Define your goals. Create a working name. Define your team. Choose your partners wisely.
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You only need a few cups of water to do a proper steam. Boil the water on the stove or in the microwave. While the water is heating, wash your face to remove makeup and dirt. Use a gentle face cleanser and warm water. Removing makeup and dirt is a must before steaming, because steaming opens up your pores, and anything on your face will be able to get inside and cause irritation or pimples to occur.   If you have especially sensitive or dry skin, it might be prudent to reduce the chance of experiencing irritation by forgoing exfoliation and opting for a gentler technique. After washing your face, pat it dry with a towel. Pour it into a glass or ceramic bowl resting on a folded towel or two. Part of the facial experience is to add some beauty to your day, so if you have a pretty bowl on hand, use that one! If you're in a hurry, you can also just use the pot you boiled the water in. You don't have to add anything to your steam, but to make it truly special you can add some fresh or dried herbs or essential oils that will release beneficial aromas. An herbal teabag will also do the trick! Try the following herbs and oils to enhance your steam:  Use lemongrass or peppermint for an energizing steam. Use chamomile or lavender for a relaxing steam. Use peppermint or eucalyptus for a cold-conquering steam. Use sandalwood or bergamot for a stress-relieving steam. Drape a towel over your head so that it creates a sort of tent over your face, and hold your face over the water. Keep your face over the steam for about 10 minutes. Close your eyes and breathe deeply, allowing the heat to awaken your face and open your pores. Don't steam your face for too long, or get too close to the hot water. The heat can cause inflammation if exposure is too high. The next step is to use a mask to pull the impurities from your now-open pores. A clay mask works well if you have one on hand. Mix the clay with some water and smooth it over your face. Let it sit on your face for about 15 minutes before gently rinsing it off with lukewarm...

TL;DR in English: Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Wash your face. Pour the water into a bowl. Add herbs or essential oils. Hold your face over the steaming water. Smooth a mask over your face. Use a toner to close your pores. Moisturize your face.
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Before you get too far in planning your newsletter, it can be a good idea to consider the goals you have in mind for it.  Thinking about the goals that you want  your newsletter to achieve can help you build a successful newsletter.  Consider some of these aspects of a newsletter and decide what you want your own newsletter to achieve:  Should your newsletter focus on events or policies? Are you going to create and publish the newsletter on your own? Do you plan on building a team to publish the newsletter? How big do you want your newsletter to be? How many people do you want to reach with your newsletter? What should the newsletter be called? You will need to decide how often you want to publish your newsletter before you begin creating it.  Having a publication schedule can help you determine how often you'll need to work on the newsletter and when new issues are due.  Decide on a publication schedule before planning the rest of your paper to help make it successful.  If your school is either very large or very active, you may want to publish more often or publish larger papers, less frequently. If you are unsure of how often to publish, you may try publishing monthly to begin with. You probably won't need to publish any editions over the summer months if your school isn't active during them. When planning and creating a school newsletter, it can be helpful to keep your audience in mind.  The goal of your newsletter will be to inform and engage your audience.  Knowing your audience will allow you to write articles and content that is tailored just for them.  You'll likely want to include some sections or content for the students in the community. Your main readers are likely to be the parents and adults in the community. Your newsletter should also keep staff informed, describing current events at the school. You might also want to include content that supports your local community. Once you have an idea of what your newsletter will include, it's time to think of how you will deliver it to readers.  Having...

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Place the address on the right hand side of the postcard. Place the address on the left hand side of the postcard. Place the address on the left hand side of the postcard. Place the address on the left hand side of the postcard. Place the address on the left hand side of the postcard

Look for signs of where to put an address. Format the position of the address correctly. Draw a neat box around the address it to help it stand out. Place the stamp in the upper right hand corner.

You'll need tiles in two different colors. These should be 2x2" (or multiples of 2, such as 2x4" or 2x6"). You can buy these in sheets that you split up or you can buy them individually. Look for sample sheets or sale tiles to save money. You'll also need 1x2 lumber, 1/4" plywood, and glue. If you can only get 2x4" or 2x6" tiles, you'll also need a saw that can handle masonry. Talk to your local hardware store for advice. You'll need to cut a roughly 19x19" base from the 1/4" plywood. The size will depend on whether you are grouting your tiles or not. If your tiles are not already 2x2" square, then you'll want to cut them using an appropriate saw. If they are square but are apart of a sheet, you'll need to use a utility knife to cut them free. Measure and mark for the location of the squares on your base. Then, use grout or glue to secure the tiles to the wood. Let this set completely before continuing. Using a miter saw or miter box, cut and miter your frame (picture frame style) to fit around your tiles. You'll need to adjust the size, depending on whether or not you're using grout, but assuming that you are not then the inside measurement for the frame will need to be 16" and the outside will need to be 19". Paint or stain your frame, or finish it however you want to. Sanding first might help get a better look, depending on the wood you bought. Glue and then place your frame around the tiles. You can add any finishing touches that you want, like attaching shoe molding around the outer rim, in order to get a more finished look. Otherwise, enjoy your new chess board!

TL;DR in English: Get your materials. Cut your base. Cut the tiles. Place the tiles. Cut your frame. Paint your frame. Place your frame. Add finishing touches.
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Try to step like you would in any other flat shoe, heel to toe. It can take some getting used to maintain balance on a thinner heel. Take small steps and look at yourself walk in a mirror if you can. It's a good idea to practice walking around your house in heels to get used to their feel and the right way to walk. Keep your abs engaged, your shoulders back, and your head up. Note that your posture in heels will require more curves in your body, with your back slightly arched and your chest and pelvis pushed forward. Get used to walking with this new, slightly more forward center of gravity. Hold onto a railing or wall when you can to lend support and prevent catching a heel or rolling an ankle. Wear a wider heel for outdoor surfaces, to prevent them from sticking into dirt or grass or causing you to slip or injure an ankle. Take a break from your heels every now and then while you're wearing them. Try slipping off your heels while you're sitting down, or even elevating or massaging your feet to bring circulation to them. Gently rotate your ankles and spread your toes apart under the table when you can to provide relief and prevent injury. Slip on no-show socks that will hide under your heels, or wear tights or stockings to make heels more comfortable if they tend to rub against your feet, especially after sweating a little. Limit the period of time you wear heels to a minimum, as best you can. Instead of wearing heels through the whole day, try wearing a flat during work and save the heels for going out at night.

TL;DR in English: Practice heel-toe walking. Use good posture. Find support when you're on stairs or uneven surfaces. Relieve the pressure occasionally. Wear socks or tights. Simply reduce the amount of time in heels.
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The address is normally placed on the right hand side of a postcard and midway down the card. There is usually a printed vertical line denoting the left and the right of the postcard. If not, imagine a line in the centre of the postcard, Choose the right hand side to insert the address. Many postcards include pre-printed horizontal address lines to show you where to add the address. But not all will do this, so assume that the mid-right of the card is the best placement for the address. If you are making your own postcard out of a photo or picture, or you purchase a postcard without lines to fill in an address, you will need to format the back of the postcard yourself. Check with your local post office for specific postcard requirements. However, in general, most postcards will follow these requirements:  The address side of the card must be divided into a right portion and a left portion, with or without a vertical rule. The left portion is the message area. The destination address, postage, and any postal service marking or endorsement must appear in the right portion. The right portion must be at least 2-1/8 inches wide (measured from the right edge of the card, top to bottom inclusive). This is a good way to help point out to postal workers the address on your postcard. It makes their work easier and ensures no mistakes are made. You can also write right up the edge of those lines without having your message clutter or overpower the address. This is the standard placement of all stamps. You may even need to place multiple stamps depending on where you will be mailing it to.

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Volunteer in the affected area. Volunteer your professional services. Volunteer outside of the affected area.

You may use SNAP benefits to buy only certain items.  You may buy fruits, meats, fish, dairy, breads and cereals. You may not use SNAP benefits to buy pet foods, soaps, paper products, alcohol, tobacco, medicine or foods to eat in the store. You have to report to your local office to continue to receive benefits. Ask for the re-certification form. The timeline to re-certify depends on how regular your income is.  Families with regular income must re-certify once per year. Someone whose income fluctuates may have to report more regularly, such as once per month. If your household income increases above the maximum income threshold, you must inform the DCF.  Report any changes in the cost of rent or utilities because these affect your qualification for the program. Failure to inform the DCF of important changes can lead to cancellation of your benefits.

TL;DR in English: Follow the rules. Re-certify your benefits. Inform the Florida DCF of any relevant income changes.
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To make your felt snowman ornament you will need pieces of felt in white, brown, orange and black. You will also need a piece of white ribbon (approximately 5 inches in length), a sewing needle and thread (in colors matching the felt), a pen, a scissors, some polyester fiberfill and a sheet of paper. Draw the outline of a snowman onto the sheet of paper. Make the snowman whatever shape you like -- two snowballs high, three snowballs high, fat, skinny -- it's up to you.  Cut the paper snowman outline, then place it on a piece of white felt. Use your pen to trace the outline of the snowman onto the felt, then cut it out with the scissors. Trace another snowman outline onto a second piece of felt and cut that one out too. You should now have two identical snowman outlines. Cut out five small circles from the piece of black felt. These will form the snowman's eyes, along with his three coal buttons. Cut out a small triangle from the orange felt. This will form the carrot for the snowman's nose. Cut out two stick shapes from the brown felt. These will be the snowman's arms. Take one of the white felt snowman outlines and hand-stitch the eyes, carrot nose and coal buttons into place. Use thread of a corresponding color for each piece, i.e. orange thread for the nose, and black thread for the other pieces. Take the two white felt body pieces and line them up, placing the piece with the sewn-on features on top. Take the brown felt arms and place them between the two body pieces, sticking out at an angle. Take the length of white ribbon, fold it over, and insert the end between the two body pieces at the top of the snowman's head. This will form the hanging loop for the finished ornament. Take your needle and some white thread and hand-stitch the two body pieces together, leaving a seam allowance of only 1⁄8 inch (0.3 cm).  As you're stitching, make sure to catch both of the snowman's arms and the looped thread in a stitch, in order to secure them in place. Don't stitch the entire snowman closed just yet; leave a...

TL;DR in English: Gather your materials. Cut out the body of the snowman. Cut out the snowman's arms and facial features. Sew on the snowman's eyes, nose and buttons. Assemble the snowman. Sew it all together. Stuff the snowman.
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If it's safe enough to travel to the afflicted area, see if aid organizations are looking for volunteers to help on the ground.  If you meet height, weight, age, fitness, education, and U.S. citizenship requirements, consider joining the National Guard. The National Guard is a part-time, locally organized branch of the U.S. military that responds to natural disasters (both in the U.S. and sometimes abroad) as part of their call of duty. After completing basic training, you can chose a short-term enlistment (three years) and then continue to be a member of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) who are called up in the event of emergencies like natural disasters.  Consider volunteering with Habitat for Humanities or other organizations whose mission is to clear debris, help homeowners salvage their personal belongings, and rebuild damaged homes. Your time and talents are a valuable resource and can help those in need.  If you are a health care professional, see if you can donate your medical services or supplies. If you are a contractor or work in construction, volunteer your manpower, supplies, and other resources towards rebuilding efforts. If you are an educator or child care worker, offer to provide support and assistance with displaced families and their children. If you are a business owner, especially in the area surrounding the flood, offer discounts or gratis goods/services to those affected by the flood. Even if you can’t be there on the ground, you can still make a big difference by volunteering.  Get in touch with the local branch of the aid organization working with flood victims and see if they need help in their call center, hotline, or donation processing facility.   You can also become a community liaison by collecting local donations and bringing them to the regional sorting facility.

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Do not use handbells. Do not use handbells to play the notes.

Once you have mastered basic handbell playing fundamentals, move on to more advanced techniques. Learn to play bells four- and six-in-hand. Try plucking the bells. Try playing with mallets. Venture into the art of solo handbells.

Leather polish will bring a shine to your jacket, but has the potential to discolor, dry out, or clog the leather surface. Use this for special occasions, and test on a hidden area first before using a new product. Buff with a cloth until a glossy surface is created.  Do not polish suede or other leather with a soft, fuzzy texture. It is not possible to make suede glossy without permanently removing this texture.  Don't use shoe polish, even if it is intended for leather shoes. If your jacket gets wet, hang it evenly on a hanger to dry at room temperature. Remove objects from the pockets to avoid stretching the wet leather, and keep it away from direct heat sources, such as radiators or airing cupboards. Apply conditioner after drying, if the leather had become thoroughly soaked.

TL;DR in English: Polish smooth leather jackets on rare occasions. Let wet leather air dry.
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For a snakebite from a venomous snake, keeping your cat calm and quiet is the best first aid that you can administer to your cat before she receives veterinary care. The more agitated and active she is, the more quickly the venom could spread through her body and make her even sicker. It is actually recommended that keeping your cat calm and quiet is the  only  first aid that you should administer on your own.  Do not allow your cat to walk or run around as this will increase her heart rate and stimulate more blood circulation. Keep in mind that your cat may snap at you or try to bite you because of the amount of pain that she’s in. Gentle pressure will help control the bleeding from the bite wound. An example of first aid that you should  not  administer is cutting the wound open to suck out the venom or drain the wound. Not only is this ineffective, you would cause more pain and suffering for your cat. In addition, the venom could be venomous to you.  Do not apply a tourniquet or compression bandage in the area near the bite wound. Do not apply ice to the bite wound. The ice does not slow the spread of the venom and can actually damage the skin. Do not wash the wound if the bite was from a venomous snake. Washing the wound could increase the absorption of the venom. The action most likely to save your cat's life is getting her to your veterinarian as soon as possible. If possible, transport your cat in her carrier or a large box in which she can comfortably lie down. To help keep her calm and still during the drive to the veterinarian, loosely wrap your cat in a large towel or sheet. The effects of snake venom are usually irreversible and often begin immediately after the snakebite. To increase the chances of your cat’s survival and treat the effects of the snake venom, your cat will need immediate veterinary treatment. Your veterinarian may have a snakebite detection kit, which would allow him or her to identify what type of snake bit your cat. However, in the event that your veterinarian does not have the...

TL;DR in English: Keep your cat calm and quiet. Do not administer first aid other than gentle pressure. Take your cat to your veterinarian immediately. Provide as much history as you can about the snakebite. Allow your veterinarian to diagnose your cat. Approve of your veterinarian’s recommended treatment plan. Ask your veterinarian about your cat’s prognosis. Care for your cat when is released from the veterinary hospital.
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Handbell music has its own special markings and directions that you will never see on other music. For instance, instead of trilling, handbells "shake" (usually indicated by the letters Sk on the music). This is exactly what it sounds like; instead of just playing the note, letting it ring, and damping it, you shake the bell for the notated length of time. There are also markings that tell you to damp in certain ways; for instance, damping on the table, or purposely bringing the bell to the table with force as to create a certain sound. This technique makes it much easier to play more than two bells at once. To do this, put two bells together through their handles in a way that they are all facing a different direction. You will want two or three bells in each hand. You will discover that you can move your arm one way to play one of the notes in that hand and a different way to play the other one. Obviously, this is easier with smaller bells. Sometimes this is written into the music, and other times it is a decision made by the director. To pluck, lay the bells down on the table as you normally would, and lift up the clappers and gently drop them, instead of ringing. To do this, lay the bells down on the padded table (in keyboard order, of course), and gently tap them with mallets instead of playing. Be aware that you do need to use special mallets intended for handbells. Smaller ones are for smaller bells, and larger ones are for larger bells. Often, the range of bells a particular size of mallet is used for will be marked somewhere on the handle. There are many different ways to do this. Some soloists set up a table with an octave or two of handbells and play all of them, usually with some kind of accompaniment. Others play simple melodies four- or six-in-hand. It's all up to you.

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Consider having your back professionally waxed. Look into laser hair removal. Try using a depilatory cream.

Many players tend to twist back at their hips, but you have to remember to pull back from the shoulders. To get the most powerful two-handed backhand, you should pull your arms back until you can practically rest your chin on your forward shoulder. As you wind back, you’ll feel your weight transfer to your back leg. Make sure that you don’t plant your back leg because as you follow through with the swing, your weight will transfer forward again. The slot is the space about one foot below the height where you will connect with the ball. Don’t swing forward yet. Simply lower the racket into the slot while maintaining the correct grip. Once in the slot, the racket will be pointed very slightly closed face, meaning tilted just barely toward the ground rather than the sky. This is where you want it because as you follow through, your wrist will twist slightly upward to even out the racket.

TL;DR in English: Wind back from the shoulders. Transfer your weight to your back leg. Drop the racket into the slot.
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Before you can soften the shank, the reinforced sole of the pointe shoe, you’ll need to figure out where your natural arch breaks. The break is where the heel becomes the arch. Bend your foot to see where your arch naturally breaks. You can mark the point on both your foot and the shoe with a marker. Avoid arbitrarily bending the shank of your pointe shoe, since this may not correspond to the natural break in your arch. After you’ve identified your natural break and marked it in your shoe, pry up the shank and bend it back and forth gently at the marked position.  This will make the shank more pliable when you rise up on pointe. Remove the small nail that fastens the shank to your shoe. Put on the shoe and extend your foot from flat to demi pointe to begin molding the break. This will help you know the exact shape of your foot in your shoe. Remove the shoe and gently mold the area of the shank where your natural arch breaks. Work the area with your hands, following your mark and the shape your foot has made. Molding the shoe where your arch naturally breaks will make rising in your shoes more comfortable and increase the life of your shoes.  You don’t need to add heat to help with shaping the shank. Since you previously wore your shoe to begin molding the break, the heat from your foot will have been enough.  There’s no designated left or right ballet shoe- your own feet will determine this as they break in the shoe. Label each shoe to make sure you’re consistently putting on your shoes until they are broken in enough to identify by sight.

TL;DR in English: Identify the natural break in your arch. Bend the shank at the natural break in your arch. Wear the shoe to mold the break. Mold the shoe with your hands.
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Find a salon that offers body waxing, and go in for an appointment. It is generally safer than shaving, it lasts longer, and it shouldn't cost much more than $30. You won't need to shave your back every few days to keep the stubble down, and over time your back hair should even start to grow in thinner!  Waxing removes hair from the root. If done well, a back wax may last as long as six weeks – much longer than any shave.  Avoid trying to wax your back at home. If you do this, make sure that you have help, and that both of you know what you're doing. Waxing done poorly can be even more dangerous than a botched shave. This solution permanently removes the hair from your back, making it much more long-term effective than either shaving or waxing. It is usually a very safe and professional procedure, although it may be somewhat more expensive than your alternatives. Consider whether a permanently hair-free back is worth the cost. The price of laser hair removal will depend on the particular salon and the hairiness of your back. As a general rule, however, you can expect the procedure to cost about $50-$100 per session, over as many as ten sessions. This means that you might wind up shelling out $1,000 for the entire treatment plan. These products dissolve your hair at the surface of the skin, and the hairless effect usually lasts about twice as long as shaving. Be aware that these creams can be difficult to apply yourself, so you may need to ask a friend or a partner to help out. This can be a quick, easy, and relatively cheap solution – but it is not nearly so long-lasting as waxing or laser hair removal.

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Beat 3 eggs. Add the sugar and the milk to the eggs. Sift the flour, salt, and the baking powder. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. Put your finger in the bottom opening of the funnel and fill it with one cup of batter. Heat 4 tbsp. of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Pour the batter into the oil in the pan. Fry one side of the batter until it's golden brown. Flip the batter over and fry the other side. Remove the funnel cake and drain it on a paper towel. Sprinkle the top of the funnel cake with powdered sugar. Serve.

Hamsters commonly become dehydrated when their owners forget to refill their water bottles. Do not forget about your little hamster! Keep a close eye on his water bottle and refill it with fresh, clean water as necessary.  A constant supply of fresh, clean water is essential to keeping your hamster well hydrated. Check the ball bearing in your hamster’s water bottle to make sure it is working properly. If the ball somehow gets stuck, it could prevent your hamster from being able to sip the water from the bottle’s spout. your hamster a balanced diet. Keeping your hamster healthy with a well-balanced diet will go a long way towards preventing dehydration. Components of a healthy hamster diet are a commercially available hamster mix, a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, and a few sweet treats now and then.  Baked chicken, low fat cottage cheese, and plain low-fat yogurt are also good choices for your hamster’s diet. They are high in protein, which is an important nutrient for hamsters.  Foods you should  not  feed your hamster include onions, tomato leaves, and raw potatoes. Other foods to avoid feeding your hamster are chocolate, junk food, and watermelon.  Talk with your veterinarian if you are unsure what types of food to feed your hamster. Heat stroke (mild or severe) is another common cause of dehydration in hamsters. Unfortunately, heat stroke can happen very quickly in hamsters, so you must be diligent about keeping your hamster cool, especially in the summer months.  Keep his cage out of the path of direct sunlight.  The room where you keep his cage should be well ventilated. If you are traveling with him in the car, make sure his cage is not by a sunny window. Check on him frequently. If he starts to suffer from heatstroke (saliva dribbling from mouth, heavy breathing, lying on side), move his cage to a cool location, take him out of his cage, and run cool water over him to cool him down. Dry him off and let him recover quietly in his cage.  Start rehydrating your hamster with Pedialyte (or water,...

TL;DR in English: Keep your hamster’s water bottle full. Feed Don’t let your hamster overheat.
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Lunging your horse is a great workout, and it helps to reinforce your horse's training. While there are no set guidelines for how often to lunge your horse, 2-3 times a week is a good guideline, especially if you can't ride every day. This will help keep your horse in good shape, and it will improve the bond between you and your horse, since you'll be spending quality time giving it instruction.  You may also want to lunge your horse before you ride it, especially if it's been a while since your last ride. This can help remind your horse of some of its training basics, and it can help get the horse in a compliant mindset before you mount up. If your horse hasn't exercised in a while, start by lunging 1-2 times a week, then work your way up as the horse gets more comfortable.

TL;DR in English: Lunge your horse 2-3 times a week for 20 minutes at a time.
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Beat the eggs thoroughly until the whites and yolk are combined. Add 1/2 cup of sugar and 2 cups of milk to the eggs and stir the ingredients thoroughly to combine them. Sift 2 cups of flour, 1/3 tsp. of salt, and 2 tsp. of baking powder together. Add more flour to the egg mixture and continue to beat it in until all of the flour is incorporated into the egg mixture. The batter should be smooth and not too thick. Place the cup of batter in the bottom of the funnel. The vegetable oil will fry the funnel cake and give it a rich texture and taste. Remove your finger from the funnel and swirl it around in a circular motion, or in a criss-cross motion, until you've made a funnel cake patter that fills the pan and is about the size of an ordinary plate. This should take no more than 2-3 minutes. Use a pair of tongs to check when the batter is golden brown. Use the tongs to flip the batter over and fry it until it's golden brown just like the first side. This should take less time than it did for the first side to fry -- just about one minute. Let the paper towel soak in the additional grease for at least a minute. You can flip over the funnel cake to evenly drain both sides. Sprinkle as much powdered sugar on the funnel cake as you like. Enjoy this funnel cake immediately, while it's hot.

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Obtain the necessary equipment to create a computer network. Connect a cable modem to a live cable jack. Connect a DSL modem to a live phone line. Connect the wireless router to the modem. Connect the host computer to the wireless router. Configure the wireless modem. Connect other computers or devices to the new network by selecting "Connect to" from the Start menu and then selecting the newly created network from the list of available options in the "Connect to a network" dialog box.

Find things you're great at, and praise yourself.  It may seem silly, but repeating, "I'm great at _______, and I'm proud of it," in the mirror for ten times a day will help. It's easier to make and maintain friendships when you feel confident. Shower regularly and use deodorant. Trim your nails and get your hair cut. Wear clothes you would wear normally. Don’t overdo the makeup and perfume. Makeup used in excess can be off-putting, and some people are allergic to perfume. See if your school has a club that deals with your favorite activity.  If you’re home-schooled, there are many businesses like art programs that would love to have you join them.

TL;DR in English: Build up your confidence. Take care of basic hygiene. Be yourself.
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If you want to discuss your concerns about a person's possible drug use, it is best to approach them when they are sober and thinking clearly. Someone who is high on marijuana may have trouble communicating with you or following what you are trying to say. It's best to catch the person when they're in a relatively calm mood. If they've had a rough week, or the two of you have been fighting all day, it's probably better to hold off until the person is in a more positive state of mind. Attempting to talk when the person is in a bad mood can make them more defensive, which means the conversation probably won't be very productive. Depending on the type of relationship you have with the person, you may be able to ask up-front if they are using marijuana. Keep your approach simple, straightforward, and non-judgmental. For example, you might say, “Hey, you've been acting different lately, and I noticed a funny smell in your room. Have you been smoking marijuana?” If the person thinks you are angry at them or judging them, they are less likely to open up to you. Make it clear that you are sympathetic and just want to help. For example, when talking to a friend, you might say, “I noticed you've been canceling a lot when we try to make plans, and you always seem so tired when I see you. Are you doing ok? I've been really worried about you!” Panicking or getting angry is usually counterproductive. Talk to the person calmly, without raising your voice, making threats, or being sarcastic. If you approach them in a hostile or fearful way, they will be less likely to open up to you, and the situation may become worse.

TL;DR in English: Wait until the person is sober to talk about it. Pick a time to talk when the person is calm and relaxed. Ask them if they are using marijuana. Let them know you are concerned about them. Stay calm.
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A cable or DSL Internet connection and a modem will be required to set up the computer network. A wireless router also will be required.  Obtain the router's default user name (SSID) and password information, along with the Web address for the router's configuration page prior to setting up the network. This information is normally provided in the documentation included with the device at the time of purchase. Confirm that each computer or device to be connected to the network has a wireless network adapter installed. Many computers and devices now include a network adapter installed by the manufacturer. Refer to the operation instructions or contact customer support to determine if a wireless network adapter is installed. A cable modem will connect to a short length of coax cable protruding from a wall (cable) jack. An account with a local cable Internet service provider will be required. DSL modems will connect through a telephone jack using a standard telephone cable, usually included with the modem at the time of purchase. An account with a local service provider will be required. Using the network cable (typically Ethernet), included with the purchase of the wireless router, plug 1 end into the modem and the other end into the first empty port, going from left to right, on the back of the wireless router. The first port is typically assigned a different color than the other Ethernet ports on the router. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the DSL or cable modem. Using a network USB or Ethernet cable, plug 1 end into the network adapter on the computer and the other end into the next open port on the wireless router. Plug in the power source for the modem, then plug in the power source for the wireless router. Wait a few moments for the devices to boot up. Power on the computer and log in to the desktop.  Open your Web browser, type in the URL or IP address into the address bar and press enter to be directed to the wireless router's configuration page. The configuration...

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Make sure to clean up any debris. If you’re using a can of spray clear coat, make sure to shake it well before spraying.

Choose a solvent and activator for your current weather conditions. Paint on a 75 °F (24 °C) day. Use quality car-painting equipment. Wet-sand Practice spraying on a smooth piece of scrap metal.

. If you are using a pattern, then it is important to read the instructions carefully before you get started. Missing or misunderstanding a step can result in issues with your finished garment. Read through the instructions and make notes of anything that will require special attention, such as where to place the pattern on your fabric when you cut it out or what kind of stitch to use when you sew your pieces together. Lay out your pattern and then begin cutting out all of the pieces as indicated. Cut along the lines for the size of overalls you will need. Set each pattern piece aside as you go. Next, lay out your fabric and begin pinning the paper pattern pieces onto your fabric. Make sure to pay attention to the pattern instructions for pinning because some pieces may need to be pinned to a piece of folded fabric in a certain way. After you have pinned all of your pieces in place, you can begin cutting them out. You may leave the pattern piece pinned onto the fabric pieces to make them easier to identify later, or identify the pieces another way if you prefer, such as by marking the wrong side of the fabric pieces with chalk.

TL;DR in English: Read your pattern’s instructions Cut out all of the pattern pieces. Pin the cutouts to the fabric and cut around the edges.
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You can use Recovery Mode to try to reset your iPhone and fix your boot problems. This will delete the data on your device, but you may be able to get it working again. You can use any computer as long as it has iTunes installed. You don't have to have previously synced with the computer. If you're using a Windows computer and iTunes is not installed, you can download it from Apple. If you're using an iPhone 7 or later, press Power and Volume Down instead. Don't release your fingers when the Apple logo appears. Continue holding until you see the iTunes logo. If the screen never turns on and you can't see any logos, and you've tried everything else in this article, you may need to contact Apple or consider a replacement. You'll see the prompt appear once iTunes detects the iPhone in Recovery Mode. Your iPhone will reset and begin restoring the operating system. This may take about 20 minutes, and all of the data on the iPhone will be deleted. Once the restore process is complete, you'll be prompted to set up your iPhone as new. You'll be able to sign in with your Apple ID during the setup process and restore any iCloud data to your iPhone, such as contacts, calendars, and app purchases. You'll be taken through the initial setup screens that you used when you first got your iPhone. When you sign in with your Apple ID, you'll restore all of your iCloud data such as contacts and calendars, as well as your App Store and iTunes purchases.

TL;DR in English: Connect your iPhone to your computer. Open iTunes. Press and hold the Power and Home buttons. Hold both buttons until the iTunes logo appears. Click Restore in iTunes. Click Restore again to confirm. Swipe to start the setup process.
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Think about size and area of the repair as well as the current temperature and humidity when making your choice. Some products are formulated for higher temperatures and extra moisture, so make sure to check the product labels. Keep in mind that you should also try to paint in optimal conditions. Do not paint your car if you’re in temperatures above 90 °F (32 °C) or below 55 °F (13 °C). You should also avoid painting in direct sunlight by painting in the shade, in the early morning, or at nighttime. For this project, higher quality tools will likely be worth the extra cost. You can buy or rent a gun, compressor, respirator, and air/oil separator along with an air hose.  Clear coat is best applied with a spray gun because it acts like a solvent. If you try to apply it with pressure, rather than floating it on with an aerosol tool, it can remove the base coat beneath it. You could also use clear coat in a spray can, but a gun will give you a smoother, more professional finish. off all of the previous clear coat if it is damaged. Look for any peeling, delaminating, or flaking in the old clear coat. If you find damage, use 400-600 grit sandpaper and an orbital sander to wet-sand off all of the old clear-coat. It’s important to start over with a base coat for the new urethane to bond properly.  To wet-sand, spray your sandpaper down with water. This will prevent the sandpaper from creating deep scratches in the car’s surface.  Wipe down the surface with a tack cloth after sanding to clean up any dust. Before you spray your car, test out your materials and practice your spraying technique on a smooth metal surface. Follow all the steps from start to finish, making note of any issues or imperfections that you should adjust for the final project. If you’re using a can of spray clear coat, make sure to shake it well before spraying.

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Cut out a piece of fabric that's 2" larger than your journal on every side. Start gluing the top and bottom edges. Glue the left and right edges, too. Start covering the raw edges of the inside covers. Glue the fabric to the cardboard. Apply plenty of glue to the back side of each piece of cardboard and put them into place. Decorate your fabric cover.

While weight training can benefit joggers seeking greater endurance as well, it is particularly beneficial to sprinters.  Unlike jogging, sprinting requires short bursts of maximum effort from the muscles over your entire body.  Try to weight train a couple of times per week, perhaps on Tuesdays and Thursdays between sprint training sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, for instance. There is some truth to "no pain, no gain."  You need to push yourself in order to build muscle; at the same time, though, don't risk injury by overexertion.  Strive to build lean muscle, not to try out for the next "World's Strongest Man" competition. Obviously you want to build up your leg muscles by way of squats, leg presses, and so on.  However, you also want to strengthen your abdominal core and shoulders, as arm movement helps propel sprinters forward.  Include exercises like sit-ups, leg lifts, and bench and shoulder presses to your workout. While jogging simply requires a treadmill, trail, or decent sidewalk, sprint training is more effective in more particular conditions.  A running track is the best option for sprint training, since it is flat, marked for distance, and more shock-absorbing for the runner.  If a track is unavailable, seek a flat area at least 40 meters long. A grass football or soccer field will be easier on your feet and shins especially, while pavement offers more even footing that might protect against ankle or knee sprains.  Mix-and-match or find which works best for your body. As with distance running training, warm up by starting at a slow pace and steadily increasing to a fast run over several minutes.  Consider incorporating dynamic stretches after your warmup.  Unlike traditional static stretches, dynamic stretches are done while in motion, such as while walking 20 meters or so.  They include stretches like walking on the toes or lifting the knees as high as possible. Dynamic stretching exercises come with names like “Frankensteins” and “Butt-Kickers,” so they obviously are meant to be...

TL;DR in English: Hit the weight room. Find the right training spot. Take time to warm up and stretch out. Establish good technique. Don’t try to max out from the beginning. Build up your speed endurance.
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There are two ways to do this: Drop-down menu: Click on the Edit tab in the drop-down menu. Scroll down to Find and Replace. You can also do the short key by pressing CTRL+H or CTRL+F on your keyboard. The “Find and Replace” window will appear. Don't put anything in the Replace box unless that's the action you're wanting to perform. The document is searched and if the term or word is there, the first occurrence of it will appear (it will have a blue box around it in the spreadsheet). You can continue scrolling for more by clicking on Find again. It will jump to the next occurrence if there is one. If it finds nothing, it will tell you "No more results, looping around". When you’re done, click “Done” at the bottom of the window to exit the “Find and Replace” window and go back to your spreadsheet.

TL;DR in English: Open the Google Docs spreadsheet in Drive. Open the tab that is relevant for your search. Open "Find and Replace". Type the term or word you're searching for into the Find box. Click Find. Exit.
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Open your notebook so the front and back are next to each other. Set it in the middle of your piece of fabric and grab your ruler, measuring 2" (5cm) more on each side. Make a line all around your journal, forming a large rectangle that's 2" wider than your notebook. Then, cut along this line. With your notebook still centered on the piece of fabric and 2" sticking out on either side, apply glue to the top and bottom flaps (the exposed 2 inches). Fold the top in first, and then fold in the bottom. Use plenty of glue; you don't want it coming up later. If you have one handy, use a foam paintbrush to spread the glue evenly over the fabric. That way it won't clump and be visible from the outside. With more glue placed on the left and right edges, fold up the flaps and attach them to the inside of the notebook cover. Do this for both the front and back covers.  You may want to crease triangles into the corners much like you're gift wrapping a present to give it a professional touch. You'll notice that where the binding is looks a little weird. To remedy this, cut two slits in the fabric where the spine is and get rid of this small square of fabric. Right now the inside of your journal probably looks less than perfect – it's just the exposed, raw edges of fabric and nothing else. To get rid of this, we'll cover it with cardboard and fabric. To get started:  Cut out two pieces of lightweight cardboard or heavy cardstock that's about 1" (2.5cm) smaller than the front and back cover. Cut out two pieces of fabric (a different fabric) that's 1-2" (2.5-5cm) larger than the cardboard you just cut out. Center the cardboard on the fabric and follow much the same method you did with your journal. Apply glue to the edges and fold in. In this case, it doesn't matter if you turn the corners into triangles or not – they won't be seen anyway. You'll only see the side of cardboard that's completely covered. Do this for both pieces of cardboard – one for the front and one for the back. The side covered in fabric will go face up on...

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Be warm and kind. Be extroverted. Don't be a suck up. Ask for favors. Stand up for your beliefs without preaching them. Know that it's more important to keep people happy than anything else. Give compliments. Make the effort.

A fun alteration to conventional beads are wishbone shaped charms. This can add to the wish theme of the bracelet. To make wishbone charms, you'll need the following materials. You should be able to purchase them at a local craft or hardware store.  20 g wire Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Oval Wubbers pliers Jeweler's hammer and block Use a ruler to measure your wire. You'll need about 30 millimeters, or 3 centimeters of wire for each charm. You should be able to cut the charm with a thick pair of scissors. From here, use your round nose pliers. Make a loop with the wires by twisting one end over the other, and then pulling downward. The loop itself should be small, with two long strands of wire hanging off either end. Remember, you're trying to create something like a wishbone, so keep this image in mind to gauge loop size. To make the loop look more like a wishbone, take your chain nose pliers. Twist the loop about 1/4 of the way around. The loop will now be sideways, with the strands hanging off on either side. You want to curve either side of the loop now. This will make it look more like a wishbone. Take your oval pliers and use them to gently curve either side of the loop inward. It can help to look at a picture of a wishbone online to figure out how much of a curve you want. The sides should be bent in slightly, but not curved to the point they're almost touching. You can braid your wishbone charm into your bracelet as you would braid in the regular beads. Slip the loop through the twine, push it to the edge of the braid, and then braid the wishbone charm into the center of twine.

TL;DR in English: Gather your materials. Cut a piece of wire for the charm. Use your pliers to make and then twist a loop in the wire. Use the oval pliers to curve the sides. Braid into your wish bracelet.
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Say things like “I love you” to those you care about more often. Oxytocin not only contributes to feelings of empathy and compassion (two key components of love), it is also boosted when you verbally express these sentiments.  Similarly, tell friends and others in your life that you appreciate them by saying things like, "I'm really glad we met," or "It's great to have you in my life." Statements such as these will often lead to positive exchanges that give you both an increase in oxytocin. Touch of all sorts releases oxytocin into your brain, but different types of touch give bigger boosts. Hugs are especially powerful oxytocin boosters, especially when you're hugging someone you care about. Accordingly, get in the habit of hugging any loved ones you live with every day.  When meeting people in informal situations, consider suggesting a hug instead of a handshake. There is a considerable difference in the amount of oxytocin each of these acts will release. Massages are another way to boost oxytocin through touch. Hire a massage therapist or ask a loved one to give you a massage. Hugging is great, but an orgasm will usually give you an especially potent boost of oxytocin. This release of oxytocin can calm you down and it also increases feelings of trust between you and your partner. Simply imagining physical contact such as hugging or cuddling someone can give you a boost in oxytocin. This will be more effective when you imagine touching someone you have a physical and loving relationship with.

TL;DR in English: Tell people that you care about them. Give plenty of hugs. Have sex with someone you care about. Imagine physical contact.
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You know why shy people get a bad rap? Because people mistake their shyness for being cold and aloof. Those are two qualities that really intimidate people and turn them off. So be the opposite! Being warm and kind are highly valued in any society -- it shows you have the other person's interests in mind and want the best for them. Who wouldn't like that? Initiate random acts of kindness. Do things for other people, even if you don't know them.  Hold a door when going in or out of a building, pick something up for a stranger when they drop it, and offer to take a picture for a group who looks like they're trying to take one. This type of selfless giving inspires others to do the same in return -- not just for you, but for others in their life as well. ..to a point. Generally speaking, people value a certain level of extroversion. It makes sense: we all want conversation and being social to be easy and extroverts lessen the risk of awkwardness. If you sit mutely at the table not contributing, well, you might as well be somewhere else. Chime in! Let your voice be heard. How else will people find out you're valuable?  However, if you know you're guilty of not being able to put a lid on it, so to speak, you may want to tone it down. While everyone likes a good conversationalist, they are not looking to spend their time with someone who won't let them get a word in edgewise. If the last 5 points that were made were yours, back off a bit.  The other person might not be the type that will jump in; they may need an invitation. Ask them their opinions to share the spotlight with you. People like likable people, not people who are dying to be liked. If you're constantly complimenting them and following them around like a puppy dog, you won't get what you want. As much as you're being nice, you'll be viewed as a pesky gnat that needs to get swatted away. Avoid being the clingy, needy one.  If you stay attentive, you'll be able to see the clues. If someone doesn't return your calls, engages in niceties only, doesn't make...

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If you are going to be in a haunted house, make sure you have a plan for how you will be treated. Make sure you have a plan for how you will be treated. Make sure you have a plan for how you will be treated. Make sure you have a plan for how you will be treated. Make

Add a title page to the beginning of your report. Write in clear and objective language. Include any relevant pictures if desired. Proofread your report

You may want to involve a family member or friend in this process so that you can make sure that you get all of the details that you need. Making an informed decision is important.  You may want to look at your plan’s brochure or schedule of benefits before actually contacting the insurance company. These written insurance materials should also have details about what is covered in your plan. If you don’t have insurance then treatment may be a little more difficult to obtain. However it is important to figure out how you are going to pay for your treatment. There are many social service programs that may be helpful. In addition, family and friends may be willing to assist financially so that you can get help. In general, the difference between the two treatment options is the level of intensity. Although both types can offer effective treatment programs, inpatient services tend to be more intense. Inpatient programs allow you to live at the facility with other people who are recovering from addictions and participate in daily meetings and support groups. Outpatient programs generally include counseling and monitoring but are not as intense as inpatient facilities.  Consider how severe your addiction is when deciding what type of treatment to undergo. If the addiction is severe and you are concerned that remaining at home while in treatment will result in you dropping out of the program, then an inpatient program is probably your best option. If the addiction is not extremely severe and you have other responsibilities like a job or children, you may want to consider an outpatient program. When making this decision you may want to asking for feedback from family members and other people who care about you. They may be able to see the situation a little more objectively. If you choose inpatient treatment, try to visit the facility in advance so that you are comfortable with where you will be living for the next few weeks or months. Be sure to tidy things up before you begin treatment. If you will be in inpatient...

TL;DR in English: Call your insurance company to see what services and facilities are covered under your plan. Decide if you are going to receive inpatient or outpatient treatment. Prepare for treatment. Quiet your mind. Ask for support. Go to treatment. Participate in treatment. Prepare for the withdrawal. Congratulate yourself.
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If you can, try to dress like you “belong” at the haunted house. Wear dark jeans, a black T-shirt or jacket, and comfortable shoes. This might seem like a strange strategy, but wearing dark clothes makes you seem like  less of a haunted house newbie, which might discourage actors from targeting you. Dressing in black will also make it harder for the actors to notice you in the dark house. Haunted house actors tend to go for the people who are shrieking, laughing, running, or otherwise showing that they're freaked out! To avoid being targeted, try to stay as calm and in-control as you can and avoid singling yourself out.  If you get scared, tamp down on your reactions as much as you can. Instead of lurching back or yelling, try to just jump slightly and gasp. Take deep breaths and move slowly through the haunted house to stay in control of your reactions. You're in a haunted house, so you can safely assume that you'll be face-to-face with a scare every time you turn a corner. The shock of this can be more scary than anything, so try prepare yourself ahead of time. Tell yourself calmly that something might jump out at you around this, but that you're ready for it, so you won't get scared. When something does pop out, diffuse the tension and lighten your mood by thinking something like, “Wow, big surprise!” Staying relaxed and acting unaffected in a haunted house might be hard, but it's a great way to show actors that you're not afraid. While some actors might take this as a challenge, most try to go for the people who seem like the easiest to scare, instead of the ones looking them in the eye. Taking a position at the front gives the impression that you're not afraid of what's coming up next. The actors at haunted houses know that easily-scared people tend to stay in the middle or back of a group, so they'll often target that area, leaving the people in the front alone. You might even be able to tiptoe past before the actors even notice you.

TL;DR in English: Dress in all black so you don't stand out as much to actors. Avoid screaming or laughing, which will make actors want to scare you. Expect a scare around every corner so they don't catch you off-guard. Make eye contact with the actors and stand up straight to show that you're not afraid. Stand at the front to show that you're not the most scared in your group.
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The title should be the name of the visit and site, such as "Visit to Airplane Factory" or "Corporate Headquarters Visit Report." Under the title, include your name, your institution, and the date of the visit. Do not put any other information on this page. If you are following a certain style guideline, like APA or Chicago style, make sure to format the title page according to the rules of the handbook. Keep your sentences short and concise. Avoid writing with too many adjectives or flowery language. This will make your report clear and direct. Don’t just say “the visit was interesting” or “I was bored.” Be specific when describing what you learned or saw. While pictures are usually not required, they may be helpful in some visit reports. Group photographs, images of machinery, or graphics demonstrating the layout of the site might be helpful. carefully. Check for any grammatical errors or typos. Ask someone else to read over it for you to make sure it sounds good. If you’re a student, check your professor’s guidelines to make sure that you have all of the required parts.

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Take action early. Tell your friend not to drive anywhere. Be firm. Remember who you’re talking to. Lay your feelings on the line. Get support from others.

Show respect and be polite to your grandparents. Even if they ask the same questions over and over or struggle to hear what you say, show your care in how you interact. Respond in a calm tone when they ask you questions or need something. If they are talking, listen patiently without interrupting them. This shows that you value and respect them. Take a break if you’re feeling frustrated. Come back in a few minutes after you’ve cooled off. One of the greatest ways to show care is by spending time together.  Spend time getting to know them. Watch a favorite television show, take a walk in the park together each week, or get together each week for dinner. Have them teach you a game, then teach them one you know. Have something special that you do together. For example, take a walk at the park each week or go for ice cream together. Ask your grandparents about their memories and stories from their lives. Get to know your family history. Ask about their life, and ask what it was like you have your parent as their child. Consider drawing a family tree and make it with your grandparents. Grandparents are some of the best people to go to for advice. They have lived much longer than you have and had lots of experiences, both good and bad, to share with you. If you have something weighing on your mind, bring it to a grandparent to discuss. Not only will it give you a new perspective, it will also make your grandparents feel appreciated and valued. Ask advice about things like going to college, dating, marriage, and kids. If you want a second opinion, go to a grandparent. Some days may be harder than others, but remember that you are doing something for someone you love. If your grandparent asks for a lot of help, think about what you are willing and able to do, then do it with a positive attitude. Especially if your grandparents feel lonely, make an effort to be sociable and happy around them.

TL;DR in English: Be polite. Spend time with them. Inquire about their lives. Ask for advice. Be cheerful.
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and drain 1 cup (175 g) of short-grain rice. Measure out 1 cup (175 g) of short-grain rice into a bowl and fill it with enough water to cover it completely. Stir the rice around with your hands, then drain it through a fine mesh strainer. Repeat the process until the water you drain away is clear and not cloudy anymore. Rinsing rice removes all the starch from the outside and makes it less sticky. When the water runs clear, it means you have washed away all the starch. Set the pot with the rice and milk on a burner on the stovetop. Turn the burner’s heat to medium-high, then bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Turn the heat down to low so the mixture is just simmering. Put a lid on the pot to cover it. Make sure that the rice and milk are simmering gently while covered. If the mixture starts to boil, decrease the heat further so the milk doesn’t get absorbed too fast. Continue to let the rice and milk cook until it has thickened but there is still creamy liquid visible. Stir the pot after the first 10 minutes and after 18 minutes to mix the rice and milk together and check the consistency.

TL;DR in English: Rinse Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer the mixture over low heat for about 20-25 minutes, stirring twice.
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Don’t wait until the end of the night when your friend might be tired and belligerent enough not to listen to you. If you can tell that your friend is well on his way to drunkenness and characteristically fails to see that he needs to relinquish his keys, act early on so that you don't make a scene or cause unnecessary conflict. The worst thing that could happen is that you were a bit too cautious and end up returning the keys with a laugh to your now-sober buddy. You may need to be more assertive than you're used to, and even handle accusations that you're spoiling the fun or trying to be controlling. Be prepared to be talked back to, and don't take rude charges personally. Remembering that it's the alcohol talking, stay polite and calm. Tell your friend that you care about him and that this is why you must try to prevent him from creating a situation where he or others are in harm's way.  Always refuse to get in the car with your friend. This can be another gesture to show him that you are serious about not trusting his ability to operate a vehicle.  If the situation allows for it, pepper your talk with some jokes or light comments. While firmly maintaining that he not drive, you can still say things like "Man, we'll be talking about this night for a long time!" or "Good thing I'm just as stubborn about this as you are!" This will make you sound a little less insistent and parental. If there is someone else around who is a closer friend to your buddy than you are, inform them of the possible danger. Your friend might listen better to someone who he is more comfortable with or has known for a longer time. You may not be sure whether or not you are getting through to your friend, but it is important to stick by your warning. Ask your friend to repeat back to you what you said to make sure that they have a minimal grasp on what's going on. For example, "I am asking that you not get in the car right now, and we are willing to help you make other transportation arrangements. Do you understand?" If your friend...

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Learn to accept yourself as you are now. Challenge negative thoughts. Reevaluate your beliefs. Determine if there is a deeper problem.

You should still pursue activities you enjoy, even if they trigger your partner’s anxiety disorder. Being a supportive partner doesn’t mean their anxiety should take over your life.  Suppose they have social anxiety, but you love to go to concerts. If your favorite band comes to town, go to their show with a few friends. They don't have to go, but you shouldn’t sit it out just because your partner can’t tolerate large crowds. You can’t force your partner to do something that makes them uncomfortable, and they can’t force you to give up your passions. Furthermore, keeping up with your hobbies and interests is an important part of maintaining your own physical and mental health. Try to find time to read a good book, listen to music, take a bubble bath, or do other relaxing activities. If you can't fit daily me-time into your schedule, try to fit it in at least a few days a week.  Juggling daily responsibilities is stressful enough; supporting your partner can add even more pressure.  Managing stress will help you maintain your own mental health and avoid burnout. Being stressed out and stretched thin would take a toll on you, your partner, and your relationship. If you’re frustrated or overwhelmed, you’re better off talking to a friend or relative than you are taking it out on your partner. When you need to vent, call a trusted loved one and confide in them. Finding a support group or seeing a counselor individually can also help you maintain your mental and emotional well-being.

TL;DR in English: Pursue your own interests and hobbies. Set aside time to relax. Keep in touch with your support system.
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Each allele will fit into the two boxes below it or to the right of it, depending on its placement. For example, if the allele B is in the horizontal top-left corner, write B in the two left boxes below. If the allele B is in the vertical top left corner, you must write B in the two boxes to the right. Continue to fill in the boxes with alleles until each box has two alleles, one from each parent.  The convention is to always write the capital dominant allele first followed by the lowercase recessive allele. For our hair color example two brown-haired parents could either be BB or Bb. You would have to know their specific genotype. However, if the parent is blonde you know their genotype is the recessive bb. For a monohybrid cross, there are only three possible genotypes: BB, Bb, and bb. BB (brown hair) and bb (blonde hair) are homozygous for a gene meaning that they have two identical alleles for one gene. Bb (brown hair) are heterozygous meaning that they have two different alleles for the gene. Some crosses may only give you one or two genotypes.  For our example, using the cross BB x Bb, the Punnett square would show the possibilities as two BB and two Bb. If you cross two homozygous parents with the same genotype (BB x BB or bb x bb) all of the genotypes will be homozygous (BB or bb). If you cross two homozygous parents with different genotypes, BB x bb, all of the genotypes will be Bb. If you cross a heterozygous with a homozygous parent (BB x Bb or bb x Bb), you will have two homozygotes (BB or bb) and two heterozygotes (Bb). If you cross two heterozygous parents, Bb x Bb, you will have two homozygotes (1 BB and 1 bb) and two heterozygotes (Bb) Using the counts from the previous step, you can determine the phenotype ratio. A phenotype is the physical characteristic of the gene, such as hair or eye color. Assuming the trait shows complete dominance, the heterozygous genotype (the cross showing dissimilar pairs of genes for a hereditary characteristic) will display the dominant phenotype. In the BB x Bb...

TL;DR in English: Match the alleles together using the boxes as guides. Count the number of each genotype. Calculate the phenotype ratio.
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Even if you are overweight, your body is still an amazing thing. Your heart never stops beating. Your brain is a super-computer. Your eyes allow you to see the wonders of life and your environment. You have so much to be grateful for if you are able to see, hear, smell, move, and think for yourself. Practice a few body-loving exercises to learn to accept your body as it is.  As you rise from your bed each morning, wonder at the strength and perseverance of your body. Your legs carry you around. Your arms tie your shoes and hold objects. Your nose can catch the scent of fresh-brewed coffee. Isn't your body a miracle? Stand in front of the mirror and think positively about what you see before you. Before you step into the shower or change clothes, stand naked or in your underwear and admire your miraculous body. Recite this:  “I fully accept and love myself right now just the way I am. I’m grateful for my wonderful body and for the gift of life.” If, during the course of these exercises, negative thoughts enter your mind, don't entertain them. Instead, reflect upon how awesome your body is.  Reframing means changing your negative perspective into a positive one. It takes practice but once you are able to identify which thoughts are unhelpful or negative (Hint: Those that make you feel bad.), you can tear this self-talk apart and reframe it. For example, you might say: "I look terrible in this outfit. Everyone will laugh at me." While reframing, ask yourself has there ever been a time when everyone laughed at you. If the answer is no, you can reframe this statement to say "Everyone has a different idea of style. I like this outfit and that is what's most important." This reframing is not only more positive but also more realistic. Sometimes, we feel bad about ourselves because we are holding on to ingrained beliefs about what we should or should not be. An example of an ingrained belief is, "In order to be attractive, I have to be thin." Know that it's OK to release beliefs that no longer serve you.  Ask...

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Open the Invite All Friends on Facebook extension in Google Chrome. Click on Add to Chrome.

An agent can help get your script into the right hands. Agents will list on their website specific instructions on how to submit your writing. The Writer's Guild of America is a reputable resource for finding agencies.  Almost all agents will require a query letter. This is a letter in which you sell your writing and yourself to the agent. Some require a specific format so check their website. All are looking for something that stands out so make sure your letter highlights the best parts of you and your writing. An agent shouldn't charge upfront to represent you. Most agents' fees are 10-12 percent after they broker your deal. If an agent asks you to pay a fee just for representation, move on to another agency. You can look up information online about how to submit your script to them as they have specific, individual instructions. Many do not accept scripts, depending on legal issues with their current shows. The ones that will accept them usually have instructions on their company site for submitting episode manuscripts. Becoming a writer's or producer's assistant is an excellent way to get your foot in the door of TV writing. You will not make much money, but you will be exposed to a TV show from the off camera point of view. This will allow you to read scripts, see how writers and producers work in real time, and make numerous connections within the industry. Check out the job opportunities section on the home page of the production company you are interested in joining. Search online for workshops, conventions, or meet and greets in your field. Join media groups online and follow them on social media. The more connections you make, the better your chance of getting a foot in the door.

TL;DR in English: Get an agent. Send your script to TV showrunners and executive producers. Apply for a job as an assistant. Network as often as possible.
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Stop dressing and acting like you're hot stuff. You know the guy: the one that looks like he just stepped out from doing his test shots with a cheesy modeling agency, the one who gives The Look to every hot girl that walks by. Don't be that guy. Yes, women are initially attracted to this. But eventually they think that you're more interested in attracting women, in general, instead of attracting them.  Don't dress overly flashy and try to focus on wearing things that you know she likes, rather than trying to think about looking how you think women like. You should similarly save the flirting and close conversations for her and not use them with other women. Taking care of yourself shows her that you can also take care of her if she ever wants to be taken care of. Practice good hygiene and exercise. You don't need to worry about losing weight, but you should feel healthy and in shape. Similarly, eat a healthy diet! Dressing poorly by wearing clothes that don't fit or have stains or holes show a woman that you don't respect yourself (which doesn't work in your favor!). Dressing in clothes that are out of date (too old fashioned), usually shows that you are mentally stuck in that time and cannot move forward. In order to show a woman that her heart is safe with you, dress in modern clothes that look good on your body, fit, and are clean. Women love someone who smells great. Shower regularly, use deodorant, brush your teeth, and you might even want to consider using a cologne or body spray. Citrus scents usually make for a clean scent that isn't overpowering, so they are a good place to start if you're not sure. Confidence is sexy to everyone! Show her how confident you are by taking initiative, never talking poorly of yourself, and speaking up for yourself (with other people too, not just around her).

TL;DR in English: Don't try to attract every woman, try to attract her. Take care of your body. Dress like you mean business. Smell great. Be confident.
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You must be signed into Chrome to install the extension. If you see a silhouette icon in the upper-right corner of the browser window, rather than your first initial or Google+ profile pic, click on the icon and then click on Sign In. It's in the upper-right corner of the window. Doing so installs the extension into your Chrome browser.

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Wash your hair with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Apply a styling gel to small sections of hair. Stretch your hair out with a comb, starting from the back. Dry your hair under a hooded dryer to set your style quickly. Repeat the process whenever you wash your hair to maintain the style.

Pour ice into a mixing glass and add 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) of overproof bourbon whiskey and 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) of sambuca. Then add 4 dashes of bitters and stir the ingredients together. Finally, use a strainer to strain the cocktail into a small rocks glass with ice.   Add 2 twists of lemon peel to the top of the drink for a zesty garnish. You can use other forms of whiskey besides bourbon for this drink, though you should make sure that the drink you use has a relatively high proof so that its flavor isn’t totally masked by that of the sambuca. Fill a mixing glass with ice and pour 0.75 fluid ounces (22 mL) of cinnamon liqueur, 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) of vodka, and 0.5 fluid ounces (15 mL) of sambuca into the glass. Stir the ingredients together and then use a strainer to strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass.  This drink is sometimes referred to as a “10 Below cocktail.” You can garnish this drink with a preserved, sweetened cherry, such as a maraschino cherry. Place ice inside a cocktail shaker and add 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) of sambuca, 0.5 fluid ounces (15 mL) of lemon juice, and 0.25 fluid ounces (7.4 mL) of simple syrup. Shake the ingredients together and then use a strainer to strain them into a champagne flute. Finally, add a long, skinny lemon peel to the cocktail and then top the whole thing off with 4 fluid ounces (120 mL) of sparkling wine.  Make sure you add the lemon peel before you add the sparkling wine, as pouring in the wine without the lemon peel already in the cocktail will cause it to bubble up too fast. You can also add a brandied cherry to the drink as a final garnish. You may see this drink referred to as a “Sambuca 75,” as it’s a variation of an established cocktail known as the “French 75.” Simply pour 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) of gin, 1.5 fluid ounces (44 mL) of sambuca, and 3-5 dashes of orange bitters into a mixing glass with ice. Stir the ingredients together, then use a strainer to strain them into a chilled cocktail glass. Sambuca is typically drunk at the end of a...

TL;DR in English: Mix sambuca, whiskey, and bitters to make a Sambuca Sazerac. Use cinnamon liqueur, sambuca, and vodka to make a spicy cocktail. Add sparkling wine to sambuca, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Start a meal with a drink made from sambuca, gin, and orange bitters. Make a Sambuca Summer out of sambuca, tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup.
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The first sentence of your paragraph needs to be the topic sentence. A topic sentence is an introductory line that addresses what the main idea or thesis of the paragraph is going to be. It should contain the most important and relevant point you wish to make regarding your topic, thus summarizing the paragraph as a whole. Don't: use an obvious fact as your topic sentence.Do: feel free to start with a vague idea if you feel stuck, and improve it once you've finished the paragraph.  Every other sentence you write should support the topic sentence and provide further detail and discussion of the issues or ideas it raises. If any sentence you write cannot be directly related to the topic sentence, it should not be included in this particular paragraph. More experienced writers can include their topic sentence at any point in the paragraph; it doesn't necessarily need to be the first line. However, writers who are new or less comfortable with paragraph writing should stick with having the topic sentence first, as it will help to guide you throughout the rest of the paragraph.  Your topic sentence should not be too broad or too narrow. If your topic sentence is too broad you will not be able to discuss its ideas adequately in your paragraph. If it’s too narrow, you won’t have enough to discuss. Once you have written and are happy with your topic sentence, you can start to fill in the rest of your paragraph. This is where the detailed, well-structured notes you wrote earlier will come in handy. Make sure that your paragraph is coherent, which means that it is easy to read and understand, that each sentence connects with the next and that everything flows nicely as a whole. To achieve this, try to write clear, simple sentences that express exactly what you want to say.  Link each sentence with transition words which form a bridge between one sentence and the next. Transition words can help you compare and contrast, show sequence, show cause and effect, highlight important ideas, and progress smoothly from one idea...

TL;DR in English: Write a topic sentence. Fill in the supporting details. Write a concluding sentence. Know when to move on to a new paragraph.
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For even better results, choose a detangling conditioner--this will make it easier to detangle your hair. Once your hair is clean, comb it with a wide-toothed comb, starting from the ends.  This method works best for kinky or naturally curly hair. It won’t work on braids or relaxed hair. Brush your hair with a Denman brush while it is still wet to enhance natural curls. Detangle your hair with a wide-toothed comb while the conditioner is still in it. Always start from the ends and work your way up to the roots. Choose a styling gel meant for bringing out curls, and apply it to 1⁄2 to 1 in (1.3 to 2.5 cm) sections of hair. If you need to, run a wide-toothed comb through your hair to evenly distribute the gel.  When buying gel, look for labels such as "For Curly Hair" or "Curl Defining." Focus more on the ends and mid-lengths. The closer you get to the roots, the less product you should use. Grab a thin section of hair from the back of your head, right at the nape. Run a medium-toothed comb or Denman brush through the section, starting at the roots and finishing at the ends. Pull the hair strand firmly enough so that it becomes longer and the curls smoother.  Repeat this process for the rest of your hair. Start in the back of your head and finish in the front. Mist your hair with water as you work so that it does not dry. It must be damp. How long you sit under the dryer depends on how thick and porous your hair is. The thicker and more porous it is, the longer it will take to dry.  If you want your hair parted in a specific way, create the part before you sit under the dryer. You can also use a blow dryer with a diffuser attachment at home. This helps elongate and set the curls while dispersing an even airflow. Due to your hair type, you shouldn't be washing your hair more than once per week. When you do wash your hair, however, the style will come out. Your hair will still be naturally curly, but the curls won't be as defined. To define them again, you'll have to repeat the process in this section.

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