Maintain the quality of your tank water. Clean the aquarium. Monitor your betta's health.

Clothing is usually mass-produced to accommodate standard  body types. Clothes that are tailored to fit your body will accentuate or highlight curves while hiding any spots you may not like. Tailored pieces can also create curves if you aren’t naturally curvy.  In order to best accentuate your curves, your clothes should be formfitting but not tight, nip in at your waist, hug your hips, and fall loosely over your thighs and calves.  If you want to create curves on a slimmer figure, you can make your clothing tailored so it’s slightly more formfitting, but not skintight.  For example, you can have a boxy top tailored to be more form fitting and flattering to your figure by adding darts, or have wrap dresses and skirts adjusted so that they just skim your curves. Solid colors will create a slim line and color blocking, which is a way of wearing two or more solid colors, will help further accentuate your curves.  You can also use color blocking to create curves. For example, a dress that has side panels in a different color that taper in will define your waist and give you a curvier look.  Horizontal color blocking, such as wearing one color on top and another on the bottom, is a bit more subtle but will also highlight your curves. Because fabrics fall in different ways on a person’s body, choosing the right fabrics for your clothing will help accentuate or create curves.  The best options are medium-weight knits and soft fabrics that will drape well over your curves. Consider cotton with a small percentage of spandex to help the garment lightly skim your body while retaining it’s shape. If you aren’t naturally curvy, consider fabrics that have a bit more spandex to hug your body while creating curves. Small clothing embellishments and details, such as a peplum or an A-line, will accentuate or create curves by drawing the eye towards specific areas of your body.  Peplums are a good way to make your hips look curvier. The peplum should be structured and not hang loosely from the article of clothing. If you’re...

TL;DR in English: Have your clothing tailored. Wear solid colors and try color blocking. Wear the right fabrics. Choose clothing details to accentuate or create curves. Accentuate your waist. Avoid loose or oversized clothing.
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You can use a yoga mat or a gymnastics mat; either way, you want a mat that is going to give your support and cushion while you attempt your headstand. Lay your yoga or gymnastic mat lengthwise in front of you.  If you are not confident enough to practice your headstand freely, you can place your mat up against the base of a wall. Anyone who has never attempted a headstand should first practice against a wall. Practicing against a wall will help you find the initial balance and strength needed to hold a free form headstand. Kneel onto your mat. Bring your upper body down to the mat so your hands are out in front of you. Your body should now look like a table, with your knees lined up with your hips and your hands about shoulder-width apart. Bring your elbows down to rest on the mat.

TL;DR in English: Position your cushioned mat. Position your body like a table top.
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Spend a few days with your puppy before deciding on a name.  Play with him and see what he likes or dislikes. For example, during which activities does he wag his tail or seem excited? In which moments does he seem withdrawn? Are there particular foods he prefers? After some time, you both will be more comfortable with each other. You might draw a name from his personality traits or habits. If your dog has lots of energy, you could name him Sparky for instance. It is important to teach your puppy his name before you begin teaching commands. Having your puppy know his name will help the training process. A puppy's name should produce a quick response. Dogs respond better to short sounds. For example, ideal dog names are Bella, Buddy, or Lucky. Use a name that you will not mind repeating endlessly. Allow household members to contribute to the naming process. If you have small children, consider picking a shorter name that they can say. By having easily identifiable sounds in the name, the puppy can differentiate his name from surrounding noise. Utilize names with crisp, commanding consonants (“k” or hard “c”) like "Cocoa." Sibilant consonant or blends (“s,” “sh” or “zh”) in names like "Shadow" also help dogs hear their names. Consider names like BeeBee with distinct vowel sounds. For example, do not choose a name that rhymes with a household member's name (e.g. Jim, name: Tim), an oft-used word (No!, name: Bo), or command (Stay, name: Shay). If the name sounds too close to another word, the dog might be confused. Your dog does not understand the meaning behind his name. Instead, your puppy responds in a particular way to a certain sound.

TL;DR in English: Get to know your puppy. Choose a name with one or two syllables. Select a name with distinguishable sounds. Avoid names that rhyme with frequently used words.
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Beyond monitoring the temperature in your betta's aquarium, you will need to maintain other aspects of the water as well.  Keep up with the following characteristics of the water in your betta's tank to help keep it healthy:  pH level can be monitored with pH strips.  These can be bought at most pet stores that sell aquariums and fish.  Keep tank water neutral, with a pH of 7. Tank water must be clean and cannot contain any chlorine.  Your pet store may have dechlorination tablets available. If possible, let your tank water sit for 24 hours before adding it to the aquarium.  This allows for gases that could potentially harm your fish to be fully released. Regular cleaning of your betta's aquarium is a mandatory part of properly caring for your fish.  How often you clean the aquarium will depend on how large your tank is.  1 gallon tanks need to be cleaned every 3 days, 2.5 gallon tanks every 5 days, and 5 gallon tanks every 7 days. Take note of the tanks temperature.  You will need to match the new water to this temperature. Scoop your fish out of the bowl and place it, along with some tank water, in a safe container. Dump all the old water out of the tank. Wash the tank and all decorations with warm water.  Wipe the inside of the tank down with a cloth or paper towel. Replace the decorations and refill the tank with clean, dechlorinated water. Raise the temperature of the tank up to the temperature that the old water was. Acclimate your fish to the bowl.  Place the container with your fish in the aquarium and over the course of five minutes, add the new tank water to the container water After your fish has acclimated, you can release it into the tank. In addition to keeping track of the temperature in your fishes' aquarium, you will need to watch for signs of illness.  These signs of illness can inform you if anything in your betta's tank needs attention.  Look for some of the following signs of common illnesses in betta fish:  Fin rot will appear as damaged, frayed, or sickly looking fins and is caused by...

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Place all the ingredients in a blender, food processor or mortar. Process them until they are ground into a fine paste. Add a little water if necessary to loosen the ingredients and make them easier to grind. Place the paste and water in a mixing bowl and mix well. Taste the mixture and add more black salt or spices

Combine everything except the water.Don't add too much sugar. Mix the paste with 2-3 cups of water. Chill the pani if you wish.

This method cooks the meat at a high temperature, turning off the oven, then letting the meat to remain in the heat of the oven. The result is similar to prime rib (pink and juicy inside, and crusty outside). This method takes roughly three hours. Rinse the meat with cool water. Using hot water could promote bacterial growth that could make you sick. Pat the meat dry with paper towels. For a basic, tasty combination, mix salt, pepper, ½ teaspoon of dried thyme, and garlic. You will want to aim for four to six chopped cloves of garlic. Mix all of these ingredients, then rub the mixture all over the meat. Some people prefer to use a steak seasoning (a mixture of herbs, salt and pepper.) Try adding a dash of olive oil to whatever seasonings you use. It will help the seasonings stick to the meat. Make sure the roast is fatty side up. If you do not have a roasting pan, you can also use a Dutch oven. For an evenly cooked roast, place the roast on the middle rack of the preheated oven. of meat (7 minutes per 453g). When you have cooked your roast to these specifications, turn the oven off but do not open the door or remove the roast. You want the heat to remain in the oven so that the meat still continues to cook slowly, allowing the surface to crisp and the meat to become moist and rosy pink. Do not open the door. When 2 1/2 hours has passed, remove the roast from the oven and check that the internal temperature has reached 145ºF (65ºC). Slice the roast thinly, serve, and enjoy!

TL;DR in English: Preheat oven to 500ºF (260ºC). Wash your eye of round roast. Season the meat. Place the seasoned cut in a roasting pan. Place the roast in the oven. Calculate the cooking time for your roast at 7 minutes per 1 lb. Allow the roast to sit in the warm oven for an additional 2 1/2 hours.
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Pour 1/2 cup (125 ml) of milk into a medium mixing bowl. Add the egg yolks and cornstarch to the same bowl and whisk well. Continue whisking until the mixture seems smooth and the contents are evenly distributed. Pour the remaining milk in a medium saucepan. Add the lemon zest, sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt to the same saucepan, then set the pan on your stove over medium-low heat.  Mix the contents of the saucepan slowly and continuously as they heat up and do not use a higher heat setting. Milk burns and sticks to pans easily, so continuous motion and low heat are both necessities. Continue heating and stirring until the mixture becomes hot but do not allow it to reach a boil yet. This step should take several minutes. Slowly pour the egg yolk mixture into the hot milk mixture, mixing the two together constantly to combine them. Continue stirring and heating the mixture over medium-low heat until it boils. After it begins to boil, continue whisking it for 2 minutes or longer. Test the taste of the natillas after the first 2 minutes. If you can detect the taste of cornstarch, you'll need to continue heating the mixture for another minute or so. If the cornstarch taste is gone, you can proceed to the next step. Remove the saucepan from the stove. Take out the lemon zest and cinnamon stick, then add the vanilla extract, stirring it in until evenly distributed. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites using an electric mixer set to low speed, continuing until stiff peaks form.  When the egg whites are ready, stiff peaks should form when you lift the mixer out. These peaks should stand sharply without drooping. Note that the addition of egg whites is mostly found in Mexican versions of natillas. Many traditional Spanish versions do not use egg whites, and the result is a much denser custard. As such, you may omit the egg whites altogether if desired. Top the custard in your saucepan with the stiff egg whites. Carefully fold the egg white into the custard with a spatula until no visible streaks of white remain....

TL;DR in English: Combine 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk with the egg yolks and cornstarch. Mix together the seasonings and remaining milk. Add the egg yolk mixture. Heat until the mixture boils. Add the vanilla but remove the cinnamon and lemon. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the custard. Chill for a minimum of 3 hours. Serve when ready.
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If you want to master a new skill, you need a guide. Oftentimes, the best way to learn a skill is by simply watching. Look up videos of lip syncing online or attend a lip syncing battle in your area.  Pay attention all aspects of performance. Writers who want to be better writers read and pay attention to things like sentence structure, story, and dialogue. If you want to learn to lip sync, watch for performance persona, timing, and accuracy.  If at all possible, ask questions. Questions about the nuances of performance can be a great way to learn more. If you're able to attend a lip sync contest, consider stopping a performer afterwards and asking him or her any questions you may have. There are no quick ways to master a new skill. You simply have to make time every day to practice and, with time, you will improve. Keep a consistent schedule. Practicing lip syncing should become as natural to you as brushing your teeth at night. Set aside a half or so to go over your chosen song a few times. There are different kinds of learners. Some people learn best by watching, reading, and studying. Others learn best by seeing and doing. In order to master lip syncing, understand and practice your personal learning style. There are many tests online you can use to gauge how you learn best. You progress is unlikely to be steady the entire time. When mastering a new skill, people usually make a lot of initial progress and then plateau. This often leads to frustration and people end up quitting. Have patience and be consistent. If you continue to practice each day, you will eventually surpass your plateau.

TL;DR in English: Learn through watching. Practice consistently. Understand your best learning style. Have patience.
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It will ruin the taste. Place all the spices and herbs together in a blender, food processor or mortar. Process them until they are ground into a fine paste. Add a little water if necessary to loosen the ingredients and make them easier to grind. Place the paste and water in a mixing bowl and mix well. Taste the mixture and add more black salt or spices as necessary. It's often served cold with the puri. If you wish to chill it, cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve pani puri.

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Talk to your doctor. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms.

Realize that most cases are undiagnosed from childhood. Be alert if you have spinal arthritis. Watch for osteoporosis of the spine.

Look for brands that list meat (not meat by-products) as the top ingredients on the labels or ask your veterinarian for advice. While it is not necessary to put your dog on a special diet to prevent kidney stones, you should still feed your dog a food that meets all of his nutritional needs. These needs will depend on your dog’s breed, age, and other factors. Talk to your veterinarian if you are not sure how to choose a food for your dog. If your dog is prone to urinary tract infections or has been diagnosed with kidney stones in the past, then you will need to follow your veterinarian’s food recommendations for your dog.  Your veterinarian will recommend a special diet (including special treats) to help prevent a reoccurrence of kidney stones.  Foods that are high in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and protein can cause kidney stones due to high mineral and protein content in the urine. In dogs susceptible to kidney stone formation, foods that are lower in these nutrients (while still providing adequate amounts) can help to prevent the formation of kidney stones and may even help to dissolve very small stones. There are many types of kidney stones. The most common ones are struvites (made up of magnesium-ammonium-phosphorus); calcium oxalate (made up of calcium) and uric acid stones (the type Dalmatians are prone to get.) There can also be mixed types. By analyzing your dog’s urine, your veterinarian can determine which type of kidney stone your dog has and which food would be most appropriate for your dog to eat. If you feed a home-made diet to your dog, speak with a pet nutrition expert to make sure the vitamin and mineral levels in the diet are balanced. A mineral imbalance (especially calcium and phosphorus) can cause kidney problems for your dog. Your veterinarian may also be able to advise you on how to meet all of your dog’s nutritional needs with a home-made diet. There are supplements that you can give your dog to help with urinary tract health. These include cranberry extracts, which are known to be...

TL;DR in English: Choose a high-quality commercial dog food. Follow your veterinarian’s recommendations for food. Talk to a pet nutrition expert if you make your dog’s food from scratch. Consider urinary tract health supplements.
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Tell him that you want to hang out with him more often. Explain how you feel about the situation, but try not to be accusatory. He might not be experienced with relationships, and he might not even realize that you are upset with how things are going. Sometimes, getting onto the same page is enough to solve the problem. Ask him how he feels. Try to find out if there's a reason that he isn't hanging out with you as much as he used to. Be patient. Let him explain his side of the story. Although you should not necessarily blame yourself, it's possible that you're doing something to put him off. This doesn't mean that you need to change. However, it might help you understand what's wrong. The most important thing, once you have explained your feelings and listened to your boyfriend's perspective, is to simply get your boyfriend alone. Set a date in the near future, and hold him to it. This doesn't need to be anything fancy – it could just mean setting aside an hour to go for a walk together. If your boyfriend declines your invitation without a good reason, and does not offer an alternate time – it might be time to reconsider the relationship. It is neither fair nor healthy for you to pour your energy into someone who doesn't want to spend time with you.

TL;DR in English: Talk to your boyfriend. Listen to your boyfriend. Ask him to hang out with you.
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The best cardiovascular exercise for sciatica sufferers is swimming. Swimming places minimal stress on the back and the legs while still providing an effective cardio workout, that gets the heart rate up and burns calories. This gives you all the advantages of a cardio workout without compromising on comfort. For best results, try to swim for 30 minutes a day, five times per week. Pilates is a great, low-impact way to improve the strength of your muscles without causing too much sciatic pain. Most Pilates maneuvers involve stretching the muscles using slow, smooth movements. For more information on how to do Pilates, see this article. Yoga is another great, low-impact form of exercise that helps to alleviate pain on the back and prevent it from recurring. Yoga is a combination of stretching and breathing techniques – making it the perfect activity for relieving sciatic pain. For more information on how to do yoga, see this article. Although it has numerous general health benefits, running is not a recommended form of cardio exercise for people suffering from sciatica. Running is stressful and jars the lower back and legs, which may cause sciatic pain to become worse. However, going for a walk is recommended for people with sciatica, provided you warm up with dynamic range of motion exercises, stretch after the walk, and correct posture is maintained throughout the exercise.

TL;DR in English: Go swimming to increase the heart rate, without stressing the back and legs. Try pilates to stretch and strengthen the muscles. Do yoga to learn correct breathing techniques and relieve pain. Avoid running, as it can place too much strain on the back.
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Adult scoliosis is often the result of either untreated or unrecognized cases of childhood scoliosis. If the cause of the spinal curve during childhood is unknown, it's called idiopathic scoliosis and this category comprises about 80% of all cases. If you're born with the condition, it's referred to as congenital scoliosis. Most congenital cases are also idiopathic.  Relatively common congenital causes of scoliosis include spina bifida, muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. About 40% of adult scoliosis patients experience at least a small progression of their spinal curves. Although most adult cases of scoliosis are both congenital and idiopathic, up to 20% of cases are caused by known degenerative conditions of the spine, such as arthritis. The most common type of arthritis of the spine is the "wear and tear" type called osteoarthritis, which typically affects the lower lumbar spine because it bears the most weight from the upper body. Osteoarthritis of the spine affects the vast majority of people (to varying degrees) older than the age of 55 years.  The discs and joints connecting the lumbar vertebrae often wear down with age, and sometimes unevenly, which causes a lateral listing or scoliosis and uneven hips / pelvis. This can easily be seen on x-rays. Your risk of developing osteoarthritis of the spine is greater if you are overweight, sedentary, do lots of sitting, and have a poor diet that's low in minerals, vitamins and protein. Severe spinal arthritis can be treated with surgical techniques that fuse and straighten the spine. Another secondary degenerative cause of adult scoliosis is osteoporosis (loss of bone mass) of the spine. Osteoporosis most often affects the upper thoracic spine, and because it leads to brittle bones, the vertebrae there eventually fracture and collapse. Often osteoporosis of the thoracic spine creates a hunch back appearance, and sometimes due to an uneven collapse, the spine also lists to the side (laterally) to create a scoliosis.  Osteoporosis is much more common in...

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Don’t use the seeds in the same pot as the seedlings. If you have a seedling that is too large, you can use it in a different pot.

Chill the seeds. Plant the seeds in late winter. Fill peat pots with potting soil. Plant the seeds. Mist the seeds regularly. Keep the seeds warm. Trim the weakest seedlings.

You might have a recipe already that you really like, but can't use it because you either don't have the ingredients or you are allergic to them. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can tweak an existing recipe to work for you. This section will show you how to do that. You can also create your own custom smoothie using this section. If you don't have milk at home, you can omit the ice and use yogurt instead. If the recipe calls for frozen fruit, use non-frozen fruit instead, or your smoothie will be too thick. There are all sorts of milk available that can work in a smoothie, including: almond, coconut, rice, and soy. Some stores even sell lactose-free cow's milk. Not all smoothies have to be creamy. If you don't like the flavor of almond or coconut milk, you can always use another type of liquid instead. Here are some options:  Coconut water (great with tropical fruit) Fruit juice (such as orange juice and apple juice) Green tea Water or carbonated water instead of ice. By using frozen fruit instead of ice, you are flavoring your smoothie and thickening it. You can freeze fruit yourself at home, or buy it frozen from the freezer section of a supermarket. Here are some types of frozen fruit you can use:  Bananas Berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries) Oranges Peaches Pears Tropical fruit, such as mango, papaya, and pineapples Ice is mainly used to thicken smoothies. If you don't have any ice at home, or even a way to freeze fruit, you can use all sorts of stuff to thicken it, including:  Ground oatmeal Nuts Peanut butter Soft tofu Yogurt

TL;DR in English: Know that you can work with an existing recipe. Substitute yogurt for milk and/or ice. Use another type of milk if you are allergic to cows milk. Use another liquid instead of milk. Try using frozen fruit Try another thickener instead of ice or frozen fruit.
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Small snack-sized servings are easier for your body to digest than the full meal you may be used to. Aim to eat between 4 and 6 times a day, maybe once every 2 hours. Stop eating before you feel "full." This can decrease the risk of undigested food making its way to your small intestine, potentially causing a blockage. To ensure proper digestion, always eat in a relaxed setting. The more thoroughly you chew your food, the easier it is for your body to digest. Cook everything you eat so it is moist and tender. If something is difficult to chew, it is likely also difficult to digest. Many stringy fruits (pineapple, rhubarb) and vegetables (celery, bean sprouts) contain tough fibers that your body cannot digest. These fibers can build up in your small bowel, causing obstruction. Similarly, processed foods are harder for your body to digest. Meats, especially steak, take the longest to digest. Water helps your digestive system to function properly. Drinking a glass of water while eating and after every meal may help prevent blockage. Aim to drink between 8 and 10 full glasses of water each day.  In addition to water, other fluids such as broth, tea, and juice are good. Milkshakes can also be good as long as you aren't lactose intolerant. Even though they contain a lot of water, don't use other drinks as a substitute for your 8 to 10 glasses of water. Rather than drinking rapidly, sip on water regularly throughout the day. You may have heard that raw vegetables provide more nutrients than cooked vegetables. However, if you've had problems with small bowel obstruction, raw vegetables may exacerbate the problem.  Look for canned vegetables that are well-cooked and have had the seeds and skins removed, such as carrots, tomatoes, squash, and cauliflower. Frozen vegetables can also be a great option once they're cooked, especially peas, carrots, and potatoes. In particular, you want to avoid leafy greens (spinach, cabbage), stringy vegetables (celery, asparagus), and vegetables with tough outer skins (eggplant, green...

TL;DR in English: Have small meals more frequently. Eat slowly and chew thoroughly. Drink plenty of water. Cook vegetables well. Remove seeds and skin from fruits. Avoid nuts and seeds. Limit consumption of alcohol and caffeine.
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. Put everything you need in your bookbag the night before. This way you can concentrate on very looking good in the morning and don't have to worry about running around finding your books and homework.  If you have to bring a lunch tomorrow, prepare it the night before, too. But don't put that in your backpack – you can keep that in the fridge. If there's something that has to be left out (say an art project that has to finish drying), make yourself a note and leave it on top of your backpack to remind yourself in the morning that it hasn't been packed yet. Find an item that you really like such as a shirt, shoes, a belt, a necklace, or even socks. Center your outfit around that item, and piece it together to make it look good. Hang it in a special place or leave it close to your bed. When you wake up, you don't have to rush picking out an outfit in the morning. If you wear a uniform, make sure it is ironed and hung up in your closet. You do not want your clothes to look wrinkled and worn. You should get at least eight hours of sleep every night so you look good and get good grades. Plan your day out so you can get a full night of sleep. Everybody needs a different amount of sleep, but most people fall into the 7 to 10-hour category. In fact, the average teen needs a whopping 9 1/4 hours of sleep to feel rested. Aim for that number as much as possible.

TL;DR in English: Collect what you need for school Pick out what you want to wear. Get a sufficient amount of sleep.
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Transfer the seed package to the refrigerator and leave the seeds there for two months. This is called stratification, and it will help bring the seeds out of dormancy, and encourage germination. Stratification replicates the dormancy period that happens over winter, so the seeds will come to life again and germinate when they're removed from the refrigerator. Eucalyptus seeds should be sown in pots indoors several weeks before the last expected frost. In the Northern Hemisphere, aim to plant in mid-February. In the Southern Hemisphere, aim to plant in mid-July. To find your last expected frost date, check local government or meteorological websites. Use a porous potting soil that has lots of pearlite for good drainage. It’s also important to use peat pots that can be transplanted with the seedlings, because eucalyptus doesn’t respond well to transplanting. Growing eucalyptus from seed is the best way to propagate new plants, because propagating by cuttings is difficult and the success rate is much lower. Sprinkle a few seeds on top of the potting soil in each peat pot. Cover each pot with a light dusting of horticultural sand. This will hold the seeds in position, keep them warm, and keep them moist as they germinate. Don’t use sand from a beach or the backyard, as it could be contaminated with pathogens that will kill the seeds. As soon as you’ve covered the seeds with sand, mist them with water to help them settle into the soil. As the seeds germinate, mist the soil every one to two days to keep the growing medium evenly moist. Move the pots to a warm place, such as a heated greenhouse or the top of the refrigerator. You can also keep the pots on a heating pad to keep them warm as they germinate. Because you planted multiple seeds in each pot, you may have more than one seedling sprout up. Inspect each pot and look for the largest, thickest, and healthiest seedling. Use sterilized scissors to trim all the weaker seedlings down to soil level. To sterilize the scissors, wipe them down with isopropyl alcohol.

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Check the ingredients. Avoid the ingredients that are harmful to your hair.

Use a hair moisturizer daily. Shampoo and condition with sulfate-free products. Use a clarifying shampoo at least every six weeks. Ditch the heat entirely. Deep-condition your hair at least once per week.

Make sure that the 2 posts are standing on a level, flat surface. Then, use a tape measure to measure up the post 18 in (46 cm) from the ground. Use your pencil to make a mark on one of the flat sides of the post. Using the level, draw a horizontal line through the mark. Draw another line at the same height on the opposite side of the post. Then, continue measuring up the post in 3 in (7.6 cm) intervals until you've marked 9 lines.  Repeat the process on the second vertical post by measuring and marking lines first at 18 in (46 cm) and then at intervals of 3 in (7.6 cm) until you have drawn 9 lines. These marks must be completely level and centered or your jump cups won't fit correctly into the posts. When you've finished, the 2 posts should each have 9 lines marked around them at the same heights. " Measure the width of one of the vertical edges of the post and divide by 2 to find the center. The result should be close to 1.5 in (3.8 cm). Use a pencil to mark an “X” at the center of the lowest line on the post. Then measure the halfway point at the line of the same height on the other side of the post. Make another “X” here.  Make sure to be consistent and mark your “X” markings on the same 2 sides of the post. Do this for each of the 9 lines you've drawn on both posts. Repeat this process on the second post as well. Keep in mind that, when marking the center of the 9 lines on the second post, you won't need to re-measure the width of the post, since the 2 posts are the same size. Set a 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) drill bit in your power drill. Then, position your drill bit against the first of your “X” markings on 1 of the posts. Hold the drill level, and drill straight through the post. Drill slowly for the sake of accuracy, and aim the drill bit for the “X” on the back side of the post. Drill 9 holes: 1 through each set of “X” marks you drew.  Then, repeat the process and drill 9 more holes through the second post. As with the first post, hold the point of the drill bit in the center of an “X” mark, keep the bit...

TL;DR in English: Mark 9 lines at 3 in (7.6 cm) intervals up one of the posts. Mark the center of each of the 9 lines on the posts with an "X. Drill holes straight through the 9 sets of “X” marks on both posts.
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Your slime won't last terribly long, usually a week or less. Make sure you play with it before it goes bad, and check on it in a week to see if it has. If your slime starts growing anything, it's time to toss it out. It might grow white or blue fuzz on top of it, which is mold. If you see it, just think of it as a sign to make new slime. If you notice your slime is getting grungy, it's time to toss it. You may notice it's a different color or that it smells funny. It's also time to toss it if you accidentally drop it somewhere gross. You might be tempted to throw slime down the drain because it seems liquidy. However, it's much better to toss it in the trash, as it can clog up the drain.

TL;DR in English: Check on the slime before a week is up. Throw out moldy slime. Look for dirtiness. Toss the slime in the garbage.
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When buying your toner, always check the toner's ingredients so that you can find a toner that fits your skin type. Depending on your skin type, check the label for ingredients that you want to avoid. No matter what kind of skin type you have, you generally want to avoid toners that have tough astringents like alcohol, menthol, and witch hazel. These ingredients will irritate your skin and deplete your skin’s natural oils. Also try to avoid toners with fragrance, such as rose water or citrus fruits. Fragrances can cause your skin to become irritated. These toners are usually labeled “fresheners” or “clarifiers” and are simply eau de cologne for your face. When investing in a toner, try not to go too cheap. Visit your local beauty supply store or a department store to buy a toner. Avoid buying toners at drugstores. These toners usually contain high amounts of alcohol and/or astringents in them, which will irritate your skin.

TL;DR in English: Check the toner's ingredients. Do not buy toners with tough astringents. Buy a toner at your local beauty retailer or department store.
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If your hair has been damaged from heat or chemicals, buy a moisturizer that actually penetrates your hair shaft. Focus on any part of your hair that feels overly dry, not just the ends. Follow the instructions on the package, especially for advice on how long to leave it on your hair. Look for hydrating ingredients like Argan oil, keratin, avocado oil, vitamin E, Moroccan oil and coconut oil. Sulfates are damaging to your and strip out the natural oils, making your hair dry and brittle. Dry, damaged strands don't hold curls well. Sulfates can also cause tangling, especially if you have naturally curly locks. If you have some natural wave or curl to your hair, use curl-enhancing shampoos and conditioners to boost your curls. Clarifying shampoo can remove buildup from styling products that might be weighing down your curls. However, if used too often, it can dry out your hair. Wash your hair with clarifying shampoo and then follow up with a moisturizing shampoo immediately afterward to enhance your curls and also help to prevent dryness.  Don't use clarifying shampoo more than once or twice a month. If your hair is extra dry or damaged, use a deep moisturizing treatment after rinsing out the moisturizing shampoo. Forget the advice that low heat is okay. It might be slightly less damaging than high heat, but it won't help in the healing of your hair. Put away the hair dryer, curling iron, and other heat sources. Allow your hair to air dry. If you have tight curls, separate your hair into 4-8 sections and braid each one. Braiding your hair may help it to dry faster and also help to stretch out the tightness of your curls. Add a deep-conditioning product to your hair care routine to restore moisture, since curly hair is typically dry and tends to get frizzy. Use a rich formula at least once every week, right after you use your regular shampoo.

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If you are a member of a charity, you may receive money when the time comes to read your will. Of course, if your relative regards you fondly, s/he is more likely to write you into the will, so try to stay on your elderly relatives' good sides. Hopefully, this goes without saying

Inherit money. Win the lottery Win a contest.

If you still receive a call more than 31 days after joining the Registry, visit https://www.donotcall.gov/ to report the violation. Click continue and follow the prompts to report the telemarketer. You will need the following information:  Your phone number Date you received the call Time you received the call (optional — may penalize the telemarketer if before 8 am or after 9 pm)  Whether the caller was a real person or not Whether it was a phone call or text message Your report is more likely to lead to penalties for the telemarketer if you can provide extra information. This includes the telephone number of the telemarketer, the name of the company, and a description of your interactions with them (in the "Comments" section). This is all optional. You may also provide your personal contact information. If you do this, the FTC may contact you with more questions to help their investigation. Instead of using the website, you may call the same number you used to add your number to the register. Follow the recorded prompts to file your complain, or skip through them using these steps:  Call 1-888-382-1222 (or 1-866-290-4236 for TTY) Press 1 for English or 2 for Spanish Press 3  Press 1  Enter the requested information on your keypad when prompted. The Do Not Call Registry does not apply to charities, political organizations, and surveys. It also does not prevent calls from organizations you have done business with (for 18 months after your last transaction), or organizations you've sent an inquiry to (for 3 months). If you are receiving calls under one of these circumstances and would like them to stop, respond as follows:  Ask the company not to call you again. Write down the date of this request. If the company calls again, you can report it as described above. Watch for any other violations you can report. This includes calling before 8 am or after 9 pm; failure to identify the organization and purpose of the call; lying about an offer; failure to provide a number to your caller ID; and prerecorded sales...

TL;DR in English: Report a violation online. Include optional information. File a complaint by phone instead. Identify legal calls. Block a phone call
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Focus on keeping your belly button "in" (towards your spine) and flexing your abs as you lift weights – you can speed up your ab strength by activating your abdominals during every exercise. Whenever you are doing and ab workout, think about having a strong core -- moving fluidly no matter what your exercise you’re doing.   Abs are the series of muscle found around the front of your stomach, and they are important for balance, stability, and overall strength.  Obliques are on the sides of your stomach, under the ribs, and are used for core balance. Lie down with your feet on the floor, knees up, and hands crossed on your chest. Bring your shoulders to your knees while keeping your back straight as you sit up. Lower yourself down slowly, keeping your butt on the floor. Repeat for 3-5 sets of 20-30 reps.  While popular, do not have someone hold your feet down -- this works your hips more than your abs. Start in the same position you take for sit-ups—butt, feet, and shoulders on the floor with your knees bent up. Keep your back on the floor and your neck strong as you raise your eyes towards the ceiling. Exhale and hold your shoulders 6-8 inches above the floor for one second. Slowly lower your shoulders back down, but try not to touch your head to the floor. Do 3-5 sets of 15-20 reps.  Bicycle crunches: pick your legs up off the ground and bend your knees so that your calves are parallel to the ground. As you do your crunches, alternate pumping your legs as if you were riding a bike. Lay on your back on the ground with your hands by your sides. With your feet together, raise your legs from the waist, trying to form an "L" with your body. Slowly lower them back to the floor, stopping 2-3 inches from the ground before repeating 19 more times.  Keep your legs straight throughout the exercise. For a challenge, try a "hanging leg lift." Hanging from your hands with your feet off the ground, raise your legs up to form an "L" with your body. Add weights or hanging medicine balls from a weight belt to make the exercise...

TL;DR in English: Keep your stomach in when doing other exercises to work on your abs passively. Do sit-ups. Do crunches. Do leg lifts. Try a canoe twist. Do planks. Try side planks to work your entire core.
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Khaki is the most popular safari clothing color, because it will help you blend in to your surroundings. During the dry season, wearing khaki, brown, or tan will help you blend in to the landscape. Sticking to these colors also helps to hide dirt. Your clothes will likely get dirty as you hike through brush or travel along dusty roads, and if your wardrobe is made up of mostly browns, tans, or khaki, the dirt will be hidden better. Depending on where you are for your safari, the rainy season will occur at different times of the year. Wherever you are during rainy season, wear greens and browns. The foliage will be greener and you'll blend in better. Bright colors - especially red - can scare of the wildlife you're on safari to see! White will actually attract the attention of game if you're on a walking safari, and make the animals more likely to flee. Blue has been known to attract the tsetse fly in Eastern Africa. Tsetses can transmit diseases that can make you quite ill, so it's best to avoid wearing blue and keep them away!. In most African countries, camouflage clothing is associated with soldiers. It might seem like a good idea to wear to blend in with your surroundings, but you don't want to mislead people about who you are or why you're there.

TL;DR in English: Wear khakis, browns, and tans during dry season. Wear browns and greens during rainy season. Avoid bright colors, including white. Avoid blue in Eastern Africa. Do not wear camouflage clothing.
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If you have a wealthy, elderly relative, you may receive money when the time comes to read his or her will. Of course, if your relative regards you fondly, s/he is more likely to write you into the will, so try to stay on your elderly relatives' good sides. Hopefully, this goes without saying, as treating the elderly with love and respect solely in an attempt to get their money is obviously incredibly cruel and cynical. . Lottery tickets generally cost just a few dollars and are available at most grocery and convenience stores, so this is one of the cheapest, least work-intensive ways of making money. However, you're much more likely to lose money by playing the lottery than to win a big prize.  Always expect to lose the money you spend on lottery tickets. While it's true that it's impossible to win the lottery without playing, you should never count on it as a means of supporting yourself. To put things in perspective, your odds of winning a Powerball jackpot in the United States are about 1 in 200 million.  Many people use this method of earning money by setting aside a few dollars every week or month. For example, instead of buying coffee everyday for a week, buy it six days a week or brew coffee at home. This way, the extra money can go to lottery tickets and even if you do not "win it big" your life is still perfectly normal.Another way to save is to give less money to decorating a room, or sell the decorations when you're done with them. Much like the lottery, a contest or sweepstakes can completely change your life over night. Your chances for winning are not very high, but it does happen. The more contests you enter, the more likely you are to win money and other valuable prizes.  The advantage of contests over the lottery is that it is often free to sign up. Try searching online and on social media for free contests and sweepstakes that you can enter. You can also learn about contests by paying attention to advertisements for them on products while you're out shopping. Many of them don't even require...

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The “?” and “?” tags tell the PHP engine that everything between them is PHP code. Everything outside the two tags is treated as HTML and ignored by the PHP engine and sent to your browser the same as any other HTML. The important thing to recognize here is that PHP scripts are embedded

Place your guinea pig on flat, folded towels. Keep your guinea pig warm with thermal wraps. Monitor your guinea pig’s reaction to medication. Hand feed your guinea pig if they do not have an appetite. Weigh your guinea pig once a day. Bring your guinea pig to the vet if they are not showing signs of improvement.

if it's normally curly or wavy. If you're used to wearing your hair in curls or waves, you can get a whole new look simply by straightening your hair. Divide your hair into small sections, then run a flat iron down the length of your hair from the roots to the ends. If you want to protect your hair from damage, spray a heat protectant over your hair first. if you want to try out curls. If you've always worn your hair straight, your makeover might need some bouncy curls! For a quick and easy way to curl long hair, pull it into a ponytail on top of your head, then curl sections of the ponytail.  If you have short hair or you want tight curls, use a curling iron with a 1⁄2–1 in (1.3–2.5 cm) barrel. If your hair is longer, you might need a 1–1 1⁄2 in (2.5–3.8 cm) barrel instead. If you've worn the same short-on-the-sides, longer-on-the-top cut your whole life, you might not think there's much you can do about it. Try rubbing a little hair gel between your hands, then running your hands through your hair to distribute the gel evenly. Then, use your fingers to mess your hair up to create a brand-new, piecey style!  You can also use this technique to create a spiked hairstyle. Add gel and slick your short hair to one side to look dressier. If you want a simple way to add variety to your hairstyle, try adding in a fun accessory that fits your style. In addition to being stylish, hair accessories are usually practical, keeping your hair neatly out of your face. You can pin your bangs back with a jewelled hairpin, wrap a lacy headband around your hair, or wear sparkly clips for a fun, playful look.

TL;DR in English: Straighten your hair Use a curling iron Apply gel or spray to add volume to short hair. Add barrettes, headbands, or other accessories to your hair.
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An epilator is made of many many tweezers that pluck out the hair, and can remove your hair for up to two weeks on average. Epilators are painful and more time consuming than shaving, but because it removes the entire hair follicle the results will last much longer. Instead of cutting the hair, an epilator has grooves and small indents where, as you run it up your body it grips the hair and pulls it out at the root. Epilators, however can cause a lot of problems with ingrown hairs - be sure to use a hair reduction cream like Depil or Vanish PFB after use. Epilators cannot reach into creases or wrinkles, but they may grab exposed skin painfully. Use one hand to pull your skin tight as you use it.  Wet epilation requires submerging the machine and skin underwater during use. Dry epilation requires clean, dry skin. Multiple passes and directions may be used to achieve best results by removing the most hair (not all hair grows in the same direction). If irritation occurs, apply an astringent/analgesics (such as Tend Skin) and follow up with lotion to soften and soothe skin.  Redness may appear for the first 24 hours following epilation. Plan to perform hair removal at least a day before scheduled events. Tweezing the hair can be very time consuming, especially if on a larger body part, however it is very effective in reducing and stopping hair growth on your face. Pulling hair out individually ensures that you are pulling the hair out from the root. While it can be painful, it is also the cheapest form of hair removal. You can't shave or 'wax' your eyebrows. Most people use a pair of tweezers to pull all the hairs out individually. Use a bright light to see all your eyebrow hairs.

TL;DR in English: Consider epilating. Pull your skin taut. Move the epilator across the skin in the direction opposite hair growth. Use tweezers for small areas of body hair. Pluck your eyebrows with tweezers.
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The “<?php” and “?>” tags tell the PHP engine that everything between them is PHP code. Everything outside the two tags is treated as HTML and ignored by the PHP engine and sent to your browser the same as any other HTML. The important thing to recognize here is that PHP scripts are embedded inside regular HTML pages. Statements are used to tell the PHP engine to do something. In the case of an echo statement, you are telling the engine to print what is inside the quotes. The PHP engine itself never actually prints anything to your screen. Any output generated by the engine is sent to your browser as HTML. Your browser does not know that it's getting PHP output. As far as the browser is concerned, it's getting plain HTML. Adding HTML tags can alter the output of the php statement. The “” “” tags will add bold formatting to any text placed inside of them. Note that these tags appear on the outside of the text, but inside of the quotations marks of the echo statement. You want your code to look something like: <?php?echo "Hello World!";?> Remember, statements need to be separated by a semicolon. Your code should look something like:<?php echo “Hello World!”
;echo “How are you doing?”; ?> The page will display two echo statements, listed in order, on two lines. Notice the “
” on the first line. This is HTML markup to insert a line break. If you didn't add this, your output would look like this: Hello World!How are you doing?

TL;DR in English: Understand the ‘php’ tags. Understand the statement between the tags. Use HTML tags to make your statement bold. Edit the file to add a second echo statement. Save and run the file as "hello world double.php".
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While guinea pigs often live in loose bedding in their cage, placing your pet on flat, folded towels can help you to keep track of their urine and stool production. It may also be easier for them to lay down and walk around if they isn’t feeling well. Your guinea pig may feel chilled due to their illness. You can use these wraps to relieve sore muscles. The thermal wraps will heat up when exposed to air and stay warm for up to eight hours at a time. Make sure the thermal wrap is not too warm for your guinea pig or too tight on them.  You can also wrap a water bottle in a towel and place it at one end of their cage for warmth. Guinea pigs with respiratory issues and digestive disorders should be kept clean, warm, and well rested during their recovery. You should note if your guinea pig’s symptoms get worse while on the prescribed medication, especially if they are on antibiotics. Many antibiotics can cause diarrhea and upset the balance of bacteria in your pig’s intestines. If you note any symptoms of a negative reaction to antibiotics in your pig, you should take them to the vet right away. The vet will likely stop the antibiotic treatment and prescribe another medication. If your guinea pig has an illness that causes them to lose their appetite, you will need to use hand feeding to try to get them to eat. Many ill guinea pigs will also stop urinating or eliminating due to malnourishment. It is essential that your guinea pig consumes food and water to help them recover.  Adult guinea pigs should consume about 6 grams of dry feed/100 grams of body weight and 10 to 40 ml water per 100 grams of body weight. You should try to hand feed your guinea pig plain food pellets softened in water with minced parsley, vegetables, and carrots. You can also combine pet slurry with wheat grass juice or natural cranberry juice to make it more appetizing. To hand feed your pig, make sure they are standing upright on a flat surface or flat on their stomach. Do not rest them on their back as this can be a choking hazard. You can...

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Tell your doctor about your disability. Tell him about the symptoms you have. Tell him about the treatment options. Tell him about the doctor’s letter of support. Tell him about the doctor’s recommendation. Tell him about the doctor’s recommendation for you to go to the doctor. Tell him about

Start the process before you submit a disability claim. Choose the right doctor as your preferred advocate. Write down as much detail about your condition as possible. State that you want to discuss disability when you make the appointment.

Trim the ends to make sure that the corn ears will fit easily in the microwave. Remove any very loose or dry leaves. Snip off excess silk. You may also want to take a damp paper towel and wipe dirt from the leaves although these will be removed later. Most microwaves will fit up to three ears at at time. If you have a very large microwave, you might be able to fit a few more. In order to ensure that the corn cooks evenly, each ear should be near the center of the microwave without touching the other ears.   To ensure even exposure and heating of each ear, arrange the ears in a triangle for three ears, or a square for four ears. Make sure the ears are not touching each other. Do not pile them up or let them overlap, or you may end up with under-cooked corn.

TL;DR in English: Trim the corn, if necessary. Place the ears in the microwave.
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When someone else is angry, especially at you, it can be easy to get angry as well. But when you are trying to communicate with an angry person, it’s better for you to keep your own anger out of it. Calm yourself down before you respond. Force yourself to stop and take a few deep breaths. Maybe even count to five (or 10 if you need more time). Remember that the other person's anger likely has nothing to do with you. Don’t take this person’s anger personally. Instead, step outside of the direct line by transforming your feelings into curiosity about the person’s anger. Ask yourself questions like: “This person is really angry. I wonder what got them so upset?” Don’t raise your voice or speak in a tone that conveys anger. Take a couple of deep breaths if you need to, and speak with a level, calm voice with a normal volume. Having open, welcoming body language can help diffuse another person’s anger. They will see that you are not being antagonistic. Some positive body language includes:  Maintaining eye contact (but not staring the person down) Standing or sit with your arms at your sides, not crossed in front of you Standing at a slight angle, instead of facing the other person straight on Becoming aware of the distance between yourself and the angry person. Avoid encroaching on the other person's personal space as a way to avoid making them uncomfortable or angrier. Giving them space also means that, should they try to strike you, you will be able to move out of the way. Gently touching the other person’s shoulder, if they will allow it. Keep in mind that touch isn't always appropriate. If the angry person is a spouse or close friend, then a touch may be appropriate. If the angry person is a customer or client, it would not be appropriate. When you know a person’s anger triggers, you might push their buttons to provoke them to anger. This may or may not be deliberate. But when someone is angry, try not to do things that you know will make them angrier or feel less respected.

TL;DR in English: Don’t respond with anger. Maintain emotional distance. Speak calmly and slowly. Use non-threatening body language. Don’t provoke the angry person.
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While a hoarse voice is usually a minor—and temporary—inconvenience, in some instances it can be a sign of a more serious medical condition. If your voice is hoarse and scratchy for 2 weeks or longer, make an appointment with your primary care physician. Your doctor may refer you to an ears, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist, depending on the nature and severity of your laryngitis. Tell the doctor about any symptoms that have accompanied your hoarse voice. Symptoms like a sore throat, dry cough, or tickle in the back of your throat aren’t concerning. Potentially problematic symptoms include:  Coughing up blood. Struggling to breathe. Having a high, long-lasting fever. Difficulty swallowing. Once you’ve described the symptoms of your laryngitis, the doctor may need to perform a few tests before providing a diagnosis. Depending upon your symptoms, the doctor may insert a small, flexible laryngoscope into the back of your throat. The doctor may also need to perform a biopsy to obtain a tissue sample from your vocal cords, which can be sent for laboratory analysis.  In some cases, frequent hoarseness can be caused by the growth of small polyps or benign tumors on the vocal cords. Your doctor will diagnose you with either acute laryngitis (a short condition caused by vocal cord strain or infection) or chronic laryngitis (a lasting condition caused by long-term exposure to irritants). Most treatments for laryngitis involve treating the various symptoms (e.g., rest your voice, stop smoking). If you have developed vocal polyps or other tumors on your larynx, your doctor will suggest surgery to remove them. Lab tests may indicate that you have larynx cancer. In this scenario, your doctor will advise you about how the cancer can best be treated or removed.

TL;DR in English: Schedule an appointment if your laryngitis lasts more than 2 weeks. Describe your symptoms to your doctor. Ask your doctor about a diagnosis. Talk with your doctor about treatment options.
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The most common reason that claims are denied is because there is not enough proof of a disability. Wait until you have spoken to your doctor to submit your claim. This will ensure that the doctor is willing and able to provide support. If you have applied for Social Security benefits and were denied, you can appeal. In this case, you will have to go before a judge. Get the doctor’s letter of support before you go to the judge or you may lose the appeal. If you have multiple doctors, the doctor that sees you most frequently is often the best person to ask. They will know the most about you and your condition. If you only have one doctor or if your condition is not currently being treated, your primary care physician will be your best bet.  You must have an M.D., D.O., or Ph.D. fill out the form or letter for you. You cannot ask a nurse or physician’s assistant. If you have a mental condition, such as anxiety or depression, you should go to your psychiatrist if you have one. The best doctor to ask is one with whom you have a long relationship. If you ask a new doctor, they may not know enough about you or your condition to write an accurate letter. Use specific examples from your life to show the daily impact of your disability. You can give this written statement to your doctor. In general, your doctor will need to know:  When the condition started. For example, write down when you first experienced symptoms or identify how many years you have struggled with it. How the condition affects your life. For example, if you have severe depression, you may not leave your house for long periods of time. How the condition impacts your ability to work. For example, if you have a back injury, you may no longer be able to work your job in a warehouse. How the condition affects your ability to stand, sit, walk, or remember. For example, if you have arthritis, you may not be able to bend or stoop. The discussion will go more smoothly if the doctor is expecting it. Informing your doctor ahead of time will help them prepare...

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Make sure you have a copy of the IOU. If you're not sure what to do, ask your friend to help you.

A legally-binding IOU can help you if you ever get audited by the IRS. Know the difference between an IOU and a promissory note. If in doubt about any aspect of an IOU, talk to a lawyer.

When you are out running errands, keep your eyes open for flyers advertising social events that are going on. Many places around your town might offer a bulletin board where such events can be advertised such as supermarkets, libraries, universities, community centers, etc.  You can also search the internet for events in your area. Try searching for “local events in [insert name of town].” Don’t be afraid to try out something new, even if you’ve never done it before. For example, if you see a flyer for free group dancing lessons, try it out! Don’t let opportunities for fun pass you by! Having a hobby is a great way to do something productive and fun. If you don’t already have a hobby or are bored with your current hobby, try out something new. If you already have a hobby that is really fun for you, make time to engage yourself in that hobby.  If you’re not sure what new hobby you want to try out, try sitting down with a piece of paper and writing down anything that sounds like fun to you, no matter what it is. If you could do anything right now, what would it be? Doing this will help you find things that are fun for you. You may have something you’ve always wanted to try, but have been putting it off because you think it’s silly or simply because you haven’t made the time. Whatever the reason, there is no better time than now. Humans are social animals and, for the vast majority of us, spending time with other people provides us with an opportunity for fun. If you already have a group of friends, nurture those relationships by staying in contact and making time to do stuff together whenever possible. If you don’t have any friends, make some new ones! This may seem scary at first, but there are many social groups out there that are created so that people can find each other.  If you feel nervous socializing at an event where you don’t know anyone yet, remind yourself that socializing is a skill, and it is pretty scary for most everyone at first. Remind yourself that if things aren’t going well, you can always...

TL;DR in English: Look around for activities in your community. Try out a new hobby. Make time for socializing. Go to a party. Do something creative. Spend time volunteering. Get some exercise. Avoid making excuses. Say yes to opportunities.
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You may not know what to say to someone who has lost a baby. This is okay. Your friend probably does not expect you to have the right words and, in fact, there may be little to say that will provide concrete comfort in the aftermath of a miscarriage. Often, the best thing to do for a friend grieving pregnancy loss is to simply listen without judgment.  Oftentimes, simply telling the story is a healing process to someone suffering a miscarriage. Allow your friend to tell their story as many times as they need. Always be attentive. You do not have to say a lot while listening. Acknowledge you're paying attention by occasionally restating your friend’s feelings or thoughts. Let your friend know you're always willing to listen, even if you can't take the pain away. Say something like, "I know I can't take away your pain, but know that I will always be willing to listen when you want or need to talk." When your friend talks, give non-verbal cues you are listening. Make eye contact and nod on occasion. A miscarriage can result in a wide range of feelings. There is no wrong way to feel about pregnancy loss. Oftentimes, a friend does not need someone to explain or change their feelings. They simply need the validation of knowing their feelings matter. After a miscarriage, try to provide your friend with this support.  Encourage your friend to open up. Say something like, "No matter what you're feeling, you can tell me. It's okay to take this time to grieve." Your friend may also experience negative feelings during specific times. Anniversaries, holidays, or the baby's due date may be difficult. Reach out to your friend during these times and let them know you're there to listen. People are often hesitant to raise the topic of a miscarriage. You may want to avoid making someone sad or raising a difficult topic. However, sadness is an essential part of the grieving process. Many people feel isolated after a miscarriage as people avoid the topic. Do not be afraid to ask your friend how they're feeling on occasion.  Make...

TL;DR in English: Listen without judgment. Validate your friend's feelings. Do not be afraid to bring up the miscarriage. Let your friend know they can always come to you. Send a card.
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Loop the rope through the stern line, at the back of the boat, on the side furthest from the dock. Then, attach the forward quarter spring line, which is the line on the front, right hand side of the boat. Finally, secure the bow line, which is the line at the very top of the boat. Run the rope through the cleats on the boat to the cleats on the dock to set up the lines. There are 9 possible dock lines on a boat, however, you should only use 3-4 lines at once to tie up the boat. Using too many dock lines can cause the ropes to become tangled and actually make the boat less secure. Start by attaching the 2 stern lines at the back of the boat. Lay the lines over each other so they attach to the cleats on either side of the dock. Then, attach the 2 bow lines at the front of the boat, looping them into the cleats on either side of the dock. Make sure the dock lines touch both sides of the dock so the boat stays in place. Breast lines are located on the left hand side of the boat. They are short lines that extend straight from the boat to the dock. Though they require the least amount of rope to set up, they are not secure lines for tying up the boat as they are too short. They will also limit the boat’s vertical motion, making them unstable when you step on or off the boat. A good rule of them is to always make sure the stern, bow, and spring lines are attached at all times when you tie up the boat, as they are the most secure lines. You then add a breast line if you’d like once the other 3-4 lines are secure, but this is not required.

TL;DR in English: Use the bow line, stern line, and forward spring line for a short stop. Tie the boat with 2 bow lines and 2 stern lines for a longer stop. Avoid using breast lines alone to tie the boat, as they are not secure.
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It's therefore important that you make sure you have formatted the IOU as specified up top, especially if you're lending a significant amount of money. IOUs are often difficult to enforce in court, being informal agreements usually agreed upon without the benefit of a witness. Whereas some IOUs only state an amount agreed upon, promissory notes state an agreed-upon amount in addition to the steps necessary to pay back the debt and the consequences if the borrower fails to do so.  If you're lending a larger amount than you're comfortable with, take the time to make a promissory note. A promissory note will make it easier than an IOU to recoup any money you lent out in court. In order to establish a promissory note, you should have it notarized. (Other than that, it takes basically the same form as an IOU.) Notarizing a document just means signing it in the presence of a state-sponsored witness and stamping it with a seal of approval. A lawyer will be able to explain all the small legal details associated with an IOU, and should be able to offer suggestions about possible legal recourse you can take if you become unable to recoup the principal.

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Purchase a correction fluid thinner. Prepare your workspace. Add thinner to the fluid. Use water to thin the fluid. Use non-acetone nail polish remover.

Easier said than done! You may be able to determine the age based on clues in the design. Look for historical events or figures, or try to pick out words on the stamp. Exact years are not typically printed on stamps, so it can be quite difficult figure out exactly how old your stamp is.  Head to an expert stamp dealer if you need extra help. The older the stamp is, the more valuable it will be--so it’s worth the extra effort! Stamps printed within the last 70 years, even those in mint condition, probably won’t be valued any higher than they were originally. As with the stamp’s age, look for historical figures or events on the stamp, or words--knowing the language can help you narrow down the country. A picture of Queen Victoria, for example, is probably from 19th-early 20th century Great Britain, while a picture of the Hoover Dam may be mid-century American. Depending on your stamp, it might be easier to identify it before you try to determine the age and country of origin. After you’ve looked over the stamp’s physical condition, you’ll know enough about it to be able to find it in a reference book.  American stamp collectors often use the Scott Specialized Catalogue (now available in an e-book format as well), while British philatelists tend to use the Stanley Gibbons catalogue. Check out your local library to see what options you have. You can try looking at online resources and catalogues as well, but do so with a grain of salt. They may not be as accredited or accurate as reference books. The stamp’s rarity will depend on its age and quantity in its initial print run. The rarer the stamp, the higher the value; some stamp collectors even say that rarity is the single most important factor in determining stamp value, more than condition or age. Check in reference books or with a professional dealer to figure out the initial print run of your stamp. An old stamp won’t necessarily be rare and valuable. The 1861 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamps, for example, aren’t very valuable because about 150 million of...

TL;DR in English: Figure out the age of the stamp. Determine the stamp’s country of origin. Identify the stamp with a reference book. Determine the rarity of the stamp. Keep an eye out for error stamps.
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Enter each of your monthly expenses into an Excel spreadsheet. Make sure to include the exact amounts of each bill as well as the due dates. Then, write down the deposits that you'll receive as well. Whenever you consider making a purchase, remember your existing account balance. You can also use a phone app or computer program to track your spending and create a budget. For peace of mind, it is a good idea to have six months of basic expenses saved up. Come up with this amount, write it down on a piece of paper, and post it somewhere visible in your home, such as on the refrigerator. Before you go out shopping, look at this number and recall your overall goal. If you already have an emergency fund saved up, then you can find another goal, such as saving for a major vacation or buying a home. Understanding what triggers your shopping splurges will help you to regulate them in the future. Write down a quick note whenever you feel the desire to spend extra money. Note your feelings at the time. Do you feel bored, depressed, angry? If so, these may be your emotional shopping triggers. In the future, when a particular emotion hits you, be prepared for a shopping urge to follow and you will be less likely to give into it.

TL;DR in English: Create a spreadsheet showing your expenses. Set an emergency fund goal. Keep a journal documenting your shopping urges.
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You'll need the title of the article or page you are on as part of your citation. Even if it's a blog post, you'll still need the title. Besides the title of the article, you'll need the name of the website. For example, this article's title is "How to Find the Author of a Website" and the website name is "wikiHow." This is the company, organization, or person that produces or sponsors the website. This may not be different than the website title, but be sure to check. For example, a health organization may run a separate website devoted to heart health. This isn't always possible, but you should always try to find the publication date if you can. If the article or publication has a volume or version number, make sure to note this for MLA citations. Depending on which method of citation you're using, and your instructor's guidelines, you may need the URL of the page or article. MLA7 no longer requires including the URL for websites. The page title and site title are sufficient. Check with your instructor if you use MLA for your citation format. If you are citing an online scholarly journal, include the DOI instead of the URL. This ensures that the reader will be able to find the article even if the URL changes:  For most publications, you can find the DOI at the top of the article. You may need to click an "Article" button or a button with the publisher's name. This will open the full article with the DOI at the top. You can look up a DOI by using the CrossRef search (crossref.org). Enter in the article title or the author to find the DOI. Now that you've gathered everything you can, even if you don't have an author, you're ready to create your citation. Use the following formats, skipping the Author entry if you can't find one:   MLA:  Author <Last, First M>. "Article Title." Website Title. Version Number. Website Publisher, Date Published. Web. Date Accessed.Use "n.p." if there is no publisher and "n.d." if there is no publishing date.   APA:  Author <Last, F>. Article Title. (Date Published). Website...

TL;DR in English: Find the title of the page or article. Get the website name. Try to find the publisher. Find the date the page or article was published. Get a version number if possible (MLA). Get the article or web page URL (APA and older MLA). Get the DOI (digital object identifier) for scholarly journals (APA). Construct a citation from your available information.
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These thinners can be found at most art stores and office supply centers. Most manufacturers of correction fluid sell matching thinners that you can use to thin out thick paint or even completely restore dry paint. Make sure you buy your fluid's matching thinner as each brand has its own formulation.  Correction fluid is made with chemical solvents because these solvents evaporate into the air more quickly than water. This means that you don't have to wait very long for correction fluid to dry. If you can't find the right thinner for your correction fluid, buy a generic brand instead. It won't work as well as the correct fluid might but it will be much better than nothing. Lay out newspaper or use paper plates to protect the surface you're working on. Work in a well ventilated space so that you don't inhale harmful fumes. Have a sheet of scrap paper ready so that you can test the thickness of the correction fluid. If you have sensitive skin, consider wearing gloves while you work.  Avoid inhaling the solvent fumes. Solvent fumes are hazardous to your health and can cause damage to your nervous system, liver and many other organs.  If possible, work outside. This provides the maximum amount of ventilation of hazardous fumes. Most commercial thinners come with a dropper attached to the lid. This allows you to add tiny drops of solvent to the correction fluid at a time. First, add three or four drops to the correction fluid. Close the lid tightly and shake the bottle for one minute. Next, unscrew the cap and paint a line of correction fluid onto the scrap paper. If it's thin enough, you can use it immediately. If not,  add a few more drops of thinner and repeat the process. Don't stir the correction fluid to mix in the thinner. This will cause the solvent to evaporate more quickly and expose you to more hazardous fumes. If you don't have time to find the proper correction fluid thinner for your product, you can use water as a thinner. However, the correction fluid won't dry as quickly and it may develop other...

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Use a belt. Get a length of string or rope. Use fabric.

that you want to trace. You can find a website's IP address on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android platforms. You can also find a Skype user's IP address if necessary. Go to https://www.wolframalpha.com/ in your web browser. It's at the top of the page. For example, if you wanted to trace Facebook's IP address, you would type 157.240.18.35 into the search bar. Doing so will search for the IP address' geographical details. WolframAlpha will typically show things like the type of IP address, the address' Internet Service Provider (e.g., Comcast), and the city in which the IP address is currently active.  You can click More to the right of the "IP address registrant:" heading to view information about the registered city. If WolframAlpha doesn't display the IP address' information, try using IP Lookup instead.

TL;DR in English: Find the IP address Open the WolframAlpha website. Click the search bar. Enter the IP address that you found. Press ↵ Enter. Review the results.
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The market is full of topical creams containing estrogen and collagens, and purporting to both increase the size and tone the shape of breasts. The creams are said to pump up the cells in your breasts and make them appear to be bigger, and some run several hundred dollars a bottle. No enhancement cream has been proven to actually enlarge breasts, and some sources say the creams may actually be unsafe to use. If you want to give this option a try, look for a cream with only natural ingredients like shea butter and aloe. Worst case, your breasts will be soft and moisturized. This is a breast-enhancement vacuum device that will run you at least $900, but there is research to show that it causes the breast cells to enlarge and replicate, leading to an increase of one or more cup sizes. The device is fitted over your breasts like a bra, then vacuums inside the cups work on your tissue and increase your size over time. It takes at least 10 weeks to see a difference. Fillers are injections of hyaluronic acid into the breast. They increase breasts by a cup size or two over a serious of multiple injections. Each injection takes about 30 to 90 minutes, and the procedure totals a few thousand dollars.  Fillers may have extremely dangerous side effects, so do careful research before deciding to use one.  In some cases you may need a "tune-up" to keep the fillers looking natural. In this procedure, fat is taken from the abdomen or buttocks and injected into the breasts to make them fuller. Since some of the fat is absorbed into the body each time, multiple injections are required before results are seen. Pursue this method with extreme caution, since there's a chance the fat will calcify and lead to major health complications. In this procedure, needles are inserted into the breasts, transferring an electrical current that plumps up the cells. It's a popular treatment among celebrities. In some cases it doesn't last forever, so you may need more than one treatment. There isn't much scientific information on long-term...

TL;DR in English: Look into using a breast enhancement cream. Consider the Brava. Research breast fillers. Consider fat injections. Look into electric acupuncture.
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Fill a plastic flower pot with a mixture made of 3 parts agricultural sand and 1 part topsoil. Mix the soil components well so that they are evenly dispersed throughout the container. Cuttings get most of the moisture they need to grow from humidity since they do not have roots at this point. As such, you do not want to use a soil that will retain a lot of moisture. Choose a mature, healthy passion fruit plant to take a cutting from. Snip off a portion of the vine that contains at least 3 buds or at least 6 inches (15 cm) long, if not more, and cut directly below the lowest bud.  Newer growth is more active, so it is recommended that you choose a newer portion of vine rather than an older portion. Immediately plant this cutting into your sand bed. Remove the bottom-most leaves to help your cutting preserve water. The best place for a vine cutting is a greenhouse. If you do not have access to one, though, you can build a humidity chamber by stretching clear plastic sheeting across a box frame made of bamboo.  Make sure that any humidity chamber you use stays moist. Keep it in full sun, and place it where the air is moist. If you need to generate additional humidity, you can do so by running a humidifier or by placing dishes of water-covered gravel around the base of the cutting. Your cuttings should form new roots within several weeks if they’re kept in the right condition. They are ready to be treated as established seedlings at this point and may be transplanted into a permanent garden space.

TL;DR in English: Prepare a sand bed. Take a cutting. Keep the cutting in humid conditions. Transplant your seedling once roots form.
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Belts make a good base for a guitar strap. Find an old belt that you don’t use anymore. You will be removing the buckle that makes the belt useful for clothing. You are basically going to strip the belt of any extra parts and leave the belt in its raw state.  Use scissors or a sharp blade to remove the buckle from the belt. Place the belt around your shoulder as you might hold a guitar. Most belts will need to be cut to better fit a guitar. You can also make adjustments so that the strap can be adjusted. Use a strong string material like paracord for the guitar strap. Don’t use anything too slim or else it may break. If you have extra rope, you can arrange multiple lines for the strap by twisting or gluing them together. Measure the string by draping it over your shoulder and hold your guitar.  A good length is one that will allow you to make adjustments. You might need a friend to help you measure the strap. Instead of a belt or string you could also use fabric as the base of your guitar strap. It will be important to layer the fabrics on top of each other to create a durable base. Arrange about three or four layers of fabric on top of each other and then cut out an outline for the strap. Measure out the width of the shoulder the strap will rest on.  A durable fabric like denim may work best. Trace the dimension onto the layered fabrics before cutting. Attempt to make a clean cut. Attach the fabrics together by sewing them or by using glue. Many synthetic fibers like acrylic tend be more durable than natural fibers.

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Open your Android's default browser app. Tap the "Menu" button. Tap "Settings". Tap "Clear All". Tap "OK" when prompted.

If there is any element of your wish that can be acted upon before the next day, do it. For example, if you wish is that you do well on a big test, study the night before and review your notes! If your wish revolves around falling in love, call up the boy or girl that you have a crush on and ask them out on a date! You can’t sit back and hope that all of your wildest dreams come true without working towards achieving them. If your wish can be achieved with the help of others, see if your close friends or family members would be willing to help. Tell them what your wish is and explain what you want to achieve over the course of a night. Even if they don’t offer to help you directly, they may have a piece of advice that will help you get closer to your goal. Say, “I am hoping to make something come true tonight, do you have a minute to talk about it?” to determine what you need to do to make your wish come true. Before you go to sleep, sit down with a blank piece of paper and a pen or pencil. Write down every actionable step that you can take in the next couple of days to make your wish come true. Keep the to-do list in a visible place in your room, and work from top to bottom. Cross off each item as you complete it.  For example, if your wish is to graduate from a good college, include items like, “Identify good schools that I can afford,” “Figure out the application process,” and, “Visit potential schools over the summer.” Put the easiest items at the top of your list to give you a couple of easy wins. This will make it easier to get the ball rolling and gain momentum. Take the original piece of paper that you wrote your wish on and fold it under your pillow. Go to sleep that night thinking about your wish coming true. You will sleep better that night knowing that you wish is secure under your pillow, and keeping it close to your head will help focus your mind as you sleep!

TL;DR in English: Figure out what you can reasonably accomplish in one night. Discuss your goals with a friend or family member to see how they can help. Compose a to-do list Put your wish under your pillow when you go to sleep.
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Each state’s I.D.s are somewhat different. Accordingly, you should learn the security features used on cards in your state and in surrounding states. Fortunately, there is plenty of information available:  Purchase the I.D. Checking Guide from the Driver’s License Guide Company. It contains updated information on licenses in the U.S. and Canada. You can order by calling 800-227-8827. Pick up any state-published reference. Your state might have published a booklet or handout on authenticating their state I.D.s. Check with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. For instance, in some states, an I.D. for a person under 21 will be vertical, while one for a person over 21 will be horizontal. If you don’t have an I.D. checking guide, you can compare the I.D. to one you know is valid—maybe even your own. Check how similar they are. In particular, compare whether the thickness, size, coloring, lettering, and corners are the same. A fake I.D. may be thinner than a legitimate one. In particular, counterfeiters use different paper or laminate than legitimate I.D.s. Almost all states use microprint as a security feature. It looks like a straight line, but when magnified 10 times you can see the words clearly. Use a 10X magnifying glass to check whether the I.D. has microprint. The microprint will be located on different positions, depending on which state’s I.D. you are looking at. Depending on your state, certain security features will show up under ultraviolet light. For example, in California, you can see a second, lighter image of the cardholder only under UV light. Your sense of touch can pick up on many signs of fraud. Some legitimate I.D.s may be tampered with, and you may be able to identify this through touch. For example, feel the edges of the I.D., which should be smooth and not peeling.Also, the card shouldn’t be flimsy and bend easily.  Run a thumb over the picture and check its thickness. On some fake I.D.s, a picture is pasted over the original one, so the I.D. is especially thick there. Some...

TL;DR in English: Know what to look for. Compare the identification to one you know is valid. Examine the microprint with a magnifying glass. Hold the card under ultraviolet light. Feel the card. Scan the barcode. Tilt the card in the light. Search for misspellings on the identification card.
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Know that the risk factors that caused someone to abuse cocaine initially may still be present once they have stopped using. Addictive disease is generally thought to be the combination of genetics and environmental risk factors.  Caucasian males are most likely to use cocaine, and low socioeconomic status, as well as lower levels of education, peer pressure, and living in areas that have high levels of crime and drug use may also increase a person's chances of using. Additionally, family risk factors include low parental supervision, divorce, and high family conflict.  Learn as much as you can about cocaine addiction. This will help you to understand the treatment options as well as the physical effects you might experience as a result of a cocaine addiction. To learn about cocaine addiction. Narconon is a great resource You may have noticed a variety of strange or unusual behaviors from your loved one recently. Understand that the behaviors that a person displays, such as being more excited, confident, energetic, and talkative than usual, may be due to cocaine addiction. Furthermore, dilated pupils and sensitivity to light are often present in those who abuse cocaine, as well as frequent nose bleeds and runny noses. A person who takes cocaine may also have a decrease in appetite and may also experience depression, apathy, anger, aggression, and hallucinations. Ask yourself and those around you if you've been supplying the addict with the means to keep them using. Bailing the person out of jail and providing transportation allows them to rely on you without having to be responsible for themselves. Additionally, giving the person money, paying for a place to live, and buying items for the person enables them  to use their money for drugs instead of what they actually need. Gather friends and family to tell your loved one that they need help with their addiction. Before you meet, make a plan, gather information, and determine what you are going to say during the intervention.  You'll want to provide specific...

TL;DR in English: Understand the risk factors for drug addiction. Know the signs of cocaine addiction. Admit whether family has been enabling the person. Stage an intervention for a loved one who is in denial.
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If you're using a browser other than the built-in browsing app, this method likely won't work. This will open a menu within your browser. This should be at the bottom of the "More" menu. This is toward the bottom of the Settings menu beneath the "Privacy" subheading. Tapping this option will clear both your cache and your cookies. You can also tap "Clear Cache" to clear just the cache, but this option won't delete your cookies. Your cache and cookies have been cleared! For best results, exit your phone's browser and re-open it after doing this.

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Choose a sheet of construction  paper. Cut a 1 in (2.5 cm) wide strip from the narrow side of your paper. Fold the paper in half lengthwise or hot dog style. Cut a fringe into the folded edge, stopping 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the top. Roll the paper into a tube, then staple the seam. Staple the 1 in (2.5 cm) wide strip to the top of the tube for the handle. Add some tissue paper streamers to the bottom edge, if desired. Decorate the lantern with stickers or rhinestones, if desired. Finished.

Silicone gel or sheeting is one of the most effective home treatments for scars. While silicone works best on fresh scars, it can also soften and reduce the appearance of older scars. For the best results, cover your scar with silicone gel or a silicone sheet for 8-24 hours a day over the course of several months. You can buy silicone gel or silicone scar sheets at most pharmacies. You can also order these treatments online. A variety of over-the-counter creams and ointments are available on the market that may be able to help reduce the appearance of scars. Follow the ingredients on the packaging carefully and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. Look for ointments that include ingredients such as:  Retinol creams. These are particularly effective for treating acne scars.  Glycolic acid. This ingredient has also been shown to be effective for reducing acne scars, especially when combined with retinoic acid.  Protective or moisturizing ingredients, such as oxybenzone (a sunblock), petroleum jelly, or paraffin. Chemical peels can be helpful for scars that are not too thick or deep, such as acne scars or chicken pox scars. Ask your doctor or dermatologist about getting a medical peel done in their office. You can also buy over-the-counter peels that you can use at home.  Over-the-counter peels are not usually as effective as peels done by a medical professional, but they may help reduce the appearance of light scaring. Peels containing glycolic acid or salicylic-mandelic acid may be particularly effective. If you have a deep or indented scar, a soft-tissue filler may help reduce its appearance. For this treatment, your doctor or dermatologist will inject a soft substance, such as fat or hyaluronic acid, into the tissue under the scar to fill it in. Talk to your doctor about whether this treatment might be right for you. Fillers are a temporary solution since the injected substance breaks down after a while. You may need to repeat this treatment once every 6 months. Much like...

TL;DR in English: Try an over-the-counter silicone gel on fresh or older scars. Use a scar-reducing cream for small or light scars. Look into in-office or at-home chemical peels for light scarring. Ask your doctor about fillers for deep scars. Check into dermabrasion for acne scars or pox marks. Look into laser treatments for severe scars. Talk to your doctor about surgical scar revision. Ask your doctor about punch grafts for very deep scars. Check into cryosurgery for thick or raised scars. Get cortisone injections to soften hard scars.
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After the quick 2-second blanching, use tongs to pull out the leaves as quickly as you can. Transfer them straight to the ice bath.  Blanching helps “lock in” the vibrant color of the basil leaves, while the ice bath stops the cooking process before it wilts the leaves. If you wish, you can skip both blanching the leaves and using an ice bath, but the basil won’t keep as well in the freezer. In this case, go straight from rinsing the fresh leaves to drying them with paper towels. After about 1-2 minutes in the ice bath, use your fingers to transfer the leaves to a strip of paper towels. Lay out the leaves in a single layer and softly blot away all surface moisture with more paper towels. Or, invest in a salad spinner that you can use to dry basil leaves—among many other things! Carefully work the stack of wax paper and basil leaves into the zip-close bag, then gently press out most of the air. Zip the bag fully closed and write “basil” and today’s date on the bag with a permanent marker. Lay the bag flat in the freezer in a spot where it won’t get crushed.  When you’re ready to use the basil, simply open the bag, pull out the number of leaves you need, squeeze out the air, and close the bag again. Especially if blanched, frozen basil leaves should be vibrant and flavorful enough to use in cooked recipes or even fresh pesto. The thawed leaves will likely be too wilted to use as a fresh ingredient or garnish, however. After about 3-6 months, the leaves will start to develop brown or black spots. Once there are as many dark spots as green areas, discard the leaves.

TL;DR in English: Move the blanched leaves immediately to an ice bath. Move the cooled leaves from the ice bath to paper towels for drying. Slide the layered leaves into a freezer bag to store for up to 6 months.
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Matte fabrics will usually work better than shiny fabrics. If you have shorter legs, match the color of the leggings to the booties (such as black leggings and black booties). This will make your legs appear longer. Pair leggings with a loose-fitting blouse or tunic. If you'd something more streamlined, wear a wide belt around your waist. This will cinch the tunic/blouse in. This is great for those warm, summer days when you decide to pair booties with shorts. Wearing socks is a must; they will help soak up sweat and prevent foot odor. Put on a pair of long, bulky socks, then bunch them down. If you are wearing skinny jeans, make sure that the socks are over the jeans, not under. Try a pair of solid-colored socks with an interesting texture. Let the sock extend 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters) above the cuff of the bootie. If you are wearing skinny jeans, consider tucking them into the socks. This can also be paired with ankle and boyfriend jeans. The sock will cover that gap of skin between the boot and pant cuff for an interesting pop o color and texture. Try to choose a pair of tights with an interesting texture to them. Also, if your legs are shorter, try to match the tights to your booties (such as black tights and black booties). This will make your legs look longer. You can also wear socks over the tights as well, but try to keep the colors similar. For example, pair black tights, with light brown textured socks, and brown booties.

TL;DR in English: Wear leggings tucked into booties. Wear booties with below-the-ankle socks if you don't want any sock showing. Try the bunched look with longer socks. Try a pair of above-the-ankle socks if you'd like a hint of color and texture. Wear tights underneath shorts, skirts, and shorter dresses if the weather is cooler.
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The size does not matter, but it needs to be rectangular. An 18 by 24 in (46 by 61 cm) sheet would work great, though. The color is also up to you. If you want to make a traditional Chinese lantern, red would work the best. You can also use a different color for a specific holiday. For example:  Halloween: Orange or black Valentine's Day: Red or pink St. Patrick's Day: Green Use a pencil and a ruler to draw a cutting line 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from 1 of the narrow edges. Cut along this line, then set the 1 in (2.5 cm) wide strip aside for later. This strip will eventually make the handle. Bring the long edges together, then flatten the paper. Run your fingernail back and forth across the crease to make it nice and sharp. Fold the paper evenly. Make sure that the edges and corners match up. Turn your paper so that the folded edge is facing you. Draw a horizontal line across the top of the paper, 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the top edge. Cut slits into the folded edge until they meet the line you drew. Do not cut past the line, however.  Draw the line with a pencil. This way, you can erase it! Make the slits all the same distance apart--about 1 inch (2.5 cm). The first and last slit should be about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the sides of the paper. Unfold the paper first. Roll the paper into a tube, so that the fold is on the outside. Overlap the narrow ends by 1 inch (2.5 cm), then staple them along the top and the bottom.  The folded should be sticking out, not in. If you squash the tube, the fringe should flare out like a flower. You can glue the tube together instead, but you will have to hold it with paper clips or clothespins until it dries. Take your 1 in (2.5 cm) strip from before, and staple 1 end to the top of the tube. Bring the other end of the strip to the other side of the tube, and staple it in place as well.  Make sure that both ends of the strip are stapled to the top of the tube. You can glue the strips in place. Hold them with paper clips or clothespins until the glue dries. Choose 2 to 3 colors of paper...

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