Make a turmeric paste to try an ancient lightening treatment. Rub your skin with a raw potato to lighten age spots. Make a nighttime lemon juice rinse to exfoliate and lighten your skin. Use pure aloe vera to soothe and brighten your skin. Rinse your skin with green coconut water for a nourishing glow. Make a lemon, honey, and oatmeal mask for natural exfoliation. Soak your skin in yogurt or milk to brighten as you moisturize.

Use your thumb to edge along this reflex point from one side of your foot to the other. Start on the outer edge of your foot and creep along using steady pressure until you get to the inner edge of your foot, then go back in the other direction. Repeat up to five times on each foot. Your pineal gland plays an important role in the adjustment of your biorhythms. Balancing this area, which also includes the reflex for your pituitary gland, calms down any over-activity in your brain and helps you get a good night’s rest.

TL;DR in English: Work the reflex point for your diaphragm, which are located on both feet just below the lung area. Pay special attention to the reflex point for your pineal gland, which is located in the center of your big toe on each foot.
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It's normal for people to have short bouts of nausea. However, if your nausea lingers for days on end and increases in severity, then it's best to make a doctor's appointment. This is particularly important if your nausea is paired with vomiting, could have been caused by an injury, or if you might be pregnant. Nausea is not a disease itself, but quite often a symptom of a larger problem. Work with your doctor to determine how your nausea is connected to your overall health and how to treat it. Nausea can be linked to foodborne illnesses, ulcers, kidney disorders, cancer, migraines, motion sickness, and concussions, among other issues.  Keep an eye on your bowel movements for regularity. If you're not voiding regularly, you may feel an underlying nausea. Your doctor can advise how frequently you should be using the bathroom. You may also feel nauseous when fighting off a stomach bug, cold, or flu. If your nausea is interfering in your daily life or causing a health problem, then your doctor may suggest taking medication to calm your stomach down throughout the day. These drugs may be in pill or liquid form or might need to be injected. You'll want to follow any dosage instructions carefully and take them at pre-set times of the day or at the first signs of nausea.  Dolasetron, Dexamethasone, and Aprepitant are all common anti-nausea medications available with a prescription. You can also purchase over-the-counter medications, such as Emetrol.  Most of these medications can help ease vomiting caused by nausea, but they may not resolve the underlying nausea itself. If you are taking a medication for another medical condition, then it may be causing at least some of your nausea. Discuss with your doctor the possibility of switching to a similar medication that is less likely to cause digestive upset. Try to be patient as you may need to test out a few different options to find what works best. Sometimes even switching from a tablet to a liquid version of a medication can have a big positive impact. When you...

TL;DR in English: Talk with your doctor if nausea lasts more than a week. Treat any underlying medical conditions. Take anti-nausea medication. Test out an alternate formula of any medications. Go to an acupuncturist.
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Although the iOS version of Firefox does not come with its own screenshot tool, you can use the standard screenshotting feature to capture the visible part of any webpage. You'll find Firefox on your home screen or inside of a folder. You'll only be able to capture the part of the page that appears on the screen. This method will also capture anything else on the screen that's visible, although you'll be able to crop it out later. The keys vary by model, but the process will always result in a preview appearing at the bottom-left corner of the screen.   iPhone X and later: Press and hold the button on the right side, then click the Volume-Up button on the left side. Release all buttons at once.  iPhone 8, SE, and earlier: Press and hold the top or side button and the Home button at the same time. Lift all fingers when the screen flashes.  iPad Pro 11-inch and 12.9-inch: Press and hold the top button and then press Volume-Up. Release all buttons at once. Now that you've captured your screenshot, you can either dismiss it to save it or edit it if needed.  To save the screenshot without editing, just swipe the preview image at the bottom-left corner in any direction to dismiss it. A copy will be saved to the Screenshots folder of the Photos app. To edit the screenshot, tap the preview at the bottom-left corner. Use the editing tools at the bottom of the screen to change it as needed, then tap Done at the top-left corner to save your changes.

TL;DR in English: Open Firefox on your iPhone or iPad. Go to the page you want to screenshot. Press the screenshot key combination for your iPhone or iPad. Save or edit the screenshot.
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Turmeric is an Indian spice that has been used to lighten skin for many centuries. Mix turmeric powder with just enough olive oil to make a thick paste. Spread the turmeric paste in a thin layer over your skin. After about15- 20 minutes, rinse it away with warm water.  Turmeric contains curcumin, which acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and may help brighten your complexion.  It’s a good idea to wear old clothes when you make this paste, because the turmeric may stain your clothing. It may also temporarily stain your skin yellow, but this should wash away quickly. You can repeat this treatment once a day as often as you like. Cut a potato into slices, then sprinkle a little water over each slice. Rub the potato over your skin if you want all-over lightening, or place it on your skin and leave it there if you want to lighten a specific area, like an age spot. Either way, rinse your skin with warm water after about 10 minutes.  The starch and sugar in the potato will help exfoliate your skin, and the vitamin C, potassium, zinc, and other nutrients will help rejuvenate your skin, which can help it look lighter. Potatoes are mild enough that you can use them to lighten your skin every day. If you don’t have a potato on hand, try other fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C, like tomato, cucumber, or blended papaya. Squeeze about 1 US tbsp (15 mL) into a bowl, then stir in 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of water. Dip a cotton ball into the mixture and dab it onto the skin you want to lighten. After about 20 minutes, gently rinse it away with warm water, then pat your skin dry with a soft towel and apply a facial moisturizer.  Repeat three times a week for the best results. Lemon juice acts as a natural exfoliant, taking off the surface layer of the skin to expose the lighter skin underneath. The citric acid in lemon juice also creates a light bleaching effect (just like it does when you put it in your hair). Lemon juice can dry out or irritate some people’s skin, and it can sometimes cause sensitivity to sunlight....

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Look at what you listen to daily. Know classic metal. Understand the sub-genres. Learn some metal facts. Welcome other tastes in music.

An undertone is the basic tone of your skin underneath the surface layer, which isn’t affected by things like tanning, acne, and surface discoloration. Your undertone will help you choose the best shades for makeup, clothes, and jewelry, because undertones are associated with certain colors, which can be better matched with some colors over others.  People with cool undertones are associated with bluish, reddish, and pinkish skin tones.  People with warm undertones are associated with golden, yellowish, and peachy skin tones. People with neutral undertones can have a combination of cool and warm skin tones. There are a few indicators that will tell you what your undertone is, such as your hair color, how your skin reacts to the sun, the color of your veins, and the color of your hair.   People with cool undertones: look best in silver jewelry, burn easily in the sun, have blue veins at the wrist, and usually have hair that’s blond (ash or sandy), brown (ash or dark), blue-black, auburn, snowy, or silver-gray.  People with warm undertones: look best in gold jewelry, will bronze in the sun, have green veins at the wrist, and often have hair that’s blond (golden, strawberry, or honey), brown (golden or caramel), brown-black, red (copper or wine), or creamy white.   People with neutral undertones: look good in both types of jewelry, have blue-green veins at the wrist, and tend to have hair that’s blond, brown, red, white, or gray. Once you know your undertone, you can select colors that will best complement your skin. Most people with pale or fair skin tend to have cool undertones, which means you should look for cosmetics (and clothing) in sea shades, soft purples, taupes and grayish beiges, metallics, pinks, and berry reds. It’s best to avoid oranges, orange-reds, and yellows.   For pale people with warm undertones, try earthy reds, yellows, greens, browns, peaches, corals, and violet-reds. If you are pale but have a neutral undertone, you can wear any color, but you may look best in muted berry colors, such as...

TL;DR in English: Know what an undertone means. Figure out what your undertone is. Choose appropriate colors. Know what colors to avoid.
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The smell of smoke will give you away, and your parents will catch you. You might be able to mask the odor with air-fresheners, but this is only a temporary fix, and the smell will linger. Also, smoking in the vicinity of your parents is going to increase the chance of them catching you.  If someone else in the household smokes, then smoking in the house is less risky. There is still the danger that your parents will see you smoking or find your cigarettes. Don’t keep your cigarettes or other smoking supplies in the house; your parents may discover them. Hide them outside or give them to a friend to hold. Have a fan pointed out the window to blow the smoke out of the house. Use activated charcoal, available at hardware or pet stores, to absorb any smell of smoke that remains within the house. Air-filters will also help to prevent the smoky odor from spreading through the house. Burning a citronella or other scented candle may mask the smell, but your parents might also be suspicious that you are trying to hide an odor, especially if you don’t normally burn candles.  Make sure you collect the ashes and then dispose of them, preferably down the toilet or in a trash can away from your house. Use a mug or other ash tray to catch the ashes to keep them from falling to the floor or getting on your clothes. Make sure to sweep or vacuum up any errant ashes that do get on the floor or furniture. Smoking too close to home will raise the risk that your parents will see you. Also, there is a chance that one of your neighbors will see you smoking, and they may inform your parents. Schools are usually drug-free zones, which means the penalty for smoking is greater than in other places. Also, if a teacher catches you smoking, your parents will almost certainly be informed. Even if you are nowhere near your house, smoking in public, particularly if you are under 18, is not a good idea. There is the chance that someone you know will see you, and your parents will find out. If you have a friend who is allowed to smoke, go to...

TL;DR in English: Don’t smoke in your house. Stand by an open window if you do decide to smoke in the house. Avoid smoking in your neighborhood. Never smoke on school-grounds. Choose someplace private to smoke.
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While you may be tempted to immediately log onto a search engine, slow down and write a “cheat sheet” on what you know about your long-lost friend.  Think about interesting details beyond name, occupation, and last city lived. Do they play any sports? Are they a member of any political organizations? What are their hobbies? What might they like to do online? If you think your long-lost friend has changed their name, through marriage or otherwise, think about the potential city where the name change happened. In most states in the United States, someone seeking a name change has to publish a notice in the local newspaper stating that the action for a name change has been filed.   You might want to include the name of such a newspaper on your "cheat sheet." An example would be to include the person’s first name + their favorite hobby + a city they once lived in. Think outside the box: A highly specific interest or characteristic of your friend may elicit a favorable search even if you don’t know your long-lost friend’s last name. Now that you’ve developed several search variations, you can turn to the search engine, Google. Enter your terms and click search.  Chances are good that you will find a social media profile connected to your long-lost friend; in 2016, almost 80% of the U.S population has a social network profile.   A social network profile for your long-lost friend may be connected to LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, or perhaps a website less popular in the United States. (Xing has a global presence, and RenRen is prominent in China.)   If you don’t have luck on Google, consider using the next three most widely used search engines: Bing, Yahoo!, and Ask.. If your search successfully elicited evidence of your long-lost friend’s existence, congratulations. If the evidence came in the form of one or more of your friend’s social media profiles, you can attempt to connect to your friend through these profiles. The easiest way would be to use a platform for which you already have your own...

TL;DR in English: Write down everything you know about the person you’re looking for. Combine these details into potential search terms. Apply your search terms to an online search. Study the results of your search.
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Make sure you actually listen to metal on a daily basis. Listening to a few metal songs at a friend's house or on a game doesn't make you a metalhead. If you use a software to play music, you can easily check what you’ve listened to by date and how many times you've listened to a song. You should have at least a couple tracks from a metal band in your recently played playlist. There are “godfathers” of metal that you should know, if you consider yourself a metalhead. There are also several bands that fall on the line of metal and classic rock. The reality of the situation is that genres are malleable and shouldn’t be taken as a strict label. Some of the classic rock/metal bands are Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Van Halen, and Iron Maiden. Other classic metal bands are:  Metallica Megadeth Slayer Death Judas Priest Pantera Make sure you know a few bands of every subgenre of metal. Just a few major metal subgenres are thrash metal, death metal, black metal, power metal and speed metal. Some metalheads consider people who listen metalcore and claim to be metalheads are posers. Metalcore is a fusion genre of extreme metal and hardcore punk; with the latter genre being what stirs away many metal purists from engaging with metalcore.     Metalcore includes bands like Trivium, Parkway Drive, Killswitch Engage, Bullet For My Valentine, Poison The Well and Motionless In White. A list of a few bands and their respective subgenres are in the tips section. Know random trivia about bands like Motorhead, Metallica, Pantera, Death, Iron Maiden, Children of Bodom, and any other band you like. Statements like "Slipknot Sucks!" or "Metallica is the only good metal band" are typical statements from a metalhead poser. If you only like one band, you don't like metal thus you're not qualified to be a "Metalhead" but rather, you are a  "Bandhead".  However, there is one exception to this rule. If a person likes Metallica and has only listened to Metallica, then he or she can still be considered a genuine...

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Meet with an immigration attorney. Have your sponsor file your immigrant petition. Fill out Form I-485 and submit it to USCIS. Pay the filing fee. Schedule your biometrics services appointment. Attend your Green Card interview. Avoid traveling abroad while your application is pending.

You may have to scroll down a bit on the page, to locate the box.  Type or select the appropriate responses to the "I am (gender)" box, Birthday (individual drop-down boxes), Relationship status (single, married, etc.), any and all languages you may be able to proficiently speak (in the box labeled “Languages”), Religion type, and Political Party (if any). Even though Facebook wasn't designed to promote a person’s romances, there’s another box that can help you find a “soul-mate”. You can click the appropriate response to “Interested in”, if you’d like.

TL;DR in English: Locate the box that’s labeled “Basic Info”. Click the “Edit” button at the top right-hand corner of this box. Click into the first field. Click the “Save” button at the bottom right hand corner of the box, when you have completed all boxes.
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Tip the bucket toward you first, then drag some of the grout toward you and along the side of the bucket. This will give you a “working batch” of grout to use at first. Scrape the float tightly against the bucket to make sure you get a decent amount to work with.  A grout float is a flat, handled tool used to apply grout. You can find a grout float at any hardware store. This technique also prevents any grout from spilling onto the floor when you go to take some out of the bucket. first by pressing down on the joints. Position the float at a 45-degree angle along a joint, press the float into the joint, then run it along the line to fill in the joint. Turn the float onto its side to scrape off the large globs of excess grout on your tiles.  Repeat this process to fill in all of the grouts you intend to fill on your wall. Just don't allow too much time to pass before you do some cleanup work. Do not apply grout to any expansion joints. These are the gaps at the edge of a floor or wall, and especially at spots exposed to water, such as the edge of a bathtub. It's important to start by grouting your wall tiles instead of your floor tiles, since you'd have to walk on top of your newly grouted floor tiles in order to reach the wall. Use a damp sponge to gently wipe any remaining excess grout off of the surface of the tiles. For best results, clean the sponge after each short swipe. Wipe in a circular motion to most effectively clean the tiles. Press down on the sponge with your index finger as you run it along the grout lines to smooth them out. You don't have to press down too hard; your goal is just to make sure all of your grout lines are at consistent heights and depths. It's fine to use the same sponge that you used in the previous step, so long as it's been thoroughly cleaned first. Stepping aside for half an hour should allow the grout and water on the surface of the tiles to form a dry, easily removed haze. For best results, use a microfiber towel to wipe off this haze. You can also use a cotton towel, but...

TL;DR in English: Load your grout float by scraping it against the side of the bucket. Apply the grout to the wall tiles Allow the grout to dry for 20 minutes, then clean the tiles with a sponge. Use a sponge to smooth out any high or uneven grout lines. Let the grout dry for about 30 minutes, then wipe the tiles with a towel. Repeat these steps to grout your floor, if necessary.
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Depending on the method you chose in the previous section, you may be able to wave in front of your screen to start a voice command. For the most success with this, wave your hand close to the front facing camera. The Waze app will need to be open on your screen to start a voice command.  Many users report difficulty getting the wave to work reliably. This seems to be more the case with older devices. If you can't get the wave to work, you can always tap three fingers on the screen to start a voice command. Voice commands support some basic navigation:   "Drive to Work/Home" - This command will start navigation to whatever location you have designated as your Work or Home address.  "Stop navigation" - This will stop the current turn-by-turn directions. You can use your voice commands to quickly report traffic conditions or visible police officers:   "Report traffic Moderate/Heavy/Standstill" - This will report the traffic condition of the three that you choose. These are the only three conditions recognized by Waze.  "Report police" - This reports a police officer to Waze.  "Report accident Major/Minor" - This will report an accident of minor or major severity. You can report a variety of hazards, including objects, construction, potholes, cameras and more:  Say "Report hazard" to start the reporting process. Say "On Road" and then say one of the following:  "Object in road" "Construction" "Pothole" "Roadkill"   Say "Shoulder" and then say one of the following:  "Car stopped" "Animals" "Missing sign"   Say "Report camera" and then say one of the following:  "Speed" "Red light" "Fake"   Say "Cancel" to stop the report. You can move through Waze menus with the voice commands:   "Back" - Takes you back one menu level.  "Turn off/Switch off/Shut down" - This quits the Waze app.

TL;DR in English: Start a voice command by waving or pressing your fingers. Use voice commands to perform basic navigation. Use voice commands to report traffic, accidents and police. Report hazards on the road. Navigate through the Waze interface with voice commands.
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Prior to filing for lawful permanent resident status, you may want to meet with a U.S. Immigration Attorney. They can not only help make sure you are completely eligible, they can also help you prepare your forms and documents and assist with any complications that may arise. You can check U.S. Justice Department's List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers to see if there are attorneys or legal resources in your area to help you prepare for your immigration filings free of charge. If someone, such as a relative or your employer, is sponsoring your immigration, they will need to file an immigrant petition for you. If you qualify to file for yourself, you need to file your petition. The exact petition and documentation you need will depend on how you qualify for lawful permanent resident status. All forms are available from the USCIS website.  If you are unsure what forms you need, talk to your immigration attorney or an immigration services office in your area. You may also be able to receive advice over-the-phone if you cannot get to an office. If you already have an approved immigrant petition and visa, you may just need to file the I-485 application form. Form I-485 - Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status is essentially the application form for your green card. The form is about 18 pages in length and requires you to provide details about yourself, your family, your employment, and your eligibility. Once fully completed, the form will need to be submitted to the correct office. The office you will submit to depends on how you qualify for your status. Check the USCIS website to find the correct filing address for your eligibility category: https://www.uscis.gov/i-485-addresses. You will need to submit your filing fee along with your I-485. You may submit a check along with your application, or pay online using a credit card. The fee structure for filing your I-485 is:  $750 for children under 14 filing with the I-485 of at least 1 parent $1,140 for children under 14 not filing with at...

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Locate materials that absorb and adhere. Create your makeshift pad. Situate the pad in your underwear. Fold up some toilet paper. Check your pad often.

You're a teen, so the homework load is starting to increase, and you have exams to study for. Rather than studying in your kitchen, have a study space in your bedroom. Get a desk and a chair for you to sit in and do your homework. Have some good lighting in your room. Have a desk lamp so that you have good light when you're studying, but have some other cool lights too. You can buy lanterns, fairy lights, or lamps in different shapes, sizes, and colors to really make a statement in your room.

TL;DR in English: Have a place to study. Don't forget the lights.
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Use a meaningful name such as "Personal Budget," "Personal Expense Tracking," or something similar. (Exclude the quotes when entering the name; they're used here only to show that the names are examples.) Suggested titles and order are "Date," "Payee Category" (or "Pay To"), "Memo," "Expense," "Revenue" (or "Income" or "Deposit"), and "Balance." Enter these titles in Cells A2 through G2; you may need to adjust the column widths to accommodate long column titles or entries. Once you've set up the spreadsheet title and column headings, use the "Freeze Panes" feature to keep these headings at the top of the display while scrolling through your entries. Freeze Panes is located on the "View" menu in Excel 2003 and earlier and in the "Window" group of the "View" menu ribbon in Excel 2007 and 2010.  Because this is the first balance entry, the balance will be determined by taking the difference between the expense and the revenue. How you set this up depends on the whether you want to look at expenses or cash on hand.  If you're setting the spreadsheet up to look primarily at your expenses, the balance formula would be =E3-F3, where E3 is the cell representing the expense and F3 is the cell representing the revenue. Setting up the formula this way will make the total of your expenses a positive number, which will be easier to understand. If you're setting the spreadsheet up to keep a running tab on your cash on hand, the balance formula would be =F3-E3. Setting the spreadsheet up this way will show the balance as positive when your cash flow exceeds your expenses and negative when you have more expenses than revenue.  Because the second and subsequent entries will keep a running balance, you need to add the result of the difference between the expense and revenue to the value of the balance for the previous entry.  If you're setting the spreadsheet up to look primarily at your expenses, the balance formula would be =G3+(E4-F4), where G3 is the cell representing the previous balance, E4 is the cell representing the...

TL;DR in English: Open Excel. Enter a name for the spreadsheet in Cell A1. Enter column titles in Row 2. Enter your first expense item in the cells of Row 3. Enter the balance formula in Cell G3. Enter your second expense item in the cells of Row 4. Enter the balance formula in Cell G4. Copy the balance formula into the other cells in Column G (the Balance column). Save the spreadsheet.
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rite the melody first. It's very difficult to set pre-existing rhymes and words to a melody after the fact. Most songwriters find it much easier to compose the melody and then go about composing a set of lyrics that fit in with the tone and the structure of the song.  Many songwriters find it helpful to sing nonsense syllables or whistle to figure out the melody and establish a base form for you to fill with words. Go with whatever technique works best for your process. Bob Dylan, considered by some to be one of the greatest songwriters ever, often wrote words first. Give it a shot. A popular and important technique in country music especially, a good song will often "turn" a phrase, or use a line to mean more than one thing throughout the course of a song, when used at different times. In Kacey Musgraves' "Blowing Smoke," the phrase "blowing smoke" is used at different times to refer specifically to waitresses on break smoking cigarettes, and also to boasting of quitting someday, referring to both the job and the habit. It's an effective technique that changes the meaning but not the words. Avoid overloading your lines with too many words, making your song a tongue-twister that can be difficult to sing. As you compose, use words judiciously, leaving out more than you put in. A simple and quick rhyme that's simple can be much more effective in a song than a lot of "poetic" words. In "The Butcher," Leonard Cohen makes a brief and devastating rhyme out of drug use: I found a silver needle. I put it into my arm. / It did some good, did some harm. Novelist and Beat writer William Burroughs pioneered a method of writing that involved cutting up rhyming words and phrases and throwing them into a bag. Try doing the same and removing phrases at random to collage together a tapestry of weirdness for your song. Music is amenable to that kind of writing. The Rolling Stones employed this technique for their song "Casino Boogie":  One last cycle, thrill freak Uncle Sam / Pause for business, so you'll understand.

TL;DR in English: . Learn to "turn" a phrase. Use as few words as possible. Try automatic forms.
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If you were not able to find a store-bought pad, that's okay. You probably have many things at home that can be used. You will want something thick and absorbent, something soft, and something to keep the pad in place.  You can use absorbent materials such as:  Gauze, cotton, other bandages (look in a first aid kit), clean worn-out clothes, and/or heavy-duty paper towels. Soft fabric materials: worn-out but clean clothes, such as a t-shirt or sock. Toilet paper or gauze can be used to keep the pad in place. Form the material you have chosen, turn it into a shape that will fit into your underwear (a rectangle or oval). Then, take your soft fabric and wrap it around your pad. Soft fabric will make your makeshift pad a little more comfortable.</ref>http://jezebel.com/5812246/diy-pad-crisis</ref> Take the makeshift pad and situate it just like you would with a store-bought pad. Use toilet paper or gauze to wrap around the pad and the crotch of your underwear, keeping it in place. Wrap it a few times to make sure it stays put. If your period is very light, or if you just want to buy some time, you can use a bit of toilet paper. Simply fold a long piece of toilet paper into a rectangle and place it in your underwear. You will want to check your pad regularly to be sure you are not leaking or bleeding through. A good rule of thumb is to check your pad every 45 minutes to an hour.

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Get an object with which to spear the fish. Use twine, shoelaces, or other string to attach the sharp object to a stick or pole. Get used to light refraction. Find a fish in a relatively contained area. Aim and stab quickly.

Having a written record of the negative effects of alcohol and tobacco will serve as a constant reminder of why you have chosen to quit. Keep it in a place you can reference it easily.  Reflect on any decreased physical or mental health as a result of tobacco and alcohol. Have you gained weight or decreased fitness as a result of using? Do you become angry without alcohol, or anxious without tobacco? Many people choose to quit addictions because they feel sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, and engaging the addiction is more draining than the positive effects of the substance.  Consider how tobacco and alcohol interfere with your relationships and social life. Think of financial costs alcohol and tobacco cost you. Use a notebook to record the times throughout the day you smoke or drink alcohol. Record what feelings or situations preceded using alcohol and tobacco. Avoid situations that may trigger you in the future.  A trigger could be getting into an argument with your family or something not going well at work. Because alcohol and nicotine are highly correlated substances, one can trigger the other. For example, if you begin drinking, you may want to have a cigarette. Be clear on whether you want to stop altogether or slowly taper your use. While some may want to quit for social or health reasons, others may want to quit due to medical reasons or because they have an addiction. Reflect on your reasons and then choose your goals. If you are an alcoholic, it is best to cut alcohol out altogether and not taper it down.  People who smoke have a much harder time quitting alcohol and also tend to relapse more than people who do not smoke. Set goals that include concurrently quitting both nicotine and alcohol together. Write down a date for each goal to solidify the commitment.

TL;DR in English: Write down how alcohol and tobacco affect you. Find your triggers. Set goals.
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Make an incision behind the gill. Cut from the gill all the way down to the flank, which is along the side of the fish. Do not remove any meat just yet. Use your free hand to hold the fish firmly. Slice forward from the tail fin to the vent. This should be about a 1-2 inch (2.5 – 5 cm) cut. Cut cleanly to the bone. Start the the top of the fish. Slice along the spine of the fish. Cut all the way from the head to the tail. Once you’ve done that, begin to cut the meat away from the ribs. Once you’ve finished filleting the fish, rinse it off in water. Place the fish on ice. Keep it on ice until you are ready to cook it.

TL;DR in English: Cut from the back to the flank. Cut down the bone. Slice from head to tail. Rinse off the sunfish.
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A clean tank will ensure your fish recovers properly from fin rot and prevent the development of fin rot in the future. Get into the habit of cleaning the tank regularly.  If you have a one gallon tank, you should change the water every three days. A 2.5 gallon tank should be changed every four to five days and a 5 gallon tank should be changed every seven days.  If your tank is uncycled, you should do a 100% water change every time you clean the tank. Wash all the tank accessories and the gravel as well. Add aquarium salt to the water after every cleaning to keep the tank water healthy and monitor the pH of the tank so it is comfortable for your fish. Though it may be tempting to fill your tank with lots of fish, overcrowding can lead to high stress levels and a higher risk of disease for your fish. Make sure your fish are compatible with each other and have more than enough room to swim around and interact in a healthy way.  If you start to notice that certain fish are nipping or biting at each other, this may be a sign that your tank is overcrowded. You may need to remove several fish from the tank or isolate one fish who seems to be acting aggressive towards the other fish. Certain fish are known to be fin nippers, including tiger barbs, serpae tetras, and black widow tetras. Angelfish and catfish can be fin nippers as well as pufferfish and targetfish. If you have any of these fish in your tank, keep an eye on them and separate them from other more vulnerable fish, like guppies. Try to give your fish a varied diet of high quality food and stick to a consistent feeding schedule. Overfeeding and underfeeding your fish can lead to a poor immune system and put your fish at a higher risk of diseases. Giving your fish too much food can also introduce too much bacteria into the tank, as uneaten food will float around in the water and increase the concentration of bacteria in the tank.

TL;DR in English: Keep the tank clean and change the water once a week. Make sure the tank is not overcrowded. Give your fish high quality food.
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Useful improvised items include: Pocket knives     Scrap metal, glass or hard plastic     Scissor blades    Alternately, sharpen the stick itself. Water distorts the position of underwater objects, making the fish seem closer than it actually is. Warm up your perception abilities by taking some practice stabs at rocks and debris to make sure you understand how much you must alter your aim to account for this discrepancy. Be aware that you will only get one opportunity to spear the fish successfully.

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Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice.

Look for an instructor. Decide how often to see an instructor. Practice.

Even simple homemade gifts can often mean even more than a gift you purchased in a store. You can make them more personalized and it shows a lot of additional effort on your part to make something. If “it’s the thought that counts” is indeed true, then the thought and effort you put into your homemade gift will warm your significant other’s heart.  For instance, if you have never cooked for the person before, give it a try. Even if your risotto turns out better suited as brick mortar, you can laugh about it over a pizza later on. Once more, listen and learn. What does your partner like? Make something special that shows you’ve been paying attention. Is it too old-fashioned to give your class ring or letterman jacket to your high school sweetheart? Maybe, maybe not. But giving something that has special meaning to you lets the other person know that you care and that you want things to continue for the foreseeable future.  You know that old, faded, but ridiculously comfortable sweatshirt that your significant other likes to borrow when you’re watching TV? Why not make a gift of it? Be realistic, of course. A one month anniversary doesn’t generally warrant giving away a family heirloom like your grandmother’s ring. Why not make your gift something that will help both of you be better people and improve the lives of others? Seek out volunteer opportunities in your community. Help clean up a playground. Spend time with seniors or shelter pets. Collect food for the needy. This gift will provide rewards for both of you and many others. Think about a cause or issue that your partner is very interested in or concerned about. Try to find a way that you can spend quality time together supporting that cause.

TL;DR in English: Make a gift instead of buying one. Give something with personal or sentimental value. Spend time together helping others.
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Always draw out the sculpture you plan on making first. It doesn't have to be a great drawing, but it should help you get an idea of where everything goes and how the shapes will meet up. Draw the sculpture from multiple angles. You may want to draw a more detailed sketch as well, for areas that are highly detailed. If your sculpture will have a base, it's a good idea to build that first and build the sculpture on the base. The base will be less structurally sound if added later. You can build a base from wood, metal, clay, stone, or any other material you want. "Armature" is a word sculptors use that just means "support structure". It's like the bones for your sculpture. It keeps pieces from breaking off and while not every part of your sculpture will need an armature, it's important for pieces like arms or legs, which move away from the body and are easy breaking points.  Armatures can be made out of thin or thick gauge wire, plumping pipes, pvc pipe, lumber, sticks, dowels, or any other material that works for you. Generally start with the "spine" of the piece and create branches for the "limbs". Using your design sketch can be helpful for forming the armature, especially if the sketch was made to-scale. Anchor your armature in or to your base before continuing. Depending on what your sculpture will be made out of, you may want to form an underlayer with a different material. This is most common when sculpting with polymer clay. An underlayer can help reduce materials cost and weight, so consider using one.  Common materials are newspaper, tin or aluminum foil, masking or painter's tape, and cardboard. Loosely tape or join this filler material to your armature, forming just the basic shapes of your sculpture. You want to leave yourself room to build with your final sculpting material, though, so don't go overboard! Start adding on your sculpting material. Start by creating the largest pieces (the "large muscle groups") to the smallest ones (the "small muscle groups"). Go from larger details to smaller...

TL;DR in English: Sketch your sculpture. Create a base. Build an armature. Fill in the basic form. Move from large forms to smaller ones. Add in details. Add in textures. Cure your sculpture. Paint your sculpture. Mix media.
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A sneeze, known technically as a sternutation, is a major deal for the body. The typical sneeze removes air from your body at speeds up to 100 mph (160 km/h), tremendous velocities that can cause serious injury if incorrectly stifled. That's why you should never try to stop a sneeze that is in progress. For example, do not hold your nose or block your mouth while sneezing. Doing so can cause serious injury. The force and velocity of the average sneeze, if prevented from ejection from the body, can eventually cause hearing loss and damage the blood vessels in your head, especially if you make a habit of stopping a sneeze when it's already begun. If you're around others, you risk spreading harmful bacteria when you let one (or two or three or maybe even four) out into the air. The "spray" you emit can reach up to 5 feet (1.5 m) away from you! That's a radius that encompasses a lot of people. So be careful! If you can, sneeze into a tissue and dispose of the tissue. If a tissue isn't available, sneeze into your sleeve. If you do end up sneezing into your hands, be sure to wash them afterward. Your hands touch doorknobs, your face, surfaces, and other people constantly. And, if you happen to be away from water, carry hand sanitizer to save the day. When you're in a group of people, you'll surely be given the evil eye if you wind up for a sneeze and deliver with flying success. You're spreading germs and disrupting the flow, so it's best to sneeze as discretely as possible. Sneezing into your elbow can diffuse the sound. If that's not an option, grab a tissue, tilt your head down, and sneeze as quietly as possible. If you have a broken rib, a sneeze can hurt very badly. Exhale as much air from your lungs as you can. This will reduce the amount of pressure placed on your ribs and weaken the sneeze greatly, and the pain will be less. Really, if anything in your core hurts, a sneeze can be the last thing you want to encounter. Take the precautions listed above, but concentrate on the exhale. With little air to expel,...

TL;DR in English: Know when not to stop a sneeze. Sneeze healthily. Sneeze politely. Sneeze safely.
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This is the most costly, but also the most proficient way to learn music. A good instructor will not only have a proven track record of helping beginners learn music but also be able to teach you the basics correctly. Using an instructor helps you avoid bad habits that can take a long time to unlearn.  Review sight reading, fingering, and playing with an instructor. Ask the instructor to review where the notes are located on the staff and the piano. Because your goal is to teach yourself how to play, then you probably won't be visiting an instructor frequently. Go to an instructor once a month just to do a check-up on your progress or to ask questions about anything that is puzzling you. For instance, you might have questions about if you're playing a song in the correct tempo. Once again, you will need to practice a great deal in order to learn how to play. Many people that visit piano teachers practice several times a week. So, practice 2 to 3 times a week or every day if you like. Plan on practicing playing for at least 30 minutes 2 times a week, but you also will need to take time out to review your notes and sight reading abilities. You don't need a keyboard or a piano to practice reviewing your notes..

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Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop smoking. Stop

Do not smoke. Stay away from certain foods. Avoid alcohol.

Acid-free cardstock is a staple of scrapbooking. It is a stiff, heavy paper that can withstand the weight of embellishments, photos, and memorabilia. These characteristics make it ideal to use as a background for your album’s pages. Cardstock is available in every imaginable solid color, texture, and finish. When you select your cardstock, pick out colors, textures, and finishes that complement your scrapbook’s color story—the palette of colors you choose to use in the album.  You may also use cardstock to mat photos, frame pictures, and create embellishments. Finishes include: iridescent, glossy, matte, and glitter.  80 pounds is the most popular cardstock weight. It is similar in thickness to a business card. Scrapbookers rely on acid-free patterned paper to help them tell their narrative, express their theme, and unite their album. The patterns you select should reflect your theme and align with your color story. This lightweight paper is perfect for accents and use as a background.  You may choose patterns that clearly expresses your theme—palm trees for tropical vacations or ballerinas for a dance recital—or you can pick paper with an abstract or geometrical pattern that will work for a variety of pages within your album. If you struggle to mix and match patterns and colors, you can purchase sets of printed paper. In addition to using solid and patterned paper, scrapbookers also incorporate transparent sheets of acetate paper into their albums. Transparency paper may be completely see through or contain a printed pattern. You may use this paper as an overlay or for a background. In an effort to keep your album cohesive, the transparency paper you purchase should match the cardstock and patterned paper you select for your project. Do not purchase transparency paper that is unrelated to your theme and/or color palette. Scrapbooking aisles provide consumers with a myriad of options, but don't allow the seemingly endless options to overwhelm you. If you are struggling to mix and match patterns, colors, and...

TL;DR in English: Select plain cardstock paper that supports your color story. Purchase patterned paper that supports your theme. Experiment with transparency paper. Purchase a curated paper collection.
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In order to become a professional photographer, you need to know much more about photography than the average guy or gal with a camera. Learn about the technical aspects of photography, including topics like shutter speed and lighting. Familiarize yourself with all the basic technical terms and get an understanding for how they work. This includes aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Most photographers have some sort of specialization. For instance, you might specialize in family photography, pet photography, or wedding photography. Each specialization will have its own quirks and intricacies, so you should pick a specialization and learn more about it in detail. If you do not have a specific passion or specialization in mind already, research a little about the different options to determine which suits your skills and interests best. You could technically start a photography business while being entirely self-taught, but the right photography courses and workshops can improve the quality of your photographs and give you an edge over other beginning photography businesses.  Before you sign up for a class, do some research on the teachers. Make sure that the teachers are industry professionals who intend to teach you information relevant to the needs of your company. See if any former students have gone on to become successful. If you are currently working full-time or part-time, look for weekend workshops and online courses. If at all possible, find a photography mentor whom you can speak to on a regular basis. This mentor should be a professional whose work you admire.  A mentor does not necessarily need to be someone you can meet with in person, even though that can help. Choose someone who you can be in some form of communication with at least once a month, though, even if that communication is done via the computer. Looking for a mentor outside of your area is actually advisable since most photographers may not be thrilled at the prospect of training someone who will become direct competition in the near...

TL;DR in English: Study up on the basics. Find your specialization. Take courses and workshops. Enlist the help of a mentor. Intern with a professional. Master the craft. Know your camera better than you know yourself.
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Immediately after surgery, limit your diet to clear liquids. Ask your doctor when it will be safe for you to expand your diet to include solid foods. Research suggests that the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids assists in post-injury collagen formation and control of inflammation. Good sources of omega-3 fatty acids include herring, salmon, sardines, mackerel, lake trout, and albacore tuna. You can also take supplements. Vitamins C and E are antioxidants, which can protect against tissue damage. Good sources of Vitamin C include citrus fruits, berries, bell peppers, and dark green leafy vegetables. Good sources of vitamin E include wheat germ, sunflower seeds, and nuts. You can also get both in supplement form.

TL;DR in English: Start with clear liquids. Get plenty of omega-3 fatty acids. Increase your intake of vitamins C and E.
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Smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and chewing tobacco harms the inner lining of your mouth, and can also cause cancer and other health problems. If you are undergoing chemotherapy, smoking is very likely to produce and mouth sores and make them far more painful and prone to infection.   Quitting tobacco can be very difficult, so talk to your doctor about a plan to help you quit. Your doctor can help provide you with things like the nicotine patch to slowly wean you off cigarettes. You should also ask friends and family members for support as you try to quit smoking. If you know anyone who smokes, ask that they not do so in front of you. Some foods can make mouth sores worse. Sharp foods, or very acidic foods, should be avoided if you want your mouth sores to heal properly.  Acidic and spicy foods tend to irritate the mouth, so stay away from things like citrus fruits and salsas. Sharp foods, and very crunchy foods, should also be avoided. Stay away from things like chips, pretzels, and crackers. Alcohol can irritate your mouth sores and make your symptoms more painful. Do not drink alcohol until your mouth sores are healed. There may be other risk factors associated with drinking alcohol when on chemo, so make sure to talk to your doctor about alcohol consumption. As with smoking, ask family members and friends for support when tapering off alcohol. Request that people not drink in front of you.

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Place a roach bait in a container. Place the bait in a container with a lid. Place the lid on the container. Place the bait in the container. Place the lid on the container. Place the lid on the container. Place the lid on the container. Place the lid on the container. Place the lid

Leave meats and bones out. Sprinkle sugar where you want roaches. Set out fruit rinds, peels, and cores. Use grease cans to attract roaches.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the Emtek door hardware from the door. You don't need to remove the internal latch (that thing that keeps the door shut). Only remove the two screws holding the lever to the sides of the doors. Use an Allen Wrench to loosen the Emtek knob or lever's turn post. You need to do this until you can pull the turn post (that brass post with a spring wrapped around it) out of the lever. If you don't have an Allen Wrench that fits your Emtek hardware, you can order one online. Now that you've loosened the Emtek lever or knob with the Allen Wrench, you can remove the turn post and the spring from the lever. You should now be able to see the inner mechanical parts that keep your Emtek lever stiff. If your entry set is sagging, you should still see these parts for the inside lever. If your hardware doesn't look like this, stop now. You might be using a type of Emtek product that this fix-it guide will not show you how to correct. Once you loosen it up, you should be able to pull it out with your finger. This part keeps the torsion spring and keyed washer pressed together. After removing the clip, remove the washer underneath it. (This is not the keyed washer that might be broken.) Shown here is one of the top offenders for a saggy Emtek lever or loose knob. The green arrows point out the two places in the spring that usually break. If you're still not sure if your torsion spring is broken, it will not be sitting tightly in place. Take it out and examine it. The picture below shows an Emtek lever with a new spring. If yours is broken, you need to buy one, but it's important that you keep reading and make sure that your keyed washer is not also broken. We still need to check the keyed washer. Pry out the torsion spring with a screwdriver. If it's stiff and hard to pry out, that's a good thing. That means that the spring is still strong and does not need replacement. This is the piece that the torsion spring pushes against. Look at the picture to see where this washer may be broken. Many...

TL;DR in English: Remove the hardware from the door. Loosen the knob or lever with an Allen Wrench. Remove the turn post. Observe the inner mechanical parts. Use a screwdriver to remove the top clip. Remove the top washer. Look for breaks in the torsion spring. Remove the torsion spring. Look for breaks in the keyed washer. Remove the keyed washer if broken. Contact the manufacturer if the handle still sags.
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If you need to update several people on your team about an important business matter, then sending a memo is an excellent idea. You may even want to send one if you're communicating with just one person if, for example, you want or need to have a written record of your correspondence.  However, in some cases, it may be more efficient to just talk directly to those you need to. Also, some information may be too sensitive to send out in a memo. Depending upon your specific purpose, the content and organization of your memo may change. Most types of memos are written for the following reasons:  To propose an idea or solution. For example, if you  think you know how the scheduling problems for overtime can be worked out, you may want to write up your ideas in a memo, and send it to your superior(s). To issue an order. For example, sending a memo can be an efficient way to assign responsibilities for an upcoming conference that your department is hosting. To provide a report. You may also want to send a memo in order to update your colleagues about an event that's recently occurred, give an update on a project, provide a progress report, or report the findings of an investigation. You may be juggling a lot of projects and be tempted to send a memo updating your colleagues, superiors, or clients on everything you're currently working on. Keep in mind though, that business memos should be focused on just one issue. They should be concise, clear, and easy to read quickly by busy individuals; thus, you don't want important information to be overlooked. Keeping the memo focused will help ensure that your message is received and understood. The content, style and tone of your business memo will all be affected by the intended audience, so think carefully about everyone who will receive your memo. For example, you'll write a different type of memo if you're writing to your colleagues about planning a surprise party for the people in the office with summer birthdays, as compared to when you're writing your supervisor...

TL;DR in English: Decide if a memo needs to be sent. Identify your purpose for writing. Narrow your topic. Consider your audience.
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In between the  and  tags of your HTML document, insert the following JavaScript code: function blinktext() {  var f = document.getElementById('announcement');  setInterval(function() {    f.style.visibility = (f.style.visibility == 'hidden' ? '' : 'hidden');  }, 1000);} The code above defined a function and named it "blinktext." In order to use this function in your HTML, change the  tag to . This script only affects elements with the id "announcement." Place your blinking text inside any element and give it that id. For example, type
Blinking text here.
 or
Blinking text here.
. You can rename this anything you like. Just make sure to use the same word in the script and the element id. The number "1000" in the script sets the delay between blinks. This is in microseconds, so a value of 1000 makes the text blink once per second. Change this to a lower number to speed up the blinking, or a higher number to slow it down. The actual delay probably won't match this value perfectly. It tends to be slightly shorter, but can take longer if your browser is busy with other requests.

TL;DR in English: Insert a blink script into the head of your HTML document. Insert the command to load your script. Define your blinking text as an announcement. Adjust the script.
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That rotisserie chicken carcass left over from dinner last night makes perfect roach bait. Leave out scraps of meat or bones that haven’t been picked clean in the areas where you want to attract roaches.  Remember that meat will rot, which will produce both strong smells and bacteria. Do not place it in areas where pets or children will be able to access it, and keep it out of spaces where the odor may become offensive. Place scraps in isolated areas such as cabinets, garages, or other spaces where it will be easy to round up your roaches. Cockroaches are particularly attracted to sugars and starches. Sprinkling some sugar around is a fast and easy way to get roaches where you want them.  A trail of sugar can be particularly helpful when you’re looking to bring roaches through an extended path, such as along the length of a garden or lawn. If you are looking to keep a roach problem under control, throw away any packages of sugar where you’ve found roaches. Be sure to seal any new packages in airtight containers. Fruits are a natural source of sugar, and can be just as helpful in attracting roaches as the kitchen staple. Use fruit scraps such as rinds, peels, cores, and other discarded bits to attract roaches. If you are looking to bring roaches into your yard or another outdoor space, you can bury fruit scraps just below the topsoil. This will attract roaches but keep decaying matter hidden from pets, children, and neighbors. The can you fill with your extra bacon grease and frying oil is fantastic roach food. Set out open grease cans in the area where you want roaches. As a bonus, the cans can double as a temporary housing environment for your insects.

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Listen to uplifting music. Avoid jealousy or envy. Be grateful and/or thankful. Contemplate the source of your negative energy.

When you find yourself talking out loud, become aware and acknowledge that you are doing so. You could keep track by tallying the number of times a day you catch yourself talking out loud. Becoming aware of behavior is the first step to reducing it. Try to keep the conversation in your head. As soon as you find you are talking to yourself out loud, try moving the conversation inside your head, to your internal world.  You can even press your teeth down on your lips so you cannot open your mouth. This will help, but keep in mind that it may also look odd to those around you! Try chewing gum too keep your mouth occupied and not able to talk.  If it's too challenging to just start thinking rather than talking, try mouthing the words. This way, the conversation can continue on but won’t be audible to others. Only allow yourself to do it while at home alone or in the car, for example. Be careful with this step, because once you allow yourself to talk out loud, you might start talking to yourself at other times too. Have rules to limit your talking, and if you've followed them for a week, do something to reward yourself, such as watching a movie or allowing yourself a sweet snack. Over time, try to reduce the number of situations in which you allow yourself to talk out loud until you no longer do it at all. Buy a journal for those moments when you find you start talking to yourself. In this way, you can have a written, rather than oral, dialogue with yourself. One way to do this is by writing down your thought then providing a response or answer.  For example, let's say you went on a date but haven't heard from the guy yet. This is one dialogue that you might be tempted to say out loud to yourself, but that you can also write down: "Why hasn’t he called me? Maybe he is busy or maybe he doesn’t like you. Why would you think he doesn’t like you? Maybe he is just really busy with school or maybe you're just not a good match for each other because you don't have the same interests or priorities. Well, maybe, but I...

TL;DR in English: Acknowledge the behavior. Think more. Allow self-talk only in certain situations. Write down your self-talk. Make conversations with people. Keep busy.
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. When you are faced with a serious problem, such as whether or not to break up with someone, it can be helpful to use a decision-making process. This will help you to take stock of all of your options and analyze each one before deciding. To make your decision in a structured way, you may want to:  Write a detailed definition the problem. Why do you want to break up with the person? Is it because of something that happened between the two of you? Or is it because of how you feel? Make a list of your options. Is breaking up the only option? Or do you think there is potential for you and your significant other to work things out? If you are determined to break up with the person, then what are your options for breaking up? Consider your options. Which option is most likely to bring about the best result? Think about what the risks and benefits of each of the options you have listed might be. Choose and follow through. After you have analyzed each option, you can choose the one that you think will provide the best results. Then, put your plan into action. Make sure to reflect on the outcome of your decision and consider how you might improve your approach in the future. Take enough time to think your decision through, and carefully weigh your reasons for wanting to break up. Make sure your decision is based on logic, not stress or anger. Once you pin down the exact reasons you’re leaving the relationship, you’ll have an easier time following through and defending your choice to your boyfriend or girlfriend. If your relationship is physically or emotionally abusive, you never need to feel guilty about breaking it off. You deserve safety and respect in your relationships. . It’s only natural to feel guilty when you’re breaking up with someone who cares about you, but don’t let your guilt keep you in a relationship that makes you unhappy. Delaying a breakup might be easier in the short term. But, in the long term, dragging a relationship out wastes everyone’s time and will hurt your partner more in the end. If...

TL;DR in English: Use decision-making strategies Avoid making a rash decision. Address feelings of guilt Get the advice of someone you trust. Listen to your gut.
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A common goal to improve your overall health is to ditch the sugary drinks and increase water intake within reason.  This is a great goal as water is essential to your hydration and health. Increasing water consumption is a virtually free and painless way to instantly make a positive change for yourself.  Your long-term goal should be to drink about 64 oz or 2 L of clear, sugar-free fluids every day.  Ditch sweetened beverages.  Drinking more water is great, but skipping the sweetened beverages will help reduce your overall calorie intake.  Start drinking more water gradually.  Add in one glass or one bottle of water than usual.  Or, swap out one soda or one energy drink for an equivalent amount of water.  Slowly increase the amount of water you drink and decrease the number of sweetened beverages you drink. Don't drink your fruits.  Drink less fruit juice and instead get nutrients from whole fruit. You'll get the added benefit of the fruit fiber in addition to missing out on the added sugar of fruit juice. Beware of water intoxication. This is caused by drinking a large amount of water in a short time. When one is suffering from water intoxication, it brings the level of sodium (salt) to a dangerously low level. Water intoxication is a rare condition. It should be taken seriously, however, as it can have fatal results. While increasing the amount of water you drink, you can also be strategic about when you drink it. Drinking a big glass of water (about eight oz) right before a meal or snack can help decrease your appetite and how many calories you consume. Eating enough fruits and vegetables is key for a healthy lifestyle and diet, since these foods are essential sources of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.  However, eating the recommended seven to nine servings of fruits and vegetables everyday may be daunting or difficult.  If you're not a big fruit or vegetable eater, make a list of your top five favorite fruits and vegetables.  Start by adding in just one serving of fruit or vegetables a day.  As you...

TL;DR in English: Drink more water. Drink water before a meal. Eat a fruit and vegetable every day. Choose whole grains when you can. Eat healthy snacks. Eat less high fructose corn syrup (HFCS).
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Listening to uplifting music is one sure-fire way to help free yourself of negative energy. Positive and uplifting music can help you get into a good frame of mind and energize you for any task or obstacle that you may need to face. Depending on your preferences, consider:  Music with positive lyrical messages. Music with a positive and upbeat rhythm. Music that gets you energized. One way to clear negative energy and promote positivity is to avoid jealousy or envy of others. Jealousy and envy are emotions that simply reinforce a negative outlook and lead us to ignore all of the wonderful things we have going on in our lives.  Be happy for what other people have, even if you don’t have the same. Wish others the best in achieving their goals. Avoid trying to emulate or compete with your friends and neighbors. Everyone is different and has different means, preferences, and goals. Often, people accumulate negative energy by being negative and unhappy about their place or position in life. One way to avoid this is to be grateful and/or thankful for what you do have.  Focus on the great things you have going on in your life. This could include your family, your friends, your job, or the place where you live. Realize that there are a lot of people who are much worse off than you. Understand that life is full of ups and downs, and you need to enjoy the ups. When trying to free yourself of negative energy, you should think about the source of your negative energy. Identifying the source of your energy may give you better insight into cleansing yourself of it.  Make a list of things that are bothering you or causing you anxiety. Think about bad things you’ve done in the past that might have attracted negative energy to you. Consider rectifying them. Examine your list and think about whether any of the listed items are making you unhappy. Commit yourself to solving whatever problem is causing you anxiety. Do some serious self-reflection to see if negativity or your actions or habits constantly draw negative energy to...

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Send a text to say hi or to see how her day is going, or give her a quick call to tell her about what you've been up to.

Check in with her a bit when you're apart. Be the last thing she thinks about at night. Give her something that reminds her of you. Write her a sweet note. Ask her questions to show an interest in her life. Treat her well when you're together. Leave your conversations on a good note.

If you've made your own jerky, let it cool for several hours so it's completely dry. If you see grease on the jerky, blot it with paper towels. Removing the moisture and fat helps the jerky last longer when you store it. If you're storing store-bought jerky, you can skip directly to storing the jerky at room temperature or chilling it. You can purchase food-grade oxygen absorbers from some grocery stores or online. Place 1 or 2 of them in each bag or container of jerky to extend the shelf life of the jerky. Then, press the air out of the bag and seal it or put the lid on your storage container. The oxygen absorber will absorb the oxygen, which prevents bacteria from growing on the jerky. Oxygen absorbers can remove a lot of oxygen from the bag, but a vacuum sealing machine removes almost all of it. Put the jerky into the bags that came with your machine and lock them into the machine. Turn it on so the machine sucks out all of the oxygen and shrinks the bag around the jerky. Consider vacuum-sealing bags with different amounts of jerky so you can grab some bags for snacks and keep others for long-term storage.

TL;DR in English: Dry the jerky at room temperature. Add oxygen absorbers to your bag or jar to extend the jerky’s shelf life. Vacuum seal the package for the most long-lasting jerky.
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If you have a have a shirt that’s lost a button, you don’t need to discard it. You can sew on a matching button to make the shirt new again. You’ll need a matching button, a needle, thread, and scissors.  Double thread the needle and knot the end. Bring the needle up through the wrong side of the fabric and one hole of the button. Bring the needle back down through an opposite hole, and repeat this process of going up through one hole and down through an opposite hole six times with the same two holes. Do the same thing with the other two holes that you haven’t used yet. You will end up with the thread making an equals sign on your button. Tie a secure knot in the thread by passing the needle through the stitches on the wrong side of the fabric stopping short to create a loop. Then pass the needle through the loop and pull tightly to create a knot. Repeat this twice to make a secure knot. You can update an old pair of jeans by dying them with RIT dye and gaining a fresh new pair of dark denim jeans. All you need is a 5 gallon bucket, navy RIT dye, gloves, a stirrer, and a pair of old jeans.  Mix the dye with boiling water in a 5 gallon bucket. Follow the directions for the dye to find out the ratio of water to dye powder. Make sure you wear gloves while dying your jeans. Put the jeans into the dye, and stir them around with the stirrer. After about 5 minutes of stirring, pull the jeans out and wring out the excess dye. Rinse the jeans in a sink or bathtub until the water runs clear. Lay the jeans out flat to dry, or put them in a dryer. Sweaters often stretch out as they age and end up looking old. You can fix an old, stretched out sweater by resizing it to fit you again.  Put on the sweater inside out and pin it where you want to resize it. Pinch the sleeves and pin them to know where to sew. Pin down either side of the sweater to make the sweater smaller. Carefully take the sweater off and lay it flat to make sure all the pins are straight. Use a sewing machine or hand sew the sweater in a line where the...

TL;DR in English: Attach a new button. Update your jeans. Resize an old sweater.
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If you're using a computer, navigate to Instagram's website. You'll have to log in with your Instagram account credentials if you aren't already logged in. To do this, tap or click the person icon; for mobile users, this is in the bottom right corner of the screen. If you're on a computer, you'll find this icon in the top right corner of the screen. This should be to the right of your profile image. While you can't force a follower to unfollow your profile, you can block them, thereby preventing them from being able to follow or view your account. This will take you to their profile, from which you can block them. This is in the top right corner of your screen (or to the right of their name on a computer). On Android, this menu is vertical rather than horizontal. On Instagram's site, this option says "Block this user". After selecting this option, Instagram will prompt you for confirmation. This will block your selected user; they will no longer be able to view your posts!  Your blocked user will still be able to see your comments on other users' photos, and they will still be able to search for your account; however, they won't be able to access your account. You can view a list of your blocked users at any time by going into your settings menu and selecting the "Blocked Users" tab. If you would like to avoid unwanted followers in the future, you can make your account "Private"; doing so will allow you to approve any follower requests prior to users being able to view your account, which can also indirectly allow you to block users who already blocked you.

TL;DR in English: Tap the Instagram app to open Instagram. Access your profile page. Tap or click the "Followers" option. Review your list of followers. Click or tap a follower you want to delete. Tap the three-dot menu. Click or tap the "Block User" option. Click or tap "Yes, I'm sure". Repeat this process for every follower you wish to block.
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If you want the girl to miss you when you're not together, then you have to remind her of your presence from time to time. Send her a text to say hi or to see how her day is going, or give her a quick call to tell her about what you've been up to. You can also send her an email from work or shoot her a quick text when you're away with your friend for the weekend. Make sure you talk to her just enough that she doesn't forget about you, but that she also doesn't feel smothered by you, either.  If you're apart, make sure you're not always the one getting in touch first. You can call or text her from time to time, but you shouldn't make her take you for granted and feel like you'll always call even if she doesn't. If you know she has something important coming up, such as a job interview or a volleyball game, then check in with her to wish her luck. If it just happened, check in to see how it went. This will show her that you care and that you are paying attention, even if you're not always around. One trick to getting the girl to miss you is to make sure you're on her mind as she's getting ready for bed. You can send her a sweet text or plan your phone calls so you talk to her later in the evening, so she thinks of you as she goes to bed and maybe even dreams about you. She also may wake up thinking about the great conversation you had—and will miss you even more as a result.  Talking to her before she gets ready for bed will give you a better chance of really capturing her attention. She'll be winding down and will be able to focus on you more easily instead of talking to you while having a million other things going on at the same time. Of course, make sure it's okay for her to talk on the phone late at night—you don't want her to get in trouble with her parents. Another way to make sure that the girl misses you is to give her something that makes it so you're never far from her mind. It can be a necklace you gave her for her birthday, a letter you wrote to her, a sweatshirt that smells like you that you let...

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Ask your doctor for prescription pain medication. Get steroid injections. Discuss antidepressants and anti-seizure medication with your doctor. Look for a surgeon with experience in spinal surgery. Find out the risks of surgery. Get a laminectomy or a laminotomy to ease the pressure on your spinal nerves. Consider a spinal fusion to stabilize your spine. Recover for several months to 1 year after surgery.

Brown rice is probably the most common and well known nutritious types of rice. It's a 100% whole grain and has a whole host of nutrients and health benefits, including potentially lowering cholesterol levels, associated with it. If you're looking for a nutritious rice, try this chewy and nutty version.  Brown rice is actually the same grain as white rice, just less processed. More of the kernel is removed to make white rice, which can cause the loss of nutritional value including around 90% of the vitamin B6, 50% of the manganese and phosphorus, more than half the iron, and all dietary fiber and essential fatty acids. Each one of these parts has it's own set of nutrients. Brown rice is considered a fairly nutrient dense food. For only 1 cup, its about 200 calories total. In addition, per cup, brown rice has 4 g of fiber, 24 g of protein and 88% of your daily needs for manganese. It's also high in phosphorus, selenium, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Another extremely nutritious rice to consider is wild rice. Although technically not an actual rice per say (it's a water grass seed), wild rice has even more nutrients and antioxidants than your more commonly found brown rice.  Wild rice was originally grown and farmed in the United States by Native Americans. Although this is a grass seed, wild rice is still considered a 100% whole grain. Wild rice has fewer calories than brown rice - about 160 calories per cup compared to 200 calories - and also contains 3 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein.  This grain also contains high amounts of folate, zinc, copper, manganese and choline. Studies have shown that consumption of wild rice may help lower unhealthy triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Black rice or forbidden rice is a much more unique and exotic form of rice. It's nice black color is beautiful to look at but also is the source of a variety of antioxidants and vitamins.  What makes black rice black in color are antioxidants called anthocyanins (the same ones found in blueberries and...

TL;DR in English: Try brown rice. Cook up wild rice. Look for black rice. Try sprouted rice. Buy Bhutanese red rice.
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Ink really can get everywhere, and it is best to get it out as quickly as possible. That means you must identify all of the ink-covered areas as soon as you can. Both of these agents are effective stain and pigment removers on their own. Combinations of the two are considered to be among the strongest of household cleaners.  Though it is uncommon, hydrogen peroxide can damage certain types of fabrics. While peroxide is one of the most powerful cleaners you could use, you may not want to use it on the most delicate or valuable of clothes.  While it is always best to try to remove ink marks or any other potential stains as quickly as possible, the peroxide and dish soap treatment is also considered effective on older marks. Follow these same instructions to remove the stain. Make sure all of the ink-covered areas are covered in this mixture. Allow the substance to soak in and begin to work on its own over a period of 5 to 10 minutes.

TL;DR in English: Identify the areas covered in ink. Mix one part dishwashing detergent with two parts of hydrogen peroxide. Apply the mixture to the ink-covered areas and let it sit.
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The established rules on etiquette, or expected politeness, will vary based on whichever people you are spending time with. When all else fails, reading up on proper etiquette is a good idea. Although the idea of "proper etiquette" is associated with the outdated Victorian period, a lot of the customs still hold up in the current period. If you're any bit unsure, its better to adhere to a custom than to ignore it. Politeness is no less important today than it was back then, and there are new rules that should be observed in modern times.  Generally speaking, keep your phone out of sight when you're talking to someone. Give the other person ample time to finish what they have to say. Invest yourself in whatever the other person is saying. Even if you're not so interested in what they're saying, you won't do yourself any favours by acting unimpressed. Always remember to say please and thank you. These tricks have never lost any favour over the years. Not coming across as being rude is made all the more challenging if you're talking to someone who is naturally sensitive. Emotional sensitivity should be seen as a good thing in most instances, but it can be tricky if you're talking to someone who might get hurt by the slightest grievance. If you think this is the case with someone, it's a good thing to know what their personal preferences are before going into an extended conversation with them. For instance, if you think someone isn't likely to enjoy crude humour, it's best to hold off on it until they're out of your company. Asking about someone beforehand can give you the edge you need in a conversation if politeness is an issue. Ask about their preferences or emotional triggers. Failing that it's always helpful to see the way someone interacts in a social situation before you interact with the person yourself. Even if it doesn't involve a direct action on your part, a lot of rudeness can be evaded completely through empathy and knowing how the other person is feeling while you're talking. Because people can be...

TL;DR in English: Learn up on etiquette. Consider the other person's sensitivities. Gauge how the other person is feeling. Take culture into account. Act to fit your surroundings. Keep your politeness consistent.
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Your doctor can prescribe medication, such as high-dose NSAIDS or opioids, for short-term pain relief. Do not use opioids long-term, as they can be addicting. Follow your doctor’s instructions on dosage and never take more than the recommended amount.  Your doctor can tell you how long you can take opioids to treat your spinal condition. They may gradually reduce your dosage over time, depending on how you are feeling. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatories can help manage day-to-day pain. Discuss which medication is right for your condition with your doctor. Due to certain risk factors, not everyone is a candidate for pain medication. Your doctor can give you steroid injections in your spine to help reduce irritation and swelling. They will inject spots on your spine that are being pinched due to your spinal stenosis. These injections can be done in your doctor’s office and provide temporary pain relief. Over time, steroid injections can weaken your bones and connective tissue. They should only be given a few times a year at most. Chronic pain caused by your spinal condition can be treated with nightly doses of antidepressants like amitriptyline. Your doctor may also prescribe anti-seizure drugs like gabapentin and pregabalin to reduce your pain.  Always follow your doctor’s instructions on dosage. Do not exceed the recommended amount. This medication can be addicting so you should only use it as a temporary solution for managing your pain. Your doctor will outline how long you can be on these medications and will reduce your dosage over time. Surgery for spinal stenosis is usually done if other options are not working or your condition has become severe. Ask your primary care doctor for recommendations on a surgeon. Make sure you are have a consultation with the surgeon before the surgery so you are aware of your options. You should feel you can trust the surgeon and their team, as spinal surgery can be very invasive. Most spinal surgeries result in fewer complications when they are performed by a skilled,...

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Consider taking a break. Conserve your battery. Wait inside for your Uber. Identify your driver and their car. Check your driver's rating.

Cut a 10 by 20 in (25 by 51 cm) rectangle out of fabric. Cut a 20 in (51 cm) long piece of ribbon or string.

Invite a discussion (both during and after the initial talk) about what your children are thinking and feeling in response to the news. Keep in mind that this will not be one single conversation, but rather an ongoing discussion. You might say to one child, “You’ve been very quiet over the past few days. I can imagine that this is all very confusing. I want you to know that you can talk about what you’re feeling. I’m here to listen.” Although you might approach the initial conversation as a unified front, it’s easy to drop your guard and start pulling the children into conflict. Avoid this by setting clear boundaries with your spouse. Agree to not discuss one another with the children, or question what’s happening in the other’s household. Keep contact to a minimal when dropping off and picking up. Resist the urge to send messages through the kids. Communicate through written messages like an email or a text message. The reality of a separation can be a lot to handle as a child. Try your best to maintain some semblance of normalcy by keeping to the kid’s usual routines as much as possible. Try to follow the same homework and bedtime schedule across households. And, set the same (or similar) limits and guidelines. . Coping with a separation can be hard for all involved. It may be wise to seek the support and guidance of a marriage and family therapist during this time. Such a professional can offer emotional support to the parents and the children. They can also offer direction about how to navigate your new reality. Don't be afraid to ask your therapist any questions you may have. They can also give you feedback on your plans for custody, visitation, and life after separation.

TL;DR in English: Encourage them to talk about their feelings. Keep them out of the marital squabbles. Maintain their schedule.  Consider family therapy
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Ride-sharing can be made safer by doing just that: sharing your ride. UberPOOL is a service that seeks to find riders traveling in the same direction who are willing to share their journey with other riders. To take an UberPOOL:  Open the Uber app. Drag the sliding button at the bottom of your screen to the word POOL. Proceed to request an Uber as you normally would. Some Uber riders are familiar with the experience of ordering an Uber and having their phone die before the car arrives, thus canceling the Uber request and leaving the rider unable to order another. To reduce your risk of draining your phone battery before your Uber arrives:  Close the app as you are waiting for your car. You will receive an automatic notification when your driver is arriving. Turn down the brightness on your phone's screen. Turn off Bluetooth. Close any apps you are not using. As Uber can take up to 20 minutes to arrive at your pickup location, it's worth trying to try to find somewhere to hang out while you wait for your car. The Uber will proceed to the location you originally set when booking the trip, so you don't need to worry about the car not being able to find you. After your Uber request is accepted, you will see a circle just below your app's map that cycles between an image of your driver and their car. Tap on this icon to see both displayed at once. Take note of the driver's face, the model of their car and the car's license plate. This will help ensure that the car you get into is the one that you ordered. On the screen that displays your driver's name and their car, you will also see a star rating underneath their face. This is the rating given to them by other riders, and can be used to gauge the experience that other riders have had with this driver. Although Uber's standards for driver quality are much higher than the bar that most of us would set as "safe", it is worth noting that drivers whose average rating drops below 4.6 stars are at risk of being suspended until they complete a re-training program.

TL;DR in English: Consider taking an UberPOOL. Conserve your battery. Wait inside for your Uber. Identify your driver and their car. Check your driver's rating.
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If breaks aren't common in your workplace, you'll want to discuss the idea with your boss. Ask for a few minutes of their time, and explain why taking breaks is important to you. Explain the benefits, and tell them you wanted to let them know, in case they notice a change in your routine. Make sure to calmly and clearly state your needs. Hopefully, your boss will notice your increased productivity and encourage others to take breaks, too! Taking a break is essential for your health and your productivity; it is important to make taking a break priority. Treat a break like you would treat any other item on your agenda. Put it on your calendar or to-do list for each day. By scheduling your breaks, you are more likely to take them. In today's busy culture, breaks are not a priority for many people, but they are important, so take them regularly. Get in the habit of taking a short break every hour. You may start to lose focus after 50 minutes of work, so get into a routine of stepping away from your desk for a few minutes each hour. Make sure it is a few minutes, if you break for 10 minutes every hour in your eight hour day, you've been unproductive for over an hour! Add in a typical half hour lunch break and a couple of toilet breaks and you may have not been working for two hours; this could have a negative impact on people you have tasks in common with. When you're concentrating on a big project, you might forget to take a break. Technology can be very useful in reminding you to relax for a few minutes. There are several apps that you can download to your smart phone that will act as reminders. Choose your settings, and work away, knowing your phone will tell you when to stop. Enlist a work friend to take short breaks with you. Head down to the cafeteria for some tea, or take a quick walk around the block. Socializing is one of the best ways to refresh your brain and get you ready to make it through the rest of the workday. Scheduling your breaks is a great habit to form, but remember to be adaptable. If your...

TL;DR in English: Talk to your boss. Schedule your breaks. Make having a break a habit. Set a timer. Find a break buddy. Be flexible.
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Choose a durable fabric, such as cotton, linen, canvas, or jersey. Use a tailor's chalk or pen and a ruler to draw a 10 by 20 in (25 by 51 cm) rectangle on the back of the fabric. Cut the fabric out with fabric scissors.  The fabric can be solid colored or it can have a print on it. This pattern already includes seam allowances, so you don't need to add more. You can make a bigger/smaller bag if you want to, but keep the proportions the same. Make it twice as long as it is wide. Choose a piece of ribbon or string that is no more than 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) wide. Measure out 20 inches (51 cm), then cut it. This will make the drawstring that will open and close your bag.  Match the color to your bag, or use a contrasting color. For example, if you have a blue canvas bag, a thin, white rope would look nice. If your ribbon or string is made from polyester, singe the cut ends with a flame to prevent unraveling. If your ribbon or string is not made from polyester, seal the cut ends with fabric glue or fray-check. Let the ends dry before moving on.

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Set up an easy-to-clean workspace. Start with the outer leaves. Uncover the ear’s tip. Gather the tops and tassel in one hand. Pull them down in one move. Remove the leaves. Peel off any remaining silk.

WordPress plugins alter your WordPress site beyond the default settings. They must be downloaded from the WordPress plugin directory. Most plugins can be installed automatically from the directory, but you can also install them yourself by uploading the entire folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory of your site. Once uploaded, activate the plugin using the Plugins menu on your WordPress site. Make sure to uncompress the file after downloading it, if your browser does not do this automatically. The WP Native Dashboard plugin gives you the ability to download language files and install them through an easy user interface. However, this is only compatible with WordPress 2.7 through 3.61. The download interface may require direct write access to your server, which some site hosts do not allow. If you'd like to write a blog in more than one language, a multilingual plugin can make your life much easier. However, since they alter the way blog posts are created, it can take some time to learn to use them without breaking your site. Creating a new site just for testing is recommended while you are learning. Here are a few options:   Bogo or Polylang are free options. The two interfaces are quite different, so if you don't like one, deactivate it and try the other.  WPML needs to be purchased, but comes with full support if you need assistance. There are thousands of plugins available, so you can always search for what you're looking for. This may be useful if you are looking for a function or option that is specific to your language, such as converting one alphabet or script into another.

TL;DR in English: Learn how to install plugins. Use a plugin to install new languages. Install a multilingual plugin. Look for other plugins.
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Both acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) will help bring down your fever. Even bringing your fever down a degree or two will help make you feel a bit better. These medications are also pain relievers, which can help with pain related to sore throat and muscle ache from the cold or flu. Always use acetaminophen or ibuprofen in children. Aspirin can lead to a life-threatening condition called Reye’s syndrome. If your cold or flu includes congestion, then you can also take an OTC decongestant to help. Many OTC fever reducers have cold and flu variants that include additional medicine for cough and congestion. Take as directed and do not combine medicines or take any medicine longer than directed. If you prefer to stay away from a medication, you can also try saline drops and sprays, which are also a better option for young children since they’re just salt water. Always use as directed. An easy, safe way to help soothe a sore throat from a cold or flu is to gargle with warm salt water. Dissolve half a teaspoon in 8 ounces of warm water, hold a small amount of the solution at the back of your throat and gargle for thirty seconds. This is safe to repeat as needed. Never swallow the solution since drinking salt water isn’t safe. If using this method with a child, make sure he or she can gargle without choking as well. Drinking plenty of water helps for several reasons. Plenty of liquids will help thin the congestion-causing mucus, moisten and soothe your sore throat, and prevent dehydration if your flu symptoms include vomiting.  If you have a “stomach flu” that includes vomiting and diarrhea, stick to water and sports drinks (such as Gatorade) to help replace lost electrolytes. For young children, use specific fluid and electrolyte replacement options (such as Pedialyte) instead of sports drinks.  For a cold, you can also drink juice and clear broth in addition to the above options.  Men should aim for 13 cups of water each day, whereas women should aim to drink nine. You should avoid both...

TL;DR in English: Take an over-the-counter (OTC) medication. Take a decongestant. Gargle with warm salt water. Hydrate. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Get additional rest. Take a hot shower. Use a vaporizer or humidifier. Take OTC throat sprays or cough drops. Avoid smoking and other throat irritants.
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You may have to open the back of the casing to remove the battery.  If you're using an iPhone, make sure to check out this article to see how you can remove the battery. For some Samsung Galaxy models, you can find instructions here. For detailed Android battery and removal instructions, please refer to your manufacturer's website or manual. This is the area from which you removed the battery. The cloth should be dry, as liquids can irreparably damage the phone. Again, do not use water in order to prevent damaging your battery.  Wiping and cleaning the dirt may just help you revive your battery, and start using your phone again.

TL;DR in English: Remove the battery from your phone. Wipe all the dust and dirt inside the battery compartment. Wipe all the dirt from the battery itself. Insert the clean battery back into the phone. Turn on the phone.
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Expect shucking corn to get a little messy. At the very least, have a bag handy to throw away the husk’s leaves and silken strands as you work. To make life even easier, line a trashcan or similar container with a bag so you can work over that, or even inside of it. Alternatively, you can also line your kitchen counter with paper or other compostable material if you want to compost the leaves and silk. This way you can easily ball up the whole bundle when you’re done. Give the husk a quick look-over and find whichever leaf seems to be the outermost. Strip that off and continue peeling away the outer leaves as you work your way inward. Stop once the ear seems to be covered by only one layer of remaining leaves. The last layer should be a little translucent, so once you can see the kernels through the leaves, you should be there. Pull the tops of the remaining leaves away from the ear’s top. Stop peeling once you’ve exposed three or four rows of kernels. However, as you peel the leaves back, remember: The aim is to rip off all the leaves at once, in one move. So don’t peel the tops away from the ear in a way that would make it difficult to hold them all in one hand. The “tassel” is the bunched-up ends of all the silken strands inside. Gather this as well as the tops of the inner leaves in your dominant hand. Use your other hand to clutch the ear by its bottom. If you’re unable to grab them all in one hand, don’t worry. As long as you have most of the leaves and tassel in hand, the other leaf or leaves may still come off with them. Hold the ear vertically with its tip at the top. Then, with the leaves’ tops and the silk tassel in one hand, give them a hard yank down the length of the ear to where your other hand is. This should strip the whole ear, but if you weren’t able to get all the leaves’ tops in one hand, just repeat with any leaf that didn’t come off with the others. Your corn should now resemble a rocketship, with the ear as the rocket pointing in one direction, and the leaves and silk as its flames...

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