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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For most jobs that offer paid vacation, simply showing up to work helps you accrue vacation days. Though the specific rules will vary from business to business, usually, every day, week, or pay period worked will add a specific number of hours or days toward your total vacation time. For instance, in the U.S., it's common for an entry-level full-time employee to earn about two weeks (10 work days) of paid vacation per year. Assuming about 250 days of work per year (5 days per week × 52 weeks per year - 10 days for holidays), this means that each day worked earns about 1/25 (4%) of a paid vacation day.  As noted, however, vacation arrangements can vary greatly between jobs. For instance, some employers may grant all vacation days at the beginning of the year and allow the employee to use them as she pleases. Other jobs — especially part-time and "temp" jobs — may not allow for any paid vacation at all. Note also that many employers choose to grant their employees "sick days" and/or "personal days" in addition to normal paid vacation time. These usually accrue at different rates than ordinary vacation days and are intended to be used for illnesses, moving, and other situations when the obligations of the employee's personal life interfere with his work commitment. However, it's common practice for employees to sometimes use these days for vacation time. Sometimes, employers require that a new employee works a certain length of time before he becomes eligible for benefits, including vacation time and other paid time off. If this is the case for your job, you'll need to finish your probationary period before you begin to earn paid vacation time — there isn't really a way around this.  Like an employee's benefits, the length of a new hire's probationary period can vary from company to company. For instance, some companies have probationary periods of three months, while others have probationary periods twice as long.  It's also important to note that employers may place an employee on "probationary" status for...

TL;DR in English: Work more. If you're a new hire, finish your probationary period. Stay with your company in the long haul. If you're allowed, buy more vacation time. Switch to full-time work if you are a temporary or part-time hire. Make the most of other "time off" to save vacation time. Don't let your vacation time reach its "cap". Be ready to negotiate. If all else fails, look for a different job.
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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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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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When a man is confused by a woman, he may dismiss her behavior as crazy or irrational. However, everyone has reasons for what they do—you just need to look more closely to see the logic behind the differences. For women, many of these behavioral differences have something to do with a thing called "socialization." Socialization is all of the positive and negative influences the world and other people have on a person; it affects their personality, beliefs, attitudes, and worldview. Some examples of socialization include:    The idea of "girl toys" and "boy toys." Some people have started to defy this idea in recent years; however, it's still a general rule that dolls and kitchen sets are "for girls" and trucks and toy weapons are "for boys."  The belief that femininity is inferior. Typically this is an undertone, not overt. Think about it: calling a girl "boyish" or a "tomboy" is a harmless description, while calling a boy "girly" is an insult. "Chick flicks" are made fun of. Stereotypically female pastimes, such as shopping and getting beauty treatments, are seen as shallow or silly, even by many females, who consider themselves superior for liking sports or books.  Cultural standards of beauty. In most Western nations, the ideal woman, according to TV and magazines, is thin but curvy, with flawless skin and gorgeous hair. This gives girls an impossible standard to strive for. A "good girl" is quiet, obedient, and very, very polite. Thus, girls might feel that it is inconvenient to others if they express less-than-cheerful feelings, or say that they are upset by something you did.  Girls may be discouraged from expressing anger, or even asserting themselves. Thus, some of them end up repressing a lot. This article is here to offer you a general idea of what women are like. However, it certainly cannot speak for every woman. Use these steps as a guide and work from there.

TL;DR in English: Understand why girls may act differently. Recognize that girls are socialized to hide feelings too, just in different ways than boys are. Remember that every woman is different.
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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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. Once you have clarified the areas that require improvement, focus on goal-setting. Grab a pen and notebook. Head each piece of paper with a specific goal -  personal and professional. Then, write down several action steps you must take to reach the goal. Finally, set a feasible deadline that is attainable but still challenges you. For example, you may have a goal to pay down debt. This goal may incorporate several strategies, such as paying more than the minimum monthly payment towards debt, refraining from creating any new debt, and negotiating lower interest rates on credit cards or revolving accounts. Bad habits prevent us from fully reaching our potential. Some of them are more serious, such as drinking or smoking. Others are just bothersome to, like procrastinating or making weird noises. The best way to break a bad habit is to replace it with a more healthier, adaptive alternative.  Think about some of your bad habits. When do you engage in them? What triggers the habit? What purpose do they serve? For example, you may have the habit of procrastinating, but only when you feel overwhelmed or stressed. You feel bogged down by everything, so you put it all off and do nothing. You can replace this bad habit with healthier stress management strategies such as learning to  manage time better, or  relieving stress through exercise or meditation. You don't have to wait until you reach goals or break bad habits to move closer to being your ideal self. Whether you want to get a promotion at work or gain membership into an elite organization, learn to look and act the role you desire to play. Looking and acting the part can translate to dressing like the people who already have the position you want to obtain. You may also strive to  maintain a more professional demeanor in your interactions with others. On an ongoing basis, you should take a step back and examine your progress towards reaching your goals and building better habits. If you are not satisfied with the changes you have made, go back to the drawing...

TL;DR in English: Set realistic goals Replace bad habits with good ones. Act the part. Reassess yourself regularly.
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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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Wipe dirt and buildup off of the bearings. Pop the rubber guards off. Soak the bearings in bearing solvent. Shake the bearings around in the jar. Remove the bearings from the jar and dry them off. Spray or wipe the bearings with lubricant. Pop the rubber guards back on and put the bearings back in the wheels.

Playing dead involves your dog lying down. Before he can learn this trick, he should be comfortable with the command to lie down. Preferably, this area should also be quiet so that your dog does not become easily distracted. If your dog does not already know this command, teach him by holding a treat high in the air with your hand. As he is looking up at the treat, push on his back end until he sits; firmly say the word 'sit' as you are doing this.  Once he is seated, reward him with the treat by bringing the treat to him instead of allowing him to jump up to get the treat. Firmly tell him 'No' if he jumps up.  Practice this several times a day for few days until he can sit without you pushing on his back end. Each practice session should last about 10-15 minutes.  Continue to give him treats as positive reinforcement each time that he sits. Hold a treat in front of his nose, but do not allow him to eat it. Instead, slowly move the treat down to the ground while still holding it in front of his nose.  Say the verbal cue 'down' as you are moving the treat to the ground so that your dog associates the verbal cue with the action of lying down.  Your dog should be lying down by the time you move the treat down to the ground.  If he gets back up, continue practicing until he lies down each time you move the treat down to the ground.  Reward with him a treat when he lies down without quickly getting back up. Hold your hand in front of your dog’s nose as if you had the treat, but do not have a treat in your hand.  Use the same hand motion as if you had the treat to get your dog to lie down.   Once again, reward him with a treat when he reliably lies down without quickly getting back up. You will need to practice this command with your dog several times a day for at least a few days.  Each practice session should last about 10-15 minutes. If you want to challenge your dog, you can gradually decrease the visual cue until he learns how to respond to only your verbal cue to lie down.

TL;DR in English: Teach your dog the ‘down’ command before teaching him how to play dead. Choose a comfortable area to train your dog. Command your dog to sit. Stand directly in front of your dog while he is seated. Guide your dog to lie down without a treat. Continue practicing until your dog learns how to lie down at your command.
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Lunging your horse is a great workout, and it helps to reinforce your horse's training. While there are no set guidelines for how often to lunge your horse, 2-3 times a week is a good guideline, especially if you can't ride every day. This will help keep your horse in good shape, and it will improve the bond between you and your horse, since you'll be spending quality time giving it instruction.  You may also want to lunge your horse before you ride it, especially if it's been a while since your last ride. This can help remind your horse of some of its training basics, and it can help get the horse in a compliant mindset before you mount up. If your horse hasn't exercised in a while, start by lunging 1-2 times a week, then work your way up as the horse gets more comfortable.

TL;DR in English: Lunge your horse 2-3 times a week for 20 minutes at a time.
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Cut across the boards perpendicularly at intervals. This will reduce them to a more manageable size and make them easier to pry up later. Run the saw in a straight line from one end of the work area to the other, then turn and continue in the opposite direction.  Set the depth of the saw blade to the same thickness as the hardwood so that you don’t accidentally scar your subflooring. For instance, if your flooring is 5⁄8 inch (16 mm) thick, your saw guard should also be positioned at 5⁄8 inch (16 mm). Make your cuts approximately every one to two feet, and be sure to avoid sawing over the “tongue” end of the board. Wedge the tip of the pry bar underneath a section of flooring. Pull back sharply on the handle to wrench the board from its place. Assuming you’ve sawed the boards into small enough sections, they should pop right out. Repeat this process until all the flooring has been removed.  Always pry up the boards in the same direction that they’re nailed down. This will help prevent cracking and splintering. If the boards are stuck too firmly to be budged, strike the underside of the board where it meets the subflooring with a chisel to create separation. Keep a large, lined trash receptacle in your work area so that you’ll have something to drop the discarded wood fragments into as you go. This is a much safer and more organized approach than throwing everything into a loose pile. When you’re finished, the old flooring will be carted off to the dump or recycling center. Be careful around the disposal bin, as there will likely be lots of stray nails and jagged edges exposed. There will likely be a few loose metal fasteners littering the floor, so be careful moving throughout your work area. You can collect these materials by hand or use a powerful handheld magnet to pick up whatever metal scraps happen to be lying around. Spent nails and staples should go straight into the trash.  Protruding nails can be bent prior to disposal to make them less of a hazard. Keep your work gloves on throughout the cleanup...

TL;DR in English: Saw the boards into small sections 3 feet (0.91 m) wide. Use a pry bar to pull up the boards. Dispose of the old flooring. Pick up remaining nails and staples. Clean your work area thoroughly.
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The base drone is the foundation upon which all didj sounds are built. You will keep droning, even as you add other sounds to the mix. Relax your lips and blow through them causing them to vibrate. Some would liken this to “giving a raspberry” or imitating a horse blowing air out of its mouth.  This will be similar to, but not exactly, like a brass musician preparing to play. Your lips will need to be a bit looser than a trumpet players. It may be helpful to practice in front of a mirror. When you feel like you can hold your drone for 20 seconds or so, go ahead and put your mouth against the opening of your didgeridoo. Your lips should lay firmly, but not inflexible, against the mouthpiece. They’ll need to move without letting any air out.  You don’t have to directly align your lips with the mouthpiece. Some people prefer to play from the side of their mouth.  You can add beeswax to your mouthpiece to make it softer and to create a better seal. Warm up the wax until it is malleable, add it to the rim, and adjust to create an opening hole. Keep in mind that the larger the hole, the more air that is required to play. Most people learning using a 3cm diameter center hole. You can continue to adjust the wax as you play. Once you begin your drone, you can alter the sound by consciously altering the tension in your lips. The sound will also give you feedback. For example, if your lips are too tight then the didj will emit a higher, trumpeting sound. Drop your jaw and move away from a smile to hear a more soothing tone in a lower register. Tap your tongue on your teeth. Quickly push your tongue against the roof of your mouth. Roll your tongue as if you are trying to say an extended “r” in Spanish. Wave your tongue from side to side in your mouth. Allow your cheeks to puff out a bit with extra air. Alternate cheeks for additional sound changes.  Be careful to continue your base drone as you make these adjustments. Make all of these movements quickly and methodically. If you linger too long on any one movement, you...

TL;DR in English: Develop and practice your base drone apart from your didj. Place your lips on the didj. Tighten or loosen your lips. Engage your tongue and cheeks. Involve your diaphragm. Experiment with unique vocalizations.
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Take a paper towel or old rag and dampen it with water. Wipe the bearing down, removing any visible debris from the bearing. If you didn’t notice any problem with the functioning of the bearings, a quick wipe might be sufficient cleaning. Use a small screwdriver, paper clip, or razor blade to pop the guards off. Slide the tool under the rubber guard and gently pry it off. Be careful not to slice the rubber guard or damage the rest of the bearing in the process.  It’s not absolutely necessary to remove the guard, but you can clean the bearing more thoroughly if you do. Some bearings have more than one guard that you must remove before exposing the bearing balls. Put the bearings into a glass jar, and fill it half-full with a bearing-specific solvent bought at your local skate shop. If you don’t have this, high-purity rubbing alcohol, carburetor cleaner, or lemon juice all work fairly well. Let the bearings sit for about 10 minutes, depending on how dirty they are. If your bearings are significantly rusty, it may be best to buy new ones rather than simply cleaning the ones you have. Cleaning and lubricating the bearings may be enough to get them functioning again. After the bearings soak in the fluid, swirl them around in the jar to further loosen any debris or buildup in the bearings. You may see lots of dirt that has already been removed, but a quick swirl helps finish off the cleaning. Swirl the jar for about one minute. Dump the cleaner out of the jar and lay the bearings out on a towel. One by one, wipe them with the towel and dry them as much as possible. Move the balls around in the track to dry all sides. You won’t get the bearings totally dry, but get them as dry as possible. For a more complete drying, use a hair dryer or fan to evaporate all of the moisture. Before you put the rubber guards back on, lubricate the bearing balls. Cleaning is important, but without proper lubrication, the bearings still won’t work quite right. Use a few drops of lubricant from the skate shop, some motor oil, or speed...

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Measure the width of every door you will install stripping on. Add up the width of all the doors you measured. Add another 5-10% to factor in waste. Measure the height of the gap under your door. Make a note of your measurements.

This includes a washable hat, protective eyewear, a face mask, thick work gloves, a long sleeved shirt, long pants, and close-toed shoes. It’s best to wear a half-facepiece respirator with a combined dust and gas cartridge, as this provides the best protection against breathing in the fumes. You don’t need to worry about how much water you’re putting in. As long as you know the size of your tank, you’ll be able to create the right mixture by measuring out your Termidor.  Use your water hose or a bucket to fill the tank. You'll need to purchase a pesticide sprayer separately from the Termidor. Choose a model that comes with a pump and applicator. If you don't have a sprayer, you can use a 5 US gal (19 L) bucket to mix and apply the Termidor. However, application won't be as easy and may not be even. Additionally, it's best to use a sprayer to treat the soil you took out of your trench. Follow the instructions for your sprayer to make sure the applicator is securely attached. As you mix your solution, the sprayer pump will prime your applicator tube by cycling the solution through it. This is the part that sprays the solution. Follow the instructions for your particular model. You should see the water rippling due to the pumping action. Once you add the Termidor SC, it will start mixing with the water. If you’re not sure how to turn on your pump, check the instruction manual. Measure out the Termidor SC and put it into the sprayer tank. The pump will mix the solution for you, so don’t try to shake or stir it. Use your water hose or bucket to add water until it reaches the fill line on your sprayer model. Don’t overflow the tank, as this may spill the pesticide solution onto ground that’s not being treated. Then, your solution will be ready for use. Leave the pump on as you use the sprayer so that the solution remains mixed.

TL;DR in English: Put on personal protective gear before handling and applying Termidor. Fill about ⅓ of your sprayer tank with water. Attach the applicator tube to the tank. Start the pump to begin agitating the water. Add the correct amount of Termidor SC, as directed on the label. Fill the rest of the tank with water. Wait 2-3 minutes for the Termidor SC to dissolve.
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If you remove the things that make it easy for you to start smoking again, you might be less likely to give in to your cravings. Here's what you should do:  Get rid of any lighters, matches, roach clips, bongs, or containers. Empty out all of your pockets to make sure you didn't miss anything. Flush any remaining weed down the toilet, so you can't simply dig it out of the trash later. Destroy all of your supplies. Or, if you can't render them useless, throw them into a disgusting dumpster so you're not tempted to climb in and get them. (You might want to wrap them in a discreet trash bag first, though.) Get rid of anything that even makes you want to smoke pot, whether it's your favorite video game or a poster in your room. This may sound extreme, but removing your triggers can help you beat your habit. If you have a dealer, take his number and other contact information out of your phone. Tell trustworthy friends and family members what you're doing, and ask for their support in quitting. You'll probably find that they're thrilled to see you quit and support you however they can.  This is especially important if you want to remain close to people who are active smokers. Tell them that you're not trying to get them to quit, but you'd appreciate it if they don't pressure you into using. If you get no support from anyone or if they try to get you to "join in", consider whether that person really belongs in your life if he/she can't respect your choices and requests. You may even have to avoid the friends that you smoke with for a while. If your entire social life with your friends consisted of getting high together, then you'll have to find a new social network. This may sound harsh, but that's the way it goes. The good news is it's temporary: marijuana withdrawal begins 1 day after you quit cold turkey, hits a peak after 2 or 3 days, and eventually levels off after 1 or 2 weeks. You might not experience any or all of them, but it's important to have a plan in place for what you'll do about them instead of going...

TL;DR in English: Throw out all your pot and your smoking paraphernalia. Make your decision clear to your support system. Prepare for withdrawal. Find a replacement activity. Change your routine. Manage your urges. Stick with it.
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Focus on breathing and keeping your cool. Make an active mental effort to calming yourself down. This isn’t always easy, but it prevents you from making a heated mistake and playing into a jerk’s hands. Feelings of resentment and the desire to get even can quickly overthrow your better judgment if you’re not careful.  Breathing helps sooth your autonomic nervous (fight or flight) response and gives you something to fix your mind on other than coming up with something to say or do in retaliation. Draw in a deep breath, hold it to the count of three, then exhale. Do this four or five times. Imagine that the irritation you feel is slipping out with each breath. Pause to mull over what’s going on rather than allowing yourself to be baited. Is the jerk actually saying anything worth listening to? What are you getting worked up over? Once you try to logically account for certain emotional impulses, you’ll find that they quickly fade away. Give yourself thirty seconds to a minute to consider your possible reaction before acting it out. At the end of that time, you’ll probably think better of it. Pull back and stop interacting with the mean person directly. If there are other people around, talk to one of them until you cool down. Otherwise, find something else to focus your attention on to take your mind off an unkind comment or action. If possible, go somewhere else and do something soothing to help you relax. Even if you don't have a way of escaping, you can demonstrate your indifference to the jerk’s antics by directing your attention elsewhere.  Talking to the people around you will also take their attention away from the jerk, meaning they won’t get the conflict that they crave. If all else fails, pull out your phone and pretend to text a friend. That way, you can ignore an antagonist without the need to just sit in uncomfortable silence. You have nothing to prove to mean-spirited critics. Don’t engage them or feel the need to confront them over meaningless words or you’ll just be stooping to their level....

TL;DR in English: Take slow, deep breaths. Think before escalating the situation. Create some space. Don’t feel the need to get defensive.
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Avoid overly heavy foods and keep it classy. Good choices for the main course include small sandwiches, fresh salad, avocado, or a baguette with specialty meats. Mediterranean foods are also great for romantic picnics.   Avoid messy things like pizza or chicken wings. Think of foods that are simple to eat and won’t leave a residue on your hands, or stains on your shirt.  Ask your date if they are a vegan or vegetarian and make sure to see if they have any food allergies. Bring things you can snack on while you talk to your date. Think of snacks that don’t require the use of any utensils like nuts, chocolate, a cheese plate, or olives. Instead of cheap snacks like potato chips, use apple chips as an alternative.  Fruit like strawberries, blueberries, or cut up melon is a great snack. Hummus and pita bread are a romantic snack both of you can share. Just avoid the garlic variation. If you’re going to bring candy, try to keep it mature. Things like sugar-coated nuts or high-quality chocolate are better than the cheap stuff you’d find at a gas station. You can pack champagne, non-alcoholic champagne, or even seltzer water in flutes for a picnic. If you’re younger or need to drive, you should pick the non-alcoholic alternatives.   Champagne has long been known as one of the most romantic alcoholic beverages in our culture.  If you’re on a tight budget, you can get sparkling wine as an alternative. Remember to bring a corkscrew so you can open the bottle! You can keep your drinks chilled with a cooler filled with ice. If you don't bake you can pick up fresh cookies or specialty sweets like cannolis or chocolate croissants at a local bakery. However, if you’re on a limited budget or like to bake, making desserts at home is a cheaper alternative.   Chocolate has properties which promote good feelings and have positive health results.  If you don’t feel confident with your baking skills, go with the instant bake items that are found in boxes.

TL;DR in English: Prepare a mess-free main course. Prepare snacks to eat while you talk. Pack some bubbly. Make a dessert to increase the romance.
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If multiple doors need new stripping, take the measurements for all of them. You can do this by using a tape measure across the width of the bottom of the door. Write down your measurements. Remember, you are measuring the door itself, not the width of the doorway. Once you have measured every door you plan to buy new stripping for, add up all the measurements you took. Check your math a few times to make sure it’s correct. It’s always better to have too much than to have to go back to the store and buy more. Multiply the total width of all your doors by 1.05 or 1.1. This is how much you will buy from the store. For instance, if you measure all the doors you’re buying stripping for and their combined width is 108 inches (270 cm), you should multiply this number by at least 1.05, which would be 113.4 inches (288 cm). This is especially important if you are using a different type of stripping than you had before. You want to make sure the product you buy will be large enough to fill the gap but not so large that you can’t close the door easily. Check your math a few times to make sure it’s correct. Then make a note of the number you came up with, so you will remember when you get to the store.

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Drill a hole in the center of the rose. Use a 120-grit sandpaper pad and hand sander. The sanding process will scuff the ceiling so that it adheres more fully to the surface of the ceiling. Always wear a ventilation mask when sanding. Set up your ladder. Have someone hold

Call an electrician to outfit your ceiling with the proper light fittings to secure and hang a light from the ceiling. Purchase your light fitting and ceiling rose. Sand the surface of the ceiling, where the rose will be. Wipe the surface with a tack cloth. Use a stud finder or electrician’s instructions to mark where the ceiling joists are.

If you already exercise, such as by going to a gym or taking walks, then you will probably be more likely to use an exercise machine at home; however, if you rarely exercise, then having an exercise machine at home may not change that.  Take an honest look at your current activity level to determine if you will actually use the machine. If you are currently sedentary, then you might want to develop an exercise program for yourself first. For example, you could start taking a 30-minute walk after dinner every night or do low-impact aerobics at home using a video. Try to work your way up to the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. An easy way to break this up is to do 30 minutes of exercise five days a week. Advertisements for exercise machines may make some convincing claims about the product; however, it is important to remind yourself that these claims are meant to sell you the product and should not be considered guarantees. Some this to be wary of include:   Claims that the product is easy to use. Exercise is challenging no matter what. There is no easy, sweat-free way to get into shape.  Claims that the product will target one area. It is not possible to burn fat and lose weight in just one part of your body. Losing weight requires burning more calories and this will result in overall bodyweight reduction.  Before and after photos and testimonials. Avoid relying on these as your only proof that the product is effective. Read reviews to find out what people who have bought this machine have to say about it. Try to seek out reviews on sites that are not affiliated with the product, such as 3rd party online retail sites. Trying the machine before you buy it may be a good idea, especially if the machine is expensive. You might be able to try out the machine in a store, at a local gym, or at a community center. You might also ask about refund options for the machine. For example, can you return the machine if you are not satisfied with it? If so, how long do you have to return it?...

TL;DR in English: Consider your current activity level. Be wary of ads. Find out if you can try the machine before you buy. Calculate the price.
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Bonded leather and genuine leather are often cleaned in a similar fashion, but it is important to know what type of material you are working with for processes like spot treatments. Look at the tag on the piece to help you determine whether it is made of bonded or genuine leather. Before you start cleaning bonded leather, pick up any large debris including items like rocks, coins, food crumbs, or any other sizeable object that may have settled into the piece. Dispose of these pieces before vacuuming to avoid clogging your vacuum. Once you have removed all large debris, vacuum the surface of your bonded leather item to remove smaller debris such as dirt and pet hair. Use a soft brush attachment on a vacuum hose, or the low setting on a hand vacuum. You may want to further consider using a crevice attachment to get into folds and corners of pieces like bonded leather chairs and sofas. If you have not used your bonded leather piece in some time, or if it sits in an area that is prone to collecting dust, use a microfiber cloth or a disposable duster to wipe away any small particles from the piece. This prevents them from becoming caked on later.

TL;DR in English: Confirm the piece is bonded leather. Remove large debris. Vacuum the leather surface. Dry dust the leather.
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You should aim to fertilize your oleander with a nitrogen fertilizer around one to three times a year, or not at all depending on the fertility of your soil. One of these times should be after your annual pruning of the plant. Your oleander will need the nutrients that fertilizer provides to regrow and blossom. Spread an even layer of fertilizer around the base of the plant. Fertilizer can be found at Home Depot, Lowe's or gardening stores. You should also water oleander after any pruning. Although oleander is a tough plant that is known for surviving in hot climates, watering the plant evenly can help its regrowth. Make sure not to drench the plant, as this can be more harmful than helpful. Even just the clippings of oleander can be skin irritants if touched, or potentially harmful if ingested. Make sure to gather all the cuttings in a bag of some kind and dispose of them in a place where pets, children, or others won't be exposed to them.  Wear your gloves as you collect the clippings. Do not compost any part of the oleander plant. After you have finished pruning, wash your gardening shears or any other equipment you used to trim your oleander.  Washing your equipment ensures that the next time you use them you won't run the risk of skin irritation from the oleander sap. Even if you wore gloves, make sure to wash your hands as well as any exposed body parts, such as arms or legs.

TL;DR in English: Fertilize the plant after pruning. Water the oleander. Dispose of the cuttings. Wash your tools and your hands.
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In the warmer months, feeders will need to be cleaned more often. In 90F or higher weather it may even be necessary to replace the liquid twice daily. Fermentation happens very quickly. Do not place hummingbird feeders in locations where they receive direct sunlight as it greater speeds up spoilage. In weather with temperatures in the 80s it is a good idea to change the liquid daily. In the 70s the liquid may last more than a day. Remember, you can't rely on liquid cloudiness to know it's time to change the liquid. Clear-looking liquid can be too fermented already. Beer looks clear but it's extremely fermented. Watch the nectar closely and throw it away when necessary. How long nectar lasts depends on the ambient temperature, how clean the feeder was before it was refilled, how many ports are open to let air in, and whether or not it gets direct sunlight.  In high heat situations or when the feeder is in direct sunlight, nectar can go bad in less than a day. Check the feeder periodically for a greasy residue. This can indicate that there is black mold. The feeder should be boiled, if it is made of parts that can be boiled, more often than it is deep-cleaned. When you deep clean the feeder periodically you have the option of boiling the feeder three times in a row for 30 minutes each time, allowing it to cool. This will kill mold spores which are very resistant to being killed by boiling. You can also soak the feeder in hydrogen peroxide or vinegar for an hour or more. If you notice black mold growing on the feeder that is especially bad and requires soaking in vinegar, peroxide, or a 1 part bleach 10 parts water liquid. You should not see any black mold on the feeder after soaking. If you see it then continue to soak until it has dissolved.

TL;DR in English: Clean the feeder at the right frequency, depending on the season. Replace the nectar regularly. Deep clean the feeder at least once every seven days in hot weather.
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Drill a hole in the center of the rose with an electric drill and bit. The electrician can tell you how big the hole in the center must be. Use a 120-grit sandpaper pad and hand sander. The sanding process will scuff the ceiling so that it adheres more fully to the surface of the ceiling. Always wear a ventilation mask when sanding. Set up your ladder. Have someone hold the ceiling rose in the position you desire, and then outline the area with a pencil.  Remove the rose, so that you can apply the glue. You may need to set up two ladders so that both the person holding and the person outlining can access the ceiling rose. You can draw small perpendicular lines outside where the rose is to use as guidelines.

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Get a snow shovel. Buy flashlights and battery-powered lamps. Stock up on candles and holders. Fill some shelves with non-perishable food. Fill up some containers of water. Gather blankets and warm clothing. Locate your first aid kit. Get your hands on a camping stove or grill. Find some matches. Ensure you have a phone you can use. Stock up on diapers, formula, and baby food. Get a refill on your prescription medications. Consider investing in a battery-operated radio.

If possible, you should pickle okra within 6 - 12 hours of picking. Select tender, green pods of okra that are 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) long for pickling. Trim the end of the stem off the okra, but leave the okra whole. Make the final okra everything that would you feel comfortable eating. . In a large pot, arrange your canning jars onto a wire rack so that they don't rest on the bottom of the pot. Fill the pot with water, so that the jars are completely submerged. Turn the burner on and allow the water to come to a boil. Boil for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, turn the burner off.  Remove the canning jars with canning tongs and place them on a counter pre-lined with a clean towel. Do this so that the heat difference between the counter and the jars doesn't cause them to crack. Dunk the lids and tops into the near-boiling water and leave them there for 5 minutes before removing and placing on a clean towel.

TL;DR in English: Choose the freshest okra possible. Wash and trim the okra. Sterilize the canning jars
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Wake up early and sneak out of bed to prepare her favorite breakfast items. Then, arrange them neatly on a tray with a cup of coffee or glass of orange juice. You can even place a birthday card or flower on the tray for an added surprise. This a particularly great gift if your wife has to work on the day of her birthday. She’ll be happy all day thinking about her awesome birthday breakfast. For this gift, consult her friends and family to get pictures from her past. Focus on the different stages of her life, like childhood, young adulthood, and eventually all of the adventures that you two have had together. Compile them into a photo book and present it to her on her birthday. You can even include notes from her friends and family about their memories of different events. For example, ask her parents to tell the story of the day she was born, or get her best friend to write about how they met. This is a unique and fun way to give your wife passes to do what she wants throughout the year, not just on her birthday! Make them yourself, and think about things you know she would enjoy, like a week of not doing the dishes, or a complaint-free chick flick movie marathon. You can buy coupon books like these at some stores, but it’s definitely more heartfelt when you make them yourself. All you have to do is fold some pieces of paper in half, staple them together, and write your “coupons” on the pages.

TL;DR in English: Make her breakfast in bed to start the day on a good note. Create a photobook of memories to remind her of her awesome life. Give her a “coupon book” of special tasks related to your relationship.
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Be honest with yourself and think: How neat and self-caring are you? Do you take care of your body? Don't be egotistical and self-centered, but do try your best to look good.  Have a sense of fashion. You don't have to be a top-notch fashionista, but keeping your look up-to-date and funky will most definitely help catch your crush's eye. Looking fresh never hurt anybody. Maybe pick one day a week to dress up a little bit, but make it normal and not too forced Look decent and approachable. If you wear dirty, sloppy clothing, your crush may not want to talk to you. If you are going to buy some new items for your wardrobe, make sure they are your style! Figure out what matches your personality and accents your best points. Make sure that you smell good and are clean. You might want to try wearing a light perfume. Have a distinct scent. Wear perfume/cologne, put on deodorant, brush your teeth and chew gum. People want to be with people who seem happy and fun, not grouchy and negative. Your attitude can go a long way.  The person you have your eye on is more likely to be kind if you have open posture, smile, and welcome them warmly, either by waving or smiling mischievously. Act happy to see someone, but not so happy they think that you're stalking them. Animals do this to human beings all the time. They act happy to see you, and people become happy to see them. People even look forward to seeing them. It really works. Try to be nice to everyone and don't say bad things about other people. What goes around, comes around. They will notice how you treat other people. Ego and arrogance is never appealing. Be associated with positive things. Don't change who you are or make excuses. Game playing and people who shape-shift to become someone they aren't will turn people off. People like a bit of mystery, and they are drawn to confident people.  Have a life outside of them. The more you do, the more interesting you become. Don't forget to also look cool but interesting. The more interesting you become, the more intrigued...

TL;DR in English: Look your best but, most importantly, be your natural self. Smile a lot, and keep a positive attitude. Be confident in yourself.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur as a result of a stressful event, leading to symptoms of extreme stress. In some people, PTSD can include flashbacks of a traumatic event and avoidance of places or people who remind you of the event. You may experience detachment from other people or feel emotionally numb.  People with PTSD tend to experience a heightened sense of arousal following a traumatic event. The memories may haunt them and the people may go to great lengths to avoid memories of the event. For more information on PTSD, check out How to Treat PTSD. People with OCD may show dissociative tendencies related to their diagnoses of OCD. Obsessive compulsive disorder is characterized by obsessive, uncontrollable thoughts followed by compulsions in order to decrease stress caused by the thoughts. It appears that people with OCD often show signs of dissociation as a way to cope with distress.  In ruling out OCD from dissociative amnesia, one must inquire whether there are obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors present. For more information on OCD, check out How to Know if You Have OCD. Some people who experience panic attacks report experiencing depersonalization or dissociation immediately preceding or during a panic attack. The panic attack can feel like the person it witnessing things as an outsider or from outside the body. Symptoms of a panic attack include shortness of breath/hyperventilation, racing heart, a choking feeling, sweating, hot/cold flashes, and a fear of dying or losing control or going crazy.  When ruling out a panic disorder, one must ask what immediately precedes and follows the dissociative feelings. It may be related to panic attacks or anxiety. For more information about panic attacks, check out How to Recognize Panic Disorder.

TL;DR in English: Note differences with PTSD. Observe symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Rule out panic disorder.
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Get a quality snow shovel so you can dig yourself out if need be. You may also need to shovel to dig your car out once the storm is over.  Try the shovel out before you buy it. Check that you can use it comfortable, especially if you have physical challenges. Consider getting a small snow shovel to dig snow out of smaller corners. Rock salt is not an effective snow melter. While it can melt snow, a shovel will move much more snow quickly.  Rock salt and other ice melt treatments are meant for ice, and not effective for snow. If you need to remove snow do so physically. Rock salt and other ice melters can be devastating for your local water and soil, as well as your vehicles and sidewalk. If you must use chemical treatments on paved surfaces, use it only when necessary and only where needed. Put fresh batteries in your lamps and flashlights if a storm is coming. Go for a model that can power your cell phone if you can. You can even make a homemade flashlight. In case your flashlight suddenly gives out or you run out of batteries, you can light your home the old-fashioned way.  LED candles and lanterns are a safer alternative to traditional candles. Fire from candles during a blackout is a real risk, especially with small children. If you use candles, put them in safe holders. Keep them away from anything flammable never leave them unattended; and put them out before going to bed. Stock up on canned soups and vegetables, powdered food, and grains like rice and pasta. Make sure you have enough to last your family at least three or four days. Find a hand-operated can-opener too.  Eat the perishable food first. The non-perishable items are for eating if there is a prolonged emergency. The perishables should be used up first. Cook meats ahead of time to make them safer if the power goes up. Uncooked hamburger meat is dangerous within hours, but cooked may be safe for quite some time.   If you drink coffee, consider methods that do not require electricity: French press style, for example, or instant coffee. Your...

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Be sure to have a good understanding of the job market. Be sure to have a good understanding of the job market.

Familiarize yourself with the requirements of your state for becoming a teacher. Take the certification exam in the state where you want to be a teacher. Look for jobs as a teacher. Prepare your application. Sign up to substitute teach if you are not hired as a regular teacher.

Sit in the driver’s seat with the ignition key and the key fob (also called a keyless entry remote). Close all doors. Place the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position. Don’t start the engine. Consult your owner’s manual or online for specific steps for your vehicle. Different manufacturers require slightly different steps to complete the reprogramming process. Aim the remote at the transmission receiver if you know where it is. It’ll be somewhere in the front of the car, such as above the mirror, so aim it forward. Hit the lock button within a couple of seconds of turning the key. Immediately reach for the key in the ignition. Shut the car off. Continue to move quickly. You only have a few seconds before the car’s system resets the commands. Many cars desync all remotes when you attempt to program a new one. Start at the beginning. Turn on the ignition, press the lock button on the next remote, and turn off the ignition. Don’t wait between actions.  Each key should be reprogrammed right after the last one. If you wait more than a few seconds, the car exits programming mode. You’ll have to start over if you wish to program all the remotes. For some cars, you’ll have to repeat the cycle several times in order to enter programming mode. You may hear the locks click, telling you that this was successful. Once again, turn the key in the ignition. Turn the car on, activating the electrical system. Don’t start the engine. When you press the button, the car should enter programming mode if it didn’t already. The car’s locks will activate to show that this happened. Start with the first remote and press it again to make sure it is programmed. The locks should sound to show that the remote has successfully been programmed. Quickly move to the next remote. Repeat the process for each remote you wish to program. Afterwards, you can turn off the ignition and test your remotes.

TL;DR in English: Turn the ignition on. Press the lock button on your remote. Turn the ignition off. Repeat programming with other remotes. Turn the ignition on. Press the lock button on the first remote. Press the lock buttons on all remotes.
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Make sure they are still in decent condition and are not torn or haven’t been damaged in any way and make sure it is extremely dry for maximum flammability. If it is damaged you can use some superglue since it is a flammable material (the fire may smell different). Whenever you clean out the lint trap, keep a small bucket or container near the dryer.  Instead of tossing into the garbage, throw the lint into your container and keep in a safe, dry spot for future use.

TL;DR in English: Gather/maintain a supply of empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls/tubes. Maintain a supply of electric clothes dryer lint.
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You can start out with a standard deck of 52 cards or you can use something more experimental, like a tarot card set. You can even design your own cards. When creating your own cards, you can purchase a sturdy, firm paper and draw your own designs. Alternatively, look online for free design software. The most important thing any game requires is a clear objective, like winning a certain number of hands, collecting all the chips, matching pairs, or getting cards with a certain numerical value in your hand. If you are creating your own card deck, you can even make each card representative of characters, who fight by rolling the dice. One of the important things to ask when picking a goal is how hard is to achieve. If the game is not particularly engaging, people probably won’t want a single hand to last several hours. In most cases, the real fun in a game is how it encourages you to interact with other people. Generally, card games are meant to be competitive, but sometimes players can cooperate. Some games, like rook, require teams, so that you are both cooperating with someone and competing against another team.   Consider the social dynamics that the card game creates or the social skills that it requires. For example, in poker, betting requires that you be able to read other people’s emotions and disguise your own. In rook, you need to be able to communicate with your partner using non-verbal cues. Can you design a game that forces you to interact with the other players in interesting ways? To make things interesting in a competitive game, ask yourself if there is any way you can directly impact your competitors. It can be fun to ruin your opponent’s hand and it can also keep things competitive when one person is falling behind. There are also some games, particularly Solitaire that you can play by yourself. To make this sort of game interesting, it is imperative that you design a system of rules that makes it difficult for you to obtain your end. This can be one of the most difficult parts of designing a...

TL;DR in English: Get a set of cards. Figure out how to win. Think about how players interact. Design the rules. Keep all players in the game. Write a rule-book. Have fun!
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For the first week, she will spend most of her time with them. A healthy dog will be interested in her puppies, and happy to have them nurse.  Ensure the puppies have a clean, safe place to nurse. Make sure bedding is clean and dry. Move the whelping box out of high traffic areas. Keep the whelping box warm. Ideally, the temperature should be around 85 degrees Fahrenheit for the puppies' first week. If your home is warmer than that, bring in a fan to keep the puppies cool. In cooler weather, bring a heating unit nearby to make sure the new pups are kept warm. Clip the puppies' nails to prevent them from scratching their mother. Within the third week, puppies will start to be able to lap liquids. When this occurs, they can start to be weaned. Offer milk replacement for one meal per day. This will help teach them to "lap" liquids, as well as supplementing their nutritional intake. After two days of this, begin to mix milk replacement together with puppy food to create a very mushy meal.  Continue to gradually increase the amount of solid food over time. The texture of the food should go from soup to Cream-of-Wheat to oatmeal within about a week's time. Puppies will continue to nurse as they are weaned. By week 6, they should be offered soft, moist food as well as puppy kibble. Puppies should be completely weaned by week 8. Puppies will be increasingly aware of their surroundings beginning in the third week. They will start to develop teeth, and the need to chew. You can help them by providing toys to focus their attention, and stimulate their play skills. Start to accustom the puppies to the sounds of everyday life. Bring in new people, one at a time, to play with the pups. Turn on your household radio near the puppies for 5 minutes at a time.

TL;DR in English: Watch closely to ensure that your dog is attentive to her new pups. Assist in the weaning process. Offer stimulating toys.
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To begin, most require a B.A. in education with some focus on health, while others provide more leeway in your choice of major. Almost all states have professional development requirements that you are expected to complete in your first years as a teacher. All states have different requirements, so be familiar with what your state wants. Study hard for these exams -- they are what will allow you to become a certified teacher. Get a sense of what different districts want. Since health teachers typically teach other things as well, determine whether you are prepared to apply for these positions. Your ability to get a job immediately after becoming certified will depend upon the state or region in which you live. Most states will ask for a typical resume -- make sure yours is strong. Some larger districts might also ask for extra essay questions that deal with your philosophy of teaching or why you wanted to become a teacher. Substitute teaching can allow you to get a variety of experiences as you continue to look for full-time positions. Make contact with teachers in different districts as you go through the job search.

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Understand why the file type matters. Open Finder. Select the Excel file. Click File. Click Get Info. Expand the "Name & Extension" section if necessary. Change the file type. Click Use .xlsx when prompted. Try opening the file.

Many EDM and dubstep producers use separate computers dedicated to making music, aside from a personal computer they might have for other things. You don't need to go that far, nor do you need any particular brand or style of computer. Producers use PCs and Macs, laptops and desktops, cheap and expensive.  If you want a Mac, make sure it has:  1.8 GHz, with an Intel Processor 2-4 GB of RAM OSX 10.5 or later   If you want a PC, make sure it has:  2GHz Pentium or Celeron processor 2-4 GB of RAM Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 a sound card with ASIO driver support This is what you'll use to prepare individual tracks, load samples, sequence beats, mix, and record all the other components of your dubstep jams. As with hardware, dubstep producers will have a variety of different set-ups and opinions when it comes to software, but the bottom line is that you can make dubstep music on any computer, using any production software. Production software can range anywhere from free (GarageBand) to several hundred dollars (Ableton Live). Remember: you're only limited by your creativity. Get something you can afford and that will help you get your foot in the door.  Popular software packages for recording dubstep include:  Fruity Loops Renoise Ableton Live Cakewalk Sonar GarageBand To get started, all you really need is the software, but as you start creating beats you can really round out your dubstep sound by adding a few basic hardware elements into your setup.  Having a basic USB mic on hand to record vocals or raps is a good idea and good way to create new sounds to use. If you're at all interested in incorporating original found sounds or acoustic elements and manipulating them in your dubstep music, a solid microphone is a good idea. It won't take long messing around with the on-screen keyboard in GarageBand before you're ready to use a real MIDI keyboard. The Axiom 25 is a popular model that allows you to pitch bend, and it taps directly into Ableton's system. It's a solid addition to any dubstep setup. Producers in...

TL;DR in English: Get a laptop with a fast processor and plenty of memory. Get some kind of music production software. Consider adding other hardware into your setup. Consider investing in a customized dubstep sample pack. Get smart and get enthusiastic.
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Even if your old laptop is a little slow or doesn’t seem to work at all, there may be someone out there who wants to buy it. Advertise your laptop for sale online or around your neighborhood, making sure to list any issues with it and any specifications you can work out. Some people will purchase old laptops for different parts. For them, it doesn’t matter if the laptop isn’t working, as long as it’s in a good physical condition. Many different electronics stores and laptop companies have programs where you can trade in your old technology for a small payment. Look online or ask at your local electronics store to find a trade-in program near you that can give an estimate of how much they will pay for old laptops.  Best Buy, Apple, and Amazon all have trade-in programs that operate all over the United States. Make sure to compare the amounts and payment methods between different programs to get the best deal for your old laptop. If your laptop is still in working order, you might be able to donate it to a family or individual in need of their own computer. Look online for local computer-based charities that are looking for donations of laptops to find somewhere to give yours away to.  The National Cristina Foundation and the World Computer Exchange are both charities that handle electronics. Many electronics and laptops can have toxic substances in them, such as lead, mercury or cadmium. To try and make disposing of potentially dangerous electronics safe, a lot of places around the world have set up electronics recycling plants. Look online for one near you. Some recyclers may require you to drop off your electronics at one of a few places around your local area, where others may offer a pick-up service. Do your research to find the one that will work best for you. If there is no other way to dispose of your laptop safely, you can throw it away in your regular garbage. Be aware that this can be very damaging to the environment and should be used as an absolute last option. Many states in the U.S. have passed...

TL;DR in English: Sell your computer. Trade in your laptop for cash or gift cards. Donate your old laptop. Take it to an electronics recycler. Throw it away as a last resort.
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Generally, there are four basic parts of the pig that the most common cuts of meat come from (though many countries cut the meat differently and/or have their own names for particular cuts): the shoulder/hand, the loin, the belly/side and the leg/ham. The muscles surrounding the backbone are tender and lean (and usually more expensive!) because they aren't used as much by the pig as the muscles closer to the ground, which are tougher but more flavorful.  Shoulder - Usually divided into the lower picnic shoulder and the upper Boston shoulder (also known as the Boston butt). These cuts need to be cooked with low heat and in gently simmering liquid (e.g. a slow cooker) in order to melt away the fat and connective tissue, but the result is tender and moist. Available as: boneless Boston shoulder roast, Boston shoulder roast, cubed pork for kebabs and stews, ground pork (the picnic). Loin - This is where rib roasts, baby back ribs, tenderloin and the chops come from. Since these cuts are naturally tender, dry heat cooking methods (roasting, grilling, broiling, pan-frying and stir-frying) are best. Available as: blade roast, rib chop, loin chop, sirloin chop, sirloin roast, tenderloin. Belly/side/spareribs - The spareribs can be grilled and then roasted, but the rest of this section is usually reserved for bacon. Available as: bacon, pancetta, spareribs. Leg/ham - This cut is usually sold cured, cooked or smoked, but if you buy it fresh, you can glaze and score the rind and roast it (a popular option for holidays and special occasions). Available as: leg cutlet, smoked ham, top leg roast. Other -  If you're adventurous, there's a use for almost every part of the pig's body. You can boil the head for brawn (head cheese), stocks and soups, and fry or bake the ears for crunchy munching. Throw the hocks/trotters into long-cooked soups, stews and sauces to add body. The tail can also be eaten, as can the organs: pâté, small intestine sausages (chitterlings) and black pudding (blood filled digestive tract). Since modern...

TL;DR in English: Know your cuts. Make time to brine or marinate. Prepare a  dry rub. Know beforehand when to stop cooking. Store pork safely.
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Despite the increasing popularity of “brain games” and “brain training” apps, there is no legitimate evidence that mental decline can be slowed by such activities.  That said, regular mental stimulation offers a range of social, emotional, and even physical benefits to Alzheimer’s sufferers.  Don’t focus so much on concrete accomplishments — finishing the puzzle in the same amount of time as last week, for instance.  Instead, make mental exercises for the patient be about having a good time and creating a sense of accomplishment, regardless of results.  Pay special attention to highlighting enjoyment when a patient might notice that their abilities are declining. For example, a musician might feel dejected when their skills are not as sharp as they once were, or a painter might feel upset when their paintings have less quality than they once did. At these times, you should take special care to encourage the patient and help them identify new goals and sources of accomplishment for their favorite activities. Asking an Alzheimer’s patient to do the same word puzzle over and over again or fold the same towel repeatedly for no reason will not provide mental stimulation or emotional benefits.  Alternatively, giving small, common tasks like setting the table or helping with the laundry can offer not only a mental (and physical) workout but a sense of involvement in the household — as opposed to the isolation an Alzheimer’s sufferer often feels.  Avoid meaningless time-fillers, and look for activities that will be meaningful to the patient.  These could include playing music, organizing or light cleaning, gardening, reading or looking at newspapers or books, helping with cooking or baking, or going through family photos or videos, to name some examples.  Build the activities around the patient’s interests and abilities.  If you can build the activities around the patient’s former work — putting coins in display pouches for a former bank clerk, for instance — you may get a particularly positive response. People with...

TL;DR in English: Emphasize process and enjoyment, not results. Identify meaningful activities that promote a sense of pride and belonging. Encourage the patient to reminisce. Communicate with, not just to, the person.
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Sometimes, Excel documents created on older computers or versions of Excel become unstable on newer versions; similarly, Excel documents can be saved in many different file formats. By changing the Excel file format to "xlsx" (or "xls" for older programs), you can fix this problem. Click the blue, face-shaped app icon in your Mac's Dock. Go to the folder in which your Excel file is located, then click the Excel file that you want to recover. This menu item is in the top-left corner of your Mac's screen. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu. It's in the File drop-down menu. This will open a pop-up window. If you don't see any file name or extension below this category, click the triangle to the left of the "Name & Extension" heading to view the file's name and extension. Replace whatever comes after the period at the end of the file name with xlsx and then press ⏎ Return.  For example, if the document was named "Spreadsheet1.txt", you would change it to "Spreadsheet1.xlsx". If the file extension already is "xlsx", try using "xls" or "html". This will confirm your decision and change the file type. Double-click the file to open it. If the file opens in Excel (or, if you selected "html" as the extension, a web browser), your file has successfully been recovered.  If you chose the "html" extension, you can convert the webpage into an Excel document by dragging the html file onto the Excel icon and then saving the file that opens as a new "xlsx" file. If the file still won't open, proceed to the next Mac method.

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Pick the right steam cleaner. Prepare the steam cleaning machine. Start with the cushions. Steam clean the rest. Let your furniture dry.

Turn on your PSP and go to your Internet browser. Once your browser is open, you can type the website URL PSP2B.com into your browser search bar. Once the page has loaded, scroll down and click the link that says "Click here to start searching". This will load the search page. With the advanced search function, you can narrow down your search and find the video you want quickly. Type in the full name of the YouTube video you would like to watch on your PSP. There will likely be a few different files for you to choose from. The file type that works most faithfully on your PSP is the one labeled HD (lo res).  If the HD video does not work on your PSP, you might have better luck with a lower resolution file.  Make sure your file extension ends in ".mp4". Other file types might not play on your PSP. When you see the prompt asking you where you would like to save the video, make sure you save it to the folder labeled "Video". Now that you've selected your video file, you will be redirected to a page informing you of the user agreement and terms of service. Be sure to read the conditions before you agree to the terms of service. In the filter section, there will likely be a few different file types (MP3, MP4, etc.) that you can choose. Select the kind of media file in which you will download your media. For YouTube videos, you will want to click "Download Free Movie". Now you should see a list of files, their source location, and other information that might influence your download. Find the file that best suits your purposes.

TL;DR in English: Navigate to the PSP2B homepage. Access the search page. Use the advanced search function. Click the image representing your target video. Agree to terms of service. Select the "Download Free Movie" option. Wait for your search results to refresh.
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Bikinis are meant to bare a lot of skin, so go ahead and get undressed. Remove your bra and underwear, too. Don't attempt to wear your bikini over underwear, since it will be nearly impossible to keep your underwear from peeking out when you're active at the beach or pool. Bikini bottoms usually provide the same amount of coverage as bikini-style underwear. The top edge of the bikini bottoms should sit along your hips, crossing over each hip bone below your belly button. In the back, they should hug your bottom tightly. Depending on the style you're wearing, they'll provide either full or partial cheek coverage.  Your bikini bottoms should not sag or droop. If they feel loose, you need a smaller size. They also shouldn't cut into your skin and cause bulging. If they do, try a size up. Put on the top as you would put on a bra, fastening the band around your chest first. It might help to put the top on backward so you can fasten the band in the front, then slide it around to position it correctly with the cups in the front.  If it's a string bikini, first tie a tight knot, then tie the ends in a bow. Tie it so that the bikini will stay in place, but not so tight that it cuts off your circulation. If the band of your bikini top is loose enough to easily slip your hand through, either tie it tighter or go down a size. If it's so tight that you feel uncomfortable, go up a size. Rest your breasts right in the center of each cup, to keep them securely in place there. Make sure the fabric of the cups completely covers your breasts; if they feel tight, or your breasts and bulging out from the sides, you might want to go up a size. If they feel loose, try a size lower or choose a padded top. Here are the different types of bikini tops, and how to fasten them properly:  Triangle top: This style provides the least amount of support and coverage, and it works best for smaller breasts. Make sure your breasts are positioned in the centers of the triangles. If your top has sliding triangles, slide them over your breasts to...

TL;DR in English: Get undressed from head to toe. Pull on the bikini bottoms. Fasten the bikini top below your breasts. Adjust the cups. Adjust the straps. Take a walk around the room to check for slipping and discomfort.
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It is possible to defend a city with 21 weak Greek Cavaliers against 350 Macedonian spearmen and archers and win with 15 men remaining and your general still alive. When you're the one whose city is about to be stormed, place the troops with the strongest defence near the place where the enemy has penetrated your city, and put them into guard mode. There are all types of different methods you can attempt to try to save your city. Something that often works is to put some spearmen a few yards back from wherever the enemy has come in and let them advance. Then, order any swordsmen, no matter how strong or weak, to attack it's now unprotected flanks since it is trapped between your defending army and the gate. Always try to place your army on a hilltop when it's about to be attacked. This hill will be on the battle map as well, and the slope could be the difference between defeat and victory. Leaving your ranged units on fire-at-will can cause them to fire and hit your own men if they are close to the enemy. Put yourself into win-win situations. Chariots on the run can still cause casualties to you by the blades on their wheels. Morale is as much a weapon as any conventional one, don't overlook it.

TL;DR in English: When one of your cities is under siege, command the battle yourself, no matter what the odds. Battles are often won before the opposing armies ever see each other. Control where your ranged units are firing. Manipulate your enemy with decoys and bait. Take care when around chariots. Use morale.
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Heat 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Shift the pan back and forth so that the butter coats the entire bottom of the skillet. Olive oil or canola oil could be substituted for the butter if you desire a healthier alternative. Season both sides of the cod fillets.  Note that you can use both fresh and frozen fillets, but the latter will take longer to cook. The salt and black pepper should be added according to your own tastes, but if you are uncertain about how much to add, try 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) of each. You could also use other seasonings on the cod, as well. For instance, you could try adding 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) garlic powder, 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground paprika, 1 tsp (5 ml) prepared seasoning blend, or 2 tsp (10 ml) dried minced parsley. Add the seasoned cod fillets to the melted butter in the skillet and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side or until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork.  If using frozen fish, cook for 6 to 9 minutes per side. Turn the fish using a spatula. Do not use tongs since tongs may cause the cod to break apart. Remove the cooked fish from the skillet and transfer to plates. Enjoy immediately.

TL;DR in English: Heat the butter in a large skillet. Sprinkle the cod with salt and pepper. Cook the cod until done. Serve warm.
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There are many kinds of steam cleaners. They are typically divided by the kinds of materials that they can steam clean. The best steam cleaners for upholstery are upholstery steam cleaners, fabric steam cleaners, and handheld steam cleaners. The upholstery steam cleaner is made specifically for the job, fabric steam cleaners are made to clean fabric, and handheld cleaners are great for small, tight surfaces. The cleaners should either be handheld or have detachable wands or hoses. Pick which one you think will work better on your particular surface.  You want to avoid that large carpet steam cleaners. Those are too bulky and don't typically have fabric cleaning attachments. They will not work at all on your upholstery.  If you don't want to buy a steam cleaner of your own, you can rent one from many department, hardware, and grocery stores. To use a steam cleaner, you need to add water and cleaner to the machine. This will vary depending on the machine you have, so follow the directions based on the model that you have. Generally, you will remove a container from the steam cleaner and fill it with warm water and upholstery cleaner. Make sure you don't fill it too full. It can cause too much water and steam to be released on your fabrics, which will over saturate them. You will also need to add the correct attachment for upholstery. This may be a stationary brush, revolving brush, or a cloth, depending on the model you have. Avoid mixing too much soap into the water. It is much easier to wash an area a few times than it is to have to wash excess soap out of the fabric. If the piece of furniture that you are steam cleaning has removable pillows, such as a couch or chair, start cleaning them. Plug up the machine and turn it on. Take the handheld steam cleaner or the hose and attachment and spray the surface with the steam. There should be a button that releases the steam onto the fabric. This will wet the fabric once the steam hits it. Promptly drag the opening of the machine over the damp areas, sucking up the...

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