Recognize the dangers of lead. Don’t overreact to the situation. Look at both sides of the debate. Take practical steps to reduce lead exposure from cosmetics.

Another way to download books on your iPad is to go through iTunes. Tap on the iTunes app, and look for the search bar in the upper right side corner of your screen. In the search bar, type in the title or author of your book (depending on your search preferences). Once you've entered your search criteria, you'll see different categories at the top of your screen. One of the categories will be Books. Tap on it to display books only. Once you've located your book, tap on the small rectangle next to the book. It'll either read GET or it'll say the price of the book. Confirm your iTunes password, then tap OK. In order to view your book, you'll have to launch iBooks. Go to the iBooks app on your iPad, then tap on it to display your book. A list of your downloaded books will appear. Choose the book you want to read, tap on it, and begin reading. If you can't find the app on your iPad, you'll have to download it through the App Store. To do so, simply tap on the App Store application. Then, enter iBooks in the search bar. Once the results come up, tap on the GET button next to the app.  If the iBooks app is already on your tablet, but you weren't able to locate it, the App Store will tell you. If you already have the iBooks app, you'll see only one option: to Open iBooks. Tap on it to launch iBooks.

TL;DR in English: Tap on the iTunes app. Search for your book. Buy or get your book. Launch iBooks. Download iBooks.
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Before using a microwave sterilizer, give your microwave a good scrub with a gentle detergent. Remove any food splatters and greasy buildup on the inside walls, door, top, and bottom. Like electric steam sterilizers, microwave steam sterilizers need water to function. However, microwave sterilizers use heat from your microwave, rather than an internal heating element, to create steam. Consult your user manual to determine how much water to add to your model.  Many microwave sterilizers have a removable steamer rack on which to place the bottles and accessories. Remove this before filling with water, and then replace it. Check your user manual to find out if distilled water is recommended for your unit. Make sure the bottles, nipples, and caps are placed open side down so that the steam can enter them from below. Check your manual for specific instructions on how to load the bottles and accessories, as some units may have designated spaces for each part.  Never put anything metal in a microwave sterilizer.  Your bottles and accessories should be clean before you load them into the sterilizer. Microwave sterilizers typically come with a plastic lid that is designed to keep the steam inside during sterilization. Make sure that the lid is on securely before starting the process of sterilization. The amount of time required will vary depending on the steamer and the wattage of your microwave. Some units may need no more than 2 minutes in a high-wattage microwave set on “high.” Check the settings on your microwave and consult the manual for your sterilizer to be sure of how much time is needed. The bottles and accessories will be very hot after you microwave them. The sterilizer will need to cool for at least 2 minutes before it will be safe to handle. Like many electric sterilizers, microwave sterilizers are designed to keep your bottles and accessories sterile for up to 24 hours if the lid is left on.

TL;DR in English: Clean your microwave before sterilizing. Add water to the sterilizer. Load the bottles and accessories. Close the lid. Microwave the unit according to the manufacturer's instructions. Allow the unit to cool before removing the bottles and accessories.
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If you are in a social situation, put away your phone, tablet, PC, and any other distracting electronic device. You cannot connect with others if you are constantly emerged in your devices. At a social engagement, give you full and undivided attention to the situation and people in front of you. You can connect with other people at a later time.  If you are an IPhone user, you can turn on the “Do Not Disturb function to prevent calls and text messages coming through until the function is turned off. This will prevent the temptation to check your phone. It is difficult to be present in a situation if you keep thinking about how excited you are to get out of your tight jeans or itchy dress. Wear clothing that is appropriate and comfortable, so you can focus on the present situation. When you are engaged in a conversation, do not think about how you will respond while someone is speaking. Instead, focus on what they are saying, and when it is your turn to respond, take two seconds before you're answering.   For example, if someone is telling a story about hiking with their dog, do not think of a story of you hiking with your own doggie as they are speaking. Fully engage in their story, then share your own. Empathize with the person’s story and share the same feelings with them. Say, for example, that you are as impressed as her, because this reminds you a similar event. To become present in situations, try being present with yourself. Try meditating by going to a quiet place, making yourself comfortable and focusing on deep breathing. Focus on how your body feels as you inhale and exhale. Repeat a single word or mantra or listen to repetitive music that calms you and clears your mind.  Spend at least five minutes each day doing nothing and being at peace with that.

TL;DR in English: Silence and put away all electronic devices. Make yourself physically comfortable. Wait at least two seconds before responding in a conversation. Practice presence exercises at home.
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. Your "brand" is the sum of the associations and connections you have with your customers. That is, it is your business's public face and the personality that it shows to customers. This includes what the business and its management believe in and how your business helps fulfill your customers' needs. First, you'll have to decide what your brand is. Define it clearly and fully by writing out what your business wants to provide and what you, as the business owner, believe in providing to them and your community. From here you can use your brand in every point of contact with customers, from in-store interactions to emails. Assess your current brand. Does it say what you want it to? If not, it's time to make a change. A great way to promote your brand online is to post useful articles that will appeal to people in your target market. Digital marketers call that content marketing.  Good content marketing attracts people to your website who might purchase the product or service that you're selling. If you're not a very good writer, you might have to hire someone to write and post articles for you. That will require an investment. Be sure the articles that are posted to your website are optimized for search engines. You want people to find those articles when they're searching for keywords relevant to your niche. dvertise your product or service. If your customers don't know about your business, you won't be able to sell to them. Build brand-name awareness by reaching people in your target market with messages about how your product or service will benefit them.  It's easy to track the effectiveness of both online advertising campaigns and "old school" media campaigns (such as radio ads). Online advertising, however, offers a more focused approach online versus the mass appeal of traditional advertising channels. Obviously, advertising requires an investment. Be sure to validate the effectiveness of your campaign so that you can determine if you're receiving a good return on investment. Customers are more likely...

TL;DR in English: Build your brand Use content marketing. . Make the process of buying your products a safer bet (and publicize this). Build a presence in the community.
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Lead is an element that has served useful purposes from plumbing to paint and beyond for centuries, but the dangers of excessive lead levels in the body have become apparent in recent decades.  Lead is a neurotoxin that can cause behavioral, developmental, and learning difficulties.  It is therefore particularly dangerous for children and their developing brains. See the handout created by an agency of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (available at http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ToxProfiles/tp13-c1-b.pdf) for detailed information about lead, how it enters the body, how it impacts the body, and how to limit exposure. Yes, 400 out of 400 cosmetics tested by the FDA in 2010 contained lead (and a separate major study also got a 100% result).  And yes, lead is a toxic substance.  That said, among the most likely sources for dangerous levels of lead exposure, your cosmetics are pretty low on the list.  Continuing to use cosmetics is unlikely to significantly alter the amount of lead in your body, and pitching all your cosmetics will not protect you from possible lead exposure from more likely sources.  You are more likely to be exposed to higher levels of lead by way of water carried through old pipes, houses built before 1978 with flaking paint, and airborne dust near industrial sites, to name some examples.  Often with good intentions, some individuals and groups have resorted to scare tactics in order to advocate for the removal of all traces of lead from cosmetics.  You may have gotten emails before that say cosmetics companies intentionally use lead because it lowers their costs, and that lead causes cancer. In reality, most lead in cosmetics occurs as a natural contaminant, and the possible links between lead exposure and certain cancers are still unclear. On one hand, then, you have organizations like the FDA that state that the small amounts of lead found in cosmetics are of no real health concern.  On the other hand, you have advocacy groups and some researchers who focus on the fact...

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Open Counter Strike: Click PLAY. Click OFFLINE WITH BOTS. Select a map. Choose bot difficulty. Select a team. View your teams. Use the developer console to add or remove bots.

A reflex angle has more than 180 degrees but fewer than 360. This means that if you look at the reflex angle, you'll also see an acute angle inside the rays of the reflex angle. By determining the degrees of the acute angle, you can calculate the degrees in the reflex angle. You can use the basic slope equation and the inverse tangent function on your scientific calculator to find the degrees in the acute angle. Line up the short end of your ruler with the ray of the angle that is horizontal rather than diagonal. Then draw a vertical line that meets the horizontal ray of the angle. The horizontal line becomes the adjacent side of your triangle, and the vertical line becomes the opposite side of the acute angle you want to measure. In the equation "slope = rise/run," the rise is the length of the vertical line, or opposite side of your triangle. The run is the length of the horizontal line, or adjacent side of your triangle. Measure the horizontal line from the vertex to the point where it meets the vertical line. Measure the vertical line from the point where it meets the horizontal line to the point where it meets the diagonal line. Plug the values you found for the length of the vertical and horizontal lines into your slope equation. When you divide the length of the vertical line by the length of the horizontal line, you'll get the slope for the angle. For example, if your horizontal line measured 8 and your vertical line measured 4, your equation would be "slope = 4/8." The slope of your angle would be 0.5. Type the value you got for the slope of the angle into your scientific calculator, then press the inverse tangent button (tan-1). The value displayed is the degrees of the smaller acute angle. To continue the example, if your slope is 0.5, the acute angle would measure 26.565 degrees. A circle has 360 degrees. Since a reflex angle is an angle of more than 180 degrees, you relate it as a portion of a circle. The degrees of the reflex angle and the degrees of the smaller acute angle would add up to 360....

TL;DR in English: Identify the smaller acute angle associated with the reflex angle. Draw a vertical line connecting the rays of the acute angle. Measure the rise and the run of the acute angle. Divide rise by run to find the slope of the acute angle. Use your calculator to find the degrees of the acute angle. Subtract the degrees of the acute angle from 360.
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The dorsal fin is located on the top of the fish, about two to three inches from the fish’s head. Male guppies have longer dorsal fins that flow in the water as they swim around. Female guppies have shorter dorsal fins that do not trail in the water as they swim. The guppy’s tail fin, or the caudal, can help you determine the sex of the guppy. Male guppies have wide, long caudal fins that are often brightly colored, with elaborate patterns. Female guppies will have shorter caudal fins that are not as wide and long as the males. The guppy’s anal fin is located under the fish and is the smaller fin right before the tail fin. A male guppy will have an anal fin that is long and narrow, with a slightly pointed end. He will use his anal fin to deliver sperm into the female. In contrast, a female guppy will have a shorter anal fin that appears triangular in shape. Her gravid spot will be located right above her anal fin.

TL;DR in English: Look at the shape of the guppy’s dorsal fin. Check the shape of the guppy’s tail fin. Notice the length and shape of the guppy’s anal fin.
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Although this is important for everyone's dental health, tooth brushing is especially important for keeping a smoker's teeth white. Brush your teeth twice to three times a day, being sure to brush for at least two minutes each time. Use a whitening toothpaste if you would like to get an extra level of whitening action.  Smokers tend to have poorer oral health and a higher risk of periodontal disease, so it's important to focus on keeping your mouth healthy. In addition to reducing the risk of problems in your mouth, like gum disease, brushing will whiten your smile. Try brushing right after you smoke. This will remove the tar and other chemicals deposited on the teeth quickly instead of letting them set it. There are special toothpastes for smokers. These toothpastes contain more abrasive ingredients, such as baking soda or alumina than normal toothpastes. This helps to get at the tar and nicotine embedded in the teeth. Because these toothpastes have additional abrasive, they can wear down your enamel faster. If you are concerned about your enamel wearing down, consider using smoker's toothpaste some of the time and regular toothpaste the rest of the time. There are specialty mouthwash products that are made to reduce the amount of tar and chemicals in your mouth after smoking. They are made to be used after each time you smoke. Using a normal mouthwash won't keep your teeth white but it will improve your overall oral health. Use a regular mouthwash even if you can't get your hands on an anti-tar mouthwash. Just be sure to pick a therapeutic mouthwash that actually fights gingivitis and freshens your breath at the same time, as opposed to a mouthwash that just freshens your breath. You should be able to tell the difference because therapeutic mouthwashes include fluoride and antimicrobial agents. It's important to floss your teeth before you sleep or after brushing. In addition to improving your general oral health, it will also help to remove nicotine and tar from your teeth. This will decrease the risk of...

TL;DR in English: Brush your teeth. Consider using a special smoker's toothpaste. Use anti-tar mouthwash for smokers. Floss your teeth. Go to the dentist regularly.
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Use a wooden drying rack or another type of rack to hang the sausages up to dry. Drape them over the rack at every other twist so that the links hang down but don't touch. Let them dry for an hour and a half. Sterilize a needle by heating it over a flame, and use it to prick each sausage where you see an air bubble. This lets out any air that is trapped inside and flattens the casing against the meat. Place the sausages in a container in the refrigerator overnight so that the flavors continue to meld. After eight or so hours, the sausages are ready to eat. Cook them within one week, or freeze them for up to several months before eating.

TL;DR in English: Hang the sausage to dry. Pop the air bubbles. Store the sausages.
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Global Offensive. CS: GO has a built-in offline mode you can use to play bot matches. It's in the top-left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. You'll find this in the PLAY drop-down menu. Click the map you want to use, then click GO in the bottom-right corner. Click a circle in the pop-up window, then click GO. The left-most circle pertains to easy bots, while the right-most circle pertains to the hardest bots. Click either COUNTER-TERRORISTS or TERRORISTS to join the selected team. Pressing the Tab ↹ key will show the existing team members (all of whom are bots). If you have the developer console enabled for CS: GO, you can add or remove bots by pressing ~ and entering the following:  Add a bot — Type in bot_add_ct (Counter-Terrorists) or bot_add_t (Terrorists), then press ↵ Enter. Remove a bot — Type in bot_kick_ct (Counter-Terrorists) or bot_kick_t (Terrorists), then press ↵ Enter.

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Obtain a valid email address and a PayPal account associated with that address. Tell your employer which email address you used for your PayPal account. When your employer has paid you, log into your personal PayPal account. On the next page, provide your payment information.

Select the type and size of paper you’d like to use for the pages you’ll write on in your diary. Use simple printer paper, colored paper, scrapbook paper, or any other lined or unlined style of your choosing.  For a thinner diary or one with threaded binding, fold larger pieces in half and stack them inside one another so you have a set of several folded pages. Note that this will work best with 10 folded pieces of paper (called folios) or less, though you could attach several of these together.  You may want to trim the outer edges of the paper when doing the folio method, as the inside folios will stick out further than the outer ones. For a thicker diary or one with a glued binding, keep a stack of paper flat with the edges lined up evenly. Gather together a stack of paper that you want to use for the pages of your diary and make sure the edges are lined up evenly. Hold them together with binder clips and apply glue to the edge where you want the spine to be.  Place scraps of paper under the binder clips to protect your paper from becoming indented or marked by them. Use a paintbrush or foam brush to apply a light layer of PVA or Elmer’s Glue to the edge of the stack you want to bind, where the spine of the diary will be. Let dry and apply more coats if necessary.  Glue the bound edge of the paper to a cover made of heavy paper, cardstock, fabric, etc. Or, create a quick and easy spine with some colorful duct tape or similar heavy tape over the glued edge of the paper. Fold 10 pieces of paper or less in half and place them inside one another. Open up this stack, called a folio, to the inner fold to mark and pierce holes for threading the pages together.  Make three marks evenly spaced along the fold for the holes. Use an awl meant for bookbinding to make the holes if you have one, or simply use a needle thick enough to pierce through the pages that you have. Cut linen thread or waxed string to at least four times the height of the paper you’re using. Using a needle, thread it through the middle hole to the...

TL;DR in English: Gather paper for the pages. Make a glued binding. Make a threaded binding. Create a cover. Add a lock if you wish.
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The icon looks like a multicolored musical note inside a white background with a multicolored ring around the outside. If iTunes prompts you to download the most recent version, do so. Using your iPod cable, plug the USB end into your computer and the other end into your iPod charging port. If your iTunes has auto-sync for music enabled, simply opening iTunes and plugging in your iPod will add any new music to your iPod Touch. It's in the upper-left corner of the screen next to the icon of your iPod. It's the first selection in the menu. In the "Library" section in the left pane of the iTunes window, there are several ways in which to view the music in your library:  Recently Added Artists Albums Songs Genres Click and drag a song or album from the library on the right side of the window to your iPod's icon in the left pane of the window, under the "Devices" section.  A blue rectangle will surround your iPod's icon. You can select multiple items by clicking on them while holding down Ctrl (PC) or ⌘ Command (Mac). Do so by releasing the mouse or trackpad button, which will start the upload to your iPod. Once the process is done, you can disconnect your iPod Touch from the desktop. Look for music in your iPod's Music app, under the Downloaded Music tab in the Library.

TL;DR in English: Open iTunes on your computer. Attach your iPod Touch to your computer. Click the media drop-down menu. Click Music. Click a "Library" option. Drag music to your iPod. Drop the music on your iPod. Wait for your music to finish uploading.
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There are a number of websites that offer Cherokee language learning tools. Some of these sites charge a fee, but others are free and just require a download. This is a great way to practice the language in the comfort of your own home.  You can find Cherokee educational sites by entering “Cherokee language online” into a search engine. Then, look for a school that is affiliated with a cultural or historical association. Be wary of programs that require large payments for programs upfront. Most online programs focus on a mix of both the written and spoken language. This is a great way to work on speaking Cherokee on the go. Some of these apps contain audio clips that you can mimic or even hold conversations with. There are even apps designed like video games, which require verbal triggers before continuing the action.  Before you download an app, check the reviews to see what other users say about it. Some apps are geared more towards learning the written language, not speaking. Go on to YouTube or another video streaming site and search for Cherokee language videos. Look for videos posted by historical or cultural organizations to ensure that you are listening to accurate Cherokee. Then, listen to the speaker and try to mimic them. You can also find full-length Cherokee movies available, such as “First Language: The Race to Save Cherokee.”

TL;DR in English: Take online language exercises, quizzes, and exams. Download a Cherokee language app. Watch Cherokee language videos.
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If you had stage II or III colon cancer, or if your surgeon detected the spread of cancerous cells to your lymph nodes while performing surgery, you will most likely be offered a course of adjuvant chemotherapy following surgery. The goal of adjuvant chemotherapy is to target any "micrometastases" (in other words, any small cancerous cells that are undetectable to the naked eye) and to "kill" them, so as to greatly diminish the chance of a future recurrence of your cancer.  Adjuvant chemotherapy is not necessary for stage I colon cancer, because stage I cancer is confined to the bowel and holds next to zero risk of having spread anywhere else in the body. There is an online program called "Adjuvant!" that helps both physicians and patients to assess the possible risk of recurrence of their colon cancer, alongside the pros and cons of proceeding with adjuvant chemotherapy. This tool can be extremely helpful in allowing patients to see the benefits and risks of proceeding with chemotherapy treatment, and to make an informed decision as to whether it is something that interests them. While surgery is the first-line treatment for stages I, II, and III colon cancer, chemotherapy is the key aspect of treating stage IV. Unfortunately, stage IV colon cancer is technically "incurable," because it has already metastasized to other areas of the body. However, seeking treatment can improve your prognosis and expected lifespan, as well as decrease the symptoms you may be suffering from, so it is certainly worth discussing with your doctor as a treatment option.  The reason that chemotherapy is the primary mode of treatment for stage IV colon cancer is that the cancer has spread systemically (throughout your body), and therefore a "systemic treatment" (a treatment that travels throughout your bloodstream to all areas of your body, such as chemotherapy), is needed to have the desired impact. Chemotherapy for stage IV colon cancer is often accompanied by surgery to remove any masses in the colon and/or elsewhere in the body....

TL;DR in English: Opt for "adjuvant" chemotherapy for stage II or III colon cancer. Proceed with chemotherapy as the mainstay of treatment for stage IV colon cancer. Talk to your doctor to decide on a drug regimen for chemotherapy. Take medications to manage the side effects. Be aware that radiation is rarely used in the treatment of colon cancer.
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If you're an independent contractor, this is all you'll need to receive remote payment online. This option is especially useful for freelance workers operating online. Many businesses that use freelance employees prefer this method of payment for its ease in one-time payments.  Your employer will also need a PayPal account for this method. Check with your employer if you're not sure whether they accept this form of paying. If the person making a payment does not have a PayPal account you can still request money from them. After you log in to your My PayPal page, click Send and Request. On the next page click Request Money and enter the person's email address and the amount requested. On the next page add a note if desired. Then click Request and PayPal will send the request and notify you when the payment arrives. This is all you have to do when you want to be paid. An employer who uses this method of payment will provide their own payment information. From your "My Account" homepage, select "Withdraw." On the next page, you'll have several options for getting your money. You can:  Transfer money from your PayPal account to a bank account (for free). Request a check be mailed to you (for $1.50.) Request a PayPal debit card (for free). Withdraw cash from an ATM (for $1.00). Note: You should also receive an email at your PayPal-associated email address when you're paid. This email should contain instructions for retrieving your money. Depending on the method of payment you selected, you may be asked for your bank account number, address, or other contact information. If you transfer your money to a bank account, allow 3-4 days for processing. If you request a check or a debit card, allow 5-10 days for it to arrive.

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Sit down. Sit down. Sit down. Sit down. Sit down. Sit down. Sit down. Sit down. Sit down. Sit

Sit down. Try some gentle stretching. Go for a walk. Take a timeout. Go outside. Tense and relax your muscles.

It's a green app with a white "X" on it.  You'll need to click Blank workbook (PC) or New and then Blank Workbook (Mac) to continue. If you have an existing presentation you'd like to open, double-click it to open it in Excel. Doing so will select it, allowing you to type into it. All formulas in Excel start with the equals sign. This should go directly after the "=" symbol with no space. The asterisk symbol indicates that you wish to multiply the number before the asterisk with the number that comes after it. For example, if you first entered a 6, and wanted to multiply it by 6, your formula would now look like =6*6. You can repeat this process with as many numbers as you like, as long as the "*" symbol is between each of the numbers you want to multiply. This will run your formula. The cell will display the product of the formula, though clicking the cell will display the formula itself in the Excel address bar.

TL;DR in English: Open Excel. Click a cell. Type  =  into the cell. Enter the first number. Type * after the first number. Enter the second number. Press ↵ Enter.
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Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is a free PDF viewer from Adobe. Depending on the type of PDF you downloaded, you may be able to select and copy the text in the PDF from here. If you don't have Adobe Reader yet, you can download and install it for free. Click File, click Open in the drop-down menu, select your PDF, and click Open in the bottom-right corner of the window. If Adobe Reader is your default PDF program, just double-click the PDF file that you want to open to open it in Acrobat Reader. It's a menu item in the top-left side of the Acrobat Reader window (Windows) or in the top-left side of the screen (Mac). A drop-down menu will appear. This option is in the Edit drop-down menu. Clicking it selects all of the text on the page. Pictures will not be selected. If the whole document becomes highlighted in blue, the document cannot be copied and pasted as text. You'll need to use Google Drive instead. This will copy the selected text. If your PDF is more than one page long, you'll have to go back and copy the other pages individually after pasting in this page's contents. Usually, you'll want to open a program such as Microsoft Word, Pages, or Google Docs. You can use a text editor like Notepad or TextEdit as well, but the PDF's formatting won't be preserved if you do this. Press Ctrl+V (Windows) or ⌘ Command+V (Mac). You should see the text from the PDF appear in the document.  If pressing the keys doesn't work, click the document's blank page and try again. You can also right-click the page and click Paste in the drop-down menu.

TL;DR in English: Open Acrobat Reader. Open a PDF file. Click Edit. Click Select All. Click Edit again, then click Copy. Open a new document. Paste in the copied text.
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If you have furniture of several different colors, neutral throws work best. But if you have a singular color scheme, bright throw blankets can bring a bold touch to your living room. You might swap out throw blankets depending on the season, with cool colors in fall/winter months and warm colors in spring/summer months. Light colors (like yellow and orange) can brighten rooms with dark lighting. A couple of throw pillows can help your throw blanket look elegant and give you something comfortable to lie down on. Instead of bringing in many multicolored pillows, opt for pillows the same color as your blanket. Vary with texture instead, like sheepskin or velvet. The number of pillows you add depends on how many people your sofa can hold. Stick to 1 or 2 pillows for smaller sofas, but feel free to add more for large sofas and sectionals. Throw blanket can do so much more than look classy and keep people warm. You might find a blanket made of durable material you can take outside on picnics. Or you could find a satin blanket that can double as a table runner. Too much pattern can become overstimulating, but excessive simplicity can make a room stagnant or boring. For patterned sofas, choose a single colored blanket. Solid colored sofas look good with wild-printed throws draped across them, like plaid or paisley.

TL;DR in English: Choose a colorful throw to add vibrancy. Add a textured throw pillow. Pick a multipurpose, functional throw blanket. Use the throw blanket to add contrast.
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Always keep your wines in an area under 70ºF (21ºC) and away from direct sunlight. Store horizontally on a wine rack to keep the cork moist. If you plan to age wines or store expensive wines, but don't have a wine cellar, use a basement or closet. The temperature should be close to 55ºF (13ºC), and the area should be quite humid. If this environment is not available in your home, move on to the options below. You can build your own cheap "cellar" by excavating a pit in a shaded area of your backyard. Place the wine bottles inside a wooden box, insulate the box on all sides with aluminum foil, and lower it into the pit. Cover the pit with plywood or any sturdy cover. Including a thermometer is recommended, since soil temperatures and climate can vary greatly, but as long as the temperature stays stable at a temperature between roughly 45–60ºF (7–16ºC), it can be used to store wine at larger quantities and lower expense than a refrigeration system. These are sometimes called electric wine cellars, and are the most expensive option for storing your wine, after hiring someone to dig a full-scale cellar! You may prefer to spend the extra money on pre-aged wines instead, but the wine fridge could be a good option if you have a few dozen bottles, or if you want to taste how different bottles of the same vintage age over time. Full-featured models allow different temperature zones for different types of wine.

TL;DR in English: Store horizontally, in a cool, dark place. Find alternatives to a wine cellar. Dig an underground storage space. Purchase a wine refrigerator.
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If you’re standing up, try sitting down to dispel your anger. Sitting, lying down, or otherwise attempting to make yourself comfortable can help trigger your brain to help you relax. Your body associates relaxed postures with being relaxed.  If you are standing during a confrontation with another person, you could say, “Let’s sit down and try to work this out.” If you can’t sit down, try not to pace or tense your body. Soften your stance as much as possible. You can also try visualizing yourself relaxing on your bed or sitting in your favorite comfortable chair. Stretching can help relax your muscles and release tension. Even just a minute or two of gentle stretching could help you relax and re-center yourself. Focus on the areas where you normally hold tension, such as in your neck, jaw, or shoulders, and work on loosening up the muscles in these areas. You could also try yoga to relax. If you are familiar with some poses, take a minute to do one that you find relaxing and centering. If you are unfamiliar with yoga, try taking a class to learn some great stretches! Spend a few minutes walking to calm down. Getting outside is ideal, but if you can’t, walk around your office, home, or school. Aerobic activity can help lower your stress levels in just a few minutes.  Exercising daily can help your stress levels stay lower all day, even before you get angry. You could get into the habit of taking a walk every morning or evening. If walking isn’t your favorite activity, you could try some other aerobic exercise to receive the same stress-reduction benefits, such as biking, running, or swimming. If you find yourself unable to remain calm in the situation, excuse yourself from the person or environment before you lose your temper. Figure out where you could go for a few minutes to collect yourself, or schedule another time to deal with the situation if possible. Just make sure to come back to the discussion. Don’t use the break as an excuse to abandon the conversation altogether.   You could say, “I need to excuse...

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Warm up vanilla extract instead of coffee to create a sweeter smell. Put a bowl of cloves in the microwave overnight to add a spicy aroma instead of heating something up. Heat up a covered bowl of berries if you want your microwave to smell fruity.

This can be a simple “thank you again for the gift,” but this gesture will remind the reader of your note why you wrote to them in the first place. This step may be skipped if your closing (in the next step) is “with gratitude” or “thanks again.” Your relationship with the gift giver will help determine the appropriate closing before your signature.  Close friends or relatives may be signed “Love, [your name].  Other options are: “best wishes,” “sincerely,” “warmly,” “best,” “thanks again,” or “with gratitude.” This may not be your full legal name.  If you are writing a letter to your child, you might sign it with “Mom,” for example.  If the person generally calls you by just your first name or a nickname, it is appropriate to sign that name.  You may wish to sign your full name, however, when writing letters to acquaintances or co-workers. Place the note in an envelope, write the recipient’s address on the outside of the envelope (be sure the address is current), put the appropriate postage on the envelope, and put the note in the mail.

TL;DR in English: Thank the giver again. End the note appropriately. Sign your name. Mail the note promptly.
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It is difficult to develop all the necessary skills of a martial artist if you can only train alone. The best thing you can do to progress is find someone to train with you.  Your partner does not have to train in the same style as you to be an effective training partner. Try asking your friends that have an interest in learning martial arts to train with you. It may be easier to learn together. If you have any friends that train in a martial art, ask them for some pointers, or see if they'd like to spar one day.

TL;DR in English: Find a partner.
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While the spying side of the CIA might be the seeming glamor filled side you're hankering after, the Directorate of Operations (or "clandestine service" where the spies are located), is but one part of the CIA and a small part at that. The majority of CIA employees work in analytical positions, language positions and science, engineering, and technology positions. Matching your skills and aptitude to what you're best suited for may not see you working in the clandestine service positions at all, so be ready for this possibility. In addition, be prepared to become part of a family when joining the CIA, with expectations to uphold deep loyalty to others, and with possible ramifications on your outside-work socializing and relationships.  Whatever your position, a role in the CIA means that you're part of the first line of defense in a warning and protecting your fellow citizens. You will be working with people possessing high integrity, perception, analytical ability, and intellectual curiosity. You'll be expected to work in teams on many occasions, so you will have to have strong team skills. You'll be able to pursue career goals within the CIA and it's hoped that you'll remain with the CIA for the duration of your career. The Agency has its own community. The reason for this stems from the academic environment, as well as the nature of the work performed and the mission of the CIA. The CIA's George Bush Center has its own food court, fitness facilities, formal gardens and walking paths, company store, recreational and activity clubs, and artwork on display. In addition, there is a museum, a library, and the usual offices. The Agency considers its community a family, employing people from nearly all fields of study, united in their work and their service to the country. Before even embarking on the process of becoming a CIA officer,  do some thorough background reading on what the CIA is about, what CIA officers do (not just spying.), as well as finding out about how much of the spying isn't what you'd gleaned...

TL;DR in English: Understand what is involved in a CIA career before seeking to join the CIA.
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Self-loathing is the result of a distorted and entirely negative view of yourself–a view based in fantasy, denial, and delusion. In order to move into reality, you have to learn to be honest and take control of your own life. Nobody's perfect. Trying to hold yourself to a standard of perfection will result in spirals of self-loathing. If you want to stop hating yourself, abandon this way of thinking as soon as possible. Stop comparing yourself to people you see on television and in advertisements. Compare yourself to yourself, not to others. Life doesn't work in 30-minute increments, and doesn't come with its own Photoshop re-touching. Short-cut to happiness? Cut out the television and the social networking for a while and spend more time with one-on-one interactions. Self loathing works in cycles, sometimes stemming from childhood or early adulthood trauma. But it's not always a single, notable memory that can trigger self-loathing. Certain people, situations, or behaviors can quickly force you to spiral into negative ways of thinking, making it worse. Learn to identify the thoughts or situations that cause this response, so you can better head them off at the pass. The next time you feel some self-loathing coming on, stop yourself by saying out loud–literally–"I'm not going there." Stop and take stock. What's happening around you? What are you responding to? Get out a piece of paper and write your thoughts down. Writing your thoughts is a a kind of catharsis and it will make you feel better. What do you usually do when you start feeling hateful toward yourself? Crawl into bed and watching television instead of going out? Drinking to excess? Overeating? Most self-loathers have in common that their coping mechanisms end up making the problem worse. Whatever you do to cope, find it and replace it with something more positive. If you struggle with over-indulgence in food or drink, make it impossible. Keep the ice cream and the cookies out of the kitchen, and replace them with fresh fruit and vegetables. If you...

TL;DR in English: Forget perfection. Discover your self-loathing triggers. Use positive coping mechanisms. Practice daily affirmations. List out your core values and beliefs. Make decisions based on these values.
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Heat a mixture of 4 teaspoons (20 mL) of vanilla extract and 2 cups (0.47 L) of water for at least 2 minutes, or until it’s boiling and creating steam. Don’t take the bowl out right away—while the mixture is still hot, let the steam spread throughout the microwave to overwhelm all of the bad odors. Wait at least half an hour before removing the bowl and dumping out the mixture. Remove any extra moisture from the microwave by wiping it out with a cloth or paper towel. Pour 27.5 grams (0.97 oz) of cloves into a container and set it inside the microwave. There’s no heating involved for this method—instead, you’ll shut the door and leave the cloves to sit all night. The closed microwave door allows the spicy aroma of cloves to fill your microwave and cancel out any bad smells. Take a mixture of your favorite berries and place them in a small container. Secure the top of the bowl with plastic wrap, and microwave the berries for several minutes. As the fruit heats up, their scent will begin to spread through the microwave, thus cancelling out any bad odors.  You can use any kind of berry for this. Make sure you like the scent of whichever fruit you choose to microwave. Try to keep the plastic wrap from touching any of the berries. This helps keep the berries smelling fresh, even if the plastic wrap melts.

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Exercise Drink a cup of green tea before you start memorizing. Create an environment that is free from distractions. Plan to memorize in the afternoon rather than in the morning or evening. Get a good night of sleep

Put your pots, pans, water bottles, and other gear outside as soon as the rain begins. You may also set up a tarp to funnel water into one of these objects. Many people forget to drink adequate amounts of water when the rain starts, and you’ll need to do this if you can’t get back to civilization before you run out.  Always purify the water with a filter, if possible. Avoid collecting water running off of trees or rocks. This water is already dirty. Open flames should never be near tents or tarps. Set your stove outside the door of your tent or under a tarp, making sure the tarp is elevated far above the flames. Never cook inside the tent, since it’ll put you at risk for fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. If an emergency forces you to cook inside the tent, do it at the entrance with the tent’s flaps pulled as far away as possible. Hypothermia is a serious health hazard and must be treated immediately. Get the person out of wet clothing. Cover them with any warm clothing, blankets, and sleeping bags you have. If possible, get them medical attention right away. Hypothermia is a loss of body heat, so look for signs of constant shivering, hyperventilating, tiredness, and pale skin. Wet rocks, muddy trails, and grassy or mossy slopes all become more dangerous in the rain. Avoid them as much as possible, whether you’re hiking or walking around in camp. Wait for them to dry before you begin hiking again. Be sure to wear hiking boots with plenty of ankle support when around these areas.

TL;DR in English: Collect rainwater by leaving out open bottles. Keep cooking fires away from the tent and tarps. Warm up anyone who seems to be suffering from hypothermia. Stay away from rocks or other slippery ground.
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Get out a small saucepan and wash 1 1/4 cups (250 g) of fresh strawberries. Use a small knife to carefully trim off the strawberry stems and discard them. Cut the strawberries in half, if they're large. Set 2 strawberries aside and place the remaining strawberries in the pan along with:  1/8 cup (25 g) of sugar 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons (100 ml) of water Turn the heat on to medium and stir the sugared strawberries. Cook the strawberries, so they start to bubble gently. Simmer the strawberries for 3 minutes or until they're soft. Turn off the heat and use a fork to mash the strawberries. You could also use a potato masher to mash the strawberries. Be gentle when mashing, so you don't splash hot juice on you. Measure out 1 1/2 cups (140 g) of mini-marshmallows and add them to the hot strawberry mixture. Stir the mini-marshmallows in, so they dissolve completely. Let the mixture cool in the pan. The mini-marshmallows will help the strawberry mousse set up, since the mini-marshmallows contain gelatin. Place 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (200 ml) of heavy whipping cream into a large mixing bowl. Use a stand or hand mixer to whisk the cream on high speed for several minutes. The cream should stiffen, so the whisks leave firm peaks when you lift them away. To help the cream whip, chill the mixing bowl and whisk attachments for 5 to 15 minutes before whipping the cream. Once the strawberry mixture is cool, scoop in the whipped cream and use a rubber spatula to gently fold it in. Transfer the strawberry marshmallow mousse into a serving bowl or individual dishes. Refrigerate the mousse for 2 hours, so it sets up. You can cut the reserved strawberries in half and garnish the mousse with the halves.

TL;DR in English: Combine the strawberries, sugar, and water. Simmer and mash the strawberries. Stir in the mini-marshmallows. Whip the heavy cream. Combine and chill the strawberry marshmallow mousse. Finished.
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In sprinting, athletes win by small increments. You want to make sure you are using proper footwear to ensure you perform your best and don’t get hurt.  Look for shoes built for speed. Different types of running shoes suit different types of running professionals. Get a fitting. Most local running shops will have knowledgeable staff that will help you find shoes that fit you well. Many even have treadmills and systems that enable you to find the perfect shoe for your running style and foot. Once you graduate from school, it can be beneficial to join a local track and field club team. This will give you continued support and accountability.  If you live in the U.S., you can use the USA Track and Field club search to find one. Different clubs allow different ages to compete. Some are open to all athletes, some are youth-only, and some only allow 18 and over master adult athletes. Before you graduate, you can join a club in addition to your school’s team. Once you graduate, you’ll be able to intensify your involvement. As you’re becoming a professional, you want to compete as often as you can. This way you’ll have evidence of your professional record, as some prestigious races or teams, such as the Olympics, have specific eligibility times that you’ll need to be able to prove. Even as you start to compete more, you want to make sure that you maintain your regular training schedule and stay healthy. As an athlete, you want to know how other sprinters are competing. Make sure to keep current on record breaking times.  Keeping up with top athletes will help you to set realistic goals for yourself. For example, Usain Bolt set the 100m world record in 2009 with a time of 9.58 seconds.

TL;DR in English: Invest in good shoes. Join a local club. Compete often. Keep training. Stay current on records.
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Most know-it-alls have a reason for acting this way. Whether it is a personality disorder, the need for excessive admiration, or arrogance, know-it-alls have issues that have to be addressed. Trying to understand where they are coming from could go a long way in empathizing with their condition.   Try to tolerate a know-it-alls behavior and avoid the impulsive fight-or-flight response by understanding that differences between people will always exist. The root to all understanding is respect. It is unreasonable to think that anybody would suddenly conform to your ideas, which took you a lifetime to develop no matter how strong your perspective. If you want a know-it-all to respect your opinions, you will have to respect theirs as well. Only when you can appreciate a know-it-all for who they are can you finally realize and understand where they are coming from. Since know-it-alls are annoying it is easy to respond in anger or worse. Therefore, take time to calm down and diffuse your anger before thinking of an appropriate response. Typically, taking time to think about the situation might even increase your confidence in dealing with somebody who “knows it all.”   By thinking first, you can formulate a better response. Most people think of responding while the person in conversation is still speaking and you do not listen to everything being said. When responding to a know-it-all, it is best to have a clear, thoughtful, and pertinent reply that is more likely to be accepted by them. Stopping to think prevents saying stupid things that destroy friendships, start fights, or create awkward situations. It also does nothing to solve your issues with the know-it-all. A thoughtful response also receives more respect. It is tough enough for a know-it-all to accept a response that is not their own, but a thoughtful and considerate response will more likely be accepted. Do not be afraid to say “I don’t know” around a know-it-all because this demonstrates that it is okay not to always know the answer. Being a model of...

TL;DR in English: Try to be understanding. Think first before responding. Lead by example. Offer constructive feedback. Agree on a resolution.
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regularly to boost your memory and cognitive function. Try to exercise for 30 minutes on at least 5 days each week to keep your mind sharp. You can also try working out right before you start memorizing for extra brain-boosting benefits.  You don't have to get in a long workout to reap the benefits of exercise for better memorization. Even taking a 15-minute walk before you start studying can help.  Doing 20 minutes of yoga before working on memorizing something is another great way to boost your brain function. Green tea has been show to boost cognitive function more than other types of beverages. Make yourself a cup of regular or decaf green tea and sip it before or during your study session. The extra boost of caffeine in regular green tea may also be helpful. You can drink green tea hot or iced. Avoid multitasking while you memorize, such as checking your social media accounts or texting friends. This will interfere with your ability to focus on the task at hand. Put away your phone, turn off the TV, and ask members of your household not to disturb you while you are studying. If you have trouble staying focused, try setting small goals and rewarding yourself with a short break each time you meet one of them. For example, you could make it your goal to focus on studying for 25 minutes, and then reward yourself with a 5 minute break. Afternoon may be the time when you feel the least alert, but it has also been shown to be a potent time to work on memorizing new information. If you have been struggling to remember the material you are studying, try memorizing it in the afternoon instead of in the morning or at night. For example, you could work on memorizing at around 2 or 3 pm. before you start memorizing. Being well-rested has a far-reaching impact on your ability to memorize. To give yourself the best possible chance of retaining information, go to bed early enough to get a full 8 hours of sleep.  Try going to bed a little earlier than you normally do, such as 10:00 pm if you normally got to bed at 10:30...

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the speaker wires to the speaker wires. Connect the speaker wires to the speaker wires. Connect the speaker wires to the speaker wires. Connect the

Know your amplifier. Know the layout of your equipment. Connect the amp to the first speaker. Connect the amp to the second speaker.

If you are blogging about fashion, travel or food, then you can choose interesting or attractive themes related to this, which helps to attract readers. Try to make a simple, stylish and professional design. The very basics of this is knowing which keywords to focus on. These are what people are searching for in the search engines, and how they might find your blog. Some of these keywords get a lot more searches than others get, so it's in your best interest to eventually choose the ones that do get searched for often. Keep in mind that these are often more competitive than ones that are searched for less -- but you might get lucky. Choose a big one that will take longer to reach, as well as three to four additional terms you're going to try to rank for. These should all be similar! Then, you're going to include these keywords in each blog post you make in various combinations. Always focus your posts on one term, and include the others only if they make sense. As you focus on these similar keywords the search engines will start to rank you more highly because your blog is tightly focused and relevant to what you're targeting. A lot of ranking decisions are based on how many backlinks you have coming into your website. You can get these links by writing articles to submit to directories, writing guest blog posts on other high traffic blogs, using social networking sites, using social bookmarking sites, and buying links (be very careful with this tactic).

TL;DR in English: Design your blog. Learn about search engine optimization (SEO). Focus your efforts on these keywords for now. Do what you can to get relevant links that point to your homepage and your individual posts.
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The type of bleeding that occurs immediately after delivery, within 24 hours of delivery, or a few days after delivery is crucial to help rule out a PPH. The most important parameter for this purpose is the quantity of the bleeding.  Any bleeding above 500 ml after a vaginal delivery and above 1000 ml after a caesarean section is considered as a PPH. In addition, bleeding that exceeds 1000 ml is labeled as severe PPH and requires immediate medical intervention, especially if there are additional risk factors. PPH is generally continuous in flow and is profuse, with or without several large clots. However, clots are much more common in a PPH that develops after a few days of delivery, and this type of bleeding may also be more gradual in flow. Some additional characteristics that can help differentiate a PPH from normal post-delivery bleeding or lochia (vaginal discharge consisting of blood, tissue from the lining of the uterus and bacteria) are its odor and flow. Suspect a PPH if your lochia has an offensive smell, or if your flow suddenly increases after delivery.

TL;DR in English: Keep track of the quantity of blood. Look at the flow and texture of the blood. Know that the blood’s odor may help you determine whether or not there is a PPH.
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Place a cloth underneath the bat so the bottom does not get damaged. Use a table clamp to secure the bat so you can strike it easily with a mallet. Slowly test how much power you need to use so you don’t damage your bat. Swing the mallet with enough power to leave an indentation in the middle of the hitting area. If it’s difficult to see an indentation on the bat, loosen the clamp and hold it up to a light to see if you’ve made a dent. Repeatedly hit the entire flat area of the bat since a ball may be hit anywhere on the surface. Use the same amount of power you used to make your initial indentation across the face of the bat. The entire process should take about 6 hours. As you increase power, continue making the surface of the bat even so it is flat.  Split your time knocking the wood into 10 or 15 10-minute sessions so you don’t get burnt out.  Test the wood with your fingernail occasionally. At first, your fingernail should leave an impression in the wood’s surface, but after you’ve knocked it in, it will be harder to press. Ask a friend to toss gentle pitches to you with an old cricket ball so you can hit them back with the bat. This helps you detect if any sections of the bat hit unevenly. If they do hit unevenly, go back and strike the areas with a mallet again.  Using a new ball could damage the bat if it is hit improperly. Alternatively, put the ball in a sock and tie it to a rope. Put the rope over a tree branch to make a swing. Hit the ball as it swings back and forth.

TL;DR in English: Clamp your bat down so the flat edge faces up. Hit the middle of the flat area so it dents. Strike the flat face of the bat until the surface is even. Repeat the process with harder hits until you’ve struck it 20,000 times. Practice hitting soft pitches with the bat.
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Bouillabaisse uses a similar base recipe, but adds the zest of an orange, lemon juice and saffron for a bright flavor that masks some of the fish taste. Bouillabaisse is a traditional Provence recipe and is flavored by whatever seafood and vegetables are readily available that day. While the exact origins of the name are lost to time, this stew is thought be a "chip in" pot of all the seafood caught that day in the harbor. Each fisherman would add his share and everyone would savor the stew together. Add tomato juice to the basic recipe to create cioppino. Fanesca is traditionally made during Easter and differs greatly from the others because it uses dried, salted cod that has been soaked overnight before cooking. In addition, beans such as cannellini, fava, lima and garbanzo are added to this complex mix of flavors. The other key ingredient is potatoes, particularly of a starchy variety, which gives the stew a more mild taste. This stew uses no shellfish, but starts with an entire white fish – head, tail, bones and all – that has been boiled to make the base stock. Other fish fillets are added later in the process with a helping of tomatoes and spices. This salmon-based stew uses only one fish that is flavored with dill, onions and lots of cream and butter for a thick and rich taste. This is a very common dish throughout the Nordic region. This fish and vegetable stew is thickened with cream and egg yolks. Many Belgians debate whether or not it should contain a variety of fish, or only Belgian perch. The dish can also be made with chicken, which is another staple of the Belgian diet.

TL;DR in English: Experience the taste of Marseilles with the French bouillabaisse. Taste the traditions of San Francisco with cioppino. Go south to Ecuador and try the flavors of Fanesca. Taste the flavors of Hungary in Hungarian Fisherman's Soup. Try the taste of creamy salmon stew with Finnish Lohikeitto. Taste the flavors of Belgium with Waterzooi.
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Just like method 1, you must figure out if your four-channel amplifier can be bridged. Taking all the same precautions, be sure to consult the amplifier manual or research your amp model online to be sure it can be bridged. On your four-channel amp, you should see 8 terminals: channels 1 through 4 each have a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal.  Each terminal will be labeled as follows:  Channel 1  "A" (positive) "B" (negative)   Channel 2  "C" (positive) "D" (negative)   Channel 3  "E" (positive) "F" (negative)   Channel 4  "G" (positive) "H" (negative) From the wires coming out of the speaker, connect the positive speaker lead to terminal A (the positive for channel 1) and connect the negative speaker lead to terminal D (the negative for channel 2). Again, just like bridging a two-channel amplifier, connect these speaker wires to the amplifier by unscrewing the screw in that whichever terminal you are connecting the wire to, place the wire in between the top and bottom portions of the terminal, and then screw the screw down tightly to secure the wire. Once the wires are secured, the first speaker is connected to the amplifier. Following the previous method, again take the wires coming from the second speaker, but this time, connect the positive speaker lead to terminal E (the positive for channel 3) and connect the negative speaker lead to terminal H (the negative for channel 4).

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Make a rinse to improve your dog's skin and coat. Clean out your dog's ears using ACV. Spray your dog's coat to repel fleas. Bathe in ACV-soap mixture to fight fleas. Use a flea comb to remove the fleas. Rinse your dog.

Financial news sites will often identify the major trends, falls, and predictions for you. Many will also provide the major stock indexes as well as information on each individual stock. There are many different places you can stay up-to-date with the market. Some popular ones include:  Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/  Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/  MarketWatch: https://www.marketwatch.com/  Yahoo Finance: https://finance.yahoo.com/ If you like to do your own trading, an online brokerage account will help you map the trends in your portfolio. Online accounts can keep track of how well your stock is doing and provide updated information about a stock’s highs, lows, risk, and prices.  Online brokerage firms include Ameritrade, E-trade, and Ally. These might charge a fee for every trade. These accounts will also give the history of individual stocks. You can look up the daily highs and lows for a stock as well as the highs and lows for the past 52-weeks. Some websites may even give a rating to each stock to let you know how risky it is. A stock broker will be able to teach you about the current market, stock history, and industry standards. If you’re new to stock trading, a stock broker will also be able to help you develop a portfolio that will help you reach your financial goals.  A broker will do extensive research on stocks for you to provide the best advice. In many ways, having a stock broker can save you the trouble of intensively studying the markets yourself. You can find brokers at investment firms or banks. Stock brokers usually charge a commission. Some may require you to invest a certain level of money with them when you open your account. Tell the broker what your financial plans are, such as saving for retirement, buying a home, or creating an emergency fund. They will be able to help you develop a portfolio aimed towards your specific financial needs.

TL;DR in English: Read financial news daily to learn trends and predictions. Open an online brokerage account to manage your portfolio. Talk to a stock broker if you want personalized information.
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Use the handle of a rattail comb to part your hair right in the middle, from your forehead all the way down to the nape of your neck. Harley Quinn does have messy hair, but you will do that at the end. Keep things neat for now. The pigtails need to sit right on top of your head, above your eyebrows and behind your ears. Use a comb or brush to smooth the hair down as much as possible. Leave a 1-inch (2.54-centimeter) strand of hair hanging loose on each side of your part. Hair chalk can be applied to wet or dry hair, but it will be brighter on light hair. If your hair is dark blond, brown, or even darker, the hair chalk won't show up very well if you apply it to dry hair. Mist your hair down with a spray bottle filled with water, then comb it through. You only need to dampen your hair about midway down. You will need to use bright blue for the left pigtail and light pink or red for the right pigtail. Start adding the colors about midway down. Work with 1-inch (2.54-centimeter) wide sections.  If you damped your hair earlier, let it dry before moving on to the next step. This step can get messy. Consider putting on an old shirt or draping a towel around your shoulders first. If you don't do this, the chalk will rub off. Be aware that some color may rub off onto the heat tool, however. If you are using a hair straightener, twist it while straightening your hair so that you get loose waves instead. If you are using a curling iron, try using a larger one instead to get looser curls. This will help set the chalk into your hair and prevent it from rubbing off. If you don't have a hair straightener or curling iron, you can mist it with hairspray. It won't work as well as a hair straightener or curling iron, but it will be better than nothing. Take a strand of hair from the underside of your first pigtail. Wrap it around the base of the pigtail to hide the elastic and weft. Secure the strand of hair with a bobby pin. Repeat this step for the other pigtail. The colored strands will give the illusion of a colored hair...

TL;DR in English: Brush your hair and part it down the center. Pull your hair up into high pigtails and secure them with hair ties. Dampen your hair if it is dark. Rub hair chalk into each pigtail. Seal the color in with a hair straighten or curling iron. Wrap strands of hair around the base of each pigtail. Backcomb the pigtails. Set the style with hairspray.
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Yes, they exist, but often the main component is some form of acid which can cause the fumes to be toxic or semi-toxic. The rust removers can be purchased at any hardware supply store and some auto body shops.  Some optional brands include Evapo-rust, Metal Rescue Rust Remover Bath (safe on paint, plastics, and skin), Acid Magic, The Works (20% HCL, hydrochloric acid), The Works Basic (9.5% HCL, hydrochloric acid) and WD-40 (light weight oil). Use protective wear when handling commercial rust removers. Protective wear includes goggles, gloves, and a face mask or respirator. This is where the rubber really hits the road. You want to give the cleaners time and elbow grease to work their magic. You can do this in several different ways:  Some chemical solutions come already in a spray containers.  Spray lightly and accurately onto rust and let sit overnight for heavy rust. Other solutions need to be applied by using a brush.  Scrape off any rust that can be easily removed and evenly apply the solution.  Let sit overnight. Another method is total submersion.  If an item is small enough, find a plastic paint bucket or other container and place the rusted item in it.  Pour enough rust remover solution to completely submerge it and let it sit overnight. Try to get as much of the commercial rust remover off your item as possible. Hit the item with a blowdryer, if possible, so that the item is completely dry and rust is discouraged from returning. Most of the rust should have been loosened overnight and the remainder should come off easily. The amount of wait time necessary to remove the rust depends on the item in question, how badly it is rusted, and how well the store bought product works.  Sometimes the metal needs to be treated with the solution more than once, particularly if the rust is on a vertically standing object.

TL;DR in English: Purchase a chemical rust remover. Apply the solution. Rinse with water and dry. Scrape off any remaining rust. Repeat the process if necessary.
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Take a small slice of onion and place it in a garlic press. Squeeze the press to extract juice from the onion. You'll need about 3/4 of a teaspoon (4 ml) of juice and pour the juice into a small saucepan. Measure 1 cup and 2 tablespoons (225 g) of granulated sugar, 1⁄2 cup and 1 tablespoon (255 ml) of cold water, 6 tablespoons (89 ml) of white vinegar, and 1 1⁄2 tablespoons (22 ml) of red wine vinegar into a small saucepan. You'll also need to add these seasonings:  1 tablespoon (8 g) arrowroot 1 tablespoon (5 g) minced onion flakes 2 1⁄2 teaspoons (13 g) Dijon mustard 2 1⁄2 teaspoons (5 g) mustard powder 3⁄4 teaspoon (3 g) celery salt 3⁄4 teaspoon (9 g) poppy seeds 1⁄2 teaspoon (2 g) onion salt 1⁄4 teaspoon (1 g) garlic salt 1⁄4 teaspoon (0.5 g) paprika 1⁄4 teaspoon (0.5 g) black pepper 1 to 2 drops sesame oil Set the saucepan on the stove and turn the heat to high. Whisk the sauce while it heats and bring it to a boil. Once the sauce comes to a boil, turn the heat to low. Keep whisking the sauce and let it simmer until it thickens. This should take about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the sweet onion sauce come to room temperature. Use the sauce immediately or store it until you're ready to use it. Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for a few weeks.

TL;DR in English: Squeeze the onion for juice. Measure all of the ingredients into a saucepan. Whisk and heat the sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes. Cool and use the sauce.
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After bathing your dog, brush the vinegar through the dog's coat. It will improve the shine of your dog’s coat and will act as a deodorant. Do not use if your dog’s skin is dry, broken, or otherwise irritated. Treating your dog's skin this way will help prevent dry skin and itchiness. The antibacterial properties of apple cider vinegar make it an option to clean out a dog's ears. It will help to prevent infection and ward off parasites that are susceptible to the acid in ACV. Soak a small cotton ball or piece of clean cloth in the vinegar and gently wipe your dog's ears as carefully as you can. Be aware that ACV's astringent properties may sting your dog's ears or cause the delicate skin of the ear canal to dry out. If your dog spends a lot of time romping around during the summer, using ACV may keep fleas away. Mix two cups of water and two cups of ACV in a clean spray bottle. Once a week, spray your dog's fur with the mixture. Although not scientifically proven to get rid of flea, the acidic taste of the vinegar may repel fleas and other parasites. If your dog dislikes being sprayed, dip a washcloth into the mixture and rub your dog's coat. There is no need to rinse your dog afterward. The smell will dissipate after the ACV dries. If your dog has a case of fleas, you can drown them by using a mixture of soapy water and ACV. The soapy water washes the fleas away and the ACV is anecdotally reported to keep them from coming back. Make a mixture of 1/4 cup dish soap, 1/2 gallon water and 1/2 gallon ACV.  Put on long sleeves and gloves. Before you start treating your dog, it's important to protect your own skin from flea bites. Work outside if you're dealing with live fleas and ticks. Bathe your dog in the solution. Avoid getting the solution in its eyes. Cover every part of its fur and use your fingers to work the solution all the way to the skin. You want to work up a good lather to help kill the fleas. Let the solution sit on your dog for ten minutes. If it's a particularly bad infestation, have a second...

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Leave the country. Make purchases within your allowance. Pay Customs duty on anything exceeding your allowance.

A sound time-management strategy during tests is to answer the easy questions first.  The idea is that you will quickly work through these questions, probably quicker than you had budgeted for, allowing you extra time to work on the more difficult sections. The issue with this strategy, versus working through every section as budgeted, is that you might skip a question thinking that it’s more difficult than it is.  You also run the risk of not returning to questions that you’ve skipped. After you’ve answered the easy questions, focus your time on the questions that are worth the most points.  It makes more sense to spend 10 minutes on 1 question worth 20 points than to spend 10 minutes on 10 questions worth only 1 point each.  In other words, 20 points for one question is worth more time than 10 points for 10 questions. Your exam should clearly state the value or percentage of each question or section.  If you’re unsure, ask your proctor. Make sure that you wear a watch so that you can stick to your time budget.  You won’t be able to bring a cell phone in the test with you, and there may not be a clock on the wall, so you’ll need to remember your own time piece. You’ve studied, you’ve practiced, you’ve read through the test, you’ve budgeted your time, and there  is no reason to rush yourself.  You might be feeling a little anxious or want to hurry up and get the test over with, but time management is about pacing yourself.  So, pace yourself.  Don’t rush, as you’ll run the risk of making a critical mistake, and stick to your game plan. After you complete a section, give yourself a few seconds to pause and breathe before you move on.  This helps you pace yourself, allows you to make sure that you’re managing your time effectively, and helps you mentally move from one task to another. No matter how prepared you are for this test and how well you’ve planned to manage your time, something can go wrong.  This isn’t the end of the world, though, and shouldn’t derail your schedule at all.  Plan for some problems,...

TL;DR in English: Answer the easy questions first. Focus on a question’s worth. Keep an eye on the clock. Don’t rush yourself. Take a breath or two. Prepare for the unexpected.
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Before you attempt to wash your blanket, read the directions listed on the tag to find out the best way to do it. Most manufacturers include specific instructions for cleaning and maintaining their blankets that are meant to help keep them soft and snuggly for years to come.  The care instructions on a synthetic blanket may specify a maximum heat setting, for example, while blankets in vibrant colors or patterns might call for a particular type of detergent. If your blanket didn’t come with care instructions, try looking up tips on how to safely wash the fabric online. Just like putting your blanket in with the rest of your laundry can rob it of its soft finish, more aggressive wash cycles are often too much for delicate fabrics. During the gentle cycle, the machine’s agitator will slowly whisk your blanket back and forth, cleaning it without roughing it up. An added benefit of going with the gentle cycle is that it's shorter than the other cycles, which means you’ll be back bundled up under your favorite blanket in less time. Stick to a standard-strength liquid detergent free of additives like bleach, fabric softeners, or perfumes. You’ll only need to add a small amount—excess detergent doesn’t always get rinsed off and can coat the fibers of your blanket, making them feel sticky to the touch.  Most fleece blankets are designed to be stain-resistant, so a basic soap-and-water combo will usually be more than enough to get them nice and clean. Fabric softeners can actually damage fabrics that have been treated with water-repellent finishes, so it’s best to forego these products.

TL;DR in English: Follow the care instructions provided on the tag or label. Wash your blanket on the gentle cycle. Use a regular dishwashing detergent.
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Weld a flat piece of 3/16-inch (0.5 cm) thick steel plate to the rear frame to mount your engine. Place the engine on the plate, and mark the holes for the mounting bolts so that the engine pulley lines up with the drive pulley on your axle. Attach the drive pulley on the axle prior to mounting the axle in the bushings. You can either use a set screw to hold it in position, or weld it directly to the axle, but it should be aligned with the pulley on your engine. Use the 0.5-inch (1.5 cm) steel rod for linkages, and the 0.75-inch (2 cm) for your axles. To make the 90-degree bends in the 0.75-inch (2 cm) rod, you may have to use a torch to heat the steel. Provide adjustable links for aligning steering, because it is very important to have the proper caster and camber: front-wheel vertical and steering tilt. Get some small racing wheels to give your kart the optimum acceleration and control. Fix them onto the axles with hubs and start working on the brakes, so the go-kart will be safe.  For the brakes, fix a disc onto the rear axle and a caliper assembly onto the chassis for the most professional system possible. Often, you can acquire these assemblies in relatively good shape from junked motorbikes. They're the appropriate size and will be easy to work with. Install a brake pedal to operate with your foot, regardless of what kind of acceleration you have. Don't leave too much to do with your hands other than steering. Depending upon your experience and the kind of engine you're working with, you may be able to put together a foot pedal, or you may just need to make it easy and throttle-up like you would a lawnmower. Even if you're going at relatively slow speeds, it's important to make sure you're not going to slip an axle on your first go-around. Double check your welds, your brakes, and the engine's mounting. Then take 'er for a spin!

TL;DR in English: Install the engine mount. Assemble your steering linkage. Install the wheels and brakes. Attach the throttle cable to the hand throttle. Double check your brakes and suspension system before test-driving.
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Decide whether your DVD can be fixed, or whether it has irreparable damage.  As mentioned above, disks with scratches that go deep will not be able to be mended. To assess the damage, hold the disk up in the sunlight. If sunlight shines through the scratch, the DVD is unlikely to be mended. Scratches that are circular, around the laser track, are more likely to result in a permanently damaged disk. Small scratches that run across the radius are easier to fix. A cloth specialized for eyeglasses would also do.

TL;DR in English: Assess the damage. Find a jewelry cloth (also known as a jeweler's rouge, or a rouge cloth).
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You must leave the country in order to qualify for duty-free shopping, often for a minimum span of time. In the United States, for example, you must leave the country for at least 48 hours if you wish to take full advantage of U.S. duty-free stores. However, you may be able to purchase some quantities of duty-free goods if you're traveling for less than that time span. U.S. citizens may purchase a reduced quantity of duty-free goods if they've spent less than 48 hours in Canada, for example, and Canadian citizens may purchase a limited quantity of duty-free goods after any length of time in the United States.  U.S. citizens traveling to Canada for under 48 hours may bring back up to $200 (U.S. Dollars) worth of goods per person without paying taxes or duties. However, alcohol and tobacco may be subject to duties and taxes if it was purchased on a brief trip. U.S. citizens who spend more than 48 hours in Canada may bring back up to $800 in goods per person, and will not have to pay taxes or duties on up to one liter (33.8 fluid ounces) of alcohol, one carton of 200 cigarettes, and 100 cigars. You may purchase up to the legal amount of goods in the duty-free store, though that amount will vary depending on where you are traveling and how long you will be gone. Product limitations are generally applied to high-tax items like alcohol and tobacco, though an overall limit is usually in place at most international borders.  Most product-specific limitations restrict travelers to bringing back one liter (33.8 fluid ounces) of alcohol and one carton of cigarettes per person per trip. At the U.S./Canadian border, individuals may only bring up to $800 in goods per month. If you and one or more family members who reside at the same address travel together, you can collectively bring a total of $1,600 worth of goods per month per household. You may exceed the allowance of goods you're able to bring back duty free. However, you will have to pay taxes/duties on those goods that exceed your allowance. How you pay will depend...

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Go to the library. Provide ample in-class reading time. Read a book as a class. Make students practice.

Right now, you might be focused on the loss of this person, and that’s okay. However, thinking about everything good in your life can help you start to feel better. Make a list of the things you’re grateful for, like your friends, home, and talents. Then, re-read your list anytime you’re feeling down. You might also write down the positives you got from the person you’re forgetting. For instance, you might be grateful for the time you had with someone who passed away, or you might be grateful for the new experiences you had with an ex. to help you focus on the present. Being in the present can help you stop dwelling on the past so you can forget. Ground yourself in the present by engaging your 5 senses. Notice what you can see, hear, smell, feel, and taste in your environment.  For instance, you might see the leaves on a tree, hear the wind blowing around you, smell the scent of honeysuckle, feel the warmth of the sun, and taste your lip balm.  Meditation and Yoga can also help you ground yourself in the present. the person if they hurt you so you won’t be weighed down. If someone hurts you, it’s hard to release that pain. You have every right to feel like you do. At the same time, holding onto a grudge will only hurt you more. To help yourself move on, forgive them for what they did to you with an expression of forgiveness.  Express your forgiveness out loud to yourself or in a letter that you can destroy. You don’t need to tell the other person they’re forgiven unless that’s what you want. You might say, “I forgive Alex for cheating on me. I realize that people make mistakes, and it wasn’t done to hurt me. I’m going to let go of my hurt and anger now.” You deserve to be happy! Doing the things you love will help you find happiness, and it will also help you forget about the past. Make a list of your personal goals and what you like to do. Then, do 1 thing every day from your list. For instance, take a class, learn to play an instrument, train for a marathon, paint, or get a pet. with new people. Meeting new...

TL;DR in English: Express your gratitude for the positive things in your life. Use mindfulness Forgive Pursue your interests and build the life you want. Make connections See a therapist if you’re struggling to find peace.
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Apply drywall compound to a putty knife and wipe it back and forth over the hole. Stop when the hole is completely filled with putty.  Using an “x” motion when you apply the putty will help get a smooth and even surface. If the hole is larger than 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm), cover it first with self-adhesive drywall mesh tape, which you can buy at a hardware store. Apply the compound over this tape. Once the hole is completely full, smooth out the putty. Wipe off excess putty until it is flush with the wall. Follow the direction on the package. Typically, you will need to let the putty to sit overnight. Use medium-grade sandpaper to lightly sand the hole, removing excess putty. Stop when the surface is smooth. Wipe up the dust after you finish. Use light, feathery strokes so that the paint blends in well with the rest of the wall. To mask the area where the anchor had been, apply wall paper of the same shade as the rest of the wall. Allow it to dry overnight.

TL;DR in English: Apply drywall compound with a plastic putty knife. Wipe off the excess drywall compound with the putty knife. Allow the drywall putty to dry. Sand the surface of the putty. Apply  paint to the hole.
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Watch the ground ahead of you carefully. Try to avoid stepping on obvious sound “landmines” like twigs or fallen bark. Avoid dry grass and foliage which will crunch underfoot and make noise. Choose the clearest path to walk on – smooth, bare dirt is best. Mossy rocks also muffle the sound of your footsteps. Any time you are trying to be quiet, you should slow your pace and think about each step. Take three or four careful steps, then pause and regroup before continuing. If you rush through your steps, you will be far more likely to inadvertently make noise. Instead of spending your entire time in the forest seeing nothing but your feet, try looking ahead and planning where you want to take your next few steps. This way you can keep your head up, and see more of your surroundings. This method is sometimes called “fox walking.” Place the heel of your foot on the path ahead, then gently roll your foot down until the sole touches the ground. Avoid walking “flat-footed,” touching all surfaces of your foot to the ground at the same time – this will produce a much louder sound.  Soft-soled shoes or light boots will make the least amount of noise in the forest. Place your foot down on the outer edge first, then roll the rest of your sole down until it touches the ground. Slowly shift your weight onto your foot, listening for any crackling or crunching noises. If you hear anything, stop immediately and move your foot to a new position. Crouch low and bend your knees, then walk slowly and carefully with your body balanced low over your center of gravity. Walk slowly. Slow your pace and think about each step. Take three or four careful steps, then pause and regroup before continuing. Stand with your destination directly to the left of you. Take your right foot and swing it across the front of your left leg and quietly put it down. Then take your left leg and swing it to the left behind your right leg. You may be able to move quietly and quickly in this fashion. If you need to run in the forest, try to touch only the...

TL;DR in English: Look where you're going. Tread on live grass or bare dirt. Walk slowly. Map out your steps in advance. Walk heel-to-toe and bend at the knees. Try walking sideways if you need to move quickly. Run on the balls of your feet. Adjust for visual-aural delay.
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If your room is not clean it actually isn't too easy to sleep in. Since everyone feels satisfaction out of a clean room, don't you want to go to bed satisfied and relaxed? A comfortable bed can help you get to sleep faster. Invest in some good pillows, a good comforter, and comfortable sheets. If your mattress is old, then you might consider replacing it.  A good comforter is one that's comfortable for you. Everyone has different preferences. You may want to change your bedding with the seasons. For example, during winter, you may switch to cotton or jersey sheets, and add an extra blanket. You could also keep warm with a down blanket.  During summer, you might choose lighter weight options like cotton with a thread count between 250-500 or linen. Switch out the down comforter for a light-weight cotton alternative. If a dog, child, or partner is hogging the bed, make them move. You deserve your space. Light can trick your brain into staying awake. Turn off the lights and avoid using a nightlight. Block out light from outside with heavy blinds or curtains. If you use an alarm clock, turn it around so that it doesn't face you.  Don't sleep with the television on, as the flickering light will disrupt your sleep. If you get up during the night, keep the lights dim. Excessive noise can make it hard to go to sleep. Additionally, sudden or changing noises can wake you up. The best way to deal with noise is to use a white-noise machine, fan, or portable air purifier to create a consistent noise environment that is appropriate for sleeping.  You can invest in a white noise machine that offers different types of sounds that encourage sleep. However, a fan or a portable air purifier is often cheaper. You could also wear ear plugs. Keeping your bedroom cool helps you fall asleep more easily, as your body naturally cools down before sleep. How cool the room should be can vary depending on the individual, so choose a temperature that feels cool to you. Generally speaking, you'll be able to sleep best somewhere between 60...

TL;DR in English: Keep your room clean. Make your bed comfortable. Make sure your room is completely dark. Block out noise. Adjust the thermostat to a cool temperature.
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The library is a great place to help students develop an interest in reading and learning. Allow them several trips to the library every week so that they can pick out their books, return old books, and just spend some time reading. Let students have class time to just sit and read their books. You can decide if they have to read books just from the library or if they can bring books from home to read during this time. But the most important thing is to get students interested in reading and to give them time to do it in class. This will show them that reading is an important skill and will help them to develop stronger reading abilities over time. Reading a book as a class can be a fun experience that everyone looks forward to each day. The students can discuss the book with each other since they are all reading the same book at the same time. This will also help improve their listening comprehension skills because they are practicing listening to something that is fun and doesn't feel like work to them, but will still build these listening skills so they can apply it to their schoolwork. Studies have shown that children learn to read and write by reading and writing. So it is essential to give them time to practice these crucial skills in class and encourage them to reinforce these skills with homework and reading assignments.

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