Get a 6-24-24 fertilizer. Apply the fertilizer in a ring 12 inches (30 cm) away from the trunk. Rake the fertilizer towards the drip line. Cover the raked area around the tree with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of compost. Water the soil and compost for 10 inches (25 cm). Top it off with a 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) layer of mulch. Cut the watershoots growing from the trunk the first year after pruning. Perform a follow-up pruning for the next 2 years.

If you have any debt at all, pay it off as soon as you can. You cannot afford to be in debt if you're making minimum wage or less. Getting debt-free should be your top priority. Some banks charge fees if you don't have a minimum amount in your account. This can make it difficult to save money. However, there are banking alternatives that may help you get on your feet. Services such as American Express Bluebird are almost completely free. While Bluebird does not help you build credit, it does prevent you from paying any fees for not carrying a minimum balance. Without a budget it can be hard to keep track of your expenses. You're more likely to overspend, and less likely to set aside money for savings.  Examine your income, your bills, and how you spend any extra money you may have. Make goals and keep track of your spending. The sooner you learn how to budget, the quicker you can reach financial independence.  Make a list of your needs and your wants. Needs are things like food, clothing, shelter, and medicine. Wants are things like pets, entertainment, computers, and TV. Some things may be harder to give up than others, but it's important to determine what you can and can't live without. Payday loans can be tempting, but they are never a good idea. Relying on payday loans will only make your financial situation worse.  It may be difficult, and will likely take some financial creativity, but try to start an emergency fund. A good goal for a starting emergency fund is $500. That may seem like a lot of money, but start small. Try to set aside around $10 per paycheck.  The best thing you can do to avoid turning to payday lenders is to stick to your budget. If you stick to your budget and you still come up short, don't immediately turn to lenders for help. Try to work out payment arrangements if possible. See if you can delay payment until your next paycheck arrives. However, be cautious when working out late payments. Ask about any fees for extended payments, and don't get behind. Continual late payments can...

TL;DR in English: Pay off any outstanding loans. Look into banking alternatives. Start a budget. Don't rely on payday loans for emergency funds. Avoid shopping at rent-to-own stores. Shop for used goods. Find ways to pay for health insurance. Save your change. Learn to barter Save as much as you can.
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The Colander Knight costume, though still finding most of its components in the home, requires a few craft supplies to give it that finished look. Make sure you have a hot glue gun, glue sticks, measuring tape, and scissors in addition to:  1 yard elastic 1/2 yard patterned fabric 12-inch pieces red and black felt 2 yards silver ribbon 4 white or metallic scouring pads Black boots Black gloves Black hoodie Cardboard wrapping-paper roll Disposable pie tin Gray long johns Gray nonskid drawer liner or rug pad Large red and black feathers Small metal colander Small roll canvas-backed foil insulation (available at hardware stores) You'll need to take your measuring tape to find the distance from your shoulders to mid-thigh. You should also take your chest measurement. Cut a neck hole by folding your insulation in half and cutting a slit, then cut your insulation so that it falls to mid-thigh, stopping at the outside of your shoulders. Dress up the edges of your tunic with silver ribbon, or take drawer liner to give your tunic the appearance of being chain mail. What kind of coat of arms will grace the front of your shield? Cut a piece of felt as you desire, and glue these to the front of your pie tin shield. Now you can finish the shield by giving yourself a handle; glue a piece of elastic across the inside of the pie tin to do this. Your scouring pads will be perfect imitations of the joint armor knights wore. Simply glue loops of elastic to each scouring pad. Now you can slip these on over your knees and elbows. Red and black feathers are striking, but any colors you choose will work for your plume. Glue these to one side of your metal colander, and your helmet is ready for action. If you have a sensitive scalp or the colander is uncomfortable, it may help to attach an elastic chinstrap or wearing a hat underneath the colander for padding. The fabric of your black gloves don't exactly look knightly, so glue your drawer liner to each to give your gloves the appearance of gauntlets. The liner doesn't have to...

TL;DR in English: Gather supplies. Make the tunic. Make your shield. Assemble knee and elbow guards. Plume your helmet. Throw together your gauntlets. Assemble your costume.
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Ensure every employee knows the consequences of unethical behavior. Inform employees about specific disciplinary measures in the company’s written ethical standards, at new hire orientations, and at ongoing training sessions. For instance, make it clear that any employee caught stealing will be automatically terminated. A confidential complaint process is absolutely necessary. Ideally, employees should be able to file a complaint with your human resources department anonymously. If you don’t have an HR department, appoint an ethics officer or committee who can process complaints, investigate misconduct, and ensure confidentiality. Whether an employee is the victim of sexual assault or witnesses unethical business practices, they need to know that they can report misconduct without fear of retaliation. Investigate misconduct allegations promptly, and don’t allow complaints to blow over or fall through the cracks. Furthermore, everyone in the organization must be held to the same standards, whether they’re a senior executive or intern. Consistent disciplinary measures go hand in hand with rewarding ethical behavior. Both are required in order to enforce the company's ethical standards.

TL;DR in English: Communicate disciplinary policies clearly. Ensure employees can report misconduct anonymously. Discipline violators consistently and in a timely manner.
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You can sprinkle glitter onto fabric glue to stick it to the garment, and then coat the glitter in turn with a water-and-fabric-glue mixture to give the glitter a protective outer layer. Glitter often flakes off when it brushes against things, so a coating of glue can help freeze the individual particles. First, dilute the fabric glue a little by adding water. There is no set proportion; just dilute it enough that it is easy to apply with a paintbrush. The mixture should be neither pasty nor thin. Put a newspaper at the back of the fabric on which you want to work. Use a synthetic painting brush to spread, drip, or dab the glue onto the glitter areas. Take care that the glitter doesn't come off as you brush on the mixture. Make sure to cover all of the glitter. Lay out the garment in a dry, warm, ventilated spot. Make sure that there aren't any wrinkles in the fabric, or else the glue may preserve these wrinkles for the ages. Once the glue-water coating is dry, your clothing should be ready to wear.

TL;DR in English: Use fabric glue to fix the glitter in place. Make a glue-and-water mixture. Brush the mixture onto the glitter. Let the glue dry for 24 hours.
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How much fertilizer you need to get and use depends on the size of your tree. Read the label on the package to find out exactly how much fertilizer you should use. In most cases, plan on using about 3 pounds (1.4 kg) of fertilizer per tree.  If you can't get this type of fertilizer, get a fertilizer made specifically for old fruit trees. If you wish to use organic fertilizer, for something that contains any of the following ingredients: blood meal, composted chicken manure, cottonseed meal, feather meal, or soybean meal. Do not apply the fertilizer right next to the trunk. Instead, begin applying it 12 inches (30 cm) away from the trunk. Apply the fertilizer all the way around the trunk. Start 12 inches (30 cm) from the trunk and finish at the drip line. Work your way around the trunk, making sure that you rake all of the fertilizer. The drip line is the span of the tree's branches. If it were to rain, the water would drip down from the tips of these branches. The compost should start 12 inches (30 cm) away from the trunk, and end right at the drip line. A 1 in (2.5 cm) deep layer will provide your tree with enough nutrients. How much water you use depends on how thirsty the ground is. The soil needs to be wet for 10 inches (25 cm). You can tell if you've water enough by digging a 10 in (25 cm) deep hole. If the soil is wet at the bottom of the hole, you've watered enough. Do not get water within 12 inches (30 cm) of the trunk, or you could end up with rot. Chipped brush, lawn clippings, and leaves all make excellent mulching. This will help conserve moisture and prevent the fertilizer from leaching out. It will also help provide a home for organisms that will break down the fertilizer. If you don't see any, check the lower parts of the main branches, then cut off any that you see. Cut half of the watershoots that are leftover all the way down to their base. Leave the remaining half alone. In the spring of the following 2 years, remove any branches that you missed or skipped the previous year. Then remove the...

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Give her your undivided attention. Do a chore that she would normally do. Help her with a project. Give your mom a day off. Share your favorite family stories. Ask her about her favorite birthday memories.

Whether you're participating in an Olympic sport or trying to improve your diet and exercise regimen, you'll want to consult with your doctor first. A doctor will be able to advise you on whether your diet or exercise plan will meet your nutritional needs, as well as whether your body can handle the physical stress of such a regimen. Staying hydrated is crucial for your day-to-day survival, and it's particularly important when you exercise. To properly monitor your hydration levels, you should weigh yourself before and after every workout so you know how much water you lost through sweat. It's imperative that you stay hydrated before, during, and after training to prevent dehydration.  Prior to your training session, drink at least 16 ounces of fluids two to three hours before exercising, then another 8 ounces of fluids about 15 minutes before your workout. You should also weigh yourself before exercising. During your training session, drink just enough water to prevent dehydration. Sip on water periodically whenever you feel thirsty. If you are able to closely monitor your body weight before and after training, you'll know approximately how much of your body weight is lost through sweat. Aim to keep that figure below two percent of your total body weight loss. Weigh yourself after training and drink 16 to 24 ounces of fluids for every pound of body weight you lost through sweat. If you're out of shape or working in intense environmental conditions like heat and high altitude, you'll need to drink more water than someone who has a more developed level of fitness. If you do not drink enough fluids before, during, and after exercising, your body will become susceptible to dehydration. Some common symptoms of dehydration include:  darker urine color muscle cramps headache nausea and/or vomiting elevated heart rate difficulty concentrating fatigue early in your training sessions and/or difficulty recovering after training Alcohol generally impairs your body's ability to perform by over 11 percent the day after...

TL;DR in English: Talk to your doctor. Drink enough fluids. Recognize the signs of dehydration. Avoid alcohol. Use caffeine wisely. Monitor your vitamin and mineral intake.
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Tell the person that you are writing in order to thank them for the gift that they gave you for Christmas.  You will likely start out your note by saying “thank you,” but you could also get more creative and relate the “scene” for someone who was not there.  An example of a standard opening might be, “I am writing to thank you for the gift you sent for Christmas.” A less traditional approach may be “Christmas morning, the whole family crept downstairs.  The house was nearly silent until the children started squealing with glee as they saw that there, waiting for everyone, were shiny new bicycles for the entire family!” Be sure to explicitly state what gift the person gave you.  This will communicate to them that you are aware of their specific contribution.  If you lost track of the gifts and are not sure, it’s better to be vague and say “thank you for your kind gift” than to state the incorrect item. If you received a gift of money, you may want to say something like “thank you so much for your generosity.” Use specific, descriptive language when relating how you felt when you received the gift on Christmas morning.  This will make your note come to life for the reader.  For example, you might say, “I was still feeling sleepy and frustrated because our coffee pot broke again.  Then I opened your gift, and saw a shiny, new programmable coffee pot, and my heart nearly leapt out of my chest." Another example would be, “the children were so excited to open their matching PJs.  I had them open the boxes at the same time, and I was so proud to see them hold them up and talk to each other about the excitement of wearing them to bed that very night.” Make the gift giver feel successful by explaining how useful or nice their gift has been.  For example, tell her that your new coffee pot makes the best coffee you’ve ever had and that the programmable feature makes you feel pampered. For an item that you haven’t used yet, such as an article of clothing, explain when you plan to use or wear it.  For example, “I can’t...

TL;DR in English: State the purpose for writing. Name the gift item specifically. Explain how you felt when opening the gift. Mention how the gift has been or will be used. Write about your Christmas experience. Ask about the gift giver’s Christmas. Make plans for future contact.
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There are several main varieties of snowshoe, with designs and traction suited for different activities. Think about how you plan to use your snowshoe, and look for an appropriate design:   Recreational, trekking , or flat terrain snowshoes are designed for relatively flat terrain and prepared trails. They have some traction, but not much.  Hiking or rugged terrain snowshoes are a step up in durability and traction, good for occasional off-trail hikes but not lengthy or excessively steep off-trail expeditions.  Backcountry, climbing, or mountaineering snowshoes are good for camping trips and lengthy off-trail expeditions. Make sure the shoes have significant traction at both front and back if you plan on climbing steep slopes.  Racing, running, or aerobic snowshoes are for running over tightly packed snow trails, and are too light weight to use off trail. The more weight you carry, the longer and wider your snowshoe needs to be to support you. Weigh yourself while you are dressed in your winter outfit and carrying your typical pack of gear. If the snowshoes have a labeled weight limit, use them to narrow down your options. Otherwise, use these general rules of thumb for the most common snowshoe sizes:  Snowshoes sized 8 x 25 inches (20 x 64 cm) are usually suitable for weights between 120 and 180 pounds (54–82 kg). Snowshoes sized 9 x 30 inches (23 x 76 cm) can support weights between 160 and 220 pounds (73–100 kg). Snowshoes sized 10 x 36 inches (25 x 91 cm) are designed for weights above 200 pounds (91 kg). You may find two or three sizes of snowshoe that are appropriate for your weight. If you often travel through deep, powdery snow, go with a larger size for more support. If you prefer to stick to flattened trails or hard packed snow, select the smaller size for greater maneuverability. The binding that attaches the snowshoe to your boot should be a tight fit to keep you comfortable and steady during a hike. Besides the size of the shoe, there are two main factors that affect the binding:   Fixed bindings...

TL;DR in English: Choose a snowshoe suited for your activity. Weigh yourself while carrying gear. Select the correct size of snowshoe. Choose between snowshoe sizes based on the snow type. Find a snowshoe with a comfortable binding. Learn about snowshoe materials.
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The saucepan should be large enough to hold 2.5–3 US qt (2.4–2.8 L) of liquid. Though you won’t be adding nearly that amount of water, this size of saucepan will be plenty large enough for 1 lb (450 g) of chopped broccoli.  3  fl oz (89 ml) also equals 6 Tbsp. Adding more water than this small amount will only cause the broccoli to boil. You need just enough water to create steam. Choose a saucepan with a lid that fits snugly. If necessary, you can use a heat-resistant dinner plate as a lid. Do not remove the lid to check the broccoli—you need to keep the steam trapped inside. This trapped steam  will continue to cook the broccoli without overcooking it.

TL;DR in English: Add 3  fl oz (89 ml) of water to a medium saucepan. Reduce the heat to low and steam the broccoli for 3 more minutes.
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One of the best ways to communicate that you care is to spend some uninterrupted quality time with your mother. If you’re celebrating your mom’s birthday, don’t spend half your time together checking your phone or chatting with a friend.  Turn your phone and other distracting devices off in honor of her big day. When you’re together, focus on having conversations and engaging with her. Even if you’re in a group, your mom should be your top priority. You’d be surprised how much your mother would appreciate a break from a routine task, like cleaning the house or washing the car. Show you care by taking on the work for her. She’ll appreciate it even more if you choose a chore that she finds especially onerous, like doing the laundry, cleaning the bathroom, or raking the yard. Giving your mom your time and effort is a wonderful way to show you care while helping her accomplish something that she has been meaning to do. Pick a project that has been on her plate for a while, and lend her a hand to get it done once and for all.  For instance, if she has been meaning to plant a garden, help her pick out some seeds, put on some gloves, and pick up a spade! If she would like to redecorate a room, help her shop for supplies, move furniture, paint walls, and hang up new art. Be sure to let your mom supervise the project, so it's completed according to her vision. You want to support her efforts, not take them over. Consult with her about how you can be the most helpful. Sometimes, the best gift you can give your mother is some free-time to enjoy herself however she wants. To do that, make arrangements in advance to cover any obligations that she might have on her birthday.  For instance, if she has other children, arrange a babysitter or babysit yourself. If she has a dog, volunteer to take care of it for the day or while she spends the night elsewhere. Oftentimes, just letting your mother sleep in is a much appreciated gesture. If that’s the case, give her the gift of not bothering her in the morning, and bring her...

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Maintain a regular schedule. Take advantage of office hours. Reach out to successful students. Attend all your classes. Improve your test taking skills.

All your efforts to appear more authoritative will likely fall short if you lack essential self-confidence.  You have to believe you can wield authority, and deserve to have it, in order to express and use it effectively.  While it is true that some people are naturally more confident than others, self-confidence is also a perspective that can be nurtured and developed.  How to Build Self Confidence offers an extensive list of ideas for becoming a more confident person.  Its major subjects include:  Establishing a positive attitude. Dealing with your emotions effectively. Taking care of yourself — mind, body, and spirit. Setting your goals. Getting help when you need it. People with low self-confidence tend to compare themselves to unrealistic idealizations of others, and thereby find themselves always coming up short.  Instead of holding yourself to impossible standards and focusing on your failures, work on training yourself to emphasize your successes.  Focus on why you deserve to have authority. Keep an updated list of personal accomplishments and positive attributes if that helps.  Take note of compliments and positive feedback from others (and take them seriously).  Surround yourself with positive reinforcement. Looking authoritative and looking confident have many similarities, but you can’t really master the former without first nailing the latter.  It may seem naive to think that looking confident can make you feel more confident, and yet it is true for many people. Practice good posture.  Take your personal grooming and dressing routines seriously.  Look in the mirror and see a confident person staring back at you. People who lack confidence avoid or run away from their fears; they try not to depart their comfort zones.  Self-confident people learn to swim by jumping in the water, or deal with a fear of heights by skydiving.  Get out of your comfort zone, and when you achieve success doing so, use it as evidence in your confidence-building process. Identify your goals, and establish a way to address...

TL;DR in English: Embrace the power of self-confidence. Focus on your positives. Look the part. Face your fears.
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You can improve your older dog's appetite by feeding it at the same time every day. Most senior dogs should eat twice a day, or as recommended by your veterinarian. For example, try feeding your older dog at 8:00 in the morning and again at 5:00 in the evening. If your dog doesn't consume all its food right away, you can leave it out for the dog to eat as it desires. One way to increase your senior dog's appetite is to reduce snacking. Cut back on the amount of treats you feed your dog. If you feed your dog table scraps, you can also try cutting back on scraps. If reducing the amount of snacks your dog eats doesn't increase its appetite, try eliminating these treats altogether. Sometimes an older dog will refuse to eat due to an uncomfortable feeding situation, such as the presence of other pets. This is especially true if there is another dog that is aggressive. Try feeding your dog in a space free from other dogs and distractions, such as a comfortable, closed off room.

TL;DR in English: Set a regular feeding schedule. Cut back on snacks. Don't feed your dog around other pets.
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Though Sukkot has its origins as an ancient agricultural harvest festival, the modern religious version of the festival is derived from the Hebrew scriptures. According to the Torah, God spoke to Moses while he was leading the Israelites through the desert and instructed him on the proper traditions of the Sukkot holiday. Reading this original account of the source of Sukkot traditions can help imbue the holiday with divine meaning, especially for someone who's a new practitioner. Most of the scriptural description of Sukkot comes in the book of Leviticus. Specifically, Leviticus 23:33-43 offer an account of the meeting between God and Moses during which the Sukkot holiday is discussed. Sukkot is most famously associated with traditions like the construction of a sukkah that take place with one's family. However, entire Jewish communities are also encouraged to come together in celebration of Sukkot at synagogue services. At traditional morning Sukkot services, the congregation joins in Amidah prayer, followed by Hallel as would normally occur for Sukkot. After this, the congregation recites special Hoshana Rabbah psalms asking for God's forgiveness. Scriptural readings during Sukkot traditionally come from the book of Ecclesiastes. If you have questions about Sukkot or any of the traditions associated with it, try talking to your rabbi.  He or she will be more than happy to discuss the religious and cultural sources of Sukkot tradition and instruct you in proper observance of the holiday. Keep in mind that Sukkot traditions can vary from community to community. For instance, among non-observant Jews, it's not uncommon for someone to not even know yow to celebrate Sukkot, while, for traditional or highly Orthodox Jews, the holiday can be a major yearly event. Not everything that's ever been written about Sukkot comes from ancient scripture or religious texts. Much has been written about Sukkot over the years by rabbis, religious scholars, and even laypeople. Many essays and opinion pieces centered on Sukkot...

TL;DR in English: Read the Torah to find the sources of Sukkot traditions. Attend Sukkot services at your synagogue. Talk to your rabbi about celebrating Sukkot. Read contemporary Sukkot commentary.
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You should see this as the first step on your way to sustainable weight loss and a healthier lifestyle. Seeing the induction phase in your broader plan can motivate you stick with it through these first weeks. Having regular phases and regular goals can help you to maintain your commitment and support you in your long-term weight loss plan.  Having attainable, specific and plausible goals will be the most productive way to map out your progress.  Couple your Atkins goals with some for specific amounts of regular exercise, such as thirty minutes running twice a week. Sticking to Atkins throughout the induction phase will require focus and commitment, but you don't want it to dominate your thoughts every waking minute. If you are constantly obsessing about net carbs it could all become too overbearing. Try to keep it to something you think about at meal times and forget about it the rest of the time.  Carrying on your life as normal while you are dieting will help you to stick to it and show that you can make dietary changes that are sustainable and not disruptive. This is hardest in the induction phase when the drop in carbs in most pronounced, so plan some activities with friends to take your mind off it. If you don't look after yourself well during the induction phase you could fall ill and end up coming off the diet prematurely. The most likely causes of of feeling unwell are dehydration and an electrolyte imbalance. There are some things you can do to help you avoid these and stay as healthy as possible in the first weeks of Atkins.  Drinking eight (eight ounce) glasses of water a day will keep you well hydrated and negate the effects of a loss in water weight in the induction phase. The loss of water weight can lead to light-headedness and a loss of energy. To ward these off combine good hydration with consuming sufficient salt. Be sure to consume sufficient protein, three servings a day of four to six ounces, to maintain lean muscle mass. One way to help you maintain motivation and stay on track during...

TL;DR in English: Plan out your goals. Don't obsess too much. Maintain your health during the diet. Measure your progress. Reward your success.
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A major part of good grades is the ability to manage your time wisely. Work on maintaining a regular schedule and sticking to it throughout the semester. You should also plan ahead and stay aware of when big papers and tests are coming up. Write down important dates in your calendar and keep a daily planner.  Decide when to study, do homework, socialize, and so on. Have a daily routine you follow that works with your class schedule. Stick to general rules that work for you. For example, maybe you need a couple of weeks to write a solid paper. Make sure to always start papers a week before they're due. Professors have office hours in which you can come in and ask questions. Always take advantage of the time your professors are offering. Office hours are an invaluable way to gain a higher understanding of course material, and build solid rapport with your professors.  Do not just come into office hours when you're struggling. Stop in just for a refresher when necessary. You can also have a professor look over a draft of your paper or go over the reading with you. Your reputation can help sway your grades. If your professor is, say, deciding between a B+ and an A, they're more likely to grant an A to a student who seemed like they were consistently trying. You want to surround yourself with inspiring people. In class, try to identify the most successful students. Try to plan study parties and review sessions with these students. Your grades will improve as good habits rub off on you.  Try to form a regular study session. Meet once a week with the top students in your class. Make sure to keep study sessions directed, however. Study sessions can sometimes dissolve into socializing, which will not help you bring up your grades. Everyone misses class once in awhile. An illness or emergency can occasionally prevent you from making it to a lecture. However, never allow missing class to become a regular thing. Unless it's absolutely impossible, attend all your classes all the time. In college, classes may only meet...

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Download the map file. Extract the map file. Open the extracted folder. Open the Minecraft saves folder. Copy the map folder to the saves folder. Start Minecraft. Open the Singleplayer menu. Find and load your new map.

Your alien sci-fi story could focus primarily on aliens and their perspective on the world. You may not have any humans in the story and instead, focus primarily on the alien point of view. Or, you may want to write an alien invasion story, where aliens invade the human world.  Some alien sci-fi stories focus on the interaction between humans and aliens. Often, the aliens and the humans in the story are  in conflict. Some sci-fi writers use the conflict between aliens and humans to then push the story forward and propel the plot of the story. Some of the best alien sci-fi will put the aliens front and center, creating aliens who have their own world, rules, and backstory. Often, the aliens will be just as prominent as the humans in the story, giving the reader two different perspectives on a conflict or issue. To get a better sense of this genre, you should read examples of alien sci-fi stories. Several examples include:   The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells.  Dawn by Octavia Butler.  The Word for the World Is Forest by Ursula Le Guin.  Dreamcatcher by Stephen King.  Pandora’s Planet by Christopher Anvil. Once you have read a few examples of alien sci-fi, you should analyze them. Consider how the author creates the alien world and the human world, if there is a human world in the story. Note how the author builds conflict and tension in the story. You may also compare and contrast a few examples to determine which approaches to the alien world you like better or find more engaging and entertaining. Ask yourself several questions, including: How does the author characterize the aliens in the story? How do the humans interact with the aliens? How does the story build tension and conflict? Does the ending of the story satisfy your curiosity as reader? Is the ending optimistic about aliens and humans interacting or is it more pessimistic and dark?

TL;DR in English: Learn about the role of aliens in a sci-fi story. Read examples of alien sci-fi stories. Analyze the examples.
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Select the "Trade-in" link for the game. UPC's are generally located on the back of a game's case in one of the lower corners. Online retailers ask for these to confirm that you have a legal copy of the game. An 8.5 inch (203 mm) by 11 inch (279 mm) padded envelope fits most games. Some online retailers do not provide pre-paid shipping. If this is the case, you need to purchase the proper postage or shipping label (from a courier of your choice) and obtain the retailer's shipping address. Once they receive the game and find it to be in working order they will credit you with a trade-in value. Sometimes money is credited through a service such as PayPal, but most online retailers offer credit on store-specific gift cards (as with Amazon) and fee reductions on services (as with GameFly).

TL;DR in English: Go to a website that buys and sells used video games. Find the game you want to trade-in from the catalog list. Enter the game's Universal Product Code (UPC). Purchase an envelope to ship your game. Print the pre-paid shipping label and apply it to the envelope. Mail the envelope and wait for the online retailer to receive it.
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Lower starting price for your business: The costs of storing wholesale products as well as packing and shipping individual items may be huge especially if you are starting your business and on budget. With drop-shipping, you don't have to store anything nor you have to pack and ship a single product. You don't pay upfront for inventory: You don't pay the drop-shipping company for an order until your customer pays you. You can easily select some products from the drop-shipping company website and test them by listing on eBay without any need to buy them in advance. If your product sells, you will then pay the drop-ship company to ship to your customer. If it does not sell, you have no product in your hand. You just lost eBay insertion fees. Saves time: If you buy wholesale, you will spend a lot of time to arrange your products and store them. When something is sold, more time will be invested in printing packing slips and shipping labels, packing your items in shipping boxes as well as shipping your items.With drop-shipping, you will save all that time and you can concentrate on marketing and promoting your items on eBay. No Order Minimums: Excellent drop-shipping companies will not charge a drop-ship fees for small orders. Large variety of products: You can sell on eBay many products from different drop-shipping companies in different categories. You can sell electronics, baby items, clothing, games, etc..It doesn't matter because you will not be storing any of these products. This will not be available when buying wholesale.. You will also able to sell large and fragile items, such as furniture, without the hassle of trying to store, pack and ship each piece. Easier listing over eBay: Drop-shipping companies websites are always loaded with professional pictures and descriptions of their products. This will help you to list items easier and faster on eBay. Build your name and reputation: Some drop-shipping companies will ship your packages with labels from your company name [ebay user Id In this case]. Your...

TL;DR in English: Advantages of drop-shipping: Learn about the disadvantages:
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The Telegram icon looks like a white paper plane inside a blue circle. You can find it on your phone or tablet's Apps menu. This button is in the upper-right corner of your chats list. It will switch from your chats list to the search page, and reveal the Search bar at the top of your screen. If Telegram opens up to a chat conversation, tap the back button to go back to your chats list and reveal the magnifying glass. Search a contact by typing their name in the Search bar. Matching search results will appear on your screen as you type. It will open your chat conversation with this contact in full-screen. Alternatively, you can tap a chat conversation on your chats list. Your contact's profile picture and name will appear at the top of the chat conversation. Tap their name or picture to open their account summary on a new page. This field shows your contact's username below their phone number at the top of their account summary.

TL;DR in English: Open the Telegram app on your Android. Tap the white magnifying glass icon. Enter a contact's name. Tap the contact you want to look up on the list. Tap your contact's name or profile picture. Find the Username field under the Info heading.
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There are countless custom maps available online from a huge number of Minecraft fan sites. Simply search "minecraft maps" to find more maps than you'll know what to do with. Most map listings have ratings and comments so you can browse and find the perfect map to try.  Maps are usually in ZIP or RAR format. ZIP files can be opened without any additional software, but RAR files will require a new program. You can use the free WinRAR trial (rarlab.com) in Windows, or you can use the open-source program 7-Zip (7-zip.org). Mac players can use The Unarchiver, available for free on the Mac App Store. See How to Open RAR Files for more information about opening RAR files. Make sure to note what version of Minecraft the map is designed for. You can change your Minecraft version in the Launcher before starting the game so that you can play maps designed for older versions. Right-click the downloaded map file and select "Extract file" to extract the files into a new folder. The folder will have the same name as the downloaded map file. Open the folder that you just created by extracting the map file. You'll usually see a _MACOSX folder and a folder with the same name as the map file. Leave this window open for now. If you open the folder with the map's name, you should see several files and folders, including a level.dat file, a data folder, and several other files. Return to the previous folder after verifying that these files are here. The location varies depending on what operating system you are using:   Windows - Press ⊞ Win or click the Start button  to open the Start menu. Type "%appdata%" and press ↵ Enter. Open the .minecraft folder, which for most users should be at the top of the list of folders in the %appdata% folder. Open the saves folder. You will see a list of folders for all of your saved games.  Mac - Hold the ⌥ Option key and click the Go menu. Select "Library" from the Go menu. Double-click the Application Support folder and then open the Minecraft folder. Finally, open the saves folder. All of...

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Write about how you and your boyfriend met. Describe how and why your boyfriend is important to you. Recall a fond memory you have with your boyfriend. Write about any challenges or issues you both overcame together.

Part of being a tomboy is being able to run around with ease. That means high heels are out. Instead, pick up some comfortable, cool sneakers. A good rule of thumb when buying shoes is to keep in mind that if you can’t run in them, they’re probably not the best tomboy shoes. Brands that make cool sneakers include DC, Vans, Nike, Adidas, Converse, Etnies, Airwalk and Supras, among other brands. In particular, printed slip-ons are great. Brands like Vans and Toms, among many others, have great slip-ons that have cool designs, are comfortable, and can still be worn to run around in. Look for slip-ons with checkers, skulls, funky animal designs, band logos, tribal art, etc. One of the most classic tomboy looks is a pair of converse sneakers. They come in a variety of colors and heights from low-cut to high-top. To add some extra spunk to your shoes, replace the normal white laces with some funky shoelaces. You can buy these at your local novelty stores.

TL;DR in English: Buy some athletic shoes. Trade in your flats for some cool slip-ons. Try out some high-top sneakers.
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Keep the water just below lukewarm (cool, but not tooth-chattering cold) and relax for 10 to 20 minutes. If showering, use a gentle stream of water, not a full blast, to avoid irritating your skin. Air dry or pat gently with a towel to avoid abrading the skin.  Avoid using soap, bath oils, or other detergents as you bathe or shower. Any such products can irritate your skin and possibly make the effects of the sunburn feel even worse. If you have blisters forming on your skin, take a bath instead of showering. The pressure from the shower might pop your blisters. Dampen a washcloth or other piece of fabric with cold water, and lay it over the affected area for 20 to 30 minutes. Re-wet it as often as you need to. Over-the-counter drugs such as Ibuprofen or aspirin can lessen the pain, and may or may not reduce inflammation. Do not give aspirin to children. Instead, opt for something that is specifically marketed as a child's dose of acetaminophen. Child's Motrin (Ibuprofen) is a good option due to the possible anti-inflammatory effect. Drugstores also sell sprays meant to relieve red and itchy skin. Sprays that contain benzocaine, lidocaine or pramoxine have a numbing effect that may help with the pain. However, as these are potential allergens, it may be best to test the medication on an unaffected patch of skin first and wait a day to see if it causes itchiness or redness.  These sprays should not be used on children 2 years of age or younger without a doctor's advice. Sprays containing methyl salicylate or trolamine salicylate may endanger children 12 and under, and capsaicin can be dangerous for people 18 and under, or for anyone with a chili allergy. Baggy t-shirts and loose cotton pajama pants are ideal clothing items to wear while you're recovering from a sunburn. If you can't wear loose clothing, at least make sure your garments are cotton (this fabric allows your skin to "breathe") and fit as loosely as possible. Wool and some synthetic fabrics are especially irritating, due to scratchy fibers or...

TL;DR in English: Have a cool bath or gentle shower. Apply a cold, wet compress. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Try a topical pain reliever. Wear loose cotton clothing over sunburned areas. Consider cortisone cream.
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Use enough clay to form a cylinder that’s roughly as big as the sized hand you wish to make. Round both ends so there are no sharp edges. Then flatten the clay slightly, using your fingers or a rolling pin. Smooth the clay until it’s the desired thickness for your fake hand. Picture your clay as a hand facing you with its palm up and all of its fingers straight and pressed together, including the thumb. Gently pull enough clay from one side to indicate a thumb without detaching it from the rest of the clay. Next, form the wrist. Indent the clay below the ball of its thumb, along the bottom of its palm. Use your fingers or a small cylindrical object (pencil, paintbrush handle, etc.) to indent the clay along its thumb. Lay your tool lengthwise along the top of the clay, angled toward the wrist, with the tip of your tool roughly centered in the middle of the palm. Gently roll or worm it to form an impression. Imagine your clay is a clock and your tool as the hour hand. If you’re making a left hand, the hour should read 10:30. If you’re making a right hand, it should read 1:30. Pull more clay from the rest of the hand and then detach the thumb, leaving its base attached, just like a real thumb spreading out from its hand. Round it into the shape of a thumb. This time, lay your tool across the palm where the base of the fingers will join. Also indent along the thumb and wrist as before to redefine the impressions. Use a scalpel to cut between each finger, leaving the base of each attached to the palm. Trim the top of each finger to taper them. Remember: the middle finger is longest, the pinkie is shortest, and the ring and index fingers are roughly the same size. Pass a needle up and down each cut between the fingers to spread them further apart. Go slowly and gently; this step is delicate. Depending on how large your sculpture is, switch to a larger tool once there’s enough room for it to fit between the fingers. Gently roll each between your own fingers to round them. Pay attention to the thickness of each so...

TL;DR in English: Roll a lump of clay into a cylinder. Form the thumb and wrist. Indent the palm. Separate the thumb. Indent the palm again. Separate the fingers. Separate the fingers further. Form the fingers. Indent the fingers’ joints. Form the knuckles. Finish the wrist. Double-check your work. Add details. Pose your hand. Bake your sculpture.
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Although most people know that the best spot for a gig at a bar or club is Friday or Saturday night, taking any day or time slot available is a great way to start playing live. Bar and club owners want to know what kind of crowd you’ll be able to pull before giving you the headlining spot.  The bar owner is only concerned with sales, so if you can fill his bar on a Tuesday night, he will be sure to ask you back. When you get a time slot, make sure you tell all of your friends and family to come and bring their friends so you pack the place out. When there are multiple bands fighting for a spot, having a personal interaction with the owner might just give you the edge over anyone else. Deliver demos to any venue you want your band to perform at.  Research to find out who the owners are and how to contact them. Then, ask for five minutes of their time to personally deliver your band’s demo. When you meet with them, give them a quick overview of your band and let them know you’d be happy to take any available openings. Be professional and genuinely nice when you talk to them. You need to be networking all the time to land a gig. Work your music into every conversation; you never know who may be able to give you a lead.  Carry demo CDs at all times to be able to give them to anyone you think might be able to get you a gig. Contact other bands in your area who are already playing gigs. Ask them how they landed their first gig and see if you can use their resources. See if you can open for them one night. Go to other bands' gigs, especially the bigger ones. Most likely there will be talent agents, industry people from labels, radio stations, and other booking agents there for you to give your demo to. Make a digital file of information about band members, song reviews, and samples. Share the file with your social media accounts for people to download.   Compile all of your band’s info into a presentation file such as a PowerPoint. Email your electronic press kit to bar and venue owners. If you've tried a few...

TL;DR in English: Take whatever you can get at first. Deliver your demo to venue owners personally. Network with people. Create an electronic press kit. Make your own venue.
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You may want to go back to the beginning of your relationship and discuss how you met your boyfriend. Was it love at first sight or was your first meeting disappointing? Did you meet each other through friends or through funny circumstances? What kind of emotions did you feel when you met your boyfriend? Write down as much as you can remember about your first meeting. Maybe you can more easily recall your first date with him or your first kiss. You may decide to focus on the details of these other firsts. Using a first meeting or first kiss memory in the poem will make it feel more personal and specific to the two of you. You can also come up with themes and ideas for the poem by writing down the ways in which your boyfriend is important to you. Doing this will help you create a poem that feels like a tribute to your boyfriend and your love for each other. You may focus on his excellent personal qualities and traits, such as “good listener”, “kind heart”, “supportive”, or “generous”. You may also consider why you value these traits about him. Maybe you appreciate his ability to listen because you find it difficult to listen to others and you admire his genuine interest in people. Or, maybe you valued his support at a particular time because you needed him and he was there for you. This could be the first time you traveled together to a foreign country or a blissful day on vacation together. You may also focus on a memory that is positive because of something your boyfriend did, such as helping you deal with the death of a parent or supporting you as you prepared for a difficult exam or test. Be specific when you describe this memory. Focus on sensory detail, such as what you both were wearing in this memory, where the memory occurred, and any smells or sounds in the setting of the memory. You should also try to describe facial expressions and body language, such as your boyfriend’s smile or your laugh. Another way to generate ideas for your poem is to think about any hard or challenging times you experienced...

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Make honey and lemon cough medicine. Use an alternate method of making honey and lemon cough medicine. Consider adding garlic to the honey and lemon cough medicine. Consider adding ginger to the honey and lemon cough medicine. Consider adding licorice to the honey and lemon cough medicine. Use glycerin as a substitute for honey.

Place the letter or contents inside the envelope and seal it if you have not already done so. Make sure the contents fit well inside the regular or padded envelope, as mail can sometimes be damaged in transit, especially if it is an odd shape. If you are using a padded envelope, or if your package is bumpy, address your envelope before placing the contents inside to ensure that the addresses are clear and legible. Once you have inserted the letter into the envelope and sealed it shut, you should write your name and address on the back. The French post likes to have the return address over the sealed portion of the envelope to show that it has not been opened or tampered with. You should include the following information:  Your first and last name – with the last name in all caps (line one) Your street address (line two) Your city, state and postal code (line three) The country (line four) Take your letter to the post office and ask for help from one of the associates at the counter. They will be able to weigh the letter, and notify you of the correct postage amount. Pay for the postage and the post office employee will affix the postage stamp to your letter. Your stamp should be placed in the upper right hand corner of your envelope.

TL;DR in English: Put the letter in the envelope. Write your address on the back. Mail your letter to France.
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When you're trying to be obedient to an authority figure, like your teacher or manager, then you need to pay attention when they are talking. You want to show that you're interested.  In class look at the teacher while they’re talking. Take down notes when they give important information and look like you're interested. Make sure that you are listening to your boss when they are giving you instructions. Again, eye contact is important. If there is a problem with an authority figure you should never bring it up in front of people. Instead, ask them if you can talk to them either in their office or after class. You should always respect authority, but never worship authority. Respecting authority means you recognize that the superior's authority and obey his or her reasonable rules. However, people who respect authority rarely sit quietly and suffer it if an authority figure treats them poorly or unfairly. People who revere authority, on the other hand, literally worship the authority figures; they think that, just because the superior has authority, whatever he or she says must be right. Therefore, revering authority often includes suffering injustices, while respecting authority only gives you the reputation of being respectful, kind and considerate--something worth going for. For example: if you feel that your teacher gave you the wrong grade for an assignment, you would go and discuss it with them after class. Present some clear and concise reasons why you feel you deserve a different grade (and no, "worked really hard on it" is not a reason). It's hard to be obedient to someone if you're not really sure what they want from you. This is part of paying attention to what your authority figure says, because then you know what they need from you. If you happen to disagree with an authority figure, do not be impolite. Merely talk about it courteously, and you may end up getting your way.  If you're being obedient to your teacher then you'll need to stay on top of things like homework, classwork, any major...

TL;DR in English: Pay attention to what they have to say. Discuss concerns or issues in private. Know how to obey authority. Understand what is expected from you. Make sure you complete tasks on time. Avoid backtalk. Act like you respect them. Never use blind obedience.
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If your narcissist seems open-minded, bring up the topic of getting help. In many cases, narcissistic behavior patterns have led to problems in the narcissist's marriage, family, friendships, and career. Use one of these aspects as a benchmark to convince your spouse to get help.  For instance, if your spouse is very career-oriented, but has been struggling to work as a team player, you might use this as fuel for a conversation. Say, "Sweetie, I know you were hoping for a promotion this year, but you've been having trouble with the team at work. I think it would be a great idea if you talked with someone who can help you build on the skills you already have to increase your odds of getting chosen for the position." Although it may seem like a good idea to search for a marriage therapist to help your spouse, avoid this dynamic in favor of having your spouse attend individual therapy. In many cases, couples therapy results in the narcissist playing the victim role, leading to very little change.  Instead help your partner find an individual therapist who has experience treating personality disorders. You don't have to share your suspicions about the specific disorder with your spouse, but this increases the odds of your spouse being properly diagnosed and treated. Be sure to let the therapist know about your suspicions that your spouse is a narcissist. However, do not let your spouse find out that you have shared this information or they may become enraged. Refrain from trying to steer your spouse into treatment one way or another. Treatment for personality disorders like narcissism require long-term, intensive one-on-one therapy, and your spouse must be a willing participant. However, it can be helpful to ask how you can show support as they go through treatment.  You might say, "Darling, I'm so proud of you for seeking help with what you're going through. What can I do to show my support or help you through this time?" Be open to your spouse's response. They may simply ask for space while they come to terms...

TL;DR in English: Share your concerns with your spouse. Accompany your spouse to see a professional. Be supportive. Participate in support groups.
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Move your knees to the outer sides of the mat, rocking back and forth as needed to shift your weight and move your knees out. Widen your knees as far as you can while still remaining comfortable. If they aren't already, move your ankles so they fall in line with your knees, straight back on the yoga mat. Also, turn your feet out to the side, so that the inner part of your ankle is flat on the floor and your toes are pointing out to the side. This creates the characteristic "frog" part of this pose. If you have trouble kneeling, try placing a pillow under your knees to see if that helps. Bring your torso down so you're resting on your elbows instead of your palms. Place your forearms straight out on the mat and lean forward to distribute your weight along them. You can either keep your palms flat on the floor or bring them together in front of you for added support. Consciously think about the weight of your hips, trying to make them heavy. Relax your muscles and your back to help bring the area downward toward the ground. You can also push your hips toward the back wall to encourage stretching in your hips and inner thighs. Allow yourself to relax into this position, and breathe in and out deeply, focusing your mind on your breathing. After 3-6 breaths, use your forearms to push yourself back up into the table pose.

TL;DR in English: Walk your knees out to the side. Position your feet behind your knees. Lower yourself to your elbows. Bring your hips down as you exhale. Hold the position for 3-6 breaths before pushing out of the pose.
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Gently warm up one cup of honey over low heat. Add 3-4 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the warm honey. Add ¼ to ⅓ cup water to the honey-lemon mixture and stir while continuing to heat on low. Refrigerate the mixture. When you need the cough medicine, take 1-2 tablespoons as needed.  Medicinal honey, such as Manuka honey from New Zealand, is recommended but any organic honey will have antibacterial and antiviral properties.  Lemon juice contains high levels of Vitamin C-- the juice of 1 lemon contains 51% of the daily Vitamin C requirement. Lemon juice also has antibacterial and antiviral properties. It is believed that the combination of Vitamin C and the antimicrobial properties make lemon useful for coughs.  Do not give honey to any child under 12 months of age. There is a small risk of getting infant botulism from bacterial toxins sometimes found in honey. There are less than 100 cases of infant botulism in the US every year and most babies recover fully, but better to be safe! Cut a washed, whole lemon into thin slices (along with the skin and the seeds). Add the slices to one cup of honey. Heat over low heat for 10 minutes with constant stirring.  Break up the lemon slices as you stir. Once finished cooking, strain the mixture to get the leftover lemon slices out and then refrigerate. Garlic has antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic and antifungal properties. Peel 2-3 cloves of garlic and chop them as finely as possible. Add it to the honey-lemon mixture before you add water. Heat on low flame for about 10 minutes. Then add ¼ to ⅓ cup water to the honey-lemon mixture and stir in while heating over the low flame. Refrigerate the mixture. When you need the cough medicine, take 1-2 tablespoons as needed. Ginger is often used to improve digestion and to treat nausea and vomiting, but it has also been traditionally used as an expectorant. It can help a cough by thinning out mucus and phlegm and as a bronchial relaxant.  Cut and peel about 1.5 inches of fresh ginger root.  Finely grate it and...

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Lie down on your back with your knees bent. Draw your attention to your jaw, face, and neck. Try gently opening and closing your mouth. Move your jaw to the left and the right. Do jaw movement exercises once a day.

Daily brushing helps to remove built-up food particles and plaque from your cat's teeth. Subsequently, regular brushing is the first step in preventing feline gum disease. The vet will examine your cat and recommend treatment, if necessary. Even if you brush your cat's teeth, your pet will need to have its teeth cleaned by a veterinarian occasionally. Have your vet check your cat's teeth during every yearly checkup. Dental checkups allow your vet to perform a thorough examination of your cat's mouth. They can make sure all your cat's teeth look healthy and check for symptoms of gum disease. They can also look for any teeth that may need to be removed. This type of food has large, crunchy kibbles that help clean your cat's teeth while they eat. The texture, then, helps prevent plaque from building up on teeth. Consider buying a food specifically formulated for a cat's oral health.Ask your vet for recommendations for food and treats formulated for feline oral health. These toys help prevent unhealthy accumulations of plaque and tartar. They also massage your cat's gums, which stimulates healthy circulation. Ask your vet for recommendations for the right dental chews for your cat. Human food causes plaque and tartar to gather on teeth, leading to periodontal disease. Instead of giving human food to cats, provide them with cat toys and treats formulated specifically for cats. The Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) is a group of veterinary dentists that are meant to recognize products that are proven effective for pet oral health. These products are reviewed and tested, and can be recognized by the VOHC Seal of Acceptance. The VOHC also has a link of approved products on their website.

TL;DR in English: Brush your cat's teeth every day. Take your cat to a veterinarian for regular dental checkups. Serve hard, crunchy food to your cat. Give your cat dental health chews. Refrain from feeding leftovers or sweets to your cat. Buy VOHC-approved products.
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To play it cool, you have to show that while you enjoy talking to your crush, your life does not revolve around him or her. Here are some ways to make this clear;  Don't talk to your crush every single time you sign online. Talk to him or her every second or third time you sign on. This will show that you're not only going online to continue your conversation. Don't respond to everything he or she says too quickly. If you respond the second he or she asks you a question, this will make it look like you're obsessed with your conversation. If you don't answer right away, your crush will see that you're talking to other people, or doing other things too. Get a secret screen name that no one knows about to see what your crush is doing when he thinks you're not online. This can help you have a better sense of what your crush really thinks about you, and can help you cool it during your interactions.  If you see that your crush isn't online much when he doesn't think you're online, this can suggest that he's online for the same reason you are--to continue flirting! If you see that your crush is just always online, it may mean that he'll talk to whoever--whenever. This may also suggest that he doesn't have a life. Log on to your secret screen name after you say goodbye to your crush. Does your crush sign off right away? This may show that he's only sticking around to talk to you. It's great to show that you think your crush is an engaging, exciting, and fun person, but if you overdo it, you may end up looking too obsessive. Here are some things to avoid:  Minimize your use of "LOL" or "hahaha"--this will make it look like you're trying too hard to be funny. Avoid too many emoticons. This can get annoying and will make you look immature. If your crush doesn't respond right away, don't immediately follow up with a series of question marks or say, "Where did you go???" This will make it look like your world revolves around your crush's answers.

TL;DR in English: Don't be too eager to talk to your crush. Don't underestimate the secret screen name. Don't be too enthusiastic during your conversation.
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The following stretches can greatly reduce pain if done at least once per day:  Do the knee-to-chest stretch. Lay on your back with your knees up and your head on the ground. Lift your right knee and grab it with both hands. Pull the knee lightly toward your chest for 30 seconds. Release and repeat 2 times with both legs.  Do the piriformis muscle stretch. If you suffer from pain in your sciatic nerve, the piriformis muscle is most likely extremely tense. Lie on your back with your knees up. Place the outside of your right calf on the top of your left thigh. Lift your left thigh and grab it with your hands. Bring the thigh toward you until you feel a stretch in your right buttock. Hold for 30 seconds and release. Repeat twice on each side.  Focus on your neck. Stiff necks often accompany stiff backs. Lean your head forward so that your chin touches your chest. You should feel the muscles in the back of your neck stretch. Hold for 30 seconds. Lift your head up and then lean your head to the right, bringing your right ear close to your right shoulder. The muscles on the side of your neck should be pulled taught. Hold for 30 seconds and then lean your head to the left, in the same way. Hold for 30 seconds. Stand with your back against a wall. Then gradually lower yourself so that you are in a seated position. You should feel your back, abdomen, and quads start to tighten. Hold for 5-10 seconds depending on how long it takes you to feel the burn. Then slowly straighten your legs and return to a standing position. Do this 10 times or so each time you work out. Lie on your back and bend your knees, so that your feet rest comfortably on the floor. Then slowly lift your pelvis off of the floor until your thighs line up with your core. Do not go too far. You don't want to over arch your back. Hold for 5 seconds and then lower your pelvis back to the floor. Repeat 10 times or so each time you work out. Find an open space for this exercise. Begin on your hands and knees like you are a crawling toddler. Hold your head...

TL;DR in English: Stretch several times per day. Strengthen your core with wall squats. Do pelvic lifts to build your core. Do leg reaches. Perform Swiss ball stabilizing exercises. Add more cardio exercise to your daily workout. Do yoga.
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Dig an individual hole for each sprout, and cover it so only the green part sticks out. Keep each sprout at least 3 inches apart (7.5 cm), or in separate pots, so they don't need to compete for space. Consider applying a thin layer of mulch to the soil to aid the growth process.  Whether indoors or outdoors, ensure the plants get ample sunlight. If you live in a cold climate, plant the sprouts in pot plants inside and gradually introduce them to the outdoors. The onions have been inside for some time and will need to adjust.  During the winter in cold climates keep the plants indoors at all time to ensure they stay alive.  Expect to see onion bulbs form after 60-80 days! Onions are resilient, but need plenty of water to grow. Pour a little water from a gardening can, or use a hose, on the soil around the onions, not the plant itself. Ensure the soil is well drained. If you are using mulch, the onions will only need 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water a week. As the onions grow, weeds will inevitably emerge around them. Wear garden gloves and ensure you pull the weeds out by the roots so they don't grow back. The spray will prevent harmful fungi from destroying your plants and ensure they remain healthy. A few short sprays on each plant should be enough. If you prefer not to use synthetic compounds, oxidate or copper sprays are good alternatives.

TL;DR in English: Plant the sprouts 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep in quality potting soil. Water the plants every few days. Check the plants for weeds every day and remove any that appear. Treat the plants twice a week with fungicidal spray.
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Start in a relaxed position on a mat or soft floor. Keep your head and neck relaxed on the floor as you lie down. You may prop your head up with a thin pillow if you find this more comfortable for your jaw and face. Breathe in and out a few times as you bring awareness to your face, jaw, and neck. Notice if your face or neck feel tight. Acknowledge that your jaw feels tense and uncomfortable. Inhale as you gently open your mouth a few inches. Only open it to a point where you feel no stress or strain. Then, exhale and close your mouth without letting your teeth touch. Keep your neck and face relaxed as you do this.  Repeat these movements 5-10 times, inhaling each time you open your mouth and exhaling each time you close your mouth. Do not force your mouth to open and close if it starts to tense up or feel tight. Let your jaw rest when needed so you do not damage it further. If your jaw does not feel too painful or sore, try shifting it to the left and then to the right. Inhale as you shift it to the left a few inches. Exhale as you bring it back to the center and then inhale as you shift it to the right a few inches.  Do this 5-10 times on each side. If your jaw starts to hurt or tense up, take a break. Do not overexert your jaw, as this can make it worse. Keep your jaw loose and relaxed by doing these exercises once a day. Try doing them at the same time every day so your jaw gets used to the movements. If your jaw does not loosen up or becomes more painful, go see your doctor for treatment.

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Choose a location for your bed that gets full sun 6-8 hours a day. Select a level spot. Find an area with room to move around on all sides of the planter. Make your planter no more than 4 feet (1.2 m) wide. Build your planter at least 6 inches (15 cm) high. Select a durable type of wood for the frame to prevent rot.

Food safety is important when cooking raw meat, so find a fresh pink rack of ribs at your local grocery store. Many people choose to smoke with St. Louis style (spare) ribs, which come from near the belly on the pig. They are substantial and tasty — very easy to cook. If you like, you can also select baby-back ribs, which come from the back side, near the loin.  Since baby back ribs are a little less substantial, they're harder to smoke while still keeping them juicy and tender. Adjust this recipe if you do decide to use baby back ribs; the cooking time will lower significantly. While you can smoke prime rib or standing rib roast, that cut contains more meat than spare and baby back ribs do, so you'll need to follow slightly different instructions to cook it properly. on the back of the ribs. With a fingernail or a knife, work your way under the light membrane on the back of the ribs. Grab a hold of the loosened membrane with a paper towel and pry it from the ribs. Much of it should come off in one fell swoop. Discard. With a sharp knife, remove any excess fat that's still clinging to your ribs. Although a little fat is fine and will probably render off during the cooking process, eating a chewy hunk of fat when you're expecting a tender morsel of meat is not the most pleasant experience. A little bit of extra preparation during this step will make the eating experience a lot nicer in the end. ake your rub. A dry rub is a spice mix that coats the rack of ribs and provides complementary flavor to the meat's natural taste. Dry rubs can be made any number of ways (dehydration, spice-mixing, etc.) and using any number of recipes. Explore different recipes and variations to suit your own tastes, or use this very basic dry rub as a springboard for your own invention:  1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup paprika 3 tablespoons black pepper 3 tablespoons coarse salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoon celery seeds 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Don't be stingy with your dry rub. Even if you're planning on...

TL;DR in English: Select your cut of meat. Remove the thick, sinewy membrane Spot-check the ribs for any substantial bits of fat and remove. . Apply your rub generously over the entire rack of ribs, coating it evenly. Let your ribs come to room temperature while you set up.
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Standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your feet in line with another, stick your butt out backwards. Hold a weight in each hand, letting your arms stay to your sides. Moving slowly, squat downwards while keeping the weight square to your chest. Move downwards until at a 90 degree angle. Hold briefly, and using your butt muscles, clench and push back upwards. Try 3 reps of 15.  When squatting, keep your weight on your heels, rather than tilted forward on the balls of your foot. Always keep good form when squatting. It’s important to keep your back straight and chest open, rather than slumping over into poor posture. Keeping your back straight keeps your legs engaged and your butt working hard. If you feel good about squats, try amping up your reps or the amounts of exercises. Another options is to hold at the sitting-stance of the squat. Pausing at the most difficult part will aid in strengthening, and in turn, enlarging, your butt muscles. Don’t have a set of dumbbells? Don’t find an excuse to skip this exercise. Use things in your home to keep you in tip top shape. For example, a milk jug filled with water and tightly closed can act as a decent sized weight. To amp it up, try filling your jug with loose change.

TL;DR in English: Drop it low with a weighted squat.
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The alphabet is where reading begins.  The 26 letters that make up the English alphabet are used to form all of the words in the English language, so this is the place to start.  There are several ways to get familiar with the alphabet; pick the one that suits you and your learning style.   Sing it.  It may seem silly, but there's a reason so many people have learned the alphabet by singing the “alphabet song”--it works.  The melody aids in memorization and the song as a whole gives learners a picture of the entire alphabet and the relationship between letters. You can listen to the alphabet song online or get someone you know to sing and record it for you so that you can listen to it over and over again as you learn it.   Feel it.  If you're a hands-on learner, consider buying sandpaper letters.   Look at a letter and then close your eyes, trace your fingers over the letter and repeat the name of the letter and its sound.  When you're ready, pick your finger up off the sandpaper and write the letter in the air.  Move it around.  Pick up a set of alphabet magnets as a way of learning the individual letters as well as the way they're sequenced in the alphabet.  Later, you can reuse these letters to practice forming words.  Walk it out.  If you have the room, try using an alphabet mat as a learning tool.  Say each letter and its sound as you step on that letter on your mat.  Have someone call out letters or sounds at random and step on the correct corresponding letter.  Get your whole body (voice included) involved by singing the alphabet song and making up a dance as you step your way through the alphabet. There are five vowels in the alphabet: a, e, i, o, u; the rest of the letters are called consonants. You make vowel sounds in your throat with the help of your tongue and mouth while you form consonants by using your tongue and mouth to control the flow of your breath.  Vowels can be spoken alone, but consonants can't. For example, the letter A is simply "a" but B is actually "bee," C is "see," D is "dee"...

TL;DR in English: Begin with the alphabet. Distinguish vowels from consonants. Use phonics. Recognize punctuation marks.
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Gum paste will begin to harden if exposed to air. Keep unused portions in a sealable bag or air-tight container to retain moisture. After you take it from the container, the gum paste may be stiff. Knead it in your hands a few times to make it soft again. Dip 1 end of the toothpick into the food coloring. This covers the tip of the pick and allows you to apply little bits of color at a time. Wipe the toothpick against the paste, transferring the color. Roll the toothpick to get the coloring off all its sides. A pair of kitchen or latex gloves will prevent the color from staining your hands. Use your palms and fingers to work the color into the gum paste. Continue kneading until the color is uniform throughout. This will take some time to achieve a solid color. If the color is too dark, you can knead in more untinted gum paste to lighten the shade. Add more food coloring as needed to darken the color of the gum paste. Add color a little at a time to make sure you get the color you want. Since gum paste decorations are mainly intended to be looked at and not eaten, as much coloring as is desired for even the deepest colors can be used. Use a new toothpick each time you need to get more coloring from the jar.

TL;DR in English: Select this procedure when you need small amounts of several different colors. Work with a little bit at a time. Refresh the gum paste. Use a toothpick to get the coloring from the container. Apply food coloring to the gum paste. Don a pair of gloves. Knead the color into the paste. Get the right color.
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Most vegetables do best if they get full sun for most of the day. Find a spot where any plants you intend to grow will get all the sunlight they need.  If you plan to have several planting beds side-by-side, orient them so the long sides face north-south. This will prevent the beds from shading each other. Avoid building your planting bed under a tree to prevent excessive shade and leaf litter. Find an area in your garden that is as flat as possible. Not only will this make it easier for you to build, but it will also help prevent water from draining unevenly from the planting bed.  To check if the ground where you want to build is level, hammer 2 stakes into the ground around the same distance apart as the length of the planter you want to build. Tie a length of string between the stakes and hang a carpenter’s level on it. If the area is level, the bubble should appear between the 2 center lines. If you can’t find a level part of your lawn, you may have to topdress it to even out bumps, or even build a terrace if your whole yard slopes.  You can level out uneven areas in your yard by filling in depressions with soil and tamping it down. Ideally, you should be able to reach everything in the planting bed without having to step into the bed. Look for a spot in your garden where you’ll have the freedom to move all around the planting bed so you’ll have easy access for watering, weeding, and harvesting.  If possible, leave at least 18 inches (46 cm) between the planting bed and any surrounding beds or planters so you can move between them easily. You can build your planting bed up against a wall or fence if you wish, but you’ll need to make it narrow enough so you can easily reach plants at the back of the bed (i.e., at most 2 feet (0.61 m) wide). You can make your planters as long as you want, but they’ll need to be narrow enough so that you can easily reach all the plants inside. For most people, 4 feet (1.2 m) is the maximum comfortable width. For example, you might build a planting bed that’s 4 feet (1.2 m)...

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Obtain the gun licensing application. Fill out the gun license application clearly and carefully. Mark whether this is your first application or a renewal. Indicate the type of gun license you are applying for. Provide your personal information in the fields provided. Complete the questionnaire regarding your legal status. Provide the names and contact information for two personal references, not related to you. Explain why you are applying for a gun license. Complete your application.

The best way to clean a leafy green like rabe is to give it a cold water bath. Fill a large bowl with cool water. You can also use a clean sink if you prefer. Dump the rabe in, separating the leaves as you go so dirt can shake loose. Alternatively, you can wash the greens under cold, running water. However, submerging them is a safer bet for getting out all the dirt and grit. Once you have the greens submerged, you need to agitate them, much like a washing machine does. Move them around in the water so that the dirt comes away form the leaves and into the water. Wash all the crevices in the rabe, including in and around the small buds. Once the you've agitated the rabe for a few minutes, walk away and let them soak. The greens should float to the top, while the dirt should sift to the bottom. Five to ten minutes is sufficient time for them to soak. If the greens are extra dirty, they may need another rinse. Scoop them out, and refill the water. In fact, the rule of thumb used to be three rinses. Modern day produce is generally not as dirty as in the past, but you may still need to rinse it more than once if you got it from the farmer's market.

TL;DR in English: Soak the broccoli rabe in cool water. Swish the greens around. Let them sit. Give them another rinse.
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Crafting will allow you to create something interesting to share with others. This will both occupy your time and provide topics of conversation. You can find detailed instructions and video demonstrations for most crafts online. Crafting ideas span a wide range of complexity and include various degrees of skill. In addition to capturing your interest and making you more interesting, crafting may also improve mood. Gardening is a healthy way to occupy your time and contributes to the maintenance of your home. In addition to creating opportunities to learn about new plants and techniques, you'll reap the health benefits of additional time outdoors. You can incorporate interesting food experiences by growing vegetables and/or fruit you haven't tried before. Share all of your interesting experiences with others. You can create a blog to chronicle you adventures, share artistic creations, or express all of your interesting thoughts. You can start blogs or websites for free online.

TL;DR in English: Start crafting. Garden to create an interesting display to show others. Start a blog.
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Use the 45-degree angle on your speed square to cut uniform ends off of your rafters by holding the bottom lip against the wood and cutting at an angle. Screw the lip of each rafter into the side of a single, separate joist that is the same length as your playhouse with #3 wood screws. Space your 6 rafters apart equally on each side of the joist that you’re using as a center beam for your roof.  You can use the same sized wood as your joists and just shave the edges off after you’ve installed it. A rafter is any diagonal frame that is sloped against a center beam to form a roof. To make your rafters fit perfectly on top of the walls, you’ll need to cut a triangular section out of each rafter so that the wood sits flat at the angle where it meets the joist. Put your rafters on top of the house and mark the location where it sits on top of the joist on each rafter. Use the 45-degree side of your speed square as a straight edge and measuring tool to cut these pieces out of each rafter with a jigsaw. After the rafters are resting in place, adjust the placement of your rafters by lifting and moving them along the top of your playhouse so that they sit flush with the 4 walls. Fit plywood or particle board sheets over the top of your rafters and nail them into the rafters with a nail gun to close your roof. You can add trim if you’d like to by holding pieces of finished wood against the edges and nailing them into the side of each edge with your nail gun. The section between your wall and the angular roof will still be open. Measure this triangular section and add 2 inches (5.1 cm) to each side of your measurement so that you can nail it into the frame where it’ll rest. Measure and draw your roof siding out with a grease marker and a straight edge before cutting out your roofing material with a jigsaw or circular saw. Slide the siding behind the open area in your roof and nail it into the back of the 2 rafters and the frame at the top of the wall with a nail gun.

TL;DR in English: Cut your rafters with a speed square and jigsaw. Remove the section of each rafter where it meets the joist. Hoist your rafters into place and cover the roof with plywood. Fill in your siding by measuring the open space between your roof and the wall.
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Following a gluten-free diet can be difficult at first.  Gluten is surprisingly present in many foods.  This can make following a gluten-free diet a little overwhelming at first.  Talking to a registered dietitian who is a health and nutrition expert is a smart option to start with.  Many dietitians are specialized in the areas of Celiac's disease and other food allergies. Search for a local RD online or ask your doctor (especially the doctor who has diagnosed you with either Celiac's disease or a gluten sensitivity) to refer you to a local or specialized RD. Talk with the dietitian about your current diet, your worries regarding switching to a gluten-free diet and to help give you tips for meal planning, cooking and eating out. After being diagnosed with a condition that requires you to be gluten-free, you'll need to re-learn how to cook and prep your meals without gluten-containing foods.  Sometimes this might be very easy, while other times it can be more difficult.  Swap out your typical pasta, bread or wraps for gluten-free items.  Make sure you read every label to ensure you're purchasing a gluten-free item.  However, it should be very easy to find these items gluten-free. Many food manufacturers use corn, quinoa, bean or rice flours to make gluten-free versions of items like bread, wraps, pasta, muffins or bagels. Bake with gluten-free flour mixes.  If you want to avoid the overly processed gluten-free substitutes on the market, you may consider making your own.  Many grocery stores sell specific flour mixes that are gluten-free and make baking very easy to do at home. Although you will be restricting many items from your diet, there are still plenty of foods that you can and should eat on a regular basis.  Most importantly is fruits and vegetables.  Both of these food groups are naturally gluten-free.  In addition, they are also naturally low in calories, but high in a fiber, vitamins and minerals.  Include a fruit or vegetable at each meal to help balance out your diet.  Measure yourself:  1 cup of...

TL;DR in English: Talk to a registered dietitian. Cook with gluten-free ingredients. Continue to eat adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables. Aim for a source of protein at each meal. Choose alternative sources of grains. Consider taking vitamin and mineral supplements. Choose gluten-free foods at restaurants.
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Your request for a gun license begins by completing the “Massachusetts Resident LTC/FID/Machine Gun Application” form. You can get a copy of the form from one of three possible sources:  If you have Internet access, you can print an application directly at home from the website of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.  If you do not have Internet access, you can call the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security at 617-727-7775 to request an application by mail. Alternatively, visit your local police station and request a copy of the application form. Additional forms that you might need, such as an application as a non-resident, an application as a resident alien, or a Firearms Licensing Review Board Petition, may be found at the website of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Firearms Forms and Applications page. You will need to complete the form carefully, either by typing or printing clearly and legibly all the answers. It is important that you read the instructions before completing the form. If you have any questions while completing the application, you should contact your local police department. If this is your first application, indicate that you are a new applicant by placing a check mark next to "New Applicant" at the top of the form. If this is for a renewal license, you will check “Renewal” and provide your most recent license number. For example, if you just want the license to purchase a firearm and keep it at home, then you need what is called an FID. Place a check mark next to "Firearms Identification Card.” If you are requesting permission to carry a firearm, you need the LTC license. You should select “License to Carry.” You will be required to enter your name, address, the date and place of your birth, the names of your parents, your physical traits, occupation and employer information, and either your Social Security Number or drivers license number. You will be asked for information regarding your citizenship, past convictions or...

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Ignore gossip. Forgive and forget. Invite them to a group event. Understand that new relationships are inevitable. Find new ways to spend time together. Engage in a favorite activity.

Plan fun nights out with your friends and call or text them regularly.  When you talk, don’t take all your time telling them about your relationship! You have a whole lot more going on than that, honey!  Spend a few minutes updating them about your boo, but keep it at that. If something major is going on in your relationship, like an engagement or potential breakup, you can spend more time chatting about it. Ask your friends what’s going on with them, too!  Remember that to have a friend, you must be a friend. Maybe the reason you spend so much time with your boyfriend is because you don’t have any other close relationships.  Though that’s understandable, it’s time for a change. Make friends at the places you already go to like the gym, a book club, or place of worship.  At the gym, you might approach someone and say, “Hey, I saw you were wearing a Duke shirt the other day.  I’m a big fan!  Did you go to school there?”  Make more small talk and eventually ask them to hang out. If there’s a place of worship you attend, join a small group so you can make friends there.  Many churches have small groups for young professionals, teens, or adults. The biggest support system you may have is family!  If you haven’t spoken to your mom in a few days, call her!  Or maybe you have a cousin whose birthday is coming up, go see them! Connecting with your family is a great way to stay true to yourself while in a relationship. Use your time wisely when at work or school.  Remember that beyond being your boyfriend’s partner, you’re an employee or a student, too.  Even if he should decide to leave you tomorrow, your job and education will be there to stay.  Be hard-working and diligent!  Get to work early and leave a few minutes late.  Take notes in meetings and keep a to-do list so you stay up on your responsibilities. Complete your homework to the best of your ability, do all your readings, and study every day.

TL;DR in English: Spend time with your friends. Make new friends. Check-in with your family. Focus on school and your career.
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The things you say to the guy, or even the things you talk about when you're not around the guy, can be a big indication of whether or not you have a crush on the guy. Here's how to know if the things you say mean that you have a serious crush:  If you find yourself always teasing the guy. If you always end up poking fun at the guy without meaning to, it means you have a crush. If you talk really fast or stutter when you say anything to the guy, it means you have a crush. If you're careful about not saying anything that might make you look like a ditz or dumb in front of the guy, then you have a crush. And if you feel like everything you say to him does make you sound like a ditz, then you probably have a crush. If you can't talk to one of your friends for more than ten minutes without mentioning the guy, then you have a crush. If you have a crush, your friends may be able to pick up on it before you do. You can learn a lot about whether or not you have a crush on the guy based on how you act around him, or even how you act when he's miles away. Here are a few ways to know if your actions mean you've been bitten by the crush bug:  If you go out of your way to hang out with him, then you have a crush on him. If you've never watched baseball in your life but are suddenly going to all the school games because you know he'll be sitting in the bleachers, then you have a crush. If you want to be near him whenever you do hang out. If you find yourself drifting toward him when you're in a group of friends, or even touching him in a playful way whenever you can, then you have a crush. If you can't stand being around him when he's flirting with other girls, then you have a crush. If your heart falls when you show up to a place where you thought he'd be and he isn't there, then you have a crush. It may not be a coincidence that you're suddenly spending twice as much time in front of the mirror whenever you know you'll see the guy. Here's how to know if your grooming habits and attention to your looks say that you have a...

TL;DR in English: Be aware of what you say. Notice your actions. Consider whether you are starting to pay more attention to your looks. Be aware of changes to your personality.
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Flat surfaces such as a driveway, sidewalk, quiet road, or park trail are stable. There are no slopes, so the falls are shorter and you will have an easier time balancing and coming to a stop. Short grass and smooth gravel are also surfaces you can use. Falls will hurt less, but these surfaces force you to pedal harder to move the bike. Lower the bike seat far enough that whoever's riding can put both of their feet flat on the ground while seated. A low seat allows you to stop yourself with your feet before you fall. Adults don’t need to use training wheels, but young children can use these or specialty balance bikes. It is possible to remove the pedals to keep them out of the way, but it isn’t required. Find out how the brakes work on the bicycle. Stay off the bicycle. Keep it next to you and walk it. Push the brake buttons to get used to their location, how they feel, and how the bike reacts to them. Once you’ve learned this, you’ll feel more comfortable because you’ll be able to make an emergency stop when needed.  If your bike has brakes on the handlebars, test each one to see which controls the front and which controls the rear wheel. These can be switched by professionals.  Notice how squeezing the back brake causes the rear wheel to skid. Squeezing the front brake causes the bike to pitch forward.  If your bike doesn’t have brakes on the handles, it should have backpedal (coaster) brakes. To brake, press down on the pedal closest to the back end of the bike as if pedaling backwards.  If your bike is a fixed wheel and hasn’t been modified, it has no brakes. Instead of braking, you will need to either slow the pace of your pedaling or skid by leaning forward and holding both pedals horizontally with your feet. It doesn't matter which side you choose, but your dominant side will feel more natural. A right-handed person, for instance, can stand on the left side of the bike. Lift up your right leg, reach it over the bike, and put it on the ground on the other side of the bike. Hold the bike upwards between...

TL;DR in English: Begin on a flat surface. Adjust the bike seat. Test the brakes. Plant one foot on the ground. Start gliding. Keep your eyes straight ahead. Start pedaling. Dismount from the bike.
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Most states have a minimum residency requirement for people who want to file for divorce. If you've lived in the same place for six months or longer, you can probably file for divorce in your county, even if your spouse does not live there.  If you haven't lived in the same place for long, you may have to first file for separation and then file for divorce after you've met the residency requirements of your state. In most cases you must file in the state where you live, even if you got married in a different state. Exceptions may be made for same-sex couples who got married in a state other than their state of residency for legal reasons. Go to the county courthouse and ask for the forms you need to file for a divorce. You can also visit the county courthouse website and download forms from the internet.  In most cases you will fill out a Family Law Petition, giving the court information about your marriage and the orders you want the court to make. Have your lawyer help you fill out the forms. Fill out a Summons, which describes standard restrictions regarding how your assets and debts will be handled during the proceedings. Fill out a Property Declaration form to specify how your property should be divided. Fill out forms regarding child custody and visitation if you have children under 18 with your spouse. Even if you think you have the situation under control, chances are, there's something you've missed. In order for the divorce petition to be processed smoothly, it's important that the forms be filled out correctly with accurate information, and it's worth it to get a lawyer involved. See  How to File for Divorce for information about taking the next step.

TL;DR in English: Figure out where to file. Fill out court forms. Have your lawyer review the forms before filing.
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Gossip will only hurt your friendship. If someone tries to talk badly about your friend, ask them to stop. Refuse to listen if people say that your friend is trashing you. Even if it’s true, it’s not going to help you patch things up. Say, “I’m not interested in hearing that.” Start with a clean slate. Once your issues have been resolved, don’t keep punishing your friend, acting cold, or bringing up mistakes they made as ammo in other fights. Let go and move on.  Focus on the future. If you find yourself in a similar issue as before, give your friend the benefit of the doubt instead of jumping to conclusions. When you’re first rebuilding a friendship, it can feel awkward. Spending time with a group will allow you guys to spend time together with a buffer while emotions are still raw.  Ask your entire friend group to go out to dinner. Find community or school events, and pick one that connects to a shared interest. If your friend has met someone new, don’t see it as the end of your friendship. One of you will be the first to find a partner or a new good friend. If your friend does before you do, it can be hard to accept your new dynamic, but know that it happens to everyone.  Don’t see it as a rejection. Your friend is not trying to replace you. They just found someone else they click with. Your relationship may change, but it’s not over. Reach out to the new person. Keep an open mind and try to get to know the other person. If it’s a new boyfriend or girlfriend, be excited for your friend’s happiness and let them feel like they can confide in you. If your friend has a new situation in their life that keeps them from you, such as a sick relative, a new baby, or additional work/school responsibilities, find ways that you can easily fit into their day. Since your friend’s life is changing, your time together may need to change, too. Show them that you still fit into their life.  Visit your friend during your lunch hour. Join your friend in an activity you know they attend regularly, such as a class at the gym....

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