Purchase a pot that has enough depth and width for your seeds. Choose a container made of concrete, wood, or glazed ceramic. Purchase potting soil if you don't want to mix your own. Create your own potting mix if you have the time. Test the pH of your soil. Loosen your soil prior to planting your spinach seeds.

For most users, the Time filter is enabled by default. You can add it to any photo or video Snap that you take in Snapchat. Tap the large, circular shutter button on the Camera screen to take a photo Snap, or press and hold it to record a video Snap. You'll reach the Time filter going either direction, so just start swiping until you get to the Time filter. You'll usually find the time between the Altitude and the Battery filters, though the order may vary depending on the permissions you've allowed.  If the date is displayed instead, tap the date until the time appears. After adding the time, you can add a second filter if you'd like. Hold the screen with one finger and then use another finger to continue swiping. This will cycle through the remaining filters that you can add. You can add stickers, drawing, and text to your Snap before you send it to your friends. Tap the buttons at the top of the Snap to access different effects and editing tools. Tap the Send To button to select recipients and send your Snap off.

TL;DR in English: Open Snapchat. Take a Snap. Swipe left or right to start cycling through filters. Stop swiping when you see the time. Send your Snap.
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Spotify is a free app that lets you listen to millions of free songs and podcasts. You can use it for free to listen to streaming radio stations, or subscribe to the paid service to listen to any song you want at any time. Once the app is installed, launch it by tapping the round green icon with three curved black lines (labeled “Spotify”). Then:  Tap Create Account, then enter the request information to sign up. If you want to link Spotify to your Facebook account, tap Continue with Facebook, then follow the on-screen instructions to sign up. Here you’ll find music charts, playlists, radio stations and podcasts that may interest you. Tap a selection to start playing it right away. Tap the magnifying glass to search for songs, artists, albums, or genres. If you have a premium account, you can listen to any song or album at any time. With a free account, tap Shuffle Play to listen to the song and others like it. Spotify radio stations are curated lists of music separated by mood or genre. These stations are always free. See Use Spotify to learn how to get the most from Spotify.

TL;DR in English: Download Spotify from the Play Store. Create your account. Tap Browse to find new music. Search for songs to play. Tap Radio to select a station.
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Epoxies are most commonly sold as a two-part system, which consist of a couple separate components: a resin and a hardener. These components have to be combined in order to be effective.  Though not as common, one-part epoxies are also available, and can be applied straight out of the package. You can find basic epoxy kits at hardware stores, art supply shops and pharmacies, and in the home improvement aisle of most supercenters. Squeeze a small glob of each component onto a smooth, disposable surface, like a paper plate. Swirl the two substances together using a toothpick, coffee stirrer or similar utensil. Once combined, they’ll form one super-strong adhesive. Pull on a pair of gloves before you get to work. Spread a thin layer of adhesive onto the surfaces you need to glue. You can do this with the same toothpick or coffee stirrer you used to mix it, though you may have better results using something like a cotton swab that offers you more control over where it ends up.  Brush an even coating over the entire surface, being careful not to leave any large gaps uncovered. For a superior hold, apply a small amount of epoxy to both pieces rather than globbing it all onto one. Take your time configuring your work surfaces. Epoxy dries fairly slowly compared to other types of adhesives, so you won’t need to rush to get everything in place. Clamping the pieces together or resting a heavy object on top can help the epoxy form a more solid bond. Find an out of the way place to let the adhesive set up. It should dry to the touch within about 5 minutes, but it may take as long as 20 hours for it to cure completely. Try not to touch either piece too much in the meantime, if you can help it.  Epoxies solidify as they dry, which makes for a longer-lasting connection, even in wet conditions.  The drying time of a particular brand of epoxy will usually be listed on the packaging.

TL;DR in English: Purchase an epoxy applicator kit. Mix the resin and hardener. Apply the epoxy. Position the pieces as needed. Leave the epoxy to harden overnight.
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Keep your connection with your date going by asking them their opinion on the movie. Express your thoughts about the movie, too. For example, you may ask, “So, what did you think of the action scene?” or “Did you enjoy the ending?” Extend the movie date by proposing that you both go to a nearby bar or cafe to talk more about the movie and hang out. You may suggest that you grab food or a drink close by to spend more time together. For example, you may say, “Let's talk some more about the movie over drinks” or “Want to grab some food and chat more about that fight scene?” If your movie date is winding down, end it by suggesting another date in the near future. Maybe you pick another movie to see or you move from a movie date to a dinner date or do another activity. For example, you may say to your date, “Want to go see another movie next weekend?” or “How about I take you to dinner and a movie next time?” End the date by parting with your date in a friendly way. Thank them for a nice time. If they respond positively and tell you they had a good time, too, you may offer to hug them or give them a peck on the cheek. Notice if they are smiling or maintaining eye contact with you, as these are usually signs they enjoyed the date. If you have planned another date in the future, you may want to say to your date, "See you soon!" or "I'll contact you next week about dinner, can't wait!"

TL;DR in English: Ask your date what they thought of the movie. Propose going for a drink or snack if your date seems interested. Make arrangements for another date. Say goodbye to your date.
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Growing spinach in a pot requires a depth of between 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm). In terms of width, it should be at least 14 inches (36 cm) in diameter. A pot with a diameter of 14 inches (36 cm) will hold 3 to 4 spinach plants. These materials allow for optimal food growth. Avoid porous materials like terracotta and unfired clay, as they can leach water-soluble chemicals through their surface. Never use pots that might be contaminated with lead or asbestos. For example, old containers are sometimes coated with lead-based paint. Prior to the 1970s, paints had high lead concentrations. This is often an easier option, but you won't have control over the ingredients. Use quality potting mix that is high in organic matter. The ideal texture is crumbly and loamy. Avoid soil that clogs drainage—well-draining soil is crucial for optimizing the growth of spinach in containers. If you're preparing your own potting mix, use 1/3 drainage material (grit, perlite, composted bark), 1/3 water-holding material (coir, peat, vermiculite), and 1/3 rotted down organic matter (manure, compost, worm castings).  Sprinkle 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) some organic sources of nitrogen such as soy meal or alfalfa meal into the center of the pot and claw it into the bottom of the soil. Top it with 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) of potting mix.  You can also add animal-based amendments like worm castings, fish meal, feather meal, or composted manure. Add 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 cup (59 to 118 ml) bat guano to the potting soil to provide it with high-quality nutrients. If you have a lot of pots to fill, it's usually less expensive to mix your own potting soil instead of buying a commercial potting soil. Spinach thrives in slightly alkaline soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. If the acidity drops below 6.0, the spinach plant's leaves and stems may turn yellow. Add limestone to the soil to manually adjust pH levels.  If your soil is low in magnesium, add dolomitic limestone to raise pH. If your soil is high in magnesium, add calcitic limestone to raise pH.  You...

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Click the Chrome Menu button (☰) and select Settings. Check the "Show Home button" box. Click the "Change" link that appears beneath the box. Select "Open this page" and enter the Yahoo! page you want to start on. Select "Open a specific page or set of pages" in the "On startup" section. Click the "Set pages" link. Enter in the Yahoo! pages you want to load when Chrome starts.

Over-the-counter cold kits use dimethyl ether and propane to freeze the wart and the tissue around the wart. Realize that the wart will not instantly fall off after treatment. It may take several treatments and up to 3 or 4 weeks before the wart gradually disappears. Warts are caused by a virus that causes the cells in your skin to grow abnormally. Freezing a wart effectively kills the virus. . Certain kinds of warts may respond better to freezing treatments than others. Note that if you have warts in the genital region, never attempt to freeze them off at home. They're caused by a virus that your doctor must treat. Other types of warts include:  Common warts: These are small, hard bumps that are normally gray or brown. They're typically found  on fingers, hands, knees, and elbows and have a rough surface. Planter warts: These are hard warts located on the bottom of the foot. They're very uncomfortable to walk on. Flat Warts: These tiny warts are smooth with flat tops. They can be pink, tan, or yellow. You can find them on the face, arms, knees, or hands. Usually, flat warts show up in clusters. If you can't get rid of a wart by treating it at home, have several warts increasing in size, or have painful warts, see your doctor or dermatologist. You should also see your doctor if you think the growth isn't a wart, the wart is on your face or genitals, your immune system is weakened, or you are diabetic and have a wart on your foot. Dermatologists will probably be able to diagnose your wart just by looking at it, or may need to run tests. Your dermatologist might do a biopsy where a bit of the tissue is removed from the wart. This allows your dermatologist to study the virus causing your wart. Understand that the virus causing most warts can return. You may notice warts reappear in the same spot or in a new location. If you're having trouble treating recurring warts, don't hesitate to talk with your doctor.

TL;DR in English: Understand how to freeze a wart. Identify the type of wart you have Know when to see a dermatologist.
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If your vehicle has been modified to add a turbocharger or supercharger to increase power output, it has the same effect as dramatically increasing the compression ratio of the cylinders in your engine.  These engines require a higher octane fuel due to the increased likelihood of pre-detonation.  If you aren’t certain if your vehicle came with a form of forced induction from the factory, check the auto manufacturer’s website.  If your vehicle came turbocharged or supercharged from the factory, it likely requires premium fuel, which is considered to be 91 octane or higher. If you added a form of forced induction to the engine, it also will require high octane fuel.  Some aftermarket forced induction applications even require higher octane than is offered at most gas stations. While most vehicles are designed to run on 87 octane, carbon build up in the engine over years of use may result in an increased likelihood of pre-detonation.  As the engine burns fuel, carbon begins to develop inside the cylinder.  Over time, this can create hot spots that may ignite the air and fuel mixture early.  Switching to a higher octane fuel at around the hundred thousand mile mark may help you to avoid this.  If your car was designed for 87 octane, you may want to switch to 89 at around the hundred thousand mile mark. Not all cars will suffer pre-detonation as a result of carbon build up, but switching to a higher octane can reduce the risk if yours does. Because the octane level of your fuel helps to determine its stability under high heat and high pressure, an increase in the ambient temperature of the air can have an effect on the way your vehicle runs.  Hotter air entering the cylinder has an increased likelihood of pre-detonation as it is mixed with fuel and compressed.  Locations that suffer extreme highs like the desert, or any area that routinely exceeds one hundred degrees Fahrenheit may require a higher octane fuel, particularly in older vehicles with carbon buildup.  Exceptionally low humidity can increase the risk...

TL;DR in English: Use high octane on forced induction applications. Switch octane ratings with older models, if necessary. Run higher octane fuel in hot temperatures. Use a higher octane when towing something with your vehicle.
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Go to https://www.icloud.com/ in your browser. You cannot upload files to iCloud from from the iPhone or iPad app. If you aren't signed into iCloud, enter your Apple ID email address and password and click → before proceeding. It's a cloud-shaped icon near the top of the page. This cloud-shaped icon with an upward-facing arrow in it is near the top of the window. Click a photo that you want to upload. If you want to upload multiple photos at once, hold down the Ctrl (Windows) or ⌘ Command (Mac) key while clicking each photo that you want to upload. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so will immediately prompt the photo to upload to your iCloud Drive folder.

TL;DR in English: Open the iCloud website. Click  iCloud Drive. Click the "Upload" button. Select a photo. Click Open.
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If you have a very new or high-end vehicle the key might not be replaced by anyone but the manufacturer or distributor. In this case, you may be able to get a discount through your warranty. Bring all your car’s information, a valid photo ID, and any other sets of keys you may have to the dealership. Hope for the best! Depending on the sophistication of your car key you may be able to have a new electronic key programmed by a locksmith. Many new car keys have a microchip in them to prevent duplication. However, if you have a key with a transponder in it you can probably get a new one at a locksmith for $50.00 - $120.00 depending on your car and your area.. Manufacturers started using transponders in the 1990’s – they are chips in the head of the key that communicate with the car. If the wrong key is in the ignition, the car will not start. Transponder keys are available at locksmiths, Search for ‘aftermarket electronic car keys’ on the Internet and you’ll find plenty of options for replacement electronic car keys. Oftentimes you’ll be able to get a new car key for 75 % less than what the dealer would charge you. But you still need to get it cut and programmed so be sure to check prices for that in your area before you purchase anything. This will cost you upwards of $200.  However, if you just want a key that you know will work and you want to get it quickly and easily this is not a bad option. Visit your local dealer – if it’s a Honda, go to a Honda dealership, if it's a Ford go to a Ford dealership, etc.. Sometimes you can program them to your specific car without a special technician. The instructions are usually included with the new key, but your owner’s manual will be very helpful in this situation. Depending on the car, reprogramming usually involves opening and closing the doors and/or turning lights and other electronics on and off. You press a series of buttons like a code, basically.

TL;DR in English: Check to see if key replacement is covered by your warranty or car insurance. Visit your local locksmith. Buy an aftermarket replacement car key. Get a new set of keys from your dealer. Program your new key to your car.
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This will open your Chrome settings in a new tab. You'll find this in the "Appearance" section. The Home button will appear to the left of your address bar. This will let you set the page that opens when you click the Home button. Enter the Yahoo! address that you want to set as your home page:  Yahoo! Search: www.yahoo.com  Yahoo! Mail: mail.yahoo.com  Yahoo! News: news.yahoo.com  Yahoo! Shopping: shopping.yahoo.com This will allow you to set Chrome to load Yahoo! whenever you start it for the first time. You'll be able to enter addresses to open when Chrome starts. Each address you enter will start in a separate tab. These pages will load whenever Chrome starts for the first time.

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body. You can do this by using a small, sturdy, and sturdy harness. You can also use a small, sturdy, and sturdy harness to help you

Exchange your unused baby clothes. Take gently used baby clothes to resale shops. Join swap communities.

If the live bait needs to remain alive and natural looking for as long as possible, you can attach it with a secure bridle rather than a damaging hook. Have a more experienced fisher make a bridle for you, or follow the instructions for Making a Bridle to create your own. You can do this through the eye sockets above or in front of the eyes (not through them), or through a hole in its back near the head. You can use an open eye live bait needle instead of a crochet needle. Use the end of the needle to catch the loop end of the bridle and draw it through the fish. Keep hold of the loop so the fish's wriggling doesn't pull it back out again. You should now be able to let go of the line and just keep hold the hook and fish. This takes up slack in the line and brings the hook closer to the fish. Do this until there's only a small gap between the fish's head and the twists in the line. Thread the hook point between the two sides of the loop, just above the fish's head. If the bridle rig was made correctly, you should be able to use your live bait for hours without it escaping or dying. But let's hope you catch something before then!

TL;DR in English: Prepare your bridle in advance. Put a crochet hook through the live bait. Attach the bridle and draw it back through. Put the hook point through the loop on the opposite side of the fish. Twist the hook repeatedly. Pass the hook through the gap between the fish and the twists. Let out some fishing line and carefully put the bait in the water.
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Wear workout clothes that give your body a full-range of motion. Pick an outfit that fits well but is not too tight. Usually, loose-fitting comfortable gym clothes work. Choose fabric that wicks away moisture, rather than wearing your old cotton t-shirt and sweats. It’s always important to wear closed-toe athletic shoes that fit well. Keep them tied tightly, as loose laces pose a risk of injury. If you’re a beginner, start with light dumbbells. Dumbbells weighing 2-5 kg (4.4-11.0 lbs) are best for beginners. Slowly work your way up to heavier dumbbells over the course of several weeks. For example, increase the weight of the dumbbells after using them in your work out two times a week for four weeks. If you are pregnant or have a history of back or joint problems, talk to your doctor about safe lifting limits. It’s important to give your body some time to warm up and to limber your joints before burdening them with heavy weights. Try working with lighter dumbbells for 5 to 10 minutes before switching to heavier dumbbells for the remainder of your workout. Poor posture or straining during lifting can cause severe injury. Try to avoid jerking your arms or back (or the dumbbells themselves) when you’re lifting. If you’re ever unsure of proper form and position, talk to a trainer or staff member at the gym. Ask them to demonstrate the moves or adjust your form while you are exercising. You can also watch instructional videos online for help. If you start to strain or huff and puff, it’s time to set the dumbbells down. You’re more likely to get injured lifting dumbbells when you’re tired because your muscles or joints can give out under the weight. It’s safer (and usually more fun!) having a buddy to work out with. Lifting dumbbells is particularly dangerous when you’re lifting alone because you don’t have anyone to take the weight from you or monitor your physiology if you run into trouble.

TL;DR in English: Wear the right clothing. Start with light dumbbells. Warm up before lifting heavy dumbbells. Perfect your form. Quit when you’re tired. Work out with a buddy.
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Set short, manageable goals for yourself. Break your time down into small chunks. Congratulate yourself when you reach these small goals. Often times, repeating a mantra can help focus your mind on something other than the difficult experience you are having. Good mantras are short, encouraging, and rhythmic.  Make up a mantra. Use someone else’s mantra and repeat it. Try out: “Feeling strong, feeling good.” Try out: “All the way! Hey let’s go! All the way to Tokyo!” Try out: “Looking good, feeling good, oughta be in Hollywood.” Plenty of people before you have stayed up for days on end. If you are truly committed to this goal, you will be able to succeed.  Say your goal out loud or write it down. Visualize yourself succeeding. When you feel doubtful, return to your goal. Say it out loud or look at what you have written down. State out loud that you can and will achieve your goal.

TL;DR in English: Take it one hour (or one minute) at a time. Repeat or chant a mantra. Believe in yourself.
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Screw extractors are designed to help you remove broken screws. You can find them at home improvement stores for relatively cheap, and they will make the process easier. Screw extractors work best on screws with stripped threads and/or broken heads. Pick a bit smaller than the screw. Drill a hole down the center. If it won't drill, try using a smaller bit instead, such as a 1⁄16 inch (1.6 mm) bit. Be gentle and go slowly, as you don't want to break the bit off in the screw head. Push the extractor into the hole you've just drilled. Push down on it as hard as you can, and then use a hammer to tap it fully into the hole. As you push down on the extractor, use your drill or a screwdriver to turn the extractor counterclockwise. The threads of the extractor should catch in the screw, allowing you to twist it out. If it doesn't work, try tapping the extractor in harder, or apply a lubricant like Liquid Wrench to the screw. Let the lubricant sit for 30 minutes before trying to remove the screw. To remove a screw without a head, you can simply grasp the end of the shank with pliers. Turn the pliers to release the screw from the material, and pull out the screw.

TL;DR in English: Find a screw extractor. Drill a hole in the screw. Tap the extractor in with a hammer. Turn the extractor counterclockwise to remove the screw. Grasp the screw shank with pliers as an alternative.
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Babies come in all shapes and sizes, and they all grow at completely different paces. Some infants skip the newborn size altogether, and some outgrow their clothes faster than others. Moreover, you may receive an excessive amount of clothes in one size, only to find that your baby cannot cycle through all those clothes before outgrowing them. You might be able to exchange clothes that your baby never wore for clothes in larger sizes. Keep tags on gifted clothes until they are used and ask gift-givers for a gift-receipt when they give you baby clothes. Resale shops specialize in buying items that are in good condition and selling them to others at lower-than-new prices. Many of these stores will give you the option of selling for either cash or store credit, and store credit is often a higher amount than you might receive in cash. You can drop your baby’s old, outgrown clothes off and pick some new clothes up for free. In recent years, several national chain shops have opened that focus their efforts on reselling children's clothes and other kids' items. Look online to find your local branches of these national chains, as well as independent shops that specialize in children's resale. Online swap communities allow you to exchange items you have for items you need. Oftentimes, you have to worry about shipping and receiving those items without a third party stepping in, but many swap communities give you the option of searching for exchanges in your local area so that you can make the swap in person. There are many swap sites specifically for baby clothing and items. Some of the best swap sites for baby items include:  MoxieJean.com (newborn to size 8) ThredUP.com (kids, juniors, and women) FlipSize.com (newborn to size 8, plus kids' shoes up to size 3) SwapMamas.com (clothing and goods)

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Determine if the piece is brass or brass-plated. Clean your lacquered brass-plated piece. Clean your un-lacquered brass-plated piece. Rinse and apply a mild polish.

Chronic health conditions can trigger feelings of anxiety. This can be true for yourself or regarding the health of a loved one, such as a parent, spouse, or child. Some common chronic health conditions that are associated with anxiety include diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and heart disease.  Take note of how you respond to caffeine, alcohol, or other mind-altering substances. These can trigger anxiety.  Some medical conditions can mimic certain symptoms of anxiety, such as having an overactive thyroid. If you are concerned, make an appointment with a medical doctor. Anxiety can come on as a result of life stressors or life changes. Some common triggers include work stress or job changes (including loss of employment), pregnancy or giving birth, violence, trauma, or abuse, or the death of a loved one.  Think about any life stressors you’ve encountered and how they affect or trigger your anxiety. Do you feel more anxious when you are stressed? What kinds of stressors trigger anxiety? Stay aware of your stressors and recognize what feelings arise when you are stressed. Sometimes anxiety can occur as a result of a scary or traumatic experience. Your anxiety triggers may result from associations you have with a past negative experience. Think about any bad experiences you’ve had and how they have affected you.  Think about situations that have been scary in your life. Perhaps you lived through a natural disaster or experienced violence. These events can affect you and cause anxiety. If you have experienced trauma, you may benefit from therapy to help you. If you grew up in an anxious family, your worldview may include seeing things through a tense or dangerous lens. Your family may have “taught” you to approach people and situations in a certain way. Genetic influences can also affect your anxiety because anxiety can run in families. Some people are more predisposed to experiencing anxiety than others. Think about if anxiety runs in your family and how it affects your family members. Then reflect whether you...

TL;DR in English: Notice how physical health affects anxiety. Identify major life stressors. Reflect on past experiences. Recognize family influences.
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This includes electronics, gems, and jewelry, as these are the most pledged items at pawn shops. One of the best ways is to go online to an auction site like eBay and study what people pay for various goods. This will give you a good idea of the general retail value of items at a certain moment in time.  Bear in mind that over the course of time, trends change, so you'll need to remain up to date with current retail values in order to assess correctly. You can also visit other pawn shops in your area to see how they are pricing items. Apply for an internship or a job at a local pawn shop. This will allow you to learn how professionals assess goods, as well as how they determine what percentage of the assessed value to pay in the event a customer wants to sell an item. This is a strategic plan that will guide you in achieving your goals for the business. You can find more details about how to write a plan  here, but you will want to include:  Your business concept: The focus here is on describing your business and the market for your products and services. Market research: Market research is critical, as it describes the nature of the market you are entering into. Identify who your major competitors are, who your target market is, and the preferences and needs of your target market. A marketing plan: This should describe how you plan on addressing the needs of your market, how you will communicate with customers, and how you will advertise your shop. An operations plan: This will describe your operations on a day to day basis. It would include, for example, how you will make loans, how you will acquire items to sell, how you will price items and what interest rate you will charge for loans. A financial plan: This would outline how you will finance your business, what your expected costs are, and projections as to your revenue. Using your financial plan   determine your projected annual expenses and gross income. You'll need to have enough capital to cover both your operating expenses and your customer loans....

TL;DR in English: Learn how to assess the value of goods. Create a business plan. Estimate how much start-up capital you'll need.
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Most credit cards have some sort of cash advance option, but you may not be able to get one if you're behind on your payments. Make sure your account is in good standing before attempting to get a cash advance. Check your statement online to make sure you haven't missed a payment or reached your borrowing limit. If either of these is a concern, you likely won't be able to get a cash advance. Your bank or credit card company needs to authorize you to withdraw cash from an ATM using your credit card. Call your bank or credit card company's customer service department and ask how to start that process.  Most cards automatically offer the option, but some either do not offer it or set restrictions. For example, some cards end the cash-advance option once your balance reaches a certain limit. You may be able to get this restriction removed by calling customer service and asking. Again, this is more likely if your account is in good standing and you don't have late payments on your record. People sometimes try to use a PIN they’ve set up on their other cards, but you need to know the PIN for this particular credit card. Make sure you know the correct PIN before attempting to withdraw cash. Too many wrong attempts could freeze your account. Many credit cards come with preset PINs that users never get around to resetting. If you've forgotten the original PIN, call the customer service department and ask about how to reset it.  This usually involves dialing an automated 800-number and changing your PIN over the phone. The automated system may ask you to enter your existing pin to make the change. If you don't know your existing PIN, ask a customer service representative to send a new PIN to you in the mail. Note that it may take 7-10 days before you receive it. If you know you'll need a cash advance soon, inquire about your PIN at least two weeks in advance.

TL;DR in English: Check your account status. Make sure you have permission. Find your Personal Identification Number (PIN). Change your PIN if necessary.
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A cowboy-style hat with a wide brim makes the perfect base for your beekeeping hat. It will keep the veil from touching your face as you work, making it easier to see and less likely that a bee will get close enough to your skin to sting. Look for a hat with these qualities:  The fabric is thick enough to keep out bees, but thin enough to pierce with a sewing needle. Felt and tightly-woven straw hats work well; leather can be too thick. The hat is lightweight enough that you won't overheat. You'll be doing most of your beekeeping in the summer, so keep that in mind when you choose your hate. The brim is stiff, not floppy. It should be firm enough to keep the veil several inches from your face. You can use stiff nylon mesh, tulle, or wire mesh to make the veil. You need enough veil fabric to fit around the brim of the hat and fall at least five inches below your shoulders. One yard should be sufficient.  Be sure to use a clear or white fabric so that you'll be able to see through it easily. If you find a thin tulle you want to use, you may need a double layer to make sure your veil keeps the bees away. Measure around the brim of the hat, then cut your fabric about an inch wider. You'll need a bit of overlap to make sure the bees can't get through the seam. Make sure the fabric is long enough to drape down five inches below your shoulders. Overlap the edges by half an inch. Stitch the edges closed to create a large tube of fabric with the same circumference as your hat's brim. Make sure the tube is sturdy enough to keep out bees before moving to the next step. It doesn't hurt to add an extra row of stitches along the seam. Working by hand, carefully sew the top edge of the veil around the brim of the hat. If you are hand-sewing, be sure to use small whip-stitches to keep all openings too small for the bees to enter and get underneath the mesh. Continue until the veil is tightly secured to the hat.

TL;DR in English: Choose a wide-brimmed hat. Gather supplies to make the veil. Measure and cut the fabric. Bring the edges together and sew the seam. Sew the veil to the brim of the hat.
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It could be hard to differentiate if a brass piece is actual brass, or brass-plated. Hold a magnet near the brass piece and see if it's magnetically attracted to the brass. If the magnet does not stick, you are most likely handling brass. If the magnet does stick, it's likely that your “brass” piece is actually a brass-plated piece of iron or steel.  An alternative way to check if your piece is brass or brass-plated, is to use a sharp kitchen knife and scratch an inconspicuous part of the item. If the item is brass, the color in the scratch should be bright yellow.  If the scratch mark is another color, like silver, then it is definitely another metal, and you still need to stick with non-abrasive cleaners so you don't remove the brass plating. Clean the entire brass-plated surface with a mixture of mild soap and cold to lukewarm water. Dip a cloth into the soapy water, wring out the cloth so it's only slightly damp, and gently rub the surface of the brass piece.  Never try to polish lacquered brass. The polish tends to turn the surface of the brass piece cloudy.  Don't use cleaners containing ammonia on lacquered brass pieces, because the ammonia will break down the protective lacquer. Dip a soft cotton cloth into a mixture of mild dish detergent and lukewarm water, wring out the cloth so it is only slightly damp, and gently wipe the surface of the brass piece clean. You can use an old toothbrush to clean out the nooks and crannies in the brass piece. Rinse the brass piece with water, and dry it completely using a clean cloth.  Polishing brass-plated items can potentially remove some of the brass plating. If you plan to polish your brass-plated object, do so very gently.  It may be helpful to test the polish on an inconspicuous area of your brass-plated item before you polish the entire piece.

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if necessary. There is a bug in some versions of the iPhone and iPad software that prevents website data from being deleted even after wiping your phone or tablet completely; to avoid this bug, make sure your iPhone or iPad is up-to-date. This grey app with gears on it is usually found on the Home Screen. It's about halfway down the page. This option is at the very bottom of the page. It's at the top of the page. Doing so will open a list of websites that are currently storing data on your iPhone or iPad. Some of the website data entries will say "0 bytes" next to them. This just means that the amount of data being stored is minimal enough that it isn't currently measurable. It's the red-text button at the bottom of the screen. Doing so will clear out the bulk of the website data that is saved on this page, and you will be sent back to the Advanced page. It's at the top of the page. This will re-open the Website Data page again; you'll most likely see a few entries that weren't deleted. If you see a button that says Show All Sites near the bottom of the page, tap it before continuing. This will bring up a Delete button on the right side of the entry. It's the red button on the right side of the data entry. Doing so will remove the entry from this page. Unfortunately, this is the only way to ensure that the data won't reappear when you close the Settings app. Once all of the data has been removed in this way, you can close Settings without the data coming back.

TL;DR in English: Update your iPhone or iPad Open your iPhone's or iPad's  Settings. Scroll down and tap Safari. Scroll down and tap Advanced. Tap Website Data. Scroll down and tap Remove All Website Data. Tap Remove Now when prompted. Tap Website Data again. Swipe a data entry from right to left. Tap Delete. Repeat the swipe-and-delete process for any remaining data.
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This will likely be the hardest part, because taking the first step always feels the most challenging.  “I have something that I need to tell you, because I've felt like I needed to keep it a secret for a long time. I feel ready to talk to you about it now.” “I've had something on my mind for a long time now that I find hard to talk about.” “I need to talk to you about something that's important to me. It's important to me that I'm honest with you.” There is no right or wrong way to say it, so choose what feels comfortable for you.  "I'm gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender. I've known this about myself for a long time." "I think I might be gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender. I feel attracted to people of the same sex, and I'm not sure what to think about that." OR "I feel like I was born in the wrong body. I think I might feel more comfortable as a boy/girl, doing the types of things that boys/girls do.” “Ever since I was ___ years old, I've known that I'm gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender.” The more you can do to help them understand you, the better.  “This feels natural for me, just like it feels natural to you to be heterosexual. I'm not choosing to be this way; I just am.” “I'm still the same person I was before. I'm choosing to outwardly identify now as gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender, because I've inwardly identified that way for so long.” “I'm attracted to both boys and girls. I'm coming out to you because I feel like I'm punishing myself when I push those feelings down, and I want to be honest about who I am.” “I want to do the types of activities that boys/girls do. They interest me more and feel more natural to me, but it seems unnatural do them right now because I'm a boy/girl.” This will be a big assistance in helping them to understand you.  “I was afraid that you would reject me.” “Our society is so homophobic, and I was afraid of how others might view me.” “I was afraid that it would ruin our relationship, and I value our relationship very much.” “Our religion teaches that being...

TL;DR in English: Think about how you want to start the conversation. Come out to your parents by explaining your sexual orientation. Explain your perspective in the moment to help your parents understand. Explain to your parents why you have not come out to them before now. Share with your parents what they can do to support you.
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After you're done sanding, go over the treads with a hand-held vacuum or use an attachment on your upright vacuum. Go over the entire surface area of the treads to ensure that no sanding dust is left behind. Go to a paint store or a home center and buy a tack cloth. This is a special cloth that is sticky enough to pick up sanding dust, but doesn't leave moisture behind. Go over the surface of each tread with the cloth to remove all dirt, dust, and sanding dust. If you'd rather make your own tack cloth, soak a piece of cotton fabric in water, wring it out, and then wet it lightly with turpentine. Drip some varnish onto the cloth and then wring it out to distribute the varnish evenly throughout the cloth. Wiping the treads with a tack cloth should give the treads a shiny quality, which will highlight any scratches or holes that you may have missed while sanding. If you find that you did miss some scratches, buff them out with sandpaper. If you notice any holes that you didn't see before, fill them with wood filler. If you end up having to sand and fill in left behind scratches and holes, wait 24 hours before you vacuum each tread and wipe them down with a tack cloth as you did before.

TL;DR in English: Vacuum up excess sanding dust. Wipe down the treads with a tack cloth. Fill in and buff out left behind holes and scratches.
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Tilling the soil at the beginning and end of each planting season can help to destroy larvae. Studies show that tilling can cause up to a 90% mortality. Larvae lives in the soil below the plant so a root-tiller is the best choice for this. It helps to break up the larvae and reaches deeper below the surface to help get most of them. Tomato worm larvae spend the non-growing season below the surface. When the next season begins they come back to your tomatoes. Moving the tomato crop to a different location can help prevent damage. Tomatoes also feed heavily on the soil, so rotating them with a light feeding plant can help the soil. Using a black plastic mulch around your plants will prevent the tomato worms from coming out of the soil. There are regional drawbacks to covering the ground, so make sure whether it is appropriate for your climate.

TL;DR in English: Till the soil. Rotate your crops each planting season. Cover the ground.
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The plopping method requires damp hair, so it’s best to do it right after you take a shower. Use your favorite shampoo and conditioner, ensuring that your hair is nice and clean. If you want your hair wrapped up overnight, take a shower before going to bed.

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Set the scene. Introduce the ring or object, if you're using one. Ask the question. Handle a rejection gracefully.

It's in the green ribbon near the top of the Excel window. This will open a toolbar for your table's design directly below the green ribbon. If you don't see this tab, click your table to prompt it to appear. Click one of the colored boxes in the "Table Styles" section of the Design toolbar to apply the color and design to your table. You can click the downward-facing arrow to the right of the colored boxes to scroll through different design options. In the "Table Style Options" section of the toolbar, check or uncheck any of the following boxes:   Header Row - Checking this box places column names in the top cell of the data group. Uncheck this box to remove headers.  Total Row - When enabled, this option adds a row at the bottom of the table that displays the total value of the right-most column.  Banded Rows - Check this box to color in alternating rows, or uncheck it to leave all rows in your table the same color.  First Column and Last Column - When enabled, these options make the headers and data in the first and/or last columns bold.  Banded Columns - Check this box to color in alternating columns, or uncheck it to leave all columns in your table the same color.  Filter Button - When checked, this box places a drop-down box next to each header in your table that allows you to change the data displayed in that column. This will take you back to the Home toolbar. Your table's changes will remain.

TL;DR in English: Click the Design tab. Select a design scheme. Review the other design options. Click the Home tab again.
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Removing your thymus gland with a procedure called a thymectomy can help to improve your symptoms and allow you to stop taking medications for myasthenia gravis. The surgery may be done as an open surgery, which is fairly invasive, or as a minimally invasive surgery. Your doctor will assess your medical history and your condition to determine the best type for you. Keep in mind the benefits of surgery to remove your thymus gland may not appear for several years or at all. Your surgeon should outline each step of the surgery beforehand. You will be under general anesthesia during the procedure and should feel no pain.  If you are getting an open surgery, the surgeon will split your breast bone and remove your thymus gland. Open surgery may be a good option if you need emergency surgery to remove your thymus gland. For a minimally invasive surgery, the surgeon will make small incisions in your chest and remove your thymus gland through the incisions. The minimally invasive surgery often results in less blood loss during surgery and requires less recovery time than open surgery. You will need to be on bed rest and check the incisions regularly to make sure they do not become infected. Your doctor may also prescribe pain medication to help you manage any pain or discomfort as you recover. You will need to watch for adverse symptoms or complications like bleeding, difficulty breathing, or severe pain. If you experience adverse symptoms, go see your doctor right away for treatment.

TL;DR in English: Discuss getting surgery to remove your thymus gland with your doctor. Get open or minimally invasive surgery to remove your thymus gland. Allow several weeks or months for recovery from the surgery.
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Smart phones have made navigating an affair easier than ever. If your partner is unusually attached to his or her phone, they may be using it to communicate with a new love interest.  Watch your partner to see if they keep the phone constantly by their side, such as during bathroom breaks, when taking a shower, or when stepping outside to take out the trash. This may be a sign that your partner doesn't want you to access their phone.  Some partners may also alter the settings on their cell phones to enable security codes or phone locks. This may be done to prevent you from accessing their personal data such as contact phone numbers or messages. Observe your partner for increased cell phone activity, such as more phone calls or excessive text messaging. Take note of the times of day these calls and texts are occurring. Ask yourself if your partner regularly communicated during these periods before.  See if your partner acts suspiciously when on the phone or texting, like abruptly hanging up when you enter the room. Does he or she attempt to hide the texts that they are typing, or delete text messages quickly after sending or receiving them? If your partner is frequently speaking in hushed tones while on a phone call, they may be attempting to prevent you from hearing their conversation with someone new. If your partner is having an affair, getting a secret second cell phone is a smart move. With a secret phone, your partner would not need to worry about leaving a record of unexplained incoming and outgoing calls.  Prepaid cell phones are cheap and easy to purchase. If you see your partner with a prepaid cell phone, that was not acquired for work or another legitimate purpose, be concerned that he or she is doing something they wish to hide. Look in bags or purses for a hidden phone. It is unlikely that your partner would keep a secret second phone in a visible place. A likely spot for hiding a secret second phone is in the car. Look in the glove box or under the seats. Watch for strange or new bills arriving...

TL;DR in English: Watch for attachment to their cell phone. Look out for constant cell use. Look for a second cell phone.
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The surface should be completely flat and level, like a floor or table. Choose something as large or larger than the garment you plan to iron, if possible. It should also be at a comfortable height and near an electrical outlet to plug in your iron. Even if you cover it with fabric, the surface itself should still be heat-resistant. Choose something made from wood, tile, or metal, if possible. Avoid anything made from plastic, which could be melted from the heat of the iron. Never iron directly on the surface! Cover it with heat-resistant fabric, first. Choose a heat-resistant fabric, like linen, wool, or canvas, to do your ironing on. You could also use a thick terry cloth towel or even a flannel blanket. Avoid using delicate fabrics, like lace or rayon, which could be scorched or melted. Plug in and heat the iron to the setting recommended on the garment’s care tag. Carefully iron the garment, checking every so often to be sure the fabric and surface do not get too hot. Never leave your iron unattended or laying face down. Be sure to turn off and unplug the iron when you are finished. Wait until the iron has cooled completely before storing it, and take care not to trip over the cord.

TL;DR in English: Find a flat, even surface at a comfortable height. Choose a heat-resistant surface like wood or tile. Cover the surface with heat-resistant fabric. Iron the garment carefully.
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Think about how you want things to look. Talk through your ideas with a friend to help you make sure that you have not overlooked anything. It's also okay to ask your friends for help with executing the proposal. If you have control over the scene, set it as much as you can. Remember, you can't control everything, but you can get things somewhat close to your vision.  If you're proposing at home, it's fairly easy to set the scene. You can dim the lights and light candles. You can also put up decorations, like pictures of you and your boyfriend. If you're proposing publicly, you have less control over the scene. However, there are some things you can do to get the scene you want. If you're proposing on a hiking trip, hike at the right time of day so you'll reach your destination right as the sun is setting. If you're proposing at a restaurant or coffee shop, try to get the right table. If you're proposing with a ring or another object, find a way to introduce it. You can hide a ring in your pocket or purse and lift out the box when you're ready. At a restaurant or coffee shop, you can have the ring brought out by the waiter in a drink or item of food. Other items can be introduced creatively, depending on what they are.  For example, if you bought your boyfriend a nice watch to propose, think about having him close his eyes and then slip it on his wrist. If you're presenting a ring, think of a fun way to do it. For example, you can leave clues around your home leading him to the ring. You can keep things simple. Look in his eyes and tell him something about how much you love and treasure him. Then, say something like, "Will you marry me?" Some people prefer proposing in a letter. You can compose a brief love letter and hand it to him. Have the words, "Will you marry me?" written at the end. Sometimes, things do not go as planned. If your boyfriend declines, do not see this as the end of the relationship. There are many reasons someone may not want to get married, some of which may be rooted in practical...

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Strip all the cherries off the coffee tree. Rake the coffee cherries. Sort the coffee cherries.

If you’re using an old VW, you’re probably working with a lot of rusted parts. Replace anything in bad condition so you can enjoy plenty of safe rides later. Try to get parts that are as similar as possible to the old ones to make the building process simpler. Shop online or take the old parts with you when you go shopping at an auto parts store.  Some parts may be stuck. Soak them in a penetrating oil like WD-40 to loosen them for removal. The replacement part doesn’t have to be exact, and you’re free to get shiny new parts or repurposed parts from other vehicles. Freestyle customizing is possible if you know how to build cars. The VW Beetle 4-cylinder, air-cooled engine works well in a dune buggy. It is relatively light, inexpensive, and easy to maintain. Secure it to the frame using a box-end wrench and some bolts, then begin twisting the air hoses onto the ventilation spouts with the wrench. Air-cooled engines are much easier to set up than water-cooled engines. You don’t need to worry about cooling fluid or much of anything else that complicates things. The engine stays cool by taking in air as you drive. Find some space in the battery bracket near the engine. Generally, a dune buggy does well with a 12 or 24-volt battery. Use the old battery in the vehicle for comparison if you still have it. Once you have the new battery, cover it with the battery bracket and hold them together using 4 mm (0.16 in) hex bolts and Phillips screws as needed. The battery powers the buggy's starter along with any other electrical parts. Dune buggies don’t require the strongest batteries, but if you have a choice, get a larger battery to ensure your vehicle has enough power. A good suspension system gives you that smooth, relaxing ride even when you’re driving over some bumpy hills. The old shocks are the coiled spring-like pieces underneath your buggy. Use a socket wrench set and penetrating oil to remove them. Replace them with similar shock absorbers to keep your buggy stable as it moves. A good suspension system keeps a...

TL;DR in English: Inspect the parts for any sign of damage. Place the engine on the back part of the frame behind the seats. Install a new battery in the car. Install shocks so the buggy doesn’t bounce as much on the road. Replace worn-out tires with new ones. Fit a new fiberglass body to fit over the buggy’s frame.
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Before starting the adoption process, figure out how much work it will be. If you’re interested in a private adoption, contact the agency directly. If you want to adopt a foster child, then call DSS. Discuss how long the adoption process takes. Times vary by type of adoption (domestic v. international) and the type of child you want. The foster agency should have an application you can fill out. There might be a paper application, or you can complete an application online. Generally, the agency will want basic background information to start, such as your name, age, race, employment, education, and salary. Contact an agency to obtain its list of requirements. If you’re looking to adopt a foster child, then you will need to meet the following requirements:  You must be at least 21 years old. You must pass a criminal record check for child abuse and neglect. You’ll need a stable source of income. Your home must meet certain licensing standards. You must be in good mental and physical health. You can decide how much involvement the birth parents will have with the child. Closed adoptions used to be standard, but today there is no one way. Consider which works for you:  In a closed adoption, you and the birth parents won’t know each other. You’ll also have no contact after the adoption.  In an open adoption, you will meet and know the identities of the birth parents. You can also choose to have continuing contact with one or both birth parents after the adoption. There are many different degrees of open adoptions. For example, you might agree that the birth mother will write cards or letters to the child and you’ll send pictures. You can also agree to visits, if you want. The key is to decide what you want before searching for a child. With an open domestic adoption, you often meet the birth parents, who will choose which family gets to adopt the child. You should prepare thoroughly for your meetings. Often only the mother shows up.  You may put together an album of your family, including pictures of all family...

TL;DR in English: Asks questions upfront. Submit an application. Meet eligibility requirements. Choose an open or closed adoption. Meet the birth parents. Decide what birth parent expenses to pay.
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If you have consistently low oxygen saturation levels due to a condition like COPD, your doctor may decide to place you on supplemental oxygen.  This treatment involves the use of oxygen tanks, flexible tubing, and a cannula that feeds the oxygen into your nose.  Patients who follow their prescribed oxygen regimens can often lead long and reasonably active lives. Don’t resist this treatment because you’re worried you’ll be “chained” to an oxygen tank and stuck in bed for life.  Portable tanks can be very unobtrusive and allow you to go out and about with more energy and endurance. People on supplemental oxygen will usually be taught how to monitor their own oxygen saturation by placing a pulse oximeter on their finger, earlobe, or nose.  The process is quick, easy, non-invasive, and painless. As per your doctor’s recommendations, you can adjust your supplemental oxygen to compensate for lower saturation readings, or when you are engaging in activities like walking or light exercise. If you have low oxygen saturation due to COPD or a similar condition, you will likely take medications along with using supplemental oxygen.  These may include controller medications that you will take on a regular schedule to improve your breathing and lung function, as well as rescue medications to use when you’re having more acute breathing difficulties.  There are numerous types of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), short- and long-acting beta-2 agonists (SABA & LABA), and other medications that may be prescribed to you.  Make sure you understand your doctor’s instructions for using them, and follow the plan diligently.  These medications are also known as bronchodilators. Bronchodilators increase the diameter of your airways and this helps to increase oxygenation. If you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), then your airways might not stay open on their own. This may lead to decreased oxygen saturation.  Ask your doctor about getting a PAP or BiPap machine to help keep your airways open and raise your oxygen saturation. The...

TL;DR in English: Use supplemental oxygen as prescribed. Learn to check your oxygen saturation and supplementation regularly. Take any prescribed medications as directed. Ask your doctor about using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. Keep an eye out for emerging treatments.
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Working with friends will give you all an advantage.  Remember that your goal will be to share what cards you have with each other.  You will need at least one friend. Too many friends will increase the risk of getting caught. Choosing friends who are trustworthy cheaters will work best.  Selecting someone who isn't in line with your cheating can get you caught.  Only select friends you have known for a long time. Make sure you feel that your friend will agree before asking. Select a signal that will communicate which cards are in each of your hands.  Try to make your signals subtle and repeatable.  Do not choose any signal that might be too obvious to other players outside your friends.  Placement of chips Coughing Tapping the table Blinking Touching ears, eyes, nose, neck, or some other body part. Do not go into a game unpracticed.  Practicing your signals and methods will help you to remain calm and not tip any other players off that you are working together to cheat  Practicing reduces stress, which could get you caught. Work out who is going to raise, fold, call, and when. Keep signals simple and secret. Develop strategies as well and decide when to use them. Working together is certainly cheating.  Do not let new groups of people know that you and your friends know each other.  Playing with familiar people will require you and your accomplices to be extremely subtle.  Don't give any clues or hints that you might be working together. Play as if you don't know what your friends hands are. Avoid playing too well.  Make some mistakes to throw other players off.

TL;DR in English: Gather a friend or friends. Select friends you can trust. Decide your communications. Practice with your friends. Keep your team work a secret.
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One sweep of a branch removes the ripe as well as the unripe berries. Commercial growers use machines to remove all the berries. This method is used when the majority of the berries are ripe. Though there is a significant amount of waste when coffee is harvested by stripping, the cost is worth it for commercial growers who find this method more cost effective than the time and financial investment involved in selective harvesting. You can strip harvest at home by hand by grabbing a branch and sliding your hand forward to knock all the cherries off the tree and onto the ground. Use a rake to gather the cherries that have been knocked to the ground. You can place a sheet or netting under the tree to collect the cherries as they fall. This will make the task of picking them up from the ground easier. Separate the ripe from the unripe cherries. Remove any leaves and branch pieces that may have gotten mixed in. The refuse can be thrown out or placed in your compost pile.

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Get involved in activities. Challenge yourself to take the initiative in social relationships. Spend time with your family. Be a pleasant presence. Join an online community.

Even if you get a lease form from a reputable legal document company, it still may include provisions that don't comport with local ordinances.  Some illegal provisions can serve to invalidate the entire lease agreement. Make sure your lease is ironclad, so you can legally enforce it in the event you have problems and need to evict a tenant. You also want to research the market in the area you are renting to make sure the rent you're charging is reasonable. Keep in mind that some cities have rent-control ordinances that apply to certain types of property. An experienced landlord-tenant attorney can help you with this. Background and credit checks help protect you from potentially unreliable or otherwise troublesome tenants. Set clear standards tenants must meet and communicate those standards before they fill out an application.  Keep in mind that typically there are anti-discrimination laws that forbid you from discriminating against applicants on the basis of their race, gender, or other factors. However, these laws typically don't require you to rent your property to someone with an extensive criminal history, or whose credit score is so low that you don't trust them to pay rent regularly. Be consistent and run background and credit checks on all applicants, even if you know them personally. Keeping these records can protect you in the event you are accused of discrimination, because it shows that you treat all applicants the same. Even if you're able to resolve a problem with a tenant over the phone, or through a personal conversation, write up a letter confirming the agreement and send it to them, keeping a copy for yourself.  Written documentation of any communication with your tenants, no matter how minor, gives you legal proof of the agreement in the event you end up in court. It isn't necessary to confirm conversations unrelated to the tenancy, but anything that concerns the rental unit should be written up. For example, if a tenant who previously did not have a pet tells you that they are going to...

TL;DR in English: Get a lawyer to review your lease. Do background checks and credit checks on all tenants. Get everything in writing. Send statements promptly. Save copies of all letters and notifications. Use online services.
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Listen to music with English lyrics. Find a few favorite English songs and continuing listening to those songs until you understand the meaning of each one. If you don't know where to find English music, look for an English radio station that streams online. Check YouTube and other video websites for English music videos. Learn who some of the most popular English musicians within your favorite genre (pop music, rock music, etc.) and find several of their songs. Watch the characters' actions to help yourself understand the context behind the English they speak. You can also turn on subtitles in your native language to help yourself follow along, but turn them off if the subtitles prevent you from focusing on the English words you're listening to.  Listen to English podcasts, especially podcasts designed to help people learning English as a foreign or second language. Watch the "Top Videos" on YouTube or other video hosting websites with English content. Visit websites that legally host free episodes of English shows and watch a few. Try to understand who the characters are and what the show is about. Practice speaking English when you're alone. Consider recording yourself when you speak English, then listen to that recording later.  You can also practice singing aloud in English or reading short paragraphs of text written in English. Speaking in English more often can help you improve your pronunciation. Recording your spoken practices can help you identify areas you need to improve. Record someone who speaks English well as that person reads the same text. Listen to his or her recording, then listen to your own recording and compare your pronunciation. Travel someplace where native English speakers gather. Listen to them speak English and try to understand their conversations.  Visiting a country where people speak English will give you more opportunity to listen to English conversation, but if this isn't an option you can consider, try visiting somewhere in your own country where English tourists gather. Be...

TL;DR in English: Listen to English music. Watch videos, shows, and movies in English. Talk to yourself. Listen to English speakers. Speak with English speakers.
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If you have a stress response syndrome, you may be at a higher risk for suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. If you are concerned about your safety, call emergency services. You may also dial a suicide hotline or phone a friend or family member to talk to and help you.   Take any suicidal thoughts or behaviors seriously. For more information, check out How to Recognize the Warning Signs of Suicide. If you suspect that you have a stress response syndrome, avoid using any substances. You may be at a higher risk for substance use or abuse. When dealing with stress, using drugs, alcohol, and other mind-altering substances is not a healthy way to cope. When experiencing severe stress, stay away from all substances, as they can cause more damage in the long-run. Avoid taking pills or painkillers if they are not prescribed to you at this time. Stress response syndrome can prolong any existing medical problems or disorders. It can also interfere with medical treatment. If you have a health condition, make sure you receive adequate treatment and keep up with medications, visits to your medical provider, and any necessary care you may need.  This can help ensure that your illness is not prolonged. If the stress response syndrome does not decrease, a therapist or psychologist may evaluate you for another disorder. For example, if your symptoms persist, your therapist may assess you for major depressive disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, or another diagnosis that best suits your symptoms. Having a proper diagnosis aids treatment and guides the path of recovery.   For instance, if you develop nightmares related to the stressor or experience flashbacks, you may receive treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

TL;DR in English: Watch out for suicidal thoughts. Avoid using substances. Receive appropriate medical treatment as necessary. Recognize persistent problems.
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Take the worries you've identified as being out of your control and go through each one. Ask yourself what evidence there is to support this worry coming to pass.  For instance, if you worry about getting fired from your job, question the evidence that supports your concern. Have you gotten several write-ups? Are you a liability to your employer? Has your employer threatened to fire you? If you answered “no" to those questions, then there's no evidence to support this worry. You can empower yourself to cope with worries that are out of your control by thinking through how you would respond if they happened. Thinking about the worst-case can help you see that what you're worried about isn't as bad as it seems. Spend just a few minutes thinking through a few worst-case scenarios—don't go overboard or spend too much time on this.  Let's say the worst-case scenario happened and you were fired from your job. Would being fired devastate you or would you be secretly relieved? Could you get a new job or possibly pursue a new career path? Would this outcome have disastrous effects that you could not handle? Getting fired can certainly be a terrible outcome, but, by doing this exercise, you'll likely realize that it wouldn't be the end of you. Pinpoint the action steps you'd need to take if your worst-case scenario happened and then prepare accordingly. Taking even a little action towards the concerns that are not entirely within your control could help minimize your worries and help you feel more empowered.  For instance, if you're worried about losing your job and that's out of your control, set aside an emergency fund to help you pay your bills while you hunt for a new job. If you're worried about developing a health condition that runs in your family, visit the doctor regularly, eat well, and exercise more often. Uncertainty can be frightening, but it can also be exhilarating if you change your perspective. Just think: when you don't know what will happen, that means anything could happen—which can be a good thing,...

TL;DR in English: Look for evidence supporting the outcome you fear. Entertain the worst-case scenario. Take measures to prepare for the worst. Embrace your lack of control.
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To make new friends, you will have to get out and get involved in things. Consider joining a sports league, taking a class, or volunteering within your community. If you are very shy, find a group for social anxiety, even if it has to be online. Look on places like Craigslist, Meetup, or local news websites for activities in your area. Don't attend functions with the sole idea of making friends or meeting people. Try to go with no expectations whatsoever and to enjoy yourself regardless of what happens. Look for activities that interest you and that also involve groups of people like book clubs, church groups, political campaigns, concerts and art exhibitions Making new friends often requires you to take the first step and invite others out to do things. Don't wait for people to approach you: you should approach them. Ask the person if they want to chat or get a coffee. You must always show interest in other people before they will show interest in you.  Be yourself as you try to make new friends.  Don’t try to impress a new person by misrepresenting yourself. That may lead to the end of the new friendship before it even gets started. Be a good listener.  Pay close attention when people are talking. It is important to be able to respond to what the person has just said to demonstrate that you were listening or they may feel like you do not care. Working to deepen the relationships with your family may also help you to stop feeling so lonely. Even if you don't have a great history with a family member, you can still try to repair relationships by starting with an invitation. For example, you could ask a family member that you haven’t seen in a while to go out to lunch or meet you for coffee. When trying to rebuild or deepen your relationships with family members, you can use some of the same strategies you would use to gain new friends. Take the initiative to ask the person out, be yourself, and be a good listener. Draw people toward yourself by providing enjoyable company. Be complimentary rather than...

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Talk to your doctor. Meet with a registered dietitian. Write down and track your goals. Write your weight-loss meal plan.

In order to work in a consulting role with an adoption agency, most states will require that you have at least a master's degree. For undergraduate study, you can pursue your degree in social work, but you can also consider related fields such as psychology or family counseling. During your undergraduate career, you will take courses on human behavior and development, social welfare, and the economic and political conditions of social crises like poverty and homelessness. Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and foster professional relationships with your professors. Consider working with professors who focus on child and family welfare and adoption counseling. Many MSW programs will want to see that you have completed a statistics course as well, so you should consider taking that for your math requirement.  You should also pursue an internship or volunteer with an adoption agency so you can experience the daily administrative workings of the agency. Always maintain a helpful, compassionate and professional attitude. Show your supervisors that you are serious about this line of work: you're not just an intern, you're a future colleague. For your master's degree, find a program that offers field work opportunities with multiple adoption agencies so you can get a diverse range of hands-on experience. This will be crucial experience in order to find work in a supervised position after your graduate.   Consult your undergraduate professors and your college's career center for help on applying to MSW programs. Most MSW programs require a 3.0 GPA, GRE scores, 3-4 letters of recommendation and a 1-3 page application essay in order to be admitted. Your career center or college writing center can help you draft and revise your application materials so you will be a competitive candidate for the program. Make sure that your MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). There are more than 238 accredited MSW programs in the U.S. After you complete your MSW program, most states will require that you...

TL;DR in English: Earn your bachelor's (BSW) and master's degrees (MSW) in social work. Pursue an undergraduate degree in social work. Enroll in a MSW program. Complete work in a supervised position. Complete certification for becoming a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).
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Always start from lower elevation and work your way up to higher elevation when placing the first rocks. A good bet is to start off with your largest boulders in place so that they give context and contrast. Backfill any soil beneath large boulders as needed, paying particular attention to boulders perched on elevation. Placing a larger character boulder behind a the actual beginning of the waterfall itself is a great way to build dimension in your waterfall. Character boulders to the sides of the waterfall work great as well. In nature's streams, especially near waterfalls, smaller stones and pebbles tend to get swept away down current. That's why larger stones look more natural close to waterfalls. Stick with a good combination of medium and larger stones for a more natural look if you feel like your waterfall looks artificial. In the moment, placing stones gives you a great idea of how things will look up close. What it doesn't do is give you a perspective of how things look from afar. Periodically take a steps back from stone placement and decide whether you like the arrangement of stones where they are. You may place a single stone or boulder four or five times before you're happy with where it's placed. Slate makes for an excellent spill stone. Don't be afraid to use smaller stones or even small pebbles to create the base for your spillway. Here are some other things to keep in mind when building spillways:  If you're having trouble keeping your spillway stone in place, sometimes a larger stone on top of it will anchor it in place while you build its base. Always measure the slope of your spillway with a level. This is important for two big reasons. First, going front to back, you'll want your spillway stone to be either level or sloped slightly downward; if it's sloped upward, water isn't going to travel down it nicely. Second, going side to side, make sure your spillway stone is level; this will ensure that the water travels over the entire surface evenly and doesn't pool on one side. Small...

TL;DR in English: Start from the bottom up, placing larger boulders first. Use larger stones near each waterfall if possible. Periodically step back from your waterfall and look at the piece from a different angle. Place the spillway rocks carefully.
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Open an Internet browser, type in http://minecraftmaps.com on the address bar and hit Enter. This website contains hundreds of different maps for different game modes and purposes created by members of the community. Left-click the type of map you would like to play; the map types are displayed at the top of the menu. The map type options include adventure, survival, puzzle, parkour, creation, and game maps. Scroll through the list of maps until you find one that is appealing then left-click on the name of the map to view more details about it. Click the black “Download Map” button at the top of the screen to download a zip file that contains the custom map. Click the Start button in the bottom-left corner of the screen. In the search bar type in “\\.minecraft” to bring up the folder that contains all minecraft files.  Scroll down the list of folders, and find the “saves” folder. Open the folder by double-clicking it. Any worlds you have created will be listed in this folder. Open the “Downloads” folder on your computer, and drag the zip file downloaded to the “saves” folder. You will need to extract the zip file before the world can be opened in Minecraft. Once done, do NOT close the “saves” folder. Launch Minecraft, and on the main screen, click the “Single Player” button to open the Select World menu. The name of the new custom map should appear in the list of worlds. Select the world, and click “Play Selected World” to start exploring the new custom map.

TL;DR in English: Go to Minecraft Maps. Select a map type. Select a map you want. Download the selected map. Open Minecraft’s “saves” folder. Transfer the downloaded zip file into the “saves” folder. Head to the Select World menu. Open the custom map.
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Wedding invitations are typically broken up into three different parts: the save-the-date, the wedding invitation, and the RSVP card. Decide if you want all of these to be included in your invitation-making process, and how similar or different you would like each part to appear.  The save-the-date typically includes an announcement of engagement and marriage, the names of the couple, and the date and (optional) time of the wedding. You don't have to include the location or any other details. The wedding invitation should be sent out at least six weeks before the wedding date. These should include all of the information for the wedding including the names of the couple, the location, date, and time. Feel free to include more than just the basic information on your invitation. The RSVP card is a smaller card that is sent with the invitation. This is an optional, but helpful, inclusion to your invitation. It comes with an envelope and gives the recipient of the invitation the ability to tell you if they are coming, the number of guests, and their preferred dish for the dinner. The recipient will mail this back to you, so you know how many people your wedding needs to be prepared for. Before you can make your invitations, you need to know how many you will have to create. To do this, make a guest list organized by family or household. Include the full name, address, and optionally their email and phone number.  It is easiest to organize all this information into a spreadsheet on your computer. This way, you can quickly pull up the information and make any necessary changes. As guests RSVP, highlight or mark their names on the guest list. This will help you to keep track of who all is going, and who you have not heard from. Pay attention to anyone on your guest list who may have special invitation needs. If they live in a rural or remote area, you may need to send them an invitation online as well through the mail. If they speak another language, have a special translated version of your invitation made. Once...

TL;DR in English: Organize the sections. Make a guest list. Write all your invitation information.
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Speaking to a doctor prior to a new diet or weight loss plan is a good idea.  They may be able to give you alternative diets or suggest vitamin or minerals to supplement your diet with since you'll be avoiding or minimizing your vegetable intake.  Review your current weight, weight goals, medications and health history with your doctor. Your doctor also may be able to refer you to a local dietitian for additional help. These nutrition experts will be able to guide you on your weight loss diet.  They'll also be able to help provide you with different alternatives for vegetables.  Ask your dietitian for help designing a meal or eating plan that doesn't focus heavily on vegetables but that could still produce weight loss. To find a dietitian in your area, visit the EatRight website and click on the orange "Find an Expert" button on the top right. Setting goals for yourself with a weight loss plan can help you keep you on track and help you stay motivated.  Be specific with your goals.  You want to set goals that are specific and realistic for you.  Also give yourself an end date. Remember, a large amount of weight loss in a short period of time is not realistic or healthy.  Focus on losing smaller amounts of weight over longer periods of time. Realize that with a lack of vegetable consumption (and subsequent fiber consumption), weight loss may be slower. Set smaller goals before your long-term goals.  For example, if you want to lose 20 pounds in five months, a smaller goal would be to lose four pounds within the first month. Meal plans can help making dieting and weight loss a bit easier.  You'll have your own plan to follow throughout the week.  Having all your meals and snacks planned can help keep you organized and focused.  Spend some free time writing up an entire week's meals and snacks.  It's much easier to stick to a diet when you have a plan in place. Although you may be avoiding or minimizing the amount of vegetables that you include in your meal plan, make sure you're including all the other food...

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Identify negative thinking. Focus on positive thinking. Practice being optimistic. Make an effort to silence your “inner critic. Don’t live in the past.

Chances are, you are good at something. You must have been good enough at what you do to land this job and to hold onto it. Don’t allow negative self-perceptions to rule you. Instead, build up the positive aspects of your work performance. Start by creating a list of everything you are good at doing, ranging from very simple to extremely complex. Anytime you start to feel like you are not clever enough, return to this list and remember that you are. Your physical environment at work can have a huge effect on your mood, contributing to either a positive or negative self-image. Give yourself a boost by creating an upbeat environment. Decorate your desk with bright colors, positive statements, and images that make you happy. If it is allowed, you may also want to invest in an essential oil diffuser and freshen your air with lavender or citrus oils (both proven to reduce stress and improve your mood). Confidence is governed by hormones in your brain. When you feel confident, your brain releases a series of hormones. But researchers have concluded that even when you fake feeling confident, the same hormones are released. In other words, if you fake being self-confident at work, you will quickly become it!  Envision your most confident self. How do you comport yourself? How do you move through the office? How do you dress? Put that vision into action! Even if you don't feel confident on the inside, perform confidence outwardly. Having a optimistic and upbeat attitude toward life is a conscious choice that requires practice. When you are faced with a challenge or a stressful situation, you can choose how you will handle it. If you can manage to cultivate a positive outlook during stressful times, not only will you begin to feel more clever, but others will be drawn to you.  Anytime you are faced with a challenging or stressful situation, stop and take a moment to breathe. Check in with your emotional response. Are you angry. frustrated, nervous, or anxious? Remember that those emotions do not serve you. Is there a...

TL;DR in English: Assess your competencies. Shape your environment. Fake it ‘til you make it. Practice a positive attitude. Do something useful.
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Drinking brandy “neat” means that you are drinking it by itself with no ice or mixer. You taste only the brandy and nothing else, allowing you to fully experience the flavor. Ice will melt and water down the brandy, ruining the flavor. The best brandies should be savored on their own. This will help you enjoy the flavor fully, heightening your experience and allowing you to truly get a taste of the best brandy experience. A brandy snifter or brandy balloon is a short glass with a wide base whose sides taper in at the top. It will have a short stem and come in many sizes, although no more than 2 ounces (60 ml) will usually be served at a time. These glasses are perfect for drinking brandy because they concentrate the subtle aromas at the top of the glass when nosing or smelling them. A thoroughly clean snifter that has been air-dried prevents other tastes from interfering with that of the brandy. Brandies do not need to breathe like wine does. If you let it sit for too long then some of the volatile alcohols will evaporate. This will lose some of the character of the brandy. Many connoisseurs prefer to warm up the brandy because gentle heat enhances the flavor and aroma. The best way to do this is to simply hold the glass in your hand to gently warm it up. The wide base of the glass makes it easy to warm in your hand.  You also can warm the glass by pouring warm water in it and then pouring out before filling with your brandy. Another way to warm the brandy is to carefully heat the glass over an open flame. Be careful not to overheat! Overheating can cause the alcohol to evaporate and ruin the bouquet and flavor. Do not swill the glass because you can lose some of the subtle aromas in the brandy. Nosing (smelling through your nose) the brandy at this distance will allow you to smell the floral notes and introduces the delicate aromas to your nose. This prevents your senses from being overwhelmed when tasting. Raise the snifter to chin height and take a deep breath through your nose. Nosing at this height will...

TL;DR in English: Learn what neat means. Drink brandy neat when you have a good quality aged brandy. Get a brandy snifter. Serve immediately. Warm up the glass in your hand. Smell the brandy while holding the glass at chest height. Bring the glass to your chin and smell through your nose again. Raise the snifter to directly under your nose and smell through both your mouth and nose. Take a very small sip. Take more sips, starting small and working your way up to bigger sips. Start young and move older if you are tasting multiple brandies. Try not to look at the type and cost of the brandy if you are tasting a number of brandies.
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Most clippers come with several snap-on plastic guards. The guards ensure an even trim at the length you want - no one wants to cut their beard too short.  If you're not sure which of two guards is best, start with the longer attachment first. You can always go back over the beard with a shorter guard afterward, but if you trim too short, you can't put it back on. If you don't have a guard available, you can hold a comb in front of the clippers and trim off the hair that slips through the comb's teeth. Maintain balance between each side of your face by always starting at the ears and working down. The guard should keep the trimmer from irritating your skin or cutting too much hair. Start under your nose and move toward the corner of the mouth, then proceed down to your chin. Pay special attention to hard-to-reach areas directly under your nose.  Keep your mouth closed to avoid a mouthful of hair! Depending on the length of your beard, it may be easier to trim the mustache separately with scissors. Remove the guard from the trimmer and trim along your neckline to remove the remaining hair on your neck. Use your jaw as a straight edge. If you like, you can also lather and shave your neck, depending on how you like it styled. Some prefer a clean cut-off line for their beard, while others prefer subtle neck stubble.

TL;DR in English: Select a guard. Turn the trimmer on and with a gentle but firm pressure, trim each side of your face, working along the grain using long smooth strokes. Trim your mustache and chin. Finish the trim with a clean edge.
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These forms are used to ask the court to enter a default judgment against the Respondent. The mandatory forms are:  Request to Enter Default (FL-165) Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution (FL-170) Judgment (FL-180) Notice of Entry of Judgment (FL-190) You can fill out any of the forms that may apply to your case. Attach the forms to your Judgment (FL-180). The child custody forms are:  Child Custody and Visitation Order Attachment (FL-341) Supervised Visitation Order (FL-341A) Child Abduction Prevention Order Attachment (FL-341B) Children's Holiday Schedule Attachment (FL-341C) Additional Provisions -- Physical Custody Attachment (FL-341D) Joint Legal Custody Attachment (FL-341E) If you want to request child support payments from the other party, you can fill out any of the forms that may apply to your case. Attach the forms to your Judgment (FL-180). The child support forms are:  Child Support Information and Order Attachment (FL-342)  Income and Expense  Declaration (FL-150) or Financial Statement (FL-155)  Child Support Case Registry Form (FL-191)  Notice of Rights and Responsibilities - Health Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support Order (FL-192) (there is nothing to fill out on this form, but it should be read carefully)  Income Withholding for Support (FL-195)  See Income Withholding for Support - Instructions (FL-196) for more information. When filing out an FL-195, only write the last 4 digits of the social security number of the person ordered to pay support to protect his or her privacy. If you want to request support payments from the other party, you can fill out any of the forms that may apply to your case. Attach the forms to your Judgment (FL-180). The support forms are:  Spousal or Partner Support Declaration Attachment (FL-157) Spousal, Partner, or Family Support Order Attachment (FL-343) Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150)  Earnings Assignment Order for Spousal or Partner Support (FL-435)  Only use the FL-435 if you are not...

TL;DR in English: Fill out the mandatory forms. Fill out child custody forms. Fill out child support forms. Fill out spousal or partner support forms. Fill out asset and debt division forms. Fill out any required local forms. File your forms with the court. Wait to receive your final judgment.
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You may be sabotaging yourself with negative thoughts and not even realize it. Begin by simply becoming aware of negative thoughts, and how they may be affecting you. Some common forms of negative thinking include:  Filtering, or minimizing positive aspects while magnifying the negative. Polarizing, or seeing things as only good or bad with no middle-ground. Catastrophizing, or only imagining the worst-case scenario. With a little practice, you can learn to transform your thoughts. Start by following one simple rule: Don’t say anything about yourself that you wouldn’t say about a friend. Be gentle with yourself. Encourage yourself the way you would encourage a close friend. It is a misconception that some people are naturally positive, while others are inherently negative. In reality, optimism takes practice. Try to intentionally see the silver lining. Instead of thinking, “I’ve never done this before,” tell yourself, “This is an opportunity to learn something new.” ” We all have that inner voice that tends to critique or question us. This voice may tell us that we are not good enough, not talented enough, or not worthy of someone’s love. These thoughts are meant to protect you from failure or heartbreak, but in truth, they do nothing but hold you back. When your inner critic speaks up, ask yourself these questions.  Are these thoughts really true? Is it possible that these thoughts are not true? Can I admit that they might not be true? Can I imagine the possibility that really I am good enough, talented enough, and worth of love? If guilt, pain, or regret over past circumstances are bringing you down, you can work to release those emotions.  Make the active choice to let something go. Write it down and/or speak it out loud. Express your pain and/or take responsibility. If there is something you need to say to someone, say it, even if what you need to say is “I’m sorry.” Forgive yourself and others. Try to remember that everyone makes mistakes. Nobody is perfect, and everyone deserves another chance (even you).

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