Feed geese leafy greens. Feed geese other acceptable foods. Do not feed geese processed foods. Do not feed geese dairy products. Feed geese bite-sized portions.

Crack the eggs you wish to freeze and pour the whites into a freezer-safe airtight container. Sift out the yolks—these should be placed in a separate container. Take care not to puncture the yolks while cracking and sifting the eggs.  Protect separated egg yolks by refrigerating them in a bowl cold water.  Storing the white and yolks separately will make them easier to use as needed in culinary projects. Alternately, you can just as easily freeze whole eggs without the need to separate them first. Simply whip the eggs until they’re completely integrated, then transfer them to the freezing container. When properly frozen, whole eggs will usually stay fresh for up to a year. Freezing eggs whole can be a more space-effective storage solution. Eggs yolks have a tendency to harden into a thick gel when frozen. You can avoid this by mixing in a small amount of salt or sugar, which will keep the yolks from congealing. These additives make it more difficult for the proteins in the yolks to bond and solidify in low temperatures.  Generally, you should aim to incorporate about ⅛  teaspoon of salt and 1 ½ teaspoons of sugar for every ¼ cup of eggs (about four large eggs).  Use salt for eggs that are destined for savory dishes and sugar for those that will go into desserts and other sweet confections. As previously mentioned, the container you choose to freeze eggs should be one with a lid that makes it completely airtight. Otherwise, moisture may enter or escape from the container, potentially ruining the eggs. A lidded piece of Tupperware or similar container will work best for this purpose.  If you happen to run low on spare storage containers, you can portion the yolks or white into an ordinary ice cube tray.  Freezer bags aren’t recommended, as they can easily burst and create a mess. Should you be forced to use a freezer bag, make sure it’s securely sealed and that you’ve pressed out all excess air before closing it.

TL;DR in English: Separate the whites from the yolks. Beat the eggs together. Add a pinch of sugar or salt. Freeze in an airtight container.
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Many bad investments involve unregistered securities. These include stocks, bonds, hedge funds and more. Do your research. In the U.S., you can check with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to see if something is a registered investment. The contact information is as follows:  North American Securities Administrators Association or (202) 737-0900. You can also check the website at: https://www.sec.gov/.  Ask the promoters of an investment if they are licensed to sell that type of investment. Contact a state commission office, a state's Secretary of State, a Corporations Commission or  Securities Commission. A business should be registered with one of these entities. Stay away from investments with no documentation. That is a sign that it may be unregistered. If a person is pressuring you into investing as soon as possible, beware. It is not common practice for legitimate brokers or other people who help investors to be aggressive in their sales practices. People who push too hard may have a hidden agenda.  Remember to be cautious when considering any investment. Once you give someone your money, you may not get it back. Make sure the salesperson and the company or firm he represents have never had any problems with criminal activity. Make sure both have a clean record. You don’t want to be involved with people or companies that don’t have a good reputation. They have not done business “by the books” in the past, they probably won’t when it comes to handling your money. Remember that people operate under aliases. It is important to find out someone’s true identity. Do not trust the claim that a number of seemingly reputable people have already invested money. This is a tactic used to get you to feel that you can invest safely because others have already done so. People who use this tactic will also tell you that these people are making money off of their investments. Here, an offer of a favor like selling to you at a lower price is made in exchange for you to buy now. You need to ask yourself why...

TL;DR in English: Check to see if a product is registered. Avoid pushy salespeople. Check for a criminal record. Take note when the investments of others are mentioned. Pay attention to offers to do something to get you to invest. Do not fall for the urgency tactic. Be suspicious of someone claiming to be of significant importance.
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Top, down, starting with hair. Shampoo/condition once every two days. Shampooing every day dries out the hair, which we all know results in dry, frizzing hair! Use systems made specifically for certain hair types: wavy, straight, curly, dry, frizzy, dyed, etc. Also use glossing spray, shine serum, anti-frizz serum, and styling wax or hair styling mousse. Note: If your hair looks glossy because it's greasy, that's totally different, and it may need to be washed. Your hair needs to look adorable every single day. Experiment to see what works with your face and style. You may be sporty, which may seem like it calls for a ponytail. But come on, a ponytail every day? No way! Try having your clique wear the same style as you to look extra trendy. Also, if you have curly hair, straighten it every once in a while! (and vice versa, of course!) However, don't get into the habit of using damaging hair tools! Curl your hair, or scrunch it! It looks so cute, and gives you beachy waves if done right! If you are having trouble finding styles, YouTube is a great place to start. Use cute accessories to make your clique look even better. Make sure the colors don't clash with your outfit, but don't be too matchy matchy. You want to look cute and put together, but not "my Mommy picked out my outfit and bought me my multi-colored hair scrunchies so each outfit would match a scrunchy!" That's just... no. Please, never. Zits are a part of growing up. Don't scratch, pick, or pop your pimples. That just makes them even more red! Make sure you wash your face every day, and use appropriate cleansers/creams if necessary. Only you know your skin's needs, so answer their calls! To cover up the pimples, find a match of your skin color and do your best to conceal them. Red faces look awful. If you have a gross pimple, and the only thing you can do is pop it, do it on Friday, so it has the weekend to heal. Proactive works quite well. Only a few days and if you don't have zits, Proactive also prevents acne. Makeup. Never overdo it. Make it...

TL;DR in English: Make the most of your hair and face. Take care of your skin. Work on your body. Don't change too quickly. Make your outfit amazing every day. Be up to date on news.
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Different breeds have different sizes, conformations, egg production rates, fertility, hatchability, feed consumption and productive lifetimes. Research your breed to find the expected characteristics of your ducks. Keep track of your ducks through proper identification. In a small group you may recognize individual ducks but if you cannot, it may be helpful to use wing or leg bands to mark individual birds. Trap nests are designed so that ducks can go in but cannot come out until released. This way you can record the identity of the duck and whether or not it laid an egg. Keep track of the number of eggs a duck lays, the number of ducklings hatched by a particular duck, the number of ducklings which were then marketed for sale or after butchering and the age of those ducklings when they reached  suitable weight for slaughter. All this information will help to choose the most effective and productive ducks to breed for production. Breeders should have sound bones, straight toes and tight, well-fitting scales on the feet. Breeders should not have crooked breast bones or split wings. Younger ducks will have bright colors on their legs and bills, a pliable, gristly breastbone and a soft and easily dented windpipe. Older ducks will have dull legs and bills with hardening of the skin, a hard breastbone and strong windpipe. Breeders should not have been treated for any major diseases. Breeders must be healthy with thick sleek feathers, bright eyes, dry nostrils and plentiful tail furnishings (according to the breed). The main factor when selecting breeders should be weight as this is highly heritable. Do not allow ducks to mate who display deformities, abnormal size or other defects. After weight you should consider the other factors that you have recorded such as number of eggs laid and ducklings hatched.

TL;DR in English: Do research on your breed. Develop a system of identification for your ducks. Use trap nests to record when eggs are laid. Record information regarding individual ducks. Select ducks with good conformation according to their breed. Select young and vigorous breeders. Choose breeders mainly based on weight.
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The goose’s natural diet is heavy in tender grasses plants. In winter months, especially, the vegetation geese need for a healthy diet is rare.  Giving them spinach, lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, and chard will keep them happy and healthy.  Geese may find other vegetables like carrots, green beans, and celery amenable as well. Veggies like broccoli and potatoes make geese happy too, but may need to be steamed and fed in a warm (not hot) state before the geese can digest them. Whole grain breads, whole oats, lentils, brown rice, small seeds, and split peas are some of the foods geese enjoy.  Additionally, unprocessed popcorn (free of additives, salt, and butter) and small seeds like sunflower seeds make good snacks for geese.  You can also feed geese foods that occur naturally in their environment such as small fish, mollusks, and crustaceans.  Assorted vegetable/fruit scraps are also welcome. Geese do not like alfalfa and cannot eat raw potato peelings. If we, as humans, shouldn’t eat it, geese definitely shouldn’t eat it.  Things like white bread, candy, junk food, fast food, chips, and anything with high levels of salt, sugar, and fat should not be fed to geese. Young geese (less than 6 weeks old) who are given high-protein or carb-heavy foods regularly may develop angel wing, a condition which causes their wings to develop in an unnatural way and inhibits their ability to fly. Avoid feeding geese milk, yogurt, or baked goods containing milk.  Geese are lactose intolerant.  Consumption of dairy may lead to diarrhea and dehydration, which could in turn lead to death. Do not give food to geese in portions too large for them to swallow.  Their throats are much smaller than ours and they have no teeth with which to chew their food, so it is important that you provide food in bits no bigger than one to two square inches.

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Locate your itinerary number in your Expedia confirmation email. Click “My Trips” on https://www.expedia.com. Sign into your account. Click “Upcoming Trips” tab and click on your hotel booking. Click “Cancel Room” on the right-hand side of the screen. Finalize the cancellation by clicking “Cancel This Room.

Doing so will help you fully appreciate how far your wires will need to stretch, allowing you to adjust the speakers as needed before you connect everything. If you're connecting more than two speakers, you'll need to connect the speakers to each other with speaker wire before proceeding. Skip this step if you're connecting a soundbar. To attach your speakers to the receiver:  Connect the white RCA cable to the white port on the back of the left speaker, then plug it into a white port on the back of the receiver. Connect the red RCA cable to the red port on the back of the right speaker, then plug it into a red port below or next to the white port on the back of the receiver. If you're setting up a soundbar or subwoofer, you'll need to attach the power cable that came with the speaker(s) to the back, side, or front of the speaker in question and then plug the other end into a power source (e.g., a wall outlet or a surge protector). Plug one end of the receiver's optical or HDMI cable into the appropriately labeled port on the back of the receiver, then plug the other end of the cable into the optical or HDMI port on your TV.  If your receiver is old enough, you may end up using RCA cables to attach it to the TV instead. If you're using an adapter (e.g., for a headphone jack), plug it into your TV before connecting the other ends of the cables here. This can be a wall socket or a surge protector. Make sure that the power cable is firmly attached to both the power outlet and the receiver. Your stereo system is now all set up. You may have to change your TV's audio output to use the speakers. This is usually accomplished by pressing the Menu button on your TV or remote, navigating to the "Audio" section, and changing the default output from TV speakers to your current output (e.g., "HDMI").

TL;DR in English: Arrange your speakers around the room. Attach your speakers to the receiver. Plug your speakers into a power source if necessary. Connect your stereo receiver to your TV. Plug your stereo receiver into a power source. Plug back in your TV and turn it on.
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See Warnings. There's a reason it's called the prickly pear cactus.  Find pads that are bright green and firm. Small, young pads harvested in early spring are thought to be the most succulent, delicate in flavor, and have the fewest spines. The thicker a pad, the older it is. Older pads tend to be stringy and their sap will be thicker, which some people find unpleasant. Leave those for other species who use them as survival food during lean foraging seasons. The tender pads are sometimes sold as "baby nopales". If you're harvesting them yourself, wear extremely heavy gloves or use tongs. Snap the pads off the plant or cut at the stem. Cutting at the stem reduces stress on the pad, and allows the cactus to recover more quickly than snapping or tearing the pad away. This helps keep your cactus plant healthy for future harvests. Don't take off the gloves until the pads are completely rinsed and the peeled remnants are cleared. The pads not only have large spines, but there are also tiny, invisible and far more irritating spines called glochids that are extremely difficult to remove from the skin.  The spines and glochids can also be removed from the prickly pear pads by burning them off with a small torch or by placing the pad on a gas burner and turning it with tongs. See Warnings. Peel or cut off any discolorations or bruises.  . They can be either boiled or grilled, as well as mixed with other ingredients to make unique, satisfying and healthy dishes.  If you boil the nopales, you may sometimes have to drain and re-boil them once or twice, depending on how thick the sap is. The thicker the pad, the thicker the sap. Boiling them with a copper coin (an old Mexican "veinte") is a common remedy to thin the sap and make it more palatable to unaccustomed diners. The boiled nopales are then drained, washed off with cold water and served as a salad with finely diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro and jalapeños and seasoned with vinegar, salt and lime juice. If you grill the nopales, you might want to coat generously with...

TL;DR in English: Buy or forage some prickly pear pads. Remove the spines from the pad by using a vegetable peeler or a paring knife. Run the pad under cool water. Slice or cut the pads (wipe the knife blade after each slice, as there can be small spines sticking to it), or leave them whole, depending on what you will be using the nopales for. Cook the nopales
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If you have cable or fiberoptic internet, you will need to connect a coaxial cable to the wall outlet you get internet through.  If you have a DSL modem, you will need to connect a phone line to a wall port for your phone. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable or phone line to the proper port on your modem. This allows your modem to receive internet. Locate the AC adapter port on your modem and connect the AC adapter to your modem. This will power on your modem. If your modem doesn't power on immediately, locate a power switch on your modem and power it on. This port is used to connect other devices to your modem. Use the other end of the Ethernet cable to connect to the port labeled "WAN", "Internet", or something similar.  It's most likely located next to the four colored "LAN" ports on the router. Locate the AC adapter port on the router and connect the AC adapter to the router. Your router will most likely power up on its own.  Allow a few minutes for it to fully boot up. Connect the Ethernet cable to one of the ports labeled "LAN". Locate an open LAN port on your laptop or desktop computer and connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your computer. This indicates that the devices have been properly connected to one another. The way the lights light up is going to be different from one router make and model to another. Consult the user's manual or manufacturer's web page for more information. If you are properly connected to the internet, you should be able to browse the internet using a web browser. This connects to the web interface for the router.  The router's default IP address is going to be different depending on the make and model of the router.  Consult the user's manual or manufacturer's web page to find out what the default IP address is for your router. Common default IP addresses include 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1 and 10.0.0.1 You will need to sign in to the router using the default username and password.  Consult the user's manual or manufacturer's website to find the default...

TL;DR in English: Connect the proper internet cable to the wall outlet. Connect the other of the internet wire to your modem. Connect the modem’s power cord to your modem. Plug the modem’s power cord into a nearby electrical outlet. Power on your modem. Connect an Ethernet cable to the "Ethernet" port on your modem. Connect the other end of the cable to the router. Connect the router’s power cord to your router. Plug the router’s power cord into a nearby electrical outlet. Connect the second Ethernet cable to the router. Connect the Ethernet cable to your computer. Verify that the lights on your modem and router are lit up. Open a web browser. Type the router's IP address in the address bar. Enter the default username and password. Update the router's firmware
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Your professors will play an important role in your medical school experience, and will also be important for landing a position in a good residency program. This is because they are often the ones responsible for writing letters of recommendation. Put your best foot forward in medical school so that your letters of recommendation will be favorable.  These professors will also act as mentors, and the relationship you have with them largely depends on how you use that relationship. If you don’t take an interest in building a professional relationship with your professors, then they won’t either. You will be continually challenged in medical school. This is because professors want to see who is cut out to become a doctor and who isn’t. You will need to study the information you are learning very hard so that you can put that knowledge to use without supervision. During your first two years of medical school, you will be required to take the first of three steps towards becoming licensed. There are two different types of licensure examinations offered in the United States: the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX). The USMLE is required for licensure for medical students attending medical schools that confer a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree but may also be taken by medical students attending medical schools that offer a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree. The COMLEX is required for licensure of DO medical students. Both examinations are taken in three stages (known as levels or steps). The first stage of each series of exams is very rigorous and includes 8-9 hours of testing on about 300 questions. This test examines your basic understanding of science and how it is applied to practicing medicine.  It is important that you study extensively for this examination. Be sure to take full advantage of any study materials available to you. You can find practice materials for each step of the examination process on the...

TL;DR in English: Maintain a good relationship with professors. Prepare for the first step of your licensure examinations. Look for rotations in cardiology. Prepare for the second step of your licensure examinations. Get involved in all your school has to offer. Complete an internal medicine residency. Take the last step of USMLE and/or COMLEX. Complete a cardiology fellowship. Choose a specialty.
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When you booked the hotel reservation, you should have received an email from Expedia that lists your reservation details and itinerary number. Have this email ready to make it easier to cancel your reservation. The “My Trips” link will be on the top right of the Expedia homepage. Clicking the link will bring you to a sign-in page that will allow you to access your vacation details. Use the email address and password that you used to book the flight to log into your account. You can also use your email address and itinerary number if you don’t remember the password that you created. Click “Submit” to log into your account and view your itineraries. Find your hotel reservation in the “Upcoming Trips” tab. Once you find it, click it to view the details of your reservation.  Read your itinerary to see if it’s refundable or a non-refundable. This will let you know whether you can get your money back. Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline. If you have a non-refundable reservations, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period. Read the "Terms of Service" to get the exact details for your reservation. Once you access the itinerary for the reservation, there should be 2 options on the right side of the screen to cancel or change your reservation. Click “Cancel Room” to go to the room cancellation page.  Click “Change” to change details of your reservation instead of canceling. Contact the hotel directly to make certain changes like smoking preference, bed type, or handicap access. ” Pressing the yellow “Cancel This Room” button on the right side of the screen will finalize your cancellation. Once you click it, you’ll be brought to a page that will display the details of your cancellation. It may take up to 7 business days for the refund to be transferred to your account.

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Call emergency responders if you have severe infection or bleeding. Call your doctor if you have signs of complications developing. Follow your doctor's instructions for washing the wound. Avoid infecting or reopening the wound. Follow your doctor's guidelines for returning to your normal life.

Press lightly with your pencil to make a faint circle. Sketch the circle so it's as wide as you'd like the whole skull to be. You'll use this outline to make the top portion of the skull. If you're struggling to draw a circle, use a compass or trace a round object that's as large as you want the skull to be. Before you start shading in the skull, take an eraser and remove the horizontal and vertical guidelines that are still visible. Lightly erase the lines for the circle as well. Take care to not erase the actual drawing when you're removing the guidelines.

TL;DR in English: Make a circle. Erase unnecessary guidelines.
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While you normally don't want to let kids have unlimited time on their tablets or video game consoles, if they'll be out of school for a while, it's probably a good idea to be a little more relaxed about the rules. Not only will that help your children pass the time quietly, but it might help them see social distancing as fun, rather than stressful and scary.  Try downloading fun, educational apps like ABCmouse to help younger children learn reading and math skills, or Duolingo to help older students learn a new language.  Keep in mind that some apps will require a subscription, but you may also be able to find free apps or some with free trials. Creating art is a fun way to pass the time for people of all ages. Even better, it can help you find a creative way to express some of the emotions that you might be experiencing during a stressful situation like an illness outbreak. And don't be afraid to get messy, since you'll have plenty of time for cleanup. There are tons of ways that you can make art, including painting, drawing, writing stories, making music, sculpting, or even creating tie-dye! While cleaning might not seem like the most fun way to spend your time, it can actually be very good for you mentally. If you have children, get them involved, too—seeing a project through to the end can give them a sense of purpose and accomplishment. For instance, you might clean all of your windows, pull weeds from the garden, or organize your attic to while away an afternoon. Getting plenty of physical activity is as important as your mind as it is for your body, so if you're able, try to spend some time every day exercising, and encourage everyone in your home to do the same. That might be as simple as kicking a ball around outside if you're able to go out, or you could have a quick dance party inside if you need to stay in.  Exercise is an excellent way to burn off some of the stress of social distancing. In addition to getting your heart rate up, make sure you're also getting up and stretching regularly...

TL;DR in English: Ease up on your screen time restrictions. Work on craft projects together. Take on a spring cleaning project. Exercise for 15-30 minutes a day. Play outside. Have children complete any schoolwork that's assigned to them. Try a virtual museum tour for a fun way to learn something new.
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For 3D, the best subject is one that is completely still, such as landscapes. Start by taking one photo as you normally would. Now, keep the camera level and move it to the side before taking your second photo. One way to do this is to move your camera to the other side or take a step to the side. Do not move too far. The subject should appear identical in the photos besides the very small shift to the right or left. Any software will do, as long as it allows you to edit layers and color channels. Photoshop is a common choice and GIMP is a comparable free option. Click on the photos or open them through the software’s file menu. They should open in separate windows. Select one of the images using Ctrl+a for PC or ⌘ Command+a for Mac. The entire image should be selected. Copy it with Ctrl+c or ⌘ Command+c. You can close this window. Navigate to the window with the other image and click on it. Now paste your image by pressing Ctrl+v or ⌘ Command+v. The image you pasted should already be labeled as a layer. The other one will be labeled as a background. Double-click on the background image. Name it left or right so you remember which image it is, then press “ok” to convert it to a layer. You can also name the other image by double-clicking it. Double-click on the image. Find the boxes labeled R, G, and B under the layer style box. Click the R one only. When the check mark is gone, the image will only have green and blue colors. Double-click on the right image. Find the channel boxes on the layer style box again. This time remove the check marks from the G and B boxes. You may need to adjust the positioning of the layers to achieve the desired effect. The move tool is in the upper left corner of Photoshop’s left toolbar or in the toolbox menu in GIMP. Use it to drag the right layer towards the left one. Pick a point you can focus on near the center of the image, such as the edge of the land to the right of the pier in the image above. Move the right image towards the left one until the piece of land in both...

TL;DR in English: Take two photos of your subject. Open both images in photo editing software. Copy one image. Paste your image in the other window. Convert the background to a layer. Disable the left image’s red channel. Disable the right image’s green and blue channels. Move one of the images. Align the images over a focal point. Crop the leftovers. Save your image.
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To keep your zippers in good shape, you should make sure all the zippers on your clothes are closed before you throw them in the wash. Do up zippers on your pants, your shirts, your skirts, your dresses and your shorts. To make sure the zippers stay closed, you can use safety pins. Loop the safety pin through the zipper slider and attach it to the top of the garment so the zipper stays closed in the washing machine and the dryer. High heat can be damaging to zippers, especially zippers made of plastic. Dry clothing with zippers on low heat and minimize the amount of time the clothing is in the dryer. The tumbling of the dryer can cause damage to certain zippers. You should also take clothing with zippers out of the dyer right after the drying cycle is done so you can lay them flat. Straightening out the clothing and the zipper on a flat surface will prevent the zipper from drying with crooked teeth. This could prevent zipper jams and other issues down the road. Don’t worry too much if there is puckering around zipper after it has been through the wash. Most clothing will shrink a little in the wash and this could cause puckering around the zipper. The puckering is usually not too obvious, depending on the material of the clothing and the material in the zipper. Clothing made with 100 percent cotton is especially prone to shrinkage, which can cause noticeable puckering around the cotton-polyester zipper tabs. You may want to hang dry clothing made of cotton and other materials that are prone to shrinkage, rather than run them through the dryer.

TL;DR in English: Close all zippers before putting your clothes in the wash. Dry clothing with zippers on low heat. Expect some puckering around the zipper.
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This may mean that you need medical intervention immediately to treat the infection or prevent you from losing too much blood. Signs to watch for include:  Sudden, extreme swelling at the site where the catheter entered your body. It is important that an active infection get treated quickly to prevent it from spreading to your heart and other vital organs. Bleeding that does not stop. If lying down and pressing on the wound for several minutes does not cause the wound to clot and stop bleeding, get immediate medical attention. The emergency medical responders will be able to help you stop the bleeding. If you have the following signs you should speak to a doctor immediately. He may recommend that you have someone drive you to the emergency room. Any of the following symptoms indicate that your wound needs care:  Numbness or tingling in the arm or leg where the catheter was inserted. Increasing bruising. This would suggest that you might have bleeding under the skin. Swelling or drainage at the site of the wound. Fever. The doctor will probably want you to wash the site daily to prevent infections. You may have a bruise, slight swelling, pinkness, and / or a small lump about a half an inch in diameter at the place where the catheter was inserted. Your doctor may recommend:  Changing the bandage daily. If you require more than a simple Band Aid, the nurse in the hospital will teach you how to do it before you are discharged. Washing gently with soap and water. Do not scrub because this could open the wound. Not putting any other medications, lotions, or ointments on the site unless instructed to do so by your doctor. You can help promote healing by keeping the wound clean and dry. In addition, there are several things you can do to reduce the likelihood of getting an infection or reopening the wound. The length of time your doctor wants you to remain quiet may depend upon your health condition and particular medical history. Your doctor may give you the following instructions:  Do not take a bath, go in a...

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Remain calm. Acknowledge the possible offense in order to let it go. Resist passing judgment. Search for alternative meanings and motivations. Be aware of your energy level. Reply with grace. Consider outcomes. Use positive self-talk

This project can easily get messy, so make sure to protect the area around you. You can use a sheet of plastic, a canvas drop cloth, a piece of cardboard, or even an old sheet to catch any spills. Some good areas to paint include outdoors, on cement or blacktop, or on a flat surface indoors, such as a table or hardwood floor. For your base, choose a stretched canvas in whatever size you would like. To achieve the smooth, blended look of an ombre painting, you'll also need some flat, wide-bristle brushes. Though you can adjust your brush sizes based on the size of your canvas, 2 in (5.1 cm) or 3 in (7.6 cm) brushes often work well with most sizes.  For example, you could start by experimenting on small canvases, which include 4 by 6 inches (10 by 15 cm) or 5 by 7 inches (13 by 18 cm). Medium-sized canvases are perfect for hanging and displaying. They can range from 8 by 10 inches (20 by 25 cm) to 12 by 16 inches (30 by 41 cm). Large canvases make for eye-catching statement pieces. They often range in size from 18 by 24 inches (46 by 61 cm) to 36 by 48 inches (91 by 122 cm). Make sure to use acrylic paint that you can paint with straight out of the tube. Once you've chosen the 2 paint colors you'll be using, pour them next to each other onto your palette. Leave some space for mixing the 2 colors together. Adjust the amounts of paint depending on the size of canvas you'll be using.  For example, if you're painting an 8 by 10 inches (20 by 25 cm) canvas, you'll likely need to squeeze out a 2 inches (5.1 cm) circle of each paint color on your palette.  For a simple, authentic ombre effect, only use 2 colors. Adding in extra colors makes the mixing complicated, and the result won't have a true ombre effect. You can use a cheap plastic palette, paper plate, square of glass, or ceramic plate for a palette. Keep in mind that a disposable palette can make the clean-up process a lot easier! A retarder is an agent that you can add to the paint to slow its drying time and make it easier to blend. Acrylic paint dries very...

TL;DR in English: Lay down a drop cloth or piece of cardboard to keep the area clean. Choose a canvas size and some flat paint brushes. Squeeze out a large amount of each acrylic paint color onto your palette. Mix a few drops of retarder into the paint to slow the drying process.
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Unless you’re actively being attacked, release your choke hold after 10 seconds. 15 seconds is the maximum amount of time that you can apply pressure to the neck without risking permanent damage. If you’ve correctly applied pressure to the neck’s major arteries, your opponent should go limp after 5-9 seconds. If you apply too much pressure to your opponent’s throat, you run the risk of damaging their windpipe. The goal of a sleeper hold is to restrict blood flow, not air, so only use force on the sides of your opponent’s neck. The universal sign of surrender in martial combat is a light double-tap on an exposed section of your skin. This means that your opponent is giving up. Release your grip immediately if your opponent taps on your forearm while you’re choking them.  You will see mixed martial artists do this when they’ve been placed in a submission hold that they can’t get out of. This is where the term “tap out” comes from. The sleeper choke hold restricts blood flow to the brain. This means that individuals with heart or blood pressure problems can suffer a serious cardiac event if their blood flow is disrupted. Never perform this move on someone struggling with cardiovascular problems.

TL;DR in English: Release your choke hold after 10 seconds unless you’re in immediate danger. Don’t restrict your opponent’s airflow and only apply pressure to the arteries. Stop choking your opponent if they tap on your forearm. Avoid using the choke hold on someone with cardiovascular issues.
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Very few people can picket 12 hours a day, so you should set up several teams to picket for a certain amount of time. Name a captain for each team. This person will be responsible for making sure strikers get to the picket line on time. Your captains should be your most responsible union members. Ideally, picket teams should be more than two or three people. Try to aim for a dozen or more, if possible. Picketing is a great way to increase visibility. If possible, picket on the sidewalk or at locations that are visible to the road. You should also picket at the entrance and exits to the property. However, you cannot block entrances. If you do, then your strike is illegal. Signs should be easy to read from a distance and memorable. Text-based signs with limited colors work best. Remember you are creating a message, not a work of art. Bold black lettering on a white or yellow background stands out.  Choose your materials wisely. For example, you should use foam-core board, since it is lightweight but also rigid.   For a handle, use hollow cardboard tubing since many cities won’t allow sticks. An unruly picket line can damage your union’s cause in the public’s eye. Keep drugs and alcohol out of the picket line. Team captains should send unruly picketers home until they can get control of themselves. Strikers cannot threaten non-striking employees, management, or management representatives. Your strike might start enthusiastically, but workers can soon become demoralized as weeks pass without work or a new paycheck. Try to keep spirits high on and off the picket line. Consider the following:  Bring in speakers. Your national union might send someone down to give a speech. You can also ask local university faculty to speak about the importance of labor strikes. Let people take breaks to recharge. Maybe a few days off the picket line will reinvigorate them. Come up with fun chants. These will build solidarity on the picket line. Offer mental health services. You might be able to find a sympathetic therapist who will...

TL;DR in English: Divide into teams. Choose your locations. Create vivid signs. Maintain order. Keep your strikers motivated. Videotape your picketing. Invite the press.
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If in doubt, install a clean copy of the OS on a new partition of your computer or on a bootable USB. This isn't a mandatory step, but if you want to be truly secure it's a good idea. As of July 2016, the most popular, open source paper wallet creation site is bitaddress.org and these instructions will use that site. Verify that you are on the correct bitaddress.org site by checking the https certificates by clicking to the left of your browser URL as seen in the photo. Advanced users can be even more secure by downloading a copy of BitAddress from GitHub, verifying the software using the PGP signature, and moving it to a fully offline computer via USB key. You can then run the BitAddress code offline by clicking the HTML file. You can do this by turning off your wifi router and or unplugging your ethernet cable. Killing the web connection reduces odds that your private keys will not be leaked over the internet without you knowing it. Bitadress.org was designed to run just fine without an internet connection. This random movement generates a random seed that BitAddress will use to generate your wallet. Congrats, you just created a basic, low security paper wallet!  On the left is a your Bitcoin address. In the example in the photo the address is "15TfQt6RyNrqjJknd3b3CRkbwfXJ3i3BNC".  Think of this as your email address.  It's OK to share it in public so people (or yourself) can send Bitcoin to the address. On the right is your private key. In this example it's "L4vfUiBm9XGeaXk8HWPkQfiTogQoZC6kzNnyPnqGEoBQaRXoAYkT" Think of this as the password to your email address.  Never, ever share your private key with anyone or store it on a computer or the web.  Anyone who can access your private key can immediately and irretrievably empty your wallet. If you are storing a small amount of Bitcoin and are OK with low security you can print out this wallet and stop now.  If you need higher security continue following the steps in Part 2 of this article. Treat it like gold or jewelry.  If someone finds it and takes it,...

TL;DR in English: Start with a computer that you are reasonably confident is malware and virus free. Using private browser mode, go to a bitcoin paper wallet creation site. Once bitaddress.org loads, turn off the internet on your computer. Move your mouse around the screen wildly as instructed by the site. Keep going until you see that you've created two QR codes and large strings of apparently random numbers and characters as seen in the photo. Store your paper wallet somewhere secure.
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Allow time to pass before responding to someone you feel is offending you. If you are too easily offended, it has probably become an automatic response for you. This means that there is no time between feeling offended and responding as if you’ve been hurt. So, make time to pause and question whether or not you want to take offense.  If the emotions are running too high to just pause, try counting to ten in your head. Learning and practicing mindfulness exercises regularly will make this step easy as pie. Mindfulness involves learning how to strategically detach from strong emotions so that more measured responses can be formulated.  One mindfulness exercise is to spend time focusing on your breath. When you attend to the sensation of your breath coming and going, you gain a stronger connection to your feelings rather than pesky, automatic thoughts. When letting go of a habitual response like taking offense, there’s no use trying to shut out your knee-jerk thoughts. Instead of ignoring what your mind is telling you, listen to it. That way you can determine for yourself whether or not to purse the offense and make a scene.  If someone says that your haircut might not be the best style for you, your head might be screaming “Oh no she didn’t! Give her a piece of your mind!” Hear this anger and feel your urge to lash out in response. This way you can see that as just one of many possible ways that you could respond. It’s also important to see how angry you feel inside so that you can gauge your next move. For example, if you feel enraged then you may not want to respond humorously (since humor in your state might not be perceived as humor at all). Being certain of our interpretation of what a person means or where she is coming from can turn anything into an offense. Consider great works of art; their beauty comes from the possibility of many different interpretations. No interpretation is right, but each one has the power to make us feel differently.  Imagine that an acquaintance just told you that they decided...

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Sand down the cabinets. Clean the cabinets. Paint your base color, if applicable Apply the antiquing glaze. Continue antiquing your cabinets. Distress your cabinets if desired Seal your cabinets Finish off your project.

Each person’s experience with grief is different. That means that no level of expertise will equip you to tell the person in mourning how he should respond. Your role is to provide company, listen, and validate their feelings.  Don’t tell, listen. Constantly reinforce that their response is normal and natural. Encourage them to use their own skills to cope with grief. If they are an artist, encourage them to use this ability to express his feelings. Help them understand and recognize their feelings. Help them develop a schedule that allows them to manage their daily tasks while reducing unnecessary outside stressors. Remember that your job is to be there, not to take away the pain. That is impossible. Your job is to support them, not to try to fix them. It is important to make it clear that you understand the person's feelings. Be sure that they know that such feelings are natural and that people experience grief differently. It might be useful to explain some of the common responses to grief and make it clear that they are natural.  Those who experience instrumental grief focus on problem solving and try to control emotional responses. Those who experience intuitive grieving have intense emotional experiences that might include depression and thoughts about mortality.  It is common for people to blame themselves, feel anger, hopelessness, anxiety, and withdrawal from the world. Don’t ask leading questions or “yes” and “no” questions. Ask big, broad questions, that encourage him to think about his feelings and explore the subjects that he is interested in. Make it clear that you want to know what he feels, but are not questioning the validity of his feelings.  Do not ask “why” questions. These make it sound as if you do not understand or support his feelings.  Ask broad questions like “How do you feel?” Ask “What bothers you the most?” Instead of asking “Why do you feel that way?” ask “Could you give me specific examples?” When you are trying to get to the core of her problems, try giving a short summary of...

TL;DR in English: Act as a companion. Validate feelings. Ask open questions. Paraphrase responses. Reflect his feelings. Refrain from unsupportive behavior.
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A smart buyer knows that they have the inherent bargaining edge if they choose to use it: being willing to walk away. A person who isn't willing to walk away from a deal — at any point in the negotiation process — is likely a person who will overpay for their car. A smart dealer may try draw out the process, making you feel like you've invested a good amount of time in a car, and that walking away is the same thing as abandoning that investment. Don't fall for that trap. Know that any time you spend researching or negotiating, even if the negotiation falls apart, is an investment in itself and will eventually pay off. Car dealerships know that they can generally make money off of people who decide to lease a car. The prevailing myth that leasing a car is always bad isn't quite accurate; if you plan on keeping the car for less than three years, it's an okay deal. But if you want to hold onto your car for a good deal of time, paying that lease will usually leave you worse off than if you negotiated to buy the car. If you do decide to take a car on a test drive, keep your emotions in check. Dealers know that people get emotionally attached to cars when they take them for a test drive. When a customer is emotionally attached to a car, they are far likelier to overspend because they are less willing to walk away from a bad deal. Some things you can do during a test drive to control your enthusiasm:  Ask the salesperson for quiet, if necessary. During a test drive, a good salesperson will keep talking about all the features and amenities of a car, trying to convince you it's the best deal. They're trying to get you emotionally attached, do not fall for this trick. If the salesperson won't give it a rest, ask them for silence point blank. Bring your somebody else with you on the drive. Your companion will help you remain analytical and focused on the task of extracting the best possible value for the car. They could also be another BS radar, if the salesperson tries to pull a fast one. Take your time and nitpick. If...

TL;DR in English: Be willing to walk away at any point in time. If you plan on keeping the car for a good while, forget about leasing. Ace the test drive. Walk away if the salesperson brings out a four-square worksheet. Negotiate Know the salesperson's tricks of the trade. Try this clever trick, if you're willing. Before buying a used car, take the car to a qualified mechanic for a complete pre-purchase inspection. Before buying a used car, run a Vehicle History Report on the car. Read the fine print carefully before you sign.
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Place 4 basa fillets on the sheet so they're in a single layer. You'll also need to move an oven rack to the center of the oven. Sprinkle the fillets with 1 teaspoon (2 g) of ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon (5.5 g) of salt, and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of lemon juice from 1 lemon over both sides of the fillets. Freshly squeezed lemon juice will have the strongest flavor, but you can use bottled lemon juice. Set the fish aside while you combine the spice mixture. The basa will absorb the flavors of the salt, pepper, and lemon juice as it marinates. Since the fish is marinating briefly, you can leave it at room temperature. Pour 4 tablespoons (59 ml) of vegetable oil into a small bowl and add 2 tablespoons (32 g) of red chili paste. Stir in 2 teaspoons (4 g) of grated fresh ginger, 4 cloves of minced garlic, and 4 tablespoons (55 g) of tomato puree. Spoon the spicy mixture evenly over each fillet on the baking sheet. Use the back of the spoon to spread it so the fillets are completely coated. Put the baking sheet in the preheated oven and cook the fish until it flakes when you drag a fork across the center. You can also insert an instant-read thermometer into the center to see if the fish has reached 145 °F (63 °C). Turn off the oven and remove the baking sheet. Serve the hot fish with steamed rice and roasted vegetables. If you'd like to store leftover fish, put the fillets into an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 3 days.

TL;DR in English: Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and lay the fish on a baking sheet. Season the basa with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Marinate the fish for 15 minutes. Combine the oil, chili, ginger, garlic, and tomato puree. Coat the basa with the spicy mixture. Bake the spicy basa for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove and serve the spicy basa fillets.
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High school is the time when you start discovering things about yourself. During the first two years of high school, begin understanding what your interests are, what your aspirations are, and what your future career plans might be. Engaging in your classes helps you in a variety of ways. You get more out of your classes by participating, and you build better relationships with your teachers, which can help you in many ways in the long run.  Stay awake in class and pay attention. Don't sleep in class or text your friends if you are bored. Sit in the middle of the room or towards the front. Sitting closer to the board and the teacher will help you focus and deter you from getting distracted by things like your cellphone, classmates, and letting your mind wander to other things. Don't worry about looking stupid in front of your class; raise your hand and ask the question. If you are struggling with something in class or from your homework, don't sit there confused.  Answer questions when your teacher asks them. Do not be afraid to give the wrong answer; no one is right all the time. Participate in the class discussion. Use the main ideas, key words, and ideas you discovered in your readings or the class lessons. Offer insight or ideas when the teacher opens the class to student input. Each school has a list of required classes that students must complete to graduate. This includes a certain number of classes of language arts, math, foreign languages, and even humanities. During your freshman year, find out what classes are required. Ask your teacher or guidance counselor for help on figuring out graduation requirements. Attendance is important. Every day you miss school, you are falling behind in the work in your classes. Regular attendance is essential for staying engaged in your classes.  Most schools have an attendance policy. If you miss too many days, you may negatively impact your grade in classes or your graduation eligibility. Do miss school if you are very sick, like running a fever, vomiting, or have...

TL;DR in English: Know your strengths and weaknesses. Be involved in all your classes. Ask questions. Know the graduation requirements. Don't skip class.
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Paint and stain won’t adhere to a glossy or dirty base, so it is important to sand down the cabinets prior to painting them. If you have a block sander or an electric sander, now would be the time to use it. Use 100-grit sandpaper to smooth down the entire surface of each cabinet; sand until the wood looks dull/matte. As you’ll surely find out, sanding can be messy business. Before moving onto the fun part of the project, it is necessary to clean off the newly-sanded cabinets. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to wipe down the surface of each of the cabinets until there is no sawdust in sight. . If you decided to go for a base color or stain other than the original color, now is the time to apply it. Paint on a layer of paint or stain to each of the cabinets, and wait the package-directed curing time for it to dry. Follow this up with a second coat of paint or stain to finish the job. Wait for the paint to dry completely until moving on to the antiquing process. The moment you’ve been waiting for: antiquing your cabinets. Dip your paintbrush into the antiquing glaze and wipe off the excess stain, to prevent dripping. Brush over the parts of the cabinet you want the antique effect applied to, using a very light coat. Then, use a clean, dry, lint-free rag to wipe off the stain. The result should be some areas of the wood appearing worn and old, without looking fake or dark. When you brush on the glaze, go in the direction of the grain of the wood. Repeat this process of brushing on antiquing glaze and wiping it off, over all of your cabinets. Try to add equal amounts of the antiquing glaze to each cabinets, so that you maintain uniformity across all the wood. Follow the package directions for drying time. . Although you don’t have to, some people like to add a distressed effect to their cabinets to make them appear even more worn and ‘vintage’. There are a number of ways of doing so, including sanding down the wood over the top of the fresh antiquing glaze, using a hammer to hit the wood and create dents, and lightly...

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Use citrus fruit peels. Use baking soda and vinegar. Rinse with a little bleach. Use Borax.

A French kiss shouldn’t just come out of nowhere. It should happen naturally at a time when two people are sharing an intimate and private moment together, and that means being physically close. To help set the mood, start by finding a way to be alone with the person so you can get close without other people hanging around and interrupting.   If you two are at a party, go for a walk or find somewhere quiet that you can talk. If you're hanging out together, sit down beside the person on a couch, chair, or bench. You can tell your partner that you're interested without saying anything at all. Your partner will subconsciously pick up on your subtle cues, and this will indicate your attraction and desire. You can drop these hints by:  Parting your lips slightly and licking them Smoothing down your hair or clothing Raising your eyebrows slightly as your partner talks Touching your face frequently Orienting your entire body toward your partner Smile a lot Eye contact is another powerful element of body language, and when two people are physically close to each other and make frequent eye contact, this will raise the level of intimacy between them. Frequent eye contact will indicate your attraction, and help you assess whether the chemistry you feel is reciprocated.   For instance, if your partner keeps looking away instead of making eye contact, it’s possible that person is just nervous, but it might also be a sign of lack of interest. On the other hand, if your partner keeps locking eyes with you, this is a good sign that whatever you're feeling is definitely mutual! This gentle and sensual touch will establish a physical connection between the two of you, and make the kiss much easier. Make sure you gage how the person reacts:   Leaning in or pressing into your hand is a sign of interest that says your gesture is welcome. Pulling away is a sign that physical contact isn't welcome. Don’t forget to offer some to your partner. Not only will this ensure fresh breath and a pleasant kiss, but it’s also another great...

TL;DR in English: Get close. Use your body language to flirt. Make frequent eye contact. Brush the person’s cheek. Grab some gum or mints.
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The equipment for tetherball is relatively simple. Each court is composed of a ball on a rope attached to a ten foot pole. The court is divided into two sides, one for each player, that should evenly divide the pole in half. Your goal when playing tetherball is to hit the ball with your hand in a way that gets it past your opponent so that the rope winds completely around the tetherball pole. The tetherball court is divided in half and is usually marked off by chalk or a line in the cement. If there are no markers for the side boundaries, be sure to ask other players. You will be expected to stay on your side of the court while facing your opponent. Going off-sides will result in the offending player getting a penalty. Opposite of soccer rules, tetherball requires you to only touch the ball with your hands. Touching the ball with another part of your body can result in a penalty against you. Open, closed, or double handed strikes are allowed - use what works best for you! A popular house rule, sometimes called "beach tetherball," allows for the use of any part of the body during play. Using the rope, a player can launch the ball in a way that makes it difficult for opposing players to return. This is why touching the rope is considered an illegal move. Touching the tetherball pole is also illegal and will result in the immediate loss of the game for the player who touched it. A common house rule allows players to hold the rope where it meets the ball only when serving. This might seem obvious, but violating this rule can be tempting. By holding the ball for a split second, you can redirect it out of the reach of your opponent, which is illegal and referred to as "carrying."  All contact between you and the ball should result in it bouncing off your hands right away, otherwise it is considered a rule violation. Unless a house rule says otherwise, serves must also be hit and not thrown or "carried." Each time the ball crosses onto your side of the court, you are allowed a single hit. The one exception to this...

TL;DR in English: Know your goal. Stay on your side. Use your hands. Avoid touching the rope or pole. Strike the ball to return it to your opponent. Make your hits count. Ask other players about house rules. Award penalties for breaking the rules. Pole drop the tetherball for double violations.
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Talking in class is a whole different ballgame, and what might seem awkward or unusual during informal conversations is sometimes perfectly appropriate and even expected in the classroom setting. The best example of this is group discussions, when it's perfectly appropriate to write out, or pre-plan comments that you might want to share with the class. In general, it can be hard to remember to bring up points you might have thought of while doing the reading in English class, or questions you had about the homework during math, so write these out and bring them up next time you're in class. Nothing wrong with a script for school. The best way to contribute to class is to ask questions. Any time you don't understand something, or feel like you're unclear about an issue or topic, raise your hand and ask a question. It's a rule of thumb that any time one student doesn't get it, there are probably five more who don't have the guts to raise their hand. Be the brave one. Only ask questions that benefit the group, or that apply to the group. It's not appropriate to raise your hand to ask, "Why did I get a B on this?" If you're having a group discussion and are struggling for something to say, there's usually good opportunities to piggy-back on other students comments, which has the effect of making it look like you're saying something, even if you're really not. Wait for someone to say something that sounds good, then chip in with, "I agree" and paraphrase it in your own words. Easy comment points. Get in the habit of working things that have already been said and translating it into your own version of what was said, adding bits and pieces to it as you go. This is a great way to contribute to class without really having anything to say that wasn't already said. Of course, it's better if you add a little, to make it worth your teacher's while.  If someone says, "I think this book is really about the family dynamics and the bad stuff they're all hiding, you know?" get your translation cap on and polish up the...

TL;DR in English: Plan out a comment. Ask a question. Agree with another student's comment. Paraphrase. Aim for at least one contribution per class period.
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Sometimes when vaginal pH is out of balance, you may develop a bacterial infection such as bacterial vaginosis. The symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include:  A foamy, often yellowish vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor, often described as a “fishy” smell A burning sensation when you urinate Itchiness and irritation around the vagina Symptoms of a yeast infection are similar to those of bacterial vaginosis. These symptoms include:  An abnormal white vaginal discharge that may be either watery or thick and chunky (often described as looking like cottage cheese) Itching and burning of the vagina and labia Painful urination Redness and swelling of the area just outside of the vagina Painful intercourse Infections with the trichomonas organism are common as well. Keep in mind that many people with trichomoniasis have no symptoms. Symptoms of trichomoniasis (sometimes called “trich”) in women may include:  A frothy or foamy yellow or a gray-green colored vaginal discharge that has an unpleasant smell Vaginal itching Pain with urination If you think you may have a vaginal infection due to the smell or feeling of your vagina, then you should make an appointment with your doctor or gynecologist for a diagnosis. You should also see a doctor if you develop serious symptoms. Make sure that you call your physician right away if:  There is no improvement in your symptoms within 2-3 days You develop a fever You experience difficulty or pain on urination Sexual activity is painful or very uncomfortable You have abdominal pain

TL;DR in English: Watch for symptoms of bacterial vaginosis. Check for symptoms of a yeast infection. Identify trichomoniasis symptoms. See a doctor for a diagnosis.
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A great natural way to freshen up your garbage disposal and leave your kitchen smelling great is to grind up a handful of citrus peels. Any citrus fruit will do -- orange, lemon, grapefruit, lime. The citric acid in the peels will clean the blades and eliminate odors. Afterwards, add some spice, rosemary oil, or lavender oil for an even fresher scent. Baking soda and vinegar make a great odor-busting combo. Sprinkle half a cup of baking soda into the drain, then gently pour a cup of white vinegar on top. The mixture will fizzle and bubble. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse it down with very hot or boiling water, with the garbage disposal running. Bleach is very effective at killing germs and will quickly freshen up your drain., however you don't want to use too much of it as it can also harden any grease in your disposal unit, making it difficult to remove.  Dilute a tablespoon of liquid chlorine bleach in a gallon of water and slowly pour it into your garbage disposal. Allow the bleach to sit there for a minute or two, then turn on the hot water tap and leave it running for several minutes to flush away the bleach. Borax is a safe and natural cleaning product which will effectively clean the garbage disposal and minimize odors. Simply put 3 or 4 tablespoon of Borax into the garbage disposal and allow to sit for about an hour. Then flush away with very hot or boiling water.

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Look out for intense itching. Recognize a rash. Watch out for burrows. Pay attention to skin sores. Notice skin crusting.

Go to http://www.office.com/myaccount/. This will open a page with your Office purchase. It's an orange button below your subscription's name. Your Office setup file will begin downloading. If you purchased the Student version of Microsoft Office, skip this step. You'll find it in your computer's default download location. Doing so will run the setup file and begin installing Office on your computer. This process may take several minutes. Your Microsoft Office programs have now been installed on your computer. You're free to begin using these programs right away.

TL;DR in English: Go to your account's Office page. Click Install >. Click Install again. Double-click the Office setup file. Click Yes when prompted. Wait for Microsoft Office to finish installing. Click Close when prompted.
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It’s best to practice on an empty stomach. However, if you're starving to the point where you feel weak or fuzzy-headed, eat something light like a piece of fruit, a handful of nuts, or a small cup of yogurt about 20 minutes beforehand. You can always eat a nutritious feast afterward! Stick to whole foods without a lot of oils, trans fats, or simple carbs because these will make you feel sluggish and may cause your belly to be upset. Keep your portion sizes in check before you practice because eating too much can make it uncomfortable to breathe deeply into your belly. Whether you need to go or not, it's a good idea to use the restroom before you sit down to meditate because yoga can stimulate your bowels and bladder. That way, you're more comfortable and you won't have to pause your session to use the bathroom. Do any cleansing rituals like washing your hands, feet, or face if that helps you relax.  If you do have to get up to use the restroom, do so. Be gentle with yourself (i.e., don’t judge yourself for having to pause) and take care of your body’s needs. Yoga poses that open up your hips, sides, and belly are especially helpful if you have irritable bowel disorder or other gastrointestinal issues.

TL;DR in English: Don't eat a heavy meal before you plan to practice. Use the bathroom and wash your hands, feet, and face if you like.
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Think about the things that need to happen as part of the process you are trying to describe. Write down as many parts of the process as you can to get started. This is a pre-writing strategy called "listing." As you do so, try to break down the process into small, easy to understand steps. For example, if you want to explain how to make pasta, then you might write down:  Get out a pot and fill it with water. Put pot on stove and turn the heat on high. Get out pasta. Add pasta to water. Turn the heat down slightly. Cook for the time indicated on the package. Drain pasta into a colander in the sink. Once you have a basic list of steps that your readers will need to complete, look over them and make sure that they are in order. Consider whether it would make more sense to give one of your steps earlier or later in the sequence.  For example, if you are describing the process of making pasta, then you might think about whether it makes more sense to tell readers to get out the pasta before or after the water is heating up. If the process that you are describing is something that is quite complicated or that you can do without thinking about, then you may need to spend more time considering the logic of your steps. For example, if you are an experienced drummer trying to describe how to do a drum roll, then you might have to sit down at your drum set and do a few drum rolls. As you perform the steps in your process, think about what happens first, second, third, etc. Compare this sequence with your list of steps. Think about the process again and try to determine if there is any information missing from the process. Try to determine if there is anything that readers will need to do before they can complete one of your steps.  For example, you might advise your readers to set a timer when adding the pasta to the water. Or, you might advise readers to check a piece of pasta before draining the whole pot. Try reading off your steps to a friend to see if there is anything you missed. Do not elaborate on anything you...

TL;DR in English: Break down the process. Place your steps in order. Determine if you need to offer any additional information. Expand on your steps. Provide examples. Offer troubleshooting advice.
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Gardening gloves will protect your hands from minor slivers, while a face mask will help prevent inhalation of dust and particles from the materials you’re working with. Having all your tools and supplies on hand will speed up the process of making your own potting mix. You’ll need:   Large receptacle for mixing: This can be a large bucket, garbage can, wheelbarrow or other container.  Container for measuring: Some of the materials will be added in smaller amounts to the potting mix. It is helpful to have a container to measure accurately. A 5-gallon bucket is a useful size, as are 1-cup measuring cups.  Water: Have a watering can and hose available.  Trowel: A trowel will be useful for mixing your materials together.  Shovel: Have a shovel ready for shoveling larger amounts of soil, peat and compost into your mix.  Hardware cloth: Hardware cloth is a wire mesh screen that will be used to push your materials through to sift out the large pieces and debris. One-quarter inch hardware cloth is ideal. It can be helpful to have a table for preparing the potting mix, especially if you’re making smaller batches in buckets. At the very least, you should have a level, open, work space that is outdoors. Put a tarp underneath your work space to catch extra dirt and other material. Use a mixing barrel or large garbage can for mixing your potting mix. There are a number of different recipes for potting mix, each of which is appropriate for different types of plants. For a general, all-purpose potting mix, use the following recipe: Measure 1 part peat moss; 2 parts compost; 1 part vermiculite; 1 part sterilized garden soil; and 1 part perlite or sand. To start, use a 5-gallon bucket as each “part.” To remove large chunks and debris, run each of your ingredients through a screen or ¼ inch hardware cloth. Hardware cloth is wire mesh available in rolls from hardware and home supply stores for $5-$10 per roll. Dump all the peat moss that you’re using into a mixing bin. It may help to start with a small batch of soil, instead...

TL;DR in English: Wear protective gear. Gather your supplies. Prepare your work space. Measure out your ingredients. Pour all ingredients separately through wire mesh hardware cloth. Put in the peat moss first into your mixing bin. Add fertilizers and mix thoroughly. Add compost, vermiculite and perlite.
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There are many signs and symptoms of scabies. The most common and earliest one is intense itching.  The itching represents sensitization, a type of allergic reaction, to the adult female mites, their eggs, and their waste. Itching tends to be more severe at night and has the potential to interrupt the sleep of infested individuals. Along with the itching, you may develop a rash. The rash also represents an allergic reaction to the mite. The rash is typically described as pimple-like with surrounding inflammation and redness.  Mites prefer to burrow into the skin in certain parts of the body.  The most common places that adults can have an itchy rash associated with scabies are the hands, especially the webbing between the fingers, the skin folds of the wrist, elbow, or knee, the buttocks, the waist, the penis, the skin around the nipples, the armpits, the shoulder blades, and the breasts.  In children, the most common sites of infestation include the scalp, face, neck, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet. When you have scabies, tiny burrows are sometimes visible on the skin. These appears as tiny raised and crooked grayish-white or skin-colored lines on the surface of the skin. They are usually a centimeter or more in length. Burrows may be difficult to find as most people have only 10 to 15 mites in an average infestation. The intense itching caused by scabies sometimes leads to sores on the skin. The sores are at high risk for infection, which is often a complication of scabies. The sores are most often infected with bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, or beta-hemolytic streptococci, which predominate on the skin.   These bacteria can also lead to inflammation of the kidneys and sometimes sepsis, which is a life-threatening bacterial infection of the blood.  To avoid this, try to be gentle on your skin and do not scratch it. If you can't help yourself, consider wearing mittens or wrapping your fingertips with band-aids to keep yourself from damaging the skin. Keep your nails trimmed short. Signs...

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Learn the different sleep stages. Observe your dog’s eye movements. Watch your dog’s body movements. Listen to your dog’s vocalizations.

If you are expecting a layover, bring a book or magazine with you. If you find yourself book-less, check out one of the airport shops and purchase something there. Choose something you find engrossing; getting lost in the pages will pass the time more quickly. Have a few options on hand so you can switch back and forth when you feel like it. For instance, buy one of your favorite magazines to read when you need breaks from a dense novel. Switching gears occasionally may prevent you from getting bored with even the most thrilling of books. Getting some shut-eye is a great way to pass the time, especially during overnight layovers. Even a quick power nap can leave you feeling refreshed. If you’re traveling with other people, ask them to watch your stuff while you sleep. Do this with caution if you’re traveling by yourself, since airport theft does happen.  Some airports have designated sleeping areas with comfy chairs where you can secure your belongings. If you’re truly exhausted and facing a long layover, check out the room pricing at the airport hotel. Some airports even offer rooms that you can rent out for a few hours at a time. If you are between one long flight and another, walk around the airport and restore circulation to your legs. Many airports include public exhibits. Otherwise, you can window-shop, read regional billboards, watch airplanes, or simply look around and locate your next flight’s gate. Get some fresh air if you can. Most airports have restaurants and snack bars, even inside security. A meal will give you energy, and it will taste better and likely cost less on the ground than it would in the air. It's easy to get dehydrated when you're traveling, so grab a bottle of water or another of your favorite beverages. Find out what your airport offers before grabbing something from the closest fast food chain. Some have extremely nice restaurants with gourmet offerings. If you don’t have one with you, pick up a blank journal from one of the bookstores in the airport. You can document your...

TL;DR in English: Bring something to read. Take a nap. Take a walk. Get a meal, drink or snack. Write in your journal. Do a little people watching.
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In some cases, resistance to moving forward is caused by the horse being in pain. If it is painful when the horse steps, it will decide to avoid that movement whenever possible. So, do a thorough assessment of its health yourself. You can also get your veterinarian to look the horse over as well. Common injuries that can make a horse resistant to moving include problems with its hooves or its leg muscles. Start moving the horse in a different direction if your horse won't move straight forward. Try backing up the horse and then having it move forward. You could move the horse in a different direction and then gradually turn it in the direction you originally wanted to go.  For example, tighten the reins on one side to make your horse turn its head. While doing that, tighten your calves around the horse and ask it to move forward. At first, make the horse move in small circles. Then, reduce the pressure on the reins a little bit, just enough to make the circles a little bigger. Gradually, you can release the rest of the tension on the reins and straighten out the horse. Once your horse becomes more willing to go straight, give it the command to go forward. This will reinforce that the command is associated with that type of movement. There are some people who say that we must show horses "who's boss." However, horses are amazingly smart and they pick up on clear and compassionate discipline better than brute force. For instance, instead of lashing out in anger when a horse misbehaves, apply moderate pressure with your legs to redirect a horse and stand your ground until the horse falls in line.   A good rule of thumb is to avoid doing anything to your horse that causes it pain or injury, even if the pain is only temporary. It is better to use repetition and positive reinforcement to get a horse to follow your commands. You will have a much easier time if you train a horse kindly rather than scaring it into submission. Continue training until your horse will reliably move forward when asked. If you have a very...

TL;DR in English: Check the horse's health. Use alternative movements to get where you need to go. Avoid using excessive punishment. Do repeated training sessions. Coax the horse with treats.
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It is recommended that women wear one-piece swimsuits and men wear swim trunks. In addition to getting wet during the raft excursion, many whitewater rafting trips include an opportunity to take a dip at some point during the trip. Wet suits are also often available to rent at the outfitter’s in cooler weather. Over your swimsuit, wear a lightweight shirt with an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) rating of 30 or higher. When packing, choose loose, woven materials such as wool, polypro, fleece, micro fleece, polyester or any other outdoor material that dries quickly.  Avoid any cotton clothing, especially in cooler weather. It will weigh you down and increase the release of body heat.   Do not wear anything with a hood, including ponchos and rain jackets. These are unsafe on the river.   In cooler weather, opt for a synthetic base layer, such as Capilene or polypropylene, a middle layer of fleece, and an outer waterproof jacket. If the weather is very cold, add wool socks and fleece hat that can be worn under a helmet. It's not worth the risk of losing them in the water. Cash, wallets and phones can also be left in the car. Seasoned guides will tell you sunglasses are absolutely necessary to protect your eyes from the continuous glare on the water. Bring or buy a strap for your sunglasses to keep them snugly fitted. Comfortable, well-broken-in sneakers are the best choice for your river trip. Velcro-strap sandals with a thick, rigid sole may also be worn with or without socks, however, socks are recommended as they prevent your feet from getting a sunburn. Do not pack a new pair of shoes, which will leave you sore and cause blisters. Waterproof hiking boots are also not recommended, since they fill with water and weigh you down. Water shoes are often too thin and slippery.  Avoid crocs and flip flops, which are easily lost. If a rafter shows up wearing only flip flops, a guide might offer to secure them with duct tape. Even if you do not swim, you will be very wet at the end of the day and will welcome a...

TL;DR in English: Bring a swimsuit. Pack waterproof layers. Leave jewelry, watches and accessories at home. Wear sunglasses. Wear old tennis shoes or close-toed heel-strap sandals. Pack dry clothes and a towel. Pack a wide-brimmed sun hat. Buy a large 32-oz water bottle---or even two. Bring sunscreen.
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There are two basic TYPE camps of software development: Applications Development and Systems Development. Applications Development is focused on creating programs that meet the users' needs. These can range from mobile phone apps, to high-production video games, to enterprise-level accounting software. Systems Development is focused on creating and maintaining operating systems using life-cycle development. Systems Development often involves network operability and data security. Anyone can come up with ideas, but a developer will be able to turn those ideas into something tangible. Even if you only want to work on the design aspects of software, you should have some familiarity with coding and be able to create basic prototypes. There are a huge variety of programming languages that you can teach yourself. Some of the more useful and important ones include:   C - C is one of the older languages still in use, and is the basis for most of the other languages on this list. C is used to develop low-level programs, and works very closely with the computer's hardware.  C++ - This is the object-oriented version of C, and is the most popular programming language in the world. Programs such as Chrome, Firefox, Photoshop, and many others are all built with C++. It is also a very popular language for creating video games. C++ developers are almost always in very high demand.  Java - This is an evolution of the C++ language, and is used to due its ease of portability. Almost any system can run a Java Virtual Machine, allowing it to run Java software. It is widely used in video games and business software, and many people recommend it as an essential language.  C# - C# is a Windows-based language that is part of the .NET framework from Microsoft. It is closely related to Java and C++, and if you learn Java you can quickly transition to C#. This language is especially useful for developers working with Windows or Windows Phone software.  Objective-C - This is another cousin of the C language that is specifically designed...

TL;DR in English: Determine which basic type of software development interests you. Teach yourself a programming language. Find resources to help you learn. Take some classes. Work on pet projects. Ask questions. Practice every day.
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Just like people, dogs have different stages of sleep: short wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement (REM). REM is considered to be the “sleep of body,” when the body is relaxed but the mind is very active. Dogs dream during REM.  SWS is known as the “sleep of the mind,” when brain activities have decreased, but muscle tone is still present.  It would be somewhat difficult to wake up your dog during the REM sleep stage, but he would probably wake up more easily during SWS. Dogs tend to start dreaming about 20 minutes after they fall asleep. Rapid eye movement is one of the most obvious signs that your dog is dreaming. If you look closely enough, you may be able to see your dog’s eyes moving under his eyelids. This movement is due to your dog actually seeing his dream images as if they were happening in real life. Your dog’s eyes may be fully or partially closed when he is dreaming. Quite naturally, dogs dream about typical dog activities (e.g., running,digging a hole and fighting with an imaginary burglar). His body movements when he is dreaming will likely reflect what is happening in his dream. For example, if he is running and/or chasing after something in his dream, you’ll probably see all of his legs moving in a running motion.  Your dog’s movements will likely be gentle and intermittent when he is dreaming, even if he is ‘running.’ Your dog may also have occasional muscle twitches during his dream. These twitches will look jerky and will not last long. He will quickly fall back into a more relaxed state.  Even though your dog may move occasionally while he is dreaming, his overall body posture will suggest that he is relaxed and at peace. Your dog may begin to make various noises when he is dreaming. For example, he may bark, whine, or cry, depending on what he is dreaming about. Usually, these vocalizations will be brief and infrequent, and will not wake him from his dream.  Your dog may also breathe differently during a dream. For example, he may start to breathe rapidly or have brief periods when he...

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Make butterfly cupcakes. Make unicorn cupcakes Try other decorating techniques!

Suede tends to get worn down when soap or water are introduced into the material, which means that you'll need a tougher brush to extract grime and dust. Opt for a clean, strong stiff-bristled brush. Hold the brush firmly in your dominant hand and use quick back-and-forth strokes to begin brushing your saddle. Brush each section that you wish to clean 5-10 times before moving to a different part of the saddle. Flick the brush away from you to avoid getting residue in your eyes as you knock it out. You can sit down and brace the saddle in your nondominant hand if you don't have a stable table or saddle stand to brush it on. Hold the cloth in your dominant hand and rub in circular motions across the entirety of your saddle. Check your cloth halfway through the cleaning process to see if it has become discolored at all. If it has, flip your towel over and use the opposite side for the remainder of the cleaning.  Wipe your saddle down again with a different cloth. Continue this process until your cloth is no longer getting dirty when you wipe with it. Avoid conditioning your suede saddle. Suede typically breaks down if you apply a finish. Don't use any oils, conditioners, or lacquers to your suede, as you'll risk permanently damaging your saddle.

TL;DR in English: Use a dry stiff-bristled plastic or brass brush. Flick dirt and dust off of your saddle in quick strokes. Use a dry cloth to wipe your suede down.
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You may have a master resume that includes all of your skills, education, and experience. However, the resume you give to each potential employer won't necessarily include everything. Only include skills and experience that are directly related to that job. Try to make your resume match the job listing as closely as possible.  Move sections around if needed so that the most important qualifications listed in the job description are at the top of the page. Rearrange your bullet points as well, putting the most relevant information first. Even if you're proud of a particular accomplishment, take it off your resume if it doesn't relate to the job in any way. Active, punchy text is essential in a resume, since the document will likely only be glanced at for a few seconds. Remove pronouns, articles, adjectives, and adverbs. The final statement should communicate only the action and the result of that action.  For example, suppose you worked as a barista at a café. You might include a bullet point that you maintained high sanitation standards. However, you want to make that as quantifiable as possible. You might say "Implemented new sanitation program; increased café health and sanitation score by 11%." Make your bullet points personal, rather than just rattling off the job description for the position. For example, if you were a retail sales associate, you might say "Exceeded all personal sales goals for 4 months" rather than "Sold clothing and accessories to customers." Don't rely solely on the grammar and spelling checkers built into your word processing app. Read through your resume several times to make sure it's error free. Reading out loud can also help you find errors or awkward wording.  Be careful with apostrophes and contractions. If you have difficulty with contractions and possessives, read what you've written as though you spelled the full words out rather than using an apostrophe and see if it makes sense. For example, you could easily find the error in the sentence "Trained sales staff and reported...

TL;DR in English: Tailor each resume to the specific job you're applying for. Edit your resume to eliminate excess words and create space. Proofread carefully before submitting your resume. Save your resume as a PDF file. Print copies of your resume to take to the interview.
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In the United States, you’ll need to apprentice with a licensed falconer, typically for 2 years, in order obtain a falconer’s license. You may also need to pass a written test in order to acquire a license. The application process varies by state, so look online for your specific requirements.  Find the government department with jurisdiction over falconry licensing in your state at https://www.fws.gov/offices/statelinks.html. To find a licensed falconer, search online for your state’s falconry organization. In the U.S., apprentices are usually only allowed to own and train red-tailed hawks or American kestrels. After your 2-year apprenticeship, you’ll be able to obtain a general falconer’s license and keep falcons. To get your hawk or falcon acclimated, or manned, keep it in the house with you for a week or so. Keep it hooded at first to help avoid stressing it. Then gradually expose it to new sights and sounds, such as other members of your household and your hunting dog.  Spend as much time as possible with your bird during the acclimation period so it becomes used to your presence. When exposing it to new stimuli, observe its behavior. If it freezes or appears agitated, place the hood over its head to calm it. When it’s not hooded, look for signs that your falcon is starting to relax, such as pruning or bathing. During the manning process, tether your bird on a short creance, which is like a leash for raptors. Your mentor, or the falconer you’re apprenticing with, can guide you through manning and show you how to handle and hood your bird. After 1 or 2 days, your falcon should start to get used to its new surroundings. At that point, put on your glove and place a 1 inch (2.5 cm) tidbit of raw meat on it. Hold the glove near the falcon’s perch and make a signal noise, like a whistle or click.  Allow your hawk or falcon to step onto you glove and eat. Continue practicing for about 30 minutes so it gets comfortable eating in front of you. As it steps up reliably, try asking it come to your glove from...

TL;DR in English: Acquire all falconry licenses required by your jurisdiction. Get your bird accustomed to its new environment gradually. Put a piece of meat on the glove to train your bird to step up. Begin tossing food to the ground when it jumps on your glove.
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A mouthpiece puller is a handy device that is solely intended to pull stuck mouthpieces out of brass instruments. They can be used for small and large instruments, so they are versatile enough to use on trumpets, trombones, tubas and so on. These are available online or in music stores. The most common mouthpiece pullers are:  Bobcat Mouthpiece Puller: This is the least expensive, costing about $40. This one has two screws that need to be tightened simultaneously when using it. Ferree G88 Mouthpiece Puller: This is a more expensive option, costing about $100. It is bulkier, but it only has one T handle that needs to be screwed in when being used. DEG Magnum Mouthpiece Puller: This is usually the most expensive puller, costing about $130. It is very similar to the Ferree. You should have a level working space. Be careful to not put it near the edge where it can fall. Alternately, you can do this on the floor, especially if you have a large instrument. You may want someone to help you by gently holding the instrument still while you operate the mouthpiece puller. One end of the mouthpiece puller will go against the instrument at the point where you insert the mouthpiece. There are usually grooves or other U-shaped areas where your mouthpiece will fit into the puller. Read the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure you are using the mouthpiece puller correctly. Depending on the type of puller you are using, tighten the screws (on the Bobcat mouthpiece puller) or the T handle (on the Ferree G88 mouthpiece puller). Turn the screws evenly, steadily and slowly. The mouthpiece should start to move out of the instrument. Once the mouthpiece puller has loosened the mouthpiece, you should be able to gently twist and pull to get it free. It should come out smoothly. For mouthpieces that are really stuck, use a rubber mallet to tap the puller when it is tightened up. This might enable you to turn the screws a little more to help move the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece end that inserts into your instrument should be round and...

TL;DR in English: Buy or borrow a mouthpiece puller. Place your instrument on a table. Align the mouthpiece puller on the mouthpiece. Tighten the mouthpiece puller. Remove the mouthpiece. Inspect the mouthpiece for damage. Use a mouthpiece trueing tool.
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Use pretzel halves and chocolate candies to create miniature butterflies on cupcakes. After you've baked and iced the cupcakes, use a line of candies to make the butterfly's body, then stick two pretzel "wings" on either side. , complete with horn. After making the cupcake, use fondant and edible gold paint to make twisted horns for sticking into the cupcake frosting. Experiment with different tips and icing stiffness! Try techniques such as roses, borders, swirls, loops, and flowers.

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