Take a bath with essential oils. Inhale essential oils through a diffuser. Make a cream or lotion with essential oils. Make a compress with essential oils.

The Ti plant is an evergreen shrub native to Hawaii with smooth blade-shaped leaves measuring about four inches wide and range from one to two feet in length. You can also use banana leaves.  Wrapping your mahi mahi in leaves helps the fish steam slowly, keeping its juices as it cooks. If using frozen leaves, be sure to de-thaw them first. For Ti leaves, cut each leaf along the center of the rib and throw the rib away. Look for fresh Ti leaves at a Mexican or Asian market. For banana leaves, soak the leaf in water to soften it (about 1 to 2 minutes) and tear 12 long strips from 1 or 2 leaves and boil for 30 seconds before draining. Cut 24 more strips, each about 12 inches by 3 inches and set them aside. Carefully slice your mahi mahi into 12 equal pieces (about 2 in. by 2 in).  If working with frozen filets, defrost them before cutting. Press lightly when cutting. The fish is delicate and you can easily crush the filets with too much pressure. Place your mahi mahi slices on a plate together and leave it in your refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. You can drizzle lemon or lime juice, salt, pepper, fresh or dried herbs, or any seasonings you prefer onto the mahi mahi pieces while they chill. Arrange two strips of Ti leaves or banana leaves on top of one another in a cross shape. Your piece of fish should fit in the center of the cross without overlaying.  You will use the sides of the leaves to wrap your piece of fish for steaming later. Top with grilled vegetables if you prefer. Begin with the lower strip and carefully fold the leaves over the filling by alternating strips in a cross shape. Use each new strip to fold the loose end of the previous strip over the filling.  Tuck the last strip beneath the packet. Tie closed with the thinner boiled strips you prepared earlier. Repeat for the rest of your mahi mahi pieces. Use a rack or steamer basket in a large pot with water until it rests just ½ inch below the top of the rack or basket. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Carefully place your fish...

TL;DR in English: Get some Ti or banana leaves to wrap your mahi mahi. Prepare your leaves. Cut your mahi mahi. Chill your mahi mahi slices. Pack your mahi mahi. Fold your leaves closed. Set up your steamer. Cook your mahi mahi. Serve.
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A standard baseball cap can leave your neck and ears vulnerable to the sun. Putting on a hat with an extended brim guarantees that your neck will be slightly blocked from the sun. A straw hat can provide some protection, but a close knit fabric hat is even better.  Some hats come with a reflective underside that actually repels the sun’s rays. It’s estimated that your skin cancer risk lowers by 10% for every 2 inches added to your hat’s brim. This is a hat that fits close to your head, like a baseball cap. However, it also has long, dense fabric draping from the sides and back. This fabric covers your ears and neck, shielding them from the sun. Buy a shade cap from your local sporting goods or outdoor store. Bandanas are lightweight, square pieces of fabric that can be easily folded into a neck wrap. You can tie the ends to the front or side of your neck. Adjust the fall of the fabric until if covers your neck from all sides.  If it’s extremely hot, soak your bandana in cold water before placing it on your neck for extra relief. If you don’t have a bandana, any piece of square fabric can really work the same way. If you are hitting the beach or swimming, look for a rash guard shirt with a neck that extends a few inches above your shoulders. This will block the sun without overheating you in the process. Many outdoor companies also sell lightweight shirts with extended, sometimes detachable, neck pieces. Check that the top is relatively tight-fitting or it could flop down and expose part of your neck to the sun. Look for high-neck shirts, bandanas, or hats that are UPF rated. The UPF rating goes from 15 to 50+, with the higher numbers offering more protection from UVA and UVB rays. The UPF rating only holds true if the garment stays dry, though.  For example, if you are going to be in the sun for extended periods of time, go with a 40+ UPF rating, as it can block around 98% of UV rays. A rating between 25-35 is a good option for brief periods of sun exposure. Look for a sun wrap, which is a piece of fabric...

TL;DR in English: Wear a hat with a 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) brim. Don a shade cap. Wrap a bandana around your neck. Wear a high-necked shirt. Select UPF clothing.
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Different services have different networks, shows, channels, and movies. Browse their offerings before you commit to a service and pick the one that has what you like. For example, if you love The Handmaid’s Tale, you’ll want to get Hulu, because it’s only available on that platform.  Keep in mind you’ll need internet, through an internet service provider or data provider, to stream TV. If you aren’t sure which service you want, most offer a free 1-week or even 1-month trial, so you can get a feel for what they offer. Visit the service’s website to choose your subscription package. You may have options for how many devices can connect to the service, whether there’s high definition streaming, or whether you want to watch your shows ad-free for a higher price.  For example, Netflix has 3 different plans. The basic plan is for 1 device with standard definition, while the standard plan is for 2 devices with high definition and the premium plan is for 4 devices with ultra high definition.  The monthly cost for a streaming service ranges from $8 to $10. If you choose one with live TV, the cost goes up to $20 to $40. To get your shows from a phone, tablet, or laptop onto the big screen, purchase a smart TV where you can access your service directly on the television or connect a streaming device, which is usually a stick or box that hooks up to your TV. Most services have apps for your smartphone or tablet that will let you watch your shows anytime, anywhere. Find the apps on iTunes if you have an iPhone or Google Play if you have an Android.  Depending on which plan you chose, the app may be included in the price of your subscription. If it’s not, you’ll likely have to upgrade to a plan with a slightly higher cost. Streaming apps use a lot of cellular data if you aren’t connected to Wi-Fi. Fortunately, some services now let you download shows to your phone in the app, so you can watch them without draining your data plan. One of the best things about a streaming service is that you can completely personalize what...

TL;DR in English: Select a streaming service based on the shows you want to watch. Sign up for a subscription to the streaming service. Use a streaming device if you want to watch on a TV screen. Download the streaming service app if you want to watch TV on the go. Customize your viewing experience with different features and add-ons.
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If you or your doctor suspects you have a peanut allergy, you should make an appointment with an allergist or immunologist right away. This professional will first obtain a thorough history and physical. The focus of this appointment will be the response you experience when you encounter peanuts or tree nuts.   Accommodating food allergies can have a profound effect on lifestyle, quality of life and mental health. It is important to be prepared for a possible allergic reaction, but to also not live in fear based only on tests which may have false positive results. Ask about possible desensitization treatments called Immunotherapy to reduce the risk of a severe reaction from a small accidental exposure. There are several different Immunotherapy protocols, some of which are still in clinical trials. There are several immunologic tests that can be administered to provoke the IgE response. This response will help assess the scope of the peanut allergy, but ultimately the only way to be absolutely certain is with an Oral Challenge test.  If the patient has had anaphylaxis previously the doctor may choose to start with blood testing to avoid the risk of triggering that reaction again. Typically skin prick testing is the first to be performed. This test involves exposing you to a potential allergen. The possibility exists that you may experience anaphylaxis. Therefore, this test is done under close supervision of a skilled allergist and immunologist who are also skilled at treating anaphylaxis.  The allergist will perform an initial diagnostic, exposing you to common allergens. A small amount of calibrated solution will be placed on the skin and a special tool will painlessly make a shallow scratch. The allergist will diagram the scratch sites, to keep track of which area is injected with which allergen. You will be monitored for any acute and dangerous response that requires immediate attention. Otherwise, the injection sites are checked for the presence of a “wheal,” or raised itchy area, which would indicate an...

TL;DR in English: Visit an allergist or immunologist. Go through allergy testing. Take a skin prick test. Take a blood test. Take an oral challenge. Use the double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge as a last resort.
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Adding essential oils to your bath can be very beneficial for the body. Use a mild essential oil like lavender oil, rose oil, or sandalwood oil, while avoiding more spicy oils like cinnamon oil or thyme oil as well as citrusy oils like lemongrass oil.  Using essential oils in your bath can help with many skin problems, circulation problems, respiratory problems, stress, insomnia, and menstrual cramps. Usually use 5-10 drops of essential oils in a bath. Diffusers are devices that use candles to heat up essential oils so that they evaporate and permeate the air around them. They are easy to use and smell quite nice. Some diffusers use electricity instead of candles. This is a good option for people who do not tolerate carrier oils well. Use an un-perfumed base cream and add some essential oils to it. This can help with many skin conditions, including rashes.  Never make a cream or lotion stronger than a 2% dilution.  Use between 4 and 10 drops of essential oils per 50 grams of cream/lotion, depending on your age and sensitivity. Add essential oils to a hot compress and wrap it around your face or other body part. Use a cloth or washrag that has been soaked in warm water and add the essential oils.  This can be good for bruises, wounds, aches, headaches, and other skin problems. Use 3-5 drops of essential oils.

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Check dog license laws where you live. Have an accredited training organization certify your dog. Give your dog the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. Consider registering your dog with the United States Service Dog Registry (USSDR).

Many people like to talk about reading “the classics,” but this might not be the type of reading material you enjoy and could turn you off to the activity. Choose any type of reading material you like which can help encourage you to read.  Check out a wide variety of genres, such as celebrity biographies, romance, non-fiction, graphic novels, or fictional works. Ask friends and family members for suggestions of material they enjoyed reading. Chances are that you may like it, too. You’ll likely enjoy a couple of different genres of reading. For example, you might like to read romance novels one day and a graphic novel the next. Don’t pigeonhole yourself into one type of reading: allow yourself to explore the wide world of reading! Brick-and-mortar bookstores have several advantages over browsing online. For one thing, you can walk through the aisles and pick up anything that catches your eye. You're more likely to discover something exciting when you can see what's in front of you, rather than having to know what to search for. Most bookstores are also happy to let you relax and read in their coffee shop or lounge area, so you can "preview" a book before you buy it. Additionally, employees in bookstores usually love books and are happy to offer recommendations. For example, if you usually don't like reading but really enjoyed The Hunger Games, a bookstore employee could recommend other books like it that you might also enjoy. Some people have learned to hate reading because in school they had to read just to pass tests, and they never made an emotional connection to the material. If you're just trying to figure out what you might enjoy reading, remember that this isn't a test, and you won't "fail" if you don't enjoy a particular type of book.  It's also not a competition. Liking one type of book doesn't mean that you're "better" than someone else. Someone bragging about loving James Joyce's Ulysses isn't inherently a superior person. And in fact, quite a few people lie about having read "classic" books -- 65%...

TL;DR in English: Choose reading material that you will enjoy. Go to a real bookstore. Remember that you won't be tested. Rely on media other than books. Join a book club. Listen to audiobooks. Take your time. Avoid forcing yourself to read. Read at relaxing times.
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This project requires a length of tough cloth, some paint or other decorations (such as material for applique), scissors and some fabric glue, a needle and thread, or a sewing machine.  You’ll also need a way to hang your flag. One option is to get a steel, rust-resistant garden flagpole that inserts easily into a flower bed or large planter. A store like Home Depot will sell these for a few dollars. Burlap makes a good rustic-looking choice for a garden flag.  However, you can also use any type of robust cloth, such as canvas. A heavier cloth will usually hang better. A place mat from a dollar store also makes a good choice, or you could consider cutting up an old, sturdy canvas bag. Bright colors are usually popular when making a garden flag. You can also use burlap or unbleached cotton or canvas for a more rustic look. For inspiration check out a site such as Pinterest or some craft blogs.  With a garden flag that hangs vertically, it isn't all that important that the material can flutter in the breeze. Consider weighing your fabric down with heavier materials so that it hangs well and displays your design without wrapping around the flagpole. Here are some fun ideas to provide inspiration for your garden flag:  Using applique techniques, add your house number or a word that has significance to you onto your canvas using a material that contrasts with the background. Use fabric paint to draw on your flag. Use a glue gun to paste objects onto your flag. Ideas include seashells, Christmas baubles, silk flowers or buttons. Make a patchwork garden flag by stitching clashing prints onto the background using bright contrast yarn for the stitches. Use stencils and a spray can to quickly create a design on your flag. Try using the same material or a contrasting material to add a bow or ruffle to your flag.

TL;DR in English: Gather the necessary materials. Choose a type of cloth for your flag. Pick a design. Get inspired.
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Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Click the gear-shaped icon in the lower-left side of the Start menu. This option is on the Settings page. It's a tab on the left side of the page. You'll find Google Chrome in the "G" section of apps. Clicking it will expand a menu below the Chrome icon. It's below Google Chrome. Doing so will remove Google Chrome from your computer. You'll need to do this in a different browser, such as Microsoft Edge or Firefox. It's a blue button in the middle of the page. This button is at the bottom of the pop-up window. Chrome will begin downloading. You'll find it in your selected browser's default downloads folder (e.g., the Downloads folder or the Desktop). Doing so will allow Chrome to begin installing. This will only take a minute or so. Once Chrome finishes installing, a new Chrome window will open.

TL;DR in English: Open Start . Open Settings . Click Apps. Click Apps & features. Scroll down and click Chrome. Click Uninstall. Click Uninstall when prompted. Go to the Google Chrome download page. Click DOWNLOAD CHROME. Click ACCEPT AND INSTALL. Double-click the Chrome setup file. Click Yes when prompted. Wait for Chrome to install.
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Most filters require cleaning once each week.  Usually, cleaning is a simple matter of removing the filter, spraying it down with a hose, and replacing it.  However, you should always follow the manufacturer's instructions when deciding how and how often to clean your filter.  If you notice your pump leaking or struggling noisily, you probably need to clean it.  If your filter has a gauge on it, clean it when the back-pressure reaches four to five pounds. Failure to clean your filter regularly will result in it working less efficiently, and leave your pond dirty. The cheapest but most time-consuming method of removing algae is to go out each day, or every few days, and check for algae.  If you see any, use a rake or a long stick to remove it directly from the water.  If you choose to employ this method, you must be vigilant and check the pond on a regular basis.  Remove leaves and debris floating on the water.  Most leaves, twigs, seeds, and loose grasses can be removed with a pond skimmer, a kind of long-handled net specifically designed to keep ponds and pools clean.  These are readily available at most home care stores. Clean the bottom of the pond.  You can use a pond vacuum or a wet vacuum to clean the bottom.  A pond vacuum is a device that allows you to suck up leaves, algae, sludge, and other debris that you don't want in the bottom of your pond.  They are readily available at most home improvement stores. Feeding your fish properly involves choosing the right feed and feeding in the right amounts.  If you have fish in your pond, selecting a high-quality fish feed will prevent the growth of algae, as the food will be more fully digested, and your fish will produce less waste.  In order to ensure your fish eat all the food they're given, check for food floating on the surface about twenty minutes after you're done feeding them.  If you see food bits still floating in the water, you'll know that you're overfeeding and should gradually reduce the amount of feed you're providing to a level where you do...

TL;DR in English: Clean your pump's filters out regularly. Manually clean your pond. Feed your fish properly.
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Your service dog must comply with all local regular licensing and registration regulations. This typically includes getting vaccinated for rabies and wearing dog tags.  Some cities have banned certain dog breeds in the belief that those breeds represent a threat to the health and safety of the community. Service dogs must be exempted from those bans. Under the ADA, it is illegal to require mandatory registration of service dogs. However, some local communities may offer special service dog tags in addition to regular dog tags. If your community offers service dog tags or special registration, participation is voluntary. However, registration may provide important benefits. For example, if your service dog was registered, first responders would know to look for your dog during an emergency evacuation. Accredited training organizations may administer the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) Public Access test. If your service dog can pass this grueling test, it is considered among the elite service dogs in the world.  The ADI itself does not test or certify dogs, but many accredited organizations do. You can find an accredited organization near you by visiting http://www.iaadp.org/iaadp-minimum-training-standards-for-public-access.html. More than half of the service dogs trained by accredited professional trainers cannot pass this test, so don't be disappointed if your dog doesn't make the grade. If the organization offering the test allows it, videotape your dog completing the tasks. You never know when it might come in handy later on. This test is another way to document the effort you've put into training a self-trained service dog. It's typically easier to find an obedience center that offers this test than it is to find one that offers the ADI Public Access test.  Some obedience centers only offer the test to dogs who complete the 6-week canine good citizen class. However, there are many that offer the test separately for people with self-trained dogs who want the credential. If your dog passes the test,...

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Recognize different personality types.You will be able to understand people better if you evaluate what type of personality they seem to have. Use the Big Five or OCEAN. Try the Four Ps. Meet people’s needs.

The Sixth Doctor had a nightmare costume. If you want to get an accurate costume, try searching for a pre-made one online.  His waistcoat changed in the Trial of a Time Lord chapter "Terror of the Vervoids". For the hair, you'll need a blonde afro. You'll just need to throw something together like a DIY weapon. You'll also need a sonic lance like the one from Attack of the Cybermen Remember, "What's the use of a good quote if you can't change it?" -Sixth Doctor (The Two Doctors, 1985).

TL;DR in English: Be prepared for a challenge with Colin Baker's DIY nightmare of a costume. Get the hair. Add accessories. You're done.
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Coffee cans, Tupperware, and resealable zipper storage bags are some examples of containers that will help keep ants out. You may find that an additional container inside of another will be an even more effective barrier. Food stored in a resealable zipper storage bag and placed inside an airtight container provides a strong barrier against ants. Set clean food dishes in a pan of water, not too deep (such as a cake pan). The pan of water will act as a moat and keep the ants out. Another solution is to use two stainless pet food dishes, one slightly larger than the other—use industrial strength glue to attach a small piece of brick or very flat stone to the underside of the smaller dish, wait for the glue to dry, and put water in the larger dish. Place the smaller dish with attached brick or stone into the larger dish of water. The water serves as a moat, keeping ants out of the food, and the brick or stone helps keep the food dish from tipping over while raising it well above the water level. Set the dish with moat in a different area for two days or more. The ants will eventually stop returning to the normal feeding place. Several pet food dishes are available for purchase that are purported to protect against ant infiltration. Some of these dishes are meant for indoors, and some have even been developed for outdoor use. Choose the dish that will work best for your pet, whether an indoor or outdoor pet, a dog, cat, or other pet. Some standalone moats are also available into which you can place your existing food dish, thereby protecting the food from ants. Keep pet food dishes on a removable surface—such as a placemat—and remove to clean after meals. Ants follow a pheromone trail given off as they walk to direct them back to food sources. Cleaning the surface on which the food dish sits—and the dish itself—with soap and water disrupts the pheromone trail, thus discouraging ants from returning. Mix a ratio of one tablespoon of 100% peppermint oil to one cup of water and mix in a spray bottle. Spray near the...

TL;DR in English: Store extra food in sealed containers. Create a moat barrier. Purchase ant-proof pet food dishes. Keep the area around food dishes clean. Use peppermint oil.
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For many, national championships in their sport is the key to the rest of their career. It's there that you may get scouted for the Olympics and secure the next couple years of your life. So once you've gotten all the smaller competitions out of the way, it's about time to go big or go home. Not all sports work the same way, of course. Some sports have Olympic trials and some even have tried-and-true tryouts. But being on a national team, while not a guaranteed way to get into the Olympics, is a pretty darn good step. You can only represent a country that accepts you as a citizen — but once you're an elite athlete, it's not hard to make that happen. Some teams have extra requirements, but if you have an ancestor from a foreign country, look into competing under that nation's banner. There may be teams you haven't even heard of that don't require you to get a new citizenship. For example, U.S. citizens can compete in the name of Guam, the Marshall Islands, or American Samoa — and there's almost no competition for those spots. Again, though not all sports are the same, you may have to participate in the Olympic qualifying trials. And there you must be in the top of those participating — not just do well. Once you score in the top of your sport, you're officially in! WAHOO! Look at you go. Okay, that's not necessarily true. Take boxing, for example: even if you dominate the trials, you may still have to participate in a national tournament (new regulations you can imagine competitors aren't super happy about). But even in these corner cases, doing well in the trials is a major boost. Between competitions, camps, and visiting different training centers, you may be traveling all the time. Not only does this cost a pretty penny, but it can be quite exhausting in its own right, too. It's hard on relationships and it sucks living out of a suitcase, but you'll get to see the world — although mostly through a plane window. Many countries have dedicated facilities for training Olympic athletes. These offer access to...

TL;DR in English: Attend national championships. Find a country to represent. Qualify for and dominate the Olympic trials. Get used to traveling. Consider moving to an Olympic training center. Rest. Visualize success Have a heart.
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Doing regular self-exams of your skin, breasts, and testicles, if applicable, can help you detect cancer early. If you spot or feel any changes, visit your doctor for a follow-up. Keep in mind that it’s most likely to be a false alarm or benign, so don’t worry.   Check for skin cancer by examining the skin over your entire body. Look for changes in appearance, especially around moles.  To do a breast self exam, lie down and lift your arm over your head. Then, use 3 fingers to feel your breast tissue, starting at the edge of your breast. Work your way around your breast and over your nipple in a circular path to look for lumps or changes. Do the exam 1 week after your period, since your breasts may naturally be lumpy during your period.  Do a testicular self exam by looking for changes in your testicles and feeling your testicles for lumps. Visit your doctor for regular checkups to help maintain good health. Also, get regular cancer screenings, as advised for your age and sex. This helps catch potential cancers early so you can get swift treatment.  Tell your doctor about your family’s health history. Talk to your doctor about which tests you need. aintain a healthy weight. Carrying extra weight on your body does not mean you’re going to get cancer. However, obesity is a common risk factor for cancer. Talk to your doctor or use a Body Mass Index (BMI) chart to determine an appropriate weight for your height, age, and body type.  You can maintain your weight by eating a healthy, balanced diet and exercising daily. If you’re struggling to lose weight, you might work with a licensed dietitian to create a diet plan that will work for you. Additionally, you can hire a trainer to help you build a fitness plan that you enjoy. Hepatitis B can contribute to liver cancer, and HPV may cause cervical or other genital cancers. Fortunately, you can get vaccinated against these illnesses. Your doctor can help you determine if these vaccines are right for you.  The hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for people who are at high...

TL;DR in English: Conduct self-exams monthly. Get regular wellness screenings. . Ask your doctor about the hepatitis B and HPV vaccines. Avoid exposure to known carcinogens in your environment.
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Figuring out what type of person they are will help you understand why they say and do certain things.  It will also help you understand how to interact with them in a way that works for both of you (or to your advantage). There are several different theories of personality, many of which have years of research supporting them.  Listen to what people are telling you and watch their actions and body language to evaluate what type of personality they have. For instance, watch the person you don't understand's body language when you're talking. If his body language suddenly stiffens when you touch on the topic of family, then you can pretty safely assume that is a sensitive topic. Gathering information like this over time can help build a clear outline of that person's personality. While personality types can serve as a guideline for understanding people, keep in mind that experiences, situations, and even the person's current mood can all influence how he acts. This method looks at people's Openness, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. By observing whether or not a person has these traits, you may have a sense for how willing someone might be to try something new, work with a group or team, or even start a conflict.  Determine how open to new experiences and ideas a person is by watching how she responds to change or novel suggestions. Does she welcome the new plan or resist it? Observe her habits to see how conscientious, or aware of herself, her goals, and environment she is. Is she detail-oriented and well-organized? Pay attention to how she interacts with others to determine how extroverted she is. Does she seem to prefer to work alone? Does she move around talking to everyone in the room? Ask open-ended questions to see how agreeable she is like, “What do you think about the new project?”; “How do you feel about our sales goal?”; “What’s your opinion on the lunch menu?” Notice neuroticism (how moody, negative, or anxious she is) by listening to and observing her. Does she...

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Give your child finger foods before asking her to use a spoon. Watch out for signs that your child wants to use a spoon. Understand that your child’s dexterity will take time to develop.

If you’ve been in business a long time already, you might have a sizable stash of business cards that need to get organized. Before you start organizing the ones you may still find useful, save time by going through your cards and disposing of all the ones that might not be useful anymore.  Get rid of business cards you don’t recognize. They won’t do you any good. Get rid of business cards that advertise defunct services or companies. Save really nostalgic cards (e.g. the card for the restaurant where you got engaged), but set them aside. You can simply put the cards in alphabetical order by name or company, if that seems most useful to you. You also might consider grouping them by event or industry, and then alphabetizing them within those parameters. Experiment until you find a system that feels right for you, then stick to it. If you have just a few business cards and you don't want to digitize them, it’s possible to avoid using an app to organize them. Get all their information into one place by writing out their information into a reference place you’ll use.  If you like using a paper address book, you can transfer your cards’ information into that. You can also type the information straight into the Contacts feature on your computer. Once you’ve made sure their information is easily accessible, it’s time to figure out what to do with the business cards. The “old-fashioned” habit of keeping useful cards, even if you just use a rubber band in your desk drawer, is a good backup for computerized information.  A Rolodex is easy to add and subtract cards from, and its rotating motion makes it easy to scan through cards. However, it is big and bulky, and may add an unintentionally retro look to your desk. A business card holder is attractive and compact, with individual clear sleeves to hold each business card. Avoid having to reorganize the whole thing every time you add a new card by leaving several empty slots in each alphabetical section.

TL;DR in English: Cull your existing collection. Decide how you want the cards to be organized. Copy out a small collection. Store useful cards.
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Lay your shirt out on a table and turn the bottom 6 inches (15 cm) inside out. Make sure this inverted section is flat and straight. Take the left side of the shirt and fold it towards the centre. Once centred, fold the sleeve back onto the folded shirt portion. Then, do the same to the other side so that the shirt is no thicker than 6 inches (15 cm) wide.  Take the collar of the shirt and start rolling it up as tight as you can until it's completely rolled. Holding the finished roll, use the inverted section of the bottom of the shirt to secure the roll of the shirt.  Rolling clothing is great for keeping clothes compact, but it can result in more wrinkles in the clothing than traditional folding. Stack 2 socks on a surface. Fold the top end of the sock back on itself for 2 inches (5.1 cm). Then, from the toes of the socks, roll them up until they're a tight bundle. Then, use the top end of the lower sock in the bundle and wrap it around the entirety of the rolled socks for a neat package. Lay the underwear out on a table. Invert the waistband of the underwear about 3 inches (7.6 cm). Then, fold both edges towards the middle so that they're both parallel to each other. Roll the bottom of the underwear up to the top of the waistband, then like the socks and the shirt, use the inverted section to wrap the underwear into a compact bundle. Lay out the shirt on a flat surface. Then lay folded underwear and 2 stacked socks into the chest area of the shirt. Fold in the bottom of the shirt around 4 inches (10 cm).  Fold both sides of the shirt towards the middle and over the underwear and socks. Roll the shirt from the collar downwards as tight as you can, then use the inside out section to wrap the entire package. It's hard to roll a skirt in the same way you can roll shirts, underwear and socks. However, folding a skirt means there will be less wrinkles. Lay the skirt out on a flat surface, fold it lengthwise, then in half. Then, tuck it down the side of your bag where it'll stay secure. Pants and shorts are also...

TL;DR in English: Use the army roll technique to store shirts. Roll pairs of socks into small bundles. Store underwear in neat rolls. Store a shirt, underwear, and socks into a single bundle to save space. Fold a a skirt to avoid wrinkles. Fold pants and shorts to keep them wrinkle free. Try using clothing folder for flat storage of clothes.
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The needed bacteria grow best when temperatures are warm but not too warm. A couple of degrees either way is fine, but try to keep the water in this range. You can go as low as 77 °F (25 °C). You can do it in a coldwater tank, but it will take longer. Of course, you'll need a water pump system for your fish. More vigorous pumps will help the bacteria grow faster, so if you're in a hurry, pick a pump that moves the water around at a rate of 5 times the amount your tank holds in an hour. For instance, if your tank holds 20 gallons, it should be able to move 100 gallons (380 L). The pH level also affects how quickly your tank will mature. Check the pH levels with a pH kit, which works similarly to the ammonia and nitrate kits. You dip a strip into water, and see what color it turns. Then you compare it to a chart.  The pH levels should be between 7.5 and 8 for ideal conditions. If you need to make the tank more acidic, you can add peat. If you need to make it more alkaline, you can add mineral salts (such as calcium). It you need to create an acidic tank, use a chemical filter instead of developing bacteria. It takes a few weeks for the bacteria to properly develop in the tank. Be patient. Don't add the fish too soon, as you could end up with "new tank" syndrome. Just keep checking the chemical levels.

TL;DR in English: Keep the temperature around 85 °F (29 °C). Circulate the water. Test the pH level. Add fish after 2 to 4 weeks when the tank is ready.
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The above spices are just one combination that works well together. There are lots of spices that work well in a pickling liquid for onions. Here are just a few:  Fresh whole garlic. A little goes a long way, but who doesn't like the combination of garlic and onion? Simply divine. Fresh ginger. Cuts through the acidity with its distinctive taste. Bay leaf. Dried bay leaf has a smoky, fresh complexity. Fresh herbs. Experiment with rosemary, oregano, marjoram, or tarragon, among many others. Juniper berries. Fruity, spicy, complex. These berries give gin their distinctive taste. Star anise. Great substitute for or addition to cloves. Mustard seed. This seed adds a bit of smoky tang to the onions. along with your onions to give them a distinctive pink color. If you've only got yellow or white onions, but still want that distinctive pink color in your onions, beets are your friend. They've got a natural red dye that's close to flavorless. And did we mention they taste excellent, too? The traditional English approach to pickled onions is to use smaller yellow onions, or shallots, and then keep them whole. Malt vinegar is generally used instead of apple cider or sherry vinegar. Give it a go for a different culinary experience.

TL;DR in English: Choose different spices for your pickling juice. Pickle beets Pickle your onions whole for a traditional English variety of the recipe.
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Your toddler may be ready to use a spoon by the time she reaches 12 to 15 months old.  However, if you have not introduced her to finger foods by that time, you should do so before starting to teach her how to use a spoon. Eating finger foods will help your child to learn how to bring food to her mouth. Finger foods include:  Chunky slices of fruits and vegetables. Dry crackers and cereals. After your toddler has gotten used to eating with finger foods, you may notice that she starts eyeing your utensils during Mealtime. She might even indicate her desire to hold a spoon. If you see this happening, allow her to try using the spoon all by herself. Be prepared for a mess and always remember to applaud her efforts. By the 18th month, your child will most likely have figured out how to use the spoon properly though there will still be times when she will revert back to using her hands to feed herself. She will revert back to finger foods because at this stage her dexterity is still not that developed. To help your child’s dexterity, give her foods that will stick to the surface of the spoon.

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Test the urine right away. Pay attention to the physical characteristics of the urine. Keep in mind that a dipstick test is not infallible.

Nitrate levels increase as a result of your fish’s uneaten food and waste. Spot clean your tank daily by scooping out uneaten food and visible waste products with a net. This will help to prevent the nitrate levels from rising and save you from having to replace water in the tank as much. Check your fish tank about 5 to 10 minutes after feeding your fish and scoop out any uneaten food that you notice. Keeping live plants in your aquarium may also help to keep the nitrate levels under control. Try putting a few live plants in the aquarium that grow under or above the water. Check your local pet store for plants that will work with your tank. Try adding mangrove to your tank for a plant that will grow out of the water with its roots below it. smaller amounts 2 to 3 times daily. This will help to reduce the buildup of waste in the tank from uneaten food. Divide the amount that you would normally give them in 1 feeding per day into 2 or 3 amounts. Feed your fish in the morning and evening, or morning, noon, and evening. It should not take your fish more than 2 minutes to finish eating and there should not be much or any food left behind when they finish. If it does, then you are likely feeding them too much. The general rule of thumb is to have 1 inch (2.5 cm) of adult fish per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water. Some aquarium owners will also divide the number of fish they could keep in a tank in half to ensure that the tank is not overcrowded. For example, if you have a 30 gallon (113.6 L) tank, then you could keep 30 1 in (2.5 cm) long fish in it, but you may want to only keep 15 in the tank to ensure that the tank will not be overcrowded. Although the filter in your aquarium cannot adjust the nitrate levels, a clog in the filter may be increasing the nitrate levels. This is because the clog may be from excess food or other waste products in the tank that are being cycled back into the water. Look in the filter once per week to ensure that there are no clogs and remove them if there are. Ensure that the filter you are...

TL;DR in English: Clean up any leftover food or other waste products right away. Place plants into the aquarium to absorb excess nitrate. Feed your fish Avoid overcrowding your fish tank. Check your aquarium filter regularly to spot clogs.
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Look for a pot that has tiny holes on the bottom so that excess water can drain away from the plant. This prevents the water from settling around the root ball and rotting it. Get a tray to put under your pot if it doesn’t come with one. The tray will catch the excess water so it doesn’t stain the surface below your pot. Some pots have a tray attached to them. If this is the case for your pot, check the inside of the pot for drainage holes, as you won’t be able to remove the tray. While this is optional, it will help you prevent overwatering in the future. Simply layer the mulch at the bottom of the pot, estimating about a 1 to 2 in (2.5 to 5.1 cm) layer. Leave the mulch loose instead of packing it down. The mulch will help the water drain out of the pot faster so it doesn’t drown your roots. If you removed moldy or algae-covered soil or your new pot is bigger, you’ll need to add fresh potting soil. Pour the new soil around the roots of your plant. Then, fill up the rest of the pot until you reach the base of the plant. Lightly pat the top of the soil to make sure the plant will stay in place. If necessary, add a little more potting soil after you pat down around the plant. You don’t want to see any exposed roots. When you first re-pot the plant, pour water over the soil to moisten it. Then, check the soil before you water the plant again to make sure the soil feels dry, which means the plant needs water. When you water the plant, pour the water directly over the soil so that it goes to the roots. It’s best to water your plant in the morning so that the light from the sun will help dry it faster.

TL;DR in English: Transfer your plant to a pot that has drainage holes and a tray. Add 1 to 2 in (2.5 to 5.1 cm) of mulch at the bottom of the pot for drainage. Add new potting soil around the plant if necessary. Water your plant only when the top layer of soil feels dry.
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Gnats collect in bodies of still water. If you locate the source of your gnat problem, you can keep them from breeding and swarming and thereby reduce the chances of a painful bite.  Remove gardening items that can collect rainwater, like buckets or flowerpots. Clogged gutters and storm drains also attract gnats. Cover swimming pools with a pool cover or large tarp when not in use. If the soil in your garden is attracting a lot of gnats, you may be over watering your plants. If you notice puddles, wait at least 24 hours between watering to let the soil dry completely. Gnats are attracted to food items in open containers, and to dirty dishes left in the sink. Wash and dry dishes and countertops, and put dishes away. This will help avoid  colonies of gnats that may bite. Bleach kills gnats, so pour a small amount of household bleach into the water pans under your refrigerator or freezer. Check and empty the pans regularly, remove the dead gnats, and add more bleach. Pour a quarter cup of bleach down your drains, especially garbage disposal drains, to discourage gnats from collecting there. Close any gaps in the insulating seals around your doors and windows, so gnats can't get in from outside. This will help prevent gnat bites. Pay special attention to the sealant around window-mounted air conditioner units, which produce moisture that attracts gnats. Don't leave wet towels on the floor of the bathroom, or leave damp dish cloths on the kitchen counter or bar. Eliminating damp areas in your house will keep gnats from colonizing. Instead of using dangerous pesticides that can harm you or your pets, create a trap for gnats instead. Empty the traps regularly and refill the traps – this will help keep you and your family from getting gnat bites.  Fill a mason jar (or any jar of similar size) with apple cider vinegar. The jar doesn't need to be completely full – half full works just as well. Close the lid and poke 5 or 6 holes in the lid. If you don't have the lid, cover the top of the jar with cling wrap and poke...

TL;DR in English: Eliminate standing water. Avoid over watering. Keep your kitchen counters clean. Use bleach. Check windows and doors. Pick up towels. Make a natural gnat-trap. Make a sticky trap.
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A blackout box provides your rooster with a dark, non-stimulating sleeping environment. You can often locate the materials required to build a blackout box around your home or purchase them from a local pet supply store. If you intend to keep the blackout box outside, find a shady location. If you prefer to house your rooster’s indoors, place the blackout box in your garage or outbuilding. A raised dog crate serves as an ideal blackout box because it’s raised bed provides ventilation and you can easily cover the kennels’ holes. Assemble the crate in the location you selected—follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Remove any dog bedding and cover the floor of the crate with a layer of hay. The walls of your dog crate may be solid, slotted, or wire. To effectively block out light, drape the top, back, and side walls with blackout drapes. Purchase or cut a piece of plywood that is the same dimensions as the front wall. Lay the plywood against the front of the crate.

TL;DR in English: Gather the required materials and find a suitable location. Assemble and prepare the raised dog crate. Cover the crate’s holes.
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Ideally, the sample should be analyzed as soon as it leaves the body. If this isn’t possible, refrigerate the fresh urine until it can be examined. Keeping it in cold conditions will slow the breakdown of different chemicals and the onset of bacteria.  Always refrigerate a sample if it’s going to be more than 2 hours before you can get around to testing it.  Discard samples that are more than a couple hours old if they’ve been exposed to air or left to sit at room temperature. If necessary, you can wait and take a new sample at a later time. The way a sample looks will provide the first clues about what’s going on inside the body. Healthy urine should be clear or faintly yellow. If the urine you’re testing is a dark or unusual color, is especially cloudy, or has an abnormal odor, you may not need a full urinalysis to tell you that something is off.  For best results, make sure you’re satisfactorily hydrated before you collect your sample. Orange, brown, or reddish urine may be a sign of blood in the urinary tract. Similarly, greenish-blue urine can be caused by a UTI or a reaction to prescription medication. Generally speaking, urinalysis is a convenient and reliable way to get an overview of a patient’s level of health, but it’s not a perfect system. Bacteria, external contaminants, and the passing seconds can all contribute to inaccurate readings. Furthermore, it’s possible for testing machines and other materials to occasionally provide false results. If you need to be able to detect potentially serious health complications, another type of test (such as a detailed blood screening) may be necessary.

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fabric. You can use a drill, awl, or saw to get started. The filter should be

Take the plastic lid off of a large can of coffee. Cut the middle of the lid out, leaving the rim. Stretch pantyhose or nylon material tight across the gap. Use the filter as directed above.

Is it to persuade your reader of something? Is it to convey an experience? Is it to present a critical analysis of a text or image? Knowing your goal will help you decide how to navigate your ideas. The best way to start an essay is to get your ideas out in a non-essay format to begin with. Prewriting can take many different forms, and you may want to experiment to find one that helps you the most.   Freewriting, a process in which you just write what you are thinking about without worrying about grammar or punctuation or even your central argument, may be a good way to start generating ideas. It could also help you “find” your thesis.  A simple list may be all you need. Write a list of the subtopics or specifics you want to include in the essay. A mind map may be a helpful prewriting guide for visual learners. The center of the mind map contains your main argument, or thesis, and other ideas branch off in all directions. As you write, think about what you might need if you were reading the essay. If it's a history essay, what context would you need about your topic? If it's a narrative essay, what information would you need to feel as though you had experienced the event? One of the biggest causes of writer's block is striving for perfection before you've written a word. Don't censor yourself as you prewrite. Try to avoid negative thoughts such as "This doesn't make any sense" or "I can't express what I want to say." Just write everything down! If you have used one of the prewriting methods listed above, reorganize the content and add detail by creating an outline. A traditional outline is a great format for getting out ideas in detail and organizing your entire essay.  Begin each section of your outline with the main point.  Indicate each section with a roman numeral (For example, I. Puppies are cute. II. Puppies are fun to play with.) Provide at least two sub-points for your main point.  Indicate each sub-point with a capital letter (For example, A. Puppies look cute, B. Puppies act cute.) Provide at least...

TL;DR in English: Consider the purpose of your essay. Prewrite to get ideas flowing. Keep your audience in mind. Understand that prewriting isn't perfect. Write a traditional outline. Read your outline.
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For established bamboo plants, look at the base and see if the roots appear above the soil. If they do, use your trowel to dig out and remove some of the roots. Remove 25% or less of the visible roots during a single pruning session or you’ll risk hurting the plant. But, pulling out some will help it to get water and air.

TL;DR in English: Thin out any thick root clumps.
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Given the choice between eating candy and shocking themselves, bored people have been shown to prefer electrocution. Regardless of whether the sensation is good or bad, something novel is better at healing boredom than something that we are used to. In other words, you should be adventurous. Go somewhere or do something you don’t normally do, even if it is something you wouldn’t normally want to do. One good step in this direction is surround yourself with people who are, themselves interesting. This might mean people who are entertaining characters. Alternatively, it could also mean people who like to do new things, and will challenge you to come along and try something that otherwise wouldn’t even occur to you. One of the most natural solutions to boredom is daydreaming. However, evidence suggests that it only makes things worse. As our minds start drifting to an exotic locale, we just begin to think about how underwhelming what we are doing in the real world is, even if it is not actually that bad Studies have shown that quiet background noises that we barely hear actually have an important subconscious effect. Without us realizing, they distract us from whatever we are doing, making it seem more boring than it otherwise would. Turn off distant TVs or radios that might be distracting you. If the problem is harder to eliminate—like wind or a leaking faucet—trying moving somewhere else. In our modern electronic world, we are often so overstimulated that boredom is a rare phenomenon. Some people argue that boredom should be considered an opportunity to think more deeply than we otherwise would. That having been said, we all experience boredom differently, and some of us experience a much more disturbing type of boredom than others. You should judge for yourself whether a spot of boredom might be a good way to escape the concentration sapping distractions of the internet age.

TL;DR in English: Try something new. Give up on your dreams. If it isn’t loud, turn it down! Embrace the boredom.
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This includes formulas, keywords, vocabulary, dates, definitions, names, conjugations, etc. The font should always be clear to read, and in the Goldie Locks size (not too big, not too small). While you would want to include as much as possible on the small sheet of paper, remember if the font is too small you will overly focus on your cheat-sheet thereby increasing your chances of getting caught. Also if it is possible to print-out your cheat sheet, do that. It will reduce the chances of your teacher or professor being able to trace it back to you. This is most common for spelling tests. Copy down the spellings in your spelling book to a piece of paper, then put it on your lap or up your sleeve. This is a high-risk method, so be careful. Try the "Body Part Cheat-Sheet" method. Instead of printing out the cheat sheet, try writing it on a part of your body. Good places include your forearm if you are a man or your upper thigh if you are a woman. These are both great because you can wear a dress or long sleeve shirt to cover up your cheat sheet when you aren't using it. It's important to not make it obvious that there is writing on your body. Put the words in a place that faces you only.  Try the "Water Bottle Cheat-Sheet" method. Print out the cheat sheet on a coloured piece of paper that matches that label of your water bottle. Paste it on the label and turn it so that it only faces you. Ideally, you want to mimic the writing on the label to avoid suspicion.   Try the "Binder Cheat-Sheet" method. If you have a binder that has a clear slot in the front, slide your cheat sheet into there. Move your binder from under your desk to the side of your desk to peek at your cheat sheet. Try to minimise the amount of slide, especially if you don't have carpet in your classroom.  Try the "Calculator Cheat-Sheet" method. This is common for people who are taking math tests because that's the only reasonable time to have a calculator without being suspicious. Slide formulas or information terms between the back of the...

TL;DR in English: Start by gathering the information you will need. Write or print the information correctly. Copy it down. Hide the sheet.
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In this method, you'll use a coffee can lid to make a circular frame for fabric that will act as the filter. Many different sizes can work, but in general, wide, stiff lids of six inches across work well.  Stiffer plastic lids are best. Flexible, floppy lids are not ideal. Use a pair of scissors or a craft knife to cut out the entire center portion of the lid. When you're done, you should have a stiff plastic hoop. Through the cut-out center part of the lid away. For the stiffest plastic lids, you may need to use a drill, awl, or saw to get started. Be very careful when using these tools. A heavy pair of work gloves and proper eye protection are musts. Now that you have a stiff hoop of plastic, all you need to do is make the filter with a tight layer of porous fabric. Pantyhose or tights work very well. Simply slide a stocking over the hoop, pull it tight, gather the slack at the bottom, and secure it with rubber bands or tape. You can also use embroidery material or screen door mesh like in the section above, but this is a little harder. You can use clamps, binder clips, or tape along the back of the rim to keep these materials reasonably tight. Your pop filter is now ready to use. Use tape or clamps to position it in front of the mic just like you would for the methods above.

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Develop your own style. Learn gestures for each tempo. Learn to conduct in 2/4 time. Practice conducting in 3/4 time. Learn how to conduct 4/4 time. Learn how to cue and cut off. Know the band in relation to the music.

Have a large capacity HDD and RAM. Also, realize that all of the information on the drive that your current operating system is installed on (probably your C: drive) will be destroyed during this process. If there's anything you want to keep, you should back up the drive to keep files. To install:  Boot from the Windows DVD or USB device. Wait for Windows Installation files to load. Wait for Windows Setup to finish loading. Choose your language and other preferences. Choose appropriate action and wait for Windows setup to begin. Accept the Windows license terms. Choose the type of Windows installation to complete. While partitioning the drive for installation, choose about 70GB of HDD (Win 10), or the appropriate size for the type of Windows OS you are about to install. Divide the rest into 3 partitions.  One consideration is how much you'll game. If you are not an avid gamer or just a casual gamer, you can just divide the rest of HDD after 70GB for Windows in 3 equal parts. However, if you'll play a lot of games, you might want 600 GB or so for that alone; this is because games today take up anywhere between 20GB to 70GB for a single game. 70 to 100 GB for Windows (essential). Name one partition Games, one Programs, and one Others. If you are a Gamer like me keep 600 GB drive partition for games and name it Games. Wait while Windows is installed. Wait for Windows setup to complete. Wait for Windows to prepare your PC for first use. Wait for Windows to check your PC's video performance. Choose a username, computer name and password. Enter your product key. This was given to you at the time of purchase. Choose time, date, and zone. Congrats you are finished with installation!

TL;DR in English: Make sure you have a good set of hardware to meet minimum requirements. Choose your partition size. Finish installation: Wait for Windows to start.
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Silicone or rubber menstrual cups are reusable, flexible, bell-shaped devices that collect your menstrual flow. The cup should not leak if inserted properly and is one of the best alternatives to a tampon if you want to go swimming. Insert the cup before swimming, and leave it in until you can change out of your swimsuit into your regular clothing and switch to another method of period protection. While they can be expensive compared to tampons or reusable cups, disposable menstrual cups are flexible, easy to insert, and work well for protection while swimming. Just as you would with a reusable cup, insert the cup before swimming, and leave it in until you can change out of your swimsuit into your regular clothing and switch to another method of period protection.  Like reusable cups, disposable cups can be messy to insert and remove and require a learning curve to master placing them correctly in the vagina. Check out  this helpful wikiHow page to learn the process of inserting and removing a disposable menstrual cup. If you avoid tampons because you are concerned about the chemicals used in their production, a natural sea sponge might be a good solution for you. Sea sponge tampons are harvested from the ocean and contain no chemicals, and they are also reusable.

TL;DR in English: Try a reusable menstrual cup. Consider a disposable menstrual cup. Consider a sea sponge.
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Rub your thumb and finger together a bit to distribute the gel and warm it up. Hold your thumb under your eyelashes and slowly close your eye over your thumb.  Lightly hold your lashes and slide your fingers over them.  Repeat a couple of times to make sure the gel is thoroughly applied. Place your forefinger horizontally under your eyelashes and push them up against your lid.  Hold the position for at least thirty seconds while the aloe vera gel dries. Repeat with the lower lashes and on your other eye.  The curl will last longer if you gently pass a warm hair dryer over your lashes as you hold them in place. Be sure to use the warm setting, not the hot. After the aloe dries, you can apply mascara or leave if off.

TL;DR in English: Pump a small blob of aloe vera gel onto your middle finger. Apply the gel to your eyelashes. Push up your eyelashes to curl them.
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If a patient is suspected of having Chikungunya, their blood will be taken in order to perform a special type of blood test called an ELISA test. This test is used to detect the presence of immune antibodies in the system, which could indicate the presence of chikungunya. Your blood serum will also be tested to check for the presence of Chikungunya viral RNA, however this can usually only be found in the first 5 to 8 days following infection. The World Health Organization has also provided some criteria to confirm a Chikungunya fever diagnosis. These include:  Presence of fever above 38.5 degree Celsius (101.3 degrees Fahrenheit), and presence of severe joint or muscle pain without any other medical or orthopedic conditions. Person visited epidemic area 15 days before infection. Presence of positive laboratory tests, as described above.

TL;DR in English: Get an ELISA blood test. Have your blood serum tested. Use WHO criteria to confirm the diagnosis.
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Depending on the band's needs, you'll probably have to incorporate facings, turns, salutes, and bows while conducting the band. These can be relatively straightforward and simple movements or you can make them as elaborate and complicated as you like.  Practice your style in front of a large mirror. Remember that you'll be raised up on the field and visible to the audience. Make sure your movements are comfortable and easy to execute while wearing your uniform. Developing a style can personalize your role as drum major, it's not a vital part of conducting the band. Again, these can be simple, clean movements or elaborate emphatic gestures. Consider what's easiest for your band to understand and follow. You should make your gestures large enough for the band to see. For this reason, you should keep your fingers together, not spread apart. This avoids confusion or misdirection. Try conducting other songs in your time signature to get use to how it feels. When you are completely comfortable with one time signature, practice several songs in another more challenging signature. You can also ask your director for any variations or pieces to practice. To conduct  in counts of two, bring your hands down to hit a focal point, then bring them back up. While this may seem like the simplest time signature to conduct, you should avoid bringing your hands straight up. Instead, bring both of your hands down, then sweep your hands to the side while bringing them back up on the second count. Regardless of what time signature you're conducting, keep your arms at a 45 degree angle with your palms slightly raised at about a 45 degree angle. You should practice choosing and hitting a focal point that will be the basis for your conducting patterns. When starting out, you might want to use a physical focal point, such as music stands set at waist level. This will allow you to become comfortable with hitting the same point when conducting. For conducting three, bring your hands down, then out to the sides, and back up. Specifically,...

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Once the grill is heated up, slap the meat directly above the heat source. Cook each side of the steak for 3-7 minutes, depending on the desired doneness and how thick the steak is. Learn the "palm test" to check your steaks internal temperature without cutting into it. Let the steaks finish cooking on indirect heat if the outside is done but the center needs some time. Let the steak sit for at least 5-10 minutes before serving.

Are you hosting a birthday-sleepover? A Halloween one? A summer-themed one? A Christmas-themed one? Or is it just for fun, with no purpose but to cure you and your friends' boredom? Make sure your guests know what they're coming to!   Include the address, too. For example, "Please come to my house at 100 Chocolate Cake street". This includes information such as: What to bring, what you will be eating at the party, and the activities/games that will be played. If your parents are bringing everyone home or picking everyone up before or after the party, make sure to include that. RSVP is a French phrase, which stands for "réspondez, s'il vous plaît." In English, that just means "Reply Please." Your RSVP could be your cellphone number, your home number, or your email address. It is advisable to set a date to RSVP before. For example, "RSVP Before October 12th."

TL;DR in English: Be sure to explain what kind of sleepover it is. Include your name somewhere on the invitation. Add the date and time so that people know when to come. Write down the destination that your sleepover will be held in (most likely your own home). Don't forget to insert any special information in the invitation. Tell your guests how to RSVP.
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Look for the Facebook app on your mobile device. It’s the blue icon with the white small letter “f” on it. Tap to launch. Tap your name on the header toolbar. You will be brought to your Timeline, or wall. Tap the About box right below your cover photo, and you will be brought to your page, with all your details. One of your profile data is for your current city. Look for “Live in” and tap on it. You will be brought to the “Places You’ve Lived” section. Your current city, hometown, and other places you’ve lived will be displayed. On top of your Current City data, tap the “Add city” link. Another screen will appear for this life story or event to be recorded. This is where you set your new location and all the relevant data that goes with it. Type in the location and address of your new location, and tap the “Create” button at the bottom. Your new location will be added and recorded with your history and profile. You can do this by tapping the Home or Back button of your device. Locate the app on your mobile device; it’s the orange flame icon. Tap the icon to launch Tinder. The new location you’ve set on Facebook should be automatically reflected on Tinder when you log in to it. Open the app from your mobile device and start seeing new matches from your new location.

TL;DR in English: Launch Facebook. Go to About. Check the places you’ve lived. Add city. Exit Facebook. Launch Tinder.
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" A car's fuel consumption is a measure of miles driven per gallon of gas. If you know the distance you drove and how many gallons fit in your tank, you can simply divide the miles by the gas to get your "miles per gallon," or mpg.  You can perform the same calculation with kilometers and liters as well. The best time to record is right after you fill your car with gas. Newer cars have a trip odometer that you can set to zero at any time. It is usually on the dashboard or center console, with a small button you can hold to reset it to zero. Set it to zero when you fill up the car and check it when you need to fill up again -- this is your mileage since you last bought gas.  Your trip odometer will say "0 miles." If you don't have a trip odometer, record the number of miles on your car as "Starting Mileage." For example, if your car has 10,000 miles on it when you fill your tank, write "10,000." Before you start filling up your car at the gas station, record the mileage on the odometer as "Final Mileage." If you do not have a trip odometer, subtract your "Starting Mileage" from your current mileage to find out how far your traveled. If your odometer now says 10,250 for example, subtract 10,000. You drove 250 miles on that tank of gas. You can perform this calculation no matter how much gas is left in the tank, but the more gas you use the more accurate your reading will be. Refill your tank completely and note how many gallons/liters you needed to fill the tank back up. This is you "Fuel Usage." You must refill your tank completely for this to work, otherwise you don't know how much gas your car used since your last tank. This tells you how many miles you drove per gallon of gas. For example, if you drove 335 miles before refueling, and you filled your car up with 12 gallons of gas, your fuel consumption was 27.9 miles per gallon, or mpg (335 miles / 12 gallon = 27.9 mpg).  If you measured in kilometers and liters, you should instead divide fuel used by kilometers traveled and multiply the result by 100 to get...

TL;DR in English: Know that the equation for fuel consumption is "Miles Driven divided by Amount of Gas Used. Reset the "trip odometer" after you fill up your tank. Record the miles on the trip odometer right before you buy more gas. Drive your car until the tank is almost empty. Record the amount of gas you buy in gallons. Divide mileage by fuel usage to see your car's fuel consumption. Practice calculating with an example.
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Take the giblets and neck from the turkey before it’s been cooked, and set them in a small saucepan. Add enough water to the pan to cover the giblets and neck by at least 2 inches (5 cm). Turn the heat to medium, and bring the pan to a gentle boil. If desired, you add seasonings to the pan. For example, you might stir in a sliced onion, chopped celery, salt, and/or pepper before you bring the water to a boil. Once you’ve gotten the drippings and flour mixture to the right consistency, allow it to cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until it takes on a golden brown color. Make sure to whisk it the entire time, moving slowly to prevent lumps. When you’re happy with the flavor, remove the gravy from the stove and transfer it to a gravy boat or other serving bowl. Serve it with your meal while it’s still piping hot.

TL;DR in English: Place the giblets and turkey neck in a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Cook the drippings and flour mixture for several minutes. Serve the gravy hot.
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If you're using propane, lay the steak on the grate so that it is right above the flames. Once you've set it down, try not to move it much. If you want nice charred grill lines you'll need to leave the steak place. If you want the classic criss-cross grill lines, turn the steak 45-degrees with a pair of tongs halfway through cooking. For a thinner steak, flip around the low end of the following times. For a thicker steak, turn at the higher end. If the steak is pink when you turn it then the grill is not hot enough -- raise the heat and leave it flipped over.   Rare: grilled for roughly 3 minutes a side (raise the heat 25-50 degrees before beginning)   Medium rare: grilled for roughly 5 minutes a side.  Medium steaks: grilled for roughly 7 minutes a side.  Well done steaks: grilled for 10 minutes each side, then removed to indirect heat to finish cooking. You shouldn't cut a steak until 4-5 minutes after it comes off the heat, as the juices inside re-absorb in the meat as it cools, leading to a juicier cut. So how do you test the insides? The trick is literally in the palm of your hand.  Hold your hand open, then touch the tip of your thumb to the tip of your index finger. With your other hand, touch the fleshy part of your palm under your thumb -- this feels just like a medium rare steak. Each finger combination mimics a certain cook temperature:   Rare: Don't touch any fingers -- it feels just like the fleshy part under your thumb. (Internal Temp: 130-135°F)  Medium Rare: Touch your index finger to your thumb. (Internal Temp: 130-135°F)  Medium: Touch your middle finger to your thumb. (Internal Temp: 140°F)  Medium Well: Touch your ring finger to your thumb. (Internal Temp: 155°F)  Well Done: Touch your pinky to your thumb. (Internal Temp: 165°F°) Move the steaks away from the flame, burner, or hot coals. If you have a higher rack on your grill, place the meat up here. Cover the grill and let the heat slowly cook the steak without allowing the outsides to burn.  You shouldn't have to leave the steak for...

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Cut a piece of tissue paper into a 24 by 14 inch (60.96 by 35.56 centimeters) rectangle. Fold in half so that the narrower end of the rectangle has the fold. Draw a horizontal line 1½ inches (3.81 centimeters) down from the fold. Draw a series of vertical lines, all the way up to your guideline. Cut along the cutting lines up towards the horizontal guideline. Unfold the rectangle. Start rolling the rectangle, from left to right. Twist the rolled up tissue paper tightly around the middle. Fold the rolled up tissue paper in half. Wrap some tape around the base of the loop to hold the tassel together. String the tassel onto a long piece of string.

While marching in formation, it is important that you maintain the proper distance from the person marching in front of you. This is to ensure that everyone in formation keeps step and does not bump into anyone else. The proper distance between individuals while marching is one arm's length plus an additional six inches (approximately 36 to 40 inches total). Squads typically form in a linear formation. A squad may re-form in a column if each member in formation can identify his precise position, but this usually only occurs when equipment from each individual is left on the ground where he was in formation.  The squad leader will stand in the Position of Attention and issue the command "Fall In." On the command "Fall In," you must double time to your position in the formation and follow the lead of the right flank man. Stand in the Position of Attention, turn your head and eyes to the right, and raise your left arm the way your right flank man is standing. Keep your left arm raised to shoulder level with the elbow locked, fingers and thumb extended and joined, and your palm facing down. Take short steps either forward or backward to be in line with your right flank man. Take short steps either left or right so that your shoulder is touching the fingertips of the individual to your right. Once you are in place (called "Normal Interval"), lower your arm to your side, turn your head and eyes to face forward, and resume the Position of Attention. When marching over short distances, you and your squad may be marched in a line formation moving forward. If marching over a longer distance, you and your squad may be marched in a column formation. If you are expected to form a column from a line formation, you will be given the command "Right, FACE." If you are in a column moving a short distance, you may be commanded to march to the flank. The command you will receive is "Right (or Left) Flank, MARCH."  On the command of Right or Left Flank, the foot that is striking the ground is the direction you're expected to...

TL;DR in English: Maintain proper distance. Form a squad. March with the squad. Follow a march to the flank. Get dismissed from the squad.
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It might seem counterintuitive to emphasize exercise for an eating competition, but regular exercise is essential to keeping unwanted weight off, and it also helps to increase your metabolism. Many hot dog eating champions incorporate both cardio exercise and weight training into their regular workouts. Learning to chew quickly can give you a competitive edge at competitions. Chew gum as much as possible when not eating. Also consider chewing more than 1 stick of gum at a time to give your jaw muscles a more intense workout. The competitive eater Bob Shouldn't  chews up to 25 pieces at a time. Write down how much water you can drink on a given day. Consult with your doctor to determine the rate at which you can safely increase your water intake. Drinking large amounts of water will allow you to gradually increase your stomach's capacity without introducing extra calories. Challenge yourself to the meet the goals you establish with your doctor. It's essential that you work with you physician to ensure that you increase your water intake safely. If you drink water too fast, you risk throwing off your electrolyte balance, which could cause you to get dizzy, loose consciousness, or even go into shock. In addition to drinking water, eat low-calorie foods to increase your stomach's capacity. Steamed vegetables, watermelon, and leafy greens are great options. Use a scale to weigh them before eating them, so you can track how much you're consuming as your training progresses.  It's also important to share this information with your physician to ensure that you are not consuming too much of a given food group. Too much sugary watermelon, for instance, could have health consequences. You'll also need your doctor's supervision to make sure that you maintain the correct food to water balance, as this can also impact your electrolyte levels and overall health. Take large gulps of water and gradually increase to larger and larger gulps. Then try semi-solid foods like yogurt or soup before attempting to swallow large...

TL;DR in English: Exercise regularly to remain in good health. Chew gum regularly to strengthen chewing muscles. Increase your water intake. Expand your stomach with low-calorie foods. Practice swallowing large amounts of food without gagging. Perfect your hot dog eating technique. Film yourself eating hot dogs using your fastest strategies. Challenge yourself with practice competitions.
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Vanity presses are a pejorative term for smaller-scale publishing houses in which authors have to pay to have their works published. Mainstream publishers have to recoup money by selling copies of books; vanity presses recoup money by fees that the author has to pay him or herself. Vanity presses are typically a lot less selective than mainstream publishers and therefore confer far less prestige. That is, unless the author has an overwhelming desire to publish and cannot publish using another method. Vanity presses market themselves as traditional or subsidy publishers, but charge high fees and do very little or no marketing/distribution for you. They don't make selections for the most part, and take whatever comes their way. The single advantage of going through a vanity press is seeing a physical copy of your book out there. POD should give you the same result, however, and so many serious authors avoid vanity presses like the plague. Subsidy publishers are nearly identical to vanity presses. They are not as selective as traditional publishers, but work in a similar manner in that they reject manuscripts often. However, they charge the author for binding and publishing; the upside is that they contribute to marketing and distribution, and publish under their name. Authors tend to have limited control over design and such, although they could receive royalties.

TL;DR in English: Understand what vanity presses are. Vanity presses should typically be avoided by more serious authors. Understand what subsidy publishers are.
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You can use a funnel to pour your mash into the fermenter of your choice. Many home brewers use glass carboys, which are essentially large glass bottles. You can often buy them with an air lock (which you will definitely need). You can also make your own air lock. To do this, drill a hole in your carboy cork or lid that exactly the size of surgical tubing (which you will also need for this method to work). Once you have drilled the hole, run the surgical tubing into the hole, letting the other end of the tubing hang down into a glass or jar of water. Once you have added all of the mash and yeast, you will need to seal your fermenter with an airlock so that absolutely no air can get in or out of your fermentation device. The process of fermentation involves the sugars in your mash, like glucose or fructose, getting converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide. The length of time you should let your mash ferment will depend on the recipe you used. It could anywhere from a couple of days to longer than a week. For the corn whiskey recipe listed above, let your mash ferment for seven to ten days. For the rye whiskey recipe, let the mash ferment for five to seven days. There are several ways to tell you can safely take your whiskey out of your fermenter. The best and most accurate way to tell if the fermentation process has ended is by using a hydrometer, though you can also do a visual inspection.  Using a Hydrometer: Hydrometers measure the density of a liquid compared to the density of water. When the mash is done fermenting, the number reading on the hydrometer should stay the same. You should take a reading one time each day, for three days around the time when your recipe says your mash should be done fermenting. A good way to use the hydrometer is to take a sample of your mash by using a wine thief or turkey baster. Put this small sample into a graduated cylinder. Lower the hydrometer into the cylinder and gently swirl it around to release any bubbles. Take a reading right at the level of the liquid. This...

TL;DR in English: Transfer your mash to a fermenter. Seal your fermenter. Let your mash ferment. Know how to tell when your mash is done fermenting. Try a visual inspection.
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Position the rectangle so that the narrower end is facing you. Make sure that the folded edge is at the top of the rectangle, facing away from you. Use a pencil to draw the line, and a ruler to make the line as straight as possible. This is your guideline. You will be cutting up towards this line, but you won't be cutting past it. Draw lightly with the pencil so that you won't see the marks when you are done. Space them ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) apart. Again, use a pencil to draw the lines, and a ruler to make them straight. These will be your cutting lines. Do not cut past the guideline. Also, make sure that you are cutting through both layers of tissue paper at the same time. The rectangle will now have a fringe on both of the narrow ends, like a giant set of whiskers. Straighten the strands as you roll. Leave the "whiskers" loose. The only part you should be twisting is the solid, uncut part. Keep the top part of the loop (the twisted part) at the top. Wrap the tape around the twisted part, about 1½ inches (3.81 centimeters) down from the top. Do not get any tape on the tassels. You can use clear tape, or patterned/washi tape. If you make enough tassels, you can make a garland to hand across your doorway. Typical tassel garlands are between 3 and 4 feet (0.91 and 1.22 meters) long.

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Prepare the Spotted Tabby's Coat Solution. Grab up to two or three spotted tabby's coats in your hand.

Notice the broken lines. Observe the variance in spots. Don't confuse the spotted tabby and mackerel tabby.

Cape sundews will do well in bright greenhouses or even on a windowsill that gets lots of light. Unlike lots of other carnivorous plants, they don’t need to spend part of the year in a lower-temperature “dormancy period.” You also won’t be able to overwater these guys -- they love being wet! So long as you’ve got a spot in your garden with full sun, these trumpet-like pitcher plants are for you! There are lots of different Sarracenia varieties that can stay outdoors all year round. They appreciate warm to hot summers and high humidity, and they thrive in in-ground bogs or outdoor pots.  Sarracenia purpura does just fine in areas with shorter growing seasons and freezing temperatures over the winter, such as in the Northeastern United States or Southern Canada.  Some Sarracenia varieties, including psittancina, rosea, and minor, do better in areas that don’t experience harsh winters or long periods of freezing temperatures. Marsh pitcher plants, also called Heliamphora, appreciate a cooler indoor environment. They need lots of light, water, and high humidity, and they’ll do well in any room where you can provide these elements. These plants produce attractive red-greenish “pitchers” that catch their prey. These plants are pretty picky about temperature and light -- they need a cool spot and lots of sunlight! Because they’re so temperamental, they’re not great for beginners. There are lots of different varieties of butterwort, but an easy one to grow is the Mexican Pinguicula. This pretty little plant produces purple flowers and rosettes of silvery leaves. They do well as houseplants so long as they’re kept next to a bright window. These guys are so cool they’ve inspired Broadway musicals! Like Sarracenia, Venus fly traps thrive in outdoor full-sun spots that don’t drop below about 20℉ (about -6℃) during the winter. They also make great houseplants so long as they get enough light.

TL;DR in English: Go with a Cape sundew if you’re a beginner. Choose Sarracenia for a good outdoor plant. Grow a marsh pitcher plant if you want to keep it inside. Plant butterwort for a flowering carnivore. Pick a Venus flytrap for an iconic indoor/outdoor plant.
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In addition to your BMI, knowing this number will help you to assess your weight and risk of developing obesity-related health conditions. Excessive waist fat increases risk for Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood pressure and coronary artery disease.  Measure your waist size by holding a cloth tape measure around your waist, just above your hip bone and measuring the number of inches or centimeters. The tape should be snug, but not pushing into your skin. A man's waist should be 40 inches (101.6 cm) or less.  A woman's waist should be 35 inches (88.9 cm) or less. Numerous ones are available online and they take into account your waistline in addition to your height, weight, and sex. They're not completely accurate, but they will give you a ballpark.  For men, lean is considered 15-18% body fat. Moderate is 19-24%. For women, lean is considered 21-25%. Moderate is 26-29%. Overweight is anything above these numbers. If you're very hard up, skin  calipers can be bought online. But it's best to address any questions or concerns about your assessment with a health care professional. The skin caliper test is much more accurate. It gives an indication of body composition (muscle and fat). It's important because two people with the same body weight and height could have completely different body composition. Different results lead to different ways to stay or become healthy.

TL;DR in English: Measure your waist circumference. Find a body fat percentage calculator. See your doctor for a skinfold test.
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Flies will eat almost anything, but they especially love sugar, and liquids are preferable, though they can make foods liquid to drink. You can try bits of fruit (except citrus), syrup, and even straight sugar. Your fly won't eat much, and it won't even be a problem if the food starts to go bad, as flies enjoy rotting food. You won't need to feed your fly much more than a pea-sized amount of food each day, but you should make sure it has food in its container at all times, as it will want to eat 2-3 times a day. You can use a small syringe to drip the food into a bottle cap in the bottom. Uncover the hole you made for the syringe, and stick it in, holding it over the bottle cap. Release the food into the bottle cap then take out the syringe and cover the hole back up. If you don't have a syringe, use a straw to move food into the cap instead. Use a small, shallow dish to provide water, such as a bottle cap. Keep it filled with fresh water all the time, as flies will not survive without water. Only add a thin layer of water to the bottle cap, as flies can drown in deeper water. Use a syringe or a clean straw to place the water in the bottle cap. Flies like to rest at night, just like humans. In homes, they'll typically go up to the ceiling beams to rest, while outside, they may find wires or grasses to rest on. Don't disturb your fly at night so it can get the rest it needs. Your fly may rest on the bottom of the container's ceiling, for instance, or even just on the bottom of the container. Female flies can lay eggs up to 5 times in their lifetimes so you may capture a pregnant female or end up with one if you are housing multiple flies. Check for clusters of white dots, which are the eggs. A female can lay up to 100 eggs at a time, so be ready. If you see eggs, you may want to take them outside. Otherwise, you could have hundreds of flies on your hands. after handling the container. Flies can carry diseases, so make sure to scrub your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water when you're done handling the...

TL;DR in English: Feed your fly foods high in sugar. Add the food to the container using a small syringe or straw. Provide water every day. Let the fly rest at night. Look for eggs if you're housing more than 1 fly. Wash your hands Do not expect your fly to live longer than 2 months.
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You can purchase Veggie Wash at most major food supermarkets.  Fill up half a clean basin or a sink with cold water. Add 2 oz of Veggie Wash and stir. Give the solution a good swirl. This ensures each piece gets cleaned properly.  Run strawberries vigorously for about 30 seconds through the Veggie Wash solution. Rinse those strawberries well under cold running water. You don’t want any of the Veggie Wash residue to remain on the fruit. Pat the fruit dry with paper towels, or gently dry it with a kitchen towel.

TL;DR in English: Prepare the Veggie Wash solution. Grab up to two or three strawberries in your hand.
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Spotted cats earned their name because of the broken lines in their coat patterns. This "broken" coat pattern may cause the lines to appear as spots, though this cat is still very much a tabby. The "spots" on the spotted tabby's coat can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They may be large or small, and may appear to be round, ovular, or rose-shaped. Though every spotted tabby's coat will be slightly different, some may be easily confused with a mackerel tabby. Certain spotted tabbies may have "spots" that extend from a spinal stripe, like the mackerel tabby. The difference is that a spotted tabby will still have a more blotchy or spotted appearance.

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