Preheat the oven and cut the cheese. Combine the meatball ingredients and prepare a baking sheet. Form the stuffed meatballs. Bake the stuffed meatballs.

It is very difficult to get a proper topspin on very high or low backhanded shots so it is useful to learn the backhand slice for these occasions. Start from the ready position with your feet pointing towards the net and your knees bent. You should be holding the racket with both hands while facing the net. This is the first step of the one-handed backhand and is essential for perfecting your shot. Start from the ready position and take one step forward with your right foot, pivoting on your left foot. As you step forward turn your body and shoulders sideways so that they are now perpendicular to the net.  All your weight should now be on your back foot. This will help generate power and pace when you take the shot. By turning your body sideways you can move in a sideways and upward direction with your legs while taking your shot. The one-handed backhand will usually use a Continental backhand grip to slice the ball. Relax your dominant hand and use your non-hitting hand to rotate the racket to the appropriate grip. Grip the racket with your dominant hand once more. Ideally this should happen at the same time as you pivot and turn your shoulders. To achieve the Continental grip use your left hand to hold your racket in front of you. Point the grip to the right and orient the string area perpendicular to the ground, facing you. Hold your right hand out as if you are shaking hands with the racket. Place the base knuckle of your index finger on the small, sloped side of the grip to the right of the flat side top, and close your hand around it squarely. The sloped side should go diagonally across your palm to point toward the heel of your palm below your pinkie. The pivot and shoulder turn begins to take the racket back but you must continue to rotate your shoulders and move your arms until the tennis racket is all the way back behind your head and your shoulders are all the way sideways. This back-swing is different from other backhands because you bring the racket over your back shoulder behind your head and...

TL;DR in English: Try the slice backhand when the ball is too low or high for the one or two-handed backhand. Start from the ready position. Perfect your pivot and shoulder turn. Adjust to the proper grip. Complete your back-swing. Step with your front foot and transfer your weight to your front foot. Swing the racket forward to contact. Make contact with the ball. Follow through your shot. Allow your non-hitting arm to straighten behind as you follow through.
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Make sure that you can comfortably see the television while you’re working out. If you have to crane your neck to watch TV, you need to move your machine. Keeping your neck at unnatural angles for long periods of time can cause neck injury. If you’re watching TV on a laptop, elevate the laptop to shoulder height. You should be able to look at the laptop with your back and neck straightened. Make sure you follow manufacturer instructions whenever you use a workout machine. If not, you could hurt yourself! Start your workout by walking for five minutes to warm up your legs. Next, increase your speed to 4 mph and begin running. Run for ten minutes and then walk for another five minutes, repeating until you’re done watching television. If you’re an experienced runner, you can run for longer intervals of time and walk less to burn more calories. For example, if you run for an entire a 44-minute episode of a TV show at 4 mph, you’ll burn approximately 152 calories. If you’re a beginner you can walk throughout the entire workout and slowly increase your speed every week. Building muscle helps elevate your metabolism and keeps you burning calories all day! Start your workout by walking for five minutes to warm up. Then, increase the incline on your treadmill to 3-10%. Walk at 2.5-3 mph for about thirty minutes. This is the perfect exercise for a shorter TV show and it’s surprisingly difficult! This workout is especially good for toning leg and buttock muscles. Warm up by putting your machine on a low-resistance setting for five minutes. Make sure your back is straight and you’re not leaning on the handles. Next, increase the resistance and speed to make the workout more difficult. Engage your arms by pushing and pulling as you step and engage your core muscles by flexing your stomach tightly as you exercise. Continue this exercise for as long as you are able, but try to do it for at least ten minutes. If you don’t want to buy expensive exercise equipment or don’t like the idea of large machines cluttering up your...

TL;DR in English: Position your machine safely. Use a treadmill for cardio. Use a treadmill to build leg muscles. Use an elliptical machine. Visit a gym with a cardio cinema.
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This will open a new window with the legal forms from Google. In order to qualify for the program, you’ll have to agree to post content that meets Google’s guidelines. You won’t be able to set up AdSense unless you agree. Keep in mind that by agreeing, you are entering a legally binding agreement with Google.

TL;DR in English: Read the basic policies on the application form. Find the link for the “AdSense Program Policies” and click it. Check the boxes next to each policy to agree to abide by each.
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Ice baths may help you get a burst of energy or might help you improve your mood. However, they aren’t appropriate for everyone, especially if you have an underlying health condition. Talk to your doctor about why you want to try cold therapy and if it’s right for you. For instance, taking ice baths can be dangerous if you have a heart condition. Your doctor can help you determine if you have any risks that might make it harmful to take an ice bath. Don’t fill up your tub because the ice and your body will raise the volume of the water. Turn on the faucet that controls the cold water and wait for the water to rise about halfway up the tub. Then, switch off the water faucet. Use cold water because warm water will melt your ice too quickly. Use store-bought ice or ice from your freezer, whichever is most convenient to you. Drop a few handfuls of ice in the tub, then check the temperature with a thermometer. Continue to add ice in small amounts until the water reaches about 68 °F (20 °C). If you like, it’s okay to lower your temperature so that it’s colder. However, don’t lower it below 55 °F (13 °C), which can harm your skin or your health. Sit back against the back of your tub and try to enjoy your soak. Breathe slowly in and out, drawing the air deep into your lungs. You might also count your breaths to help you relieve any tension in your body. Set a timer for 5 minutes and try to stay in the bath until it goes off. Get out of the bath early if you feel too uncomfortable or feel like your heart is racing. Don’t push your body further than it’s ready to go. You can still get the benefits you want without soaking in a tub. Instead, stand under a cold shower for at least a minute. If you can stand it, stay under the water for a full 3 minutes. For a daily energy boost, end your morning shower with a blast of cold water. Take your bath or shower early in the morning to improve your mood for that day. If you like, take another bath or shower later in the day. Continue using it as long as you feel like it’s...

TL;DR in English: Check with your doctor before using cold therapy to treat yourself. Fill your tub halfway with cold water. Add ice to lower the temperature to about 68 °F (20 °C). Relax in the tub for about 5 minutes by taking slow, deep breaths. Take a 1-3 minute cold shower for an easier option. Use cold therapy once or twice a day to improve your mood.
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Of course, you can simply give a card or splurge on a more substantial gift, but flowers are always appropriate. Don't wait until the last minute to buy flowers on high volume days when everyone else is buying them. You will find a very limited selection and the quality of flowers may be diminished.  Say thank-you to a colleague for help on a project. Be sure that the flowers you send to friends and co-workers don't convey a romantic message. Keep them cheerful and friendly. Send a bouquet of daisies rather than red roses, for instance. Express your continued interest in a woman after a successful first date.  Sending flowers will help make a second date possible. Say that you are sorry or that you understand and forgive her. Flowers can smooth things over and say things that you might find awkward to put into words. They can make reconciliation easier. But don't think only flowers mean that she forgives you!

TL;DR in English: Remember traditional holidays such as Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. Mark important events in your own life such as birthdays, anniversaries, the birth of a new child, a graduation, or new job with a floral gift. Find reasons to send flowers for any occasion.
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Turn on the oven to 350 degrees F (180 C). Take one 8-ounce (226 g) block of mozzarella cheese and use a sharp knife to cut it into 1/2-inch (12 mm) cubes. You should get about 20 small cubes of cheese. You could also use pepper jack, cheddar, or monterey jack cheese. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set it aside. Get out a large mixing bowl and place all of the meatball ingredients in it. Use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture well. You'll need:  1 pound (454 g) of ground beef 3/4 cup (70 g) of plain bread crumbs 1/2 cup (50 g) of grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup (120 ml) of water 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder 1 teaspoon of salt 3/4 teaspoon of black pepper Gather a few tablespoons of meatball mixture into a ball and press one cheese cube in the center of it. Spread the meatball mixture around the cheese, so it is encased in meat. Continue to form the stuffed meatballs until you use up the meat mixture. You should have about 20 stuffed meatballs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. You can use spoons or a small cookie scoop to portion out the meatballs. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the stuffed meatballs for 15 to 20 minutes. The meat shouldn't be pink and should be at least 160 degrees F (70 C). Serve the stuffed meatballs right away. Don't worry if some of the cheese cooks out of the meatballs, just try to remove them from the pan immediately, so they don't stick.

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Do not give a nestling water. Identify the bird's species. Feed songbirds appropriately. Feed seed eaters the right food. Feed meat eaters the right food. Avoid mixing batches of food more than a day ahead of time.

Information on your family members’ health is important for identifying conditions that may run in your family. If your family members have a condition that has a genetic component, you might, in some cases, also be vulnerable. Your medical history should go back at least three generations. This means you should include your:  Parents Grandparents Children Grandchildren Siblings Aunts and uncles Cousins The more information you can provide, the easier it will be for the doctor to reconstruct what conditions your family members may have had. Try to include as much of the following as you can for each person:  Date of birth Sex Ethnicity — this can be helpful because some ethnic groups have higher risks for particular conditions Age at death Cause of death Medical conditions — this includes physical and mental health conditions and intellectual disabilities Age when the condition was diagnosed Pregnancy complications such as miscarriages, birth defects, fertility problems Details about the person’s lifestyle, such as drinking or smoking If there is any possibility that your parents are related to each other through blood. If the person was with physical malformations at birth that was, repaired such as cleft lip You may be able to get some information easily through what you know about your family or simply by asking. However, for relatives that are deceased or with whom you may not have contact, this can be more difficult. Depending upon your situation, sources of information may include:  Family records including family trees, genealogies, baby books, letters, or electronic health records. Public records such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, death certificates, obituaries, records from religious institutions. Newspapers and government offices often contain birth, death and marriage announcements. Your adoption agency. If you were adopted, the agency that managed your adoption may have either provided medical information to your adoptive parents or may keep it on file. You can also contact the...

TL;DR in English: Collect information on your family. Include as much medical information as possible. Search persistently.
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” There are three options under this heading, which is used if you are a client as opposed to a freelancer:  The first option is for job posts. You can select how often you get incoming proposals by clicking on the drop-down menu on the first line. Your options are “Immediately,” “Every few hours,” and “Once a day.” To select your options, click on the drop-down menu then click the option you want to use. The next option is called “Activity Summary”; this will let Elance send you a record of your hired freelancers daily activity. You can first check the box to turn this on, then click the drop-down menu to the right of the box and select how often you want those emails. Last is the option for weekly status report reminders. This is used to help you remember when you have to send payment to a freelancer. You can check this box to get the weekly reminder. For clients, you can check or uncheck all three options under this heading as you see fit.  The first option prompts Elance to send you an email for each workroom message. The second option will let Elance send you a list of daily digest messages. The final option will let Elance send you an email when you send out workroom messages.

TL;DR in English: Receive “Emails about My Jobs. Receive notifications for workroom messages.
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Meditating is a great way to help yourself deal with things like depression and anxiety and just the stresses of day to day existence. Practicing loving-kindness meditation, however, can help make you more empathetic.  Start by doing regular meditation. Sit somewhere comfortable and focus on your breathing. When thoughts start to intrude, accept them and release them from your mind. Visualize yourself as an object of loving kindness. Don't start thinking about all your flaws and don't start thinking about all your strengths either. Simply see yourself as worthy of love. Once you've got the loving kindness to yourself down, start practicing it for 4 different types of people: someone you respect, like a teacher; a dearly beloved person, like a family member or friend; a neutral person, someone at a store, someone you saw outside that day; and a hostile person, someone with whom you are in conflict. To keep you on track it can be helpful to repeat a mantra to yourself, like "loving-kindness" to remind you when you get off track and to help keep you focused on holding the feelings of loving kindness, even towards the hostile person. Part of showing empathy is being interested in other people, especially people that you know nothing about and who are outside of your social circle. These can be the random people you meet on the bus, or who you're standing in line for coffee with.  This sort of curiosity moves beyond simply talking about the weather - although that is always a great place to start. You want to understand a little of another person's world, especially a person that you might not normally talk to. It will also require opening up about yourself, because you can't have this type of conversation without giving of yourself, too. Having these types of conversations is also a great time to test your empathy, because some people don't want to talk, so you can learn to pick out these behaviors and leave these people alone. Check for things like whether they reading a book, wearing headphones, facing away...

TL;DR in English: Practice loving-kindness meditation. Practice curiosity about strangers. Volunteer. Challenge your own prejudice. Use your imagination. Practice experiential empathy. Treat people as being important.
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When you feel emotional pain such as rejection from a loved one, you may be drawn to practices that allow you to numb your feelings. Feeling unloved can create both anxiety and depression, and you may try to treat these uncomfortable feelings on your own by using alcohol and drugs.  Self-medication with substances may help you escape painful emotions in the short-term, but doing so can escalate into addiction, causing an even greater problem in the long-term.  Some people may also self-medicate with other practices, such as binge-eating on comfort foods, shopping excessively, or having sex with various people to numb undesirable emotions. If you notice yourself engaging in unsafe or unhealthy behaviors, reach out to a friend or a professional counselor for support. There’s a saying that you are the sum of the five people closest to you. If those near and dear to you engage in unhealthy, self-destructive behaviors like using alcohol or drugs, engaging in risky sex, or gambling, you are more prone to do the same. Carefully choosing your social group can make all the difference in the type of behaviors you do regularly.  Make the choice to remove negative influences from your life. Highlight those relationships that influence you to make positive decisions like going to work or school, setting goals, and treating your body well. If you don’t have any positive influences, open yourself up to making new friends. If you find that some people around you are negative influences, tell them, "I'm sorry, but we're going to have to stop spending time together. I have been making unhealthy choices and I need to reevaluate many of my relationships." Rather than turning to self-sabotaging behaviors, use your emotional pain for good by getting creative. Exercising your inner creativity can help you channel negative feelings like rejection, disappointment, or hatred into positive activities like writing, painting, music, drama or any other art form. Being creative can help you heal from feeling unloved and decrease feelings...

TL;DR in English: Resist the temptation to self-medicate. Spend time with positive influences. Find creative outlets for pain. Challenge negative thought patterns.
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Avoid swimming alone, and stick to guarded beaches. Additionally, go swimming in the water in front of a lifeguard stand, especially if there are any alerts about possible rip currents or other hazardous conditions.  Swim near a lifeguard stand, but remember not to set up your blanket or chairs in front of the stand. The lifeguard will need a clear path to the water if they have to make a rescue. If you do go swimming on an unguarded beach, avoid going in deeper than your waist. It's also best to bring a floatation device into the water with you. When you get to the beach, look for flags or signs that indicate potentially dangerous ocean conditions. If you see a flag and aren’t sure what it means, ask a lifeguard. If you live in the United States, check your local beach forecast at https://www.weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent-forecasts. While strong winds can make waves choppier, rip currents aren’t directly caused by the weather and can form even in calm conditions. Key factors include the shape of the ocean bottom, sandbars, and structures such as jetties, rocks, and piers. Rip currents can form at any time, but they’re more likely to develop at low tide. Only a lifeguard or other trained emergency responder should attempt a rescue. If there is no lifeguard present, call emergency services and yell out instructions to the person caught in the current.  Yell to them “Stay calm! Don’t try to fight the current. Swim parallel to shore to get out of it.” Try to find an object that floats and, if possible, throw it to the person caught in the current. If you don't have rescue equipment, such as a life jacket or ring buoy, a surfboard, boogie board, cooler, or foam noodle could work as improvised floatation devices.

TL;DR in English: Swim only when a lifeguard is on duty. Check your local beach forecast before going in the water. Use caution even if the weather is nice. Don’t try to rescue someone caught in a rip current.
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A bird's larynx is poorly protected, so a bird can drown if you put water into its mouth. Birds get plenty of water through the appropriate food source for their species, so it is not necessary to supplement their diet with water. Doing so can be fatal. Before you can feed a nestling, you need to know what kind of bird it is. Different types of birds eat different types of food. For example, some birds eat only seeds, while others eat only insects and worms. Other birds, like vultures, are meat-eaters. If you feed a seed-eater a diet of worms, he will die. It is very important to identify the species before attempting an emergency feeding.  For help identifying your bird's species, visit http://www.babybirdid.com/, where you can view a gallery of images of common nestlings. If you have a large social network on Facebook or Twitter, you can also try posting a picture of the baby bird and asking for help with an identification. When you get a response, be sure to do a Google image search to verify that the identification is correct. Once you have identified the bird, you need to search the internet or a reliable reference book for information about that species' diet. For example, if you have found a baby chickadee, an internet search for "what do chickadees eat" or "chickadee diet" will tell you that they mostly eat insects but also like some seeds. Songbirds are the most typical kind of bird you'll encounter. Most songbird nestlings eat insects, but some, like house finches, don't.  For insect eaters: chopped mealworms (available at pet stores) or insects like flies, crickets, grasshoppers, and moths. You can supplement the insects with chopped, cooked, and cooled to room temperature hard-boiled eggs. Seed eaters tend to be the smaller birds (sparrows, chickadees, doves, etc). Feed seed-eaters high protein dry infant cereal mixed with water (for example, Gerber brand baby oatmeal), wheat germ, corn or oatmeal that has been powdered in the blender. Meat-eating birds tend to be the biggest ones, birds of prey...

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Stand in front of a mirror with your jump rope. Step on your jump rope with one foot. Check the location of your handles in the mirror. Take note of how much length will need to be removed.

Hold the vacuum cleaner nozzle slightly above the surface of the upholstery, drapes, or carpet and move it back and forth across the item. Soot is oily and stains very easily so it will need to be removed as soon as possible, before any further cleaning or deodorizing occurs. Do not use vacuum attachments or an upright vacuum. The brushes tend to force soot further into fabrics and will make them much more difficult to clean. An upright vacuum will ground the soot into the fabric or carpet. After the soot is removed from the surface of any furniture and textiles, you will want to deodorize these items. While professional assistance is recommended to make sure that the smoke odor is completely removed from these items, it is possible to attempt to deodorize them yourself using at-home methods.  Dissolve 1 cup of dishwashing detergent in 1 gallon of warm water. Completely submerge all items (including furniture covers, curtains, etc.) and let them soak overnight in a washing machine or bathtub. Drain them and launder as usual the next day. For items that can be bleached, mix 4-6 tablespoons TSP with 1 cup Lysol or household bleach and 1 gallon of water. Add textile items, rinse with clear water, and dry. For especially stubborn odors, call a professional who will do an ozone treatment. This deodorizing treatment actually breaks up the smoke molecules to eliminate the order. This can be done by a professional fire restorer with an ozone generator.  Talk to a local dry cleaner about using counteractants. Tell them that there has been smoke damage, and they can use these chemicals to remove odors from your textiles and clothing. After deodorizing, you will want to thoroughly clean all textiles. Take anything that is non-washable (including most draperies) to a dry cleaner for traditional dry cleaning. Wash any machine-washable items in warm water using your normal liquid detergent. Several washings may be needed to get these items as clean as possible. After your carpets are fully dry, professional cleaning (which...

TL;DR in English: Remove soot from textiles with a vacuum cleaner. Deodorize household textiles. Clean household textiles thoroughly. Have carpets cleaned professionally.
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” Depending on what time you are working, start your call out with a greeting that reflects the time of day. This is a more personal way to greet someone while still keeping it professional. Callers will appreciate you wishing them a good day. You can also thank the person for calling your company to show that you appreciate their business. When someone calls you at work, it’s important to tell the caller who you are. Give your name and some context for what work you do when you first pick up. This will start a conversation and avoid having too many questions from your caller. Try saying, “Good morning, this is Jacob from Quickie's Print Shop.” If your job is to help customers or clients, add a question of how you can help onto your greeting. This will let people know that they’ve reached the right place. It will also help you avoid small talk and get straight to the point of their phone call. During this brief moment, you'll become aware of whether the caller wishes to speak with you or whether you need to take a message or pass the phone to someone else. During this fact-establishing moment, remain courteous and don't interrupt. If the other person hasn't given their name or it isn't clear to you, be sure to ask for clarification at this point. You can prompt people for information by saying things like “How may I direct your call?” or, “How can I help you?” Some people will launch into telling you their problem before you have a chance to intervene. Stay polite and let them know that you've heard their request but that you'll need to put them through to the person whose role it is to deal with their matter. If you have to ask them to wait, tell them that their call is being directed to the correct person. Say something like: "May I put you on hold for a moment while I redirect your call?”

TL;DR in English: Start with “Good morning/afternoon/evening. Introduce yourself and the name of your company, if applicable. Ask how you can help someone if you are a customer service representative. Listen carefully to the caller's request. Tell your caller politely if you need to put them on hold.
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Make sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder, not Dutch-processed. Natural, unsweetened cocoa powder is lighter in color and popular brands include Hershey Natural Unsweetened Cocoa and Ghirardelli 100 Percent Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. Stir until blended. Add the water and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Whisk over heat until boiling. Be sure to stir constantly. This should take approximately 3-4 minutes. The mixture will be thin at first, but will thicken as it cools. This sauce is a thinner and more fluid than the traditional chocolate sauce made with cream. Because of this, it works great not only as a topping for ice cream and other desserts, but also as additive to liquids like milk, coffee, and smoothies. Add as much or as little salt as you think it needs. Add in the vanilla extract and stir. Let the mixture cool. Keep container in the refrigerator. The syrup should keep for at least a month.

TL;DR in English: Prepare and measure ingredients. Whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar in medium saucepan. Turn on stove to medium heat. Boil until mixture thickens. Taste and stir in additional salt until dissolved. Remove from heat. Store sauce in an airtight glass container.
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Perhaps you want to quit arguing with your siblings or stop biting your nails. Maybe you want to continue going to church every week or keep your grades up. You may want to start volunteering in your community or join a sport or club. Put these goals in your letter to see if you have achieved them in the future. Think about what advice you want to give your future self. Your advice can be simple or complex. Examples include “be nice to Mom,” “invest money in the stock market,” “attend church every week,” “don’t worry so much, everything will be OK,” “take college seriously,” or “save up money for a nice car.” Consider what issues you struggle with currently to help you think of advice for your future self. These questions should make the current you reflect on what you’ll need to do to become who you want to be, while making the future you reflect on what you’ve done to reach the point you’ll be at. You can ask yourself:  Do you enjoy your job? What do you do in order to relax? Who is the most important person in your life? What is your relationship with your parents like? How do they treat you and how do you treat them? If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?

TL;DR in English: Add things you want to stop, continue, and start doing. Give yourself advice. Ask yourself questions.
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If you go to a sports game, a concert, or a bar in hopes of meeting someone in person, be bold. If approaching someone you're interested in isn't really your style, you can still make yourself look approachable and inviting.  If you see someone you’re interested in, but you can’t come up with a pickup line or a conversation starter, buy a drink for them and ask the bartender to tell them it’s from you. It’s hard to go wrong with a simple, kind gesture.  Make eye contact, smile, and raise your eyebrows – you just might make a connection from across the room. A lot of people who swear they hate dating probably only hate small talk. However, if you establish common ground through casual chatting, you’ll be able to discuss more serious topics, and the overall conversation will flow a lot more smoothly.  Ask broad, open-ended questions. Something like "So what got you interested in rock-climbing?" is a lot better than "Are you interested in rock-climbing?" If you meet in person, talk about where you are and what you're doing there. If you happen to meet someone playing beach volleyball, say something like: "Wow, you're really good. I'll know where to come in the future if I want my butt kicked. Do you play here often?" Relate to what the other person said. If they gripe about getting to work and you, too, have a difficult commute, express your shared frustration and tell them why you hate driving (or taking the bus or train). Nervous mistakes are simply a part of dating. You might trip over your words and say something you think is utterly stupid, or make an embarrassing typo while messaging on a dating app. Instead of taking yourself too seriously and letting the awkward moment get to you, try making a joke at your own expense. Luckily, some people think it's cute if their date is a little nervous. Don't go out with anyone who shows mild interest in you. People who are more discriminating tend to be seen as more desirable, and having standards shows that you value yourself and your time.  On the other hand, if...

TL;DR in English: Indicate interest and project confidence during social situations. Make engaging small talk, whether you meet in person or online. Don't take yourself too seriously. Be selective – but also reasonable – when pursuing potential dates. Be respectful, even if you’re not interested. Ask the person on a date that you think they would genuinely enjoy.
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You do not need to be able to see your whole body, just the upper half. Hold both jump rope handles in one hand and use your other hand to unwind your jump rope and straighten it out completely so that it touches the ground. Make sure that your foot is on the center of your jump rope. Pull on your rope handles and check the alignment of your handles to see if they are even. If they are not even, lift up your foot slightly and adjust the rope until your handles are even. Hold up both jump rope handles as high as they will go. Both handles should be vertical and the rope should be taut. Look and see where the tops of your handles align with your body. If the rope is above your shoulder line, then it is too long and you will need to adjust it.    For beginners, the tops of your rope handles should be just below your shoulder line but above your armpit. This length is ideal for kids and beginners because it will swing around more slowly than a shorter rope. For fitness jumpers, the tops of your rope handles should be aligned with your armpit. This length is ideal for fitness jumpers because your rope will move quickly and it will be easier to control than the longer length. This length is also ideal for doing double unders, which is known as one of the most difficult CrossFit moves. Double unders are easier if your rope is well-sized   For experienced speed jumpers, the tops of your rope handles should be an inch or two below your armpits.This length is ideal for speed jumpers because your rope will move quickly with less effort and it will be easier to control. If you have a ruler handy and you want to be extremely precise, you can measure the distance from the tops of your handles to their ideal placement. Otherwise, you can just eyeball it.

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Be aware of urinating more than eight times during the day. Expect more frequent urination if you are older. Be mindful that medications and diuretics can affect urination frequency. Be aware of volume. Calculate your appropriate fluid intake.

Perform for free at first, so you can develop a good reputation and a following.  Meet on weekends with your group and perform on a street corner or park, though you should make sure this doesn't violate local ordinances. Carry business cards with you about your group so you can pass them out to people who stop to listen. Performing in front of a small crowd at first will help your group get comfortable in front of an audience. This can only help to improve the quality of your music. Ask your friends and neighbors if you can perform at parties they might be throwing.   The more you get your group out there where people can hear you, the better. Even if it is just at a small neighborhood party, it is still better for your group than not performing at all. Volunteer to be entertainment at charity events and parties. This can really help your music and group get your name out. Play at local fairs and community events. Once get a reputation you can start charging a small fee. See if your community has a local talent show of any kind and sign up.  This is a great way for you to become involved in the community, to get your music heard by a variety of people, and to open the door for new opportunities for your group. Many now famous bands and musicians(like Rhianna and Usher) got their start performing in small, local talent shows. Find out what clubs/bars/restaurants/venues have live music and ask how you would go about being considered for this gig.  The venue might ask that you send them a demo tape or to come audition for them live. Whatever they ask, make sure you take your time to prepare and present your group's best image. Make sure the venue is appropriate for your type of group. For example, you wouldn't want to play at a hip-hop club if your style was more jazz or rock. Or if your style is loud and controversial, you'd want to avoid family friendly venues. This can be a good way to get short public performances and get noticed.  If you know any other groups, offer to open up for them at concerts. An...

TL;DR in English: Perform locally as often as possible. Play at parties in your area. Participate in local talent shows. Call local venues. Ask other groups to be their opening act. Make fliers. Promote your gigs online.
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Make the different people in the story feel different. If you "act" them differently, then you can skip the annoying "blank said" parts of the story. You can also make the story feel more immersive. Play with accents, speech patterns, and voices for different people in the story. You can add great comedic value by being silly or stereotyping with the voices. For example, characterize your father's voice with an overly deep, gruff sound and add in occasional extras to the dialogue like "[Relevant part of the story.] Also, I am going out to the garage to build a deck. Or part of a deck. Maybe I will just watch a television series where they build a deck." Match the way your voice sounds to how you want the story to feel at that point. Change your pitch, tone, and volume to make stories seem calm or exciting, depending on where you are in the story. Accelerate your speed and slightly increase volume as you build toward the conclusion. Slow down when you say the conclusion. You should also experiment with dramatic pauses. A moment of silence and a look can add a lot to someone's experience of a story. If you want to really become a great storyteller, you have to master your ability to create and change facial expressions to match what you're saying. Your face should be able to basically act out the entire story. If you really want to learn from the master, watch a lot of Youtube videos of John Stewart or Martin Freeman. Remember, facial expressions come in more than 3 flavors. You can convey really complex emotions by using very specific facial expressions. Talking with your hands can make you go from seeming like a really stiff, boring story teller to someone who commands the room with a story. Hands convey emotions. Hands keep our audience focused. Hands create a feeling of action. If you don't use your body in any other way, at least start talking with your hands when you tell a story. Of course, you do not want to go over the top. Do not hit anyone in the face or knock over your drink. Or knock your drink...

TL;DR in English: Create character. Make your storytelling "big" or "small". Control your face. Talk with your hands. Act out the story.
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Your breath and thought largely determine your behavior. Wake up early and do 15 minutes of yoga every morning. When you feel stressed, take a break and meditate. This can be enormously calming. You'll feel more comfortable and your body will relax.   Learn yoga by using a video online or going to a local class.  Learn how to meditate by practicing calming breathing techniques in a quiet place. You can do yoga or meditation virtually anywhere, even in the middle of a conversation. Do yoga stretches on an airplane or meditate for a few seconds when you feel nervous during a party. Physical activity is scientifically proven to reduce stress, fight anxiety, and boost self-esteem. Exercise also releases pleasure-inducing endorphins. Even just 15 minutes of exercise a day can help you settle down and be happy.  Exercise doesn't have to be in the gym. You can go for a run or play pick up basketball with friends. In fact, exercising with friends can be more fun and more beneficial than working out alone. Set a work out plan and stick to it. Decide when and how often you want to work out. Aim to exercise significantly four times a week, while still getting some physical activity every day. Walking or riding your bike to work rather than driving is a great way to work in exercise to your everyday routine. Exercise also has enormous health benefits like increased energy levels and a stronger heart, both of which will help you calm down and be more confident. Doctors recommend seven to nine hours of sleep every night. When you're sleep deprived, you're more at risk for anxiety and depression. However, when you're well rested, you're more likely to stay calm and composed in social situations.  Beware of oversleeping. Sleeping ten hours or more can make your problems worse. Avoid caffeine and chocolate. These will keep you up late and independently act as stimulants which increase anxiety symptoms. Nicotine is a stimulant that leads to greater anxiety levels and lower self esteem. Drinking also acts as an unhealthy...

TL;DR in English: Try yoga and meditation. Exercise! Get plenty of sleep. Quit smoking and drink only in moderation. If these steps don't work, consider going to a therapist or taking medication.
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This is a precautionary measure if you find signs of irritation on your cat's skin. You'll be less likely to pass germs into any open wounds. If you find ticks, you'll be able to remove them before they can do further harm to your cat. Make sure the fur is glossy and smooth. After your stroke it, it should spring back into place. Make sure the skin is soft and free of blemishes. Call your vet if you find dandruff, bumps, bald spots, or wounds. Although these symptoms might signal conditions that can be treated with simple lifestyle changes, they might signal something more serious like mange or a hormonal imbalance. Do this especially if you notice your cat scratching more than usual. Use a flea comb for this step. Look for flea droppings. They're small, dark objects that look like grains of sand. You should also look and feel for flea eggs. Because they're white, they can blend in with your cat's skin. Like flea dirt, they feel like grains of sand. Other symptoms include bald spots, skin irritation, and pale lips/gums. If you find one or more fleas, your cat probably has many more. Call your vet as soon as possible to work out a treatment plan. This usually isn't a problem for indoor cats, but it's a good idea to check no matter where your cat spends their time. Ticks are very small when they're not gorged with blood. They're brown with teardrop-shaped bodies. When they're full of blood, they look like large gray cysts hanging out of the animal's skin.  If you find a tick unattached to your cat's skin, grab it as quickly as possible with a pair of tweezers. Be careful not to pinch your cat's skin. Kill the tick by drowning it in a small container of rubbing alcohol. If the tick has its head in your cat's skin, smother the area with petroleum jelly first. This will cut off the tick's source of air and cause it to back its head out. When it does back out, grab it with the tweezers and drown it in the rubbing alcohol. Disinfect the area before proceeding with grooming. Look for any fecal matter that might have...

TL;DR in English: Wear sterilized rubber gloves. Recognize what healthy fur and skin look like. Search for signs of fleas. Look for ticks. Check under the tail.
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If you begin to have suspicions that someone you know is causing harm to themselves, don’t ignore those suspicions.  Rely on your history with the individual and your own ability to read people to determine whether something is going on.  Think about whether your friend may be trying to:  Manage or reduce severe anxiety and distress and provide an immediate sense of relief Provide a distraction from painful emotions through feeling physical pain Have a sense of control over their body, feelings, or life, particularly if they are a perfectionist Feel anything at all. Sometimes, self-injurers feel so emotionally empty and numb that seeing their own blood helps them feel alive  Express unbearable feelings in an external way and communicate distress and emotional pain to the outside world Punish themselves for their perceived faults Have physical signs and scars to show for their emotional pain Self-injuring is usually done to the arms, legs, or torso, as these are the most easily hidden areas.  If you are watchful, however, you may be able to catch a glimpse of injured areas.  You should be respectful, however, and not spy on someone to try to see parts of their body that he keeps hidden; it would be better to just come out and ask them if they are self-injuring. Some signs that a friend or loved one is self-injuring may include:  Unexplained injuries or scars Covering up constantly, even when the weather or situation calls for other clothing choices Claims of frequent accidents (to explain injuries or scars) Blood stains appearing on clothing, tissues, or other places Mood or behavior changes such as isolating or seeming irritable or depressed Long periods of silence While the specific means of self-injury can vary, self-injurers often use one or more of the following methods:  Cutting or making scratches on the skin Burning the skin (with lit matches, cigarettes, or hot objects) Carving words or symbols into the skin Piercing the skin with sharp objects Breaking bones, hitting or punching themselves, or head...

TL;DR in English: Trust your instincts. Watch for signs of self-injury. Consider the various methods of self-injury. Try to understand self-injury. Deal with your own feelings first.
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The average person urinates about six to seven times in a 24-hour period. It is still normal to urinate eight times during the day and once during the night. Urinating more than twice during the night is not normal, however. The average person does not urinate more than two cups every two hours, or more than 10 times after drinking two liters. As you get older, the tissues in your bladder become tough, and as a result, are less flexible. Additionally, you bladder muscles get weaker as you age. Combined, these factors can cause older individuals, i.e., 55 years and older, to urinate more frequently. Contact a doctor if you urinate more than twice during the night. If you are taking medications, consider the effects these medications can have on your urination frequency. Double-check the side effects with your doctor. Additionally, diuretics like caffeine can irritate your bladder causing you to urinate frequently.  By reducing your caffeine intake, you can reduce your urination frequency. Alcohol is also a bladder irritant that can cause you to urinate frequently. While you are tracking the frequency of your trips to the bathroom, you should also be tracking the volume of urine you produce. If you are urinating more than 2.5 liters (2,500 cc or ml) per day, then you may have an excessive amount of urine, known as polyuria. This should be addressed by your doctor, as the underlying cause could be serious (such as diabetes or kidney problems). Drinking too much water, juice, and other liquids relative to your size may also cause you to urinate frequently. The amount of liquids you should drink per day depends on your weight. Calculate your appropriate fluid intake by multiplying your weight by 0.5. The number you arrive it is how many ounces you should be drinking per day.  For example, if you weigh 120 pounds, then multiply 120 by 0.5. This equals 60. Therefore, you should be drinking 60 ounces of liquids per day. If you work out, add 12 ounces of liquids for every 30 minutes you exercise. So if the person in...

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Determine if your dog is still up to breed standards. Evaluate the litter sizes. Determine if the dog is still interested in mating.

In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1/4 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat so the mixture simmers. Cook the syrup until the sugar dissolves. Refrigerate this syrup till it's cold.  It will only take a few minutes for the sugar to dissolve and create a syrup. This should make about 1/4 cup of simple syrup. Always be careful when handling hot sugar syrup since it could burn you. Wash 1 1/4 cups of strawberries and cut off the stems. Put them in a blender with 2 tablespoons of your cold simple syrup. Blend the berries and syrup until you have a smooth strawberry puree. If you'd like to leave a few chunks of strawberry for your drinks, simply pulse the berries and syrup until you have the consistency you'd like. Transfer the strawberry puree to a tall serving pitcher. Add 2 1/2 ounces of freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 ounce of orange liqueur (like Triple Sec) and 2 ounces of tequila. Stir this mixture to combine it. Taste the mixture and add more simple syrup if you'd like it sweeter. Add ice to the pitcher and stir the margaritas to chill them. Or you can pour the margarita mixture into a martini shaker. Add ice to the shaker and shake the margaritas until the sides of the shaker are cold. Avoid letting the margaritas sit in the shakers with the ice too long. The ice will begin to melt and will dilute your drinks. Fill your glasses with crushed ice or ice cubes. Pour the margaritas into your glasses. This recipe should make two margaritas. Garnish the margaritas with thinly sliced limes or strawberries and serve them immediately. Have straws available for serving. Choose thin cocktail straws since this will make the drink last longer than if you use large smoothie-sized straws.

TL;DR in English: Make a simple syrup. Make a strawberry puree. Combine the puree with your other ingredients. Shake or stir the margaritas. Serve the margaritas.
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Ask your guy questions about things he loves to do or his interests to show that you are interested in him. If he talks about things that he loves and are meaningful to him, he’ll subconsciously connect you with those feelings and like you even more. If you can weave these loves and interests into conversations with him, it shows not only that you care, but also that you are picking up on what’s important to him. Whenever the two of you talk, make sure to listen closely to what he is saying. You can then reference comments he’s made in later conversations, showing your interest in him.  Meaningful conversations are an important part to keeping his interest in you.  Compliment him on his interests instead of his looks. It further shows that you see what’s important to him. For example, if he volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, you can say something like “I really admire that you’re so kind and engaged with helping the underprivileged.” Any time you talk about something you love or are interested in, it will light up your face and eyes. This makes you more attractive to him and he will likely want to get to know you more deeply.  Let him know about your hobbies or interests. Just as it’s important for you to know what his loves and interests are, it’s important for him to know yours. This also lets your guy know that you are an interesting and dynamic person. Men don’t want women who are clingy and can’t hold their own. By showing that you are independent and have an opinion, you will help keep your conversations- and his interest- going.  Don’t dumb yourself down for a guy. Use your brain and show him you’re capable of forming opinions. It’s very attractive to a man that you know your feelings and can positively express them.  It’s also important to be independent and not make yourself too available to him. This way you show him you’re in demand with others. It also establishes some intrigue and draws him in to you even more.  Don’t let him make all the decisions or else he’ll get bored with you. Part of...

TL;DR in English: Talk to him about something he loves or his interests. Listen to him. Talk about things you love, too. Be independent and have an opinion. Be confident and yourself. Continue look nice, but don’t overdo it. Show off your talents. Be open to him and his interests. Be positive and fun.
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Tough girls aren’t known for their bubbly personalities. An easy way not to smile is to scowl. To do this bite down on the insides of your cheeks, which will turn the corners of your lips downward. If your current wardrobe consists primarily of floral prints and bright colored frocks, you’ll need to make a change.   The color black is a primary color in the tough girls’ wardrobe. So consider wearing all-black outfits or outfits in which a primary piece is black. Wear ripped denim, and clothing with a skull and bones theme.  Pick out ripped denim and clothing with a skull and bones theme. If you don’t already own these two items, make sure you purchase a motorcycle jacket and a nice pair of leather boots. Incorporate tough-girl accessories. Accessories will help pull your outfit together, and help emphasize your tough-girl image. Spikes are a common accessory that can be found on bracelets, rings, or parts of your clothing, like the collar of a blouse or the sleeves of a jacket. You can also look for jewelry with the skull and bones image. Pick up a pair of dark sunglasses to toughen up your look. Hiding your eyes will make you seem mysterious and unapproachable. Some noticeably tough-looking hairstyles include short, spiky hairdos and fauxhawks or Mohawks. You can shave one or both sides of your head. Or ask your stylist to give your hair a pop of color, like neon blue or purple. Choose a bold (typically dark) lip color, dark eyeshadow, and thick mascara. The heavy colors will darken your expression, and give you the “don’t mess with me” look you want.

TL;DR in English: Don’t smile. Revamp your wardrobe. Give yourself a tough girl hairstyle. Apply makeup to help you look tougher.
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Jurisdiction for a child custody decision lies in the state where the child resides. If a parent has recently removed the child from the state of Maryland, and the parties were married or divorced in Maryland, the state’s Courts retain jurisdiction, as long as the parent who removed the children from the state can be located and notified of the custody action. If you already have a custody order you should file for custody in the court that issued the order. If you do not already have a custody order, you should file in the county court in the county where the child resides or last resided. Talk to your children’s other parent, and if you can come to an agreement on custody, filing together can make the process go much more quickly. However, if you find that cannot come to an agreement, you may want to file alone.

TL;DR in English: Determine if Maryland Courts have jurisdiction for a custody case. Determine which court should hear your custody action. Decide if you will file alone or if your children’s other parent will join in the action.
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You can get it for free at the Mozilla website. The download link will automatically detect your operating system and language. If you’d like to download a different language or system, click the Systems & Languages link underneath the Download button. Once the download is complete, the DMG file should open automatically. If it does not, click the downloaded file on your desktop. Drag the Firefox.app file into your Applications folder. Hold down control and click the Firefox window. Select Eject “Firefox”. To add Firefox to the dock for quick access, click and drag the icon from your Applications folder onto the dock. You will be warned that the program was downloaded. Confirm that you want to open it. Firefox will ask you if you want to set it as the default browser. After making your choice, the browser will launch.

TL;DR in English: Download Firefox. Open the DMG file. Install the application. Put Firefox on the dock. Launch Firefox.
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As your dog ages, keep a critical eye on him and evaluate him frequently. You should make sure the dog continues to adhere to breed standards. If your dog is not up to standards, he should not be bred. For example, your dog’s coat should stay a certain way, and his gait should be up to par. These things may deteriorate with age and may affect the dog’s breeding. If your male dog has produced a smaller litter size than you expected, it may be time to stop breeding him. This can be an indication of a fertility problem with your male dog.  You can compare the litter sizes to previous sizes of litters your dog has sired. If your dog hasn’t sired many different litters, you can compare the litter size to litters from other dogs of the same breed. Some male dogs can experience hormonal changes, which can affect their reproduction. Due to these hormonal changes, your male dog may no longer be interested in mating with females in heat.

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Learn about local restaurant culture. Get seated in a restaurant. Ask for a menu or for the daily specials. Order drinks. Ordering your meal. Pay for your meal.

It can take a few days to have an effect, but some people find tomatoes naturally lighten and bleach facial hair. All you need to do is rub a small slice of tomato across any dark facial hair for about five minutes and then rinse off the juices. Place about half a cup of papaya pulp in a bowl with a tablespoon of milk. Work this into a thick paste and then dab it on any unwanted facial hair. Leave it on for 10 minutes before washing it out and see if you notice any lightening. There are no rough guidelines for the amount of these ingredients to use. Simply mix salt and turmeric into lemon juice and milk until you have a thick paste. Then, scrub the mixture into your face for five minutes before rinsing it off. You may notice that your facial hair has bleached slightly. Mix two cups (475 mL) of sugar with a quarter cup (60 mL) of lemon juice and half a cup (120 mL) of water. Heat it over a low flame on your stove until it turns brown, stirring constantly. Let the mixture cool slightly, so it's warm to the touch but not scalding. Apply the mixture to your face using a butter knife. Use waxing strips to hold the mixture in place. Pull the mixture off in the opposite direction of your hair growth immediately. The mixture does not need to stay on. This should both lighten and remove unwanted facial hair.

TL;DR in English: Rub a tomato on your face. Use a mixture of milk and papaya pulp. Try a turmeric, salt, milk, and lemon juice mixture. Use sugar and lemon juice.
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Pour a shallow layer of water into the pan. Heat over high until the water reaches a rolling boil, then remove from heat.  If you don't have a steamer, you'll need a colander that sits on top of the pan, and a lid that can fit over the colander. This methods adds less heat than the oven, but more moisture. The extra moisture is most helpful when the bread is very stale and hard, or if it was left out unwrapped. Place the basket over the steaming pan and cover with a lid. Give the steam at least five minutes to soften the bread.

TL;DR in English: Bring water to a boil in the base of a steamer. Place the stale loaf in the steamer basket. Leave covered until the bread is soft.
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Import the song into the mixing program. Depending on the program you choose you will need to start a new project or file to begin mixing. Follow the software prompts to import the original track. You can adjust the speed of songs by changing the BPM (Beats Per Minute) setting on most programs. Speed up or slow down the song if you are mixing with another song that has a different tempo.  Look for options in the software to “BeatMap” or “Set Project Tempo” Use the program's metronome setting to determine the BPM for your song by setting the metronome to be in time with the song. Add another audio track to your project and import the song you would like to blend with the first.  Add instrumental tracks to combine with a vocal original. Combine multiple songs to create unique remixes. Create your own mash ups by combining two songs. Use the BPM adjustment tools to change the tempo of the second song to match the first. Listen carefully to each song and adjust the pitch up or down depending on the sound of the song. Make sure that the pitches match or the two songs will not sound good together. Look for software options to for “Key Change” or “Adjust Pitch” Make sure that your songs are playing the same rhythms by listening for the heavy drum beats and adjusting the songs so they are in the same place. You can fade between one song and the other, or let both songs play simultaneously. Make the mix your own by bringing each song in and out of the mix. Some programs will allow you to export your finished song as a new MP3. Check the software you are using for available options to save.

TL;DR in English: Choose an MP3 file of a song as your starting point. Set the tempo of the song. Import the second song. Match the tempo of each song. Harmonize or match the pitches of the two songs. Line up the drum beats on the two songs. Adjust the volume levels of the two songs with the software. Save your project.
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Two symbols called the en dash and the em dash resemble the hyphen but are used for different purposes. En dashes ("–") are slightly longer than a hyphen, while em dashes ("—") are even longer. In informal writing, you can usually get away with using hyphens and dashes interchangeably, but in formal contexts, you'll want to keep the uses of each distinct, as it can be considered a grammar error to do so. Following these general rules can help you keep your use of hyphens and dashes distinct. Below are a few of the situations in which you'll need to use dashes:  Ranges of dates, numbers, times, and values (en dashes) Prefixes for words which don't usually have them (en dashes) Substituting for blank or missing content (em dashes) Abrupt sentence interruptions (em dashes) Punctuating a sentence with extra information (em dashes) En dashes are often used to express the idea that two or more words or numbers are connected by a range of values in between. For instance, in the sentence "We just delivered the Jan–Apr issue," the dash implies that the magazine is for January through April, not just January and April. Note that when using en dashes for ranges, you shouldn't put a space on either side of the dash. Here is an example of an en dash used to express a range:Would you please schedule me an appointment for 1:00–2:00 PM? In general cases, you shouldn't use any sort of punctuation mark for common prefixes like "pre-", "post-", "re-", and so on. However, when connecting this sort of prefix to a word like a proper noun, a complex phrase, or a word that would look awkward or cumbersome without some  sort of separating mark, it's acceptable to use an en dash. Obviously, however, en dashes shouldn't be used for words like "preselect" or "postgame" where the meaning is already clear. Here are a few examples of en dashes used to attach prefixes:The professor's degree in the pre–Cold War history of Russia qualified him to teach his course on Czar Nicholas II. Post–Andy Kaufman, the comedy landscape just didn't seem as...

TL;DR in English: Know when to use a dash instead of a hyphen. Use en dashes to describe ranges. Use en dashes to attach prefixes to awkward words or phrases. Use em dashes to punctuate a sentence. Use em dashes to show when a sentence cuts off. Use em dashes to substitute for missing information.
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Once you feel comfortable with straightforward rhythms, it is time to start playing with shorter, but more complex, phrases. Duplets are simply two sounds thrown quickly together ("da-DA!"), and triplets are three sounds ("BEEP-da-BOP"). Instead of using straight quarter notes, where you have one sound per beat (1, 2, 3, 4), start stringing together these other phrases, leaving spaces in between them for a bouncy, swinging feel.  Hold some notes for three beats, cram 10 notes into two beats, and then leave some silence before launching back in. Rhythmic variety is about playing with the beat to create tension and surprise. Alternating different types of rhythms is a great way to craft a complex, enjoyable scat solo without crazy notes or vocal range. Check out both Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, for example, on "Stomping at the Savoy" for a master class in rhythmic variation. An extension of rhythmic variation, this is when you transcend the "written" rhythm and get into the song with improvisational fervor. Most scatting is over a swing feel, where the 2nd and 4th beats are emphasized. Think of counting out your "1 and, 2 and, 3 and, 4 and" with a little extra emphasis on these two beats. If you're going to hit a high note, or pause and come back in, make it on the swinging beats. Great scat singers, like any great soloist or musician, are locked into the underlying chords and melody of the song they sing over. They know when chord changes are coming, and adjust their melody right in time with the rest of the band. Listen to the song several times until the chords' feel natural, and you know exactly what your band is doing behind you. If you're hoping to play professionally, there are a few progressions you should know:   12-Bar Blues-- the most common progression in Western Music. No matter what the key, the chords will always change in the same order, meaning you can quickly scat to any 12-bar blues once you know the form.  I Got Rhythm -- known as the most covered chord progression in jazz, these...

TL;DR in English: Introduce a little rhythmic variety with duplets and triplets. Get a little swing behind your scatting. Learn the chord progressions to improvise like a jazz singer. Scat through your vocal solos to bridge classical singing and scatting. Get a little weird with tone, voice, and coloring.
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Every country has different customs restaurants or food stands. Learning about food and restaurant culture will help you avoid unpleasant situations or offending people.  Europeans generally spend more time in restaurants enjoying the food and conversations than eating quickly and leaving. It’s thus not uncommon to wait longer for servers to arrive at your table, take orders, deliver food, or collect your payment.  There are still many places that do not take credit cards, so always make sure you have enough cash. Tipping is generally 5-10%.  If you want to get your server’s attention, put your hand up in the air and make eye contact. It’s not uncommon to sit at a table with people you don’t know, especially in traditional restaurants (called Gaststätten) or beer gardens (Biergarten). If you find a restaurant that looks nice and you decide to try it out, it may or may not have a host who seats you. Either way, there are a couple of useful phrases that will help you find a seat in any location.  Remember that it’s not uncommon to be seated with people you don’t know, especially if the restaurant has longer family-style table. If you’re in a restaurant with a host or hostess, ask for a table by saying “Ein Tisch für zwei, bitte” (Table for two, please.). If you’re in a restaurant or at a food stand and want to know if a table or space is free, you can ask a server or the people at the next table/ seat “Sind diese Plätze noch frei” (Are these seats taken?) or “ist hier noch frei” (is this available?). If you need a menu or are just interested in the daily specials that many restaurants in German-speaking offer, you can ask your server, the host/ hostess, or the bartender.  If you want to see a regular menu, ask “Kann ich die Speisekarte bitte anschauen?” (May I see the menu?”). If you are interested in daily specials, which are often local specialties, you can ask your server “Gibt es eine Tageskarte?” (Are there daily specials?). Many restaurants now offer the so-called “Businesslunch,” a fabricated “English”...

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Know what the groundwater temperature is for your location. Get a tankless heater that provides enough hot water for the needs of your family. Decide whether you want a point-of-use tankless heater in each area where you use water or a whole-house system. Look for safety details.

If you have certain medical conditions, you may need additional medical evaluations to help you avoid aspiration, especially if you are over the age of 65. You may be at risk if:  You have dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). You have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and are over the age of 65. You have a neurological condition like Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or Huntington’s disease. You take sedatives. You are being tube-fed. Your doctor or medical team can refer you to someone who can help. The pathologist or therapist will physically examine your ability to swallow and perform tests to understand your risk of aspiration.  For example, you may be given a barium swallow. For this test, swallow a drink containing barium before undergoing an X-ray, which will follow the path of the liquid in your body. Your speech pathologist may use an endoscope, which is a long tube with a camera in it. They will lower this through your mouth and down your throat to see what happens when you swallow. Some medications can cause dry mouth, lethargy, or dysphagia. These conditions may contribute to your risk of aspiration. Tell your doctor that you are worried about your risk of aspiration and would like to review your medications for side effects. Your doctor may reduce your use of sedatives, as sedatives can affect your cough and swallow reflexes. If you’re scheduled for any procedure that requires anesthesia, the anesthesiologist will give you a list of things to do before surgery. If you are at increased risk of aspiration, make sure that they know.  The anesthesiologist may tell you to stop eating 6 hours before surgery and drinking clear liquids 2 hours before surgery. These procedures can vary between hospitals, however. Always follow the guidance of your anesthesiologist.  Tell the anesthesiologist what medications you are taking. This can help them determine if there could be a negative reaction with the anesthetic. If aspiration does occur, it is best to see a doctor as soon as possible. Since...

TL;DR in English: Determine if you are at risk of aspiration. Undergo a swallow evaluation by a speech pathologist or swallow therapist. Ask your doctors to evaluate your medications. Talk to an anesthesiologist before surgery. Get immediate medical care if you notice symptoms of aspiration.
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How frequently you need to sanitize your cage depends on a number of factors including the size of the cage, the size of your birds, the number of birds you have, and how much time daily your birds are in the cage. Find a cleaning schedule that meets the needs of your specific set-up.  Smaller cages with individual birds may only need to be sanitized once a month, especially if the bird is regularly let out of the cage. Large cages for large birds or cages for multiple birds should be sanitized weekly. Move your bird into a safe area such as an alternate cage and take all toys and accessories out of the cage to wash as you would for a daily washing. Remove the old liner and leave the cage bare.  It is important to keep your bird in an area free from any exposure to fumes or excess product while you are cleaning your cage. Remember to wash any dishes and cage accessories in hot, soapy water before returning them to the clean cage. Remove debris and droppings from the cage using a pet-friendly soap or washing detergent and a scrubbing pad. Scrape them off of any of the cage surfaces, as well as off of perches and toys. Sandpaper can be useful in removing stubborn debris from wooden perches or toys. Use hot, soapy water to wash down the cage completely, then rinse thoroughly removing all soap and suds. This may be manageable in a sink for smaller cages, but larger cages may require a shower or use of a hose outdoors.  An animal-safe dish soap or detergent is sufficient for this stage in the cleaning process. For better results disinfecting, use a clean towel to lightly dry the cage and soak up any excess water pooling around the cage’s surfaces. Once the cage has been washed, spray the cage from top to bottom with a cage disinfectant spray. Disinfectant sprays meant specifically for bird cages may be bought online or purchased at a local pet or bird specialty store. Rinse the cage thoroughly with water and allow to air-dry completely before returning the bird.  Some people opt to use a vinegar cleaning solution...

TL;DR in English: Pick a cleaning schedule. Remove everything. Scrape away debris and droppings. Wash the cage. Disinfect the cage. Refill the cage.
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If the growth might not be a wart, treating it as one can make it worse or cause potential health issues. It’s best to visit your doctor for a diagnostic exam to make sure your growth is a wart and receive proper treatment.Keep in mind that some skin cancers can look like a wart, so it’s important that you’re sure what you have is actually a wart. Your doctor can treat the warts in their office or may prescribe wart medication for you to use at home. Which treatment they recommend will depend on your preferences, the type of wart you have, the previous treatment methods you’ve used, and where the wart is located. Here are the typical treatments used for warts:  Prescription-strength salicylic acid removes the wart layer-by-layer. Your doctor may prescribe this treatment alone or with cryotherapy.  Cryotherapy involves freezing the wart with liquid nitrogen. A blister will form under and around the wart, which helps slough off the wart. However, you may experience discomfort, discoloration, and blistering.  Trichloroacetic acid can be used in office to treat the wart after your doctor scrubs off the top layer of skin. This treatment can cause discomfort and may require several applications. Your doctor likely won’t recommend it unless nothing else works.  Surgery can remove a wart that is really bothering you, such as one on your face. Your doctor will cut away the wart, which may result in minor scarring.  Laser treatments can cut off blood supply to the wart, causing it to die. However, this treatment may cause discomfort and scarring.

TL;DR in English: Talk to your doctor if you’re not sure your bump is a wart. Ask your doctor about your treatment options.
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It’s hard to be determined when you don’t know what you’re working towards or how to even recognize when you’ve gotten there. Figure out what success means to you and you’ll be better equipped to persevere towards your goals. The best possible future self exercise can help you do that.  Spend about 15 minutes writing in great detail about what you’d like your future life to be like (1, 5, or 10 years into the future). Consider various areas of life, such as your career, relationship, health, passions, etc. What would each of these areas be like in your best possible future? Try not to filter yourself or allow negative, competing thoughts to affect what you write. It doesn’t matter if this future seems improbable now—just write about it creatively as if it could happen. Develop clear goals geared towards reaching the success you imagined in the best possible future self exercise. Start with just a few that address different areas of your life. Get as specific as you can with your goals.  For instance, you wouldn’t say “I want more money” and leave it at that. You might set a specific goal to complete a certification course so that you will be eligible for a managerial position at your job. Similarly, you wouldn’t say “I want to go to Hawaii.” You might set a clear goal to save $10,000 for a family vacation in Hawaii. You might create separate goals for different areas, including finances, health, career, relationship, and personal development. However, different goals may overlap. In the above example, being more specific about the financial goal (“I want more money”) uncovered a career goal. Focusing on a few goals at a time will help you stay focused and determined. If you focus on too much at once, you'll get overwhelmed, which will make determination harder to maintain. After you’ve clarified a few specific goals, divide these goals down into smaller, more manageable steps. You’ll feel more determined to stick with your goals, if you know what’s expected along the way.  For example, if you set a goal to...

TL;DR in English: Complete the best possible future self exercise. Create a few specific goals. Break your goals down. Set challenging deadlines. Prioritize your goals. Look for gaps that prevent goal-attainment.
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Many women experience nipple darkening for the first time during puberty, which occurs when girls are around 8-9 years old. Don’t be concerned if your nipple becomes darker or larger when you’re going through puberty. It’s completely normal and caused by hormonal changes in your body. Nipples come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. Try not to be ashamed of your body or worried about how other people may view it. you may be pregnant. It’s common for your nipples to become darker during the early stages of pregnancy. If you might be pregnant, purchase and take a test to quickly diagnose the cause of your dark nipples. For the most accurate results, take the test in the morning of the first day of your expected period. Due to the hormonal changes that happen as you get older, your nipples might change color. If you’re going through menopause or are taking a medication that contains hormones like progesterone or estrogen, expect your nipples to become slightly darker. Remember to get regular mammograms and perform monthly breast examinations on yourself so that you can notice any unusual changes to your breasts. Often, people mistake the presence of small hairs for discoloration. Look closely at your nipples and areola closely to identify small, dark hairs, which grow from follicles on the nipple. These hairs are normal and shouldn’t be a cause for concern. Avoid plucking or shaving this, which can cause painful ingrown hairs. If you want to remove these hairs, carefully trim them with a small pair of scissors.

TL;DR in English: Understand that your nipples can get darker during puberty.  if there’s a chance you may be pregnant. Consider that your nipples might darken naturally with age. Inspect your nipples to see if they have small hairs on them.
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A Florida home may have warmer groundwater temperatures than a New England home. A colder temperature means your tankless heater needs to work harder to provide your water because it requires a greater temperature rise. There are many online calculators to help you with this step of the process. It is important that a tankless water heater works within its capacity so you need to know your required flow rate (gpm) and your temperature rise (which is the difference between your inlet or incoming water temperature and outlet temperature or the desired temperature of hot water)  Automatic sensors that detect carbon monoxide and automatically shut down the system when the heat exchanger overheats should be on any model you consider.

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Judge your own strengths. Try the song out with your group. Pick a song you’re comfortable with.

Spend 15 minutes informally jotting down your visions, goals, and dreams. Don't worry about writing clearly defined goals or putting things in order. Just make sure these goals and dreams are consistent with your identity and values. If you're getting stuck, try free-writing exercises. You could describe:   The ideal future Qualities you admire in others Things that you could be doing better Things you want to learn more about Habits you want to improve Once you've found future dreams and ideals, choose a few specific goals to help you reach them. Try to be specific when describing these goals. If your goal is large or long term, break it up into smaller goals or steps. Think of these steps or goals as a strategy to achieving those future dreams and ideals. For example, "I want to become a good runner by my 50th birthday," is vague and may be a long-term goal (depending on your current age). A better goal would be, "I want to train for a half-marathon. I plan on running a half-marathon within 1 year and a full-marathon within the next 5 years." Look at your goals and decide which ones are the most important or desirable. Think at each goal in terms of how achievable it is, how long it will take, and what impact working towards and achieving it would make in your life. You should also ask yourself why you value a certain goal over another. Make sure goals on your list aren't in conflict with each other. Ranking your goals by impact can motivate you to work towards them. It also helps you imagine achieving that goal and its potential benefits. Track your progress by setting smaller benchmarks and deadlines for your goals and steps. Reaching these will give you a sense of accomplishment, increase your motivation, and give you feedback about what's working and what's not.  For example, if you're goal is to run a half-marathon in 1 year, give yourself a deadline of training for the next 6 months. Once you've met that goal, tell yourself to run practice half-marathons for the following six months. If you realize...

TL;DR in English: Imagine your possibilities. Break your goals into specific steps. Rank your goals according to impact. Set benchmarks and deadlines. Try the S.M.A.R.T.
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Add some sparkle. You can add a coat of glitter polish to any color, but if you want your nails to really stand out, get a package of small rhinestones to glue on. You can create a dazzling look by applying several to each nail, or use them as tasteful accents that are part of a painted design. . This is a natural, pretty style that looks great on fake nails. If you want your fake nails to have a realistic touch, a French manicure is the way to go. You can buy a French manicure kit or pick up your own pink, clear and white nail polish to do the job. . These come in all kind of colors and make it easy to create the designs you want without the messiness of a nail polish brush. Try a polka-dotted look, or do something more complicated, like a  panda or  strawberry.

TL;DR in English: .  Do a French manicure  Try a nail art pen
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Crate training is not only important to the process of housebreaking. Having your Shih Tzu familiar with her crate can help with vet trips, road trips, and other incidents where your Shih Tzu may need to be temporarily confined.  Pick a small dog crate for your shih tzu. You only need enough room for your Shih Tzu to sit, stand, and turn around. Crates should also have ventilation on all four sides. It's not a bad idea to keep the crate somewhere in your home where you hang out frequently. That way, your Shih Tzu can occasionally go in her crate while still feeling like part of the family.  Going in the crate should be thought of as a treat rather than a punishment. Keep a water dish, food, toys, and treats in the crate. Make sure any toys and dog safe and big enough that your Shih Tzu will not swallow them.  Keep your Shih Tzu in the crate when you sleep, go out, or when you're occupied with a household chore that prevents you from watching her. Do this until your Shih Tzu is housebroken and you know she will not have accidents indoors.  It is important not to treat the crate as a "cage" or "prison" and to keep use to a minimum. If necessary, when you are home keep the dog on a lead so you can keep an eye on him and take him outside to toilet as soon as you spot signs of him wanting to toilet. While most owners prefer their pets eliminate outside, as Shih Tzus are smaller pets many apartment dwellers own them. If you don't have easy access to the street or a yard, you may want your Shih Tzu to eliminate inside on newspaper or padding.  Paper training's main pro is convenience. For people who have difficulty taking a dog outside for whatever reason, whether a busy schedule or a physical problems, paper training can be an alternative option. In addition to padding and newspaper, dog litter boxes are sold in many pet stores.  Paper training's main drawback is that it creates odor and might not be the best option for your dog. Shih Tzu are high energy and crave the outdoors.  Whichever route you go with, it's...

TL;DR in English: Crate train your Shih Tzu. Decide whether you want your dog to go inside or outside. Make a walk schedule. Be patient.
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The HR Certification Institute offers a variety of self-directed certification programs to choose from, depending on where you are in your career. This program focuses on certifying you based on your knowledge, rather than putting you through courses. You'll need to pick one before moving ahead with certification. Most require some combination of HR experience and a degree. It's best if the degrees are in HR management, but it's not a requirement.  For instance, the Associate Professional in Human Resources is for people who are starting out. You can even take this certification right out of high school. You can purchase study materials along with the test.  The Professional in Human Resources requires a combination of experience and education. You need 4 years of experience if you have a high school diploma, 2 years of experience if you have a bachelor's degree, and 1 year of HR experience if you have a master's degree.  The Senior Professional in Human Resources requires even more experience. You need 7 years of HR experience if you have a high school diploma, 5 years if you have a bachelor's, and 4 years if you have a master's. This certification is basically just an exam you take to prove your knowledge. Before you take the exam, you'll need to study up for it. The HR Certification Institute offers both preparation materials for free and for purchase. If you wish, you can even bundle your test exam and preparation materials to save a little money.  For instance, you can get exam outlines for free at https://www.hrci.org/how-to-get-certified/preparation-overview/exam-content-outlines  However, you'll need to pay for practice exams. Schedule the exam at your convenience with Prometric, the company that proctors the exams. You'll need to schedule the exam at one of the many testing centers, which are located in most major cities. You can use Prometeric's site to search for a testing center. You can take the exam most weekdays, as long as you make an appointment before the center fills up. Arrive at the...

TL;DR in English: Pick a certification exam. Study for the exam to gain your certification. Schedule the exam. Take the exam.
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Serotonin syndrome is essentially an over-excitation of the nervous system, so the symptoms reflect this. You may feel agitation, restlessness, or irritability. Because of this, you may experience an increased heart rate and palpitations. Your pupils may also be dilated and you may have increased blood pressure. Another common symptom of serotonin syndrome is confusion and disorientation. You may also experience pronounced clumsiness. Your muscles may feel uncoordinated, making it hard to walk, drive, or perform daily tasks. Your muscles may also end up feeling excessively rigid. You may also experience twitching muscles or muscle tics. If you have serotonin syndrome, you may also experience profuse sweating. Instead of sweating, you may experience shivering or have goosebumps break out over your body. You may also experience diarrhea or headaches. There are some symptoms associated with serotonin syndrome that indicate you are experiencing a serious reaction. These symptoms can be life-threatening, and if you experience them, you should call emergency services immediately. These symptoms include:  High fever Seizures An irregular heartbeat Unconsciousness High blood pressure Change in mental status The symptoms of serotonin syndrome usually begin within a few hours of taking a prescribed medication, an OTC medication, or an herbal supplement. These symptoms are even more common when one or more of these substances are combined.  The majority of cases of serotonin syndrome happen within six to 24 hours of a change in dose or starting of a new drug.  Serotonin syndrome can be serious and life-threatening, so if you are taking any of the medications listed or have just started a new medication and experience any of the symptoms, call your physician, emergency services, or go to an emergency room right away.

TL;DR in English: Check for symptoms of agitation. Monitor for confusion or lack of coordination. Watch for other bodily changes. Check for severe symptoms. Know that the symptoms can start within a few hours.
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If you have a powerful voice, a rock song or ballad that lets you show off your range is a great decision. Try, “When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars or “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele. If your voice is soft, try a song that doesn’t require you to “belt it out,” like “Don’t Know Why” by Norah Jones. If you don’t know your strengths yet, ask for feedback from friends or any musicians or singers you know.  Alternatively, try recording yourself. Even though you already listen to yourself when you sing, listening to a recording is a little different because you’re not busy singing and you can really pay attention. Remember that you are your worst critic, so try and go easy on yourself while still being honest about whether you’re straining to hit notes or having trouble breathing. If you are performing as part of a band, duet, or ensemble, it is equally important that the band and other singers perform the song well. If one of you is out of tune or doesn’t play the music correctly, the audience and judges will probably notice. Popular duet songs include, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell and “Lucky” by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat.  You can also turn a song into a duet or ensemble piece by having different people sing different verses or parts of the chorus. Be creative and have fun! Singing in front of people can be tough and your song choice can make it tougher. No matter what anyone else says, if you don’t feel comfortable, cannot hit the notes, or just don’t like the song, it will show through to the judges and the audience. Pick something you feel great performing and chances are - you’ll look and sound great, too!

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