Learn about special characters. Use a textbook. Start reading Beowulf. Keep a glossary available. Watch for kennings.

If you are leery of sewing, you can set aside the needle and thread and create a halter top out of a scarf. Select a scarf from your collection that is large enough to cover your body. Choose a solid, striped, or patterned scarf that expresses your personal style.. To begin this quick process, lay the scarf horizontally across your back. Grab the top left corner and the top right corner of the scarf and pull them up towards your neckline. Wrap the corners around each other once or twice. Pull the left corner over your right shoulder. Pull the right corner over your left shoulder. Adjust the top and the straps until it feels comfortable. Tie the straps in a knot behind your neck.

TL;DR in English: Select the perfect scarf. Cross the two top ends in front of your chest. Tie the ends in a knot.
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Taking care of yourself by indulging in activities that make you happy can help you be nicer to others as well.  Doing something you enjoy can improve your mood by distracting you from a bad mood.  If you can control your mood, you’re more likely to make reasoned decisions (not emotional decisions) about how to communicate with others. Particularly if you are an introvert, you may need to make time alone with yourself from time to time.  This can help you be nicer to others because you will feel more refreshed.  This can be of particular benefit if your loved ones are the recipients of your mean behavior; taking a break from them may help you be nicer to them. Studies have shown that having vicarious experiences through others (which happens with both reading and watching well-known characters on a favorite TV show) can make you feel happier.  People also experience catharsis, or a second-hand release of emotions, by experiencing events through fictional characters.  Releasing emotions in a controlled environment in that way can help you control your emotions in real life. There is a strong connection between moderate exercise and improved mood.  Regular exercise can also help you regulate your emotions in general.  All of this can help lead to you feeling happier, which can help you be nicer to others.   Consider practicing yoga.  It combines physicality and mindfulness, so it has the benefits of both exercise and meditation. If you can’t get to a yoga studio, try streaming an internet yoga video or downloading a yoga application to your mobile device.  If you are feeling whimsical, you might try dancing to feel better. Dancing both gives you a bit of an exercise boost and activates the pleasure centers of your brain.  You may find that getting daily exercise gives you more overall energy, which can help you be productive and patient without getting irritated with other people. Being hungry can make you feel irritable, which can lead you to lash out at others.  Eating a nutritious diet full of whole foods...

TL;DR in English: Do something you enjoy. Give yourself time alone. Read a book or watch a favorite television show. Exercise. Eat a healthy meal or snack. Socialize with a friend.
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Start with the front corner. Place a T-connector on top of a 3-foot (0.91 m), then use a small piece of pipe (the 2 1/2-inch [6.35 cm] sections) in the joint extending toward the front. Attach an elbow connector with this small piece of pipe. That will be the support for the front pole along the top. Do the same for the smaller 2-foot, 73/4-inch (0.806 m) sections that will form the top of the poles in the back, except the elbow connector will extend along the back. Ask for help with assembly if possible! On the front, connect the top to the 3-foot (0.91 m) bottom with 1 T connector  with the opening facing toward the back of the booth. In the back, use a small piece of pipe to connect 2 T connectors in the middle of the post. Face one toward the front and one pointing along the back side. At the top, connect the front corner pole to 1 26 3/8-inch (0.67 m) section. Add a T connector, then 1 20-inch (0.51 m) section. Stick the other end of this section into the back corner pole. Place 1 4-foot (1.22 m) section across the middle of the side connect the front pole to the back pole halfway down. Find the T connector in the middle of the side at the top. Use a small piece of pipe to connect an elbow joint to it that's facing toward the middle.  Do the same with the other side. Build a post for the middle of the booth by sliding 1 5-foot, 11 3/4-inch (1.82 m) section into the bottom of a T connector. Add 1 3-foot, 11 7/8-inch (1.22) section to either side of the connector. Push the smaller sections into the middle of the walls at either end at the top. Add the 8-foot (2.43 m) sections at the top in the front, the top in the back, and the middle in the back. Don't fully secure these joints until all the poles are in place. It is extremely difficult to break PVC pipe or joints with your bare hands, so apply plenty of pressure to ensure a tight fit. Press the pipe in to each joint. You may need to twist the pipe slightly to get everything connected tightly.

TL;DR in English: Attach a T connector and elbow connector to the top of each corner pole. Build the rest of the corner posts with T connectors. Build the sides using the corner posts and more connectors. Connect the sides with the longer poles. Secure each pipe by fully inserting it into the PVC joint.
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Loosely place a plastic bag over the pots just until the seeds sprout. This can help retain heat and moisture, speeding up the germination process. This can be especially helpful if you live in a cooler climate. If you started your seeds indoors, once the weather warms up a little, you can start moving the pots outside during the day while the sun is out. Then, bring them back in before the temperature drops at nightfall. As long as the danger of frost is over, it should be warm enough to give your pots some outside time.

TL;DR in English: Cover indoor pots with a plastic bag. Give your pots time in the sun each day.
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Stay hydrated throughout the day to help flush out lactic acid from your body. Dehydration can also add soreness to your muscles and make it more painful for you.  Put a lemon in your water to help reduce lactic buildup.  Avoid drinking anything that’s sugary or caffeinated. Some coaches will recommend eating 20 grams of protein between 30-60 minutes after a workout. Dig into a cup of Greek yogurt with whey protein mixed in. Or, drink a shake made with chia seeds, flaxseed, and oats. The amino acid leucine found within whey proteins helps your muscles to change protein into fuel. Potassium can help to reduce muscle soreness and cramping. You can get your potassium from your diet by eating fruits or vegetables, such as bananas or kiwis. Or, you can talk with your doctor about taking a daily supplement or multivitamin. Winter squash and potatoes are other good food sources of potassium. A foam roller is exactly what it sounds like, a small tube-shaped piece of foam. Sit on an exercise mat on the floor and position the roller to 1 side of your sore muscles. Apply gentle pressure as you roll the foam over your muscles. Repeat this rolling motion until you feel your muscles begin to release.  In some cases you can actually use your bodyweight to apply pressure. For example, if your back thighs are sore, place the roller on the mat. Then, sit on the mat with your thigh directly on top of the roller. Place your hands on the mat and use them to move your thigh in a rocking motion on the roller. Foam rollers are available online or at most fitness stores. But, if you don’t have one, you can roll a tennis ball over your muscles. Pour 1 to 2 cups (180 to 360 grams) of the salt into a full tub.. A 30-minute salt bath can help reduce inflammation and flush toxins from your body. Purchase Epsom salt at your local drug store. Anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, can lower your feeling of soreness, but they do not fix the underlying problem. If you take medication, use only the recommended dosage. If you find yourself...

TL;DR in English: Drink 8 glasses of water every day. Eat a whey protein snack 30-60 minutes after exerting yourself. Intake at least 1,600 mg of potassium each day. Apply a foam roller to your sore muscles for 5-10 minutes. Soak in a tub with Epsom salt. Take over-the-counter pain medications sparingly.
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Old English includes many of the same letters that we use today, but it also features some unusual characters. Become familiar with these characters so that you will know how to pronounce them, but bear in mind that despite the fact that "true Ænglisc," or "true Old-English," used Runes, rather than the Latin script, Runes were dropped before the Middle-English Era in favor of the Latin Script, though modified, as you will see next. One other letter, the Medial(Long-)Es was added by the time of the Early-Modern English, otherwise known as its derogatory name: "King-James-English;" it has been added to the following list so that you may recognize it, when reading old English texts:  Ææ = this is an Æsh and it sounds like the “a” in “hat(American Pronunciation)” Ðð =this is an Ed and it sounds like the “th” in “weather,” or "the;" Eth fell out of favor, in place of thorn -- eth was created by drawing a line through a "d," and in writing, you can either write a "d," and draw a line through it, that it looks like a "đ(d-stroke,)" or the classic way, as a backwards six with a stroke through it Þþ = this is a Þorne and it sounds like the "th" in "thorn," however the previous letter, eth, fell out of favor, and was replaced with either "th" or thorn, by the time of Middle English, soon thorn suffered the same fate... ſ ʃ = this is a "Medial-'S,'" or "Long-'S.'" The Long-Es was created as an equal to the primary form of the Greek letter Sigma; the Medial-Es functions exactly the same as the Final-Es, which replaced the Medial-Es -- "stress," by in the time of Early-Modern/Late-Middle English was written: "ſtreſs,"  the word "blessings" was written: "bleſſings;" as you have probably figured out, the Capital-'S' was the same, and the Lowercaſe-'s' were the same as they are today -- "s" only came at the end of a word, it is a "Final-Es." The "ʃ," not to be confused with the African Esh(Sʃ,) was the design of the Medial-Es not common in English, this design was mostly used in Germany. A textbook on Old English can help...

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Collect a sample from kittens every 2 to 3 weeks for up to 20 weeks. Submit a sample for your adult cat once every 6 months. Request a stool test if your cat has unusual bowel movements.

Bring your dog to the chosen spot, making sure the floor is protected with newspaper. Have your assistant hold the dog in a standing position and elevate the tail when you are ready to administer the enema. Stand behind the dog so you have a clear view of his rear end. If your dog has long fur or feathering around the rear end, then consider clipping away the long fur to reduce fecal soiling when the dog does go. Other types of enema equipment may use a pump or syringe that you will need to fill. Too fill the bulb, pump, or syringe, submerge the end of the tubing into the enema liquid. Then, compress the bulb to expel all of the air. Next, release the bulb so that the negative pressure pulls in liquid.  Make sure that the water is not too hot by testing it on the inside of your wrist. If the water is too hot, then cool it down by adding a little cold water.  If you are using a syringe, attach the tubing to the hub of the syringe and suck back on the plunger in order to fill the syringe. The anus is the hole through which the dog passes feces. This is easy to identify in the male because it is the only hole. In the female dog the anus is immediately below the tail whilst the vulva is closer to the ground between her back legs. Wearing your protective clothing and gloves, squirt a small volume of liquid out of the end of the tubing to lubricate it or apply some petroleum jelly to the end. Then, take the end of the tubing and gently insert it into your dog’s rectum. Next, apply a bit of gentle pressure at the central part of the anus. It may also help to apply a gentle twisting movement to the tubing as you advance it. The rectum lies parallel to the backbone. Aim to direct the tubing forward in a straight line parallel to the spine in order to follow the path of the rectum. Never apply pressure or force. If the tube refuses to advance, leave it where it is and try squirting in some liquid as it might be the tip is jammed against the fecal buildup. Push the tubing about one to two inches into the anus. Once...

TL;DR in English: Position your dog. Fill the enema bulb. Identify the anus. Prime the enema pump. Insert the tubing in a straight line. Administer the enema solution. Take your dog to use the bathroom.
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If you don't already own lawn-care equipment, you need to decide what you'll need for your business. What services do you plan to offer? Will you only need a lawnmower, or do you also plan to cut weeds, trim hedges and remove leaves? How much money do you have to start your business? The equipment you purchase will need to fall within that budget. If you find you don't have enough capital to purchase it, you can also lease equipment with fewer start-up funds, although that will cost more in the long run. Leasing equipment does have its perks, however, since you generally get the most modern equipment that requires minimal maintenance, and the costs can be tax deductible. You might decide to lease in the short term while you raise capital to purchase at a later date. With about $500, you can purchase a basic push mower, a trimmer and a leaf blower. If you plan to provide additional lawn services but lack the extra capital, you can always start off with basic tools and expand once you gain capital. If you don't have enough money to start with new equipment, you can even purchase a used lawn mower to use as you start earning money to reinvest into your business. Check online and local classified ads and yard sales.

TL;DR in English: Determine your needs. Set a budget. Purchase your equipment.
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While you do not need to wash them with detergent right away, you should always rinse out your Thinx as soon as you are done wearing them. This will help get most of the blood out. It is easiest to rinse the panties if you put them inside-out before you wash. This means that the seat of the pants where the blood has collected is facing out towards the tap. Focus the water on the seat of the panties where the blood has collected. The water might run pink or brown from the blood. If the thought of washing period blood makes you squeamish, you can wear gloves while you rinse out your Thinx. Do not twist or tear the panties. Instead, just gently crumple up the fabric and squeeze. The blood may run out of the panty. Rinse again and keep squeezing until the water runs clear. Once you have rinsed the panty, you can either wash it right away or wait until laundry day. You may even wait until your period is over to wash all of your Thinx panties together.

TL;DR in English: Rinse the Thinx immediately after you take them off. Pull the panties inside out. Run the Thinx under cold water. Squeeze out excess water. Hang to dry or wash immediately.
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Many jewelry makers entered into the profession after earning a formal degree in Gemology, Jewelry Design, or Accessory Design. However, a formal degree is not strictly necessary. Some reasons to strongly consider a formal education include:  If you are brand-new to the profession and have no contacts in the industry If you will need to use advanced software or 3-D printing technology in your jewelry designs If you hope to work for a large jewelry manufacturer that requires formal degrees If you wish to pursue competitive, highly sought-after managerial positions in the industry Even though education can provide one pathway to a successful career in jewelry making, many successful professionals used alternative methods to get their jobs. These strategies include networking, apprenticing, or growing a small, informal side business into a larger company. A formal degree in jewelry making is not necessary for every aspiring jeweler and should be considered carefully. Some reasons not to pursue a degree in jewelry making include:  If you wish to pursue jewelry making as a hobby, part-time job, or side business instead of your full-time career If you already have a local client base for your jewelry designs  If your jewelry designs can be accomplished without sophisticated tools or technology If you have contacts in the industry who can give you an apprenticeship or entry-level position If you are unable to pay for a degree If you are unable to spend 1-4 years pursuing a degree There are dozens and dozens of schools, institutes, and programs that provide training in various jewelry making techniques. However, these schools can differ in their emphases and training programs. Before you enroll in a program, decide on the specific set of skills you wish to acquire. That way, you will know whether a program will fit your needs. If you want to open your own independent boutique, you might wish to choose a program that will help you learn how to run your own business or design scarves. If, however, you wish to craft...

TL;DR in English: Consider whether you wish to pursue a formal education in jewelry making. Consider whether the costs of a formal degree are worthwhile. Choose the skills you wish to learn. Decide whether you want a certificate, Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree. Enter a licensed program. Build a portfolio during school. Develop professional networks while in school. Intern at a local jewelry store or studio.
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Partial water changes are an excellent and efficient way of reducing ammonia levels and maintaining a clean tank for your fish. You should aim to do a partial water change about once a week, though you may need to do it more often, depending on your tank's conditions. A good way to check if you need to do partial changes more frequently is by stirring up the substrate gravel with a fish net. If a lot of debris floats up, it's a good sign you're not changing the water often enough.  Let fresh water sit out overnight to dechlorinate, or treat the fresh water with a dechlorination product. Wash your hands and make sure you've washed away all residue of soap, lotions, and other potential contaminants. Dry your hands with a clean paper towel. Disconnect any electrical appliances near the fish tank to prevent any risk of accidental electrocution. Wait to reconnect those appliances until you've finished changing the water and checked that everything is dry. For an otherwise healthy tank, you can aim to replace about 30% of the water. In a 10 gallon (37.9 L) tank, that means replacing 3 gallons (11.4 L) of water. You don't necessarily need to remove the fish for a partial water change. Just be careful as you put your hands in the tank so you don't startle the fish. Scrape off any algae that's grown on the walls of the tank. You can buy a specialized tool for scraping algae, or simply use an old credit card. Use a siphon tube to drain out 30% of the old water into a bucket or nearby sink. When you've removed enough of the old water, slowly pour in the fresh, dechlorinated water. Decaying organic matter is a large factor in elevated ammonia levels. By using a fish net to scoop out anything that shouldn't be there (basically anything but the living fish and plants you want in the tank), you can help lower ammonia levels and prevent them from rising.  Uneaten food is a large contributor to ammonia levels. Fish waste can also cause spikes in ammonia as it decomposes. Dead plant matter or dead fish left in your tank will...

TL;DR in English: Do a partial water change. Scoop out any organic matter that shouldn't be there. Reduce the frequency and quantity of food given. Introduce healthy bacteria to the water. Lower your tank's pH. Try increasing aeration of the water. Use neutralizing drops.
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Kittens are especially susceptible to parasites, so they require more frequent stool tests. Collect and bring in a stool sample for any kittens you have the first time you take them to the vet and then any time your vet requests follow-up samples. Your veterinarian will usually ask you to submit a stool sample whenever your cat goes in for a vaccination or checkup. This is an important measure to check your cat for parasites and treat them before they get out of hand. You may not need to submit samples as often if your cat stays indoors. Outdoor cats are more susceptible to parasites. Call your vet and let them know if your cat is having loose stools, or if there is blood or mucus in their stools. Check your cat’s litter box once per week to make sure it is having normal stools and call your veterinarian if you notice anything abnormal. Certain conditions cause one or more of these issues, such as trichomonas. This is a serious parasitic infection that requires treatment, so it is important to rule this out.

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Say one positive thing about yourself every morning. Volunteer. Accomplish small goals. Find reasons to laugh. Exercise. Eat a healthy diet. Get enough rest. Pray.

Spread the bags out evenly in the bottom of a shallow baking tray or similar container.  This is a great way to recycle teabags already used to brew tea. If you use loose tea leaves instead of teabags, place the leaves into the bottom of a paper cup, ice cube tray compartment, or similar mold. Carefully pour a small amount of melted candle wax over each tea bag, using just enough wax to cover the bag or the leaves. You could pour liquid paraffin over the teabags instead of using melted candle wax, if desired. Either option should work just as well. Allow the coated teabags to sit out, undisturbed, until the bags and leaves absorb the melted wax. This means that the wax will also cool and harden. When ready, the teabags will feel stiff and cool to the touch. Place the teabag firelighters in resealable plastic bags or containers. Store them away from any excess moisture until ready to use.

TL;DR in English: Place the teabags in a pan. Pour melted wax over them. Let the leaves absorb the wax. Store until needed.
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A field hockey team consists of 11 players. The number of forwards, midfielders, and defenders on the field depends on the formation the coach chooses. The final player on the field is the goalie, who stays near the goal to block shots. Forwards score goals, defenders block goals, and midfielders do a little of both. Try to pick a position that fits you best. You may even get to play multiple positions sometimes. When you look at a field hockey field, you will see a semi-circle around the goals. These are the shooting zones, and you have to be standing in them in order to score. If you shoot the ball while standing outside of the zone, the goal doesn't count and the other team gets the ball. Make sure you only shoot with the flat side of the stick as well. The rounded side cannot be used at all. The short corner is perhaps the hardest part of the game to understand. When it happens, 5 defenders stand in front of the shooting zone. The rest of the defending team has to wait behind the centerline of the field until the team on offense touches the ball.  A short corner is basically a power play in sports like hockey, indoor soccer, or lacrosse. For very bad fouls, such as trying to harm another player, the referee may award a penalty stroke. A player for the offense takes a 1-on-1 shot against the goalie. Keep in shape, especially if you are a midfielder. All players need to be able to run without tiring. A regular field hockey game consists of 2 35-minute halves, so it involves a lot of endurance. Build your stamina as much as you can. Remember that, during a game, you run while holding and using your stick. Run with it in practice so you can get used to carrying it in a match. Bounce the ball along the flat length of your stick. Dribble it wherever you go. Work on turning with the ball, pulling it towards you, and passing it to a teammate. Every action helps you become a better field hockey player. Make sure you get comfortable wearing shinguards, a mouth guard, and gloves, if you use them.  Try asking a coach...

TL;DR in English: Choose a position to play on the field. Shoot the ball only when you're standing in the shooting zone. Take a short corner when a foul is committed inside the shooting zone. Spend a lot of time running during practice. Practice wearing and using your gear. Speak to a player or coach to join a field hockey team.
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Choose a cue word or phrase to use when you take your dog outside, such as "Toilet time". If you use this word from the beginning, your Boxer puppy will learn to associate it with doing what he is supposed to do outside. When you bring the puppy home, take him straight outside to the toilet spot. The chances are he'll have a sniff around and toilet. When he does, say the cue phrase and then give him lots of praise or even a small treat. You are rewarding the good behavior (toileting in the desired spot) so that he starts to understand this is an easy way of getting a lovely fuss made about him.  When house-training a puppy, when possible take him outside every 20 to 30 minutes. This is to increase the chance of the puppy squatting as a matter of coincidence, and increases your chances of being there to give him lots of praise. Persistence at house-training is key.  Watch your Boxer puppy carefully when he is inside. If he is walking in circles or sniffing the floor, he is likely getting ready to relieve himself. Take him outside immediately. If the puppy makes it outside, be sure to give him a treat and praise. When house-training, keep your Boxer confined to one room, so there are fewer distractions for him. In addition, if he does have an accident, you can find it and deodorize the spot. A dog allowed to roam the house may squat secretly and, if you don't find it, the smell will draw the puppy back to urinate there again. Clicker training gets the dog to associate the "click-clack" sound of a clicker (pressed by you) with a reward. The clever part of the clicker is that it can mark the precise moment that a desired action took place, hence building a strong link between the action and reward. Boxers are highly trainable because they are very food-motivated, which makes clicker training ideal for them. Learn how to clicker train your dog. The clicker itself is a tiny plastic box held in the palm of your hand, with a metal tongue that you push quickly to make the sound. Eventually your dog will come to learn...

TL;DR in English: House-train your dog. Do clicker training. Consider crate training.
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When you woke up this morning, did you or your stigma brush your teeth? Did you or your stigma cook dinner last night? Do your family and friends love you or your stigma? That's right: they're two entirely separate things. When people that really care about you look at you, they see you as a person. So when you look at yourself, you should see “you,” too. It’s important to keep in mind that identity positions are not static. We all have some degree of freedom in positioning ourselves as one type of identity or another, regardless of how we are treated by others.  Spend some time on your own to identify what you really enjoy doing. Make a list of your positive qualities. These can include your mannerisms, behaviors, and beliefs. Make a list of your characteristics that you could work on. For example, you might write, “I usually shy away from confrontation and I cave in too easily to other people’s demands.” Make a list of what you’d like to change about yourself and what you need to do to achieve these changes. For example, if you don’t want to cave in so easily to other people’s demands, you might write, “I want to learn to be more assertive.” Then, you might take an assertiveness training workshop. These steps will help you conceive of yourself in a way that doesn’t immediately put your stigma in the foreground. Your stigma might be a part of who you are and the challenges you have to deal with in this life, but they don't define you as a person. People in wheelchairs can still go skydiving. People who are hard of hearing can still hold conversations. They just have to learn a different way of doing things, but this does not stop them from living fulfilling lives.  Whether the reasons for your stigma are visible or not, this is doable. A visible set of conditions would be being in a wheelchair or blind. An invisible issue would be HIV, renal disease, MS, or anything that doesn't immediately draw attention. Underneath your “condition,” however, you still exist. Your sense of humor, your wit, your smile and...

TL;DR in English: Realize that you are not your stigma. Redefine your identity position in your own terms. Focus on other aspects of you. Have positive mental reminders. Have confidence in your abilities.
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Real estate agents are licensed by the state. Most states maintain a website and include forms on the web to lodge a complaint. Perform an Internet search to locate your area's real estate licensing board. For example, if you live in California, use keywords such as "California real estate licensing" to locate the website for the Department of Real Estate in California. Most states require that you download a PDF and fill it out before mailing it back. Provide all information requested. Incomplete forms may not be processed or could detract from your credibility.  For increased legibility type the form or print with black ink.   Forms vary by state, but they typically require filling out your personal information (name and address) as well as the name, address, and business name of the agent. Forms also may ask whether a legal action has been started. If so, they will ask for the name of your attorney as well as the attorney’s contact information (address and phone number).  You must sign the form under penalty of perjury. If you do not feel comfortable doing this, you may want to schedule a meeting with the agent’s supervisor instead of lodging a formal complaint. After selecting the category of complaint, you must inform the state agency of the factual grounds for the dispute. Some forms will provide a space for this information, but feel free to type this out on a separate piece of paper and attach it to your complaint.  Answer the questions “who, what, where, when, and how.” That is, describe who did what, where it happened, when it happened, and how it happened. Note any promises that were made and the actual language used. Include the names of witnesses as well as their contact information. Describe events in chronological order for increased clarity.  You don’t want to confuse the state board. Provide a complete copy of receipts, cancelled checks, contracts, closing documents, title documents, and correspondence.  Send only copies of supporting documentation, never the originals, and make sure that...

TL;DR in English: Visit the website for your state’s governing board. Download a form. Fill out the form carefully. Explain your complaint. Attach any documents in support. Mail the complaint. Assist the investigator.
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You can say it out loud or in your head. It’s okay if you say the same thing more than once.  You may not be able to think of a different thing every day, especially in the early stages of this process. Odds are, once you start feeling more positively toward yourself, you will find more and more positive things to say. Particularly if you are dissatisfied with your work and personal life, it is important to feel as though you are helping others. Studies have shown that the feeling that you are making a difference can go a long way toward improving your overall happiness and self-worth. Be sure to consider a volunteer activity that you will be successful at.   If you’re good with children, consider tutoring. If you’re organized and efficient, consider working at a food pantry or a thrift store that donates its proceeds to charity. If you’re handy with tools, consider an organization like Habitat for Humanity. Achieving small milestones every day makes you feel repeatedly victorious and boosts your feelings of self-worth.  For example, “I want to lose 20 pounds before bathing suit season” may not be a realistic goal, and it may set you up to feel like a failure if you don’t achieve it. On the other hand, “I want to eat a sugar-free breakfast every day this week” is more realistic, and if you can stick to this goal, it will provide you a daily opportunity to feel successful. Laughter releases “feel good” chemicals called endorphins. Laughing more often can improve your overall feelings of well-being. Moreover, looking at a situation with humor can help it seem less threatening and overwhelming.  Try  watching stand-up comedy on tv or in a club, watching a sitcom that you grew up with, going to a  laughter yoga class, reading a joke book, playing with small kids or pets, or going to a game night at a local coffee shop (with raucous games like Taboo, Cranium, or Catchphrase).  You can even simulate the feeling of laughter by holding a pencil between your teeth for about ten minutes. Your body will respond to the...

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Wear colors that bring out your eyes.  Deal with puffy eyes in the morning Drink plenty of water and eat a healthy diet. Sleep well to prevent under-eye circles.

Use your browser to navigate to Vehiclehistory.com. If your car was manufactured after 1980, your VIN should be 17 digits long. It will never contain the letters I, O, or Q, so as to avoid confusion with the numbers 1 and 0. If your car was manufactured prior to 1980, you will not be able to secure a vehicle history report. Once you’ve entered the VIN, you may view the report.

TL;DR in English: Go to VehicleHistory.com. Enter the VIN in the search box in the middle of the page. Get your report.
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Your wheel wells are a common trouble spot for rust developing in a vehicle.  Because they tend to be dirty and difficult to see clearly, people often neglect to inspect them.  Most tire manufacturers recommend that you rotate your tires every 6,000 miles (10,000 km), so as you remove the wheel from your vehicle to rotate it to another wheel well, use a flashlight to check in the well for rust.  Check the areas your bumpers attach to the vehicle each time you rotate your tires as well.  If there is too much dirt or mud in the wheel well to inspect for rust, use a hose to spray the area out, then check again. Use rotating your tires as a reminder to check your bumpers for rust as well.  Older vehicles with metal bumpers sometimes rust faster than the body of the vehicle. Your vehicle is most likely to rust where two pieces of metal meet, particularly if there is the potential for them to rub.  Rubbing will wear away the protection provided by the paint, allowing rust to form.  Walk around your vehicle and inspect the areas where components meet such as in the door frame, where the hood meets the fenders, and around the trunk.  Open the doors, hood and trunk while you inspect your vehicle for rust. Look for signs that the paint is bubbling, as rust may be developing beneath bubbled up paint. The underside of your car or truck often takes the most punishment, and is therefore more likely to rust.  If you live in an area that snows in the winter, salt and other chemicals used to treat snow and ice on the roads may increase the likelihood of rust developing beneath your car.  Check beneath your car during oil changes or as you rotate your tires for signs of rust developing.  Look beneath your vehicle for rust while changing your oil.  Never climb under your vehicle without using jack stands. Your vehicle is designed to withstand most things regular weather can throw at it.  Paint, clear coats and plastic trim pieces are all intended to protect the metal on your vehicle from rusting, but over time these forms of...

TL;DR in English: Inspect your wheel wells and bumpers. Look for signs of rust where body components meet. Inspect the bottom of your vehicle regularly. Don’t allow water to sit in or on the vehicle.
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Find alternatives to stealing that give you a high or a focus but that don't create more harm in your life. This could include hobbies, activities, volunteering, helping others, making things, growing plants, caring for animals, writing, painting, studying, becoming an activist for a cause you believe in, or many other wonderful alternatives to stealing. Whatever you choose, make choices that are beneficial for you and that aren't simply about swapping one disorder for another (such as sedating yourself with alcohol). et active. If stealing is filling a void in your life, fill it with activities. Take up sport or exercise, take up a hobby, or start volunteering. Instead of resorting to stealing as a way of filling in your time, use your time more productively and beneficially. This will lift your self-esteem, create renewed energy, and remove boredom. It will stop you from stealing for a lack of better things to do, or a sense of purposelessness. Just keep yourself busy and the rest will follow. If you've been stealing out of survival need or a sense of deprivation as well as from emotional triggers, having a more steady, certain stream of income might alleviate your desire or "need" to steal. Moreover, the security and routine of having a job if you don't have one, can restore a sense of responsibility and self-esteem that might be missing in your life. This step may not be relevant to you if you already have enough money, a job, or money isn't the issue, but if a toxic relationship with money is at the heart of your problem, earning your own secure source can be helpful. Use the knowledge you gain from the writing therapy to start tackling the emotions and feelings that are triggering your need to steal.  Tackle your anger, your confusion, your sadness, your distress, and so forth. Acknowledge your original feelings and find new ways to deal with them other than through stealing. Make notes of new ways to distract, entertain and amuse yourself. What sorts of new thoughts and actions are you discovering you...

TL;DR in English: Distract yourself. . Find a job, get an increase in your allowance or pay, or revisit your budget. Find emotional outlets.
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Most businesses start with one compelling idea — whether it's a service people need, a product that would make life easier, or something that combines both.The business world is full of great ideas (and many not-so-great ones). What will set yours apart is whether you can find a niche need to fill.   You don’t necessarily have to do something revolutionary or brand-new to be successful. You just have to be better at something than your competitors.  You will likely be more successful if you do something you know and love. Going into computer programming might make your business very marketable, but if your heart’s not in it you won’t have the energy to keep yourself going.  If you’re having trouble thinking of an idea, create a list of things about your target market, such as places they shop and things they purchase. Narrow the list down to about three items, keeping cost, manufacturing time, and popularity in mind.  Find the easiest, most realistic product you can offer. The key to starting a business is to know whether there is a demand for your product or service. Is what you can offer something that is not being done as well as it could be? Is it a need that doesn’t have enough supply to support demand?  There are many sources of free industry information. Search online for industry and trade associations in your target market and read the articles and press releases they post. You can also get valuable demographic information from census data.  The U.S. Small Business Administration has a website with excellent suggestions on how to come up with venture ideas, conduct market research, how to write a business plan, and how to recruit investors. It is an invaluable source of reliable information if you’re starting a business. You can have the greatest product or service in the world, but if nobody wants to pay you for it, your business will crash and burn. Talking to others will also help you prepare to persuade investors. Ask for honest feedback when you talk to potential customers. Your friends may try...

TL;DR in English: Brainstorm a great idea. Research your market. Talk to potential customers/clients. Determine what you can risk. Understand the idea of “acceptable loss. Commit to a goal, not a plan.
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Newton’s second law of motion states that when the forces acting on an object are unbalanced, the object will accelerate. This acceleration is dependent upon the net forces that act upon the object and the object’s mass. Using this law, acceleration can be calculated when a known force is acting on an object of known mass.  Newton’s law can be represented by the equation Fnet = m x a, where Fnet is the total force acting on the object, m is the object’s mass, and a is the acceleration of the object. When using this equation, keep your units in the metric system. Use kilograms (kg) for mass, newtons (N) for force, and meters per second squared (m/s2) for acceleration. To find the mass of an object, simply place it on a balance or scale and find its mass in grams. If you have a very large object, you may need to find a reference that can provide you with the mass. Larger objects will likely have a mass with the unit of kilograms (kg). For this equation, you will want to convert the mass into kilograms. If the mass you have is in grams simply divide that mass by 1000 to convert to kilograms. A net force is an unbalanced force. If you have two forces opposing each other and one is larger than the other, you will have a net force in the direction of the larger force. Acceleration happens when an unbalanced force acts on an object, causing it to change speeds towards the direction the force is pushing or pulling it.  For example: Let’s say you and your big brother are playing tug-of-war. You pull the rope to the left with a force of 5 newtons while your brother pulls the rope in the opposite direction with a force of 7 newtons. The net force on the rope is 2 newtons to the right, in the direction of your brother. In order to properly understand the units, know that 1 newton (N) is equal to 1 kilogram X meter/second squared (kg X m/s2). You can change this formula around to solve for acceleration by dividing both sides by the mass, so: a = F/m. To find the acceleration, simply divide the force by the mass of the...

TL;DR in English: Define Newton’s Second Law of Motion. Find the mass of your object. Calculate the net force acting on your object. Rearrange the equation F = ma to solve for acceleration.
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Have you ever had someone tell you that a certain color looks great with your eyes? The color of your clothes and jewelry can do a lot to make your eyes stand out. Figure out which items in your wardrobe enhance your features, and wear them when you want your eyes to look especially sexy.  Try colors that are the opposite color of your eyes on the  color wheel. For example, if you have green eyes, red will make them pop. Or choose colors that are in the same color family as your eyes to enhance them. For example, gold makes brown eyes look warm and inviting, and purple makes black eyes sparkle. . When your eyes are puffy, they look smaller than normal, and you might appear to be tired or ill. If you tend to wake up with puffy eyes and dark circles, there are measures you can take to make your eyes look bright and pretty again.  Put cold teabags or cucumbers on your eyes. It will help the puffiness go down. Try rubbing ice cubes wrapped in a dishtowel over your eyes for a few moments. Moisturize around your eyes to keep the skin supple. Your dietary habits have a huge effect on your eye appearance. First and foremost, stay hydrated so your eyes never look dry and irritated. You should also be eating plenty of vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables in order to keep your eyes healthy and bright. Carrots, sweet potatoes and mangoes, which are full of vitamin A, are especially good for your eyes.  On the other hand, avoid drinking too much alcohol or coffee, since these beverages are dehydrating and can make your eyes look puffy. Same goes for very salty foods. When it comes to having sexy eyes, nothing helps like beauty sleep. Aim to get eight hours of sleep every night so you wake up fresh and bright. Your body needs this time to renew itself, and when you don't get sleep, your eyes the first place to show your exhaustion.  For the times when staying caught up on sleep is impossible, use eye drops to help your eyes feel fresh. If you're sleep-deprived, don't make matters worse by being dehydrated, too; remember to...

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Study in a distraction-free environment. Make time to practice each day. Learn the logic and process involved in solving a problem. Work out a problem one step at a time. Review incorrect answers carefully. Check your answers.

When a number is multiplied by itself any repeated number of times, you can use an exponent as a shortcut. The exponent shows the number of times that the base is being multiplied. This rule applies to any base, whether it is a number, a variable, or even a mathematical expression. Look at the following examples:  2∗2∗2=23{\displaystyle 2*2*2=2^{3}} 5∗5∗5∗5=54{\displaystyle 5*5*5*5=5^{4}} 7∗7=72{\displaystyle 7*7=7^{2}} 10∗10∗10∗10∗10∗10∗10=107{\displaystyle 10*10*10*10*10*10*10=10^{7}} x∗x∗x=x3{\displaystyle x*x*x=x^{3}} (x+2)(x+2)(x+2)=(x+2)3{\displaystyle (x+2)(x+2)(x+2)=(x+2)^{3}} When numbers with exponents are multiplied by each other, you can represent the result easily by adding the exponents together. The base number remains unchanged. This rule only applies if the bases are the same. See these examples:  32∗34=3(2+4)=36{\displaystyle 3^{2}*3^{4}=3^{(2+4)}=3^{6}} 54∗51=5(4+1)=55{\displaystyle 5^{4}*5^{1}=5^{(4+1)}=5^{5}} 103∗103=10(3+3)=106{\displaystyle 10^{3}*10^{3}=10^{(3+3)}=10^{6}} x5∗x2=x(5+2)=x7{\displaystyle x^{5}*x^{2}=x^{(5+2)}=x^{7}} (a−3)2∗(a−3)4=(a−3)(2+4)=(a−3)6{\displaystyle (a-3)^{2}*(a-3)^{4}=(a-3)^{(2+4)}=(a-3)^{6}}  34∗25=34∗25{\displaystyle 3^{4}*2^{5}=3^{4}*2^{5}}…. (Because the bases are different, there is no change.) When numbers with exponents are divided, you can find the result by subtracting exponents. The base number remains unchanged. This rule only applies if the bases are the same. See these examples:  3632=3(6−2)=34{\displaystyle {\frac {3^{6}}{3^{2}}}=3^{(6-2)}=3^{4}} 5853=5(8−3)=55{\displaystyle {\frac {5^{8}}{5^{3}}}=5^{(8-3)}=5^{5}} x10x4=x(10−4)=x6{\displaystyle {\frac {x^{10}}{x^{4}}}=x^{(10-4)}=x^{6}}  x5y4=x5y4{\displaystyle {\frac {x^{5}}{y^{4}}}={\frac {x^{5}}{y^{4}}}}…. (Because the bases are different, there is no change.) Whenever a base number has a negative exponent, that number should be read as the reciprocal of the base. Thus, (12)−1=2{\displaystyle ({\frac {1}{2}})^{-1}=2}. The negative exponent does not make the number negative. If the negative...

TL;DR in English: Use exponents to show repeated multiplication. Add exponents together to show expanded multiplication. Subtract exponents to show division. Write negative exponents as a reciprocal. Use the power rule for exponents raised to exponents. Write fractional exponents as radicals.
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Heat is the main culprit of dry, frizzy hair, and hairdryers can wreak havoc on your beautiful curls. Fortunately, because your hair is so short, it should not take very long for your curls to air-dry.  If your hair is soaking wet, pat it dry with a microfiber towel or an old T-shirt. Avoid rubbing your hair with a towel, since this can create frizz. If you must blow dry your hair, use a diffuser to prevent voluminous frizz. Avoid detangling your hair with a regular hair brush or fine-toothed comb since they can create frizz. Instead, work a wide-toothed comb through your hair. Start by combing out the ends and gradually work your way to the roots to prevent additional tangles. In a pinch, you can also detangle your hair by running your fingers through your curls. How much styling mousse you use depends on how short your hair is. Start with a dime-sized amount, then add more as needed. Work the mousse into your hair evenly from root to tip. You can also experiment with curling gels, creams, and setting lotions. You can deep-condition your curls with keratin-based treatments or masks. Apply the conditioner to your hair, give it time to penetrate the hair shaft, then rinse it out according to the instructions on the label.  Hydration helps your curls look silky and defined. You can buy keratin-based treatments in salons and beauty supply stores.

TL;DR in English: Let your hair air-dry, if possible, to prevent frizz. Detangle damp hair with a wide-toothed comb. Apply styling mousse while your hair is damp to define your curls. Deep-condition your hair every 1-2 weeks to combat dryness and frizz.
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While most Google buildings are closed to non-employees, you can easily explore the outside of Google's headquarters without trouble. Be ready to walk a lot, as the entire campus stretches over more than a dozen acres of land. Note recognizable landmarks to track where you've been and where you're heading.  For instance, observe the addresses of different buildings as well as distinctive sculptures or signs. Wear comfortable shoes to help you trek across the campus without hurting your feet. Google buildings are restricted to employees and their guests, but you can visit the central point of Google's headquarters. Find these buildings west of Charleston Park. While there are other buildings on the campus, they are all more spaced out and have less going on in them than these ones.  Charleston Park is a large green area in the city. Make this the first stop on your Googleplex tour, as it is easy to access from the Google parking lots. This cluster of buildings is found near a volleyball court and small green area. In addition the the Google head office, these buildings include Google Buildings 41, 42, and 43. A life-size T-Rex sculpture was placed on the campus by Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page as a reminder not to let the company go the way of the dinosaurs. Visit this iron sculpture as part of your Google headquarters tour. Locate the T-Rex, nicknamed "Stan" by Google employees, in front of the main Google buildings. Note that "Stan" is sometimes accessorized with fun items like pink flamingos by Google employees. Google's android statue garden adds a colorful sculpture every time a new operating system is developed. These sculptures are candy-themed, making  them fun and whimsical. Find the garden on the South East point of Landings Drive, a looping street running through the campus.   For instance, you can take a selfie with a jelly bean-filled Android robot, which commemorates the version 4.1 operating system. The garden is located in front of the Android building, which features a large...

TL;DR in English: Explore the outside campus on foot. Visit the main cluster of buildings on the Google campus. Look for the life-sized T-Rex skeleton replica. Take pictures in the android statues garden. Keep an eye out for the self-driving Google car. Make use of one of the outdoor volleyball courts. Visit the Google merchandise store to buy souvenirs.
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Lightly pat the just-dipped eggs with a paper towel, or the colour may become muddy. If you want to dip them in another colour, wait until they're completely dry first. Moisten a paper towel with vegetable oil and lightly wipe down the finished eggs with it to add a nice shine. Refrigerate the eggs until you're ready to display them. Wow everyone with your masterpiece!

TL;DR in English: Dry the eggs on a paper towel. Add some shine. Refrigerate.
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Take your small car base piece and attach a 4 x 12 long piece to the back four raised studs of your base. This will form the bed and front cabin of your truck. The recessed area of your small car base is where the cabin of your vehicle will be and where you LEGO driver will sit. Put the steering wheel and the seat in the dropped-down area. Start by taking both your square windows and stacking them, one on top of the other. Then attach these in front of the steering wheel to complete your windshield. Your fenders, sometimes called a rounded mudguard, should be half circles attached to a flat piece or brick. Connect your fenders in front of the windshield, so the half circles point downward on either sides of the front of your truck.

TL;DR in English: Create the frame of your truck. Add cabin features to the lowered section of your base. Create the windshield of your LEGO vehicle. Fasten fenders to the front of your car.
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If you're not good at math yet, you need to make sure you're studying in an environment that allows for concentration. Before you sit down to practice, find a place free of outside stimuli that can cause a distraction.  Find an area where there is not a lot of noise or commotion. A quiet coffee shop could work, or a desk in your bedroom. Minimize distractions in front of you. Disconnect from the internet and put away your phone. If you like music while studying, go for instrumental music. Music with lyrics, or music that's very loud, can be distracting when you're studying. There's no real secret to becoming good at mathematics. It all comes down to dedication. If you want to improve your math score, hard work is key. You will have to practice every day until you start to understand the underlying concepts behind math.  Stick to a schedule. See where you can fit in some study time every day. Maybe you usually have some time in the early evenings. You could plan to study math from 6 to 7 every night after dinner. Try not to study for hours and hours straight. This may create stress. Study for an hour or so each night. Math is sequential. Many people feel they have to memorize concepts and formulas or map out the answer in their head before they begin. This is not productive. Instead, try to understand the concepts behind math. If you see how and why an equation works, you'll be able to remember it more easily in a pinch.  Math theory may seem complicated, but with a little hard work, you can begin to figure it out. In math classes, do not hesitate to ask why. Why does the Pythagorean Theorem work? How does the quadratic equation work on a logical level? Understanding the underlying concepts is far more productive than simple memorization. If you understand something in depth, you'll have an easier time working with it. You'll be better equipped to check your answer if you understand why an equation makes sense. Doing math, you want to see how to discover an answer. Instead of pre-planning how you'll figure out...

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Stick to your daily hygiene routine. Pay attention to your skin and how much you sweat. Wash your hands regularly.

If you’re seeing bees inside the house (or if you’ve spotted, say, carpenter bees burrowing into wooden portions of your house), consider this to be a situation where it’s appropriate to get rid of them. Any damage they may cause to the structure will be minimal in the beginning, but expect the risk and extent of damage to increase over time if left untreated.  Carpenter bees will continue to expand their nests throughout wooden structures if left alone. Honeybees create honeycombs. These can become quite heavy and possibly damage surrounding areas. The honey may also attract other animals. Killing a single bee is relatively easy, but expect to deal with a whole nest of them to be a much more involved and lengthy process. Keep in mind that if it isn’t done correctly and thoroughly, you’ll most likely end up with a new batch of bees appearing shortly. Also remember:  Bees are usually happy to ignore you right up until you start messing with their nest. And though a single bee sting is pretty bearable, you may be faced with dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of the little guys when you attack them at the source.  Depending on the type of bee you have, the method for removing them may vary. Professionals may use smoke, pesticides, or other means of extraction for the bees themselves, plus using the second hive to extract honey from the left-behind nest. Removal of the nest itself may also require carpentry work to gain access and repair damage to structures. First, determine if the bees’ nest is technically on public property instead of your own. If so, contact your local government and report it so they can deal with it. If not, call them anyway, since they may offer free services to have the nest removed, depending on your area.  What free services (if any) are available will depend on your area. They may include extraction of both bees and nests or only the bees themselves. They may or may not include repairs to any structural damage. Free services are more likely to be available if the nest is in a natural...

TL;DR in English: Take care of bees nesting in your home. Have professionals take care of them. Contact your local government first. Comparison-shop before going with “free services. Call beekeepers before exterminators to remove honeybees. Contact bee specialists rather than general pest control companies.
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This will help you decide where you should place your troops. Your target will depend greatly on the layout of the base and its defenses.  If going for resource collectors, look for resource collectors that are placed outside the walls, stacked together, or outside of the range of defenders. If you are going for storage, look for the easiest way to reach the storage buildings and for storages that are bunched together. Select the desired troop by tapping on the troop icon at the bottom. Deploy the troops at the enemy's base by tapping anywhere on the base. Do not deploy troops all at one place, or mortars will destroy them in one single hit. Identify the weakest sides of the base, or the closest locations to any storages or resource collectors, and deploy your barbarians. Once your barbarians have started taking fire from defenders, send in your archers to start attacking everything in sight. Use your Wall Breaker to clear a path for your barbarians to pour through. After you have deployed your barbarians and archers, and a path has been cleared, send in your Goblins. They will make a beeline for the nearest resource buildings, so make sure you deploy them in a location that takes advantage of this. If resource collectors are placed outside the walls, hit them with your troops. If the enemy's defense is in the range and it killed your troops, deploy a stronger troop like a giant first so that it absorbs the damage done by defense and you can deploy attacking troops.

TL;DR in English: Determine if you're going for the resource collectors, the storage facilities, or both. Understand how to deploy your troops. Send your Barbarians in first. Send in the goblins after the barbarians. Go for the gold.
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When you’re ready to start dyeing your clean and dry hair, lift up a small section of hair and lay a rectangular piece of saran wrap or foil behind it. Place the wrap or foil right at the root of your hair and use your hand to support it from behind.  Think about how many streaks you want to add to your hair, and cut out 1 piece of saran wrap or foil for each streak before you get started. If you’re creating narrow highlights, try picking up and painting a few thin strands on the same piece of saran wrap or foil. Pick up a dollop of the pre-mixed Kool-Aid dye paste with the brush and apply it directly to your hair. Brush it on, working from the roots to the tips, until the whole section is covered. Support the strands from behind with your hand that’s beneath the piece of saran wrap or foil. To prevent the dye from getting onto other parts of your hair, fold the saran wrap or foil tightly around each dyed strand. If your hair is longer than the piece of wrap or foil, fold up the tips of your hair into a little bundle close to your roots before folding up the foil. Once you’ve painted strand of hair and encased in saran wrap or foil, flip it up so it sits off of the under layers of hair. Slide on a hair pin onto the base or middle of the little packet of hair to secure it at your crown. If you’re using saran wrap, try using a hair tie to create little bundles out of each section. The easiest way to add streaks is to start at your crown and pin back each foil-wrapped section as you work down your head.  Once you’ve completed as many streaks as you want, double-check that all the wrapped sections are secure. If you have a lot of streaks, consider wrapping your hair in a plastic bag or with a few long pieces of saran wrap to hold them in place while you wait. Depending on the natural color and thickness of your hair and the deepness of the color you want to achieve, leave the dye on for as long as you want.  If you want a really saturated hue, leave the dye on for 5 hours. If you have light hair and you just want...

TL;DR in English: Lay a piece of saran wrap or aluminum foil behind 1 section of hair. Use a highlighting brush to paint 1 in (2.5 cm) sections of hair with Kool-Aid dye. Fold the piece of saran wrap or foil around the dye-coated strand. Secure each wrapped section with a hair pin or hair tie. Continue painting dye onto small sections of hair until you have enough streaks. Leave the dye on your hair for between 15 minutes and 5 hours. Rinse the dye out of your hair under cold running water.
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Place parchment paper or a silicone pad across the baking sheet to prevent sticking. Beat until soft peaks form. Continue beating until the egg white peaks turn stiff. Fold into the egg whites. Mix to combine. Fold into the egg white mixture. For each cookie, you'll need two level teaspoonfuls of batter. Leave room between each of the cookies to allow for slight spreading. Bake for 6 to 7 minutes or until the edges appear golden. While the cookies are baking, oil the handle of a wooden spoon; this will be used to roll the cookies up into sticks. Let cool on the cookie sheet for 2 to 3 seconds. Slide each rolled cookie off and onto a wire cooling rack. If they cool too quickly to be rolled as you're working through them, simply place the sheet back into the warm oven (no longer switched on) for up to a minute to just warm. Then remove and repeat until all cookies have been rolled into sticks. If wished, tie a small gold or silver cord around each cinnamon stick and tie in a bow. This is optional but very pretty, especially for gift-giving or a seasonal party.

TL;DR in English: Preheat the oven to 350ºF/180ºC. Beat the egg whites in a small bowl. Add the sugar gradually to the beaten egg whites. Mix the flour and cinnamon together. Stir the oil of cinnamon into the melted butter. Use a teaspoon to transfer the batter to the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly across the sheet. Place in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven. Working quickly and with care, wrap the cooling cookies around the oiled spoon handle. Keep making the rolled cookies. Finish up.
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If you're logged into LinkedIn, doing so will open your profile's Home page. If you aren't logged in, tap Sign In, enter your email address and password, and tap Sign In. It's at the top of the page. This should be the name of the person whom you wish to block. It should appear below the search bar as you type. It's in the top right corner of your screen. You'll find this in the middle of the subsequent menu. It's at the top of the pop-up window here. Doing so confirms your choice and blocks the person. They will no longer be able to view your account or your profile information.

TL;DR in English: Open the LinkedIn app. Tap the search bar. Type in a person's name. Tap their name. Tap the "..." button. Tap Report/Block. Tap Block [Name]. Tap Block.
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The best way to maintain good hygiene over a period is to make it a routine that you do every day. Alter your schedule so you are leaving enough time to take care of your hygiene.  A simple morning routine would include waking up at 7 a.m. to brush your teeth, wash your face, and put on deodorant before going off to school. Once you get home you could take a shower at 6 p.m. and brush and floss your teeth right before bed. Your body changes as you go through puberty and it means that different things are happening to you. As you go through puberty most people sweat more and their skin can get more oily.  If you notice that you're sweating more, start applying underarm antiperspirant to reduce your sweating. If you notice that your face is oily, wash it more regularly with a facial soap meant for oily skin. Get into the habit of washing your hands after going to the bathroom, playing outside, or handling anything with bacteria. To prevent getting sick or spreading germs to the food you're eating, make sure to wash your hands before and after you eat as well. Consider carrying a bottle of hand sanitizer with you. Note that this does not replace proper hand washing!

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Smile and make eye contact. Break the ice. Ask questions to get to know your date. Give honest answers. Give positive feedback. Respect the event's time constraints. Close speed dating sessions appropriately.

While facing the ball, lower your stick to the ground. Rest the stick's rounded edge on the ground and use it to stop the ball. You may need to step backwards a little to slow the ball before stopping it. Lean the stick forward to bring the ball to a stop. If you don't lean the stick forward slightly, the ball may roll over it and get past you. Trapping the ball allows you to control it so your passes and shots are more accurate. Be gentle when receiving the ball. Pretend it's an egg. Instead of breaking if you bump it too hard, the ball will roll away and the other team will get it. To practice, have someone else pass the ball to you until you feel comfortable stopping it. Position the ball in front of you and place your stick next to it. When the ball is on your left, flick the ball to your right. Then, twist the stick with your left hand until the flat side is to the right of the ball. Flick the ball back to your left and continue doing this for as long as you can.  Dribbling this way is excellent for keeping the ball in your possession as you move. Remember to always tap the ball with the flat side of the stick. Even experienced players can have a hard time mastering this technique. Try dribbling in place first. Once you have mastered that, walk up the field while dribbling. Face the ball and position it slightly ahead of you. Bring the head of your stick down towards the ball. As you make contact with the ball, bring your weight down on your front foot. Your front foot is the one closest to the spot where you want the ball to go.  A sweep pass or push is a basic pass that provides plenty of control and accuracy when you need to get the ball to a teammate. Keep 1 foot close to the ball and 1 foot behind you. When you move to hit the ball, bring your back foot forward to generate power. A sweep pass is similar to how you would hit a ball in mini golf. Follow through with your swing, but don't try to slap the ball. Remember that you are pushing the ball towards the target. A variation is to dig your stick...

TL;DR in English: Press your stick against the ground to trap a moving ball. Perfect the Indian dribble or reverse stick to move the ball upfield. Step towards the ball as you hit it to perform a sweep pass. Squat to perform a hook pass for balls further away from you. Bring your hands together to perform a slap shot.
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Use a pencil to mark down the edge of a piece of paper. You should have a mark every 2 millimetres (0.079 in). You will need to use a ruler to accurately measure out 2 millimetres (0.079 in). Make enough marks to be roughly the length of your index finger. Cut the side of the paper that you marked on into a long, thin strip. This will allow you to slide the paper into a piece of glass tubing. The tubing should be open on both ends. Use a tube roughly the size of a drinking straw. If you are doing this at home and do not have a glass tube, you can substitute the glass tube with a clear straw. A colored straw would make it difficult to read the markings on your paper. Melt wax or glue to secure the paper on one side of the tube. Then, use the glue or wax to make an airtight seal on that side of the tube. Leave the other end open. The paper strip should be flush with the bottom of the tube. Use scissors to cut the strip. Be careful not to pull or tug on the strip or you might break it.

TL;DR in English: Mark your intervals. Cut a strip from the paper. Insert the strip of paper into a glass tube. Seal one end of the tubing. Cut any excess paper.
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The stretch works best if you lie on the floor; do not perform the stretch lying on a bed or sofa. Rest on your back and stretch your legs out, letting your heels rest on the ground.  If the surface you’re lying on is hard or cold, you can lay down a blanket or a yoga mat. For a different angle to the stretch, lie on your stomach and prop yourself up on your elbows. Repeat the rest of the stretch motions, but keep your weight on your elbows and tuck your knee beneath your torso. For example, bend your left knee and draw it up towards your abdomen. While doing this, point your left foot towards the right side of your body. Reach down with your right hand and grasp your left ankle.  If you find this pose uncomfortable, you can also perform this stretch with your right foot resting on an inflated stability ball. Use your heel to pull the ball towards your hips when stretching your piriformis.  You can perform the stretch by bending either your right or left knee. It doesn’t matter which you start with. Once you have grabbed your left knee with your right hand, place your left hand just behind your left knee. You’ll use this hand to exert gentle pressure on your leg as you stretch the piriformis muscle. Exert a steady pressure on your left knee to move it gradually towards your right shoulder. Avoid pulling your knee sideways across your body. Stretch the piriformis slowly and gently. Hold the stretch for at least 5 seconds, and then release.  Keep your pelvis flat on the ground while stretching your piriformis. Do not roll your hips in the direction you’re pulling your knee. If you’re performing this stretch while propped on your elbows, tuck your left knee under your body and lean towards your left side. Then stretch your piriformis by leaning your weight forward over your elbows. This time, bend your right knee and grab the right ankle with your left hand. Place your right hand behind your knee and gently stretch the knee towards your left shoulder. As you improve your piriformis flexibility, you can hold the...

TL;DR in English: Lie flat on your back with your legs straight. Bend one knee and grab that leg’s ankle with your opposite hand. Place your other hand just behind the bent knee. Pull the bent knee towards the opposite shoulder with both hands. Repeat the stretch using your other knee.
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You can make a makeshift macadamia nutcracker with a vise grip, an iron bar to set the nut against, and a flat hammer.  Vise grips are common tools available at any hardware store. If you love macadamia nuts and plan to shell them often, it's worth buying a vise grip for this specific purpose (though you'll probably find other uses for it as well). Be sure the hammer has a flat end, rather than a round one. You'll need to exert force evenly on the nutshells. If you don't have an iron bar, any tough, metal surface will do. Other hard surfaces like marble, glass, concrete or wood could get damaged by the pounding, so make sure you're working over metal. Lie it up so that the seam of the nut is facing upward, rather than against the inside of the vise. Set the vise to grip it tightly. Hold the vise handles tightly and make sure you've got a good grip, since you don't want the nut to slip when you bring the hammer down. Try to hit it square on the seam so that it cracks cleanly. Let the hammer bounce back toward you as the nut cracks open.  You may have to try this a couple of times before you learn exactly how much force to exert. Letting the hammer bounce or pull back slightly is important, since it keeps the hammer from smashing the nut inside. The shell will fall away, and the intact nut is now ready to be popped into your mouth or  used in a recipe.

TL;DR in English: Gather tools. Grasp the nut in the vise. Place the gripped nut against the metal bar. Pound the nut with the hammer. Release the nut from the vise.
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You need something to act as the drum body. If you want a temporary solution because you're making the drum for a small child, use something like a metal soup pot (two handles instead of a one handled saucepan). If you want a drum for an older child or something that your child can have for a longer period of time, you can use PVC pipe or a cardboard shipping tube (both will need to be cut to size). You'll need balloons in a few different sizes, because the opening of your drum body will be different and you don't know what will really make the best sound until you try it. Once you have the balloons, cut off the necks. Stretch the balloon over the opening of the pot or drum body. This will probably be challenging, but don't give up. Try different balloons to get different sounds during this part of the process. Using a strong tape, like duct tape, tape the edges of the balloon to the side of the drum, helping to hold it in place. Make sure there are no air leaks. Enjoy your new drum!

TL;DR in English: Get a soup pot or other drum body. Get and prepare your balloons. Cover the opening. Secure the drum surface with tape. Done!
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This will show confidence. Even if you don't feel confident, making an effort to appear confident is important in making a good first impression. You can start by exchanging names and give an open-ended prompt like, “So tell me about yourself.” This will get the conversation started so that you can quickly get to know each other. After your date tells you a bit about themselves, you can ask further questions. Keep in mind the questions that you prepared ahead of time, or come up with a new question based on the information your date told you. For example, if your date told you that he has a son, you could ask “How old is your son?” Of if your date told you that she is an actor, you could ask, “What's a typical day in the life of an actor?”  Don't ask too many questions. If it starts to feel like an interview, there probably isn't good chemistry between you. The goal is to have a natural, albeit hurried, conversation.  Be sure to ask the most important questions. Since time is limited, find out what really matters to you. The purpose of a speed date is to form an opinion based on not much more than a first impression. The only way to attract people who are genuinely interested in the real you is to present your real self to your dates. Otherwise, you are just wasting your own and your matches' time. Therefore, it is important to avoid saying things simply to impress the other person if it isn't true, like saying “I love mountain climbing too!” when you are terrified of heights. Disagree when necessary. It's ok if it doesn't work out with this person. The point of speed dating is simply to find a couple of people who might be potential matches for you. For example, if the other person says, “I love dogs and having pets is very important to me,” it is perfectly acceptable to admit that you're not a pet person. This is one of the most important ways to form a connection in a short amount of time. This will make the other person feel understood. It can be something very simple, such as, “That's awesome!” or...

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Open Animatron. Click Sign Up. Enter an email address. Click CREATE ACCOUNT. Verify your account. Enter your account details. Click START CREATING. Skip the introduction section. Select an animated set. Select a background. Move the playhead to the point where you want to insert a character. Add a character. Position the character. Open the "Appear" menu. Select an appearance animation. Click APPLY. Add more characters and appearance animations. Save your animation.

Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and then line it with parchment paper. The spray will help the parchment paper to adhere to the baking sheet because the paper tends to curl up during longer baking times. Try to keep the sticks parallel to the work surface so that they don’t poke through the back of the cookie. With your reserved dough, make small patches. You may need to lightly moisten your dough with water so that the patches will stick. Gently press the edges of the patch down so that it blends with the surface of the cookie. Create an alternating pattern with the remaining sticks. For instance, the top cookie should be in the right hand corner of the baking sheet with the stick pointing to the left. Place the next cookie on the left side of the baking sheet, parallel to the first cookie, with the stick pointing right. Leave about 1” (2.5 centimeters) of space between each cookie stick. Watch them carefully throughout the process; the thicker cookies make the baking time a little trickier. You should remove them from the oven when the edges of the cookies begin to darken.  Transfer the cookie sticks to wire racks to cool. You will be able to fit more cookies onto the rack if you lay them out in the same alternating pattern that you used on the baking sheet.

TL;DR in English: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Insert your lollipop sticks or wooden skewers into the base of your cookies. Patch up any places where your sticks protrude through the back of the cookie. Place the entire cookie stick onto the baking sheet. Continue laying out cookies onto your baking sheet in the alternating pattern. Bake the cookie sticks for 15 to 20 minutes. Allow the baked cookies to rest on the stovetop for 2 minutes. Loosen the cookies from the baking sheet with a spatula.
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The 2016 Samsung J7 was released in four colors—black, white, gold, and rose gold. The 2015 model was only made in black, white, and gold. If the phone is not one of those colors, it’s not an original. The Samsung J7 has two Samsung logos—one on the front (above the screen at the center), and one on the back (at the center, but closer to the top than the bottom). The logos should not be stickers, and should not flake off when you rub them. Fake phone manufacturers are pretty good at making their phones look like the real thing, but one foolproof way of checking is to compare your phone to another of the same model. Try these short tests:  Locate and press the buttons on the phone. Are they in the same place on both phones? Do they feel the same when pressed? Stack the phones on top of one another—are they the same size? Look at their edges—a fake J7 is probably thicker than a real one. Turn the brightness on both phones to the max. Are the colors more bold on one than another? Samsung has a few “secret codes” that you can use for troubleshooting. These codes should only work on a Samsung phone.   *#7353#: A menu should appear, containing several options (Melody, Vibration, Speaker, Dimming, etc). If your phone is a Samsung J7, you will see this menu.  *#12580*369#: You should see the “Main version” screen, which shows a bunch of random numbers specific to your phone. If your phone is a Samsung, you’ll see this “Main version” screen.  *#0*#: You should see several gray square buttons (Red, Green, Blue, Receiver, Vibration, etc) on a white background. Again, if nothing happens, the phone is not a Samsung J7.

TL;DR in English: Look at the color of the phone. Inspect the Samsung logo. Compare the phone to a J7. Try entering Samsung codes into the dialer.
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Before taking any action, especially if you are purchasing completely raw land, consider hiring professional legal help. Hiring a real estate attorney will ensure that your rights are protected during the bidding process for purchasing the land and during the financing process. A good attorney will also be able to help you with price negotiations. Before you can purchase your property, you will need to make an offer on the land and have that offer accepted by the seller. This process can be very simple, but can also follow a relatively complicated bidding process. For more information on the actual buying process for land, see How to Buy Raw Land. It may also be in your best interest to ask for an exclusive option on the property for a period of time so you can pursue financing, etc. Having an option is better than owning, since there is less money involved. Before submitting an offer on the land, be sure that you have the proper permits and any requisite insurance. Ask your lawyer for assistance in this matter. If your offer is accepted by seller, you now will have to find a way to finance your purchase. Start by contacting potential lenders like local banks and credit unions to request a loan interview. Meet with these lenders and present your land portfolio. With enough salesmanship and good credit, along with a good land portfolio, you might be able to get a loan through one of these institutions. With some land types, especially raw land parcels, it may be very difficult to secure funding from a financial institution. Luckily, there are a bevy of other financing options available. The land serves as collateral for loan; additional security might come from downpayment in place of other assets. Be aware that some financing options may be more expensive than borrowing from the bank, so consider your options before setting down any of the following paths.  One option is owner financing. This essentially allows you to gradually pay the seller of property directly, rather than going through a lending...

TL;DR in English: Consider hiring a lawyer. Make an offer on the land. Contact potential lenders. Consider other financing options. Compare your financing options. Choose a loan.
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Prom can be expensive, awkward, and generally blown out of proportion. Movies, shows, and books make prom look cooler and more important than it often is. When you think about it, it’s really just a high school dance where you have to spend money on a limousine and fancy outfit. Even if people have fun at prom, realize that the event is usually blown out of proportion. You’re going to have a lot of major events to look forward to. As you get older, going to college, falling in love, getting a new job, and moving out of your family’s house are all exciting milestones that you’ll be able to look forward to. Between car rentals, fancy dresses, tuxedo rentals, tickets, and flowers, going to prom typically costs several hundred dollars. Since you saved yourself the money, put it towards something better! Put a couple of hundred dollars away for a car, spend it on a road trip with your friends, or use it to buy a new video game system or phone. You’ll be happy that you got to put the money towards something you wouldn’t have been able to buy otherwise. This will make missing prom feel like a good thing. If it’s really eating away at you, ask your parents or teachers about their experiences at prom. You’ll realize that most people don’t hold on to memories of prom because they aren’t that important in the big scheme of things. Even if they did enjoy their prom, ask them about how they often they think about it. The odds are good that they don’t spend every day thinking about a dance, and you shouldn’t either. As an adult, you’re going to remember your first day of college, your wedding, your first adult job, and the birth of your children. Few people hold on to memories of awkward dances and expensive tux rentals.

TL;DR in English: Realize that prom probably isn’t as great as it sounds. Spend the money you would have spent on prom on something better. Talk to your parents or teachers about their prom to get some more perspective.
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Your contact lenses may have a recommended wear duration, depending on the type of contacts you purchased. If you're unsure about your contacts, check the packaging or call your eye doctor to inquire about how long you can continuously wear your lenses. Most contact lenses fall into one of the following categories:  Daily wear — These lenses are often the least expensive, and therefore may be one of the most prevalent types of lenses. Daily wear lenses must be removed each night to be cleaned and disinfected. Extended wear — These lenses can be left in while you sleep and for several days in a row, but must be removed at least once every week for cleaning and disinfecting. Even with extended wear lenses, though, there is still a risk of eye infections if left in overnight or for too many days in a row. Thus, it is best to take your contacts out every night. Disposable lenses — This type of lens does not need to be cleaned/disinfected, but must be thrown away after the prescribed length of time has passed. Depending on the type of disposable lens you purchase, your lenses may need to be removed and replaced every day, every week, or every month. One easy way to determine if you've been overwearing your contact lenses is to assess whether you've kept them in overnight. Some contact lenses are made for round-the-clock continuous use, but many need to be removed and soaked overnight.  Only wear your contact lenses overnight if your eye doctor has told you it is safe to do so. If you can't remember whether it's safe to leave your contacts in overnight, call or visit your eye doctor to ask for clarification. If your eye doctor has advised against leaving your contacts in overnight, you need to take your contacts out every night before bed. If you've been leaving them in, there's a good chance you've been overwearing them. One of the most common results of overwearing contact lenses is eye irritation. This can develop suddenly or over time. Eye irritation is not usually a medically serious problem if you remove your...

TL;DR in English: Check your recommended wear time. Recall whether you slept with your contacts in. Assess whether your eyes are irritated. Check for symptoms of giant papillary conjunctivitis. Take out your contact lenses. Limit your use of contact lenses.
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Go to https://www.animatron.com/studio in your computer's web browser. Animatron's free version will allow you to create and download up to 10 seconds of animated video in standard definition. It's on the upper-right side of the page. A pop-up window will appear. Type a working email address into the "EMAIL ADDRESS" text field. You can also select Facebook, Twitter, or Google to sign up with your Facebook, Twitter, or Google login information. It's below the text field. Do the following:  Open your email inbox. Open the "Please confirm your account at Animatron.com!" email. Click the blue ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT button. Type your preferred name and password into the appropriate text fields, then click the "What do you do?" text box and select an answer based on your occupation (e.g., Business). Depending on your answer, you may also need to answer a follow-up form. Once you've filled out the whole form, click CREATE MY FREE ACCOUNT at the bottom of the page. It's a red button on the upper-right side of the page. To do so:  Click CONTINUE twice. Click LITE at the top of the page. Click Cancel in the top-right corner of the tutorial window. Click one of the animated set options in the left-hand column. Click the background you want to use at the top of the left-hand column. Depending on your selected set, there may be only one background to use. Click and drag the vertical bar on the timeline to the point at which you want to add your first animated character. Click one of the animated characters in the left-hand column. Click and drag the character to the point where you want to place them. You can also resize your character by clicking and dragging in or out one of the corners of the selection box that's around the character. Click the white box with overlapping circles to the left of the timeline to do so. This will only appear when a character is selected. Click one of the appearance animation options (e.g., POP IN) in the menu at the bottom of the page. You can also click the MOVE tab on the left side of the...

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