Push in and hold the oven knob and turn it to the “ignite” setting. Hold a long match or lighter near or in the pilot light hole to light it. Keep holding the oven knob for 10 seconds to let the pilot light heat up. Close the oven and adjust the temperature as needed.

Put down your first sheet of plywood at the corner of one end of the roof. Make sure it’s lying horizontally across the exposed rafters, and that the edges are flush with the edges of the end rafters. Drive a nail into each corner of the plywood to hold it in place temporarily.  Most constructions experts recommend using 7⁄16 in (1.1 cm) oriented strand board (OSB) for small-scale roofing projects.  Plywood sheathing will provide structural support for your new roof, as well as give you a flat, stable surface to attach your other roofing materials too. to fill in any gaps in the sheathing. Plywood is sold in large sheets, which means that you’ll most likely need to use multiple sheets and cut them to fit. Try to cover the remaining space using as few pieces as possible, starting from the lower portion of the roof.  It’s important to cut your plywood so that the end of each section covers half the width of the rafter it’s resting on. That way, the neighboring section will fit in easily beside it, and you’ll have a nice solid surface to nail into.  Make all your cuts with your plywood oriented the same way to ensure that the strand grain is running in a single direction. A consistent grain pattern will increase the strength of your roof sheathing. Drive nails every 6 inches (15 cm) through the face of the plywood and down into the rafter below. Work your way up the length of each rafter from the bottom edge. When you’re done, look for any loose sections of plywood that may require additional nails.  For the sake of caution, do your fastening from your ladder, reaching as far as you can safely with your hammer or roofing nailer. The combined strength of the OSB and supporting rafters will be capable of withstanding weights of up to several hundred pounds. Once you have the sheathing in place, your final task will be to mount fascia boards to cover the exposed ends of your rafters. Cut your 2 in (5.1 cm) x 4 in (10 cm) or 2 in (5.1 cm) x 6 in (15 cm) to match the length of the shed. Fasten the fascia boards by...

TL;DR in English: Cover your rafter trusses with plywood sheathing. Measure and cut additional plywood Fasten your plywood sheathing to the rafters using 8D finishing nails. Cut fascia boards to finish the edges of your roof.
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on your phone, tablet, and/or computer. Skip this step if you already have Spotify on at least two platforms. Its app icon resembles the green and black Spotify logo. This will open the login page. Enter your email address and password, or use your Facebook account to sign in if that's how you created your account. If this is your first time signing into Spotify, you'll most likely be prompted to select music genres that you like. This is also a good time to customize your Spotify profile's settings to your liking. Make sure that you sign into Spotify on your phone using the same account that you used on the computer. This will synchronize your settings, playlists, and more, allowing you to start your Spotify activity on your computer and continue it on your phone or tablet (or vice versa).

TL;DR in English: Set up and download Spotify Open Spotify on your computer. Sign into Spotify. Follow any on-screen prompts. Open Spotify on your phone or tablet and sign in.
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Before freezing your zucchini noodles, it’s important to dry them out as much as possible. Moist zoodles will lose their shape and texture when stored for a long period of time, leading to a soggy, unappealing mess when you thaw them out.  You can make zucchini noodles at home or purchase them from select health food stores. Thin zoodles tend to preserve better than thick or wide zoodles. Measure out approximately 1 US tbsp (15 ml) of kosher salt for every 2 cups (17 imp fl oz) of zoodles you have. Then, pinch the salt between your fingers and sprinkle it over the zucchini noodles, covering as much area as possible. The salt will help preserve your zoodle’s texture while in storage. Using your hands, squeeze the zucchini noodles and turn them over in the bowl. Do this repeatedly to make sure the zoodles and salt mix together. As you knead, add more salt to cover any bare zucchini noodles. By the end, you should see salt grains on every single zoodle. As you knead your zucchini noodles, expect a lot of moisture to seep out. As it does, your zoodles will firm up slightly and a bubbly mixture will begin to form on top of them, making the whole bowl appear soapy. Keep turning your zucchini over until all the zoodles feel fairly tough, a process that normally takes between 2 and 3 minutes. Grab a colander that is large enough to hold all your zucchini noodles. Line the inside of the colander with a fresh cloth, towel, or other thin fabric, then place it over a sink or large bowl.  Put your colander in a secure place since you’ll be letting it sit there for a while. Avoid thick pieces of fabric as you’ll have a harder time draining them. Carefully move your zucchini noodles into the colander. Make sure the zoodles sit completely inside the piece of fabric, then wrap the edges up around them to create a makeshift bag. Before moving on, check to make sure that every zoodle ended up inside the bag. If necessary, hold the cloth bag shut using pins or clamps. Grab the top of the cloth bag with 1 of your hands and...

TL;DR in English: Set your zucchini noodles in a large bowl. Sprinkle kosher salt over your zoodles. Knead your zoodles thoroughly, adding more salt as necessary. Turn your zoodles over until they bubble up and become firm. Line a colander with a fresh cloth or towel. Wrap your zoodles in the cloth. Squeeze the cloth to remove excess moisture. Let your zoodles dry for at least 1 hour.
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More often than not, the generic store brand of any given product costs less than the name brand, even though the two products are virtually identical. Fruits and vegetables that are in season are priced to sell, so they cost less than produce not in season. For instance, corn-on-the-cob can cost up to ten times more out of season than it does during the summer months, when it is in season. Fresh seafood can be very expensive. By comparison, canned tuna and salmon are quite cheap, and they also contain high amounts of protein and helpful omega-3 fatty acids. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are convenient to prepare, but this convenience will cost you extra. Bone-in pieces and whole chickens will save you on cost per serving. You can even remove the bones before you cook the chicken and save them to make stock later on. Tougher cuts of meat, like beef chuck roasts and pork shoulders, cost less than tender cuts. Slow cooking these meats using low heat can make them just as delectable, though. Try preparing a stew or slow-cooker meal using these cuts. In general, meat can be rather expensive. Eggs and beans are both healthy alternatives that offer high levels of protein at significantly cheaper prices. Both products are already fairly cheap. Moreover, they can usually be bought cheaper in bulk and have extended expiration dates. Enhance stews and stir-fries with pasta or rice, or prepare them for a simple side dish.

TL;DR in English: Buy store brands. Purchase produce in season. Use canned fish instead of fresh. Buy whole chicken or bone-in chicken instead of boneless. Opt for tougher cuts of meat. Cook with cheaper forms of protein, like eggs and beans. Get more out of your meal by using rice or pasta.
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You can do this in person, or you can film yourself and put it online! If you are taking a history class, ask your instructor if you can give your presentation to the class. If not, put a video of your presentation on a site like YouTube or a social media site.  Ask your friends or family members to watch your presentation. You could also look for a group in your area that studies history. They may welcome you as a guest presenter. Check with your library, local historical society, or online through a site like meetup.com.

TL;DR in English: Give a presentation about ancient Rome.
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Push in the oven knob with one hand so you can turn it and keep holding it until you have lit the pilot light. Turn it to the left to the “ignite” symbol or the first temperature setting. Every oven model is different, but there should be either a little picture of a flame or the start of the temperature numbers right in the middle of the dial on the left hand side. This is where you want to turn the knob. Light a long match with your hand that isn’t holding the oven knob, or use a lighter with a long tip (like a BBQ lighter). Slowly move the flame towards the pilot light hole until it lights. If you only have small matches, you can light one and drop it into the hole to be safe. Another alternative is lighting a twisted up piece of paper or a wooden skewer to use as the lighter. You need to let the pilot light heat up for about 10 seconds before you adjust the temperature. The pilot light will just go out if you try to change the oven’s temperature too soon. If you accidentally let go of the knob and the pilot light goes out, then you should turn everything off and start from the beginning. Shut the oven once you are sure the pilot light is staying lit. Turn the oven knob to the temperature you want to set it at. If you have tried this process several times, and still can’t light your gas oven, there may be a problem with the pilot light and you should call a professional to come take a look at it.

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Keep track of your menstrual cycle. Pay attention to unusual nausea. Note unusual bleeding or spotting. Evaluate if you have unusual aches and pains. Look for changes in urination habits. Notice breast tenderness.

Every player rolls two dice to start.  The player who rolls the highest number gets to select his or her color and take the first turn. There are four colors included with the Base Catan 3-4 player set: red, blue, white, and orange.  After the player with the highest dice roll has chosen his or her color, have everyone else choose and then begin the turns. Turns progress in a clockwise manner. The first player places one of his settlements at an intersection, where three terrain hexes meet, the adjoining hexes are the resources he will earn if the number on that hex is rolled (so choose wisely!). Next, he places one of his roads on one of the three possible places next to his first settlement. The next player then takes her turn in the same way, but must place her settlement in a different area.  Roads must always be placed where two hexes meet and border the player's settlement. A settlement cannot be placed on an intersection adjacent to another intersection occupied by a settlement. There must be enough space for at least two roads between each settlement. The last player gets to place two settlements and two roads (one for each settlement) and then going counter-clockwise, the first players place their second settlement and second road until each player has two settlements and two roads down on the board. After all players have placed both of their settlements and roads, you all get some resource cards to start. Take one resource card for each hex tile that is adjacent to each of your two settlements. For example, if one of your settlements is bordering a wheat, lumber, and sheep tile, then you get to take one wheat, one lumber and one sheep card. Do the same for your other settlement.

TL;DR in English: Determine the turn order. Place the first settlements. Place the final settlements. Get your first resource cards.
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Every laptop is different; even two models that cost the same will have different hardware inside. Make sure to take a look at the specifications of each laptop you consider purchasing. The CPU, or Processor, is the piece of hardware that performs the bulk of the work in your laptop. CPU speed doesn't mean as much as it used to, thanks to multi-core CPUs that can handle much more than processors from a decade ago.  Avoid older processors like Celeron, Atom, Pentium, C-, or E-Series processors. RAM, or Memory, allows your computer to store data for multiple programs at once. In general, the more RAM you have, the better your computer will be able to multitask. 4 to 8 GB of RAM is standard for regular laptops. Netbooks will likely have less, while desktop replacements might have significantly more.  Retailers often disguise an otherwise mediocre laptop by stuffing it with RAM. Most users will not need more than 8 GB. Most laptops use integrated graphics cards, which are fine for simple games, but typically can't handle the new big releases. A dedicated card will provide more power for a higher cost and less battery life. Listed storage space does not take the operating system and bundled programs into consideration. For example, a laptop with 250 GB of storage may only have 210 GB of storage free when you purchase it. Most laptops allow you to upgrade the hard drive later, though you will need to reinstall the operating system when you do so.  SSD is becoming standard and is preferable due to increased access speed and extended battery life. As a result SSDs are more expensive than standard hard drives for less storage. SSDs are often smaller than standard drives, meaning you may need an external drive to store all of your media files. Does the laptop have enough USB ports for all of your devices? Does it have an HDMI or VGA port in case you want to connect it to your TV or a projector? If you use a lot of external devices, ports will be very important. Many laptops will leave the optical drive out in order to...

TL;DR in English: Examine the specs for each laptop you consider. Understand what the CPU does. See how much RAM comes installed, and how much RAM the laptop can support. Check the graphics. Check the storage space. Check out the ports. Look for optical drives. Look at the screen resolution.
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Everyone has different ways of communicating, but some styles make it more difficult to say what you mean, mean what you say, and avoid being mean.  Passive people tend to avoid speaking up and avoid confrontation. They give in easily to and have difficulty saying “no,” for fear of being mean.  Aggressive people tend to be emotionally honest, but express this honesty in an inappropriate way. They overreact and belittle others in interactions. They are loud, accusatory, and unwilling to listen to others’ viewpoints.  Passive-aggressive people are not clear about what they truly want, need, or feel. They are indirect, make promises and commitments they cannot keep, give people the silent treatment, and use sarcasm. They may come across as judgmental. Think of typical situations in which you are having trouble speaking up. Imagine what you’d like to say to the other person. Take time to gather your thoughts.  Write down what you’d like to say. Practice with a trusted friend. Role-play with a trained professional, such as a counselor, who can give you honest and objective feedback. “I want…”, “I feel…”, and “I need…” are helpful ways to get across your feelings clearly and directly without blaming the other person for something. These are especially helpful when you need to convey negative feelings or have an uncomfortable conversation. You can use this formula in virtually any situation: “When you do [action], I feel [emotion], and I need [action].”  Make sure not to use bad language or be vulgar; that will make the relationship worse. If you want to address a problem with a coworker, try saying, “When you leave work for three-hour lunches, I feel burdened with finishing up the research on our project. I need more time with you to do this together.” If you want to express a concern to a friend, try saying, “When you repeatedly cancel plans with me at the last minute, I feel sad and disappointed. I need more notice if you’re going to cancel.” If you use appropriate body language, your message will be better...

TL;DR in English: Avoid unhealthy communication styles. Practice speaking in front of a mirror. Use appropriate language. Use appropriate body language.
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Which suit becomes trump depends on who bids the highest, because whoever bids the highest gets to throw down first. The first card that they throw down becomes the trump suit.  Therefore, if you have the ace of spades, the two of spades, and the jack of spades, you probably want to bid four, because then you will get to make "spades" the trump suit and you will probably be able to get four points. Whoever bid the highest gets to throw down first.  Whichever is the first card that they throw becomes the trump suit.  Play continues to the left.  Everyone throws down one card. The winner of the "hand" is the person who has thrown either the highest card in suit, or the highest trump card.  Trump can be played anytime. Trump always beats "in suit." The winner of the hand is the player that puts down the trump card or the highest suit. The game continues on until everyone is out of cards. When everyone is out of cards (which should happen concurrently), the cards are tallied up to see who gets points. The winner of the round gets to take all of the cards that he has won. If the highest initial bidder (the person who threw the trump at the beginning of the game) has come up with the points that they bid, he gets those points. If not, he gets negative of those points.  Meanwhile, anyone else who scores points gets them free of charge (i.e., if the bidder bid 3, and he got high low and game, he gets 3 points).  The person who got jack gets 1 point.  If the bidder bid 3, and got high and low, he gets negative three points.  Whoever got jack gets a point, whoever got game gets a point. Points are assigned as follows:  1 point to the lowest trump card played. 1 point to the highest trump card played. 1 point to the jack of trump. 1 point to "game." This is the person with the highest number, if you count the 10 card of any suit as 10 and each jack as 1, queen as 2, king as 3, ace as 4. In a traditional game, the game ends when someone reaches 21 games. The game should also end when all of the playable cards have been...

TL;DR in English: Determine who has the highest trump. Throw down the first card. Complete the first round. Hand out the points. Play until someone reaches 21 points.
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Asking questions shows that you care about the subject matter. It also shows that you’re paying attention. Some people fear that asking questions will make people think they’re not smart. Actually, asking questions is a great indicator of intelligence and a desire to learn.  If you’re going to ask questions, you need to pay attention. For example, if you ask, “When is that assignment due?” and your teacher has already said the due date once, they will think you’re not listening. Be mindful not to ask so many questions that you derail the class and prevent the teacher from finishing the lesson. This one can be difficult if you have a lot of work, or if you tend to procrastinate. However, turning in assignments on time shows your teacher that you are prioritizing their class. Paying attention can also help you get good grades and many of your teachers will like you.  Teachers have busy lives and need time off, just like you. They may have planned to grade all of your class’ papers on Wednesday night. If you turn your paper in on Friday, they will likely be frustrated that they now have to grade your paper over the weekend. If you know that you won’t be able to meet a deadline, talk to your teacher about it in advance. They may be able to grant you an extension. It’s always good to do more than the bare minimum for an assignment. Extra efforts can include binding your paper in a nice way to make it more presentable, or doing extra research for an assignment.  If a teacher asks for a paper to be a certain length, you can aim to write something a little bit longer than requested, but not much. This shows that you weren’t just stretching to meet the minimum. If you make your paper too long, your teacher may think you’re sucking up or they may not like having to do that much extra reading. Asking for help shows your teacher that you want to succeed. Many teachers look for this quality in a student, because if you want to succeed you’re likely to take their help and suggestions seriously.  Don’t be afraid to approach...

TL;DR in English: Ask meaningful questions in class. Complete all assignments on time. Make extra efforts in your work. Ask for extra help if you need it. Respect the teacher’s authority on a subject.
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A missed period is usually the first sign of pregnancy. You should track your menstrual cycle to know roughly when to expect your monthly period. If you do not experience your period within this time frame, this can be an early sign you're pregnant. About a quarter of pregnant women experience nausea as the first sign of pregnancy. You may feel sick to your stomach at certain times of the day. Strange smells may easily trigger feelings of nausea and sickness. Implantation bleeding sometimes occurs just after pregnancy, possibly due to a sperm attaching to an egg. Some women may mistake this for a very light period, but it can be a sign of pregnancy if you are also experiencing other symptoms.  Implantation bleeding or spotting is much lighter than your regular period. You may only notice it when you wipe. The color also may differ from a regular period. It may be more pink or brown-colored than usual. Pregnancy can cause unexpected physical discomfort. Usually, this takes the form of mild uterine cramping as well as tender, sore breasts. Like many symptoms of pregnancy, these are often similar to pains you may experience just before your period. During pregnancy, your kidneys produce extra fluid due to increased levels of blood in your body. Many women notice increased urination during pregnancy. If you find yourself using the bathroom more often, this could be an early sign that you are pregnant. Just after you become pregnant, it's normal for your body to produce up to 25% more urine. The increase in urine will peak at 10-15 weeks of pregnancy. After that, you'll likely feel increased urges to urinate, as the additional weight of your uterus and growing baby press down on your bladder. Breast tissue is very sensitive to your hormones, so your breasts will show signs of pregnancy early. You may start to experience tender, swollen breasts as early as 2 weeks after conception. It's normal to feel a tingly sensation and soreness. Your breasts may also start to fill full and heavy.

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Get yourself to safety. Check yourself and others for injuries. Remain calm. Report the accident to local law enforcement. Do not leave the scene. Take photos of the scene. Obtain information from any witnesses who are willing to provide it.

Using wood glue, you can add anything your heart desires. For a rustic look, you can add little twigs, pebbles, twine, fake leaves, and anything else you can think of. For a flashier look, try gems or other sparkly objects. A fully painted pot looks great, but leaving portions of unpainted terracotta showing through can provide a neat contrast. It will be recognizable as an ordinary, every day terracotta planter, but with a little extra pizzazz. This looks great when the pot is positioned with unpainted terracotta pots, as it ties the arrangement together. You can use duct tape to create bold, straight-edged designs, and you can also free hand with your paint to create gentle, flowing patterns. You can create a one-of-a-kind pot by using both kinds of designs on one pot!

TL;DR in English: Use adhesive to add some 3D decoration to your pot. Leave sections unpainted for contrast. Try geometric designs, organic patterns, and even try combining the two.
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An interviewer might not always ask for a specific example. He might say something like, "Tell me about how you handle conflict in the workplace?" Do not take this as an invitation to be inexact. Always use specifics when discussing conflict.  Talk about what strategies you use and why they work. You should use concrete examples, even if you don't launch into an entire narrative. Try something like, "I try to see things from other people's perspective. For example, if I'm working with someone from a more creative background I try to make sure they have the time and resources they need to complete a project."  Talk about what tactics you use in communication to resolve conflict. Do you listen actively? Do you express yourself in a transparent way? If so, how? Go into further detail. Your interviewer is going to be seeing a lot of candidates and you want to make sure you stay memorable. Even if you were frustrated by a situation, it's considered bad form to speak negatively of a co-worker or employer. Always try to present the conflict in a fair manner, even if you still think you were right, and do not use disparaging language. Employers value loyalty and if an interviewer sees you're quick to bad talk your former place of business he will not want to hire you. Let's go back to our example. You may be tempted to say something like, "Ramona made it difficult because she was lazy about deadlines." Try to phrase that in a more positive light. For example, "Ramona's creativity was her priority, which was helpful for our design department but as a result she occasionally forgot deadlines." An employer may ask a variety of questions about conflict, so you should not just have one example of resolving a conflict on hand. Before you go into an interview, think of a variety of times you handled conflict at work. As always, stick to win-win situations where the conflict was resolved and you learned something in the process.

TL;DR in English: Be specific. Avoid using negative language when speaking about a company or co-worker. Have several examples ready.
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Use an Ethernet cable to connect your two computers to one another. You'll need an Ethernet to USB-C adapter to plug into your Mac's Thunderbolt 3 port before you can attach an Ethernet cable to a Mac. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Make sure that you do this on the computer from which you're sharing Internet, not the one that you just connected. Type in control panel, then click Control Panel when it appears at the top of the Start window. You'll find this heading on the left side of the Control Panel window. If your Control Panel page has "Small icons" or "Large icons" written in the top-right corner, skip this step. It's in the middle of the page. This will open a list of your current connections. You'll find this option in the upper-left side of the window. Click the computer icon that has "Wi-Fi" under it, then hold down the Ctrl key and click the computer icon that has "Ethernet" under it. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu to appear.  If your mouse doesn't have a right-click button, click the right side of the mouse or use two fingers to click the mouse. If your computer uses a trackpad instead of a mouse, use two fingers to tap the trackpad or press the bottom-right side of the trackpad. It's in the drop-down menu. After a moment, your computer's Wi-Fi will be shared in a "bridged" connection with the other computer.

TL;DR in English: Connect the two computers with an Ethernet cable. Open Start . Open Control Panel. Click Network and Internet. Click Network and Sharing Center. Click Change adapter settings. Select both the Wi-Fi connection and the Ethernet connection. Right-click the Wi-Fi connection. Click Bridge Connections.
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Set your feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart, with one slightly in front of the other. Moshing along with an unruly crowd can send your body reeling. By staggering your stance, you'll be ready for unexpected changes in direction. For maximum composure, stay poised on the balls of your feet. The lower your center of gravity, the more sturdy your base. Not only will this help you keep your balance, it will also absorb some of the force created by flinging your head, neck, and shoulders around like an electrified wildebeest that's had too much caffeine. A solid foundation will also keep you from getting run over in an out-of-control pit. Stand your ground! As the band launches into their first number, raise and lower your chin a few inches to follow along with the beat. Try to let the tempo of the music guide you as much as possible, unless it's a real ripper—you don't want to go too hard too soon.  This is the “warm up” phase of the show. The real headbanging will begin a few songs into the set once everybody cuts loose. The head nod is a good move to go back to if you start to get tired or dizzy. During the song's main guitar line or chorus, start swinging your head in longer and more exaggerated motions. Lean all the way down to about waist height before coming back up. This is a more slowed-down style of headbanging that emphasizes the heaviness of the music.  It may help to headbang along to the bass line if the drum beat is too fast to keep up with. Watch out for the person in front of you to avoid knockin' noggins while you're getting radical. When the band turns up the aggression level, or unleashes a particularly savage solo, bend over at the waist and rapidly shake your head up and down. This technique is sometimes referred to as the “whiplash.” The key here is to use small movements so you can go faster—you only want to lift your head a few inches at a time.  Headbanging at this velocity can quickly leave you exhausted and disoriented, so be sure to take a few moments to rest between songs. ...

TL;DR in English: Assume a comfortable, stable stance. Keep a slight bend in your knees. Start with a slow, rhythmic nod. Slam hard to the heavy riffs. Speed up to match the tempo of a breakdown.
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Never try to close a credit card if you still owe money on it. If you want to get rid of a card, stop using it and pay it off before you close the account. You can do this the same way you usually pay your credit card bill. This can be online or by writing a check for the amount owed and mailing it with a copy of your bill to your credit card company. Before closing your card, check online or call in to your lender to check if you have any outstanding rewards balances on your card. You don't want to forgo any potential cash or travel rewards. In some cases, however, this may be unavoidable as rewards may be limited to a certain time of year or value threshold that you haven't yet reached. Take advantage of these rewards if possible, then move on to the next step. You may have to wait on hold for a bit, but this is by far the best way to confirm with a person that your credit card is indeed closed. Tell the company customer service representative that you need to close your card, and be prepared for his attempt to stall you and try to convince you to keep your card. Hold fast, though, and stick to your original intention. The customer service number for your lender is also available on your bill and online. Record your contact with the credit card company. Most companies will give you a service or call number. Write this in addition to the time and date that you spoke to the customer service representative. For extra insurance, record the representative's name and employee number (this is also fairly standard). Your credit card company may try to provide you with an offer to get you to stay. Remember, if an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Stick to your guns about closing your account, if that's what you want to do. Alternately, you can try bargaining with your provider for lower interest rates and fees. In some cases they may agree to these terms to keep you as a customer.

TL;DR in English: Make sure you've paid off any remaining balance. Redeem rewards before closing your card. Call the 1-800 number on the back of your card to contact the customer service department. Write down any information given to you when you speak with the customer service representative. Hold your ground.
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The first thing you should do after an accident is remove yourself from harm's way by getting off the roadway and out of traffic. Distance yourself from anything that may cause you additional harm, such as:  A vehicle that is leaking gasoline. A vehicle or structure that is on fire. Damaged structures that could collapse. Roadside cliffs or drop-offs. Call 9-1-1 immediately if you or anyone else involved in the accident is hurt. Very few motorcyclists walk away from accidents without some kind of injury, and some of the most serious injuries are not readily identifiable. As such, you should seek medical attention even if you believe you are not hurt.  Although less common than injuries to the lower and upper extremities, injuries to the chest and abdomen from motorcycle crashes tend to be more serious. This is due to the potential for organ damage and/or internal bleeding from blunt-force impact to the midsection. Lower extremity injuries are the most common type of motorcycle crash-related injury. These often involve bone fractures and are usually not fatal if dealt with properly by medical professionals. Although it may be difficult to maintain a calm demeanor when you have just been involved in a motorcycle accident, it is important that you do not do or say anything that could make the situation worse in any way or indicate culpability. For example, do not:  Argue with other parties involved in the accident. Assign blame for the accident. Physically engage others in a hostile manner. Intentionally inflict additional damage to property. This is only necessary if emergency services (9-1-1) were not contacted. Except in very minor incidents (such as those that result in no injuries and minimal property damage), law enforcement may be needed involved in order to:  Control traffic. Record details of the accident. Determine whether immediate legal action is required. It is important that you remain at the site of the accident long enough to exchange relevant information with all parties involved and/or law...

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Start with a hook. Set the scene with action. Move chronologically through the events. Use sensory detail and description. Finish with a moral or takeaway.

Go to https://drive.google.com/ in your computer's web browser. This will open your Google Drive page if you're logged into your Google Account. If you aren't logged into your Google Account, enter your email address and password when prompted before you proceed. It's in the upper-left side of the page. A drop-down menu will appear. This is in the drop-down menu. Clicking it opens a File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) window. Go to the download location of the "contacts" vCard file you exported, then click the vCard file once to select it. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. The vCard file will be uploaded to Google Drive. Again, on a Mac, you may click Choose here.

TL;DR in English: Open Google Drive. Click ＋ New. Click File upload. Select your vCard file. Click Open.
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Add 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water to a saucepan or small pot. Heat this on your stove on high until the mixture comes to a simmer and the sugar is dissolved. Then add your favorite Kool-Aid to the mix and stir until the Kool-Aid is completely dissolved. You should wait until your Kool-Aid syrup is completely cooled before you use it. This kind of syrup can often be kept in the refrigerator for up to a month. This natural syrup can be made from your choice of fruit juice mixed with water. You should combine the two in a 2 to 1 ratio; 2 parts fruit juice to every 1 part water. For example, for every 2 cups of fruit juice, you should add 1 cup of water. You may notice that natural syrups have a slightly different taste than out-of-the-box flavors. You may need to thin the mixture with water to make it suit your tastes. You'll need a sugar free flavoring packet, like Crystal Light or Everly, but you could also use a mix of Kool-Aid and Splenda. Add these together until you achieve your desired flavor. Drizzle this on your snow cone and enjoy. This special preparation of snow cone can be made with sweetened condensed milk and your choice of syrup. Sprinkle your choice of syrup over your shaved ice then add sweetened condensed milk liberally until you reach the desired level of sweetness. You may find this works easiest when using a squeeze bottle or a container with a spout.  An example recipe you might try at home uses 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk, 2 cans of chocolate syrup (or 2 squeeze bottles), 8 cans of evaporated milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Combine these ingredients in a bowl, chill the mixture, and then you can drizzle it over your crushed ice. You can adjust the amount of syrup and sweetened condensed milk to suit your tastes. Another alternative you could use in place of sweetened condensed milk is marshmallow fluff.

TL;DR in English: Create a Kool-Aid syrup. Make a natural juice syrup. Mix a sugar free syrup. Make a New Orleans Style snow cone.
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When purchasing masonry paint, be sure to take into account the unique needs and conditions of the surface you’re painting. For instance, flexible acrylic paints expand and contract to adjust to drastic temperature changes, while paints with dirt and mildew-resistant additives will cut down on regular cleaning and maintenance.  You can find masonry paint at any hardware store or home improvement center, or in the paint aisle of superstores like Walmart. Stucco has a far greater surface area than smoother finishing materials. For this reason, it's a good idea to pick up extra paint just to be on the safe side. If a bucket promises 400 square feet (37 m2) of cover, you may only get 200 square feet (19 m2)  It's not typically necessary to use a separate primer, as stucco is a porous material that holds paint well. Line windows, door frames, light fixtures, and the edges of gutters with painter’s tape. Having a buffer in place will allow you to work quickly and efficiently and prevent paint from ending up where it’s not supposed to be. If you’re painting a surface that’s partially indoors or alongside a paved walkway, it's also a good idea to stretch out a dropcloth or tarp to protect the ground from drips and spills. Don't forget to tape the edges of the dropcloth to hold it in place. Whatever container you use should be big enough to accommodate a roller, as this is the tool you’ll be using to color most of the surface. Place the bucket or tray on a flat, stable part of your work area so it will be nearby when you need to reload your roller. To avoid wasting paint, only pour out as much as you need at one time and refill your bucket or tray as you go. Glide your roller back and forth across the surface in smooth, straight lines. Work your way from one end to the other, overlapping the edges of previously-painted sections as you go. To ensure optimum coverage, use both vertical and horizontal strokes.  A lambswool roller is ideal, as it will hold its shape throughout prolonged paint jobs while cutting down on...

TL;DR in English: Pick up a bucket of masonry paint in the desired color. Mask off areas you don't want to paint. Pour your paint into a large bucket or tray. Roll the paint onto the stucco. Fill in the gaps with a handheld masonry brush. Allow the paint to dry for the recommended amount of time. Apply a second coat with your roller if desired. Allow the paint to cure for up to a month.
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One form of hiding rows involves the height of the row(s) in question to be so short that the row effectively disappears. You can reset the height of all spreadsheet rows to "14.4" (the default height) to address this. Double-click the Excel document that you want to use to open it in Excel. This triangular button is in the upper-left corner of the spreadsheet, just above the 1 row and just left of the A column heading. Doing so selects your entire Excel document. You can also click any cell in the document and then press Ctrl+A (Windows) or ⌘ Command+A (Mac) to select the whole document. This tab is just below the green ribbon at the top of the Excel window. If you're already on the Home tab, skip this step. This option is in the "Cells" section of the toolbar near the top-right of the Excel window. A drop-down menu will appear. It's in the drop-down menu. This will open a pop-up window with a blank text field in it. Type 14.4 into the pop-up window's text field. Doing so will apply your changes to all rows in the spreadsheet, thus unhiding any rows which were "hidden" via their height properties. You can save your changes by pressing Ctrl+S (Windows) or ⌘ Command+S (Mac).

TL;DR in English: Understand when this method is necessary. Open the Excel document. Click the "Select All" button. Click the Home tab. Click Format. Click Row Height…. Enter the default row height. Click OK.
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There's a reason why some nudists prefer to be called naturists. Nudism is all about returning to your natural state and being in harmony with nature. Being nude while you're on a beach, in the woods, or in a natural setting can help you experience nature on a whole new level. One of the greatest and most freeing parts of nudism can be the feeling of waves or sun against your nude body. Of course, it's natural for many people to think that something untoward should happen when a bunch of people get together without any clothes on. However, most people who follow the nudist movement don't think there's anything inherently sexual in taking off their clothes. They just think it helps them be free and to return to their natural states, and that's all that matters to them.  Being naked isn't inherently erotic for nudists. They get used to seeing a nude body without thinking sexual thoughts. Also, you shouldn't think that you have to have a perfect body or to look super sexy to be a nudist. Nudists have bodies of all shapes and sizes. Though it may take some convincing to show your friends and family members that getting naked doesn't have to mean getting frisky, this is the lifestyle that many people choose. There are, however, some sects of nudism that are more sexual in nature. Make sure you do your research into the nudists in your particular community to see which lifestyle fits your needs. Being a nudist can help you return to your childhood self, to remember the person you were before you cared about putting your clothes on and ran around naked and happy. It's a very liberating feeling. Nudism can help you return to that pure and un-self-conscious version of yourself and can help you feel happy and free in a friendly environment. Think of how complicated our lives have become. Having to choose clothes, jewelry, footwear, and so many other items only makes it harder to be our natural selves. You may have an idea of nudists as people who are naked at the grocery store, movie theatre, or who show up to family...

TL;DR in English: Know that nudism can help you get closer to nature. Know that being nude doesn't mean being sexual. Know that nudism can help you feel free. Know that most nudists aren't naked all the time.
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Begin the personal narrative by drawing the reader in with a strong opening sentence. Use rich description and detail in the opening. Start in action so the reader is grabbed right away and keeps reading. For example, the first line in the personal narrative by Tony Gervino is attention grabbing: “I was 6 when my brother John leaned across the kitchen table and casually whispered that he had killed Santa Claus.” Ground the reader in the story by providing information on the main characters and the central conflict or theme. Tell the reader where the narrative is taking place and when it is taking place. Explain whether the story is about you and/or you and your relationship with someone else in your life. For example, in Tony Gervino’s essay, he sets the scene by providing setting, character, and narrative voice: “It was July 1973, we were living in Scarsdale, N.Y., and he was four years older than I was, although that seemed like decades.” Do not jump to different moments in time or move from a past event to a present event and then back again in the same paragraph. Go chronologically from event to event or moment to moment. This will make it easier for the reader to follow along with the narrative. For example, you may start with an event in childhood with your older sister and then move forward in time to the present day, focusing on you and your older sister as adults. Focus on how things smelled, sounded, tasted, felt, and looked in the scene. Paint a vivid picture for the reader so they feel immersed in the narrative. Try to describe moments in the narrative based on the speaker’s perspective. For example, you may describe the feeling of your mother’s famous lemon cake as “rich and zesty, with a special ingredient that to this day, I cannot identify.” Most personal narratives end with a reflection or analysis of the events. You may come up with a moral that you share with the reader based on your own experiences. Or you may leave the reader with a takeaway thought that illustrates what you learned from...

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Evaluate your need. Collect your supplemental wood-splitting tools. Identify a central crack or promising cut. Insert your wedge. Prepare your hammer swing. Swing your sledgehammer. Separate the wood, if necessary.

There are several cost-effective choices for neutralizing chlorine bleach (commonly sold under the brand name Clorox), which is the kind used in washing and for decorating or changing the color of fabric products. It also contains sodium hydroxide (lye) to stabilize the hypochlorite.  The lye is difficult to rinse out completely and will slowly destroy cotton. To fully neutralize the lingering effects of chlorine bleach the hypochlorite and the lye must be neutralized, too. If you’re using bleach for decorative effects on cotton, denim, or other natural fabrics, you can try one of these options:  Bisulfite/metabisulfite is very inexpensive. It is sold under the brand name Anti-Chlor, and you only need to use a small amount to neutralize bleach. You can usually find bisulfite at dye suppliers or you can get Camden Tablets (which have the same ingredient) from a wine brewing supply company.  Thiosulfate, which is called Bleach Stop, can typically be found at a local photography supply store, as it is commonly used in developing photographs. This is a more expensive option than bisulfite, and it’s not as strong so you’ll need to use more.  Vitamin C/Ascorbic acid: Ascorbic acid neutralizes both the hypochlorite and the lye.  You will find it in most food stores or pharmacies under its common name, vitamin C.  Yes,  get the cheapest vitamin C you can find and grind the tablets up into powder to dissolve in your rinse water. Hydrogen peroxide is the most easily obtainable of the neutralizers; you can find it at drugstores and grocery stores. This is an inexpensive choice, and it works well for people with asthma, who may be sensitive to the other compounds, which contain sulfur. Opt for the 3% solution. The amount of neutralizing agent required will depend on which one you’ve chosen.  Anti-Chlor: use 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) per 4 cups (950 mL) of water.  Bleach Stop: 1 ounce by weight (30 grams) per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water.  Vitamin C/Ascorbic acid: Crush up 4-6 tablets and add the powder to enough water to submerge...

TL;DR in English: Buy a neutralizing agent. Measure your neutralizing agent. Bleach your fabric. Rinse the fabric. Soak the bleached fabric in neutralizer. Wash and rinse.
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Casual nicknames that you call a friend may give them the impression that you are not interested in them. Instead, try to call them pet names that convey that you think they are special or attractive. This will help transition your relationship from friendship to love.  For instance, call them something like "sweetheart," "cutie," or "gorgeous." Avoid casual names like "buddy," "pal," or "dude." Friendship means a certain level of familiarity and comfort that may not scream "romance." Aim to impress them the same way you would try to win over a blind date or a cute stranger. Add intrigue to the relationship to keep and increase their interest. For instance, dress up for outings the same way you would for a romantic date with someone you are just getting to know. A good way to shift your relationship from friendship to romance is to change your routine together. Create excitement by spending time in situations or places you have never been to. Avoid having "dates" that involve activities you did together as friends, such as playing video games or sports. For example, go out for a romantic candlelit dinner or share a bottle of wine instead of ordering a pizza. While you may have done many activities together as friends, a shared getaway is a distinctly romantic thing to do. Plan a small vacation for you and your partner to spend some one-on-one time together. Whether it is a short road trip or a more elaborate getaway, the experience will bond you on a new level. To avoid potential conflicts, start by going away for a few days at a time with your partner then build up to longer trips.

TL;DR in English: Start calling them nicknames that are flirty or affectionate. Put effort into impressing them despite your comfort with them. Pursue more romantic activities while you are together. Plan a romantic trip together to celebrate your love.
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You will need to know how big of a truck or container you need when you start researching moving methods. Estimate the amount of space you'll need by measuring your big pieces of furniture, and then estimating the amount of boxes you will have and the space they will take up. Typical moving trucks are about 8 feet tall, stacking boxes strategically will save you space.  It's best to overestimate rather than underestimate so you end up having enough room for all of your things. Calculate the volume of your boxes by multiplying the Length X Width X Height for each box and then multiply by the number of boxes you will be packing. Moving trucks and storage units provide dimensions in Cubic Feet. Knowing the approximate volume of space your items will take up will let you know how large of a moving container you will need. There are many different ways to move your things in a long distance move. Research different companies and methods to find which fits your budget and is right for you.  Hire a moving company to load your things on a truck and drive it to your new home. Movers will then unload your things into your new home. Rent a storage container. Many companies will drop a storage container at your home a few days before the move for you to pack your belongings into. They will come pick it up and put it on a truck to ship to your new home when you are ready to move. Once there, they'll drop it at your new home for you to unload yourself. Rent a moving truck. Some companies let you rent a moving truck to pack and drive yourself. This can sometimes be the most cost-efficient method, although you will have to consider the cost of gas.Typically there are several different sizes of trucks to choose from as well as an option to tow your car behind the truck. In order to move your belongings quickly across country, air cargo may be an option. Contact freight carriers to obtain quotes for air cargo. Most moving companies will have an option to purchase insurance for your move. It's a good idea to get the insurance...

TL;DR in English: Find out how much cargo space you'll need. Research different moving methods. Purchase moving insurance to protect your belongings.
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Make an ‘X’ shape with your arms. You should put your right arm on top of your left, and keep your palms facing your body. As you sway right, keep your left arm on the left side of your body, and your right arm on your right side. You’ll want to keep your palms facing your body. As you sway to the left, outstretch your arms up and to the side. Your arms should be in a “I don’t know gesture.” You should make your arms parallel, with your right arm on your right side, and your left arm on your left side. Keep your palms facing inward. As you sway to the left, raise your arms in front of your face and clap. You should make a triangle with your arms with your head in the middle. Your hands should be just above your head. Once you’ve got a feeling for doing the leg movements and the hand movements, try doing them at the same time. Go slow at first and then go faster when you get more comfortable doing it. No one can master the orange justice dance in a day. Getting good at it takes lots of time and practice. Don’t give up if you can’t get it down right away. Stay positive and keep trying!

TL;DR in English: Cross your arms down and to your left as you sway your hips to the left. Put your arms down as you lean to the right. Sway left and open your arms. Sway to the right with your arms down. Clap up as you move to the left. Combine the leg and hand movements. Practice, practice, and practice.
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Lie down on the floor and place your head on the headrest. Raise your hands and grasp the upper roll bar. For this slightly more advanced exercise, you'll be keeping your hands shoulder-width apart. Keep your neck straight and your back and shoulders flat on the floor. Unlike in a regular crunch, you'll be starting this exercise with your legs extended. Stretch your legs straight out and let your toes point toward the wall. Keep your legs and feet together. Exhale slowly and rock your upper body slightly off the floor, keeping your abs engaged. At the same time, draw your right knee up toward your chest.  Keep your left leg extended while you do this. Make sure you are doing most of the work of the crunch with your abs, not your arms. Inhale and gently return your upper body and right leg to the starting position. At the same time, draw your left knee up to your chest. Repeat this cycle for 7-8 reps.  A single repetition includes pulling the right knee toward your chest, followed by the left knee. Try to perform the entire exercise fluidly as if you were working the pedals on a bicycle. You may need to practice more slowly at first until you get the hang of coordinating all your movements. As you get better at the cycling exercise, gradually work your way up to 10-12 reps per set.

TL;DR in English: Put your head on the headrest and grip the upper roll bar. Extend your legs straight out in front of you. Do a forward crunch while raising your right knee. Raise your left knee while you return your upper body to the floor.
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If you are splitting normal-sized wood, unless it is unnaturally knotty or a kind of wood resistant to chopping (like elm), you likely won't need to use a wedge. If the wood is tough and several axe swings leave cuts, cracks, but no clean split, it's time for you to get some more tools. When an axe alone simply can't do the job, it's time for you to get a long metal wedge and a sledgehammer. You can purchase these from your local hardware store or perhaps even borrow these from a neighbor. Even if your axe didn't pass all the way through your piece of wood, chopping it cleanly, if you landed a few hits, there will probably be at least some deep cuts in the wood, or maybe even a crack. Look for the deepest cut or crack in your wood; this is where you will split the wood. Some especially large or difficult pieces of wood may require more than one wedge. As the wood will be softer than your wedge, you probably won't have a problem jamming the wedge into the cut or crack that you've chosen for your split. If you're attempting to cut an especially hard kind of wood, you may need to tap your wedge into place with your sledgehammer. Using the same form as you did with your axe, keep your legs shoulder-width apart, your dominant hand close to the head of the sledgehammer, your eye focused on the wedge, and bring the hammer into position above your shoulder. Allow your dominant hand to slide down the handle of your hammer toward your stationary non-dominant hand, and bring the hammer quickly and firmly down on the wedge.  This should drive the wedge more deeply into the piece of wood, causing the cut to turn into a crack or the crack that was already there to deepen. You may need to swing your hammer multiple times to drive the wedge deeper into the wood. Sometimes, the wedge will cause the knot to break apart in a clean split, other times you may have to apply some muscle to pull the mostly split piece apart. In some cases, you may need to use your axe to carefully sever any connecting pieces that remain.

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Blend the ice cream and root beer until they are smooth. Garnish and serve the root beer freeze.

Look at the offices you can hold in your county, city, or town so you know what your options are. Pick an office that you’re passionate about with duties that you’re able to manage easily. Some common local positions include mayor, treasurer, city council, and school board president. Check the duties of the positions you’re interested in to see if they’re something you want to do.  For example, if you’ve previously worked in finance, you may run for treasurer. If you have a law background, you might choose to run for city counselor or law director. Each city or county may have different positions and duties. Be sure to check your local elections office or website to see specific information for your area. Make sure to determine whether the position you're running for is partisan or non-partisan. If you want a partisan position, you may need to affiliate with a political party or run as an independent. Think of 1-2 sentences about why you want to run for local office. Incorporate what values you hold or things you want to change for the better. When other people ask you why you want to run, be consistent with your message so you aren’t telling others different things.  For example, if you want to run for the school board, your message may be, “To help children learn through the most effective practices.” Take firm stances on what you want to accomplish or else you might not be taken as seriously. Each position has different qualifications, but many require you to be a certain age and to have lived in the area you’re running for a specific amount of time. Visit your local elections office or their website confirm that you qualify for the position you're running for. The full list of requirements for running in your area may be posted online on your local election office’s website. Some offices require you to get support from local voters in order to run in a local election. Look at the requirements from your local election office to see what forms and petitions you need to provide. If a petition is required,...

TL;DR in English: Choose the local office you want to run for. Develop a simple message that describes why you want to run. Confirm that you meet all requirements necessary to run in a local election. Investigate whether you need a petition with voter signatures to become a candidate. Fill out the application for candidacy for your local offices.
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You should not change your looks or personality to fit into a stereotype. Alternative models often have piercings and tattoos, but you should not alter your appearance just to become a model. You should change hair or acquire body art because you desire them, and/or because they are meaningful to you. Alternative models typically look alternative on a daily basis, rather than dressing up for photo shoots. If you are under 18, you must have a parent’s permission before getting a piercing or tattoo. There are several categories of alternative models. Some of the categories are similar, but some require completely different looks. Some categories are emo, hipster, punk, Goth, Lolita, burlesque, and for the heavily tattooed, a walking piece of art.  Goth and emo are each distinct styles, but they share many similarities. Goth and emo styles are both known for black clothing, black or brightly colored hair, dark makeup, and a lot of accessories, like chokers and corsets. Punk is a style that is related to Goth and emo, but it is more focused on punk music, like band t-shirts and vests with pins attached.  Hipster style has become very popular in recent years. “Hipsters” often wear flannel shirts, ironic shirts, beanies, and skinny jeans. Men often have beards, and women sometimes dye their hair in pastel shades.  Dita Von Teese is perhaps the most well known celebrity that wears a burlesque style. Burlesque is a style deriving from the 1800s, and it is often associated with stripteases. Velvet clothing, red lipsticks, corsets, garters and stocking, and high heels are associated with burlesque style.  Lolita derives from Vladimir Nabakov’s Lolita that was originally popular in Japan, but it is now popular all over the world. It is typically a “cutesy” style that strives for the wearer to appear youthful, like a young girl.  The fashion is not just for females either, as there are other genders who like to dress up in Ouija style or just in the elaborate dresses as well. Don’t be afraid to dress in a way that...

TL;DR in English: Don’t change yourself for the wrong reasons. Decide what type of alternative model you want to be. Dress to stand out. Try an unnatural hair color. Embrace tattoos and piercings. Be accepting of your body type.
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The air around you is pressing against you and every other object, with a pressure as high as 101 kPa (14.7 pounds per square inch) when you're at sea level. This would normally be enough to crush a can by itself, or even a person! This doesn't happen because the air inside the soda can (or the material inside your body) is pushing outward with equal pressure, and because the air pressure "cancels itself out" by pushing at us from every direction equally. When the water in the can boils, you can see the water start to escape as little droplets in the air, or steam. Some of the air in the can gets pushed out when this happens, to make room for the expanding cloud of water droplets.  Despite the can losing some of the air inside it, it doesn't get crushed yet, because the water vapor that took the place of the air is pushing from the inside instead. In general, the more you heat a liquid or a gas, the more it expands. If it is an enclosed container so it can't keep expanding, it exerts more pressure. This is known as Gay-Lussac’s Law. When the can is turned upside down in the ice water, the situation changes in two ways. First, the can is no longer open to the air, since water is blocking the opening. Second, the water vapor inside the can rapidly cools down again. The water vapor once again shrinks down to its original volume, the tiny amount of water at the bottom of the can. Suddenly, most of the space inside the can has nothing in it at all – not even air! The air that's been pressing from the outside of the can this whole time suddenly has nothing on the other side to resist it, so it crushes the can inward. Space that has nothing in it is called a vacuum. The appearance of a vacuum, or empty space, inside the can has one other effect besides causing the can to be crushed. Watch the can carefully as you lower it into the water, and again as you lift it out. You might notice a small amount of water getting sucked up into the can, then trickling out again. This is because the water pressure is pushing...

TL;DR in English: Learn about air pressure. Figure out what happens when you heat the can of water. Understand how the can gets crushed. Watch the can closely to discover one more effect of the experiment.
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The marijuana plant’s resin can be difficult to wash off.  Wearing disposable rubber gloves will protect your hands from its sticky buds. Marijuana plants are fragile and can be sensitive to rough treatment.  Trimming your plant must be done carefully.  Sharp sewing shears or a sharp kitchen knife should be adequate to trim your plant.  Fiskars shears are a good option for trimming. Gardening shears are also commonly used to trim marijuana.  Large fan leaves can be plucked with your fingers, as well as clipped with scissors or shears. You should not simply discard the leaves you trimmed.  They can be used to make marijuana foodstuffs or hashish.  So before trimming your marijuana plants, set three cookie sheets or other wide containers near the plants you’ll be trimming.  On one sheet, set untrimmed buds.  On the second sheet, set newly trimmed buds.  And on the last sheet, set the leaves and other plant matter you trim from the plant. The top of your marijuana plant should have a cluster of white hairs sticking out the top of it.  These are the plant’s pistils, or reproductive organs.  As the plant ages, these pistils will change from white to brown.  When about 70% of the pistils have darkened to a reddish brown, your plant is ready for harvest. Most people trim their marijuana plants before drying them.  This is known as a “wet trim.”  A wet trim makes it easier to separate leaves from buds, and produces better-looking buds.  However, some people trim the plants after the buds of the plant have dried.  This is known as a “dry trim.”  This is the preferred method of trimming in a low-humidity environment, since the leaves will slow the drying process and you want the buds to dry slowly.

TL;DR in English: Wear gloves. Use the right tools. Arrange a system to separate your trimmings. Harvest your plant at the appropriate time. Decide whether to wet trim or dry trim.
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If your sleeping bag does not include a stuff sack, you should consider buying one that is both strong and waterproof. Your sleeping bag is one of the things you must not get wet, especially if you have a down sleeping bag. These will ensure that clothing is kept both waterproof in their airtight insides, as well as helping you to compress the clothes. Keep in mind that your clothes should be synthetic, since they will wick away moisture which will keep you warm at night; such clothes are also usually light and porous, which will keep you cool when it's hot and not be a heavier burden in your backpack. Keeping rain gear on the outside will allow for easy access and for air drying. (Rain pants may not be necessary since your regular pants should be synthetic and dry quickly) Having a clean set of clothes to sleep in will definitely be a plus on the trail. It will keep you feeling fresh even though you most likely will not shower. Remember: Clothes should not make up the majority of your backpack––there may be 2-3 pairs packed for two weeks including a set of sleep clothes.

TL;DR in English: Be sure to compress all things such as your sleeping bag and clothes into as small a package as possible. Consider using ziplocs for your clothes. Keep your rain gear, which should include a rain jacket, in an outside pocket or at the top of your backpack. Pack an extra set of sleep clothes.
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This should only take 15 to 30 seconds if you are using a high speed setting. If the root beer freeze is not mixing evenly, pause the blender, and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the inside walls. You can get as fancy as you'd like here. For the ultimate treat, add a swirl of whipped cream onto each freeze. Top it off with a drizzle of chocolate sauce, a dash of sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry. Serve the root beer freeze immediately with straws and long, slender spoons.

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Locate the insect. Find an object to exterminate the pest. Hit the insect. Clean up insect remains.

You'll want to plant seeds about ¼ inch (.64 cm) deep and bury clippings ½ inch (1.3 cm) deep. You should be patient while awaiting your plants to emerge from the ground since seeds often sprout slowly, though indoor planting may see seeds sprout in less time.  You should avoid attempting to use seeds that have been stored long periods of time. As time passes, the chance the seeds will grow decreases.  Strip cuttings of their leaves on the end being planted. Plants usually take 5 to 10 days to sprout from the ground. However, your oregano may take more or less time depending on factors like soil quality, sunlight, and frequency of watering. During the first few months of growth, water your plants regularly to get them started. Once they are established, you can reduce the amount of water. Check whether your plant needs water or not by touching the soil around it. If it feels dry, you should thoroughly water the area. Plants in containers should be treated similarly to outdoor grown oregano. However, when watering, you should douse the plant until you notice water dripping from the drainage holes in the bottom of the container. By trimming or pinching the leaves and ends of your plant, you can encourage the growth of denser leaves. Wait until the plant is about 4 in (10.2 cm) tall, and use a pair of shears or scissors to lightly thin the outer growth.  Trimming also helps prevent excessive stem growth in your plant. This condition, called legginess, will reduce the yield of your crop. Where you trim your plant, you should notice it branch at that point when it continues growing. In turn, these branches will bear more leaves, meaning more oregano for you.  As you trim, you can use the fresh oregano in a recipe, or dry it to use later on. Sick or thin plants can crowd better ones and steal resources, negatively impacting the potential of the healthier plants. Plants that are three or four years old are at the end of the oregano life cycle and will be less productive, making these prime candidates for removal....

TL;DR in English: Plant your oregano. Water your oregano moderately. Trim your oregano for thicker growth. Remove older plants. Weed around your plants Pick your oregano.
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If you think your child has scoliosis, either due to a positive screening at school or because somebody noticed that your child's back / body looks lopsided, then make an appointment with your family doctor or a medical specialist, such as an orthopedist. Scoliosis can progress very quickly in teenagers, so the sooner you seek medical advice the better. Doctors cannot prevent scoliosis completely, but they can properly assess it and provide you with options to combat its progression.  The doctor will likely take an x-ray and measure the angle of your child's scoliotic curve. Scoliosis is not considered very significant until the curve is greater than 25 – 30 degrees.  Scoliosis affects females more than males and it runs in families, so it can be hereditary in some cases. A common option for teenagers with progressive cases of scoliosis is wearing a back brace. Bracing can't prevent scoliosis, but it can help keep it from getting worse in some cases. Depending on how serious the scoliosis is and where the unnatural curves are, braces can be made of rigid plastic or stretchy elastic with metal inserts. They typically cover most of the torso and can be worn underneath clothing. Brace treatment is generally used when: a curve is greater than or equal to 25 degrees and appears to be progressing quickly, or the curve is discovered at a young age when the spine is still growing and is already over 30 degrees.  Most braces are worn at least 16 hours a day for many months or even a few years — until the spine stops growing. Several studies conclude that back bracing for scoliosis can keep spinal curves from getting large enough to require surgery.  In general, about 1/4 of children / teens with scoliosis may benefit from back bracing. Spinal surgery should be considered the last resort for scoliosis, but in some cases it is necessary to stop the deformity from progressing and causing health problems (from crowded organs) and long-term chronic pain and disability. Scoliosis surgery involves fusing together two or more...

TL;DR in English: Consult with your doctor. Ask your doctor about spinal bracing. Talk to your doctor about spinal surgery.
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Unless you plan to lose more than one friend, leave mutual friends out of the drama. No one wants to be forced to pick between you and your new enemy. They also aren’t likely to enjoy listening to you talk badly about someone that they still consider a friend. If you need to talk to someone about the situation or vent your frustrations, do so with a friend that doesn’t know your former friend. You could also talk to a family member, counselor, or other supportive figure. If your mutual friends bring up your new nemesis, simply change the conversation and say something like “That situation is between the two of us. I think it’s best that I don’t involve our friends.” Anything you say could upset your friends or find its way back to your former friend. An enemy that was made from a friend is likely to be holding on to some sort of grudge. They may try to upset you or entice you to argue and bicker with them. The best thing that you can do is ignore any immature behaviors and focus on conducting yourself in a respectable way. Otherwise, you will be seen as being just as childish as your enemy. For example, if your enemy does something like leave a nasty note in your locker, just throw it away. There is no need to write a note back or confront them about it. Actually, you don’t even have to read it at all. When a social situation forces the two of you to interact, not only should you be prepared, but you should also be polite. Being rude will only invite your enemy to do the same. It can also ruin the event for everyone else. Avoid as much conversation as possible, but keep any conversation that you do have pleasant.  For example, if you go to a mutual friend’s birthday party, you might have to say something like, “Hi. How have you been?” After a short exchange you can move on. If you are rude to the other person or complain about them being invited, you might make the whole situation stressful on your friend who’s having the party. This will make things tense between you and your friend. When you do interact...

TL;DR in English: Handle the situation yourself. Overlook as much drama as possible. Be polite in social situations. Set clear boundaries.
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You can fight stress with food if you include healthy protein in your meals and snacks. The amino acid tryptophan is found in high-protein foods and helps your body make serotonin which helps you feel calmer and happier.  Foods like turkey, fish, nuts, seeds, lentils, beans and eggs are high in protein and tryptophan. Start your day off right by having a high-protein breakfast of egg whites or oatmeal. When you are craving a snack, try something like a handful of almonds and a thin slice of turkey breast. Swap out high-fat meats and cooking styles. Instead of making fried chicken, try breaded, oven-baked chicken breast. Try to limit proteins that are high in saturated fat like red meats and whole milk. Many comfort foods, like sweets, mashed potatoes, breads, and pasta are carbohydrates. You want to limit your intake of simple carbohydrates because they are mostly just sugar; however, to fight your stress with food, you do want to eat complex carbs because they help your body make serotonin.  Include whole grains like oatmeal, pasta, and whole-grain breads in your meals. Swap brown rice for white rice and choose whole wheat or corn tortillas instead of flour. Eat sweet potatoes, corn, and beans when you feel like you need a comfort food. Try to avoid eating lots of foods high in sugar and corn syrup. They can give you a brief energy boost, but it doesn’t last and these foods can hurt you more than they help. For example, limit your cookies, cakes, and other sweets. Most seafood contain omega-3 fatty acids which has been found to reduce anxiety and stress hormones like cortisol. If you are trying to fight stress with food, make sure you are including plenty of fish in your diet.  Not all seafood contains omega-3 fatty acids but fatty fish like salmon, albacore tuna, mackerel, and sardines do.  Try to have fatty fish at least twice a week. Foods like chia seeds and walnuts are also high in omega-3 fatty acids and are great for snacking. These vegetables are packed with folate which helps your brain make the...

TL;DR in English: Include lean protein in your diet. Manage your carbs. Finish your fish. Eat lots of leafy greens. Enjoy some berries for a snack. Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
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This type isn't going to be open to you and admit they like you. These are the kind of people who occasionally make small talk with you.  You might even catch them looking at you once in a while.  Usually these types of people don’t date often. When they do, they tend to hold onto a relationship for a while. You can usually tell this type by the way they act around their friends in comparison to being around crushes. These people aren’t being deliberately shy. Some people don’t have as much confidence. You shouldn’t dismiss them because of it. A shy or awkward person might show you they like you when:  They say hey occasionally, but say it quietly where you can hardly understand them. They might blush when you talk to them or touch them. You catch them staring at you. If they turn away when they noticed you're looking at them, they were looking at you. They may ask you for help on things they already know the answer to. Someone who likes you may do something to have you notice them. Watch if they talk louder when you're nearby, or starts laughing with their friends when you’re around. They may not talk to you on a social website, but they’ll "like" a bunch of things you do online. Some people will do almost nothing to show you they like you because they are afraid of rejection and heartbreak. This happens often with younger people who haven’t realized rejection is part of life. Even though this type of person won’t be too obvious, there are still clues to tell they like you. Pay attention for the following signals:  Bumping into you slightly just to be able to touch you. Taking the seat beside you even though there are other choices. If they're brave, they might even inch closer to you over time. Being the first to notice when you are sad or upset since they pay attention to you.

TL;DR in English: Identify the shy type. Look for signs that they like you. Notice if they look for attention. Realize that some people are afraid of rejection. Watch for the signs.
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Some bugs stay out in the open and are easy to find. Others, like cockroaches, are nocturnal and prefer dark and enclosed areas. If you know what type of bug you are trying to eliminate, research it to find out where it may be living in your house. A good place to start your search is in the kitchen, as many bugs are attracted to the smell of food. Because bugs are attracted to the smell of food, do your best to keep food out of any living areas for extended periods of time. Once you have found the bug, you need a tool with which to hit it and kill it. For most bugs, a newspaper, a piece of cardboard, a paper-back book or a regular fly swatter are good tools to use. Roll it up or position it in your hand so it is comfortable. Raise it about a foot above the insect. Alternatively, if the insect is on the ground you can stamp on it with your foot. Make sure that you are wearing shoes, preferably with a solid sole. Approach the insect and use the newspaper or fly swatter to hit the insect directly and with force. If using your foot, target the insect and stamp on it with the middle part of your shoe. It is important to move quickly and not to hesitate. Many insects like flies are extremely aware of their surroundings, and when they notice a threat they move immediately. Therefore, it's very important to do it quickly! You may want to clean up the insect remains after you are done. Using something disposable like a napkin or paper towel to clean up the insect is a great way of getting rid of it for good! After disposing of the insect, wipe down the surface you picked it up from using an all-purpose cleaner or a product like Clorox to ensure a complete clean.

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Download an app to help. Use devices that incorporate light. Calculate your best wake up and bedtimes.

At this point, the calculation becomes much simpler if you convert from imperial units to metric units. When you are finished with all of the calculations you can convert kilograms back to pounds to get the weight in imperial units.  To convert cubic feet to cubic meters, use the conversion factor 0.0283 m3/ft3.  For the rectangular pond, multiply (750,000 ft3)(0.0283) = 2122.5 m3. Density is affected by temperature and salinity (salt content) so the density of water in a warm freshwater lake will be different than that of an arctic ocean. If you are doing a rough estimation you can use a density of 1000 kg/m3 (the density of pure water).  Ocean water is more dense because of the salt content and is about 1027 kg/m3. Colder water is more dense than warmer water, but for this type of general calculation the changes due to temperature can be ignored. The next step in getting to the weight of your body of water is converting the total volume you calculated into a mass. This is done by multiplying by the density of the liquid. For example: The pond contains fresh water, so use the density of water of 1000 kg/m3. Multiply the volume in m3 by this density: (2122.5)(1000) = 2,122,500 kg. The total mass of the pond in kilograms is 2,122,500. The final step is to convert kilograms back to pounds. To do this, you use the conversion factor 2.2 kg/lb. Simply multiply the number of kilograms by 2.2 to get the number of pounds. For example: 2,122,500 x 2.2 = 4,669,500 lbs. The total weight of the pond is 4,669,500 pounds.

TL;DR in English: Convert the volume to meters cubed. Identify the density of the liquid of the body of water. Multiply volume by density to calculate mass. Convert mass to weight in pounds.
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If your bike has a kickstand, rest your bike on it. If your bike doesn't have a kickstand, lean it up against a wall or a table so it stays upright. You can also set the bike upside-down so that it rests on its seat and handlebars. In this case, all directions are the opposite (clockwise instead of anti-clockwise). Look at the space in between the pedal and the crank arm (the metal arm that your pedals are attached to). If you see flats for a spanner (wrench) to grip on, you’ll need to use a pedal spanner (wrench). If you don’t see spanner (wrench) flats, check for a hexagonal Allen-key (wrench) socket at the end of the axle that connects the pedal to the crank arm. If you see the socket, you’ll need an Allen-key (wrench).  If you need to use a pedal spanner (wrench), a 15 mm (0.59 in) wrench will usually work for an adult bike. For some children’s bikes, you will need a 9⁄16 in (14 mm) spanner (wrench). Some pedal spanners (wrenches) have openings in both of these standard sizes. A 6 mm (0.24 in) Allen-key (wrench) will usually work for bikes with Allen-key (wrench) sockets. Some bike pedals are designed so you can use either a pedal spanner (wrench) or an Allen-key (wrench). If you see spanner (wrench) flats on your bike pedal, still check the end of the axle to see if there’s an Allen-key (wrench) socket there. If you’re using a pedal spanner (wrench), wrap the jaws of the spanner (wrench) around the spanner (wrench) flats between the pedal and the crank arm. If you’re using an Allen-key (wrench), insert the hexagonal end of the spanner (wrench) into the Allen-key (wrench) socket on the end of the pedal axle. Make sure you start with the right pedal. The direction you need to rotate the spanner (wrench) to loosen the right pedal is different to the left pedal. If you’re using a pedal spanner (wrench), make a half rotation and lift the spanner (wrench) off the flats. Hold onto the opposite pedal while you do this to give yourself more leverage. Replace the spanner (wrench) on the flats with the handle back...

TL;DR in English: Secure your bike on a flat surface. Check the pedals to see what kind of spanner (wrench) you’ll need. Place the spanner (wrench) on the right pedal. Rotate the spanner (wrench) counterclockwise to loosen the right pedal. Take the right pedal off and set it aside. Repeat on the left pedal but rotate the spanner (wrench) clockwise instead.
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It’s nearly impossible to open your heart when you are still nursing old wounds. Healing requires acknowledging what hurts. Simply speaking your hurts aloud can impact the way you view them. Often, when things hurt, you may try to ignore them. The only way to move on is by acknowledging what happened. It’s time to admit that you were hurt and truly feel these painful emotions you have been suppressing. If your ex broke your heart by cheating, admit to it. You might say, “I was heartbroken when Sasha cheated. It really made it hard for me to trust again.” Experiencing emotional pain can cause you to develop negative beliefs about all people. These beliefs become ingrained and, over time, close your heart to love. To heal, you must identify the thought patterns that cause you to shut others out.  For example, you think “Because my best friend neglected me when I most needed him, it’s best not to count on others.” As a result, you never let anyone in or ask for help when you need it. Challenge this belief by asking yourself some questions: What evidence is there that makes this true? Is this belief always true? Am I considering the full picture about what happened? Does this belief promote happiness and well-being? Use these questions to attack the negative beliefs or assumptions you have built about others. In order to open your heart, you must risk letting go of the past. Holding on to all that’s happened before only weighs you down, making it harder for you to embrace new relationships and opportunities. Perform a ritual to release old hurts and invite in a fresh perspective.  Write down in detail what happened to you and your reaction to the hurt. Then, write down the incident from the perspective of the other person who hurt you. Remember how they reacted and imagine how they must have felt. This helps you see the situation from a different perspective. Once you have fully released the event by writing it down on paper, destroy the paper. Toss it into a fire, tear it into tiny pieces, or bury it in the...

TL;DR in English: Acknowledge your open wounds. Challenge negative beliefs. Let go of the pain with a release ritual. Seek professional help.
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There are all kinds of comic stories besides the usual superhero narrative, so you can approach picking out a comic like you would any other book. If you like romantic stories, there are comics under that genre. If action is more your thing, there are tons of comics that fulfill that want. Pick a genre and start exploring what comics fit the bill. There are just as many comic book writers out there as there are comic book stories. You’ve probably heard about several popular writers as you’ve researched different comics. If the story arcs or subject matter they’ve written interest you, check out the rest of their library. Some of the most famous characters, such as Spiderman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Ms. Marvel, come from comic books. Start off with a character that interests you and explore the different stories they’ve starred in. Pick a comic to read based on whichever part of a character’s story interests you the most. Many popular comics have been converted into popular movies, such as Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and the Avengers series. If you love these movies, there’s a good chance you’ll love the comics they’re sourced from. Checking out these comics first can be a good launching point into getting into other comics. Once you’ve figured out what you’d like to read, you may want to investigate the timeline of their stories. Many comics have been in print for decades, meaning there’s more story than you can expect to get through right away. Read up on what’s happened up to modern issues of the comic you’re interested in, and use any events that catch your attention as a launching point of where to start reading.  You can start researching comics and their characters by checking out online databases and encyclopedias devoted to specific publishers, series, or characters. Some great places to begin researching include https://www.comics.org/, http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/DC_Comics_Database, and http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Marvel_Database.  You can also obtain comic reference books from a library or...

TL;DR in English: Figure out what kinds of stories interest you. Pick the work of a specific writer. Select a story that features a character you like. Start with the comics that inspired your favorite movies. Research the stories you’re interested in. Check out different reading lists. Learn the terminology for comics.
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Red flushing on the skin is one of the most common signs of alcohol intolerance. It is also very common for those of Asian descent, and is often referred to ‘Asian flush.’ Sufferers will initially feel a hot or tingling sensation prior to the red flushing. In some cases, your eyes might become red as well. These symptoms may result from drinking just one beer or glass of wine, and you’ll quickly notice your face and neck getting red.  This reaction is caused by a mutation in the enzyme called acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, which is supposed to help metabolize alcohol.  Those who experience Asian flush are at greater risk for cancer. There are numerous advertised products that claim to get rid of Asian flush, such as Pepcid, but they do not protect you from long-term effects of drinking alcohol. So it’s best to stick to less than 5 alcoholic drinks per week if you experience these symptoms. Flushing may also be due to combining alcohol with a medication you are taking. Something that may accompany facial flushing is swelling around the red areas. The skin around the eyes, cheeks, and mouth may become visibly swollen after drinking alcohol. This is another sign of alcohol intolerance. Red, itchy bumps, called hives, are a common symptom of an allergic reaction. These bumps appear pale red, and may also burn or sting. They can appear anywhere on the body, but you’ll typically see them on the face, neck, or ears. Hives usually fade on their own but can last up to an hour or even days on your skin.  The appearance of hives typically means you are allergic to ingredients found in the alcohol. Stop drinking immediately and pick up a bottle of water instead. If you experience hives, apply cool compresses or wet cloths to the affected areas to reduce any itchiness or burning.

TL;DR in English: Look for red facial flushing on the face, neck, chest, or arms. Take note of swelling around the face and eyes. Feel your skin for hives.
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Believe it or not, “there’s an app for that.” Smartphones have several different apps that you can use to help wake you up while you are in stage 1 sleep.  Some apps work by attempting to determine the stage of sleep you are in by monitoring your body movements. This requires placing the phone a certain way on the mattress and provides for a target wake-up time which varies based on the readings from the app. Other available technologies use headbands to determine brainwave activity and wakes you when you are in the lighter stages of sleep. To balance the melatonin response in your body, some alarms have been designed in the form of lamps.  The alarm lamps use wavelengths of light that mimic natural daylight. Prior to your designated alarm time, the lamp begins by emitting low levels of light which gradually increase as your alarm time approaches. This helps to make your brain think it is daytime. Many available lamps use blue wavelengths of light which more naturally mimic natural light sources. Regular artificial lighting does not work. Artificial lighting does not send the same messages to your brain to wake up or help with regulating your sleep-wake cycle. In addition to the non-traditional methods available as morning alarms, you may also want to calculate the time to go to sleep and to set your alarm based on standard sleep cycles.  The standard sleep cycle is 90 minutes in length. Setting your alarm device, whatever you select, with 90-minute sleep intervals in mind, can help to minimize the amount of sleep inertia you experience. Once you fall asleep, your first 90-minute cycle begins. It may take some effort to determine the number of hours of sleep your body needs each night, but once you know that number you can use the amount of sleep you need in combination with the 90 minute sleep cycle time frame to optimize your sleep quality. Figure out your best bedtime by doing the math in reverse. Start with the time you need to get up each morning and calculate in reverse using 90-minute sleep cycles to...

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