Research the person. Clarify your objective. Prepare questions. Prepare some topics for small talk. Check your recording equipment (optional).

You can major in anything and get into Harvard law, though you’d do best to avoid criminal justice, which is not considered an academically rigorous major. The key is to pick a subject that is rigorous, that you enjoy, and in which you can make good grades. If you want to study chemistry, go for it, but know that you will need to supplement your major with electives that demonstrate your reading, research, and writing skills. Here are some common “pre-law” majors.   History – Teaches strong reading, research, and writing skills, as well as a basic knowledge of U.S. laws and politics.   Philosophy – Teaches logic, critical analysis, close reading, and writing, and is considered a very rigorous major.   Economics – Teaches analysis and logical thinking. A senior thesis that displays research and writing skills will boost your application. Economics is considered preferable to business.   Political Science – Teaches strong reading and presentation skills, as well as a basic knowledge of the U.S. legal system. However, political science is considered a less rigorous major, so you will need a very good GPA. If possible, do a senior thesis to supplement your courses and show strong research and writing skills.   English – Shows strong reading and writing skills, but you will need to supplement your course work with research heavy courses.  Science majors – The difficulty of these majors makes a high GPA even more impressive. That said, you will need to take electives to show you are strong in reading, writing, and research. Also, your application will be stronger if you say you are planning on being a patent or intellectual property lawyer.   Art/Music/Film – Harvard law actually likes students with less traditional backgrounds, though to get in with a major in the arts you will need a great GPA, supplemental course work in fields like history, economics, or philosophy, and preferable a senior thesis. Harvard law accepts students from a wide variety of majors, but to maximize your chances of getting in and...

TL;DR in English: Pick a good major. Round out your coursework with electives. Get good grades. Take summer courses to boost your GPA. Engage in the right extracurricular activities. Study abroad.
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Think about what you want to do and how long it will take. For example, if you need to plan an outfit and shave your beard, you may only need an hour or so. However, if you want to do makeup and style your hair, you will need as much time as you can get. If you’re on a time crunch, try to do some things ahead of time. For example:  Plan your outfit the day before. Do your hair before you go to work or school. If you dye your hair, touch up your roots a few days in advance. A large part of looking great is being clean. While you shower, complete any other grooming activities, such as shaving your legs, exfoliating your skin, or touching up your roots with hair dye.  Remember to apply deodorant after showering. Other shower grooming activities include:  Conditioning your hair to give it a silky shine Taking a bath to help you relax for the party Scrubbing your skin with a loofah to rub away dead skin After showering, cover your skin with moisturizer to make your skin glow and repair any damaged skin cells.  This step is especially important if you like taking hot showers or if you have recently exfoliated your skin. Additionally, wait thirty minutes after moisturizing to apply any makeup or it may slide off.  If you’ve shaved your legs, moisturize with baby oil to give them a glamorous shine.  If your face is oily, use a special moisturizer for acne-prone skin. For special occasions, consider using a tinted or shimmering moisturizer. If you have long hair, you may need to blow dry it before styling it. If you have short hair, you can let it air dry. If you don’t know how to style your hair, there are many helpful YouTube videos that will teach you how. Alternatively, if you’re attending an especially formal event, consider getting your hair styled professionally.  To straighten your hair, you will need a blow dryer, a brush, a straightening iron, and soft styling spray. If you want to curl your hair, you will need curlers or a curling iron and some setting hairspray. Men can style their hair with pomade or gel...

TL;DR in English: Plan ahead. Take a shower. Moisturize your skin. Fix your hair. Apply any makeup. Groom your nails.
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There are multiple types of pine trees, but as members of the same broad family, they tend to share similar characteristics. Look for tall trees with needles and cone type fruit to find a pine tree.  Loblolly pine trees are tall trees, usually reaching heights between 98 and 115 feet (30 to 35 m). These trees have needles that are usually found in bunches of three, and the trees produce cone-type fruit. The bark is scaly, and the branches are largely clustered at the top of the tree.  Lodgepole pine trees are thin, narrow trees reaching heights of 130 to 160 feet (40 to 50 m). The top of the tree tends to be flattened, but they also have needles that come in clusters of two and cone-type fruit. As with pine trees, there are a few different variations of fir tree within the fir species, even though most do share similar traits.  Douglas fir trees are one of the tallest tree types in the world, growing up to 250 feet (76 m) tall. The bark is thin and smooth on young trees but thick and corky on old trees. These trees produce cone-like fruit with a narrow shape and red-brown scales, and the needle-like leaves are arranged in spirals, lying flat along the shoots. The top of the tree is somewhat cylindrical.  Balsam fir trees are a smaller variety, reaching heights between 46 and 66 feet (14 and 20 m). The top of the tree is narrow and pointed, giving the overall shape a conical appearance. The bark is smooth and gray on young trees but rough and scaly on old trees, and the leaves are needle-like. The cones ripen to a brown color but disintegrate and release winged seeds in the fall. Oak trees are usually divided into a white oak group and a red oak group, but other variations exist as well.  White oak trees have simple, lobed leaves without bristled tips. They produce acorns, and the bark is usually a light gray color with a scaly appearance.  Red oak trees also produce acorns, but they have lobed leaves with bristled tips. The bark is scaly and a dark red-gray to red-brown color. The branches are thin and...

TL;DR in English: Identify a pine tree. Spot a fir tree. Know what an oak looks like. Familiarize yourself with the maple tree. Recognize a birch tree. Spot a sycamore tree.
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On a regular basis, and before you do a general cleaning, glance over your countertops looking for stand-out stains and discoloration. Soak a cotton ball in the cleaning solution of your choice and place the ball on top of the stain. You can place a glass on top to weigh it down against the stain. Remove in 5-10 minutes and check the status of the stain. Repeat as necessary. Oil stains, in particular, can be tough to remove and may respond better to a paste or cleaning poultice. Get out a bottle of laundry stain remover and gently spray it directly onto any spots or problem areas. Let the remover soak in for a few minutes. Then, wipe down with damp cloth. Or, you could follow up by sprinkling a bit of laundry detergent on top of the lingering stain. Gently scrub this mixture into the countertop until you see the stain lifting. Get a medium bowl or bucket and mix together one cup (240 mL) of flour, one to two tablespoons (15-30 mL) of hydrogen peroxide, and enough tablespoons of water to form a thick paste. Get a rag, scoop up some paste, and place it onto the countertop. Concentrate on lumping it over stains, in particular. Wipe off the paste with a wet cloth while gentle rubbing the surface.  For particularly stubborn stains, you can cover that area with plastic wrap and let it sit for a few hours before removing it.  The paste should have a peanut butter like consistency.

TL;DR in English: Spot treat with cotton balls. Use laundry cleaners. Apply a hydrogen peroxide paste.
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Using the screwdriver, remove the watch face. You may be able to simply pop it from the watch using a dull kitchen knife too (depending upon the watch). Ensure there is nothing on the watch face that could puncture or compromise the photo once you mount it. Especially if the watch has not been cleaned in some time, you’ll want to make sure its free of debris and dirt. Use either a soft cloth or jewelry cleaner (depending upon the type of watch). If you plan to cover the watch face area with a material, now is a good time to do so. Adhere material with a hot glue gun or super strength glue (depending upon the watch).

TL;DR in English: Remove the watch face. Remove watch hands and any hardware holding these in place. Dust and/or clean the watch.
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You should know as much as possible about the person you're interviewing so you go into the interview feeling prepared and in control. Look up as much relevant information about the person as you can, and try to find some recordings of in person interviews with that person if possible. This will help you have a sense of the person's personality and interview style, and to adjust your interview accordingly. Before you prepare your interview questions, you should understand your objective for interviewing the person. Is it simply to give readers more insight into that person's personal life, to discuss one aspect of that person's career, or to discuss that person's perspective on a certain political situation? Whatever your objective, your questions should help you meet your objectives. If you're very clear about your objective, you'll also be able to keep your interview more focused and to make sure you don't drift off-topic. You should prepare questions that are flexible, open-ended, and which all come equipped with at least two or three follow-up questions that you can ask depending on the answer to the original question. Here are a few general rules for preparing questions for an interview:  Don't ask any "yes" or "no" questions or questions that can be answered in just a few words. Ask questions that allow the person you're interviewing to expand. Ask just one question at a time. Asking more than one at a time will overwhelm your interviewee. Ask questions that are relevant to your objectives. This is an important point. You can make them creative as long as they meet your needs. Don't ask questions that are so broad that your subject doesn't know how to answer them. Your subject should be directed enough to know what type of an answer you're looking for. That's right. You should even prepare the small talk you'll be making at the beginning of the interview. Even if you've only decided to talk about the weather or traffic, you should have this prepared in advance so you start the interview off on the right...

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Head to the range. Mount the gun in a rest. Load the gun and take three to five shots with the rifle. Examine your shot grouping. Make adjustments using the knobs, and recheck. Set zero from multiple distances.

Getting over a crush is hard work, and if it took you several months to become infatuated, it might take long to dig yourself back out.  Accept that it's a process, and plan ahead so you won't be derailed by a sudden relapse.  Here's how to deal with one:  Realize that you don't see this person realistically.  Limerence, or the overwhelming feeling of infatuation that you feel around your crush, can throw you out of logical thinking patterns and make you idealize your crush.  Repeat to yourself that no matter how you feel, no one is perfect, not even your crush, and recognize that you are intentionally overlooking their flaws. Treat it like a substance addiction.  You wouldn't point a recovering alcoholic toward a bar, so don't put yourself in situations where you're tempted to fuss over your crush.  Steer clear of intimate situations and avoid frequent contact, even if it's over text or chat and not in-person. Don't just transfer your feelings to a new target.  Finding a new person to attach all your feelings to is another form of relapsing — you might not be crushing on the same person, but you're feeling the same emotions.  Making someone your substitute isn't fair to them, because you're not seeing them for who they are, and it's not fair to you, because you're allowing yourself to fall back into the same cycle. Demonizing your crush might help you get over it in a short-term way, but it's not a long-term solution.  Here's the problem: thinking about how much you hate someone is still a way of obsessing over them, so you're functionally stuck at square one.  Don't make someone else responsible for your happiness.  Sure, maybe your crush didn't respond to your affections like you had hoped.  Maybe they even made it worse by teasing you or flirting incessantly, knowing full well how you felt.  But whatever happened, the only person charged with making you happy is you.  You're responsible for taking yourself out of a bad situation and moving forward, so don't hold your crush accountable for making you...

TL;DR in English: Be wary of relapsing. Avoid becoming bitter. Make a list of bad things about your crush.
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Weeds are not a huge concern for old, established almond trees, but they can be a serious threat to young seedlings. Weeds compete fiercely for the same nutrients, water, and sun as young almond trees. If ignored, weeds can even "strangle" a seedling before it has a chance to grow.  The best policy for weeds, especially during your plant's first few months, is to start weeding early and often. Try to keep a five or six foot strip along each row of seedlings free of weeds — you can use manual methods (like your hands or garden tools) or herbicides to kill the weeds.  You can use a layer of mulch, or landscaping fabric to control weeds. This works well for small, home orchards. One particularly annoying almond pest is the navel orangeworm. Over the winter, this insect shelters in so-called "mummy" nuts — almonds that aren't harvested and are left on the tree into the late fall and winter. Once the spring rolls around, these grubs become active, resulting in damage to the almond crop. The best way to prevent this is simply to get rid of the mummies. Without any place to shelter over the winter, orangeworms should not appear, as they cannot penetrate healthy fruits later in the year. After the mummies are removed from the tree, be sure to destroy them by mowing. Orangeworms can still shelter in intact mummies on the ground.

TL;DR in English: Practice good weed control. Keep the tree free of mummies to fight navel orangeworm.
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Put down the straight edge of a piece of paper onto your map between the two distances you want to measure. Make a tick mark on the paper’s edge to indicate your “point A” and one to indicate your “point B.”  Hold the piece of paper still and evenly against your two points in order to make the most accurate tick marks. If you want to, you can use a ruler or tape measure straight on the map, and note down the measurement to the smallest fraction of a unit possible. Place a ruler or measuring tape up against your piece of paper with the two tick marks and note the distance from one to the other. Use this method when your distance is too large for the bar scale given on the map, or you want to find a precise measurement using numbers.  If measuring with centimeters, find the distance to the nearest millimeter. If using inches, find the distance to the nearest eighth of an inch. Note the scale given at the bottom of the map. It should show a ratio and a bar scale in both centimeters and inches. If one equates to a whole number, like 1 centimeter = 1 mile, you might choose that unit for easiest measuring. Use the representative fraction, or ratio, of the map to find the ground distance based on your measurement on the map. Multiply your distance by the scale number.  For example, for a map with a scale of 1:10,000: If you measured 10 centimeters from your Point A to Point B tick marks, you would multiply 10 by 10,000 to get 100,000 centimeters, the true ground distance from Point A to Point B.  You can then convert your number to a more relevant distance. 100,000 centimeters equals 1 kilometer, for example, which is about 0.62 miles.

TL;DR in English: Mark the edge of a piece of paper. Measure the distance with a ruler. Calculate the ground distance from the measurement.
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Draw a horizontal oval in the large beginning circle. The sides and bottom of this visor oval should be close to the perimeter of the outer helmet, but they shouldn't touch. Furthermore, there should be about twice as much space between the top of the visor and the top of the helmet. Draw a large rectangle behind the astronaut. This backpack rectangle should start just beneath the top of the helmet and end slightly above the astronaut's waistline.  Depending on the angle of the astronaut, you may need to add dimension to the backpack by adding sides or a top that point toward an invisible vanishing point. Note that the lines of the backpack should all remain behind the figure of the astronaut; do not overlap them. Draw one hand on the end of each arm. Astronauts wear gloves (not mittens), so you'll need to draw the fingers of each hand, too. If you're viewing the astronaut from the front and viewing his hands from their sides, however, you can simplify the shape of each hand into an "L" shape, with the thumb facing down for each one. This should mimic the side view of the hand well enough. Sketch a line beneath each boot. This line should run parallel to the bottom of the boot. It should also connect the inner back corner to the outer from corner. Essentially, this is the sole of the boot. When viewed from the top, the sole should be a solid shape. If viewed from the bottom, it needs to have parallel rows of "grip" lines.

TL;DR in English: Create a visor in the helmet. Give the astronaut a backpack. Add hands. Define the boots.
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Use your new shrinking ability and walk through the keyhole. Keep going through the keyhole until you arrive at the exit. You'll see a glowing mushroom. You'll notice you're back at the platform before you jumped down to the Drink Me potion (where you got the 4th memory). You can see the next keyhole from the top of the mushroom jump. Approach from the right angle and land on the ledge with the keyhole. It will have arrows pointing to it. The keyhole will bend to the left a little. Keep walking until you get to the exit. At the bottom of the ledges, you will see another keyhole in a corner. Shrink down to see the arrows pointing to it. You'll see some stacked-up blocks. You will need to shrink again to pass through them. Once you pass underneath, you will find yourself in a chamber with plants on the ground. Continue around, past the glowing mushroom in the ground. Behind the rock with the moss on top, you will see the fifth memory. Grab it.

TL;DR in English: Go through the keyhole. Jump on the glowing mushroom to boost you up. Find the next keyhole. Go through this keyhole. Jump down the ledges. Keep walking through the hole until you find the exit. Find the memory.
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The only way to accurately sight-in a rifle scope is to shoot it from a variety of positions. The easiest way to do this is at the gun range, typically, where you can be sure of the distances and your backstops. As always, practice good gun safety while you're handling a firearm and bring eye protection and ear protection, as well as enough ammunition for a day of shooting.  Use a bulls-eye target specifically for zeroing. These will typically have lots of measurements that will let you make accurate adjustments on the rifle. The more sure how "off" each hit is, the more accurately you'll be able to sight it in. Follow the specific regulations and rules at the range at which you're shooting. When you're zeroing a rifle, you need to eliminate user-error from the equation as much as possible. In other words, you can't miss. To give yourself the most accurate zero, you need to mount your gun into a rest specifically for this purpose, which are available at all sporting goods outlets, and may be available at a gun club near you, which you can borrow. All the more reason to head to the range. If you don't have a solid gun rest, get in as solid a position for shooting as possible. Even just setting up a couple of steady books, or your boots, or your jacket, will help you to rest the gun on something and shoot more accurately. Just make sure whatever you're resting it on is clear of the bolt. Wait for the signal that the range is hot, and look through your scope, training the sight on the bulls-eye. Using a proper stock to cheek weld and maintain the same sight picture as you usually do. Take the safety off the rifle. At the end of your exhale, hold for a split-second, then squeeze the trigger firmly without jerking it for the most accurate shot. Repeat 3-5 times for the most accurate first run. Wait for the signal that the range is cold, then safety and unload your rifle, checking it twice to be sure. Retrieve your target, or examine it through a range sight to get an accurate picture of your shots. The adjustments...

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Access a rafter. Position a level against the underside of the rafter. Find the 12 inch mark on the level. Measure the vertical distance from level to rafter. Find the slope.

Whenever you catch yourself reflecting on the past or thinking about the person you're trying to avoid, refocus and think about your present and future. This will help motivate you to move on and set new goals for yourself.  Set goals such as getting in shape, learning a new skill, or advancing in your career. Think about the things that are currently going well in your life, such as your job, social life, academics, or personal health. When you love someone, it's easy to only think about their positive attributes, or the qualities that you love about them. By reminding yourself that they have flaws, it'll help shift your outlook and make it easier for you to stay away from them. For example, the person may be very kind, but maybe they also are always showing up late, have trouble keeping promises, or are a bit lazy. Put aside any thoughts you have about the person you love and are trying to avoid, and instead start focusing on yourself. Evaluate your own needs and spend some time reflecting on how you can make yourself happier, healthier, and more content.  Set aside time each day just for you, whether it's through reading each morning, doing yoga, or reflecting in a journal. Try out a new activity like boxing, cooking, or swimming. Try to fill your time with activities and goals, no matter how big or small. The busier you are, the less time you'll have to think about the person you love, making it even easier to avoid them.  For example, start a daily routine of going to the gym, reading, going to work, gardening, and then cooking a new recipe.  Try to choose distractions that get you out of the house and moving, such as going on bike rides, thrift shopping with friends, or volunteering.

TL;DR in English: Practice moving on and being in the present. Focus on the person's negative characteristics when you think about them. Put yourself first. Stay busy through distractions.
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If you have a hard time balancing your work life and your personal life, it may seem impossible to add in time to reflect. However, reflection can take place anywhere at any time. Some mental health experts recommend taking time during daily tasks and errands to reflect, if you cannot commit to a longer period of reflection. The key is identifying little "pockets" of time that are otherwise wasted everyday, and dedicating that time to reflect, no matter how short the time span may be.  Reflect in bed, either right before getting up after your alarm has gone off, or right before you fall asleep when you're lying down for the night. It can be an invaluable time to prepare yourself for the day ahead (in the morning), or to process the events of the day (in the evening).  Reflect in the shower. It's an ideal time for reflection, as it may be one of the few chances for real solitude in your day. Being in the shower is also emotionally comforting for many people, which may make it easier to reflect on upsetting or unpleasant events and memories.  Make the most of your commute. If you drive to work and find yourself stuck in traffic, take a few minutes to turn off the radio and reflect on anything that has been troubling you or making you anxious. If you take public transportation, put down your book or headphones for a few minutes and let yourself reflect on the day ahead or the day you're coming home from. . It may be easier said than done, but one of the biggest factors in taking time to reflect should be stillness and, if possible, solitude. Let yourself  Relax, sit and breathe mindfully, and try to block out any surrounding distractions. That may be as simple as turning off the television, or as difficult as blocking out a cacophony of sound and chaos. Whatever your surroundings may be, allow yourself time to be still and alone, even if you can only be alone with your thoughts and not physically alone. Studies show that taking time to be still can have positive effects on your health and energy levels, and may...

TL;DR in English: Find time to reflect. Be still Reflect on yourself and your experiences.
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One of the key steps in avoiding uncomfortable pain from holding a full bladder is to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles (which are located at the base of the bladder). By completing these exercises, you can strengthen your bladder and experience less frequent urges to urinate.   To find where your pelvic floor muscles are located, go to the bathroom and urinate. While you are peeing, try to stop urinating mid-stream. If you can stop, then you have found the correct muscles.  To complete Kegel exercises, tighten your pelvic floor muscles while you are sitting or lying down. Hold the contraction for five seconds and then release for five counts. Repeat this exercise four to five times. Continue to practice this exercise until you can tighten these muscles for ten seconds at a time. You should do three sets of 4-5 contractions each day. If you are someone who drinks large quantities of liquid in short spurts (such as after exercising or when you have a break during the day), then stagger your liquid intake so you are drinking smaller amounts of liquid throughout the day. This will relieve pressure on your bladder.  Keep a bottle of non-carbonated water by your desk and take a sip every 5-10 minutes. You should generally aim for 9 cups of water (or 2.2 liters) every day. Your bladder will become a stronger organ if you train yourself to urinate on a regular schedule. If you schedule regular bathroom trips every 2-4 hours, then you will experience less frequent urges to urinate at unexpected times. Studies have shown that excess weight and obesity can create an overactive bladder. If you are experiencing frequent urges to pee and are also overweight, try shedding some pounds to see if this will help relieve your symptoms.  You should always consult with your doctor to find the best way to lose weight. Generally, you will need a combination of moderate cardio exercise (running, walking, swimming, hiking), 3-4 times a week and a healthy diet of lean proteins, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Avoid foods that...

TL;DR in English: Practice Kegel exercises. Regulate your hydration. Set a regular bathroom schedule. Watch your weight.
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You can create an account from the PayPal homepage or from the app. You can install the app for free from your device's app store. The account creation process is largely the same for both the website and the app. This will begin the account creation process.  For business accounts, there are two different options, each of which have different cost structures and benefits. Standard accounts free, but customers must route through PayPal in order to check out. Pro accounts cost $30 per month, but you get to full control over how you want to design the checkout process. The Standard free business account is the same as the old PayPal Premier account. This account is best suited for users who do lots of buying and selling on eBay. Make sure that you create a strong password so that nobody else can access your financial information. Make sure that you enter a valid email address, as you'll need to use it to verify your account. You'll need to enter your legal name, address, and phone number. All of this information is required in order to create your account. After entering your personal information, you'll be prompted to enter your credit or debit card. You can enter this now or later, but you'll need to at some point if you want to verify your PayPal account. If you don't want to enter your card information now, click "I'd rather link my bank first". You'll need a bank account linked if you plan on receiving money and want to be able to transfer it to your bank. You don't have to do this now if you don't want to. Just click "I'll link my bank later" to skip it for now. You'll be prompted to confirm that you want to skip the process. Before you're taken to your account's Summary page, PayPal will prompt you to sign up for a line of credit. This is optional, and you should read all of the terms carefully before applying. If you'd rather not apply for credit, click "No thanks".

TL;DR in English: Visit the PayPal website or open the PayPal app. Click "Sign Up for Free" or tap "Sign Up". Enter your email address and create a password. Fill out the form with your personal information. Enter your credit or debit card (optional). Enter your bank account information (optional). Apply for PayPal credit (optional).
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This is the web page where you can deregister your iMessage service. It's near the bottom of the page. Type your phone number into the "Enter your phone number" text box. It's to the right of the "Enter your phone number" text box. Apple will send a confirmation text to your number. Open your phone's Messages app, select the text message from Apple, and review the six-digit code in the text message. Type the six-digit code into the "Enter your verification code" text box. Doing so will verify that you own the number in question, thus prompting Apple to remove it from iMessage.

TL;DR in English: Go to https://selfsolve.apple.com/deregister-imessage/ in your computer's web browser. Scroll down to the "No longer have your iPhone?" heading. Enter your current phone number. Click Send Code. Retrieve your verification code. Enter your verification code. Click Submit.
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Measuring from the underside of the roof is usually the most accurate way to find the slope, since there is no roofing material to make an uneven surface. Any of the following will give you a good measurement:  A rafter in the attic. The overhang of a rafter at the end of the roof. A barge rafter at the side of the gable. Place one end of a carpenter's level against the underside of the rafter. Adjust the level until the bubble is centered between the two lines. If your level does not have inch marking, measure it with a tape measure and draw on a 12 inch mark. 12 inches is the traditional measurement in the U.S. If you don't have an imperial ruler, however, you can use any units. Just use the same unit for all measurements, and measure a length at least this size (12 inches / 30 cm). Extend your tape measure perpendicular to the level. Measure the distance from the 12 inch mark to the underside of the same rafter, directly above it. Make sure the level stays in position during this measurement. The slope of your roof is the ratio of vertical distance (rise) to horizontal distance (run). Just write down the measurements you found. There's no need to simplify them.  For example, if you find 4 inches of height with the tape measure at the 12 inch mark on the level, your slope is 4:12 or "4 in 12." Most people looking for "pitch" are really interested in this measurement. In technical terms, pitch has a different definition. If you're not sure if you have the right measurement, skip down to find the pitch.

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Pick the right tags and categories to find your audience. Rate your story appropriately for its content. Serialize your stories to publish more frequently. Interact with your readers. Ask Wattpad’s staff to feature your book. Include links to your Wattpad on social media profiles. Enter a Wattpad writing contest to gain more attention.

Use a comb to divide your bangs from the rest of your hair. Comb through your bangs to remove any snarls or kinks. If you are in a pinch, use your fingers instead of a comb.

TL;DR in English: Section off your bangs.
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Organic fruits and vegetables will not contain or have been exposed to chemicals or pesticides, and will not contain nitrates, which is a chemical harmful to babies under 3 months of age. If you choose not to buy organic fruits and vegetables, then do not buy spinach, carrots, green beans, squash, and beets, until your baby is more than 3 months old; as all these foods contain nitrates when they are not farmed organically. This will help ensure the baby food you make is high in quality. Use frozen fruits and vegetables in place of fresh fruits and vegetables if you cannot make them within 2 days of purchase. Foods with high-sugar content and ingredients such as corn syrup and honey can cause your infant to experience a fatal form of food poisoning known as botulism.

TL;DR in English: Use organic fruits and vegetables, when possible. Use fresh fruits and vegetables within 2 days of purchase. Use foods low in sugar that do not contain corn syrup or honey.
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Use a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to remove dust, dirt, grease, and wax from the faux leather. Dampen a cotton ball and wipe the entire surface of the material. A clean surface, free from dirt and grease, will allow the paint to strongly adhere to the faux leather. Prepare a paint palette so you can easily and efficiently access your desired paint colors as you work. You can buy a wooden or plastic artist’s palette at an arts and crafts store, or you can use a sheet of aluminum foil, a newspaper, or a magazine to house your paint. Squeeze your desired paint colors onto your paint palette and add a few drops of acetone to the paint if you are working with acrylics. The acetone will thin the paint, making it smooth and easier to work with. Gently mix the paint and the acetone together with a small paintbrush. Be sure to only add a few drops or up to a teaspoon of acetone to your paint so that the paint does not become too watery.  Acrylic paint can dry quickly, so do not squeeze too much paint onto your palette at once. Gradually add a few additional drops of acetone if the paint is too thick. If you are painting a large surface in a uniform color, you will want to apply an even base coat of paint to the surface. Use the paint you selected for your project and apply it to the surface. This is ideal if you are working with furniture or clothing. Lightly press the sponge into the paint from your paint palette. Use long, vertical strokes to distribute the paint across the faux leather surface. Acrylic paint can dry rapidly, so you will need to work quickly if you are working with this medium. Focus on creating long strokes when painting a large surface to avoid creating streaks. If you are working on upholstery, plan to paint only one side at a time. Before adding additional coats, the paint will need to dry completely. Place the item in a safe place where it won’t be disturbed, damaged, or moved. Wait for about 15 to 20 minutes for the coat to dry completely. After the first coat of paint has thoroughly...

TL;DR in English: Clean the faux leather. Use a paint palette. Mix a small amount of acetone to your acrylic paint. Apply a base coat for large surfaces. Apply paint to one side of a sponge. Allow the paint to dry. Enhance the color with additional layers of paint.
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It’s a hard reality, but you’re going to have to gain acceptance about your difficult relative. This means letting go of the fantasy that someday they will show up and be a total breeze to deal with.  Accept who they are and the difficulties that come along with dealing with them. You can do this by practicing empathy for the person. Skip the judgements and respect who they are as a person—even if you don’t exactly agree with it. You might find that once you learn to accept them, dealing with them doesn’t seem like such a challenge. Difficult relatives get a bad rap. They show up and everyone starts moaning and groaning about their negative traits. If you focus solely on the bad qualities, you’ll miss out on the good. Even the worst family members have a good side. Try to find it. For instance, does your grouchy Uncle Charlie have a sweet-as-honey wife? If he chose her, there must be something good about him. Maybe there’s a soft spot somewhere below the surface. Spending more time with him may help you see it. You can change the way you interact with a difficult relative by setting an intention. Before you’re due to see them, tell yourself that you will commit to an easy, pleasant interaction. By doing so, your brain just may think of ways to actually make that happen.  Say to yourself, for example, “Lunch today with my in-laws will be satisfying.” Then, brainstorm some ways you can ensure that it is a satisfying meeting. Perhaps you could think of a few neutral topics for conversation or come up with a positive affirmation to repeat if things go sideways. Difficult family members can be incredibly draining. They may require so much of your energy that you have little left over to care for yourself. Counteract that problem by addressing your needs prior to interacting with them.  For instance, if you are due to stay with family on the weekend, book a relaxing day at the spa before you leave. Make sure that you are eating nutritious meals and getting plenty of rest, too. If you can, make time for self-care...

TL;DR in English: Stop trying to change them. Search for their positive qualities. Plan to have a pleasant interaction. Practice self-care beforehand.
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To make a volcano cake, you will need a few different supplies, including three greased cake pans: one 10-inch, one eight-inch, and one six-inch. Mud cake is one of the best types of cake for this project, because it’s less delicate than a sponge cake, and will hold its shape better. To make the volcano cake, you'll also need:  Oven preheated to 350 F (177 C) Small saucepan and a medium glass bowl Large mixing bowl Whisk Electric beaters Rubber spatula or spoon Three wire cooling racks Round cookie cutter, about three inches in diameter Knife Frosting knife Plastic shot glass Tongs Dry ice and water Fill the bottom of a saucepan with an inch (2.5 cm) of water. Place the glass bowl on top of the saucepan, making sure the water doesn’t touch. Add the butter and chocolate. Heat the mixture over medium heat. Whisk the butter and chocolate as they melt, and then whisk vigorously for about 30 seconds until they are completely incorporated. Remove the saucepan from the heat and place the bowl on a heat-proof surface. Add the sugar and cocoa, and whisk the mixture to fully combine all the ingredients. Make sure there are no lumps in the mixture, and whisk until it’s smooth. Add the hot coffee in thirds, whisking in each addition until combined before adding more coffee. When you add the final third of coffee, whisk in the vanilla as well. Finally, add the eggs, beating them in one at a time. Whisking in the ingredients separately like this will help ensure a smooth and moist cake, because it will help incorporate air into the batter. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk for about 30 seconds to remove lumps and stir air into the ingredients. Adding air to the mixture will help ensure the cake is light and not too dense. Place the electric beaters into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Turn the beaters on low, and slowly pour in the chocolate mixture. After a minute, increase the speed to medium-high and beat for one minute. After a minute, stop the mixer. Scrape...

TL;DR in English: Gather your equipment. Melt the butter and chocolate. Mix in the sugar and cocoa. Add the wet ingredients. Combine the dry ingredients. Add the chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients. Bake the cakes. Cool the cakes. Make the frosting.
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Tags and categories make your story easily searchable on Wattpad. Use keywords that accurately describe what your stories are about. Mention genre, subject matter, main themes, and any other relevant tags and categories that will get your work to the right audience. For instance, if you write war fiction, use tags like "history," “WWII,” and “war." If you write for mature audiences, use tags and categories to make that clear. Depending on the nature of the content, you could use tags like "strong language," "mature readers," "adult fiction," and "sexual content." If you're writing for young people specifically, use tags like "YA," "teen fiction," and "young adult fantasy" to reach the right audience. To build your reader base, you need to publish regularly and consistently. Break up your story into smaller chunks, such as chapters or acts. Choose a schedule to upload your story, such as once a month or once a week.  Make sure you don’t miss an upload date, as this will hurt your number of readers. Life happens, and if you do miss a promised update on rare occasions, it probably won't mean the end of your Wattpad popularity. However, you should avoid doing this routinely as it can cause your readers to lose trust in you. Try to make sure your updates seem worth the wait each time, and especially when you have to take a longer break than usual. If you write your story before you start uploading it, you won’t have to worry about struggling to keep up. Wattpad is a lot like a social media network. People can leave comments on your stories, and you can reply to them. After you post your story, take some time to answer any comments that you get. It makes you more approachable, and it’s more likely your readers will recommend your story to others.  Some readers might post criticism of your story, constructive or not. Accept any feedback you get graciously, unless it’s insulting. Thank your readers for any polite comments they share, regardless of whether those comments are praise, constructive criticism, or a...

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Convert 52 cards into 52 celebrities. Remember each suit. Remember each card. Create a 52 card matrix. Practice using your matrix.

Ask yourself, “Why am I reading this?” or “What am I supposed to learn from reading this?” By understanding your purpose for reading the material, you will be able to stay on task and focus on the more relevant parts of the text. For example, if you keep in mind that you are reading the material for an exam, this will help you focus on important dates, events, and people. Become familiar with the topic by doing a quick Internet search. The more you understand and know about a particular topic, the more likely you will be able to make associations and remember the information better. For example, if you will be reading about Islam, type in “Islam” in your search engine. Then, click on an article, for example a Wikipedia article, and familiarize yourself with the basic tenets of Islam. Before reading the material, take note of headings, pictures, tables, blurbs, charts, and opening paragraphs. Focus on the important information that fulfills your purpose for reading the material. Skimming the material primes your memory, orients your thinking so you can focus on important information, and helps you formulate a bigger picture of the content, which makes it easier to remember important information. Reading when you cannot focus is a waste of time. Therefore, to maximize your focus, read in short segments. For example, read only a section, or read for only 10 to 15 minutes at a time. After you read the section, go over what you just read in your mind. Increase your reading endurance by steadily increasing the amount of time you read each day or week. For example, if you read in short segments of 10 to 15 minutes one week, read for 20 to 25 minute segments the next week.

TL;DR in English: Know what goal you hope to achieve by reading the material. Become familiar with the topic. Skim the material. Read in short segments.
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Check to make sure all your values are in the correct SI unit. Multiply your acceleration value (1000 kg) by 5 m/s2 to calculate your value. First, convert all your units to SI. One pound is equal to .453 kg, so you'll need to multiply that value by your 8 pounds to determine the mass. Multiply your new value for the mass (3.62 kg) by your acceleration value (7 m/s2). 5 m/s2.  Remember, 10 N is equal to 9.8 kg. So, convert Newtons to kg by dividing by 9.8 kg. Your new kg value should be 10.2 kg for the mass. Multiply your new mass value (10.2 kg) times the acceleration (2.5 m/s2).

TL;DR in English: Find the force that is required to accelerate a 1,000 kg car at 5 m/s2. Calculate the force required for an 8 pound wagon to accelerate at 7 m/s2. Find the magnitude of force acting upon a cart weighing 100 N and accelerating at the rate of 2.
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The Windows Start menu is in the lower-left corner of the task bar. The Power icon has a circle with a line through the top.  It's in the left most column of the Windows Start menu. This will turn off your computer. This includes all USB devices, printers, and external hard drives. Don't disconnect the power cable. After you have disconnected all devices, except the power cable, press the power button to reboot your laptop. After Windows completely boots up, click the Windows Start menu in the task bar, again. This will display a list of applications that match your search result. This will launch the HP Recovery Manager.  You may be asked to type the administrator's password to continue. An user account control window may ask if you want to allow the HP Recovery It's the third option under the 'Help' column on the left. Your computer will restart, and boot up into the Windows Recovery Environment. It's the third option after your computer boots up into the WIndows Recover Environment.  It's next to the icon of a wrench and screwdriver. It's the second option in the Troubleshoot menu.  It's next to an icon of a wrench. If you already backed up the files you want to keep, click the radial button next to "Recover without backing up your files".  If you have not backed up your files, use the following instructions:  Click the radial button next to "Back up your files first (recommended)" and click "Next". Select "Auto Selection" or "User Selection" and click "Next".  Auto Selection will automatically select files to back up by category.  User Selection will allow you to manually select the files and folders you want to back up.  Click Next when you are finished. Select which files and folders, or file categories you want to back up and click "Next" Insert a flash drive or external USB drive.  This will be the drive you use to backup your files.  You can also use a writable CD or DVD. Select the drive you just inserted and click "Next". Click "Next" to backup your files to the selected drive. Remove the USB drive...

TL;DR in English: Click . Click . Click Shut Down. Disconnect all cables and devices. Turn on your computer. Click . Type HP Recovery Manager. Click HP Recovery Manager. Click Windows Recovery Environment. Click Ok. Click Troubleshoot. Click Recovery Manager. Select whether you want to backup your files and click "Next". Click Next on the System Recovery screen. Click Continue.
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Go to http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Homebrew_Browser in your computer's web browser, then click the Download link under the "Links" heading on the right side of the page. The Homebrew Browser ZIP folder will download. Depending on your browser's settings, you may be prompted to select a save location before the file will download. This process will differ depending on whether you're using a Windows computer or a Mac:   Windows — Double-click the ZIP folder, click the Extract tab at the top of the window, click Extract all, and click Extract all in the pop-up window.  Mac — Double-click the ZIP folder, then wait for the extracted folder to open. Click once the "homebrew_browser"  folder in the extracted folder to select it, then press either Ctrl+C (Windows) or ⌘ Command+C (Mac) to copy the folder. You'll find the SD card in the disk slot; press once the SD card to prompt it to pop out.  Make sure that your Wii is powered down when you do this. The Wii supports SD cards up to 2 gigabytes in size and SDHC cards up to 32 gigabytes in size. The SD card should fit gold connector side-down into your computer's SD card slot. If your computer doesn't have an SD card slot, you'll need to buy an SD to USB adapter that fits your computer. If you have a Mac, you may need an SD to USB-C adapter. If the SD card's window doesn't automatically open, do the following:   Windows — Open File Explorer, click This PC, and double-click your SD card's name below the "Devices and drives" heading.  Mac — Open Finder, then click your SD card's name in the lower-left side of the window. Double-click the "apps" folder in the SD card to do so. If you don't see an "apps" folder there, you can create one by doing the following:   Windows — Right-click an empty space in the SD card, select New, click Folder, type in apps, and press ↵ Enter.  Mac — Click File, click New Folder, type in apps, and press ⏎ Return. Press Ctrl+V or ⌘ Command+V to paste the "homebrew_browser" folder into the "apps" folder. Double-click the "homebrew_browser" folder to...

TL;DR in English: Download the Homebrew Browser installation folder. Extract the downloaded folder. Copy the "homebrew_browser" folder. Remove your Wii's SD card. Plug the SD card into your computer. Open the SD card. Open the "apps" folder. Paste in the "homebrew_browser" folder. Open the "homebrew_browser" folder. Open the "settings" file. Change the "settings" file's server value. Eject and remove the SD card from your computer.
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There is no way to predict with 100% certainty that you’ll see the northern lights. Nature can be fickle, even under the right conditions. The longer you stay in Iceland, the more likely it is that you’ll see the lights. Don’t plan a 1-night trip and expect that you’ll be able to see them. There are too many variables at play, so give yourself some extra time if seeing the lights are really important to you. A full moon can really brighten the night sky. This means that your chances of seeing the northern lights can be greatly diminished. Try waiting for a night when the moon is waning past a half moon into a tiny sliver. This will be your best bet for catching a glimpse of the northern lights. Anything brighter than a half moon greatly decreases your chances of seeing the lights. You will be unlikely to see any northern light activity on an overcast night. Wait for the weather to clear up before you head out searching for the northern lights. Rain, snow, sleet, and fog will provide too much sky cover for the lights to shine through. The northern lights are the product of solar activity in the night sky. Because of this, you should monitor the expected solar activity and choose the night with the highest activity levels to go looking for the lights.  Typically, the forecasts are only accurate up to a few days in the future. So you will have to plan your trip, hope for the best, and do some research once you arrive in Iceland. There are plenty of online solar activity trackers/forecasts that you can use to research when would be the best time for you to see the northern lights.

TL;DR in English: Give yourself some time. Plan your visit around a new moon. Choose a clear night. Monitor solar activity in the area.
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Your mind will tend to remember the unusual and things that stand out. Celebrities are great to remember for the roles or infamy. You will systematically form a celebrity matrix to make memorization easier. Each suit will be associated with a personality type. Memorize the suits (personalities):  Spades: absurd or amusing people Diamonds: rich and wealthy people Clubs: crazy or tough people Hearts: people you love or are fan of Each card will be associated with a category. Females will always be even numbers and males will always be odd. Females and males will always be paired up. For example, 10s are powerful women so 9s are powerful men. Memorize the categories:  Celebrity couples are royalty so they are the Kings and Queens.  King = male half of a celebrity couple Queen = female half of celebrity couple.   Jacks were clergymen and therefore bachelors. Jacks = famous male bachelors  The number 10 and 9 are the highest numbers in the deck so they are the most powerful men and women  10 = Famous powerful women 9 = Famous power men   The number 8 looks like an hourglass so 8 and 9 are associated with hunks and bikini models.  8 = Women known for their physique 7 = Men known for the physique   5 and 6 sound like eff and sex so think about this pair as controversial.  6 = Women known for controversy 5 = Men known for controversy   Think of celebrities or their characters who have been in movie trilogies for 4 and 3.  4 = Females who have been in movie trilogies 3 = Males who have been in movie trilogies   1 is better known as Ace, which is a sports term used in tennis. Think of 2 and 1 as famous athletes.  2 = Female athletes 1 = Male athletes You may use your computer or a pen and paper to create your grid to help you memorize the matrix. You have 13 categories and four personalities to memorize. For example, the ace (a male athlete) of diamonds (rich) could be Michael Jordan. Go through a shuffled deck and look at your matrix as each card is shown. Translate each card to the image you have created. Try to...

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Go to https://www.tumblr.com/ in your computer's web browser. Click the "Account" icon. Click Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Click Delete account. Enter your email and password. Click Delete everything.

To get the most surface area, try to slice the bread diagonally, instead of straight down. You do not need to coat both sides with olive oil. The oil will help create a "barrier" between the topping the bread, and prevent it from getting too soggy. Depending on how big your baking sheet is, and how many slices you have, you may need to make several batches. The rack should be about 4 to 5 inches (10.16 to 12.7 centimeters) from the heat source. When the edges turn golden brown, take them out.  You can also toast them under a broiler for 3 minutes, turning once.  For richer bruschetta, melt some butter in a large skillet. Heat the bread slices in the skillet on both sides until they are golden brown. After this point, you can start preparing the traditional tomato-basil topping, or you can use a different, more unique one.

TL;DR in English: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Slice a baguette into ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) thick slices. Use a pastry brush to coat one side of each slice with olive oil. Place the slices olive oil-side-down on a baking sheet. Bake the slices on the top rack in your oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Arrange the bruschetta oily-side-up on a platter.
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A personal narrative should focus on something that was pivotal or meaningful in your life and also connects to the prompt you are addressing, if applicable. Ask yourself, “What events in my life stand out the most for me? What events taught me something or made me realize something life changing?”  Choose an event that feels full of meaning and significance to you personally. These events usually make the best story ideas for a personal narrative. For example, if your personal narrative focuses on your intended career path as a teacher, you could write a narrative about how a youth coaching experience showed you the importance of making a positive impact on children. Alternatively, if you’re writing about how you came to choose a college major in medical science, your narrative could focus on a wonderful volunteer experience you had as a child that made you want to help other people. A good personal essay will have an underlying moral or lesson, where the speaker undergoes a realization or change. Think of an experience where you learned a valuable lesson that you carried with you moving forward. Or an experience where you made a moral decision that shifted you in some way. For instance, you may pick an experience where you lost an important match, only to learn the value of failing and do better. Or you may choose an experience where you made a moral decision to help someone, which then lead to positive outcomes for you and the person. You can also go for a story idea that centers on a theme. You can then use your personal story to explore the theme in detail and from your perspective. Try to choose a theme that feels particular to you and your point of view. For example, you may choose a theme like love and use it to explore your experience of love growing up in a family with two fathers. Or you may choose a theme like freedom and use to to explore your struggles with freedom as a refugee.

TL;DR in English: Think of a meaningful event in your life. Pick a personal story with a moral or lesson. Focus on an idea that fits a theme.
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It's the rainbow “G” icon on your home screen (or in the app drawer). It's in the tab in the lower-right corner.  It has an icon that resembles 3 dots. It's near the bottom of the More menu.  It's next to an icon that resembles a gear. It's about halfway down the settings menu.  It's next to an icon with different sized dots. It's the second tab at the top of the page.  This displays the Google Assistant Settings. It's the first option in the "Assistant" menu.  This displays a list of languages you can choose. This displays a list of languages you can choose from. This adds the language to Google Assistant. Alternatively, you can talk to Google Assistant in your choice language. It's in the upper-left corner. This returns to the Assistant menu. It's the second option below the Assistant tab. Each colored circle represents a different voice you can select for your Google Assistant.  When you tap a colored circle, you will hear a sample of how the voice sounds.  Tap the circle of the voice you want your Google Assistant to have.

TL;DR in English: Open the Google app. Tap More …. Tap Settings. Tap Google Assistant. Tap the Assistant tab. Tap Languages. Tap Add a language. Tap the language you want to add. Tap . Tap Assistant Voice. Tap one of the colored circles.
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Keno lounges and games can vary to some extent, so it is important to find out the specifications of the game you are about to play. You should find out limits on how many numbers you can play, minimum bets, potential pay-outs, and your chance of matching numbers.  Being informed is highly important when you play Keno, so look for posted rules when you enter the lounge or game site. If you don’t see rules posted at a lounge, it’s worth your time to find an employee and ask them about that particular lounge’s rules. You might even ask some other players if the game has been paying out well and if there are certain numbers that have been hit frequently. Keno lounges have a fairly standard payout range from one to the next, but there will still be some variation. If you have multiple Keno lounge options nearby, it’s worth your time to check into different ones to find a better payout. If you are at a lounge for a while and it doesn’t seem to be paying out, try another lounge.  You can visit each Keno lounge and ask an employee what the payout is like, or you can ask around some of the players and, if you find someone who is there often, you can ask what the typical payout is. You may not find a whole lot of variation, but if you do find one place with a consistently higher payout, it’s worth your while to frequent that one over some of the other options. If you are playing Keno in Las Vegas, you may find better payouts at lounges that are off of the main strip. Keno has pretty bad odds no matter what, but if you are able to be in the right spot at the right time, a progressive jackpot can be a great bet. The pot builds up over time so you have the chance to possibly win a much larger sum than you would in a typical Keno game.  Note what bets qualify for a jackpot, pay attention to the payoff table for all non-jackpot wins, and find out the current and maximum size of the jackpot. If possible, find out the size of the most recent jackpot payout to get a sense for how big the jackpot is likely to get before being won.

TL;DR in English: Gather information about the game you are entering. Look for Keno lounges with higher payouts. Find a progressive jackpot keno game.
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If you were sent a gift card by email, there is no need to print it out. Amazon gift cards are widely distributed via email, Facebook and plastic card. This is a 16-digit number on the email receipt or on the back of the plastic gift card. If you are using a plastic card, you may need to scratch off the strip of coating to see the number. If you don't have one, you should create an account and confirm it using your email. Unlike other gift cards, Amazon's cards are stored in your online account once entered, instead of on the card itself. Click the link that says, “Apply a Gift Card to Your Account.” Once you are finished, click “Apply to your Account.” The gift card balance will be applied to your account and used on your next purchase before other forms of payment. You can apply it during checkout.

TL;DR in English: Find your Amazon Gift Card in physical or virtual form. Look for the claim code. Sign into your Amazon account. Click on “My Account” in the upper right hand corner. Enter the 16-digit claim code. Opt to enter the claim code when you make a purchase, instead of applying it to your account if you plan to spend the whole thing immediately.
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Doing so will open your Tumblr dashboard if you're logged into Tumblr. If you're not logged in automatically, click Log In, enter your email, click Next, then enter your password and click Log In. It's a person-shaped silhouette in the upper-right side of the Tumblr page. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu. It's next to a gear icon in the "Account" section of the drop-down menu. This is the section of the Settings page in which you'll find the option to delete your account. It's at the very bottom of the page. If you see Delete [blog name] here, you're viewing the settings page for a secondary blog. Click your primary blog's name on the right side of the page, scroll down, and click Delete account before proceeding. When prompted, type the email address and the password associated with your Tumblr account. It's a red button below the "Password" text box. Doing so immediately deletes your Tumblr account and any associated blogs.  Warning: *Deleting your Tumblr account is permanent. Once your account is deleted, it cannot be recovered.

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Practice getting rejected. Learn the chances of success before attempting a task. Pursue multiple things at once. Spend time with people who appreciate you.

You may want to leave nail holes in your wall to give your planking a more rustic appearance, but for a more finished look, fill in these holes with spackle. If your nail holes are very small, you may want to take a hammer and lightly tap holes with it to create a small indentation where the hole is. Dip a putty knife into your spackle, then:  Pull the putty knife over the indentation so that the spackle fills the hole. Try to work some of the spackle deeply into the nail hole. Drag your knife flat against the plank so that a flat, unblemished surface remains. Allow the spackle to dry completely according to its label instructions. Lightly sand spackled areas with fine grit sandpaper (120 to 220 rating). Apply a second layer of spackle in the same fashion as the first. Insert your caulk into a caulk gun and apply it according to its directions. Generally, this involves cutting the tip off the applicator and pressing the applicator lever on the gun. Then, use your gun to fill in the gaps between planks and between planks and the ceiling/wall.  Caulking the gaps will give a more finished look to your wall. What's more, you can use a paint-able caulk, so when you paint the color of your accent planking uniform. After caulk hardens, it retains some flexibility. This is great for you planking, which may warp or swell in humid weather. The caulk will flex with the planks, preventing them from popping free or coming loose. your accent planking before painting. Many kinds of planking are very absorbent. By using two to three layers of primer, you'll not only have a more chip resistant finish, but you'll also use less paint over the course of this project, saving you money.  Primer is also useful when you are trying to paint over a dark color, or colors that are vibrant, which can sometimes show through paint-only applications. Use long, even, overlapping strokes when applying your primer to the planking. Prime from top to bottom to decrease the likelihood of drips and runs. Once you are finished priming your first...

TL;DR in English: Spackle over nail holes, if desired. Caulk the gaps between boards, if desired. Prime Paint your accent planking.
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However you design your birdfeeder, you will need some basic materials: an empty, cleaned, and dry gallon or half-gallon plastic milk jug, some string or wire, scissors, and bird food (birdseed, sunflower seeds, millet, etc.). Depending on your design, you might also want to gather:  Dowels or sticks to use as perches (these should be a few inches wider than the jug)  Markers, paints, leaves and glue, or other materials to decorate the feeder An aluminum pie plate to use as a bottom Using a marker, draw a shape on a side of the milk jug away from its handle. It should be positioned a couple of inches from the bottom of the jug, so that it covers the middle of the jug’s side. This shape will mark the opening where the birds will be able to access the food inside. You can draw a circle, a semi-circle, square, or any other shape that a bird could enter to reach food inside the feeder.  A hole between two and four inches wide is sufficient for many common birds.  If your jug is large enough, you can cut another hole or two (of the same size) on its other sides. Using the scissors or another sharp implement, carefully poke a small hole in the jug somewhere along the outline you drew on its side. Then, using the scissors, carefully cut along the line you marked until you cut the circle entirely off of the jug, leaving an opening about three inches wide. If you marked places for other openings on your jug, cut those away too. If you want your milk jug bird feeder to have a perch for birds to stand on as they eat, then you can use a dowel or stick to easily add one. Use a hole punch, scissors, or some other instrument to puncture the jug about a half-inch below the opening, and then again on the other side. The hole should not be any larger than your dowel or stick is wide.  Repeat this step if you have more than one perch. Instead of a dowel or stick as a perch, you could glue an aluminum pie plate to the bottom of your milk jug feeder. This can give birds something to perch on as they feed. If you use a pie plate,...

TL;DR in English: Gather the materials you need. Mark at least one opening on the jug. Use scissors to cut away the opening you marked on the jug. Puncture holes for the perch(es), if applicable. Add the perch(es) to the jug. Prepare your jug for hanging.
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You need a space that's both large and well ventilated. You will make a mess so make sure the space you pick can handle it.  Working outside is a plus when it comes to ventilation, but an indoor facility with 3 perfectly placed fluorescent lights will show flaws in your shaping so you can catch them early on. This is a weather-dependent project if you work outdoors. Know that you won't be able to do any work in the rain, snow, or even in the wind. It may be a good idea to build a room specifically for board building; for a short board you will need at least a 10 feet x 8 feet (3 meters x 5.4 meters) room and longer than 10 feet if you're building a long board. Try out several different surfboards to find one you like first to copy the design. Lay your plywood on the ground and place the surfboard on top of it, then mark the outline of the board with a marker.  Make sure the stringer (the wooden strip that stretches the length of the board through the middle) is lined up perfectly straight between the plywood's ends. To make it easier to trace, you can mark placement points with a marker at the nose and the tail, at the board's midpoints, then all the way around the board making each consecutive point parallel from the last, so the surfboard's cut-out is accurate. Be extremely careful to not move the board or the plywood while you are tracing the outline. Put on your safety goggles and plug in the jigsaw. Very carefully cut along your outline to create your surfboard-shaped template. Make sure the edges where you will be cutting are hanging off the sides of the sawhorse and use a carbon steel blade to cut through the plywood. A surfboard blank is the foundation of any surfboard, which you will shape into the final product. Choose foam or wood based on your personal preference.  There are many different shapes, weights, lengths, and densities of surfboard blanks. The type of blank you need depends on how you ride the wave. If you love to rip small waves, a less dense blank is for you (as long as you don't mind...

TL;DR in English: Pick a suitable workspace like a garage or workshop. Get a thin piece of plywood and create a template by tracing a surfboard onto it. Secure the plywood to a workhorse and cut it out with a jigsaw. Get a foam or wood surfboard blank from a surfboard supply shop.
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Breakups are hard. It’s natural that after breaking up with someone, you’ll miss their company and the sense of security the relationship may have given you. More than that, being on your own after a breakup often means having to be alone with painful feelings that you would much rather avoid. As a result, your knee-jerk reaction can be to just want things to go back to the way they were, which is at least familiar and often somewhat comforting.  Before approaching your ex, you first need to sit down with yourself and soberly and honestly consider why the relationship ended and whether your motives for getting back together are genuine or merely reactionary. If your motives for wanting to reconcile are rooted in reactionary or cowardly emotions, don’t go any further. Instead, focus on taking care of yourself and on buckling down and dealing with the inevitable post-breakup discomfort like an adult. If your motives for getting back together have to do with saving face in front of friends or family, with proving to yourself or others that you can get her back if you want to, or with giving you a chance to hurt her back in any way, stop. Those aren’t good motives for pursuing a relationship with anyone, and particularly not with an ex. You’ll only cause the both of you further pain and emotional trauma. Instead, bear down and decide to deal with your feelings in an adult way. This step is important for two key reasons: one, because you should think very carefully about why you want to get back together, and two, because the relationship ended for a reason, and if you want to get back together, you need to be prepared to address that reason.  Showing her you’ve reflected on the relationship and are prepared to learn from previous mistakes will demonstrate that you’re serious and willing to change. If you approach your ex with a thoughtful response to past problems and a willingness to change, she’ll be more likely to reconsider the relationship. You might say something like, for example, “I’ve thought about why...

TL;DR in English: Inspect your motives. Think very carefully about what ended the relationship. Keep your distance. Focus on you for a while.
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If there is a threat of nuclear war near your home, leave the area immediately. They will be overcrowded, possibly causing a major gridlock. Instead, use smaller, unknown routes only used by farmers or cattle. Make as little movement as possible, close the curtains after sunset, and avoid making noise. You will want to know if a mob is rushing towards your BOL (Bug Out Location). Anyone  can be your enemy. Don't let anyone you don't know well and don't know if they won't do anything bad into your BOL. Never, ever. Music, games and activities can help to keep the morale up.

TL;DR in English: Monitor the news channels newspapers. Don't use major roads. Stay hidden. Place guards. Get ready to eliminate any possible threats. Keep the spirits up.
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It sounds strange, but responding well to rejection takes practice. It can actually be psychologically beneficial to enter contests or apply for jobs where you know rejection is likely, if not certain. This can actually help numb your response to rejection over time. Think of a strategy of how to respond to rejection beforehand and then begin engaging in low stakes events and competitions where you know rejection is likely. Preparing for rejection helps lessen the sting. Before engaging in a particular event, know what the chances are that you'll be successful. For example, a study shows that only 2% of resumes are looked at for any given job application. Understanding you might not get a callback going in can lessen the rejection down the road. One of the best ways to handle rejection is to pursue many things at once. Submit a story to multiple journals, as long as their website does not forbid simultaneous submissions. If that's the case, try sending out multiple stories at once. Apply to hundreds of jobs. If you're trying to find a romantic relationship, go on dates with many different people. Having a lot of things going on can keep you from focusing on a single rejection. It also increases the likelihood of eventual success. If you're feeling rejected, spending time with those who care about you can help. Spend a night with friends or family members who are encouraging of you and your pursuits. This will remind you of your self worth and that you are not universally rejected as your friends will be excited to spend time with you.

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Fret Match the open A string to the low E string at the fifth fret. Repeat the same process to tune the D and G strings. Fret the G string at the fourth fret to tune the B string. Return to the fifth fret to tune the high E string. Strum a few chords to test your tuning.

Finding an ethical, reputable breeder is very important to ensure the health of your new pup. If you contact the breeder, but they are coy about letting you see where the puppies were born and the conditions they are currently living in, this is a possible sign they are running a dirty breeding business or a puppy mill. Create a list of questions to ask during your visit to the breeder, including:  How long have you been a dog breeder? How many types of dogs do you breed at one time? How often do you clean, feed, and play with the dogs? Are you a registered dog breeder? Can you show me proof of the dogs' physical health from a licensed veterinarian? Can I meet the pup's mother or parents? Can you provide references from other individuals or families who have purchased dogs from you before? Can you tell me about any potential genetic issues or problems with the types of dogs you breed? Can I return for multiple visits with my family before making a purchase? The breeder should be willing to show you the areas where the pups and the parents of the pups live.  The living areas for the dogs should be clean, spacious and well maintained. The dogs should be kept in roomy spaces that meet the needs of their particular breed. For example, most small breeds will be housed inside in the home, while sporting breeds will have plenty of outdoor space for exercise. The dogs should be lively, clean, healthy, and not shy in front of visitors. But they should also not be aggressive towards you.  Note if the breeder is meeting the psychological and physical needs of their dogs by providing toys, exercise, and social interaction. If the breeder is stand offish or cold towards the dogs, this is likely a bad sign. The puppies should also be raised in the breeder's home, and the breeder should demonstrate care and attention to the puppies. A reputable breeder will likely not have a constant supply of puppies, as this would indicate a puppy mill and possibly bad treatment of the animals. They may keep a list of interested buyers...

TL;DR in English: Ask to meet the breeder in person at their facility and be prepared with a list of questions. Check the conditions of the breeding facility. Pay attention to the attitude and demeanor of the breeder's dogs. Check that the breeder only breeds one or two breeds. Wait to see if the breeder encourages you to interact with the puppy's parents. Ask the breeder about how they treat the mothers or bitches.
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There is nothing worse than getting a question marked as incorrect simply because the teacher couldn’t read your handwriting. Remember that your teacher has many tests to grade, so the less time s/he has to spend grading your test, the happier s/he will be and this might reflect in his or her grading choices.   For example, drawing spaghetti-line intersecting lines from column A to column B is likely to be marked down by a teacher who also has 74 other tests to mark. Similarly, print don't write; you don’t want to get something marked wrong just because the teacher can’t decipher your sloppy handwriting. Don't make your Ts look like Fs; spell out True and False. You might get partial credit, if you did everything right but just made a silly mistake right at the end. Partial credit is always better than no credit. So show your work as you go so your teacher can see that you know at least some of the material and got it right. This step is only useful for solving math questions on an exam. Keep a rhythm of underlining words you don't know and circling questions that you get stuck on. Never come to a complete halt – you should always be writing, reading, or turning a page.  The important thing is not to get frustrated and just quit. You only have a limited amount of time, so you need to make every moment count. If you struggle with a particular problem or section, skip it! You can always come back to it later. And this way you’ll be making the most of your time to ensure you get through the entire test. A good rule of thumb to follow when writing an essay for an exam is the rule of three. It usually works better to discuss (or list or...) three things about the subject. Include many more and you get bogged down in too much detail. Any fewer and you are probably leaving something important out. It is important to move through the test in a way that will benefit you and make the most of the time you have. Don’t just start the test and hope you finish in time. If you have both multiple choice and essay questions,...

TL;DR in English: Make it easy for the teacher to grade your test. Show intermediate results. Go through the test steadily. Remember the rule of three. Work strategically. Answer multiple choice questions smartly.
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Make a cut down the center of the tomato. Try to keep the two halves roughly the same size. Make a series of three to four length-wise cuts across each half of your tomato. This should cut your tomato into quarters. Each quarter should be roughly the same size. Place each quarter on a table or cutting board with the skin side facing downward. Slice a knife across the tomato to cut out the white, fleshy portion of the tomato. The seeds are attached to this portion, so they will be sliced out as well. Sometimes, seeds linger on the tomato after you cut out of the fleshy portion. If any seeds did not come out, remove them with your fingertips. Roma tomatoes are very small and delicate. They tend to have less seeds and the seeds can be difficult to remove without damaging the tomatoes. It's usually okay to leave the seeds of Roma tomatoes intact.

TL;DR in English: Cut your tomatoes in half. Cut the halves into quarters. Slice out the seeds. Avoid dicing Roma tomatoes. Finished.
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Although it is possible to detect dishonesty and lying, it is also possible to misread deception where there is none. A stressed person can be easily mistaken for a liar, as some of the signs of stress can look like signs of lying. Thus, you should look for many signs that the person is lying, instead of only drawing a conclusion based on one or two signs. Sometimes, people may seem dishonest, when they're actually just dealing with...   Embarrassment Shyness Awkwardness Feeling ashamed or inferior Stress This includes not showing any signs that you suspect the other person of lying, and making an effort to mirror their body language and pace of conversation. When questioning the person, act in an understanding, not overbearing, manner. This approach will help to let down the other person's guard and can help you to read the signs more clearly. A baseline is how someone behaves when they aren't lying. This will help you tell if the way the person is acting currently is any different from how they usually act. Begin by getting to know the person if you don't already and proceed from there — people usually answer basic questions about themselves truthfully. For someone you already know, checking for a baseline might include asking the person about something the answer of which you already know. Usually, when people are lying, they will tell stories that are true, but are deliberately aimed at not answering the question you asked. If a person is trying to trick you, they may not answer your question directly. They may answer the question that they wish you had asked. This may indicate that they're lying or trying to conceal something from you.  If asked "Did you ever hit your wife?", a liar might say "I love my wife. Why would I do that?" That answer might technically be the truth, but they've avoided the question. (Someone with nothing to hide will likely answer the question directly, like by saying "No! Never!") If you're really not sure whether they're telling the truth, ask them to repeat the story multiple...

TL;DR in English: Be careful. Take time to establish rapport with the alleged liar and create a relaxed atmosphere. Establish a baseline. Learn to spot deflections. Ask the person to repeat the story over again. Stare at the alleged liar with a look of disbelief. Use silence.
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Your body is the most important tool in any situation. You should make sure it is in optimal shape, especially if preparing for a doomsday event. Eat healthy foods, such as vegetables, fruits, and proteins to keep your body healthy. You should also exercise to tone your muscles to prepare for long walks or running. Keeping your body healthy by exercising is recommended by the Center for Disease Control. You might have to flee quickly or walk long distances. To best prepare you body for this, you should condition it by doing cardio workouts. Cardio workouts help maximize your body's blood flow. There are many types of cardio workouts, examples  include running, jogging, and rowing. One way to stay healthy consistently is to stay current on your health. This includes keeping up-to-date doctors visits, including dentists, optometrists, and general health. You never what situation you may find yourself in so it is important to know how to defend yourself from physical threats.  Find a local workshop in your area to learn self defense. Sometimes, local police departments will hold courses. Watch videos online - there are numerous videos that will walk you through basic self defense and training.

TL;DR in English: Get fit. Condition cardio. Stay current on shots and medicines. Learn to defend yourself.
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the low E string at the fifth fret. The low E string, also called the sixth string, is the lowest and thickest string on your guitar. If you're holding your guitar in playing position and looking down, it will be the top string closest to you.  The note at the fifth fret of the low E is the same as the open A string, the next string over from the low E. For this method, it isn't necessary to first tune your low E string. Even though your instrument may not be to concert pitch or absolute pitch, the strings will be tuned to each other. Anything you play will "sound right," as long as you're playing by yourself and not with another instrument tuned to concert pitch. Listen to the sound coming from the low E string, then play the open A string. Tune the open A string up or down until it matches the sound coming from the low E string. If the open A string is higher than the A you play at the fifth fret of the low E string, tune it down and then bring it back up. Once you have the A in tune, fret it at the fifth fret and pluck it. This is a D. Pluck the open D string, and tune the it up or down to match. When the D string is in tune, fret it at the fifth fret to play a G. Pluck the open G string and compare. Tune it up or down to match the sound. The process changes somewhat for the B string, because there is a shorter interval between G and B. Fret the G string at the fourth fret to play a B. Pluck the open B string and compare the sounds. Tune the open B string up or down until it matches the sound produced on the G string. Once you have the B string in tune, fret it at the fifth fret and pluck to play a high E. Tune the open high E string up or down to match the sound coming from the B string. If the open high E string is higher in pitch than the high E played on the B string, tune it down and then bring it up to pitch slowly and gradually. The high E string has a lot of tension and will snap easily. If you're getting ready to play a particular song, you may want to check your tuning with chords from that song...

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