Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Add the shortening. Remove from the heat. Dip the dried apricots. Remove from the chocolate and lay each dipped apricot on a cookie sheet covered in wax paper. Let the chocolate set. Serve.

Set means "place or put" and is a transitive verb, meaning it needs a subject and an object (i.e. subject + “set” + object). Ex. “He set the book on the table.”  Set also means “become stiff or gelatinous” and, in this form, is an intransitive verb that needs only a subject. Ex. “We need to let the concrete set before we let anyone walk on it.” Sit means "take a seat" and is an intransitive verb that only needs a subject. Ex. “Can you get the dog to sit?”  Sit also means "make someone take a seat" (often figuratively) and, in this form, is a transitive verb that needs a subject and an object. Ex. “Should we sit him down and talk to him about this?”

TL;DR in English: Use “set” as instructed. Use "sit” as instructed.
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You can cut the blooms entirely off of their stems, or you can leave a couple inches/centimeters of the stem on the flowers. Be sure to pat the flowers dry with a paper towel to remove any traces of moisture.  This method is ideal for delicate or thin flowers. It will press the flowers, making them ideal for decoupaging boxes and cards. Great examples of thin, delicate flowers include poppies, pansies, violas, and mini daisies. Place a sheet of paper onto a hard surface, such as a table. Arrange the flowers on top, then cover them with a hardcover book. Press down on the book to flatten the flowers, then lift the book https://www.wikihow.com/skins/owl/images/1x1_transparent.gifaway. Set a paper towel down on your ironing board, then cover it with a sheet of parchment paper. Arrange the flowers on top of the parchment paper, then cover them with another sheet of parchment paper. Finish off with another sheet of paper towel on top. If you don't have any paper towels, you can use thin pieces of cotton fabric instead. If your iron has a dry and steam option, make sure that you have it set to the dry option. Dry heat is essential to this method. Do not move the iron back and forth across the paper, like ironing a shirt. Doing so can ruin the flowers. Instead, press the iron for 10 to 15 seconds, then lift it away. Lift the paper to check the flowers. If they are dry and flat, you can move onto the next step. If they are not dry, repeat this step until they are dry. Remember to check the flowers after each pressing. If the flowers are not drying, turn the temperature up to medium or medium-high instead. Peel away the top layer of paper towel and parchment paper first. Let the flowers cool off completely before peeling them off of the bottom sheet of parchment paper. The flowers are now ready to use. If you won't be using the flowers right away, store them in a book between sheets of parchment paper or wax paper.

TL;DR in English: Cut the flowers down, then pat them dry. Flatten the flowers a heavy book. Sandwich the flowers between parchment paper and paper towel. Remove any water from the iron and heat it to the lowest setting. Press the iron against the paper for 10 to 15 seconds. Let the paper cool, then press it for another 10 to 15 seconds. Let the flowers cool before using them.
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A dull or rusty razor can keep you from getting a clean shave, whether it's by snagging hairs instead of cutting them, or irritating the skin around the follicle. Shaving every day can irritate new bumps, so try to wait and only use a razor every second day. If you can, shaving every third day is even better. Exfoliation will clear off any dead skin cells or other material on your skin, paving the way for a close and clean shave. You can use an exfoliating scrub, loofah, mitt, skincare brush, or whatever works best for you.  If your skin is sensitive, consider exfoliating on your "off" day from shaving. If your skin handles exfoliation with minimal irritation, try doing it right before you shave. Applying pressure can make the razor uneven on your skin. Instead, aim to hold it lightly and "glide" it over your bikini area. If you missed too much to overlook, make the second pass with the grain, instead of against it.  Shaving against the grain means to move the razor in the direction opposite of hair growth. For instance, most people are shaving against the grain when they run a razor from their ankle to their knee. Shaving with the grain creates less irritation, but not as close a shave. Try to use this technique as much as you can if you're going back over an area you've already shaved. The steam from a warm shower serves two purposes: it makes the hair softer, and your skin less prone to nicks and irritation.  If you usually shave first, consider reorganizing your shower tasks so that you do it last. Try to give it five minutes before you start shaving. If you don't have time to shower, wet a washcloth with water that's as warm as you can stand, and lay it over the area you're going to shave. Try to leave it for two or three minutes before shaving. Shaving cream can also soften hairs and make them easier to remove (as well as making it easier to track where you've shaved and where you haven't).  Find a cream that includes aloe or other moisturizing compounds. If you're in a pinch and have no shaving cream,...

TL;DR in English: Throw out any dull razors. Shave every other day, at the most. Exfoliate gently. Don't press down on the razor as you're shaving. Try not to go over the same area twice. Shave in the shower. Use shaving cream (or a substitute). Rinse off with cold water. Pat the area dry.
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Thread the beads along the string until you reach the end of the necklace. Continue beading the beads along the necklace until all the beads are strung on the wire. Stop beading the necklace once you're down to around 3 inches of wire left on the unfinished end. Take the wire over the top of the clasp and thread the wire through the crimp bead. Pull it tight so that the crimp and the clasp are close together. Hold the clasp against the crimp bead with one hand. Take the crimping pliers and flatten the crimp bead. Cut the excess wire with the scissors.

TL;DR in English: Thread the beads. Run the wire through the crimp bead again. Flatten the crimp bead.
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There's no set limit to how big or small your piggy bank should be, but you should aim for a plastic bottle that's between 500–1,000 millilitres (17–34  fl oz). Wash it out with water and let it sit for 10 minutes so it can dry. Keep the bottle cap on the bottle. It will serve as the pig’s snout. Cut out 4 egg-holders from the carton using scissors. Then, have an adult use a low-heat hot glue gun to attach them to the bottle by applying the glue around the edges of the egg-holders. Finally, paste the legs on the side opposite the coin slot. When the pig is standing on its new legs, the coin slot should be facing up. Now that you’ve got a basic pig shape, it’s time to get artistic with your creation! Make a tail by twisting a pink pipe cleaner into a spiral. Draw nostrils onto the pig’s snout with a black marker. Cut 2 triangles out of pink paper or felt and glue them on as ears. You can give the pig eyes by hot gluing googly eyes onto its face, or by drawing, cutting out, and gluing on eyes yourself.

TL;DR in English: Wash out your plastic bottle with regular tap water. Attach the legs to the side of the bottle opposite the coin slot. Decorate your pig with the remaining materials.
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If melting in the microwave, melt in 30-second bursts, then stir, then microwave again until melted. Stir through thoroughly.  Either using your fingers to hold, or holding the apricots in tongs, dip into the melted chocolate to about halfway.  Then refrigerate for an hour or so to harden completely. Remove from the refrigerator. Arrange on a serving plate. To store, keep in an airtight container away from heat.

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See a mental health therapist. Join a support group. Find online resources. Talk with your family and friends.

Add the baking soda to a large bowl or medium bucket, then pour in the water and stir it thoroughly with a spoon. The goal is to create a paste of medium thickness that you can apply with a paintbrush. If you’re aging a few smaller boards, you might start with 1  c (240 ml) of water and 1 c (240 g) of baking soda. on the baking soda paste in a thick layer with a paintbrush. Dip the brush into the paste and paint it on in the direction of the wood grain. Cover the entire surface completely in a thick layer of paste. If the paste is too thick to paint on, add a bit more water. If it’s too runny, stir in a little more baking soda. Allow it to stay on for at least 6 hours, so that the baking soda has a chance to leach the tannins from the wood. The longer you leave it on, the more noticeable the impact will be. If you don’t have access to direct sunlight or 6 hours to spare, spray the surface of the wood with vinegar after you have applied the baking soda. Let it sit for 10 minutes (in the sun, if possible) before moving onto the removal process—which is the same whether you use vinegar or not.  You can use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Simply pour some into a spray bottle. There will be some foaming when you apply the vinegar to the baking soda. While adding vinegar speeds up the process significantly, you may have to repeat the process more times to get the same results as you would with just baking soda.

TL;DR in English: Mix a solution of 1 part baking soda to 1 part water. Paint Leave the coated wood in the sun all day for the best results. Apply white or cider vinegar to speed up the aging process.
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This section will give you several different recipes for bruschetta toppings. They range from sweet to sweet n' savory, to savory. Cut a clove of garlic in half, and rub it over the oily side of the toasted bread slices. Finish off with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and/or pepper. Spread some gorgonzola cheese over the oily side of each bread slice. Bake, broil, or grill the bread, cheesy-side-up for a few more minutes until the cheese has melted. Transfer the bruschetta slices to a platter, and drizzle each slice with honey. Serve immediately.  You will need about 8 ounces (225 grams) of gorgonzola cheese and 3 tablespoons of honey. For an added crunch, add some chopped walnuts or pecans on top. Spread 2 tablespoons of ricotta cheese over the top of each bread slice. Add 1 tablespoon of marmalade to each slice and serve. Spread some cream cheese over the bread slices, then drape a slice of salmon over each one. Finish off with a sprinkle of dill. Spread some goat cheese onto the toasted bread slices. Place a slice of prosciutto over the cheese. Add two, thin peach slices. Finish off with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. Serve immediately. In a small bowl, combine 8 ounces (225 grams) of ricotta cheese and the zest of 1 lemon. Add salt and pepper to taste and spread over the toasted bread slices. Finish off with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of thyme. Serve while it is still warm. Slice enough strawberries to cover the tops of the toasted bread slices. Generously sprinkle the strawberries with sugar. Turn on the broiler, and heat the bruschetta for about 2 minutes, or until the sugar caramelizes.

TL;DR in English: Prepare some toasted slices of baguette, then add your desired topping. Try a simple seasoning of garlic, olive oil, and salt. Use a gorgonzola-honey topping if you like the savory-sweet. Use ricotta cheese and marmalade for another savory-sweet combination. Use a classic combination of salmon and cream cheese. Try some prosciutto, peaches, and goat cheese for a more unique flavor. If you want something zesty, give ricotta cheese and lemon a try. If you have a sweet tooth, try strawberries and sugar.
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Enjoy yourself at the pool party, but remember to take special care of your skin.  Bring your sunscreen with you and reapply as necessary.  Remember, sunscreen doesn’t prevent you from tanning, it just shields you from harmful, cancer-causing UV rays.  If you’re planning to swim, make sure that your sunscreen is waterproof You need to reapply your sunscreen at least every two hours. Make sure that your sunscreen isn’t expired. You’ll be in the sun, and possibly the water, all day and you want your hair to look great all day (and night).  Braids, buns, and ponytails are the perfect look for any pool party, are low maintenance, are easy to fix throughout the day, and will give your hair added waves when you take it down.  You might also go for the windblown look, which should last all day if you put just a bit of mousse in your hair while it’s wet.  Get summery beach hair by encouraging natural waves. Take a shower, put in some hair gel or hair spray, and scrunch your hair. If you choose to wear makeup, it needs to be as subtle and natural looking as possible.  Only use waterproof makeup, and use it sparingly.  The best makeup that you can wear for fashion at a pool party is a good, waterproof mascara.  This will open up your eyes and subtly draw attention to them. There's also other waterproof makeup, like eyeshadow, eyeliner, brow gel, and concealer.

TL;DR in English: Don't forget your sunscreen. Choose a simple hairstyle. Pick the right makeup.
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Keep ready-to-eat foods on your fridge’s top shelves or in produce drawers. Avoid placing ready-to-eat and raw meats next to each other on the same shelf.  If you’re loading your fridge up with meat and need to store items on more than one shelf, try to follow proper storage flow. From top to bottom, proper storage flow for raw meats is seafood; whole cuts of beef and pork; ground beef, pork, or fish; and ground or whole poultry.  Clean shelves that held raw meat products before placing ready-to-eat foods on them. Try to cook raw meat, poultry, and seafood as soon as possible. Store raw ground meats, poultry, and seafood in the fridge for 1 to 2 days. Refrigerate uncooked beef, lamb, and pork for 3 to 5 days. If you need to freeze raw items, wrap the package in foil or transfer pieces of meat to freezer bags. Foil or freezer bags will help prevent freezer burn and keep juices from dripping onto other items. Eggs and dairy are prone to bacterial growth, so keep them deep inside your fridge. Storing them in the door exposes them to wide temperature variations, which can lead to faster spoilage. Additionally, store eggs in their original container instead of a fridge's egg caddy. Spoiled foods can stink up your fridge and spread germs to other items. If you think something is spoiled, don’t taste test it. Just toss it in the garbage.  In general, you can refrigerate uncooked poultry and seafood for 1 to 2 days, uncooked red meats for 3 to 5 days, and cooked poultry, seafood, and meats for 3 to 4 days.   Fruits and veggies storage times vary widely. Leafy veggies can last in the fridge 1 to 2 weeks, while onions and other root vegetables can last several months. Toss produce if you see signs of spoilage, such as obvious mold growth, limp leaves, soft skin, or discoloration. fridge regularly. Spot clean spills and drips as necessary. Every 1 to 3 months, take everything out of the fridge and deep clean it. Discard any expired items you’ve forgotten about, remove drawers, and scrub all nooks and crannies.  Scrub...

TL;DR in English: Store raw meat, poultry, and seafood on your fridge’s bottom shelf. Freeze any meat you don’t plan on using within a few days. Store eggs and dairy on shelves instead of in your fridge’s door. Remove spoiled foods immediately.  regularly.
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Sometimes, when someone we care about feels crappy, the best thing we can offer is a listening ear. Give your loved one the opportunity to air his or her grievances about academic problems. Being able to express oneself in this way can be incredibly soothing. Plus, allowing your loved one to vent shows that you care.  Demonstrate active listening by turning to face the person and making regular eye contact. Nod your head or make appropriate sounds to show you’re listening, such as “uh-huh.” When the person is done talking, try to reflect back what he or she has said using emotion. For example, you might say “It sounds like you’re really angry about your performance on the test.” At this point, simply let the person talk. Refrain from trying to “fix” the problem just yet. One humbling way to support your friend during this tough circumstance is to share a situation in which you struggled. It might pertain to academics or it might merely be an anecdote about a different obstacle you have to overcome. Just make sure that the message is clear, and that you don't make yourself seem better than your friend. It may be scary at first to open up and tell someone about a difficulty you faced. However, it’s important to note that sharing your story may help your friend see that everyone encounters hardships and that it’s entirely possible to succeed despite setbacks. Although you can’t fix the situation, there may be something you can do to help the person through it. Are you good in the subject that he or she is struggling in? Perhaps you could casually offer some tips on how to improve. Do you have pretty good study skills? Maybe you can share some of those nuggets of wisdom with your friend. Keep in mind that your friend may not want your help. Instead of thinking in advance of how you will help, simply ask “Is there anything I can do?” and see what the person’s response is. If he or she wants help from you, let them make a specific request. That way you don’t put your foot in your mouth by coming off like you’re...

TL;DR in English: Let the person vent. Share a story of how you overcame adversity. Offer to help however you can. Remind them about other talents. Be there.
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Adults with ADHD generally benefit from psychotherapy.  This treatment helps individuals accept who they are, while at the same time helps them seek improvements to their situation.  Cognitive behavioral therapy directly geared toward treating ADHD has been useful for many patients. This type of therapy addresses some of the core problems caused by ADHD, such as time management and organizational issues.  You may also suggest to family members to visit a therapist. Therapy can also provide a safe place for family members to vent their frustrations in a healthy way and work out issues with professional guidance. Numerous organizations provide individual support as well as networking amongst members who can get together online or in person to share problems and solutions. Search online for a support group in your area. There are numerous online resources that provide information, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD and their families. Some resources include:   Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) distributes information via its website, through webinars, and via newsletters. It also provides electronic support, one-on-one live support, and conferences for adults with ADHD.  Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) was founded in 1987 and now has over 12,000 members. It provides information, training, and advocacy for persons with ADHD and those who care about them.  ADDitude Magazine is a free online resource that provides information, strategies, and support for adults with ADHD, children with ADHD, and parents of persons with ADHD.  ADHD & You provides resources for adults with ADHD, parents of children with ADHD, teachers and healthcare providers who serve persons with ADHD. It includes a section of online videos for teachers and guidelines for school staff to work more successfully with students who have ADHD. You may find it useful to talk about your ADHD with your family and trusted friends. These are people who you can call when you find yourself...

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Regulate what you eat and drink. Improve your nutritional intake. Include fluoride and enamel-hardening toothpaste or mouthwash in your oral hygiene routine. Chew sugar-free gum. Add remineralizing treatments to your oral hygiene routine.

The chain stitch is represented by a shape that looks similar to an oval or wide “O” shape. When you see this symbol, make a chain. Each oval shape represents 1 chain stitch, so you may need to make multiple chains depending on the number of oval shapes you see in the diagram. A slipstitch is represented by a thick dot. Whenever you see a thick dot, make a slipstitch. More than one dot would indicate more than one slipstitch. Make the indicated number of slip stitches. Diagrams may show single crochet stitches as either a plus sign or an X, so watch for both of these symbols. Each time you see a plus sign or an X, make a single crochet stitch. There are several variations of the double crochet stitch and they are all represented with a T shape with or without slashes. The slashes represent the number of yarn overs that you need to do at the beginning of the stitch, and the number of yarn overs changes the type of stitch you are completing. The variations of this symbol include:  T with no slashes indicates a half double crochet stitch. T with a slash through the vertical line is a double crochet stitch. T with two slashes through the vertical line indicates a treble crochet stitch. T with three slashes through the vertical line is a double treble crochet stitch. Crocheting stitches together, also known as decreasing, is a common technique in crochet. These types of stitches are often represented as triangular symbols in crochet diagrams. The triangular symbols are made up of the symbols that represent the stitches you need to combine. Some examples include:  2 plus signs joined at the top to form a triangular shape indicates that you need to single crochet 2 stitches together. 3 plus signs joined at the top to form a triangular shape indicates that you need to single crochet 3 together. 2 lines with slashes through them connected in a triangular shape with a horizontal line across the top indicates that you need to double crochet 2 together. 3 lines with slashes through them connected in a triangular shape...

TL;DR in English: Look for an oval shape for a chain stitch. Watch for a dot for a slipstitch. Interpret a plus sign or an X as a single crochet stitch. Look for T symbol variations for different double crochet stitches. Watch for combined symbols to know when to crochet stiches together. Note any clusters, bobbles, or popcorn stitches. Identify shell stitches.
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Get a copy of his game schedule and put them all into your personal calendar. Plan to attend all of the games you can, but don't sweat it if you miss a few. Choose the games that are far away to skip. Conference games and playoff games are especially important.  Let him know ahead of time if you will be at his game or if you can’t make it. It will be terrible for him if he thinks you are coming and then you don’t. Show up early and wish him luck, but don’t talk to him for too long. He’ll appreciate the support, but he also needs to get focused for the game. Showing up is important, but you must be present too. Even if you start to get bored, do your best to watch the whole game. If he looks up and sees you staring at your phone or talking the whole time, he won’t feel supported.  Sit with his family, if you know them, so you won’t get distracted and stop paying attention. Keeping your phone put away also helps keep you focused. If you have a hard time staying interested, listen to the announcer while you watch. They describe the main points of action, which helps you know what is important. Another way to stay interested is to pay attention to specific things, like how long the quarterback holds the ball, who makes the most tackles, or how long each play lasts. Start by wearing a jersey with his number on it. If you can’t get a spare jersey, paint his number on a shirt that’s the team colors. Make a big sign with his name on it and hold it up when he is on the field. Cheer his name and number at the games.  Ask the equipment managers if you can borrow an old jersey with his number on it. Most schools have old jerseys that players don’t wear anymore, so you should be able to get one. It’s usually best to avoid yelling things like “Way to go, honey,” as this might embarrass him. Yell things like, "Knock 'em down, 88!" or "Let's go, Hector!"

TL;DR in English: Go to his games. Watch the game while you are there. Cheer him on at the games.
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Composting foods that can be organically disposed of at home is a great way to reduce the amount of food you throw in the trash. It's good for the environment, and can give you some useful compost for the garden. Homemade compost will fertilize your soil and help with any gardening you do.  Use food scraps such as fruits and vegetables, coffee grounds, eggshells, nutshells and tea bags. Do not dispose of meat, dairy or oils this way. Add the food waste to cardboard, newspaper, vegetation and other organic materials in your compost pile. Mix it in with soil and dirt so the food can be broken down. When you add new material to the pile, turn it with a garden fork or other tool to let fresh oxygen in to help with the composting process. If you don't have a yard, you can still compost at home with an earthworm farm. If you don't have the space, or are uncertain about composting at home, you can still deal with your food waste responsibly by visiting your local recycling centre. Lots of recycling centres will have facilities to deal with food waste and composting. Generally you will be able to bring your food waste and either leave it with someone there, or dump it into the appropriate container.  Be sure you check the specific guidelines for your centre before you go. You may need to separate your food waste in a particular way before you take in it. Make sure you know what food waste they accept and what they don't. For example, they will not take meat, but they will take organic waste, such as fruit and vegetables. Your local government will be able to provide details on recycling facilities near you. Depending on where you live, you may be able to use a food waste scheme that is run by your local authority. It is becoming increasingly common for local authorities to provide a small food waste composting bin to households, which is then picked up alongside the regular trash collection.  If you are uncertain about this, contact your local authority to find out if your neighbourhood is part of a scheme. Talk to...

TL;DR in English: Compost at home. Visit your local recycling centre. Use a local authority food waste scheme.
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Study in 15 minute chunks and take 5 minute breaks. Or study for half an hour to 55 minutes, then take a break. Get into this habit and stick to it, as it's good for your body and brain both to have a stretch, a walk around and a change of scenery for a few minutes. It's easier to study with people who learn the same way you do. A reward system can help you to get through large or challenging learning stages. Set goals for completing sections of learning, followed by such rewards as a night off from studying, a movie with a friend, a piece of chocolate cake, whatever. Keep the rewards realistic, affordable and small. Leave any large reward for completion of everything, tests and exams included.

TL;DR in English: Take regular breaks when studying. Create a study group of people who learn the same way you do. Use rewards.
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TL;DR in English: Use these sample postcards for inspiration.
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Avoid the sugary, starchy, and acidic foods and drinks are those most likely to create the bacteria on your teeth that becomes acidic and attacks tooth enamel. This bacteria can cause the discoloration, sensitivity, and roughened teeth that are hallmarks of enamel loss. Your body can strengthen weak enamel itself if given the necessary nutrients and minerals. Dark leafy vegetables, dairy, and protein-rich foods contain necessary nutrients. Drink water rather than soda or fruit juice. Fluoride can be in the form of drinking fluoridated water (most drinking water in the U.S. contains fluoride). It could also be in fluoridated toothpaste or mouthwash.Brush your teeth properly with a soft-bristled toothbrush in a brisk circular motion for 2 minutes. The gum promotes saliva production, without the sugar that makes weakened enamel worse. Gum with the natural sweetener xylitol doesn't feed the bacteria that weakens your enamel, and xylitol has actually been shown to strengthen tooth enamel. Remineralizing gels with calcium phosphate and fluoride have been scientifically proven to help remineralize tooth enamel. Some dentists offer in-office remineralizing treatments or you can do it at home. You can brush remineralizing gel on your teeth if it comes in a pen or you can put it in teeth whitening trays and apply it to your teeth. This is the best way to cover all surfaces of your teeth.

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Find a good desk (or table) and chair. Ensure adequate lighting. Gather your supplies. Keep things organized. Organize your computer files, too. Consider a clock.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. While the oven is heating, season the meat with salt and pepper and any other seasonings you desire. Trim any excess fat from the meat.  Keep the chunks of meat large. Try to keep the edges smooth instead of ragged, and don't pierce the edges. Smooth edges with no pierced places helps to absorb and keep the juices in.  If the cut of meat you're using has a bone, then there may be tiny bone chips left behind. To remove, carefully run the meat under warm running water, rubbing it gently to dislodge any bone chips. Then, dry the meat with a paper towel and season it . Place 2 tablespoons of oil in a pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot and rippling, add the meat allowing it to brown in the oil. Then turn it to an unbrowned side. Continue in this fashion until the meat is browned all over. Set the meat aside when it's finished browning.  Make sure your pan is very hot. If the pan is smoking, that is a good thing. It should also be uncovered. Just make sure you open a window or use your exhaust fan.  As you are browning, look for the outside to get caramelized and crispy. Remember, you aren't cooking the meat, just searing the outside. Don't crowd your pot. Make sure there is enough room for the meat so it can properly sear. Add any combination of vegetables to the hot pan. Allow the vegetables to cook quickly until they're browned on the outside and fragrant. This should take 3 or 4 minutes. Sauté the vegetables until they are a caramel brown color. Stir them often to keep them from searing. Caramelized brown bits should be left on the bottom of the pan. Pour in a splash of your liquid while still on medium heat. Then, use a wooden spoon to remove the caramelized bits from the bottom of the pan. You want to keep these brown bits because they add to the flavor. Place the meat back in the pot with the vegetables. Add the braising liquid so that it comes up to about halfway up the meat. Bring to a boil, then decrease the temperature so the dish can simmer.  Once the dish is...

TL;DR in English: Prepare the meat. Sear the meat. Sauté the vegetables. Deglaze the pan. Combine the ingredients. Cook the meat. Finish the dish.
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Make sure that the cup is clean. Then add a teaspoon of salt into the water.  Salt can be iodized.  The salt used for regular cooking will be ideal. Mix well until all the salt dissolves in the water. Using warm water helps it to dissolve faster. Salt mixed with water has been proven to be effective as a disinfectant, as shown by researcher Dr. Sarah Forgie (a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the University of Alberta). Any kind of vinegar (processed or natural) will do the trick. Vinegar contains a mild acetic acid, which can cleanse and disinfect wounds.  Vinegar has been recognized for its medicinal uses and anti-infective properties since the age of Hippocrates (460-377 BC, considered the "father of modern medicine").   If vinegar is unavailable, fresh lemon juice will also suffice. Then apply it to fresh cuts and abrasions on the skin. It is preferable to open a sealed pack of cotton wool to ensure optimum cleanliness. Make a fresh preparation each time this procedure needs to be repeated. This is the safest way to ensure the solution does not get contaminated in any way.

TL;DR in English: Add warm water into a cup. Add a tablespoon of vinegar and mix well. Soak the solution you have made into cotton wool.
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If you have the assembly guide for your specific model, it should tell you all the different parts you’ll need. Usually, there will be 2 stretchers, a seat deck, a back deck, and arms. Additionally, there will be some variation of screws, dowels, clevis pins, barrel nuts, cotter pins, brackets, sliders, and an allen wrench. Insert a screw through a hole in the arm, and then line the screw up with the corresponding hole in the stretcher. Tighten the screw with your finger, but leave the connection a little loose for now. Now that you’re arms and stretchers are attached, this part of the futon is called the frame. Continue inserting screws until there is one in every hole on the arms and the stretchers are fully connected. Lay the decks on the ground and line them up along their hinge points. Different models use different connection methods, but clevis pins and cotter pins are very commonly used. Insert the pins into the hinge points so that the decks are held together. Some futon models come with the rollers attached to the back deck already. Check to see if yours has rollers. They are small and round plastic parts that are usually black or white. If yours doesn’t have rollers already, fit them into the holes on the side of the back deck. Secure them with a clevis pin and a cotter pin, or using the connection method of your specific model. Lower the deck into the frame, placing the rollers into the grooves that run along the arms. Earlier, you left the screws attaching the arms and stretchers a little loose. Now that the deck is in place, tighten them. Turn them with a screwdriver until you can’t tighten them anymore. By gently lifting the deck of the futon, it should convert from a bed into a couch. If it is not moving easily, your rollers may not be in place. Check to see that the rollers are in the grooves of the arms. If they aren’t, loosen the screws, fit the rollers into the grooves, and then tighten the screws again. Make sure the futon is lying flat. Then pick up the mattress and lay it onto the flat...

TL;DR in English: Check to make sure you have all the parts you need. Connect the stretchers to the arms to assemble the frame. Connect the front and back decks. Attach your slide rollers to the back deck if necessary. Place the assembled deck into the frame. Tighten all the screws for the stretchers with a screwdriver. Check to make sure the futon can convert. Lay the mattress in place.
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When you buy a flat iron, check the label. Only purchase one that reads “100% ceramic.” While these products cost more, the ceramic coating won’t wear off over time. This coating helps protect your hair against the heat, so you definitely don’t want to buy a cheap flat iron with a coating that’ll wear out after a few uses. Basic ceramic flat irons shouldn’t cost much more than $20-$40 USD. Professional-grade straighteners, however, can cost as much as $80-$100 USD. Purchase a deep conditioner from your local pharmacy or make your own. Deep condition at least once a week if you’re flat ironing your hair. If you can do it every 3 or 4 days, that’s even better! Heat the conditioner up by placing it in a hot water bath before applying. Then, leave the conditioner in for about 15-30 minutes under a shower cap. Finally, rinse it out in the shower.  Homemade deep conditioner recipes usually contain bananas, avocados, honey, and olive or coconut oil. These natural products will work as well as the purchased version, but they can be messy to create and store.  To make a hot water bath for your deep conditioner, boil water in a saucepan. Once the water’s boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and place your deep conditioner in the pot. Use tongs to remove the conditioner after 5 to 10 minutes. To amp up your treatment, add steam! Heat up a damp towel for about 2 minutes in the microwave and place it on your head in between 2 layers of shower caps. The heat will help the conditioner really get into your hair and do its great work! If you rush through the straightening process and try to straighten big chunks of hair, you may need to apply the flat iron to the same section of hair multiple times to get your desired look. This increased heat exposure can damage your hair. Make sure to take your time and complete only one pass with the flat iron over each small section of hair. Go for a wavy look instead by flat ironing each section once without trying to make your hair completely straight. Once you’re done, run your...

TL;DR in English: Choose a high-quality ceramic flat iron. Deep condition your hair weekly. Don’t flat iron the same section multiple times. Avoid going bone straight if you have very curly hair. Wrap your straightened hair at night to avoid morning touch-ups. Don’t straighten natural hair more than a few times a month. Cut back on straightening if you see heat damage.
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You can buy one from a  store or make your own see below for recipes in "Related wikiHows" that you can make at home. . The hair should be freshly washed before applying the treatment so it can soak in properly. Don't wait until your hair dries to apply the treatment. Use a comb or brush to distribute the product. This will keep the deep treatment on your hair, and not on your clothes. Or you can sleep while wearing the deep treatment.

TL;DR in English: Obtain the deep treatment. Wash your hair Apply the deep treatment to your whole head of hair. Put your hair up in a towel turban, shower cap, heating cap, etc. Wait for 15 minutes to an hour. Take the cap off, rinse your hair, and style as usual.
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You want to be comfortable, but not so comfortable that you lose focus or fall asleep. (Your bed’s not the greatest option for homework, it turns out.) You also need adequate workspace to spread out.  Find a desk or table with a top that rests somewhere between your waist and ribcage when you sit at it, so that your elbows can rest easily upon it without having to hunch your shoulders forward. You also want to be able to rest your feet flat on the ground.  Use a comfortable chair that fits the height of the desk / table. You may want to skip the fancier desk chairs that rotate, roll, recline, lift, etc., if these will only become distractions.     If you are using a computer, you want enough space to place it about 1 ½ to 2 ½ feet away from you. A study area that is too dark will not only make it easier to nod off, it can exacerbate eye strain, which will put a damper on any study session. Harsh lighting, such as fluorescent light, can be bad for your eyes too. Use a desk lamp to focus light on your workspace, and also a nearby table or overhead light to brighten the area. If natural light is available, certainly make use of it. Be aware, though, that while the natural light provided by a window can be refreshing and calming, the temptation to stare out the window may hamper your studying. Consider draperies or translucent blinds, or face away from the window. Make sure you have all the materials you need for studying close at hand, so you don’t waste time fumbling around for a ruler or pencil lead refills.  Keep classic school supplies like pens or pencils, erasers, paper, notecards, highlighters, and so on in assigned areas on the desk or in a handy drawer. Keep a traditional pocket dictionary, thesaurus, and calculator nearby, even though your phone can probably do the jobs of all three. Using your phone to do long division or spell-check is an open invitation to distraction by the million other things you can do on it. Make use of the desk drawers to keep things you need close by but not spread out all...

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Be prepared for future run-ins. Avoid bad-mouthing your ex among your mutual social circles. Find closure with the relationship.

New York legal procedures when children are involved are quite complex. It is best for you and your spouse to agree on issues of property, custody, and visitation before you begin to prepare the mountain of forms. Consider summarizing your agreement in a memo that you and your spouse both sign and date. It may prevent arguments further into the procedure. There are 17 forms required to complete an uncontested divorce with children in New York. These forms can be downloaded as Microsoft Word documents or as .PDF files for printing.  The state has also compiled a detailed instruction book that details how to fill out the forms field by field.  As you complete the forms, one or both spouses can elect to be restored to an unmarried surname. This includes couples that elected to legally hyphenate their names when they married. A divorce decree will allow reissue of driver's licenses, social security cards, and voter registration. Nothing in the law prevents you from having help, either your spouse, someone else, or a paid preparer to complete the divorce package. Type or print the forms neatly in black ink. This enables the forms to be copied and scanned clearly. Even if you and your spouse are agreeing to a different amount, you must still file a completed worksheet to show what the payment would be under the law. The judge will only deviate from the presumptive amount on a showing that there will be adequate support for the children. You must also complete a Medical Support Order stating that the parents will enroll the children in employer health care when it is available. You and your spouse can work on the worksheet together, you can exchange it with each of you filling out your part, or you can estimate your spouse's income and expenses. Note, if you estimate it, your spouse can contest the amount and delay the divorce. It is better to cooperate. Most of the documents require your signature, some of them in front of a notary public. There are also places for your spouse to sign for an uncontested divorce....

TL;DR in English: Verify that the divorce is uncontested. Review the legal forms and instructions. Complete the child support worksheet. Sign and notarize the documents. Determine if service is needed before you file. File for an index number and calendar your divorce. Receive your final divorce decree.
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One of the cornerstones of helping a depressed child is unconditional love and support from their parents and family members. Remind your child that you are there to talk and help them in any way you can, even if what they say is unpleasant.  Keep in mind that it is important to reinforce your statements about love and support by repeating them to your child often. Even if your child doesn’t believe them, saying them is important. Remind yourself that your child’s inactivity or inability to engage is not because of laziness, but a disease. This can help you be more understanding and supportive of their problems. Avoid telling your child to “snap out of it” at any time. No person would ever choose to be depressed and your child would likely “snap out of it” if they could. Teachers and other educational professionals are there to promote your child’s welfare. Keeping educational professionals in the loop about what your child is experiencing can ensure that they give your child a little extra love and support, too. Remember that educational professionals are also required to keep the information about your child’s depression confidential, so your child shouldn’t have to worry about other students or parents finding out.  Let teachers, administrators, and schools nurses know about any problems at school that contribute to your child’s depression. Also let them know about any medication your child takes and side effects it may cause. Ask teachers to consider giving your child less homework or being more understanding if your child doesn’t finish their homework because of the depression. Regular activity can increase the levels of serotonin in the brain. This can help relieve the symptoms of depression and help your child relax. Encourage your child to do some type of activity every day or incorporate it into the family routine, which can also help to boost your child’s mood.  Allow your child to do any physical or creative activities they enjoy. This could be going for walks, biking, swimming, or even jumping on...

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

TL;DR in English: Talk to your doctor if you’re not sure your bump is a wart. Ask your doctor about your treatment options.
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Most people who stay in hostels are looking for a good deal on housing while they travel. Start by thinking about good locations that travelers frequent. Big cities with a lot of tourism are good starting points. Beach locations are also popular for travelers.  If you’re local to the area you want to open your hostel in, then think about the places people always visit when they travel to your area. If you’re relocating to a new area, ask locals or check online for popular local destinations. Get an idea of what people are looking for when they visit this area. Hostels can also work in rural areas if there is a local attraction nearby. For example, popular hiking trails can attract plenty of business to a rural location. As an added bonus, real estate is probably cheaper in these areas. Most people who stay at hostels aren’t bringing cars, so reliable transport is important. People won’t be able to reach your hostel if it isn’t near transportation, and they also won’t be able to explore the local area. Find a location near local trains and buses to make your hostel more attractive for travelers.  A location within walking distance of local attractions like historic sites and restaurants is even better. If there isn’t good local transit nearby, try to offer other transportation options. Partner up with local cab companies, for example, or consider renting bikes to help your guests get around. You may not be the first hostel in the area, and these other hostel owners are your competition. Investigate what these hostels offer their guests and how they operate. You could even book a stay at some of these hostels to really see what the guest experience is like. Then use what you learn to run your own hostel.  If an area is particularly saturated with hostels, then consider a different area. There may be too much competition here for you to get ahead. While you should pay attention to your competition, don’t feel like you have to copy them. This is your hostel, and if you have a unique idea that no one else is...

TL;DR in English: Pick a location that attracts budget travelers. Find a building near reliable local transportation. Research local competition.
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As well as regular exercise, eating a healthy balanced diet can make a significant contribution to a less stressful lifestyle. By making healthy positive choices with your diet you can make yourself both physically and emotionally stronger. Taking active care of yourself will boost your self-esteem as well as giving you more energy and more control over your body. Having a good diet will help your body function more efficiently.  Have a balanced diet that includes the food groups from the FDA food plate.  Taking the time to cook a delicious healthy meal in the evening can be a good way to de-stress at the end of a tough day. The average adult requires between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. Not only can a lack of sleep lead to increased stress, but chronic sleep deprivation can impair your judgment, reasoning ability, appearance, libido, and your performance at work or school.  Increase the amount of sleep you get by doing the following:  Establishing and sticking to a daily sleep schedule. Doing something relaxing before bed, such as reading or breathing exercises. Turning off your electronic devices. Sleeping in a comfortable environment. Avoiding alcohol and caffeine, which can disrupt sleep. Avoiding drinking above the recommended amounts of alcohol can help you to be more emotionally healthy. Men are recommended not to regularly drink more than three or four units a day. For a woman the equivalent is two or three units a day. Drinking can be attractive when you are particularly stressed, but it can exaggerate those feelings, making you angry and aggressive.  One unit of alcohol equals approximately a 25 milliliters (0.85  fl oz) measure of spirits (ABV 40%), a third of a pint of beer (ABV 5 to 6%), or half a standard (175ml) glass of wine (ABV 12%). You can download digital tools to help you keep track of how many units you consume. If you feel like alcohol is becoming a problem you should speak to your doctor. If you are a smoker, cutting down or quitting helps to relieve your stress and anxiety, as...

TL;DR in English: Eat healthily. Get enough sleep. Limit your alcohol intake. Be smoke free.
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If you live in the same city, go to the same school, or have the same social circles, it is much more likely that you may run into your ex unexpectedly from time to time.  Be prepared for the possibility of an encounter.  Think about what you might say.  Remember to keep it brief and respectful. Consider how you might respond to certain questions, such as, "Are you seeing anyone new?" or "What have you been doing since we last saw each other?" Think about what you need to do to remain calm. If you know this encounter may be anxiety-provoking, have a friend or person to talk with after you meet you ex unexpectedly. If you were dating your ex for a while, you may have some mutual friends.  Avoid talking badly about your ex with friends of your ex.  Don't force them to choose sides.  If you need to vent about your ex, do so with people who don't know your ex.   Consider talking with people who already were good friends with you well before your ex was in the picture. If you're at a friend's party, and there are many friends of your ex there, keep the conversation light. Avoid trying to start drama, or making people feel uncomfortable.  Most people don't want to feel "caught in the middle" of a break-up. Unexpected encounters with your ex will feel less stressful when you have moved on and found closure in your relationship.  Jumping into a new relationship may indicate that you've moved on, but finding closure is a separate and important thing.  Process what happened in your relationship.  Avoid self-blame or blaming your ex.  Understand that sometimes good people aren't right for each other.  And sometimes, the people you trust will hurt you. Take care of yourself, and focus on self-love.  Do things that make you feel better about life after your ex, and help you to focus on the future. Consider talking with a counselor for an outsider's perspective.   If you become very anxious and overwhelmed in these unexpected moments, a counselor can help to teach you about healthy coping skills. Talk with your friends and...

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Find the "server.properties" file. Rename the file. Open the file. Configure the server's IP address. Remove online verification. Save your changes.

It is important to know the exact size of your feet when purchasing shoes. Once at a shoe store, you can ask a sales associate to assist you in proper foot measurement so that you can find shoes that fit you correctly.  Wearing shoes that are even just a half size off can make for a very painful outing. Your poor tootsies will be in pain and your leg muscles will be very sore.  Make sure your toenails are trimmed so that they do not scratch your toes once your shoes are on. Many fashion shoes come in a standard medium width, but you may have feet that require a wider or more narrow fit. When you find a pair of shoes you love, see if they come in different widths.  A shoemaker can usually stretch the shoes to widen the toe box, enhancing the comfort of the shoe. If you have narrow feet, buy foot inserts that help your foot grip the shoe and fill up any extra space on the sides. Remember, not all shoes follow the same sizing standards. Two different pairs of shoes in the same size can fit you very differently. Shoes can run big or run small, so it is important that you always try them on in the store before you buy them. Also, the shape of the shoe can play a major factor in how they fit your feet. If the shoes pinch you even a little when you are trying them on, do not buy them. It will only get worse. If you are purchasing shoes in a store, try on the shoes and walk around in them for two minutes. This will be enough time for you to feel if they are causing you any discomfort. If they fail the two-minute test, you should probably find a pair of heels that is more comfortable. It feels great to find inexpensive merchandise, but shoes are not an item you want to skimp on. Do your research before purchasing shoes, especially high heels, and make sure they are a trusted brand. Your feet are the foundation of your body and it is important that they receive great care and stay healthy.

TL;DR in English: Get your feet measured and sized. Find out the shoe width. Always try the shoes on prior to purchase. Test the shoes around the store. Buy quality shoes.
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Dry lips tend to flake and exfoliating is a great way to remove this dry flaky skin. This will ensure that your lips will be smooth when you apply a moisturizing balm. Your toothbrush is a great tool for exfoliating your lips. You can run it over your lips a few times after brushing your teeth or apply some lip exfoliator to it and use it to help slough off dead skin.  Make sure that you use a soft toothbrush or the bristles may be too hard on your lips. Don’t scrub too hard either. Just gently move the brush around your lips. Rinse and pat dry your lips when you finish and then apply some of you favorite lip balm to moisturize them. Exfoliating your lips too often can irritate them and this could lead to dryness, so do not exfoliate your lips more than twice per week. If your lips seem irritated with this schedule, then only exfoliate them once per week or even every other week.

TL;DR in English: Use a toothbrush. Repeat no more than twice per week.
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Because the wax will need to thoroughly adhere to any hair on your underarms, you need the hair to be at least .25 inches (0.6 cm) in order to use waxing as your method of hair removal. If your hair is too short, give it another few days before attempting to wax. Trim down any hair that is more than an inch long to prevent any complications or difficulties when waxing. If the hair under your arms is very long, it could make waxing more painful than necessary. Trimming especially long underarm hair prior to waxing can help alleviate this. Use a gentle exfoliating scrub, or simply a washcloth to exfoliate your underarms. This will remove any dirt from your pores and help prevent ingrown hairs when you are ready to wax. Try making your own gentle exfoliating scrub with a tablespoon of baking soda and enough mineral water to make a thin paste. Use your fingertips or a washcloth to gently rub the paste against your underarms, then rinse with warm water. Wax will not function properly if you apply it to wet skin. Before applying the wax, make sure your underarms are completely dry. This means no leftover water from exfoliating, and no sweat. You can even try dusting a little baby powder onto your underarms to ensure they are entirely dry. A bit of baby or talcum powder can also help alleviate a bit of the pain associated with waxing, so even if your armpits are dry, consider dusting on a light layer for your own comfort. Some waxing products can be applied cold or at room temperature, while others need to be warmed to be used. Whichever product you’re using, follow all directions on the bottle or box. This will ensure the product works its best. Make sure you stretch your arm up over your head and keep the skin of your underarms as tight as you can. This will help you make sure you apply the waxing strip evenly over your entire underarm, and insure you are able to wax away all hair. After you wax your underarms, you will want to soothe the skin. You can use a normal moisturizer, specifically one with soothing...

TL;DR in English: Make sure hair is at least a quarter of an inch long. Exfoliate your underarms before waxing. Make sure your underarms are dry. Follow the directions on your chosen waxing product. Use an after-waxing lotion or gel.
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This guitar is easy to make, and great for young children. It is your classic tissue box guitar. Here's a list of what you will need:  Tissue box 4 rubber bands Scissors Paper towel tube Tape Glue Popsicle sticks, straws, or unsharpened pencil Paint, paper, stickers, etc (for decorating) It should come away easily. If it doesn't, cut it out using a pair of scissors. You can also attach the roll using hot glue. The tube should be aligned with the vertical hole in the box. You can cover the guitar with paper. You can also paint it using tempera or acrylic paints. Here are some more decorating ideas:  Draw little designs on the guitar using markers, crayons, or glitter glue. Stick down some stickers or foam shapes onto the guitar to make it more colorful. Glue down some large beads near the top of the tub to make the knobs. You will need two to three beads on each side. Draw a horizontal line of glue above and below the tissue hole. Press a popsicle stick down onto each line of glue. Let the glue dry. The popsicle sticks will lift the rubber bands up a little and make the guitar sound better.  Consider painting or decorating the sticks once the glue dries. You can also use crayons, pencils, or even straws to make the bridge. If you move ahead to the next steps too soon, your guitar will far apart. You want to end up with two rubber bands on the left side of the tube, and two rubber bands on the right side of the tube. Position the rubber bands so that they are right over the tissue hole. Try to use thick and thin rubber bands. Each one will give you a different sound. Experiment with making different sounds. You can even cut a triangle out of a piece of colored cardboard to make the guitar pick.

TL;DR in English: Gather your supplies. Find an empty tissue box and pull out the clear plastic piece inside the hole. Tape the paper towel roll down to one of the skinny ends of the box. Decorate the guitar. Glue down a popsicle stick above and another below the hole to make the bridge. Allow the paint and glue to dry before moving on. Wrap four large rubber bands around the box lengthwise. Play with your guitar.
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This little hole, the fish's anus, is located on the belly of the fish near the tail. Locate it as the starting point for your fish. Cutting the tail fillets of a pike is just like any other fish. If you already know what you're doing, there are no extra bones or steps to worry about with northern pike. Cut down until you hit the remains of the backbone, then angle the knife back towards the tail. You want to be just tail-side of the vent, so that it is not in your fillet. This hole only provides your starting point -- you don't want to cook it! You don't want to totally cut the fillet off. It should have a small "hinge" of skin right where the flesh meets the tail, so you can pull the meat off the fish like an opening door. Leaving the fillet just barely on the fish makes it much easier to skin, as the tail forms a natural hinge. There is plenty of good meat left on the fish if you're not only interested in the fillets. Simply use a spoon and your knife to pull the meat off the bones and sort out any last bits of bone.

TL;DR in English: Locate the vent, a small hole on the underside of the fish. Plunge the knife in just behind the vent, towards the tail. Cut along the fish until you just about reach the end. Starting at this hinge, get the knife between the skin and meat to easily remove the skin and scales. Use a spoon to scoop out any extra meat around the bones if making a stew, fish patties, meat balls, etc.
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It's in your "Minecraft Server" folder. In order to edit the file, you'll need to remove the period between "server" and "properties". To do so, right-click the file, click Rename in the resulting drop-down menu, and delete the period. Press ↵ Enter and then click Yes when prompted. On a Mac, you can also click the file, click File, and click Rename... to bring up the rename text box. Once you've renamed the file, you can open it by doing the following:   Windows — Double-click the file, then click Notepad in the resulting window and click OK.  Mac — Click the file, click File, select Open With, and click TextEdit. Type your computer's static IP address on the other side of the "server-ip=" line of text near the top of the file. For example, if your computer's static IP address is "192.168.2.25", you would have server-ip=192.168.2.25 here. Find the "online-mode=true" line of text, then replace "true" with false. This is what will allow players who have cracked Minecraft accounts to join your server. Press either Ctrl+S (Windows) or ⌘ Command+S (Mac), then close the document. This will apply your new settings to your server the next time you run it.

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Make sure that your Android has a constant power source during the restore process. This will also help make sure that your Android wasn't just low on power. These are the most common buttons to enter Recovery Mode for Android, but some devices use a different combination. If you're using a Samsung Galaxy device, press and hold

Connect your Android to a charger. Press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons. Hold both buttons until the recovery menu appears. Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to navigate the menu. Highlight recovery mode and press the Power button. Highlight wipe data/factory reset and press the Power button. Highlight yes and press the Power button. Wait while your device restores. Start the Android setup process.

Once you have determined what the problem is you can extend an offer to help. Make sure that your offer is genuine--do not offer to help if you are unable to or do not sincerely want to. Instead, extend an sincere and concrete offer of assistance. For example, your elderly mother might be having difficulty taking care of her home. Ask her if she would like you to hire a cleaning service or help her find an assisted care living situation. Being empathetic means that you try to put yourself in the other person's shoes. Once you know why this person is cranky, try to think about how you would feel in their situation. Then try to determine what would make you feel better. Elderly people are often lonely and this can account for their unfriendly disposition. Offer your company, and suggest an activity the two of you can do together, such as playing a card game. You might not be able to solve the other person's problem. Especially if you do not know the elderly person well, the situation might be out of your hands. What you can do instead is ask for assistance. Try reaching out to close friends or relatives of the elderly person to see what they suggest. Most cities have senior centers where older people can go for recreational activities. Other organizations, such as churches and libraries, also offer programs geared towards seniors. You could look up some local resources and provide that information to your neighbor or relative. This could be potentially very helpful and go a long way towards lifting their mood. It can be very draining to deal with a cranky senior citizen. The most important thing you can do is to remain positive. Remember that you are doing a good thing by being kind and helpful. Even if your help is not obviously appreciated, you are probably making an impact. Smile. When it is difficult to remain positive, try putting a smile on your face. Even if it feels false at first, the simple act of smiling will make you feel better and help you maintain a good attitude.

TL;DR in English: Offer to help. Be empathetic. Ask for assistance. Provide resources. Remain positive.
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A ground reference can be a box screw, a neutral side of an outlet, or a neutral white wire. You can place the lead on the hot side of an outlet, which is the shorter side of the plug, or on black or red wire. If you have not properly disconnected the electric current, then the voltage tester light will be activated.

TL;DR in English: Place one lead on a ground reference. Place the other lead on the hot wire. Read the results.
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Build a snowman, a snow family, or snow animals like a cat, dog, bird, or caterpillar! Use sticks, pine cones, rocks, and anything else you can find in nature to make faces for your snow creatures, or grab some buttons, hats, and scarves from inside to dress them up. Gather some snow into a cup and drizzle on maple syrup, fruit juice, or soda for a snow slushie. Or add milk, sugar, and vanilla extract to snow to make snow ice cream. You should only eat snow in small quantities and only if it is clean and clear of pollutants and pesticides. You may not want to eat snow if you live in an area with heavy smog or other local pollutants, and you should always steer clear of snow that is colored yellow, brown, pink, or any other color than pure white. Fill spray bottles with water and food coloring to write or draw with colors in the snow. Spell your name, make a tic-tac-toe board, or just create beautiful designs. Check out your favorite park or trail—or just your own block—to see how different it looks in the snow, spot all the footprints and animal tracks you can see, and find the best snowman in the neighborhood. Line the railing of a deck or patio with birdseed, or coat pinecones in peanut butter and then roll them in birdseed. Place them somewhere you can see easily from a window, and have fun watching and trying to identify all the birds that show up for a snack.

TL;DR in English: Make a snowman or other creatures. Make snow slushies or ice cream. Color the snow. Go for a walk. Put out birdseed.
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The most important way you can attract the guy of your dreams is to be confident and content in your own self. You can do this by wearing a cute outfit, doing something new with your hair, trying a new makeup style, or simply just thinking positively, because confidence is one of the most attractive traits a person can possibly have and it will make you less anxious about failure, which makes it hard to take the leap and into a potential relationship.  Don't judge yourself or others harshly. When you focus on all your flaws that is all that you'll think you have to offer and when you focus on the flaws of others, you are making your own brain toxic with negative thoughts. Don't compare yourself to other people. Someone is always going to be more attractive than you, more successful than you, and have more romantic partners than you. Focus on the things that you have rather than the things that other people have. If you want people to notice you, especially that guy of your dreams, you should send a little smile in his direction and cultivate a positive attitude. Even better make eye contact with your chosen sweetheart and give him a little smile. It'll signal your interest in a non-threatening way and, perhaps, intrigue him. Now this doesn't mean that you should go around stalking him wherever he goes, but if you know that he likes to frequent a particular coffee shop or book store, feel free to spend some time there and "bump" into him.  It'll give you a little chance to talk to one another without a bunch of people around like at a party. Don't do this all the time, or he'll think that you're stalking him. Once or twice is the ticket, before it becomes obvious what you're up to. (There is nothing wrong with straightforwardly asking him out, but if you're not feeling bold enough this is a good way to work up the nerve to winning him over). You don't want to be super overt and clingy about trying to win your guy's heart, because you won't come off very well. However, this doesn't mean that you need to hide...

TL;DR in English: Be confident. Smile. Place yourself in his path. Play it cool. Make him laugh. Be nice to his friends. Use the "3 strikes and you're out" rule.
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Draw the upper eyelids higher and the lower eyelids lower than normal so there are gaps between both the tops and bottoms of the pupils and the eyelids. This will make it look like your anime character is opening their eyes wide in shock. The wider you make the eyes, the more surprised your character will look. To draw the eyes closed, just draw the upper eyelids like you normally would—a downward curving line for female anime eyes or a horizontal line with a slight curve for male anime eyes. Don’t draw the iris, pupil, or lower eyelid. Drawing the eyes like this will make it look like your character is closing their eyes and smiling because they’re joyful.

TL;DR in English: Widen the eyes to create a look of surprise. Draw the eyes closed to show happiness.
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It's best to ensure that your Android has a constant power source during the restore process. This will also help make sure that your Android wasn't just low on power. These are the most common buttons to enter Recovery Mode for Android, but some devices use a different combination. If you're using a Samsung Galaxy device, press and hold Power + Volume Up + Home You'll see the Android mascot and a text menu appear on the screen. If your device still does not power on and display the recovery menu, and you've done everything else in this article, it may be time for a replacement. Pressing these will let you scroll through the options. The Power button selects your highlighted menu option.  This confirms the restore and begins the wiping process. All of the data will be erased during the reset. This may take 20 minutes or so to complete. Once the restore is complete, you'll be taken through the new device setup. If you log back in with your Google account, all of your Google Cloud data will be restored, such as contacts and calendar data.

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Take the lead on sorting out the problem. Formulate a plan with your boss’s help. Offer to work over-time to fix your mistake. Volunteer to call any clients or leaders who need to be updated about the problem.

Doing even moderate exercise three to four times a week can help your body stay healthy and reduce the demands placed on your heart. Talk to your doctor about an exercise program that will work with your fitness level. If you are overweight or out of shape, your doctor may suggest a light walking program to start and working up to jogging or running. Regardless of the type of cardio exercise you do, it’s important that you try to maintain a consistent workout routine where you are physically active at least three to four times a week. It can be difficult to stay motivated when you are trying to get fit, so seek the support of others and join a workout group or a sports club. Having a social component to your workout routine may help you stay motivated and monitor your progress. . If you do smoke and are diagnosed with heart problems or are overweight, you should try to quit smoking. If you don’t smoke, you should avoid secondhand smoke. Smoking damages your blood vessels and causes your blood pressure to spike, thereby reducing the amount of oxygen in your blood and making your heart work harder and beat faster. Your doctor may be able to recommend a program to help you quit smoking or another form of treatment. . Stress can cause your heart to beat faster, your breathing to be more heavy, and your blood pressure to rise. Being anxious, upset, or stressed out will only make your existing heart conditions worse. Look for ways to reduce stress in your life. Focus on delegating tasks to others, if possible, and taking time out to take a 10 minute power nap or sit down and rest. You can also do relaxing activities, like a hobby or a passion. Spending time with friends and family can also be a good stress release. . It is essential that your body is well rested so your body and your heart do not feel overworked. If you have difficulty sleeping at night due to shortness of breath, use a pillow to prop your head up. You can also discuss medical options if you snore at night, such as getting tested for sleep apnea or...

TL;DR in English: Do cardio exercise and physical activity at least three to four days a week. Join an exercise group or a sports club. Quit smoking Reduce your stress level Get eight to nine hours of sleep every night
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Without an Exchange account, the Automatic Reply options are unavailable. It is still possible to set up an automated response using a template and a few rules. Start by creating a new email. This will be the template for your automatic response.  Choose a Subject that succinctly explains the situation. For example “Out of the office until <date>”. You could also write the words “auto-reply” in the Subject to let the recipient know immediately that the response is automated. Write a brief message. In the Body of the email, write a general message that can apply to anyone who receives it. Let the recipient know how to reach you, or who else to contact. Once you are happy with the message, click Save As… In the “Save as type” dropdown menu, select Outlook Template. This will save the file as a template that loads into Outlook. In order to get the auto-response working correctly, you will need to define some rules to automate the process. In Office 2003/2007, click the Tools menu and select Rules and Alerts. In Office 2010/2013, click the File tab, select Info, and then click Rules and Alerts. This will open the E-Mail Rules menu.  Click the New Rule button. You will be asked to select a template. From the “Start from a blank rule” section, select “Check messages when they arrive.” Click Next. Define which messages will get responded to. If you want to respond to every message you receive in your inbox, check the box for “where my name is in the To box”. You can narrow it down by designating specific sends, or emails with specific words in the subject or body. Click Next after making your selections Load your template. Select the “reply using a specific template” box in the next window to load the message that you created earlier. Click the link in the box description for “a specific template”. This will open a dialog asking where to look for templates. Select “User Templates in File System”. Open the message that you created earlier. Set your exceptions. Once the template is loaded, you can define instances...

TL;DR in English: Create your template. Save your template. Create the rules. Disable the rule.
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Show responsibility and enthusiasm for your job by striving to go the extra mile. Finish your work without having to be reminded by your supervisor. When you have spare time, offer to help colleagues. Be polite when offering to help a colleague. Some might not want help. You might casually mention, "Hey Alice, I finished my work early and though I could lend you a hand." Be aware of your surroundings. When you see something that needs to be done, do it. Even small things, like emptying a full garbage can or cleaning the break room when you've got some spare time on your hands can earn you points with your colleagues and supervisors. At team or departmental meetings, pay attention to the assignment of responsibilities. You may notice that one of your colleagues has a big project, which would be a great opportunity to offer your help with smaller tasks so they can focus on what's important. Strive to develop your technical skills. Learn more about your organization. Ask coworkers about their departments. Take a class, read a pertinent blog, or subscribe to a magazine in your field of work.  There are many professional associations that put out magazines and newsletters. Search for these online and join them to broaden your professional awareness. There may be a certification or professional accreditation that is associated with your job. These can add a lot to your professional credibility, and can make you a more viable candidate for promotions. When approaching any problem, it's important to be focused on the solution. Keep an open mind so that even unlikely solutions aren't written off. Use open language, like "what if" or "imagine if" to encourage your brain in finding creative solutions. Games that challenge problem solving can help here too. Some you might try include:   Chess  Video and computer games  Card games (like Uno and Hearts)  Scrabble You might be surprised at the activities that can build your creativity. Walking, for example, will improve your creativity during the walk and for a short time...

TL;DR in English: Take initiative. Do tasks without being asked by someone else. Seek more challenging work. Improve your problem solving skills. Boost your creativity.
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It’s best to read over the assignment more than once so you know exactly what it’s asking you to do. Note if there’s a prompt or a question you need to answer. Additionally, review the listed requirements for receiving full credit.  If your instructor provides a rubric, read over it thoroughly to identify the expectations for full credit. Later, you can measure your essay against the rubric before turning in the assignment. If you have questions about the assignment, ask your instructor for clarification. potential story ideas for your narrative. At first, let your ideas flow freely without trying to narrow your topic. Choose whether you want to write a personal or fictional narrative. Once you’ve got a good list of potential topics, you can choose one that works for you. For example, you might write about the first time you slept over at a friend's house, the day you brought home your first puppy or a fictional story about a boy who is struggling to build a fire for his campsite. Here are some ways to brainstorm ideas:  List the first thoughts that come to mind when you think about the prompt or question.  Make a mind map to sort out your ideas. Use freewriting to uncover story ideas. Simply write whatever comes to mind without worrying about grammar or making sense.  Make an outline to help put your ideas in order. Review your list of ideas to find an event that fits the assignment. Then, narrow down your topic to a single, specific incident so the event fits into a single essay.  Don’t try to cover too much in one essay, as this will be too hard for your reader to follow. For example, let’s say the prompt reads: “Write about a setback that taught you perseverance.” You might want to write about an injury you overcame. To narrow down your story, you might focus on the first time you exercised your injured limb after the accident, as well as the difficulties you faced. Relate your story idea back to the prompt, and think about how the story makes you feel. Additionally, consider how you want the reader to...

TL;DR in English: Read your assignment to identify the prompt and expectations. Brainstorm Choose a single meaningful event to detail in the story. Decide on a theme or message for your story.
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Light a fire in a fire pit, barrel or campfire location. If your fire is on or in the ground, clear brush and debris from the site. Choose a spot that is downwind and is at least 15 feet from your belongings.  Make sure there is water and a fire extinguisher nearby so that you can douse a runaway fire. Don't build a signal fire unless you are actually in need of help! Gather dried out fallen tree limbs and dry twigs. You will want larger logs and branches for fuel, large twigs for kindling, and small twigs for tinder. Gather dead wood that is thoroughly dry. Tinder can also be made of wadded up paper, bits of wax, strips of cardboard, or wood shavings. For wet foliage, gather leaves, weeds, and grass. If they are not damp, pour a few cups of water along them. Loosely pile the fuel logs at the bottom of your firepit. Stack kindling on top in a tipi, cross, or square "cabin" shape. Don't pack too much in—there should be air between the branches. Add kindling to the top and light with a match or lighter.  Add more tinder as the fire goes. Blow gently at the base of the fire to encourage it. When you have strong fire, you can add more kindling or fuel to keep it going. Once your fire has been going for a while, and shows no sign of stopping, dump the wet foliage on it. Step back several feet and admire the results: a tall plume of billowing white smoke.  If you do this in a remote location, you may attract rescuers. Alternatively, add a paper bag of wet straw. You'll get a smaller but longer-lasting plume. Douse the fire thoroughly with water when you are done. Check on it after the steam clears to make sure it isn't still burning, sparking, or smoking.

TL;DR in English: Set up a safe fire. Get dry and wet fuel. Build a fire from the dry fuel. Pile on wet foliage.
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It’s your mistake and your responsibility. Therefore, you should also be wholly involved in resolving the issue. While taking the lead on fixing things would be the best case scenario, keep in mind that your boss may not allow this. Be flexible and agreeable if the boss wants you to work with others or is skeptical about you handling it alone. Stay positive even if you are getting negative feedback from around you. There was a mistake made and co-workers may comment about it, but your focus should be on making things right, not the drama around the office. Ask your boss for direction and do as you are told. This is a time to show you can take a bad situation and make it better—it may not be the most appropriate time to try to wing it. Taking criticism may be a part of this process. Remain open to suggestions and show your team you are truly sorry for what happened.  Work to not only fix the current problem, but also to make sure it doesn’t happen again. In order to rebuild your boss’s trust and rectify the problem, you must strive to go above and beyond what’s required. Be genuine in any offer you make. It is going to take time and effort to fix the mistake, depending how big of a mistake was made. Since you were the reason it happened, it makes sense that you would have to devote extra resources to seeing the problem resolved. Take the time to thank anyone else affected by the mistake who is now part of the solution. These people are having to do extra work to correct an error you made. Be sure to show that you respect and appreciate their efforts. This is a positive step for anyone who has a boss that now is under fire for the mistake. This in a small way shows you are willing to take responsibility and make those tough phone calls.

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Thaw the orange juice and lemon concentrates. Bring the water and sugar to a boil on the stove. Mix the simple syrup with the thawed concentrates. Add the club soda and lemon-lime soda. Serve the punch.

A pawn is promoted when it reaches the other side of the board. It will become a queen, rook, bishop, or knight. Once the pawn reaches the other side, you can replace it with the piece of your choosing.  Pawns are most commonly promoted to queens.  You can have more than one queen on the board.  You may say, "If your pawn makes it to the other side of the board, it can become a different piece. You can choose the piece that you turn it into. The queen is usually best." En passant happens when a player moves the pawn two spaces on the first movement and the pawn is next to the opponent’s pawn. If this happens, the opponent can use their pawn to capture your pawn. Your opponent must capture your pawn during the next move. If the pawn is not captured during the next move, your pawn can remain..  This move may never happen naturally. Set up the board to demonstrate how this happens.  A pawn can never be promoted to a king. Castling involves moving the king and the rook at the same time. If there is nothing between the king and the rook/castle and neither of the pieces have been moved yet, this move can happen. The king moves two spaces towards the castle and then the castle jumps to the other side of the king.  The king and the rook must be in their original positions to castle.  You cannot castle if the king is in check.

TL;DR in English: Explain pawn promotion. Explain en passant. Explain what the term "castling" means.
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Now that you're following Starbucks' Four Fundamentals of brewing, it's time to select a brewing method. There are three general methods Starbucks uses (technically four, but two of them are just versions of the same thing). These are: coffee press, traditional drip coffee, and pour over (which can be either hot or iced). Coffee press is the method of brewing most strongly advocated by coffee connoisseurs, as it is believed to be the most effective at staying true to the flavor profile of the beans.  A coffee press requires a coarse grind, so be sure your grounds resemble the size of sea salt. Fill the press with your grounds, then pour hot water (just off the boil) over the grounds, making sure to completely saturate them. Place the plunger back on the press but wait four minutes before pressing it down, giving the coffee time to brew. After you've pressed the plunger down, enjoy your coffee! Drip brewing is perhaps the most convenient method of brewing. You can make multiple cups of coffee in a single brew, and you can do it fast. With the right grind, quality of beans, and pure, fresh water, you can make a brew that rivals that of a coffee press.  For flat-bottom filters be sure to use a medium-sized grind, like the sea salt grind used for a coffee press. Meanwhile, cone-shaped filters are best with a finer grind, like granulated sugar. After you've got your grind right, just measure out your coffee (2 tablespoons for every six ounces of water) and press "Brew" on the machine! While the convenience is tempting, if you want Starbucks-quality coffee every time, only make however much coffee you need for one sitting. Don't reheat coffee or you will dull the flavor. Another, perhaps lesser-known but equally satisfying, method Starbucks uses is the pour-over, which can be either hot or iced. With the pour-over, you can only make a single cup of coffee, but it will be wonderful.  Boil your water, remembering the 2:6 ration from above, but adding a little extra. Use this extra hot water to moisten your filter....

TL;DR in English: Select the brewing method that works for you. Use a coffee press. Use a traditional drip coffeemaker. Use a pour-over method.
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If the stucco has been applied recently, it needs to have a chance to dry and settle before you begin making any improvements. That way, you can ensure that it will be structurally stable by the time you’re ready to paint over it.  Avoid touching the stucco as it dries. Your installer may choose to keep a protective scaffolding up over the wet surface during this time. Environmental moisture can slow down the drying process. Consider waiting an additional 1-2 weeks if you live in an area that receives a lot of rainfall. Make a mental note of any areas that are stained, crumbling, or peeling. It’s important to be aware of these spots, as they’ll likely require extra attention when you start painting. If the stained or crumbling section isn’t readily obvious, mark it with a piece of colored painter’s tape so you’ll be able to find it easily later on. Fill small hairline cracks with elastomeric caulk by running the tip of a loaded caulk gun along the length of the crack while slowly releasing the caulk. For larger spots, you may need to use a thick stucco or concrete patching compound. These products are designed to hold more firmly and last longer than silicone fillers.  Use a hand trowel or putty knife to smooth the fresh patching compound until it matches the texture of the surrounding surface.  If you run into any heavily damaged areas, you may need to fix them by applying a new layer of stucco. Contact the original installer to see what course of action they recommend. Spray the surface from one end to the other, working your way from top to bottom. This will remove whatever dust, dirt, grime, or mold has built up on the textured material over time. It will also blast away any loose paint left over from previous touch ups.  To avoid chipping or wearing away the stucco, set your pressure washer to a low pressure setting (1,200-1,500 psi will be ideal for most surface) and use a wide spray tip.  Be sure to angle the nozzle away from windows, door frames, light fixtures, and any other features that may be...

TL;DR in English: Let new stucco rest for at least 60 days. Inspect the stucco for imperfections. Repair any existing cracks or holes in the surface. Pressure-wash the stucco 15-30 days after making your repairs. Allow the stucco to dry completely.
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Remove all dust, dirt and fingerprints from the metal before beginning. Wash the metal with soap and water. Let the metal soak in a degreaser. Place it on a clean surface to dry.  Do not handle the metal with your hands after cleaning. Even the grease from your fingers can impact the formation of the colors. Heat adds color to metals in a fairly unpredictable way that varies based on temperature, humidity, time, and the composition of the metal. You can use this method on any metals containing copper or iron, such as steel. A smaller, focused flame, such as a Bunsen burner or torch, will provide a more dramatic variation of colors. An open flame will create more of a subtle variation.  Depending on the temperature that the metal reaches you can create a color from pale yellow to blue.  Use some tongs or a wrench or similar tool to grip the metal to avoid contacting the heated metal after exposing it to the flame. If you have an oven you can also heat the metal that way to provide a more even coloration. There is not much you can do to control the pattern or formation of the coloration. You can only somewhat control the color by how long you heat the metal. You will notice that the piece doesn't remain the same color as it cools from the heat. For example, reds may cool to bluish purples.  Be sure to heat metal only in a well-ventilated area. Use caution not to burn yourself. Wear some work gloves. If your flame is fine and your metal piece large enough, you can trace patterns onto your metal. Turn off the torch or heat source. Set the metal down somewhere safe, like a concrete floor, to cool. You may want to have a bucket of cold water on hand to dip the hot metal in and cool it quickly. If you are working a piece of jewelry or art, you may want to apply a sealant to protect and give the metal a glossy finish. After the metal cools, apply a coat of beeswax or an acrylic clear coat to protect the colors and the surface. Allow the finish to dry.

TL;DR in English: Clean the metal. Turn on a heat source. Expose the metal to the flame. Allow the metal to cool. Coat the metal with a varnish or wax.
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Throwing a tomahawk is all in your arm motion and letting the tomahawk come out of your throw as naturally as possible and at the peak of your motion. Your stance needs to be upright and level, with your feet shoulder-width apart and comfortable. Your arms should be loosely and comfortably at your sides and you should be standing square with the target. With the handle pointed straight at your body, grip the handle as if you were giving it a firm business handshake, about an inch or two from the end of the handle. Wrap your thumb around the handle as you would a hammer, not placing it on the back as you would a knife.  It's very important to not put your thumb on the back of the handle. This affects the spin greatly, causing the tomahawk to rotate differently in the air, usually ending with a loud clang against the target when it fails to stick. Wrap your thumb around comfortably. Alternatively, if you're standing in the right spot and getting too much spin on the 'hawk, you can put your thumb up to slow it down. Practice some to get a feel for how it spins and the proper throwing motion to get a feel for what's right for your throw. As you stand holding the tomahawk, you want the edge of the blade to be perfectly perpendicular to the target. If the blade's axis is off just a little bit, the tomahawk will fly through the air all wonky, resulting in an inaccurate toss. To get it level, loosen your grip some and the let the tomahawk fall slightly (don't let go entirely!) to let gravity do the work of straightening it out for you. Because it's top-heavy it should settle naturally into the right position. To test if you're holding the tomahawk correctly and standing properly, let your arm fall naturally to your side. The blade should be parallel to your leg, neither with the blade pointing in toward you our out away from you. If it isn't, rotate the handle slightly by loosening your grip, leaving your hand in the same basic positioning, and getting it properly situated.

TL;DR in English: Get into the ready stance. Hold the tomahawk correctly. Keep it straight. Practice letting it swing at your side.
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The concentrates won't mix well frozen, so take them out of the freezer and let them thaw completely. You can speed the process along by running the cans under a stream of warm water. When the concentrate is soft enough to remove from the cans, pour it into a large bowl.  Try cherry lemonade or strawberry lemonade concentrate to change the flavor and color of your fruit punch. Or substitute frozen concentrate with liquid concentrate. Use any juice you like: cherry, apple, grape, and so on. Pour the water and sugar into a small saucepan and bring the mixture to a full boil. Allow it to boil for about three minutes, until the sugar has dissolved completely into the water. You now have a simple syrup that will easily mix with the fruit punch to add just the right amount of sweetness. Allow it to cool completely.  If you like your fruit punch extra sweet, make 2 cups simple syrup. You can skip the simple syrup entirely if you'd prefer not to add extra sugar. Pour the simple syrup into the bowl and use a long-handled spoon to stir the mixture until everything is thoroughly incorporated. Pour the sodas into the bowl and give the mixture another quick stir. Don't over stir, since you want the punch to stay carbonated. If you're not serving the fruit punch immediately, store the fruit juice mixture in the refrigerator, and wait until the last minute to add the sodas. That way the punch will be carbonated when you serve it. Punch is usually served in a large glass bowl with a ladle you can use to portion it among small cups. If you'd like, keep the punch cold by pouring it over a few trays' worth of ice cubes. Here are a few other serving suggestions:  Make fruit punch ice to keep the punch from getting diluted as the ice melts. Just make an extra batch of punch and freeze it using regular ice cube trays, then add the punch ice cubes to the punch when you're ready to serve it. If the punch is for a themed party, get creative with your ice! Try making an ice ring (freeze punch or water in a bundt cake pan), an ice hand...

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