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Passage: This is a different method that involves you changing the webpage's code directly so you'll first need to download the files associated with the URL(s) you'd like to redirect away from. Note that in most cases using a Meta command is not ideal for your redirect. Webpages with Meta code redirects are often filtered by search engines since it's a known spam technique. Use “Notepad” or a similar text editor to open the webpage's code file. Save a backup or duplicate copy before making your edits to the code as a safety measure. The Meta code goes after the "head" tag (<head>) in the page's code. Type in : .<META http-equiv="refresh" content="0;URL=http://www.newsite.com/newurl.html"> There is exactly one blank space between "refresh" and "content" "0" here stands for number of seconds before the redirect happens. "www.newsite.com/newurl.html" is the specific URL that the page is to be redirected to. It's also possible to create a custom error message or an announcement that your sites has moved, but this may draw unwanted attention to your redirect! If you are redirecting traffic from an old URL, it's likely that other changes have also taken place to your URL's code (e.g. the removal of your site content). What's important is that the URL code now contains the meta redirect code. Type the URL into your browser directly or use a search engine to find it. The page should now redirect immediately to the new URL you specified in the code without any messages or landing points in between., Summary: Access the code for the page you want to redirect. Open the code for edits. Amend the code. Save the file and re-upload to your old domain. Test the redirect. | 1 |
The answer of "Summarize the following When you meet your date, try not to lead with your prosthesis. Make small talk for a while before steering the conversation towards your prosthesis. You may find that a little small talk naturally leads you to the conversation or makes it easier to bring up. Avoid saying something like “Hi. I’m Tom and I have a prosthetic foot.” Ask your date about what they do for a living or their hobbies. Try to find some shared interests or places of commonality. However, if your prosthesis is obvious, you may want to address it up front. Try to do what feels right for you. If it seems like the person is preoccupied with it, then you might say something like, “This throws a lot of people off at first, but I promise you will get used to it!" Although you will need to address it at some point, you should wait to talk about your prosthesis until you feel comfortable. If you are okay with it, you can address your prosthesis early in the date. However, you may also want to feel things out and save it for later in the date. Try not to force the subject. Wait until you feel comfortable in the conversation and with your date. You may also find that it is easier to go on a few dates before talking about your prosthetic. This way you can determine if there is any potential for a relationship with the person before you decide to talk about your prosthesis with the person. If this person does not seem like someone you want a relationship with, then you might not want to even bother discussing your prosthesis with them. If your prosthesis is a painful subject to talk about, you will likely need to build some trust between you and your date before you feel comfortable revealing it. If you have a prosthetic because of military service, a disease, an accident, or some other sensitive reason, take your time and disclose your prosthesis when you feel comfortable. Depending on your level of comfort with your date, this could be after a few minutes or a few dates. Pay attention to how the person is responding to you. For example, do they seem respectful? Listen carefully? Respond politely? If so, then these are good signs. Talking to a counselor or therapist may also help you deal with any psychological issues connected to your prosthesis. Visiting a mental health professional may help you feel more comfortable disclosing your prosthesis to others. Gauge your date’s general comfort level and try to find a time to tell them about your prosthesis. If your date seems a little awkward or shy, it might be best to ease into the conversation before bringing it up. However, if your date seems like they would be cool with it, bring up the prosthesis when you feel comfortable. You should pay attention to your date’s body language. If they seem unwilling to make eye contact with you or fidget a lot, they are likely not feeling very comfortable. Try not to surprise your date with the fact that you have a prosthetic. Even if your date is okay with your prosthesis, they will likely not appreciate having something unexpected thrown at them. Remember that you are building the groundwork for a trusting and healthy relationship. Even if you do not think you'll spend the rest of your life with this person, the right thing to do is be honest with them. Find the appropriate time to talk about your prosthesis. For example, revealing your prosthesis to a romantic partner as you disrobe for a romantic encounter is a less than ideal time." is Talk about something else at first. Wait until you feel comfortable. Build some trust. Get a feel for your date’s comfort level. Avoid any surprises. | 1 |
Passage: Not the cause – the root. Not why you feel this way, but why you chose to interpret this situation this way. Did you inherit this way of thinking? Was there a moment in your past you can pinpoint it to? Where does this anxiety come from? Here's a clearer example: let's say your friend Marie called you fat behind behind your back and now you can't stop feeling ugly and down on yourself. Some people would take this situation and be mad at Marie – so why are you feeling the way you're feeling? Acknowledging that an emotion stems from insecurity or from a previous relationship (including that with your parents) or from a particularly stressful time in our past helps us understand ourselves. When we understand ourselves, we tend to give ourselves a little more slack. Negative emotions are often associated with the unknown – when you know where it comes from, it has less power. Some people will take the above step and say, "I have no idea where this emotion is coming from or why I'm feeling this way." And that's fine. If that's your answer (and even if it's not), take into account your body. Your mind sends your body signals, sure, but it works the other way around, too. Are you exhausted? Stressed out? Do your muscles ache? Are you hormonal? Did you start a new medication? Often physical issues manifest emotionally without us even realizing it. Try this: start breathing quickly and shallowly for about 15 seconds. Then hold your breath. How are you feeling? Odds are if not a little nervous, at least a little uneasy. This should show you that the next time you're feeling a negative emotion, see if some of the trigger is in your body and what you can do to make it go away. If someone told you to not think about a pink elephant, there's only one thing you'd wind up thinking of. It's crazy to expect otherwise from your mind. If you tell yourself that these emotions need to be fought and aren't acceptable, then sure, maybe they'll disappear for a bit, but then they'll come creeping right back. Instead of fighting them, let them be. Feel them. Stew in it. It's the only way it'll pass. Think about the last time something was on the tip of your tongue. It probably bothered you and bothered you and bothered you until you either A) remembered what it was or B) forgot about it (until now). That's just the way humans are programmed. Though it may seem a bit counter-intuitive, a surefire way to get rid of an emotion is to feel it. It's ridiculous to tell yourself to stop thinking negative things, to stop feeling this way. That's just not how it works. Instead, take that thought, listen to it, acknowledge it, and take on a new, better thought to the end. This new and improved thought process will make the emotion a lot less jarring, more acceptable to feel, and cause you a lot less stress. For example, say that you look in the mirror and you're still feeling ugly thanks to Marie's comment. "I'll never be pretty," passes through your mind. After that, the more logical voice inside of you chimes in with a, "Okay, how true is that thought? Who would you be without that thought? And since when can you tell the future?" Opening up a dialogue can sometimes bring to light that this thought is just that – only a thought. Most of our thoughts have nothing to do with truth and everything to do with how we're feeling at that exact moment. It's just a tape running in our brains that needs to be paused. How many times have you imagined a situation going bad and it actually went as bad as you thought it would? Probably never. So all that time spent worrying about the future is for naught. When you catch yourself riddled with this negative emotion, take a step back and focus on the present. Focus on what's in front of you. The human mind is fleeting – step into the now now and that negative emotion may dissipate on its own. We've all heard "life is short," more times than we can count. And every time it's said, it's still true. Spending it feeling negative emotions is such a waste. If the world were gone tomorrow, would this thought process have gotten you anywhere? Or would it just have spoiled an otherwise good time? Sometimes when we see how ridiculous we're being, our thought processes realign themselves., Summary: Find the root of this negative emotion. Know how your body is feeling. Let it be. Listen and acknowledge your thoughts. Only live in the now. | 1 |
The answer of "Summarize the following Many dogs and other animals end up injuring themselves with porcupine encounters two or more times. If your pet has been injured by a porcupine once in your area, it is likely to encounter one again and may provoke it again. Porcupines live in small, enclosed spaces. Caves, spaces underneath logs, or rockfalls may contain porcupines. Keep your animal leashed when passing by this type of area, or call it back if it goes to investigate these. If someone encountered porcupines near your house, they may be living underneath a deck, in a crawlspace, or in the corner of a shed. A porcupine's den may be easy to discover if you follow the sound of strange barks, grunts, moans, or screams. These sounds are most common during the autumn mating season. Contrary to myth, porcupines are not aggressive and are not able to throw their quills. As long as you back away slowly, the porcupine should not harm you. Look around as you back up to make sure there are no other porcupines around. While they are usually solitary, you may find mothers with young or multiple porcupines sharing a den in the winter. Porcupines typically sleep during the day, so your animals have little risk of encountering them during that time. Keep your animals indoors or in pens during the night. If you want to spot the porcupines yourself to confirm they are on your property, you may need a flashlight or night vision goggles. Stay well away from the suspected den. Besides the possibility of injury, porcupines will eat wood and garden plants, causing major damage. Call Wildlife Control or professional pet removers and have them safely remove the porcupines. Do not attempt to drive the porcupines away yourself, as you could be seriously injured." is Do not assume your animal will learn to avoid porcupines. Identify possible porcupine dens. If you encounter a porcupine, back away slowly. Know when porcupines are active. Call professional porcupine removers to remove porcupines on your property. | 1 |
The summary of "In all relationships, communication is key. Many fights and misunderstandings stem from a lack of communication. Going forward, it's important to be 100% honest about your actions and feelings in your friendship. If an issue arises in the future, make it clear that you'd like to resolve those issues by talking with each other instead of talking to other people or doing something that either of you may regret. Bring issues up immediately instead of bottling up your feelings. When we suppress feelings and emotions, we are more likely to boil over and say or do something we regret. If a problem arises, address it right away. It is important to know what you and your friend expect out of a friendship in order for it to work. For example, you may deal with situations differently, or some things may bother you more than others. This is why you must establish expectations. Tell your friend what you need from them in a friendship. Being honest will help your friend to better meet your needs. Explain to your friend what you need from them using the "I-message" formula: "I feel _____ when you _______ and I need for you to _______." Refrain from assigning blame to your friend, though. Ask your friend what they need from you in a friendship. Again, friendship is a two-way street. Therefore, you need to meet your friends needs as well. Ask them to be honest about how you can be a better friend to them. Be ready to meet both needs. Resolution begins when you start understanding each other and the situation. As you hear similar needs from each other, the differences are put aside and you are able to work things through. It's impossible to move forward if you are unable to forgive. Holding onto anger or grudges isn't healthy for you and will ruin any chance you have of a real friendship. It takes a lot of strength to forgive, but it will help you grow as a person and as a friend. Tell your friend that you forgive them – it is an important factor in rebuilding trust for both of you. It will mean a lot to your friend to hear that you forgive them, and saying "I forgive you" will help you move on from the situation. If you cannot forgive this person for their actions, you cannot be friends with him or her. Trying to have a relationship with someone you hold anger towards isn't healthy for you or for them. Life is too short to hold grudges." is Improve communication with your friend. Establish expectations for your friendship. Be willing to forgive. | 1 |
Q: Summarize the following: You can counteract the negative side effects of having a toxic mom by building other positive relationships. Start with your immediate family. If you have siblings or a father, try to strengthen your bond with them. Talk to them about what’s going on with your mother. Ask them if they feel similarly and how they deal with such treatment. A positive support group is essential when you are lacking proper support from your mother. You might be tempted to isolate and push others away, but don’t. Lean on your closest pals by talking about what you’re feeling or asking them to help you take your mind off things. Eventually, your friends can become a second family to you. Positive social support can help counteract some of the negative effects of having a toxic parent. Another way to counteract some of the stress of having a terrible mom is by looking to another adult for guidance. Think about figures in your community who display some of the traits you don’t get from your mom. Form a casual relationship with these individuals or ask them if they are willing to mentor you. Examples of good role models might be teachers, coaches, community leaders, bosses, or older relatives., A: Respond politely, yet curtly. Be neutral in your responses. Manage your nonverbal behavior. Silence your reaction to harsh words. | 0 |
The answer of "Summarize the following Most boils are caused by ingrown hairs or by splinters or debris getting lodged in the skin. In otherwise healthy people with strong immune systems, the boils get resolved and fade away within a few weeks. However, if your boil persists for more than a few weeks (or is chronically occurring) and involves severe pain, swollen lymph nodes, fevers / chills and/or loss of appetite, then call your family doctor and have it examined. Large boils (greater than 2 inches in diameter) should also be looked at by your doctor. Boils are not considered very serious, but other more serious conditions that can look similar include skin cancer, allergic reactions, wasp or bee stings, diabetic abscess, MRSA, herpes outbreak, and chicken pox. Applying antibiotic cream (Neosporin, Bacitracin, Polysporin) on boils often is ineffective because it doesn't penetrate deep enough into the skin to reach the bacteria. If your doctor confirms the skin lesion is a boil and not something more serious, then he/she might recommend lancing it if you've been dealing with it for more than a few weeks, or if it's particularly large or painful. Lancing is a minor in-office procedure in which the doctor applies a local anaesthetic and then makes a small incision into the tip of the boil to release the pus and promote drainage. The doctor will then bandage it up and send you home with basic cleaning instructions. Lancing by your doctor is always a much safer alternative to popping the boil at home yourself. In some cases, large, deep skin infections that can't be completely drained by lancing may be packed with sterile gauze to help soak up additional pus. Depending on the size of the boil, lancing it may leave a small scar on your skin. This may be a concern if the boil is on your face, so weigh your options with your doctor carefully. Antibiotic medications are seldom needed to deal with boils, although your doctor may prescribe them if the infection is severe enough or reoccurring. For people with multiple or recurrent boils, antibiotics are usually prescribed by mouth for 10 or 14 days. In particularly severe cases, two different antibiotics may be prescribed, plus the use of strong antibiotic ointments to be applied to the skin throughout the day. Overuse of antibiotics during the last few decades has created many resistant bacterial strains that can be life-threatening. If you develop a boil or other type of infection while in the hospital for a different ailment, then tell your care givers immediately. Side effect of antibiotics include destruction of "friendly" bacteria in your intestines, which can lead to poor digestion, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and nausea. Allergic reactions, rashes and breathing difficulty are also relatively common with antibiotic use." is Know when to call your doctor. Ask your doctor about lancing. Take antibiotics only if strongly recommended. | 1 |
Passage: Losing weight will reduce your levels of LDL cholesterol, also known as the “bad” cholesterol, while also boosting your HDL cholesterol or “good” cholesterol. Starting a low-carb diet is a great way to lose weight and increase your HDL levels naturally and in a healthy way. If you have diabetes or another medical condition, talk to your doctor before you make changes to your diet. Avoid fried, fatty, or processed foods, which can increase LDL cholesterol and cause you to gain weight. Eat healthy whole grains such as brown rice and wheat bread for their complex carbohydrates, which are a better source of energy and will make you feel fuller for longer. Whole grains will also provide you with plenty of dietary fiber, which will help lower your LDL cholesterol levels, giving your HDL levels a boost. Dietary fiber will also help improve digestive health. Other sources of whole grains include oats, barley, quinoa, and whole-wheat pasta. Olive oil is loaded with fats that are great for your cardiovascular health and will both increase HDL cholesterol levels and reduce inflammation caused by LDL cholesterol. Use olive oil instead of other oils to cook with, make sauces, or drizzle over salads. Because it’s so nutrient-dense and full of calories, make sure you consume olive oil in moderation. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish, can improve your cholesterol ratio by reducing your LDL cholesterol levels and maintaining your healthy HDL cholesterol. Getting omega-3 fats from your food is the best way to absorb it. Add a serving of a fatty fish to your plate at least once or twice a week to get enough omega-3 fats. Good sources of omega-3 fats include salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines, and trout. When it comes to LDL cholesterol, the lower you can get it, the better. Ground flaxseed has been shown to help reduce inflammation caused by LDL cholesterol and lower your total cholesterol to a healthier ratio. Ground flaxseed is super easy to sprinkle over your salads or add to dishes so you can take advantage of its benefits. Eat about a teaspoon (3 grams) of ground flaxseed for your daily intake. Add ground flaxseed to a tasty nut butter sandwich or add it with your other seasonings whenever you’re cooking a dish. Limiting the amount of trans and saturated fats that you consume is directly linked to improving your cholesterol levels. Try to avoid red meat such as steak and ground beef, as well as dairy products like milk and cheese to reduce your intake of unhealthy fats to boost your HDL levels. Processed foods and desserts often contain high levels of trans or saturated fats, which are harmful to your cholesterol. Try to cut out sugary sweets such as candy and donuts as well, which can cause you to gain weight., Summary: Follow a low-carb diet to lose weight and boost HDL levels. Focus on eating whole grains to get more fiber in your diet. Consume 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of extra virgin olive oil a day. Eat a serving of fatty fish 1-2 times a week for the omega-3 fats. Sprinkle ground flaxseed onto your food for the healthy fats. Avoid fried food, red meat, and dairy products. | 1 |
Passage: around the house and glue them to your clothes so you don’t have to draw everything. It is hard to get details on clothes sometimes. You can decorate wigs with yarn or fabric if you like. Here are some ideas: think about all the stuff you do when you wake up in the morning. Draw a bed, make a wig with messy hair, draw your favorite breakfast food etc. You can decorate it if you like. You could make backgrounds for your dolls too. If you do make yourself a wedding dress, make a background of the inside a church. Add preacher and a groom. Draw your bedroom or a made up place. Have fun once again. Have a good time with your paper dolls., Summary: Snap a picture of the button configuration before opening the remote. Take the batteries out of the remote control. Find and remove any screws keeping the remote together. Open the remote with a butter knife or another dull tool. | 0 |
Passage: Whether you talk to friends or family members, reach out to those closest to you. You may want to talk about your spouse coming out or your reactions to the news. Even if your friends cannot change or solve anything, it can be helpful to share your thoughts and feelings in a safe environment. Talk to someone who makes you feel understood. Because this is a sensitive topic, be careful about who you decide to confide in. Choose someone who will be supportive and understanding, not someone who will judge or lecture. Have coffee with a friend or reach out to a colleague. Say, “This is a difficult time for me and my family, and I’d appreciate your support.” It can be difficult to feel supported during this time, as many people will turn their support to your spouse. You might feel uncomfortable talking to close friends or family about your experience, so consider joining a support group. A support group can help you recognize that you are not the only one going through this and that other people are having a similar experience as you. You can ask for advice and support, hear other people’s stories, and learn from people in various stages of their spouse coming out. Join a community support group or search for a group online. Whether people are near or far, it can be comforting to know other people who have ‘been there’ or are going through what you are going through. If you’re having a hard time adjusting to the news and need some support, a therapist can help you cope. Therapy is a safe place to express your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Your therapist can help you learn and practice coping skills. They can also help you know how to communicate more effectively with your spouse during this time. It’s important to take care of your needs and care for yourself. If you feel like you need to understand your feelings better, a therapist can help. If you’re unsure of how to move forward with your spouse, consider seeing a couples’ therapist. It might be easier for you to discuss the changes and the way you feel in therapy instead of at home. Your therapist can help each of you to communicate the way you feel and your wants and needs to each other. If one or both of you is avoidant of discussing changes, therapy can help create safety around talking about things that are uncomfortable. Whatever choices you make as a couple, therapy can help facilitate those changes and help each of you to cope., Summary: Wash and dry your hands. Apply a warm compress to your eyelids. | 0 |
Q: Summarize the following: 18 Albert Lords 35 Lydia Findly 38 Edward C. Briggs 45 Roberta T. Morgan 60 Trevor F. White Obviously, there are no numbers on the keypad, and typing in each name is too much work, but if you look at the first letters of each name you'll see that it spells out the word "ALERT." Enter the word "ALERT" on it, and the door will unlock., A: Insert your toes into his armpits or sides. Begin to tickle the armpits with the sides of your feet. Reach in front of you to tickle your opponent's feet. Continue tickling your opponent's feet, sides, and armpits until he gives up. | 0 |
The answer of "Summarize the following Baking powder contains salt. It's a good idea to either omit or reduce the amount of salt in the recipe if you substitute for baking powder for baking soda. This will prevent the recipe from turning out too salty. Baking soda is designed to interact with acidic ingredients. If you substitute baking powder for baking soda, replace any acidic liquids for non-acidic ones. Acidic liquids include things like sour cream, yogurt, vinegar, buttermilk, molasses, and citrus juices. Whole milk or water can be used as a replacement. Use the same amount of the substitute ingredient as the liquid in the original recipe. For example, if the recipe calls for one cup of buttermilk, use one cup of whole milk instead. Recipes that use baking soda often have citrus-based liquids like lemon or lime juice. In this case, flavor water with a small amount of grated lime or lemon and use this as your liquid replacement. This will help preserve the citrus flavor." is Omit salt when using baking powder. Adjust your liquids when using baking powder. Use water and lime for citrus flavors. | 1 |
Q: Summarize the following: There are a number of sweet potato varieties, each of which is better suited to different climates and soils. Check your local climate and soil conditions, and talk to a specialist at a nursery or agricultural extension center about what type of sweet potato is best for you. If you live in the US, check your USDA growing zone using the Plant Hardiness Map. This is readily available for reference online. You can sprout the type of sweet potato that you buy in a supermarket. Just keep in mind that it may or may not be the best choice for your region. Before you start sprouting your sweet potatoes, check to make sure they will be viable. Look for pitting, molding, or large areas of soft flesh and discoloration. Any sweet potato showing signs of rot will likely not yield viable sprouts. If you plan to transplant your sweet potatoes into a garden or another outdoor space, plan to plant them 2-3 months before the last frost. This should have your sprouts ready at roughly the right time to plant them in the ground and harvest by the late summer. If you do not plan to transplant your slips outside, you can start them at any time of the year. Just remember that sweet potatoes need a lot of room to grow, and slips generally do not flourish in a pot., A: Pick your sweet potato variety. Check your sweet potatoes for rot before planting. Begin your sprouts 60-90 days before the last frost. | 1 |
Passage: Noting the way that the person interacts with someone else can also help you to determine if he or she is taken. If this person is with a person or group of people, then pay attention to how he or she interacts with them. Try to glance at the person now and then to see how he or she is behaving. For example, is the person leaning in towards someone and smiling? Is the person standing closer to someone than is appropriate for friends? Is the person holding hands with anyone or touching someone on the arm or back? These things may indicate that the person is not single. However, if the person is not displaying any intimate body language with anyone, then there is a good chance that he or she is single. A wedding or engagement ring is a dead giveaway that someone is taken. If you are close enough to see the person's hands, then look for a ring on the person's left hand. People usually wear wedding and/or engagement rings on the ring finger, which is the one next to the pinky finger. If there is no ring, then there is a chance that this person is single. However, keep in mind that many people have committed relationships without being married. If you have reason to believe that the person is single, then you can introduce yourself and start to get to know the person you like. Just keep in mind that taking this approach may reveal that the person is or is not single within your first conversation, or it might take a while. If the person is alone, try saying something like, “Hi. I'm __. What's your name?” If the person you're interested in is in a large group, then you can introduce yourself to the whole group by saying something like: “Hi, I'm __. How does everybody here know each other?” . When you first meet someone, it is good to ask questions to get to know the person better. Allowing the person a chance to talk may also reveal whether or not he or she is seeing anyone. Some good getting-to-know-you questions include: Where did you grow up? Where do you work? Do you like it? Do you have any pets? What do you like to do in your spare time? If the person is not single, then he or she likely has plans with a significant other over the weekend. You can casually ask about the person's weekend plans and this may give you an answer to your question and it can also be a good way to ask for a date. Try saying something like, “What do you have planned for this weekend?” If the person says nothing, then you can try saying something like, “I was thinking of going to see a movie. Would you be into that?” If the person says that he or she has plans with a significant other, then just play it cool. Try saying something, “Awesome! Have a great time!”, Summary: Pay attention to body language. Check for a ring. Introduce yourself. Get to know the person Ask about weekend plans. | 1 |
Passage: The amount of water you consume overall each day is up to you, but experts recommend drinking half your body weight in ounces (that is, if you weigh 150 pounds, drink 75 ounces of water a day). If you forget to drink water before meals--an inevitable occurrence since you are trying something new--don't beat yourself up about it. Just try again at the next meal. You'll get the hang of it. Drink it both first thing when you wake up and 30 minutes before you eat a meal. The feeling of fullness you get when filling your stomach with water prevents you from overeating. Drink after meals. Contrary to rumors that drinking while eating is bad for you, drinking after eating actually aids in digestion and prevents constipation. Drink after exercising. You need to replace fluids, even if you’re not noticeably thirsty. Athletes should drink about 1.5-2.5 cups of water beyond the recommended amount (half your body weight in ounces). Tap water gets a bad rap for having chemicals in it, but the EPA directly supervises its production. Bottled water must follow a few regulations, but the EPA can’t guarantee its safety like it can with tap water. If your home has a filtration system in place, use it, but don’t stress about having access to filtered water. Even though bottled water sales have surpassed those of coffee, milk, and juice, bottled water is terrible for the environment and some cities have started taxing it and removing it from their governments. Tap water is just as safe to drink, it's free, and does not harm the environment to consume. Home water filtration systems can sift out some things in tap water, like chlorine, but none of them can remove all water contaminants. Plus you have to maintain these systems or they will grow contaminants, defeating the purpose. To keep water at your fingertips all day, invest in a good BPA-free water bottle, whether plastic, metal, or glass. You don't have to purchase a water bottle, but you do need to keep up with how many ounces of water you're drinking each day. Perhaps designate a cup at work and one at home and use those instead of a water bottle. When eating out, take advantage of the pre-meal drink order and ask for water. Make sure you sip your glass down two times before the meal is brought out. Your focus on the water diet is drinking water to lose weight, but exercise helps burn calories. If you already have a workout routine in place, don’t change it for the water diet. If you don’t, begin by walking several times a week before starting in on more strenuous exercise. Only exercise if you are also eating. Exercising while doing a water fast will deplete your metabolism even more, making you vulnerable to the effects of low blood sugar, which can be dangerous., Summary: Drink half your body weight. Drink water often. Decide what kind of water. Get a water bottle. Add some light exercise. | 1 |
Passage: Always read the tag if possible before putting a stuffed toy in the washing machine. If there are no washing instructions, look for these signs of delicate toys that should be washed using gentle methods only: Non-removable electrical components (lights, voice box, etc.) or metal frames Movable limbs (they usually contain delicate wooden joints) Toys stuffed very densely, stuffed with foam or fiberfill, or that contain paper or plastic stiffeners (you can feel these when you squeeze the toy) Visibly aged or handmade toys Leather All rips and tears should be repaired before machine washing Toys over 18 inches (45 cm) in any dimension may be damaged in home laundry machines, but some laundromats have larger machines available Stuffing can take a long time to dry once it's wet all the way through. If you weigh the toy before it gets wet, you'll know that it's mostly dry once it's back to its original weight. If you skip this step, there's a chance you won't give the toy enough time to dry. The internal moisture could cause rot or sagging. You'll have the highest chance of removing dry stains if you rub on a mild laundry detergent and let it sit on the toy for ten minutes before you begin the laundry. A specialized stain removal cleaner may work, but test it on an inconspicuous area of the toy first to see if it causes discoloration. This will minimize damage from tumbling. This is especially important in a top-load washer. Use a mild laundry detergent. Avoid using fabric softener as it increases the flammability of fabrics. Additionally, some fabric softeners cause respiratory irritation. If none of your laundry detergents are labeled mild, look at the eco-friendly brands. In a pinch, you can use shampoo or dish detergent, but use ¼ or ⅓ of the recommended amount, as it will create a large amount of suds. If the stuffed toys are white, add chlorine bleach to the washing machine to sanitize them. If they are colored, use color-safe bleach. Swing the toy sharply in the air a couple times to fling off surface moisture, then hang up to drip dry in a well-ventilated area. Once the toy has stopped dripping, move it to a well-ventilated area on a towel and leave it for several days to finish drying. Direct sunlight can cause color fading. You can sometimes feel damp lumps when you squeeze the toy. Once it feels normal again when squeezed, it is probably done drying., Summary: Check for signs of a delicate toy. Weigh the toy (optional). Pre-treat stains (optional). Put the toys in a zippered pillowcase. Wash the toys in a cold, gentle cycle. Air dry. | 1 |
The summary of "Register for your GRE test online at https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/register/paper/. You can select up to 4 schools that will receive your test results after the test for free. Note that the paper-delivered GRE is only available 3 times a year in areas of the world where a computer-delivered GRE test is not administered. You can also elect not to designate any institutions as score recipients ahead of time. While this gives you the flexibility of finding out your new test score before sending it, you will have to pay $27 USD for each score report you want to send after registration. Determine whether you want these 4 institutions to receive only the scores from the GRE test you are registering for or all GRE tests you have taken over the last 5 years. Note that if you elect to send your scores to institutions during registration, you will not be able to change your selections after reviewing your score. It takes 10-15 days for your selected schools to receive your final scores after test day. Consult https://www.ets.org/gre/contact to determine the best phone number to reach an ETS representative for your home country. A representative can help you add a desired score recipient that did not appear as an option during registration. Pending any administrative delay, it should take 10-15 days for your schools to receive your scores after test day. Request additional score reports by mail or fax after taking your test. You can also use this option if you elected not to choose recipient intuitions when registering for your test. Fill out the Additional Score Report Request Form online at https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_asrform.pdf and make payment as directed. Most schools should receive your scores within 10 business days after ETS receives this form. Each additional score report costs $27 USD. You have the option to send scores from your most recent test, send your scores from all your GRE tests taken over the last 5 years, or select certain GRE scores. This is also an option if you want to send your scores to more than 4 schools. Navigate to your account at https://ereg.ets.org and fill out the digital version of the Additional Score Report Request Form. The institutions you select will receive your scores within 5 days. This method will deliver your scores more quickly, if it is available to you. Each additional score report costs $27 USD." is Eat antioxidant-rich foods. Look for foods that contain lots of flavonoids. Drink cabbage juice. Consume cranberry products. Eat white sweet potatoes. Use more honey. Take licorice supplements. Eat more bananas. Switch from butter to oil. Follow a bland diet. | 0 |
The answer of "Summarize the following Deep down, everyone is a nerd about something. Learn a little about her hobbies, or whatever makes her happy outside of your relationship. Show genuine interest in them, and she'll appreciate the effort. You don't have to fake enthusiasm, or even fully understand what she's talking about. Just make an effort to follow her explanations. Don't take the relationship for granted. Set aside time to give each other your full attention, and put in the effort to make it feel special. Does she stop to pet dogs on the street? Did she call something you did cute in conversation? Make a mental note of these moments, and she'll probably tell you everything you can do to make her smile without even knowing it. "Sexy" and "gorgeous" can be great in the right context, but people need recognition on other levels as well. Make sure your girlfriend knows you appreciate her intellect and skill. Every relationship is different. Remember to think of what your girlfriend enjoys, instead of repeating what worked on your last significant other. Sometimes, you have to let your girlfriend be mad, or sad, or whatever it is she's feeling. If she's going through a rough emotional time, don't tell her that everything's okay or that she just needs to cheer up. She should be able to trust you with every emotion she has, and seek support even when she's not up to smiling." is Discover your girlfriend's interests. Make time for her. Keep an eye out for what makes her smile. Compliment her on the things that matter to her. Wipe the slate clean from your last relationship. Know when to let her frown. | 1 |
Q: Summarize the following: If your muscles are tight, it’ll be harder to push the tampon inside your vagina. To help you relax, take slow, deep breaths. Try counting to 5 as you inhale, then counting to 5 as you exhale. Repeat 5 times.It’s normal to feel nervous when you’re just starting to use tampons. Just do your best to relax your body. Tear the top of the wrapper and remove the tampon. Hold the tampon carefully at the base to minimize how much contact your fingers have with the tampon. Throw away or recycle the wrapper. While your hands are clean, it’s still possible to transfer germs or bacteria to the tampon. Do your best to touch the tampon as little as possible. If your tampons don’t come with a wrapper, lift the tampon out of the box by grasping at the base., A: Trace the outline of your jeans onto your folded fabric. Cut along the lines you traced. Cut out 2 rectangles large enough to cover your chest and abdomen. Cut out the straps. Make a pocket piece if desired. | 0 |
Context: Look at your bow to see if the hair almost touches the main stick. Rotate the screw at the end of the bow clockwise to tighten the bow. Count how many times you rotate the screw while you tighten the screw. Once you can fit your pinky between the hair and the stick, stop tightening the bow. Always loosen your bow by the same number of rotations whenever you’re finished playing. The frog is the part on the bottom of your bow that holds the hairs in place. Hold your bow so the tip points to the left and so the frog is on the right. Place your thumb on the small space between the frog and the black leather wrapped around the bow’s stick. Don’t put your thumb in between the hair and the stick. Wrap your middle and ring finger around the bow so they’re on the side opposite of your thumb. Keep your 2 fingers together as you hold the bow or else it could fall. A good rule to remember is placing your ring finger on the dot that’s on the frog. Set your pinky down on top of the stick to help support the bow’s weight. Keep your pinky curved by pressing down on the back of the bow. Apply a small amount of pressure to make sure you have a firm grip. If you ever move your pinky, your bow will easily drop and be difficult to play. After all your other fingers are in place, hook your index finger around the bow’s stick. Press the pad of your finger down on the side of the stick so you have a firm grip. Don’t touch the hair with your fingers since you could leave fingerprints on them and cause your bow to slip while playing., Summary: Try a chamomile tea compress. Try cold food and drinks for lip piercings. Avoid icing non-oral piercings. | 0 |
The summary of "While early stage baker’s cysts might cause pain when you use your knee a lot or when you move in a certain way, as the cyst gets worse you will be able to feel the pain whenever you move, regardless of how small the movement its. The pain will become more intense and may take on a burning sensation right where the cyst is located. When too much pressure gets put on the cyst at the knee joint, the cyst can actually tear. The fluid from the cyst will drain into the surrounding area, and the cyst will actually split open so that you might be able to see liquid leaking down the back side of your knee. The longer you wait to take care of the cyst, the less you will be able to move your knee. This inability to move well is both because of the pain you will feel when you move, and the inflammation that will actually keep you from bending your knee. Signs that you should consider getting treatment for your cyst include: Being unable to fully bend your knee. Being unable to fully extend (or straighten) your knee. Feeling pain while trying to bend and extend your knee. Sometimes a baker's cyst might become enlarged and actually spread down into your calf muscle. If this happens, your calf might develop a red, rash-like appearance. Your leg might also feel warm (which is known as erythema) and your lower leg could become swollen (which is called distal edema). The swelling is caused by the enlarged cyst pressing on the veins of your leg. If you are aware of other medical conditions, this enlarged cyst is similar to the condition called deep vein thrombosis. On rare occasions, an enlarged cyst can break open, leaking fluid into your calf muscle. Signs that this has happened include severe pain, warmth, and tenderness in your calf. Your calf might also develop red or blueish spots where blood has leaked into the surrounding tissue. If you see any of these symptoms, go to a hospital immediately." is Monitor an increase in pain anytime you move your knee. Watch for any visible fluid at the back of your knee. Monitor how much you can move your knee. Look out for signs of enlargement. Be aware that an enlarged cyst can rupture. | 1 |
Passage: Don't worry if your first coat is paler than you want it to be. Most colors will need 2-3 coats for a full color. Add as many coats as needed to achieve the color that you want. The amount of time the spray paint will take to dry depends on the brand—it can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. When your paint coat has finished drying, it should turn from glossy to dull. Use a hairdryer to speed up the drying process from an hour to a few minutes. Turn the hairdryer setting to "cool," position it 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) away from the RC body, and keep it moving at all times. When the last coat is dry, remove the masking tape covering the area you plan to paint a different color. Start painting that area of the RC body just as you painted the first color. Continue painting your RC body and removing the masking tape until you have completely painted the vehicle. Decals are great for adding designs that are too complicated for masking tape. Place your decals carefully on the vehicle body to prevent smudging your paint job. You might add, for example, racing stripes, flames, skulls and crossbones, swirls, animals, or your/your RC car's name. To keep your spray paint or decals from peeling off and to give your RC vehicle a glossy sheen, spray a thin, clear spray paint over the body. Let your last paint coat dry for 30 minutes to an hour before you play with your RC vehicle. Purchase a clear spray paint that is also made for polycarbonate lexan., Summary: Apply additional coats for a darker or richer color. Let each coat dry before you apply additional coats. Move on to another color after you have finished with the first. Add decals to the RC body after the last color has dried. Finish your RC paint job with a clear coat of spray paint. | 1 |
Passage: Smart thermostats can be controlled from an application on your mobile phone or tablet, allowing you to change the temperature when you’re away from the house. They also have multiple sensors that provide a better overall reading of the temperature in your home and heat or cool your home more efficiently than regular thermostats. Smart thermostats also send you reports about your energy usage so you can be more in tune with how much energy you are using. Look for the Energy Star label on appliances like refrigerators, freezers, ovens, dishwashers, desktop computers, laptops, printers, and scanners, which indicates that these appliances are energy efficient. Switching your electronics to those with an Energy Star label can significantly reduce your energy consumption and therefore your energy bills. An Energy Star label signifies that an appliance is more energy-efficient than 75% of other appliances, therefore saving energy and money. If you live outside the U.S., contact appliance manufacturers or local government officials to find out about similar ratings or programs in your area. Adjust your refrigerator temperature to 38 to 42 °F (3 to 6 °C) and your freezer temperature to 0 to 5 °F (−18 to −15 °C). Check that the seal on the oven door is intact and avoid peeking in the oven more than necessary, as this lets out heat and increases the cooking time. If your fridge has a power-save switch, make sure it is on, and always check that the door seals tightly. Use your microwave, rather than your oven, for reheating small items. Set your washing machine to wash your clothes in cold water, which can save you up to 50 cents per load while still cleaning your clothes effectively. Always clean the lint out of the filter of the dryer after each use, and remember to dry heavy and light fabrics separately. Use the highest spin cycle on your washing machine, as the high spin speeds remove more moisture and reduce the time needed to dry clothing. If possible, invest in a front-loading washer as they save more water and energy than top-loading washers. Consider buying a high-efficiency washing machine. These are designed to save water and require less detergent. Having a well-insulated home will reduce the amount of energy needed to heat or cool the area. Check the insulation around your home, especially in your attic. If needed, add more insulation to your roof/ceiling, attic, or basement to ensure your home is as energy-efficient as possible. If your home is not well-insulated, it will trap more heat in the summer, and lose heat in the winter. This will require you to spend more energy on heating and air conditioning. Having gaps or cracks in your walls or your windows can lead to drafts, which can let out cool air and lead to wasted energy use. Seal any gaps or cracks in your home so you can reduce your heating and cooling bill. Make sure your windows are draught-proof and energy efficient, especially if you live in a colder climate. Saving water also reduces the amount of energy needed to purify or heat it. Limit your shower time and turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth. You can also make sure to wash only full loads of laundry and dishes in order to save water and energy used to heat the water. Installing low-flush toilets and low-volume faucets will also dramatically reduce your water usage. Avoid pre-washing your dishes before you put them in the dishwasher. Limit the amount of time sprinklers are on, and make sure to only water grassy areas, rather than overspraying onto sidewalks or parking lots., Summary: Consider keeping your Callas outside if you live in a mild climate. Help your plant to die back. Give your Callas some protection. | 0 |
Passage: When class starts or an assembly in the gym begins, don’t try to keep the conversation going in a whisper. Instead, participate fully in whatever the activity is. This will show her that you have very clear boundaries and that you understand social norms. You may be able to make a few more connections with some non verbal communication. If the teacher says something funny, you might look her way and make some eye contact while you laugh. You’ll want to be at your best when you sit next to a person you like. The last thing you want is to come off charming and likable, only to have her become too distracted by any offensive odors coming from your body. Be sure to shower daily. Where deodorant and brush your teeth twice a day. Carry mints with you. Have one before you sit down. Gum can work too, but it can sometimes be hard to talk while chewing gum. It can also be perceived as rude or gross. Where a modest amount of cologne. Don’t dump too much on. It shouldn’t burn the nostrils of the person smelling it. A few dabs on your neck and wrists is fine. End the conversation by thank her for her time. Tell her you really enjoyed meeting her (or getting to know her even better). Be specific. Reference something you guys talked about. “I had a really great time hearing your views on the television show Supernatural.” “Thank you for telling me that funny story about your cats.” “I understand this physics problem so much better now that we’ve had a chance to talk it out together. If you’ve just met, it might not be prudent to ask for her number right away. But you can try to set up an appropriate time to meet again. Or even better, ask if it would be okay if you sat next to her the next time the class meets. After you get to know her a little better, you can ask to call her sometime. Be specific here as well. “I’d like to talk more about pet ownership with you if you are interested.” Let her know when you’ll be here again. This puts the power in her hands to decide if she would like to sit next to you again. Which she totally will if you followed these steps., Summary: Reedit your lyrics if needed. Add a hook. Reevaluate the structure. Workshop your song with others. | 0 |
The summary of "Combine 1 cup (237 ml) of oatmeal with a cup of steaming hot water. Mix the ingredients thoroughly with a utensil. When the mixture is cool to the touch, apply it to your nose (and the rest of your face, if desired) for about 2 minutes. Rinse the mixture from your face with cool water. To keep the mixture on your nose, you may want to saturate a clean, lint-free cloth with it and allow the cloth to soak on your nose. By doing so, the citric acid of the lemon will exfoliate and flush out clogs. Apply either squeezed lemon juice or a raw wedge of lemon directly to the pores of your nose. Wait 1 to 5 minutes, depending on how sensitive your skin is, then rinse with warm water. Although this technique is great for occasional pore cleansing, you’ll see the best results doing this weekly. Separate an egg white into a bowl. Wash your face with a mild soap and warm water. Use a clean sponge or a lint-free cloth to apply the egg whites to your nose. When the whites have dried on your skin, rinse again with water and pat dry. After rinsing, use a noncomedogenic moisturizer that won’t clog your pores. Fill a large bowl with steaming water. Drape a towel over your head and carefully position your head over the bowl. The towel will trap the steam, warming your face and cleaning your pores. Do this for about 10 to 15 minutes. Use caution with this method. Water and steam that are too hot can cause burns. Approach the steam slowly with your face to gauge its hotness. Add essential oils, like eucalyptus, peppermint, and tea tree oil to the water for extra cleansing power. Tea tree, especially, is great for skin susceptible to breakouts." is Use oatmeal to clean out nose pores. Apply lemon juice once a week. Apply egg whites to nose pores. Open and purify nose pores with steam. | 1 |
Passage: Astrologists think Libra men enjoy the occasional surprise. As they are traditional romantics, they love to feel a little pampered. To make a Libra man love you, throw a surprise into a relationship here and there. For example, surprise him by cooking his favorite meal after he's had a hard day at work. Some think Libra men respond best to traditional romantic dates. When planning a date night, go for something that's traditionally romantic. Opt for a candlelit restaurant followed by a walk in the park, for example. As Libra men may be attracted to confidence, they're always up for a little debate. While they do not like arguing, feel free to throw in your two cents regarding things like politics, music, and other matters of personal opinion. However, remember to flatter your Libra man even while arguing with him. For example, say something like, "While I disagree, you really know a lot about this issue. I'm impressed." Libra men love having a large social circle. If you can't be open to seeing friends regularly, a Libra man is unlikely to fall for you. When dating a Libra man, agree to go out as often as possible. You can expect to attend a lot of events with big groups. Do not be clingy in group settings. Allow your Libra man to socialize with his friends without you. He will appreciate you letting him be himself and pursue his own interests., Summary: Learn more about her interests. Come up with inside jokes. Hang out in low-stakes, low-pressure situations. Offer your support if she’s having a rough day. | 0 |
Q: Summarize the following: Enter your email and password and click “Sign in”. This is in the upper right corner and will bring up a dropdown menu. You will be taken to the Dropbox settings page with the “Profile” tab displaying by default. Window will appear where you can drag/drop a photo to upload it or click to browse your computer for image files. This button is located to the right of your name displayed on your profile. A window will appear where you can enter a new first and last name. This link is below your current email displayed on the profile. A window will appear with a field to enter a new email address, and 2 other fields to verify your current login information. Click “Change” next to “Language” under the “Preferences” header to bring up a window with various language options. This setting will be made for Dropbox across devices. Select the checkboxes under the “Email Notifications” header to choose which actions notify you via the email associated with your Dropbox account. This button is located near the top of the page and will take you to the Account settings. Click the “Connect” button next to the associated service link your information to that service for updates and notifications. You can link social media (Facebook, Twitter), email (Google, Yahoo), or personal contacts. Click “Delete My Dropbox” near the bottom of this page to permanently remove your account. This button is near the top of the page and will take you to the security settings page. Here you can view recent login sessions on your account from various devices. This button is under the “Password” header and will bring up a window prompting you for your old and new password. Click “Change Password” to confirm the change. Click “Click to enable” next to the status under the “Two-step verification” header. You will need to supply a mobile phone number that will become linked to your Dropbox account. You will be prompted to enter a code texted to that mobile number each time you sign in to your account from an unrecognized device. Click the “x” to the right of the device or app listing under the “Devices” or “Apps Linked” headers. This will remove its association from your Dropbox account and stop any syncing with that device or app., A: Ask your parents when they are in a good mood. Ask to have the sleepover at a convenient time. Be polite instead of demanding. Keep the first sleepover simple. Offer to do something kind in exchange. Show them that it will be a good opportunity for you to socialize. If the basics aren't working, try a more drastic approach. | 0 |
The summary of "You can pause, smile, and start talking about something else, indicate that the moment is over by saying “Just thought you should know." You can even tell him you don't need to hear anything back, letting him know he should take some time to think things over. The less you come across like you're trying to extract a particular response from him the likelier he'll be to give you the one you want – if not immediately, eventually, when he realizes what a lucky guy he is. When talking, try to phrase everything personally -- "I realized I love you," "I fell for you, etc.-- instead of using language like "we" and "us." Because guys aren't always encouraged to communicate their thoughts and feelings, it's extra important to make them feel like they have someone to confide in. Be an active listener by reading between the lines, waiting for him to finish before you respond, and digging in with further questions. Avoid tying whatever he says back to yourself. You've told him you love him, now be patient as he works through his own emotions. Some silence, though it may feel awkward, is not a bad thing. He may be a bit shocked and need time to digest the news -- don't feel like one of you must always be talking. Just because you're not demanding a response doesn't mean you aren't pressuring him. If he disappears for a day or two, don't worry too much -- he just needs to process things. Chasing him down or following his every move, waiting to see how he responds, will only drive him farther away. If he is awkward or tells you he has other feelings, be kind and cordial -- you've done your part! But if he smiles or responds that he loves you too, there is no reason to rush down the aisle. Telling someone you love them in just another step in your relationship, not the end of the line. The important thing is treating him like you love him, not just saying the words. Keep talking regularly, having open and honest conversations about your relationship. Don't feel the need to tell him you love him every day now -- actions speak louder than words. Ultimately, all you can do is express your feelings. You can't control how he is going to respond, nor should you. No matter what he says in return, you should respect his wishes and move on with your life. It takes a lot of bravery and passion to tell someone that you love them -- be proud of yourself for the effort and courage." is Make it clear that you don't demand to hear it back. Sit and listen to him after you've said your piece. Give him time and space to think. Continue treating him like a friend, no matter what his response, to help the relationship grow. Respect his decision or response without argument. | 1 |
Passage: An important part of your feasibility study is a detailed budget, which should include the costs that you'll need to handle as you start your business or project. For example: what equipment will you have to purchase or lease? Will you need land or special buildings? Do you need special tools or machinery? Determine exactly how much all of this will cost. Your start-up costs are those that you'll have to cover to get off the ground, but which (typically) won't be regular expenses once the business or project is underway. These are the everyday costs of running a business, and will include such things as rent, materials, and wages that you'll need to account for regularly. Use your prior research on the current prices of comparable items to help you set the price of your services or goods. Based on how much of the market you've estimated you'll be able to corner, and based on your productions costs and the price you hope to fetch, what do you anticipate your profit margin to be? You should also include information about whether or not you see your revenue stream remaining steady or growing over time. To be able to calculate this, begin by carefully outlining your fixed costs (what you will always have to spend on rent, supplies, salaries, etc.). You can then calculate both a conservative and aggressive prediction about your profit growth. The conservative model will estimate slower growth with possible increases in your fixed costs, whereas a more aggressive model is more optimistic—how much might you be able to expect to grow if demand for your product increases steadily and your operating costs stay relatively stable? Perhaps you're not planning on selling a good or service, but are instead doing a feasibility study to see whether or not a public works project is feasible. If so, you won't necessarily have to worry about financial revenue, but you'll still want to estimate the overall good for the community that you think will come from your project. How many people will benefit from the service, and in what ways? You should be able to use the results from your surveys to help you answer these questions. For example, if you're studying the feasibility of a new park, you would have earlier asked residents questions about how often they visit parks, why they visit them, and whether or not they thought they'd utilize them more if current parks were redesigned or if new specialty parks were built. You can use all of this to estimate the longer-term impact the project would have on the town. You need to know how you'll be able to cover all of your costs throughout this operation. Thus, carefully outline all of your available sources of income and funding. For example, do you have savings upon which you can draw? Will you need investors, and if so, have you identified them? Will you need to secure a bank loan? Have you been pre-approved? The final step when considering the financial aspects of your idea is to perform what is called a profitability analysis. Subtract all of the outlined costs from your anticipated revenue in order to determine whether you'll be able to cover your start-up and operating costs and turn a profit. You should then be able to determine whether or not the profit margin is wide enough. Even if the project isn't concerned with making money, you still need to crunch the “numbers”: given the amount of time and effort that will be involved, will enough people benefit in the long-run to make this project worthwhile?, Summary: Outline your start-up costs. Estimate your operating costs. Estimate your revenue predictions. Estimate the outcome for other types of projects. Identify your funding sources. Crunch the numbers. | 1 |
Context: While some tanks come with bases that are designed to support their weight, standalone tanks will need somewhere sturdy to sit. Find an empty table, bench, or another spot that will be able to hold your tank while it is full of water. 1 litre (34 fl oz) of water weighs 1 kilogram (35 oz). In a big tank, this can add up quickly to become very heavy. Make sure that your tank will be properly supported and that you won’t need to move it once it’s full of water. If you don’t have anywhere to place your aquarium, you can purchase an aquarium stand online of from your local pet store that will be able to support the tank. Tropical fish are very sensitive to temperature and noise, so their tank should be safe from anything that might disrupt them. Place the tank in a location that won’t get a lot of direct sun or wind from open windows. The tank should also be far away from any speakers that may cause harsh vibrations. Keeping the aquarium in the corner of a room should help avoid many of these potential issues. This will also reduce the chance of the tank getting knocked over by accident. Your tank will need to have a heater, a filter, and a light, which will all require a nearby electrical socket. When choosing a location for your tank, check that there are adequate power sockets nearby to avoid having to run extension cables all over the place. You should also ensure that there’s no chance of any cords coming from the aquarium’s heater or filter being pulled out by young children or excitable pets. Keep the cords tucked away to ensure they are always plugged in. If you have a cat or dog, they may be fascinated by the aquarium and the wildlife inside. Even though your aquarium will have a lid on it, some ambitious animals may try and get inside to catch the fish. Find somewhere to place the tank that will reduce the chances of any curious creatures from getting inside. Keeping your aquarium on a sturdy surface high off the ground will reduce the chances of pets disrupting it. If you have cats, you may also need another barricade to keep your cats from getting into the tank. Alternately, make sure there aren't any other surfaces nearby that your cat could climb or jump off of to get to the tank., Summary: Choose a sturdy benchtop or aquarium stand to support your tank. Keep the tank away from direct sunlight, cold breezes, or vibrations. Make sure there are electrical sockets nearby. Place the tank out of reach of other pets. | 1 |
Context: You can look it up online or ask a sales associate what it will be. While states usually set a statewide sales tax, some municipalities add their own taxes on top of that. This means that the sales tax rate can vary drastically when moving between different cities or counties. Sales tax is not charged on all items you buy. Check online to see what is, and is not, taxed in your area. Take the percent number and imagine a decimal point after it. Now move that decimal point two spaces to the left, giving you the decimal equivalent of the sales tax percentage. For example, if the sales tax rate is 8%, the decimal figure will be .08. This calculation will give you the amount of tax that will be charged for your purchase. For example, if the item you want to buy is $20, multiply 20 times .08 and you get 1.6. That means you will have to pay $1.60 in sales tax. This will give you the total price you will have to pay at the register. Using our same example once again, if you will be charged $1.60 on your $20 item, simply add 1.6 to 20, for a total of $21.60., Summary: Stretch dynamically and with full range of motion. Use more powerful strengthening exercises. Return to your regular routine gradually. | 0 |
Passage: Begin with dry, clean hair. Carefully brush your hair until it is smooth. Pay particular attention to removing any snarls or knots in your long locks. Bend forward at your waist. Brush your hair forwards towards your forehead. Gather your hair into a ponytail at the base of your forehead. Secure it tightly with a rubber band. Imagine that you are transforming your hair into a unicorn’s horn. The ponytail should be located in the same place as a unicorn’s horn. Remain bent over at your waist. Slowly slide your rubber band towards the ends of your hair. Stop 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) from the ends of your hair. Adjust the rubber band to the desired length—remember, it is always better to cut a little bit off at a time! Position your non-dominant hand securely over the rubberband. As you stand up straight, try not to shift your hair or the position of your hand. Using a pair of sharp shears, cut just below the rubber band. Set down the hair you cut off, remove the ponytail holder, and assess your layered look. If you want to cut more hair off, repeat the process. After you remove the ponytail holder, make sure to check you layers for evenness. If you notice any areas that are uneven, use a pair of scissors to clean them up. Be sure to look in a mirror as you do this., Summary: Prep your hair. Brush your hair into a ponytail. Position the rubber band. Cut your hair. | 1 |
The answer of "Summarize the following Keyed drill chucks do not typically thread onto the drill. Instead, the chuck's tapered end inserts onto a matching spindle. Look at the gap between the chuck base and the drill, and you should see this spindle. Measure its diameter. This is a cheap, two-armed wedge. Choose one with a gap between the two arms larger than the spindle diameter, but as close to it in size as possible. If you're in a hurry, skip to the end of this section for another method. Position the two arms of the wedge around the spindle in this gap. Hammer the thick end of the wedge until the chuck pops off the drill. Clean and degrease the tapered portions of the spindle and chuck. Place the chuck on the spindle and retract its jaws completely. Place a thin piece of wood over the chuck nose to protect it, then tap the chuck nose with a mallet until it fits securely onto the spindle. If you do not want to go out and buy a wedge, it may be possible to remove the whole spindle instead. This will only work if the chuck has an open center, allowing you to access the spindle beneath. Here's how to do it: Open the chuck all the way. Place the chuck above a pair of vise jaws, with the spindle hanging loose beneath it. Place a metal punch through the center hole. Hammer the metal punch until the spindle comes off the drill." is Clip the fan leaves. Trim the sugar leaves. Leave the buds on the plant. Hang the branches to cure. Dispose of your plant. | 0 |
The answer of "Summarize the following To calculate the unit price of any product, you will need to know how much money it will cost to buy a certain, set amount of that product. Use this information to calculate how many dollars (or another unit of currency) it will cost to purchase one unit of that product. In other words, you are calculating the cost per item. Example: Jennifer purchased 7 boxes of cereal for a total cost of $16.38 (without tax). Assuming each box of cereal cost the same amount of money, calculate the unit price on the cereal Jennifer purchased. Set up a fraction with the total cost as the numerator (top number) and the total number of items as the denominator (bottom number). Divide the total cost by the total number of items to reduce the denominator to a value of one. Example: The total cost, $16.38, should be set as the numerator. The number of items, 7, should be set as the denominator. In other words, the cereal costs: $16.38 / 7 boxes Treat the fraction as a division problem and solve: $16.38 / 7 boxes = $2.34 / box At this point, you should know the unit price of the product in question. Write the unit cost as an expression of cost per item. Make sure that you include both units labels in your answer. Example: The price per box of cereal is $2.34. Another way of writing this answer would be: The cost of the cereal is $2.34 / box." is Examine the problem. Divide the total cost by the total amount. Write your final answer. | 1 |
Passage: If your face is oblong but tapers slightly from forehead to jaw, you may have an oval-shaped face. Oval faces tend to be about 1 ½ times longer than they are wide. Round faces are widest across the cheekbones, with rounded foreheads and jawlines. Another good rule of thumb is that the round face is typically about as long (measuring from hairline to chin) as it is wide (from cheekbone to cheekbone). Heart-shaped faces are widest across the forehead, and gradually narrow as you move down to the chin. The forehead should be wider than the cheekbones, and the jaw narrower than the cheekbones and the forehead.} If your face is long, widest at the cheekbones, and narrow towards the forehead and chin, you have a diamond-shaped face. Oblong faces are long, but also rounded at the top and bottom. They tend to be about equally wide across the cheekbones and jawline. Square faces tend to have a jaw that is about as wide as, or even wider than, the cheekbones. Square faces typically have a wide forehead as well. The slope from the corners of the jaw to the chin is gentle, and the chin is usually fairly wide, rather than pointy or rounded. Like round faces, square faces are usually about as wide as they are long. If you have a square jaw with a longer face, your face shape is rectangular rather than square. A square jawline can also be a feature of a triangular face. If your forehead and cheekbones are significantly narrower than your jawline, your face is triangular., Summary: Harvest the beans when the pods turn yellow and dry. Cut mature pods off of the bean plant. Remove the beans from the pods and let them dry. Store your dried beans in an airtight container. | 0 |
Context: If you're interested in hanging out with her as a friend, there is less pressure to say just the right thing than if you want her to become romantically interested in you. Once you figure out what you want, you can proceed to text her accordingly. Note: Most of these steps assume that you are looking for a romantic connection with a girl. After you get a girl’s number it is best not to contact them right away in order to not appear needy or annoying. After you’ve waited however long you think is necessary (2 or 3 days tops), send a quick text message that let's her know you're thinking of her. It’s best to keep the first text short and sweet, flirty, funny, mysterious, or any combination of those. A common text most guys send would be “Hey. It’s John from the coffee shop, remember me?” This is a mistake. Just assume they remember you and they are anxiously awaiting your text. Asking if they remember you should only be in a flirty manner (i.e. you’re teasing her because she'd had a couple of drinks when you met her at a party). Try to stick with the vibe you created when you first got her number. If you flirted with her by giving her a silly nickname like “shorty” or “dork,” include the nickname to subtly remind her about your chemistry in person., Summary: Learn the step pattern. Start with your feet together. Step back with your right foot. Step in place with your left foot. Bring your right foot forward to neutral. Step back with your left foot. Bring your left foot forward to neutral. | 0 |
Q: Summarize the following: Purchasing from big-box and non-locally owned stores filters your money out of your local economy. Keep money circulating around your local economy by shopping from locally-owned companies whenever possible. Some easy changes to make include going to local mechanics instead of dealerships, and a local bookstore instead of an online retailer. In addition to shopping at locally-owned stores, look for products made in your area or country. If, for example, your local grocery store sells an olive oil made abroad and one made by a local farm, opt for the local oil. For products that may not be made directly in your area, such as clothing or cars, look for ones that are made in your country. Small banks and credit unions are generally more mindful with your money and invest directly in your community. They also tend to be more flexible in supporting loans for small, local businesses. Work with a local bank or credit union rather than a megabank to not only support local jobs but also to support investment in your local community. In addition to being beneficial for your local economy, local banks often offer the same services with lower fees attached. Locally-owned grocery stores and farmers markets are great places to get food made, shipped, and stocked by people in your area. Shop at farmers markets when you can, and look for locally-sourced products at the grocery store. When you go out to eat, choose local restaurants instead of large chains. There are often locally owned restaurants at a variety of prices. You can replace your fast food habit with local options and not have to shoulder too great a price increase., A: Learn the basic rules. Find a group of willing players. Set a time limit. Designate safe zones. Pick direct or indirect gameplay. Before starting a game, make sure you've got an accommodating place to play. Contact the administrator or referee when you've been eliminated. | 0 |
The answer of "Summarize the following Don’t ask for a rabbit if you don’t have space for a hutch, and don’t get your heart set on a gerbil if you have a family member who can’t stand them. Think about the environment of your home and what type of animal would fit in best. Ask yourself: How big will the pet be once it is fully grown? Will it require any special medical care (shots, etc.)? Consider your schedule, too. Are you active in extracurricular activities? If so, do you really have time for a pet? For example, you may opt for a pet like a rabbit or a hamster if you have a busy schedule as they are low maintenance and do not need a lot of attention to thrive. A pet like a snake or a lizard may be a good option if you have a passion for reptiles and enough time to care for them. Your mom is more likely to take you seriously if she sees that you’ve taken the time to really think about what kind of pet you want, rather than just asking her for any pet. Look online or in books about pets to find which type of animal would suit your desires best. Then, have a first and second choice of pet. For example, you may have your heart set on a small animal like a rabbit or a hamster. This may be your first choice. After you have identified your first choice for a pet, think about a second choice that would still make you happy if your mom doesn't go for the initial suggestion. For example, you may have a lizard as your second choice, as it is easy to care for and maintain. Do research into how much it will cost to buy the pet from the pet store or from a breeder. A small pet like a fish or a rabbit can often be bought at a pet store for $20-$50. A pet like a small dog or cat will cost more and may be bought at the pet store or through a breeder. If you are worried about the cost of an animal, consider adopting a pet from an animal shelter. It usually does not cost much to get a small pet from a shelter. You’ll have a stronger argument if other people are willing to help out, too. If you have brothers and sisters, check to see what kind of pet they might get excited about having. Then try to come to an agreement on what type of animal to get -- even better if you can agree on a plan to divide the responsibilities. If you and your siblings cannot agree on a pet, you may need to advocate for a small pet on your own. Remember that in doing this, you will be solely responsible for caring for the pet." is Choose a pet you can care for. Pick a first and a second choice. Determine the cost of getting the pet. Speak to your siblings, if you have any. | 1 |
Context: Go over your face and add more color if you need to. Or, you can go back and buff out any trouble spots that you notice. Because you have applied this look in layers, you can easily touch up any spots that you are unhappy with by repeating the steps of this process., Summary: Review your work! | 1 |
Context: One person at the table will take the three dice and roll them. They will want to get as many 1s as possible, as this is Round 1. For each 1 that he/she roll, they get one point unless they roll three 1s, which would be a 21 (the highest amount of points possible). This is called a "bunco", hence the name of the game. When a player gets a bunco, they should yell "Bunco!" Mark a hash mark on the player’s card that got the bunco. If the player rolls three of a kind, but they're not 1s, he/she gets five points, but not a bunco. When he/she doesn’t get the number, the dice is passed to the left. For example, in the first round, if a player rolls the dice and gets a 3, 4, and 6, he/she must pass the dice to the next player because none of those dice were 1s. The dice must also be passed as soon as a player scores 21 points. This could either be achieved by getting a bunco or rolling the dice so that at least one of the die is the number needed and adding that to the existing score. When a team from the head table gets 21 points or more, the round is over. That team must yell out “game!” The scorekeeper at the head table rings the bell to signify the end of the round. The team at each table with the most points is the winner of that round for each individual table. Players can finish up the roll that they started when the bell was rung. If there is a tie between teams at a table, one person from each team must roll one die. The person who rolls the highest number wins for his/her team. Losing teams (those with fewer points) write an L on their cards. Shift teams accordingly. The winning team at the head table stays at the head table. The losing team at the head table goes down to the middle table. The winning team at the middle table moves up to the head table. The losing team moves down to the losing table. The winning team at the losing table moves up to the middle table. The losing team stays at the losing table. You do not have to do this, but it makes the game more lively. Once each team has moved to the appropriate table, switch partners so that you make up a whole new team. Move to round two (the new number that the teams must hope to roll is 2.) There are six rounds in Bunco. Playing all the way to round 6 completes one hand of the game. You should keep score by a team (you and the person you're facing) and individually (how many buncos you've gotten). After all of the rounds are over, each player should count up the number of buncos they have, as well as how many wins and losses. You can either play that the person with the most buncos wins, or the person with the most buncos and ‘wins’ wins. Award prizes accordingly., Summary: Begin round one of the game. Let the first player continue to roll until he/she doesn’t roll the number needed. Finish round one. Winning teams write a W on their cards. Switch partners. Continue playing. Keep score. Determine the winner. | 1 |
Q: Summarize the following: Dental assistants have a wide range of responsibilities in the office. They work with patients, handle equipment, and process paperwork. The specific role of a dental assistant may vary from office to office. Here is the general job description you can expect: Prepare patients for treatments and cleanings Assist the dentist during procedures (using the suction equipment to clean patients' mouths, etc.) Take and develop x-rays Take blood pressure and pulse Sterilize equipment Provide patients with instructional materials and oral hygiene supplies Teach patients how to brush and floss Perform office management tasks, such as scheduling appointments Dental assistants are in high demand, since many dentists employ more than one assistant. There are a variety of practice settings in which dental assistants are needed. These include the following: Individual dental practices and group dental practices Speciality practices, such as oral surgery, orthodontics and dental facial orthopedics Schools, clinics and other public health program sites Hospital dental clinics Dental school clinics Before you decide to become a dental assistant, it's a good idea to learn more about what to expect in terms of salary and job flexibility. While these specifics will vary from job to job, these facts will help you know what to expect: In 2013, the average pay for dental assistants was $35,640, although the highest pay recorded was $48,350. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between now and the year 2022, there could be up to 74,000 new job openings for dental assistants. This reflects a 24.5 percent growth rate, which is much higher than the average field. Dental assistants typically have full-time, salaried jobs, although part-time work is also available., A: Type your letter on a computer. Use block paragraphs. Put the date at the top. Find the appropriate address. Write a subject line. | 0 |
Q: Summarize the following: One thing you should avoid is apologizing to the guy over text, Facebook, email, or any other way that doesn’t require you to be there in person. Making the effort in person shows that you actually care and that you’re not a coward. Of course, if there are special circumstances, like you and the guy are hundreds of miles apart, then a phone call may be best, but you should stay strong and apologize in person to show he’s worth the effort. If you apologize online or over text, then the guy will think you don’t really care enough to put in the time and effort. If you don’t apologize in person, then the guy may not even respond. This is never a good tactic. Sure, you may be anxious to know whether or not the guy is mad at you, but asking him if that’s the case time and time again is guaranteed to make things worse. Though you may think that asking him a lot will make him move on faster, it’ll actually make it take longer for him to get over it because he’ll be getting a constant reminder of what happened. The truth is, when he really stops being mad, then you’ll instinctively know it. Asking a million times won’t change a thing. If you really want the guy to stop being mad at you, then don’t give him the lame apology where you make it clear that you’re only apologizing so he’d stop being mad at you. Don’t say, “I guess I should apologize,” or say “I’m sorry” in a passive aggressive way. Instead, make it clear that you’re sincere in your feelings and in your regrets. If you apologize while clearly not meaning it, that won’t get you anywhere. Make eye contact, turn your body toward the guy, and let him see how much pain you’re in when you apologize. Don’t make excuses for your behavior, either. Own up to whatever happened. Another thing you should avoid is trying to hash things out with the guy at the wrong time. Don’t try to talk to him before he has something important to do, like to pitch in a baseball game, go on a job interview, or take a test. Make sure you talk to him when he seems not stressed and approachable. You should also avoid asking if he’s mad in front of others; if you’re not making the effort to talk to him one-on-one, it shows a lack of seriousness. If you’re asking the guy during a bad time, then he’ll already be annoyed that you didn’t put more thought into when to have the conversation, so you’ll be starting off on the wrong foot. Of course we all hate knowing that someone is mad at us. That said, if the guy is really fuming, then you shouldn’t try to reconcile with him that same day. Give him a few days, or maybe even a few weeks, to cool off before you feel like you can talk and be friends again. If you try to talk to him right away, then he won’t be ready to listen and will get more and more annoyed — and angry. It can be hard to be patient in these situations, but you have to learn to do just that. Find a way to keep yourself occupied until the guy is ready to talk. In the meantime, you can even focus on exactly what you wanted to say to him., A: Don’t apologize over text or online. Don’t ask him if he’s still mad a million times. Don’t give the fake apology. Don’t pick the wrong time to have a conversation. Don’t try to fix things too soon. | 1 |
Q: Summarize the following: If a virus causes your tonsillitis, you’re more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose. A general feeling of being unwell and a fever can occur with either viral or bacterial infection, but the fever is usually lower if you have a virus – closer to 100.4°F (38°C) than 102°F (38.9°C). You may have a cough with either cause, but a cough and a husky voice are more commonly associated with viral illness. Coughing and voice changes can be caused by laryngitis, usually a viral ailment that goes along with tonsillitis. Tonsillitis caused by a virus usually goes away or at least begins to improve within three to four days, so if you start to feel better after that time you likely have a passing viral infection. Bacterial tonsillitis can last much longer, or even until medically treated. See your doctor if you see no improvement in symptoms after four days — you may have a bacterial infection requiring antibiotics. Even viral tonsillitis can last up to two weeks, so a longer illness isn’t a definite sign of a bacterial infection. EBV is the usual cause of mononucleosis, or “mono.” Mono is a common cause of tonsillitis in young adults and teens. Mono can last for weeks, and is often associated with fatigue, sore throat and tonsillitis, fever, swollen lymph nodes in the neck and armpits, and headache. Mono will pass on its own and usually doesn’t require treatment, but you should still get diagnosed. This can be done with a simple blood test. Some people with mono also get a pinpoint red, speckled rash on the roof of their mouth. Open wide and look at the top of your mouth in a mirror. Red speckles can indicate mono. Mono can occur with or without a skin rash, too. While looking in your mouth, also check for a gray membrane covering your tonsils. This is another sign of mono. Gently feel over the area of your spleen — under your ribcage, above your stomach, on the left side of your torso. Your spleen may enlarge if you have mono and feel tender when pressed. Be gentle! A swollen spleen can rupture if handled roughly., A: Choose a needle that can accommodate your thread’s thickness. | 0 |
Q: Summarize the following: If you are working on coming out of the closet, start by talking to people who you think will support you. If you know any gay people, start with them. People who you know to be liberal, radical, open-minded, or simply thoughtful are also good candidates. If you don't know anyone like this, practice by talking it through with your online community. Be open about your orientation to your family if you safely can. You may want to talk to one family member first, or you may just want to talk to a few of your closest relatives as a group. Say something like "I need to tell you something I know about myself that you may not know. This is something that has been true about me my whole life, and while I've struggled with it, I've come to accept that it is part of who I am." Reassure them that you know what you are talking about, that you have always been gay, and that you are still a Christian. Offer helpful materials. Look for materials meant to support Christians with gay family members. Direct them to websites with resources for Christian parents: http://www.themarinfoundation.org/resources/resources-for-parents/ If you are a minor who lives at home and is financially dependent on your family, consider waiting to come out until you are able to support yourself. If you live with homophobic family members, have a backup plan before you come out, or if you fear being outed. Locate a shelter, or ask a relative or close friend if you can stay with them if you are left homeless. Speak to your minister to see if you can count on them for support. If you are coming out to your family or members of your community, having your faith leader in your corner is essential. If your family attends a different church, consider speaking to their pastor. Only do this if you have attended the church before, or if you have your family's permission: otherwise they may feel violated., A: Print out a registration form from the Secretary of State’s website. Check “Yes” to confirm your eligibility, then enter your information. Select a party affiliation or check “Unaffiliated” to vote in primaries. Make sure all of your information is correct, then sign at the bottom. Mail this form to the county clerk’s office to register by mail. Bring your form to the county clerk to register in person. | 0 |
Q: Summarize the following: If there is a red squiggly line beneath a word, then that word is misspelled. If there is a green squiggly line beneath a phrase or sentence, it means that the phrase is grammatically or syntactically incorrect. You don't need to run the Spelling & Grammar tool – these markers should appear of their own accord as you make mistakes. Most versions of Word will auto-correct slightly-misspelled words, but you may need to fix the punctuation yourself. There should be a small picture of a book along the bottom of the page, near the bottom-left corner. If there is a check on it, then there are no errors in the document. If there is a red X, then click on the book. The program will pull up various errors and suggested corrections. When you right-click on the red-underlined word or green-underlined phrase, a menu will appear to offer actions and suggestions. You should see a list of suggested "correct alternatives" to your word or phrase. You will also have the option to Ignore or Ignore All. If you wrote "whats", for instance, Word will give you the option to correct the word to "what's" – along with "what," "whets," "whites," and "wheats." Click on the suggestion that seems right, and the program will automatically replace the misspelled word with its correct counterpart. Again – if you aren't sure, run a web search to find the right spelling for the disputed word. Notice which words you consistently misspell. Try to learn from your mistakes so that you make fewer of them. Set the intention of practicing your spelling, and try to catch yourself when you slip up. If you're having especial trouble, consider using flashcards or a flashcard app to train yourself in proper punctuation use., A: Look over your document for red and green underlines. Right-click to see suggestions. Choose the right fix. Try to learn the correct punctuation. | 1 |
Q: Summarize the following: A plain white t-shirt is the most versatile option, but color t-shirts can have a vibrant effect. Graphic t-shirts create a super-casual look and give you the opportunity to express more of your personality. This look goes great when paired with the right jeans. You need a looser fitting blazer for this look. Wear a cardigan over a simple t-shirt, then layer your blazer over your cardigan. Wearing this ensemble with khakis can make it borderline business casual, but wearing it with jeans brings it down to a strictly casual level. This creates a dressier appearance than a t-shirt does, but when paired with jeans or shorts, it still looks fairly casual. Moreover, pairing your polo shirt and blazer with khaki cargo shorts gives the look a nautical ambiance.Image:Make a Blazer Casual Step 4.jpg A dark wash jean may give your blazer business casual appeal, but medium or light wash jeans can work just as well for a day out with friends. Either way, your jeans should fit properly and must not sag or look sloppy. You should look casual without looking frumpy.Image:Make a Blazer Casual Step 6.jpg Both khaki and denim shorts can work, but just like jeans, they must fit properly at your waist without sagging. Oxfords, loafers, and other dress shoes may make your ensemble too formal or professional. Stick with a clean pair of sneakers. White sneakers look clean-cut and leave a nice impression, but colorful sneakers may help achieve a more casual look., A: Embrace competition. Think about the implications of any choice you make. Rely on fair trade and commerce as a way of building healthy relationships. | 0 |
Context: Bathroom lighting is probably the last place people want to invest time and money. Mirrors go unlit, and oftentimes one ceiling fixture is used to light up the sink, mirror, and shower. However, as whirlpool tubs become larger and steam showers are added, more and more time is spent relaxing in the bathroom. Since you begin and end your day in the bathroom, why not spend a little extra time considering which fixtures and lights would work best? Halogen bulbs are generally the standard for bathroom lighting, but the newest compact fluorescent bulbs are also a great option. Add companion close-to-ceiling fixtures to supplement bath wall brackets in larger bathrooms. Companion close to ceiling fixtures supplement bath wall brackets in larger bathrooms. If using recessed lighting, avoid creating shadows by not mounting them directly over the mirror. Adding wall brackets to the side of the mirror is one of the best way to eliminate shadows on the face. For mirrors under 48" wide use, vertically mounted wall brackets and position them 75 to 80 inches (190.5 to 203.2 cm) above the floor. If the fixture uses exposed lamps, do not use a higher wattage than 40 watts. Fixtures with clear or well diffused glass use nor more than 75 watts. Color corrected fluorescent lamps should be used when fluorescent fixtures are desired. A crisp white light renders skin tones most accurately. Try a small recessed light directed at a piece of decorative art work or a beautiful powder basin creates an extra layer of lighting. In the shower, use recessed lights or a ceiling mounted plastic unit. Angle a recessed shower fixture and highlight nice tile work or make your shower fixtures sparkle. Don't forget the area over the commode! A recessed unit is always a great addition., Summary: Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker. Let sit. Cover and cook. Serve with rice. Keep the leftovers. | 0 |
Passage: Choose a spot with a ventilation fan or at least some windows you can open to let out any smoke from the soldering iron. Use a fire-safe table or workbench to protect against burns from the metal solder and soldering iron. If you have a stainless steel or ceramic surface, you can use it. Another option is to spread a heat-resistant material, such as a glass soldering mat, where you plan on repairing the cord. Keep a cover and stand for the soldering iron nearby. That way, you don’t have to worry about it touching and damaging your work surface. Tile, brick, and stone are a couple of types of scrap metal you can use to protect tables from dripping metal. Most materials are safe to use as long as you keep the soldering iron from them. Soldering is a great way to repair valuable cords when you don't want to buy a new plug or can't find a suitable one. It works for all types of cords, but it's often best for single-wire cords with a permanently-attached plug. A PVC shrink tube is like a piece of plastic that protects and insulates exposed wires. They come in different sizes, so choose one that is at least as big as the area you wish to repair. A 1 in (2.5 cm) tube is enough for most repairs. After choosing a tube, slide it along one of the cords so it’s out of the way, leaving the cut and stripped wires exposed. If you don’t put the tube on the cord now, you won’t be able to do it later. Make sure you get one that is the proper size for the repair! The tubes and other material needed for the repair are available online or at most hardware stores. Solder is a type of metal used to join wires together. A 63/37 solder wire is made of 63% tin and 37% lead, which both melt at a low temperature for a quick but strong fix. It melts at about 361 °F (183 °C). It’s beginner-friendly and often used to repair electronics. Note that you may find solder with other percentages. They are all slightly different. Although they can be used, stick to a 63/37 lead solder wire for a straightforward repair. There are also lead-free solder wires. These wires are environmentally safe but melt at a higher temperature. If you decide to use one, note that it melts at a temperature about 50°F (30°C) higher than lead solder. Wear the glasses for protection in case the melted metal splashes on you. Also, consider wearing a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and closed-toe shoes for additional protection. Cover up as much as possible to avoid burns! Be aware of the smoke released during the soldering process, especially if you’re working with lead. Work outdoors or in an otherwise ventilated area while wearing a dust mask. Keep other people and pets out of the area until you’re finished and have given the soldering iron plenty of time to cool off. Cut out the damaged portion and strip the wires before doing this. Then, match the wires inside the severed cord according to the color of their insulation. Depending on the cord you’re fixing, you might see more than 1 color, such as red and blue. Twist the red wires together, then twist the blue wires together, keeping the colors separate. Note that thicker cords, such as extension cords, have more than 1 internal wire. The wire colors have to match or else you could short-circuit the system. Smaller cords, such as your average lamp cord or phone charger, only have 1 wire. It is possible to solder wires by laying the exposed ends side by side. However, it’s usually easier to twist them together and then coat them with solder. over the top of the wires to coat them. Hold the tip of the solder wire at a 45-degree angle above the exposed wires. Then, raise the heated soldering iron up toward the wire, holding it at an opposite 45-degree angle. Gently melt the soldering material so it drips onto the exposed wires. Keep moving the solder wire and soldering iron back and forth until the exposed wires are coated in the solder. The goal is to melt the soldering material, not the repaired wires. To avoid melting them, don’t let the soldering iron linger in one spot. Also, avoid touching it to the wires. You could get a soldering pencil instead of a regular soldering iron. It is smaller and easier to control, which can be important when working with small wires. Hold it like a pencil. Leave them alone until they become cool to the touch. While the repair cools, turn off your soldering iron and set it aside in a safe spot, such as a holder. Keep the repaired cord undisturbed so the solder sets properly. If the solder doesn’t have time to cool, it will be too brittle and the wires may come apart again. Move the PVC tube down cord, positioning it so it completely covers the repaired area. To keep it from burning, get a hair dryer or another source of gentle but consistent warmth. Hold it about 5 in (13 cm) back from the cord. Move it back and forth to heat the tube until it shrinks and fits tightly over the soldered area. If you don’t have a hair dryer or a heat gun, you could try using a lighter. Be very careful to avoid burning the tube. Shut off the electricity to the outlet by flipping the corresponding switch in your home’s fuse or circuit breaker box. Then, plug the wire in and reactivate the electricity. Watch the wire for smoke or other problems. If it seems to be working without a problem, then consider it repaired. Turn off the electricity right away if you notice hissing or other problems. Continuing to use the cord could lead to a fire or electrical shock. You most likely will need to replace it., Summary: Set up a ventilated work space that is heat-resistant, if possible. Slip a PVC shrink tube over the wire to use later. Select 63/37 lead solder for an easy material to work with. Put on a pair of safety glasses before operating a soldering iron. Twist the exposed ends of the cord’s internal wires together. Melt solder Let the soldered wires cool for about 2 minutes. Heat the PVC tube gently after sliding it over the solder. Test the cord by plugging it into an electrical outlet. | 1 |
The summary of "First, you must make sure that you have the Pinterest application downloaded to your mobile device. You can get this from the Google Play Store if you are using Android, or the App Store if you are on iOS. Sign in with your username and password. " Once you are on the main Pinterest screen, click the Menu button on your phone and select the “Account Settings” button from the list and it will bring you to a new screen. On this new screen, scroll down until you see the phrases “Log in with Facebook” , “Log in with Google”, and “Log in with Twitter.” Select and check the box of the Social Network you like; a new screen will pop up. On the new screen, type in your username and password and click the “Authorize” button at the bottom and you are connected! It is that easy!" is Open the Pinterest app. Log in to Pinterest. Go to "Settings. Select your Social Network. Connect your account. | 1 |
The answer of "Summarize the following If you are choosing your own topic, then you will want to make sure that it has multiple sides. The topic should be controversial, with at least 2 clear sides. Sometimes a topic might seem to have 2 sides, but in actuality most people would agree on 1 side. For example, you wouldn’t want to write a paper arguing that children need proper care, as no one would disagree with that stance. A better topic may be taking a stance on what should be done if children are not receiving proper care. You need to fully understand your issue in order to choose and defend a position. Consider the background information, recent developments, and the reasons behind each side. Remember to examine at least 2 sides of your issue. Visit your local library to find books, journals, and newspapers. Access online databases, credible websites, and news sources. To decide if a source is credible, look for peer-reviewed journals, check the credentials of the author, locate the information in two separate sources, and check the date to make sure the information is the most recent available. You should also avoid self-published sources. Based on your research, write down the reasons for and against each position that you are considering taking. This will help you choose a position that is easy to defend using the evidence that you have collected. Looking at both sides not only helps you pick the best position, it will also help you choose a good counterargument. For example, if you are writing a paper about whether or not your community should invest in new park equipment, your two sides would be either in favor of the new park equipment or against it. A pro of buying new equipment might be purchasing safer equipment, while a con would be the expense of the purchase. You may have strong views on the topic, which could help guide your choice. If you do have an opinion, make a list of the reasons behind it to see if they can help you build an argument. In some cases, it’s easier to argue a position if you don’t have strong opinions either way. This is because you can focus on the evidence, not on your personal views. How your paper is received will depend on the audience and their stance on the issue. If you are preparing your paper for a class, it could be helpful to consider the views of your instructor. Similarly, a paper such as a policy paper would benefit from localizing the issue, just as a paper for an international journal would appeal to more readers if it includes a wider worldview. While you don’t have to change your position to fit your audience, you may want to adjust your reasons behind the position or the counter-argument you choose." is Make sure your topic is arguable. Research your topic and the alternative sides. Make a pros and cons list for at least 2 positions on your topic. Think about your views on the issue. Consider your audience's views on the topic. | 1 |
Context: This can include name, address, phone number, and email. Before applying to different countries, check personal information requirements as they may vary. For example, you may need to provide your marital status, national origin or picture. Distinguish which position you are seeking and your intention to prove your qualifications. This will allow the recruiter to immediately know what position you are seeking. Many large companies get a variety of applicants for every position, and they may have multiple positions open at the same time. Providing the title of the position you are seeking will help make sure your resume gets filed in the appropriate places. This section is a very brief, 3 to 5 sentence paragraph that highlights your skills, experience and accomplishments as it relates to the job. Summary statements are a good way to provide the hiring individual with an idea of why you would be a good fit for the job, without requiring them to analyze your resume too deeply. List all relevant skills that you have and are required to do the job successfully. Listing all of these skills will enable you to sell yourself well to a potential employer, providing them with an easy to read list of your talents. For example, Marketing Strategy, SEO, Problem Solving, Negotiations, Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Skills. Provide the company name, title, years of employment, and brief descriptions of tasks and accomplishments for each job held up to the last 10 years. Write each task using action verbs such as “trained” or “evaluated” followed by a brief description of what was done and what the results were. For example, “Developed business relationships across southeast territory to increase sales by 30% in 6 months”. List all relevant education, training and certifications that will be helpful for you to get the job. These qualifications can be critical, depending on the industry you want to work in. For example, if you are applying for a nursing position, list your bachelor’s degree and any certifications such as CPR. Being certified in project management (PMP) would not be relevant in this case and should not be listed in your resume. You can choose to include additional sections such as, significant honors and awards, memberships or professional affiliations, community service/volunteerism roles and/or language skills. As mentioned previously, you can find out if any of these sections are relevant enough to add to your resume by reviewing the job description and understanding what is truly valued by the employer. For example, if you are applying for a role at a nonprofit organization, they may be more interested to see what community service and volunteer organizations you are involved with as opposed to a for-profit organization. There are many misconceptions regarding the length of a resume and what it should entail. To keep it simple, if the information is relevant to the job you are applying for (if it is in the requirements or qualifications section of the job posting) add it to your resume. For example, as mentioned previously, a list of languages is typically written in a CV but not in a resume. However, if you are fluent in Japanese and you know the position you are applying to will have contacts in Japan, you should list your Japanese language skills in your resume., Summary: Include identifying information. Provide the title of the position you are seeking. Write and include a summary statement. Include details regarding your core competencies/key skills. Provide your professional experience. Detail your education, training and certifications to provide background information. Provide optional sections only if they are relevant. Don’t short change yourself when writing your resume. | 1 |
Passage: Mix 1 part cream of tartar with 1 part lemon juice in a small bowl to make a paste. Be sure that your solution is thoroughly mixed throughout the solution before applying it to your stain. Cream of tartar is most useful for removing deep-colored stains, like blood, from leather. You should apply the paste with a toothbrush and gently rub on the blood stain. Allow your paste to sit for 10 minutes before removing it. You can use a damp rag to brush off the paste. If the stain remains, try re-applying your paste until the stain is gone or you no longer remove anything from the discolored area. Use a clean damp cloth to rinse off what remains of your cleaning paste. Make sure to rinse the area thoroughly, as leaving behind your cleaning paste might do damage to your leather upholstery. Use a dry towel to soak up any excess moisture left over from your rinsing. When you have absorbed all the moisture you are able, you should allow the area to air dry. This will help prevent future stains and seal some added moisture into the leather to prevent it from cracking over time. You can find leather conditioner at most hardware and auto stores, or in the auto section of larger retailers., Summary: Make your solution. Apply the paste to your stain. Remove the paste and reapply it if necessary. Rinse the stained area. Dry the remaining moisture. Follow up with a leather conditioner. | 1 |
Q: Summarize the following: Place your fore and middle fingers parallel to the vertical seam running down the center of the ball. Then, wrap your thumb around the bottom so that it rests directly on the seam. The ball should fit snugly in your hand, with no wiggling or slipping. Becoming a better fast bowler starts with knowing how to hold the ball for greater accuracy and control. Experiment with the speed, length, and angle of your approach and settle on one that feels natural. Many fast bowlers favor a long run up that gives them plenty of room to build momentum before they hit the crease. Others do better with a relatively short run up. There’s no single best length—the key is to figure out what's most comfortable for you. Several of the best fast bowlers in the world make use of fairly short run ups. Some take as few as 8-10 paces before delivering the ball. At the moment of release, snap your wrist and follow through with your entire arm until it comes to a stop just above waist height. Giving the ball a little push as it leaves your hand will allow you to channel your full power into the bowl, adding considerably to your overall speed. Try not to lock your wrist. Keep it relaxed and facing upwards so that you’ll be in a better position to whip it as you come to the end of your run up. Practice safely. Moving through an increased range of motion at high speed can place a lot of stress on your wrist if you’re not careful. Before you start obsessing too much about line and length, focus on getting maximal acceleration. Make each delivery as fast as you can without sacrificing control. High-speed accuracy will come naturally later on, but it’s hard to develop pace once you’ve become set in your ways. Make an effort to put the same amount of intensity in each delivery as you continue to refine your technique., A: Remove all food and dishes from your cabinets. Clean the interior with all-purpose cleaner or a vinegar solution. Let the shelves air dry. | 0 |
The answer of "Summarize the following Bake the uncovered dish for approximately 15 minutes on the center rack of the oven. In order to avoid burning the beans make sure the rack is not too close to the oven heaters. You are looking for that golden brown color. You may want to flip them over and add more cheese if they are cooking too quickly. Whether you are topping a salad or meal with the beans or serving them for a snack, allow them to cool slightly first. Use crisp edamame to top salads or to sprinkle in soups. Instead of croutons, use this carb-friendly options." is Place the dish of edamame in the oven. Check the edamame after eight or nine minutes have passed to check for doneness and consistency. Allow the edamame to cool before serving. Finished. | 1 |
The answer of "Summarize the following Vocalizing your thoughts is one of the best ways to memorize things. Saying the names of things aloud while you read them will help you memorize them. You can use this to help you study for a test or remember your grocery list. Children regularly talk to themselves as they perform new tasks and learn new things. As adults, we continue to do this, but we internalize the voice and no longer talk to ourselves. However, if you talk aloud as you perform a new task, you will be more likely to remember how to do it again in the future. For example, if you are cooking a dish for the first time, you might try saying the steps of the recipe out loud as you cook in order to better remember how to cook the dish in the future. If you are stumped by a problem, talking through the problem aloud can help you find the solution. You can either talk it through with someone else or talk to yourself. Talking through a problem works because it forces your mind to focus on the task, instead of drifting off to other thoughts. For example, if you are bogged down on an algebra problem, talk through the steps of the problem out loud in order to find the place where you are getting stuck." is Plan your delivery route of the tub from the curb to the foundation. Assemble the hot tub and hook up the electricity. Prepare the hot tub for use. | 0 |
Context: This shouldn't be about badgering people to take you on, but more about providing help where it is needed. The ubiquitous DofE Volunteering choice, these are a good option. They could usually use some help, and you can arrange your work timings and days with them more or less when you'd like them. However, these are pretty popular, and so you should probably move fast! Many Local Council's also have a team responsible for coordinating volunteers as well as Youth Workers that should be able to work with you to find an opportunity. Don't be put off by the myriad of departments on a Council website, ring the main switchboard number and the operator should be able to connect you to the right person. They are often in need of help, especially with their younger members. However, some groups require you to be a member of the Scouting/Guiding movement, and their meetings may last quite a bit longer than an hour. Remember that there are many different branches of these organizations, which could be a better choice if you have a particular skill, e.g. Sea Scouts or Air Scouts. Search around in your area for people who are currently looking for some assistance. Some good places to offer your aid would be at a school for the disabled, or an old people's home, for example., Summary: Leave the wood as-is. Stain the piece to add tint. Distress the stain to create the appearance of age. Preserve your distressed finish with a final clear coat. Allow the clear coat to dry for 4-6 hours. | 0 |
Context: This tool is designed specifically for the task, and will enable you to do the job in the least time with minimum effort. There are a few things you need to consider, however, before starting. Check the soil consistency. Rocky soils are difficult to use post hole diggers in, since a relatively small stone will prevent the cutting edge of the diggers from penetrating the soil. You can use a steel rock bar to loosen the rocks before using the post hole digger. Very loose, sandy, and dry soils, or otherwise stubborn ground, are hard to remove from the hole, as the clamping action of the jaws is not as effective on these non-cohesive materials. If you have time, start the holes one day, fill them with water and come back to remove the much softened soil the next day. Measure and mark the location of each fence post. Post hole diggers have a maximum effective depth of about 3/4 of their handle length, so a five foot pair will dig about 3 1/2 half deep. Very hard earth like clay is extremely difficult to dig with a manual pair of post hole diggers. A rock bar may work on dry clay. If it is a single hole for a project like installing a flagpole, you can eyeball the location, but for fences and other projects requiring multiple holes, you may want to lay out the locations of you holes more accurately. Using stakes and a string line to guide you, and a long measuring tape to establish your spacing will help for this purpose. Plant the stakes on either end of the line that you want to dig along. Tie the string to one stake, pull taut, and tie to the other stake. The average spacing for posts is eight feet (2.4 m), though depending upon the structure you could space them further apart. For fencing around a field on private property, this may not be an issue, since the property owner should be aware of any utility right of ways on his land, but if there is any doubt, call your local utility locating service to be sure. Be sure to call your local utilities at least three days prior to digging to have your utility lines located. Depending upon your location, it may be illegal to begin digging without requesting a utility survey., Summary: Obtain a pair of post hole diggers. Select the location for the hole you will dig. Determine if there is any possibility of underground utilities being in the area you are digging. | 1 |
Context: After unplugging the hot tub, coil the power cord. If your tub has a storage compartment for the cord, open it and place the cord inside. If the cord detaches from the tub, disconnect it and store it in a safe place until you unload the tub at the new location. For many models, you’ll use a Phillips head screwdriver to open the access panel. After opening the panel, you should find a drainage spout. Thread a garden hose onto the spout, then place the other end of the hose where you want the water to drain. Drain the water into the street or a gutter instead of your lawn or garden. Your plants won’t like chlorinated water. Drainage procedures vary by model, so double check your owner’s manual. Turn the valve and wait for the water to drain, which can take at least 30 minutes. After draining the water, dry the tub thoroughly with a towel. Once you’ve drained and dried the tub, remove the hose and close the access panel. Replace the access panel’s screws so you don’t lose them during the moving process. If your hot tub has a removable cover, take it off and transport it separately. There’s a good chance it’ll get damaged if you leave it on during the move. Check your owner’s manual for specific instructions about removing your hot tub’s cover. You’ll likely need to unscrew its hinges, so be sure to keep the screws in a safe place until you reinstall it., Summary: Keep your head mobile. Volunteer to hold pads. Grow accustomed to being struck. Keep your eyes open. | 0 |
The summary of "Alternate your purple shampoo use with non-tinted shampoos to keep your tint light and even. If you have warmer naturally blonde hair, you may even use the shampoo only when you notice yellowing. Pay attention to your hair and use your judgment when establishing a routine. If you're not noticing any changes after a month, you can always up your routine to 2-3 times a week. Although purple shampoo will not dye your hair, you may notice some lilac tints after you wash if it's too strong. To prevent this, mix your purple shampoo with water in a 2:1 ratio and put it in a spray bottle. If you need to dilute the mixture further, add more water. This option is ideal for individuals with already-warm hair who are just touching up their color. In lieu of using the shampoo in the bath or shower, massage the shampoo into your hair before you get it wet. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then rinse it out with cold water. Applying the shampoo dry can leave your hair glossier and rid it of a persistent brassy hue. Try this method if you have severely brassy hair and have seen limited results from washing with purple shampoo. Purple shampoo can dry out your hair over time. To prevent brittle, unhealthy hair, deep condition your hair several times a month after using purple shampoo, or whenever your hair starts to feel dry. If your hair is frizzy or flyaway, often has split ends, exhibits a dull color, or is prone to breakage, you may have dry hair." is Search for online porn stars from the comfort of home. Talk to an online star like you would on a date. Pay the cam girl/guy tips as tokens of appreciation. Set up conditions for a face-to-face meeting, if you’re both interested. | 0 |
Passage: Read back through your fable in its entirety and verify that all the pieces are in place and work in harmony. Watch out for places where the fable may be overly wordy or complicated. The nature of fable is a simple, concise story that doesn’t mince words or lapse into purple prose. Verify that each piece--setting, character, conflict, resolution, and moral--is clearly established and easily understandable. After you have nailed down the story’s content, go back through your fable again, this time focusing on sentence-level issues of grammar and clarity. For a guide to making sentence-level edits, go here. Recruit a friend or colleague to read over your text. A second set of eyes is often key to catching errors. Once all the finishing touches are in place, it’s time to get your work out to an audience. The easiest and most logical place to start is with family and friends: post your fable on Facebook, post it to a blog and share the link through social media, and/or submit to sites that publish creative writing. For an extensive listing of online literary magazines that accept submissions, go here., Summary: Review and revise. Edit for grammar and style. Share your work! | 1 |
Q: Summarize the following: You won't have time to write it down, but you need to learn to mentally outline your performance while you wait for your turn. In between each round of a rap battle you will have a few minutes while your opponent takes their turn. Make the most of your time by figuring out your ideas and how to organize them in your next verse. Figure out which line is your best. You may choose to lead with this or save it until the end. Learning how to highlight your best disses will make them stand out and be more memorable and help to win over the audience. Don't come at every opponent or rap battle the same. Figure out the best method to take down your opponent before you go on the stage. By doing your homework and studying the competition, you can find weaknesses to exploit. Read the Art of War by Sun Tzu. For years, businessmen and women have read the Art of War to develop their strategic thinking and be successful. The same methods can help you to battle better, too. You may choose to go after your opponent right away, or just diffuse any attacks you may think they are planning to come at you with. Self-criticism can be very unexpected for the opponent that comes after your flaws. In 8 Mile's final battle, for example, B-Rabbit was put to spit first and decided to insult himself before Papa Doc got a chance (Yes, I'm white, yeah I am a bum, I do live in a trailer wit my mom, my boy future is an "Uncle Tom"...So what?), leaving Papa nothing to retaliate with. If your opponent is dead serious, humor can be especially deadly. Getting the audience to laugh at an opponent is a great way to deflate their intensity – especially if (s)he ends up cracking up too. If you can get your opponent to agree with you during your battle verse, you are making great strides towards a win. Use similes and metaphors. Making comparisons with your opponent to something that insults them. Try to link it with something going on in the world at the moment that everyone is familiar with. You want to diss your opponent whenever possible. You can knock how they dress, speak, spit, look, walk, talk, and act, as well as their personal life as in their past, lifestyle, and other personal weaknesses. You can find ways to incorporate ordinary objects to devastate your opponent. For example, if you come up with a line about making your opponent cry, you can offer them a tissue. Observe your surroundings. You may find items that can be of use during performance. Maybe a snack or some popcorn you can offer your opponent. Or, you may notice an article of clothing on your opponent to make a crack about during your next rhyme., A: Outline your performance. Use strategy. Use humor in your rhymes. Use props. | 1 |
The answer of "Summarize the following You want a rose which has a nice bloom, but also no moisture or flaws. The moisture will cause molding and the flaws will be exaggerated in the drying process. You can use blooms which have opened a bit, but don't use a rose which is already beginning to fall apart and lose its petals. Find a room which you don't use often, like a laundry room, attic or a utility closet. The space should still have good ventilation to allow the moisture to escape. Stretch a clothes line or rope between 2 points in this room and tie it securely. Make sure it is sturdy enough to hold your roses. You want to choose a dark space. The color of your roses will darken in the drying process, but exposing them to light will increase this color change, while using a dark space will reduce the alteration in the rose color." is Choose roses with the best blooms for drying. String a clothesline in a cool, dark place. | 1 |
Passage: Genealogy websites like Ancestry.com or FamilySearch.org provide online access to records that can help you to build a family tree and find out about relatives you didn't know that you had. Some online genealogy services even provide DNA testing to complement your findings in the online databases. Consider using DNA testing services to enhance your search. DNA genealogy services have successfully reunited siblings as well as children with their parents. If the missing person is a blood relative of yours, a DNA genealogy service may help you locate the person. If you know the profession of your lost or missing loved one, search corresponding trade organizations' member databases. Using this method, you may be able to find out where the person works or at least narrow their location down to a city or region. Visit popular social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, and search for your missing friend or relative. Try searching for different variations of the person’s first and last name, first and middle name, and nicknames. If you still cannot find any information on your lost friend or relative, consider searching the prison system. The Federal Bureau of Prisons website features an inmate locator tool that allows you to search for inmates in the United States by name. Try searching for your missing friend or relative using people search websites like Pipl, Zabasearch, and YoName. These websites search social networking sites, blogs, and other potential places where your friend or relative’s name might turn up. The Department of Motor Vehicles website has a court records search feature that may help you to locate a lost or missing person. You can easily search using the person’s name and select from a list of names and details that most closely resembles the person you are seeking., Summary: Use a web genealogy service. Search the records of local trade organizations. Search social networking sites. Search the prison system. Use a people search website. Search court records. | 1 |
The answer of "Summarize the following CCleaner is a free utility made by Piriform. You can download it from piriform.com/ccleaner/. The free version is sufficient for repairing the registry. When installing CCleaner, most users can leave the settings as they are. This program will scan your registry for errors, and then attempt to fix them for you. This will make CCleaner scan for as many errors as possible. By default, all of the problems that are found will be checked. This will help ensure that you can restore your settings if something goes wrong with CCleaner. You can review each fix manually, but you can typically trust CCleaner to make the correct repair. If the problems persist, you may need to reinstall Windows 7. You can try to manually fix your registry using the Registry Editor, but this is only recommended for advanced users as one wrong edit can render your computer inoperable until the system is restored or reinstalled." is Download and install CCleaner from the developer's website. Run CCleaner. Click the "Registry" option in the left menu. Ensure that all of the boxes are checked. Click the "Scan for Issues" button CCleaner will begin scanning your registry, and any errors will be displayed in the right frame. Click the "Fix selected issues" button. Make a backup of the registry when prompted. Click the "Fix All Selected Issues" button. Click "Close" after everything is fixed. Reboot your computer. | 1 |
The summary of "It's a purple app with an envelope icon. If you aren't logged into Yahoo Mail, enter your Yahoo email address and password and tap Sign in. Yahoo Mail's email recalling feature doesn't work on iPhones 5S or below, nor will it work on any Android with a 4.7-inch screen. It's the pencil icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. This will include a recipient's email address in the "To" field near the top of the screen, a subject in the "Subject" field (optional), and the email's body text in the area below the "Subject" field. This option is in the top-right corner of the screen. Tapping it will send your email to your selected recipient. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Doing so will cancel sending your email; it will re-open in its unfinished format. The Undo button will remain available for a five-second window after you send your email. Tapping X will delete your email." is Open Yahoo Mail. Tap the "New Message" button. Enter your email's information. Tap Send. Tap Undo. Revise your email or tap X in the top-left corner of the screen. | 1 |
Q: Summarize the following: Foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, tuna, and nuts, can help improve the health of your hair follicles. This can make your lashes grow, and make them stronger and healthier. If you are a vegetarian, you can try omega-3 supplements. Walnuts and flax seeds are good vegan sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Vegetarians who are not vegan can also get this nutrient from eggs. Biotin is also called vitamin H. It helps make your nails and hair stronger and healthier. Low levels of biotin can lead to hair loss. Try adding this nutrient to your diet to help promote longer, thicker lashes. Biotin is found in yeast, egg yolks, cauliflower, peanuts, avocado, raspberries, pork, almonds, bananas, mushrooms, nut butters, and salmon. Iron helps strengthen your lashes so they aren't brittle and don't fall out. Plenty of iron in your diet can help your lashes grow longer and stronger. Foods with high amounts of iron include spinach, shellfish, liver, beans, red meat, egg yolks, and turkey. Folic acid helps your lashes grow thicker and stronger. Folic acid also helps your lashes get a natural darker color. Folic acid is found in milk, peanuts, legumes, and whole grain cereal., A: Use one of the standard sizes. Make sure the diagram has 180-degree rotational symmetry. Avoid small words. Use referenced words. Use each word only once. Make the long words count. | 0 |
The summary of "As a certified medical biller, you have the option of working in different professional environments. Depending on your preferences and experience, you could work in a hospital, doctor’s office or with another healthcare provider. Send letters of intent to local employers about your interest in working for them and your credentials. For example, contact local hospitals and inquire if they are looking for someone with your certification and skills. Ask fellow medical billers in your local area if they know of any job opportunities. Check the websites of professional organizations such as AMBA, AAPC, and AHIMA for job listings. Register yourself with a headhunter or placement agency to help find opportunities as a medical biller. If you’re recently certified and looking for a job, consider volunteering during your down time. Choose a hospital, doctor’s office, or another facility where you think you might like to work. This can help you build your network of colleagues and may also alert you to job opportunities more quickly. Consider volunteering as a way to gain valuable practical experience and make inroads in the medical billing profession. Remember that it will also look good on your resume. Meeting other medical billers can expand your knowledge of the profession and help you find work. Attend workshops, local chapter meetings, and national conferences whenever you get the chance. Join local and national medical biller organizations such as AMBA, AAPC, and AHIMA. These organizations have local chapters, regular meetings, national conferences, and events where you can meet other certified medical billers." is Apply for jobs. Be a volunteer. Network with other billing professionals. | 1 |
Context: It is important that you be able to talk with each other face-to-face if at all possible. While the statistic that 90% of human communication is non-verbal isn’t exactly true, non-verbal cues do play a huge part in how we interpret each other’s words and actions. It is helpful to be able to talk in person so that you can clarify what you’ve said and keep an eye on how the other person appears to be responding. You don’t want the other person to feel as though they’re obligated to talk with you. Instead, express your regret over the argument and invite them to express their feelings in a conversation. For example, you could send the other person an email or even a handwritten card or letter that says, “I’m sorry about our fight. I’d love to talk about it so I can understand your feelings better. Would you like to talk about it with me?” While you do want to convey your feelings about the argument, you also want to make sure the other person feels heard. Offer the other person the space to share their perceptions about the argument. This also allows you to gain a better understanding of how the other person sees your role in the argument, which will help you as you form your apology. For example, you could say something like, “I’m so sorry I hurt you. Please help me understand what you were feeling.” If your feelings were hurt during the argument, it’s fine to express that. However, you should first listen to what the other person wants to say. Listening to them communicates that you value their feelings. Don’t interrupt the other person as they’re talking. Wait until they’ve finished, and then ask for any clarification you need. Don’t contradict them: making up is about accepting responsibility first, not determining who was more right than the other person. After the other person expresses a thought or feeling, try to put it into your own words. This not only shows that you’re paying attention, it offers space in case you misunderstood what they were saying. Once you’ve done this, ask for the other person’s feedback to check that you heard correctly. For example, if your friend tells you that they were really hurt and felt left out when you didn’t invite them to your Halloween party, restate what they told you in your own words: “I heard you say that you are hurt because I didn’t invite you to my Halloween party.” According to marriage and family therapists, an effective apology incorporates “the three R’s”: regret, responsibility, and remedy. Regret: This element is an expression of genuine regret that you caused the other person unhappiness or hurt. For example, you could say something like “I’m sorry that I hurt your feelings by not calling you when I said I would.” Responsibility: a good apology should speak only about your actions, and should not make any excuses for yourself (regardless of whether you think any exist). For example, try not to say things like “I’m sorry that I hurt your feelings, but you forget to call me all the time.” Instead, try something like, “I’m sorry I hurt your feelings by not calling you when I said I would. I know that was important to you.” Remedy: a good apology will also focus on how you can repair the hurt you caused. This element shows that you are not only sorry for what you did, you are willing to work to keep it from happening again. For example, this could be something like “I’m sorry I hurt your feelings by forgetting to call you. I know that was important to you. Next time, I’ll put a reminder in my calendar so I remember.” Acknowledge the other person’s feelings when you apologize. This expression is very important in allowing the other person to know that you mean your apology. It shows that you are actively trying to imagine the consequences of your actions and that you care about them. For example, try saying something like, “I can see why my going out with your ex without telling you would hurt you. You two had a rocky breakup and it sounds like you felt as though I went behind your back instead of being honest with you. I want you to know that our friendship means a lot to me.” ” Keep the focus on what you did and how you felt, rather than making accusations about the other person. If the other person feels accused, it may simply trigger another fight. For example, if your argument was about you saying something hurtful to a friend, don’t say “I’m sorry you were hurt by my remarks.” This puts the responsibility back onto the other person for feeling hurt, rather than accepting the responsibility for making the hurtful statement. Simply saying “I’m sorry” may end up coming across as dismissive. Instead, listen to the other person and then make your apology as specific as possible. Don’t stop at “I didn’t mean to.” This doesn’t matter. What matters is that you did hurt the other person. You can say that you didn’t mean to hurt the other person, but you should follow it by saying that you acknowledge it happened and you regret it. It can be so tempting to make an apology but then follow it with a disclaimer: “I’m so sorry I hurt you, but you were really mean to me.” This but can end up invalidating the entire apology for the other person. Keep your apology and your own statements about your feelings separate. One of the most damaging things that keep people from making up after fights and arguments is the determination to maintain that they were right. It’s okay to admit that you hurt the other person. Remember: admitting that you did something that hurt someone else isn’t the same as saying you intended to hurt them. For example, if your partner is upset because you forgot your anniversary, admit your fault: “I can see why you would feel hurt. I don’t want to hurt you, and I’m sorry I did.” In addition to saying you’re sorry, your apology should also make a future-oriented statement to let the other person know that you’re serious about maintaining your relationship. Say something like, “In the future, I will do X to keep this problem from happening again.” Saying that you’ll never hurt the other person again isn’t really truthful. It's natural for conflicts to arise. Instead, you can say you will take conscious action to avoid hurting them again., Summary: Carefully remove the chrome backing of your iPod with your iPod opening tools (or a Flathead screwdriver). Place your iPod face down on a table or other surface. Remove the logic board. Take out the liquid crystal display (LCD) digitizer. If applicable, replace the broken digitizer with a new one. Put your iPod back together by reversing these steps. | 0 |
The summary of "Always choose clear molds whenever possible—this makes it easier to tell when your chocolates are done. In terms of size, select whatever mold you'd prefer. Just remember that larger molds take longer to cool. Invest in custom molds to create your own shapes and designs! Never use a metal mold. Remove small bite-sized chocolate molds in about 5 minutes and standard molds in around 10. Leaving the mold in the freezer is nothing to worry about—it's much better than taking it out too early. If you can't freeze your chocolate, refrigerate it for about 15 to 30 minutes (the former for small molds and the latter for standard molds). However, remember that freezing "quick-cools" the chocolate, which makes the pieces easier to remove. Before trying to remove your chocolate pieces from the mold tray, make sure that they have properly contracted and dried. For clear molds, check the underside and make sure the chocolate doesn't look wet. If your mold isn't clear, gently touch the surface of the chocolate while wearing candy handling gloves. Purchase candy handling gloves from kitchen stores and online suppliers. After removing the mold tray from the freezer, gently tap it against a clean towel spread across a flat surface. If the chocolate cooled properly, the pieces should fall out immediately. For chocolates that don't fall out, gently tap the back of each mold. If you used a refrigerator to cool your chocolate, you might have to push each chocolate piece out of the mold from behind the tray. Use a paper towel to gently remove any moisture from the chocolate pieces. Always clean your mold while the chocolate is still melted. Clean and rinse it thoroughly with soapy water. If there's any chocolate left, put the mold in the freezer until the problematic chocolate hardens. Afterward, gently tap the mold against a hard flat surface and the chocolate should cleanly fall out. Use this same strategy for squeeze bottles. Always place the container in a dry, cool place, such as a pantry or cupboard. Ambient temperature should be 55 to 70 °F (13 to 21 °C) and humidity should be lower than 50 percent. Never store your chocolate in the refrigerator." is Purchase a plastic candy mold for your chocolates. Place your mold in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes. Check that the chocolate has set before taking them out of the mold. Remove the molded chocolate from the tray. Clean your mold as soon as possible. Store your chocolate in a plastic air-tight container. | 1 |
Passage: If you successfully get the girl's attention, she may approach you to talk. However, you can also look for small talk opportunities throughout the day depending on where you see the girl. You can strike up a conversation when it's appropriate. Parties and large social gatherings are generally the easiest time to flirt. People are often more relaxed and uninhibited, making them more receptive to flirtation. If you happen to see this girl at a social event, that would be a good time to try and flirt. Social events at bars and other places that serve alcohol are a particularly good place to flirt. Stick to areas, like around the counter, that are thought of as public zones, where it's appropriate to strike up conversation with someone you don't know well. Learning places, like schools or colleges, are also decent places to flirt. If you see this girl during class, you can try to flirt with her before or after a lesson begins. It can be easy to flirt during class as conversation can be somewhat easy. As you're both enrolled in the same course, you have something in common to discuss right away. If you want to flirt at your office, be careful. Make sure you review your company's policy on work relationships. You should also stick to flirting in areas like the break room or cafeteria, where people are not busy doing their jobs. You can also engage in quick flirting during things like morning greetings or in the minutes before a meeting begins. Gesturing while you talk can convey a lot. Certain hand gestures can help keep the girl engaged with you, and you can also use gestures to promote intimacy, understanding, and flirtation. Try to be more lively and animated in conversation, moving your hands as you speak. This can convey that you're invested in the other person and engaged in the conversation. You should also make small, subtle movements to keep the girl's focus on you. Shift your hands slightly at the end of each sentence. Use open palm hand movements to kind of project what you're saying on the girl. If you're trying to make a point, use a downward hand movement, like placing your hand on the table, to better convey that point. Watch the girl's hand movements as well. If she seems animated and lively, and is using a lot of gestures, she's probably engaged in talking to you. If she seems stiff or bored, you may want to switch up the conversation topic. This is a sign she's not interested. You want to make sure you're listening to the girl. If you appear interested in what she's saying, this can come off as flirtatious. A good way to keep the conversation moving, and show that you're paying attention, is periodically nodding. Make small, brief nods as the girl is speaking. This shows you're listening and encourages her to keep the flow of conversation moving. Quick, double nods are best. Single nods or triple nods can come off as confusion or frustration, resulting in the conversation halting. Mimicry is the highest form of flattery. It's a good idea to try to mirror the girl's body language. In a subtle, somewhat unconscious way, this can convey you're interested and help the girl feel flattered. Try to position your body in the same way she does. Move your arms and legs in a similar manner. If she crosses her legs, for example, you can cross your legs as well. Do not take it too far, however. Mimicking body language exactly can come off as mockery. Try to follow her body language to a degree, but do not imitate her every movement as it's happening. When flirting, you should strive to listen as much as you talk, if not more. People are attracted to those who seem interested and engaged with them. Smile as the girl speaks, ask her questions about what she's saying, and smile, nod, and laugh when appropriate to convey you're paying attention. If you don't see the girl a lot, any information you can get is valuable. You can convey interest, which is flirtatious, by asking about the other person. Of course, you should not dip into deep personal questions right away. Light questions, however, can be very helpful. Try things like, "How was your day?" and "That's a great color on you. Where did you get that dress?" Vocal signals can also come off as flirtatious. During the brief moments you have to talk to the girl in question, make sure to use a flirty tone. Try to incorporate variation in pitch. Monotone can come off as disinterest. When giving brief, one word answers, like "Yeah" or "Okay", try to deliver them with enthusiasm. This can show you're engaged with the person and want to continue the conversation. You can use a questioning tone at the end of some sentences, where you emphasize the last syllables. This can be particularly helpful when striking up a conversation, as it invites the girl to share her opinion. There's a big difference between, "Crazy test yesterday" and "Crazy test yesterday, huh?" The latter encourages the girl to share her opinion, giving you an in for conversation. Touching can help greatly with flirting. Small, subtle touches can increase feelings of intimacy and convey an interest in the girl. However, be careful with touching. Touching that feels inappropriate or invasive can ruin your chances. The arm is generally the safest place to touch, as this is an area that's not too intimate. A brief touch on the girl's arm in conversation can increase feelings of intimacy. You can also try a light touch on the hand. Make sure you pay attention to how a girl is acting around you before trying touching. If she's mimicking your body language, turned towards you, and engaged in conversation, she's probably interested. A light touch is okay. If she seems distant, however, touching can easily feel alienating. You should also keep in mind touching may not be appropriate in all situations. Touching is probably safest at a social gathering, like a party. Touching at work or school could come off as inappropriate, especially if your office or school has rules against touching and flirtation in certain situations., Summary: Watch for opportunities for small talk. Gesture while you talk. Nod. Mimic the girl's body language. Listen. Ask about the other person. Use a flirtatious tone. Try light touching. | 1 |
The answer of "Summarize the following Most hutches are made out of a wood frame with wire windows and doors. When thinking about the size of your hutch, consider how many rabbits will be staying in it. They’ll need enough room to move around, roughly 4 times the body size per rabbit. A minimum height of 16 inches (41 cm) is also a good idea. For example, if your rabbit is 5 inches (13 cm) wide and 10 inches (25 cm) long, then it needs 4.2 feet (1.3 m) square footage of space. If you will be housing multiple rabbits in a single hutch, consider whether or not you’ll want to add in dividers. This can be useful when you want to separate individual animals. Try to keep your hutch less than 30 inches (76 cm) deep. If you go deeper than this, it can be difficult to reach inside and get out your rabbits without a struggle. Use 2 by 4 inches (5.1 by 10.2 cm) wood pieces for the frame and 4 by 4 inches (10 by 10 cm) wood pieces for the posts. Look for wood that is straight, not warped. Do not choose pieces with large knots or signs of splitting at the edges. The amount of wood pieces that you’ll need will depend on the size of your hutch. Untreated pine wood is a good choice for the frame and supports. It holds up well under varying weather conditions and is nontoxic to rabbits if consumed. For example, if you are building a hutch that will be 40” X 28” X 20”, then you’ll need 4 40 inches (100 cm) length pieces, 4 28 inches (71 cm) width pieces, and 4 20 inches (51 cm) height pieces to construct the frame. If you want to attach a wooden door to your hutch, then you’ll need to get wood to construct a door frame and the door itself. You can generally go with a smaller size wood, such as a 1 by 1 inch (2.5 by 2.5 cm) or even 1 by 1⁄2 inch (2.5 by 1.3 cm). Give some thought to how high off the ground you’ll want your hutch to be. If you want your hutch to sit 4 feet (1.2 m) off the ground, then you’ll need 4 4 feet (1.2 m) posts as supports. You’ll need 1 roof piece of wood and 1 flooring piece of wood that match the length and width dimensions of your hutch. Plywood comes in large sheets, so it usually a good idea to buy 1-2 sheets at the start of your project. You can then cut out the pieces that you need and use the remaining wood for other projects. Look for plywood that is a golden or light reddish color. It should be free of large knots or signs that the wood if fraying or flaking up. For example, if you are building a hutch that will be 40” X 28” X 20”, then you’ll need to cut out 2 plywood pieces (1 for the roof, and 1 for the floor) that are 40 by 28 inches (102 by 71 cm). Lay out all of your wood pieces, so that you can see exactly what you have to work with. Select a single piece of wood, place your measuring tape on it, and measure out the length that you’ll need. Make a mark on the final measurement spot with a pencil or marker. This is where you’ll make the cut. Repeat until all of your pieces are measured. Divide your wood into “type sections” to make your measurements. For example, measure each support post individually, but do them back-to-back. This is better than jumping back and forth between different wood pieces for different purposes and potentially mis-measuring. Put on your safety goggles and gloves. Set up your saw horse (if you are using a hand saw) or your table saw (if you are using an attached saw). Set a single piece of wood into the saw horse or against the table saw at a time. Align the saw blade with your measurement mark and make a clean, single cut. Make sure that you’ve read all of the instructions regarding using your saw and feel very comfortable cutting with it before attempting a complicated project, such as building a rabbit hutch. Before you make each cut with your saw, do a quick safety check to ensure that your limbs are in the proper position and away from the trajectory of the saw blade. If you do not have a saw or are not comfortable using one, many hardware or home improvement stores will actually cut your wood pieces for you. You’ll simply need to buy the wood in store, provide them with your measurements for each piece, and then wait for the cuts to be completed by a staff member. The best wire to use is 14 or 16 gauge galvanized, as it will not break if your rabbit tries to chew on it. Use 1 by 2 inches (2.5 by 5.1 cm) rabbit mesh for the sides and door. Use 1⁄2 by 1 inch (1.3 by 2.5 cm) weave rabbit mesh for the flooring. The smooth mesh will protect your rabbit’s feet. Don’t use chicken wire for your hutch, as it is not strong enough to contain rabbits. You can buy your mesh from an animal specialty store online in a roll or in pre-cut panels. Most traditional hardware stores do not carry rabbit mesh in the appropriate specs. Use a pair of wire cutters to snip your cage wire into pieces that will fit on the outside of your hutch. You will need 4 pieces for the sides. You may also need to cut out an additional piece of wire to fit your wooden doorframe. Purchase shingles for the roof if you know that your hutch will be exposed to any kind of outdoor weather. This will maximize the life of your roof. Get 2 hinges and a sliding bolt lock mechanism for your cage door. You can purchase the shingles and the lock materials at most hardware stores. You’ll need shingles that can slightly overlap and still cover the same dimension of the roof." is Ask your parents when they are in a good mood. Ask to have the sleepover at a convenient time. Be polite instead of demanding. Keep the first sleepover simple. Offer to do something kind in exchange. Show them that it will be a good opportunity for you to socialize. If the basics aren't working, try a more drastic approach. | 0 |
Passage: A broken wrist requires medical attention so it can heal properly. If you aren’t experiencing a lot of pain, you can wait until you’re able to see your regular physician. If you have any of the following symptoms, you should seek emergency medical attention: Significant pain or swelling Numbness in the wrist, hand, or fingers A deformed appearance of the wrist, looking crooked or bent An open fracture (where the broken bone has pierced through the skin) Pale fingers Most broken wrists are treated first with a splint, which is a rigid piece of plastic, fiberglass or metal attached to the wrist with bandages or a brace. This is usually used for a week, until the swelling reduces. After the initial swelling has gone down, a plaster or fiberglass cast is usually placed after a few days or a week. You may need a second cast after 2-3 weeks, if the swelling goes down further and the first cast becomes too loose. Most broken wrists heal within 6-8 weeks with proper treatment. This means you will probably have a cast for most of that time. Your doctor will usually conduct regular x-rays through this period to make sure your wrist is healing correctly. After your cast comes off, you may be referred to a physical therapist. Physical therapy can help you regain the strength and motion that you lost after your injury. If you don’t need formal physical therapy, your doctor will probably give you exercises to do at home. Make sure you follow your doctor’s recommendations to help your wrist return to its full functioning., Summary: Go to the doctor. Understand the treatment procedures. Wait 6 to 8 weeks. See a physical therapist. | 1 |
The summary of "While scientists do not understand what causes UC, this disease appears to have a genetic disposition that may be triggered by factors in our environment. Think of UC as being like hay fever. If you have hay fever, you have a genetic disposition that will cause you to develop itchy eyes and a runny nose if exposed to pollen. If you’re never exposed to pollen, you’ll never develop the symptoms. If you are, you will. You certainly didn’t cause the pollen, or the genetic disposition! The same principle applies to UC. Some people will go months or even years without suffering any symptoms of UC. Proper treatment will extend these periods of remission. Only five to 10 percent of UC patients experience UC symptoms all the time, and fortunately even acute sufferers have treatment options. You’ll likely spend most of your life in remission. Properly treated, this is not a life-threatening illness. You can expect to enjoy relationships, marriage, children, a career, and other joys of life." is Remember that you did not cause your UC. Recognize that you may experience “flare-ups” followed by periods with few symptoms. Take comfort in knowing the vast majority of UC sufferers live normal lives. | 1 |
Q: Summarize the following: Avoid overly familiar compliments, like compliments about their sexual characteristics. Compliment things they obviously take pride in, such as a very nice coat, a well-kept car, or a hand-made accessory. Compliment their actions or something you witness, such as after you see them be very nice to a cashier. This removes most of the creep factor. Example: "Thank you for being so kind with that man. It's hard to be patient in that situation. I'm really impressed with how you handled it." Don't compliment expecting anything in return. Just because you're nice to someone doesn't mean they owe you anything. They don't even owe it to you to be flattered by the compliment. Compliment them with your actions. In romance, doing something nice for someone can often be more effective than saying something nice to someone. Sometimes, just telling them how attractive you find them is enough. Especially if they're already dating you. Example: "I love it when you smile. It just lights up the whole room." Keep it appropriate. Awkward work compliments can bring on all sorts of trouble. Use the grandma test: if you wouldn't say it to your grandmother, don't say it to your coworker. Shoot for compliments on their work. This can also help avoid awkwardness. Compliment them to or in front of your boss. This shows not only how much you mean it but that you think they are worthy of even higher commendation. Example: "Hey, Mr. Banks, did you see how Sally handled that last customer? You would have been so proud. Some of the best customer service I've ever seen.", A: Compliment a stranger. Compliment a romantic interest. Compliment a coworker. | 1 |
The summary of "Lab-created sapphires are essentially glass that is put through a process similar to the one that forms natural sapphires. Since they are glass, tiny air bubbles remain in them after they form. If you see any bubbles inside of the sapphire then it is not real. Be sure to turn the sapphire over and inspect it from every angle. It’s possible that air bubbles will only be visible from one angle. If you have two sapphires and you know for sure one is real, use it to scratch the second one. Gems of equal hardness can’t scratch each other, so if both are real sapphires then nothing will happen. If the real sapphire leaves a scratch on the second sapphire, then the second one is not real, or is at least of lower quality. This test can damage a synthetic sapphire, so be wary of ruining the inferior gem. Turn the lights off in a room and shine a flashlight on the sapphire. If the sapphire is real, it will only reflect light that is the same color as the sapphire. If it is fake, meaning it is made of glass, it will reflect other colors besides the color of the gem." is Open the website you want to inspect in Internet Explorer. Press F12 to open the developer tools. Click the "Select element" button. Click the element on the web page that you want to inspect. Note the XPath information at the bottom of the panel. | 0 |
Q: Summarize the following: Mother cats are not always able to stay with their kittens, they have to leave the kittens alone in order to find food for themselves. If you find one or more stray kitten, you need to be sure it has actually been abandoned by its mother before you take it inside. Unfortunately the only way to know for sure if the kitten is abandoned is to wait and watch the kitten. You’ll need to do this from a distance where the mother cat cannot see or smell you. If you wait a few hours and the mother cat doesn’t return, there is a good chance she’s not going to return. If the mother cat returns, it is best if the kitten stays with her until the kitten is weaned. Until then, you can help the mother cat by providing her with food, water, and some shelter. Once the kitten is weaned, you can decide if you want to bring her inside and try to socialize her, or leave her to live outside. Many stray cats and kittens actually live in colonies. If a kitten is at least 4 months old it can survive in the colony on its own. A kitten needs different care depending on its age, so the first thing you should do is try to estimate how old the kitten is. You can perform this estimation before touching the kitten and bringing it inside, if you can see her clearly. A newborn kitten who is less than a week old will: weigh approximately 3 to 8 ounces, have her eyes closed, have her ears folded down, and be unable to walk. She might even have a piece of her umbilical code still attached to her belly. A kitten who is between 1 and 2 weeks old will: weigh 8 to 11 ounces, have slightly open blue eyes, slightly open ears, and will attempt to move around. A kitten who is around 3 weeks old will: weigh 8 to 15 ounces, have open eyes and ears, be able to take tentative steps, and respond to noises and other movements. A kitten who is between 4 and 5 weeks old will: weigh 8 to 17 ounces, be able to run and play with her litter mates, be able to eat wet food, and will no longer have blue eyes. Mother cats who are nursing have very strong maternal instincts and have been known to adopt other kittens into their litters. Since a mother cat’s milk is the absolute best food a kitten can be given, and a mother cat already knows how to take care of a kitten, being able to give the kitten to a nursing mother is the best option. Call your local humane society, veterinarian offices, and rescue organizations and ask if anyone has a mother cat who could take on an extra kitten (or two). Even if the kitten can be given to a nursing mother, you can still agree to take the kitten back once it’s been weaned. Kittens have a lot of trouble regulating their own body temperatures (in fact, they cannot control their body temperatures at all until they’re at least 3 weeks old), therefore they need a lot of help to stay warm. Usually kittens will cuddle with their mother to keep warm, or they’ll cuddle with each other (often in a pile, one on top of the other). If the kitten is cold to the touch, warm her up with your own body heat. Use your hands to rub her body and increase blood circulation. Use a box, laundry basket, plastic tub, etc., and build the kitten a nest. Put blankets and towels inside the box to help keep her warm and prevent her from falling or climbing out. You can also put a heating pad inside the box (under a towel) if you need to, but make sure it’s only under a portion of the towel so the kitten can move away from the heat if she’s too hot. Because the kitten doesn’t have a mother cat to clean up after her, the bedding is going to get messy. Make sure to change it often so the kitten doesn’t get wet. If she does get wet, wipe off the mess and dry her with a towel. A kitten can only drink kitten formula. Do not ever give a kitten any other type of milk that you may have on hand. This likely means you’ll have to go out and purchase some kitten formula at the pet food store as soon as possible. In addition to the formula, you’ll also need to purchase a bottle for the kitten. They’re likely sold in the same section as the formula. If available, purchase an elongated nipple for the bottle as they’re easier for the kitten to drink from. If you need to feed the kitten, but there are no stores open, you can make up an emergency formula from things you may have at home. If you don’t have all the ingredients, chances are there’s a grocery store open even if the pet store is closed. This formula should only be used for emergency purposes, as its ingredients can potentially be dangerous for the kitten. Milk can cause diarrhea and eggs can contain salmonella, both of which can be fatal to a kitten. Option 1 — Mix together an 8 ounce can of evaporated milk with 1 egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of karo syrup. Strain the mixture to remove any lumps. Keep the mixture in the fridge until you need it for feedings. Make a bottle with ½ this mixture and ½ boiling water when it’s time for a feeding. Allow the mixture to cool before giving it to the kitten. Option 2 — Mix together 2 cups of whole milk, 2 raw egg yolks (organic if possible), and 2 tablespoons of protein powder. You may need to use a fork or a whisk to mix these ingredients together. Warm them up by putting the bottle in a bowl of warm water. Kittens need to be fed as often as every 2 hours, depending on their age. Kittens also need to be fed while on their tummies, with the bottle upwards but at a slight angle. The milk you feed a kitten must also be warmed up, but not hot. Kittens 10 days old and younger need to be fed every 2 hours, around the clock, including the middle of the night. Kittens between 11 days old and 2.5 weeks old need to be fed every 3-4 hours, around the clock. Kittens between 2.5 and 4 weeks old need to be fed every 5-6 hours, around the clock. Once a kitten is 4-5 weeks of age, you can start weaning them off the bottle. You can do this by mixing formula with wet food and giving it to the kittens in a bowl, instead of a bottle. You can also start to give them dry food to see if they’re interested. Just like human babies, kittens who are drinking formula via a bottle need to be burped when they’re done feeding. A kitten will usually stop drinking when she’s full, unless she’s having trouble latching onto the nipple of the bottle. If the kitten isn’t latching onto the bottle, you can pull on the nipple when she's trying to drink to help encourage her to suck harder. You can also move the nipple around, again, to encourage the kitten to suck harder. If the kitten is ill you may need to feed them via a tube directly into their stomachs. You’ll need to go to a veterinarian before you attempt to do this. Once the kitten has finished drinking, place her on your shoulder or on her belly and pat her back gently until she burps. Once she’s burped, use a warm and wet cloth to wipe her off and remove any excess milk that might have missed her mouth. Kittens under the age of 4 weeks need help going pee and poo. Normally their mother will lick them to stimulate them to pee and poo, but since they have no mother, you’ll have to do this. Thankfully you don’t have to lick them, you can simply use a soft tissue or warm, moist cotton ball to do the job. Use the tissue or cotton ball to gently rub their bum until they pee and poo. While they’re only drinking formula, a kitten’s poo won’t be solid or in normal poo shapes., A: Be sure the kitten is actually abandoned. Estimate the kitten’s age. Try to find a mother cat who is already nursing. Keep the kitten warm and dry. Purchase kitten formula. Make emergency kitten formula. Feed the kitten based on a schedule. Burp the kitten after a bottle. Stimulate the kitten so she pees. | 1 |
Q: Summarize the following: These can be bought at many hardware stores, home centers, or even some general retailers, like Walmart and Target. Some tests include strips, vials, and mild reagents to test your soil and interpret the results. Other tests send samples to labs for analysis, and some kits contain materials for both home and lab testing. Technically, you can test your soil whenever you feel like it, but choosing your moment has its benefits. Testing in fall or early in spring will give you time to make adjustments to your soil before planting. Also, shoot for dry conditions when testing your soil. Moisture in your sample can sometimes throw readings off. If you live in a part of the world where your growing season doesn't start in spring and end in fall, perform your test instead at either the start or end of your growing season. A mild soap and water will be more than enough to prepare your tools. Rinse all soap thoroughly from the tools, as it can give a false reading. Dry the tools with paper towel, and you're ready to take a sample. Similarly, wash, clean, and dry a bucket for harvesting samples. Lay out some newspaper on a flat surface in an out-of-the-way location. This is where you'll set out samples to dry. You want a good cross-section of the planting area. Dig five holes spaced out evenly around where you'll be planting. Each hole should be 6 to 8 in (15.2 to 20.3 cm) deep. Harvest soil samples by cutting a half-inch (1.3 cm) slice from the side of each hole. Harvested soil goes right in the bucket. When you've harvested all your samples, mix them together. When the soil is well mixed, lay it out on the newspaper you prepared earlier to dry. When necessary, use the sample container that came with your kit to collect the required amount of soil (usually, it's about a pint). pH tests often only require you to add a reagent to a sample. The interaction between the sample and reagent should create a vivid change in color, indicating the pH level according to the kit's pH color chart., A: Purchase a soil testing kit. Test your soil in fall or early spring. Clean tools before using them to take a sample. Take samples from the planting area. | 1 |
Q: Summarize the following: A U.S. Geological Survey map is standardized map created by the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program under the U.S. Department of the Interior. You can find these maps at your local libraries or obtain them from surveyors or other commercial dealers. These measurements are often in the corner of the map. Beneath the title you may also notice how far the map covers. For example, a map may say that it's a 7.5 minute map, which means that the area the map shows is 7.5 minutes of latitude and longitude. Depending on the scale of your map, it may take some time to find your location. Note the city, town, or specific point on the map that denotes your current position. Once found, mark your location. The map legend will tell you the scale of the map so that you may quickly estimate distance relative to known landmarks if you do not know the name of your city. This may help you find your location more quickly. Depending on what you’re trying to locate, make sure you’re using a map with an appropriate scale. If you want to find how far a state is from your own, you would want to use a map of the United States rather than one of the world. Measure from your location outwards from the map to the straightest numbered line of latitude or longitude. The map will be divided into both vertical and horizontal lines to represent the measurements of longitude and latitude. The 4 corners of your map will display the coordinates of both the longitude and latitude fully written out. Only the final two digits will be shown for all other points in between. Your map should have the lines of latitude and longitude forming a grid and dividing it into cross sections. A map ruler is easy to use and can be purchased at an outdoor supply store or online. Make sure that your map ruler corresponds to your USGS 1:24,000 scale map series. Measure latitude first. The lines of latitude will be north and south parallels to your location. Place the zero end of your map ruler on the southern parallel. The next parallel to the north should be touched by the 2 ½ minute end. One edge of the ruler will be marked in minutes and seconds while the other edge is decimal minutes. Make sure to use the correct edge that corresponds to the coordinate format of your map. Slide the ruler to the right -- or to the west -- until it touches your location. Mark how much distance is between the southern parallel to your location. Add this to the latitude of the southern parallel to get the latitude of your location. To measure the longitude you must place the ruler diagonally on the west and east meridians with the ends of the 2 ½ minute ruler touching both meridians. The lines of longitude on your map will be the east and west meridians of your location. You must measure diagonally because if you measure horizontally, the ruler extends past the grid because the meridians of longitude grow closer as they move from the equator. Move the ruler vertically until you find your location making sure to keep both ends of the ruler on the meridians at a diagonal. Record where your location is -- in minutes and seconds -- west of the eastern meridian. To find the the longitude of your location, add your measurement to the longitude of the eastern meridian. The standard procedure is to write the latitude first, followed by the longitude, with both written to as many decimals as possible. The more decimals you are able to achieve, the more accurate and precise the location. When writing down your coordinates, you may format latitude and longitude in three different ways: Degrees (d.d°) - 49.5000°, -123.5000° Minutes (d°m.m') - 49°30.0', -123°30.0' Seconds (d°m's) - 49°30'00"N, 123°30'00"W When dealing with latitude and longitude, the North - South and East - West designators are removed and replaced with negative values for points south of the equator., A: Obtain a USGS map. Look for the latitude and longitude. Find the location. Use a map ruler to check the degrees. Write your coordinates down. | 1 |
Context: This app is a green, red, yellow, and blue circle. It's in the top-right corner of Chrome's window. Doing so will invoke a drop-down menu. This icon will be green, yellow, or red if an update is available. On older versions of Chrome, this icon will resemble ☰ instead. It's near the bottom of the drop-down menu. Selecting Help will prompt a pop-out window. If you see an Update Google Chrome option near the top of this menu, click it instead. This option is at the top of the pop-out window. The update process should only take a couple of minutes at most. If you see a message here that says "Google Chrome is up to date", your browser doesn't need to update right now. You can do so by clicking the Relaunch button that appears after Chrome finishes updating, or you can simply close and reopen Chrome. Your browser should now be up to date. You can check the status of your Chrome browser by revisiting the "About Google Chrome" page and looking for the "Google Chrome is up to date" message on the left side of the page., Summary: Recognize all your positive traits. Date yourself. Look your best. Believe that there is a better match for you. | 0 |
Q: Summarize the following: This displays a list of all apps on your phone. Your apps may be displayed on multiple pages. Swipe left and right to move from one page to the next. The Settings app has an icon that resembles a gear. Tap this icon to open the Settings app for your Android device. If you are using a different theme, the icon for the Settings menu may have a different icon. It's near the bottom of the Settings menu. It's next to an icon that resembles an "i" inside of a circle. It's at the bottom of the System Settings menu of the Settings app. This displays options for resetting your phone. This displays a page that explains that this will reset your Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings. It's button below the text on the Reset Network Settings page. If you have a security password, PIN, or pattern set up on you device, you may be required to enter it in order to continue. This confirms that you want to reset your network settings and resets them immediately., A: Familiarize yourself with the basic vocabulary of the art world. Frequent websites that publish art criticism. Purchase a subscription to popular art publications. Take an art criticism class and attend lectures. Specialize in a specific medium or genre of art. | 0 |
Passage: Make sure the file is either in .mp3 format and is 320kbit/s or smaller, or is in .wav format and 1411kbit/s or smaller. It's recommended to use .mp3 files, as not all .wav files will play. This is located at Documents > EA Games > The Sims 2 > Music. (There will be several subfolders inside to represent the music genres in-game.) If you're playing the Ultimate Collection, the filepath is Documents > EA Games > The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection > Music. If you're playing the Super Collection on a Mac, the filepath is [your username] > Library > Containers > com.aspyr.sims2.appstore > Data > Library > Application Support > Aspyr > The Sims 2 > Music. (You may want to create a shortcut to your game folder in Finder for easy accessibility.) Click on the ... in the lower left-hand corner of the screen, and click on the speaker button., Summary: Turn off the power. Verify that the power is off. Remove detachable portions from the old fixture. Detach the old fixture. Note how the wires are connected. Disconnect the wiring. | 0 |
Passage: Tap the App Store app icon, which resembles a blue box with a white "A" on it. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen on most iPads, though you may need to tap a search bar in the upper-right corner of the screen instead. This is at the top of the screen. If you initially tapped a search bar instead of the Search option, skip this step. Type in documents 6 and then tap Search in your iPad's keyboard. It should be near the top of the results page; this app has a multicolored "D" next to it. It's to the right of the app's title. Doing so will prompt Documents 6 to begin downloading onto your iPad. If you don't use Touch ID on your iPad, enter your Apple ID password when prompted, then tap Install. It's the round button on the face of your iPad. This will minimize the App Store app, allowing you to proceed with opening another app., Summary: Stretch your quadriceps muscles. Begin basic strength training. Use a leg extension machine for more strength training. Do eccentric squats on raised heels. | 0 |
The summary of "Using the mouse is easy since it comes down to pointing and shooting like in many other games. Most people get tripped up a little with movement. The “W,” “A,” “S,” and “D” keys control your movement by default. "W" and "D" let you move forward and backward. “A” and “D” allow you to strafe, or move from side to side. In Counter-Strike, you do not need to move forward or backward to strafe. That means that, if you’re standing still, pressing the “A” and “D” buttons is all you need to move to the left and right, respectively. Moving, turning, and shooting requires coordination. It may feel a little tricky at first, but you get used to it as you play. Test your mouse sensitivity. Most pros access the settings menu to move the sensitivity slider down to 2.0, giving themselves more precision when aiming. Start low and increase the sensitivity as you play. Running everywhere is a sure way to alert enemies to your presence. Hit the “Shift” key to slow your character down, then hit it again to return to running. Press “CTRL” to duck and the spacebar to jump. These keys are important to remember for map navigation. Mix some stealthy maneuvers into your playstyle to get the drop on enemies and reduce the amount of damage you take. You are only allowed to carry 2 weapons at a time in Counter-Strike. The left mouse button fires whatever weapon you are holding. The right mouse button activates the weapon’s secondary function, such as zooming in with a sniper scope. It’s a very simple shooting scheme that anyone can figure out with a few rounds of practice. Press “Q” to switch between your primary and secondary weapon. The “R” button allows you to reload your weapon. Do this before you enter a firefight. You mainly switch weapons by purchasing them at the start of the round, but the game lets you take weapons you find by pressing “G.” Counter-Strike’s unique feature is its weapon economy. When you enter a game, you get $800. That money allows you to buy guns, grenades, and armor from the menu. The menu gives you a lot of toys to play with, so it may feel a little intimidating at first, but don’t feel pressured to buy anything. Navigate the menu by clicking the prompts are using keypad numbers. You start with a pistol and a knife, so you don’t need to spend your in-game currency right away. Buying weapons and armor is all up to your preferred strategy. Some players get armor and grenades right away, while others save for a submachine gun. Communication is a key part of Counter-Strike, so press “K” when you need to activate voice chat. This only works if you have a microphone on your computer. For text chat, press “U” to call up the dialogue box, then type your message and hit enter to send it to your team. Pressing “Y” allows you to send a message to the entire server. Don’t use this command while strategizing with your team. The game also has pre-recorded commands activated by typing words into the chat box. For instance, type “coverme” to make your character say “Cover Me!” Few players pay much attention to these commands, so they aren’t important to memorize." is Understand the difference between cream and powder blush. Choose the right shade of blush. Know the benefits of cream blush. | 0 |
The summary of "If your model is freestanding—meaning it's finished on all sides and can stand alone like a piece of furniture—the shutoff valve is typically located on the water line that connects the tub to the faucets. For other models, you will have to turn off the bathroom water valve behind the toilet or sometimes the entire home's water supply. Be sure to open up the tub faucet until no more water runs out of it before moving forward. Typically, the overflow plate is circular and connected to your tub with 1 to 2 screws that hold the stopper lever in place. Use a screwdriver to remove these screws along with the plate. Afterward, use your fingers to remove the lever hook from the linkage bar and then unscrew or pull the stopper to remove it. The stopper is the piece that seals the tub when you need to fill it with water. The drain flange is the finished part of the drain that is visible in the bottom of the tub. Insert a removal tool or pair of pliers into the flange, twist it counterclockwise, and pull it out. Head to a home hardware store and purchase a dedicated drain flange removal tool. If your tub is freestanding, use a reciprocating saw and metal blade to cut off the drainpipe about 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) from the location closest to the bottom of the tub. If your tub is built-in to your home, access the bottom of the tub via a crawlspace or basement and twist the pipe loose with water pump pliers or a pipe wrench. Remember that your new tub will have new piping. With that in mind, never cut the plumbing that's connected to your home. Rock the reciprocating saw up and down as you cut to move faster. Be sure to grip the handle firmly with your dominant hand and hold the front grip tightly with your non-dominant hand to guide to saw. Focus on keeping a tight grip on the saw while applying pressure to the tool. Make sure the saw's shoe (the flat edges parallel to the blade that guide it) is pressed tightly against the piping to reduce vibrations. Wear gloves and a safety mask when using a reciprocating saw." is Turn off the water supply via the shutoff valve. Remove the stopper and overflow assembly. Take off the drain flange with a removal tool or pair of needlenose pliers. Remove the drainpipe from your cast iron tub. | 1 |
Passage: Is it to persuade your reader of something? Is it to convey an experience? Is it to present a critical analysis of a text or image? Knowing your goal will help you decide how to navigate your ideas. The best way to start an essay is to get your ideas out in a non-essay format to begin with. Prewriting can take many different forms, and you may want to experiment to find one that helps you the most. Freewriting, a process in which you just write what you are thinking about without worrying about grammar or punctuation or even your central argument, may be a good way to start generating ideas. It could also help you “find” your thesis. A simple list may be all you need. Write a list of the subtopics or specifics you want to include in the essay. A mind map may be a helpful prewriting guide for visual learners. The center of the mind map contains your main argument, or thesis, and other ideas branch off in all directions. As you write, think about what you might need if you were reading the essay. If it's a history essay, what context would you need about your topic? If it's a narrative essay, what information would you need to feel as though you had experienced the event? One of the biggest causes of writer's block is striving for perfection before you've written a word. Don't censor yourself as you prewrite. Try to avoid negative thoughts such as "This doesn't make any sense" or "I can't express what I want to say." Just write everything down! If you have used one of the prewriting methods listed above, reorganize the content and add detail by creating an outline. A traditional outline is a great format for getting out ideas in detail and organizing your entire essay. Begin each section of your outline with the main point. Indicate each section with a roman numeral (For example, I. Puppies are cute. II. Puppies are fun to play with.) Provide at least two sub-points for your main point. Indicate each sub-point with a capital letter (For example, A. Puppies look cute, B. Puppies act cute.) Provide at least two details for each sub-point. Indicate your details with a number (For example, A- 1. Puppies have sweet faces, 2. Puppies are small, and little things are usually cute. B- 1. Puppies play and roll around all the time, making people laugh, 2. Puppies are very affectionate and lick their owners to show love.) Each level of detail should be indented further to the right than the level before. Be sure that the organization makes sense, and re-organize or switch sections around if you need to. Be sure that each section has a similar amount of detail, and add detail to any sections that need to be developed., Summary: Consider the purpose of your essay. Prewrite to get ideas flowing. Keep your audience in mind. Understand that prewriting isn't perfect. Write a traditional outline. Read your outline. | 1 |
The summary of "The citric acid in lemons attacks the pigments in your skin responsible for a red or discolored blemish, evening it out. Lemon juice will make blemishes less noticeable, but it can also lighten your skin tone and make you susceptible to sun damage, so always wear sunscreen when you go out. Mix tomato juice and lemon juice together and apply to face with a cotton swab regularly. Wash away with cool water after 10 minutes. This mix will reduce blemishes and lighten any facial hairs over time. Mix together 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice along with a pinch of turmeric. Wash away with cool water after 10 minutes. If applied regularly, this mixture works well. Rub a lemon peel along with a bit of sugar over your skin. Let it sit for 10 minutes before washing away with cool water. Mix together a paste of sandalwood powder and water, applying to face. Leave for 10 to 20 minutes before rinsing off with cool water. Just be careful because sandalwood can dry out your face. Leave for 15 minutes before washing away with cool water. Your blemishes should get smaller and/or less noticeable. Papaya and banana contain the enzymes papain and bromelain in addition to other acids that help minimize the presence of blemishes. Extremely effective in combating the redness of blemishes, rosehip oil can be applied in low doses to the face for 15 minutes every day before washing off with cool water." is Use the amazing power of lemons to reduce blemishes. Use sandalwood powder and water to reduce blemishes. Rub a papaya or banana peel over your skin. Use rosehip seed oil. | 1 |
Q: Summarize the following: You will need about a cup and a half of blueberries, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon of salt, 2 eggs, 1 ½ cups of milk, 1 ½ cups of flour, and 3 tablespoons of melted butter. You will also need two large bowls and a whisk. Melt the butter by microwaving it in a microwave safe container for thirty seconds. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries. Thaw the frozen blueberries by letting them sit in the refrigerator for a few hours. First, mix the salt, baking powder, and flour into a large bowl. If you’re worried about the mixture clumping, use a sifter to mix the dry ingredients. Hold the sifter over the bowl. Pour in each dry ingredient, shaking the sifter back and forth to create a powder in the bowl. If you have two bowls of different sizes, use the larger bowl to mix the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. You can use a whisk or an electric beater. Beat the mixture until the eggs are completely combined. The melted butter should be hot, but not so hot that you can’t touch it. Otherwise, it will cook the eggs as you mix them. Whisk everything until the ingredients are combined. There shouldn’t be any flour on sides of the bowl or lumps in the batter. After you’re done mixing the batter, you can either fold in the blueberries or wait to add them until you cook the pancake. If you fold in the blueberries, the blueberries will be unevenly distributed. Many cooks prefer to add the blueberries later to control the blueberry-to-pancake ratio. Cover the batter with plastic and leave it on your counter. If possible, let it rest for one hour. This will aerate the batter and create fluffy, tall pancakes. However, the pancakes will still be delicious if you decide to start cooking immediately., A: Free write about sadness. Seek inspiration. Learn how to begin a story. Outline your story. | 0 |
The answer of "Summarize the following Pour each flavor into a separate well. The drink mix will not only color the sidewalk chalk paint, but also make it smell nice. Set the muffin tin aside. Stir the two together with a spoon or whisk until the cornstarch has dissolved. There should be no clumps or lumps. The mixture will be a little thick. Stop when the water is about ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) away from the rim. This will lessen the chances of the paint spilling when you take it outside. You will likely end up with some left-over cornstarch water. If this happens, just pour it out, or use it to make more scented sidewalk chalk paint in a separate container. Use a small spoon, a fork, or a toothpick to do this. The color should be even, and there should be no streaks or swirls. Carefully carry the muffin tin outside. Use paintbrushes or foam brushes to spread the paint onto the sidewalk. The paint may appear a little bit translucent at first, but it will be brighter once it dries." is Listen to your parents. Model responsible behavior. Help around the house. Apologize when you’re wrong. Stick up for your siblings. Speak with kindness. Work hard at school or at your job. Be honest. | 0 |
Passage: Tretinoin (Atralin, Refissa, Tretin-X) is used to treat severe acne. Use results in an increased risk of scarring after microdermabrasion treatment. You will need to wait at least six months after your last usage before undergoing microdermabrasion. Some physicians ask patients to use a special type of skincare product prior to microdermabrasion to ensure the surface of the dermis is in top condition at the time of the treatment. These solutions are often available through the doctor's office where the procedure is performed. If not, be sure to fill your prescription early so that you can start using the solution on time. Because microdermabrasion works by peeling away a layer of skin, any treatments that leave your skin more sensitive can lead to discomfort or other complications. Be sure to discuss any treatments you may have recently had with your doctor. Treatments to avoid include: Facials Waxing Tweezing Electrolysis Laser treatments Injections of collagen or BOTOX Chemical peels Sun can damage your skin and make it more sensitive, so you’ll want to avoid sun exposure as much as possible, especially in the week before your treatment. Even when not preparing for microdermabrasion, you should always apply sunscreen when going outside for more than a few minutes, even on overcast days. as preparation for microdermabrasion. You want your skin as healthy as possible before the treatment, and cigarette smoke inhibits blood circulation in the skin. You’ll want to stop smoking for at least the week before your procedure, and for better, long-lasting results and healthy skin (not to mention a reduced risk of cancer), you should stop smoking altogether. If the drugs are over the counter, simply stop. If they are prescribed, consult your doctor first. These anti-inflammatories increase the risk of bleeding or facial rashes as a result of the procedure. NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) include: Aspirin Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Naproxen (Aleve) Celecoxib (Celebrex) Diclofenac (Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren-XR, Zipsor, Zorvolex) Mefenamic acid (Ponstel) Indomethacin (Indocin) Oxaprozin (Daypro) And the following: aceclofenac, etodolac, etoricoxib, fenoprofen, flurbiprofen, ketoprofen, ketorolac, meclofenamate, meloxicam, nabumetone, piroxicam, sulindac, and tolmetin. Most topical medications use acids to peel away outer layers of skin. They will leave your skin more sensitive, leading to potential discomfort. Discuss any products you are using with your doctor before microdermabrasion. Do not use: Alpha hydroxy acid products containing glycolic or lactic acid Salicylic acid products Retinoids (Retin A, Renova, Differin, Tazorac) Benzoyl peroxide Microdermabrasion can occasionally lead to a reoccurrence. To avoid this your doctor can prescribe antiviral medication to take before your treatment. Instead of soap, use a syndet bar (a cleaner that uses a synthetic detergent) or a lipid-free cleaner to clean your face and neck. These cleaners help to preserve moisture in your face much better than soap. Look for cleaners that contain glycerin, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, sodium laurel, or sulfate. To avoid possible adverse effects, you want your skin to be as healthy as possible going into the treatment., Summary: Talk to your doctor if you have taken tretinoin for acne in the past 6 months. Using any topical solutions that your doctor recommends as part of your microdermabrasion treatment. Avoid facial treatments in the week before your appointment. Stay out of the sun. Kick the smoking habit Stop taking NSAIDs at least one week before the procedure. Discontinue use of exfoliating creams and topical acne medications three days prior to your appointment. Talk to your doctor if you have a history of cold sores or fever blisters. Clean your face before your appointment. Reschedule your appointment in the event of a sudden breakout of acne, a boil or any other rash on the face the day before your treatment. | 1 |
The summary of "For this step, you'll need twelve pieces of wood that are cut to 240 mm and six pieces of wood cut to 248 mm, all about 1 inch wide and 1/4 inch for the height. Use a handsaw to cut the pieces. Make sure that the width and height of all 18 pieces of wood are exactly the same. Try to purchase wood sticks that are already pre-cut to be 1 inch wide and 1/4 inch high. That way you'll only need to worry about cutting the length. You'll need to cut 12 pieces at 50 mm each, with the same other dimensions as the other pieces (1 inch wide and 1/4 inch high). In order to removed the jagged edges left from cutting the wood, you'll need to lightly sand the edges with some sandpaper. To achieve the beautiful two-tone look, you'll need to stain half of the pieces of wood (of all sizes). So, separate each size of the wood pieces into two sections and apply wood stain to one group. Choose any wood stain color you like, as long as it contrasts with the existing wood color. Apply the stain generously and wipe off the excess with a paper towel or rag. You need to cover the surface area of both sides and the ends, but don't worry about getting all of the 1/4 inch side because these sides will be glued together. Let the stain dry completely (at least 4 hours) until you move on to the next step. Take the six pieces of wood that were cut to 248 mm and line them up. Each side of the jewelry box will be made out of three of the six pieces. Use wood glue to glue the pieces together lengthwise into two three-piece sections, making sure you alternate between the stained and unstained pieces to achieve the two-tone look. Wipe off any excess glue that leaks up between the cracks. Make sure the ends are lined up perfectly and then let the glue dry. You can clamp the pieces into place for a more secure, tight seal if you would like. To avoid gluing the wood to whatever surface you're working on, it might be helpful to lay down a piece of clear Saran wrap to work on. Alternating between stained and unstained pieces, line up six of the 240 mm pieces of wood on the Saran wrap to make the base. Glue the pieces together, but instead of lining up the ends, alternate them by 1/4 inch (so that the end pieces will fit inside the gaps). Line up the short end pieces that you cut (the 50 mm pieces), alternating stained and unstained pieces, on each end of the base. Each end will be six pieces long. Because of how you off-set the edges of the base, one piece will sit on the table and be flush with the base, while the next piece will sit on top of the base, and so on. Glue the sides of the jewelry box to the frame that you've made (out of the base and the ends). Let the frame dry fully before you move on. You can use some pieces of wood cut to fit the inside of the box to help the frame maintain its shape while it's drying. Apply a small coat of Vaseline to the off-set end pieces (the 50 mm pieces) to keep the lid from sticking to the frame with the excess glue when you glue it together. Glue the remaining six 240 mm pieces of wood to each other in place on top of the frame. As before, make sure to alternate between stained and unstained pieces. The pieces will fit into the existing slots made by the alternating off-set end pieces. Once all pieces are in place, you will have a perfect rectangular box. To help the jewelry box dry in the right shape, clamp the box on two sides with two hand clamps. Once the glue is dry, your jewelry box is finished." is Peel the bananas. Slice the bananas into even slices. Leave in the water for 10 minutes. Heat the oil. Repeat until all slices have been fried. Drain by placing the slices on kitchen paper towel. Let cool. | 0 |
Q: Summarize the following: Some big-box grocery stores like Walmart and Target have apps available that allow you to order your groceries online. At your assigned time, pull into the designated area at the grocery store, and someone will come out and load up your groceries for you. That way, you won't have to go into the store at all. Because of the increased demand for curbside-pickup services, it may be difficult to schedule your order. Keep checking back, and eventually, a window should open. Depending on where you live, you may be able to have your groceries delivered through either a third-party delivery app or a grocery store's individual delivery service. Just ask the person delivering your items to leave them on your doorstep. Wait for them to move at least 6 ft (1.8 m) away, then go out and bring your groceries in. Check with services like Shipt, Instacart, or Walmart Grocery Delivery to see if delivery is available where you live. Keep in mind that during the coronavirus outbreak, delivery times tend to get booked up quickly. Check back frequently until you find an open delivery window that works for you. Check social media or talk to your family and friends to find out whether there are any wholesalers or restaurant suppliers in your area who are selling their products to the public. You may even find that there are restaurants near you who are offering their stock at cost to help make a little extra money during the outbreak. That can be a way to find bulk items at an affordable price, and many are offering curbside pickup. For instance, you might be able to order supplies like ground beef, chicken, fish, eggs, milk, and cheese from a wholesaler. There's no guarantee that this will be cheaper than buying your goods from a grocery store. However, it can be a good alternative if you're having trouble finding items you need, and it can keep you from having to go inside a store., A: Try curbside pickup if it's available. Use a grocery delivery service to have your groceries brought to you. Order from local wholesalers to stock up on basics. | 1 |
The summary of "Put equal weight on both feet. Keep your knees flexible and your torso squared evenly with your hips. There is not a set position your feet must be in to do the twist, but if your legs are too close together, the movements might seem too stiff. Similarly, if your legs are too far apart, you might be able to balance yourself better but ultimately have difficulty keeping the beat. Use the shoulder-width rule as a guideline but experiment with different stances until you find one that feels natural and comfortable. Gently budge one foot ahead of the other. The front foot should not be a full length ahead of the back foot, and there should be some overlap between them. Note that this is technically optional, even though it is fairly standard. You can still do the twist while keeping both feet in the same place. Extend both arms outward and away from the body. Don't extend them straight out. You should keep them bent slightly at the elbow. Imagine your arms are in a runner's position, but looser. The upper part of your arms should be held close to the body, and your elbows should point inward just a bit. The lower part of your arms should be held diagonally out and upward. Keep your wrists and hands loose. As you twist, your arms will follow the movement of your hips. As your weight shifts to one side and your waist twists back, the arm of that same side will naturally move downward and back. To keep balance, the other arm should move upward and forward. Swing your hips dramatically from side to side. As you twist your hips, your waist and legs should also twist or rotate from side to side in a similar manner. Rotate your torso as you rock your hips. As you rock or swing your hips to the right side, your torso and waist need to rotate toward your front right side. As you do this, your right leg also needs to shift forward. When you rock your hips to the left, the left side of your waist needs to rotate forward as the right side shifts back. Your left legs should shift forward as it follows the natural movement of your hips and waist. As you rock from side to side, shift your center of gravity or body weight so that it is supported by the ball of your foot. You should alternate from foot to foot, placing your weight over one foot as you twist to that side and over to the other foot as you twist back. The important thing to remember as you twist is to keep your body down. By shifting your weight from side to side, your body will usually have a natural tendency to stay low. This is further supported by keeping your legs gently bent at the knees. Staying low is important if you want to do the dance correctly, but it also helps you to maintain your balance more effectively. You need to be on the rhythm of the song you dance to. To help maintain the rhythm of the dance, make sure that each full twist lands on a beat. Take it slow at first if you have a hard time picking it up. Instead of dancing with music in the background, practice in silence and count the beats out loud as you twist back and forth. Practice in front of a body length mirror. Doing so grants you the chance to watch your moves as you practice." is Draw in customers to your location. Get into the community. Embrace broad distribution. Connect with important influencers. | 0 |
Passage: Place the maize flour and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl. Use your fingers or a whisk to thoroughly combine them. Measure warm water and slowly pour it over the flour. Buy maize flour that has been pre-cooked, such as Harina P.A.N., the classic flour used in Venezuela. This flour is gluten and preservative free and comes in both white and yellow. If maize flour isn't available in your area, you can substitute it for fine-ground cornmeal or flour but make sure it is pre-cooked. Do this when you're ready to cook the arepas, before you begin to fry them. The oven should be fully preheated before you place the arepas inside. Once all the arepas have been fried and placed on a baking sheet, place them in the preheated oven. Bake them for 15 minutes. When you think they're ready, take them out of the oven and tap the top of the arepas. If they sound hollow - as if there is nothing inside - that means the arepas are ready., Summary: Mix the ingredients. To cook them the Venezuelan way, preheat the oven to 250°C/480°F. Bake the arepas. | 1 |
Passage: You can buy 6-string sets, often branded "Nashville tuning" or "high-strung tuning" sets. However, a 12-string set assures that your gauges are balanced. Since you're only stringing a 6-string guitar, you'll also get a regular gauge set along with the high-strung set. If this is your first time tuning a guitar to Nashville tuning, you may want to get 2 sets in case you accidentally snap a string. Open the package, take the 6 lowest (or thickest) strings and set them off to the side (or put them back in the package. The strings you'll be using are the 6 highest strings. Find a large table or other flat surface to work on, and lay down a towel or blanket to keep your guitar from getting scratched. Slowly loosen each string from the peg, then remove the bridge pin to take off the string. While the strings are off, take the opportunity to clean and polish your guitar. Don't get any polish on the fretboard. Use conditioner or an oil and conditioner product designed specifically for fretboards. Wipe your strings down and carefully coil them so you can use them again. Be careful not to kink them. Take the largest string first and gently uncoil it. Insert the ball head into the furthest left hole in the bridge, then gently press the bridge pin into the hole. Tug on the string to make sure it's seated correctly. If the bridge pin starts to pop out, gently press it back down with your thumb. If you use any additional force, you could snap the bridge or cause additional damage to your guitar. Pull the string up from the bridge through the center of the peghead, then thread the string toward the tuner's knob. Bend a bit of the string up towards the top of the peghead, then pass the string over and under itself. Wrap the string around itself and hold the tension as you wind the string down the shaft of the tuning peg. Use a string winder to speed up the process of winding strings. They come standard in many beginner guitar sets, or you can buy one from your local music store. Don't put too much tension in the string until you've got all of the strings on the guitar. It can throw your guitar out of balance. Once you've got your low E down, you've just got 5 more to go. The process will become smoother with practice. Be especially careful with the thinnest strings, as they can easily snap while restringing. Wrapping the thinnest strings twice before winding down the peghead can help control slippage., Summary: Buy a set of 12-string strings. Remove the old strings from your guitar. Unwrap the lowest E string and pop it into the bridge. Thread the string around the appropriate tuner and wind it up. Repeat the process with the other 5 strings. | 1 |
Context: Good friends will be willing to support you on a consistent basis, through your high points and your low points. Your friends should offer to support you during any difficult emotional times and be there for you in a real, genuine way. They may also offer guidance and advice when you need it. For example, if you're going through a rough break up, a good friend would check in on you daily and try to distract you by taking you out. Good friends offer advice, support, and guidance during difficult times, and only when you ask for it. They support your decisions, even if they don't agree. Good friendships also have a good balance of giving and taking, where you feel mutually supported. You should try to cultivate friendships where there is a balance of give and take, and where you do not feel you are giving or taking more than the other person. Some people are givers; they'll do anything to help and support someone. Others are takers; they'll take someone else’s time and energy to fulfill their own needs. While natural givers may sound like the way to go, you should actually look for friends who can maintain a balance between both of these two extremes. Your friends should also encourage you to develop into the best version of yourself you can be. They should help you focus on how you can be yourself and achieve your goals. Your friends should act as your own personal cheer squad, where they proudly encourage you to go after what you want. For example, if you're trying to get into medical school, a good friend will act interested, encourage you, and help you prepare. They'll also celebrate when you do get in. Another key aspect of a good friendship is positive communication, where you can share your thoughts and feelings without limits. You should be able to be yourself around your friends and feel you can share your opinions with them. You should not feel you have to censor yourself or keep quiet about your thoughts around your friends. You should feel comfortable being called out or challenged by your friends, not turned-off. This can help you cultivate a better sense of self-control and learn better from your mistakes. Good friends will tell you when you're right and when you're wrong. You should be comfortable doing this in return. Good friendships are built on mutual respect and mutual trust. You should feel you can trust your friends with private information and trust that they will support you, even when you’re not around. Good friends will stand up for you and support you in company of strangers and other friends. Cultivate respect for your friends and their choices, even if you don't share the same interests or preferences., Summary: Make sure your friends offer emotional support and guidance. Determine if you have a good balance of give and take. Decide if your friends bring out the best in you. Determine if you can communicate effectively with your friends. Consider if you trust and respect your friends. | 1 |
The summary of "The brand and type of treatment you choose should provide you with precise instructions on how to apply your keratin treatment. Make sure to read and follow all directions and safety precautions. If your product instructions differ from these instructions, always follow the directions provided by the manufacturer of your product. Wear gloves and old clothing or a smock. Take a section of your hair and apply the treatment product, starting with a small amount and increasing until the hair is coated but not overly saturated. Use a fine-tooth comb or a hair coloring brush to work the product into each section, from your roots to ends. Clip up each section when you finish it. Cover your hair with a shower cap. Allow the product to remain on your hair as long as the directions require. Remove your hair cap and clips. Don’t rinse out the product unless the instructions advise you to do so. Blow dry your hair with the product still in. Use the hot or cold setting on your blow drier, depending on which one your product recommends. Set the flat iron to the temperature recommended by the product instructions for your particular hair type. When your flat iron reaches the correct temperature, straighten your hair in small sections (about one to two inches thick). You may want to clip up sections of your hair beforehand or as you finish straightening them. Using a flat iron that is too hot may scorch your hair and cause breakage." is Determine the length of the area. Measure the width. Multiply the width by the length. Understand how to convert the measurements into acres. Make the calculation. | 0 |
The answer of "Summarize the following It may seem scary, but talk about how each of you feels about the relationship. Discuss how you may involve the children in your relationship and what that may look like in the future. Talk about how often each of you sees your own children and any complications with an ex regarding the children. If it makes you feel more comfortable, then you can also avoid talking about the future and stick to discussing general rules that you have about dating someone regarding your kids. This may help to open up communication about these things earlier than normal. However, keep in mind that this may not always be possible. How big or small of a role with each of your children play in the relationship, and how might that affect you as a couple? What variables should go into making that decision? The age of the children? How big a role you already play in their life and decisions regarding them? What’s the relationship like with the exes for both of you? How might that complicate the relationship? There’s nothing to rush when entering a relationship and kids are involved. Give you and your partner time to figure out what you want and whether you can realistically make a relationship work. If the potential to merge your families might exist in the future, think about what that may be like for you, your partner, and your kids. If merging both of your families is unrealistic, cautiously consider if you will move forward in the relationship. Be upfront about having kids, but don’t rush to introduce them to the person you’re dating. Wait until you are solidly a part of each other’s lives and see a future together. Keep in mind that your kids will notice things and have questions. Do not lie to them during this time or try to hide the fact that you're dating. Also, be aware that young children may not understand what dating means, so you will need to explain in words they can understand. Talk about what is acceptable for your relationship regarding spending time one-on-one, being with your or their kids, staying over, dating, and phone calls. Once you and your partner are clear, discuss these things with your children as well. This can help your children feel involved and informed for what happens in their house. Decide how you will spend time together, where you will spend time together, and what kind of communication is acceptable. Can your date come to your children’s soccer game or accompany you to a work function? Will you let your ex know the kids are meeting someone new? Make sure to be flexible as well. Take time to reassess the situation every couple of months and discuss what is working and what is not working. Your children may wish to voice their concerns or ask questions. It’s important to listen to them and validate their feelings. Remember, though, that you are the adult and make the final call. Finding a balance between being there for your kids and making a new relationship work can be difficult, and often will require changing or canceling plans based on your children’s or your date’s children’s needs." is Talk openly with your date. Take your time. Create boundaries and rules. | 1 |
The answer of "Summarize the following Understand your stress levels and what stressors affect you the most. Try keeping a journal of these top stressors and how they make you feel. As you come to understand your triggers, you can better control your stress. Having your stress under control will allow you to focus on being a more patient person. Some of your common stressors might be: Traffic Long lines Excessive phone calls Deadlines Most situations can be looked at in a positive and negative light. How patient you are in a given circumstance will depend on how positive or negative your outlook is. If you focus on the positive aspects of a situation, you’ll find yourself being much more patient. For example, if you view time spent sitting in traffic as time wasted, you will be frustrated and impatient. Instead, reframe the situation. Sure, you spent a long time in traffic, but it was a great opportunity to have a conversation with your significant other. With this subtle twist, the experience becomes a positive one and you will both be more patient. Being caught off guard is stressful, regardless of the situation. You can be more patient if you prepare yourself for difficult situations. One of the best ways to prepare for a situation is to visualize yourself dealing with it before it happens. Close your eyes and think about how the situation will play out, then how you want to react to it. Breathe deeply and tell yourself that you can do it. For example, if you get irritated when your significant other sleeps in on the weekend, visualize yourself doing something you enjoy in the morning. Include in the visualization how you will greet your significant other warmly when they wake up, maybe with a plate of pancakes ready or a bowl of fresh fruit prepared. Exercise and a healthy diet can keep your body healthy. This will make you feel better, raise your self-confidence, and help to balance your hormones and neurotransmitters (the chemicals that send messages throughout your brain and body). All of these things will make your hormones work for you to reduce your stress level and help you to be more patient. Of course, physical health is not the only factor to remaining happy and stable. If you practice good mental hygiene, you will find that you have much more capacity to be patient with yourself and your significant other. Practicing yoga, meditation, deep breathing techniques, and talking in support groups can help you relieve built up stress and maintain your cool at all times." is Be aware of your stress. Remain positive. Have a plan for tough situations. Keep your body healthy. Focus on your mental health. | 1 |
The summary of "While you'll need to train your dog using common cue words, such as "Stop," "Come," or "Sit," your blind dog will also need to learn helpful commands. Since your dog won't be able to see food treats, use clicker training and reward your dog with verbal praise when teaching a new cue. If you prefer to train using treats, you'll have to hold the food treat directly in front of your dog's nose. Then move the treat to encourage the dog to follow through with the cue. For example, hold the treat near its nose and then place it on a stair as you say, "Step." Help your blind dog feel confident in its surroundings by establishing a routine. For example, take your dog for a walk at the same time every day and use the same route to go to its favorite park. This will help your dog feel comfortable with the experience. If you have days where you can't follow the exact same routine, try to follow parts of the schedule as much as you can. For example, if you're traveling with your dog, feed it at the same time you usually do. Since blind dogs usually have excellent hearing, clicker training is a great way to teach new skills. Reward good reactions and behavior by making a noise with a clicking device. Your dog will soon associate the good behavior with the reward and eventually you won't need to make the clicking sound. Treat clicker training like a game and your blind dog will look forward to your training sessions. In addition to clicker training, give your dog a food treat or verbal praise when it follows your directions. Positive reinforcement will give your blind dog confidence and will strengthen your relationship, so it trusts you. For example, if your dog is hesitant to go up stairs in the house and you command it to step up, say, "Good job!" when it starts to climb up. Since blind dogs can't see when you're happy with them, touch, pat, or rub the dog to show it that you're pleased with it. Remember that your blind dog is just like any other dog that wants you to love it. Never yell, hit, threaten, or intimidate your dog since doing so will cause your dog to lose trust in you. Always remember that positive reinforcement is the best way to train the dog. It may take some time, but being patient with your dog will help it learn to adapt to its surroundings." is Preheat the oven to 375 °F (191 °C). Cover a medium-sized baking tray with foil. Rinse the chickpeas. Dry the chickpeas. Coat the beans in oil and spices. Spread the beans on the baking tray. Roast the chickpeas for 30 minutes. Season the chickpeas with salt and pepper. | 0 |
Passage: Although you can learn a lot about a chair from reading its specifications, it's still a good idea to try a chair out in person. By sitting in a chair, you will be able to directly feel how comfortable it is and learn if it can be properly adjusted to your needs. Whenever possible, try to examine an ergonomic chair in person to make sure it's the one for you. There are many features to consider when looking for the perfect ergonomic chair. Because there is so much to consider, some aspects of the chair may get overlooked. Think about some of the following parts of the chair you are looking at to help you finalize your choice: Chair bases should have five spokes. The chair's casters should move easily and freely. If the chair comes with a headrest, make sure it's a good fit for your body type. You may need a foot rest if the chair's height is too high and cannot be adjusted. You'll want to think about which chair covering is best. Vinyl coverings can be easy to clean but don't breathe well. Cloth seat covers can allow for airflow but may be tougher to keep clean. There are many different types and styles of ergonomic chairs available. These chairs will differ from the traditional style of chair and each will have its own unique benefit and purpose. Take a look at some of these unique styles of ergonomic chairs to learn if one of them might be a good fit for your needs. Kneeling chairs have no back and can help you to improve your posture and back health. Saddle chairs are good choices for computer or desk work. They are shaped like a horse saddle and can help make your back stronger and healthier. Exercise balls can help keep you moving and actively require you to stay balanced. For people with back issues, reclining chairs with footrests can be the most comfortable choice., Summary: Try out chairs in person. Consider the details of the chair. Think about different chair styles. | 1 |