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Even if you didn't participate in a Pathways Program, there are many different “roads” you can take to a career with NASA. While the Pathways Program provides excellent opportunities, you can apply to NASA straight away if you've graduated from college or are in the military. While it's a good idea to start your job search by visiting NASA's website—you can learn more about the organization, the people they employ, and the projects they are undertaking—you will be led to USAJOBS to find and apply for specific jobs. You can use the search function on USAJOBS to filter the results to show positions with NASA. If you're worried about missing job announcements with NASA, you can sign up to receive email notifications from USAJOBS when a position which matches your qualifications and desired criteria becomes available. Just be sure to check your email regularly, and make sure that your spam filters are set such that the notifications won't be send to the wrong email folder or blocked altogether. NASA doesn't consider unsolicited resumes. As explained above, you should search for open positions by visiting USAJOBS, and/or signing up for email notifications of new positions. Once you've found a position you'd like to apply for, you'll need to prepare your resume. While NASA does accept mailed hard copy resumes (the address will be listed in the vacancy announcement), they strongly prefer that you use the electronic submission process through USAJOBS. It's in your best interest to apply as they prefer, and avoid mailing your materials unless you absolutely need to. You're allowed to create and save up to five different resumes on the the USAJOBS site. You'll then be asked to select the one you want to use for a particular job opening. If you're applying for more than one government position, or more than one job at NASA, you may want to create different versions of your resume to highlight different skills.  For example, one of your resumes may highlight your teaching experience if you are applying to a job that requires you to train or mentor others, whereas another resume may highlight your research experience. Study the job posting carefully to select the resume that best highlights the skills and qualifications you'll need for that job. Be sure to make note of which version of your resume you used for particular applications; NASA won't maintain the name you gave the resume. You should not use bullet-points or other non-alphanumeric characters in your resume. NASA's computer program won't translate these characters correctly, and your final resume will look sloppy. You may, however, use a dash instead of a bullet to emphasize points or to list your experience. It's a good idea to first draft and polish your resume in a word processing program instead of creating it from scratch while applying through USAJOBS. However, you are advised not to copy and paste from your word document into the resume builder.  Programs like Microsoft word include special characters and hidden code that won't translate properly.  If you compose your resume using a simple text file, you should be able to copy and paste without issue. It's a good idea to highlight the key words in the advertisement for the job your applying to when you tailor your resume. Make sure to include those words and phrases as you outline your work experience and present your skills and competencies. Make sure as well to use the appropriate technical terms for your industry. NASA recommends that you keep your resume focused on the job you want, and that you avoid using excessive adjectives when describing your experience. You should also avoid trying to fill out your experience by listing irrelevant work experience. You don't need to include your complete work history on the resume you send to NASA. For example, they don't expect you to list the summer you spent detasseling corn or the side job you had as a bartender while in graduate school. You should, however, include your current job, even if it's not directly related to the position you're applying for at NASA. Once you decide what jobs to list on your resume, be sure to have at hand the dates of your employment, your salary, your employers' addresses and your supervisors' names and telephone numbers. You'll need to declare any work you've done with the government. Be ready to list the occupational series number of your position, the exact dates of your employment, dates of your promotions, and the highest grade you held. You will also need to provide the complete names of the schools you've attended and their locations. List as well your major, graduation dates, GPA (and the scale which was used to calculate it), and degrees earned. Most jobs at NASA require at least a four-year degree, and often an advanced degree. It's important that your degree come from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education, and not a “diploma mill”. You should also include a list of any awards you've won, training you've completed, publications you've authored or co-authored, etc. Be sure to include specific titles and dates. You should also outline the computer software, tools, and/or equipment you've used or mastered which could be relevant to this new job. USAJOBS has no length limit on the resume you create through their system, but NASA does. They won't consider resumes over six typed pages (approximately 20,000 characters). NASA doesn't accept cover letters as part of the application process, nor does it accept other documents such as SF-171, OF-612, DD-214, SF-50, or SF-15. NASA typically doesn't request that you send supporting documentation when you first apply for an open position. Read the ad carefully, though, in case there is an exception to this general rule.  You should also monitor your email carefully for any requests that come your way after your resume has been submitted. Some jobs, for example, may require you to send your college transcripts, or you will have to follow up with proper documentation if you're requesting veteran's preference. These requests typically come near the end of the hiring process, though. Once you've completed your online resume with USAJOBS, it will be transferred to the NASA Staffing System (NASA STARS). This system will extract the information that NASA is concerned with from your basic USAJOBS resume. Note that not all of the fields are extracted. For example, NASA doesn't extract info from the “Languages” “Organizations/Affiliations” or “References” sections. It doesn't hurt to fill out these sections in your general USAJOBS resume, but don't freak out when you don't see them on your NASA STARS resume. NASA STARS may ask you to answer some additional questions once your resume has been extracted. These verify that you meet the minimum qualifications and that you're interested in the position. You may be asked to answer supplemental questions while completing your USAJOBS resume. If so, your answers will be transferred, but you'll need to verify that they were transferred completely. You can use this opportunity to amend or revise your answers. For example, some SES (Senior Executive Service) positions require you to complete the SES Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and SES Executive Technical Qualifications questions. NASA recommends that you complete these off-line using a simple text editor and then fill in your answer once you've been able to give them careful thought and attention.  These questions are designed to assess whether you have the appropriate managerial and leadership skills and experience, as well as the required technical knowledge and skills. Once your supplemental questions have been answered, you'll receive an email notice from NASA which verifies that your application has been received. If you don't receive this, you'll want to go back to your application to see if you've missed a step. You can log back on to USAJOBS at any time to see where your application is in the review process.  For example, you can see if your application has been received, if the review process has begun, if it's been determined that you are eligible for the position, whether you've been selected to interview, or whether the position has been filled or cancelled

Apply to NASA. Visit USAJOBS to find open positions with NASA. Use the notification service from USAJOBS. Apply to advertised jobs only. Think carefully about applying through mail. Tailor your USAJOBS resume. Keep your resume format simple. Avoid copying and pasting your resume. Refer to the job ad often when composing your resume. Avoid padding your resume. Omit work history which is not relevant. Provide complete information about your work experience. Be prepared with extra information, if you are or were a Federal employee. Include complete information about your educational history. List your accomplishments. Keep it concise. Skip the cover letter. Read the job ad to see if supporting documentation is required. Submit your USAJOBS resume. Review your resume as it was extracted from the USAJOBS site. Answer screening questions. Answer supplemental questions. Answer additional questions for specific jobs. Be on the alert for a notice of receipt. Track your application using the “Application Status” page on USAJOBS.


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Understand what Super Bluetooth Hack allows you to do. Know which phones you can "hack". Turn on your Android's Bluetooth. Connect to the phone you want to hack.


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Fried pork chops are a rich, delicious treat. Their golden-brown crust, a result of their being coated with a flavorful breading before frying, is as eye-catching as it is flavorful. To begin cooking this scrumptious dish, bread your pork chops (note - thin cut pork chops are preferable for their quick cooking time.) Completely coat each pork chop with  flour, dust it off so that its coating is thin and even, then dip it in beaten eggs. Allow the egg to briefly drain off of your chop. Finally, toss your pork in a store-bought or prepared breading of your choice.  There are a variety of options when choosing your breading. Many supermarkets sell pre-packaged bread crumbs (Panko, etc.). You can use these by themselves or, for a custom flavor, season with your favorite spices, salt, and/or pepper. You can even make your own breading out of normal breadcrumbs. The breading doesn't have to be the only source of flavor - dry seasonings like cayenne pepper and paprika can be also be added to the flour. For frying, it's best to add meat directly to a hot pan, not to add meat to a cold pan,  then heat.  Add one half cup of an oil with a high smoke point (like olive or grapeseed oil) to a frying pan or skillet. Swirl the pan to evenly coat the inside of the pan with oil. Turn the stove's burner to "high" and allow the oil to heat for a minute or two. Carefully add a tablespoon or two of butter to the hot oil - it will help give the pork chops a crispy brown crust. The oil is hot enough when meat audibly sizzles when it touches it. Be careful - a hot oily pan can erupt with sizzling and crackling when meat is added. The sizzle sounds tremendously satisfying, but it's often accompanied by small splashes of hot oil. Use a pair of tongs to safely adjust your pork chops. The exact cooking time will differ based on the size and thickness of your pork chops. Thin-cut chops will only need a few minutes per side, while thick slices can require 5 minutes or more. Allow each side to develop a rich, deep golden brown color. Well-fried chops should be crispy on the outside while tender on the inside. Normal rules for judging pork's doneness apply: use a fork and knife to check for meat that's white all the way through with clear to brown juices. As with other methods of cooking, pork will continue to cook after it's removed from the skillet. Move done pork chops to a plate lined with a paper towel (which will absorb excess oil, helping to prevent the pork chops from getting soggy.) Allow the pork to rest for several minutes, then serve and enjoy! A cool, lightly-dressed salad compliments the hot crispiness of the pork chops perfectly. Don't pour fry oil down the drain - this can clog your sink. Instead, let your oil cool, then transfer it to a jar or plastic container. Keep your oil in the fridge, where it will solidify. Use your oil for future recipes or for a variety of other purposes that require grease. If you're interested in alternative fuels, you can even make biodiesel from leftover oil with a few household tools and ingredients!

Bread your pork chops. Heat oil in a pan. Add your breaded pork chops to the pan. Cook the chops over medium-high heat until they're golden-brown. Remove the pork from the heat. Carefully dispose of excess oil.


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Get a digital scale. Turn your scale on and tare it. Set your digital scale. Weigh your ingredients.

Many people have grown up with measuring cups and spoons, but measuring by volume is usually something that people learn when baking. Baking often requires more accuracy so things rise, set, and react properly. Measuring ingredients by weight is more accurate than measuring by volume. You'll just need a small digital scale. A digital kitchen scale usually has a small flat platform on the top where you can set bowls filled with ingredients for measuring. Some scales have raised containers that you can measure directly into. Place your digital scale on a firm, flat surface and turn it on. If it shows another number or reading, be sure to tare it. When you tare it, the scale should read 0. Read the owner's manual that came with your digital scale to learn about the features on your scale. Even simple digital kitchen scales offer a variety of measurements. You'll need to select if you want the scale to measure using ounces, grams, pounds or even a ratio of ounces to pounds. Some scales will let you adjust or switch between measurements while the ingredient is on the scale being weighed. Place an empty bowl on the scale and tare the scale. When it reads 0, add your dry ingredient to the bowl until you get the amount needed for your recipe. You can tare the scale again and add another ingredient that you need to measure. Only add more ingredients to the bowl if that's what the recipe calls for. If you're unsure about combining the ingredients while weighing them, you could measure them in small separate bowls. This is useful if the recipe doesn't call for adding all the dry ingredients at once. Just remember to tare the scale after each measurement.


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You need to provide a one page, or at most two page, summary of the results of your marketing research. Be sure to hit all of the major points of the rest of your report in this summary. Many people will read the summary first, to get a quick overview of your results. The summary should include specific, numeric details from the rest of your report. These details should be condensed into bullet points and made prominent on the report. The summary should provide a basic account of what your company does, where it is located, what type of employees (if any) you have, and any other organizational details. Also describe your products and goals for your future products or sales.  For example, if your backpack charging company had plans to expand into purse chargers or another similar product line, include these plans in your summary. This should also include the sales channels being used by your business, as well as competitors and their sales channels. Are you different? Why? If not, do you have a competitive advantage that can be exploited in your marketing and sales efforts? Your report should specify what exactly you were trying to determine in your marketing research. This could be whether or not your marketing was effective in content, whether or not it reached the right audience, whether or not it properly informed customers about your product, or any other determination you wished to make. Typically, the objective of your market research is to assess how well you are convincing people in your target audience to buy your product. You need to be making sure that you're reaching an audience that will actually be purchasing your product. If you're not doing so, explain why you think this is the case and offer suggestions for different courses of action. For example, you could be examining how well advertisements for your backpack are reaching college students, as they would be a likely audience for your product. If your ads are primarily reaching adults, who don't generally carry backpacks, this would be an issue to raise in your evaluation. This figure represents how many potential customers or visitors to your website actually purchased a product. This can be evaluated with site traffic counters. If this number is particularly low, you should offer explanations as to why this might be the case and how you can improve on it. For example, if only 1 in 20 of your site's visitors actually buy one of your backpacks, you may want to reconsider the design of your websites, the ease of purchase, or the price of your product. Your executive summary should also include a section where you explain whether or not you had any difficulty attaining the data within. This could help explain incomplete or omitted sections or topics. Sometimes, there's no way to obtain a certain set of data reliably. If this is the case, explain why it is so in your summary.

Think about the purpose of an executive summary. Describe your company. Detail the objective of your research. Evaluate how well you are reaching your intended audience. Display marketing conversion data. Admit any data collection difficulties or incomplete sections.


Article: Before jacking the car up, use your wrench or tire iron to break the lug nuts loose.  Do not remove them completely, but turn them a quarter turn or so in the counter-clockwise direction each to make them loose enough to unscrew while the vehicle is in the air.  You can purchase tire irons from your local auto parts stores that usually have an end that fits all vehicles. You may also choose to simply use a deep socket of the appropriate size with a ratchet or breaker bar. Because the lug nuts are already loose from before you lifted the car, they should be fairly easy to unscrew the rest of the way.  Use a wrench if need be to turn the lug nuts counter-clockwise until they come off of the lug studs.  The wheel may shift as you remove the lug nuts, so watch your fingers for pinches. Remove the lug nuts across from one another in a star pattern, rather than each one in a row. If the lug nuts have rusted over, apply a generous amount of a thread loosener or rust remover to the nuts.  Allow it to sit for a few minutes, then attempt to loosen the lug nut again.  If the lug nut and stud break, you will need to have a new lug stud installed in order to repair the vehicle. Be sure to use the correct sized socket.  A socket that is slightly too large could round off the lug nut. A stripped or rounded lug nut will have to be cut off by a professional. Place the lug nuts in a safe place to be sure you don’t lose them.  If you lose a lug nut, you may be able to secure the wheel temporarily with the remaining nuts, but if you lose more than one, it will not be safe to drive the vehicle until they have been replaced.  You can purchase replacement lug nuts at your local auto parts store. Store the lug nuts in a small bowl or container so they can’t roll away as you work. Once the lug nuts have been removed, place your hands on either side of the tire.  Grip the back of the tire and pull it toward you to remove the wheel from the lug studs.  If the wheel has not been removed in a long time, it may require quite a bit of force to pull the wheel off.  Be careful, if the tire is damaged there may be metal wire sticking out of it that can cut you. Wear gloves to pull on a damaged tire. If the wheel is seized in place and won’t come off from you pulling on it, use a rubber mallet to bang it loose.  Strike the tire where the rim and tire meet all along the circumference of the wheel until it breaks loose.  Do not use a metal hammer to hit the rims or you may damage them. It may take a good deal of force to remove the wheel if it is rusted in place.

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Use the appropriate tool to loosen the lug nuts. Remove the lug nuts. Apply liquid thread loosen it if need be. Set the lug nuts aside someplace safe. Pull the wheel toward you. Use a rubber mallet to loosen stuck on wheels.


Article: Your dependability will initially be tested with small things. Even if these things seem insignificant, they matter when you’re trying to develop trust. For example, always return things that you borrow undamaged. If you say you are going to be somewhere, show up and be on time. When you say you’re going to do something, no matter how small, do it.  Every time you prove that you’re dependable, trust grows. No one is perfect. Occasionally you are going to be late, lose a borrowed book, or forget about something you said you would do. When this happens, apologize and own up to it immediately. If you have to break plans that you have made with someone, then make sure to call and let the person know as soon as possible. Try not to do this too often though because it can have a negative effect on your relationship if you are always canceling at the last minute. Prove that you can be trusted by respecting their privacy. Never share any confidential information that they give you. If you do, that person probably won’t feel comfortable trusting you with their secrets again for a long time, if ever. The only time you should consider breaking a confidence is if the person is in some kind of life-threatening danger and you need to alert someone.  Even then, the person will probably be angry with you for breaking their confidence. If this happens, apologize and explain that you only did it because you were truly worried about their safety. When someone learns that you've lied to them, they're naturally going to assume it will happen again. Be truthful with them, even when it’s hard. If you think telling them the truth might hurt their feelings, try to find a considerate way to tell them. If you make a mistake, take responsibility and own up to it. Be upfront with them. Don’t let them find out about it some other way.  Work on showing that you’re an honest person – even if your friend isn’t directly involved in the situation.  If they witness you being honest about other things and with other people, it will make them feel like you’ll be honest with them, too. If you need to be honest with your friend about a difficult topic, try starting off like this, "Jen, I really love how our honest our friendship is, and I want to keep it that way. I need to talk to you about something..." You could also bring up the topic like this, "Eric, this is hard to tell you, but I'm your friend and I feel like you should know about this..." By sharing something personal with your friend, it shows that you feel a sense of trust around them. Relationships are give-and-take situations. Sometimes, in order to receive something, you have to demonstrate that you're willing to give it. By trusting them first, you are showing them it’s safe for them to do the same thing.  For example, you could ask for their advice about a personal problem you’re experiencing, or go to them for help on a project. You could start off by saying, "Danielle, I know I can trust you. I really need to talk to someone I trust about this..." You could also say, "Jim, this is kind of embarrassing, but I am failing algebra right now. If my parents knew, I'd be in serious trouble. You're great at algebra, do you think you could help me?" You might feel vulnerable at first, but learning to trust someone usually begins by putting yourself out there.

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Be reliable. Keep their secrets confidential. Be honest. Trust them first.


Write an article based on this "Choose a comfortable pair of running shoes. Replace your running shoes every 350–500 miles (560–800 km). Dress appropriately for the weather. Grab a water bottle. Put on a running belt or pouch for your accessories."

There are a huge variety of running shoes on the market, so you might feel daunted by the task of choosing the right pair. However, a recent study shows that the best running shoes for you are probably the ones that feel the most comfortable. Go to the store and try on 4 or 5 pairs of running shoes. Take time to move around in them, and pick the ones that feel best to you.  If possible, take a quick jog around the store so you get a sense of how the shoes feel when you run. Wear the socks you’d normally wear while running, since this will give you a good idea of the fit. As running shoes start to wear out, they don’t absorb shock as well. Once you start jogging, keep track of how much distance you’ve covered, and get new running shoes after about 350–500 miles (560–800 km) to prevent pain and injury.  If the heels of your shoes aren’t too worn down, you can still use them for walking. Even if your jogging shoes haven’t seen that much use, shoes that are older than 1 year might become less comfortable due to changes in the soles that occur over time. You don’t need to wear anything too special to go jogging, but your clothes should be comfortable and easy to move around in. It’s also important to wear clothes that will protect you from the elements. Go for light clothes, such as shorts and a t-shirt, if it’s warm out. If it’s cold, wear long sleeves and pants and layer on a windbreaker, scarf, hat, and gloves. Stick to synthetic materials like rayon, nylon, or spandex, since they’re good at wicking away moisture. Wool is also a good option if it’s really cold out. Your body needs more water when you run, so it’s important to bring water along to prevent dehydration. Bring a lightweight bottle that’s easy for you to carry or clip to your belt while you jog. Choose a bottle that’s big enough to keep you going through your run, especially if there aren’t any places to refill along your route. Aim to drink 4-6 gulps of water for every 15-20 minutes that you run. You don’t want to be overburdened with a lot of stuff when you jog, but you’ll probably want to have your essentials (like your phone, keys, and ID card) on hand. Look for a lightweight running belt or pouch that can comfortably hold all the things you need.  You can purchase a running belt online or from a sporting goods store. Some running bags or belts include pouches or clips for a water bottle. If you’re concerned about safety, you can put a safety whistle and some pepper spray in your pouch.


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Your objectives should be meaningful to your organization and should reward employees for upholding your company's values. For example, you might want to encourage teamwork or innovation. Alternately, you might want the program to reduce absenteeism and increase employee retention. Your recognition program will fail if it isn’t supported by senior management. Accordingly, you should schedule a meeting to discuss why you want to implement the program.  Print off articles that demonstrate the benefits of employee recognition award programs and leave them with your boss. Management is usually worried about money. Explain that an employee recognition award program can be created fairly cheaply. Don’t just outsource your reward program to Human Resources. Instead, your committee should represent employees at all levels of the organization, including management and senior leadership.  You can appoint a chair and then ask for volunteers to join the committee. If there’s a lot of interest, you might need to hold an election.  If you have a small business, you might not need a committee. Instead, you can work with all employees to come up with a recognition award program or just develop it yourself. Identify why you are recognizing people, and make sure the criteria tie in with your business’ core values, such as integrity, commitment, and excellence. Award programs generally reward the following:  Length of service with the business. Typically, recognition is given for five-year increments (5, 10, 15, etc.) and the recipients receive certificates or plaques. Outstanding one-time performance. For example, a staff member might have handled an irate customer or pulled through on a big project. Excellent effort over time. These are your superstars who bring their A game every day. Other criteria. Many businesses are becoming more creative with their awards programs. For example, they are recognizing employees for building morale, volunteer work, and client retention. Make sure to ask your employees what behaviors or accomplishments they think should be rewarded. This way, they will support the award program because they see that it promotes values they share. Create a survey on SurveyMonkey and distribute it to your staff. Also ask them how they want to be recognized. For example, do they want to attend a banquet where employees receive rewards? Or do they want a plaque on the wall with a gift certificate? After taking into consideration your employees' preferences, you should come up with awards. Pay close attention to your budgeting constraints. Senior management will be less enthusiastic if you break the bank on awards. Consider any of the following:  Cash bonuses. You can give $25, $50, or more. These are appropriate for rewarding one-time performance. Small gifts. You can give movie tickets, gift cards, flowers, or T-shirts. Commemorative core value tokens or stickers. Give employees a laptop sticker, coin, or pin that they can display in their work space.  Public recognition. You can name someone an employee of the month and put their picture on a bulletin board. You might also hold a recognition lunch or simply praise someone in a team meeting. Spin the wheel. For a fun option, allow employees to spin a wheel with prizes printed on it. The wheel itself can remind employees of the award program.  Time off. You can give extended vacations or more personal days. However, you should avoid giving people alternate or flexible work schedules. They might quickly become accustomed to the schedule and build their life around it. If their performance deteriorates, you will find it difficult to return them to their regular schedule. Your budget will drive how extensive your recognition program can be. A recognition program doesn’t need to be expensive, but you should anticipate the costs ahead of time. Consider the following:  promotional materials, such as flyers awards food and facilities if holding banquets time spent administering the program time spent training managers and supervisors about the program

Identify the program's objectives. Get the support of management. Create a committee. Develop criteria for awards. Survey your employees. Choose which awards to give. Set a budget.


Spread flour heavily over a flat surface once the dough has been sitting for 12 to 24 hours. Remove the dough from the bowl and roll it out with a well-floured rolling pin until it is approximately 1/8 in. Use a pizza cutter or a kitchen knife to cut out long, thin strips of dough.


Article: In a large pitcher that holds approximately 2 quarts (1.9 l), place 1 orange that’s been sliced, 1 lemon that’s been sliced, 1 lime that’s been sliced, and half a grapefruit that’s been sliced. After the fruit, add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves.  You can use any combination of fruit that you prefer for your water. You may even want to keep things simple and use only one type of fruit, such as lemon slices. You can customize the water by choosing other fruits to substitute in or add to the recipe. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, apples, peaches, kiwi, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and watermelon are other options to consider. Experiment with different combination to find your favorite. When the fruit and mint is in the pitcher, pour 6 cups (1.4 l) of water over them. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon, and then add enough ice to fill the pitcher.  Use bottled or filtered water in the spa water. In addition to the fresh fruit, you can add frozen berries to the mixture in place of ice cubes to help chill it. Once all of the ingredients are in the pitcher, place it in the refrigerator. Allow the water to chill for approximately two hours so the fruit and mint flavors have time to infuse the water. Pour it into glasses to serve. If you prefer, you can serve the water at room temperature. However, you should still let it sit for a couple of hours so the fruit has time to flavor the water.
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Place the fruit and mint in a pitcher. Add the water and ice. Chill the water for a couple of hours before serving.


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Ask him his opinions on things that you have in common. Playfully disagree and banter with him. Avoid asking him questions he already knows the answer to. Boost his confidence. Learn how and when to end a conversation. Follow up with texts or messages regularly.

After you have made your first connections, you want to continue messaging him and having conversations to keep the connection you have made with him strong. One way to make your connection stronger and keep your conversation interesting is to ask him his opinions on things.  Whatever you have in common, be it books, movies, food, etc, think about good questions to ask him that are open ended and will start interesting conversation. For example, if you both love Harry Potter, you can ask, “So what do you think is the best Harry Potter book?” And feel free to completely agree or disagree with him. These kinds of disagreements can lead to banter and can be pretty fun to have. You can start by telling him something that you have an opinion of and then ask his opinion on it. This question can also be related to the context of where you are or what you are doing. For example, if you are eating an apple at lunch, you could say, “I think that Granny Smith are the best apples period, but out of curiosity, what kind of apple is your favorite?”  Once again, being playful is a good way to make your conversation more fun, especially when you are talking about simple topics and just getting your conversation going. Come up with a few different questions you can ask him before you talk to him because topics of conversation can go more quickly than you realize. He will want to keep talking to you if you have fun when you talk. An example of banter is if you raise an eyebrow when he tells you that his favorite apple is Red Delicious, and you say something silly like, “You are saying you like Red Delicious apples best? Well I guess we can’t all be perfect.” Guys like this kind of silly banter because it is low pressure and fun. Banter is great because you two don’t have to talk about anything in particular, but you are still making a connection. Practice bantering with your friends and family. Find silly things to disagree with them on. Playfully disagreeing can be good for your other relationships too. Try not to use small talk or getting to know you questions like “What’s going on?” or “So where are you from?”. These questions are not very interesting and you won’t learn much about him because he may give you an answer that he has already used many times before. You want him to come away from this conversation excited to talk to you again, so stay away from small talk. Everyone wants to feel good about themselves, and if you can provide that for him, he will most likely want to keep talking to you. So get good at telling him why you like him with small, genuine compliments. You don’t have to make it a big deal- you can casually tell him why he is great. In fact, avoid making a big show of it. For example, while you are walking somewhere and if you notice he is usually good with directions, you can say “I like that  you always seem to know how to get us where we are going.” One way to keep your guy wanting to talk to you more is if you leave the conversation at the right time. The best way to end a conversation is to first find a place after you have made good connections and before the conversation has started to wind all the way down. Then think about why you need to get home, and after you have laughed or made a connection about something, let him know you need to get going. Make sure you tell him you really enjoyed yourself and look forward to talking to him again.  Be casual and cool when you end the conversation. Say something like “Hey, it was so fun talking to you. I think I need to get home and get on my homework, but I really look forward to hanging out with you soon.” Make good eye contact with him when you leave. Let your eye contact linger a second longer and smile at him a little brighter or slyer when you do. Depending on your conversation style and the guy you like, regularly can mean different things. Start messaging him every couple of days, and if he is prompt or slow with his answers, you can message more often or less often. Send him playful or funny comments or questions that engage him.  For example, ask him for updates on how things are going. You can ask him something like, “Hey, how is that midterm paper coming?”. Or tell him about something interesting that happened to you or that relates to him from your day. You can say something like, “Remember eating peanut butter sandwiches because the food trucks were late? I can see B lunch is eating all of our food.” Try to vary the kinds of messages you send. Don’t only ask for updates or say funny things. Try to do a combination of questions and funny comments.


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Breathe deeply in preparation for your stretch - this will help oxygenate your muscle tissue, promoting healing and minimising lactic acid formation, which causes soreness. Find a stretching area where you have privacy and are unlikely to be surprised. Although unlikely, a jerking motion while stretching can hurt your back. You should feel your lower back begin to stretch. Because you're staring at your feet, it can be tempting to try to touch them. Don't do this - you can hurt your back by stretching it too far. You should feel a slight stretch in your lower back and/or the front of your hips.

Stand erect, relaxed, with your hands at your sides. Hold the position for ten seconds. Hold this position for ten seconds.


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Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and grease 2 round cake pans. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream the butter and sugars for 4 to 5 minutes. Mix in the eggs, yolks, and vanilla on low speed. Mix in the dry ingredients alternating with the buttermilk. Melt the chocolate and stir in 1 cup (340 g) of the batter. Spread some plain batter in the pans and top it with chocolate batter. Use a skewer to swirl the batters. Bake the round cakes for 22 to 27 minutes. Remove and cool the marble cake completely.

Use 9 in (23 cm) pans that are at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) high. To prevent the cakes from sticking, spray the inside of the pans with baking spray. If you prefer to make a single-layer sheet cake, grease a 9 in × 13 in (23 cm × 33 cm) cake pan. Get out a large mixing bowl and put 2 cups (230 g) of cake flour, 2 teaspoons (8 g) of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) of salt into a sifter. Shake the sifter so the dry ingredients fall into the bowl and put the bowl aside. Cake flour has a lower protein content than all-purpose flour. This will make a lighter textured marble cake. Put 1 cup (230 g) of room-temperature unsalted butter into a large mixing bowl and beat it on high speed for 1 minute. Once the butter is smooth, beat in 3/4 cup (150 g) of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup (100 g) of packed light brown sugar. Keep beating on high for 3 to 4 minutes so the mixture becomes light and fluffy.  Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula occasionally. If your butter is too cold, it won't combine smoothly with the sugars and you'll see tiny lumps of butter in the mixture. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add 1 whole egg to the creamed butter mixture. Once the egg is incorporated, beat in the remaining 1 whole egg and 4 egg yolks, 1 at a time. Then beat in 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of vanilla extract on medium speed. Using room temperature ingredients will ensure that they combine perfectly in the batter. This will trap air so your cake turns out light and fluffy. Turn the mixer back down to low and beat in 1/3 of the dry mixture. Then mix in 1⁄3 cup (79 ml) of the buttermilk. Add another 1/3 of the dry mixture followed by the remaining 1⁄3 cup (79 ml) of buttermilk. Finish mixing in the rest of the dry ingredients. The batter will be thick, but there shouldn't be large lumps. It's alright if there are a few small lumps, since it's important not to over mix the batter. Put 4 ounces (113 g) of coarsely chopped bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate in 20-second increments until it's melted. Then stir in 1 cup (340 g) of the batter and set it aside. This will make the chocolate batter that you'll need to marble the cake. Divide 1/2 of the plain batter between your prepared pans and spread it evenly or pour all of the plain batter into the large pan. Drop large spoonfuls of the chocolate batter onto the plain batter. Then pour the rest of the plain batter over the batter in the pans. Dip a skewer into some of the chocolate batter and drag it through the plain batter in a figure-8 pattern. Do this 2 to 3 more times so there's a marble effect. Ensure that you're not mixing the batters or you won't see a swirl. If you don't have a skewer, use a butter knife. Put the cake pans in the preheated oven and bake the cakes until they begin to pull away from the sides of the pans. Insert a toothpick to see if it comes out without wet crumbs sticking to it. If there's still batter on the toothpick, bake the cakes for a few more minutes and check them again. If you're baking a 9 in × 13 in (23 cm × 33 cm) marble cake, it may take a few more minutes to finish baking. Check the cake once it's baked for 30 minutes. Turn off the oven and take the cakes out. Set them on a wire rack to cool for a few minutes and then turn them out onto the wire rack. Let the cakes cool before you stack and frost them with 3 cups (700 g) of your favorite chocolate frosting. Cover leftover cake and store it at room temperature for up to 2 or 3 days. You can also refrigerate leftover cake for up to 5 days.


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Peppers that are having difficulty bearing fruit in warm weather may benefit from being spritzed with a combination of 1 quart water and 1 teaspoon Epsom salts. Another idea is to place a tablespoon of Epsom salts in the ground at the base of the pepper plant and cover the material over with dirt so that it can soak in. Should gardeners end up with fruits that are black at the ends, a condition known as blossom end rot, they will need to find a way to add more calcium to their soil. The simplest way to do this is by watering affected pepper plants with any milk that expires in the fridge. Small amounts of soured milk can be mixed up with water if there wouldn’t be enough to use on every plant. Aphids are a typical garden pest that can be removed temporarily by a hard spray of water. Organic gardeners may want to try these bugs with neem or pyrethrum based sprays. Repeated applications may be necessary as these garden menaces are especially hard to eradicate. Temperatures below 65° or above 95° can keep peppers from producing fruit. If it is just a minor cold spell or heat wave, they will resume production once it has passed. Keep in mind that cold temperatures are especially bad for the health of peppers. Those exposed to extremely chilly weather may not recover from the experience, so it may be advisable to bring them indoors until the temperatures have warmed back up.

Use Epsom salts to encourage the plant to bear fruit. Use calcium to deal with blossom end rot. Spray the plant with water or insecticides to get rid of aphids. Protect your plants from cold or hot temperatures.


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This is the Google Backup and Sync download page. " A terms of service window will appear. This downloads a file called installbackupandsync.exe to your PC. You may have to select a folder and click Save or Download to download the file. You can do this by double-clicking installbackupandsync.exe in your Downloads folder. Backup and Sync will now install. If prompted to allow the program to make changes to your computer, click Yes. Now that Backup & Sync is installed, a cloud icon has been added to your system tray (the part of the taskbar where the clock, battery indicator, and volume appear). Click the cloud icon in the system tray near the clock. If you don't see it, click the up-arrow to the left of the icons you do see to view more icons—you'll be able to click it there.  Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in with your Google/Gmail username and password. A list of folders will appear. The folders listed at the top of the window are the ones that are set to be backed up by default. All subfolders within each selected folder will also be synced.  To prevent a folder from syncing to your drive, remove its check mark. To add a folder, click CHOOSE FOLDER below the folder list, select a folder, and then click Select Folder. It's at the bottom-right corner of the folder list. Go through the following steps on the window that appears:  To sync all types of files from whatever folders you choose to back up, leave Back up all files and folders selected. To back up only photos and videos, select Back up photos and videos. You can also choose whether you want to back up screenshots and/or RAW files. If you don't want to back up files with certain file extensions (e.g., files that end in .exe), click Advanced Settings, type the file extension, then click ADD. Click OK when you're finished. If you'll be backing up photos, choose a file size option under "Photo and video upload size."  If you choose High quality, you can enjoy unlimited photo and video backups that don't count against your Google Drive storage. Synced files will be backed up at a slightly-less high quality. This is great for most people. If you need to sync very high-resolution photos and videos without degrading their quality (such as if you're a videographer or photographer), select Original quality. Just know that you'll probably need to purchase extra storage space. If you want your photos to appear in your Google Photos account, check the box next to "Upload photos and videos to Google Photos." It's at the bottom-right corner of the window. Now that you've chosen which folders you'll sync to your Google Drive, you'll have to choose which folders from your Google Drive you want to sync to the computer. If you want to be able access the files stored on Google Drive while you're working in Windows, check the box next to "Sync My Drive to this computer" at the top of the window. If you sync files from Google Drive, a new folder called "Google Drive" will be added your main user folder. You'll be able to access this folder in the File Explorer by clicking Google Drive under "Quick access." All folders on your Google Drive are selected by default. To choose specific folders, select Sync only these folders , and then make your selections. The selected files and folders will now sync between your Google Drive and your PC. The cloud icon in the system tray will display two arrows, indicating that a sync is in progress.  Syncing will happen automatically; there's no need to click anything to resync your files. To check the progress of a sync, click the cloud icon in the system tray. You can pause a sync-in-progress by clicking the Backup and Sync cloud icon and selecting Pause . Resume the sync when you're ready by clicking Resume  in the same menu. Click the  Backup & Sync  icon in the system tray. Click the small folder icon with a tiny Google Drive logo inside to open the Google Drive folder in File Explorer. Click the  Backup & Sync  icon. Click the triangular Google Drive icon. Click  Computers  in the left panel. Click your computer (e.g.  My Laptop ) in the main panel to view your files. If you ever want to change which files and folders are synced, click the Backup & Sync icon, click ⁝  at the top-right corner, and then click Preferences .  You can add or remove files or folders from the sync as needed. Click the Settings tab on the left side of the window to view additional options. This is where you can set whether Backup & Sync starts up automatically when you boot the computer. You can also click Network Settings here to adjust your upload and downloads speeds.

Go to https://www.google.com/drive/download in a web browser. Click Download under "Personal. Click Agree and Download. Run the installer file. Click Close once the app is installed. Open Backup & Sync. Click GET STARTED on the welcome screen. Sign in to your Google account. Click GOT IT once you're signed in. Choose which folders to sync from your computer to Google Drive. Click Change to select which files to back up. Select your photo syncing preferences. Click NEXT. Click GOT IT. Choose whether to sync folders from Google Drive to your PC. Choose which folders to sync to the PC. Click Start. View files you synced to the computer. View files you synced to Google Drive. Manage your syncing preferences.


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Ask the applicant to give you some details about her work history. You need to know what kind of professional experience she has that could assist her in her life as a sorority sister that you could reference in your letter. For example, if she volunteered or worked at a nursing home this would be a good thing for you to know so that you could mention it in your recommendation letter. An important thing to mention in your recommendation letter is any academic awards that the sorority applicant may have received. These kinds of awards bode well for applicants so it will be very beneficial for you to mention it in your letter of recommendation. Many sororities give preference to applicants with excellent academic achievements. Since applying to sororities can be so competitive, it may be necessary for you to mention some of the hobbies of the girl for whom you are writing the recommendation letter. This could be one of the only things that sets her apart from some of the other applicants. Some examples of hobbies that are worthwhile to mention include any kind of leadership or service experiences, volunteering to help others, or playing a musical instrument. Compile a list of all of their awards, activities, interests, hobbies, and academic honors. Interview the girl to ask why she wants to be part of that particular sorority and ask for any qualities she thinks she possesses that fit in with the needs and expectations of that sorority. Gather a picture of the candidate as well.

Get information about the applicant’s professional experience. Ask about the applicant’s academic awards. Find out about the applicant’s hobbies. Ask for general information from the person you are recommending.


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If you become known as the person who comes up with the plans when everyone gets together, your friends will start looking to you as their leader. This doesn’t mean you make plans without thinking about your friends, however. Serve as a mediator if your friends have differing likes. Choose one friend's favorite lunch spot this week, then another friend's favorite next week.   Say things like: “Hey guys, I think it would be cool to try that new Thai place before the movie Friday. What to you all think?” Choose places based on your friend's preferences so that everyone feels included: "Instead of going to a movie Friday, why don't we play putt-putt? I know Karen loves it!" If everyone seems tired of going to the same old places, be the one to suggest something new! Even if you tend to make the decisions for your group, you don’t have to do everything for them. When you’re out with friends, let them take on some responsibilities. If you suggest what everyone should do, you’ll appear like the leader.  For instance, if you’re going to the movies, say “Hey Alisha, why don’t you look up the start times?” Likewise, if you’re planning a school party, you could say “Nick, why don't you come up with the playlist? You've got great taste in music.” Anticipate your friends' needs. Make sure that everyone has what they need to have fun, and that no one gets left behind.  For instance, if you’re headed to the beach, bring some extra towels and sunscreen. If some of your friends have more money that others, plan things so that everyone can afford to take part. If decisions need to be made, step in for your friends: “I don’t know--the movies are kinda pricey. Why don’t we just hang at my house and watch one instead?” Plan some fun ways that your group can coordinate. Whatever you decide, start a theme and make it special to your group. Try talk:  Wearing jeans and hoodies every Friday, or striped socks on Tuesdays. Getting matching patches to sew onto jackets. Picking coordinating Halloween costumes--everyone could go as Marvel superheroes, for instance. Buying ugly Christmas sweaters for all of you to wear to a holiday party.

Make the decisions about where to go. Share some planning responsibilities with your friends. Plan ahead so all of your friends can be included. Start some special group clothing themes.


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You could also  make your own dog food. Don't feed your dog too much sugar, fried food, or other treats for people. These will harm your dog's health over time. NEVER feed a dog chocolate.  Generally, large breed dogs should be fed a large breed puppy formula until they are around one year of age. They then should be transitioned to an adult diet until changing to a senior diet at around six years of age. Small and medium breeds should be fed puppy formula until around one year of age when they should be changed to an adult diet. If a young dog becomes overweight it is fine to switch them to adult food (which is less calorific) before they are 12 months old. Different dogs have different needs when it comes to food. If your dog is under one year old, he or she may need several meals a day. This can be reduced to twice a day for most dogs when they are around six months old. It is normal for some dogs as they get older and usually less active, to only want to eat once a day. Try to feed your dog at the same times every day. This helps your dog to know when mealtime is and helps you to know how much your dog is eating. This can be important if you are trying to housebreak a dog, if a decrease in appetite occurs, and also in preventing obesity. The appropriate amount of food should be measured out to allow you to gauge how much your dog is eating. Allow your dog to eat for about 10 – 15 minutes and then the bowl should be picked up until the next feeding time. If they don't eat all of the food at this time they will be hungrier and more likely to finish it at their next feeding.  A good way to tell if your dog is getting enough or too much food is to monitor their weight and appearance. While for some more active breeds with certain body types, seeing their ribs can be normal, for most dogs that is a sign that they are not getting enough to eat. Also, if you can't feel their ribs then they may be getting too much to eat. Always check with your veterinarian if there is a question about what your dog should weigh or look like. Free feeding, which is having food always available, can be an easy way to feed; however, it is discouraged. The good eater is liable to gain weight, and the fussy eater doesn't get the excitement of mealtimes. Try to stick to feeding your dog on a regular schedule. Puppies that are becoming overweight may need adjustments to their feeding amounts and exercise routines. It is best to consult with your veterinarian before making any changes. Dogs should be switched to a senior diet at around eight years of age. This helps to prevent excessive calorie intake and weight gain that can occur in an older, less active dog. It is essential to always have fresh water available at all times. Keeping your dog's water bowl full of fresh water is essential. Dogs need to be able to drink when they're thirsty, and there's no harm in them drinking as much water as they want. You can put a few ice cubes in the water to keep it nice and cold when it's hot outside. Dogs need to be able to run around and play to stay healthy and happy. In general, take your dog for at least one, 30 minute, walk a day, although this may not be near enough activity for a high energy dog.  Simply taking your dog outside to relieve itself isn't enough exercise. Make sure the dog gets tired out a bit every single day. The amount of exercise your dog needs will depend on their age, breed, health, and overall level of energy. Younger, very energetic breeds will require much more exercise than older, less active ones. Keep in mind that some breeds are not suited to as much exercise as others. If you can, find a place where it's legal to remove the leash and let him run around and stretch. To avoid damaging developing bones and joints in puppies, it is generally recommended to not take them running or do other repetitive high impact type of exercises, such as jumping from high places. As always ask your veterinarian for exercise recommendations. Interacting with your dog by playing a variety of games will keep your dog stimulated both physically and mentally while also helping to build a strong bond between the two of you.  Also depending on your dog's activity level and your schedule, doggie day care can be a great way to give your dog the exercise they need while allowing them to interact with other dogs and people. Insufficient exercise can lead to boredom, which can cause many behavior issues including destructive ones. It can also lead to obesity, which can cause many related health issues and should be avoided at all costs. As well as exercise, mental stimulation is vital for a healthy dog. Consider playing games daily, training, and using puzzle feeders, as ways of preventing boredom.

Purchase a brand of food with high quality ingredients. Feed your dog on a regular schedule. Monitor your dog's appetite and eating habits. Provide water at all times. Make sure your dog gets plenty of exercise.


Article: When you find other families with young children, schedule playdates. Invite the other parent and child to your house. Once you get to know each other, you might find yourself scheduling a weekly playdate. You might even be able to trade off childcare. Visit local landmarks, parks, factories, and other places to enrich your children's education. This can be especially helpful in breaking up the day when you have small children at home. Give your kids a chance to get messy and creative. Plan arts and crafts projects that align with their interests. For example, if your child loves playing with play dough, try making handmade ornaments out of salt dough. If your child loves drawing, practice making a story book. Build up a cache of materials to use in arts and crafts projects. This might include toilet paper tubes and paper towel tubes, egg cartons, ribbons, string, cellophane, pipe cleaners, and so on. Build library visits into your weekly schedule. This is a good opportunity to nurture a love for reading. Most libraries hold story times that are age-specific. These can be wonderful opportunities to meet other families. If there are too many toys available, young kids may get overwhelmed with the choices. It can be hard to focus on one activity when there are 10 other possible activities in immediate view. Select some toys to remove from use and store them out of sight. Every few weeks, bring these toys back into circulation, removing and storing other toys.
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Schedule playdates with other kids. Take your kids on field trips. Do arts and crafts projects. Take regular trips to the library. Rotate toys in and out of use.


Article: Reacting to a behavior you don’t like will only give the behavior more attention. Do not get upset with the other person. Do not raise your voice, hit them, or call them names for their behavior. Instead, you might say something like, "I'm not going to talk to you when you are like this. I'm going for a walk and we can talk when you've calmed down." It may be tempting to explain to someone why their behavior is wrong, inappropriate, or unhealthy; however, giving feedback and explaining often makes people resistant to change. Instead of explaining why one behavior is wrong, instead explain what other positive and more appropriate behavior you’d prefer.  If you want your child to stop hitting their sibling, you can say, “When you get upset with your brother I want you to try talking to him or come and find me. Just keep your hands to yourself.”  If you want your spouse or partner to stop eating unhealthy foods, you might say, “I want you to try to eat more fruits and vegetables. If you get hungry, there’s plenty of apples and carrots to snack on.” If you want your employees to stop gossiping during downtime at work, you could say, “I want you and the team to work more on organizing and planning. If you get bored or have downtime, there’s plenty of filing and research on new projects that can be done.” Whenever you see the other person doing what you want them to be doing, express your appreciation and support. Reward them with praise, compliments, and encouragement.  If your spouse has been trying to exercise more, you could say, “You’re doing such a great job with walking every day! That’s great!”  If your coworker is trying to be more productive at work, you might say, “You’ve done great work with staying on task with your projects lately! I’m impressed!” If you have children, consider rewarding your child with things besides just praise. For example, you may give them a snack they like, a few extra minutes of play, a new toy, or a sticker. People make mistakes and the transition to new behaviors may not be easy for them. Be patient and encourage the person to stay on track. If the person has been making an effort but backslides into the behavior, you might say, "I saw that you snuck a cigarette last night. You've been doing so well up until now — did something happen to make you want to smoke?" Encourage the person not to give up just because they got off track. Say something like, “Relapses are very common when trying to quit an addiction. Your progress so far has been so great — don’t let this one little setback get you down. It happens to everyone.” Ask the other person what they need from you in order for their behavioral changes to be successful. Offer specific suggestions and help them think of ways to make these changes easier. Only offer support that’s realistic for you.  If your spouse is trying to eat healthier, you may ask, “What can I do for you to help you? Would it be helpful if I cooked from home three nights every week?” If your employee is trying to stop procrastinating on projects, you may say, “How about I check-in with you on the status of your projects every two weeks? Would that be helpful to keep you on track?”

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Avoid reinforcing unwanted behavior. Avoid trying to reason with them. Praise the new behavior. Be compassionate. Offer your support.


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Every disaster is different and may require you to respond differently. (i.e., Do I evacuate? How should I evacuate? What is the nearest evacuation route? What if they tell me to stay at home or "shelter-in-place?"). What you should do in any emergency. Where you will get prenatal care. Where you will deliver your baby if your hospital is closed.  Plan the steps you should take during an emergency. Ask your local American Red Cross for information on what they suggest every family prepare to do. Then develop your own plan, writing down the steps on paper. Talk about potential disasters and emergencies and how to respond to each using your family plan. Choose a meeting place, other than your home, for family to gather in case you can't go home. Give this emergency plan to all your family members. Have a family talk and give them a copy. Leave a copy in a prominent place in case other adults (e.g., babysitters) are in your home during an emergency. Choose someone outside your home who can be an "emergency check-in" person in case someone cannot reach you or your family. Keep this person's telephone number and address with your plan and first aid kit. Give this number to friends and family members, including any children. This includes the following:  Water. Each person needs 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water each day. Food. Store canned foods such as soups, beans, vegetables, fruit and juices, peanut butter, etc. Keep a non-electric can opener ready. If you have pets, stock up on dry or canned pet food. Personal-care. Store soap, toothpaste, contact lens solution, feminine hygiene products, nursing pads, clothes, etc. Baby care. The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend breastfeeding for optimal infant nutrition. Breastfeeding remains the best infant feeding option in a natural disaster situation. Even when experiencing diarrhea, food-borne illness, or extreme stress, breastfeeding mothers continue to produce ample milk for their babies. Also store baby supplies such as diapers, wipes, baby food, bottles, etc. First aid kit that is custom-made for your family and the risks that you might encounter. Other supplies. Make sure you have large plastic bags that seal for water-proofing important papers, a battery-powered flashlight and radio with extra batteries or a wind-up radio, and a first-aid kit. Make copies of important records you need to prove your identity and that of family members. Know what financial papers or items you will need and how to keep them safe (e.g., cash, ATM/EBT card, traveler's checks, long distance telephone cards, credit cards, checks). Keep important contact information, toll-free numbers, and Web sites together so you can learn about the status of the disaster, know where to get assistance, identify maternal and infant health resources, hospitals, etc. Put "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) before important numbers on portable and cell phones. This helps emergency workers find the right person to contact in case of emergencies. Take every emergency or weather warning (e.g., tornado horn or severe weather alert) seriously. Use these alerts to test your family's emergency evacuation plan, equipment, and supplies (e.g., expiration dates, etc.).

Find out what your local community action plan is, and what they recommend you do in an emergency situation. Talk to your health care provider about: Make a back-up plan for getting to the hospital or health care center. Make an emergency plan: Keep emergency supplies in your home to meet your family needs for at least three days. Gather important documents and information:


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The biggest loser has made available a quick, five-minute workout that you can use whenever you have some spare time.  You won't need any equipment as the exercises only require your bodyweight to be effective. If you find yourself pressed for time or simply have a few minutes to spare try using this quick and effective workout to help you stay in shape.  Do each motion for 20 seconds. Rest after each motion for 10 seconds. Try to do as many repetitions as you can during the 20 second active phase. Squat jumps are an exercise that can target your legs and engage your cardiovascular system.  The movement will use a large range of motion to work your quadriceps, glutes and raise your heart rate.  Try to use proper form as you work to get in as many squat jumps as possible.  Start by standing straight with your feet at shoulder width. Squat down until your knees are bent at ninety degrees.  Keep your back straight and your weight in your heels. Launch up from this position, jumping into the air. Land gently and return to the starting position before repeating the movement. Mountain climbers will raise your heart rate, exercise your cardiovascular system, and strengthen your arms, upper body, legs and core.  It's a great total body motion that can allow you to get a good workout in a short amount of time.  Start the motion in an upright plank position.  You should be on your hands and toes, suspending your core in the air. Bring your right knee in and up towards your chest and return it to the starting position. Raise your left knee in and up towards your chest before bringing it back behind you. Repeat this motion alternating between right and left knees for the full 20 seconds. Hip raises will target your core muscles and allow you to fully engage them as you lift your legs up into the air.  The motion itself is simple but it still offers a challenge and makes a great addition to this quick workout.  Lay down on your back with your arms out to the sides and legs straight up in the air. Raise your legs and hips up as high as you can using your core. Lower you legs and hips back down before repeating the motion. High knees will bring up your heart rate and allow you build strength in your core and upper legs.  Try to bring your knees up and down as quickly as you can during the motion while maintaining good form.  Start by standing up straight. Quickly bring your right knee up to hip level and bring it back down. Do the same for your left knee, raising it up and bringing your leg back down. Repeat this cycle, raising your right then left knees as quickly as you can for your 20 second set. Windshield wipers involve a simple motion that can be quite a challenge for your core muscle group.  This motion can also help strengthen the legs to a degree.  If you find the standard motion too difficult, try bending your knees inwards at a ninety degree angle or less.  Lay down on your back with your legs straight up in the air.  Your arms should be out to the sides as support. Slowly lower your legs down to the left side of your body before raising them back up to the center. Repeat the motion, lowering your legs to the right side of your body and returning them to the center position. Continue this motion until the 20 seconds have passed. Yoga push ups are a more dynamic motion than regular push ups and will engage the entire body.  You will be able to build both strength and flexibility during this movement.  Focus on maintaining the proper form using the following motions:  Start in a push up position, resting on your hands, toes, and keeping your arms straight.  However, for this motion you will start with your butt slightly raised up. Lower yourself down using your arms until your elbows are bent at ninety degrees. Raise your self back up, head first, keeping your back and butt low. Extend your head up and lock out your arms to enter a cobra stretch. Bring your body and head back down before rising once again to the starting position. Ski jumps are a complex movement that engages the arms, upper body, core and legs.  Working to do as many ski jumps as you can during your 20 second set will help target your cardiovascular system as well.  Start in a push up position with your arms straight, resting on your hands and toes. Keep your hands where they are and jump your feet out towards your left arm. Return to the center position and jump your feet out towards your right arm. Bring your legs back to the center position and repeat the whole cycle again. The reverse bear crawl will help build strength and agility, utilizing many different muscle groups at once.  The focus will be on your shoulders, triceps, core and legs.  Try to move as far as you can using this motion to get the most from it.  Start by resting on your hands and feet, with arms straight and chest facing upwards. Move your left arm backwards and your right leg inwards. Walk backwards by bringing your right arm backwards and your left leg in. Keep this walking motion going for your full 20 seconds. The scissor motion will fully engage your core and legs to a great degree.  Although the motion itself is simple it can be a challenging addition to your workout.  Try to do as many repetitions of the motion as you can during your 20 second time limit to ensure that your core is fully engaged.  Lay flat on your back with your arms at your side, resting on the ground. Bring your legs up into the air and keep them apart at about shoulder width. Keep your legs in the air and cross your right leg over top of your left leg at center. Return your legs to the starting position before crossing your left leg over your right leg. Bring it back to the starting position and repeat the whole motion again. The final motion in your five minute workout will be the bicycle crunch.  This move will require some coordination and will target your core and can also engage your legs to some degree.  Try to do the motion as quickly as you can while maintaining proper form to get the most from this movement.  Start by laying flat on your back with your hands up behind your head. Raise both your right leg and left elbow up to try and make them meet.  Use your core during the lift. Repeat the motion on the other side of your body, bringing your left leg up to meet with your right elbow. Continue this exercise for the full twenty seconds.

Know what to expect from the workout. Do some squat jumps. Work in mountain climbers. Add hip raises. Do high knees. Move to windshield wipers. Do some yoga push ups. Work in ski jumps. Add a reverse bear crawl. Use the scissor exercise. Finish with the bicycle crunch.


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Will all the clothes you are planning to take fit? A pile of things you must take A separate pile of things you want to take Another pile with things that you could live without Try to lay them flat, next to each other. You will need to take shampoo, toothpaste, shower gel and anything else you use on a day-to-day basis. Try to buy small bottles of your preferred products or put small quantities into clear bottles. Your underwear - items like this can be stuffed into socks and it doesn't matter if they get creased. Swimming costume - You can roll this up into a little corner, if required, as it does not crease easy. You should consider taking two costumes. Pyjamas - one pair should do and you should really only need a pair of shorts and tee. You will need around seven outfits. Choose first from your "you must take" pile and working down to the "you could live without" pile. You don't have to take your whole wardrobe with you!  Fold articles of clothing into squares, ironed. You may not need full outfits if you are on a beach holiday - mix and match shorts and tees will be good enough for lounging, and you can re-use outfits of a night-time.  These items should be things required on a plane journey or immediately as you get into your new country. For example, pack a book to keep you entertained; a cap to keep your head protected on arrival; sunglasses to prevent glare; something to eat on the plane to save purchasing something; a bit of money in your destination's country. You want something comfortable and cool, that still looks smart. Enjoy your relaxation time.

Open up your suitcase so every bit of packing space is visible. Get out all the clothes you want to take and organize them like this: Put your shoes in one section. As a suitcase usually has two sides, use the side with your shoes in for extra little bits - your toiletries: The next side should be for clothes. Put a label inside your suitcase, giving information of an address to return it to, just in case. Anything extra should be taken in hand luggage. Choose clothes for travelling in carefully. Have a great holiday!


Article: No one is a born journalist, and you have much to learn about writing and working for a paper. Read up on journalism on websites for students. Spend some time at your local library finding out more through books, or ask the school to provide you with a few resources if your school library doesn't already have some. You should also be reading other papers. Try reading your local paper, for instance. Reading newspapers helps you learn the journalistic style. Most newspapers use AP style to write their articles. A style guide just tells you how to do certain things, such as write numbers and make abbreviations. AP style focuses on making things short and sweet since most newspapers don't have much space. You can use a site like https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/02/ to learn the basics, but you may also want to get your hands on a copy of the stylebook, The Associated Press Stylebook. Of course, not every article is going to appeal to everyone. But you should work on producing a paper that appeals to a wide selection of the student body. You want to write on things that interest people, without getting too gossipy or too academic. The goal of your paper should be to help build a community at your school. Be as inclusive as you can. As you continue to develop your newspaper, you can add fun things, such as games, crosswords, or comics. You can even write your own puzzles, related to your school. For instance, word searches are fairly easy to put together. While a newspaper does have sections where your opinion is appropriate, such as the editorial page or the reviews section, you shouldn't insert your opinion in the features or news sections. They need to be unbiased, which means you don't slant it either way. You just present the facts.

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Find resources to learn about journalism. Follow Associated Press (AP) style. Work on appeal. Add fun stuff. Keep your opinion out of the news.


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ire a reputable contractor. If you need to make any conversions, repairs, or renovations to your home, you'll want to hire a reputable contractor. There are four primary types of contractors: a general contractor (manages every part of a project), a specialty contractor (works within a specific niche, like installing cabinets or bathroom fixtures), an architect (who draws up the designs for additions, renovations, and structural changes), and a designer or design/build contractor (who does both designs and installations/repairs).  Ask people you know and trust to recommend a reliable and reputable contractor. If you cannot get a recommendation from someone you know, you can look online for past customer reviews. Only choose a contractor who has an established company and comes highly recommended, either by someone you know or by others online. Get a written estimate from multiple contractors before you choose which one you'll hire. Keep that contractor's written estimate in case any major deviations take place during the project. Get a written contract with estimated start and completion dates. Do not pay cash. Use a check or credit/debit card so you can have a record of your payments and the dates they were made. Keep all your paperwork in one place, as well as a record of all correspondences with the contractor you hire. Cooking breakfast is a vital part of a B&B, and as such your existing kitchen may not be enough. Remember that you are not just cooking for yourself, and will have to meet safety and sanitation requirements pursuant to your community. You can find out about the specific requirements for your town or county by searching online for business requirements near you. At the very least, you will most likely need:  a functional ventilation system a preparation table a heat lamp a utensil rack a fryer a stove and oven a refrigerator and freezer dry storage space, kept off the floor and away from any hazardous chemicals a microwave oven a coffee maker a toaster or toaster oven a dishwasher a sink with a sprayer unit a garbage disposal (optional) . You'll need to furnish each of your guest rooms with beds and may want to include dressers. You'll also need new bedding, pillows, and towels for each room. Investing in higher-quality bedding and towels may cost more up front, but it could save you money over time, as you'll need to replace them less frequently. Don't forget to take allergies into account when choosing bedding. Some people are allergic to feathers/down, wool, and other materials. In addition to beds in each room, your B&B should offer comfortable furniture in bedrooms as well as common areas. How you furnish the lodge will depend on your budget and your aesthetic tastes, but at a bare minimum you should provide a closet, night stand, reading lamp, dresser, arm chair, and blinds/curtains in each guest room. If you have any common areas in your B&B, you may want to include the following basics:  sofa love seat comfortable chairs a writing table/desk and chair lamps end tables books, magazines, and board games a coat rack (placed near entrances) a place for dirty shoes (placed near the front door) Amenities should cover both lodging necessities and finishing touches that give the B&B a sense of comfort. Try putting out a decorative vase full of fresh local flowers, hang plants in the windows, and decorate the rooms with a variety of books and general interest magazines. You should also put an alarm clock in each room (just be sure the last guest didn't accidentally set the alarm to go off on a day that a new guest will be there), and consider offering a complementary wakeup service. Depending on your target demographic, you may want to offer a computer or wifi access to guests, and a printer or fax machine (especially if you will be hosting a lot of traveling business men and women). Once the rooms are renovated and furnished, you'll want to add a personal touch. A room with bare walls will not look very welcoming. However, a room loaded with photographs of your family will also make it difficult for guests to feel like the room is their own. Err on the side of caution and choose tasteful, non-personalized decorations that would feel warm and welcoming in any home. If you live in a rural area and you're appealing to autumn foliage viewers, try decorating your lodging with local wilderness photography. You may also want to adapt your location into your B&B's motif - like hanging birch bark-patterned wallpaper, for example, or mounting deer antlers over the fireplace.

. Update your kitchen. Invest in quality beds and fabrics Furnish your B&B. Buy guest amenities. Decorate your rooms.


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Various flour types can be used to flour the pan, but the rule of thumb is to use the flour that the recipe called for. This way you won't be altering the taste or composition of the batter. Flour is tasteless, but it can leave a white residue on baked goods, especially if they are chocolate ones. For chocolate cakes, muffins, or any baked good that has cocoa powder in it, set aside some cocoa powder in place of flour.

Set aside some flour that is already used in your recipe. Choose cocoa powder instead of flour for chocolate baked goods.


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Rain barrels, and rain collection in general, are illegal in some areas due to water rights restrictions. Before you start constructing your collection system, look online or contact your local government to see whether it’s legal in your area. Use a hand drill to carefully drill a hole on the side of your garbage can, about 5 inches (13 cm) from the bottom. This hole will be used for your spigot, so make sure to use a drill bit that’s a little bit smaller than or the same size as the spigot.  You’ll use this spigot hole to extract water from the barrel, so make sure it’s not so low that you can’t slide a bucket or watering can under it. If you don’t want to make a water barrel, you can also purchase one online or from a home improvement store. Slide a metal washer onto the screw end of the spigot, then fit a snug rubber washer on over the screws to prevent leakage. Apply a thick layer of waterproof sealant over the rubber washer, insert the spigot into the hole, and let it dry for as long as instructed on the package.  Once the sealant is dried, secure it on the inside of the barrel by sliding on another rubber washer and metal washer. If you don’t have waterproof sealant, you can also use watertight Teflon tape. Use a box cutter to cut the collection hole, and make it big enough to accommodate the water flow from your downspout. Place it near the side of the lid, following the curve, so it can fit comfortably against the wall of your house.  Place the barrel under your downspout and make a mark on the lid for the hole location. Don’t place it too close to the center of the lid; if your downspout is against the side of your house, there won’t be enough room for you to place the hole directly under it. If the barrel collects a lot of rain, it’ll need an overflow opening to release the extra water. Using your drill or box cutter, cut 1-2 smaller holes in the lid to accommodate this extra flow. If you want to collect the overflow water, build a second rain barrel. Run a short length of hose or PVC pipe from the second barrel to the overflow hole in the first barrel to allow the extra water to run through. Before you secure the garbage can lid, cut a large piece of landscaping fabric and place it over the entire opening. Cut it large enough that about 1 foot (30 cm) of fabric sticks out over the can. Then, attach the lid to secure it in place.  Landscaping fabric is made of a fine mesh, which will allow water to pass through while keeping out mosquitoes and other pests. You can buy it online or at home improvement stores. Now that your barrel is constructed, simply set it below your downspout to collect water. To make it more convenient to use, create a small platform of bricks or another solid, durable material and set the barrel on top. This will give you more room to fill up water cans or buckets of water.  If you want to connect a hose to the spigot, raising the barrel up a bit will also give you more water pressure. If you use your water for gardening, you can pour it out of the spigot as-is. If you plan to use it for cooking, drinking, or cleaning, filter it first.

Make sure rain barrels are legal in your area before you start. Drill a hole near the bottom of a large plastic garbage can. Attach a spigot over the hole with waterproof sealant. Cut a hole in the lid to collect water from your home’s downspout. Make a second hole to release overflow. Put landscaping fabric over the top to keep out pests. Place the barrel under your downspout to collect rainwater for a home or garden.


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This is one of the more difficult repairs to attempt yourself, so make sure that you can't fix the issue using one of the other methods in this article first. If you've tried everything, you can try replacing your hard drive as a last-ditch effort.   If you iPod is making a clicking sound and the "sad iPod" image appears on your screen, then the hard drive most likely needs to be replaced. Replacement hard drives can be ordered online, or you can scavenge a drive out of another iPod that is the same model. All versions of the iPod Touch, iPod Shuffle, and iPod Nano use flash memory instead of a traditional hard drive. This means there are no moving parts that can fail or connections that can become severed. There is no practical way to secure or replace an iPod Touch hard drive, as the flash memory unit is built into the circuitry. Make sure that the iPod is turned off and locked with the Hold switch toggled on before opening your iPod. This will ensure that you don't accidentally turn it on while working on it. Follow the steps in the previous method to remove the back from your iPod to expose the hard drive. Lift the hard drive from the top of the iPod. Don't try to pull it out completely. Remove the rubber bumpers and shock absorber and set them to the side. You will see a cable at the bottom the drive that attaches the drive to the circuitry. Gently work the cable out of the drive, using either your fingers or a screwdriver. Once the cable has been detached, you should be able to completely remove the drive from the housing. Once you have pulled the drive out, take off the foam cover and put it on your replacement drive. Put the rubber shock absorbers on it as well. Insert the new drive in the same direction that the old drive was installed. Gently insert the cable so that the hard drive can send and receive data from the iPod's motherboard. Close up the iPod and ensure that all of the tabs click. With the new hard drive installed, all that is left is to perform a restore on the iPod. See the first method in this article for detailed instructions on restoring the device.

Ensure that there are no other options. Toggle the Hold switch on. Open your iPod. Lift up the hard drive. Pull the drive out slightly. Remove the drive. Install the new drive. Restore the iPod.


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Make absolutely sure all the parts are dry before you begin to reassemble the piano. Put a piece of carpet on the floor before you begin. Reassemble the pieces in reverse order.

Touch each piece and each part of each piece; if anything feels tacky, then it isn't thoroughly dry. You can also use a large, flat piece of cardboard or a sheet. This is a preventative step that will help prevent scratches to the wood while you are reassembling the piano. Consult your photographs and your notes.


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It doesn't matter how busy you are – if you want to have a girlfriend you have to be willing to spend time with her. The relationship can't grow if you're never with her. Even if there are days when you aren't able to figure out a time to be with her, let her know that you wish you were together. If you do this all the time it will bother her, but if she's away on vacation with her family or doing something for work you can let her know you're thinking about her. This will make her feeling wanted. For example, text her and tell her that you miss her. It's not all about how busy you are. Let her know that you're willing to spend time with her anytime, anywhere. Maybe you're only meeting for 30 minutes during lunch, or maybe you can only spend time with her while she's also around her parents. If you really like her and you want her to like you more, being open to anything is important. It will show that you want to be around her no matter what.

Find time in your schedule to be with her. Let her know you're thinking about her even when you aren't together. Be flexible and willing to fit into her schedule.


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Visit the program. Pay attention to the moves. Judge the culture of the class. Consider the instructor’s gender.

For each one you’re interested in, find out when the next class is in session. Arrive beforehand. Meet the instructor and ask to observe (or even take part in) the class.  Since people who have already experienced assault often seek self-defense classes, a respectful instructor should be patient with prospective new students. If they refuse to let you observe the class, or push you into taking part before you’re ready, consider this a possible red flag. As training begins, watch the techniques that the instructor uses. Also pay attention to the students’ ability to perform them. Ask yourself the following:  Is the class practical? Do the techniques seem useful in scenarios you might actually encounter in life? Are the students able to execute them effectively? Do the moves seem too complicated for you to execute? Observe the class in action. Then speak with other students to find out what they think of it. Make sure that it is the right fit for you, especially if you have experienced real assault in your own life. Don’t waste time in an unsupportive environment that makes you shy away from taking part. Ask questions like:  Do other students feel more empowered by this class, or more afraid or certain of being attacked in real life? Are the simulations too reminiscent of actual attacks you may have suffered? Are the students supportive of each other, or too competitive? Depending on your own, decide whether you are comfortable with theirs. If you are impressed with the class overall, but would rather have another instructor, ask if any others teach the same class.  If you are a woman, you may prefer another woman as a positive role model. Or you may prefer a man so you can train against them. If you are a man, you may feel reluctant to fully engage with a woman. You may also consider being attacked by one in real life less likely than being attacked by another man.


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Talk to your ducks. Play gently with the ducks. Take your ducks to the vet if they look ill.

Just like humans, ducks can hear and respond to sound. Talking to your ducks will help you bond with them. You can name them, too. Ducks have been known to do tricks and be somewhat affectionate. You can buy some bird toys to play with them, or simply take the ducks in the bathtub for a swim. Every duck has a different personality. They may even play with string or try to dig holes. During feeding time, observe your ducks for any health problems. If they seem lethargic, are losing feathers, or don’t have an appetite, you should take them to a vet. The vet will provide care and necessary medication.


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Any liquid dish soap will work for cleaning your shoes. Use about 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of soap so the water is sudsy but still clear. Stir the cleaning solution with a toothbrush so it’s evenly mixed.  Soap and water work best on all kinds of shoes, including white leather. If you don’t want to use dish soap, you can substitute 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of white vinegar. Dip the magic eraser into your soapy water and wring it out. Wipe in short back and forth motions along parts of your shoes made of leather, rubber, or plastic. Keep working the eraser until all scuffs and stains are removed. Magic erasers can be found in the cleaning section of your local department store. Dip the head of the toothbrush into the water so the bristles are wet. Work the bristles in small circular motions on the surface of your shoes, focusing on heavily stained areas. Use a slight amount of pressure to work the cleaning solution into the shoe’s fabric. Keep the toothbrush you use to clean out of the bathroom to avoid any confusion. Use either a cloth or paper towel to pat the soapy water and dirt off of the shoe. Avoid wiping the towel across the shoe’s fabric since you could spread the dirt across the fabric again. Don’t try to completely dry your shoes with the towel. Just lift off the excess cleaning solution from the surface. After you initially pat them with a towel, put them in a well-ventilated area in your home so they can dry completely. Leave them alone for at least 2-3 hours before wearing them again. Clean your shoes at night so you can leave them to dry overnight.

Mix dish soap into 1  c (240 ml) of warm water. Clean the soles and rubber pieces with a magic eraser. Scrub stains with a stiff-bristled toothbrush. Pat excess water away with a towel. Let your shoes air dry.