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How to pack for a camping trip

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Camping can be a nightmare if you’re unprepared. Pack the essentials so you’ll be ready for anything when you’re in the wild. Before you leave find out about the environment you’ll be camping in. You should know in advance whether you’ll be camping in a sandy area, in rocky terrain or in an area with heavy vegetation. Pack a water-resistant, easy-to-assemble tent suitable for your location. Make sure you pack a sleeping bag that is appropriate for the weather conditions. If you’ll be camping at a high elevation, temperatures will drop quickly at night. Pack a sleeping bag that can keep you warm at temperatures as low as -15 degrees Fahrenheit. Find out about possible hazards so that you know, before you pack, if you’ll need animal-proof containers for food or other equipment to prepare you for environmental or wildlife hazards. Remember to pack a first-aid kit and make sure that it contains any medication you might need, as well as sunscreen, gauze, antiseptic wipes, calamine lotion, bandages, disposable gloves, a snake bite kit, alcohol pads, medical tape, insect repellen and electrolyte tablets. At the same time pack a kit with emergency supplies, including a flashlight, extra batteries, bottled water, waterproof matches, high-carbohydrate snacks, a whistle, a thermal reflective blanket, a pocketknife, and a compass. Make sure you know how to use your compass. Bring practical clothes that dry quickly, clothes that layer easily, extra socks and shoes, hiking boots, rain gear, a well-fitting, wide-brimmed hat, and a rain hat. Pack plenty of drinking water. A natural water source may look inviting, but it could be contaminated with parasites that can make you sick. You can get water purification tablets at camping supply stores. Pack maps of the area or get some from the park ranger’s office in case you get lost on a hike. Have fun, be safe and enjoy the great outdoors. Black bears can run up to 35 miles per hour .while an average person can run at about 6 miles per hour so I wouldn0t try to outun one if I were you!

How to winterize your boat

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If the winter season is quickly approaching, this guide will help you prepare your watercraft for mother nature’s icy grip with a few easy steps. You should check your boat owner’s manual for specific steps and any recommendations for winterization. Clean the hull thoroughly. Remove grime and barnacles using a power washer. Repair any cracks to prevent ice damage. Be sure to schedule any major repairs in the fall since repair shops and marinas are often busiest in the spring. Next remove electronics, such as a GPS or fish finder, as well as cushions and store them inside before vacuuming and cleaning the boat’s interior. Apply a mildew protector to any vinyl and purchase a moisture-absorbing product to prevent mold in moist areas. Now you need to stabilize the fuel so fill the gas tank and add stabilizer and then idle the engine to move everything through the hoses before disconnecting the fuel line. Protect the boat’s engine by flushing it with fresh water and applying fogging oil to the pistons and fresh grease to the propeller shaft. Replace the engine oil and the oil filter and add antifreeze according to the owner’s manual. Remove the battery last. Last of all, cover the boat with a waterproof canopy and use structural supports to prevent heavy snow from damaging parts. Make sure you secure it tightly with rope and tape. The 1,100-foot long, 151,000-ton Queen Mary 2 is only 117 feet shorter than the Empire State Building is tall.

How to use GFP

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GFP is an acronym for Green Fluorescent Protein. Scientists won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for finding this glowing protein in a jellyfish species. Learn the basics about GFP’s use in observing cells and genes. This irredescent protein comes from the crystal jellyfish and is used as a marking tool by molecular biologists to illuminate and track cells and genes. Before GFP’s discovery, dyes were used to mark cells but they wound up killing those cells. GFP does not kill cells. You can buy and use a GFP student science project kit which is available through educational science companies. Kits come with a plasmid that is a mixture of bacteria and GFP, so caution in handling is important. Learn how to observe GFP with these kits which are each made for GFP experiments of varying degrees of difficulty. You don’t need an expensive microscope to see GFP, just a dark room and a UV penlight. Harvard scientists use GFP to map the neural circuits of the brain in lab mice. GFP can track cancer cells in detail as they develop. It can also be used to detect biological agents planted by terrorists. Artist Eduardo Kac stirred controversy with his “GFP Bunny” installation, a GFP-implanted rabbit that glowed green under a blue light.

How to get paid to recycle

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Consider opportunities to get paid to recycle so you can go green and make a buck at the same time. Recycle old cell phones: tecycle old cell phones through a charitable organization that provides phones to people who need them and use the donation as a tax deduction. Even if the phones are not reused, their parts will be recycled. Go green and do some good: get cash for recycling used ink cartridges or turn them in at office supply retailers for discounts on other goods. Think big and organize a school, charity or church fundraiser to collect the cartridges. Donate your car: donate a clunker and receive a tax deduction, avoiding the trouble and expense of fixing and selling it. Find a website where you can register to have them come out and get it or contact a charity to arrange a drop off. These organizations will sell the car to feed, clothe, shelter and help people in need. Return empty bottles and cans for cash. Don’t buy drinks in nonreturnable containers, especially plastic water bottles, which clog landfills and pollute the land and water. Earn credits for recycling at the curb: you can get credit from recycling companies for how much you keep out of landfills. Use those credits to get discounts from businesses that support such recycling programs Find online recycling sites: there are paying website for your old camera, computer, CDs, DVDs, video games, and mp3 Sell old golf balls: you can sell these to pro shops, used sports equipment businesses or small stores that have racks for impulse items. Or keep the balls out of landfills by selling them to online sites that buy them for almost a buck apiece. Return cardboard for profit: return used but still sturdy cardboard boxes to shippers, packaging companies or moving firms who buy them to resell at a discount to new customers. For every can recycled, enough energy is saved to run a 60-watt light bulb for 26 hours so start hunting for things that you now longer need and recycle!

How to make edible body paint

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Who says finger paints are just for kids? Edible body paint can make adult playtime a little more fun. Cut 4 ripe avocados in half then pit and peel them and chop them in a food processor. Then add 5 tablespoons of sour cream and pulse the mixture until it has the texture of yogurt. Next add a tablespoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and blend until the body paint is smooth. You can make a sweet body paint by mixing a 3-oz. box of instant vanilla pudding with 2 cups of milk, stirring it until it’s smooth. Now pour the body paint into shot glasses and add different food coloring to each glass to create various colors of body paint. It’s a good idea to ay a shower curtain liner over your bed to prevent any messes. Now you can lick and nibble the body paint off each other. Be sure to use the body paint soon after you make it, especially if you’re using the avocado paint, as it can turn brown. Ruth Faison Shaw invented and developed the art of finger painting in the 1930s. Incoming search terms:body painthow to make body paintedible body painthow to make edible body painthomemade edible body paintbodypaintmake edible body paintmake edible bodyhow to make homemade edible body painthow to make kids body paint

How to seduce someone with a love spell

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Is Cupid not cooperating with you? Try a little magic to attract your true love with these spells. Light a candle: carve or write the name of the one you love on a red candle, light it, and visualize the two of you together as you stare into the flickering light. Then say aloud what you hope your love spell will do; you don’t need a formal incantation. Focus on your goal for several minutes before extinguishing the flame. Bless a stone: get a rose quartz, the stone that represents love, and hold it in both hands. Visualize filling the quartz with white light as you think about the one you love and the spell you hope to put on them. To give your love spell even more power, bury the stone at the base of a tree and ask the tree to infuse the stone with its energy as it grows. Write it down: write down the love spell you want to cast on a piece of red paper. Then feed it to a flame as you focus all your energy on what you hope will happen. Make a sachet: take some dried rose petals, lay them in a small piece of square fabric and tie or sew it up. Keep this sachet near you or in your pocket. Whenever you see it, smell it, or feel it, you’ll be refocusing your energy on making your love spell come true. Anoint with rose oil: put a few drops of rose essential oil on something that represents the person you wish to bewitch, like their photo or a drawing. Say a little incantation as you envision being with them. Be careful what you wish for: it’s often better to cast a spell for true love in general, rather than try to attract a certain person, because, unfortunately, we don’t always know what’s good for us! In a first century BCE marriage contract, the bride promised to be faithful and not to add love potions to her husband’s food. Incoming search terms:love spell with one red candleput a love spell on someone foodred candle love spell for specific personspell to know everythingspells to know everything

How to get a hunting license

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If you think that that bare spot on your mantle is in need of a trophy buck, this guide will get you on your way by helping you get the proper permits. First of all you need to determine what type of license you need. The factors to consider include your age, experience and the type of wildlife you intend to hunt. You can check online with your state’s Department of Natural Resources or Wildlife Department for restrictions and qualifications. You have to go to an authorized vendor, such as an outdoor supplies store, big box store or a firearm supply store or you can visit your state’s Department of Natural Resources or Wildlife Department office to get your license. Don’t forget to bring your state identification card or your driver’s license with when you purchase a hunting permit in person. Most states allow persons under 17-years old to get a license with an ID, but requirements vary by region. Iif you forgot your ID, don’t have one, or would just like to renew without any changes you can use a previous year’s permit to get a new license. Some states offer a lifetime pass to eliminate the hassle of renewing each year so check to see if yours does. If you can’t go in person you can purchase your hunting license online through your state’s website using a credit card. Most states will e-mail your license, which you can print, but some will mail it so make sure you plan ahead in you’re in a rush. Plan to spend between dollarsignr10 and dollarsignr150 per permit depending on the season, weapon, and type of game. Happy hunting! The Quagga was a half horse, half Zebra subspecies that was hunted to extinction in Africa in the 1870s so you really need to know which animals you can or can’t hunt.

How to understand your body fat calculator results

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A body fat calculator estimates the amount of fat you are carrying based on measurements at various parts of your body. Your body fat percentage is the percentage of fat on your body. If you weigh 150 pounds and have 10 percent fat, your body is made up of 15 pounds of fat. Your body needs a certain amount of fat to function properly as fat regulates body temperature and cushions and insulates your body’s organs and tissues. It is also used by your body to store energy. For women between the ages of 20 and 40, a body fat percentage between 19 and 26 is desirable. For older women the range is 23 to 30 percent. For men between 20 and 40, the optimal range is between 10 and 20 percent, and for older men, the range is 19 to 23 percent. If you are an athlete and those who participate in fitness programs these will lower. Now use your body fat percentage to determine whether a weight loss plan is realistic. Calculate the number of pounds of fat on your body using your body fat percentage and then subtract your body fat from your current weight to get your lean body mass. Your goal is a healthy body fat percentage so calculate the pounds of body fat this corresponds to and add it to your lean body mass. This will help you to work out the number of pounds of body fat you would have to lose to reach your goal and then you can start on a fitness and diet program. In 2010, the world’s fattest man died at the age of only 48 of a heart attack. He weighed an incredible 854 pounds at the time of his death. Incoming search terms:10 percent body fat percentage15 pounds of fatbody she calcultorcalculator which knows everything

How to choose time-tracking software

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If you own a small business, choose the right time-tracking software to help take control of your company’s expenses and increase employee productivity. You need to know why you’re buying time-tracking software. You can use it for increased employee productivity, payroll expense control or time-billing accuracy for clients. There are various types available to help you do this. There is software that keeps track of employee leave or vacation time as well as who’s working on what task. This can be especially important for a growing business. Employee-tracking software can also keep track of labor time of subcontractors, as well as payments for materials per project. Then there is client-tracking software like Tenrox that tracks client billing time on specific projects along with employee labor time related to each project. You can also consider stand-alone time-tracking software. It should integrate seamlessly with your other business software, preferably from the same developer. There are some web-based time-tracking services like actiTIMEwhich are updated through your browser or Smartphone. It is a good idea to compare them with free trials before subscribing. Remeber that any web-based time-tracking software should be compatible with your computer operating system and your e-mail and other business software. Another idea is time-tracking software that is a module of accounting or business software suites like QuickBooks or Time Trader. Watch your bottom line improve after you get a handle on your time. In 2007, the New York City Schools Chancellor fired a worker whose movements were tracked for months through his GPS-enabled employer-issued phone. Incoming search terms:time trackingtime tracking software

How to send a message to all friends on Facebook

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Do you want to invite all your friends to a party or inform them of something awesome in one short note? Send a message to all your online buddies on Facebook to get the word out quickly. First open a web browser and log into your Facebook account. Then go to your home page by clicking on the “Home” link. Now click the Messages link or the Messages icon in the Facebook toolbar. Click on the New Message button on the Messages page. Messages can only be sent to 20 friends or e-mail addresses at one time, so you may have to send more than one message to include everyone. Type in friends’ names from your friends’ list or enter their e-mail addresses into the “To” field of the pop-up window. You can also set up a group with all of your friends in it to send a blanket message to all group members. But be aware that the 20-person limit still applies when you’re messaging a group. Now you can write your message, attach any pictures or videos, and click the “Send” button. In no time, your friends will receive your recent newsflash. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg donated dollarsignr100 million to the Newark, New Jersey, public school system in 2010. Incoming search terms:send message to all friends on facebookfacebook group invite all friendsmessage to all facebook friendshow write message to all friends facebookhow to send messages to all friends on facebookhow to send message to all friends facebookhow to send facebook message to all friendshow to send a message to all friends on a list in facebookfacebook send to all friends messagesend message to group facebook

How to plan a last-minute Memorial Day weekend getaway

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Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May. However, if you’re running out of time, you can still plan a great last-minute trip. You need to be flexible when choosing a destination. If you end up looking for a room at the last minute, you might not be able to find one at your first-choice destination. But you may be able to find a good deal at second or even third choice destinations. You could think about traveling to Canada for the weekend. Canada doesn’t celebrate Memorial Day and its peak tourist season doesn’t start until mid-June. Be cost-conscious as the majority of hotel rooms will be available at a premium in the most popular U.S. destinations, always assuming you can find them. You need to watch out for hidden extra charges, like internet service fees, when you make a booking. If you will be heading out on the highways, you can save on gas by filling up at discount gas stations. Gas prices can vary by as much as 25 cents per gallon on Memorial Day weekend. Have a dining-out strategy as most restaurants in the top tourist destinations will be crowded and reservations may be hard to get. If you have your heart set on dining at that famous four-star restaurant, consider going there for lunch instead of dinner. You’ll save money and still have a great meal. Enjoy your weekend whatever you do as you’ll have the last-minute spontaneity, so you are bound to have fun over the weekend. Although the dates differ, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas still celebrate Confederate Memorial Day. Incoming search terms:florida memorial weekend getawaysmemorial day getaways floridamemorial weekend getaways in floridacheap memorial day weekend getawaysmemorial day weekend getaways floridamemorial weekend getaways floridaflorida memorial day weekend getawayscheap memorial day getaways in floridamemorial day getaways texasmemorial day last minute cheap getaways north south carolina georgia

How to freeze raw tomatoes

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Now you can enjoy garden-fresh tomatoes all year long by freezing them by following these methods. You need to select and prepare your tomatoes as only firm tomatoes will do. Wash them by wetting them with water, gently rubbing them with your hand and then drying them with a paper towel. Don’t wash them in a sink filled with water or with soap as contaminants can be absorbed through the stem scar. Once they are dry, cut away the stem scar and the surrounding area and discard it. If you want to freeze them whole put them on a baking sheet and freeze them if you want the skin on. Once they’re frozen, you can put them in freezer bags or airtight containers and use them as you need them. To remove the skin, just run warm water over the tomatoes and the skin will slip right off. If you don’t want to leave the skin on you can remove it before you freeze them by slicing an X in the bottom of each tomato, blanching them by placing in boiling water for a minute and then submerging them in ice water. You can easily peel the skin away and freeze them on a baking sheet before storing in airtight containers. You don’t have to freeze them whole though as you can chop or slice your tomatoes into 1-inch sections. Then arrange the pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for two hours before transferring to airtight containers for storage in the freezer. When you want to eat them simply thaw your frozen tomatoes as you need them. For the freshest taste, eat them in a near-frozen state. Put them on salads for fresh-tasting tomatoes year-round or thaw them completely for use in your favorite recipes. As of 2010, the United States was second only to China in tomato production. Incoming search terms:truss tomatofirm tomatoesfreeze gramma

How to achieve success at work

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Challenge yourself to find more ways to grow on the job and thereby achieve the success you deserve. Show up on time: this should be obvious but you really must show up on time, ready to work and ready to get things done. Punctuality will be noticed and result in advancement, eventually. Fight boredom: if you sometimes feel a little bored at work volunteer for new projects to stave off boredom which will also give you the opportunity to learn new skills. If your job has become a rote exercise, take some initiative and get excited about something else. Try to challenge yourself, even if it feels risky and outside of your comfort zone. Motivate by example: you can motivate others to work by setting a good example and having a positive attitude that inspires. Your manager will see your proactive attitude and take note of it. Network with coworkers: network and cultivate friendly relationships with your coworkers. Relationships are how business thrives and how you get ahead. Believe in yourself: you have to believe in yourself and the success you deserve. Most people who accomplish their goals in life and at work identify a key attitude for success which is the absolute belief that you can do anything you desire with hard work. By 2007, women owned 7.8 million businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. These generated dollarsignr1.2 trillion in revenues, and provided dollarsignr218 billion in payroll to 7.6 million workers. Incoming search terms:how to be success in a jobshow up on time in work

How to stop being a hypochondriac

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Are you making yourself sick worrying that you’re sick? You can stop being a hypochondriac by learning to take control of your fears. You need to know what a hypochondriac is: it is someone who is constantly convinced they have some kind of physical ailment, even though doctors can find nothing wrong. Hypochondriacs tend to misinterpret minor health issues as symptoms of something more serious. Hypochondria usually begins in early adulthood and affects both men and women equally. Recognize the symptoms: hypochondriacs have a history of seeing many doctors, they are not reassured by negative test results and spend a lot of time checking their body for symptoms and then investigating them. They’re often overly concerned with a specific body part or function and this preoccupation interferes with their work and relationships. Get evaluated by a mental-health professional; try and find one who specializes in hypochondria. If it’s discovered you have a mood or anxiety disorder in addition to hypochondria, an antidepressant or anti-anxiety drug may be prescribed.Some research indicates that cognitive behavioral therapy, a form of psychotherapy, is the most effective type of treatment. Find a compassionate doctor you trust: this is really important for your mental well-being so look for one who will do their best to allay your fears; protect you from unnecessary tests and treatments and, of course, monitor you for any signs of real illness. 1 out of every 20 Americans who see a doctor is a hypochondriac. Incoming search terms:How to stop being a hypochondriachypochondriastop being a hypochondriachypochondriachow to stop being hypochondriachow can i stop being a hypochondriacways stop being a hypochondriacstop being s hypochondriacstop being hypochondriachypochondria about everything

How to make 5 easy handmade Christmas ornaments

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Make some memories and, at the same time, spread a bit of holiday cheer with these easy Christmas ornaments. Make lacy snowflakes: allyou have to do is unch a hole at the top of a lacy paper doily. Then thread a small length of narrow ribbon through the hole and tie a knot at the ends. Hang several on the Christmas tree for a frosty effect. If you hang transparent ornaments near a tree light it gives a much more dramatic effect. Hang cookie cutters: Get some Christmas-themed cookie cutters and Tie a loop of ribbon around them. Hang several on the Christmas tree for an adorable candy theme or to emphasize a country motif. Have a glitter ball: You will need some Styrofoam balls of various sizes. Put some suitable glue into a bowl, dip the balls into the glue and then sprinkle with glitter. Place them onto a piece of wax paper to dry. You can group several in a colorful bowl for a glittery holiday centerpiece. Frame the family: cut your favorite family or baby photos to fit inside some canning lids. Apply a small amount of glue to keep each photo in place. Secure a small loop of ribbon to the back with glue. Hang several to create a “family tree.” It is better to make digital copies of your favorite photos if you’d like to keep the originals intact. Create instant icicles: cut several 8-inch sections of wire ribbon in the color of your choic then twist the ribbon around a pencil. Push a pin to make a hole at one end, then slip a hook through the curly ribbon and decorate your tree. Each ornament you craft will help create a memory of this holiday for years to come! Prevailing belief holds that Martin Luther, the German Protestant leader, originated the tradition of adding lights to Christmas trees in the 1500s. Incoming search terms:how to make christmas decorationshow to make transparent ornaments