How to Give a Wedding Anniversary Party Toast

The host of the anniversary party is expected to give a toast to the couple celebrating. A toast speech can be formal, informal, serious or more on the funny side. After the host's toast it is usually appropriate for the couple celebrating to add some of their own words.

Instructions

1

Begin a toast by getting the attention of all the guests. Either start your toast by tapping your silverware on a glass, or use a microphone and get everyone's attention.

2

Congratulate the happy couple in your first sentence.

3

Reminisce about big moments in the couple's lives. Start with important births, marriages and jobs.

4

Include funny memories you have shared with the couple that makes them and the rest of the guests laugh. Use discretion when selecting memories.

5

Show a video of photographs from the couple's marriage. This can be put together using a computer and shown on a large screen with a projector attached to a lap top computer.

6

Use music in the background if you like, but be sure it is very soft so your words are still clear to everyone in the room.

7

End the toast by congratulating the couple again and raising your glass as a sign that the toast is ending and everyone should raise their glass to celebrate.

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The host of the anniversary party is expected to give a toast to the couple celebrating. A toast speech can be formal, informal, serious or more on the funny side.

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. After the host's toast it is usually appropriate for the couple celebrating to add some of their own words.

Instructions

1

Begin a toast by getting the attention of all the guests. Either start your toast by tapping your silverware on a glass, or use a microphone and get everyone's attention.

2

Congratulate the happy couple in your first sentence.

3

Reminisce about big moments in the couple's lives. Start with important births, marriages and jobs.

4

Include funny memories you have shared with the couple that makes them and the rest of the guests laugh. Use discretion when selecting memories.

5

Show a video of photographs from the couple's marriage. This can be put together using a computer and shown on a large screen with a projector attached to a lap top computer.

6

Use music in the background if you like, but be sure it is very soft so your words are still clear to everyone in the room.

7

End the toast by congratulating the couple again and raising your glass as a sign that the toast is ending and everyone should raise their glass to celebrate.

How to Teach Montessori at Home

Basic Montessori techniques for toddlers and preschoolers are aimed at giving children some independence, teaching practical life skills and allowing them to learn through their senses. It is fairly easy to set up a Montessori environment in the home and to use Montessori techniques with your child. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

1

Set up toy and play areas with shelves that are accessible to children. Have containers for each toy. Label them with photographs or pictures. Display books so that the front of the book is visible.

2

Create spaces in the kitchen where the child can work. Low shelves in a cabinet and the refrigerator can hold their cups, utensils, cereal and snacks. An open dishwater door creates a counter for them to work on. Allow them to prepare their own snacks and help with meal preparation, including pouring, measuring and stirring.

3

Teach the child some basic chores. Small children can sort dirty clothes, fold washed laundry and put their clothes away. They can help to polish silver, wipe tables and clean the bathroom. They should be responsible for cleaning their play areas and toys.

4

Give children limited choices throughout the day. For example, allow them to choose between two shirts, two choices for lunch and two books to read. The choices can expand as they get older.

5

Show the child how to spoon and pour small items like rice or beans from one dish to another, focusing on not spilling any.

6

Gather items to explore through the senses. Have the child to sort material and sandpaper based on how it feels. Put one spice into a pair of jars. Create four different pairs and have her identify the pairs that belong together through smelling them. Throughout the day, encourage the child to explore her environment through her senses.

7

Purchase Montessori toys, or create some on your own. Glue sandpaper to cut out letters and shapes and have the child trace the outline. Create games that involve sorting, pouring and stacking.

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Basic Montessori techniques for toddlers and preschoolers are aimed at giving children some independence, teaching practical life skills and allowing them to learn through their senses. It is fairly easy to set up a Montessori environment in the home and to use Montessori techniques with your child. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

1

Set up toy and play areas with shelves that are accessible to children. Have containers for each toy. Label them with photographs or pictures. Display books so that the front of the book is visible.

2

Create spaces in the kitchen where the child can work. Low shelves in a cabinet and the refrigerator can hold their cups, utensils, cereal and snacks. An open dishwater door creates a counter for them to work on. Allow them to prepare their own snacks and help with meal preparation, including pouring, measuring and stirring.

3

Teach the child some basic chores. Small children can sort dirty clothes, fold washed laundry and put their clothes away. They can help to polish silver, wipe tables and clean the bathroom. They should be responsible for cleaning their play areas and toys.

4

Give children limited choices throughout the day. For example, allow them to choose between two shirts, two choices for lunch and two books to read. The choices can expand as they get older.

5

Show the child how to spoon and pour small items like rice or beans from one dish to another, focusing on not spilling any.

6

Gather items to explore through the senses. Have the child to sort material and sandpaper based on how it feels. Put one spice into a pair of jars. Create four different pairs and have her identify the pairs that belong together through smelling them. Throughout the day, encourage the child to explore her environment through her senses.

7

Purchase Montessori toys, or create some on your own.

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. Glue sandpaper to cut out letters and shapes and have the child trace the outline. Create games that involve sorting, pouring and stacking.

How to Play French Hopscotch

Kids all around the world play hopscotch. From country to country the name is different as well as the way the hopscotch grid is drawn. The following steps will show you how to draw and play the French version of hopscotch, which is called "Escargot" in French.

Instructions

Draw the Hopscotch Grid

1

Draw a large swirl on the sidewalk or pavement for French hopscotch. The hopscotch will look like a large snail and have 3 large swirls inside it with a small circle in the very middle.

2

Make lines to form boxes all around the swirls. You should have 16 lines when you are done.

3

Number the boxes starting at one on the bottom of the first swirl on the outside and going all the way to 17 in the middle.

Play the Hopscotch Game

4

Hop on one foot starting at square one all the way to the middle of the swirl. Take a rest in every center of the hopscotch grid.

5

Lose a turn if you step on any lines as you jump through the hopscotch grid, causing the next person in line to start their turn.

6

Return to square one by hopping all the way back around on the same foot.

7

Go around again and back for the second time.

8

Choose a square on the way back for the second time to mark as your "house" if you were successful in hopping in and out both times without stepping on any lines. Draw your initials on the square you have chosen.

9

Take turns going around the hopscotch grid hopping on one foot, resting on the squares with your initials in them with both feet and jumping over squares with other people's initials on them. With each turn, choose an additional square to write your initials on.

10

End the game when it is impossible for anyone to hop to the center of the hopscotch grid. The winner is the player with the most squares with their initials in them at the end of the game.

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Kids all around the world play hopscotch. From country to country the name is different as well as the way the hopscotch grid is drawn. The following steps will show you how to draw and play the French version of hopscotch, which is called "Escargot" in French.

Instructions

Draw the Hopscotch Grid

1

Draw a large swirl on the sidewalk or pavement for French hopscotch. The hopscotch will look like a large snail and have 3 large swirls inside it with a small circle in the very middle.

2

Make lines to form boxes all around the swirls. You should have 16 lines when you are done.

3

Number the boxes starting at one on the bottom of the first swirl on the outside and going all the way to 17 in the middle.

Play the Hopscotch Game

4

Hop on one foot starting at square one all the way to the middle of the swirl. Take a rest in every center of the hopscotch grid.

5

Lose a turn if you step on any lines as you jump through the hopscotch grid, causing the next person in line to start their turn.

6

Return to square one by hopping all the way back around on the same foot.

7

Go around again and back for the second time.

8

Choose a square on the way back for the second time to mark as your "house" if you were successful in hopping in and out both times without stepping on any lines. Draw your initials on the square you have chosen.

9

Take turns going around the hopscotch grid hopping on one foot, resting on the squares with your initials in them with both feet and jumping over squares with other people's initials on them. With each turn, choose an additional square to write your initials on.

10

End the game when it is impossible for anyone to hop to the center of the hopscotch grid. The winner is the player with the most squares with their initials in them at the end of the game.

How to Join a Cheerleading Squad

With rhyming chants and choreographed dance, a cheerleading squad helps build and maintain school spirit at sporting events. A cheerleading squad member needs to have pep and be able to dance, learn cheers and perform stunts. Learn tips on how to join a cheerleading squad.

Instructions

1

Get fit to join a cheerleading squad. Cheerleaders need energy to perform dance routines, countless cheers and maintain enthusiasm. Regular exercise helps to build energy.

2

Expect to attend a cheerleading clinic at your school before tryouts. At the clinic, an instructor shows you what cheers you must know for tryouts, any choreographed dance routines you need to memorize and proper techniques for beginner cheerleaders. Ask any questions you may have at the clinic so you know exactly what is expected of you at tryouts.

3

Practice the required cheers and dance moves. Work with the other girls who plan to join the cheerleading squad and ask for constructive criticism. Practice until you feel confident with the moves.

4

Attend tryouts to join the cheerleading squad. During the cheer portion of the tryouts, use a loud, strong voice to chant the cheers. Arm movements should be precise and executed with strength. Cup your hands when you clap and look at the judges while you perform the moves. If you slip up during the routine, recover as best as you can and keep going with the cheer or dance.

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With rhyming chants and choreographed dance, a cheerleading squad helps build and maintain school spirit at sporting events. A cheerleading squad member needs to have pep and be able to dance, learn cheers and perform stunts. Learn tips on how to join a cheerleading squad.

Instructions

1

Get fit to join a cheerleading squad. Cheerleaders need energy to perform dance routines, countless cheers and maintain enthusiasm. Regular exercise helps to build energy.

2

Expect to attend a cheerleading clinic at your school before tryouts. At the clinic, an instructor shows you what cheers you must know for tryouts, any choreographed dance routines you need to memorize and proper techniques for beginner cheerleaders. Ask any questions you may have at the clinic so you know exactly what is expected of you at tryouts.

3

Practice the required cheers and dance moves. Work with the other girls who plan to join the cheerleading squad and ask for constructive criticism. Practice until you feel confident with the moves.

4

Attend tryouts to join the cheerleading squad. During the cheer portion of the tryouts, use a loud, strong voice to chant the cheers. Arm movements should be precise and executed with strength. Cup your hands when you clap and look at the judges while you perform the moves. If you slip up during the routine, recover as best as you can and keep going with the cheer or dance.

How to Sell a Recipe for Publication

Whether you're a professional chef or just enjoy cooking, creating your own recipes can be a rewarding experience. When you discover an especially tasty or unique recipe combination, you may want to share it with others. The best way to do that is to sell a recipe for publication in a magazine, cookbook, newspaper or other medium.

Instructions

1

Write your recipe down, making careful notes as you go. Include every step of the process involved in making the recipe.

2

Search the Internet to see whether your recipe has already been published. While a simple ingredient list or formula for a recipe can't be copyrighted, a series of instructions can. Before you sell a recipe for publication, you need to insure that it is uniquely yours.

3

Consider a copyright for your recipe. Get instructions on how to copyright your recipe at the U.S. Copyright Office website. (See Resources)

4

Decide where you want to sell your recipe for publication. You can sell your recipe for publication in a cookbook, a magazine, a local newspaper or to an online website. You can also submit your recipe to a recipe contest, from which the winning recipes are generally published.

5

Send your recipe to the appropriate place. Take care to follow the publication's instructions. If you haven't heard back within 2 months, consider finding another publication for your recipe.

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Whether you're a professional chef or just enjoy cooking, creating your own recipes can be a rewarding experience. When you discover an especially tasty or unique recipe combination, you may want to share it with others. The best way to do that is to sell a recipe for publication in a magazine, cookbook, newspaper or other medium.

Instructions

1

Write your recipe down, making careful notes as you go. Include every step of the process involved in making the recipe.

2

Search the Internet to see whether your recipe has already been published. While a simple ingredient list or formula for a recipe can't be copyrighted, a series of instructions can. Before you sell a recipe for publication, you need to insure that it is uniquely yours.

3

Consider a copyright for your recipe. Get instructions on how to copyright your recipe at the U.S. Copyright Office website. (See Resources)

4

Decide where you want to sell your recipe for publication. You can sell your recipe for publication in a cookbook, a magazine, a local newspaper or to an online website. You can also submit your recipe to a recipe contest, from which the winning recipes are generally published.

5

Send your recipe to the appropriate place. Take care to follow the publication's instructions. If you haven't heard back within 2 months, consider finding another publication for your recipe.

How to Organize a Prom Dress Swap

Many prom dresses get worn once and then hung in a closet or resold on eBay or consignment. A prom dress swap allows girls to exchange prom dresses, jewelry, shoes and accessories with other girls. Each girl gets new prom attire for approximately the same value without having to spend the money for another store bought dress. Occasionally you can buy cheap prom dresses at a swap.

Instructions

1

Schedule a day and time for the swap. The ideal time for a prom dress swap is right after prom or right before the following year's prom. This way, girls are excited about prom and are interested in exchanging dresses. If you plan to sell dresses cheaply, you should wait until prom is coming up.

2

Advertise the event. You can put flyers up at schools, post a listing on Craigslist or call your friends who attended prom. The more girls who attend, the more dresses to choose from. Be sure you have a contact person whose information is provided on advertisements. If you are charging a cover charge, put the amount on the advertisements.

3

Set up rules. To be fair, people who attend the event need to bring prom attire to swap or plan on buying a dress at a cheap price. Some people prefer to set criteria that the attendees must have attended prom at a specific school in order to take part in the swap. If the attendees want to sell their dresses rather than swap, you can combine the dress swap with a dress sale.

4

Rent a facility. If you belong to a church or a social organization, you may save money by using their facility. You need to make sure you have enough room for the estimated turn out. Consider if you want a runway to showcase dresses. You may need to charge admission to cover your expenses.

5

Organize the area with tables and racks. Hang dresses in the same size together. Use tables to sort jewelry, accessories and shoes. The shoes should also be sorted by size. Plan on having full length mirrors and changing rooms available for the girls.

6

Plan events to coincide with the dress swap. This is a good opportunity to cover health and safety issues for prom. The girls can participate in a runway show to present their dresses. Local beauty salons or colleges may volunteer to do hair and makeup for the show.

7

Add activities. DJs can play background music. You can raffle prizes like hair and make-up sessions or alterations from local companies. Refreshments are standard at some dress swaps. Local alteration companies may want to set up a booth to advertise their services.

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Many prom dresses get worn once and then hung in a closet or resold on eBay or consignment. A prom dress swap allows girls to exchange prom dresses, jewelry, shoes and accessories with other girls. Each girl gets new prom attire for approximately the same value without having to spend the money for another store bought dress. Occasionally you can buy cheap prom dresses at a swap.

Instructions

1

Schedule a day and time for the swap. The ideal time for a prom dress swap is right after prom or right before the following year's prom. This way, girls are excited about prom and are interested in exchanging dresses. If you plan to sell dresses cheaply, you should wait until prom is coming up.

2

Advertise the event. You can put flyers up at schools, post a listing on Craigslist or call your friends who attended prom. The more girls who attend, the more dresses to choose from. Be sure you have a contact person whose information is provided on advertisements. If you are charging a cover charge, put the amount on the advertisements.

3

Set up rules. To be fair, people who attend the event need to bring prom attire to swap or plan on buying a dress at a cheap price. Some people prefer to set criteria that the attendees must have attended prom at a specific school in order to take part in the swap. If the attendees want to sell their dresses rather than swap, you can combine the dress swap with a dress sale.

4

Rent a facility. If you belong to a church or a social organization, you may save money by using their facility. You need to make sure you have enough room for the estimated turn out. Consider if you want a runway to showcase dresses. You may need to charge admission to cover your expenses.

5

Organize the area with tables and racks. Hang dresses in the same size together.

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. Use tables to sort jewelry, accessories and shoes. The shoes should also be sorted by size. Plan on having full length mirrors and changing rooms available for the girls.
6

Plan events to coincide with the dress swap. This is a good opportunity to cover health and safety issues for prom. The girls can participate in a runway show to present their dresses. Local beauty salons or colleges may volunteer to do hair and makeup for the show.

7

Add activities. DJs can play background music. You can raffle prizes like hair and make-up sessions or alterations from local companies. Refreshments are standard at some dress swaps. Local alteration companies may want to set up a booth to advertise their services.

How to Use a Duck Call

The most effective way to lure ducks to you when duck hunting is to utilize a duck call. A duck call mimics the sounds that ducks produce in the wild. There are various devices and methods that can produce a duck call, with all of them producing the similar results.

Instructions

1

Hold the duck call in between your forefinger and thumb, with the mouthpiece placed firmly against your lips.

2

Blow through the mouthpiece of the duck call in short bursts to mimic the quacking sound of ducks.

3

Produce a hail call by blowing into the mouthpiece of the duck call while holding the blow for longer durations. Hail calls are most commonly used to lure ducks in that are farther away.

4

Use a feed call when ducks are flying nearby or directly overhead. This type of call is produced when extremely short, quick bursts of air are blown though the duck call. Ducks associate this call with other ducks that are feeding down on the ground below.

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The most effective way to lure ducks to you when duck hunting is to utilize a duck call. A duck call mimics the sounds that ducks produce in the wild. There are various devices and methods that can produce a duck call, with all of them producing the similar results.

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.

Instructions

1

Hold the duck call in between your forefinger and thumb, with the mouthpiece placed firmly against your lips.

2

Blow through the mouthpiece of the duck call in short bursts to mimic the quacking sound of ducks.

3

Produce a hail call by blowing into the mouthpiece of the duck call while holding the blow for longer durations. Hail calls are most commonly used to lure ducks in that are farther away.

4

Use a feed call when ducks are flying nearby or directly overhead. This type of call is produced when extremely short, quick bursts of air are blown though the duck call. Ducks associate this call with other ducks that are feeding down on the ground below.

How to Store Beets in a Root Cellar

Beets. You either love them, or you hate them. If you're a member of the beet fan club, you'll be happy to know that beets are a wonderful item to store in a root cellar. Beets are easy to grow, easy to harvest, have a long storage life and are wonderfully flavorful. Plus, they add a great dash of color to your winter menu. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

1

Harvest the beets in your garden before you harvest any carrots or potatoes. They are slightly more susceptible to frost damage than carrots or potatoes so should be processed for root cellar storage first.

2

Use a pitchfork to gently and carefully loosen the soil around the rows of beets.

3

Remove the beet greens approximately 1 inch from the top of the beet. Don't cut too close to the top of the beet or the beet will bleed, which will accelerate spoilage.

4

Leave the pointed beet tip intact.

5

Spread newspaper on a table and lay the beets out to cure for a few days. Remove large clumps of dirt by gently brushing them off by hand or with a cloth rag.

6

Pack the cured beets in layers of moist sand, saw dust or peat moss in a cardboard box or wooden crate.

7

Store the boxes or crates in the root cellar. The ideal storage temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit at 90-95% humidity.

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Beets. You either love them, or you hate them. If you're a member of the beet fan club, you'll be happy to know that beets are a wonderful item to store in a root cellar. Beets are easy to grow, easy to harvest, have a long storage life and are wonderfully flavorful. Plus, they add a great dash of color to your winter menu.

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. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

1

Harvest the beets in your garden before you harvest any carrots or potatoes. They are slightly more susceptible to frost damage than carrots or potatoes so should be processed for root cellar storage first.

2

Use a pitchfork to gently and carefully loosen the soil around the rows of beets.

3

Remove the beet greens approximately 1 inch from the top of the beet. Don't cut too close to the top of the beet or the beet will bleed, which will accelerate spoilage.

4

Leave the pointed beet tip intact.

5

Spread newspaper on a table and lay the beets out to cure for a few days. Remove large clumps of dirt by gently brushing them off by hand or with a cloth rag.

6

Pack the cured beets in layers of moist sand, saw dust or peat moss in a cardboard box or wooden crate.

7

Store the boxes or crates in the root cellar. The ideal storage temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit at 90-95% humidity.

How to Get Tickets to "Deal or No Deal"

If you want tickets to a hot television game show, you've come to the right place. Deal or No Deal has captured viewers for nearly two years. Becoming a contestant on the game show is difficult, however, you can still take part in the fun. Order free tickets and join the studio audience.

Instructions

1

Realize that obtaining tickets doesn't make you a game show contestant. Anyone can request free tickets to Deal or No Deal. This permits studio entry and you'll be a part of the live audience.

2

Order free tickets online. Online websites such as TV Tix offers free tickets to several game shows, including Deal or No Deal. The online reservation menu is easy to use. You don't have to write the studio and wait several weeks for tickets to arrive in the mail.

3

Print your Deal or No Deal tickets. Once you've ordered the tickets, you'll receive an e-mail confirmation and a website link. Follow the website link and print your free tickets.

4

Come to the Deal or No Deal studio early. A free ticket doesn't guarantee entry into the studio. The show gives out more tickets than they can accommodate. This ensures a full audience. If you want a spot, arrive early.

5

Meet the general audience requirements. To sit in the Deal or No Deal audience, you must be at least 17 years old. Plus, the show enforces a dress code. Wear dark clothes, take off baseball caps and avoid clothes with logos.

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If you want tickets to a hot television game show, you've come to the right place. Deal or No Deal has captured viewers for nearly two years. Becoming a contestant on the game show is difficult, however, you can still take part in the fun. Order free tickets and join the studio audience.

Instructions

1

Realize that obtaining tickets doesn't make you a game show contestant. Anyone can request free tickets to Deal or No Deal. This permits studio entry and you'll be a part of the live audience.

2

Order free tickets online. Online websites such as TV Tix offers free tickets to several game shows, including Deal or No Deal. The online reservation menu is easy to use. You don't have to write the studio and wait several weeks for tickets to arrive in the mail.

3

Print your Deal or No Deal tickets. Once you've ordered the tickets, you'll receive an e-mail confirmation and a website link. Follow the website link and print your free tickets.

4

Come to the Deal or No Deal studio early. A free ticket doesn't guarantee entry into the studio. The show gives out more tickets than they can accommodate. This ensures a full audience. If you want a spot, arrive early.

5

Meet the general audience requirements. To sit in the Deal or No Deal audience, you must be at least 17 years old. Plus, the show enforces a dress code. Wear dark clothes, take off baseball caps and avoid clothes with logos.

How to Fund-raise With an Art Auction

An art auction is a sophisticated and easy way for a nonprofit organization to raise money. Such a fund-raising event is simple to organize, and will attract buyers eager to spend money on high-quality artwork. The best part is that fund-raising with an art auction requires little overhead.

Instructions

1

Look for artists who are willing to donate art. Let them know that art auctions give them a chance to receive free publicity, and disclose how you plan to promote the event.

2

Help the artists choose a minimum bid for their work. You will want to convince the artist to keep the price in a reasonable range in order to prevent scaring off potential buyers.

3

Make sure the venue you choose is spacious. It will need enough wall space to display the different pieces of art. Use lights and backgrounds to highlight the works.

4

Put together a program that gives the artists' biographies as well as information about the works up for auction.

5

Hire a personable and experienced auctioneer who is knowledgeable about art. You want the buyers to be entertained as they bid on the pieces. If they are in a good mood, they are more likely to spend more money.

6

Provide notes to the auctioneer on the artwork being sold. The emcee should be able to provide a detailed description to the potential buyers.

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An art auction is a sophisticated and easy way for a nonprofit organization to raise money. Such a fund-raising event is simple to organize, and will attract buyers eager to spend money on high-quality artwork.

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. The best part is that fund-raising with an art auction requires little overhead.

Instructions

1

Look for artists who are willing to donate art. Let them know that art auctions give them a chance to receive free publicity, and disclose how you plan to promote the event.

2

Help the artists choose a minimum bid for their work. You will want to convince the artist to keep the price in a reasonable range in order to prevent scaring off potential buyers.

3

Make sure the venue you choose is spacious. It will need enough wall space to display the different pieces of art. Use lights and backgrounds to highlight the works.

4

Put together a program that gives the artists' biographies as well as information about the works up for auction.

5

Hire a personable and experienced auctioneer who is knowledgeable about art. You want the buyers to be entertained as they bid on the pieces. If they are in a good mood, they are more likely to spend more money.

6

Provide notes to the auctioneer on the artwork being sold. The emcee should be able to provide a detailed description to the potential buyers.

How to Find the Daily Morning Line Odds

The best way to make good decisions on the horses is to understand the odds and learn who influences these odds. The people who create the morning line are the first to influence the odds on the tote board at post time. These influential people are public handicappers.

Instructions

1

Understand that the morning line is not very accurate. It is a last minute responsibility completed 48 hours prior to post time.

2

Purchase a program for the day and look at the public handicapper's selections. Notice that all handicappers lay about the same odds for each horse.

3

Study the program for each race and realize that any horse listed at 20 to 1 is 99 to 1 in reality.

4

Select other literature to read the morning line odds. Towns that have a racetrack usually publish a racing form in their daily paper.

5

Log on to the website of the racetrack. There will be a link to the morning line odds on the website.

6

Compose a list of horses for each race that you believe will win, place or show. Go to an Off-Track Betting establishment and compare your picks to the tote around the country.

7

Read the horse racing blog of the day. Blogs on horse racing sometimes include the inaccuracies of the morning line odds.

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The best way to make good decisions on the horses is to understand the odds and learn who influences these odds. The people who create the morning line are the first to influence the odds on the tote board at post time. These influential people are public handicappers.

Instructions

1

Understand that the morning line is not very accurate. It is a last minute responsibility completed 48 hours prior to post time.

2

Purchase a program for the day and look at the public handicapper's selections. Notice that all handicappers lay about the same odds for each horse.

3

Study the program for each race and realize that any horse listed at 20 to 1 is 99 to 1 in reality.

4

Select other literature to read the morning line odds. Towns that have a racetrack usually publish a racing form in their daily paper.

5

Log on to the website of the racetrack. There will be a link to the morning line odds on the website.

6

Compose a list of horses for each race that you believe will win, place or show.

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. Go to an Off-Track Betting establishment and compare your picks to the tote around the country.
7

Read the horse racing blog of the day. Blogs on horse racing sometimes include the inaccuracies of the morning line odds.

How to Drive the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway in Washington

The Pacific Coast Scenic Byway is part of U.S. Highway 101. It runs beside the Pacific Ocean, and it is considered one of the most beautiful drives in the United States. Winding roads, lush forests, sandy beaches and towering mountains are all part of this scenic drive. Take a few days to enjoy the part that traverses the coastline of Washington State.

Instructions

1

Plan enough time to enjoy the beauty of the scenery. Although you can drive the 360 miles in a day, take a few days to stop and admire the natural beauty before you.

2

Camp overnight in the Olympic National Forest, which is part of the byway. You can make reservations at any National Forest or National Park campground.

3

Get in some recreational fun at the Olympic National Forest. You can hike along the rocky beaches or go horseback riding. You can also trying your hand at clamming.

4

Stop at Port Angeles and hike the Hurricane Hill Trail. It's a 1 1/2-mile hike with gorgeous views, including a look at Vancouver Island and Mt. Baker. In the summer, you'll see wildflowers and possibly black bears. Winter visitors can enjoy the skiing at the Hurricane Ridge Lodge, which gets an average snowfall of 400 inches each year.

5

Enjoy the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, which encompasses 11,000 acres. It's a migratory stop for shorebirds. Willapa also offers fishing and clamming.

6

Take another night and camp at Cape Disappointment State Park, and catch some history at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. This park has 27 miles of beaches on the Pacific Ocean. Have dinner at one of the nearby coastal towns before ending your scenic tour.

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The Pacific Coast Scenic Byway is part of U.S. Highway 101. It runs beside the Pacific Ocean, and it is considered one of the most beautiful drives in the United States. Winding roads, lush forests, sandy beaches and towering mountains are all part of this scenic drive. Take a few days to enjoy the part that traverses the coastline of Washington State.

Instructions

1

Plan enough time to enjoy the beauty of the scenery. Although you can drive the 360 miles in a day, take a few days to stop and admire the natural beauty before you.

2

Camp overnight in the Olympic National Forest, which is part of the byway. You can make reservations at any National Forest or National Park campground.

3

Get in some recreational fun at the Olympic National Forest. You can hike along the rocky beaches or go horseback riding. You can also trying your hand at clamming.

4

Stop at Port Angeles and hike the Hurricane Hill Trail. It's a 1 1/2-mile hike with gorgeous views, including a look at Vancouver Island and Mt. Baker. In the summer, you'll see wildflowers and possibly black bears. Winter visitors can enjoy the skiing at the Hurricane Ridge Lodge, which gets an average snowfall of 400 inches each year.

5

Enjoy the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, which encompasses 11,000 acres. It's a migratory stop for shorebirds. Willapa also offers fishing and clamming.

6

Take another night and camp at Cape Disappointment State Park, and catch some history at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. This park has 27 miles of beaches on the Pacific Ocean. Have dinner at one of the nearby coastal towns before ending your scenic tour.

How to Feed Pheasants

You want to raise pheasants that are healthy, but you also want pheasants that are large enough to provide good meat. Keep them well-fed and healthy by using proper bird feed designed for pheasants. Use these tips to feed pheasants.

Instructions

1

Use nutritionally enhanced bird feed that has been developed specifically for pheasants. Or buy powdered vitamins that you can add to your regular bird feed.

2

Check the levels of protein before purchasing. Pheasants need high protein to maintain their health. Feed comes as grains, pellets or mash and any of those will work.

3

Give feed with 30 percent protein to chicks; use feed with 19 percent protein for pre-adult pheasants and give between 12 percent and 20 percent to adult birds depending on whether or not they are breeding. Breeding birds need the higher percentage.

4

Add hard-boiled eggs to increase the protein levels of regular feed. Add grit to help with the digestive system of the pheasants.

5

Let them have peanuts or meal worms as treats. Serve them meal worms that are still alive or add live crickets to the dish--they enjoy live treats.

6

Use different types of grain like corn, wheat, oats and rye. You can also add cracked corn to the mix. Some types of birds like peacock pheasants need fruits and vegetables in their diet. You can try adding a variety of each.

7

Serve your pheasants food each day by placing the food in a trough or by using a feeding machine that allows food to drop into a trough below.

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You want to raise pheasants that are healthy, but you also want pheasants that are large enough to provide good meat. Keep them well-fed and healthy by using proper bird feed designed for pheasants. Use these tips to feed pheasants.

Instructions

1

Use nutritionally enhanced bird feed that has been developed specifically for pheasants. Or buy powdered vitamins that you can add to your regular bird feed.

2

Check the levels of protein before purchasing. Pheasants need high protein to maintain their health. Feed comes as grains, pellets or mash and any of those will work.

3

Give feed with 30 percent protein to chicks; use feed with 19 percent protein for pre-adult pheasants and give between 12 percent and 20 percent to adult birds depending on whether or not they are breeding. Breeding birds need the higher percentage.

4

Add hard-boiled eggs to increase the protein levels of regular feed. Add grit to help with the digestive system of the pheasants.

5

Let them have peanuts or meal worms as treats. Serve them meal worms that are still alive or add live crickets to the dish--they enjoy live treats.

6

Use different types of grain like corn, wheat, oats and rye. You can also add cracked corn to the mix. Some types of birds like peacock pheasants need fruits and vegetables in their diet. You can try adding a variety of each.

7

Serve your pheasants food each day by placing the food in a trough or by using a feeding machine that allows food to drop into a trough below.

How to Tip Blackjack Dealers

It's always a good idea to tip your blackjack dealers when gambling at a casino, especially if you are winning. By tipping well, you develop a good relationship with the dealers, pit bosses and other employees within the gaming pit. By doing this, it will be more likely that you will get comps and quicker drink service. Read on to learn how to tip blackjack dealers.

Instructions

1

Look at your chips and decide what you can afford. You don't want to tip more than you can afford. If you are losing money, you probably shouldn't be tipping. However, if you are winning, you likely will have some $1.00 chips or 50 cent pieces. These are perfect for tipping, since it is highly unlikely that you will use them while gambling.

2

Tip after a win. If you want to tip after a big win or a dealer bust, place your tip on the table above the betting circle after a hand has concluded. You may also want to tell the dealer that this is for them. Sometimes, a tip can be confused with you asking for change. So, let it be known that it is a tip.

3

Play a hand with the dealer. To do this, place your bet in the betting circle as you normally would. Then, place your tip bet on the edge of the circle next to your bet. By doing this, the dealer plays the same cards that you play. If you win, the dealer wins and their tip goes up. If you lose, the dealer loses and they don't get a tip.

4

Tell the employees what you are doing. If you are tipping big, make sure to tell the dealers and pit bosses. This will get them on your good side.

5

Ask questions. By tipping well, you gain the dealers and pit bosses attention. If you want something, ask them. They are more likely to provide help, drinks and comps to you if you are tipping well.

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It's always a good idea to tip your blackjack dealers when gambling at a casino, especially if you are winning. By tipping well, you develop a good relationship with the dealers, pit bosses and other employees within the gaming pit. By doing this, it will be more likely that you will get comps and quicker drink service. Read on to learn how to tip blackjack dealers.

Instructions

1

Look at your chips and decide what you can afford. You don't want to tip more than you can afford. If you are losing money, you probably shouldn't be tipping. However, if you are winning, you likely will have some $1.00 chips or 50 cent pieces. These are perfect for tipping, since it is highly unlikely that you will use them while gambling.

2

Tip after a win. If you want to tip after a big win or a dealer bust, place your tip on the table above the betting circle after a hand has concluded. You may also want to tell the dealer that this is for them. Sometimes, a tip can be confused with you asking for change. So, let it be known that it is a tip.

3

Play a hand with the dealer. To do this, place your bet in the betting circle as you normally would. Then, place your tip bet on the edge of the circle next to your bet.

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. By doing this, the dealer plays the same cards that you play. If you win, the dealer wins and their tip goes up. If you lose, the dealer loses and they don't get a tip.
4

Tell the employees what you are doing. If you are tipping big, make sure to tell the dealers and pit bosses. This will get them on your good side.

5

Ask questions. By tipping well, you gain the dealers and pit bosses attention. If you want something, ask them. They are more likely to provide help, drinks and comps to you if you are tipping well.

How to Conjugate Spanish Verbs

Anyone learning a new language faces the challenge of having to change a newly learned verb to a different form depending upon whom the verb refers. Almost all languages conjugate verbs, even the English language. If English is your native tongue, you conjugate verbs hundreds of times daily unconsciously. When learning Spanish, here's an easy way to conjugate those verbs.

Instructions

1

Look for the endings -ar, -er, or -ir. All Spanish verbs fall one of these three categories and each has a different rule for conjugation.

2

Decide to whom the verb refers. This determines what ending will replace the endings listed in Step 1.

3

Take off the original ending and replace with the appropriate ending for the person affected.

4

Follow patterns set for verbs considered basic or regular. Verbs in this category follow standard rules like changing the ending to -o for the first person. Find a helpful list of verbs in these categories on Spanish Learn-It Online's website.

5

Watch out for irregular verbs. Like the English language, there are always exceptions to the rules. Verbs in this category may look like they fall into the standard category but they follow rules of their own.

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Anyone learning a new language faces the challenge of having to change a newly learned verb to a different form depending upon whom the verb refers. Almost all languages conjugate verbs, even the English language. If English is your native tongue, you conjugate verbs hundreds of times daily unconsciously. When learning Spanish, here's an easy way to conjugate those verbs.

Instructions

1

Look for the endings -ar, -er, or -ir. All Spanish verbs fall one of these three categories and each has a different rule for conjugation.

2

Decide to whom the verb refers. This determines what ending will replace the endings listed in Step 1.

3

Take off the original ending and replace with the appropriate ending for the person affected.

4

Follow patterns set for verbs considered basic or regular. Verbs in this category follow standard rules like changing the ending to -o for the first person. Find a helpful list of verbs in these categories on Spanish Learn-It Online's website.

5

Watch out for irregular verbs. Like the English language, there are always exceptions to the rules. Verbs in this category may look like they fall into the standard category but they follow rules of their own.

How to Light an Oil Hanukkah Menorah

Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, lasts for eight days. Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem in the second century B.C. The festival starts on the 25th day of Kislev as recorded on the Hebrew calendar. On the Georgian calendar, Hanukkah begins either in late November or in late December.

Instructions

1

Set a time aside to light the menorah. The time needed is 10 to 15 minutes if there is oil in the menorah already. Use olive oil in the menorah.

2

Check to make sure that the menorah you use has nine candles. A nine-candled menorah is a Hanukkah menorah. The tallest candle is the Shamash and used to light the other eight candles.

3

Find a Hebrew calendar and calculate the 24th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev. At sunset of the 24th day, the first candle is lit on the menorah. You want to be ready to light the candle as the sun goes down.

4

Gather everyone in your family so that all are present. Let the candle burn for at least 45 minutes. If the candle goes out, re-light it, but not on Shabbos.

5

Calculate the days to see if the 24th day of Kislev falls on Shabbos. If it does, light the first candle before the Shabbos candles.

6

Read all three blessings on the first night. All the other nights read only the first two blessings.

7

Maintain the tradition of lighting the menorah in consecutive nights and light each candle, one a night, from left to right.

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Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, lasts for eight days. Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem in the second century B.C. The festival starts on the 25th day of Kislev as recorded on the Hebrew calendar. On the Georgian calendar, Hanukkah begins either in late November or in late December.

Instructions

1

Set a time aside to light the menorah. The time needed is 10 to 15 minutes if there is oil in the menorah already. Use olive oil in the menorah.

2

Check to make sure that the menorah you use has nine candles. A nine-candled menorah is a Hanukkah menorah. The tallest candle is the Shamash and used to light the other eight candles.

3

Find a Hebrew calendar and calculate the 24th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev. At sunset of the 24th day, the first candle is lit on the menorah. You want to be ready to light the candle as the sun goes down.

4

Gather everyone in your family so that all are present. Let the candle burn for at least 45 minutes. If the candle goes out, re-light it, but not on Shabbos.

5

Calculate the days to see if the 24th day of Kislev falls on Shabbos. If it does, light the first candle before the Shabbos candles.

6

Read all three blessings on the first night. All the other nights read only the first two blessings.

7

Maintain the tradition of lighting the menorah in consecutive nights and light each candle, one a night, from left to right.

How to Attend Art Gallery Openings

An art gallery opening can be posh, hilarious or quirky, depending on the gallery's reputation and the styles of art displayed, but the opening reception usually follows a certain pattern. If you've been invited to attend a gallery opening or plan on dropping in for awhile, here's what you need to know so you won't look like an unsophisticated bumpkin.

Instructions

1

Dress appropriately. Read a little bit about the gallery's rep and the featured artist to clue you in on the dress code. For the more staid and sophisticated gallery openings, classic dresses are good for ladies, suits or dress slacks and blazers for men. Trendy, bohemian art gallery openings give you a little more leeway. Even jeans and t-shirts are acceptable there.

2

Sample wine, cheese and other freebies discreetly at art gallery openings. Eat dinner, then attend the gallery opening. Heading straight for the buffet table is tacky and insulting to the artist.

3

Watch your commentary. There are no rules for what to talk about at a gallery opening, but it's best to stick to artistic and academic subjects. You had all day to complain about mortgages and gas prices and overdue bills. Now it's time to concentrate on some culture.

4

Leave the haggling for the flea market. If you're interested in buying a piece, be prepared to pay the artist's asking price. It's not negotiable.

5

Look, but don't touch. Stay a safe distance from the artwork, especially when you're drinking or tipsy. If you break or damage a piece, you'll have to pay for it.

6

Socialize and network, but don't hoist a sales pitch for your own paintings (or a friend's art) on the gallery owner. Save that for a follow-up meeting.

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An art gallery opening can be posh, hilarious or quirky, depending on the gallery's reputation and the styles of art displayed, but the opening reception usually follows a certain pattern. If you've been invited to attend a gallery opening or plan on dropping in for awhile, here's what you need to know so you won't look like an unsophisticated bumpkin.

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Instructions

1

Dress appropriately. Read a little bit about the gallery's rep and the featured artist to clue you in on the dress code. For the more staid and sophisticated gallery openings, classic dresses are good for ladies, suits or dress slacks and blazers for men. Trendy, bohemian art gallery openings give you a little more leeway. Even jeans and t-shirts are acceptable there.

2

Sample wine, cheese and other freebies discreetly at art gallery openings. Eat dinner, then attend the gallery opening. Heading straight for the buffet table is tacky and insulting to the artist.

3

Watch your commentary. There are no rules for what to talk about at a gallery opening, but it's best to stick to artistic and academic subjects. You had all day to complain about mortgages and gas prices and overdue bills. Now it's time to concentrate on some culture.

4

Leave the haggling for the flea market. If you're interested in buying a piece, be prepared to pay the artist's asking price. It's not negotiable.

5

Look, but don't touch. Stay a safe distance from the artwork, especially when you're drinking or tipsy. If you break or damage a piece, you'll have to pay for it.

6

Socialize and network, but don't hoist a sales pitch for your own paintings (or a friend's art) on the gallery owner. Save that for a follow-up meeting.

How to Get an A&P License

For many, the idea of a career in aviation seems unreachable. You may be unsure of the education needed and wonder how long it would take to get an Airframe & Powerplant license. You may be surprised to learn that in just under two years, you could be working on airplanes and jets for a prestigious airline. All it takes is dedication and a good knowledge of math and science. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

1

Graduate high school. Before you try to enroll in a program to get your A&P license, you must first have a high school diploma. You need to be at least 18 years of age at the time of graduation in order to receive your certification from the FAA.

2

Have the funds necessary to enroll in an airframe and power plant education program. The fees vary by state and program, but you can expect to spend a few thousand dollars to upwards of 20 thousand, depending on where you live.

3

Have a basic set of mechanic's tools. To get your A&P license, you need to have your own set of mechanic's tools to practice on various aircraft throughout the program. Some schools may provide a small set of tools, while others require you to have your own.

4

Complete the necessary coursework. You'll need to attend a certain number of classroom-type courses as well as hands-on programs to get your degree. There are a set number of training hours that you must undergo to get an A&P certification; the number is determined by the FAA.

5

Pass your exams. Once you pass your courses, you need to pass the written and practical exams set up by a certified FAA testing site.

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For many, the idea of a career in aviation seems unreachable. You may be unsure of the education needed and wonder how long it would take to get an Airframe & Powerplant license. You may be surprised to learn that in just under two years, you could be working on airplanes and jets for a prestigious airline. All it takes is dedication and a good knowledge of math and science. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

1

Graduate high school. Before you try to enroll in a program to get your A&P license, you must first have a high school diploma. You need to be at least 18 years of age at the time of graduation in order to receive your certification from the FAA.

2

Have the funds necessary to enroll in an airframe and power plant education program. The fees vary by state and program, but you can expect to spend a few thousand dollars to upwards of 20 thousand, depending on where you live.

3

Have a basic set of mechanic's tools. To get your A&P license, you need to have your own set of mechanic's tools to practice on various aircraft throughout the program. Some schools may provide a small set of tools, while others require you to have your own.

4

Complete the necessary coursework. You'll need to attend a certain number of classroom-type courses as well as hands-on programs to get your degree.

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. There are a set number of training hours that you must undergo to get an A&P certification; the number is determined by the FAA.
5

Pass your exams. Once you pass your courses, you need to pass the written and practical exams set up by a certified FAA testing site.

How to Create a Storefront in RPG Maker XP

Enterbrains' RPG Maker XP allows gamers to easily create and customize their own old-school roleplaying videogame adventures. A store is a critical bit of architecture that allows in-game characters to buy important items or gear for their quest as well as earn money by selling off unwanted loot.

Instructions

1

Create a new map by right clicking on the world map title located in the lower left corner. Name the shop and select the "Shop" tileset from the pull down menu.

2

Customize the look of your shop by adding floors, walls, windows and other elements from the "Shop" tileset, located in the upper left corner.

3

Select the "Event" layer. Determine player character starting position in the store by right clicking on the appropriate square and selecting "Players Starting Position."

4

Double click on the desired position to place the shop owner. Select the appropriate graphic to represent shop owner.

5

Add items available for sale in the shop by double clicking the empty white box and selecting tab number three. Click the button labeled "Shop Processing," right click that box, and select desired shop items from list. Specify price for each item.

6

Close the Item box by clicking "OK." Close the Event box by clicking "OK".

7

Save the world map. Click the "File" menu and select the "Save" option or click the "Save" button from the top menu.

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Enterbrains' RPG Maker XP allows gamers to easily create and customize their own old-school roleplaying videogame adventures. A store is a critical bit of architecture that allows in-game characters to buy important items or gear for their quest as well as earn money by selling off unwanted loot.

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Instructions

1

Create a new map by right clicking on the world map title located in the lower left corner. Name the shop and select the "Shop" tileset from the pull down menu.

2

Customize the look of your shop by adding floors, walls, windows and other elements from the "Shop" tileset, located in the upper left corner.

3

Select the "Event" layer. Determine player character starting position in the store by right clicking on the appropriate square and selecting "Players Starting Position."

4

Double click on the desired position to place the shop owner. Select the appropriate graphic to represent shop owner.

5

Add items available for sale in the shop by double clicking the empty white box and selecting tab number three. Click the button labeled "Shop Processing," right click that box, and select desired shop items from list. Specify price for each item.

6

Close the Item box by clicking "OK." Close the Event box by clicking "OK".

7

Save the world map. Click the "File" menu and select the "Save" option or click the "Save" button from the top menu.

How to Tell if Your Baby is a Healthy Weight

Because babies aren't born with instructions, it's easy to become concerned about your baby's weight if she's weighs more or less than you think she should. You can put your mind at ease if you know what your child should weigh at different stages.

Instructions

1

Monitor your baby's growth chart. This tracks his height and weight from birth and tells you if your child's weight is normal, or if there's something to be concerned about.

2

Remember that baby's growth will ebb and flow. There will be periods of rapid growth and periods of slow growth. This is normal and it is not a cause for concern.

3

Look at your baby's developmental milestones. If she's hitting all of her marks, then she's probably doing fine.

4

Consider other circumstances. Your baby's weight will depend on the size of the parents, if she was part of a multiple birth, and even the mother's health during pregnancy.

5

Go in for a baby weight check. Many pediatricians will allow you to do this without setting up an appointment. Just come in and a nurse will weigh your baby, check her height and measure the circumference of her head.

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Because babies aren't born with instructions, it's easy to become concerned about your baby's weight if she's weighs more or less than you think she should.

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. You can put your mind at ease if you know what your child should weigh at different stages.

Instructions

1

Monitor your baby's growth chart. This tracks his height and weight from birth and tells you if your child's weight is normal, or if there's something to be concerned about.

2

Remember that baby's growth will ebb and flow. There will be periods of rapid growth and periods of slow growth. This is normal and it is not a cause for concern.

3

Look at your baby's developmental milestones. If she's hitting all of her marks, then she's probably doing fine.

4

Consider other circumstances. Your baby's weight will depend on the size of the parents, if she was part of a multiple birth, and even the mother's health during pregnancy.

5

Go in for a baby weight check. Many pediatricians will allow you to do this without setting up an appointment. Just come in and a nurse will weigh your baby, check her height and measure the circumference of her head.

How to Collect Russian Nesting Dolls

Russian nesting dolls all descend from the original matryoshka dolls that bear an image of a peasant woman. They come in a variety of designs with classic and modern subjects. Today, Russian nesting dolls can be political leaders, animals, musical artists, literary characters, religious icons, cathedrals, landscapes and even personalized families.

Instructions

1

Find out about the history of Russian nesting dolls, which is only about 100 years. Websites such as Born in the USSR have sections dedicated to the origins of the nesting dolls. Today, many nesting dolls are made in the small town Sergiev Posad, close to Moscow.

2

Examine the different genres of Russian nesting dolls. Popular types include folk art, famous people, fictional characters and famous buildings. You can see a wide variety of nesting dolls on sites such as Russian Legacy.

3

Look up the details and values of the nesting dolls that interest you. A helpful guide is the "Collectors Guide to Nesting Dolls: Histories, Identification, Values."

4

Decide your collection's focus and budget. You may wish to collect dolls of famous people, for example, or doll sets with at least 10 pieces. Find a niche that you will enjoy and can afford, remembering that it may evolve as your collection progresses.

5

Start buying dolls for your collection. Purchase older or secondhand nesting dolls through eBay as well as local consignment and boutique stores and estate sales. Find new dolls in Russia, at specialty boutiques, at art and craft shows and online through stores such as the Russian Store and Great Russian Gifts.

6

Protect your wooden nesting dolls by carefully storing or displaying them in a curio cabinet or display case, which you can purchase or make yourself.

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Russian nesting dolls all descend from the original matryoshka dolls that bear an image of a peasant woman. They come in a variety of designs with classic and modern subjects. Today, Russian nesting dolls can be political leaders, animals, musical artists, literary characters, religious icons, cathedrals, landscapes and even personalized families.

Instructions

1

Find out about the history of Russian nesting dolls, which is only about 100 years. Websites such as Born in the USSR have sections dedicated to the origins of the nesting dolls. Today, many nesting dolls are made in the small town Sergiev Posad, close to Moscow.

2

Examine the different genres of Russian nesting dolls. Popular types include folk art, famous people, fictional characters and famous buildings. You can see a wide variety of nesting dolls on sites such as Russian Legacy.

3

Look up the details and values of the nesting dolls that interest you.

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. A helpful guide is the "Collectors Guide to Nesting Dolls: Histories, Identification, Values."
4

Decide your collection's focus and budget. You may wish to collect dolls of famous people, for example, or doll sets with at least 10 pieces. Find a niche that you will enjoy and can afford, remembering that it may evolve as your collection progresses.

5

Start buying dolls for your collection. Purchase older or secondhand nesting dolls through eBay as well as local consignment and boutique stores and estate sales. Find new dolls in Russia, at specialty boutiques, at art and craft shows and online through stores such as the Russian Store and Great Russian Gifts.

6

Protect your wooden nesting dolls by carefully storing or displaying them in a curio cabinet or display case, which you can purchase or make yourself.

How to Download a Yu Gi Oh Gameboy Advance Rom

Yu Gi Oh is one of Japan's most successful manga franchises and has spawned numerous multimedia toys, films, television shows, cards and video games. Yu Gi Oh is largely card-based with head-to-head action, making the Nintendo Gameboy Advance a great match for video gaming. The Internet provides emulators and game ROMs so all you need is a computer and online connection to get your Yu Gi Oh fix.

Instructions

1

Locate a Gameboy Advance website that offers downloadable Yu Gi Oh game ROMs (see Resources). Some digging is required to locate the harder to find ROMs.

2

Download a Yu Gi Oh ROM by clicking on the title of the game you desire. A prompt will appear asking if you would like to open or save the file. Click "Save."

3

Search through the program files on your computer and find the Gameboy Advance emulator. Look for the subfolder titled "ROMs" and open it.

4

Copy the Yu Gi Oh ROM from your download folder over to the "ROMs" folder in the Game Boy Advance emulator.

5

Test the ROM by starting the Gameboy Advance emulator. Click "File", select "Load ROM" and click on the Yu Gi Oh file to start the game.

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Yu Gi Oh is one of Japan's most successful manga franchises and has spawned numerous multimedia toys, films, television shows, cards and video games. Yu Gi Oh is largely card-based with head-to-head action, making the Nintendo Gameboy Advance a great match for video gaming. The Internet provides emulators and game ROMs so all you need is a computer and online connection to get your Yu Gi Oh fix.

Instructions

1

Locate a Gameboy Advance website that offers downloadable Yu Gi Oh game ROMs (see Resources).

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. Some digging is required to locate the harder to find ROMs.
2

Download a Yu Gi Oh ROM by clicking on the title of the game you desire. A prompt will appear asking if you would like to open or save the file. Click "Save."

3

Search through the program files on your computer and find the Gameboy Advance emulator. Look for the subfolder titled "ROMs" and open it.

4

Copy the Yu Gi Oh ROM from your download folder over to the "ROMs" folder in the Game Boy Advance emulator.

5

Test the ROM by starting the Gameboy Advance emulator. Click "File", select "Load ROM" and click on the Yu Gi Oh file to start the game.

How to Get Chicago Shamrox Merchandise

The Chicago Shamrox is one of the newest teams in the National Lacrosse League, which is one of the fastest growing professional sports leagues in America. The best way to show your Shamrox pride is to get officially licensed merchandise direct from the team. However, Shamrox merchandise is not available everywhere. Here is how you can get Shamrox gear.

Instructions

1

The best way to get Shamrox gear is at the game. Merchandise booths are located right in the center of the plaza as you enter the gates at all Shamrox home games at the Sears Centre Arena, in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The merchandise booths at the games have more inventory than the online store, and usually sells fast, so get there early to get the gear that you want.

2

If you can't make it to the game to get your gear, you can always go to the Shamrox website and purchase your gear online. Just visit the home page and click the "Gear" tab on the top of the page. From there, you can purchase anything you want. Hats, jerseys, T-shirts, golf accessories and much more are available via the online store.

3

Call (877) SHAMROX and set up a time to visit the Shamrox offices in Hoffman Estates during normal business hours to purchase merchandise directly from the Shamrox. When doing this, you will have access to the entire inventory of Shamrox merchandise. So, items that aren't sold at the game or online may be available by visiting the Shamrox offices in person.

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The Chicago Shamrox is one of the newest teams in the National Lacrosse League, which is one of the fastest growing professional sports leagues in America. The best way to show your Shamrox pride is to get officially licensed merchandise direct from the team.

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. However, Shamrox merchandise is not available everywhere. Here is how you can get Shamrox gear.

Instructions

1

The best way to get Shamrox gear is at the game. Merchandise booths are located right in the center of the plaza as you enter the gates at all Shamrox home games at the Sears Centre Arena, in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The merchandise booths at the games have more inventory than the online store, and usually sells fast, so get there early to get the gear that you want.

2

If you can't make it to the game to get your gear, you can always go to the Shamrox website and purchase your gear online. Just visit the home page and click the "Gear" tab on the top of the page. From there, you can purchase anything you want. Hats, jerseys, T-shirts, golf accessories and much more are available via the online store.

3

Call (877) SHAMROX and set up a time to visit the Shamrox offices in Hoffman Estates during normal business hours to purchase merchandise directly from the Shamrox. When doing this, you will have access to the entire inventory of Shamrox merchandise. So, items that aren't sold at the game or online may be available by visiting the Shamrox offices in person.

How to Serve Champagne

With its bubbles and festive sparkle, champagne is a wine for holidays and special occasions. "Bubbly" is often used to celebrate memorable events, such as anniversaries. A novice can serve champagne with class and style with just a little practice and know-how.

Instructions

1

Place the champagne in an ice bucket with a mixture of half ice and half water for about 25 minutes, or refrigerate the champagne for 3 or 4 hours. The taste and odor of the champagne is best if the temperature is approximately 45 degrees.

2

Remove enough foil to allow you to remove the twisted-wire cap. Keep your finger over the cork, as it can pop out involuntarily.

3

Ease the cork out gently by holding the cork and turning the bottle in one direction. Hold the bottle at a 45-degree angle pointing away from yourself and other people. The cork should come off with a "sigh."

4

Wipe the neck of the bottle with a clean linen cloth before pouring.

5

Serve champagne in tulip-shaped glasses or tall-fluted glasses. Pour about an inch into the glasses and allow the froth to settle. Top off the glasses, being careful not to over-fill. Return the bottle to the ice bucket until you are ready to serve again.

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With its bubbles and festive sparkle, champagne is a wine for holidays and special occasions. "Bubbly" is often used to celebrate memorable events, such as anniversaries. A novice can serve champagne with class and style with just a little practice and know-how.

Instructions

1

Place the champagne in an ice bucket with a mixture of half ice and half water for about 25 minutes, or refrigerate the champagne for 3 or 4 hours. The taste and odor of the champagne is best if the temperature is approximately 45 degrees.

2

Remove enough foil to allow you to remove the twisted-wire cap. Keep your finger over the cork, as it can pop out involuntarily.

3

Ease the cork out gently by holding the cork and turning the bottle in one direction. Hold the bottle at a 45-degree angle pointing away from yourself and other people. The cork should come off with a "sigh."

4

Wipe the neck of the bottle with a clean linen cloth before pouring.

5

Serve champagne in tulip-shaped glasses or tall-fluted glasses. Pour about an inch into the glasses and allow the froth to settle. Top off the glasses, being careful not to over-fill.

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. Return the bottle to the ice bucket until you are ready to serve again.

How to Make a Driveway Eco-Friendly

There are many reasons to consider an eco-friendly driveway. Drainage problems are the most common. Water pooling in areas that the drainage goes creates major problems near houses or other structures. Environmental issues include excess water drainage, erosion and water with pollutants entering the water system. By seeping through the ground, many pollutants, such as oil from cars, are reduced, and drainage is significantly less.

Instructions

1

Get rid of the concrete. Concrete slab driveways force runoff to go in one direction, and don't allow for water to enter the ground on the surface.

2

Try gravel. After a base layer is constructed, a grid is laid out to prevent the gravel from compacting into the soil. Afterwards, the gravel is laid out on top of the grid.

3

Use permeable pavers. These concrete tiles are alternated with sand or grass to make a geometric patterned driveway. The permeable pavers are a good option for someone who wants the look of a concrete driveway with the benefits of an eco-friendly driveway.

4

Think about grass pave. A plastic honeycombed grid is laid out, then grass grows over it, making the finishing results identical to the rest of the lawn. The grid prevents root compaction. However, since there is a limit to the amount of fumes and weight the grass can take, it is necessary to let it rest and regenerate periodically.

5

Consider hiring a professional. It is necessary to make sure the driveway will hold the car's weight, or it will sink. Drainage and other factors also need to be considered. A landscape architect or designer are the best bets for this advice.

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There are many reasons to consider an eco-friendly driveway. Drainage problems are the most common. Water pooling in areas that the drainage goes creates major problems near houses or other structures. Environmental issues include excess water drainage, erosion and water with pollutants entering the water system. By seeping through the ground, many pollutants, such as oil from cars, are reduced, and drainage is significantly less.

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.

Instructions

1

Get rid of the concrete. Concrete slab driveways force runoff to go in one direction, and don't allow for water to enter the ground on the surface.

2

Try gravel. After a base layer is constructed, a grid is laid out to prevent the gravel from compacting into the soil. Afterwards, the gravel is laid out on top of the grid.

3

Use permeable pavers. These concrete tiles are alternated with sand or grass to make a geometric patterned driveway. The permeable pavers are a good option for someone who wants the look of a concrete driveway with the benefits of an eco-friendly driveway.

4

Think about grass pave. A plastic honeycombed grid is laid out, then grass grows over it, making the finishing results identical to the rest of the lawn. The grid prevents root compaction. However, since there is a limit to the amount of fumes and weight the grass can take, it is necessary to let it rest and regenerate periodically.

5

Consider hiring a professional. It is necessary to make sure the driveway will hold the car's weight, or it will sink. Drainage and other factors also need to be considered. A landscape architect or designer are the best bets for this advice.

How to Clean Aquarium Reef

Frequent or weekly water changes will not maintain calcium levels in a reef aquarium. There are a number of things you can do in maintaining or even minimizing the calcium levels in your tank. Start by cutting back or giving only the recommended amount of food to your fish.

Instructions

1

Run the aquarium properly by utilizing a protein skimmer. Perform a calcium hydroxide and potassium iodide dosing along with other essential trace elements to slow down calcium deposits or at least maintain the calcium levels in the tank.

2

Use only water from a reverse osmosis unit, which strips the water of nitrate, phosphates, silicates and other possible algae food and change approximately 10 percent of the aquarium water every month.

3

Increase the water movement to keep the detritus suspended allowing water filtration or janitor crew clean up. It will also be more difficult for algae to attach itself to rocks or reef. Make sure the reef aquarium does not have any areas where there is no water flow.

4

Get some reef tank janitors for the aquarium. Tank janitors are different kinds of crustaceans and invertebrates that perform various cleaning tasks. Some are only algae eaters, while others eat algae, detritus and debris off the bottom of the tank, and some are sand sifters and filter feeders.

5

Select a variety of tank janitors from some of the more common species such as hermit crabs, shrimp or true crabs to assist with keeping your aquarium and aquarium reef clean.

6

Introduce one or two snails to your aquarium to assist in keeping the aquarium and reef clean of algae. Snails have big appetites and if you use more than one or two, they may starve.

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Frequent or weekly water changes will not maintain calcium levels in a reef aquarium. There are a number of things you can do in maintaining or even minimizing the calcium levels in your tank. Start by cutting back or giving only the recommended amount of food to your fish.

Instructions

1

Run the aquarium properly by utilizing a protein skimmer. Perform a calcium hydroxide and potassium iodide dosing along with other essential trace elements to slow down calcium deposits or at least maintain the calcium levels in the tank.

2

Use only water from a reverse osmosis unit, which strips the water of nitrate, phosphates, silicates and other possible algae food and change approximately 10 percent of the aquarium water every month.

3

Increase the water movement to keep the detritus suspended allowing water filtration or janitor crew clean up. It will also be more difficult for algae to attach itself to rocks or reef. Make sure the reef aquarium does not have any areas where there is no water flow.

4

Get some reef tank janitors for the aquarium. Tank janitors are different kinds of crustaceans and invertebrates that perform various cleaning tasks. Some are only algae eaters, while others eat algae, detritus and debris off the bottom of the tank, and some are sand sifters and filter feeders.

5

Select a variety of tank janitors from some of the more common species such as hermit crabs, shrimp or true crabs to assist with keeping your aquarium and aquarium reef clean.

6

Introduce one or two snails to your aquarium to assist in keeping the aquarium and reef clean of algae. Snails have big appetites and if you use more than one or two, they may starve.

How to Make Christmas Curtains

Curtains adorned with snowmen, a Santa Claus or poinsettias might make even the biggest Scrooge smile when he enters the room, so encourage your Christmas creativity and make the some Christmas curtains. It doesn't matter whether you use graphics, song lyrics or words like "Joy" and "Ho-Ho-Ho," they're bound to be a festive hit.

Instructions

1

Cut out some simple line drawings or text to use as templates. Some sources for finding them might be wrapping paper, coloring books, clipart or Christmas cards. Enlarge them on a copier if necessary.

2

Cover your work surface with parchment paper or freezer paper (shiny side up) and secure it with masking tape. This prevents the paint from sticking to the work surface and the curtains peel up nicely too once they are dry.

3

Place the curtains on the work surface and pull them taut. Tape the edges down with masking tape.

4

Pin the drawings or text onto the curtains in the locations you desire and trace around them with a black marker or the color of your choice. Allow the paint to dry completely before proceeding. Remove the template(s).

5

Color the drawings with paint just as you would color in a coloring book. Use colors that tickle your fancy. Jacquard Textile Color is excellent fabric paint that's available in craft stores or on the Internet (see link in Resources). Let each coat dry completely before applying the next.

6

Heat set the paint according to the manufacturer's directions on the label once the curtains are thoroughly dry. Speed up the drying process by using a hair dryer or heat gun.

7

Hang the curtains for a festive Christmas holiday. Consider making curtains that use the same hardware as your everyday draperies, so you can switch them out easily.

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Curtains adorned with snowmen, a Santa Claus or poinsettias might make even the biggest Scrooge smile when he enters the room, so encourage your Christmas creativity and make the some Christmas curtains. It doesn't matter whether you use graphics, song lyrics or words like "Joy" and "Ho-Ho-Ho," they're bound to be a festive hit.

Instructions

1

Cut out some simple line drawings or text to use as templates. Some sources for finding them might be wrapping paper, coloring books, clipart or Christmas cards. Enlarge them on a copier if necessary.

2

Cover your work surface with parchment paper or freezer paper (shiny side up) and secure it with masking tape. This prevents the paint from sticking to the work surface and the curtains peel up nicely too once they are dry.

3

Place the curtains on the work surface and pull them taut. Tape the edges down with masking tape.

4

Pin the drawings or text onto the curtains in the locations you desire and trace around them with a black marker or the color of your choice. Allow the paint to dry completely before proceeding. Remove the template(s).

5

Color the drawings with paint just as you would color in a coloring book. Use colors that tickle your fancy. Jacquard Textile Color is excellent fabric paint that's available in craft stores or on the Internet (see link in Resources). Let each coat dry completely before applying the next.

6

Heat set the paint according to the manufacturer's directions on the label once the curtains are thoroughly dry. Speed up the drying process by using a hair dryer or heat gun.

7

Hang the curtains for a festive Christmas holiday. Consider making curtains that use the same hardware as your everyday draperies, so you can switch them out easily.

How to Treat Mad Cow Disease

Mad cow disease is incurable and a fatal brain disease that affects cattle, goats and sheep. This disease affects their nervous system, causing the animal to act strange and unsteady, nervous, aggressive, and have a loss in body weight despite continued appetite. The medical name for this disease is bovine spongiform encephalopathy or BSE. There is a link between BSE in cows and a rare brain condition affecting people called variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).

Instructions

1

Search for a cure for mad cow disease. Currently there is no known treatment for this disease. Scientists are actively researching drugs for possible cures in animals and in people for this disease.

2

Note that the incubation period in cows for mad cow disease is from 30 months to eight years with only a few rare exceptions in younger animals.

3

Acknowledge that three dozen patients are testing two new drugs that may help in treating the mad cow disease known in people as variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). These drugs are Quinacrine which is for treating malaria and chlorpromazine which is a drug used to treat schizophrenia. The FDA has recently given their okay to the University in California to test these drugs on human patients all suffering from these diseases of the brain.

4

Watch for psychiatric symptoms in younger patients as the initial symptoms. There is a strong epidemiologic which links this degenerative and fatal brain disorder in humans called variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) to eating of the BSE-contaminated meat product found in cows.

5

Death is the result of a similar complex disease in humans, known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). This disease acts like an accelerated form of Alzheimer's and is an irreversible degeneration of brain tissue-holes formed in the brain. The person becomes disabled and will finally die.

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Mad cow disease is incurable and a fatal brain disease that affects cattle, goats and sheep. This disease affects their nervous system, causing the animal to act strange and unsteady, nervous, aggressive, and have a loss in body weight despite continued appetite. The medical name for this disease is bovine spongiform encephalopathy or BSE. There is a link between BSE in cows and a rare brain condition affecting people called variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).

Instructions

1

Search for a cure for mad cow disease. Currently there is no known treatment for this disease. Scientists are actively researching drugs for possible cures in animals and in people for this disease.

2

Note that the incubation period in cows for mad cow disease is from 30 months to eight years with only a few rare exceptions in younger animals.

3

Acknowledge that three dozen patients are testing two new drugs that may help in treating the mad cow disease known in people as variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). These drugs are Quinacrine which is for treating malaria and chlorpromazine which is a drug used to treat schizophrenia. The FDA has recently given their okay to the University in California to test these drugs on human patients all suffering from these diseases of the brain.

4

Watch for psychiatric symptoms in younger patients as the initial symptoms. There is a strong epidemiologic which links this degenerative and fatal brain disorder in humans called variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) to eating of the BSE-contaminated meat product found in cows.

5

Death is the result of a similar complex disease in humans, known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). This disease acts like an accelerated form of Alzheimer's and is an irreversible degeneration of brain tissue-holes formed in the brain. The person becomes disabled and will finally die.