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.

How to Hold a Home Art Show

If you are an independent artist, gallery space can be expensive, hard to come by or both. If you have a studio or large enough living space (or a friend with either), a home art show may be an option to explore. This sort of gathering gives you a chance to show your work in a somewhat relaxed setting of your own, making and time to mingle with friends and colleagues.

Instructions

1

Tailor your show to your space. Keep your guest list small enough that your guests will not be squished if they all arrive simultaneously. If you simply have more people than space, consider holding the show over multiple days and divide the guest list accordingly. Spreading the art throughout your home or studio is a great option, just make it clear which rooms may be off limits with discrete signs.

2

Create an eye-catching invitation. This can be a simply done black and white flyer, a glossy postcard or a thermographed invitation: whatever best sets the tone for your show. Open houses work well for folks with busy schedules to stop by when they can. Make sure the announcements go out at least four weeks before the show for the strongest attendance.

3

Remove unnecessary furniture. Too much seating invites guests to rest and chat and you want them on their feet, mingling and chatting about the art on display. Stowing the extra pieces in a room not being used for the show is best.

Store knick-knacks and personal items away to avoid accidental breakages and set a more serene scene.

4

Arrange your wares. Make sure you have ample wall space for paintings. Bookshelves can be used for small sculptures. Three-dimensional items can stand on stools or end tables with enough room to walk around them for full effect. Move a table against a wall and use a variety of easels or plate stands to display a variety of smaller framed pieces.

5

Choose some mood music. Classical is always a safe bet but a post-modern display may cry out for house or techno. Whatever you choose, keep the volume low enough that guests can talk over it without screaming.

6

Set out hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Wine and cheese seem to be the favorites for most art shows. Whatever you serve, make sure to keep portions small (no more than two bites), portable and no-cutlery-required.

7

Keep price tags discrete but visible. You want guests to be able to see the asking price easily but not feel pressured. Business cards from your local office supply store folded in half lengthwise work well for containing the name of the piece, the medium and the price. For art on walls, clear labels printed with the necessary information can be placed on the wall beside or beneath the work.

8

Set up a discrete payment station. This is not merely a show-and-tell, it's an opportunity to sell some of your work so make sure you have the tools available to complete transactions. A bar or small table works well to hold a cash-box (perhaps in a decorative container if drawer space is not available), receipt book and business cards or additional flyers. If you expect to take credit cards, have a terminal available or you can use an online processor and print receipts from your printer.

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If you are an independent artist, gallery space can be expensive, hard to come by or both. If you have a studio or large enough living space (or a friend with either), a home art show may be an option to explore. This sort of gathering gives you a chance to show your work in a somewhat relaxed setting of your own, making and time to mingle with friends and colleagues.

Instructions

1

Tailor your show to your space. Keep your guest list small enough that your guests will not be squished if they all arrive simultaneously. If you simply have more people than space, consider holding the show over multiple days and divide the guest list accordingly. Spreading the art throughout your home or studio is a great option, just make it clear which rooms may be off limits with discrete signs.

2

Create an eye-catching invitation. This can be a simply done black and white flyer, a glossy postcard or a thermographed invitation: whatever best sets the tone for your show. Open houses work well for folks with busy schedules to stop by when they can. Make sure the announcements go out at least four weeks before the show for the strongest attendance.

3

Remove unnecessary furniture. Too much seating invites guests to rest and chat and you want them on their feet, mingling and chatting about the art on display. Stowing the extra pieces in a room not being used for the show is best.

Store knick-knacks and personal items away to avoid accidental breakages and set a more serene scene.

4

Arrange your wares. Make sure you have ample wall space for paintings. Bookshelves can be used for small sculptures. Three-dimensional items can stand on stools or end tables with enough room to walk around them for full effect. Move a table against a wall and use a variety of easels or plate stands to display a variety of smaller framed pieces.

5

Choose some mood music. Classical is always a safe bet but a post-modern display may cry out for house or techno. Whatever you choose, keep the volume low enough that guests can talk over it without screaming.

6

Set out hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Wine and cheese seem to be the favorites for most art shows. Whatever you serve, make sure to keep portions small (no more than two bites), portable and no-cutlery-required.

7

Keep price tags discrete but visible. You want guests to be able to see the asking price easily but not feel pressured.

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. Business cards from your local office supply store folded in half lengthwise work well for containing the name of the piece, the medium and the price. For art on walls, clear labels printed with the necessary information can be placed on the wall beside or beneath the work.
8

Set up a discrete payment station. This is not merely a show-and-tell, it's an opportunity to sell some of your work so make sure you have the tools available to complete transactions. A bar or small table works well to hold a cash-box (perhaps in a decorative container if drawer space is not available), receipt book and business cards or additional flyers. If you expect to take credit cards, have a terminal available or you can use an online processor and print receipts from your printer.

How to Recover From a Whipple Procedure

A Whipple procedure removes part of the pancreas, the duodenum, the gallbladder, part of the common bile duct and, occasionally, some of the stomach. The remaining pancreas and bile duct are then attached to the small bowel. This surgical procedure is used most often to remove pancreatic tumors. Recovery can be long and uncomfortable.

Instructions

1

Take medications for pain. Discuss questions or concerns about pain management with your surgeon. Take all the medications prescribed by your physician at the appropriate times.

2

Get out of bed and walk around as soon as you can. The hospital staff can assist you with getting out of bed and moving around the day after surgery. Walk often once you arrive home from the hospital.

3

Begin with a liquid supplement or broth. Move to puree foods, gelatin and brown rice. Gradually start eating small meals throughout the day. Give your digestive system time to adjust. Your doctor may refer you to a registered nutritionist to assist with your diet.

4

Be aware of symptoms of high or low blood sugar. Some patients need insulin to regulate their blood sugar after a Whipple procedure. If you think you have problems regulating blood sugar, talk it over with your doctor and have your sugar levels tested.

5

Rest at least 8 hours a day. Help promote healing after surgery by getting adequate amount of sleep. You may feel tired and weak for a few months following surgery. Take your time returning to your regular routine.

6

Keep up your spirits. Depression is common after a Whipple procedure. Do activities that you enjoy and explore new ones. Connect with others who have had the procedure through local or online support groups. Talk to your doctor or a mental health professional if you feel that you need help with depression. Stay in touch with friends and family. Don't isolate yourself.

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A Whipple procedure removes part of the pancreas, the duodenum, the gallbladder, part of the common bile duct and, occasionally, some of the stomach. The remaining pancreas and bile duct are then attached to the small bowel. This surgical procedure is used most often to remove pancreatic tumors. Recovery can be long and uncomfortable.

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Instructions

1

Take medications for pain. Discuss questions or concerns about pain management with your surgeon. Take all the medications prescribed by your physician at the appropriate times.

2

Get out of bed and walk around as soon as you can. The hospital staff can assist you with getting out of bed and moving around the day after surgery. Walk often once you arrive home from the hospital.

3

Begin with a liquid supplement or broth. Move to puree foods, gelatin and brown rice. Gradually start eating small meals throughout the day. Give your digestive system time to adjust. Your doctor may refer you to a registered nutritionist to assist with your diet.

4

Be aware of symptoms of high or low blood sugar. Some patients need insulin to regulate their blood sugar after a Whipple procedure. If you think you have problems regulating blood sugar, talk it over with your doctor and have your sugar levels tested.

5

Rest at least 8 hours a day. Help promote healing after surgery by getting adequate amount of sleep. You may feel tired and weak for a few months following surgery. Take your time returning to your regular routine.

6

Keep up your spirits. Depression is common after a Whipple procedure. Do activities that you enjoy and explore new ones. Connect with others who have had the procedure through local or online support groups. Talk to your doctor or a mental health professional if you feel that you need help with depression. Stay in touch with friends and family. Don't isolate yourself.