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Choose organic strawberries, if you can, as non-organic strawberries can be quite pesticide-laden. Some cooks believe smaller strawberries have more flavor due to a higher concentration of sugars. If you plan to freeze your strawberries, wash them first. Strawberries can become mushy if they are under water too long. A quicker rinse will help them keep their firm texture. Rinse non-organic strawberries more thoroughly and consider using a drop of mild dish soap or white vinegar to clean them....

Profiling is used in dramatic scenes throughout crime films and TV shows. While this skill can be used for intense, crime-solving purposes, you’ll probably use it to tune into the thoughts and feelings of your acquaintances and loved ones. Don’t verbally profile a person unless you have their permission. According to social penetration theory, the outermost layer is a person’s “public image,” or how they portray themselves to other people. A person’s “middle layers” relate more to how they see the world....

Check out a music feedback service, which can help you share your music with other listeners and get feedback just a few days later. This is a great resource if you don’t have as many connections in the professional world, or if you care more about getting in touch with potential fans than producers. Singrush. com is a platform where artists, bands, and producers can host their music for free and compete with one another, with the top liked song in each genre being showcased weekly....

If it’s cool out, throw on a long-sleeved shirt and pants to play it safe. This isn’t a super dangerous process or anything, but it’s better to be safe than sorry! Use a whetstone to sharpen the blade on hedge shears if it looks dull. A standard household cleaner also works in a pinch. [6] X Research source Never use an electric trimmer above shoulder height. If your shrubs are exceptionally tall, use regular shears to cut the taller portions of your shrubs....

When you’re placing the bracelet on your hand, avoid setting it down so the end is right in the middle of your wrist because it’s more likely to fall off in that position. Set it down so the end of the bracelet is near the end of your wrist, closest to the other hand. You can use any type of tape that you have at home, but try to find an option that won’t leave any residue behind on your bracelet or tear at your skin when you peel it off....

You can also mail a letter in an envelope that is smaller than a size 14, such as a size 10 envelope (4. 125" x 9. 5"), with a regular stamp. If possible, fold your letter so it fits in a standard rectangular envelope, as this may cut down on the price of postage. Envelopes larger than size 14 are considered large envelopes, or flats, and will be more expensive to mail....

For example, if the scammer contacted you through email, print copies of the emails so you have them for reference. However, do not delete the original emails and rely solely on printed copies. The emails have information in the headers that may be useful for investigators attempting to find the scammers. If the scammer contacted you in other ways, such as through the mail, through text messages, or on social media, make copies of those messages as well....

Some community recycling programs will require you to sort glass bottles by color when you put them in a recycling bin. Check with your local recycling program for more information on their policy. Glass bottles that are not designed to hold food or drink, such as glass vases, are not usually recyclable. Cleaning the bottles will make recycling them more efficient. In some communities, bottles cannot be recycled unless they are free of dirt and food....

Be sure to watch the tomatoes carefully so that you can remove them from heat if they start to burn or become too crispy. The baking soda will fizz as it reacts with the acid of the tomatoes. The seeds carry much of the acid content of the tomato plant, so removing them altogether is a great way to reduce the acidity. Some dishes are enhanced by cooking the seeds along with the flesh of the tomato, so take this into account before you remove the seeds....

Many tea kettles will whistle when done, but some do not, so you may need to be vigilant. You could also use a small saucepan or electric hot pot to boil the water. Note that you can boil water in the microwave, but you should boil the water in short 1 to 2 minute intervals to avoid superheating it. You should also make sure that a wooden chopstick or other microwave-safe object is placed in the water as you heat it....

Tortilla Chips: flour or corn, the fresher the better. The perfect chip is thick enough to hold serious toppings but light enough to let the other ingredients shine. Cheese: cheddar is the classic, but mozzarella, monterey jack, cotija; if it can shred, it’ll taste good. Mix them for color. Salsa: your choice. The classic is chunky pico de gallo. Sour cream: Try not to choose low fat. Sour cream gives Nachos part of their umami and balances the spice....

If you are modifying a supergroup, you’ll have the option to set special permissions for this admin. Use the switches to enable or disable your desired permissions. [2] X Research source If you are modifying a supergroup, you’ll have the option to set special permissions for this admin. Use the switches to enable or disable your desired permissions. [4] X Research source You can also search for a group by name using the search bar....

This only works for beads that have a hole going straight up and down through them, and not for the pendant-style beads. If the loop is off-centered or crooked, use a pair of needle nose pliers to fix it. [4] X Research source Do not use a clear, industrial-strength glue for this; you want to be able to remove the suncatcher from the lid when you are done. White school glue may also be used, but your finished suncatcher may look cloudy and not sparkle as much....

You can even draw yourself a picture, so you don’t have to immediately recognize the notation for solving; for example, If it says R’ you may have trouble while doing an algorithm it to recognize it fast enough that you get out of your rhythm, so draw yourself a picture and show what side you need to turn.

If you forget the precise list, just go for leafy vegetables and bright fruits, such as watermelon. Alkaline foods are not processed, so if you find yourself buying canned or prepackaged, do a double-check. Even prepackaged lettuce (in salad mixes) can diminish the health benefits. Some foods have different pH if analyzed on their own, compared to the pH of one’s urine after the foods have been processed by the body....

If you do not complete your project, you can store your excess paint in an airtight container like a plastic container you would use to store leftover food. Consider wetting a paper towel or sponge and placing it in the bottom of your container, or using a Sta-Wet Palette to keep your paint from drying out. If you accidentally mix too much black into the blue, have some extra blue paint on hand to even out the ratio....

True friends won’t make you feel bad for staying away from drugs. True friends will respect you. They want to see you happy and successful. If one of your “friends” doesn’t understand that drugs aren’t right for you, you should probably reconsider whether they’re actually one of your friends. Did you know that methamphetamine causes sores over the body, serious hallucinations, and a rotting of the teeth known as “meth mouth”?...

It can be very hard to keep your tone of voice respectful when you’re feeling upset. Rather than taking it out on your parents, try venting your frustration in another way. When you don’t feel like you can talk calmly, it’s okay to take a break. Go on a run, cry in your bedroom, punch your pillow, play with your dog - whatever helps you feel calm. Give as many details as you can to help explain your point of view....

You may feel like this is too light, especially if you are used to deeper tissue massages. Make sure to take your fingers off the skin after each stretch. If you move your fingers back and forth, you are just moving the lymph and not helping to drain it. You may want to experiment with different positions to see what works for you. Stretch the skin gently with light pressure towards the sternum....

If your face is oval-shaped but also on the smaller side, stick with smaller, shorter frames instead of overly-large ones so that your facial features aren’t hidden. Wayfarer, hingeless, rectangle, and rimless or semi-rimless frames would be good options to look into. With an oval-shaped face, you may want to pay more attention to your hair color and skin tone. For example, if you have pale skin, brown sunglasses could play nicely against your light skin....