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You should feel comfortable saying something like, “I’m starting to feel ready to have sex with you. But before we do that, I just want to talk about a few things first. Is that okay?” If it seems unthinkable that you could do this with your partner, then you may be better off waiting. You should talk to your partner about things like whether or not you’ll be sleeping with other people, what protection you’ll be using, and where your relationship stands....

If you’re laying the rocks in a rectangular shape, measure the square footage. Landscape rocks often list the square footage they’ll cover on the label. If you don’t measure the square footage or the shape you’re filling isn’t symmetrical, rely on your eye to estimate how many rocks you’ll need. It’s okay to have some left over! The rocks tend to go missing over time. Do this during a dry spell when the soil will be loose and easy to remove....

To avoid a bulky look, wear a thin turtleneck and a thicker or voluminous dress. Keep your hair up to showcase your turtleneck and accessorize your look with a pair of dangling chandelier earrings. Alternatively, you can compliment your outfit by attaching a brooch to your turtleneck. It can be a metal, blingy pin or an eccentric fabric, wooden, or ceramic one. To keep the outfit classic, accessorize it with timeless hoop earrings and hold a quilted chain handbag....

If you are not a Muslim, be prepared to learn about things that may go against your beliefs. Every religion has different beliefs, and some collide with other religions. Shahadah – declaration of faith in the oneness of God and that Muhammad is the last prophet of God (Ashhadu an la elaha ella Allah wa anna muhammadan rasool allah); Salah – praying five times a day; Sawm – fasting (from food, drinks, and sex) during the month of Ramadan from sunrise to sunset, if medically able to (stop consuming); Zakah – charity; giving roughly 2....

Remember that a sharp looks like ‘#’ and a flat looks like ‘b’ Notice the key signature has 3 flats. Therefore, B, E, and A will all be flat. Notice the key signature has 6 flats. Therefore, B, E, A, D, G, and C will be flat. Notice the key signature has 2 sharps. Therefore, F and C will be sharp. Notice the key signature has 5 sharps. Therefore, F, C, G, D, and A will be sharp....

This is typical of FromSoftware’s output. The developer’s titles don’t even allow you to pause the action when you need to go to the toilet or answer the front door. Plus, they are punishingly difficult and unforgiving of the tiniest player mistakes. The likes of Dark Souls, Bloodborne and now Elden Ring demand that you invest a significant amount of time to figure out their esoteric systems. It can be a steep learning curve, but that challenge is what attracts many fans....

Despite this fact, adversity should be regarded as an opportunity for businesses to regroup and innovate. Learning strategies for effectively handling and overcoming these obstacles can allow entrepreneurs to operate their business in an even better way than before. To that end, 13 Newsweek Expert Forum members offer advice below on how entrepreneurs can strategically leverage adversity for business success. 1. View Success as an Ongoing Process It starts by adopting a mindset that views success as a process rather than a pass or fail....

Outwardly: living in peace is a way of life in which we respect and love each other in spite of our cultural, religious, and political differences. Inwardly, each of us needs to cultivate peace. This means understanding and overcoming fear, anger, intolerance, and lack of social skills that causes violence. For in continuing to ignore the rage within, the storm outside will never subside. Peace before power. Gandhi demonstrated that power based on love is more effective and permanent than the power gained through threat of punishment....

For instance, you might designate a 30-minute window every day to message back-and-forth or to talk on the phone. Use free apps like Facebook Messenger, Kik, and Whatsapp to stay in touch without high phone bills. Make it a habit to say, “Good morning,” and “Good night. ” If you live in different time zones, try to keep up with what time of day the other person is experiencing. For example, start by comparing your interests, like your favorite movies, bands, and books....

A crisp skinned baked potato starts with the correct potato. When properly cooked, a russet potato will have the crispest skin, in part due to the starch content of the potato. A red skinned potato will also gain a crispy skin when cooked correctly. Other potatoes can be baked but the skin won’t be as crispy. Choose potatoes without blemishes or sprouts and those that are firm and hard to the touch....

You can also make an ombre bracelet with two shades of a color, like blue or red. Ombre bracelets use a pattern where the color changes little by little from light to dark. [2] X Research source If you don’t have 65" of embroidery thread, you can make your bracelet without a loop. In this case, you will need to use a length of 30" for your thread. [3] X Research source...

Think of your interests. Do you like sports? Then put a soccer ball, or some sort of sports equipment on your list. Do you love fashion? Then write down clothes, or be more specific (shirts, a scarf, etc. ) If you like music, Put CDs, radio, or an iPod on your Christmas list. If you can’t really think of anything specific, then put a broader criteria. For example, if you want like art, but don’t know what to ask for specifically, just put art supplies....

You can use any color of clay that you want to. If you use plain white clay, you could always paint it later on to give your bird some extra decoration. Use acrylic paint, which is best for clay. The size of the clay you start out with isn’t super important. If you want to make a bigger or smaller bird, then just use a different amount of clay. Any type of modeling clay that you’d find in a craft store will work for this....

It’s better to have more wire for your ring than not enough. Try to cut the wire in a straight, consistent line. If you cut at an angle, your wire will be too sharp. Place the ring along the center or side of your lip for a sleek look. You can also create “snakebites” and other cool looks by wearing more than 1 fake lip ring at once. [5] X Research source...

A shallow dish will help you catch as many fleas as possible, because the short sides won’t act as a barrier for jumping fleas that might land in the trap. Fleas don’t drown in plain water because they aren’t heavy enough to break the water’s surface tension. Adding liquid dish soap to the water reduces the surface tension. When the fleas jump into the trap, they will sink and drown. [2] X Research source You can also add some Alka Seltzer to the water to make the trap more effective....

3 fat quarters, or a quarter yard each of light weight fabrics in complimentary colors Scissors and/or rotary cutter with cutting board 350 pins A 3 inch (7. 5 cm) Styrofoam ball 12 inches (30 cm) of inch (2. 5 cm) wide lace (covers raw edges) 18 inches (45 cm) of 1/8th inch (3 mm) ribbon (hanging loop) Approximate cost to make 4 ornaments is US/CAD$10, 6 pounds (UK) {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www. wikihow....

Movies and genres that tend to take themselves very seriously tend to be the best targets of satire. Generally, the more a movie or genre tries to avoid humor, the riper it is for making fun of. [1] X Research source Genre movies are those with similar plots – any type of movie you’ve seen 10 versions of, like slasher films, romantic comedies, sports films, etc. Recurring character types: Is the cast usually a variation on the same 3 characters?...

8 or 9 ounce leather Graph paper Cardstock or cardboard Masking tape Leather dye Waxed thread Neatsfoot oil Pencil Ruler Scissors Thin bladed utility knife Compass Awl (a sharp pointed tool used to puncture leather)[2] X Research source Overstitch wheel (a wheel with sharp points used to mark even stitching holes) Drill and 1/16 inch bit Wood rasp (a file used to shape and eliminate wood)[3] X Research source Belt sander Two needles Spray bottle filled with water Contact cement glue Dauber (a stick with a cotton ball attached to one end that is used to apply dye) 220 grit sandpaper fine sandpaper Clean rags...

If you choose to wear the lab coat open, find a plain collared dress shirt to wear underneath. You can also button up the coat so that you don’t have to worry about showing off another layer. Create a name tag prop to clip to the pocket of your lab coat and give your homemade mad scientist an inventive name. Complete the scatter-brained appearance characteristic of the theme of the costume by wearing a pair of pants that are a few sizes too big....

Some popular photo mosaic programs include Mazaika, Pro Photo Mosaic Creator, and Andrea Mosaic. You can also find some programs which are hosted online, meaning you don’t have to download them. Just visit the website and upload your photos. Mosaically and EasyMoza are both examples of this type of software, and you can upload photos from your phone, computer, or social media profiles. The effect of a digital photo mosaic is similar to how small pixels make up a larger digital image....