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Ice or snow – sliding along the road, slipping over edges, and spinning out of control are some of the risks with not slowing down for snow and ice conditions. Rain – hydroplaning is a real risk when the rain is heavy and relentless; visibility is also greatly reduced. Another issue is washouts on the road, which can happen suddenly without warning, as well as landslides. Fog or mist – when there is thick fog, mist, or low cloud about, visibility is reduced and in some cases severely limited....

If you’re planning on drying lots of apples, it may be faster to wash them all at once in a colander or wire strainer. If you don’t have a mandoline, simply use a sharp knife with a long blade to cut the apples as thin as possible. When drying apple slices, it’s easiest to cut them into rings rather than wedges or other shapes. It’s important to dilute your lemon juice....

Make sure the dye you chose is leather specific, as this will give you the most natural and realistic results. If there are any areas that you do not want dyed on the leather furniture, such as a reclining handle, push buttons or decorative tacks, etc, be sure to cover them using masking tape and/or paper towels to prevent over-spray. You may use other products such as acetone but these are extremely erosive and too much can actually cause a chemical burn and severely weaken the leather!...

Lighter hues can also affect the outcome of a dye job. For example, if you are yellowish-blonde and try for a shade of red, your hair may come out orange. Go for blue, and you may end up with green instead. [3] X Research source White or grey hair can also make dye much brighter than it actually is. A blue-black shade, for example, could become bright blue. [4] X Research source To prevent these mishaps, it would be best to do a test strand before coloring your entire head because it will give you an idea about how the color will turn out....

Broadleaf herbicide won’t harm your grass, but it can kill garden plants if it comes into contact with them. You may need to spray the clover 2-3 times a week with the natural herbicide to completely kill them. Avoid spraying any surrounding garden plants with the herbicide. It will take 2-3 weeks for the clover to completely die beneath the plastic bag. For giant patches of clover, use a large tarp to cover them....

Throw in the juice from half a lemon to get a slightly fresher and longer lasting scent. [2] X Research source Keep the doors closed as you do this. You want the cleaning fluid to get in the system. Note – this is a way to prevent further growth. It will likely not help remove the actual smell if it is already there.

Give the established cat something with the new cat’s scent on it to sleep on. [3] X Expert Source Carrie Seay, MS-CABAC, KPA-CTP, CBCC-KAFeline Behavior Consultant Expert Interview. 1 March 2022. The ideal object is a T shirt with your scent on it that the new cat has sat on. This uses your scent as a “intermediary” and gives the established cat a gentle introduction. It may take a few days for your cats to not freak out or avoid your new cat’s bedding....

You should play with your cat at least 15 minutes every day and twice a day if possible. Try to do some “prey-playing,” like using a wand toy, right before meal time. Stimulating this natural pattern will reduce stress in the cat. [2] X Expert Source Molly DeVossCertified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist & Certified Cat Behavior Consultant Expert Interview. 15 July 2021. Play hard then rest, and play hard again....

If you are habitually late you will be leaving your coworkers in a lurch. You also risk facing disciplinary action or even dismissal, depending on the jurisdiction in which you work. If you can’t make work because you’re ill or indisposed for a good reason, alert your workplace as early as you can. This allows them to make alternative arrangements to cover your shift. Equally, if you want to get ahead in the job, making it known that you’re available to fill in at short notice can be a great way to get noticed, make more money and be seen as highly reliable....

When sitting or lying down, prop your wrist up on a cushion so that your hand and wrist are elevated above your chest. Doing this will help to limit swelling, which can also limit the pain you experience. Switch between these finger motion exercises until you feel like you can do them relatively easily without stress of pain. Open your hand and keep your fingers straight. Open your fingers as wide as you can, then squeeze them back together....

The goal of a cardio exercise is to get your heartrate up. Keep your movements fluid and quick to quicken your breathing and start to sweat. Try doing this exercise for about 5 minutes, or until your heart rate has increased. If you’re wearing a full leg cast (meaning you can’t bend your knee), just do knee taps on your non-broken leg. You can swing your arms both in the same direction, or do alternate directions....

Stand with your shoulders, back, and butt up against a wall. Place your feet away from the wall, with your heels about one foot-length in front of you. Keeping your heels on the ground, raise your toes upward. Stretch as far as possible. This is called dorsiflexion. Slowly lower your toes back toward the ground, but don’t let them touch the floor. Repeat the exercise with 10–15 reps. Once you have finished the reps, let your feet back on the floor for a quick rest, then do one or two more sets....

If you’re talking to your parents, you could say, “I’ve had diarrhea, and I’ve vomited. I feel really sick. " If you’re talking to someone you’re not as close to, you could say, “I’ve had stomach. . . issues today. I’m feeling pretty bad. " You could also add some light moaning now and then. However, if you’re at work, moaning may be a bit much. At work, just running to the bathroom every now and then should be sufficient....

Texas is a community property state, which means that it views the property of either spouse acquired during the marriage as the property of both spouses, and the default division of that property is an even split. However, if the court finds that one spouse is at fault for the dissolution of the marriage, then it can and will assign more property to the innocent spouse. For this reason, if you plan to sue for divorce on specific grounds, you need to speak with an attorney....

Write about the person you’ve been thinking about lately. Write about what this person said to you, and about what someone else told you about him/her. Write about what you think about this person. Write about what is making you happy. Write about what is making you sad. Write a story. The diary doesn’t even have to be about you! Make up a character and write the first page of his or her diary....

If you’re feeling self-conscious about it, get advice from a friend who has a bit more experience dating girls. You’ll see that there’s nothing to be scared about. Remember that even guys who have been dating girls for years often feel clueless or at a loss; relationships are growing, ever-evolving things, and there won’t be a magical moment when you suddenly “get it”. While you don’t need to lie about having had a girlfriend, you don’t need to broadcast it, either....

This could be the neurologist your regular healthcare provider referred you to when you started having symptoms, of course. But if for any reason you feel this healthcare provider isn’t right for you, you may feel daunted by the prospect of searching for a new one. This article will walk you through the steps to follow when searching for a neurologist to help you manage your condition. Step 1: Get a Sense of Your Options There are no cookie-cutter MS doctors....

To help with the decision, U.S. News and World Report recently released its annual Best Nursing Homes rankings. The rankings include more than 15,000 nursing homes and separate ratings for short-term rehabilitation care and long-term chronic care facilities. This year U.S. News also included information on: COVID-19 infection ranksVaccination rates for flu and pneumoniaInfection control violations California is the highest number on the list, with 215 nursing homes that received a high performing rating in short-term rehabilitation and 135 designated as high performing in long-term care, followed by Florida, Illinois, and New Jersey....