| How to Draw a Shamrock Posted: 16 Mar 2021 05:00 PM PDT Shamrocks are natives of clover that have bright green leaves. Drawing a shamrock is simple once you know how to make the leaves and the stem. All you need is something to draw with and a piece of paper! [Edit]Drawing a Simple Shamrock - Draw a circle that's the size you want your shamrock to be. You'll be erasing this circle later on, so sketch it lightly. For now, you'll use it as a reference point for drawing the shamrock's leaves.
- The circle doesn't need to be perfect, but you can use a protractor or compass to draw it if you're having trouble.
- Make 8 small circles around the inner perimeter of the circle you drew. Draw the circles in pairs of 2 so there's a little bit of space in between each pair. These circles will be the leaves.
- Draw a thin, curved rectangle coming out of the center of the big circle. This rectangle will be the shamrock's stem.
- Make the rectangle thinner at the end inside of the circle and thicker at the end outside of the circle.
- Connect the pairs of circles to finish the leaves. To connect the pairs, draw curved lines coming off the ends of them and have the lines meet in the middle of the space between the pairs. It's almost like you're drawing the top of a heart shape.
- Erase the big circle and any unnecessary lines. Once the big circle and extra lines are gone, your shamrock is finished!
- Don't worry if you accidentally erase the wrong line. You can just sketch it back in afterward.
- Color in your shamrock with green. You can use green markers, colored pencils, or paints to color in your shamrock. You can also go over the outline with black so it stands out more.[1]
[Edit]Making a Traditional Shamrock - Draw a circle that's divide into 3 equal sections. You'll use this circle as a reference point for drawing the leaves of your shamrock, so make it about the same size as you want your shamrock to be. Make 3 evenly spaced lines that meet in the center of the circle to divide it into 3 equal sections.
- You can use a ruler or a protractor to measure the sections inside of the circle to make sure they're even.
- Draw 3 heart shapes that overlap at the center of the circle. Each heart should be centered over 1 of the 3 lines you drew inside of the circle. The narrow bottoms of the hearts should overlap at the center, and the rounded points at the tops should fall along the perimeter of the circle.[2]
- These heart shapes will be the outlines of your shamrock's leaves.
- Erase any lines outside of the heart shapes. This includes the circle you drew at the beginning, as well as any other lines that are outside of the hearts. Once you erase these lines, just the leaves of your shamrock should be left.
- Draw a long, curved triangle coming out of the center to make the stem. The thin point at the top of the triangle should be in the center of the shamrock's leaves. The base of the triangle should extend down outside of the leaves.[3]
- Color in your shamrock with different shades of green. Use a light green to color in the tips of the leaves, the stem, and the lines in between the leaves. Then, go back in with a darker green and fill in the rest of your shamrock.[4]
- When you're done coloring in your shamrock, your drawing is finished!
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| How to Set Up the Nintendo Switch Posted: 16 Mar 2021 09:00 AM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to set up a new Nintendo Switch. Setting up a new Nintendo Switch is a bit of lengthy process. You need to charge the console, set up the dock, and then go through the initial system setup process. Use the following steps to set up and configure your new Nintendo Switch. [Edit]Console Unboxing and Setup - Remove the Nintendo Switch from the box. A new Nintendo Switch comes with the following items in the box.[1]
- Nintendo Switch tablet console.
- Left and Right Joy-con Controllers.
- Nintendo Switch dock.
- Joy-con controller straps.
- Joy-con controller grip.
- AC Adapter.
- HDMI cable.
- Attach the joy-con controllers to the tablet console. The tablet console is part of the Nintendo Switch with the touch screen. This is the main piece of the Nintendo Switch. The Joy-con controllers are the two attachment pieces that contain an analogue stick and four action buttons and a "+" or "-" button. Slide the track on the side of the joy-con controllers into the side of the console to attach the joy-con controllers. The joy-con with the "-" button goes on the left. The joy-con with the "+" button goes on the right.
- Open the back-panel of the Nintendo Switch dock. The Nintendo Switch dock is the black, rectangle-shaped box that comes with the Nintendo Switch. The back-panel is the side that has the oval-shaped Nintendo logo. Place your fingers in the slot above the panel to grip the back-panel door and pull to open it. The back-panel contains ports for the AC Adapter, HDMI cable, and a USB port for additional Nintendo Switch accessories. There is a slot on the side of the dock for wires to run through.
- Connect the AC Adapter to the dock. Plug the AC Adapter that came with the Nintendo Switch into an electrical outlet. Plug the other end of the electrical outlet into the port labeled "AC Adapter" in the back-panel of the Nintendo Switch dock. Run the cable through slot on the side of the dock.
- Connect the HDMI cable from your TV to the dock. Connect an HDMI cable to a free HDMI port on your TV to the port labeled "HDMI Out" in the back-panel of Nintendo Switch dock. Run the cable through the slot on the side of the Nintendo Switch dock.
- Place the Nintendo Switch in the dock to charge it. The Nintendo Switch dock is used to charge the Nintendo Switch console, as well as display the Nintendo Switch display on your TV. Place the console in the slot on the top of the Nintendo Switch with the screen facing the same direction as the Nintendo Switch logo on the front. If it is inserted properly, a green light flashes in the lower-left corner of the Nintendo Switch dock. Allow about three and a half hours for the console to charge. The console will also charge the joy-con controllers when they are attached.
- You can also charge the console by connecting the AC Adapter, or any USB-C charger to the port on the bottom of the Nintendo Switch console.
[Edit]Initial System Setup - Remove the NIntendo Switch from the dock and power it on. Once the Nintendo Switch is charged, remove it from the dock press the Power button to turn it on. The Power button is on the top of the console on the left side. It has an icon with a circle with a line through it. It's next to the volume buttons at the top.
- Select a language. There are 8 steps to the initial system setup process. They are marked by the 8 dots in the upper-right corner of the screen. The first step is to select the language you speak from the list displayed on the screen.
- To select an item on the Nintendo Switch, you can double tap it on the screen, or use the left joy-con controller to navigate to it, and press A on the right joy-con controller to select it.
- Select your region. The Nintendo Switch has four market regions. The Americas (United States, Canada, Mexico, South America), Europe, Australia/New Zealand, and Japan. Select the region you live in.
- Accept the End-User License Agreement and select . Tap or select the checkbox next to "Accept" to accept the End-User License Agreement. If you wish to read the End-User License Agreement, select the black box that says "View End-User License Agreement". Select Next when you are ready to continue.
- Select a wireless network. The Nintendo Switch scans for local wireless networks during the initial setup process. Select your preferred wireless network and use the on-screen keyboard to enter your wireless password. Select Ok or press the "+" button on the right joy-con controller to continue. You will be alerted if the Nintendo Switch successfully connects to the network. Select Ok to continue.
- If you are using a wired connection, you will need to purchase a wired LAN adapter. Connect a network cable to the wired LAN adapter, and connect the wired LAN adapter to the USB port in the back-panel of the Nintendo Switch dock. Select "Wired connection" during the network setup portion of the initial setup process.[2]
- Select a time zone. If you don't see your city listed in the list of time zones, select another city in your time zone.
- Select . For the next step, the Nintendo Switch will walk you through the process of connecting to your TV. If you don't wish to do this right now, you can select to do this at a later time.
- Detach the joy-con controllers and select . To detach the joy-con controllers, press and hold the round button on the back of the joy-con controllers next to the ZR and ZL buttons. While holding the round button, slide up to detach the joy-con controllers. Select Next when you are ready to continue.
- You can use the kickstand on the back of the console to prop it up while holding the joy-con controllers. Read "How to Open the Nintendo Switch Kickstand" to learn more about how to use the kickstand and joy-con controllers.
- Select to read the dock setup instructions. If you haven't already done so, set up the Nintendo Switch dock as outlined on screen, or in the instructions in Part 1. Select Next on each of the dock setup instructions.
- Select the Nintendo Switch input source on your TV. Use your TV remote to select the HDMI source you connected your Nintendo Switch to.
- Place the Nintendo Switch console in the dock and select . When you place the Nintendo Switch in the dock, the image on the Nintendo Switch screen should automatically display on your TV. If you see the image on your TV, select Success. If you do not see an image on your TV, remove the Nintendo Switch from the dock and select No Image on TV Screen for further instructions.
- Select to create a new account. The next step in the Nintendo Switch setup process is to create a new user account. Select Next to continue.
- Select an user icon. There are a variety of icons of Nintendo characters you can select as the icon for your user account. You can also select Mii to create a Mii, you would like.
- Create an user nickname and select . Use the on-screen keyboard to type a nickname for the user and select Ok.
- Select or . If you want to add more users, select Add another user and select an icon and nickname. When you have added all the users you want, select Skip.
- Select or . If you want to set up parental controls, select Configure Parental Controls and follow the on-screen instructions. You will need to download an app for your smartphone to use parental controls. If you do not wish to configure parental controls, select Skip to finish the setup process.
- Press the Home button on the left joy-con controller. The Nintendo Switch setup process is now complete. Press the Home button to go to the home screen. It's the button that resembles a house on the right joy-con controller.[3]
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| How to Prevent Forehead Wrinkles Posted: 16 Mar 2021 01:00 AM PDT Your forehead is one of the main places where wrinkles will appear as you age. If you're worried about developing wrinkles, you can take steps to minimize them. Keep in mind, though, no treatment will prevent wrinkles completely. Nonetheless, things like protecting your skin from the sun, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, adjusting your facial position, and sleeping properly will help slow down the development of wrinkles over time. [Edit]Taking Care of Your Face - Apply a daily moisturizer in the morning and at night. Dried-out skin ages more quickly, which can lead to developing wrinkles earlier. Using a moisturizer will help keep your skin hydrated and provide it with the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. Wash your face first, then gently rub a cherry-sized amount of moisturizer into your forehead and face using gentle circles.[1]
- Look for a moisturizer with retinol and vitamin C to help prevent wrinkles.[2]
- At night, you may want to pick a heavier cream moisturizer, which will provide more hydrating power.[3]
- Wear a sunscreen that's SPF 30 or greater every time you go outside. Over time, the sun's rays can cause damage to your skin. In turn, that can lower the elasticity, making you more prone to wrinkles. Since your forehead is often exposed to the sun, make sure you're protecting it with sunscreen.[4]
- You can even get daily moisturizers that have sunscreen in them.
- If you're going to be outside all day, wear a hat to protect your forehead and face from the sun.[5]
- Wear sunglasses outside to reduce squinting. Even when it's a cloudy day, it can still be quite bright out, causing you to squint. Reduce squinting (and therefore wrinkles) by wearing a good pair of sunglasses that are polarized and offer UV protection.[6]
- Freebie sunglasses often don't actually protect your eyes from UV, so it's worth it to invest in better sunglasses.
- Use retinoids treatments once a day if you want. Apply these treatments at night before you go to bed. They help your skin produce more collagen, which is what gives it elasticity. That can help reduce wrinkles over time. Because they can dry your skin out or cause irritation, try them every other night at first. After a couple of weeks, you can increase to once a day.[7]
- Over-the-counter, look for treatments with retinol in them. You can also get prescription treatments from a dermatologist, such as tretinoin, tazarotene, and adapalene.
- Some moisturizers already contain retinoids, so check your ingredient list.
- Try Botox treatments to prevent wrinkles from settling in. Botox is an injection that helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and it can also prevent new ones from forming.[8] You need to visit a dermatologist for these treatments every 6 months or so, and they typically run $175-$500 USD per treatment.[9]
- You can start these treatments in your 20s to help with future wrinkles.
[Edit]Maintaining Your Health - Stop smoking to slow down aging. If you've been thinking about quitting, now is a good time! Not only does smoking cause a whole host of health problems, it also ages your skin faster, leading to more wrinkles on places like your forehead. Talk to your doctor about quitting, and they can help you get on treatments like nicotine patches or pills to help you quit.[10]
- Join a support group for people trying to quit. They'll help you figure out coping strategies when you get the urge to light up.
- Find replacements for smoking. For example, if you like to light up at lunch, hang out with your coworkers instead or take a walk.
- Reduce your stress through meditation to avoid wrinkles. When we get stressed, we tend to scrunch up our faces. Try meditating for just a few minutes a day when you are starting out. Set a timer for three minutes, close your eyes, and focus on your breath.[11]
- Don't worry if you get distracted while meditating – everyone does. The key is noticing you're distracted and bring back your attention to the breath.
- Eat a healthy diet with lots of vegetables and little processed meats. To keep your skin (and the rest of you) healthy, make sure to eat a variety of vegetables every day. Try switching out white bread for whole grains and fruit or dark chocolate for sugary treats. Instead of processed deli meats or hamburgers, try chicken, eggs, or beans.[12]
- If you don't eat dairy, make sure you get calcium from other sources like seeds or supplements to support skin health.
- Drink alcohol in moderation to protect your skin. Moderate drinking is no more than one drink a day for most women, and two for most men. Drinking excessively dehydrates your skin and speeds up the wrinkling process.[13]
- If you're addicted to alcohol, consider joining a support group or seeking therapy.
[Edit]Adjusting Your Facial Position - Relax your face every time you feel yourself tensing. Scrunching up your face while you're working or even just watching television can cause wrinkles over time, especially since the effect tends to be the most dramatic on your forehead. You may not even realize you're doing it! Try setting an alarm for every 30 minutes or so throughout the day to remind you to check your facial muscles. If you're tensed, consciously relax your muscles.[14]
- To help you relax, take a deep breath or 2. Look in a mirror to make sure you've completely un-tensed your muscles.
- If you're squinting a lot while reading or working on the computer, you may need to look into getting glasses or, if you have them already, a new prescription.
- Try the half-smile exercise several times a day. Pretend like you're going to smile or laugh, but don't actually follow through. You should feel your eyebrows lift up slightly and the skin around your ears pull back a bit. This light exercise helps work those muscles.[15]
- Hold the position for 30 seconds. Relax for a bit and do it again. You can do this as many times a day as you'd like.
- In general, avoid over-exaggerating all of your facial expressions, which can help reduce the appearance of forehead wrinkles.[16]
- Try facial yoga for forehead wrinkles. Make a C shape with each hand around your eyes, like binoculars. Pull the skin of your forehead down with your index fingers while raising your eyebrows. Hold that pose for 2 seconds.[17]
- Perform these exercises in front of a mirror to make sure you are doing them correctly.
- Clean your hands before touching your face.
- Avoid leaning against your hand during the day. When you lean the side of your face or even your forehead on your hand for extended periods, you put pressure on your face, scrunching it up. In turn, that can lead to developing wrinkles over time.[18]
- If you catch yourself resting your face on your hand, remind yourself not to!
- Tap your face in key spots to release tension. Tapping your face reminds you to release the tension in those muscles, leading to a smoother face. Tap using your index finger at 7 main points, the top of the head, between the eyebrows, outside the eyes, under the eyes, under the nose, at the chin, and on the collar bone.[19]
- Tapping can also help ground you in your body so that you can let go of other tension.
[Edit]Working on Preventing Wrinkles Overnight - Sleep on your back to cut down on wrinkles. When you scrunch your face up against a pillow, it causes the skin to fold on your forehead and face. Over time, those lines can develop into permanent wrinkles, particularly if you always sleep the same way. The best solution is to flip over on your back if you can.[20]
- Use a silk or satin pillowcase instead of cotton. With a softer fabric, your face won't wrinkle up as much at night, even if you are sleeping on your side or stomach. Silk or satin pillowcases are the best options, as they are nice and smooth for your face.[21]
- Apply facial adhesive patches to prevent wrinkles from frowning. Made just for your face, these patches go over areas that are prone to wrinkle overnight, such as on your forehead, around your mouth, and in the corners of your eyes. Make sure your face is clean and dry. Relax your facial muscles, and then apply the patches across your forehead.[22]
- Don't try to pull your skin taut. Rather, just gently smooth the skin out.[23]
- You can find these online or at most beauty stores. Just peel them off in the morning.
- Use a layer of petroleum jelly to hold in moisture and smooth lines more cheaply. For a cheaper option than patches, use petroleum jelly before you sleep. Wash your face first, and leave a bit of moisture on your skin. Get a pea-sized dab on the end of your finger and swipe it across your forehead.[24]
- Keep massaging it in until it doesn't feel tacky anymore.
- You could also try coconut oil instead, which will also hydrate your skin.[25]
- Sleep 7-8 hours a night to encourage healthy skin. Not getting enough sleep is detrimental to your health. It may even cause your skin to age prematurely if you do it on a regular basis. Make sure you're hitting the sheets early enough each night to get the recommended amount of sleep.[26]
- If you have trouble getting to bed early enough, try setting an alarm an hour before you need to go to bed. That way, you can start turning off your electronics and winding down.
- Adjust your bedroom to make sure you're getting the best sleep you can. For instance, make sure you're blocking out as much light as possible with curtains and blinds. Also, use a noise-canceling machine if sounds keep you up. You may also want to kick your pets out of your bedroom, as they can disrupt your sleep.
- If you have wrinkles, you can try to smooth them away with home devices like a derma rolling pen or Nuface.
- Staying hydrated won't fill out your wrinkles, but it will make your whole body healthier, so be sure to
- Try taking vitamin C as a supplement or topically to help your skin.
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