| How to Evolve Pokémon in Pokemon GO Posted: 25 Aug 2016 05:00 PM PDT Pokémon in Pokémon GO can only evolve when you have a certain number of that particular Pokémon's Candy. For example, you need 50 Pikachu Candy to evolve Pikachu. You can get more Pikachu Candy by capturing more Pikachus and by transferring Pikachus to Professor Willow. You should evolve your Pokémon as soon as you can because they become more powerful when evolved. EditFinding the Amount of Candy You Need for Evolving Pokémon - Determine if you have enough Candy to evolve a Pokémon. Whenever you catch a Pokémon, such as a Pikachu, you collect both Pikachu Candy and Stardust.[1] You need a certain number of Pikachu Candy to evolve a Pikachu (and Spearow Candy to evolve a Spearow, etc.).
- Open the app. Click on the red and white Pokéball in the bottom center of your screen. This will open another menu, which should be green.
- Click on Pokémon, the button on the bottom left.
- View the list of the Pokémon you've captured. Click on one of them (a Pikachu, for example).
- Look at the profile of that Pokémon. On the page for the Pikachu, you should see a picture of the Pikachu, its HP (hit points), the type, weight, and height. You can also see Stardust and a number next to some orange "Pikachu Candy." This number is the number of Pikachu Candies that you currently have.
- Look at the bar that says "Power Up." Right below that, look at a bar that says "Evolve," right below the number of Candy that you have. This is the button that you should press to evolve your Pokémon if you have enough Candy.[2]
- If you have enough Candy, press "Evolve."
- If you don't have enough Candy, collect more Candy.
- Typically, you will need between 25 and 50 Candies to evolve your original Pokémon. However, these numbers will increase after you evolve your specific Pokémon for the first time.[3]
EditCollecting More Candy By Catching Pokémon - Capture more of the Pokémon that you want to evolve. If you want to evolve a Pikachu, you will need to catch more Pikachus.
- Click the "x" button on the center bottom of the screen if you are still looking at Pikachu. You will go back to your list of Pokémon.
- Click the "x" button again so that you are looking at the green map, with you in the center.
- Walk around your area in the outside world. Look for Pokémon, which will pop up on your screen. They will look like small, dinosaur-ish animals that will appear on your screen relatively near to you.
- Click on a Pokémon when you see it on your screen. You may need to walk closer to the Pokémon before you can click on it. Your phone will open a screen that looks like a camera to the outside world with the Pokémon inserted into the camera frame.
- Use the Pokéball in the bottom of your screen to catch the Pokémon. Using your thumb or forefinger, "throw" the ball toward the wild Pokémon you want to catch. Press the ball, move your finger toward the Pokémon, and release.
- Throw the Pokéball again if you miss. Sometimes the wild Pokémon move or your aim is not quite right. Try throwing the ball farther if you miss the first time.
- Collect the Candy and stardust from your caught Pokémon. If you catch a wild Spearow, for example, you earn Spearow Candy.[4]
- You will typically get 5-10 Candies the first time you catch a new species, and 3-5 Candies for every duplicate catch.[5]
- Be patient. There is no way to control which wild Pokémon will come to you, so you may need to wait a while until you've captured enough of a particular Pokémon to evolve that Pokémon.
EditCollecting More Candy By Transferring Pokémon to Professor Willow - Open the app. Click on the red and white Pokéball in the bottom center of your screen.
- Click the Pokémon button.
- View your list of Pokémon. Assess which ones you have duplicates of and which ones you want to evolve. For example, if you have two Pikachus, and one has 21 CP and the other has 11 CP, you would probably want to keep/evolve the one with 21 CP and transfer the one with 11 CP. The one with more CP and HP will be more powerful in the battlefield.[6]
- This strategy works best for Pokémon that you can collect a lot of (like Pidgey or Rattata). If you get two rarer Pokémon, you might want to save them and not transfer them to Professor Willow.
- Click on the Pokémon you want to transfer.
- Scroll all the way down his profile screen until you see a green button that says Transfer.
- Press the Transfer button and say that yes, you are sure that you want to transfer. Transferring a Pikachu to Professor Willow will give you Pikachu Candy. You cannot undo a transfer. Do not transfer the Pokémon if it is your last Pokémon; you won't have one left to evolve![7]
- You will get one Candy for each Pokémon you transfer to Professor Willow.[8]
- Try playing Pokémon GO in a variety of areas to ensure that you have the best chances of getting the Pokémon you want.
- Visit Pokéstops to get Pokéballs. If you have more Pokéballs, you can catch more Pokémon.
- Look where you are going while you play this game. It is easy to look down at the screen and forget about your surroundings.
- Try not to get frustrated if you can't find a particular Pokémon. There is no way to control which wild Pokémon come to you.
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| How to Grow Cantaloupe Posted: 25 Aug 2016 09:00 AM PDT A freshly ripened cantaloupe straight from your own garden is one of the summer's greatest pleasures. There are hundreds of varieties of cantaloupe to choose from, but the classic Hale's Best, a popular melon with old-time growers, is one of the best. Whatever variety you choose, you can learn to prep the ground for planting, care for your budding melons, and identify common problems throughout the growing process to give you the best chance for success. See Step 1 for more information. EditPrepping the Ground and Planting - Select a hardy variety appropriate for your climate. Cantaloupes, also known as muskmelons, are available in dozens of cultivated and heirloom varieties, and grow best in hot weather, at least 2-3 months of consistent warmth. Cantaloupes love very sandy and loamy soil with good drainage, and a pH of around 6.
- Varieties good for cooler climates include Hale's Best, Sarah's Choice, and Eden's Gem. Varieties noted for their flavor include Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, and Honey Bun.
- Pay particular attention to the time to maturity listed on the seed package. Most of the time, you won't buy cantaloupe starts, you'll purchase seeds and start them yourself. On the seed package, pay particular attention to planting advice and information about keeping them safe, and pay particularly close attention to the length of time to maturation.
- If you want to save cantaloupe seeds from a particularly-delicious melon for planting, scoop them from the flesh and soak them for two days in cool water, then drying them thoroughly on a paper towel. Store them in a clean jar in a cool, dark environment until you're ready to start your melons. While viable for around two years, it's usually best to plant seeds within the year.[1]
- Select an appropriate location for cantaloupe. The most important part of planting and growing cantaloupe is warm soil and enough space. The vines need some room to spread out, regardless of whether you plan on trellising or letting the melons mature on the ground, so you'll need a fairly wide bed, depending on how large a crop you're going to plant.
- It's a common misconception and fear that cantaloupes will cross with other members of the same family, including cucumbers, other melons, squash, and pumpkins. They won't. Don't worry about planting your vining fruits in the same area of your garden plot. Most strange or bland-flavored cantaloupe is not the result of accidental cross-breeding, but the result of environmental factors or other problems.[2]
- Prepare the soil. Lay compost or well-rotted manure evenly on your planting bed to create a rich feeding area for the cantaloupe. 6-8 inches of well-tilled soil is appropriate, plus your fertilization matter.
- Start cultivating soil by tilling the ground at least a foot deep, aerating and thoroughly mixing the rough soil, removing any rocks, twigs, or other hard bits. Mix in a thick layer of manure and a smaller layer of compost on top, replacing the earth you excavated. Cantaloupes grow best on mounds, slightly raised above the surrounding ground, so don't worry if you've created a big bulge in the ground.
- If you want, it's common to cover the ground of your plot with plastic film or weed matting prior to planting, to speed the warming process of the soil. It's important to plant cantaloupe starts in warm soil to promote healthy growth.[3]
- Consider starting cantaloupe indoors. If you knew the exact date of the last frost of the season, planting cantaloupe would be a snap. Ideally, cantaloupes will be direct-sowed approximately 10 days before the last frost, earlier in warmer climates. Because that date is ever more difficult to determine, it makes starting your cantaloupe indoors a somewhat more grower-friendly method.[4]
- If you live in a cooler climate, start seeds indoors about a month before transplanting by sewing them in biodegradable seedling pots filled with rich planting soil. You won't be able to disturb the gentle root system created by the germination, so it's important to use a biodegradable pot, rather than terracotta cotta. Moisten the soil generously, but without standing water. Plants should have a few mature leaves before transplanting.[5]
- If you live in warmer climates, you can direct sow seeds when the soil temperature warms to at least 65 degrees to avoid poor germination.
- In your plot, create mounds for planting. Cantaloupe should be planted on raised mounds in a row, with each hill about 12 inches (30.5 cm) apart from the next. Rows should be at least 4 feet (1.2 m) apart.
- Some growers prefer trellising cantaloupe, training the vines up onto a trellis pole or wire as a way of keeping the melons off the ground. This typically only works for smaller melons. If you want to trellis your variety, make sure to save room for the trellising, discussed below.
- Plant your cantaloupe. Wait for the ground to warm to at least , sometime after the final frost of the season. Depending on where you live, this may be earlier or later in the planting season.
- If you started your cantaloupe indoors, plant your biodegradable pot in the middle of each mound, as close to the center as possible. Wet the soil generously during planting.
- If you're direct-sowing seeds, drop 5 cantaloupe seeds about one inch deep, 18 inches apart, in hills about apart.
EditCaring For Canteloupe - Water the cantaloupe deeply and sparingly. Keep the soil around the young cantaloupe plants moist, but not standing in water. They should get around 1 or 2 inches a week. Cantaloupe will be very sensitive during periods of drought and may need additional watering, so use your judgment and keep a close eye on the plants to make sure they're growing and looking healthy.
- Melons will take a while to set on the vine, but most of the sugary flavor in a melon can be determined from the leaves. Just because you don't see melons yet doesn't mean that you don't know anything about how they will taste. Pay attention to the quality and vigor of the leaves: they should be dark green, with stiff structure and and healthy color. Yellowish or spotted leaves may be a sign of dryness or disease.
- It's typical for melon leaves to wilt significantly in the midday and stay wilted looking until the evening in extremely hot weather. This isn't necessarily a sign that you need to water the cantaloupe more, however, so look at the quality of the leaves, not the limpness.[6]
- Drip-tape can be quite effective in watering your melons, but you can also hand-water or do whatever is appropriate for the size of your plot and other planting projects. Water around the base of the vines and try not to get the fruit wet, when it sets.
- Protect the fruits as they begin to grow. Whether you're growing new plants or have transplanted your starts, it's a good idea to cover your rows with floating row cover in order to keep them warm and protect them from insects. You can use small loops of chicken wire to create a tunnel, then drape your netting over the row.
- It's important to remove the matting after the threat of frost has dissipated and blooms have started to form, so that pollinating insects can reach the blossoms.
- Weed the area thoroughly before the vines start running. It's challenging to walk around the thick network of vines, much less to weed it. To give your vines the best chance at growth, try to weed aggressively in the first couple of weeks of growth, and let them grow big enough to get a head start and beat out the weeds as the plant matures.
- One of the difficult things about growing cantaloupe directly from seed is that the budding cantaloupe plant looks an awful lot like clover, a weed that you'll want to pick. Because it would be a tragedy to pull your budding plant, try to mark your start with a plant card, or wait until it distinguishes itself from the clover to start pulling weeds.
- Consider trellising cantaloupe. Depending on how you've set up your growing patch, it may be appropriate to trellis your melons so they can grow off the ground. A fence-style trellis set low to the ground is the most effective for growing cantaloupe.
- To train the vines, start by planting poles high at each mound in your melon row. You can use metal wire, planks of wood, thick twine, or any other available supplies to connect the poles and provide something for the melons to cling to. Train the vines up along the
- To support the fruit, give them something to rest on or in to lessen the load on the vines. Place the fruit on raised mulch beds or pedestals like upside down cans or pots. You can cover the fruits if they are under attack by animals, such as ground hogs.
- When your vines start fruiting, melons seated directly on the ground are more prone to rot and being picked off by critters. If the weather becomes somewhat damp, trellising is a good way to keep your melons protected from harm, especially in the latter stages of the growing season, but it's not super-necessary. Do, however, consider raising your melons off the ground level to protect them as then vine-ripen.
- Fertilize plants periodically. During the growth process, its somewhat common to use a nitrogen fertilizer on plants that have not bloomed, or seem to be moving slower than other plants. Lining some coffee grounds around the root system can be an effective way of waking up the plant.
- It's also common to fertilize cantaloupe with a higher potassium and phosphorus fertilizer after the blossoms have opened, though long time deposits of phosphorus fertilization can be environmentally hazardous. try to avoid weed killers and other chemical additives, line organic matter like compost or manure around the root system if they're lagging.
- Withhold some water just before the cantaloupe reaches full ripeness. Too much watering can dilute the sugar content in the melon as it ripens and affect the flavor of the fruit. It's common to hold back on your watering in the last week before you harvest the melons.
- When a cantaloupe is ready to pick, the stem will start cracking slightly where it meets the stem. It's overripe when it falls off completely.[7] It's also common that you'll start smelling the distinctive musky smell of a ripe melon when you're near the patch. If you can smell cantaloupe, they're ready to pick.
- Most varieties of cantaloupe will ripen within 4 weeks of appearing on the vine, though pay attention to the guidelines of the particular variety you're cultivating for more specific instructions.
EditTroubleshooting Cantaloupe Problems - Learn to recognize common pest infestations. Because they lay around the ground, melon vines are particularly susceptible to pests like insects, mites, and leaf miners. To keep from worrying, you can learn to recognize common problems and figure out whether or not you've got a serious problem.
- Root knots and swelling mean nematodes, a significant problem that you won't be able to take care of this season. Pull up your plants and sew some cereal rye into the soil to cleanse it.
- Stickiness and wilting mean aphids, which can be treated with Theodan or other organic insecticides like essential oil/olive oil mixtures.
- Leaf tunnels and trails mean leaf miners, which isn't something to worry about. They shouldn't affect the fruit significantly.
- Yellow webbed leaves mean spider mites, meaning that plants will need to be removed, if the small red mites are significant enough.[8]
- Recognize the symptoms of common blights. Grown and watered properly, your cantaloupe should be fine most of the time. Occasionally, though, ground-vining fruit are susceptible to blights and diseases that can ruin crops if not treated immediately. You can learn to recognize the most-common varieties of blight, so you can pull up the plants and save your other crops, or start a fungicidal regimen, depending on the severity.
- Yellow spots with downy undergrowth signify downy mildew. This is sometimes treated with chlorothalonil, or other organic-based wide-spectrum fungicide, though it shouldn't be necessary for most gardens. Proper trellising of vines should help circulate air and eliminate the possibility of mildew.[9]
- Broken stems emitting amber-colored liquid means gummy sap blight. This is a soil-based blight, which means the crop will likely die this season, but you can treat sap blight by rotating varietals around your plot, and possibly using a selective fungicide.
- Fruit rot after rain means southern blight. In regions with heavier soil, this is a common problem. Avoid over-watering and mulch between the plant and the soil to prevent rot.
- Learn why vines sometimes won't set fruit. After going to all the trouble to prep your ground and start your cantaloupe, there's nothing more frustrating than a mess of vines that never sets any melons. Learning from this experience, though, can help ensure that you'll have fruiting vines in the future. Most fruiting problems are the result of one of two things:
- A lack of pollinating insects can result in healthy-looking vines that never set. Cantaloupe vines produce male and female flowers, and pollination between them is necessary for fruiting. If you're growing cantaloupe in a greenhouse, or live somewhere that bees are scarce, you might need to pollenate by hand.
- Improper ground temperature will force the plant to only produce male flowers, which makes it difficult to fruit, even if pollinating insects are very present. Make sure you wait to put your plants in when the soil is around .
- If your melon plants struggle to produce, but you're doing everything by the book, try tilling some cereal rye in plots you plan on growing in for next season about a month before putting your plants in the ground.
- Some gardeners suggest removing all but one growing fruit from a cantaloupe vine every 2 weeks. This way the vine can concentrate on the one fruit, making it sweeter.
- Cantaloupe vine leaves can be attacked by insects and fungus. The quality of the leaves contribute greatly to the sweetness of the fruit. Ensure that the leaves of the vines are in good condition.
EditThings You'll Need - Rich composted dirt
- Trellis
- Cantaloupe seeds or plants
- Water
- Fertilizer
- Mulch
- Cans or pots
- Crates
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| How to Get Rid of Sunburn Fast Posted: 25 Aug 2016 01:00 AM PDT Treating sunburns is harder than preventing them. However, half of all U.S. adults aged 18 – 29 report experiencing at least one sunburn per year.[1] To get rid of sunburn fast, immediately take a cool shower, treat the burn with aloe or a deep moisturizer, and keep your skin hydrated by drinking more water in the days that follow; use other home treatments, like cold compresses, moistened/cooled tea bags, and pain relievers, as needed to ease discomfort and promote healing. All sunburns cause damage to your skin, so you should also work on avoiding them in the future. EditImmediate Treatments - Upon realizing you are burned, get out of the sun immediately. Each second of additional sun exposure will worsen your burn. Going indoors is best. But if this is impossible move into the shadiest nearby spot.
- Beach umbrellas provide little protection from UV rays unless they are very large and made of dense fabric.
- Sun exposure to can occur even in the shade, as UV rays reflect off surfaces and penetrate through everything from clouds to leaves.[2]
- Take a cool shower or bath. The water will cool your skin and may help reduce the severity of your burn. Avoid using soap because it will irritate and dry out your skin. Afterwards, let yourself air-dry. Using a towel may cause discomfort and chafing.
- If you must use a towel, pat your skin lightly rather than rubbing it [3]
- Apply an aloe vera gel or deep moisturizer. Spread it across your sunburn to moisturize and cool your skin. Repeat this step frequently, or at least twice daily, to reduce dryness and peeling.
- Consider using a lotion or gel that contains Vitamin C and E, as this may reduce skin damage.[4]
- Avoid products that are oily or contain alcohol.
- If you have access to an aloe vera plant, you can obtain gel straight from the leaves. Simply cut off a leaf, slice it length-wise with a knife, squeeze out the gel inside, and apply it to your burn.
- Gel obtained directly from an aloe vera plant is extremely concentrated, natural, and effective.
- Drink plenty of water. Prolonged sun exposure and heat causes dehydration. A sunburn also draws water to your skin's surface and away from the rest of your body. [5] Remember to drink extra water for the next few days.
- Go beyond the daily recommendation of eight glasses of water until your sunburn has healed, especially if you continue to be in hot weather or participate in sports or other activities that cause you to sweat.
EditConventional At-Home Treatments - Make a cold compress and apply it your sunburn. Wrap several ice cubes or a freezer pack in a wet cloth. Then lightly press the cloth against the sunburned area for 15 to 20 minutes multiple times a day.[6]
- Remember that ice or other frozen substances should not be pressed directly against your skin. Doing so may cause an ice-burn and only make matters worse.
- Consider taking an anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen (Advil). Ibuprofen will reduce swelling and redness, and may even prevent some long-term skin damage. Once started, continue taking this medication for 48 hours [7]
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol) may relieve the pain of a sunburn, but does not have the same anti-inflammatory effects as ibuprofen.
- Change into loose fitting clothing. Avoid fabrics that are rough or itchy. For most people, light cotton is best.
- Protect your sunburn by keeping it covered when you go outside. Wear a hat, carry a parasol, and wear fabrics that are tightly woven.
- In addition, make sure you wear broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and reapply ever two hours.
- Close your blinds and try to lower the temperature of your home. If you have air-conditioning, turn it on. Even without air-conditioning, fans can significantly reduce your body temperature, especially when they are blowing directly towards your sunburn.
- Basements are the best places in a home to recover from sunburns, as they are generally cool and protected from sunlight.
EditNatural At-Home Treatments - Steep several black tea bags in hot water. Allow the water to cool (add ice to speed up the process). Remove the tea bags from the water and place them directly on your sunburn. The tannins in the tea will help reduce inflammation. You can also apply the cool tea to the entire area of the burn.
- Tannins are a natural astringent, and studies show that they help to heal burns and prevent infection.[8]
- Pour 1 cup of plain yogurt into a bowl. Mix with 4 cups of water. Dip a wet cloth in the yogurt mixture, and apply it to your sunburn for 15 to 20 minutes. Repeat every 2 to 4 hours.[9]
- Plain yogurt contains many probiotics and enzymes that will help to heal sunburned skin.[10]
- Make sure the yogurt is truly plain rather than vanilla, which contains unwanted sugar and fewer probiotics.
- Generously sprinkle at least one cup of baking soda into a cool bath. Soak in the bath, and after exiting let the baking soda solution dry on your skin. It will soothe the pain and help heal your skin [11]
- Baking soda has both antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. This means that it will help reduce inflammation and prevent infection.[12].
- Pass cold water through a sieve containing dry oatmeal, and collect the water in a bowl. Discard the oatmeal and soak up the solution with a cloth. Use the cloth to apply the solution to your sunburn every two to four hours. [13]
- Oatmeal contains chemicals known as saponins which will clean your skin while moisturizing it at the same time.[14]
- Stop using makeup, oily lotions, or fragrances for several days after getting sunburned.
- Store aloe vera based lotions or gels in the fridge for extra comfort.
- Avoid using acne medications, because they will further dry out your skin and make it redder.
- Ensure that the lotions or gels you apply do not contain alcohol, which can dry out the skin.
- Do not use butter, petroleum jelly (Vaseline), or other oil-based products to moisturize. They may block your pores, prevent heat from escaping, or cause infections.
- Especially while sunburned, liberally apply sunscreen of at least 30 SPF any time you go outside. Also wear a hat and long sleeves.
- If blisters form do not pick at them and clean the area around them with an antibacterial solution.
- Coconut body lotion, which is not oily, helps as same as Aloe Vera body lotion!
- In severe cases, you may need to seek medical attention. If you get fever or flu-like symptoms, you may have sunstroke — a potentially serious condition.
- Visit the doctor if sunburn blisters cover a large portion of your body or if a blister gets infected.
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