| How to Do an Around the World in Soccer Posted: 21 Oct 2017 05:00 PM PDT Though an around the world trick may look difficult and confusing, it's actually not. You only need to follow a few simple steps to learn this awesome soccer trick. It may take a little bit of practice before you master it, but if you keep trying you can learn how to do an around the world. EditJuggling and Striking the Ball - Find a firm, dry surface. You should attempt this trick on a soccer turf, in the grass, or in a gym. Avoid practicing outside during wet conditions, which could cause you to slip. Pick a firm and level surface to practice on.
- Balance a soccer ball on your dominant foot. Practice balancing the ball on top of your foot without letting it roll off. Once you've succeeded, try to hold the ball for as long as possible.[1]
- Juggle the ball on your foot with little to no spin. Work on reducing the amount of spin as much as you can. The ball should bounce straight up and down on your foot.[2]
- Keep the ball very low. Don't juggle the ball too hard or too high, both of which can make this trick more difficult. Juggle the ball very slightly so that it stays below your knee, which will give you more control over it.[3]
- Bounce a little on your planted foot. The foot which remains on the ground should bounce slightly when you do an around the world. This gives you the extra height and momentum you need to get your foot all the way around the ball before it hits the ground.[4]
- Strike the ball with the outside of your dominant foot. Striking the ball with the outside, rather than the inside, of your foot gives you more time to loop your foot around the ball while it is in the air.[5]
EditCompleting the Rotation - Start the rotation around the ball with your foot. Once you've juggled the ball up in the air, use that momentum to lift your foot and take it around the top of the ball on the inside, or around the top of the ball to the outside. Choose whichever is easier for you.[6]
- Complete a full rotation before the ball hits the ground. Your foot should go over and around the ball, back to the starting position, before the ball drops back to the ground. The circular motion needs to be both quick and controlled.[7]
- Catch the ball with your foot. Your foot should make a complete circle in the time it takes for the soccer ball to go up and down once. Try to cradle the ball with your foot while it is falling back toward the ground.[8]
- Continue juggling the ball. Once the ball lands back on your foot, continue to juggle it. Bounce it up and down a few times, then try to another around the world.[9]
EditPracticing the Specific Movements - Practice juggling a soccer ball. Before you can do an around the world, you need to be confident juggling the ball. Practice bouncing a soccer ball up and down on your foot as many times as you can.[10]
- Try the movement without a ball. Pretend you have a ball bouncing on your foot. Practice making a circular motion with your foot moving around "the ball" in the air. You want to do one smooth motion in which you juggle the ball up and then rotate your foot around it.[11]
- Attempt an around the world without juggling the ball. Start with the ball cradled on top of your dominant foot. Toss it up into the air with your foot and practice getting your foot all the way up and around the ball, then catching it. Once you've gotten this down, you can move on to doing an around the world while juggling the ball.[12]
- Keep practicing. Don't feel bad if you don't get the trick down right away. It may take you days or weeks to get it down. Stay calm and focused, and keep practicing until you succeed.[13]
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| How to Treat Ear Infections in Rats Posted: 21 Oct 2017 09:00 AM PDT Rats are great pets. Not only are they intelligent, but they're highly social. Like all pets, rats suffer from a variety of ailments, including ear infections. Unfortunately, ear infections can be difficult to treat in rats. But by knowing the symptoms of an ear infection, seeking the help of your vet, and taking care of your rat while it recovers, your little friend should be back to normal in a few weeks. EditDiagnosing Ear Infections - Look for a lack of balance. Watch your rat to see if it seems to be off balance. If your rat has trouble walking straight or doing things it normally does, this could be an indication that your rat has an ear infection.[1]
- Watch for lethargy. While being tired or lacking energy doesn't by itself mean that your rat has an ear infection, combined with other symptoms, it may. If your rat seems to be tired and is less active than normal, you should contact your vet.[2]
- Note if your rat tilts its head to one side. If you notice your rat tilting or leaning its head to one side, your rat probably has an ear infection. Head tilt is one of the most notable and symptoms of ear infection in rats. If your rat has a head tilt, you need to contact your vet immediately.[3]
- Look for drainage from the ear. Rats with ear infections may have bad-smelling liquid draining out of their ear. Typically, if a rat has drainage coming from their ear, their infection is somewhat more advanced. If you notice drainage from your rat's ear, contact your vet as soon as you can.[4]
- Watch to see if your rat scratches its ear more than normal. If your rat has an ear infection, it will probably scratch or touch its ear more than it does regularly. This is a sign that your rat is uncomfortable and needs to visit the vet.[5]
EditWorking with a Veterinarian - Schedule an appointment with your vet immediately. Make an appointment with your vet when you first suspect your rat has an ear infection. To prevent long-term problems for your rat, you need to make sure your rat's ear infection is treated as quickly as possible. Don't worry, though, your vet will do everything they can to help your rat.[6]
- Your vet will ask you questions about your rat's health and symptoms.
- They'll examine your rat.
- They might run diagnostics like blood tests to see the extent of a possible infection.
- Talk to your vet about the cost of treatment. Because the treatment of ear infections may be an involved process, you should ask your vet for an estimate of the treatment cost. Without asking first, you may be shocked at how much you wind up paying after a couple of visits. Ask your vet if they:
- Offer a payment plan option.
- Have suggestions about where to purchase medicine and other supplies at a discounted price.
- Know another vet who may be able to treat your rat for less, like a budget animal clinic.
- Give your rat antibiotics orally with a syringe or dropper. If your vet prescribes antibiotics, you'll need to use a syringe or dropper to drop antibiotics into your rat's mouth. Antibiotics will help kill the bacteria that is causing your rat's ear infection.[7]
- Make sure to complete the course of antibiotics. If you don't, the infection could get worse.
- Put anti-inflammatory drops in your rat's ear with a dropper. In addition to antibiotics to fight the infection, your vet may prescribe anti-inflammatory drops to reduce swelling. Anti-inflammatory drops will reduce the discomfort your little friend is experiencing during its ear infection.[8]
- Some anti-inflammatory medications that are safe for rats include prednisone and dexamethasone.
- Only use anti-inflammatory medications that have been specifically prescribed for your rat.
- Drain your rat's ear with a cotton wick. If your vet recommends it, create a thin wick out of cotton balls or soft paper towels. Then, insert the wick a little bit into your rat's ear. Don't push it hard. Simply place it into the ear and withdraw it. If the wick is dirty when you take it out, discard it and create another.
- Avoid pushing the wick into your rat's ear with force. This could damage your rat's ear drum or compact any wax or other debris.
- Don't use Q-tips or cotton swabs to clean your rat's ears.
- If you're nervous about cleaning your rat's ear, ask your vet to do it.[9]
- Flush your rat's ear with a dropper. Your vet may recommend an ear flush. Typically, you'll have to flush your rat's ear every day. To flush your rat's ear, use the dropper that comes with the specific product and follow the directions your vet gives you. The amount of flush you will use depends on the specific product.[10]
- Use a dropper to put essential oils in your rat's ear. Your vet may also recommend giving your rat essential oil drops in its ear. They'll most likely recommend the essential oil of basil. To give your rat essential oil, use a syringe to drop the essential oil into your rat's ear.
- Consult your vet before using any essential oils on your rat.[11]
EditCaring for Your Rat at Home - Feed your rat a nutritious diet. Give your rat a diet that is rich in vitamins and nutrients. A proper diet can help your rat's immune system fight off ear infections. When feeding your rat, remember that:[12]
- Commercially formulated rat food should have about 20% fat content.
- Rats should eat fruits and vegetables on a regular basis. Good fruits and vegetables to give your rat include apples, bananas, berries, carrots, broccoli, and cucumbers.
- Rats will also benefit from cheese (given as a treat every day or two). However, make sure to give your rat plain cheese, like American or Swiss.
- If your rat won't eat, tempt it with unsalted roast beef, chicken, or turkey.
- Provide your rat with plenty of liquids to drink. Put a second water bottle or bowl in your rat's cage. In addition, mix a non-citrus fruit juice (like apple juice) with Pedialyte and put some of the mixture in another water bottle in the cage. This mixture should be at a ratio of 1 to 1. By giving your rat extra liquids, you'll increase the chances that your little friend will make a quick and full recovery.[13]
- Discard and refresh the fruit juice and Pedialyte mixture every 6 to 8 hours.
- Don't give your rat more than 2 to 4 ounces of juice mixture every day.
- Consult your vet before giving anything other than water to your rat.
- Relocate your rat's cage to a warm room. Aim for a room with a temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 Celsius). Cooler temperatures could limit your rat's ability to recover quickly from its ear infection. In addition, cool or cold temperatures may make your rat uncomfortable.[14]
- Consider placing a reptile heat rock or pad in your rat's cage while it is sick. This way, it'll be able to get extra heat if it wants.
- Move your rat's cage to a quiet area. In addition to moving your rat's cage to a warm area, make sure that it is in a quiet place. When your rat is sick, it will probably want to rest a lot. If it is noisy in the room, your rat won't be able to rest.[15]
- Relocate your cage from a family room, kitchen, or child's room to an office, unused bedroom, or another quiet area of your home.
- Clean your rat's cage every week. While you should do this under normal circumstances, it is especially important when your rat is fighting an illness. When cleaning your rat's cage out:
- Discard and replace substrate (wood shavings or whatever you use to cover the bottom of the cage).
- Wash out the cage with warm water and a mild dish detergent.
- Soak plastic toys and other plastic items in warm/soapy water.
- Launder fabric bedding and cloth (plush) toys.[16]
- Stay in contact with your vet. Schedule a follow up appointment with your vet after one or two weeks. In addition, call your vet if your rat's health is getting worse after several days of treatment. The more closely your vet monitors your rat's condition, the better they'll be able to help it.
- You should schedule an appointment with your vet for about month after the initial visit, as well. This way, your vet will be able to confirm that your rat has recovered from its ear infection.
- Prevent future ear infections by treating illnesses immediately. Ear infections in rats often develop as secondary infections. As a result, all infections should be treated as soon as you notice symptoms. Contact your vet immediately if your rat shows signs of any type of infection.
- Pay special attention to respiratory infections. Common signs include difficulty breathing, sneezing, and lethargy.
- Look for eye infections. Eye infections can quickly spread to your rat's ears. Signs include red eyes, runny or watery eyes, or green or other color discharge from your rat's eyes.[17]
- Treat skin infections. Untreated skin infections could lower your rat's ability to resist other infections, like ear infections.
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| How to Be Sarcastic Posted: 21 Oct 2017 01:00 AM PDT Sarcasm is a great way to get a laugh and make the best of a bad situation. Being sarcastic is easier than you think. Listen carefully to the way other sarcastic people speak, and look for creative ways to be sarcastic in everyday situations. Just remember, if you are sarcastic at the wrong time or with the wrong person, you may end up hurting someone's feelings, so tread lightly and don't overdo it. EditIn a Hurry? The funniest way to be sarcastic is to poke fun at obvious comments by saying, "Fascinating, I had no idea!" You can make light of not-so-great situations by commenting, "Perfect, I really wanted an F on that test!" Keep your sarcasm fresh by only using it occasionally and having unique comebacks for every person and situation. For more dry, sarcastic comments to use, read on! EditUtilizing Sarcasm - Use sarcasm in reference to ideas or events. For instance, after seeing a dull film, you might say, "Well that was fun." Place special emphasis on "that" to give your voice a sarcastic tone.[1]
- After watching a video of a motorcyclist launch themselves and their motorcycle through a ring of fire, you might say, "That looks safe."
- Avoid directing sarcasm toward a person unless they are a friend or not present. For instance, referring sarcastically to poor decisions by politicians, celebrities, or business leaders can get you easy laughs.
- Criticize obvious comments. When someone says something really obvious, you can draw attention to their unnecessary analysis by saying, "Really?" or "Fascinating, I had no idea!" For instance, if it's raining heavily and someone says, "It's raining," you might say, "Oh, is it? Hadn't noticed."[2]
- If you've lost the note cards you wrote for your speech and your friend says, "This is bad," you might reply sarcastically, "No, you think?"
- Draw attention to predictable events. For example, suppose your friend shares details about how an incompetent politician bungled the rollout of an important policy or program. You might reply, "Gee, what a surprise."[3]
- Imagine your friend is telling you about an acquaintance who wrecked their car. If you know that they are a notoriously bad driver, you might respond, "He wrecked his car? What a shock."
- Use sarcasm to chide a mistake. For example, imagine you and your friend are at the batting cage and they wind up for a big swing. When they miss the ball, you might say, "Wow, nice one!"[4]
- Similarly, if your friend is walking around looking down at their phone and bumps into a post without injuring themselves, you could make a sarcastic comment like, "Great job."
- Pretend you're pleased or thankful. When something unfortunate happens, you could respond sarcastically. For instance, if you get a flat tire, you might say, "Oh, terrific. I really needed this."[5]
- If you get your test back with a bad grade, you might say, "Wonderful. I really needed this."
- If you need to get money from the bank and arrive there only to find they've already closed for the day, you could exclaim sarcastically, "This is just perfect."
- Use old-fashioned language. If you're really subtle about using sarcasm, your conversation partner might not pick up on it. You can clarify that you're being sarcastic by using unusual words and phrases like "gosh" and "golly" before making a sarcastic comment.[6]
- For instance, if you and your friend are running behind and they say, "We're going to be late," you might reply sarcastically, "Gosh, you don't say?"
EditKnowing When to Use Sarcasm - Think about who you're talking to before using sarcasm. Everyone reacts differently to sarcasm. Generally, you should be less sarcastic with those you work with or don't know well, and more sarcastic with friends and family who know and trust you. Even among friends and family, though, rein your sarcasm in before it starts to grate.[7]
- Refrain from being sarcastic around those who do not like sarcasm.
- Additionally, don't use sarcasm toward teachers, police officers, or other authority figures.
- Don't be sarcastic with people who can't take a joke, people with no sense of humor, or people who just aren't in the mood.
- Don't make sarcastic comments about issues that you know your conversation partner is sensitive about.
- Don't overuse your talent. A little sarcasm will make others smile. But too much sarcasm can quickly wear others out and make people dislike you.[8] Do not use sarcasm so much that people will feel that they cannot say or do anything around you without being ridiculed. People should still feel comfortable coming to you and talking to you.
- There is no way to quantify how much you should use sarcasm. Different people have different sarcasm tolerance levels.
- Substitute wit for sarcasm when you (or your conversation partners) have had enough sarcasm. Wit is less hostile and more easily appreciated than sarcasm.
- For instance, if you and your friend are walking together and they suddenly and inexplicably stumble, you could make a sarcastic comment like, "Real smooth." But you could also make a witty comment like, "That ground just came out of nowhere!"
- Clarify that you're being sarcastic if necessary. Some people are not well attuned to sarcasm. If your conversation partner takes your comments literally, you might need to inform them that you were being sarcastic. You can easily do this by simply saying, "I was just kidding," or "I was being sarcastic."[9]
EditImproving Your Sarcasm - Practice your sarcastic comments. If you have a sarcastic comment you can deploy in many different situations, practice it regularly on different people to memorize it. For instance, when someone asks a common question like, "What's up?" you might reply with "The sky."[10]
- The frequency with which you should practice your sarcastic comments depends on the strength of your memory. If you can memorize the sarcastic comment after practicing it two or three times daily, there's no need to practice it more than that.
- If you need to practice your sarcastic comment more often before you can memorize it, do so.
- Take note of the reactions you get when practicing a particular sarcastic comment. If your comment regularly gets eye-rolls, don't use it anymore or use it less often. If you have a go-to sarcastic comment that seems to be a big hit, work it into regular use.[11]
- Remember, even good sarcasm can be overused.
- Be creative. The best sarcastic answers or comments will draw on your deep knowledge of your audience and their preferences, attitudes, and beliefs. Think carefully about how you can work your immediate situation and the conversation of others into a clever, sarcastic comment.[12]
- For instance, imagine you and your friend Joe are big fans of the Hulk. If Joe accidentally breaks a bunch of fragile dishes, you might say sarcastically, "You saved the day again, Hulk!"
- Talk to sarcastic people. Spending time listening to people who are well-practiced in sarcasm will help you be more sarcastic, too. Pay attention to when and how they utilize sarcasm. Listen to the inflection in their voice and the facial expressions they use when being sarcastic.[13]
- Don't be afraid to fail. Being sarcastic takes time, focus, and experience. As you exercise your sarcasm "muscles," you will become better at being sarcastic. Keep trying to use sarcasm, even if you tell a few jokes that others think are not very funny.[14]
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