| How to Take Care of a Shaved Head for Women Posted: 24 Nov 2021 12:00 AM PST Shaved heads are all the rage right now! Whether you're expressing your sense of style or dealing with hair loss, you can look absolutely fabulous with a bald head. However, you'll need to make some changes to your beauty routine to keep your scalp healthy. Fortunately, caring for a shaved scalp isn't that different from taking care of hair—except that you'll probably spend less time on it. We've compiled a list of everything you need to know about caring for your shaved head. [Edit]Wash your scalp daily with a moisturizing shampoo. - Dirt and oil can build up on your shaved scalp, so don't skip the shampoo. Choose a shampoo that's labeled as "moisturizing." Apply a dime-size dollop of shampoo to your palm, then massage it onto your scalp. Rinse away the suds with warm water.[1]
- If you shaved your head during cancer treatment, use a gentle, fragrance-free shampoo like baby shampoo to wash your scalp.[2]
[Edit]Treat your scalp with a dandruff shampoo if you have flakes. - Dandruff can cause dull, flaky patches on your bald scalp. Fortunately, this is an easy problem to fix! Wash your hair with dandruff shampoo twice a week if you're of Caucasian or Asian descent or once a week if you're of African descent. Use regular shampoo the other days you wash.[3]
- Make sure you read the directions on your dandruff shampoo so you use it correctly. Some shampoos must be left on your scalp for several minutes, while others should be rinsed off immediately.
[Edit]Condition your scalp with a moisturizing conditioner. - Your scalp and new hair growth both benefit from moisture. Apply a quarter-size dollop of conditioner to your hand and massage it onto your scalp. Let it sit for about 30 seconds, then rinse it off with warm water.[4]
- Choose a conditioner that's labeled as "moisturizing."
- If you're going through cancer treatment, choose a conditioner that's fragrance-free.
[Edit]Massage moisturizer onto your scalp daily to prevent dry skin. - A shaved head is more prone to dryness and irritation. Fortunately, you can easily maintain soft, smooth skin. Use a regular moisturizer if you want a shiny scalp, or pick a lotion that's labeled as "mattifying" if you want to avoid shine.[5] Apply your moisturizer daily after your shower or when you're getting ready for bed.[6]
- Use a water-based moisturizer if your skin is neither dry nor oily. Pick an oil-based moisturizer for dry skin, or a light-weight water-based lotion for oily skin.[7]
- If you're going through cancer treatments, choose a moisturizer that doesn't contain fragrances.
- If your head is really dry and irritated, apply moisturizer more than once a day. For instance, you might moisturize your head after your morning shower and right before bed.
[Edit]Apply oil to your scalp daily for added moisture. - You might prefer to use oils instead of moisturizers. Oils can also help you maintain a soft, healthy scalp. Use oil daily to lock in moisture after a shower.[8] Squeeze a dot of oil onto your palm, then massage it into your scalp using your fingertips.
- Moroccan oil is a great option![9]
- Alternatively, try castor oil if you want to stimulate hair growth.[10]
- You can use oil in addition to moisturizer if your skin gets very dry. It's really up to you!
[Edit]Swipe on antiperspirant if your scalp is sweating a lot. - Your scalp sweats, and you don't have hair to soak it up. Luckily, there's an easy way to stay dry. Every night before bed, swipe an antiperspirant over the top of your head once or twice. The product will soak into your scalp overnight so you'll stay fresh all day.[11]
- You can use the same kind of antiperspirant as you would for your underarms.
[Edit]Massage your scalp to stimulate blood flow. - A scalp massage helps keep your scalp healthy. Do the massage in the shower or while applying moisturizer or oil. Start by placing your fingers just above your forehead. Apply light pressure, then start making circular movements with your fingers. Work your way from your forehead to the nape of your neck.[12]
- Massaging your scalp may also help stimulate hair growth.
[Edit]Apply sunscreen to your head to protect against sunburn. - Your exposed scalp is vulnerable to sunburn, so always wear sunscreen. Both creamy and spray sunscreens work great on your scalp. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that's at least an SPF 30. Wear your sunscreen every day, no matter the season. If you're spending the day outdoors, reapply sunblock every 2 hours to keep your scalp protected.[13]
- Carry sunscreen in your bag so you always have it on hand.
- If you wear a hat or scarf, you can skip the sunscreen.
[Edit]Wear a hat or scarf to protect your head from the sun. - Your exposed scalp is more vulnerable to the sun.[14] Go with a wide-brim hat for more protection, or throw on a baseball cap for an easy option. Alternatively, pick a stylish hat or scarf that goes with your outfit. The options are endless![15]
- Darker hats might protect you from the sun better.
- Make sure the hat you choose doesn't have an open weave, since the sun can filter through the gaps. For instance, straw hats often have gaps in the weave.[16]
[Edit]Put on a hood, hat, or beanie during winter to stay warm. - Cold weather can chill your shaved head. Stay comfortable by covering your head before you go out.[17] Choose a hooded jacket or coat for an easy option. Go with a fun hat for a stylish solution, or wear a classic beanie for a cozy winter look.
- It's a myth that you lose more heat through your head than other exposed areas. However, it's still important to wear a hat.[18]
- If you live in a really cold area, you might wear both a beanie and a hood. You can always take your hat off indoors if you want to show off your shaved head.
[Edit]Wet your skin and apply shaving cream before touch-ups. - Protect your skin from nicks and irritation with shaving cream. Shave after a shower or splash water over your scalp to wet it. Then, add a dollop of shaving cream to your palm and smooth it over your scalp. This makes it easier for the razor to glide over your skin.[19]
- Wetting your skin and hair softens it so it's easier to shave.
[Edit]Shave in the direction your hair grows. - This will prevent ingrown hairs and razor bumps. Look at the way your hair grows before you drag your razor blade across your scalp. Always drag your razor across your scalp in this direction. Otherwise, you might end up with red bumps on your scalp.[20]
- Keep in mind that all of your hair may not grow in the same direction.
[Edit]Change blades or razors after 5 to 7 shaves. - A dull razor can irritate your skin. Don't use the same razor for too long. Instead, keep a supply of extra blades or disposable razors on hand so you can grab a new blade as needed. Typically, blades last for up to 7 shaves.[21]
- Wear bold frames or jewelry to really accentuate your shaved look.[22]
- A shaved head will really highlight your facial features. If you wear makeup, try bold eye shadows or lipsticks to draw the eye to your lovely features.
[Edit]Warnings - Your scalp is going to be very vulnerable to the elements. Always wear your sunscreen. Additionally, it's best to wear a hat if you're going to be outside for a long time.
- Be careful when getting food out of the oven after you shave your head. The heat can singe your exposed scalp. Consider wearing a head covering to be safe.[23]
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| How to Make Sticker Designs on Popular Apps Posted: 23 Nov 2021 04:00 PM PST This wikiHow will show you how to make sticker designs on two popular apps - Canva and Procreate. From laptops to water bottles, stickers can add a fun and personal touch to just about anything. Making your own stickers is a great way to promote a business, sell original artwork on platforms like Redbubble, or simply decorate your belongings with truly unique designs. With accessible digital art apps such as Canva and Procreate, creating your own stickers has never been so easy. [Edit]Setting Up the Canva App - Download the Canva app or visit the website and create an account. While you can access Canva on the web or on the app, these steps will be most helpful for those using a computer.
- One of the major appeals of Canva is that the platform is free and simple to use.
- At the top right corner, click the "Sign Up" button to make an account.[1] Making an account will ensure that your designs are saved even if you exit the website or app. These steps will be most accurate for those using Canva on a computer.
- Click the purple "Sign Up with Email" button. Enter your name, email, and password to create your account. You can also sign up with Canva through your Google or Facebook account.
- If you already have a Canva account, log in to it by clicking the button directly next to the sign up button.
[Edit]Creating a Sticker Design with Canva Templates - Choose a template on which you will design your sticker. The options for design templates are listed under the "What will you design?" section of the website, and at the top of the "Home" section on the app. While you can make a sticker design with any of these template options, Canva provides a layout specifically for circle stickers.
- Click "Print Products" to find the circle sticker template. The "print products" button is a button with the printer logo on Canva's main page. Under this section, there will be an option for "circle sticker".
- Choosing a larger template will retain a higher quality image once minimized to be printed on a sticker.
- Consider designing on the logo, instagram post, poster, or presentation templates. The logo and instagram post template options are square-shaped canvases, while the poster and presentation options will provide you with a rectangle canvas.
- The template you choose will not matter much, as your design can always be cropped later on in the process.
- Design your sticker by using the templates and elements Canva provides, or by uploading your own content. Canva provides many media options to be included in your sticker designs. This media can be found listed in various categories at the left side of the template on the Canva website, or by clicking the purple plus icon at the bottom of the template on the Canva app.
- To upload your own content, click the "Upload" button represented by an icon of an arrow going into a cloud.
- Canva offers many different designs, photos, and fonts that you are free to use in your sticker design.
- If you are designing stickers you intend to sell, upload your own content to avoid copyright infringement.
[Edit]Exporting a Sticker Design from Canva - Export your sticker design. Once you are done designing your stickers, download the image file. First press the download button, represented by an arrow meeting a line at the top of the page with your sticker design. This action will pull up the types of files you can download your stickers as.
- Select either PNG or PDF Print from the list and then press the purple download button. Your sticker designs will save to the device you downloaded them on.
- If you are saving multiple designs on different pages, download them as a PDF Print.
- Downloading your image as a PNG is a great option for retaining high quality of one image. However, saving your design as a PNG file type will only save one page of your design.
[Edit]Setting Up the Procreate App - Download the Procreate app on the Apple app store. Begin by visiting the Apple app store. Search for and download Procreate. Unfortunately for users of other software, Procreate is only available for use on iOS devices. Procreate is most optimal on an iPad, as not all features are available on the iPhone version of the app.[2]
- Procreate is for iPads only and costs $9.99 on the Apple app store.
- Procreate Pocket is available on iPhone, which costs $4.99. Procreate Pocket has different controls than Procreate, but offers most of the same features.[3]
- Drawing on Procreate Pocket is done with a finger rather than a stylus.
[Edit]Creating a Sticker Design with Procreate - Open the Procreate app and start a new canvas. Once you have installed the Procreate app, open it and click the white plus sign at the top right corner of the screen. This action will pull up size options for the canvas you will design your stickers on.
- Starting with a larger canvas than you need and sizing your designs down when they are done will yield a better image quality.
- The "screen size" and "Paper" options offered on the canvas list are good options for large templates.
- On the Procreate app, you do not need to make an account as all of your designs are automatically saved on your device.
- Design your stickers! While Procreate doesn't have pre-made elements like Canva, it offers much more creative freedom. Use the drawing features to create your sticker design from scratch or upload images by pressing the wrench icon in the top right corner, which will let you insert your own files, photos, and text.
- Familiarize yourself with Procreate's tools. The artistic possibilities on Canva are endless. Explore the brush library represented by the paintbrush icon in the top right corner of the app to see all the different ways you can draw on Procreate.
- Tapping the screen with two fingers will undo your last action. To use an eraser tap the icon located in the top right corner.
- Using the Apple Pencil or another stylus while on Procreate iPad will make your drawing more precise.
[Edit]Exporting a Sticker Design from Procreate - Download your sticker design. By clicking the wrench icon located at the top right corner of the app, you will pull up a series of options including "share". This option is represented by a box with an arrow coming out of it.
- Choose the format you would like to export or download it as. To download your design as an image you can save to your camera roll, choose to share as a JPEG. From there, you can save the image to your iPad or iPhone.
- You can export your Procreate design to other apps or by email, iMessage, and AirDrop.
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| How to Roast Chestnuts Posted: 23 Nov 2021 08:00 AM PST Chestnuts are a traditional holiday food in many cultures, and they taste wonderful on a cold winter day! You can roast chestnuts in the oven, over an open fire, or in a frying pan. Use the option that works best for you and enjoy some roasted chestnuts for your next holiday gathering! [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]In the Oven [Edit]Over an Open Fire [Edit]In a Frying Pan [Edit]In the Oven - Preheat the oven to . It will take around 15 minutes for your oven to get to this temperature, so you can do this before you start prepping the chestnuts.[1]
- Another option is to prep the chestnuts first, put them into the refrigerator, and then turn on the oven when you are ready to roast them.
- Cut an X into the round side of each of the chestnuts. Use a sharp paring knife to cut the shape of an X into the round side of each chestnut. Cut all the way through the shell and into the chestnut meat.[2]
- This is called scoring the chestnuts.
- Soak the chestnuts in a bowl of hot water for 1 minute. Place the scored chestnuts into a large bowl and cover them with boiling hot water. Let the chestnuts sit in the hot water for 1 minute and then drain them by pouring the water and chestnuts into a colander.[3]
- You may notice the shells have opened up slightly around the score marks after you finish soaking the chestnuts. This is normal.
- Spread out the chestnuts X side up on a piece of foil on a baking sheet. Wrap the edges of the foil up and around the chestnuts to create a parcel or packet. Keep the foil open so that the chestnuts are visible when you look at them from above.[4]
- Roasting the chestnuts this way will help to ensure that they get cooked all the way through.
- Bake the chestnuts for 15 to 18 minutes. Set a timer for 15 minutes and check the chestnuts after time is up. When they are done, the scored shell should have started to peel back. They will also look darker than they did when you put them into the oven.[5]
- Let the chestnuts bake for a full 18 minutes if you want to ensure that they are done.
- It is important not to bake them for too long or they may be charred on the inside of the shells.
- Let the chestnuts cool for 5 minutes before you peel them. Put on a pair of oven mitts and remove the chestnuts from the oven. Place the baking sheet onto a potholder or trivet to cool. Use your fingers to peel away the shells from the chestnuts starting at the score marks.[6]
- Do not wait longer than 5 minutes to peel the chestnuts or it may be more difficult to separate the chestnut meat from the shells.
- Store the cooked and peeled chestnuts in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.[7] of melted butter, of salt, and of freshly ground black pepper.
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[Edit]Over an Open Fire - Get a fire going in a fire pit, fireplace, or grill. You do not need a very large fire, but you will need to have flames and a grill rack positioned just above them to roast chestnuts this way. Place a log into your fireplace, fire pit, or charcoal grill and light it. Use newspaper as kindling to get the fire going.[8]
- A small amount of lighter fluid may also help to ignite the log.
- Wash the chestnuts and cut an X into each 1. Rinse the chestnuts under warm running water for a minute to clean them. Then, cut an X into the round sides of the chestnuts with a sharp paring knife. Make sure that the X goes through the shell and into the chestnut meat.[9]
- Cutting an X into the chestnuts is called scoring the chestnuts.
- Spread the chestnuts out on a piece of tin foil or a heavy metal pan. Use a large sheet of heavy duty tin foil with several small holes poked into it, a cast iron pan, or a slotted grill pan meant for cooking over an open fire. Position the chestnuts with the X facing up and spread them out in a single layer.[10]
- If you want to poke holes into a piece of tin foil to roast your chestnuts, use a skewer or small knife and poke a hole in the tin foil about every .
- Roast the chestnuts over the fire for 20 to 30 minutes. Roast the chestnuts until the shells are blackened, which will take about 20 to 30 minutes depending on the heat of your fire. Put your foil or pan onto a grill rack just above the flames. The flames should be licking the bottom and sides of the foil or pan. Watch the chestnuts closely so you will know when they are done.[11]
- If possible, keep the fire burning at the same level and avoid getting the fire too hot or the chestnuts may burn.
- Let the chestnuts cool for 5 minutes and then peel them. After the chestnut shells are blackened, remove them from the fire, and let them cool before you begin to peel them. Use your fingers to peel away the shells around the scored area of the chestnuts.[12]
- Make sure to use a fireproof silicone oven mitt to remove the chestnuts from the fire and set the pan onto a potholder or trivet to cool.
- Place your cooked and peeled chestnuts into an airtight container, and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.[13]
[Edit]In a Frying Pan - Cut an X into each of the chestnuts. Use a sharp paring knife to cut an X mark into the round side of each of the chestnuts. Cut all the way through the shell and into the chestnut meat.[14]
- This is known as scoring the chestnuts.
- Soak the chestnuts in hot water for 1 minute. Place the chestnuts into a large glass bowl and pour boiling hot water over them. You will need to completely cover the chestnuts with the water. Leave them to soak for 1 minute and then pour the chestnuts into a colander to drain them.[15]
- Make sure to wear a pair of oven mitts when you do this since the bowl may be hot!
- Fry the chestnuts for 15 minutes in a cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Turn on a burner on your stove and place a cast iron pan onto it. Then, place the chestnuts onto the pan in a single layer. Let them cook for 15 minutes, stirring them every 2 to 3 minutes to prevent them from burning.[16]
- If your skillet is not large enough to fit all of the chestnuts, then you will need to do this in 2 or 3 batches.
- Wrap the chestnuts into a tea towel and let them cool for 10 minutes. After the chestnuts are done, pour them into an open tea towel on your counter. Then fold up the tea towel around the chestnuts like a parcel. Let the chestnuts sit in the tea towel for 10 minutes.[17]
- Another option is to remove the pan from the heat, place a lid on the skillet, and let the chestnuts cool this way.
- Peel the chestnuts after 10 minutes. Once the chestnuts have cooled, begin peeling away the shells using your fingers. Start by peeling the shells away from the chestnuts around the score marks. Remove the shells completely to get at the meat.[18]
- Don't wait longer than 10 minutes to peel the chestnuts or it may be more difficult to remove them from their shells. It is bets to peel them while they are still warm.
- Cooked and peeled chestnuts will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.[19]
in this video Chef Jason Hill shows you how to roast chestnuts. [Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]In the Oven - Paring knife
- Foil
- Baking Sheet
- Oven mitts
- A large glass bowl
[Edit]Over an Open Fire - Paring knife
- Foil, oven roasting pan, or cast iron pan
- Fireproof silicone oven mitts
[Edit]In a Frying Pan - Paring knife
- Cast iron pan
- Spatula
- Clean tea towel
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| How to Change the Language in Minecraft Posted: 23 Nov 2021 12:00 AM PST Minecraft is a very popular game that is played worldwide. In order to accommodate so many different players, Minecraft offers many different languages to use in game. Fortunately, it is quite simple to change your language in Minecraft with just a few taps or clicks. This wikiHow will teach you how to do just that. [Edit]On Java Edition - Open the Minecraft launcher. Search for Minecraft on your computer's search bar or find the Minecraft grass block icon on your desktop. Click the search result or the icon and wait for the Minecraft launcher to load.
- Start Minecraft. Once the launcher opens, click on the green Play button to start Minecraft.
- Click the speech bubble icon. Once the main screen for Minecraft loads, look by the Options button for a small speech bubble icon with an Earth inside it. Click on this button to open the language menu.
- Choose your language. Scroll through the list of languages to find the one you want to use, then click on it to choose it as your language.
- Press done. After choosing your language, press the Done button at the bottom of the screen to go back to the main menu.
[Edit]On Pocket Edition - Open Minecraft. Locate the Minecraft grass block icon on your mobile device's home screen or search for it using your device's search bar. Tap on the app icon to open Minecraft.
- If you're on an iOS device, swipe all the way to the right of your screen to find the app library. At the top will be a search bar where you can search for the Minecraft app.
- If you're on an Android device, go to settings and scroll down to find and tap on the tab that says Apps or Applications. This will bring up a list of your apps, where you can then scroll, find, and tap on the Minecraft app icon.
- Open settings. Once the main menu loads, tap on the Settings button in the middle of the screen.
- Open language settings. Scroll down to the very bottom and tap on the button that says Language. It should also have a round blue and black ball icon with a speech bubble by it.
- Choose your language. Scroll through the language options and tap on the one you want to use.
[Edit]On Consoles - Open Minecraft. Turn on your console and locate the Minecraft app if you've downloaded it from the console store. If you have a physical copy of the game, insert it into the console and launch it from there.
- Open settings. Once the main menu loads, find the Settings button in the middle of the screen and press the Use button to open the settings menu.
- Open language settings. Scroll down to the very bottom and press the button that says Language. It should also have a round blue and black ball icon with a speech bubble by it.
- Choose your language. Scroll through the language options and press the one you want to use.
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| How to Send Large Files Through Outlook Posted: 22 Nov 2021 04:00 PM PST Whether you're sending email in the desktop version of Outlook or through Outlook.com, you'll run into size limits when trying to attach large files. Outlook won't allow you to send a message that's larger than 20 MB through web-based email servers like Outlook.com or Gmail, or larger than 10 MB when sending through an Exchange server. So what happens when you need to get a large file to someone right away? You can still send the file by first uploading it to OneDrive. Or, if you're trying to send photos that are too large through the desktop version of Outlook, you can also use Outlook's image size reducer to shrink them. A third way is to compress the file(s) into a ZIP file, which will usually reduce its size. [Edit]Uploading to OneDrive - Sign in to https://www.onedrive.com. Because email servers limit the size of attachments, you'll want to upload your file to cloud service and then include a link to the file in your email message.
- You get 5 GB of space on OneDrive for free with a free Microsoft account. If you subscribe to Microsoft 365, you'll have 1TB of space, and can upload files up to 250 GB.
- If you'd prefer, you can use a different cloud drive service, such as Dropbox or iCloud, instead of OneDrive.
- Click the button. It's at the top of your file list. A menu will expand.
- Click on the menu. This opens your computer's file browser.
- Select the large file and click . This uploads the file to OneDrive. You can watch the progress at the top-right corner of OneDrive.
- Select the uploaded file and click . You'll see this at the top-left corner of the file list.
- Click . This saves a direct link to the large file to your computer's clipboard.
- Paste the file into the email message in Outlook. Whether you're using Outlook.com on the web or the Outlook app on your computer, you can paste the URL you copied into the body of the message. Just right-click the location in the message where you want to insert the link and select Paste.
- Send the message. When the recipient receives the message, they'll be able to download the large file by clicking the link you included.
[Edit]Reducing Image Size in Outlook 365 - Attach the large photo(s) to your email message in Outlook. If you're using the Outlook application on your computer and want to share large photos, you can tell Outlook to make the images smaller when sending.[1]
- To attach files in an Outlook message, click the paperclip icon at the top of the new message, select Browse This PC, choose the file(s), and then click Open.
- Click the menu and select . The File menu that you need to click is the one that's on the new message, not the one at the top of Outlook. You'll see an Info menu option at the top of the File menu when expanded.
- Select . It's the first option in the yellow box under "Image Attachments."
- Click the back button to return to your email message. Now that you've told Outlook to reduce the size of the attached image(s), you should be able to send the message without error.
- If you can't get the images small enough to send this way, send multiple email messages with a few images attached to each, or upload them to OneDrive instead.
[Edit]Compressing Files Before Sending - Open File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). If you're trying to send a file (or group of files) that are too large to attach to an email, you may be able to reduce the size of the file by compressing it into a ZIP file. The recipient can then unzip the file to view what's inside.
- To open File Explorer for Windows, click the folder icon in the taskbar, or press Windows key + E.
- To open Finder for macOS, click the two-toned smiley face icon on the Dock.
- Some mail servers won't allow you to attach a ZIP File to an email. If you get an error about attaching a ZIP file, try using OneDrive instead.
- Go to the folder where you've saved the large file(s). For example, if your large files are photos, you can open your Photos or Pictures folder.
- Compressing files that are already in compressed formats, such as MP3, JPG, or MP4, will typically not reduce the file size by much. This method will work best for uncompressed files such as large Adobe documents, uncompressed video, and images in the RAW format.
- Select the file(s) you want to compress. To select multiple files, hold down the Control (PC) or Command (Mac) key as you click each file.
- Add the selected file(s) to a compressed ZIP file. The steps are a little different depending on your operating system:
- Windows: Right-click the selected file(s), choose Send to on the menu, and then select Compressed (zipped) folder.
- macOS: Press Control as you click the selected file(s) and choose Compress from the menu.
- Check the size of the new ZIP file. Once you compress the files into a ZIP, a new file ending with the ".zip" extension will appear in the same folder you're in. You'll want to make sure it's fewer than 10 MB if you're sending it through an Exchange server, or 20 MB if sending through most other types of mail servers. Here's how to check its size:
- Click the file ending with .ZIP once to select it.
- If you're using a Mac, click the File menu and select Get Summary Info.
- If you're using Windows, right-click the file and select Properties.
- Attach the ZIP file to an email in Outlook. You can do this using the desktop version of Outlook or Outlook.com on the web. Just click the paperclip icon at the top of the message, select Browse this Computer or Browse this PC, choose the file, and then click Open. If the file is smaller than the maximum, the message will send as normal.
- If you're still unable to send the message after compressing the file, or Outlook won't let you attach a ZIP file to an email, you could try uploading the file to OneDrive or another cloud drive instead.
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| How to Grow Parsley from Cuttings Posted: 22 Nov 2021 08:00 AM PST Rather than growing them from seeds, many herbs and other plants can be grown from cuttings—that is, stems you cut from an existing plant and help to take root on their own. While parsley cuttings have a low success rate compared to many other common herbs, why not give it a try? You can improve your odds by making the cuttings with clean, sharp scissors, nurturing the cuttings indoors in an appropriate growing medium, and transplanting the rooted cuttings to a good growing location for parsley. [Edit]Cutting Parsley Stems - Clean your sharp scissors with soap, water, and rubbing alcohol. Clean off any surface dirt from your garden scissors with soapy water, then rinse them with plain water. After that, soak a cotton ball or soft cloth in rubbing alcohol and wipe down the blades of the scissors. Allow them to air dry for about 1 minute.[1]
- Cleaning your garden scissors regularly greatly reduces your chances of spreading any plant diseases. Always clean the scissors right before making any cuttings.
- Always use sharp garden scissors so you can make clean, accurate cuts with minimal tearing.
- Identify several leafy stems about long. Pick out 3-4 healthy-looking stems that are a vibrant green color and have at least 3 segments of leaves at the top of each stem. Avoid stems with flowers, stems or leaves with brown areas, or stems with exceptionally large leaves.[2]
- The success rate for parsley cuttings is low, so make 3-4 cuttings even if you only really want 1. Likewise, if you want 2-3, make at least 6-8 cuttings.
- Cut the stems at an angle and trim any lower leaves. Instead of cutting off the stems straight across, snip them at about a 45 degree angle. Cut each stem at any point above the soil line so that it's around long. If there are any leaves on the bottom half of the cutting, snip them off.[3]
- Snipping at an angle increases the surface area and allows the cutting to soak up water more quickly.
- When making cuttings of other herbs like basil or mint, snip the stem off just below a node—the point where a leaf shoots off from the stem. Parsley's leaf nodes are typically near the top of the stem, so this is less important.
[Edit]Nurturing the Cuttings - Place the cuttings in a jar of filtered or spring water for 2 hours. A small glass jar filled with of water is good for 3-4 cuttings. If possible, avoid using tap water, which contains chlorine, or distilled water, which lacks nutrients.[4]
- Using an activated carbon or reverse osmosis filter will remove chlorine from tap water, as will boiling it for 20 minutes. Leaving the water in a lid-free pot for 24 hours also removes most or all of the chlorine.
- Make your own rooting solution, if desired, instead of using just water. To give your parsley cuttings a slightly better chance of sprouting roots, dissolve 1 uncoated aspirin tablet in the jar of water before adding the cuttings. Aspirin contains a derivative of salicylic acid, which was originally discovered in willow bark and potentially acts as a growth hormone for plants.[5]
- The effectiveness of this hormonal rooting solution is based more on anecdotal observation than scientific evidence. However, it is still unlikely to harm your cuttings.
- Fill a plant pot with of a good growing medium. You might, for example, fill the pot with equal parts of sand, perlite, and peat moss. Whatever growing medium you choose, make sure it's good at retaining moisture evenly.[6]
- Parsley typically isn't picky about its growing medium, but you'll want every advantage you can get when trying to grow from cuttings.
- Plant the bottom of the cuttings into the growing medium. For each cutting, make a small indentation into the growing medium with your fingertip or a pencil, insert the cut tip of the stem, and lightly pack the growing medium around it. Space out the cuttings at least apart.[7]
- If a cutting won't stand upright on its own, plant it slightly deeper than .
- Provide the pot with indirect sunlight and even moisture. Water the pot just enough to evenly dampen the growing medium, then place the pot on a windowsill or other spot where it will receive primarily indirect sunlight. Check the pot's moisture level every 1-2 days.[8]
- Test the moisture level by sticking the tip of your finger into the growing medium. If it's damp to a depth of at least , it doesn't need extra water.
- You may only need to add water once per week, especially indoors.
- If there's no risk of frost, you can instead place the pot outdoors in a mostly-shady location. It's more challenging to control the moisture level outdoors, though.
- Check daily after 2 weeks for signs of root growth. Focus only on keeping the moisture level even for about 14 days. After that, check for roots by gently scraping away some of the growing medium around each cutting. Look for white roots emerging from the submerged part of the cutting.[9]
- If the roots reach long, consider your effort a success. You can start the process of transplanting your rooted cuttings into pots or the soil.
- If there's no sign of root growth after 3 weeks and the cutting is wilted and brown, it's not going to take root. Hopefully, at least one of your several cuttings will make it!
[Edit]Growing Rooted Cuttings - Move the rooted cuttings into pots with adequate spacing. Each new parsley plant should have at least of spacing all around, so you may want to transplant each rooted cutting into its own pot. Prepare the growing medium in a similar fashion as before—for example, by mixing equal parts sand, perlite, and peat moss. Then, carefully scoop out each plant with the soil attached to its root ball and nestle it into its new home.[10]
- While indirect sunlight was the best option for the new cuttings, aim for partial sunshine—about 4-6 hours per day—for the transplanted cuttings. You can keep the pots indoors or move them outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.
- Transplant the parsley into the ground, if desired, instead of using pots. Choose a spot outdoors that gets partial sunshine and has moist, loamy soil. After the risk of frost has passed, work in some compost and loosen up the soil, then carefully transplant the cuttings and their root balls.[11]
- Give each plant at least of spacing all around.
- Some gardeners find that their parsley grows especially well when planted near tomatoes. Alternatively, some gardeners claim that growing parsley near roses causes the rose blossoms to be more fragrant.
- Maintain evenly moist conditions for the best results. Once it has taken root, parsley is pretty resilient and can handle both dry and wet conditions. However, it does best in an evenly moist growing medium. Plan your watering strategy accordingly.[12]
- The growing medium should feel moist when you stick your finger into it.
- Harvest the outermost leafy stems of your parsley plants first. Multiple stems will soon emerge from each parsley plant, and each stem will develop a clump of leaves at the end. Focus on harvesting the outermost stems first, once the leaves are vibrant and well-developed. New stems should continue to emerge near the center of the plant.[13]
- If you want to make new cuttings, choose these healthy outermost stems as well.
- Parsley is a biennial plant in most climates. This means that it produces abundant leaves during its first growing season, then primarily "goes to seed" and dies off during its second growing season. You'll still get some leaves to harvest during the second season, and can collect the seeds for planting.
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| How to Deal with an Online Stalker Posted: 22 Nov 2021 12:00 AM PST If someone is continually threatening, harassing, and intimidating you online, you might have a cyberstalker on your hands. Cyberstalkers are people who just won't leave you alone and might even make you fear for your life. Unfortunately, if you have an online stalker, you're not alone. As many as 8% of Americans report being stalked online at some point in their life.[1] In many cases, it's possible to get rid of the person on your own by locking down your social media and other accounts. But if the problem persists, call the police. [Edit]Handling Matters on Your Own - End all contact with the person. If you're replying to their messages, you're encouraging them to continue. Although it can be extremely hard to ignore repeated messages, it might provoke the person to leave you alone.[2]
- Even telling the person to leave you alone can encourage them to continue stalking you. They know that their messages are unwanted — they don't need you to tell them.
- It's also possible that the messages will increase in frequency and intensity when you ignore them. The person is just trying to crack you so you'll respond. It's your attention that they want. Don't give it to them.[3]
- Warn your friends and family about your stalker. Tell everyone you know about your cyberstalker so they won't inadvertently give the person information about you that they could use to harm you. Be specific about what the person is doing and provide as much information about their identity as possible, including screen names or aliases that they use online.[4]
- It's also a good idea to tell them not to engage the person or try to intervene. If they start defending you and telling the person to stop stalking you, the person might start stalking them as well.
- If your stalker is threatening your reputation, you might also tell people at your work or school about the stalker and let them know what's going on. It might not completely reverse the damage, but it's good damage control.[5]
- Block the person from your email and social media accounts. Go to each social media platform where you have a presence and block your cyberstalker's account. If they have more than one account that they use, block each of them separately.[6]
- Once you've blocked the person, they'll be unable to see your posts or your account. Usually, they can't even see your comments on other people's posts.
- It's possible that the person will create other accounts once they figure out that you've blocked them. You might consider suspending your own account until you've taken care of the cyberstalking.[7]
- Report defamation or abuse to social media platforms. If the person is violating the platform's terms of service agreement, the platform will remove damaging posts for you. Take screenshots of the offensive posts before you submit your report, so you have a copy for your records.[8]
- Start a log of the date and time of each report that you make. If you have friends or family submitting reports as well, include that information in your log.
- Increase the privacy settings on all of your accounts. Review the information on your accounts very carefully and get rid of any personal information that doesn't need to be there, such as your email address or phone number. Lock down all of your information so that only your friends and family members can see it.[9]
- Become familiar with the privacy settings on all the platforms you use, so you can quickly make changes if necessary.
- Log out of your accounts, then search them online to see what you can see if you're not connected. Some platforms, such as Facebook, allow you to view your account the way others would see it while you're tweaking your privacy settings.
- If you have accounts that you don't use anymore, go ahead and close them out. They could provide a way for your stalker to reconnect with you again.
- Get help from a professional counselor or support group. Cyberstalking can take an immense toll on you and cause a lot of stress. Talking to a professional counselor can help you move on from the experience. Joining a support group with other victims can also help you feel less alone.[10]
- Pay attention to your thoughts and feelings to recognize when you might need help. If you find yourself obsessing over your stalker or constantly in fear that they'll return to cause you problems, therapy can help you move on.
- Contact information for many groups and organizations is available at https://victimsofcrime.org/getting-help/.
[Edit]Reporting Criminal Stalking - Keep records of all messages or comments. Make screenshots of every message you get from your cyberstalker, as well as all comments, blog posts, or other online content that's related to you. Record the dates and times in your log.[11]
- If you've blocked the person from your email, any emails they send you will end up in your spam folder. Check that regularly so you can include those emails in your records.
- Copy information about the person stalking you. Usually, the person cyberstalking you knows you personally in some way — although you might not know who they are at first. Keep records of all the user names or screen names they use so you can quickly identify them.[12]
- If you're able to get the person's IP address, record it as well. It can provide you valuable information about their location. For example, if you have your own website, you can connect it to a tracking service that logs all the IP addresses that visit your website. Many of these services are free.
- File a report with your local law enforcement agency. Go to your local police department and tell the officer behind the desk that you want to file a police report. Bring copies of all the emails, messages, comments, and other content from your cyberstalker with you and show them to the officer who takes your report.[13]
- Answer any questions the officer asks you as completely and honestly as possible. If you're not certain of your cyberstalker's identity, let them know that as well.
- Before you leave the police department, ask when the written report will be available. You might have to wait a couple of days before you can come to pick it up.
- Follow up with your report when you have new information. Every time the person messages you or otherwise harasses you online, make a copy. Call the police officer assigned to your case and let them know that the person is harassing you again. If nothing else, this helps create a paper trail.[14]
- Don't call every day — you don't want to become a stalker yourself! But keep the police aware that the person is continuing to harass you.
- If you don't hear from the officer assigned to your case, call every couple of weeks to find out the status.
- Connect with a local victims advocate. When you file your police report, ask the officer about victims' advocates. They'll usually be able to connect you with one. Victims' advocates can tell you what to do to stay safe and help you come up with a game plan to get your cyberstalker to leave you alone.[15]
- The law varies in different states. Cyberstalking is a crime in some states and not in others. However, the victims' advocate might know of other laws that would apply to your situation.
- The victims' advocate can also help you gather and organize your evidence for either a criminal or civil trial.
- Apply for a restraining order against the person. In many states, unfortunately, you can only get a restraining order against someone if you know them personally. But it doesn't hurt to try! It won't cost you anything to apply for a restraining order and, if the judge grants it, the person won't be able to contact you anymore.[16]
- It is a crime to violate a restraining order, although the specific rules vary from state to state. Typically, the person is arrested immediately for violating the order.[17]
[Edit]Suing Your Stalker in Court - Hire an attorney who has experience handling cyberstalking cases. This sort of lawsuit can be traumatic and emotionally draining. You need a lawyer on your side who understands the court system and all the ins and outs of court procedure. Most attorneys offer a free initial consultation, so you can at least talk to them about your situation and find out what your options are, then go from there.[18]
- The website of your state or local bar association is a good place to start looking for attorneys. Most bar associations have a free referral service that will give you the names of a few attorneys after you answer some brief questions about your case.
- Many lawyers will take this sort of case on a contingency fee basis, which means you won't have to pay them any money unless you win your case or your stalker settles with you out of court. So don't worry about how you'll be able to afford attorney's fees!
- Find out your stalker's identity and location if you don't already know. It's rare for your cyberstalker to be someone you don't know in real life, but it's possible that they're masking their identity online so that you can't tell who they are. Unmasking their true identity, however, is necessary if you're going to sue them in court.[19]
- Your lawyer will have access to investigative resources they can use to figure out who your cyberstalker is and where they live.
- You need to know where your cyberstalker lives to make sure you're suing them in the right court and can serve them with your lawsuit. If you can't find out where your cyberstalker lives, that usually means you won't be able to sue them.
- Go over your petition with your attorney to start your lawsuit. Your attorney will draft a petition to file with the court and start your lawsuit. This document lays out your allegations against your cyberstalker and includes information about the money you're asking the court to award you, in addition to any other requests that you have.[20]
- For example, it's common for these petitions to include a request for an order from the judge prohibiting the person from contacting you again.
- Cyberstalking specifically isn't usually what you'd sue them for. Typically, these are lawsuits for "intentional infliction of emotional distress," which simply means that the person was harassing you because they wanted you to become upset, scared, or stressed out.
- Ask the judge for a preliminary injunction against your cyberstalker. Through the course of filing your lawsuit, it might also be possible to get a temporary order from the judge that puts a halt to the cyberstalking behavior until your case comes to trial. These are called "preliminary injunctions," and basically amount to the judge finding that you have enough evidence to prove that your claims have merit.[21]
- Preliminary injunctions are similar to restraining orders except that they only last until the conclusion of the case on which they're based.
- Typically, if your cyberstalker violates the preliminary injunction, they would be arrested and sent to jail — possibly until the trial is over.
- Organize your evidence of the cyberstalking. To prove your case, you'll need to show all the messages, comments, posts, and other internet content. The frequency and intensity of the content help establish the stalking pattern.[22]
- Include your logs and any other documents you have that show actions you took against your cyberstalker, such as complaints to social media platforms or police reports.
- Document all of your costs associated with the cyberstalking. If you win your lawsuit in civil court, you're entitled to monetary damages.[23] These damages are meant to compensate you for the costs you incurred as a result of the cyberstalking. Generally, you'll need proof of your expenses to have your amount of damages approved by the court.[24]
- For example, if you started seeing a therapist as a result of the cyberstalking, all of the costs associated with that therapy could be included.
- In addition to specific costs, you can also get money for "pain and suffering." While this is a subjective amount, it's based in part on how long the cyberstalking has been going on and how badly it has affected you and those around you.
- Testify against your cyberstalker at trial. Ultimately, if your case goes to trial, you'll be expected to testify. This can be a traumatic experience for anyone, especially since your cyberstalker will likely be in the courtroom. Your attorney will practice with you so you know what to expect when you take the stand.[25]
- When you're in the courtroom, avoid looking at your cyberstalker at all, or even in their general direction. Face forward and look at the judge. When you're on the stand, look at your attorney.
- It's usually a good idea to bring along a close friend or family member for moral support, especially on the day you're going to testify.
- If your cyberstalker ever makes you feel that you're in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.[26]
[Edit]Warnings - Although many of these things will work no matter where you live, this article primarily focuses on how to deal with an online stalker in the US. In other countries, laws and legal processes might be different.
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