If you don’t have drop cloths you can use tarps, cardboard, or garbage bags. Render colors include gray, off-white, green, blue, and yellow. You can also customize your render by mixing the colors. Rent a mixing drill or mechanical concrete mixer from a hardware store to quickly and more efficiently mix the render mortar. Remember to wash off your tools after mixing the mortar so that the render doesn’t harden on them....

The third and fourth pages comprise a consent form, which you can fill out to authorize OCR to access your personal information while the office investigates your complaint. The last four pages provide information on what OCR can do with your personal information, how it will be protected, and when it can be disclosed. If you are completing the form for someone else, check the relevant box and write in that person’s name in the appropriate section....

Leaving your cat alone to get over the feelings of aggression is the best bet to ensure that there is no unintended altercation between you and your pet. You should also try to segregate the cat from any other pets or humans in the house. This should hopefully cause your cat to stop paying attention to whatever it is that is agitating it and give the cat an opportunity to calm down....

If the ink is still too thick, add two more drops of the nail polish remover. If it is still too thick, add two more drops of the thinner. Be sure to close the bottle and shake it before testing the ink again. You may also find the thinner labeled as “correction ink thinner” or “correction fluid thinner. " Draw circles with it in a small puddle of olive oil or baby oil....

It’s easy to read a whole page and realize you took in nothing. If you notice your mind wandering, return it to the text. Ask yourself questions when you read. For example, ask, “What is the main point of this section?” It can help to underline as you go and write down notes in the margins. You can also summarize the information by writing it down, which may help you remember it better....

You should not reuse teabags in this manner more than once or twice. If you are not planning on reusing them right away, put them in the refrigerator in enough water to keep them completely wet. Storing used teabags at room temperature or in dry conditions can cause mold growth and invite unwanted bacteria. [1] X Research source Place old teabags in the water you are using to boil pasta or rice for added flavor....

If you aren’t logged into your Google account, enter your email address and password when prompted before continuing. You can add a title to the document by selecting the title in the upper-left corner of the page and typing in your preferred title. Once you see this confirmation, your document has been saved. Select a folder into which you want to move the file (you can double-click a folder to open it)....

For example, to search wikiHow for any page that has the word “banana”, you would type site:wikihow. com banana. To search wikiHow for any page that has the phrase “eat a banana”, you would type site:wikihow. com eat a banana. Letter case is ignored when using the Find tool. On Samsung Internet, the up and down arrows appear on the right side above the keyboard. If you are using Safari on iPhone or iPad, tap Done in the lower-left corner to close the search bar...

Computer tower - This may be all you have if you just purchased a tower. If that’s the case, you will need to obtain a monitor, mouse, and keyboard before you can use the computer. Monitor - Not all computers come with a monitor. If you’re upgrading your computer, you can usually use your old monitor. Mouse and keyboard - Most complete systems come packed with both of these, though you may want to consider upgrading for higher-quality peripherals with better ergonomics Speakers - These are sometimes built into monitor, and are not always included....

Don’t be afraid to be a little sexy. If you’re comfortable with your body, show it off. If you’re not comfortable with a lot of makeup, then you shouldn’t try to look like someone else just to impress him. Try wearing a little lip gloss, and applying it in front of him. This will make him pay more attention to your lips. Just make sure that he wants to touch you too and that you’re not making him uncomfortable....

People tend to listen to those who choose their words carefully. Someone who’s always sharing their opinion or telling stories may lose people’s interest with time. If you have a tendency to talk too much, you may find yourself constantly sharing information unnecessarily. For example, if you and co-worker are in the break room at the same time, you do not have to make small talk. If your co-worker does not seem interested in talking, they may not be in the mood for social interaction....

For instance, your list might include: drowsiness, social media addiction, lack of organization, and constant interruptions. Once you have your list, try to eliminate the culprits. For example, try to get more sleep, eliminate your social media bookmarks, and come up with an organization system. Not all of these culprits will be fixable, but eliminating some of them should help. Write down everything you do in an hour so you can see how efficiently you’re using your time....

Coffee Black tea Caffeinated beverages Sodas Alcohol, which will make your dehydration worse For a light meal with fiber, try cooking grains in a light chicken or miso broth. Use at least twice as much liquid as grains. For example, cook 1/2 cup barley in 1 to 2 cups of chicken broth. Yogurt containing active cultures Yeast (Saccharomyces boulardii)[5] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U. S. National Institutes of Health Go to source...

If you did end up washing your bell peppers, make sure that they are completely dry before putting them in the fridge. Pat them dry with a paper towel. Do not tie or knot the bag closed. You will need airflow to keep the peppers fresh. Do not store peppers in an airtight bag. This will make them spoil faster. Do not keep peppers in the same drawer as fruits. Fruits release a gas called ethylene, which can cause vegetables to rot faster....

For the first time since the Lakers’ Jerry West won the award while losing to the Celtics in 1969, a Finals loser may win it, with James playing phenomenally and the Warriors one game away from clinching. Yet while we discuss whether the winning team should have the MVP, one Basketball Hall of Famer who has been on the other side of this scenario told Sporting News he couldn’t care less....

Last year, we saw the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls steamroll the 1985-86 Boston Celtics in an NBA 2K15 series simulation which definitively showed them to be the greatest team of all-time. The quality of the role-players, outside shooting, and second-chance points were what really separated the two. MORE: MJ’s victory cigars | Ron Harper says game wouldn’t be close With the Golden State Warriors opening the 2015-16 season with a record 24-0 start and reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry playing at an all-time great level, the question of how they would fare against that Bulls team has surfaced....

Marine research organization OCEARCH has fitted the female shark, which is more-than-15-foot-long and 2,000 pounds, with a satellite tracking device that “pings” when her dorsal fin breaches the surface of the water. Pings from just over a week ago indicated that the shark was moving northwards fast, although subsequent pings over the past few days show that the animal has turned back on itself, appearing to hang around in one region of the mid-Atlantic....

Two Japanese districts near Tokyo, Ibaraki and Chiba said they will not be able to treat Olympic participants who get sick. Seiko Hashimoto, president of the Tokyo organizing committee, has not said how much medical personnel the Games will need yet. “On the point about the number of staff needed and how much medical staff we need, and how many hospitals we need to be working with—all of this we are still not in a position to share at this point yet,” Hashimoto said....

The Best Buy store is located in Burnsville, Minnesota, and the reported theft occurred around 8 p.m. “A group of 20-30 people reportedly entered the open Best Buy and stole electronics. The group fled prior to officers arriving,” the Burnsville Police Department wrote in a Saturday news release that was sent to Newsweek. “There were no weapons displayed and no one was injured. No one is in custody and the investigation is ongoing....

With anxiety affecting as many as 40 million U.S.-based adults per year, many people have turned to their phones to seek help. If you’re really struggling, it’s important to seek professional help. But you may also find these apps helpful. Here are 20 of the best iPhone apps to help with anxiety… 1. Headspace Most people who have visited a health professional about their mental health will have probably heard the worn-out refrain: “Have you tried Headspace?...