For instance, a simple “Would you like to dance?” can go a long way, and gives your potential partner the option to say yes or no. You can always try something more traditional, like “Shall we dance?” “Care to dance?” or “May I have this dance?”[2] X Research source Don’t be discouraged if your initial partner rejects your offer. There are plenty of people at a dance that are willing and able to dance with you instead!...

You can also use emery cloth if you don’t have access to wet sandpaper. You can buy a multi-pack of emery cloth from most home improvement or hardware stores. You can typically buy safety gloves and goggles at any home improvement store that also sells sandpaper. If your glass has multiple sharp edges, hold it so that none of the edges can cut your palm. If it’s impossible to hold your glass this way, consider smoothing the edges using a different method....

This is when I realized my aversion wasn’t to working with women but rather with insecure people. Insecurity breeds fear, and once fear has you in its grips, you stagnate. Too afraid to make mistakes, you hold yourself back from moving forward and never end up making headway in a company. When you let your insecurities dictate your relationships, you do a disservice to yourself and the people you work with....

Use full fat milk or powdered milk and pure honey. Full fat milk can help moisturize the skin as well as helping to exfoliate. [1] X Research source Pour 1 to 2 cups of milk and half a cup of honey under warm, running water and wait for the tub to fill. Mix the milk and honey into the water until the mixture if uniformed throughout. [2] X Research source Get in the bath and soak for as long as you feel comfortable....

If you are, for instance, in a relationship with your therapist, they are definitely in violation of ethical codes. There are certain cases in which a therapist will recommend that you stop spending time with someone. Listen to your therapist’s reasoning in each case to determine if the person they encourage you to stop spending time with is truly harmful to your physical or emotional well-being. Sometimes this isn’t an ethical issue, but just a sign of a bad match....

You can purchase transplants from a local garden center. If you’d rather grow your tomatoes from seed, start germinating them indoors 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost. Single stakes are easy to install, remove, and store. They also make harvesting a quick, simple process. If you are using wooden stakes to support the tomato plants, do not use treated wood. This can cause chemicals to be transferred into the ground....

If your cat is exhibiting aggression and you don’t know if it is play aggression or aggression due to a serious illness, you should get it checked out by a veterinarian. Avoid yelling, which could make matters worse. Avoid picking up or moving your cat after they exhibit bad behavior since your touch could indicate a reward for the bad behavior. If your cat acts out very briefly and you don’t want to end the play session, you can use a short, five-second timeout....

Guaifenesin, which also referred to as glyceryl guaiacolate, is one of the most common mucus-thinning medications available. After rinsing the sinus, you can also use a nasal steroid to help calm any inflammation that can lead to congestion and drainage. There are many different kinds of cough drops out there. You can purchase them over-the-counter at your local pharmacy. Chlorpheniramine: This antihistamine is usually taken as a 4 mg tablet. As an adult, you can take a maximum of 24 mg a day....

Have dinner around a dinner table, rather than in front of the TV, so that you have more time to connect. Go on road trips, sightsee, or share new experiences together. Visit relatives that you don’t see as often or make time to call or write them. Keep a calendar and mark down any special days ahead of time, so you don’t forget things like game days, dance rehearsal, or anniversaries....

For instance, maybe you feel a certain tension in the area before the tic, and the tic relieves that tension. For example, tension in the throat may lead to a throat-clearing tic. You’ll need to become cognizant of the onset of tics, which is why identifying the preemptive urge is important. Then, you can practice the new behavior over and over, particularly when a tic is coming on to change the pattern....

Focusing on bad memories, or ruminating, can hurt your problem-solving skills. For example, you may feel helpless in the face of a work-related hurdle instead of tackling the problem head-on. Ruminating can also lead to unhealthy behaviors like binge drinking or other forms of self medication intended to stop the negative thoughts. Ruminating on bad memories leads to negative thinking patterns associated with depression and anxiety. [1] X Research source...

Dental problems: Thumb-sucking can sometimes affect a child’s bite by causing an overbite, the alignment of their teeth, or the way the roof of their mouth develops. Social problems: Children who suck their thumb may be teased, ostracized or bullied. Medical problems: Persistent thumbsucking can cause the skin on the thumb to shrivel, crack, or chap. It can prevent the nail from growing properly, or occasionally even a sore thumb caused by infections under and around the nail bed....

The settlement, known as Beta Samati, once formed part of the Aksumite Empire—one of Africa’s most influential ancient civilizations, which ruled over what is now Eritrea and northern Ethiopia between 80 B.C. and 825 A.D. The empire is notable in the region for its conversion Christianity, which occurred during the fourth century. A team led by Michael Harrower from Johns Hopkins University has now described scientifically for the first time in a study published in the journal Antiquity, which estimates—according to radiocarbon dating—that it was first occupied by the pre-Aksumites around 750 B....

On Friday, the department announced charges against Brendon Jacy Tatum and Joseph Huffaker. Both were officers with the City of Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Police Services Patrol Division (RPDPS), which was disbanded in January 2017 due to changes in California marijuana law. The two officers have been charged with conspiracy to commit extortion of money, property and marijuana from suspects they pulled over on a California highway. Tatum is also facing charges of falsification of records in a federal investigation and tax evasion....

“After the horrific events of January 6th, the Congress is grateful to have National Guard troops assisting in the protection of the Capitol. We were disappointed though to see in a variety of images in the media, that Guard personnel are having to take breaks or rest on the floors of the Capitol,” Representatives Rosa DeLauro and Betty McCollum wrote in their letter. “Staff were on the call with Vice Chief of Staff, General Martin, and understand that not all Guard personnel currently have secured lodging, and that the Army is considering utilizing the convention center for lodging....

Governor Tim Walz, whose state has become a hotspot for infections, made the announcement on Wednesday. Two teams consisting of 22 people will arrive at Hennepin County Medical Center and St. Cloud Hospital next week. Both are experiencing staff shortages and an overflow of unvaccinated patients. “Our best defense against this is the vaccine,” Walz told reporters at a virtual press conference. Minnesota is currently the second-ranking state in the country in the number of booster shots administered, behind only Vermont....

The office released the information on Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Francisco Diaz determined that two of the four people, Kevin Greeson and Benjamin Phillips, died of natural causes. Both men, who were in their 50s, were reported to have had hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Greeson, an Alabama native and father of five, had been talking to his wife on the phone when he fell onto the sidewalk. Greeson’s family said that while he was a supporter of former President Donald Trump, “he was not there to participate in violence or rioting, nor did he condone such actions....

In other words, if you see that you’re in a “Group MMS,” you won’t be able to remove people from the group. You can enable Chat in Gmail by tapping ☰ > Settings then tapping the account you want to chat with (if you have more than one Google account), and finally tapping the box next to “Chat. " Since SMS and your normal Messages app don’t allow you to remove people from the group after you’ve created it, you’ll want to use an internet-based messaging service like Google Chats or WhatsApp....

There are three games left in the season, and the Tigers’ magic number is two to clinch their fourth consecutive division title. The Royals’ magic number is one to wrap up their first playoff berth since 1985, just as was predicted in the Sporting News Baseball Yearbook. Another accurate prediction was the Indians finishing third in the Central, but the order of finish at the bottom was flipped, as the White Sox will edge the Twins to stay out of the basement....

However, not all felines grow to the usual, adult cat size. Some breeds of domestic cat tend to stay small, or are specifically bred to be smaller than usual. It’s important to note that some cats can pay a heavy price to stay tiny. Extreme breeding of domestic cats can lead to significant, life-altering or deadly health conditions which can have an impact on their quality of life. Many breeds of domestic cat tend to stay tiny, with the exception of fluffy giants like the Norwegian Forest and the Maine Coon....