When buying produce at the grocery store, avoid packing the product in an extra plastic bag if it isn’t necessary. Vegetables such as potatoes, onions, peppers, tomatoes, beets; and fruits such as bananas, apples, plums, and melons shouldn’t require an extra bag. Instead of buying canned soup or pasta sauce, read up in a cookbook how to prepare them at home. Practice “precycling” by only buying products whose materials can be recycled....

Check the tobacco to see if it is moist enough. Leave the tobacco in longer if it isn’t. [1] X Research source Hold the iron above the tobacco and let steam for 10 seconds. Be careful not to touch the iron to the tobacco. Heat the jar by putting it into an oven set at 200 F (~100 C) for 20 minutes or until jar feels hot to the touch. Let the jar stand for ten minutes....

Don’t use WD-40 on your windshield or windows. It’s an oily substance that will be very difficult to remove. Don’t have WD-40? Try a different bug an tar removing product. Your local auto store should have a selection of products you can use to take off the bugs. As a bonus, this method works well to remove tar, too. Don’t use a tough sponge or steel wool pad to remove bugs from your car - it will scratch your paint....

You will have to go through several damp paper towels if the spill is large. Make sure the area is dry after you rinse it off. You can dry it off by patting it with a cloth or paper towel. For really stubborn paint, try spraying a little latex paint remover on the spot. Let it sit on the paint for a few minutes before scrubbing it off with a wet cloth....

Make sure you spend some extra time smoothing with the moleskin. The moleskin needs the heat from your skin to really adhere to the fabric. At the fabric store, you can find packages of two-sided fabric adhesive sheets. Some of these are iron-on, but for this project, using one that doesn’t require ironing is better, as it’s not a good idea to iron some bras. Once you’ve got it backed, trim up the edges....

Find repair pencils and markers online or at your local home improvement store. These repair pencils and markers are often useful on wood and vinyl, too. If you can’t find one specifically labeled for use on laminate, check for ones that work on wood. If you’re in a hurry to get to the repairs, dry the floor off with a clean microfiber cloth after washing it with water. The more filler you apply, the darker the material looks....

If your pen has any metal components, dry them thoroughly to prevent corrosion. You can also take the pen apart and soak just the cartridge if you don’t want to get the barrel of the pen wet. Don’t use an industrial heat gun! They get extremely hot and will probably melt your pen. Be careful not to burn yourself or melt the pen. Hold just the very tip of the nib in the flame, and don’t do it for longer than 2-3 seconds....

To scan and observe, you should spend a few seconds every couple of minutes looking around your area. Look at the water, and also look at the pool deck or beach. Keep your eyes out for people in distress, or in potentially risky situations. For example, if there is someone swimming far from shore in choppy waters, you’ll want to keep a close watch on them. Keep your eye out for the elderly and young swimmers....

Escrow accounts are most commonly used in real estate transactions. When the conditions for the sale are satisfied, the escrow agent will release the money to the seller. In this way, the escrow agent guarantees the transaction, making sure each side fulfills its obligations. If you are using an agent to buy or sell a home, then the agent should handle setting up the escrow account. Ask your bank if they provide an escrow service....

-4x + 7 = 15 = -4x = 8 Adding +3 to the left side of the equation, -2x -3, will give you (-2x -3) + 3, or -2x on the left side. Adding +3 to the right side of the equation, 4x -15, will give you (4x - 15) +3, or 4x -12. Therefore, (-2x - 3) +3 = (4x - 15) +3 = -2x = 4x - 12 The new equation should read -2x = 4x -12...

You can also use old tires or telephone poles to build your stacks on, but pallets are the easiest and most common choice. [2] X Research source Consider covering your pallets with a tarp for an extra layer of protection. Lifting bales with your arms and back can cause strain and injury. If you’re working with a partner, don’t expect them to catch bales. You’ll probably knock them over instead! Toss it so that it’ll land near them, not on them....

You can temporarily secure each section with a rubber band. Keep a spray bottle near you to dampen hair again when it dries. If you have textured hair, use the comb to twist your hair, not your fingers. If you have naturally straight hair, start by backcombing your hair. Then begin to twist with your fingers. Don’t use a weak dread comb that will snap and break easily. Look for one that has bristles that are strong and close together....

Taking a break from a harder level you are getting frustrated with to play an easier level also gives your brain a break. The anger many people get from video games isn’t usually linked with the game content but instead the frustration. A lower level can also help you to find what made video games fun in the first place. While playing the lower level, focus on the music or graphics....

Another example of a medical problem causing coprophagia (poop eating) is an overgrowth of bacteria in the bowel, which leads to a vitamin deficiency in the bowel wall. In order to correct this deficiency the dog then craves poop. [2] X Research source Behaviour problems in Small Animals. Jon Bowen & Sarah Heath. Publisher: Elsevier. Typically, both these conditions are associated with soft or liquid feces, since the dog cannot digest food properly....

Most retailers sell a variety of storage bins, in various sizes. Try to get relatively small boxes, no bigger than 12 x 12 in. , or the bins will become quite heavy. It’s fine to store these books anywhere the temperature will be consistent and cool. Attics and garages will be fine in certain climates. Polyurethane plastic tubs should protect books adequately from insects and rodents who might chew up books....

If you’re storing your pasta in a Ziploc bag, squeeze as much air out of the bag as you can before sealing and stashing it. Make sure to refrigerate leftover pasta within two hours of preparing it to keep it from going bad prematurely. [2] X Research source 1-2 teaspoons should do for an average serving size. The pasta only needs to be lightly coated. Toss freshly-made pasta with flour immediately prior to refrigerating....

Chris Rollston from the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at George Washington University has 20 of these shards—known as ostraca—in his possession and is using advanced imaging equipment to understand what is written on the ancient faded ink. The “multipsectral” imaging technology is able to collect data from multiple wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum, revealing details in the pottery inscriptions that are invisible to the naked eye....

The incident occurred on Houston’s I-10 East Freeway on Friday at around 10:40 p.m., KHOU 11 reported. The father, who was 29, had been driving eastbound on the highway in the Toyota Sequoia when he was hit by a bullet. His sons noticed their dad slump in his seat and were forced to bring the vehicle to a stop. They later told Houston Police that they believed their father had been hit by a rock....

Check that the printer you selected is either directly connected to the computer or the network you are using and is working perfectly. A sufficient amount of paper should also be loaded in the printer. The location of features will vary depending on the software you are using to open the PDF file. In Adobe Reader, a front cover as well as a back cover can be printed from the “Cover Mode” tab....

You’ll need about ½ cup (48 g) of dry rub for every pound of pork tenderloin. Simply spoon the rub over the tenderloin and use your hands to spread it so it covers the entire cut of meat. [4] X Research source Consider making a spicy chili rub with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and pepper. Or do an Italian herb rub with dried oregano, parsley, thyme and coriander. Just make sure the spices add up to ½ cup (48 g), and top it off with a few pinches of salt....