For example, if you’re a healthcare professional, don’t leave a patient’s medical records unattended on a cafeteria table or in a reception area. When you leave a secure room, make sure drawers, cabinets, and doors are locked. To avoid accidental breaches, get in the habit of double checking every handle before you walk away from a storage unit or door. When you have to confer with a colleague about a patient or client, discuss only the necessary details....

If the bottle is not dry, the moisture can cause the bird feed to get moldy. Using a thumbtack is safer than using a knife and reduces the chance of accidentally cutting yourself. These 2 holes will create the space for the first perch. Avoid making the holes too wide, or the perch will slip out of place when it’s in use. Wooden chopsticks work well for this part of the project....

Remove the pot from the stove. Submerge the shirt in the hot water. Use a spoon to push the shirt all the way underwater making sure it is completely covered by the water. Soak the shirt for 30 minutes. Hot water may cause some fabrics to bleed or fade, wash the shirt alone to avoid damaging other clothes. The agitation of the washing machine in top load machines will crinkle fabrics and lead to more shrinkage than a front loading machine....

If you’d like a more structured vest, you can use an old-button down shirt instead of a T-shirt. Keep in mind that this vest would also have a folded collar. You can use a T-shirt with a V-neck or rounded crew neck depending on the look you want for your vest. If you don’t want the vest to be narrow across the shoulders, don’t cut a large armhole. Instead, just cut the sleeves off, but leave the seams in place....

Water should flow up from the bottom, pour out the 7" saucer, into the 6" saucer, into the 4" saucer, and then back into the 14" saucer so that the process can start again. The notches allow for water flow, so if you’re having circulation problems, try making the notches bigger. You may need to stabilize the fountain by gluing these components together, or by lashing them down with twine. [4] X Research source...

Any of the following can serve as the acidic solution for the invisible ink: milk, vinegar, or lemon juice. The heat source can be a candle, a hair dryer, an iron, or even a lamp. All of these items should easily be found around the home or purchased at the grocery store. Dispose of the liquid down the drain when you are finished. Do not use the liquid for anything else once you have used it for invisible ink....

Use lots of different colors and patterns of scrapbook paper to build your own dazzling paper solar system. If you want to hang your completed stars, glue 2 stars together on their backsides to make a single star with 8 evenly-spaced points, then attach a string to one of the points and suspend them from the ceiling. Books on origami often come with paper that you can use to make the designs described in the instructions....

A lot of shampoos on the market contain sulfates, which can strip your hair of its natural oils. These natural oils help your hair to stay moisturized, preventing breakage. Search for sulfate-free products to keep your hair healthy and strong. [3] X Research source Remember to deep condition when you wash. Deep conditioning can be time consuming, but it may help repair any damage from breakage. [4] X Research source...

It is okay to use regular flour if you don’t have self-rising, but the cake will end up more like a brownie in texture. Take care not to overcook. If you microwave the cake for too long, it will dry out. It shouldn’t need to be cooked for any longer than 2 minutes. Don’t worry about the toothpick creating a hole in the cake, you won’t be able to see that when you frost it later....

If you use unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to the pan to add more flavor. Good melting cheeses: cheddar, Red Leicester, Gruyere, grated Parmesan, Fontina, Emmental, Muenster, Gouda Poor melting cheese (pair with one of the above): mozzarella, feta, provolone Oven (normal bake): Preheat to 250ºC (480ºF). Oven (overhead broil): Do not preheat. Move the oven rack to the lowest position to reduce heat. Toaster oven: Do not preheat....

Don’t forget to purchase the appropriate brake fluid as well. You’ll need to fill it later. Again, when in doubt, do some research. The internet is filled with specific advice for each make, model, and even year of the car. Manual: The cheapest, most basic option (usually under $100), these are perfect for most non-professional mechanics and hobbyists. Can even be borrowed or rented from many auto stores. Leverage Manual: Like manual, but require less time and force for each flair....

For a gentler version, use 3 tablespoons (45 mL) of fabric softener and 1 cup (240 mL) of water. [3] X Research source If you have sensitive skin, pull on a pair of rubber gloves. Alternatively, use a stick or jar to press the fabric squares down. The fabric squares will still be wet at this point, so make sure that the surface you’re setting them down on is water-resistant....

If you want to make the slime’s color less bold, consider adding fewer drops into the mixture. Pour in another 0. 5 tablespoons (7. 4 mL) of saline solution if you don’t want the slime to be as sticky. Put all of the fluffy slime in an airtight container or plastic bag. [6] X Research source Consider buying the glue in a large bottle if you don’t want to be squeezing it out of smaller bottles....

You may consider using a large, sharp knife to do this. Consider composting the waste, or otherwise discarding it if that’s not possible. Alternatively, you could use a fork to carefully crush the kokum. But keep in mind that a blender does a better job. Now add your kokum paste, and let it boil for another 2–5 minutes. [26] X Research source Once cool, consider using a strainer to strain the mixture if needed....

If you prefer, you can shake the martini to mix it together. If you prefer a dryer martini, adjust the ratio so you’re using less vermouth and more gin. [3] X Expert Source Kady RichardsonMixologist Expert Interview. 6 August 2020. A wetter martini would have closer to a 50-50 ratio of vermouth and gin. [4] X Expert Source Kady RichardsonMixologist Expert Interview. 6 August 2020. You could also garnish the martini with a lemon twist or a cocktail onion....

Rinsing rice removes all the starch from the outside and makes it less sticky. When the water runs clear, it means you have washed away all the starch. Use whole milk for the richest, creamiest texture. Use 2% or low-fat milk if you want a less-caloric option. For a non-dairy version, you can use coconut milk or almond milk. Make sure that the rice and milk are simmering gently while covered....

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Planks are a great way to build up your core muscles. You can easily hit your glutes with this exercise at the same time. Start in a pushup position, on your hands and toes with straight arms. Hold this for as long as you can. Keep your back straight and core engaged the entire time. Squeeze your butt for an easy bonus. Supermans are another great way to shrink your core while you grow your butt....

2/3 cup shea or cocoa butter 2/3 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup olive oil 10 drops essential oil of your choice 2 tablespoons baking soda Jar with a lid If you’re using coconut butter in place of shea butter, melt it with the coconut oil. Don’t let the ingredients come to a boil; use just enough heat to help them liquify. Boiling the oils will change their texture. Lavender, rose, grapefruit, fir, ginger, vetiver, and peppermint essential oils all make wonderful additions to shaving cream....

If your eyebrows are particularly bushy, comb through them before trimming so the hairs are lying properly. Or, wet your fingers a bit and smooth the eyebrows into place. You can keep plucking if you want to further thin out the natural look of your eyebrows, but that’s up to you. Use the grooming scissors that come with a typical grooming kit (along with tweezers, nail clippers, etc. ), not the full-size scissors you’d use for a haircut....