You could also use beakers that are labeled with milliliters or ounces to get an accurate measurement. The surface of the liquid dips like this because the molecules in the water are more attracted to the glass than they are to each other. Some medications determine dosage based on age or time alone. If this is the case, simply take the recommended amount for your particular age and/or don’t take another dose until the instructions specify that it’s safe to do so....

For the order of math operations, the common approach is the mnemonic “PEMDAS. " In English grammar, “FANBOY” is a popular mnemonic device for recalling conjunctions. [1] X Expert Source Ted Coopersmith, MBAAcademic Tutor Expert Interview. 10 July 2020. For remembering the bones in the wrist, a common mnemonic is, Never Lick Tilly’s Popsicle, Mother Might Come Home. Navicular, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform, Multongular, Multongular, Capitate, Hamate. [2] X Research source Another form of mnemonic is called an expression mnemonic....

If you are on the main homepage just click on the AutoTest text at the top of the page. If you set the time to less than 10 minutes the site will ask you to sign up for an account. Make sure pop-ups are not blocked or the test will be unable to refresh. Do not close the window or tab the tests are running in. You can still browse normally on a different tab if you’d like or you can minimize the window and come back later....

If you’re driving, you can divide the drive into shifts and delegate shifts to friends or family members who can drive. Driving for shorter time periods can prevent accidents from happening if you get tired and it can make the whole journey go faster and smoother. Driving alone might mean you will have to stop frequently to rest. Choose your companions wisely. A long drive can be fun with the right kind of people, while it can be torturous with the wrong kind....

Try to avoid older fruit with wrinkled or bruised skin, as it will be harder to peel and will not taste as good. Oranges which are still slightly green or light orange in color may be slightly unripe and will be harder to peel as the skin will stick tightly to the fruit. Some people advocate using your four fingernails to make the initial puncture, but this is more awkward and gets too much skin under your fingernails!...

If your bat has difficult to remove buildup or scuff marks, wet your cleaning rag with a little bit of rubbing alcohol. [1] X Research source Pine tar is less likely to get on your hands when using it in stick form, but to avoid accidentally transferring it somewhere else, wear plastic gloves while applying it to the bat. When you feel like you need more stickiness on the bat’s handle, tap your hand against the barrel and then back on the handle to transfer a little bit of tar to the handle at a time....

You can purchase potting soil at a hardware store, gardening store, or online. Oxalis plants usually look good grouped together, so if you’re using a larger container, like an 18-24-inch (45. 72-60. 96 cm) diameter pot, use more than 1 bulb or plant. You can plant up to 10 bulbs in a single container. Oxalis will grow regardless of the bulb’s position. Oxalis should never sit in standing water. Plant hardiness zones designate the lowest temperatures in any given region in the world....

After about 3 minutes of doing nothing, Bop It goes into sleep mode. Use the Pull it button to reactivate it again. Note that you can unlock the harder modes by scoring 100 points in the mode preceding it. For example, score 100 points in beginner mode to unlock expert mode. Since there are so many models of Bop It, the difficulty levels may vary depending on the one you own....

You can slightly extend your right foot out in front of you if that’s more comfortable. Drape a cloth over your foot if you’re worried about the oils from your foot damaging the body of the instrument. Remember to sit up straight and avoid leaning on the instrument with your arm. You can purchase a mizraab online or at any store that sells sitars. Sa is always the tonic note (the first note of a scale)....

You may need to say your chihuahua’s name a couple of times if they aren’t used to the game yet. If your chihuahua doesn’t know the stay command, or isn’t good at it, you might need another person to hold him in one spot while you hide. Once your hidden, that person can let him go and he’ll come find you. Make sure you only hide in place where your chihuahua can get to or is allowed....

If you have long hair, tie it up while you’re putting in the contact lenses. Hair can distract you by getting in your eyes, and could also transmit dirt and germs onto the lenses. It’s important that you keep your hands steady during this procedure. Keep your eye from blinking as you insert the contact lens. Your iris is the colored section in the center of your eye, which surrounds the pupil....

Do be careful of getting too cozy though. Make sure you can stay awake and pay attention to your reading material. This is especially important if you choose to read in bed before going to sleep. For example, if you have trouble finishing a book for pleasure, pick something you’re really interested in reading. Don’t find something that probably won’t hold your interest. Likewise, if you want to be able to quickly read and glean information for school, you should choose something academic....

You can use common table salt for this method. Keep in mind that adding a small amount of salt to your coffee will not make it taste more salty or ruin the underlying flavors in the coffee. If you tend to drink your coffee black, but want to try this method, you can try adding a spoonful of cream or milk and taste the coffee to see if it is to your liking....

Check your system tray for programs that may be running in the background. Resolution - Games will look best when they’re running at your monitor’s native resolution, but you can make a big FPS improvement by dropping the resolution down. The game will look blockier, but should instantly feel smoother. Changing your resolution can give you one of the biggest performance boosts you can get. For example, switching from 1920×1080 to 1600×900 will often give you about a 20% boost in FPS....

Unplug any seldom used electronics or appliances, like a mini fridge in a meeting room that’s rarely used or an old coffee grinder in your kitchen. If you are going away on vacation, unplug your electronics and appliances. If your fridge is full, empty it or leave it on so that the food doesn’t spoil. You can find these in just about any store that sells lightbulbs and lamps, including home improvement stores....

For best results, only reheat 1 slice of ham at a time. In place of a microwave-safe plate, you could also use a paper plate, glass container, or even a microwave-safe plastic container. If your microwave-safe plate or container has sides, you can also put in around 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of water to stop the ham from drying out. Plastic wrap may also work for this, but increases the chances of melted plastic on your ham....

Wear thick gloves if you think you may come in contact with the bat or if you are going to attempt to catch it. Secure children and animals in a room the bat cannot access. Avoid direct contact with the bat if possible. Turn off the lights in the room and the exterior lights outside the door or window. Turn off any television, radio, or air conditioner near the exit that might make the bat avoid the area....

The drill can be on or off. With Dremel drills, you’ll need to press a button before being able to remove the bit. [2] X Expert Source Jacob PischerHome Improvement Specialist Expert Interview. 4 September 2020. Forcing the chuck when it’s stuck may further damage the drill. Pushing the button in on the left side will make the drill rotate counterclockwise, while pushing the button on the right side will cause the drill to turn clockwise....

You may want to use a relatively fine-grain medium (for instance, 400-grit sand) when blasting your chrome to prevent damage to the underlying metal. Note that the airborne dust and sediment produced by chipping off tiny pieces of chrome while using an abrasive blaster can be toxic, so use appropriate face/mouth protection. Using a solvent that can dissolve chrome (for instance, bleach, as noted above) rather than water can enhance the chrome-removing power of an ultrasonic cleaner....

Acidic cleaning products are toxic, so be sure to take safety precautions when handling them, such as wearing eye protection and gloves, and don’t use them on surfaces that come in contact with food, such as kitchen countertops. Acidic cleaning products work well on enamel and acrylic surfaces but can damage many others, including natural marble, stone, terrazzo, anodized or polished aluminum, and colored grout. To prevent damage, test the product in an inconspicuous area before using it on the entire stained area....