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To make a larger batch, double or triple the quantities of each drink. Stick with a two-to-one ratio of Mountain Dew and Gatorade. [1] X Research source Even though Baja Blast has a tropical-lime flavor, the best homemade version uses Cool Blue Gatorade, and not any of the lime or tropical flavors. Transfer the slushy to a tall glass and enjoy. When the juice has been removed, use your knife to carefully peel the outer layer of zest from each fruit half....

In some parts of the world, icing sugar is also known as powdered sugar. In some parts of the world, flavored gelatin is also known as jelly crystals. Food grade citric acid is usually sold in grocery and mass merchandise stores with the canning supplies. If you can’t find it in a local store, you can also order it online. The citric acid helps give the sherbet powder a sour taste to contrast with the sweetness of the sugar....

Enhancement tint contact lenses intensify your natural color with a translucent tint. Since they are translucent, they will not completely change your natural eye color. [5] X Research source Color tint contact lenses come in a variety of shades and colors including specialty colors like amethyst, violet, and green. They are opaque so they will completely block your natural color with the lens color. [6] X Research source Always wash your hands before putting in or taking out your contact lenses....

Keep in mind that the frame size may be listed in either inches or centimeters. Common bike sizes range from 48 cm–62 cm. Bikes at the lower end of that size range are meant for shorter individuals, while taller people will need bikes sized 56 cm and up. If it helps you measure, you can remove the seat from the top of the tube and set it aside so the seat doesn’t get in the way....

The salinity of freshwater is less than 0. 5 parts per thousand (ppt), while the salinity of saltwater is about 35 ppt. [1] X Research source For a cheaper, but somewhat less accurate, method, try a hydrometer. If you are measuring the salinity of soil, use a conductivity meter. Note: Salt refractometers are used to measure sodium chloride dissolved in water. Seawater refractometers are used to measure the mixture of salts typically found in seawater or saltwater aquariums....

Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Encourage deeper breaths by imagining that your lungs are down in your abs. Practice on your own so it’s easier to do when your crush is around. You can do this right before you see that special someone, or even while you’re talking to them. Just hold your hands behind your back when you see them, or use whatever you’re holding (like a textbook) to hide it from view if you think it looks odd....

It may not seem like it, but steps one and two actually work to the same end. They both make you stop overthinking your interview. Once you’ve figured out what you can do better, it’s time to stop thinking about the interview. You’ve thought about it enough to learn from your mistakes, and that’s all that matters. Dancing can actually help shake some of the stress out of your body. If you don’t feel like dancing, try bending at the waist as you relax your torso, head, and arms, similar to a ragdoll....

Go slow. If you walk up and put your arm around a girl without knowing her well or flirting first, she might get offended and think you’re too forward. Flirting gradually over a period of time – even if it is a short period of time – is the best way to get a girl to go out with you. Girls like compliments as long as it doesn’t sound like a pick-up line....

VLC Player: this media player is available for Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems. It was at one point available for iOS devices, but was removed from the App Store by Apple. The VLC Player installation includes the VideoLAN client that supports FLAC files as well as Flash Video (FLV) and many other file formats. VLC is well known for it’s ability to view almost any video file, and plugins allow it to view any that can not in the default installation....

You can add or subtract players as you continue to play as well. If someone wants to join in, just wait until the next round. Likewise, if someone wants to leave, that’s ok too. Try to play with at least three people. More people will make the rounds last longer and can be more fun. Make sure that all players understand the boundaries of the game. You can even make the rule that if a player goes outside the boundaries that player is eliminated for a round....

Ask a friend or hire a golf caddy to help you lift your clubs in and out of the cart. Arm circles Overhead extensions Overhead side bends Partial squats Side lunges Keep the tempo of your swing slow for at least the first 15 swings of each set. Gradually build up to full tempo swings by your final few in each set. Avoid putting, swinging, or climbing in and out of sand traps, which can cause you pain and affect your mobility and stability....

If your pyramid has a different number of rows or is not horizontally symmetrical, go backwards to figure out where you may have made a mistake while dealing. Cards are only considered free when no other card is on top of them. Ace is low in this game and has a value of 1. Face cards are assigned special values: Jacks are 11, Queens are 12, and Kings are 13. Kings do not need a second card to form a match....

Camel toe is caused by clothing that doesn’t fit properly. When your pants or shorts are too tight in the crotch area, you may end up with camel toe. [1] X Research source Pants or shorts that are too thin in the crotch area can also cause the same problem. Too-small swimming suit bottoms are especially prone to camel toe. Choose the right fit. [2] X Research source Buy clothing, especially when choosing workout clothing, that has built in lining at the crotch....

In a recent study, hikers preparing for a high-altitude journey were given doses of ibuprofen in the 24 hours prior to their journey. A little over 40% of hikers who took ibuprofen developed altitude-related headaches and nausea. In the control group, where hikers did not take ibuprofen, almost 70% experienced headaches, nausea, and other symptoms. [2] X Research source If you’re going to be flying, try taking 600 milligrams of ibuprofen sometime during the 24 hours leading up to the flight....

You can also sew these in place if you prefer. For adults, try drawstring sheets, which allow you to tighten the sheets on the bed underneath the mattress. Foam can also work for this purpose.

Pigment-printed photos are rated for 200 years, whereas dye-printed photos can fade within a few months or years, depending on sunlight exposure. [1] X Research source Load the photo paper into the tray of the printer. There should be an instruction manual to point out where the paper tray is. If you don’t have the manual, these can often be found online with a quick Google search. You may have to purchase a special printer that can accommodate larger prints if that is what you desire....

Add fresh cilantro to salads, soups, salsa, guacamole, and other dishes. It will usually take 60-75 days after planting for your cilantro to be this height. Avoid pulling off stems, which could damage the remaining plant. Once cilantro plants start to flower and produce coriander seeds, they can no longer be harvested. These seeds can be dried and used as coriander in recipes, though. Generally only the outer leaves of the plant should be removed, leaving the inner leaves to continue to grow A cilantro plant should produce new foliage appropriate for harvesting approximately every week for the duration of its blooming....

Some people don’t like the “classic” grip, and they go for different ways of gripping. For example: you can cut your grip in half before attaching it so that you have a line of grip-less space across your board, or you can draw a “silhouette"and cut it out so that you have a icon on your board. Imagine you have a grip tape that has a drawing/design on the center of it, and you don’t want it to be in the center of your board....

You will need to ascertain if the symptoms point to dangerously low blood pressure. Generally, the symptoms include dizziness, lightheadedness, unsteadiness, dimming or blurring of vision, weakness, fatigue, nausea, cold, clammy skin, fainting, and pale skin. [2] X Research source Another way of spiking blood pressure (temporarily, that is) is to drink caffeine. Scientists aren’t quite sure how or why it does this, but it’s thought that it either blocks hormones that widen your arteries or pumps up your adrenaline levels, directly causing a rise in blood pressure....

Spend some time researching regulations in your area to avoid a getting fined by your council. You can find out your local laws online, or dialling out. Before you make the decision to keep call ducks, make sure to let your neighbours know! If you want to spend less, maintain a smaller flock. Remember, Call ducks do not require as much resources as other breeds of ducks due to their small size....