Saturday, November 30, 2019
NEET UG 2020: कल से आवेदन होंगे शुरू, ये है परीक्षा का पैटर्न
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Aussie rules cricket: Team before individual
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हैदराबाद: घर में बेहोश मिली युवती, पुलिस ने जताई रेप की आशंका
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अमेरिका: साउथ डकोटा में प्लेन क्रैश, 9 लोगों की मौत, 3 घायल
अमेरिका के साउथ डकोटा में प्लेन क्रैश हो गया है. इस हादसे में 9 लोगों की मौत हो गई. स्थानीय...
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Davis Cup: India complete Pakistan rout; face Croatia next
High time to end inhumane tragedies: Virat Kohli
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BCCI एजीएम में 12 मुद्दों पर होगी चर्चा, उठ सकता है जौहरी का 'मी टू' मामला
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BCCI AGM: Quorum 'in place' for amendments
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France, Portugal, Germany drawn together at Euro 2020
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BCCI AGM: Quorum 'in place' for amendments
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कभी बापू ने रखी थी नींव, उस स्कूल से मिला शराब का जखीरा
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How to Decorate a Christmas Tree How to Decorate a Christmas Tree
A decorated Christmas tree makes for a very jolly home during the holidays. Make your home festive by following these easy steps.
[Edit]Steps
[Edit]Putting the Lights on your Tree
- Test your Christmas lights before you hang them on your tree. Plug your Christmas lights into an outlet. Ensure that you don't have any burnt-out bulbs.
- Put lights on your tree. Make sure to do this before putting ornaments on your tree. LED lights are best for live trees as they do not heat up too quickly.[1]
- The Around-and-Around Wrap: Wrap strands of lights around the top of the tree and work your way down to the base of the tree. For a 6-foot tall tree, you will need about 6 strands of lights with 100 bulbs each.[2]
- Put your first light at the very top of the tree to begin. This light will shine on the star, angel, or snowflake that you will add later.
- Secure your light strands by weaving them in an out of the tree’s branches.
- The Vertical Wrap: Divide your tree into 3 sections. Each section will have its own lights.
- Begin at the base of the tree and weave the lights up through the branches to the top of the tree and back down to the base. Repeat.
- Connect your light strands to an extension cord and plug it into a nearby outlet.
[Edit]Hanging the Ornaments on your Tree
- Wrap the base of the tree in plastic. The plastic will collect any needles that fall off your tree. Cover the plastic with a festive Christmas tree skirt.
- These skirts add to the beauty of your tree and also keep the tree’s needles from collecting on your floor.
- Hang your ornaments on the tree. Look for branches that are wider apart so that your ornaments won’t rest on lower branches.
- Hang heavier ornaments further up on branches, closer to the trunk of the tree. The tree is strongest near the trunk and can bear more weight.
- Hang ornaments near lights to highlight certain ornaments. This works particularly well with shiny bulb, glass, or metal ornaments as these types are the most reflective.
- Spread ornaments evenly throughout the tree. Make sure not to hang too many ornaments on each branch.
- If a branch starts to get too weighed down, ornaments could fall off or the branch could break.
- Add additional decorations. These extras can include bows, strands of popcorn and cranberries, and candy canes.
- Add tinsel (optional). Tinsel makes your tree glitter. Hang tinsel near lights for the shiniest look possible.
- Be mindful with the amount of tinsel you place on your tree. Too much tinsel could take away from the beauty of your ornaments.
- For a more modern look, buy colored tinsel rather than the traditional gold and silver.
- Add the star (or decoration you wish to have at the top of your tree.) Make sure that it is secure and not crooked.
- Turn off the lights in your house. Admire the festive tree you have created and be jolly.
[Edit]Gathering Ideas for Themed Christmas Trees
- Create a traditional look with solid red, white, silver and gold orbs. The orbs can be glass or plastic.[3]
- Add fake winterberries and silver bells to complete a traditional tree.
- Place silk flowers throughout your tree for a blooming theme. Hang white lights instead of colored lights to accent the flowers.[4]
- Silk roses, magnolias, and hydrangeas are good options for a wintery feel.
- Add richly colored ribbons and little silver orbs or glittering glass ornaments for a twinkling, flowery look.
- Create a nature-inspired look with rustic metal or glass ornaments. Place pine cones throughout the tree.[5]
- Mix bird ornaments in with fake leaves.
- White lights are best for this natural look.
- Hang red, white, and blue ornaments for a patriotic look. Mix glass and plastic ornaments alongside white lights for a tree that could rival the White House's own.[6]
- To get even more patriotic, hang red, white, and blue lights on your tree.
- Hang large, brightly colored orbs for a more modern look. Mod colors include lime greens, purples, bright blues, and hot pink.[7]
- Light strands with large light bulbs mixed with bright small and large ornaments will give your tree a contemporary, edgy feel.
[Edit]Video
[Edit]Tips
- When buying a live Christmas tree, look for trees that have even branches all the way around. Avoid trees with large bald spots where no branches are growing because you will be able to hang less ornaments (and it will look awkward.)
- Craft stores such as Hobby Lobby may have different ornaments that you may like to add to your tree.
- Pick colors that complement each other. Blue and silver, red and gold, silver and gold, and purple, gold, and silver, are some color combinations that look great. Combinations like blue and pink, pink and gold, and red and blue may not look work as well on your Christmas tree.
[Edit]Warnings
- Never hang candles on the tree as they are dangerous and can cause a fire.
- Do not overload the power outlets! This is a common occurrence at Christmas time and can lead to a fire.
- Make sure you turn off incandescent lights before you go to bed, especially on a live tree. You can unplug the lights or use a timer.
- Be careful with broken ornaments. The shards can be very sharp. It is best not to use glass decorations on a tree if you have pets or young children who could break them and get cut.
[Edit]Things You'll Need
- Christmas tree (live or fake)
- Christmas tree stand
- Small plastic tarp
- Tree skirt
- Ornaments
- Strings of lights
- Beads and extra decorations (optional)
- Bows (optional)
- Star or other topper to place on the top of the tree.
[Edit]Related wikiHows
[Edit]References
[Edit]Quick Summary
- ↑ http://www.marthastewart.com/268031/setting-up-a-christmas-tree
- ↑ http://www.marthastewart.com/268031/setting-up-a-christmas-tree
- ↑ http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/15-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas/pictures/index.html?i=1
- ↑ http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/15-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas/pictures/index.html?i=1
- ↑ http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/15-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas/pictures/index.html?i=1
- ↑ http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/15-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas/pictures/index.html?i=1
- ↑ http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/15-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas/pictures/index.html?i=1
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How to Decorate a Christmas Tree
A decorated Christmas tree makes for a very jolly home during the holidays. Make your home festive by following these easy steps.
[Edit]Steps
[Edit]Putting the Lights on your Tree
- Test your Christmas lights before you hang them on your tree. Plug your Christmas lights into an outlet. Ensure that you don't have any burnt-out bulbs.
- Put lights on your tree. Make sure to do this before putting ornaments on your tree. LED lights are best for live trees as they do not heat up too quickly.[1]
- The Around-and-Around Wrap: Wrap strands of lights around the top of the tree and work your way down to the base of the tree. For a 6-foot tall tree, you will need about 6 strands of lights with 100 bulbs each.[2]
- Put your first light at the very top of the tree to begin. This light will shine on the star, angel, or snowflake that you will add later.
- Secure your light strands by weaving them in an out of the tree’s branches.
- The Vertical Wrap: Divide your tree into 3 sections. Each section will have its own lights.
- Begin at the base of the tree and weave the lights up through the branches to the top of the tree and back down to the base. Repeat.
- Connect your light strands to an extension cord and plug it into a nearby outlet.
[Edit]Hanging the Ornaments on your Tree
- Wrap the base of the tree in plastic. The plastic will collect any needles that fall off your tree. Cover the plastic with a festive Christmas tree skirt.
- These skirts add to the beauty of your tree and also keep the tree’s needles from collecting on your floor.
- Hang your ornaments on the tree. Look for branches that are wider apart so that your ornaments won’t rest on lower branches.
- Hang heavier ornaments further up on branches, closer to the trunk of the tree. The tree is strongest near the trunk and can bear more weight.
- Hang ornaments near lights to highlight certain ornaments. This works particularly well with shiny bulb, glass, or metal ornaments as these types are the most reflective.
- Spread ornaments evenly throughout the tree. Make sure not to hang too many ornaments on each branch.
- If a branch starts to get too weighed down, ornaments could fall off or the branch could break.
- Add additional decorations. These extras can include bows, strands of popcorn and cranberries, and candy canes.
- Add tinsel (optional). Tinsel makes your tree glitter. Hang tinsel near lights for the shiniest look possible.
- Be mindful with the amount of tinsel you place on your tree. Too much tinsel could take away from the beauty of your ornaments.
- For a more modern look, buy colored tinsel rather than the traditional gold and silver.
- Add the star (or decoration you wish to have at the top of your tree.) Make sure that it is secure and not crooked.
- Turn off the lights in your house. Admire the festive tree you have created and be jolly.
[Edit]Gathering Ideas for Themed Christmas Trees
- Create a traditional look with solid red, white, silver and gold orbs. The orbs can be glass or plastic.[3]
- Add fake winterberries and silver bells to complete a traditional tree.
- Place silk flowers throughout your tree for a blooming theme. Hang white lights instead of colored lights to accent the flowers.[4]
- Silk roses, magnolias, and hydrangeas are good options for a wintery feel.
- Add richly colored ribbons and little silver orbs or glittering glass ornaments for a twinkling, flowery look.
- Create a nature-inspired look with rustic metal or glass ornaments. Place pine cones throughout the tree.[5]
- Mix bird ornaments in with fake leaves.
- White lights are best for this natural look.
- Hang red, white, and blue ornaments for a patriotic look. Mix glass and plastic ornaments alongside white lights for a tree that could rival the White House's own.[6]
- To get even more patriotic, hang red, white, and blue lights on your tree.
- Hang large, brightly colored orbs for a more modern look. Mod colors include lime greens, purples, bright blues, and hot pink.[7]
- Light strands with large light bulbs mixed with bright small and large ornaments will give your tree a contemporary, edgy feel.
[Edit]Video
[Edit]Tips
- When buying a live Christmas tree, look for trees that have even branches all the way around. Avoid trees with large bald spots where no branches are growing because you will be able to hang less ornaments (and it will look awkward.)
- Craft stores such as Hobby Lobby may have different ornaments that you may like to add to your tree.
- Pick colors that complement each other. Blue and silver, red and gold, silver and gold, and purple, gold, and silver, are some color combinations that look great. Combinations like blue and pink, pink and gold, and red and blue may not look work as well on your Christmas tree.
[Edit]Warnings
- Never hang candles on the tree as they are dangerous and can cause a fire.
- Do not overload the power outlets! This is a common occurrence at Christmas time and can lead to a fire.
- Make sure you turn off incandescent lights before you go to bed, especially on a live tree. You can unplug the lights or use a timer.
- Be careful with broken ornaments. The shards can be very sharp. It is best not to use glass decorations on a tree if you have pets or young children who could break them and get cut.
[Edit]Things You'll Need
- Christmas tree (live or fake)
- Christmas tree stand
- Small plastic tarp
- Tree skirt
- Ornaments
- Strings of lights
- Beads and extra decorations (optional)
- Bows (optional)
- Star or other topper to place on the top of the tree.
[Edit]Related wikiHows
[Edit]References
[Edit]Quick Summary
- ↑ http://www.marthastewart.com/268031/setting-up-a-christmas-tree
- ↑ http://www.marthastewart.com/268031/setting-up-a-christmas-tree
- ↑ http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/15-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas/pictures/index.html?i=1
- ↑ http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/15-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas/pictures/index.html?i=1
- ↑ http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/15-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas/pictures/index.html?i=1
- ↑ http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/15-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas/pictures/index.html?i=1
- ↑ http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/15-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas/pictures/index.html?i=1
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Friday, November 29, 2019
गुजरात: परीक्षा के दैरान नकल CCTV में कैद, कांग्रेस ने की जांच की मांग
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Chennaiyin FC part ways with coach John Gregory
Arsenal appoint Ljungberg as interim boss after sacking Emery
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अजय संग फिर गोलमाल बनाएंगे रोहित शेट्टी, अगले साल शुरू होगी शूटिंग
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सरकारी बस में महिला ने दिया बच्चे को जन्म, नहीं मिली एम्बुलेंस
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चाकू से की पत्नी की हत्या, खुद थाने पहुंचकर सुनाई मर्डर की कहानी
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How to Stay Healthy Living in a City How to Stay Healthy Living in a City
Staying in a city is a great way to live a safer and more environmentally friendly lifestyle.[1] Aside from sporting a happier population, city living also provides you with plenty of opportunities to stay healthy.[2] To begin, try finding ways to stay active in your everyday life, such as biking and running. If you’re looking to improve your diet, try meal planning and looking for healthy grocery store and restaurant options in your neighborhood. Finally, take advantage of the city’s resources to keep regular tabs on your health and wellness. You’re only a few steps away from being your healthiest self! This article will tell you how to.
[Edit]Steps
[Edit]Staying Active
- Travel by bike instead of car to get places. Invest in a bike to save time and money traveling. While cars seem faster, you can have more mobility by riding a bike. Check and see if your city has any bike routes or bike lanes built into the street that allow you to travel more safely.[3]
- See more of the city on a bike! For example, if you live in New York City, try biking across the Brooklyn Bridge.
- Join a local gym to stay healthy. Search online or look through your local newspaper advertisements to see if there’s a gym or fitness club near you. While gyms are a bit more expensive, you get constant access to special equipment. Don’t worry about the facility being too crowded—if anything, exercising in a busier place can help you feel more motivated.[4]
- Use an online review site to figure out the nearest and cleanest gyms in your area.
- See if you can find a yoga studio in your area or within walking distance to increase mindfulness and stay fit.[5]
- Run to stay in shape. Use the abundant amount of sidewalks around you to get some exercise around some nearby city streets. If you don’t feel like driving or biking, running can also be a great alternative for getting from place to place. Whenever you go out, make sure that you’re running in comfortable shoes and wearing a reflective shirt or vest.[6]
- You can also run in the wintertime—just remember to adjust your wardrobe to the elements.
- Participate in citywide activities to meet new people. Look online or at your local community center to see what events are going on, like yoga sessions or cooking classes. Look for opportunities that are free of charge—just keep in mind that these events might fill up fast due to popular interest.[7]
- For instance, San Diego has a partnership with Scripps Health that sponsors free, healthy events each month.
- Search for green spaces to spend time regularly. Check the area in walking distance from your home to see if you have any urban green spaces, such as public parks, nature preserves, or sports fields. Try to visit urban green spaces at least once a week to increase your happiness and be active.[8]
- Urban green spaces also include community gardens, tree cover, and yards as well.
[Edit]Choosing Healthy Foods
- Plan healthy meals for each week. Create a calendar specifically for mealtime, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Decide ahead of time what you’d like to eat throughout the week, so you can shop for what you need early on. If you’re going to be busy on a certain day of the week, opt for a frozen meal instead.[9]
- Planning your meals allows you to adjust your lifestyle to meet more of your nutritional needs.
- Meal planning is also helpful for people who are vegetarian or vegan.
- Save time by using simple cooking devices. Opt for a slow cooker if you’d prefer the taste of a home-cooked meal. Prepare any recipe earlier the day by adding a healthy combination of vegetables, proteins, and other ingredients into the appliance. If you’d prefer a more instant meal, try microwaving a healthy frozen dinner, instead![10]
- When using a slow cooker, remember to use less liquid than you would in the traditional cooking process. Additionally, consider cutting your produce into larger pieces if you want your food to be even more flavorful.
- Avoid using cookware that has Teflon or non-stick properties since they could create fumes that are harmful if inhaled.
- Order from healthier restaurants instead of going for fast food. Download apps like DoorDash so you can get a variety of food delivered to your front door. By using these services, you can try a more customized delivery service that gives you the freedom to choose healthier options.[11]
- If you have an issue with your order, companies like DoorDash and Postmates are very easy to contact.
- Figure out where your closest grocery store is. Use a navigational app or website to find out what grocery stores are in your area. Before you go shopping, look up some reviews of the stores. Additionally, look at convenience stores to see if they sell any healthy snacks or entrees.[12]
- When shopping, try to avoid processed foods, as these are less healthy.[13]
- Look for farmer’s markets as well. You can purchase a lot of fresh and delicious produce for a great price at these kinds of places![14]
- While at a grocery store, be sure to check out the freezer section. Frozen fruits and vegetables are easy and healthy options that last for a long time in your home.
- Take advantage of healthy places that are open late. Look up the opening and closing times for restaurants, convenience stores, and other eateries and shops. If your work schedule causes you to arrive home at a later time, knowing your options can be useful for grabbing a late-night snack or meal. See if any stores or healthy restaurants near you work with a third-party delivery app, like Postmates.[15]
- Some stores also have online grocery shopping options that let you ship food to your door. If you don’t want to deal with an extra shopping trip or a late-night grocery run, opt for this program instead.[16]
- Ideally, try having a set mealtime. In the long run, this can help contribute to healthier eating habits![17]
- Participate in a community garden. Ask your landlord or neighbors to see if there’s a community garden in the area. If there is a plot near you, consider using a section of it to grow your own produce. Some apartment complexes and other condensed living spaces (e.g., condos, flats) already have plots that you can join or contribute to. If your neighborhood doesn’t have a garden already, try starting one instead![18]
[Edit]Managing Your Health
- Schedule regular doctor’s appointments to keep tabs on your health. Live each day of your city life to the healthiest and fullest by checking in with the doctor on a regular basis. If you’re ever feeling under the weather, look up an urgent care clinic that can examine your symptoms right away.[19]
- If you don’t have insurance or have a plan that won’t cover the cost of your visit, try looking up free clinics in the area. While they might be difficult to find, most cities have places that are willing to see you for little to no charge.
- Bring a notebook in case you’re worried that you’ll forget what your doctor says later on.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest vaccines and flu shots. Ask your doctor if you need any new vaccines, be they for new illnesses (e.g., the flu) or longstanding sicknesses (e.g., chicken pox, measles, polio, etc.). Since cities are more densely populated than other regions, illnesses can spread more rapidly. Protect yourself and those around you by getting all of the immunizations that you need.[20]
- For example, the United States has had an increase in reported measles cases over the past year.[21]
- If you do feel sick, wear a face mask to prevent spreading the illness to others or being exposed to more disease.
- You can also get an online doctor instead of going out if you feel very bad.
- Practice good hand hygiene while you’re in public. A lot of people touch door handles, shopping carts, and other items in public, so germs can spread easily between people. Do your best to avoid touching handles with your bare hands, using a tissue or paper towel instead. Don’t touch your face so you avoid transferring bacteria near your nose and mouth.
- Many stores offer sanitary wipes for shopping carts so you can wipe them before you use them.
- Always wash your hands before you touch your face or eat so you don’t spread germs.
- Meditate regularly to reduce your anxiety levels. Keep your mind clear by practicing meditation each day. Spend a few minutes each day to focus on your breathing, which will help distract you from many of the major stressors in your life. Ideally, try meditating for about 20 minutes each day.[22]
- Meditation has other positive side effects, like lowering your blood pressure and current heart rate.
- Use a HEPA air purifier in your room to filter out harmful particles. High-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) air purifiers have special filters that can remove small particles, such as dust, dirt, and smog. Keep an air purifier in your bedroom, and run it while you sleep so you can breathe clean air.[23]
- Not every city will have bad air quality. You can check the air quality index of your city online.
- Get a healthy night’s sleep. Cities can be bright and noisy, which can make it difficult to sleep well through the night. Close your windows if you’re able to and use blinds that block out light so your room is completely dark while you’re sleeping. If you can’t fall asleep due to the noise, wear ear plugs while you sleep to block out annoying sounds.[24]
- Use a white noise generator or app to help you block out ambient city sounds if you aren’t able to use ear plugs.
- Wear a sleep mask to cover your eyes if your blinds don’t entirely block out light.
- Avoid using your phone or electronics right before bed so you aren’t kept awake from the blue light.
- Spend time with nature to improve your mental health. Give yourself some room to think and breathe by spending time at a park or other natural area. While these spaces can be hard to come by in cities, try to look for places with a lot of trees. Although it may seem mundane, you can get a lot of mental health benefits from walking through areas with a lot of foliage, like lowered anxiety.[25]
- Search online to find a park near you.
- Find a supportive community to help boost your mental health. Spending time with other people has positive effects on your mental health and helps you get to know your community. Find a meditation group, a book club, church, or local meet-up in your area so you can branch out and make more friends. Seek people that have similar interests as you so you can have fun together.
- You can find local meet-ups and groups using apps like Facebook and Meetup.
- Check your local library to see what events and groups they host.
- Even if it’s just for a few minutes, set aside some time to focus on your dental hygiene. A little time in the morning and before bed is all it takes to take care of your teeth![26]
- Brush your teeth two times every day with fluoride toothpaste. This will help prevent cavities.
- Using an electric toothbrush will be even more beneficial for your teeth.
- Remember to floss! To floss, put the floss between two teeth, and make it into about a C shape. Shake it there to cause friction and remove plaque.
- You can also try a waterpik to wash your teeth even better.
[Edit]References
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- ↑ https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/here-s-why-big-cities-are-healthier-n664501
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