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Washington has not protested but could feel threatened. Right now, America leads a consumer cartel with strong ties to the Saudis, and thus has great leverage over oil prices. Viktor Kremenyuk, deputy director of the U.S.-Canada Institute in Moscow, suggests that a Saudi-Russian alliance could reduce U.S. influence over both nations and shift the balance of oil power to producers from consumers, who can now virtually “dictate” oil prices: “It reduces the U....

For the Roches, Hillsdale was practically the family business. Roche’s son, George IV–or “I. V.” as he was called–attended the school in the ’70s. There he met Lissa, an outgoing history major. They were married a year after graduation, and before long both took jobs at Hillsdale. I.V. ran the physiology lab. Lissa recruited high-profile speakers like Colin Powell and Margaret Thatcher to lecture at the school. She also spent long hours working closely with her father-in-law, helping him to write speeches and entertain visiting dignitaries....

Photo ops, however, are just part of the plan. Cost-free programs appealing to specific constituencies–such as Dan Quayle’s call for legal reform–will come from virtually every governmental office. And more controversial programs will be revealed when the nation is distracted. By unveiling his new wetlands policies in early August, Bush neatly escaped a prolonged outcry from environmentalists–many of whom, as one Bush aide quipped, “were backpacking when we broke the news....

In casual conversation, Singer can be charming, hilarious company. During interviews, however, he can be twitchy and guarded, like a man who’s just been read his Miranda rights. Over lunch in the Warner Bros. commissary last week, the director, 40, was exhausted but cheerful and talkative on most, if not all, subjects. BRYAN SINGER: Oh, yeah. This is my first chick flick. There’s plenty of stuff for the boys, but in the past I’ve made movies that boys have to drag their girlfriends to....

If you’re using rollers on damp hair, wait until the hair is completely dry—either through air drying or under a heated dryer—before removing the rollers. For added texture, use a finishing spray or salt spray. When you take the pin curls out, you will get beachy waves. Use a straightener on your bangs or side bangs if you have them. If your ends feel dry, apply a leave-in conditioner to the tips of your hair....

Homemade cleansers typically contain a combination of botanical oils (olive, sunflower, grape seed, sesame, almond), extracts (green tea or jasmine), and vitamins (E or C). Try this recipe: Mix together a 1/4 of liquid organic soap, 1/4 cup chamomile tea brewed and cooled, 3/4 of a teaspoon of olive oil, 8 drops of essential oil (lavender or peppermint recommended for oily skin), and several drops of vitamin E. Store in a squirt bottle....

You might use cut-out shapes to teach them patterns. Organize a basic pattern by alternating shapes. For example, you might lay out a square, a circle, a square, a circle, and a square. Ask the child, “What shape goes next?” As they get older, you can introduce more advanced patterns with more shapes. Try pointing out patterns in nature as well. For example, after it rains, you could look for rainbows....

A frog’s hind legs are very long, as frogs hop more frequently than toads. A frog’s hind legs will be bigger than its head and body. A toad’s hind legs will be smaller, as toads tend to crawl. Their hind legs will be shorter than their heads and bodies. A slender looking amphibian, with longer limbs, is probably a frog. A short, chubby amphibian, with smaller legs, is likely a toad....

If you are having trouble figuring out how you identify, that’s okay. Try going to a helpful website like the one for PFLAG. That organization has great resources for members of the LGBT community and their friends and family members. [2] X Research source Consider taking a research-backed quiz, like this one, to help you determine if identifying as gay feels right to you. You could also talk to a gay person that you know and ask if they could share their coming out experience with you....

Other symptoms may include sensitivity to light, a change to the shape or size of the pupil, or color changes in the eye. [2] X Research source It’s important to note other symptoms because that will help the vet narrow down the specific cause, making it easier to treat the problem. A common viral infection includes herpes. [10] X Expert Source Natalie Punt, DVMVeterinarian Expert Interview. 14 September 2021. The effects of herpes can be lessened by L-lysine (an amino acid supplement), famciclovir (an antiviral), trifluridine (antiviral eye drops), and/or betadine (antiviral eye drops)....

If you notice any of these symptoms in a person, call emergency services immediately. You do not have to be sure it is an embolism before you call. A doctor can make the diagnosis, you just need to help get the symptomatic individual to the hospital. Provide 100% oxygen through a close-fitting mask. Breathing 100% oxygen as early as possible will help mitigate any breathing issues caused by the embolism. Begin administering emergency oxygen as soon as an embolism is suspected....

Common causes of acute kidney failure include injury, blood clots, urethral blockages, severe dehydration, drug overdose, alcohol abuse, and infection. Symptoms of kidney failure include urination changes (such as producing little or no urine), fatigue or sluggish movements, metallic taste in your mouth, pain between your ribs and hips, seizures, and swelling due to water retention, especially in your legs, ankles and feet. While treating the underlying cause, you’ll receive medication to help control your fluid levels and blood potassium....

Elevated estrogen levels can lead to the development of more ovarian cysts and cause pain in your ovaries. If you are taking any hormonal estrogen supplements, stop taking them to allow your body to return to a hormonal equilibrium. Consult with your doctor before making these changes. Additionally, be aware of other common sources of estrogen, such as flax seeds, tofu, soy, sesame seeds, nuts, multi-grain bread, strawberries, peaches, and dried fruits (apricots, dates, prunes)....

Difficulty breathing. Drowsiness. Slurred speech, as if the person has had too much to drink. Loss of consciousness. Shaking or trembling hands. Seizures or convulsions. Unsteady gait when the person is walking. Extreme restlessness or agitation. If the person is still conscious, ask them lots of questions, such as what they took, whether it was by mouth or injection, and who their next of kin is. The more information you can get, the easier it will be for the emergency medical technicians to help them....

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SIM PINs are different from the PIN you use to unlock your phone’s screen, and most phones do not have SIM PINs by default. If you see a message on your phone that says “Locked SIM” or similar, you’ll need to enter the SIM PIN to do anything on the phone. Fortunately, your mobile provider will provide you the PUK so you can reset your SIM. You’ll just have to prove your identity over the phone or at an in-person location....

If you are unsure which eye is dominant, you can do several tests to find out. Read How to Determine Your Dominant Eye to learn more. If you wear glasses, you will want to choose a monocular that offers at least 14mm of eye relief. This means that you can hold the monocular at least 14mm away from your eye and still see through it. The eye relief of your monocular will be clearly stated on the box of your monocular or on the manufacturer’s website....