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The phrase “spring up and fall down” can help you figure out where to look in the sky for the Big Dipper based on the seasons. In the spring and summer, it’s located high in the sky. On fall and winter nights, you’ll find it lower in the sky, closer to the horizon. If you’re having trouble finding the North Star, stretch your arm out completely and spread your fingers. The distance between the top pointer star and the North Star should be about the same distance as your thumb is from your middle finger....

Multiply the diameter of the tree by eight. That’s the minimum distance from the trunk you can cut with low risk of serious harm. [3] X Research source Cut roots on one side of the tree only, especially if you’re risking a cut closer than the minimum distance. Galvanized metal roofing. Fold the top over to avoid a dangerous sharp edge. [5] X Research source A double layer of HDPE plastic,Overlap sections of barrier by at least 12" (30 cm) so roots can’t slip through....

If you want it to look really real, try a combination of dark blue, dark purple, brown or yellow, dark red and even black to make it look just right. [1] X Expert Source Daniel VannLicensed Aesthetician Expert Interview. 12 April 2019. The makeup should be matte, not sparkly. If your bruise sparkles, it won’t look real. Smaller fake bruises usually look better. Go for a bruise about the size of two coins....

Baking times may vary depending on the thickness of the slices. Every two minutes, stop the cooking, remove the plate and flip the slices over. This ensures even cooking on both sides. Be extra vigilant in the final two minutes, to avoid burning the banana chips.

Note that the essential oil is not necessary. The vinegar is the component responsible for softening clothes. It strips away residue on your clothes that would otherwise make them stiff, and it has properties that can break down some of the minerals found in hard water supplies. If you do decide to use essential oils, you can use any scents you want. Do not add the fabric softener to the machine before its primary wash cycle....

Be very careful not to get any acetone on your car’s paint or carpets. It’s better to put a small amount on a cloth and wipe with the cloth than to pour the acetone directly on the gasket. Use a trim removal tool to slide in between the window and the gasket. Hook the tool underneath the gasket and pull up. Once the old gasket is removed, install the new gasket by fitting it into the same place as the original and pushing down firmly....

If you don’t see this and you wind up back at the login screen, your computer may not be set up to boot from CD/DVD. Check the boot settings in the system BIOS. If it’s still not booting from the disc, try burning a new disc on another system. Type C: or D: (the drive letter you made note of earlier) and press ↵ Enter Type windows\system32 and press ↵ Enter Type ren utilman....

If your computer is already turned on, click on the Start menu and select “Restart” from the dropdown menu next to the Lock button. If the Advanced Boot Options menu does not display, restart your computer and continue to press F8 repeatedly before the Windows logo displays on-screen. If the Advanced Boot Options menu does not display, restart your computer and try again to press F8 repeatedly before the Windows logo is displayed on-screen....

A dispenser is not a good choice for serving sangria, as the fruit can clog the spout. However, don’t add any seltzer or sparkling water until you’re ready to serve the sangria. Spices you could use to rim the glasses include cinnamon, cayenne pepper, cocoa powder, or a mixture of them. Hot sangria could potentially crack thin glasses, so avoid using these to serve hot sangria. This recipe makes 8 servings....

Cards go into the slot labeled “Insert card here”. Your card could be oriented in any way. If the shredder gets jammed, then press the “Reverse” button or turn the switch to “Reverse”.

The filing was first reported by TMZ.com. MORE: Odds for May-Pac II | Mayweather cashes in on Warriors Court documents show Curtis Jackson filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 protection Monday. Jackson, known as 50 Cent, is listed as manager and sole manager of SMS Promotions. 50 Cent resides in Farmington, Conn., in a mansion previously owned by Mike Tyson. Records show that Jackson listed estimated assets between $100,000-$500,000 and liabilities for the same amounts....

AS Monaco reached the semi-final of the Champions League and could lift the Ligue 1 trophy on Wednesday night with a draw or win against Saint-Etienne. Lacazette opens up on Atletico links With their final league game taking place on Saturday, 50 Cent will play an exclusive concert on Sunday evening where the staff and players of the club will be in attendance. The gig will not be open to members of the public, but only residents of Monaco who need to show proof of identity to gain entry....

The chart—compiled by Billboard magazine using record sales, radio airplay and now digital streaming—first appeared on August 4, 1958, when “Poor Little Fool” by Ricky Nelson took the inaugural top spot. Since then there have been 1,117 different No.1s. Below, Newsweek highlights 50 tracks that have come to define the chart in the last five decades. Many of these are included in Billboard’s own 100 biggest hits of all-time list....

The death of Fuller, who was found last week by a passerby in Poncitlán Square across from the city hall building, was initially described as an “alleged death by suicide” by the Palmdale coroner’s office. Dozens held a rally on Friday in the area where the body was found, with some calling the incident a lynching and criticizing authorities for stating that it was a suicide. Hundreds also protested Saturday in Palmdale, marching from the park where Fuller’s body was found to the sheriff’s station, CBS San Francisco Bay Area reports....

The survey, which questioned 10,121 U.S. adults from February 16 to 21, 2021, found that 30 percent—roughly 3,036 individuals—said they don’t plan on getting a COVID-19 vaccine. These individuals provided various reasons for their refusal. Roughly 89 percent voiced concern about side effects, and 85 percent said they thought the vaccines were developed and tested too quickly. About 80 percent said they wanted more information about how well the vaccines work, and 74 percent said they feel alarmed after seeing too many mistakes made by the medical care system in the past....

Backing for a vaccine requirement for students was lower among parents, with 42 percent saying that they support the measure. Additionally, the poll indicated that parents who are vaccinated support vaccine and mask mandates at higher rates than parents who have not received the shot. Jeff Hicklin, a 40-year-old accountant from Falmouth, Maine, said that he’s in favor of vaccine and mask requirements for teachers and students for the protection of his 7-year-old son and others not yet eligible to be vaccinated....

View a Google Maps list of the best contemporary German restaurants in Berlin. Einsunternull “One Under Zero,” is no zero at all. In fact, this Mitte restaurant does wonders to elevate German fare, coaxing out as much flavor as possible from every ingredient. The menu here celebrates the diversity of 21st-century Berlin. The offerings change each season but expect paired down, somewhat minimalist dishes that explode with flavor in every bite....

This won’t always extend your season, but you can usually get flowers a few weeks longer than if you didn’t deadhead. There is some debate in gardening circles about whether you should snip the stem or not while deadheading. Marigolds are fairly rugged, so they’ll bounce back no matter what. Marigolds prefer chalky, loamy soil that’s well-draining.

The government hopes to bring in 250 asylum-seekers a day who are referred by these groups. So far, 800 asylum seekers have been allowed into the U.S. since May 3. Members of the humanitarian groups said there is more demand than they could meet. This plan is intended to take the place of rapidly sending migrants back under federal pandemic-related powers that currently block people from seeking asylum. For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below....

In the confines of your own kitchen, most would agree that anything to make the process of cooking easier and in turn more enjoyable would be a win. Piles of dirty dishes and splattering sauces are just a few among the reasons that would-be home chefs might be turned off. But for those looking to dip their feet into becoming your home’s next master chef, these six gadgets will help make your kitchen routine run a lot smoother....