Trim your tree as soon as possible after harvesting fruit. At this stage, the tree will still be in a growth phase and will be able to heal more quickly. Pruning in late summer gives your apricot tree more time to grow new branches, which means that your tree will produce more apricots next year. If you can’t reach the top of your tree, you’ll also need a sturdy ladder. Folding and leaning ladders not safe to use when pruning, as they’re not stable on uneven ground....

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These cues can come from another person’s body language, their backgrounds, and paying attention to the details and style in which they say things. For example, someone might cross their arms when they’re angry or upset. [2] X Expert Source Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSWPsychotherapist Expert Interview. 11 June 2020. Some scientists also refer to “mind-reading motivation,” which is a skill that allows people to better understand the mental states of others....

This power is not power or authority over other people. (see Matthew 20:25-28) The power is always to promote and glorify Jesus name, never for personal glory. (John 7:18, 2 Corinthians 10:17-18) Neither does it make the person more important than other people Jesus said “he who humbles Himself shall be exalted”. (Luke 14:11) Receiving power is not an excuse to do wrong rather it gives us strength to do right “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens (empowers) me”....

the victim’s head is low in the water, with his mouth at water level. he may tilt her head back with his mouth open he may have glassy or empty eyes that are unable to focus his hair may obstruct his view and he makes no attempt to move it he fails to kick with or move his legs and is in vertical position in the water he may be hyperventilating or gasping for air he may try to swim without making any real headway he may try to roll over on to his back he may appear to be climbing an invisible ladder....

It may be possible to recover from short-term sleep debt and regain normal function by sleeping longer in the days following the lost sleep, but there is no scientific evidence to back up the idea that you can “make up” for lost sleep by sleeping more. [2] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source If, for instance, you lost 10 hours of sleep during one week, you could recover from your sleep debt by sleeping an additional three to four hours during the weekend....

Does the person’s mood usually change when overwhelmed? How? Notice if any self-calming behaviors tend to happen during overwhelm. What tends to calm this person when things are getting bad? This can help you notice when overload is coming. Are abilities lost or limited during overload? Normal abilities can become harder or impossible to use during overload. If their speech, motor skills, or other skills start worsening before overload, then that’s a useful warning sign....

Replace concrete or asphalt slabs with pavers. You can use paving stones or bricks for patios, walkways, and driveways. Water can seep down into the spaces between the individual pavers, thus reducing the amount of runoff. Take out the center of your driveway. Only the tires of your car touch the ground, so two strips of pavement should suffice for a driveway. You can then plant grass or mulch the center of the driveway, reducing the amount of pavement substantially....

If you notice a dripping faucet or shower head, that’s also wasting water (and adding to the sewer bill). Be sure to fix any faucets that start leaking as well! It’s also a good idea to replace your toilet flapper every year or install an adjustable flapper instead. Low-flow fixtures use 1. 5 gallons (5. 7 L) of water per minute maximum, where normal fixtures use about 2. 2 gallons (8....

Use RICE for immediate self-care of ankle pain. Switch to lower-impact sports if you do high-impact activities like running. Try an exercise bike or swimming to stay active while resting your leg. You can modify both activities to avoid using your hurt ankle. Consider giving your ankle a few days of complete rest. Use a cane or crutches if necessary. Move your ankle gently after a few days of full rest to help prevent stiffness....

Infants and toddlers under the age of 2 should only take 1 to 5 millilitres (0. 068 to 0. 338 US tbsp). If you’re using castor oil on a doctor’s recommendation, follow their dosing instructions. If you want the castor oil to work slowly over time, take it with a meal. You can also improve the taste by refrigerating the castor oil for an hour or so beforehand. You can find flavored castor oil online....

To effectively remove the germs, lather your hands with the soap for 20 seconds. Be sure to scrub under your fingernails as well. [2] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source Seamless rings. These rings should have a break in the material. To take it out, bend the ring slightly so the break comes apart, then slide out of your piercing....

Most free trial versions will only crack short passwords. If a program not listed here offers unlimited cracking for free, refrain from downloading it as it may be malware. There is no way to routinely guess the password within a few minutes. Any service claiming to do so is most likely malware. [1] X Research source Even with your computer’s maximum amount of processing speed allocated to cracking the ZIP folder’s password, the process can still take days....

In general, you should mix equal parts baking soda and lukewarm water. How much you use depends on how many areas of your face you need to cover. [3] X Research source If you want to add a dash of apple cider vinegar to the mixture, this can serve as a toner. It’s optional, however. [4] X Research source Mix the ingredients together until they form a paste-like substance. [5] X Research source...

Cold water thawing takes about 30 minutes per 1 pound (0. 45 kg) of chicken, while fridge thawing takes about 5 hours per 1 pound (0. 45 kg) of chicken. [1] X Research source From this point on, you’ll be touching raw meat with your bare hands, so be aware of any surfaces that you touch or tools that you handle so you can wash them later. Wash your hands often with soap and warm water to avoid the spread of salmonella....

Carefully pull it in the direction from which it entered. Use sterilized tweezers that are sharp. Don’t apply too much pressure to the glass shard to avoid crushing it into smaller pieces. If you don’t have a steady hand, try having a friend remove the glass. After removal, thoroughly wash the area with soap and running water. Use a small needle dipped in alcohol to remove the splinter. Before removing the splinter, make sure that the area is cleansed using an antiseptic solution such as alcohol or betadine....

In Windows 10, go to Settings>Update & Security>Check for updates. In Windows 7 or 8 go to the control panel, and windows update should be under “System and security”. Windows Updates will ensure your PC is secured from known threats to the OS version. Restart if told to do so.

Small scratches and scuff marks are much easier to repair than deep gouges. Some CD repair services can repair the disc with a special buffing machine, but these are hard to use without causing damage. If the CD is very dusty, gently spray it with canned air first. If the CD is visibly greasy, use rubbing alcohol or a CD cleaning solution instead of water. You might be able to look up your toothpaste brand online to find the “RDA,” a measure of abrasiveness....

The rail should have one tapered end and one wider end. If you’re going to use a reciprocal saw, it’s recommended that you also wear hearing protection. You may use a reciprocal saw, but have a friend hold the rail in place as you cut it. If you need to replace the wire ties, purchase metal wire ties or nylon cable ties at a home improvement store. If the wire ties aren’t rusted or broken, set them aside and reuse them later....

Try making your own hot oil treatment with olive, coconut, or avocado oil to add deep-penetrating moisture to the hair shaft. You can also wrap your head in a towel and let the oil stay on your hair while you sleep. Rinse it out in the morning in the shower and then shampoo and style as usual. If you find oil-based products too heavy, try a cream-based hair mask from your stylist or local drug store....