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Pam Johnson-Bennett, an author and the former vice president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, told Newsweek scratching is a normal and beneficial behavior for cats and serves several vital functions. “Scratching is used to keep claws in good condition by removing the outer dead sheath so the new, healthy claw can be revealed,” she said. The president of The International Cat Association (TICA), Vicki Jo Harrison, told Newsweek that scratching is “a primal instinctual urge for all cats, not just kittens,” and it’s something they do throughout their whole lives....

Ever had your foot fall asleep or get a knot in your back? A twitchy left or right eye is a similar type of issue. If your eye twitches when you’re looking at a screen for a long period of time, you probably aren’t blinking often enough. Take more breaks and try to remember to blink more often. If you don’t have a heating pad, soak a clean cloth in warm water and use that....

In addition to keeping you from getting sick, being vaccinated makes you much less likely to spread COVID-19 to others. When you are fully vaccinated, you may be able to safely get back into activities that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic, such as attending live events, visiting gyms and recreation centers, and traveling. Keep in mind that returning to pre-pandemic life is dependent on the current public health guidelines and restrictions in your region....

If you feel that you are being verbally abused or bullied, consider reporting the perpetrator to the appropriate authorities. (For example, for cyber bullying, you may want to report a perpetrator to the website administrator. You may want to talk to your boss if a coworker is bullying you. )[3] X Trustworthy Source StopBullying. gov Website run by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services providing information related to identifying and preventing bullying Go to source...

One research study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology questions how different factors such as age, menopause, and lifestyle changes account for the weight gain often experienced by midlife women. They studied the activity levels of over 3,000 women across the country. They found that by remaining active, many prevented weight gain. In another study where both men and women were studied over the course of 20 years, researchers found that those who maintained a very high level of physical activity experienced smaller increases in body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference....

Refrigerated buttercream frosting can last up to two weeks, but for the sake of freshness it’s better to make use of it within one. [2] X Research source When you’re ready to use the buttercream frosting, take it out of the freezer a day early and transfer it to the fridge so that it can thaw overnight. [6] X Research source

They are also fairly long-lived, with an average life span of seven to nine years in the wild. [3] X Research source Bullfrogs are voracious and cannibalistic feeders, requiring a large and steady diet of live prey (more on this below). The males, as well, are territorial and often aggressive, and are known for occasionally cannibalizing tadpoles and young frogs. For these reasons, you’ll want to think carefully about why (and whether or not) you really want to commit to raising an American bullfrogs....

Losing a game in the 90th minute but fouled on the edge of the box? If you don’t know your way around a free kick you’re losing the game… but if you do, you might be able to score a dramatic goal and grab yourself a point, or force extra time. But how does one take free-kicks on FIFA? Wonder no more, as Goal takes a look at the set-piece mechanics....

Know your “good side” and take the photo from that side of your face. It’s the side of your face that looks the most balanced and symmetrical. Angling the camera slightly above yourself and taking a snapshot of your face and chest will highlight your cleavage. Since this position is fairly unnatural, odds are, you already know what the camera will focus on when you take a selfie like this. Holding your camera slightly above eye level will make your chin look thinner and more defined....

Some topics might be easier to discuss with one parent over the other, one parent might be calmer while the other is quicker to anger. In this case, it may be best to talk to your calmer parent first and then talk to the other parent together. Know that your parents are most likely going to tell each other about a conversation you have no matter if you only tell one of them....

Some stray cats are actually lost cats that were previously domesticated. Providing food, shelter and attention is often the only thing required to tame a lost cat. Try leaving some food out for them and then petting them when they come close. If they allow it, there is a good chance they are a lost cat. Try to track down the owner before claiming the cat as your own. Look around town for any posters or fliers that might have been put up for this lost cat....

Share with your class news items on medicine, DNA, the environment, population growth, and other topics that biology touches upon. Offer extra credit to students who will give a brief in-class report on a reference to a biological concept they came across in a television show, movie, etc. Ask them to explain the reference, what biological concept it dealt with, and why it is important. Talk about careers that draw on biology, such as medicine, pharmaceuticals, conservation, public health, etc....

While you are out in public, like at the grocery store, point out double-digit numbers and have your child repeat the number to you. Use counting songs to help your child practice counting. For instance, you could sing, “100 Bottles of Milk” together. Look for other counting songs online. To encourage your child to learn, make sure to reward them with playtime or their favorite snack for doing a good job....

A degree is not necessarily required if you have a high playing skill level. However, most successful piano teachers are highly trained with the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in piano with coursework in piano pedagogy (instruction). [1] X Research source If you find your music theory to be lacking, there are many resources that can help, but a music theory course on Coursera or Nicolas Carter’s book “Music Theory: From Absolute Beginner to Expert” or can improve your theory skills in an approachable way....

Before you ask him, tell yourself that you already have the hardest part under control: You’ve gotten him to like you. Now you just have to act on that attraction. This gets easier as time goes on. The hardest part is the first time you tell him; everything after that is a downhill ride. Compliment him about something he does well, but teasingly. This will come off flirty and won’t bother him because he won’t be insecure about something he’s really good at: “If I would have known that you’d single-handedly destroy the other football team, I wouldn’t have come....

On a crystal wine glass, for instance, look for a thinner rim with less of a lip. [1] X Research source For example, a normal drinking glass will make a liquid inside it appear cloudy. Crystal glasses, on the other hand, provide a greater view of the liquid. Lead-free crystal feels lighter and more durable but still shines when held up to the light. [5] X Research source Wet your finger and rub it around the object’s rim, if possible....

Remove a ceiling alarm by twisting it counter-clockwise. Remove a wall-mounted alarm by unplugging it from its socket. If the alarm has only one or neither marking, it is either not a carbon monoxide alarm or is not up to safety standards. Purchase a new, UL, IAS, or CSA-listed carbon monoxide detector. Some detectors detect both smoke and carbon monoxide, and this will be clearly indicated on the manufacturer’s product page....

Note that properly frozen bacon can last far beyond its “sell by” or “use by” dates. Also check to make sure the packaging is still sealed and has no holes or tears, which may expose your bacon to bacteria and cause it to spoil prematurely. Always handle raw meat with clean hands, and be sure to wash your hands afterward, as well. If the original packaging is still sealed, keep the bacon until 7 days after the indicated “sell-by” date, or until the “use-by” date....

Take the mayo label off the jar to get a better look at what’s going on inside. The “best by” or “use by” date refers to when the mayo has the best flavor or quality. [6] X Research source The number of preservatives in your mayo also plays a factor as the egg yolks used to make the spread are perishable. Some cooks and homesteaders recommended using homemade mayo within 2 to 3 days of making, while others suggest it can last 7 to 10 days before spoiling....