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Ghost shrimp are also known as glass shrimp and grass shrimp. They are sold as both a natural method of algae control for your aquarium and as a natural food for large fish. Regardless of how you plan to use your ghost shrimp, it is important that the shrimp are healthy in order to maintain a healthy aquarium environment and prevent disease that could affect other shrimp or fish in your tank.
Poor water quality, aggressive tank mates and injuries can all lead to stress in gouramis, and stressed fish have an increased susceptibility to disease. If your gourami falls ill, your first course of action should be to prevent the disease from spreading to other fish in your tank. Once you have isolated the sick gourami, you can then take steps to identify and treat the disease. The sooner you take action, the higher the chances are that your gourami will recover successfully.
A thin tail on your betta fish is usually a symptom of fin rot. This gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterial infection can occur in conjunction with other diseases, and any sick fish should always be separated from his tank mates to avoid being bullied and spreading the disease. Keep your betta fish in the healthiest environment possible to prevent fin rot infection.
Proper care in a warm, stress-free environment is essential to the recovery of a sick parakeet. If your parakeet displays signs of illness, such as lethargy, change of appetite, fluffed feathers, weight loss or breathing problems, the most important help you can give him is to take him to an avian veterinarian as quickly as possible. Birds hide signs of illness, so by the time you notice symptoms, your parakeet may be seriously ill. Until you can get him to the vet, and after he returns home, the help you provide your sick parakeet can maximize his chances of recovery.
Hedgehogs are a type of mammal native to Asia, Europe and Africa. There are more than 15 species. Known for the sharp spines that cover most of their bodies, hedgehogs are one of few exotic animals that are kept as pets. Hedgehogs consume many pests typically found in vegetable and flower gardens. Symptoms of a sick hedgehog are similar to those of any sick animal; typically they include changes in behavior and appearance.
Take a white paper bag and turn it into an Easter Goodie Bag. Cut the bag and paper for Easter Goodie Bags with tips from a scrapbook demonstrator in this free Easter crafting video.
You can draw a black eye with makeup in a very specific way. Learn how to draw a black eye with makeup with help from a professionally certified makeup artist in this free video clip.
A system dump provides you with an image of the currently installed ROM, allowing you to restore your phone if something goes awry. Getting a backup of the system ROM should be your first step before making any Android operating system upgrades or installing custom ROM images. You can get a system dump from Android using the official Android software development kit tools provided by Google.
Animals, and especially exotic animals, are a great theme for kids' crafts. Animal-themed elements such as paw prints, cutout silhouettes, stripes and spots can be used as birthday party decor, educational aids and even interactive games. Instantly recognizable traits are the best, ranging from cats' ears to the stripes of tigers and zebras. If you have a group of kids to entertain, have them cut zebra stripes from black construction paper or crepe paper. They can be used in many crafts or activities and are easy to make.
Rail light systems, more commonly known as track lights, use a wide variety of bulbs depending upon the manufacturer. Some rail lighting systems use halogen bulbs instead of standard incandescent bulbs. Halogen bulbs tend to burn brighter, giving off more light in a concentrated area. When a bulb stops burning, it could be time to change the bulb or simply reconnect it because it is loose. As a precaution, it is a good idea not to touch the bulb with your fingers when getting the bulb out of the rail light system. The oils from the skin can damage the…
Just because you've got a scratchy throat doesn't mean you can't sing. Sing with a scratchy throat with help from a singer, actress and performer in this free video clip.
Over-the-range microwave ovens are mounted over your stove or kitchen counter. This configuration saves space in the kitchen. However, you need to take into account venting for the microwave. Since the venting is on top of the microwave, you need to make a hole in whatever cabinet or fixture the microwave attaches to. You can cut a vent hole for your microwave in a matter of minutes.
Black eyes are embarrassing, but usually not a sign of serious injury. The bruising around the eye area is often the result of an injury near the eye, but not necessarily an injury to the eye itself. However they happen, they are a cosmetic -- well, "black eye." A few things can be done to tone a black eye down until it fades away.
An itching scalp can drive you crazy. While the itching may be intense, scratching your head constantly in public is a social faux pas. Since a number of conditions can cause itchy scalp, determining the source of the itching is the first step to curing it. Conditions as minor as dandruff or as serious as an autoimmune disorder such as lupus can cause an itchy scalp. Dandruff, medically termed seborrheic dermatitis, is the most common cause of itchy scalp, according to the Better Medicine website.
CorelDraw lets you insert crop marks and bleed marks into your project. These marks tell the printer where to cut the paper and how far to let the image bleed when doing so. You can insert crop and bleed marks through the "Print Preview" and "Print Layout" pages, respectively. Once the crop marks are inserted, you must enable them so that the marks appear when the document is printed.
When a company employs workers, it has to abide by all the provisions of federal and state labor laws. Labor laws entitle workers to certain days of leave for every year worked. There are various types of leave, with different conditions attached to them. They include annual leave and sick leave. Sick leave is given to employees so that they can visit the hospital and recuperate at home. Some companies combine annual and sick leave into one annual leave. Employees are given a certain number of leave days per year and are not entitled to any day off work when…
Games such as "Chrono Trigger," "Final Fantasy VI" and "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past" remain Super Nintendo classics. Even if you have a Super Nintendo console that's still in working condition, the games may no longer function. Several things can cause games to stop working, but you may be able to repair your cartridge.
Quilters use templates to cut out blocks, patches joined together to create a design, that they will employ for their quilting designs or for appliqué work. Templates are drawn or printed on paper and then transferred to a more robust medium. They also show where fabric overlaps or the position of decorative stitches.
Paper cut art is a Chinese art form that started during the sixth century, during the Northern and Southern Dynasty in China. Red paper cut art is hung on windows, mirrors, lanterns and doorways during festivals in China. It is a Chinese folk belief that red is a lucky color and making paper cut art with red paper promotes good luck. The Chinese character or symbol for joy is often cut into the center of the paper cut art and is thought to promote happiness. Make your own paper cut art with red paper and the Chinese symbol for joy.
Cold sores can be painful at any age, but they are especially aggravating for toddlers. A cold sore, which is a small blister caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus One, typically comes out around the lip area. There is usually one blister or a small cluster. The cold sore typically last for a few weeks and blisters over. Treat your toddler's cold sore so that she is comfortable and pain free.
Folding and cutting to produce a paper lattice is a Japanese technique known as “kirigami”, similar to the more famous “origami” where paper is folded into three-dimensional shapes. In kirigami, paper is folded, then shapes are cut out of the fold. When you then open the paper up again, the cuts will have replicated through the folds to create a lattice effect.
Melamine is a laminate material used to cover the particleboard or medium-density fiberboard used in cabinet making. It provides a hard, durable surface that is easy to clean. The chemical composition of melamine resin includes formaldehyde, which is toxic to inhale and unsuitable to recycle. Wallpapering over a melamine cabinet surface poses specific challenges.
Basil, botanically known as Ocimum basilicum, is a warm-weather annual herb in the mint family. Chefs prize basil for its piquantly flavored leaves, which can be used fresh or dried to enliven sauces, soups and salads; gardeners value it for its refreshing fragrance, attractive appearance and general hardiness. However, basil -- although fairly disease-resistant -- is not immune to fungal diseases, including various forms of stem rot. Growing basil under proper conditions can help prevent stem rot.
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa L.) is a root vegetable belonging to the Umbelliferae family and is native to Europe and Asia. As its taste develops completely when the roots are exposed to very low temperatures, it is classified as a winter vegetable. Parsnips have an ivory or pale yellow color and are similar in shape with carrots. They are a good source of fiber, vitamin C and potassium.
When employees miss time from work, it directly affects the revenue of the company. Employee absences hinder the productivity of the organization and cause companies to make adjustments to keep things operating smoothly. Employee absences in the workplace due to sickness can result from unhealthy lifestyles, personal issues and stress-related issues in the workplace. Several methods exist to help employers reduce sickness and absences in the workplace. Understanding the right measures to implement can help the company maintain its productivity and save money in the long run.
Cherry blossom art features delicate, intricate design and vibrant color. The branches of the cherry blossom are long and thin, and the small, pink blossoms contain long, thin stems of their own. When flowering, the cherry blossoms turn into five-petaled, delicate flowers with thin stamens protruding from their centers. One branch can contain thousands of flowers, and cutting cherry blossoms from paper can be time-consuming and difficult.
Citrus trees are susceptible to certain diseases and conditions that can affect the growth and appearance of the fruits and foliage. Botrytis rot is a plant fungus that commonly affects various types of trees, flowering plants and garden vegetables. Without proper care, this condition in citrus trees may limit crop yield and can endanger the overall health of the affected trees.
"Grand Chase" is an online action role playing game that has a variety of hacks available to download. A hack is a program that lets players alter the coding of the game so that they can gain bonuses. One of these hacks is known as "Sudden Death." Activating this hack will let you run through the dungeon automatically and as quickly as possible. Players can use this hack to get through dungeons and get massive amounts of gold and weapons. Use this hack in the game with caution since many players may suspect you are using a hack if you…
The rules for changing an employee's hours at work due to an illness vary by the type of employee and the nature of the illness. An at-will employee has the least protection under federal or state laws, while an exempt worker usually has the largest protection against hour reductions. The seriousness of the worker's illness also plays a large role in dictating how an employer may adjust hours and hold a job open.
Typical paper luminaries are made from paper bags that are weighted with sand to prevent the wind or guests from accidentally knocking them over and causing a fire. While these luminaries are festive, they are also small and better suited for lining walkways or stairs than serving as dramatic centerpieces. For a more spectacular and sophisticated luminary, you can create an octagonal luminary and cut out the illuminated design yourself. Set this large luminary over a collection of tealights or a large jar candle to illuminate your dining table or buffet.
It is hard to find an action movie without a black eye. From Brad Pitt in “Fight Club” to Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Departed,” action stars use a bit of movie magic to help their fights look realistic. The art of black eye movie makeup can be replicated, although the extent of the shiner can make the application exponentially difficult.
Daisies are the youngest in the Girl Scout organization, consisting of girls in Kindergarten and first grade. They explore the world around them as they learn the Girl Scout Promise and the Girl Scout Law, which encourage all Girl Scouts to live with integrity and compassion. Daisies do not earn badges in the same way as the other levels of Girl Scouts; they have only ten badges to earn and all of the badges together form the image of a daisy. Each petal represents a factor of the Girl Scout Law. While other levels of Girl Scouts can choose their…
Block letters are an excellent way to add text to a collage, scrapbook or poster. Squares of paper can be cut to form the letters of the alphabet, and can then be arranged to make words or initials on a display. These activities can also be a fun way for children to practice scissor work, and become familiar with letters and spelling.
Tessellations are shapes that form repeated patterns on a plane. The shapes must not overlap or have any gaps, and may include pictures, polygons or curves. The form was made famous by the Dutch artist M. C. Ecsher. Escher did not have any formal training in math, but studied it on his own. Ceiling and floor tiles are examples of tessellations. Tessellations also occur in nature, such as in honeycombs and on turtle shells. To make a tessellation with the paper cut method, begin by drawing two intersecting lines on a square. Mark the shapes, and swap the ones that…
Decorating your home or classroom is part of the fun of celebrating Valentine's Day. One of the most popular decorations for this day is a bright red string of hearts you can string across a doorway or along a wall. The secret to creating a heart strand is the special accordion fold you make in the paper before you do any cutting. Make a string of paper hearts in just moments with some very simple supplies.
Most people get tired of their jobs at some point, but often this is a temporary feeling created from of-the-moment career frustration and pressure -- you know it will pass and things will get better. However, if you find yourself dreading going to work in the morning on an ongoing basis, or you spend your entire day at work counting down the minutes until you can go home (and are even considering quitting your job), you may be suffering from job burnout.
Indiana has a plethora of native fern species. Charles C. Deam, a botanist, compiled a list of ferns (Pteridophytes) in Indiana in his work “Flora of Indiana.” This work is commonly taken along with annual supplementary records prepared by various agencies to provide data, including mapping distribution, of ferns and fern allies native to Indiana. Eight families are distinctly identified with 24 genera, 54 species, 15 varieties, 10 forms and five hybrids, with 84 taxonomic identifications.
Laser engravers use low- and high-powered lasers to engrave images and text onto a variety of materials, including metal, cardboard and wood. Some laser engravers provide multiple operational modes, including raster and vector -- also called cutting -- modes. Raster mode engraves images onto a material, while vector mode cuts materials. Laser engravers with a vector mode, including low-powered machines, can cut simple and complex shapes out of paper using the laser engraver's printer driver on your computer.
If you have a friend or loved one who recently threw up or got sick in your bathroom, you need to thoroughly disinfect the room. Allow disinfectant to settle into your tiles and toilet bowl before scrubbing them vigorously. Wear protective clothing, such as long sleeves and plastic gloves. Open the windows to keep the fumes from the disinfectant under control.
Solar panels and the deep-cycle batteries necessary for a good solar power system commonly come in 12-volt units. Designing a system that uses 48 volts is a typical configuration and the batteries and panels can be aligned in cells of four to achieve the desired output. By connecting four batteries together in series, and then connecting those to the solar panel cell (also in groups of four), 48 volts is produced. The key is to have a charger unit that can handle 48 volts. A reasonably competent solar panel technician can set up this system in about two hours.
Rocky Mountain juniper "Wichita Blue" (Juniperus scopulorum "Wichita Blue") hails from the rugged mountain range for which it's named. Wichita blue is a tall, pyramid-shaped tree that resembles Eastern red cedar, giving rise to its nickname, Colorado red cedar. The tree's foliage is less true blue than a distinguished-looking silvery blue, making this a good choice for specimen or foundation plantings in the yard. This slow-growing cultivar is generally low maintenance and easy to grow, but it is susceptible to several diseases such as blight, canker and root rot.
"Virtual Families Lite" is a real-time simulation game available for download on the iPod Touch in the Apple App Store. The goal is to raise and grow your family while encouraging them to work and earn money for life's necessities. Along the way, your virtual family members will start exhibiting certain symptoms, and you must find a cure. For example, if one of your virtual family members gets the hiccups, you will need to make him drink water to get rid of them.
Rhododendrons can become sick for many reasons, including over or under watering, improper soil pH, insect infestation and fungal infections. If something location specific is causing the rhododendron's sickness, transplanting it to a more desirable spot may increase its chances of surviving. Fall is the best time to transplant sick rhododendrons so they have a chance to become acclimated to the new spot before winter.
In the online game "Stardoll," you can create a paper doll representation of yourself and shop for designer clothes, accessories and jewelry. Gold jewelry, including earrings, can be purchased at the StarPlaza stores or at the StarBazaar vintage shop. Hunt around in the stores until you find the perfect pair of swirly gold earrings to accessorize your Stardoll with.
Growing a goatee is a simple way to change your overall look. This type of facial hair consists of a chin beard and usually a mustache. The name for this style was coined during the 1800s when men's chin beards were compared in appearance to the hair on a goat's chin. One common complaint that some men express concerning goatees and other forms of facial hair is that they sometimes itch. This problem can be relieved with some simple actions.
When vomiting and fever strike a kitten, prompt attention and care can ensure the health and longevity of your cat. These symptoms can uncover a problem that is easily fixable or reveal a troublesome underlying medical condition. Monitor your kitten carefully if it suffers from a fever and vomiting, especially if the kitten also has additional symptoms.
Snoring can wake up the individual suffering from it or his spouse, who can miss many a solid night's sleep from the loud sounds of her loved one battling for breath. Various companies make sinus strips that press down across the bridge of the nose and onto the sides of the nose into the cheek bones. These strips are designed to open the airway, making it possible for the person to breathe through her nose and avoid snoring. Oily skin however, can prevent these strips from sticking effectively. Practice a simple tip to get the strips to stick and the…
Eye makeup can complement your appearance and personal style. Create a blacked-out pair of eyes in a matter of minutes with minimal tools. Black eye shadow creates a smokey effect and offsets most colors while making eyes appear bolder and brighter.
Direct objects answer the questions "verb what?" or "verb whom?" Often, they are found directly after the verb; however, the placement of a direct object can vary depending on the sentence structure. Many are nouns, but direct objects can also be other parts of speech such as noun phrases and infinitives. There can be more than one direct object in a sentence, and sometimes indirect objects can be confused with direct objects. Asking the right questions helps you identify and locate direct objects. Then double-check your answer by replacing it with a pronoun in the objective case.
Homemade luminarias are an inexpensive way to light up a patio, line your sidewalk or highlight your steps. Decorating your own luminarias allows your creative side to takeover and you'll have fun during the process. Luminarias make wonderful outdoor holiday decorations, but you don't need to stop with the holidays. Grouping luminarias around the patio creates a festive touch and adds soft lighting as well. The whole family can take part in choosing designs to decorate original luminarias for your home.
