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While some parents take their baby's sucking skills for granted, parents of preemies and babies diagnosed with a failure to thrive know different. The sucking reflex doesn't develop until 36 weeks and even then, some babies struggle with something that should be fairly automatic. You may be asked to simulate your baby's suck reflex during bottle or breastfeeding to help her eat more efficiently. Proper stimulation should result in better feedings, a stronger suck and a happier, healthier baby.
Mounting a microSD card on your Android smartphone grants access to the card though the Android operating system. Unlike earlier versions of Android, connecting your Android 4.x device to your computer automatically mounts the card to make it accessible through your computer. If the card does not appear, it may not be mounted on your phone, but you can easily mount the card through the "Settings" menu.
If you're coming out of something like an ankle injury, toe tapping stretching exercises are a great way to get back on your feet. Learn about toe tapping stretching exercises with help from a certified Pilates Method instructor in this free video clip.
Paphiopedilum orchids are native to China, India and Indonesia where they grow on shaded forest floors. The unique shape of the flowers has given them the common name "slipper orchids." Paphiopedilum orchids need repotting every year or two to refresh the potting soil. The best time to repot is in early summer when you see new growth. New top growth means that the plant is also growing new roots below ground, so repotting time is an excellent time to divide the plant.
Bugless Beast is a custom Android ROM developed by independent programmer Peter Alfonso. Because Bugless Beast is based on the FRG22D ROM, Bugless users without the over-the-air update patch will be prompted to install the FRG83D over-the-air update whenever they boot up their device. Should you attempt to install this OTA update, the device will lock up, forcing you to reboot. If you want to get rid of this OTA update prompt, you must install Alfonso's OTA update patch using the same methods used to install any Android update.zip.
The blue foxtail agave is an attractive succulent with thick, bluish-green leaves that feature sharp teeth along the edges and spines at the tips. The succulent thrives both indoors and outside, in containers as well as the soil. Replanting a foxtail agave requires specific planting site selection and careful soil preparation, since plants grow outside can grow 5 to 8 feet tall. Although the agave plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11, it is sensitive to extreme weather conditions and therefore cultivated as a container plant outside its growing range.
Unlike hard disk drives, solid-state drives contain no moving parts, instead they use flash memory to read and write data. SSDs last longer and perform better than their traditional counterparts, but altering the certain motherboard settings can cause slow boot times. SSDs can run in several different modes, but advanced host controller interface (AHCI) mode enables the disk to use features that improve disk performance. Upgrading the device's firmware can also improve slow boot times if reconfiguring the disk controller fails to resolve the issue.
Matlab is a computer programming language and numerical analysis environment developed by Mathworks Inc. As a stand-alone programming language, it can be customized to support a range of data formats, including CNT files. A CNT file contains a binary form of the data produced by some neurophysiology monitoring devices such as an electroencephalograph. You can read and analyze CNT files with a freely available program for Matlab called the Bioelectromagnetism Matlab Toolbox.
Many people hard-reset cell phones to return them to their original factory default settings. An LG VS660 Vortex user may perform a hard reset to attempt to unfreeze the phone, correct a malfunction or clear data before trading, selling or customizing the phone. A hard reset is also performed when a user forgets the security PIN, password or pattern and Google account sign-in information. Whatever your reason, you can return your Vortex to its original factory default settings by pressing certain buttons on it or using its privacy settings.
The LG Ally is an Android smartphone and, like most Android smartphones, the operating system can slow down if too many Android applications are open at one time. If applications are opening by themselves, this problem can become worse. In order to free up memory for your essential applications, you'll need to stop these apps from opening by closing their processes in the Android Settings menu.
Although many users find the HTC EVO’s top bar notifications system to be useful, others may not because the notifications show onscreen even when the phone is locked. For EVO users who don’t want others to see their messages or simply don't want to see the messages flash across the screen, disabling or hiding notifications is an effective solution. Hiding your messages from the top of the EVO merely requires adjusting a setting.
Using the Swype input method on your HTC EVO changes the way you enter text on the phone's onscreen keyboard. Swype helps users who struggle with hitting the correct virtual buttons on a phone's digital keyboard by reading your finger's path along the keyboard instead of detecting the individual key your finger presses.
Tap dancers produce that tap and click sound with their feet, thanks to specific tap shoes that contain metal tap pads. One thing to keep in mind when shopping around for tap shoes is the type of shank that the shoe has. The shank, which is a metal plate that is inserted above the sole, can either be hard or flexible. A hard or flexible shank will impact how your feet are able to move.
The LG Chocolate, or LG KG800, is a stylish phone with a large, 256K colors screen. It has a potent 1.3 megapixel video camera that supports a maximum resolution of 1280 by 960 pixels and uses a LED flash. If you want to install third-party applications and use any SIM card on your LG Chocolate, you need to unlock it and get full access to its operating system. Unlocking the phone is not very complicated, but you need the Furious Gold unlocking box.
Fancy Widgets is a paid application for the Android operating system, which is used on smart phones and tablet computers. Fancy Widgets adds widgets, or little applications, to your device's Home screen. For example, you can use Fancy Widgets to add a converter or stock quotes.
Dealing with a hose that has become stuck on a spigot can be frustrating and inconvenient. In some cases, it can also potentially cause significant damage; if you are unable to remove the hose during freezing weather, the water inside may split the hose or even your plumbing's pipes when it freezes. Fortunately, a few simple tricks can remove even the most stubborn stuck hose.
WinSCP, a free Windows application, allows you to perform various tasks on jailbroken Apple devices. For example, you can back-up your address book onto your computer. All devices running the iOS operating system, such as the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch, are compatible with WinSCP.
LG has not published a USB driver for the Xenon GR500 at the time of publication. While some mobile devices permit users to connect them to computers and transfer updated software via USB, the Xenon does not. Connecting the Xenon to a PC will trigger options to transfer files via drag and drop or through a media player, but other types of operations are not supported. When an upgrade for your Xenon is available, AT&T will notify you via WAP push message. If you want to apply an available upgrade manually, you can navigate a series of menus and receive…
MagicJack is Voice Over Internet Protocol hardware that allows you to place calls via an Internet enabled computer. It only costs $29.95 per year to utilize the service. Because service is so inexpensive, it does not include a lot of features, such as the ability to change the default number of rings. To change ring count, you need third-party software. At the time of publication, PC Phonesoft is the only software developer that has a feature allowing you to change your magicJack rings from four to eight.
You can only receive a Textfree message when someone replies to you. If it's taking a long time to receive your messages, the first thing to check is your connection. Textfree uses Wi-Fi on iPod Touch devices and/or 3G, if you have an iPhone or iPad. Network trouble causes slow performance the same way it would with a regular text message. You can reduce the time it takes to receive a text by clearing out old messages.
Jib cranes are used in indoor and outdoor construction to lift and move materials weighing between 500 and 10,000 pounds, depending on the size of the crane. When heavy materials are lifted, you want to ensure your jib crane remains seated on the floor or ground. Installing a jib hoist base to hold the crane in place is the solution. The column assembly of the jib crane is bolted to a concrete base with embedded anchor bolts. If installed properly, the crane will still turn in a 360-degree rotation.
A cob loaf is a round loaf of bread that is often used as a bread bowl for soups and dips. The yeast-risen bread is punched down several times to release any excess carbon dioxide and to help the bread develop gluten. The production of gluten allows the bread to build structure and hold up well when used as a container, as well as creating a chewy baked product. Shaping a cob loaf requires maintaining the dough's round shape while waiting for the gluten to develop fully.
Although the LG Optimus comes stock with the Android 2.1 operating system, it is possible to continue updating the phone’s operating system to enable new features. By installing Android 2.3 Gingerbread on your LG Optimus, you will have a phone that runs faster and can be tethered to a computer to share an Internet connection from the phone to the computer. Installing Android 2.3 can be accomplished by tapping to install the update when notified by your device.
Spotlight is a powerful search tool built into the iPhone's operating system. It allows you to perform a keyword search throughout your iPhone's content. A Spotlight search checks for keywords within emails, messages, notes, applications, games, music and videos, and displays the results in order of relevance and by category. To perform a Spotlight search, you must first clear any existing search results from the Spotlight page.
Chromatic transposition is the process of altering the pitch of a musical composition without changing the relationships between the individual notes it contains. For example, transposing a composition in the key of C into the key of C# would require that every note in the piece be raised by one half-step or semi-tone. Transposing a project in Logic Pro or Express is done in several ways, the most efficient being the use of the global Transposition Track associated with every Logic project.
The Logitech Chillstream controller features a built-in cooling fan to keep your hands cool and dry while gaming. Unlike other gaming controllers, the fan reduces moisture on your palms by streaming cool air from the hand rests. The device is designed to work for PCs and will not require additional software to interact with your computer's operating system and your favorite games.
The Samsung Messager Touch SCH-R630 gives you the option of setting a short signature on your outgoing text or picture messages. Adding a signature can save you a few keystrokes. Text messages have a maximum length of 160 characters, and the characters you enter in the signature do count toward this limit so the Messager Touch limits the signature to a maximum of 15 characters.
Certain functions of the Android operating system in the LG Optimus M are set to launch built-in applications automatically. Other functions are assigned to third-party apps that come with the phone. When you install a new app, the Optimus M will not ask you which app you want to use when you perform the action, it will simply launch the default app automatically. You can reset the default app through the phone's menus.
Even though there are times we want things to happen immediately in life, there are other times when some delay is desirable, even in the kitchen. While we may typically turn on an oven and expect immediate results, many ovens, such as those manufactured by GE, offer a delay start setting. This setting allows users to determine the cooking temperature and the time when the oven should start heating instead of beginning to warm up right away. Setting this feature on a GE oven only requires a few extra steps.
"Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood," the third installment of Ubisoft's blockbuster third-person action-adventure game, takes place in Rome at the end of the 15th century and incorporates actual historical characters, including Niccolò Machiavelli and Leonardo da Vinci, into its plot. Fighting off bad guys in "Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood" is a lot easier once you master the proper defensive technique and approach to combat. For the most part, counterattacks and smart defense are all Ezio needs to take out enemies.
The Brazilian raintree, which has the botanical name of Pithecellobium tortum, is common as a small bonsai plant, as well as a standard-size specimen. Brazilian raintree bonsais have a peeling bark that reveals an orange under color and have leaves that close at dusk and reopen in the morning with the emergence of sunlight. As with all bonsai specimens, the Brazilian raintree requires repotting every two to three years to accommodate its expanding root system.
The LG Ally is an Android smartphone available from Verizon whose privacy settings menu includes a "Factory data reset" option, which allows you to recover the phone's original factory state. Recovering your phone wipes any personal data in the internal memory and resets all of the settings you have changed, but it does not delete data from your Ally's memory card.
In the religion of Judaism, the Sabbath is designated as a day of rest on which Jews are forbidden from performing any work. Thanks to modern innovation, this no longer has to include ceasing the usage of your oven. Like many manufacturers, General Electric ovens have a Sabbath feature, which allows you to operate your oven even on a day of rest. When the Sabbath feature is enabled, the oven light is disabled so that it does not turn on when the door is opened. Additionally, if you would like to adjust the internal temperature of the oven, Sabbath mode…
A Flash preloader indicates the loading progress of a Flash film, and is a necessary part of each Flash movie as it prevents the movie from playing before it completely loads onto your computer. The preloader usually looks attractive to keep you occupied while the film is loading in the background, and also gives you an idea as to how long it will take before the movie loads onto your computer and starts playing.
Introduced in 1939, as part of the design of the Super 400P acoustic archtop guitar, the Venetian cutaway is a curved indentation in the upper part of the guitar near the neck. It is rounder and smoother than the traditional pointed Florentine cutaway. The actual cutaway is a piece of wood that is bent to a specific curve and attached to the sides of the guitar.
Tap is a style of dance that mixes visual entertainment with audible entertainment in the form of the rhythmic clicks of the tap dancers' shoes on the hard dance floor. Tap is a dance style that is often implemented by a chorus line, a group of similarly dressed dancers who provide backup dancing for the main cast in a musical. If you want to dress up as a tap dancer for Halloween or a costume party, replicating the chorus line look makes for a unique but recognizable outfit.
Blooming in polyurethane is a condition that creates an iridescent quality in the finish on doors, floors or woodworking projects. It is a bluish tint inside the polyurethane that cannot be fixed unless it is completely sanded off. It is caused when the polyurethane is not completely cured and another coat is applied over it, trapping the bloom inside. The only sure way to fight blooming in polyurethane is to make sure that it is completely dry before adding a top coat.
"Zuma Blitz" is a puzzle game developed by PopCap Games in 2010 available on Facebook, and it evolved from PopCap's earlier game, "Zuma." In this fast-paced game, the key to getting a high score is to get points quickly in the allotted amount of time. Points come easily when you know which balls to look for. For example, some balls give you additional points while others stop the clock, allowing you to get points without worrying about the time.
Sprockets, also known as the cassette or gear cluster, are the toothed rings found on the right-center of a bicycle's rear wheel. When you shift gears, the chain moves up or down the sprocket to the ring set and calibrated for the gear. Bent sprockets cause disruptions in the shifting, and may cause the chain to come off the drive-train. For mild bends on a sprocket gear, use a mild method of straightening the metal. Severe bends require the bent sprocket be removed and replaced.
Karastan carpeting was introduced by Marshall Field & Co. in the 1920s as a mass-produced alternative to hand-woven Oriental rugs. Today, Karastan rugs are made in floor and wall-to-wall versions. Installing your own wall-to-wall carpeting can be a long and wearying process, and the company recommends using an authorized Karastan installer. However, home installation is possible, even if it is difficult.
The Image Gallery application on Android smartphones allows you to view images taken with your phone's built-in camera, or images downloaded to your device via USB cable or from the Web. You can customize the Image Gallery's view to show images in different ways, if you'd like. You can either show images as a wall of photos in the order they were taken or downloaded, or you can group photos by the date they were taken or added.
Belaying ensures safety in rock climbing. This is the technique for securing the rope for a climber so that he is safe if he falls to avoid hitting the ground. The belayer is the person who is holding the rope. There are ways to build a a ground belay using natural elements. This can be rather simple to do but is essential to ensure safety in rope climbing.
Flipnote Studio is an animation program developed for the Nintendo DSi. The program uses the DSi's touch-screen interface to allow artists to draw and animate with the DSi Stylus. You can then share your creation with other artists online at the Flipnote Hatena. Although it may seem like a simple animation program, a number of advanced techniques and effects are available to Flipnote artists. To begin using advanced effects, tap the wrench icon on the bottom left corner of the screen.
The Android mobile operating system supports the use of "USB Debugging," which is a feature that allows the phone to submit special information offering a PC complete control over its operating system. This is used to allow the phone's operating system to communicate without restriction to external hardware, such as desktop computer or laptop. This debug mode is automatically activated when the proper switch has been set within the operating system. You should not enable this mode unless you need it, as it grants computers a high level of control over the device.
Some cultures regard dance as an art form. Over time, various dance styles have evolved, often becoming very mainstream as a result. One such type of dance is the shuffle. This heel-and-toe dance move started as a tribal dance and thanks to the creativity of youthful dancers, became incorporated into an assortment of other dance genres, from street dances to professional dance shows.
Tasker is an application for the Android platform that allows you to set tasks to happen on the device depending on parameters that you set -- you can determine that the phone is in silent mode automatically when you connect to your office Wi-Fi network, for example. In order to have an application restart, you need to group two actions, kill app and launch app, into a single task. You also need to set the criteria for the application restart; for example, at the start of each new day by its clock.
Apple iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4 models running iOS 4 are capable of running several apps at the same time. While the ability to run multiple applications at once is convenient, it also can be taxing on your phone's battery, reducing the duration your phone will run on a charge. Knowing how to close applications that are running can help preserve your phone's battery life or free up extra memory to load other apps.
Winder devices are used to wind material -- such as yarn -- into a ball, also known as a skein. These devices come in various sizes, from tabletop winders to handheld ball winders. Singer makes handheld electric winders and larger desktop winders that can be used to quickly coil up balls of yarn. These come with an electric counter that needs to be reset after each skein is made.
Deicing your car's windshield and windows in the winter is a time-consuming chore, especially when you have somewhere important to be. While pouring hot water onto the windshield may seem like an easy solution, the abrupt temperature change may be enough to crack the glass. Instead, you can make your own deicing solution using household products you may already have around the house. These solutions are fast-acting and safer for your windshield than using hot water. These mixtures also work for deicing your front steps and walkway, though hot water won't damage them like glass.
The EVO is an Android-enabled smartphone that supports multitasking. If you access the home screen or another application from your EVO without closing an open application, the application will remain open the background. It is, however, possible to exit or close the application. This will free memory on your device and help to save your phone's battery life.
