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Online Owners Manuals and Warranty. Our hybrid vehicles have set the standard for technology, efficiency and drivability. We think the world's most popular hybrids should have the warranties to match. See More On top of our basic coverage, we offer: Hybrid-Related Component Coverage[1] Hybrid-related components, including the HV battery, battery control module, hybrid control module and inverter with converter, are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles. The HV battery may have longer coverage under emissions warranty. Powertrain Coverage[1] 60 months/60,000 miles (engine, transmission/transaxle, front-wheel drive system, rear-wheel drive, seatbelts and airbags). Rust-Through Coverage [1] 60 months/unlimited miles (corrosion perforation of sheet metal). Emissions Coverage:[1] Coverages vary under Federal and California regulations. Bulletproof Decorating: Upholstery That Stands Up to Anything.

Good Food Matters » Blog Archive » Home Remedy. Today’s post is a bit of a departure. It is not focused on food or drink. There’s no stunning roast or plate of pasta. No cooling beverage. No beguiling dessert. And yet, there is a recipe. An easy one, too, using four items found in most pantries: Apple Cider Vinegar, Honey, Ginger, and Cayenne… plus some water. And, so quick to put together, so beneficial, I had to share it with you. Combined, I learned from Maggie, that quartet of pantry ingredients creates a potent remedy to some of the ails of winter: Sore throat, hacking cough, tight congestion. Combined, they turn into a curious orange syrup that can cut through the croup. And, the taste is really good! Like you, we’ve been trying to duck the dreaded cold germs: wash our hands, eat well, get enough sleep, stay warm. I first mixed up a batch for Bill over the holidays, when he caught a cold accompanied by a strangling cough. So, last month, when I felt run down, tight with a tickle in the throat, I shook up a little Remedy.

Stay warm. Kitchen Remodel Ideas, Plans and Design Layouts. Watch our videos to learn more about using Evernote. Best and Worst Learning Strategies: Why Highlighting is a Waste of Time. In a world as fast-changing and full of information as our own, every one of us — from schoolchildren to college students to working adults — needs to know how to learn well. Yet evidence suggests that most of us don’t use the learning techniques that science has proved most effective. Worse, research finds that learning strategies we do commonly employ, like rereading and highlighting, are among the least effective.

(MORE: How to Use Technology to Make You Smarter) The scientific literature evaluating these techniques stretches back decades and across thousands of articles. It’s far too extensive and complex for the average parent, teacher or employer to sift through. Fortunately, a team of five leading psychologists have now done the job for us. The WorstHighlighting and underlining led the authors’ list of ineffective learning strategies.

(MORE: ‘Implicit Learning’: How to Remember More Without Trying) Identify a Lie with 6 Simple Questions. Post written by: Marc Chernoff Email We all fall victim to at least a few lies during the course of our lifetime. Some lies may be extremely troublesome to our personal wellbeing, while other “white lies” may be far more innocuous. Either way, a lie is meant to deceive. So how can we avoid falling victim to a lie in the future? A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.- Mark Twain How do you know this? If you enjoyed this article, check out our new best-selling book. And get inspiring life tips and quotes in your inbox (it's free)...

Eye Direction and Lying - How to detect lies from the direction of an individual's gaze / visual accessing cues. Interesting Info -> Lying Index -> Eye Direction & Visual Accessing Cues Eye Movement and Direction & How it Can Reveal Truth or Lies This is a continuation of our previous article Detecting Lies. Many comments by our visitors asked about how eye direction can indicate the presence of a lie.

Can the direction a person's eyes reveal whether or not they are making a truthful statement? Short answer: sort of. But, it isn't as simple as some recent television shows or movies make it seem. In these shows a detective will deduce if a person is being untruthful simply because they looked to the left or right while making a statement.

In reality, it would be foolish to make such a snap judgment without further investigation... but the technique does have some merit. So, here it is... read, ponder and test it on your friends and family to see how reliable it is for yourself. Visual Accessing Cues - "Lying Eyes" The Gist of it... How this information is used to detect lies: Final Notes: Continue Reading: How to Detect Lies - body language, reactions, speech patterns. Interesting Info -> Lying Index -> How to Detect Lies Become a Human Lie Detector (Part 1) Warning: sometimes ignorance is bliss. After gaining this knowledge, you may be hurt when it is obvious that someone is lying to you. The following deception detection techniques are used by police, forensic psychologists, security experts and other investigators.

Introduction to Detecting Lies: This knowledge is also useful for managers, employers, and for anyone to use in everyday situations where telling the truth from a lie can help prevent you from being a victim of fraud/scams and other deceptions. This is just a basic run down of physical (body language) gestures and verbal cues that may indicate someone is being untruthful. If you got here from somewhere else, be sure to check out our Lie Detection index page for more info including new research in the field of forensic psychology.

Signs of Deception: Body Language of Lies: • A person who is lying to you will avoid making eye contact. Bored? How Can I Become More Comfortable When Speaking in Public? Draw a Shark. Featured Article Categories: Featured Articles | Drawing Sea Creatures Recent edits by: Thomscher, Daniel Bauwens, Jamie In other languages: Português: Como Desenhar um Tubarão, Español: Cómo dibujar un tiburón, Italiano: Come Disegnare uno Squalo, Deutsch: Einen Hai zeichnen, Français: Comment dessiner un requin, Nederlands: een haai tekenen, Русский: нарисовать акулу, 中文: 画鲨鱼 Ad. Room Ideas: Indoor Projects: Remodeling Ideas: The Family Handyman: The Family Handyman. Homemade Laundry Soap!! Sick of buying laundry soap?? Me too. This stuff is awesome because it is way stronger then the store bought laundry soap. You only have to use 1 Tablespoon per load. This recipe makes a huge cookie jar full of soap and is going to last a life time, well maybe not quit that long.

I originally made mine in July and I still have a ton and I do at least 8 loads of laundry ever week. So I am thinking it will last me almost a year. 1 year of laundry soap for less than $20, have I got you sold yet? I love not having to buy laundry soap all the time anymore. Here is what you need: 1 4 lb 12 oz box Borax (2.15 kg or 76 oz) found in the detergent isle 1 4 lb box Arm & Hammer Baking Soda (1.81 kg) found in the cooking isle 1 box Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda 55 oz (3 lb 7 oz) found in the detergent isle 3 bars of Fels-Naptha soap, found in the detergent isle (if you use Zote bars use 2 bars instead, Zote can be found at Home Depot) **Use 1-2 Tablespoons per load.

-Use 1-2 Tablespoons per load. How to: Stay Healthy on the Road. When I was 18 and went to Paris for the first time, I ended up in the emergency room on the first day. It was my first overseas flight traveling alone and I barely drank any water. After struggling with my oversized suitcases (another rookie mistake) at Charles de Gaulle and pounding the streets trying to find my hostel under the summer sun, I fainted, fell, and split my chin open. Next thing I know, I’m in a French hospital with eight stitches. Not exactly the most romantic introduction to Paris. Plus, I had to find a hospital in Rome six days later to get them taken out. Ever since then, I have committed to staying as healthy as possible on the road.

What I want to avoid is feeling sluggish and of course sick. Here are some tips about what’s worked for me on the road: 1. 2. 3. 4. (Photograph by Mechie Choa Yu, Flickr) 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. How To Create a Free iPhone Ringtone Using iTunes. Want to make an iPhone ringtone with your own music? Just follow the step-by-step instructions below. Make sure to start out with songs that are mp3s or are otherwise DRM-free. *Updated for iTunes 11* How to Make an iPhone Ringtone in iTunes: 1. Open iTunes. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Troubleshooting: Don’t see the file extension? 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. And that’s it. Troubleshooting Did the ringtone not appear on your iPhone? 1. 2. 3. 4. More Troubleshooting Problem: I don’t see Tones or Ringtones in the iTunes Sidebar. Go into Preferences–>General, and under Show make sure the Tones checkbox is checked. Problem: You get a scary message “All existing songs, movies and TV shows on the iPhone will be removed.”

You likely received this message because you’ve never synced your iPhone with iTunes before and therefore don’t have a back-up of your iPhone data. Clean Up You made the ringtone, but there’s one clean-up task to do. Music Videos - 1977-79 / Earth, Wind and Fire - September (1978) The weekend organizer {creating simplified + organized personal reference files} | Fabulously Organized Home.

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How to Pressure Cook an Awesome Corned Beef. Add value and gorgeous detail to your home with timeless and elegant parquet flooring in a classic design. Finishing parquet flooring. The finish you choose requires careful thought. A film-forming product like varnish works great for high-traffic areas. Polyurethane varnishes in matte, satin or gloss finishes tend to be the most common — all need around two to three coats. Penetrating oils, like a hard wax finish, enhance the look and feel of natural wood and dry to a satin matte sheen. If your parquet flooring is made of unfinished solid wood, allow a minimum of 36 hours for the adhesive to cure before applying seals or waxes. Shown: Increasingly popular, this thoroughly modern chevron (also called a point de hongrie) design is simple but highly effective.

20 Things Everyone Should Master by Age 40. 10 steps to a kitchen remodel, from gathering design ideas through construction and final review. Step 6: Work on design development and construction documents This is the stage when you finalize the design and prepare final floor plans, elevations, details and, if applicable, mechanical and electrical drawings, lighting switch plans, and exterior elevations. This is where your final permit set or Construction Drawings (CDs) come into play. It's important to have finishes and fixtures selected at this time, since this is what will be considered in the final pricing from the contractor. You'll submit drawings for permits. These have a lead time, so check the timing with your local village. You'll need an architect, designer or licensed contractor signed up to finalize the paperwork and pick up your permits, so get ready to hire someone in the next step.

Step 7: Get contractor estimates If you don't already have a licensed contractor on your project, your next step is to find one to carry the project through. What to Look for in a Contractor's Contract Step 8: Get ready for demo. How to Prep for a Presentation. My Rules for Consistent Happiness. I work at a newspaper, I'm at home at 2 am or even later. I also have a second job. yeah, I guess its good advice, but not realistic.

Are you really sure there isn't a decision point in there? I have a pretty full life too, but rarely can I imagine a situation where I didn't have a choice to disengage at 9:30p if I so chose. I am sure most people have the choice, but they would have to give up other things or let people down. Some things are not by choice - if you have a child who is crying and cannot sleep at 2200, it would mess up your perfect schedule. Or even if you include fun things that you would absolutely miss, like seeing the fireworks at the ballpark on 4th of July because they occur after the game has concluded, usually around 2200-2300. Just think about people like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, Martin Luther King Jr., Albert Einstein, Barack Obama and whoever else you can think of.

Everyone has the same amount of time every single day. Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Final Arrangements Planning: Your Personal Information. Trying something new... Wow! I never realized what a hit my chicken sandwiches were going to be. I just put them out on Pinterest as a lark and it took off like wildfire!

Thank you for all the wonderful comments. They really are great sandwiches and we probably have them about twice a month when it's grilling weather! Here's what I made for dinner Monday night. Rachael Ray's Southwestern Chili Con Queso Pasta Bake 1 pound penne rigate (ridged penne) 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 tablespoon ground cumin (1 palmful) 1 tablespoon roasted ground coriander (1 palmful) Preheat the broiler to high and position the rack 8 inches from the heat.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. While the water is coming to a boil, preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the hamburger. In a medium sauce pot (and you can do this while you're browning the hamburger), melt the butter and add the flour to it. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it back into the large pot. Oh.. and do you want pictures? 15 Grammatical Errors that Make You Look Silly.

Good Food Matters » Blog Archive » Home Remedy. Open Textbooks « Community College Consortium for Open Educational Resources. True Secret to Success: Gratitude. I'm utterly convinced that the key to lifelong success is the regular exercise of a single emotional muscle: gratitude.

People who approach life with a sense of gratitude are constantly aware of what's wonderful in their life. Because they enjoy the fruits of their successes, they seek out more success. And when things don't go as planned, people who are grateful can put failure into perspective. By contrast, people who lack gratitude are never truly happy. If they succeed at a task, they don't enjoy it. For them, a string of successes is like trying to fill a bucket with a huge leak in the bottom. Therefore, if you want to be successful, you need to feel more gratitude. Practice Nightly The best time to exercise gratitude is just before bed.

Did you help somebody solve a problem? What you're doing is "programming your brain" to view your day more positively. Reprogramming Your Brain More important, you're also programming your brain to notice even more reasons to feel gratitude. 30 Books I'm Glad I Read Before 30.

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