Download website-blocking apps such as Freedom or SelfControl to stay focused while using your computer for homework. Some, such as the Chrome extension Strict Workflow, even have the added bonus of preventing you from cancelling the timer once it has started. If one subject or type of assignment is taking much more time than the others, you may want to ask for a little extra help in that area from your teacher or parent....
You might tell them someone is texting you the math assignment or that you want to call a classmate for help. However, if you’re lying about needing the phone for schoolwork, your parents will probably find out, which could land you in even more trouble. Remind your parents that the phone is important for your safety. Ask them what would happen if they needed to reach you in an emergency and you didn’t have your phone....
Choose a dry brush made from natural fibers, rather than plastic bristles. Natural bristles aren’t as rough on your skin. Brush your body using short, firm strokes from your outer extremities toward your heart. Brush your legs, torso and arms. Use a softer, smaller brush for your face. Always start with dry skin and a dry brush. Brushing your skin while wet won’t achieve the same effect. Avoid dry brushing if you have sensitive skin or a skin condition, like eczema or psoriasis, since the practice can irritate your skin....
For example, you met John Smith on an elevator in ABC Corporate Building. You would Google “John Smith” and “ABC” in the same search bar. Or perhaps John Smith’s boy Greg plays soccer for nearby Allentown High. Google “Greg Smith” “soccer” or “Greg Smith” “Allentown” to find information about Greg. Beware of sites that ask you to pay. There are free sites and for-profit sites – some of which descend into outright scamming....
In addition, you can use a mill to easily top a smoothie or salad with ground flaxseed. If you do not use flaxseed regularly, it may not be cost-effective to invest in this device. The ground flaxseed falls neatly out of the bottom, so hold the grinder over your meal or a storage container. This method can be time-consuming, If your hand or wrist gets tired, take a break for 30-60 seconds....
Try co-washing (conditioner washing, using just conditioner instead of shampoo and conditioner). Some women do it weekly, some after 5 days, but not daily because product can dry your hair out. Some women also find that wash days take a lot of work and their hair takes forever to dry. Try co-washing weekly, and shampoo as needed but don’t wait any longer than 4 weeks - so shampoo at least once a month....
Remember, your nails will only be harder while the nail hardener is on them. Once it wears off your nails will return to their normal strength. Reapply the nail hardener daily to keep your nails strong. Nail hardener should be used only as a temporary supplement to a more long-term nail health plan in which you improve the nail’s natural strength. For longer nails, make sure to protect your nails from water by cutting down on exposure — wearing gloves while washing the dishes, for example....
If you don’t have a bag, you can apply the baking soda directly to the animal. If your stuffed animal is bigger or smaller, you can adjust the amount of baking soda appropriately. Shake off the baking soda, Brush the baking soda with your hand, Use a cloth to remove the baking soda from the stuffed animal, Use a handheld vacuum cleaner if you really want to be thorough. Regular liquid detergent or liquid dish soap are acceptable alternatives....
“For me, I’m not the smartest guy to choose countries and clubs,” Mourinho said. “I could choose another club in another country where to be champion is easier. Maybe I will go to a country where a kit man can be coach and win the title.” United 14/1 to win PL; City 1/6 Mourinho – even in the first flush of victory – could not resist talking up his own achievements in winning what he perceived to be a good league while talking down those of Guardiola, who could only triumph in Germany, where Bayern perennially dominate the landscape....
U.S. District Judge Mark Walker ruled on Thursday that new restrictions, such as reducing drop boxes for ballots and banning organizations from offering aid to people waiting to vote, could not be put into effect as planned. The new rules were part of a legislative package known as Senate Bill 90, which was signed into law in 2021, Reuters reported. However, Judge Walker determined that the legislation specifically targeted minority voters....
The evergreen Swiss was a popular but unlikely winner upon his return from injury when he defeated Rafael Nadal in last year’s final to claim his 18th grand slam title, before going on to triumph at Wimbledon in July. In the absence of Andy Murray and with Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka all struggling to prove their fitness, the veteran title-holder has arrived at this year’s tournament as the favourite....
LONDON (Reuters) - It was never likely that tennis’s grand old master Roger Federer would be taken by surprise when serve-volleyer Mischa Zverev came at him with a blast from Wimbledon’s past. Zverev was billed as an intriguing conundrum for Federer and a potential third-round banana skin with his old-school style harking back to a bygone era of the grasscourt game. Yet, unfortunately for the German, the seven times champion has a flair for such puzzles and, after a testing opening set, swept home 7-6(3) 6-4 6-4 in Saturday’s Centre Court clash....
The traditional closing event of the PGA season will feature the top-30 ranked golfers on the FedEx Cup ranking, but the tournament has implemented significant format changes this year. The most notable among them is that there is already a leader, even though the first tee is still two days away. Under the new format, the FedEx Cup leader will start the event at 10-under par, while the second seed will start at 8-under, the third seed at 7-under and so on down to the fifth seed at 5-under....
The second Bellator heavyweight grand prix semifinal was made official as Fedor Emelianenko will meet Chael Sonnen in the main event of Bellator 208. The fight will take place on Saturday, Oct. 13 from the NYCB LIVE’s Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. The main card will air on the Paramount Network and stream exclusively on DAZN. DAZN: There’s a new way to watch fight sports — find out more...
Speaking with reporters in a press call announcing a new agreement struck between the DHS and Oregon State Gov. Kate Brown to collaborate on the response to unrest, Wolf said at least 94 people had so far been arrested by federal officers in the city. Since late May, days after Floyd died after a white police officer, Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes during an arrest, Wolf noted, there have been protests in Portland, with some being peaceful demonstrations and others being marked by what Wolf branded “violent activity....
Belgium were trailing 2-0 to Japan when Fellaini and Chadli came on for Dries Mertens and Yannick Carrasco, with both going on to score in a dramatic last-gasp triumph. Roberto Martinez was expected to make changes after he hinted as much in his pre-match news conference, lauding the impact both players have had on Belgium’s World Cup squad, not just their goals against Japan. Elsewhere in the Belgium team, Kevin De Bruyne is to be deployed as part of the front three with Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard....
Chelsea move for Antonio Kjaer has developed into a key figure at Fenerbahce since joining the club from Lille in June 2015 and his performances have reportedly caught the attention of the Premier League leaders. Nevertheless, the Istanbul side have made it clear they have not received any offers and have no intention of selling the centre-back. “A number of recent reports have falsely claimed that Chelsea have made an offer for our Danish player Simon Kjaer,” a report on the club’s official website reads....
Data released by CBP Friday revealed that border agents have seized 2,098 pounds of fentanyl, compared with 639 pounds uncovered along the southwest border during the same period last year. The number of seizure “events” is nearly identical to one year ago, but public health officials continue to warn that drug overdose deaths likely exceeded more than 90,000 in 2020 and are on track to worsen in 2021. GOP lawmakers in Washington have pounced on the fentanyl seizure increase as the fault of President Joe Biden’s inability to control the “border surge” of migrants....
The Red Devils stagnated somewhat in the wake of their iconic former manager slipping into retirement on the back of a 13th Premier League title win in 2012-13. David Moyes proved to be a forgettable appointment, while Louis van Gaal faced criticism of his playing style despite landing the FA Cup. ‘Man Utd move possible for Ronaldo’ Jose Mourinho was drafted in to turn the tide and delivered three trophies in his debut campaign, with United tasting success in the Community Shield, EFL Cup and Europa League....
Fernandes joined United from Sporting CP in January in a deal worth up to £67.6million (€80m) and played a role in seven goals (three scored, four assisted) in nine appearances before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Portugal international was named the Premier League Player of the Month for February, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saying he had brought an “X-factor” to the club. Fernandes’ strong mentality has been highlighted publicly by Solskjaer and team-mates including captain Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay....
