Before jumping in hands first, evaluate the pads you will need to remove. Remember that less is more. Cutting away too much at once can also hurt the plant if it is relying on the water and sunlight that those sections provide.  If the plant is quite large, plan ahead by choosing the section you will start on. You may uncover more work as you cut away, but having a general idea of what you are planning to cut is best. You will be removing entire pads, not just portions of a pad. Make sure that this does not cut away more than you intend. If you are not able to safely reach the section to prune, do not attempt it. A ladder can sometimes assist in getting to a hard-to-reach portion or change your angle in order to easily reach what you need. You will be starting from the outer edges and working your way in, as necessary. For this type of cactus, you want to make cuts at the joints near the base of the pads. Methodically cut a pad, setting it to the side safely, and continue. From the outer edges, work your way inward, cutting just enough to either remove all dead or diseased portions or get the look you are wanting.  Do not simply cut across a pad to remove a section. This will kill the pad regardless and require additional pruning.  For aesthetic pruning, you may need to cut a pad or two at a time and then step away to see the progress. This can help to prevent over-pruning.
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One-sentence summary -- Locate the pads to be cut away. Start in a safe-to-reach section. Prune just enough to achieve your goal.


You may have to do this for several errors depending on how many files you tried to delete. Click the magnifying glass-shaped icon in the top-right corner of the screen. Doing so searches your Mac for the Activity Monitor app, which is a program that allows you to monitor and halt background processes. It's a black box with green lines on it. You should see it near the top of the Spotlight drop-down menu. This is the Calendar background process. It will open. It's in the bottom-right side of the Calendar window. Doing so will prevent the Calendar background process from running, meaning that you can delete the cache files without interference. You may not see the "CalendarAgent" entry disappear from the Activity Manager when you click Force Quit. Click the Trash Can icon, click Empty Trash..., and click Empty Trash when prompted. You shouldn't experience any errors this time, meaning that your calendar's cached files will be deleted. You have successfully cleared your Mac's Calendar app's cache.
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One-sentence summary -- Click Continue on the error window. Open Spotlight . Type activity monitor into Spotlight. Click Activity Monitor. Double-click the "CalendarAgent" entry. Click Quit. Click Force Quit when prompted. Empty the Trash.


Whether you're parking for the night or taking a couple hours' snooze break while your friend drives, you'll need to make up for the car's environment. While not impossible to sleep in cars as-is, it can be uncomfortable. You'll probably bring a bit more if you plan to sleep overnight and not just during the drive.  Must-haves are pillows and blankets, or a sleeping bag if you are traveling through regions with cold temperatures. Don't rely for on your car's heating absolutely when you plan to sleep overnight. Make sure you bring enough bedding to accommodate your passengers, especially if they are children. If you are taking a road trip with another person and plan on taking turns driving, you could bring one set of pillows and blankets to save on room space inside the car. Be sure to pack these items inside the car and not in the trunk or on the roof. You may get sleepy earlier than you anticipated, and it's helpful not to have to leave the car when conditions outside aren't great. A lot of people have difficulty sleeping in locations other than their beds. Bring soothing items you use regularly to relax in order to make you feel more comfortable in your car.  For example, if you enjoy reading before bed, bring a book and book light so you can read before falling asleep. Music is helpful here, but don't rely on your car stereo. Bring an mp3 player and headphones so that you can still relax to music with the car off before you go to sleep. If you're especially worried about your ability to fall asleep in the car, consult a pharmacist about over-the-counter sleep aids. Note, however, that you'll be limited from driving once having taken one until you've had at least several hours' rest. For those who are hoping to catch some sleep while a friend drives, you'll want something to keep the sun from your eyes. Those who are burdened with an overnight stay will need coverings to ensure their privacy.  Towels and t-shirts that you're bringing anyway are a great help here. Provided the t-shirts are large enough, either of these can be used as efficient window covers. Bring along some clothespins or tape to attach the covers. If you've forgotten, you can simply close the doors on the cover you're using with it slightly above the door frame; it will hang, caught between the door and the car. Bring a hat and sunglasses if you plan on sleeping during daylight hours. Wearing a hat and sunglasses while you sleep will protect your face from any sun still getting in, and may also help you sleep better while providing additional privacy.
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One-sentence summary -- Bring comfortable bedding. Pack comforting items to help you fall asleep. Include coverings for your car windows.


Explain to them that you are going to tell them what number they chose at the end. Put on an act that you are reading their mind while they are thinking of a number. This is a super easy math trick that is easy to figure out at the end, but it’s still fun to put on a show! ” Notice that there is no “8” in the second sequence of numbers. Make sure they multiply the number they chose by "9", then by “12345679,” with no “8” in order for the trick to work. Keep pretending you are reading the person’s mind while they perform the multiplication. Tell them you will divide what number they chose at the beginning from the result on the calculator. Have them hold the calculator to face you so you can see the number or hand it to you so you can look. If you have an audience, don’t let them see the result on the screen in order to create a more dramatic effect. Whatever number you see repeating on the screen is the number they chose at the beginning. There will only be a string of a single repeating number. For example, if they chose “1,” then the calculator will show “111111111.”
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Tell someone to pick a number from 1-9 without telling you. Have them multiply their number on a calculator by "9," then by “12345679. Make them show you the results or pass you the calculator. Look at the number to determine what their original number was and tell them.