Because penny shares can be purchased so cheaply, they represent an opportunity for enormous gains through high-volume purchases. Penny stocks are not very liquid, meaning there may not be much demand for them, and as a stockholder, you could have trouble finding a buyer,  should you want to sell your shares. In addition, the issuers of cheap stock may suffer from a weak market position and a fragile financial profile,  making them risky investments. Investors in penny stocks should be prepared for the possibility of losing their entire investment.   Because penny stocks trade infrequently, it may be difficult to sell shares once you've bought them. They are not traded on major exchanges (such as NASDAQ or the NYSE), so it is best to buy them without a traditional broker. The speculative nature of penny stocks lends itself to a "do it yourself" approach through an online brokerage service. Stock issued by small, young  companies represents the chance for very high gains but carries the strong possibility of significant losses, too.  Investing in penny stocks should be considered part of a short-term, speculative tactic  rather than a longer-term strategy. As in any investment, never contribute more than you are willing to lose.   Understand how "over the counter" stock trading works. Penny stocks are not traded on major exchanges, and are instead traded "over the counter." This means buyer and seller deal directly with each other rather than through a broker. Instead of trading at a pre-determined price, you will wind up buying penny stock at the lowest "ask" price you can find or selling shares at the highest "bid" price you can find. Ask prices will vary among  sellers, so shop around.
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One-sentence summary -- Be aware of the benefits of purchasing penny stocks. Be aware of the downside, too. Determine if penny stocks fit your investing strategy.


When people become hurt during disagreements, it is often because one person feels like the other is being disrespectful towards them. This commonly occurs because of the tone or edge in their voice. Keeping condescending attitudes out of the discussion may stop hard feelings from forming.   When you feel yourself getting worked up and potentially getting an attitude, take a break from the conversation. You can say, “I need to take a break for a minute. I'm starting to get upset and I do not want to say something I do not mean or say it with an attitude.” Excusing yourself from the conversation in this manner is respectful and can prevent a huge fight from occurring. There is no need to drag anyone else into your political conversations. There also isn’t a need to talk badly about your partner’s politics to anyone, particularly your children. Instead of causing more issues by bringing others into your disagreements, simply keep the political talk between you and your partner.   You can talk to your children about politics, just try to keep your own beliefs and opinions to yourself, especially when they differ from your significant other’s. Stick with the basics and avoid inserting anything else other than the facts. If your friends or family wish to discuss politics with you, simply say, “I don’t like to talk politics with friends or family, so let’s discuss something else.” Voicing your opinion in a calm way allows you to move on and keep the relationship intact. It’s common to hear of Democrats and Republicans trading insults, especially during debates. Doing this with your partner, however, is unacceptable. Although you have a difference of opinion when it comes to politics, you should refrain from insults and hitting below the belt to get your point across. Remember that politics is not black or white, good or evil — it is a spectrum, and there can be a lot of gray area. Don't assume something about the other person's beliefs or personality based simply on their political alignment. They don't necessarily agree with each and every viewpoint being presented by one side. People, and politics, are complex, and it's not necessarily a case of "all or nothing." In a majority of conversations, people don’t listen as intently as they should. Instead, they are simply waiting for the other person to stop talking so that they can then begin to speak. Not fully hearing your partner can lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings. To prevent this, fully listen to what your partner has to say and then formulate a response.   It may take some practice and a lot of self-restraint to resist defending yourself and your beliefs before allowing your partner to speak their mind. However, if you do so, you’ll likely find that your discussions may not end in as many arguments. You can also ask your partner to do the same. You could say, “I am going to do my best to listen intently to what you have to say before I interject my opinion. I think if we both practiced this type of listening, we could better understand each other.”  If your partner is taking about a topic you're not familiar with, be honest and open about it. You might say something like, "I'm not familiar with that topic so I can't comment on it, but I'll do my best to educate myself on it." In all of this, remember how you feel about your partner. There’s a reason why you are together in the first place. Instead of coming back with a cutting response, think about how much you love each other and if winning the conversation is worth potentially damaging your relationship. Simply taking a deep breath and choosing to walk away from the conversation may stop a disagreement from occurring in which feelings are hurt. Instead, be the bigger person and realize that your relationship is more important than what is occurring in politics.
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One-sentence summary -- Watch your tone. Keep your beliefs between the two of you. Avoid speaking negatively towards one another. Practice listening, instead of speaking. Remember how important your relationship is.


To sew the hair into the lace, a process known as ventilating, you will need a ventilating needle. Ventilating needles have hooks on the tip to loop the hair into the lace. Hooks come in a variety of sizes. The size number represents the number of strands you can thread at a time. Find a source for the hair you'll be using. You can buy synthetic or human hair online. The size of your lace front will determine the amount of hair you need. Secure the lace cap to the wig block. Hold some hair in one hand, and your ventilating needle in the other. Make a loop with the hair so that you can easily hook your needle through the strands.  Hook the needle through the lace and use the hook to grab a few strands of hair. Don't overload the needle with hair. Refer to the number on the hook to see how much hair it can hold.  Hold the hair tight while you're threading.  Start the process at the hairline and work your way back. Use tight clusters of hair on the hairline. As you move towards the back of the piece, you can add more space between your knots. Pull the hair through the lace. As you pull, hook the needle around the hair to create a loop. Thread the hair through the loop and pull tight to make a knot. Repeat this process for the entire lace front piece. Ventilating is a time consuming task. One square inch may take several hours. Once you've added hair to the entire cap, take a look at the hairline. Make any final adjustments to the hairline as necessary. Use this opportunity to get the lace front exactly how you want it. Remove the cap from the wig block and do a test fitting. Make sure the lace front piece fits correctly. Check the sides and the hairline. Once you have finished the ventilation process, trim away any extra lace. Leave a small border in front of the hairline to make applying the wig easier.
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One-sentence summary -- Gather your supplies. Load the needle. Make a knot. Check the hairline. Trim away any excess lace.


The bright, fresh flavor from these popsicles comes from the orange zest. Use a zester, microplane or grater to zest an orange until you've collected 1 tablespoon. Place them all in a blender and blend until completely smooth.  Lemonade or grapefruit juice also taste delicious in popsicle form. You can sub the orange juice for root beer if you want a root beer float-inspired concoction.  It will take at least 3 hours. Resist the temptation to take them out before they're hard - these popsicles melt quite easily!
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Zest an orange. Blend the orange juice, ice cream and zest. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Freeze the popsicles until they're solid.