Q: To begin your stroke, your hands should be relaxed and your fingers should be held together. Put your hand into the water fingers first about 15 inches above your head. Your palm should be tilted at a 45 degree angle facing out so your index and middle finger enter the water first. Your wrist should be tilted down and positioned above the fingers, and your elbow will be raised above the wrist. Your hand should make as little splash as possible during entry. Once your hand is in the water, extend your arm another 4 inches  Once your hand is in the water, press your hand down and out with your fingers spread out slightly. This is called “getting a feel” for the water or “the catch”. If you want to work on your hand technique, you can wear hand paddles to help you concentrate on how your hands are entering and exiting the water. Avoid putting your hand into the water just above your head. It will slow you down and hurt your technique. Do not smack the water with your arms, instead, once your hand enters the water, follow the motion and glide your arm into the water. During the release your arm doesn’t move you forward, but it does provide support for the arm which is pulling underwater. It is important to work on your release technique so that your hand entry is clean. To end your stroke, launch your hand forward in line with your shoulder out of the water. Your fingers should hang loosely above the water and your hand should swing wider than your arm.  Your arm should be relaxed and should swing wide, too. Concentrate on rotating your arm forward, and do not force a down rotation at the end of the release.
A: Perfect your hand placement and entry. Move your elbow out of the water until it is pointing up for the release.

Article: Cut away the thin pieces of metal that you needed to create a hole to pour the metal in. A hand-held grinder should be more than strong enough. The firing process often leaves metal dingy and dirty looking. You can look into specific washes for certain metals, which will lead to a much nicer shine and an easier job cleaning up the piece later. Use files, enamel clothes, polishes, etc. to clean the piece up to your desired style. If you planned on setting a stone, do it after you finish polishing.
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Use an angle grinder with a cut-off wheel to cut away any lines of metal from the sprues. Consider and acid bath or wash to clean off any last bits of plaster. Buff out any irregularities on the jewelry piece using a metal buffing wheel.

Problem: Article: If you want to limit your conversation, don’t skimp on manners. Be polite, but don’t feel the need to carry out long conversations. Remain respectful in your interactions, but send the message that you are not willing to talk at length. For example, if the person asks you a question, respond minimally with a “yes” or “no” and don’t elaborate. If you feel annoyed by something the person is doing or saying, don’t feel the need to respond to it. If the person is getting to you, ignore the behavior. Especially if they enjoy getting a rise out of you, be non-reactive and don’t let things get to you.  It’s annoying to live with someone who triggers you. For example, if your roommate wants to talk and you’re not in the mood for a conversation, excuse yourself neutrally. Say, “I know you want to talk about your office drama, but this isn’t a good time for me.” Avoid reacting emotionally. Instead, take a deep breath and respond with a calm, level tone. If you’re going to ignore the other person, watch your nonverbal language toward them. For example, avoid eye rolling, muttering under your breath, or giving a disapproving look at them. Even if you’re not speaking verbally, you may still be speaking through your behavior. Keep your face and body neutral. Don’t tense of or show your expressions on your face, no matter how much they try to get a rise out of you. It’s difficult to ignore someone when they’re cruel or harsh. If the person tends to put you down or treat you disrespectfully, it’s worth ignoring these statements if you don’t want to argue or get upset. If they say something unkind and you’d rather not get into it, avoid reacting by saying nothing.  You can avoid acknowledging their words or say something simple such as, “I’m not interested in taking part in this discussion, especially if you’re going to yell at me” and say nothing else. Try to avoid letting their negative behavior affect you. You might imagine that you have a bubble surrounding you which repels their insults and criticism.
Summary: Respond politely, yet curtly. Be neutral in your responses. Manage your nonverbal behavior. Silence your reaction to harsh words.

Q: One of the most common causes of itchy feet, athlete’s foot usually causes a red, scaly rash on and in between your toes. Your feet may be itchiest right after removing your socks and shoes. You might get athlete’s foot on just one foot or on both.  Athlete’s foot is caused by moisture, often from exercise or heat. Be sure to remove your shoes and change into dry socks so that your feet can also dry. You might also get blisters on your feet, or ulcers – areas where your skin rubs off. One type of athlete’s foot starts on the sole of your foot and causes dryness and scaling that travels over the side of your foot. Mild athlete’s foot can often be treated with OTC powders, sprays, or ointments that fight fungal infections. You can ask your doctor for recommendations, or speak with the pharmacist at your local drug store. Common brands are Tinactin, Micatin, Lamisil, and Lotrimin-AF.  Rinse your feet and dry them really well, especially in between your toes. Then apply the medication to the tops, bottoms, and sides of both feet, and in between all your toes. Use the medicine two times every day until the rash goes away. Simple athlete’s foot should heal in about a week. If your case takes longer to heal (4 to 6 weeks), then you may need an oral anti-fungal medication. If OTC medications don’t clear up your athlete’s foot in 4-6 weeks, you may need prescription-strength medication. Visit your doctor to discuss this option. Stronger medication may be available to put on your feet, or you might need to take an antifungal medicine as a pill. Oral antifungal medications can affect your liver, so let your doctor know if you have or have ever had liver problems. Athlete’s foot, caused by a fungus, thrives in damp environments. Keep your feet dry, and change your socks and shoes as soon as possible if they get wet. Dry your feet thoroughly before putting your socks on.  Athlete’s foot is also highly contagious, so if you share a swimming pool or locker room with others, protect yourself. Wear shower shoes in the locker room and shower, and don’t share towels or linens with someone who has an infection. Clean your feet regularly, washing between your toes with soap. You can also use a hairdryer to make sure that your feet dry properly.
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Recognize athlete’s foot. Get an over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal medication. Get prescription medication for stubborn athlete’s foot. Keep your feet dry to prevent athlete’s foot.