Article: Your investment style can help you narrow down the various brokerage firms to find the one that will work best for you. Build a profile based on how much money you want to invest, how often you plan to trade, and how much investor support you want from your broker. Online brokers typically are best if you plan to trade frequently and don't need a lot of guidance and support. However, if you want a close, personal relationship with an individual broker, you'll typically want to make fewer trades as your fees will be higher. If all you want to do is buy some shares of stock in Nike and reinvest your dividends, you probably don't need a full-service broker. Look for an online discount broker with low fees.  The advantage of using a broker is that you don't have to do much, if anything, in terms of managing your investments. Your broker will manage your investments for you, but this does come with costs. If you plan on expanding your portfolio over time, or buying more complex investments, you may want a full-service broker who will provide more hands-on attention. The more hands-on management and personal attention you get from your broker, the higher their fees will be. Many online brokers don't require a particular minimum initial investment. This means you can open your account with a relatively small amount of money and add to it over time. You'll pay a fee for each stock purchase, so it may be better for you to save the money you would spend buying Nike stock in a savings account for a few months or a year, and then make a single purchase. There are many types of orders to buy stock, but you don't necessarily have to be familiar with all the order types to buy Nike stock. The easiest thing to do is place a limit order for the amount you want.  A limit order is a request to buy shares at the price you've named or better. Look at the current price of Nike and calculate the number of shares you could buy at that price for the total amount you plan to invest. For example, if Nike is currently trading at $50 a share, and you plan to invest $2,000 in Nike stock, you could place a limit order for 40 shares of stock at $50 a share. You might also consider placing a market order, which means you want to buy stock as soon as possible at the best available price. You would let your broker know the maximum amount of money you want to spend. If you are using an online broker, you typically can execute the order yourself and just wait for the order to be filled. If you have a full-service brokerage firm, call or email your broker and give them the details of your order. At this point you're a Nike investor. Continue to monitor the stock's performance so you can see how your investment is doing. Keep in mind stocks go up and down from day to day, so don't panic and sell in response to a short-term loss.
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Create your investment profile. Compare possible brokers. Decide how much you want to invest. Pick the right order type. Submit your order to your broker.
Article: Turmeric is a root that looks similar to ginger root, often carried in grocery stores and health food stores. You can buy whole yellow turmeric root in bulk and store them in the refrigerator for use within a month. Store whole turmeric root in an air-tight container, layering the roots between clean dry paper towels. Change the paper towels once they become damp so the roots do not mold. You can also find turmeric in powder form in the spice aisle of your local grocery store. It should appear bright yellow and often comes in a clear, glass bottle. You can store ground turmeric in a cool, dark space or on your spice rack, away from direct light. Peel the skin off the root with a peeler and finely mince the root as you would a ginger root or garlic. You can then saute turmeric root with onions, carrots, and celery. Add in a healthy fat source, like coconut milk, as well as other vegetables, to make stews and curries. You can also add turmeric root, in fresh root or ground form, to soups to act as a spice base. Add a dash of turmeric to chicken noodle soups or coconut milk based soups. Turmeric’s peppery flavor works well with roasted vegetables and adds depth to vegetable dishes. Roast cauliflower with olive oil, turmeric, cumin, and some fresh black pepper. You can then put the roasted cauliflower over quinoa for a healthy, filling vegetarian meal. The recipe for roasted cauliflower with turmeric and cumin can be found here:http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-cauliflower-steaks-recipes-from-the-kitchn-195541. You can also put turmeric in chicken or beef stir frys, as well as tofu stir frys. Turmeric adds a warm flavor to hot dishes and goes well with the lighter flavors in a stir fry. The recipe for chicken stir fry with turmeric can be found here: http://www.seniorlifestyle.com/5-turmeric-recipes-combat-alzheimers/. If you tend to jump start your mornings with a smoothie, you may want to consider adding turmeric to your next morning smoothie. Pair ⅛ ground turmeric to a smoothie with carrots, raspberries, goji berries, and coconut milk or almond milk. You can also use fresh turmeric in place of ground turmeric. The taste of turmeric is often masked by the other flavors in smoothies. Turmeric tea is a great way to consume turmeric, especially if you are fighting off an illness or a cold. You can make turmeric-ginger tea by boiling ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric and ¼ teaspoon ground ginger in 1 cup water. Let the tea simmer on the stove for 10 minutes. Then, add a splash of milk or soy milk and strain the tea into a tea cup. Add honey or sugar to taste. You can also add turmeric to hot chocolate to create a warm, peppery drink. Combine 1 cup milk, coconut milk, or almond milk with 1 tablespoon unsweetened cacao powder, 2 teaspoons honey, ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric (or ½ teaspoon grated fresh turmeric root), and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking the mixture until the spices and the cocoa are well combined.
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Buy whole turmeric root at the grocery store. Use pre-ground turmeric for an easier option. Add turmeric to stews, curries, and soups. Roast vegetables with olive oil and turmeric. Use turmeric in stir frys. Put turmeric in your morning smoothie. Make turmeric tea for an easy option. Try turmeric hot chocolate as a yummy treat.
Article: After you've applied the last coat, leave your tile undisturbed and let it dry for about 2 days. Avoid stepping on or touching the tile until it has tried completely. If you accidentally touch or step on the tile before it's dried, check it for smudges. You may have to apply an additional coat of paint and let it cure for another 48 hours. Once the tile has dried, peel off any painter's tape and check your tile for imperfections. If you see any smudges or uneven areas, or if you're not satisfied with the color's brightness, apply another layer of paint and leave it again to cure. With a paintbrush or roller, use long, even strokes to coat the entire surface in paint sealant. Let the sealant dry for about 30-60 minutes between layers before applying an additional coat. Re-apply the sealant every 6 months to protect your tile and paint coats from damage.
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Let your slate tile cure for 48 hours. Peel off the painter's tape and inspect your work. Apply 2-3 coats of a water-based urethane sealant. Finished.