While antifouling paint can help prevent barnacles and algal growth, it may not stop all of it. Make sure you wipe away any grime or growth that springs up on your new paint job as soon as possible.  If you used ablative paint, bring the boat up out of the water. Use a hose to spray away any grime and scrub off stains with a sponge. You do not need to use soap. If you used hard bottom or hybrid paint, you can dive down below the water. Use your hand or a rag to wipe away any grime or algae. You can also hire a diver to clean the boat for you. Antifouling paints are designed to work better while the boat is moving. The more you use your boat, the more effective the paint will be. If you’re not planning on using your boat very often, you may want to store it on land. Mixing types of paint can reduce the effectiveness of the biocide. If you used an ablative paint before, stick with an ablative paint. If you used a hard bottom paint, keep using hard bottom. If you want to switch to a different type, you must completely remove all of the paint on the keel. If you’re unsure what type of paint was used before on the keel, take a wet rag. Wipe the rag along the existing paint. If the paint wipes off, it is an ablative paint. If not, it is a hard or hybrid paint.
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One-sentence summary -- Clean the keel every 4 to 6 weeks. Use the boat frequently. Reapply paint once a year using the same paint as before.


Nude lipsticks tend to show every nook and cranny on your lips, which is a problem if you have dry lips. Therefore, it's important to take care of dry lips before you apply a nude lipstick. For instance, you could try using a lip scrub to smooth out your lips first, giving you a more polished look. Moisturizing can also help smooth out your lips before applying a nude lipstick. After using a lip scrub, apply a moisturizing lip balm. That way, you have a nice, soft base to apply the lipstick over. If you're trying to truly wipe our your lip color, you may need to add a bit of concealer to your lips before applying the lipstick. The concealer will help block out your natural lip color, helping you achieve the nude look. Nude lipsticks can be a bit flat, so adding a bit of gloss can help them shine a bit. However, you don't need too much. Just apply a bit to the middle of your lips for a tiny bit of pop.
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One-sentence summary -- Exfoliate before applying the lipstick. Add a moisturizer. Consider a coverup. Create a sheen with gloss.


Feng Chi, also called GB20 or the Gates of Consciousness, is a common pressure point used for migraines. GB20 found just below the ear. To find the point, find the two hollows on the sides of the neck at the base of the skull. You can thread your fingers, gently cup your skull with your hands, and place your thumbs in the hollows at the base of the neck.  Use your thumbs to massage the point with a deep and firm pressure. Press it for four to five seconds. If you know where the hollows are, you can try massaging them with your index or middle finger, or use your knuckles. Relax and breathe deeply as you massage GB20. You can massage and press this point for up to three minutes. The temple region features a group of points that curve around the outer ear on your skull. They are located one index finger width from the edge of the outer ear. The first point, Hairline Curve, starts just above the tip of your ear. Each point is one index finger width behind the previous point, curling down and back around the ear.  Apply pressure to each point on both sides of the head. You can apply simple pressure or circular pressure for one minute. Stimulate each point right after the previous one for best results. The points are in order from front to back Hairline Curve, Valley Lead, Celestial Hub, Floating White, and Head Portal Yin. The Wind Mansion point, also called GV16, helps with migraines, stiff necks, and mental stress. It is located in the center of the back of the head halfway between your ears and spine. Find the hollow under the base of the skull and press into the middle. Put a deep, firm pressure against the point for at least one minute.
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One-sentence summary -- Press Feng Chi. Manipulate the points along your temple region. Stimulate Wind Mansion.


Exercising will put you in a much better mood and help you burn off some of the extra Christmas-food calories. Go for a jog, lift weights or play a sport with some friends. If you live in a cold climate, January might be too chilly for much outdoor activity, so look into a gym membership or indoor sports leagues. If you've received any hobby-oriented Christmas gifts like paints, kitchen utensils or a new video game, put them to use. Throwing yourself into a new hobby and learning a new skill will help take your mind off of your sadness. Volunteering can help you keep your Christmas spirit alive as you help those in need. Look into helping out local soup kitchens, shelters or charities that distribute winter clothes. You'll be able to help others through the winter and take your mind off of the end of the Christmas season. While it may be depressing that Christmas is over, always try to keep up a good attitude. Remember that this Christmas isn't the last one you'll ever have, and focus on things that make you happy as much as possible. It may be especially hard to keep a positive attitude if you have to go back to work. However, think of your return to work as a blank slate and new beginning. Remind yourself that you can start back to work at a slow pace and catch up on your own time.
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One-sentence summary --
Exercise. Start a new hobby. Volunteer. Try to keep a positive attitude.