Your bird will most likely learn simple words if you say them frequently. Pick expressions it is likely to hear often from you and other people, such as:  hello bye-bye night-night your bird's name The psychologist B.F. Skinner taught pigeon to twirl and read by training them with baby steps. The imitation of a tones or parts of words, can be a first step in learning to imitate words. When training incrementally, it is important to continually raise the bar for your animal. This will ensure that you have your bird's attention. The closeness will help build the relationship between you and your bird, as well as help focus the bird on the sounds you want them to make. Experiments involving African Grey parrots, such as the infamous Alex, show that these birds learn better when two people are involved. This is called the model/rival method, wherein another speaker demonstrates the desired communication, and the bird learns to speak by observing articulations in context. Escaped birds have even been found to teach wild birds to talk. This highlights the social nature of how birds learn to communicate. For example, say "Up" when you lift up your bird. This will teach it to associate a movement with certain words. Just like a child, birds benefit when learning from a sense of fun. By giving rewards, such as treats, and engaging with your bird in an excited way, it encourages the bird to enjoy this new language game.  Rewards should be given immediately after the desire behavior is performed. This helps the bird know it is doing something correct. Avoid rewarding the bird when it is not talking. This will strengthen its desire to perform. Experiment. Maybe you're pet's less of a hello and more of a howdy kind of bird. If your bird does respond well to what or how you're trying to teach them, try something else. Give your bird a variety of sounds to produce, you not only make sure they're entertained, you stimulate their brain's natural tendency to learn with novelty. Studies have shown that song birds learn to sing in much the same way human babies learn to talk, through babble and vocal experimentation. Do this for up to 5 minutes at a time. Longer than this can cause boredom, overly straining the bird. Learning capacities vary species to species and bird to bird. Some species can begin speaking after just a few months, and some take years to develop the capacity to speak. Give your feathered friend some time to express themselves, and they'll return the respect.
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One-sentence summary -- Start with simple words. Encourage behavior that approximates speech. Hold the bird in front of your mouth when you teach it. Include a relative or friend. Repeat certain words or phrases every time you do something with the bird. Make sure your bird has fun. Consider playing recordings of words you want your bird to learn. Be patient.


The correct side depends on your particular saw. Typically, you want to line up the marble with the right side of the blade. If you use the wrong side, you may cut the slab too short by mistake. The blade cuts off about 1⁄8 in (0.32 cm), so ensure the 1⁄8 in (0.32 cm) comes from your scrap side and not the piece you're using.  To tell which side of the blade is correct, make a practice cut on a scrap piece of marble. Make sure to keep the marble clamped down so that it can't move while you make the cut. A hand clamp with soft pads is a good option for safely keeping your marble in place. The faster you move the marble through the blade, the more likely the slab will chip, splinter, or break. To prevent this, always make your cuts slowly, and let the machine do the work for you.  If you start to see smoke as you cut, slow down. Try sawing a small section, then pulling the saw back a little before you begin the next small section. If you want to test out how cutting at different speeds affects the marble, make a few slices on a practice slab before you cut the final piece. Cut the marble with the finished side facing downwards onto your piece of foam. Turn on the saw when you are ready to use it, feed the marble slowly into the saw until you reach about 1–3 in (2.5–7.6 cm), and then stop. Making a small cut on the back of the marble ensures the slab does not chip or break. If you don't do this, the end of your tile may break off while you finish the slice. Once you've made a small slice to the back, turn the slab over so the finished side faces upwards. Then, start making your cut on the opposite end of the slab. Continue cutting the rest of the way through the slab to ensure your cut is clean and even. If you're cutting a very thin slab of marble, like the kind you'd use to cover a shower wall, there's no need to flip the marble and make 2 cuts. Just make a single cut straight through with a diamond circular saw blade. To prevent any accidents, keep your saw turned off when not in use. Do this whether you are finished working on your project or cutting multiple pieces of marble. If you are cutting multiple slabs, turn it off until you are ready to make the next cut. Since the diamond blade cuts the marble so smoothly, there may be jagged or sharp pieces on the edges. Use wet or dry sandpaper to manually smoothen the edges if you'd like. Start with 120-grit sandpaper to soften the edges at first, and then use 2500-grit sandpaper for an extra-smooth finish.  If you use a coarse sandpaper, you'll scratch the marble. To wet your sandpaper, hold it under your faucet for 3-5 seconds. Using wet sandpaper may make it easier to sand the stone surface. For an automatic option, try using an angle grinder to quickly smoothen the marble. However, you may have less control over the sanding process if you use a machine. Another option is to use an orbital sander. Once you've cut the marble into the basic shape that you want, you may wish to make further adjustments. With a grinder, you can:  Cut holes. Make sink cutouts. Create beveled edges.
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One-sentence summary -- Align the piece of marble with the correct side of the blade. Aim to cut the marble slowly and carefully to avoid cracks or breakage. Make a 1–3 in (2.5–7.6 cm) cut with the back of the marble facing up. Flip over the marble slab and continue cutting the rest of the way. Turn off your machine after you make your cut. Clean up any jagged edges with dry or wet fine-grit sandpaper. Use a grinder with a dry cut diamond wheel to add finishing touches.


Take 5 to 6 cloves of garlic, and pound the side of a chef’s knife blade against them to smash them. Once the cloves are smashed, remove their skins and discard. Set the garlic aside for a moment. When you’re selecting your garlic, try to find cloves that are as large and thick as possible. Place a large skillet on the stove, and add approximately ¼ inch (.63 cm) of olive oil to it. Turn the burner to medium, and allow the oil to heat for 3 to 5 minutes. You can reduce the oil to ⅛ inch if you prefer. However, keep in mind that by caramelizing the garlic in it, you’ll infuse the oil with the flavor so you can use it for pasta, salad dressings, and other dishes. When the oil has heated for several minutes, place the smashed garlic cloves in the skillet. Lower the heat to medium-low, and allow the garlic to cook until the edges have a golden color, which should take approximately 2 to 6 minutes. If the garlic looks like it’s turning brown, turn the heat down to low. When the garlic has caramelized, use a slotted spoon to remove it from the skillet. If you plan to use it right away, separate it from the oil. However, if you plan to store the garlic for later use, it’s a good idea to leave it in the oil because the oil will help preserve it.  The garlic will keep for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. If you’re separating the oil and garlic but want to save the oil for future use, pour it in a glass jar and store in the refrigerator.
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Smash and peel the garlic cloves. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Cook the garlic in the oil until it's golden. Remove the garlic from the pan, and use or store it.