Divide phlox while it still looks healthy. The most common mistake home gardeners make when growing phlox is waiting until the plant shows signs of failing or over-crowding before they divide it. As a rule of thumb, allow the diameter of the plant cluster to grow to the same width as the plant's height before dividing it. Divide the phlox sooner if the plant becomes over-crowded, or if the center of the plant fails to bloom and produces less foliage. Divide phlox in early spring, late summer or early fall. Phlox division is most successful when done in the early spring before new growth begins, or in the late summer or early fall when flowering is done. If you want to leave a piece of the plant in its original location, you can plant 1 of the divisions back into the original spot later.  Dig a trench around the outside of the entire plant cluster, severing the plant's roots with the blade of your garden shovel as you go. Chop the roots under the plant by circling back around the trench again with your shovel. Push the shovel blade into the ground, angling it to reach under the plant's root base. Push down on the handle to lift the roots. Continue around the phlox until the cluster lifts from the ground. This gives you a better look at the roots and plant crowns. The crowns are visible at the top of the root base. Make sure each new division has at least 1 or 2 healthy plant crowns and an ample root base to sustain the plant.  There are several ways to divide the cluster:  Break pieces off from the outside of the cluster using your fingers to separate the roots and your hands to snap the plant crowns apart. Keep breaking divisions off until the entire plant has been divided. Use a serrated kitchen knife to cut sections off the cluster you are unable to divide the plant by hand.
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One-sentence summary -- Determine when to divide phlox. Remove the entire cluster of phlox from the ground. Wash the soil from the roots with a garden hose. Make multiple small divisions from the cluster. Cut the cluster into 2 to 4 smaller clusters by chopping it with the garden shovel.


Vomiting may come on suddenly, but many people experience symptoms of illness that precede the act of vomiting. Rush to a bathroom, garbage can, or a safe outdoor area if you experience any of the following:  dry heaves  the sensation that you're about to vomit abdominal pain  contraction of the stomach muscles  dizziness  other stomach ailments, such as diarrhea If you're very sick, overly intoxicated, or experiencing food poisoning, you're going to need to vomit no matter what you do. But if you're only experiencing mild nausea, there are some steps you can take to reduce or prevent the need to vomit. Try the following options to manage your nausea:  step outside and get some fresh air take deep, slow breaths through your mouth  suck on a mint candy or chew gum smell the inside of your wrist or armpit (the smell of perfume or deodorant may distract your body from the sensation of nausea) sniff something scented, like essential oil pinch your arm or tug on your hair (physical sensations can sometimes distract the body) If at all possible, try to anticipate when and where you will vomit if the need arises. The most ideal place is in a rest room (in the toilet, if possible), but obviously that may not always be feasible to get to a rest room. If you cannot get to a restroom, try to at least find a plastic bag or trash can to vomit into, as this will greatly reduce how much of a mess you make. If you're going to induce vomiting, wait until you can get to a toilet, trash can, or plastic bag. If you believe that you may vomit uncontrollably in the near future, stay close to a bathroom or keep a trash can/plastic bag on hand.
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One-sentence summary -- Identify the signs of vomiting. Reduce nausea. Try to plan your location.


Look at the color wheel to help determine which colors you should use. Colors across from each other on the wheel will be very distinct, while colors in close proximity will look good next to each other. Choose a set of colors that give your sprite a distinctive look without being too jarring. Avoid pastel colors if possible, unless the entire project uses that style. The more color you add, the more distracting your sprite will look. Take a look at some of the most iconic sprites and you'll find that they often only use a few colors.  Mario - The classic Mario sprite uses only three colors that are all closely related. Sonic - Sonic has more detail than the original Mario, but is still only composed of four colors with varying shades. Ryu - One of the classic fighting game sprites, Ryu uses large areas of simple colors, with slight shading for definition. Ryu has five basic colors with various shades. Use the Fill tool to apply your color choices to your sprite. You're just applying base color at this point, so don't worry about how flat it looks. The Fill tool will replace all the pixels that match the pixel you clicked with your selected color, until boundaries are reached.
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One-sentence summary -- Brush up on basic color theory. Just use a few colors. Apply your colors.


You'll need to find a convenient dry place to store your vodka if you'll be using it frequently. If you're considering long-term storage, the place you choose doesn't necessarily need to be convenient. Decide if you want to store the vodka along with other liquors or if you only need space to store a bottle or 2. Popular ways to store vodka include:  A shelf or cupboard in your kitchen A liquor cabinet A small or full bar When you've decided where to put the vodka, check to see if you can store the bottle so that it stands upright. If you have to store the vodka bottle on its side, it's more likely to leak so think about storing it somewhere else. If your bottle of vodka is stopped with a cork, it's even more important to store it upright. If the vodka is on its side and comes into contact with the cork for a long time, the alcohol can slowly eat away at the cork and cause your bottle to leak. Regardless of if you're storing the vodka for short-term or long-term use, you should store it at a consistent temperature. The temperature shouldn't fluctuate throughout the day from hot to cold. Instead, aim for a constant temperature of 60 to 65°F unless you want to store it in the freezer. If you want to store the vodka for the long term, the basement is a good choice (unless it's right next to a boiler). Avoid storing in extremely hot areas like attics. Although alcohol will actually freeze at very low temperatures, your home freezer won't be able to get that cold. You can store vodka in your freezer if you'd like chilled vodka for drinks. However, freezing the vodka may cause it to seem thicker, though the flavor shouldn't be affected. Vodka that's been chilled and slightly thickens may actually be better for drinking since it fully coats your mouth. This is especially important if it's in a clear bottle. Not only will sunlight speed up evaporation once the bottle is opened, but it can change the taste of the vodka if it's stored in sunlight for a very long time. For the best storage, keep your vodka in a dark place.  If you're storing your vodka (and any other liquors or wine) in a dark place, make sure you have good lighting when you need it. This way, you'll be able to turn on the light and see your collection. If you have to store the bottle in some sunlight, wrap the bottle in black cloth. This will minimize the amount of light reaching the vodka.
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Select a place that's easy to access. Try to store the bottle upright. Find somewhere with a consistent temperature. Use the freezer if you want chilled vodka. Avoid storing your vodka in direct sunlight.