Q: Rinse the frozen fish in cold water to remove ice crystals from the surface. Avoid warm water, since this can promote bacterial growth and waterlog your fish.  Always wash your hands in warm, soapy water before handling raw fish. If the fish has not been gutted, use the thawing method below instead, then remove the inedible portions. Pat the fish dry with a paper towel. This will remove additional ice crystals, as well as the moisture clinging to the fish scales. Thick slabs of frozen fish will take a long time to cook, but you can reduce this by wrapping them in foil or parchment pouches. The ice crystals in the fish will turn to steam, remain trapped in the packet, and help cook the fish more quickly. Increasing the cooking speed is especially important for high-heat cooking methods, as described below:  Grill fish in tightly closed foil packets, to prevent the outside charring while the inside cooks. If pan-searing the fish, do not wrap the fish. Instead, cover the pan once the fish begins releasing juices, to trap steam that helps cook the fish evenly. Cooking the fish for a couple minutes will melt some of the ice on the exterior. This makes it easier to rub oil, butter, or marinade into the fish, and to get spices to stick. If you are breading the fish, you can place them fully frozen in a pan and cover with a thick layer of bread crumbs and spices. You can cook frozen fish however you would normally cook fish, or look in the recipes section for ideas. Frozen fish can take twice as long to cook as fresh fish, but you're still saving time by skipping the thawing stage. This is only a general time estimate, and the actual amount of time required varies base on the thickness of the fish. Check on the fish every couple minutes, using the following tips to tell when its done:  Cut a slit with a sharp knife. When done, the fish will be completely opaque near the surface, and just starting to become opaque in the center.  If you have a food thermometer, cook the fish to an internal temperature of 145ºF (62.8ºC).
A: Rinse the fish in cold water. Dry the fish. Use special techniques for thick fish or high-heat cooking. Season the fish partway through cooking. Cook for twice as long as you would fresh fish.

Q: Sometimes, when someone is really hurt or angry, he just needs some time to process what's happened. He might want to take a few days or even a week to think about what you've done, and that's okay. He needs that time to get in the right head space. If you are trying to get someone to forgive you, you can't argue your way to that end. In other words, once you've said you're sorry, leave the discussion alone. You are not going to convince him by arguing that you are in the right. If you feel like you need to do something to show you're sorry, surprise him. You can bake cookies or get him a present that you know will mean something to him. Doing something thoughtful can show you still care. You need your guy to forgive you, of course, to move on in the relationship. However, you also need to forgive yourself. Everyone does bad things sometimes, and in the grand scheme of things, what you did was probably not that bad. Even if it was, you still shouldn't blame yourself forever. Give yourself permission to stop feeling bad about it. That doesn't mean you should completely forget about it. You should definitely use what you've learned to do better in the future. As much as you'd like to make it true, no one has an obligation to forgive someone else. It may be that you just have to learn from this mistake and move on with someone else.
A: Give your guy space. Don't argue the point. Surprise him with something he loves. Realize everyone makes mistakes. Understand that he doesn't have to forgive you.

Q: A blinking red light is a common problem with Ninja Blenders. Your blender will not work if the red light is blinking. To fix this problem, first check to see if the lid is locked. The blender will not work unless it is closed and locked. The blender is not locked until it has been pushed all the way down on the container. If the lid is locked, but the red light is still blinking, look at the arrows on your blender. There should be a white arrow on the lid and handle. These arrows need to be aligned for the blender to work. Move the lid until the white arrow on the lid aligns with the arrow on the handle. Then, check to see if the red light has stopped blinking. If it has, you can use the blender. Another potential reason for a blinking red light is if the pitcher is not properly aligned on the base. If it has been aligned correctly, it should be able to rotate. The pitcher will not easily rotate if it has not been placed properly on the base. Remove the pitcher and place it back on the base again to check if this is the problem. If the red light still does not go away, call Ninja Blender customer service for advice.
A: Check to see if the lid is locked. Make sure the white arrows on your blender are aligned. Fit the pitcher on the base of the blender.

Q: Hornet nests are small and easier to remove in the early spring. A nest that's around the size of a ping pong ball probably only contains a queen and unhatched eggs, so you can just spray it down with a hose. You'll need insecticide to get rid of a larger nest. By summer, nests can grow to the size of a basketball and contain thousands of hornets. At a minimum, wear a thick, long-sleeved shirt, pants, thick leather or rubber gloves, and boots. Coveralls can add extra protection, and a beekeeper's veil can protect your head and face.  If you can't access a veil, you should wear protective goggles and a hat that covers your ears. To prevent hornets from getting into your clothing, use rubber bands or duct tape to secure your sleeves to your gloves and your pants to your boots. If you've seen hornets buzzing but aren't sure where the nest is, observe which direction they fly. When they find food, hornets collect what they can and bring it back to the nest. Try leaving out bait, such as pieces of fruit or meat, then watch it from inside your home. When hornets show interest, look for the direction they fly away, then follow them. Eventually, you should be able to track down the nest. A hornet's nest is gray or beige, shaped like a rounded teardrop, and can be as large as a basketball. They usually hang from trees, but you might find one on the ground. Once you find the nest, stay a safe distance away, and mark your spot so you can find the nest later.  While you're at the nest, see if you can find the opening. Hornet nests usually have a single small opening toward the bottom. You might want to use binoculars to look for the hole so you don't have to get too close. You'll need to apply insecticide at night, so mark your spot with a brightly colored flag that you'll be able to see in the dark.
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Scout for small nests on your property in the early spring. Wear protective clothing when you search for and treat the nest. Lure and track the hornets if you don't know the nest's location. Place a marker 15 to 20 ft (4.6 to 6.1 m) away from the nest.