Injury is another common reason that people develop lower back issues.  Protect your back while lifting items by using the proper methods of lifting that avoid back strain. This is important even when you are young, as minor injuries that do not affect you immediately may make you more susceptible to more serious injuries later on. Approach an object you intend to lift and stand as close as possible to it. Spread your feet apart to provide yourself a wide base of support. Essentially, position yourself so that you're able to bend at your knees and grip the object either between or just in front of your feet.  Never position yourself in a way that will require you to bend at your waist or at your back. After safely positioning and gripping and object, tighten and maintain the flex of your stomach muscles as you lift an object.  Always raise and lower an object straight up and down, holding it close to your body and using the muscles in your legs. Again, do not bend or twist when lifting, lowering, or carrying a heavy item. When setting something down, do so with a squatting motion, keeping your back straight and using the muscles in your legs to bare the load. Get help lifting anything that you are not absolutely certain you can lift safely on your own.  If an item is awkwardly shaped, or is heavier than items you commonly lift with ease, have someone else help you lift it.  Whenever available, use dollies or other tools and machines to help you move heavy objects.
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One-sentence summary -- Prevent back injuries by lifting carefully. Position yourself closely to heavy objects. Lift and lower straight up and down. Get help lifting dangerous objects.


Most celebrities have accounts on all kinds of different social media platforms. If you don’t have any social media accounts yourself, you may want to sign up just to follow the celebrities you want to be friends with. Platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are good places to start, but other platforms like Snapchat are becoming popular among celebrities, as well. If the celebrity you like has a personal website, they might list their social media accounts on their website. Check there for their usernames or links to their different accounts, or do a quick Google search to find them. Until you are on conversational or friendly terms with the celebrity, don’t try to add their personal or private accounts. They will likely ignore or deny your request because they don’t know you, and you might mess up your chances of getting to know them. Stick to following their public accounts. If you want to be friends with someone famous, you don’t want to come off as pushy by trying to be a part of their personal lives before you’ve been invited in. If you want the celebrity to notice you, you’ll need to leave them comments on their posts! If they post a photo on Instagram, leave a comment and let them know what you think. If they post something on Facebook, comment or like their post. Just make sure you don’t comment too much, or say anything that will make you come off looking desperate or obsessive. Instead of commenting with something like “Wow I love you so much!” you might comment with something like “Looks awesome! You should check out…” and bring up something related to the post. This way, you’re connecting with them and showing them you have common interests, and not just looking like a fan. Sending a message directly to their inbox is a good way to make contact, but that is not always possible. You could send a note to their post office box or email them if you have a email address instead. For example, if you know the celebrity will be in your town, or if you’ll be visiting theirs, send them a message to tell them something fun they should check out in your city, or ask something fun you could try in theirs. This will let them know you’ll be nearby, and that you’re interested in something fun to do. Keep in mind that if you are trying to make contact with an “A List” celebrity, or someone who is extremely popular, you might have trouble making contact at all. These kinds of celebrities rarely check their own direct messages on public accounts, and even more rarely answer those messages. Make posts on your own accounts that are related to the celebrity’s interests. For example, if you want to make friends with someone who is famous online and known for her makeup skills or fashion sense, you might make a post related to these things and include hashtags that the celebrity also uses on her posts. The celeb might follow these tags, and notice your posts. Don’t go overboard and tag the celebrity’s name. You want to come off as someone who has similar interests and could possibly be their friend, not a crazy fan. Do a search to find out if the celebrity has an official fan club that already exists, and join it. Attend meetups and events planned and put on by the club, as these official events might involve meeting the celebrity. If there isn’t an official fan club, see if you can get in touch with the celebrity’s management and start the process of starting one. Don’t start an “official” fan club without the involvement of the celeb and/or their management. You don’t want to unintentionally infringe on copyright or end up in legal trouble.
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One-sentence summary -- Follow celebrities you like on their social media accounts. Avoid adding personal accounts. Comment on their posts. Send a private or direct message. Post things you know they are interested in. Join or start a fan club.


Cut the wood with a table saw or a circular saw. You can make your press any size you want it to be, depending on the size of the plants you’ll be pressing. Between 8–12 inches (20–30 cm) should be big enough for most projects.  For best results, choose wood that is 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) or 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Visit your local hardware store and ask the employees to cut the wood for you if you don’t want to use a saw. Most hardware stores will perform this service for free. Mark the spot with an X using a pencil. This will be the location for your drill holes. through each of the marks. To ensure your boards will line up perfectly, drill through both of them at the same time. If you’re using 1⁄4 inch (6.4 mm) bolts, use a 5⁄16 inch (7.9 mm) drill bit.  If you’re using a different bolt and you’re not sure what size drill bit to use, pick a bit you think is about the same size, then drill a test hole through a piece of scrap wood and make sure your bolt slides through easily. Adjust the size as needed. the surface of the wood. Use a medium-grit sandpaper or a sanding tool if you have one. Make sure the wood is smooth, especially around the holes you drilled. if you want. You can personalize your flower press by staining or painting it any color you want. You can also leave the wood plain if you prefer.  If you do use a paint or stain, allow the wood to dry completely before moving to the next step. Try decorating your press with stencils or cut-out illustrations of flowers.
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Cut 2 wood squares in the size you want for your press. Measure 1 inch (2.5 cm) diagonally from each corner on both boards. Drill a hole Sand Stain or paint the wood