Q: The best bread knives will have a deep, serrated edge. The blade should extend all the way into the handle. If the blade only extends partway into the handle, then your knife won't have enough support. Some people find that bread knives with a wavy edge are easier to cut with than bread knives with a jagged edge. The board should be a little longer than the loaf of bread itself. This way, you will have enough room for the slices as you cut them. Position the loaf towards one end of the board. You'll start cutting from the side that has the most board space available. If you have a really large loaf of bread, you might find it easier to work with if slice it right down the middle. This way, you'll end up with two semi-circles. When you go to slice these halves, place the halves cut-side-down on the board. This will keep it from slipping around on the cutting board. Avoid pressing down on top of the loaf. This will only mush the bread inside. Position your knife close to the heel of the loaf. Angle it slightly and saw into the bread. As soon as the knife gets into the bread, position the knife so that the blade edge is parallel to the cutting board. Use a back and forth sawing motion as you cut downward. Apply only a little bit of pressure; if you have a good knife, you won't have to press hard at all.  You can make the slices as thin or as thick as you want them. A good guideline is ½ to 1 inch (1.27 to 2.54 centimeters) thick. You can also use the width of your finger as a cutting guide.
A: Choose a suitable bread knife. Place your loaf of bread on a large, wooden cutting board. Consider slicing large, round loaves in half. Place your hand over the crust and gently grip the loaf by the sides. Go into the crust at a slight angle. Saw downwards once the knife pierces the crust.

Q: When you want to make your tree shorter, move down to the next place on the main stem where a large branch is growing off of it. Cut the stem or branch with a saw or shears at this point, but only do so if you're cutting into live wood. Check to make sure the fronds are growing on the wood that you're leaving behind. If you cut into old wood that isn't growing fronds, the tree will not regrow from that point. Reducing the plant by more than this amount is too much of a shock to the tree. Plus, you run the risk of cutting into old wood, which your tree won't recover from. If you want to shape the tree, particularly if you've just trimmed the top, you can cut around the outer edges. Use pruning shears to snip off the outer edges of branches, creating a light shape. When shaping the tree, follow its natural shape by snipping off pieces that are sticking out. These evergreens naturally have a wider base. When you're shaping them, try to keep this feature. Doing so allows the bottom of the tree to receive sunlight, as it's not being blocked by the upper branches. If you notice you've created a shape that's too straight top-to-bottom, trim a bit more off the top branches. With arborvitae, the old wood doesn't bud. Therefore, what you cut won't always regrow. Use a light hand so you don't butcher the tree without it having a way to get its shape back. When cutting shoots, never cut them all the way back to old wood.
A: Cut down to a lower branch crotch to reduce height. Don't reduce a tree's height by more than 20 percent. Trim the tips of branches to shape the tree. Keep the base wider than the top. Prune lightly as old wood will not regrow.

Q: To deal with this situation, it's important to first understand what bullying is. If you are regularly being picked on and teased,it might be bullying. Bullying is intentional and inappropriate. You should remember that it is not your fault. No one has the right to make you feel bad on purpose.  Signs of bullying include name calling and jokes that are hurtful instead of funny. If you are purposefully being excluded from social groups, that is another form of bullying. Bullying can also be physical. If you are being hurt, or threatened with physical action, make sure to ask for help from an adult you trust. It can be tiring to regularly feel like you're in a position where you need to make a comeback to defend yourself. Stress can be exhausting and has a lot of negative impacts on your physical and emotional health. There are several things you can do to deal with stress.  Make sure you are getting enough rest. It's easier to deal with tough situations if your body and mind are able to fully recharge at night. Adults should get 7-8 hours of sleep each night, and teens should get 1-2 hours more. Take deep breaths. When you find yourself in a tense situation, take a minute to breathe deeply. This will help clear your mind and give you time to regain your composure. Get moving. Regular exercise is shown to reduce stress and help individuals cope with problems. One of the most effective ways to handle bullying is to avoid him altogether. If possible, change your routine so that you minimize contact with the person bothering you. Try taking a different route to your locker or your desk.  If it's impossible to avoid him altogether, consider walking away when he confronts you. Instead of making a sassy comeback, just turn your back and leave if you are teased. This will show that you are not dignifying this behavior with your attention. If you are having a tough time, one of the best things you can do is remember that you are not alone. Talking about your feelings is one of the most effective ways to cope with problems. Ask a family member to listen to what you have to say and offer some advice.  You can also talk to your friends. A good friend will be willing to hear you out. Teachers, counselors, or coworkers can also be excellent resources.
A: Understand bullying. Learn to handle stress. Change your environment. Share your feelings.

Q: Chest x-rays are generally taken when the patient is in the inspiratory phase of the respiration cycle, in layman's termed having breathed in. This has an important effect on the quality of the x-ray. When the x-ray beams pass through the anterior chest onto the film, it is the ribs closest to the film, the posterior ribs, that are the most apparent. You should be able to view ten posterior ribs if it was taken under full inspiration. If you can see 6 anterior ribs, then the film is of a very high standard. Overexposed films look darker than normal, and fine details are very difficult to see. Underexposed films look whiter than normal, and cause the appearance of areas of opacification. Look for intervertebral bodies in a properly penetrated chest x-ray.  An under-penetrated chest x-ray cannot differentiate the vertebral bodies from the intervertebral spaces. It is under penetrated if you can't see the thoracic vertebrae. An over-penetrated film shows the intervertebral spaces very distinctly. If the patient was not completely flat against the cassette, there may be some rotation evident on the x-ray. If this has happened the mediastinum can look very unusual. You can check for rotation by looking at clavicular heads and thoracic vertebral bodies.  Check that the thoracic spine aligns in the centre of the sternum and between the clavicles. Check if the clavicles are level.
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Check if the film was taken under full inspiration. Check the exposure. Check for rotation.