Problem: Article: Before purchasing any materials, make sure you understand the laws and regulations associated with explosives. These regulations range from the Federal level to more local jurisdictions. Make sure you are not performing something illegal in your area by doing your research.  Go to your state police department website to read up on explosives and fireworks laws local to your area. Some states allow fireworks, but have a set definition on what the term includes. If you aren't using legal fireworks in that state, you are committing a felony. It goes without saying that creating a bomb is dangerous. There are a number of precautions that must be taken for safety when handling explosives and explosive materials.  Have an emergency supply of water nearby for putting out any fires. Wear safety glasses. Explosives (including a match head tennis ball bomb) create sparks and debris that can injure your eyes. Use explosives outdoors only. Give yourself, and the explosive, plenty of room to operate. Do not throw explosives at other people or animals. Fire risk is determined by the surroundings of where you set of the explosive. Strong winds or dry weather also further increase the risk of a spreading fire – explosives should not be detonated during such weather.  Do not set off the explosive near homes, sheds or other structures. Look for a site that is at least fifteen feet away from shrubs, trees or other flammable plant life. Detonate the bomb over dirt or gravel if possible. The explosion site should be surrounded by dirt and gravel for 10 feet in all directions. Once the bomb has exploded, travel to the detonation site to ensure embers are extinguished. Use water if necessary to put out kindling and cover with dirt and gravel to smother the remnants.
Summary: Acknowledge the law. Read up on fireworks, explosives, and fire safety. Find an area near you that minimizes the potential for fire.

Problem: Article: The settings you entered above are great for practice, but pro surfing servers will use much less forgive settings. Once you're familiar with how surfing works, change the sv_airaccelerate 800 value to sv_airaccelerate 100. You can decrease it in increments until you reach 100 so that you can get used to the slower air acceleration speed. Big jumps may look cool, but they'll kill your forward momentum. If you're trying to get the best times, you'll want to stick to low jumps to clear the space you need while maintaining your speed. The longer you hold Space, the higher you'll jump. Try to just tap it to clear the gaps you need to get over. The one time big air can come in useful is if you've found a shortcut you can use or a part fo the map you can skip. This almost always requires a very high speed so that you can make the jump. Not all maps have skippable sections. The M3 shotgun is one of the best weapons to use while surfing, as it stays accurate even while moving quickly. It's meant for close range, so try to use it on players using the same surfing ramp as you.  Not all servers allow you to use guns and attack other surfers. Try to avoid automatic weapons, as the accuracy will be terrible. The same goes for single shot snipers, as you'll never get an accurate shot while moving. You'll lose all of your momentum as well, but this can be a good tactic if you've already messed up your jump. Be aware that not all servers look kindly on blockers, so you may get kicked if it's against the rules.
Summary: Adjust your game settings. Avoid big air. Look for shortcuts and corners you can skip. Use shotguns if you want to attack other players. Block other players by stopping in front of them.

Problem: Article: To make your ankle bracelet, you will need string. You can use one color, or an assortment. You’ll need three pieces of string for this type of ankle bracelet. You can find the string at craft stores. When picking out the colors, be sure to choose a set that either means something to the person you’re making the ankle bracelet for or simply goes well together.  Colorful string Scissors Tape-measure Safety pin or tape Using your tape measure, tape around the spot on your ankle where you want your ankle bracelet to sit. Next, add 6 inches (15.2 cm) to this measurement. This gives you plenty of room to tie the ankle bracelet. Cut your string here. Tie all three of your strings together in one knot at the end. Leave an inch above the knot so that you can tie it again after you complete your ankle bracelet. Use tape or a safety pin to anchor your string. Attaching it to something steady will make it much easier to work with. You can attach it to anything that will hold it still.  The leg of your pants A binder The table A pillow With your strings anchored, knot at the side, grab hold of two strings. Hold these straight and wrap your third string around these two and pull it into a knot. You’ll be able to see the knot on the side of the string. Using this same thread, repeat this step 10-15 times. Be sure to hold your two center strings as straight and tight as possible. This will make tying the knots easier because it will keep them out of the way of your staircase. It’s just that easy—pick your next color string after you’ve reached the length you want for the first one. Hold the other two straight and use your new color to tie a knot around them. Repeat this for 10-15 knots. Continue this staircase for the length of your ankle. If you notice that a knot isn’t sitting correctly, you can easily undo it. However, this gets more and more difficult because your staircase gets tighter as you go; so pay attention and catch the mistake early. Once you have approximately 4 extra inches of string, test the length of your ankle bracelet. If it is not yet long enough, continue your staircase and check again after you complete a color. Now that your ankle bracelet is long enough, tie it around your ankle, or the ankle of the person you’re giving it to. Use a strong knot and cut the excess string away.
Summary: Gather your materials. Measure your ankle. Tie a knot. Anchor your string. Start your staircase. Switch colors. Test the length. Tie and cut.

Problem: Article: The flared leg looks very flattering with almost any kind of heel – chunky sandals, clogs, wedges and platforms can all look very polished. Flares already tend to elongate the leg, and wearing heels with them emphasizes that even more. Make sure the bottom hems of your flares are not touching the ground, though, which can take this look from polished to sloppy pretty quickly.   If you have to, hem your jeans or have them tailored for the shoes you plan to wear with them. Avoid wearing pointed-toe shoes with flares, which can look dated. High-waisted flares already do a lot to create a soft, feminine silhouette, but you can emphasize this quality even more by wearing them with a thin belt that cinches at the waist. The belt can accentuate your curves while the high waist looks polished and appropriate for almost any occasion. Tuck in a button-down dress shirt and add a thin patent leather belt for an office-ready look.  Tuck a drapey, loose-fitting top into a pair of classic denim flares, then add a belt to create an easygoing vibe with a touch of glamour. Long trench coats that belt at the waist can also look great, and the longer silhouette provides more balance to your overall look. An eye-catching accessory can add a lot of flair to a neutral colored outfit. This technique also works great with a monotone outfit, like crisp white flares paired with a white button down, because the added scarf or bag really pops against the single-color backdrop. Add a pair of chunky heeled boots to finish off this look. A clutch with a sleek shape in a bright color like orange can add a lot of flair to a monotone outfit with very little effort.
Summary:
Wear stacked heels. Try a belt that cinches at the waist. Add a pop of color with brightly colored clutch or scarf.