You want enough water to reach about 1" (2 cm or so) above your potatoes. This way they'll all cook evenly. Make sure your potatoes are clean and to size! You want to do them all at once, if possible, to make sure they're all the same level of doneness. Boil small to medium potatoes for approximately 7-10 minutes; boil larger potatoes for approximately 12-15 minutes. Some people swear on bringing the potatoes to a boil and immediately turning it off, leaving the potatoes in the hot water on the hot burner. This method generally takes a solid 15 minutes, but is better for ensuring you don't overcook your potatoes. If you're not sure how "done" the potato is, stick a fork into it. Preferably there should be a cooked outer edge and a raw middle; the potato should still be firm and your fork should meet resistance after the initial edge lets it through easily You can also take your knife to the edge of the potato. Do the edges come off all nice and fluffy-like? When you get to the center, is it whiter, harder, and clearly a bit uncooked? That's perfect. This stops the cooking immediately. They are now ready to be used as required in your recipe. Parboiled potatoes will not keep for very long time – aim to use them within a day or two, at most. Keep them in the fridge in a bowl, not a plastic bag (this causes them to sweat, softening them).

Summary: Fill a saucepan with room temperature water and your potatoes. Bring to a light boil. Remove the potatoes from the heat once this time has elapsed. Dip the potatoes straight into cold water.


Depending on your financial situation, you may be able to manage your debt on your own. However, many people need assistance from a credit counselor. Most people wishing to declare personal bankruptcy may also be required to attend credit counseling sessions. It's important to know in advance (and plan accordingly) that you may need to pay money for counseling, which could further strain your finances. Some credit counselors charge large fees, including both one-time payments and monthly fees. One of the biggest factors in deciding to work with a credit counselor should be your monthly finances. If you have debt, you may be able to manage that debt if your monthly finances are sufficient. However, if you find yourself struggling to stay afloat each month, credit counseling can help you work out a budget and stick to it. If you're living from paycheck to paycheck, hiding bills from your significant other, or living in constant tension due to your finances, credit counseling may help you. The other big factor in deciding to work with a credit counselor is how much money you owe. You may not be too far into debt, in which case you might be able to manage your finances independently. However, if you're deeply in debt and struggling to manage your monthly expenses, credit counseling can help.  If you max out your credit card(s) each month, dip into your savings, or use cash advances or payday loans, you may want to consider credit counseling as an option. If debt collectors call you, you definitely need credit counseling.

Summary: Determine if you can manage your debt by yourself. Assess your monthly finances. Know how far in debt you are.


Villages don't spawn in pre-v0.9.0 versions of Minecraft, so update your iPhone's or Android's Minecraft version if it's out-of-date before continuing. As of October 2017, Minecraft PE v1.2.2 is the latest version. Villages spawn under specific circumstances:   Biomes - Villages spawn in Plains (flat, green grass), Savannah (brown grass), Taiga (hilly with green grass), Desert (sand), and Ice Plains (flat, icy). You won't find them in other biomes at all.  Terrain - Villages will usually spawn in dry, flat areas. This means that if you're looking for them in the Taiga biome, you'll need to find a flat section.  Appearance - Villages resemble clusters of buildings surrounded by wood-enclosed farms and populated by non-aggressive people. Select the world in which you want to search for a village. If your game is in creative mode, you'll be able to cover ground much more quickly than if it is in survival mode. This will increase the distance at which you can see objects in-game. Once your game opens, do the following:  Tap the pause button at the top of the screen. Tap Settings  Scroll down on the left side of the screen and tap Video  Scroll down to the "Render Distance" slider on the right side of the screen. Slide the "Render Distance" switch all the way to the right. It can take hours to find a village, so stock up on basic tools, a bed, food, and weapons before you set out. If you happen to have a saddle, you can use it to get a mount and speed up your exploration. Find a horse and interact with it several times with an empty hand until it doesn't throw you off, then sneak up to the tamed horse and select it with the saddle to make it controllable while you ride it. A pig can also be saddled, but requires a steady supply of "carrot on a stick" items to be controlled. You can create these items by combining a carrot with a fishing pole. Navigate to the tallest hill that you can find in a biome in which villages spawn. This will allow you to take in the surrounding areas. You'll be able to see fire much more clearly at night than during the day. While fire at night may be lava, there's a good chance that the fire is coming from torches—and torches typically mean villages. Be extremely careful while doing this if you're playing survival mode on anything other than "peaceful" difficulty. It's best not to investigate the torches until the following day due to mobs.

Summary: Make sure Minecraft is up-to-date. Know where to look. Load your game. Increase the render distance. Prepare for a long journey. Tame a mount for transportation. Find a viewpoint. Look for torches at night.


Take the hoodie that fits too snugly around your neck and lay it flat so the neckline isn't bunched up at all. Try to work on a table or counter instead of a bed so you don't accidentally cut into your bedspread. Pull the front of the hoodie in opposite directions so you can easily see where the 2 sides of the neckline meet. The 2 fabric layers will meet in a V-shaped point. Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut a slit in between the 2 layers of fabric. Make the slit go in the same direction as the upper layer of fabric so the cut isn't noticeable. Pull the hoodie on and decide if the neckline is comfortable. If it's still too tight, extend the slit you cut by another 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) and try the hoodie on again. For a rugged look, use your hands to tear the slit more instead of cutting it.
Summary: Lay the hoodie on a flat surface. Use your fingers to spread apart the neckline where the 2 layers meet. Cut a diagonal 1 inch (2.5 cm) slit where the edges meet. Try on the hoodie to see if the neckline is as loose as you'd like.