Q: Perhaps you feel self-conscious about speaking in front of people. Maybe you are uncomfortable with coming across as assertive or confrontational. Analyze your own thought patterns, and consider that you may need to work on more than just your speaking voice. Own your words, and don't be afraid of what anyone else thinks. Notice when you are being hesitant, and check the impulse in yourself. Try to overcome a fear of judgment.  Try not to apologize or hedge the things you say. If you are always hesitating, then you won't speak as loudly as you are able. Speak to a person as though he or she is your equal, not your superior. Try to suppress low self-esteem and "fake it until you make it." When you are having a conversation or speaking with a group of people, try to speak at roughly the same volume that they are. Be aware of the energy of the conversation. Speak loudly when the energy is high, and speak softly when the energy is low. You don't always need to speak loudly to be heard!
A: Think about how you feel when you speak. Practice speaking with confidence. Match the volume of the people around you.

Q: Your ear warmer should be a fashionable accessory that works with the rest of your clothes. When choosing an ear warmer to wear, select one that will match the colors you're wearing. While picking the same colors works, it's not the only way to coordinate your colors. Make sure that your ear warmer and clothes stay within the same family of tones.   If you wear earth tones, make sure that your ear warmer is also earth toned. If you like loud and fluorescent colors, make sure that you get an ear warmer that matches it. Families of color include pastels, earth tones, or jeweled tones. Another easy way to coordinate your colors is to look at a color wheel and find a complimentary color, or a color that lies as a direct opposite on the wheel. Opposites on the color wheel include greens and pinks, yellows and violets, and reds and blues. Consider the look you are trying to embody and choose an ear warmer that goes along with it to keep your overall look cohesive. For instance, if you are trying to go for a sporty look, a sports headband ear warmer would probably look best with a sporty outfit. If you're going for a casual or chic look, a knitted ear warmer in earth tones will work best. Ear warmers draw attention to your face and give you a more casual look and style. Put on subtle wintery makeup hues and keep your makeup as minimal as possible. Things like flashes of white highlights and minimal eyeliner will work best with an ear warmer. Wearing a scarf, beanie hat, or hood can help compliment your style when wearing ear warmers and will also give you better coverage over your head and neck. Wearing these things together will trap in heat and keep you warm, even when it gets cold out. Think of how your ear warmers coordinate with the rest of your clothes, like your winter jacket and gloves. Shawls look good with knitted ear warmers.
A: Consider the color. Pick an ear warmer that matches with your outfit. Keep your makeup subtle. Coordinate your wear warmers with hats and other winter accessories.

Q: Place your aluminum piece on a sheet of aluminum foil with the shiny side facing away from the aluminum piece. Fold the foil over so it covers the aluminum piece but is not sealed. The aluminum foil creates distortions as well as a rainbow pattern on the aluminum due to the heat and chemical reaction. Keep the open ends of the aluminum foil facing upwards so that the water can run down into the package. Stack your pieces in the dish rack of the washer. Add powdered dishwashing detergent, like Cascade Complete or Finish Dishwasher Powder, to the dispenser. Then, add 1 teaspoon of trisodium phosphate (TSP) to the dispenser. TSP can be found at your local hardware or home improvement store. Age the aluminum by running the dishwasher on the pots and pans cycle. Turn on the drying cycle as well. After the cycle is complete, carefully remove the aluminum pieces from the dishwasher. Use caution, as they may be hot. Remove the foil around the aluminum. If you want to add more patina or increase the aged look of the aluminum, wrap the pieces in aluminum foil at a different orientation and run them through the dishwashing cycle again.
A: Wrap your aluminum piece in aluminum foil. Load your aluminum pieces in the dishwasher. Fill the dispenser with powdered dishwashing detergent and TSP. Run the pots and pans cycle. Remove the pieces from the dishwasher. Repeat the process to add more patina.

Q: In a large pitcher that holds approximately 2 to 2 ½ quarts (1.9 to 2.4 l), combine 6 cups (1.4 l) of water, 12 thin cucumber slices, 4 thin lemon slices, 4 sprigs of fresh mint that have been slightly crushed, and 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary that have been slightly crushed. Use a wooden spoon to stir the ingredients until well mixed. You can use whatever herbs that you prefer. Some other options to consider include thyme, basil, cilantro, and/or parsley. Once all of the ingredients are combined in the pitcher, cover it with the lid or a piece of plastic wrap. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator, and allow the water to chill for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours. The longer that you allow the water to chill, the stronger the water’s herb flavor will be. After you’ve chilled the water for several hours, add enough ice to the pitcher to fill it. Pour the spa water into glasses, and serve.
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Mix the water, cucumber, lemon, mint, and rosemary in a pitcher. Cover and chill the water for several hours. Add ice cubes to the water before serving.