Generally, on a cat, the area of skin between the neck and the back are the loosest and most flexible patches of skin. Gently pinch the skin where it's loosest and hold it between your thumb and forefinger while distracting your cat with food. This is called "tenting" the skin, as it should somewhat resemble an erected pup tent (also known as a shelter-half). Once you've got the loose skin firmly between your fingertips, you should see a narrow strip of skin between your thumb and index finger. Insert the needle into that strip of skin.  The needle should be kept parallel to the skin along your cat's back at all times. Angling the needle could cause it to pierce through the skin and stab your finger. Do not hold your thumb over the plunger until you're certain that the needle is correctly inserted. Holding the plunger while inserting the needle could cause a premature injection, if the cat flinches or if you've incorrectly inserted the needle. Before you inject the medicine, it's important that you slightly pull back on the plunger. This is to ensure that you've hit an acceptable site for the injection.  If blood enters the syringe when you pull back the plunger, it means you've hit a blood vessel. You'll need to remove the needle and try again in a different spot. If air bubbles enter the syringe, it means you've stuck the needle all the way through the pinched skin and have drawn in air from the room. You'll need to remove the needle and try again, perhaps in a different spot. If no blood or air bubbles enter the syringe, you've hit an acceptable location, and may proceed with the injection. Be sure that you inject all of the medicine in the syringe. Once the syringe is completely empty, carefully remove the needle, moving along the same path you used to insert the needle. Hold the syringe between your index and middle fingers, and use your thumb (on the same hand) to press down the plunger. Once you've completed the injection, you'll need to check the site of injection, looking for blood or for any medicine leaking out of the needle hole. If you detect either blood or medicine emerging from the site of injection, use a clean cotton ball or tissue to apply pressure to the site until the secretion stops. This should only take a minute or so, but may take longer if your cat is moving around too much. Do not dispose of a syringe in your household trash, as needles are considered biohazardous waste. Contact your vet's office to find out if they collect used needles for disposal. Never put an uncapped needle in the trash, as this could cause injury or infection to the refuse collector or anyone else who handles your garbage.

Summary: Find a patch of loose skin. Insert the needle. Pull back on the plunger before injecting. Inject the medication. Check for bleeding or leakage. Dispose of the used needle properly.


One of the biggest enemies of fresh-tasting coffee is oxygen. Exposure to the air causes coffee beans, and especially ground coffee, to go stale very quickly. Invest in an hermetically-sealed container made for storing coffee, or at least use a container with a heavy airtight lid.  Airtight containers are also ideal for preventing coffee from absorbing neighboring odors and discouraging insect and mold growth. Some common airtight containers you can use include canning jars, Tupperware, and Ziplock bags. Light causes coffee beans and grounds to go stale quickly. This problem is easily remedied by storing it in an opaque container rather than a clear glass or plastic vessel.  There are a wide variety of airtight containers made of metal, ceramic, and opaque  glass that are great for storing coffee. If you insist on storing your coffee in a transparent container, it is best to store the container away from light, for example in a pantry or cabinet. You may not have a great degree of control over the moisture level in your kitchen pantry or cabinets, but remember that coffee will keep best in a dry environment. Try to avoid storing coffee beans in a damp basement or other area that is very moist. If you do need to store coffee in a moist area, keep it really well sealed. Also, move it out of the area before opening the packaging, so the moisture doesn't get to the beans It's important to keep coffee's temperature and humidity levels constant, so don't move it around to different areas of your home that have vastly different conditions. For instance, don't store it in a really warm cupboard and then move it to a cold basement. Coffee will rapidly deteriorate if storage conditions vary constantly.

Summary: Store your coffee in an airtight container. Choose an opaque container. Keep your coffee in a dry environment. Keep humidity and temperature conditions constant.


You can purchase a seed potatoes through the mail or at your local garden shop, or you can use leftover potatoes you purchased from the supermarket. These however, will not be certified as disease free, which can create a perpetual problem if you plan to raise potatoes in the same place again, as many diseases can be carried in the soil year by year. Try to always use certified seeded stock. This is to control and reduce the risk of potato diseases and viruses. You can get certified potato stock from good garden centre, or online quite cheaply. Potatoes come in different growing times for example. With a sharp, non-serrated knife, slice the potatoes roughly into quarters, making sure each piece has no more than three "eyes," which are the small pits or indents on the surface. Place in the sun and let it sit for a day or two, or until you begin to notice the eyes growing sprouts. Don't soak your potatoes, as some might suggest. Potatoes have no tough shell to need softened by soaking as some seeds do and they have all the moisture they need for sprouting in the flesh of the potato itself. Soaking creates more risk of rotting than anything it might accomplish! You want the cut sides to "heal"- form a dry "skin" over the area to discourage rotting. You can use empty egg boxes or you can use empty seed trays to place them upright in. Once the shoots start growing about one half-inch, they're ready to plant. Only leave 2 - 3 shoots on each potatoes, removing the rest.

Summary: Obtain the seed potatoes of your choice. Prepare the potatoes for planting. Spout your potato tubers in a greenhouse or windowsill.


Pale skin can look even paler when paired with deep colors. Try lighter, softer shades to make your skin look less pale. Some good choices might be:  Pale pink Peach Ivory Light yellow Most people with pale skin do not have orange undertones, and the color is often very unflattering to those with pale skin. It’s a strong color that essentially clashes with your skin color. These light shades will complement your fair skin. Hair colors with golden or orange undertones are not going to be flattering (and will probably make you look even paler).
Summary: Do not wear strong colors. Avoid oranges in both clothing and hair color. Choose shades of blonde or light brown for your hair.