Select one medium, ripe banana, yellow or specked with brown. The stronger your blender, the less you have to chop:  For a weak blender, chop the banana into small pieces, or mash it into a paste with a fork. For a strong blender, slice the bananas. For a food processor, break the banana into thirds. If you have time, freeze the chopped banana to make a creamier, colder drink. Otherwise, just move on to the next step. Add the banana to a blender. Pour in about ½–¾ cup (120–180mL) crushed ice.  You can skip the ice if you're using a frozen banana, or if the weather is cool. Ice cubes will take much longer to blend, and may break a weak blender. Pour milk or your favorite milk substitute into the blender until it reaches about ¾ the height of your solid ingredients. Even regular tap water will end up creamy after blending.  If you prefer precise measurements, start with 2 cups (240mL) of liquid. After blending, add more in ½ cup (120mL) increments until you reach the desired consistency. You can use any type of milk. Blend until all ingredients are combined and smooth. This will take 1–3 minutes, depending on the power of your blender.  Blend in more liquid for a thinner drink. Blend in more ice for a thicker drink. Most people enjoy adding a little sugar, honey, or another sweetener. Add a small spoonful, blend, and taste. Repeat until the drink is as sweet as you like it. If you are serving the banana milk to vegans, keep in mind that some vegans do not eat honey. Serve in a tall glass with a thick straw. You can also pour banana milk over cereal, porridge, or fruit.

Summary: Chop the banana. Freeze the banana (optional). Combine banana and ice in a blender. Pour in milk, milk substitute, or water. Blend until smooth. Add sweetener (optional). Serve.


You'll need either an official PlayStation 2 controller (called a DualShock 2), or a third-party controller designed for the PS2. All new PlayStation 2 models come with a single DualShock 2 controller. You cannot use a PS1 controller regularly with your PS2, but you can use a PS1 controller while playing PS1 games. If you want to be able to save your progress in games, you'll need to insert a PS2 memory card, official memory cards are 8 MB, which is enough space for lots of saved games. You can purchase unofficial larger memory cards, but these have a higher chance of failing and corrupting your saved data. However, official, larger memory cards do exist in 16 MB and 32 MB. You can store using the hard drive add-on without a memory card, but you need a memory card to install the hard drive software.  You can play games without a memory card or a HDD, but your progress will be lost whenever you turn the system off or change games. Memory cards are inserted directly above the controller. Make sure that the memory card label is facing up when you insert it. Turn on your TV and switch it to the input that the PlayStation 2 is connected to. If you connected the PS2 to your VCR or receiver, make sure that the VCR or receiver is set to the correct input, and that your TV is set to the VCR or receiver's input. The light should turn green and, if the correct input is selected, you should see the PS2 opening logo animation. If there is no game inserted, you'll be taken to the PS2 system menu. If a game is inserted, it will start automatically after the boot-up animation. Press the Eject button on the front of the PlayStation 2 to either eject the tray (fat PS2) or pop open the lid (slim PS2). Place the game on the tray or place it onto the spindle. Push the slim lid closed, or push the Eject button again on the fat PlayStation 2 to close the tray.  Don't eject a game while playing, or it may quit without saving. Take care not to touch the surface of the game disc when inserting or removing it. This will help prevent scratches and damage, and keep your games working longer. This will result in a much clearer picture, but is only supported by certain games. Press and hold △+✕ after the PlayStation 2 Logo appears when starting a game. If the game supports progressive scan, you'll see a message from the game telling you how to enable it. There are no system settings for progressive scan.

Summary: Connect a controller to the PlayStation 2. Insert a memory card (optional). Turn your TV on to the correct input. Power on the PS2.Press the power button on the front of the PlayStation 2. Insert a game. Start a game in progressive scan mode (component only).If your PlayStation 2 is connected with component cables, you may be able to enable progressive scan (480p) mode.


A homemade sling may be a good choice for minor arm injuries, but it's not enough to ensure proper healing in the case of serious fractures or dislocations. Allow a doctor to examine the injury, take x-rays, and discuss a treatment plan with you. A doctor's final treatment plan may involve the use of a sling – but your injury might also require a cast or surgery. If you use a homemade sling to set a broken bone or a dislocated limb, your arm might heal poorly. You may experience lasting discomfort, and you may need further medical attention.  Common symptoms of broken arms include: Intense pain Tenderness Swelling Loss of motion or decreased sensation Possible open wound with bone sticking out Difference in appearance relative to the uninjured arm   Common symptoms of dislocated arms (most commonly in the form of a dislocated shoulder) include: Pain in the arm, shoulder, and/or collarbone Deformation (a bump on or near the shoulder) Swelling Bruising When a broken bone sticks through the skin—or a wound forms in which bone is visible following a fracture—this is called an "open fracture" or "compound fracture." These fractures are exceptionally painful, dangerous, and difficult to treat. Be aware that the types of injuries that cause compound fractures can also cause other serious trauma. It is essential that you get yourself prompt, effective medical treatment. Do not try to realign compound fractures without the help of a qualified medical professional. The only exceptions to this rule are rare, special cases: when you will not be able to secure immediate medical treatment, and setting a compound fracture by hand is preferable to the alternative of doing nothing at all. You should only ever attempt to realign broken bones when signs of poor circulation appear. Again: if possible, wait for a doctor to reset your broken bones. The exception is when it appears that a fracture is preventing blood from circulating through the limb. Your limb may not be receiving any blood if the area of the limb past the fracture looks pale or blue, has no pulse, loses sensation, or grows cold. In these cases, the potential loss of the limb outweighs the dangers of having an amateur re-set the bone – or of doing the job yourself. If this is the case, visit How to Realign a Fractured Bone for more information.
Summary: Seek medical attention for broken bones or dislocations. Head straight to the emergency room if you can see a bone in the wound. Only try to reset a bone if you are at risk of losing a limb.