In research studies, results of caffeine as a medication for ADHD have not provided as consistent results as prescribed medications. At times, using caffeine had the same effect as no medication or treatment at all. Though caffeine greatly reduced hyperactive behavior in children when administered prior to academic testing, the change in behavior was not without side effects. Restlessness, heart palpitations, insomnia, irritability and increased anxiety are a few. Studies of long term use of caffeine show that it is quite addictive. People who are ADHD and use caffeine as a treatment risk becoming addicted. In the event one decides to reduce intake or stop using caffeine, there are risks. Headaches are one of the withdrawal symptoms. However, those who intake a lot of caffeine run the risk of having the shakes and the increased possibility of a heart attack. Remember that large amounts of caffeine have been proven to be ineffective. Limited quantities (between 200 and 300 mg) work best at helping  you to manage ADHD.
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One-sentence summary -- Expect inconsistent results. Prepare for side effects. Risk addiction.


Labs are prone to obesity, which can ultimately cause problems with their hips, joints, and spine. Follow your vet’s instructions for feeding your dog, and avoid overfeeding him. Stick to a healthy dog food, and try not to give too many treats.  Dogs can enjoy healthy fruits and vegetables in place of normal dog treats. Things like blueberries, bananas, watermelon, apples, carrots, sweet potatoes, and cucumbers are great options. Avoid fruits and veggies that are toxic or harmful, such as grapes, onions, and avocado.  Consider sticking to dry food with a little bit of warm water added to it before feeding your lab. This makes it more enjoyable and easier to digest. Also, try to avoid foods with animal by-products or meals in the ingredients list. Stick to foods with real meat as the first ingredient, rather than grains like corn. Chicken is a good choice for meat in dog food. Labs can be a bit mischievous when it comes to eating things they aren’t supposed to. They’re known for ingesting all sorts of non-food items, and sometimes having to have them surgically removed. Keep small toys and objects out of reach. Labs are also known to jump onto kitchen counters and eat anything they think might be food. If you don’t crate your lab when you leave home, make sure there isn’t anything for him to get into left out on table or countertops. Injured or broken toes, broken or curled toenails, small cuts or scrapes, and even minor burns on the pads of their feet can all happen while playing outside or going for a run. Make sure you keep an eye on your dog for any signs of injury or distress, and see your vet if he acquires any injuries, minor or otherwise. Keep your dog off of hot pavement. The pads of their feet are sensitive and can possibly be burned by these surfaces. If you wouldn’t walk barefoot on a given surface, think twice about asking your dog to do so. Hip dysplasia is common in larger breeds of dogs, and labs are prone to developing it with age, especially if they are overweight. It causes problems in the joint of the hip, which can be painful and debilitating over time. If your dog has issues standing up after lying or sitting down, is visibly in pain when his hips are touched or moved, appears to be limping or has a change in his gait, or even shows hesitance to run, walk, or go up stairs, see your vet. These could be signs of issues with your lab’s hips.
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One-sentence summary -- Feed your lab properly. Keep objects your lab might try to eat out of his reach. Watch for minor injuries after vigorous activity. Monitor your lab for signs of hip dysplasia.


This allows the motor to plunge downward to the depth you desire for making the cut. Push downward and move the router from right to left while holding down on the base. Let up when you have reached the end of your cut. The motor should move upward retracting the bit. These tables can be used with medium and larger sized plunge and fixed-base routers. They vary in size from stand-alone to bench-top. The router is mounted upside down on a special plate that fits into a hole cut into a table top. Otherwise, it operates the same. The advantage is that it makes more accurate cuts and expands the use of a router.
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One-sentence summary -- Set the depth of a plunge base router by setting the depth stop on the router base. Switch on the router. Use a router table.


Usually, this is an image that you want to enlarge, but it is too pixelated or low-resolution to use in its current form. You can also scan an image or drawing onto the computer using a scanner. If you are scanning an image into your computer, increase the contrast, so that it will be easier to trace.  Select “File” and “Place” to bring your photo or image into the program. Make sure your image covers a majority of your screen, so that you can work on it in detail. Lock the first image layer by clicking the little square lock. The image will stay in one place while you work on it. Click on your Pen tool. You are going to trace your image, so that it will create a sharp, vector image. Choose the weight of the line that fits the line you are going to draw. Lines that are in the foreground should be thicker, while lines in the background should be thinner. Always use black outlines and white backgrounds during this process. You can change the colors later. Click the second point at the end of a straight section to create a straight line. Create curved lines by clicking a second point and dragging the line until it matches the smooth curve of the image. Use the handles to adjust the Bezier curve. They can be adjusted indefinitely.  Remember that you want to create as few points as possible, while remaining as true to the shape as possible. This is a skill that will improve with practice. You can group these elements together later on. Fill in the colors when you are finished. You can add colors on the same layer or different layers. Save your file as a vector image, such as AI or EPS. Use this new vector image for scaling.
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Find an image that you want to vectorize. Download that image to your computer desktop or into an image folder. Open a new Adobe Illustrator file. Add a new layer on top of your image using the Layers palette. Return to your top layer. Choose a starting point to begin drawing or outlining your image. Click the starting point with your cursor. Press “Shift” to remove the Bezier Handle when you are ready to continue your outlining or drawing. Continue in the same clicking and adjusting until your outline is complete. Make each separate section into a different element. Return to the first layer, unlock it and delete it when you are finished making changes.