If your blog's URL is "(yourblogname).wordpress.com", WordPress is your server host as well as the software your blog runs on. In this case, it is very easy to change your language settings as described below. Log in to your WordPress account and visit your blog's dashboard. Click Settings in the left-hand pane, then select the language you plan to write in using the drop-down menu. If you do not know how to access your dashboard or you cannot find the settings button, log in to your WordPress account, then navigate to " (yourblogname).wordpress.com/wp-admin/options-general.php ." If you would like the settings, alerts, and other user interface messages to be depicted in another language, click Users on the left hand pane, then click Personal Settings on the short list that appears beneath it. Find the "Interface language" option and select your language from the drop-down menu. Both language settings include a link to the other one directly beneath the option, making it easy to switch between interface language options and blog writing language options.

Summary: Use this method for WordPress-hosted blogs. Change the language you write in. Change the interface language.


Thick hair often suffers from split ends, which can make full hair go limp. Every 6-8 weeks (or when your hair seems stringy), visit your stylist for a quick trim. Cutting wavy, thick hair can be difficult, so unless you are a professional, visit a stylist familiar with curly hair. Trims are important to reduce split ends. If you do not get your hair trimmed, the split end may eventually cause your hair strand to break off. Thick hair, especially when paired with curls, can easily weigh down your head. Instead of asking your stylist to remove one or two inches (2-5 cm), ask them to remove extra weight. Tell your stylist that you want a looser and flowing feel if your hair constantly feels unmanageable. Styles with long layers are great for giving thick hair a natural look and removing some heaviness. Also, tastefully added layers can enhance natural curls or waves. Ask your stylist if they can add texture in the back as they thin your hair. Short, curly bangs can look uneven or outdated. Unless you're set on bangs, avoid asking your stylist to cut you any. Ask your stylist for a cut that frames your face instead, for a similar and more flattering look. Long, curly hair can sometimes defy taming attempts. If you can't find a way to manage your mane, ask your stylist for a shorter style. Cropped hair can keep volume in check, especially styles that are longer in the front than the back.

Summary: Trim your hair monthly or every two months for healthy hair. Ask your stylist to take the bulk out of your hair. Choose a layered hairstyle. Shy away from bangs. Go shorter for more manageable hair.


Combine a cup of heavy cream with two ounces of chocolate.  Choose dark or milk chocolate based on your preference.  Chop up the chocolate or simply buy chocolate chips and use those. In a pinch you could use cocoa powder, but the cocoa butter in the chocolate acts as a stabilizer and helps the whipped cream hold its shape. Put the mixture in the microwave for about 30 seconds on high and then stir.  Continue to heat the mixture--15 seconds at a time--and stir until the chocolate melts completely.  The mixture will start out looking grainy but will smooth out eventually. If you use dark chocolate, you'll need to blend the mixture particularly well to avoid flecks.  Use an emulsion blender to get the smoothest consistency. Pour the mixture into the larger bowl that you'll use to whip the cream and place in the refrigerator for about four hours. Whip until soft peaks form and add sugar if you like.  A good guideline to follow is 2 tablespoons of sugar for every cup of cream.  You can stop right here or continue to whip until the cream forms stiff peaks. Serve immediately.

Summary: Combine the cream and the chocolate. Melt the chocolate. Refrigerate. Whip.


7-Zip is a free utility that can quickly decompress TGZ files. It’s a good idea to download a .exe file of the most recent version (that isn’t a beta). Be sure to click the link next to the right version of Windows (32-bit or 64-bit). This opens the 7-Zip installer. 7-Zip will now install on your computer. Once the installation is complete, move to the next step. A menu will appear. An additional menu will expand. This tells 7-Zip to create a new folder (named after the .tgz file) in the current directory. The contents of the file will now extract to the selected location.  If the only file that appears ends in .TAR, double-click it to extract the remaining files. To select a different location, choose Extract Files… instead, then choose a location.
Summary: Go to http://www.7-zip.org/download.html in a web browser. Click Download next to the correct version. Double-click the file you downloaded. Click Install. Right-click the .tgz file. Navigate to the 7-Zip menu. Click Extract to (Folder Name).