Q: Do not cut the tufts. If you cut them, you will get sharp edges that will be harder to felt. You can use natural, uncolored wool, or wool that has been dyed bright colors. The size of the tufts doesn't really matter, but a 4 to 5-inch long (10 to 12 centimeters) tuft will give you a bead about the size of a cherry. You will need 2 tablespoons of dish soap for every 3 cups (700 milliliters) of water. Gently swish the water to mix, but not so much to create suds. The hotter the water, the faster the wool will felt. The water shouldn't be so hot that you can't handle it, however. Don't worry about forming a firm ball just yet. You can use all one color of wool, or several different colors for a more interesting felt ball. Hold the ball between your fingers, then dip it into the hot, soapy water. Don't worry if the ball starts to lose its shape and sag. You will reshape it in the next step. The ball will be loose at first, but then it will start to become more firm. This will take about 10 minutes. Be careful not to squeeze it too much. If you are making multiple beads, the water may cool down while you work. When that happens, replace the tub with more hot, soapy water. This will get rid of the soap and help set the fibers. If you'd like, you can then soak it in some water with a splash of white vinegar in it. This will help remove the rest of the soap and brighten the wool's color. Be careful not to squeeze too hard, of you may distort the ball. This will take about 24 hours. Remember, just because the ball is dry on the outside does not necessarily mean that it is dry on the inside. Poke a hole through each ball using a darning needle, and pull some heavy thread through it. You may need to use needle nose pliers to help pull the needle through, especially of the felt balls are firm. Hang the garland wherever you like when you are done.
A: Pull apart some raw wool into tufts. Fill a small tub with hot water and add some liquid dish soap into it. Gather a few tufts into a ball, then roll them between your palms. Soak the ball in the hot, soapy water. Roll the ball between your palms until it becomes firm. When the wool is firm, rinse it off with cold water. Gently press the ball in a towel to remove excess water. Allow the felt ball to air dry. Consider threading the balls onto some twine to make a garland.

Q: You experience many benefits from gratitude, like bettering your physical and mental health. But you might not know that gratitude also reduces aggression and strengthens empathy.  Your partner will likely interpret as an expression of love. Some people have a tendency to keep thoughts to themselves and to build relationships while working on tasks, which can be interpreted as coldness. Even if you don't agree with what is being said, acknowledge it and respond appropriately. A text, phone call, or email might be the easiest way of getting in touch with your girlfriend, but taking the time to pen a letter yourself and either mailing it or delivering it shows your girlfriend she's worth the time to do something nice. Use your own words to come up with a unique message that conveys just how much you love your girlfriend. Vocalizing your feelings can help you manage and enrich those feelings. Try starting with:  "It's hard for me to say sometimes because I feel it so strongly, but I love you more than anything." "There is nothing better than having you in my arms." "Whenever I see you, I..." Negative surprises have a measurable effect on satisfaction. Prevent negative surprises for your girlfriend to maintain a higher level of satisfaction. Conversely, positive surprises will give your girlfriend a higher sense of satisfaction. If your girlfriend articulates a need to continue a conversation even if it is unpleasant for you, take note of her emotional need. In the event that you are unable to calmly carry out the conversation, voice your own feelings while acknowledging her own. It can be easy to take for granted something you know absolutely to be true, like your love for your girlfriend. Reawaken yourself to this truth by reminding her frequently. Look her in the eyes, or wait for an unexpected moment, like when the lights dim before a movie plays in the theater, and whisper, "I love you." The very act of asking this question to your girlfriend will signal to her that her happiness is important to you. Showing you care for her emotional well-being is a powerful indicator of love. You might ask:  "What are your guilty pleasures?" This can be useful down the road when she's unhappy or when you want to give her a small surprise. "If you could ... in the world, what would you...?" This pattern is great for making future plans. You can kill an afternoon talking about exotic places or things you've always wanted to eat, then use this later when planning a trip or gift. Talk to her and sincerely ask her how she feels. Women frequently communicate by sharing personal details and feelings of vulnerability. Respond in kind to communicate your own feelings more clearly to her. Remove, "What's up?" from your vocabulary. Ask direct questions, "How was your morning? What did you have for lunch? Was it good?" Respond to her answer with your own opinions and observations. Even if you don't know what to tell her, a hug or a shoulder to cry on can be enough. Though being around an emotional person can be difficult, by staying with your girlfriend through the ordeal, you demonstrate your dependability. It's important to let her know that:  "Everything's going to be OK." "Sometimes I feel the same way." "I'm here for you." Comparisons are a natural part of human communication, but by comparing your girlfriend to your ex you may accidentally make her feel like she's in competition with a previous girlfriend. Research has shown that closeness and affection in a relationship are influenced when you make comparisons to a prior partner.
A: Show gratitude. Respond, even when you don't reciprocate. Write a note or letter. Put your feelings into words. Call her back, always, even if it's just to say "I love you". Be emotionally respectful during arguments. Tell her how much you love her. Ask what she enjoys and what you can do to make her happier. Make her feel important. Listen to her and try your best to comfort her when upset. Do not compare her with your previous partners.

Q: We know that 10 * 100 = 1000. Written in terms of powers (or logarithms), 101 * 102 = 103. We also know that 1 + 2 = 3. In general, 10x * 10y = 10x + y. So, the sum of the logarithms of two different numbers is the logarithm of the product of those numbers. We can multiply two numbers of the same base by adding their powers. Use the method above to find the logarithms. For example, if you want to multiply 15.27 and 48.54, you would find the log of 15.27 to be 1.1838 and the log of 48.54 to be 1.6861. In this example, add 1.1838 and 1.6861 to get 2.8699. This number is the logarithm of your answer. You can do this by finding the number in the body of the table closest to the mantissa of this number (8699). The more efficient and reliable method, however, is to find the answer in the table of anti-logarithms, as described in the method above. For this example, you will get 741.1.
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Understand how to multiply numbers using their logarithms. Look up the logarithms of the two numbers you want to multiply. Add the two logarithms to find the logarithm of the solution. Look up the anti-logarithm of the result from the above step to find the solution.