Article: There are many different apps on the market for smartphone users to choose from. Some of the most popular include RunKeeper, MapMyRun, and Nike+Running. These apps typically come equipped with features like a stopwatch, step counter, and tools for averaging speed and pace.  The majority of these apps are free for download. The full versions of some programs, like Nike+Running, may only be accessible with the purchase of specialty training products. For best results using a fitness tracker, you’ll need to use a device with GPS compatibility and plenty of memory to store workout data. When you first load the app, you’ll be asked for a few pieces of information pertaining to your fitness level and the type of exercise you’ll be performing. Fill in the slots corresponding to your age, sex, height, weight, and running style. The more info you provide, the more individually tailored your experience will be.  Knowing a little about you will allow the app to help you set realistic goals and compare your performance to other runners with similar stats. Some fitness tracking programs may request additional details, such as your GPS coordinates, average elevation, and even the type of shoes you’re wearing. This info is used to generate more accurate feedback after each run. Lace up your trainers and hit the streets. While you’re running, it’s best to keep your device in your pocket or on an armband where it can take more consistent physical readings. The app will be working in the background to follow your movement.  You’ll be able to either put in a predetermined distance and have the app alert you when you’re nearing your target or run until you’re tired and check how far you’ve gone. Most programs use audio cues to keep you updated so you’re not forced to stop and look at the screen to check your progress. If you’d prefer to view the readout yourself, tuck your device into an armband so you can take an occasional peek, or simply carry it in your hand. At any point during your run, you can take a look at your device and see how you’re doing. The main screen will display the distance you’ve traveled and current time to the millisecond. More sophisticated apps may also show you your average pace, changes in elevation, and heart rate. When your session is over, you can choose to either clear your workout data or save it to refer back to during future outings.
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Download a fitness tracker app. Set the app to your fitness level. Keep your device near the center of your body. Check your stats through the app.
Article: Stir the onion occasionally to help it cook evenly. You will be ready for the next step when the onion turns tender. bbly. Add the four, salt, and pepper, and stir it briskly with a whisk. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens and turns smooth and bubbly. Remove the saucepan from heat first, then slowly stir in the milk with a whisk. Keep whisking until the milk is evenly mixed in. Removing the saucepan from the heat first will prevent the milk from cooking too quickly. Stir the mixture constantly as it cooks to prevent scorching and a skin forming on top. Once it is cooked, take it off the heat and set it aside. If you have not already, scrub the potatoes clean, peel them, and cut them into thin slices, about ⅛-inch (0.32 centimeters) thick. Combine the sliced potatoes with the cooked, cubed ham in the casserole dish. You don't have to stir the sauce into the potatoes, but you can if you want to. Once you have the sauce in, cut the butter or margarine into small cubes, and sprinkle it over the potatoes. This will give it extra richness. You can cover the potatoes with the lid that came with your casserole dish, or you can use a sheet of tin foil. The potatoes are ready when they turn soft and tender, and the top turns golden. If they are not ready yet, let them bake for another 10 minutes. This allows the sauce to not only cool, but also to thicken and become creamier. After this, you can serve them with your favorite dish.
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Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, then add the onion and cook for 2 minutes.  in the flour, salt, and pepper and cook until it turns smooth and bubbly. Stir in the milk. Return the sauce to a boil and let it cook for 1 minute. Arrange the potatoes and ham in the casserole dish and gently pat them down until the surface is smooth. Pour the sauce over the potatoes, then add the butter. Bake the potatoes, covered, for 30 minutes, then bake them uncovered for another 60 minutes. Let the potatoes stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Article: You can call your state to check the zoning laws of your property to see if you are  allowed to put a new building on your property. You don’t want the state to ruin the fun by fining you for your newly created underground house. Even if you’re underground you're not safe from the law. More official business. You need to pre-mark  the area on your property that you want to excavate with stakes and white paint. Then you call your state’s Dig Safe branch and describe the area that you plan to dig in. Hopefully they will grant you permission. You definitely have to do this to ensure that you’re not going to dig into a sewage system or something like that. Hiring a professional to do it for you wouldn’t be the worst idea. Depending on the size of your house you probably are going to need to use heavy machinery, and if you have no experience with that hiring a professional is probably the way to go. Search for professional excavators on the internet or contact a local construction company. They should be able to quote you a cost and at the very least offer you some helpful tips. You may be able to negotiate a price to use their equipment if you can prove that you are trained to use it. This isn’t a solo job even if you really want it to be. When you’re excavating or dealing with heavy materials you need someone to make sure that you are safe. You are going to be dealing with a lot of heavy materials and working in the earth and something could happen at any time. Make sure you have a partner. Look for a spot that is outside of your area’s 100-year flood plain and isn't near any steep slopes that might trigger a landslide. A large open space is probably best suited for an underground house, because tree roots can also cause issues during excavation. The odds are that you will be trying to build this house on your own property, so you probably don't have to worry too much but just be aware.  Generally you want to stay away from any large objects like trees, boulders, or multi-story buildings. You also shouldn't place your house near any concentrations of fuel or any hazardous materials.
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Check your zoning laws. Get permission from the state to dig. Hire a professional excavator or buy professional equipment. Find someone willing to help you. Find a suitable location.