Measure yourself in three places: while wearing shoes or boots, measure the distance from the nape or your neck to the floor; stretch your arms to the side and measure the distance between your finger tips; and measure the circumference of your neck at its base. Bring them with you when you go to the fabric store, and ask someone to help you determine how much fabric you need to purchase.  Allow yourself extra fabric, about 2.5-3 inches on two sides, for hemming. Fabric is usually sold by the yard. You can find patterns for a basic super hero cape online or at a fabric store. If you don't know how to use a sewing machine, there are a variety of cape designs available for different skill levels. Additionally, Darth Vader's cape is different from a standard super hero cape in that it doesn't "swoosh". You want to use heavy fabric to weigh the cape down. For a basic cape design, you will need:  At least 1 yard heavy black fabric (this is to make a child's costume, adults will need more based on height and weight) At least 1 yard additional fabric if you decide to include a lining. Pattern paper All-purpose black thread 2-3 inches of velcro Erasable fabric marking pen or chalk Sewing machine Using chalk or an erasable fabric marking pen, transfer the pattern from the paper onto the fabric. Adjust the pattern to accommodate your measurements (height from nape of neck to floor, and width of outstretched arms). Measure the width at the base of your neck to determine the collar size, adding several extra inches for comfort. When finished, cut-out the fabric.  Repeat this step if you want to add a lining to your cape. Alternatively, you can draw, cut-out, and then sew two semi-circles together. Fold the fabric in half and pin together. Double your neck-to-floor measurement and mark it on the fabric, leaving about 2 inches from the base of the semi-circle to the edge of the material. Use a piece of chalk attached to a string to draw a perfect arch. Cut the material out. In the center, draw and cut-out a smaller semi-circle for your neck. Use a sewing machine to stitch the two halves together. Use a sewing machine to hem the collar and bottom of the cape using a simple double-fold hem. Fold the fabric over about 1/2 inches, and then fold it again another 1/2 inches. Secure with straight pins. Sew the hem about 1/8 inch from the second folded edge. When done, flatten the hem with an iron.  When taking initial measurements for your cape, you want to add several extra inches for a hem. Hemming your cape will make it more durable and prevent the edges from fraying. Secure the collar together by sewing or gluing a 2-3 inch piece of velcro on each side. If your cape is heavy, you might need a slightly larger piece of velcro.

Summary: Take a few basic measurements. Select a pattern and purchase supplies. Draw the pattern onto the cape and then cut it out. Hem the collar and bottom of the cape and add velcro.


There are factors you can change by making changes to your lifestyle choices and there are some that you cannot. When you are aware that the choices that you make increases or decreases your risk of heart disease and of a heart attack, you make better choices. Risk Factors you cannot change include:  Age: Men over 45 and women over 55 have a higher risk of heart attack. Family history: If your close blood relatives have had an early heart attack you may be at a higher risk. History of autoimmune disease: If you have a history of an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or Lupus, you are at higher risk of having a heart attack. Pre-eclampsia: this is a condition in pregnancy These risk factors can be lessened by changing your lifestyle - for instance by eliminating negative behaviors or adopting positive ones. These risk factors include:   Smoking: smoking is an independent risk factor for sudden cardiac death in people who suffer from coronary artery disease. Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of developing coronary artery disease. High blood pressure Physical inactivity Diabetes Obesity High cholesterol Stress and illegal drug use Eat a healthy diet low in salt, trans-fats and carbohydrates, high in healthy unsaturated fats and proteins.  Stop smoking. It is important to follow your doctor’s recommendations for treatment and medication if you are at risk of a heart attack, or if you are recovering from one.

Summary: Understand that there are different types of risk factors for heart disease. Understand the risk factors for developing heart disease that you cannot change - these are factors that cannot be changed and should be considered when assessing your overall risk of a heart attack. Understand the risk factors for developing heart disease that you can change. Lower your risk of heart attack by striving to stay active every day - go for a brisk walk for 15 minutes after lunch and dinner.


. Use complex combinations of letters, numbers, and symbols. The more complex you make the password, the more secure it is. Use uppercase letters in the middle of your password and throw in an obscure symbol to further complicate it.  Avoid using obvious passwords like birthdays, anniversaries, or consecutive sequences like “1, 2, 3, 4, 5.” Don't use letters that spell out words such as your mom's maiden name or your pet's name.  Password-protect your voicemail, Wi-Fi connection, and individual apps that you use for banking and email. When securing your voicemail, follow the instructions on your service provider's website.  Consider using a Password manager. A password manager can generate and securely store passwords for all of your accounts. With a password manager, you'll only have to remember one very strong password. Use this as an unbreakable rule with everyone—best friends, partners, children, etc. When you're in public, glance around to make sure no one is looking over your shoulder. Finally, avoid entering a password near a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera. You don't know who's watching on the other end. It might seem convenient for you, but it makes hacking as easy as opening your browser. Take the time to enter your usernames and passwords, especially on sites that you use for banking and other sensitive business. Type slowly to avoid getting locked out. If you're really pressed for time or just can't remember too many passwords, use a password manager. These programs store your passwords and fill them in when you access each site. You can lock the manager when you're not using it. Better yet: you'll only have to remember one password. Having the same password for your email, bank account, and social media apps makes a hacker's job too easy. Take the time to think up creative mixtures of letters, numbers, and symbols for each account. Use a password generator backed up by a password manager to make this less of a burden on you. Create a password update schedule. Whether it’s weekly, monthly or quarterly, have a plan and stick to it. You could even enter a coded reminder in your calendar.

Summary: Choose a password that's hard to guess Keep your passwords private. Avoid auto-login. Use a variety of passwords. Change your passwords often.


Make sure they do not show you the calculator’s display. Stand across the room from the person and make it seem like you are trying to read their mind. For example, they could enter “123123.” Dramatically announce this from across the room. Have them verify it and then tell the audience that you are right. For instance, if they entered 123123, then they would divide it by 11 and get 11,193. Announce from across the room that the result is divisible by 13. Tell them to do it on the calculator to prove it. For example, if their last result was 11,193, then they would divide it by 13 and get 861. Remember that they chose a 3-digit number and entered it twice. Make sure they only divide the result by 3-digits, rather than the 6 they entered at the beginning. For instance, if their last result was 861, and the original number was 123, they would divide 861 by 123 to get the number 7. Tell them without looking at the screen. Have them show the audience, if you have one, to prove that you are right. You can switch this trick up by having them divide the result by 7 in step 3, and announce that the result is 13 in the final step.
Summary: Tell someone to secretly select a 3-digit number and enter it twice into a calculator. Announce that the number is divisible by 11 and have them check it. Tell them to divide that result by 13. Tell them to divide the result by the original 3-digit number. Announce that the final answer is 7.