Hold your racquet with your dominant hand while your other hand holds your racquet at its throat. As the ball comes over the net and approaches your wing, open your shoulders by turning and taking the racquet back. Keep your legs shoulder width apart and comfortably bent. This is called the ready position.
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One-sentence summary -- Prepare for the shot.


Muriate of potash, or potassium chloride, and sulfate of potash, or potassium sulfate, are natural minerals. Muriate of potash tends to be cheaper, but the chlorine it contains can hurt the helpful microbes living in your garden's soil. Sulfate of potash is safer, but it’s a bit more expensive.  Check your product’s label for specific instructions on how much to add per square foot or meter. Make sure the product you purchase is certified organic by the Organic Minerals Review Institute (OMRI). Kelp and other types of seaweed are rich in potassium, and quickly release it into soil. You can either mix a few handfuls of dried kelp meal into the soil or by spray it with a liquid seaweed spray. Mix in a pound of kelp meal per square foot of soil (about 450 grams for 9 square meters). Also called langbeinite or sulfate of potash-magnesia, Sul-Po-Mag is your most affordable option. It’s best to use it if a soil test reveals your soil is low in both potassium and magnesium. Check your product’s label to ensure it’s OMRI certified and for recommended amounts per square foot or meter. Sprinkle 1 to 2 pounds of ash per 100 square feet (450 to 900 grams per 9 square meters). Wood ash raises soil pH, or decreases the acidity. If you use wood ash to supply the garden with potassium, it’s best to regularly test the pH to make sure that the soil is balanced. Don’t use wood ash around acid-loving plants, like azaleas or blueberries.
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One-sentence summary -- Mix in muriate of potash or sulfate of potash. Try kelp meal or seaweed. Try Sul-Po-Mag. Add hardwood ash only if you need to increase the soil’s pH.


Mature men don’t necessarily spend time at the same places as younger guys do. They’re most likely over the party scene so you won’t find them at the loud, crowded bars downtown. They are likely to prefer environments that are more low-key. Some great places where you can meet older men include:  Nice bars and restaurants Golf courses Coffee shops Poetry readings and book releases. Gallery show openings. Your friends obligation event. Tag along to a good friend's company picnic, neighborhood holiday gathering, or the extended family wedding as a platonic date. You may meet older men, and you'll certainly save your friend from boredom. Older guys are online just like everyone else. Join an online dating site and customize your age preferences. You'll find men you like, and they'll be able to find you as well. Consider popular sites like OkCupid, PlentyofFish, and Match.com. You can also look for websites that cater to May to December romances, but check the website out first. Some of these are used more for financially involved relationships. Many people pay more attention to current events as they get older. Keep up with what’s going on in the world so you can make conversation.  Watch the news on television or read newspapers like the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal. Form an intelligent and informed opinion about everything you read, and look up references you don't recognize.  Older men who are worth your while will want to be able to have interesting conversations with you.  Don’t just read about the presidential elections. Research candidates in local elections and learn about general trends in politics. Get acquainted with sports. It’s fun to bond over and watch a game without having to explain everything. Read about economics. Keep an eye on the stock market and learn what factors affect the economy. Attend political fundraisers, protests, and volunteer for causes you care about. Older guys like a partner who is confident enough to be natural.  Let them see who you are and don’t try to act like someone else.  Good older men want to get to know the real you. They’ll likely have enough prior relationship experience to tell if you’re being less than sincere with them. Be honest about your interests even if they’re things that you don’t think a mature man will like. You’ll be surprised by how many older guys still like things like cartoons and comic books. Invest in your work: seek promotions, awards, and responsibility. If you are a student, get good grades and apply for further education. The great news is, a quality older guy is not going to be intimidated by your success the way a younger guy might be. He's already gone through your life stage, so he's less likely to be threatened when things go well for you.  If you're on track with your career or your studies, people are less likely to assume you are only into him for security. Invest in your own life because you don't want the pressure of financial support to ruin your relationship. You'll be happiest if you're with him because you like him, not because you don't have any other options. Older men don’t like to play relationship games. Let your actions truly reflect your feelings, and don’t feel like you need to ‘play hard to get. Older guys usually have a lot of things going on in their life. They may have a steady career or even kids.    Be honest about your feelings and don’t keep them guessing. Call them when you say you will. Don’t wait for them to call you. Don’t be afraid to ask them out. Older men appreciate the forwardness that younger guys can find intimidating.
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One-sentence summary -- Go where older guys hang out. Get online. Get informed. Show your personality. Be ambitious. Be direct.


Quickly navigate to the website. Then find the Manage Orders or Customer Service tab. In this section, you’ll be able to navigate to a list of your online purchases. Look for the specific purchase and cancel it. Remember, though, the quicker you cancel, the better your chances of not having to pay anything. Some websites will require you to send a message to a customer service representative before they confirm cancellation. Be succinct and direct when you send your message. If you’re unable to cancel the purchase online, you’ll have to call customer service. When you speak to customer service, provide them with your order number and tell them you want to cancel it. They may be able to cancel immediately.  The customer service number is usually found under “contact” information toward the bottom of the website. Be very polite. For example, say “please” and “thank you.” If they say they can’t cancel the order, ask to speak with a supervisor. Many companies will not let you cancel a purchase freely if you just changed your mind about a product.  Thus, you need to provide a legitimate reason for why you no longer want the product. Some reasons may include:  The ad listing misrepresents the product. You found a cheaper price. The product is damaged or is not the exact product you ordered. If you are able to cancel your order, write down the confirmation number that the website or customer service representative gives you. This way, if there is an issue with the order in the future, you'll be able to reference your cancellation. After your order is cancelled, you should receive a refund. This may take a few days, so you’ll have to check your bank account or credit card statement regularly. Remember: Under (United States) law, if you paid with a debit card, cash, or check, your money must be refunded within seven work days. If you purchased with a credit card, your money must be refunded within a billing cycle.
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Cancel online immediately. Call customer service. Give a valid, specific reason. Write down the transaction or cancellation ID number. Verify you received a refund.