Scoop your cream cheese into a microwave-safe bowl or dish. With your microwave on high power, heat the cream cheese for about 15 seconds, then check it. If it isn’t soft enough, continue microwaving it in 10-second increments, checking it after each heating session.  To heat larger portions of cream cheese, add 10 seconds to the microwave time for each additional 8 ounces (225 g).  If the cream cheese gets too soft, transfer it to a cool bowl, then leave it at room temperature for about 5 minutes. You can also place it in the refrigerator for 2 minutes, if you prefer. If your cream cheese came wrapped in metallic packaging, do not place the foil in the microwave. If any of the liquid, known as whey, separates from your cream cheese when you heat it, just add it into your recipe along with the solids. It's possible to warm cream cheese too much when you’re trying to soften it. The solids in the cream cheese can melt, leaving you with a soupy, runny mess, and unfortunately, it might not return to its normal texture once it’s cooled. Prevention is the best cure here. Use gentle heat and short warming periods to prevent over-heating. Increase the temperature and time gradually if you need a softer texture.

Summary: Microwave the cream cheese in 15-second increments to soften it quickly. Avoid over-heating the cream cheese to preserve its texture.


While you and your spouse can do a lot to rebuild trust on your own, seeing a marriage counselor can be invaluable when you are trying to recover from an affair. Do an online search for marriage counselors in your area, or ask your doctor to recommend one. Your counselor can help the two of you work through your feelings in a healthy and productive way. They can also help you figure out any underlying issues that may have contributed to the affair in the first place. by yourself to work on your own issues. Whether or not your spouse is willing to attend therapy with you, you might benefit from going on your own. A good therapist can help you manage any feelings of guilt, sadness, or frustration after an affair, and they might also help you address the issues that led to the affair. Ask your doctor to recommend a therapist, or do an online search for one near you.  Your spouse may also benefit from seeing a therapist on their own. Don't push them to do so if they don't want to, however. This is a decision they need to make for themselves. A relationship support group can help you and your spouse feel less alone. A group can also help you gain new insights and perspectives from other couples facing similar struggles. Do a search for support groups in your area, or ask your doctor or counselor to recommend one. Some support groups are peer-led, while others are run by a professional host or mediator, such as a psychologist or a licensed clinical social worker.

Summary: See a marriage counselor if your spouse is willing to go. Attend counseling Join a support group for couples with relationship issues.


A blank wall in your home is a great place to practice graffiti. Try writing the scripts you practiced with spray-paint, paint and paintbrushes, and marker pens. When the paint dries, you can paint over it with a new design to continue practicing.  If you’re self-conscious about your practice, choose an out-of-sight wall, like one in your basement or behind your house. If you don't have the option of working directly on a wall, put up some thick paper and practice on that instead. After practicing like this for a while, thick layers of paint will build up on your wall. This can negatively impact the quality of your practice. Remove old paint by sanding it away and keep on practicing. Calligraphy is the art of writing decorative letters. The many unique scripts in calligraphy can also be used in your graffiti. Calligraphy starter kits can be found at most hobby shops, craft stores, and through online sellers. Due to the crossover between calligraphy and graffiti, graffiti scripts that are especially ornate are sometimes called “calligraffiti.” A tag is your graffiti signature. Many graffitists tie major themes in their work together together with their tag. For example, if peace and harmony are important to you, you might dot i's in your name with peace signs.  Some tags may be unreadable, but a legible tag will help people identify your work more easily. Tags may change slightly over time, but generally they stay consistent. Artists with a more surreal style might make it look like the end of their name is melting, similar to the surrealist paintings of Salvador Dali. Graffitists with an environmental passion could decorate their signature with a leaf stencil overlaid with a few brightly colored stenciled flowers. Working with another graffiti artist can build up your skills. Your partner can give you advice or show you techniques to improve your weak areas, and vice versa. Additionally, you and your partner will likely be able to finish larger pieces in less time, gaining you experience more rapidly. You might be able to find someone to collaborate with by proposing a project on a Facebook graffiti group wall or a street art website message board. and use stencils. Stencils aren’t a crutch; many graffiti masters (like Banksy) frequently use stencils in their work. By layering different colors of paint with stencils, you can create complex designs with a high level of detail.  Hold onto stencils that turned out especially well. Down the road, if you want to reproduce the design, you won’t have to remake the stencil. A simple layered design can be made by spraying a leaf and vine stencil with green paint. Once that dries, spray a simple flower stencil on top to make a blooming vine. Consistently using a stencil combination that jives with your style can be a great way of gaining recognition and visibility.

Summary: Use a wall in your home for realistic practice. Learn and practice calligraphy. Invent your own unique tag. Collaborate with other graffiti artists. Make


This is a freeware conversion program by Macroplant, which you can download from macroplant.com/adapter/. As long as you download from Macroplant, you won't need to worry about adware or browser toolbars. Adapter is completely free, and is available for Windows and Mac. You can also click the "Browse" button in the main Adapter window to find the file on your computer. You can add multiple files to the conversion queue. It may take a few moments to load longer WMV files. This will select the AVI preset for the conversion. This will open the Settings pane. The "Directory" section will allow you to select the location that the converted file will be saved to, as well as the file name. The only setting you may wish to change is the "Quality" setting. "Medium" is the default setting, which will result in a small file size but with some quality loss. If you want to keep the exact same quality as the original, select "Very High (Lossless)." This will result in a larger AVI file. You can also use the Settings pane to trim the video clip or add a text overlay. Your video file will be converted according to your settings. The time this takes will vary depending on the size of the original file, your quality settings, and the speed of your computer. You'll find the converted file in the location you selected, which is the same as the source WMV file by default.
Summary: Download and install Adapter. Drag your WMV file into the Adapter window. Click the drop-down menu and select Video → General → Custom AVI. Click the Gear button. Select the output location and file name. Select the video quality you want from the "Resolution" section. Click "Convert" to begin the conversion.