With the headphones in both hands, look at the case around each ear cushion. You will find an “L” and “R” which indicate which ear is the left side and which ear is the right side. Pull your headphones out to extend the headband and make it taller. Look on the inside of the exposed plastic that comes up to raise the headband to find your serial number. If the number is on the left ear, the headphones are absolutely fake.  Beats never prints the serial number on the left ear. However, just because the number is on the right doesn’t mean that the headphones are automatically real. If your serial number is on the right, try registering it to see if the number is valid. Go to https://www.beatsbydre.com/register and wait for the registration screen to pop up. Enter the serial number listed on the right side of your headphones. Press “verify my serial number.” If a screen pops up that says, “We’re Sorry,” your serial number is invalid. This is a possible sign that you’ve got a pair of counterfeit headphones on hand. If you bought used headphones, it may simply have already been verified. The seller should still be able to show you the verification paperwork or their online profile to prove it though. Go online to the Beats update page where owners of Beats headphones can update drivers and patch security issues. The site installs updates through your computer by plugging a USB cable into any port and connecting it to your headphones. If your headphones are fake, you’ll get an error message when you plug them in to update them. Visit http://your.beatsbydre.com/#/?locale=en-US to open the update page.

Summary: Find which ear the serial number is printed on for a simple test. Register your Beats online to see if the serial number is valid. Plug in your beats to the computer while visiting the upgrade page to run a test.


Go the extra mile, you will see great improvement.  Just throwing for 15 minutes a day with a partner(s) will have such a large improvement on your skill level. Along with throwing, bat as often as you can. Many professional players still use tees. Use a tee against a wall, fence, net, etc. Just make sure you're getting hitting time as often as possible.

Summary: Practice at home, as often as you can.


If you live in or are visiting India, you can meet Baba Ramdev by taking a yoga camp at Patanjali Yogpeeth, his yoga institute. To sign up for a yoga camp, visit the institute’s website at http://www.divyayoga.com/. There is a contact form on the yoga institute’s website that will allow you to send a message to Baba Ramdev.  To find the contact form, go to http://www.divyayoga.com/contact-us/. Enter your name, email address, and the subject of your message. Then, draft a short message and submit it by clicking send. It’s likely that Baba Ramdev gets lots of calls from fans, so he may not answer or respond to a message. However, it’s worth a shot! Simply call Baba Ramdev’s office at 91-1334-240008. Ask to speak to him, or leave a message if he’s unavailable. Baba Ramdev has several social media profiles that can help you connect with him. You can follow Baba Ramdev, comment on his posts, or send him messages through the platform of social media. Simply go to the following sites:  https://www.facebook.com/swami.ramdev/ https://www.instagram.com/swaamiramdev/ https://twitter.com/yogrishiramdev https://www.pinterest.com/Swaamiramdev/ If you post on social media, other users may be able to see your messages. If you want to share personal information with Baba Ramdev, you can email him instead. Send the message to: divyayoga@divyayoga.com. If you’re not a fan of email, you can always send Baba Ramdev a letter. Be sure to use neat handwriting and include a self-addressed stamped envelope so it’s easy for Baba Ramdev to reply. Send your letter to: Baba Ramdev c/o Patanjali Yogpeeth, Maharshi Dayanand GramDelhi-Haridwar National Highway Near Bahadarbad Haridwar-249405 Uttarakhand, India

Summary: Attend a yoga camp at Baba Ramdev’s yoga institute if you are in India. Send a message through the Patanjali website for a simpler approach. Call Baba Ramdev if you want to speak to him in person. Reach out to Baba Ramdev on social media if you have an account. Email Baba Ramdev if you prefer private communication. Write Baba Ramdev a letter for a more traditional method.


Love can blind us. Your parents might be overreacting to the fact that you have a boyfriend. On the other hand, they probably have some legitimate concerns that you should take into consideration. Calmly and politely ask your parents why they do not approve of your boyfriend. Maybe a trait of his makes them feel anxious, and that anxiety could very well have validity and be something you should think more deeply about. Even if the reasons they give do not seem significant, listening to their doubts and fears will give you an idea of what you need to do to convince them that the relationship is okay after all. Good parents take the job of protecting their children very seriously, so it is only natural that they may have to struggle to accept the fact that you are growing up. Try having a little compassion for them. Along with being compassionate, you should also be respectful. No matter how the conversation goes, you should treat your parents with respect. If you can disagree with them about something in a respectful way, your parents are likely to feel less upset and may eventually be persuaded to change their minds. Figure out how much the relationship with your boyfriend means to you and how drastically your relationship with your parents might be strained if you continue dating. Weigh the pros and cons of all sides to reach a conclusion about what to do. Yes, of course you love your boyfriend, but your parents will be your parents for life. If you are unwilling to stop seeing your boyfriend, keep bringing the topic up to your parents. The more you talk things through, the better both sides will be able to understand each other. You may even get your parents to relent.  You should also provide more opportunities for your parents to get to know your boyfriend. The more time they spend with him, the more accurate their perception of him will be. If he really is a good guy, they might eventually drop their guard long enough to see that. It's a good idea to arrange a casual meeting before you tell your parents about your relationship. For example, your boyfriend could attend a group hangout in your home with other friends. This allows your parents to become familiar with him. A good guy will understand that winning the approval of your parents is an important step in your relationship. Together, the two of you might be able to figure out some way of convincing your parents to confer their blessing upon you.  If your parents have never met the guy, he might offer to introduce himself to them as a way of easing their minds. If your parents offered specific reasons for why they do not approve of your boyfriend, letting him know about these reasons may prompt him to try to fix whatever behavior or condition has them feeling anxious. Discuss your relationship with your boyfriend's parents, and seek their approval. If they approve, they might be willing to talk to your parents and try to persuade them, too. This step can be especially beneficial if you are a teen, and he is your first boyfriend. Adults tend to relate to each other better than they relate to teenagers, so if two respectable adults approach your parents and defend your relationship, offering their assurances about their son in the process, your parents might be willing to take this new evidence into careful consideration.
Summary: Listen to their concerns. Understand their role. Determine whether or not to keep the relationship going. Keep talking. Discuss the matter with your boyfriend. Ask his parents for help.