Go to https://handbrake.fr/downloads.php in your web browser and click the Download link below your computer's operating system, then install Handbrake by doing the following:   Windows - Double-click the Handbrake setup file, then follow the on-screen installation instructions.  Mac - Double-click the Handbrake DMG file, verify the download if necessary, drag the Handbrake icon onto the Applications folder shortcut, and follow any on-screen instructions. Its app icon resembles a pineapple next to a drink. The Handbrake window will open. It's in the upper-left corner of the Handbrake window. If this is your first time opening Handbrake, you may not need to click Open Source in order for the sources window to open. It's the folder-shaped icon in the Sources window. Go to the location of the video that you want to compress, click the video, and click Open. This will open the video in Handbrake. On the far-right side of the Handbrake window, click one of the quality and framerate presets (e.g., Very Fast 720p30) that matches your video.  Make sure that you select a preset that falls at or below your video's current quality. For example, if your video's current quality is 1080p, you'd click a 1080p option or lower; if the video is 720p, you'd click a 720p option or lower. The Fast and Very Fast options are best for compression. Replace the file name in the middle of the Handbrake page with a new file name (e.g., [video name] compressed). You can also select a new save location by clicking Browse, selecting a folder, entering a new file name if necessary, and clicking Save. This box is in the middle of the Handbrake page. Doing so ensures that the video will be compressed using web standards. It's near the bottom of the Handbrake window. You should see the following settings below the Video tab; if the settings do not match, you can change them by clicking a setting's value and then selecting the correct option in the drop-down menu:   Video Codec - This should be "H.264 (x264)".  Framerate (FPS) - This should be "30".  Peak Framerate or Peak - This box should be checked.  Encoder Level or Level - This should be "4.0". It's a green "Play" button at the top of the Handbrake window. Your video will begin compressing. On a Mac, you'll click Start here instead. This can take a long time, especially if your video is over 200 megabytes in size. Once your video finishes compressing, you'll be able to play it from its save location.
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One-sentence summary -- Download and install Handbrake. Open Handbrake. Click Open Source. Click File. Select a video. Select a quality preset. Enter a file name. Check the "Web Optimized" box. Click the Video tab. Make sure that the settings here are correct. Click Start Encoding. Wait for your video to finish compressing.


Get out a mini muffin pan and spray it with non-stick baking spray. Set it aside for later use. As you are doing this, preheat the oven to 400°F (204.5°C). A regular muffin pan is okay to use as well if you don’t have a mini muffin pan. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin. Cut the dough into 24 triangles. The triangles should be around the same size as if you were using a round glass or cookie cutter, but with three pointed edges. Put each triangle into a cup in the muffin pan. Leave two ends of the triangles sticking out of the pan so that you can remove them from the pan easier later on. Only a small portion of the ends need to stick out because the dough will expand as it cooks. First, put one tablespoon of tomato sauce into each cup of dough. Then, put pepperoni on top of each dough triangle. Add in the rest of the ingredients, like the olives and mushrooms. Finish by topping each dough with mozzarella sauce and parsley. Put the mini muffin pan in the oven and bake for fifteen minutes. The bites should be cooked through, and the dough should be browned when they are finished baking. Allow them to cool for a few minutes and serve warm. Cover the leftovers and keep them in the refrigerator for no longer than a few days.
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One-sentence summary -- Spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray. Cut the pizza dough. Add the ingredients. Bake for 15 minutes.


Since she is only sending you one word text messages, try turning it into something funny. Say something like: "A cat has your tongue, huh? I hope you're not allergic :)" It makes her one word response funny instead of weird or uncomfortable. It also shows her your playful side.  You can also say something like: "You must be on some important spy business today. Tell James Bond I said hi :)" Make sure you are appropriate with your teasing. You don't want to offend her or make her feel uncomfortable. Try to feel out her boundaries to know what kind of teasing is best for her. If you want her to respond to your texts, you need to hook her in with something interesting and funny. Start off with something like: "Something so weird just happened to me." When she responds, make up something ridiculous like: "A zombie just ran into my room. But I took care of it. Good thing I know about apocalyptic survival."  The more ridiculous you make your story, the more likely she will be to respond. Make sure you don't take it too far. You want to make her laugh, not make her uncomfortable. Whenever she answers, exaggerate your responses to her one word replies. For example, you ask her how her day was and she replies "Okay." You can respond with something like: "Woah, calm down there. You don't need to be so enthusiastic :)" The added emoticon helps her know that you are saying it in jest and aren't mad at her reply. It will also hopefully make her want to respond with more detail in the future. Since she isn't responding to you, lay the blame on yourself for the lull in conversations. Make fun of your conversational skills with quips like: "Wow, I must really be off my game today. I'm not usually this boring :)" The added emoticon lets her know that you are not mad at her and are poking fun at yourself. Don't be self deprecating. You want your quips to be funny, not make her uncomfortable or make you look sullen and unhappy. If she isn't being super responsive, you can make up playful answers for her to get her interested in the conversation and let her know how funny you are. When you ask her a question, make up a playful answer for her. Tell her something like: "What are you doing this weekend? Let me guess, you're going to take your dog on a rocket ride to the moon. That's so sweet of you :)" This playful banter can help bring her back into the conversation, even if it is to tell you how silly you are. Make sure whatever you say is appropriate. You don't want to take your scenarios over the top.
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One-sentence summary --
Tease her. Make up ridiculous stories. Exaggerate your responses. Make fun of yourself. Make up answers for her.