If you have a sweet tooth, choose sugar, syrup, Nutella, and/or whipped cream. Spread your pancake with butter for a rich but simple meal. Consider ham, cheese, and other savory toppings for a heartier pancake experience. To cook bacon in the microwave, lay two paper towels on a plate. Place the bacon strips across the plate and add another paper towel on top. Blast your bacon for three and a half minutes and you've got a meaty pancake topping.
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One-sentence summary -- Put toppings on your pancake. Consider microwaving bacon to accompany your pancake.


If your battleships are touching, there is a chance that your opponent may sink two ships back to back. To reduce your opponent's chances of finding a second battleship after hitting one, some players suggest spacing your battleships out so that they do not touch. Try to keep one or two spaces between each of your battleships to reduce the chances of your opponent finding one of your battleships. Even though having your battleships right next to each other is seen as a weakness by some players, other players see this as a potential strategy. By placing two ships so that they are touching, but not overlapping, you may be able to confuse your opponent about the type of ship they have just sunk. Keep in mind that placing ships close together can work in your favor, but it can also be a risky strategy since it may lead to your opponent discovering one or more of your other ships. If you play with the same opponent often, another way that you can improve your chances of winning is to place ships where your opponent seldom strikes. Keep a mental record of the spaces your opponent strikes most often and avoid these zones. For example, does your opponent tend to start their strikes on the right side of the board, to the center or in the lower left corner? Identify your opponent's most common strike areas and avoid placing your ships in these zones.
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One-sentence summary -- Space ships out so that they do not touch. Try placing ships so that they touch, but do not overlap. Pay attention to your opponent's moves.


Regular aerobic exercise will help you increase and maintain your bone density while also improving your overall health. Try to get at least half an hour of exercise each day to keep your bones healthy and to minimize bone loss.  Use cardio exercises like running, swimming, an cycling to work your muscles and build up your bones. Mix up your routine with exercises like brisk walking, hiking, tennis, or even dancing. Both aerobic and weight lifting exercises are good for you bone health, but resistance training, or weight lifting, can build up your bone mass and muscles in site specific locations. For example, you can use squats to build up the bone density in your legs. Do 2-3 weight lifting workouts a week to help build up your bone density.  Weight lifting also builds up your muscles, which help keep your bones in place and maintain bone density. Weight training, elastic exercise bands, and exercises that use your own body weight like pushups are excellent for strengthening. Yoga and Pilates can also improve strength and flexibility. However, people who already have osteoporosis should not do certain positions, as it may increase the risk of bone fracture or breakage. If you’re concerned about your risk factors, consult with your doctor or a physical therapist to see what exercises will be best for you. Plyometrics are exercises that involve a lot of jumping around, and the impact helps your body build denser, stronger bones. When you’re planning your workout routine, add a few plyometric exercises to build up the density of your bones.  Skipping rope is a great way to burn calories and strengthen your bones. You could also try jumping jacks, or using a trampoline. Smoking is associated with a higher risk of bone disease including osteoporosis. Smoking also affects how the density of your bones, so quitting can help improve your bone health. If you’re around others who smoke, try to avoid breathing in the secondhand smoke.  If you smoke,  quitting quickly decreases your risk for many diseases. The longer you smoke, the higher your risk is of low bone density and fractures. Secondhand smoke exposure during youth and early adulthood may increase your risk of developing low bone mass later.  Smoking also reduces the production of estrogen in women, which can also lead to weaker bones. If diet and exercise don’t appear to be improving your bone health, make an appointment to see your doctor. They can test to see if you have an underlying medical condition and can recommend treatment options and prescribe medications to help improve your bone density.  Estrogens and progestins help maintain bone density in both men and women. The aging process decreases the amount of these hormones your body produces. Hormone supplements including estrogen products may reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis. Medications that can help treat or prevent osteoporosis include ibandronate, alendronate, risedronate sodium, and zoledronic acid.
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One-sentence summary -- Get 30 minutes of aerobic exercise a day to improve bone health. Build up your bones by doing weight lifting exercises. Use plyometric movements to help increase bone density. Quit smoking to keep your bones strong. Talk to your doctor if you have bone pain that won’t go away.


If you’re stepping out of the office when you aren’t supposed to, leave a heavy and colorful piece of clothing on the back of your chair. This will give people that pop by your desk the impression that you haven’t left the building even if you have. If you hear or see someone approaching you, and have time to pull out your phone, pretend to have a work-related conversation on the phone. This is a simple way to avoid colleagues and supervisors, since they won’t want to interrupt you while you’re talking—especially if you make it clear that it’s work-related. Walk out of the area or building while talking on the phone. Your coworkers will think that you just want to focus on the call, and you’ll buy yourself some extra free time outside of your workspace. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you can choose to simply sneak out of the office and go home for the day. You can always invent an emergency or explain that you were going to work from home if you get caught. It may result in an uncomfortable conversation with your boss, but if nobody notices it means that you get the day off!
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Leave a coat on the back of your chair if you want to leave the building. Hold the phone up to your ear and fake a conversation to avoid coworkers. Play hooky and leave work early if you can risk it.