There is a tiny air pocket inside eggs, and over time more and more air passes through their porous shells and into the egg. As more air enters the egg, the air pocket grows larger, making the egg more buoyant.  If the egg lays on its side on the bottom of the bowl, it is at peak freshness.  If the egg stands upright on one end but is still touching the bottom, it is aging past its prime but is still safe to eat.  If the egg is floating, it is not a fresh egg. This does not necessarily mean it’s bad or unsafe to eat. You should test the egg by cracking it open and looking for (or smelling) signs that it has gone bad. As the egg ages and moisture and carbon dioxide escapes through the shell, the yolk and white begin to dry out and shrink, and the air pocket in the egg becomes bigger. A larger air pocket gives the egg more room to move around inside the shell and create a sloshing sound.  A fresh egg should not make much, if any, sound when you shake it.  A sloshing egg only indicates that the egg is old and does not mean the egg is unsafe for consumption. The integrity of the egg will lessen as it ages, so it won't hold together as well as a fresh egg. Notice if the egg seems to spread over a wide distance on the plate, or if it stays relatively compact. An egg that spreads or seems a little watery has a thinner white and is past its peak freshness.  If the yolk is flat and breaks easily, the egg is old.  If the yolk moves around easily, this means the chalazae (the thicker strands of egg white that hold the yolk in place) have weakened and the egg is aging.  Look at the color of the egg white. A cloudy white indicates a very fresh egg. A clear white means the egg is older (but may still be edible).
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One-sentence summary -- Place the egg in question in a bowl or wide glass of cold water and see if it floats. Hold the egg up to your ear and shake it, listening for a sloshing sound. Crack the egg open on a plate or in a large bowl and check the quality of the yolk and white.


You'll need a program called a "client" to connect. The OpenVPN organization does not provide a client for Mac. Tunnelblick is a free OpenVPN client designed for Mac. You can download Tunnelblick here. Select the "Latest" link to download the installer. This will open a new window. Right-click the Tunnelblick.app file and select "Open". Confirm that you want to open the program. Enter your administrator information to install Tunnelblick. Every OpenVPN service should have configuration files available to download. These make setting up Tunnelblick much simpler. You can download the files from your VPN's support page. Start Tunnelblick once you've downloaded the files. You'll be prompted to select your new configuration files before the client can start. Click "I have configuration files" and then select "OpenVPN Configuration(s)". If the files are specifically for Tunnelblick, select "Tunnelblick VPN Configuration(s)" instead.  Select "Open Private Configurations Folder". This will open a new finder window. Drag and drop all of your configuration files into the folder that opens. Select a server to connect to it. You'll be prompted for your administrator password the first time that you connect to the server. Enter the username ad password you were assigned by the VPN service when prompted. You can choose to save these to your Keychain for easier logins. You may be prompted to download a security certificate upon connecting to the server. You'll need this certificate to connect.
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One-sentence summary -- Download "Tunnelblick". Double-click the downloaded installer. Download your VPN configuration files. Launch Tunnelblick. Click the Tunnelblick icon in your menu bar. Enter your credentials. Download the certificate (if prompted).


The best way to avoid getting hit is by avoiding a fight entirely. Try to calm the guy down. Swallow your pride and apologize if you unknowingly did something that offended your attacker. While apologizing or calming the guy down, try to keep a look of confidence about you. Confidence can be intimidating. Don't look away even for a second--the one moment you look away may be the moment that he decides to go in for a punch. Instead, follow his movements with your eyes. Use your peripheral vision to keep track of where you are in the space that you are fighting in--you wouldn't want to trip over something. If he has to stretch to hit you, chances are he won't take that challenge. Instead, keep a bit of space between you and your opponent so that you can determine when you want to go in for a punch. By controlling the distance between you, you can begin to control the fight. Whether or not you are the one who instigated this fight, you will have to participate if it is in self-defense. An important part of avoiding getting hit is staying as alert as possible during the fight. Do not let yourself get distracted. You may be able to win the fight without ever having to throw a punch (or taking one). Simply keep moving, forcing your opponent to really work to keep up with you. Chances are, if you are really determined, you will wear your opponent out before he has a chance to attack. If you can't get out of the fight and it doesn't seem like your opponent is going to let up, you might consider going on the attack. This could be a punch or, if you are defending yourself, an end-it move like a kick or knee to the groin. Whether this means tiring your opponent out, going in for a big hit, or simply walking away, you will need to end the fight. Assess your situation and choose the best option.
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One-sentence summary -- Try to diffuse the situation. Keep a close eye on your opponent's movements. Keep a bit of distance between yourself and your opponent. Do not let your guard down. Tire your opponent out. Go on the attack. Finish the fight.


Remind yourself those relationships occurred in the past and they didn't work for a reason. Try and focus instead on the present. Utilizing mindfulness techniques will help you to train your brain to stay in the moment. It will also help you to refocus when your thoughts drift to the past.  Try a sense activity. Begin by naming things in the present moment that you can see, feel, hear, touch, taste, or smell.  Repeat affirmations to refocus yourself on the present. Try “I am happy in my relationship now. I won't listen to my jealous thoughts.”  Engage in mindful appreciation. Notice 5 positive things about your relationship that usually go unnoticed or unappreciated. Reframing is a way to change how you view and think about things. Lately, you have been focusing on her past, but you are her present. Recognize that you, or the two of you together, have something she never had in her past relationship. She is choosing you over her ex by being with you. Choose her as well.  Ask her what she values about your relationship. Notice if she is talking about a future with you. If so, then you know she is invested in your future together! Each time a thought about a past relationship or an ex comes up, try and replace it with a positive thought. There are things you love about her and your relationship. Whether you like it or not, her past comes along with that. Consider the fact that everything that has happened in her past has contributed to the person she is today. Accept her as a package deal, and try some thought replacement practices to help you get there. Think of a positive image you have about her, a great memory of something you have done together, or a feeling you have about your relationship together. Put your energy into making new memories with your girlfriend. As you work on moving on from both of your pasts, build your future together with new activities, photographs, and memories. This will help you focus more on your present and your future together than her past.  Go on a vacation together. Plan a day trip somewhere you have both been meaning to go. Pretend to be tourists in your own town. Learn something new together.
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One-sentence summary --
Live in the moment! Reframe the way you are viewing your present. Try thought replacement exercises. Focus on making new memories together.