Fill a pot with tap water and put it on your stove over high heat. Let the water heat up completely until it comes to a rolling boil. Turn the heat to low to let the water simmer before moving on. You can also use purified or filtered water if you’re worried about any foreign substances in your tap water. Once the rooting hormone is completely cooled, put the cuttings in the pot so the bottom 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) are submerged. Let the cuttings soak for at least 2-3 hours before putting them in a growing medium so they can absorb the solution. You can also dip the end of your cutting in honey before planting it in the ground for an additional layer of protection from fungus and bacteria.
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One-sentence summary -- Boil 2  c (470 ml) of water before reducing the heat. Soak plant cuttings in the honey solution for 2-3 hours before planting them.


Sex addiction, or compulsive sexual behavior, is considered such when your sexual urges and impulses begin to negatively impact your life. If you begin to feel overwhelmed by your sexual impulses, consider finding a counselor who can help you develop a treatment plan. Some warning signs to look out for include:  Considerable money spent finding ways to fulfill your sexual needs (for example, buying pornography, visiting strip clubs, or hiring sex workers)  Feeling driven to engage in sexual behaviors, but deriving no pleasure from them  Damage to interpersonal relationships, including those with intimate partners  Finding yourself having to apologize often for your behavior. Engaging in risky sexual behaviors that can cause both physical and interpersonal problems (for example, having sex without a condom, or having sex with an employee)  A large amount of time spent searching for sexual gratification, and/or a loss of productivity related to such Consider finding a counselor who specializes in sexual addiction. To find a therapist, you may wish to consult your doctor, contact your employer’s Employee Assistance Program, ask for a referral from your local community health agency, or do your own online research.  You may want to find a counselor who has a S-PSB (Specialist in Problematic Sexual Behaviors) or CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) certification. These certifications show that the counselor has received training in sexual behavior causes and treatments. Therapists are trained to be open-minded, nonjudgmental, and accepting of other people’s problems. Do not feel embarrassed or ashamed that you need to seek professional help. Therapists are also bound to confidentiality laws, and will protect your privacy, so long as you are not at risk of harming yourself or others, or you report abuse or neglect. There are several sexual addiction support groups that all have similar, 12-step program models (similar to the model of Alcoholics Anonymous). These meetings can provide you with support, hold you accountable in your recovery, and give you a structure to work toward and meet your goals. To find a meeting location near you, you can visit these groups’ websites:  Sex Addicts Anonymous: https://saa-recovery.org/  Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous: https://saa-recovery.org/  Sexaholics Anonymous: https://www.sa.org/
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One-sentence summary -- Be aware of warning signs of sex addiction. Seek counseling. Attend a support group meeting.


Slowly but surely, any rubber object, be it your car windshield wiper blades or the elastic waistband of your favorite pajama pants, will harden over time.  Evidence of white or colored substances on the rubber can be one indication of a chemical reaction taking place.  Natural rubber has poor resistance to both ozone and UV light, as well as to petroleum oils.  Additionally, temperatures below -60°F (-51°C) or above 220°F (104°C) will degrade it quickly, while temperature extremes in general will facilitate long-term degradation and hardening.  Rubber stretches and flexes because it is made up of long, tangled molecule chains that can be straightened out under tension.  Degradation of these molecular chains can occur from repeated or excessive tension (think of frayed or over-stretched rubber bands), or by exposure to elements like those noted above. Cracked rubber will remain cracked even when it’s softened. Once cracks form, your only options will be to try out a rubber patch kit or to simply replace the rubber object.  There is no miracle cure by this point. One point worth making here is that common softening methods — heat and oils — actually damage the rubber in the process.  So, every time you do soften up a stiff rubber gasket or shoe sole, you are also contributing to its eventual demise. There is only so much you can do to keep oxygen, temperature fluctuations, and light away from rubber, but wiping away residue can help keep deteriorating oils from damaging the object.  Clean rubber objects with only warm water and a clean cloth when possible. If necessary, use a mild detergent and rinse it away completely. Solvents found in cleaners can degrade or even dissolve rubber.  Avoid washing clothes with elastic waistbands more than needed, and don’t use hot water. If possible, remove as much air (and thus oxygen) from the container as you can before sealing it.  Placing rubber items in zip-close bags and using a straw to suck out most of the air can noticeably delay the hardening process.  If you’ve ever compared rubber bands kept in a plastic bag in your junk drawer from those loose in the drawer, you know the difference it can make.  Natural rubber is especially susceptible to oxidization because sulfur is added to the mix when making items like rubber bands.  Oxygen reacts with sulfur and essentially removes it from the item, leaving it more brittle. The same place you might store apples or potatoes would actually make a decent place to also keep your bagged-up sneakers.  68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C) is a sensible temperature range for storing rubber items, though lower temperatures can also be good.  You might even consider keeping tightly sealed rubber items in your refrigerator.  The excessive cold and higher humidity of the freezer, however, makes it a less ideal choice.
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One-sentence summary -- Check rubber objects regularly for hardening. Examine the rubber for signs of damage. Keep rubber objects clean. Seal rubber in an airtight container to delay hardening. Place the container in a cool, dry, dark place.


A new dog will feel most secure in its new home if it can depend on the same things happening every day. Walking it, feeding it, and putting it to bed at the same time will go a long way towards it feeling at home. A consistent schedule will also help it avoid having accidents in the house. Being fed at the same time and going out at the same time every day will allow its system to adjust quickly to its new life. When your dog gets home you can start training it after it has acclimated for a day or 2, even if it's a puppy as young as 8 weeks old. Begin with simple commands, such as "sit." Say the word "sit" every time the dog does that action naturally and give it a treat. As the dog figures out that the action it is doing is connected to the treats and the verbal cue, it will begin doing it on command. As you dog learns add more commands, such as "lie down," "stay," and "fetch."
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Set a consistent daily routine. Start training your dog.