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Look for a stem that’s green and sprouting leaves. It should also still be flexible.  It’s okay to take more than 1 cutting from the plant, as long as you don’t cut away more than one-third of the plant. Taking more cuttings from your jasmine increases your chances of successfully growing a new plant. It’s best to cut the stem just below a leaf. The stem is more likely to sprout healthy roots if you cut right below a leaf node.  A leaf node is the nub that the leaf grows from. You can also use a sharp knife or pair of sharp scissors. Make sure that you don’t plant any leaves beneath the surface of your potting soil. However, the cutting is more likely to root if the top few leaves are left on the stem.  Leave a few leaves at the top of the cutting while removing most of the leaves from the bottom. You can cut the leaves off the stem or pluck them with your fingers. Removing most of the leaves helps to balance the growth between roots and leaves. This helps to ensure that your cutting will take. Flowers naturally try to seed and will take nutrients from the rest of the plant to do so. Additionally, dying flowers will mold, damaging the rest of the cutting.  You can cut the flowers off or pinch them off. Don’t take cuttings from stems that are in bloom. Even if a flower is cut off, it will still be in the bloom stage.

summary: Select a healthy, semi-hard stem that grew in the current year. Use small pruning shears to cut 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) of stem. Remove the leaves from the bottom of the cutting. Deadhead any flowers from the cutting.


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Hundreds of teachers move to China every year to work in various schools. Most of the teaching jobs available to foreigners require applicants to have earned a bachelor's degree in any field. Complete a degree at a university or community college before applying. TEFL stands for “Teaching English as a Foreign Language.” Most teaching jobs for foreigners in China require this (or an equivalent) certificate. Furthermore, this course work is excellent preparation for teaching English as a Second Language. TEFL preparation is the best for the demanding duties of a teacher in China.  Other companies, such as TESOL, also exist to certify teachers, but TEFL is the most widely known. TEFL tuition varies by location, but a certificate will run between $1500 and $2000. Most jobs will also ask that you have two or more years of teaching experience. This experience may be broadly construed. For example, if you have led a summer camp or worked as a tutor, you may be able to present this work as your “teaching experience.” Additionally, this experience is usually listed as a “preferred” qualification, as opposed to a “requirement.” Another way to gain a teaching job in China is to complete a paid TELF internship. These internships cost between $1200 and $1500, plus the cost of your flights, and some additional living expenses. During this 4.5-month internship, you gain teaching experience and earn your TEFL certificate. You will also get to experience what it is like to live and work in China. When you complete an internship, you do not need a bachelor's degree or prior teaching experience.

summary: Earn a Bachelor's Degree. Earn a TEFL certificate. Obtain two or more years teaching experience (preferred). Complete a TELF internship in China.


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First, wash your hands. Then, dip a cotton ball in non-acetone nail polish remover and use it to clean each nail. Alternatively, spray a dehydrator spray on your nails. If you skip this step, the dirt and oil on your nails may prevent the polish and glue from sticking. Base coat is a protective layer that’s often used beneath nail polish to extend the life of a manicure. It seals your nail, so the natural oils produced by your fingernails won’t interfere with the glue’s ability to hold your fake nail in place.  Base coat may be clear, or it may be a pale opaque color like white, cream, or blush. Since you don’t want the base coat to dry, it’s best to work on 1 nail at a time. Use a clean nail polish brush or small craft paintbrush to coat your nail in a layer of white school glue. You should apply enough glue to cover your nail generously, but not so much that it starts to run off the sides of your nail. It may be helpful to pour the glue into a small dish first, like a saucer or a small bowl. However, if you’d like, you can apply it straight from the bottle, then brush it out into an even coat. Once you’ve applied all of the nails, give the glue about 5 minutes to fully cure. Try to avoid hitting your nails against anything, don’t pull on them, and try not to get them wet while the glue is drying. Your nails should last for about a day.
summary: Wipe each nail with nail polish remover. Paint one nail with a base coat made for nails. Apply a coat of white glue before the base coat dries. Allow your nails to dry for about 5 minutes.