This can be found in the Utilities section of your Application folder. The normal ifconfig command will result in a lot of data displayed that is not necessary and a little confusing. The following command will remove most of the unnecessary stuff and display your internal IP address:ifconfig | grep "inet " | grep -v 127.0.0.1 This command removes the 127.0.0.1 entry, which will always appear regardless of the machine you are using. This is the feedback loop, and can be ignored when looking for the IP address. Your IP address will be displayed next to the “inet” entry.

Summary: Open the Terminal. Use the ifconfig command. Copy your IP address.


OB-GYNs are physicians who specialize in women's health. They complete medical school and an obstetric residency program. Then, they take written and oral exams to achieve board certification with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the official organization for obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States.  OB-GYNs are trained to perform surgery (including cesarean section), handle complications associated with pregnancy and childbirth, and prescribe medications. Some OB-GYNs complete additional training to specialize in particular aspects of women's health care, such as infertility treatment or gynecological cancer. CNMs complete nursing school, become registered nurses, and then complete a graduate degree program in midwifery, such as a master's or doctoral degree. Then, they pass exams to achieve certification from the American College of Nurse Midwives, the official organization for midwives in the United States. Midwives can generally prescribe medications, depending on state law, but they cannot perform surgery or handle high-risk cases. Because obstetricians are M.D.s, they approach pregnancy and childbirth through a scientific and medical lens. This approach has advantages and disadvantages. A medical approach is beneficial if you have a higher risk pregnancy and are likely to need specialized medical care. OB-GYNs are the only health care professionals who can handle any complication that develops, including the need for surgery. On the other hand, a medical approach sometimes leads to unnecessary drugs or interventions. Some women who use OB-GYNs find that their pregnancies and birth experiences become unnecessarily medicalized. Childbirth is a natural process, and most healthy women do not need high-tech interventions. You can try to have a natural birth with either an obstetrician or a nurse-midwife. In general, though, women who use midwives tend to use less pain medication and fewer interventions, and they are much less likely to wind up needing cesarean sections.

Summary: Understand what the “obstetrician-gynecologist” title means. Know what the “certified nurse-midwife” designation represents. Recognize that OB-GYNs have a highly-medicalized approach. Realize the strong correlation between midwifery and natural birth.


Labels, just like on objects and items, keep you stuck in that one place until you're taken out. You're not an object, and as long as you're convinced you're antisocial, only you can remove yourself from this negative label. Speak more. Introduce yourself to people you see daily but don't talk with often, and you'll see how quickly your amount of relationships grows. You can also do this by presenting more; whether you're answering a simple question or reading an essay in front of a large audience, people will get to meet you and talk with you if you present. Think talking with a person, and not to them. If you're talkative, escaping the curse can seem nearly impossible, but that's a mental barrier. Overcome this by asking people questions about himself or herself more, putting you aside as much as possible. Don't be completely guarded over yourself, but don't talk too much at people. Self-assess and find out why you're talkative. If you're filling a void, maybe feeling trapped and alone in home or at school or work, or crave the attention, consult a professional therapist for help overcoming these issues. These are often too deep to penetrate yourself.

Summary: Quit labeling yourself as shy, timid, nervous, antisocial, etc. Don't be too talkative!


A dental tool, flathead screw driver, or strong pick is used to pick off barnacles. Wedge the pick or tool under the barnacle and gently pry it off. This should be fairly easy, as the bleach should have loosened the barnacles. If barnacles are being stubborn, chisel them off using a hammer and screwdriver. Angle the screwdriver under the barnacle and gently tap on the end with the hammer. This should dislodge the barnacle. After removing barnacles, take a scrub brush and wipe down your conches. Use light, scrubbing motions to remove any remaining dirt and debris form the shell. If some dirt or stains are not coming off, use your thumbnail to gently scratch them out of the shell. It's important that your conch shells air dry. Set them in a dry place where they will not be disturbed, such as a cupboard or cabinet. Do not attempt to polish your shells until they are completely dry to the touch. It can sometimes take conch shells awhile to completely dry, especially if you live in a cooler region. It is not unusual for shells to take a couple of days to dry completely. Once your shells are dry, they may look a little dull from the cleaning process. To brighten them up, dab some mineral oil onto a cotton pad or cotton ball. Rub the cotton on the shell and cover it completely with oil. If the shells is not as shiny as you want after one layer, add another. If you do multiple coats, let the shell dry for 12 hours between each coat.
Summary: Pick off any barnacles. Scrub down your shell. Let the shells air dry. Cover your shell in oil.