How To Drive Safely In The Rain

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If you have been driving for years and years, it will not be unusual for you to find that you are in the habit of popping the car in cruise control and putting your mind on autopilot as you work on lots of different things - essentially allowing the car to drive itself - but while you can typically get away with this (as unsafe as it is!), one time during which you will want to make sure you are not doing this, and will want to make sure you are paying attention instead, is when you are driving in the rain.

The first thing you will want to do, in order to keep yourself safer when driving in the rain, is to slow down, realizing that the fresh water mixed with the oil that typically sits on the street can cause the streets to become far more slick than usual; at the same time, however, keep in mind the fact that there will be others who will not slow down as much as they should when it is raining (in fact, there are those who will continue driving well over the speed limit, in spite of the slick streets!), and because of this, you will want to make sure you are not slowing down too much, lest you become a hazard on the road.

In recognizing that many others will not take the same precautions as you when it is raining, you should also realize that this means you will need to be cautious for them, as well as for yourself; pay close attention when you are driving in the rain, making sure you are watching everything, and that you are not multitasking!

And when you are driving in the rain, one of the most important things for you to realize is that using cruise control when the streets are slick is incredibly unsafe, as you will greatly increase the likelihood of sliding off the road if you need to use your brakes when you are in cruise control; even though it might be more work, leave the cruise control off until you get back on dry roads.

As you remember these things when driving in the rain, you will be able to keep yourself safe, and will avoid the bad wrecks so many others get into because of their carelessness when driving in the rain.

What Time Of Day Should I Do My Writing?

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If you have begun to experiment with doing a bit of fiction writing, you have probably started to dream of a time in your life when you can wake up in the morning, write as much as you want, and make a living doing exactly this! But while every year brings new writers to the shelves of bookstores - writers who have achieved this dream - each person who has accomplished this dream did not begin by making money off their writing; they began by making money in another way, and by fitting in their writing whenever they could! You will need an immense amount of discipline in order to write a first novel while also working a full-time job, but if you can have this discipline and can figure out the best time of day to write, the rewards in the future can be entirely worth it.

Most writers through the ages have found that the best time for them to write is first thing in the morning, when their mind is most clear and their attention is most focused; of course, this can be difficult when you need to leave for your regular job at 7 in the morning, but if this turns out to be the best time of day for you, it will be worth getting one or two fewer hours of sleep.

Of course, you are likely to get a little less sleep once you add writing to your schedule - no matter what time of day you choose - and this is even the case if you decide to do your writing at night. While it can often be more difficult to focus fully on your story when you already have a full day's worth of thoughts bouncing around in your brain, nighttime writing does work for some people - and it just might work for you!

Finally, there are some people (not many, but a few!) who find that writing in small bursts throughout the day works for them; it does not matter which of these methods works for you, so much as it matters that you find the one that works, and that you are persistent and consistent in your writing until success comes at last!

How To Clean Your Windshield Without Streaks

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When the outside of your windshield is caked in dirt and grime, it is not only annoying, but can also be dangerous, as the headlights of other cars will intensify this dirt when you drive at night and make it extremely difficult for you to see! You should take the time to clean the outside of your windshield every time you stop to get gas (even if you do not think it needs to be cleaned), but while this might seem like a fairly straightforward action to take, many people fail to clean their windshields correctly, and because of this, they end up with funny streaks all across their windshield that make it nearly as bad as the dirt!

The very first step in giving your windshield a seriously good and thorough cleaning is making sure you scrub really hard with the business end of the brush; while you are cleaning, clear off any dead bugs or any dirt splotches that are especially pesky, instead of simply hoping they will come off when you squeegee.

By the time you finish giving your windshield a seriously thorough scrubbing, a lot of the water from the first portion of the scrubbing will have begun to dry – which is one of the main things that will cause your windshield to end up with streaks – so make sure you get the brush wet again and give the windshield one more going-over.

Probably the biggest mistake people make when cleaning their windshield at the gas station is failing to ever dry off the squeegee; between each pull across the windshield, you ought to aim to completely dry the squeegee with a paper towel before going back across the windshield again – always overlapping the previous path of the squeegee, and using a slightly downward motion.

When you use this simple method to clean the outside of your windshield, you will keep dirt from sticking to it, and you will prevent the water from drying on your windshield in weird lines and splotches – instead giving you a perfectly clean windshield that makes driving at night a lot easier and a whole lot safer!

Adding A Yellow Tang To Your Saltwater Tank

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One of the things you will natually have a desire to do, if you have a saltwater tank, is add brightly colored fish. One of the fish at the top of this list - a favorite of many saltwater enthusiasts - is the yellow tang. Before you decide to add this splash of color to your tank and rush out to purchase a yellow tang, however, you need to make sure they will be a good fish for your tank.

One of the main considerations to keep in mind about the yellow tang is the fact that they are partial to plants. Your live plants may not survive very long if you put a yellow tang in with them, so you may want to think twice before putting the two in a tank together.

You should also keep in mind the fact that the yellow tang typically grows to about six to eight inches. Because of this, you need a tank that accommodates its size; 75 gallons will work, but optimally, you want 100 gallons or more. If you have a 55 gallon tank, it may look like a big tank to you; but remember, these fish need room to roam. They can be reef safe and good tankmates, but if they do not have enough room all this can go out the window.

As for keeping your yellow tang with other fish, they usually do just fine as long as the other fish in your tank are close to the same size as them. The yellow tang is, however, a semi-agressive fish, and they will not take kindly to a bunch of smaller fish taking up their space.

Finally, it should be noted that these fish require temperatures between 72 and 78 degrees, which can differ from other fish who require slightly higher temperatures. Another thing to keep in mind when deciding whether the yellow tang is right for your tank is the fact that they require salinity between 1.020 and 1.025.

The yellow tang is a fun, friendly fish as long as it is a good fit for your tank; do your research first, and you just might be able to make this colorful addition!

Exploring Family Outings That Won't Break The Bank

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One thing that will be important as your children start to grow up is that you find ways for your entire family to spend time together, as making memories as a family will be one of the most important things for having a strong family in the long run. One thing that stands in the way for most people, when it comes to making memories, is that they think that they have to spend a lot of money in order to take family outings; although there are certainly expensive family outings that you could take, there are also many inexpensive family outings you can take – and here are just a few ideas to help you get started.

A great way for all of you to not only spend time together, but also for all of you to get outside, is by taking nature walks as a family; find a place near your house that is untouched by urban development, bring a picnic with you, and spend the day exploring and enjoying the world as a family.

Of course, you will not exactly be able to take nature walks as a family during those blistering hot summer days, or during the frigid winter months; during these times, a great idea is going to museums, as museums are not only educational, but can also be lots of fun – and many museums are relatively inexpensive, or even allow children in absolutely free.

And regardless of where you live, chances are fairly good that there is either a minor league baseball team or an independent baseball team somewhere near your house; minor league and independent league games are more family-friendly than major league games, as they usually include lots of family-friendly activities in order to draw crowds – and on top of this, they cost a lot less money than major-league games!

Do not let money get in the way of making memories as a family, but instead get creative – looking for inexpensive things that all of you can do together!

Tips For Catching A Break In The Music Business

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If you enjoy playing music simply for fun, you can get enjoyment out of music just about anytime and anyplace you want, but if you are truly passionate about music and are hoping to break into the music industry, it can be a bit more difficult to get complete enjoyment out of music, as it can be quite difficult to break into the music scene! Although there is certainly no magic elixir that will automatically help you to break into the music industry, there are a few things you can consider doing to increase your chances of making a career in music if it is something you are truly passionate about.

You have probably heard plenty of people say that it is better to be lucky than good, and while this might be true, it is even better to be both lucky and good; in order to break into the music business, you have to make sure you are practicing all the time so that when that “lucky opportunity” comes your way, you will be ready to seize it.

It will also be important that you are able to get your face and your name out there, and the best way to do this is to play as many shows as you possibly can; of course, this will put you in a position where you are sometimes playing shows that are not all that glamorous, but it will be worth it in the long run as you will continue to get more experience and will continue to add more people who know your name and your music.

And even though it is much easier to find a comfort zone and simply stick with it, it will do you a lot more good if you continue to put yourself in challenging situations; hang out around musicians who are better than you, or spend time in a city with a very competitive music scene, and you will find that this is forcing you to always get better – increasing your chances of someday getting that “lucky break,” and making a career in music!

Tips For Saving Money While Decorating Your House

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One of the most expensive things you can do if you own a house – or even if you rent a house – is to try to decorate this house according to what the magazines tell you to do; if you try to do this, you will end up spending a great deal of money decorating your house, and even though it might look good for a while, these “fashions” you have followed in decorating your house will soon go out of style, and you will have to start all over again.

Going for a look that is uniquely you is one of the best ways to decorate your home in such a way that it will look great while also saving you money; take some time to figure out what it is that will make your house look like “your house” – and consider going for a vintage look or a rustic look, as either of these will stay in vogue for a long time, and will enable you to save quite a bit of money.

When it comes to decorating your house, another thing that will help you to save money is for you to make sure you are focused on the overall look, instead of being focused on the items; as you decorate your house, make sure your primary focus is on the actual setup, rather than on the items you are using for this setup, and you will be able to do plenty more to positively influence the ways your house looks.

And finally, you should be aware of the fact that you can save on the cost of decorating your home by decorating your home with items you have picked up for less money than they would normally cost; if you are currently in the process of decorating your home, begin frequenting garage sales, estate sales, and eBay, and soon you will be picking up tremendous items for a much better price then you would be able to find anywhere else.

It can be fun to decorate your home, but it can also be expensive (which, of course, can take some of the fun out of it!), but when you understand the things you can do in order to decorate your house while also saving money, you will be able to make your house look great – without going broke in the process!