How to Create and Join Yahoo Groups

Yahoo! Groups is where people with a shared interest meet, get to know each other, and stay informed. Group member's accesses shared message archives, photos and photo albums, group events and more. It's free to join.

Step 1

Go to groups.yahoo.com on your browser

In order to join yahoo groups go to groups.yahoo.com

Step 2

To join a group, click on the existing links on the page

On the yahoo group's page, you will see a list of groups that already exist. On top right of the page, there is a link to start your group. To join a yahoo group that already exists, click on one of the existing links on the page.

Step 3

Browse on specialized groups

Browse for more specialized groups. Click one on the list to make your choice.

Step 4

On group listings, scroll down and click on the group of choice

On the group listings, scroll down and click on the group you will like to join.

Step 5

Click join group

Click join group. You will be taken to a new window where you will be required to enter CAPTCHA code. Enter the code and click join group below the window. And here, you will have successfully joined a group.   

Step 6

Click 'start a group' to start a group

To start a group, click on 'start a group' on your yahoo menu bar.

Step 7

Choose your new group category and click 'place my new group here'

Choose your new group category and click 'place my new group here'

Step 8

Enter your group name and additional information

Enter your group name; your groups e-mail address and a short description about your group. Click ‘continue’ when you are done.

Step 9

Select your yahoo profile and e-mail address

Select your yahoo profile and email address. Type the code and continue. And here you will have successfully created your group in yahoo. You can begin inviting people to join your new group.

Advanced Search Operators with Google

Andreas describes and demos some of the advanced search operators that Google uses to find exactly the data you want! (Most of these will work in any browser / search engine, by the way!)
From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=35&v=fAQwWwZ8fs4&feature=emb_logo

A search operator or a search parameter is a character or string of characters used in a search engine query to narrow the focus of the search. ‘Search Operators’ are specific commands we can use in search engines to refine search results. Search operators are powerful and can save searchers a lot of time, especially since most operators can be used together.

Operator	Description	Example
site:	Get results from certain sites or domains.	olympics site:nbc.com and olympics site:.gov
link:	Find pages that link to a certain page.	link:youtube.com
related:	Find sites that are similar to a web address you already know.	related:time.com
-	When you use a dash before a word or site, it excludes sites with that info from your results. This is useful for words with multiple meanings, like Jaguar the car brand and jaguar the animal.	jaguar speed -car or pandas -site:wikipedia.org
"	When you put a word or phrase in quotes, the results will only include pages with the same words in the same order as the ones inside the quotes. Only use this if you’re looking for an exact word or phrase, otherwise you’ll exclude many helpful results by mistake.	"imagine all the people"
OR	Find pages that might use one of several words.	marathon OR race

8 Car Secrets Only Experienced Drivers Know

Are you one of those drivers who trust their car mechanic fully? Good for you if you’ve found a true professional who takes good care of your vehicle! Unfortunately, not all mechanics are responsible and honest with their customers. There are several things they don't want you to know so that they can take advantage of you when you bring your car in.

SUMMARY:
- The truth is that the biggest problem with the battery comes not from the battery itself but from the wires connected to it. The spots where they're attached to the battery get damaged by corrosion.

- Various car experts state that the earliest you should start to worry about an oil change is after driving a minimum of 7,500 miles.

- You'll probably agree that no one can ignore the terrible screeching of car brakes. But the most likely cause of these terrible sounds is rust on the brake pads.

- Some car service centers attract clients by promising free bumper-to-bumper examinations of their vehicles. After you bring your car in, a mechanic will most likely discover that it has tons of problems — which need to be fixed right away.

- Don't fall for the offer of free lifetime muffler replacement! If you agree to this, you'll just end up paying more money in the long run.

-  Before you drive to the garage, mark the tires with chalk. You can write the letters "RL" on the rear left tire and "FR" on the front right tire. After you get your car back, check where the marks are.

- Few people know that the most widespread reason for the check engine light to appear on your dashboard is because your gas cap isn't fastened well enough.

- Your mechanic may suggest that you buy additives for the engine, gas tank, or transmission. After you agree, you find out that these additives cost you an arm and a leg!

TIMESTAMPS:

"Your car battery should be replaced!" 0:31

"You need to change the oil as soon as possible!" 1:47

"You need to replace your brake pads right now!" 2:43

"Drop in for a free inspection!" 3:51

"Your car might break down if you don't use these services!" 4:31

"I'll rotate your tires!" 5:03

"Your check engine light is on. You must have a serious problem!" 5:57

"Your car needs special additives to run better!" 7:02

From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZQ39L24W7Q

How to Change a Flat Car Tyre

Video on how to replace a flat tyre using a stepney

Stepney is a spare wheel for a car that is available to use when we need it.

Nothing takes the joy out of a road trip like a flat tire. Do you know how to change it? We didn’t, but we've learned from Allan Stanley of AAA. Download this video to your mobile phone just in case.

This video is step by step guide on how to change a flat tire on your car.

From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joBmbh0AGSQ

How to Kill a Tree

5 Best Ways for How to Kill a Tree

 #1 Hack and Squirt

#2 Tree Girdling

#3 Roundup

#4 Salt

#5 Spraying Leaves

Chemicals to Use:

The main chemicals used for killing trees are Epson Salt, Hi-Yield Kill-Zall and Roundup which have the same active ingredient, and Fertilome Brush & Stump Killer which is used for killing trees by spraying the leaves.

#1 Hack and Squirt:

This is a super fast way to kill smaller trees. You simply use a hatchet to cut into the bark and spray with 50/50 roundup concentrate. This is a good method if you have a lot of small trees you need to thin out of a forest. It's not very practical if you live in the city unless you don’t mind a dying tree in your yard for several months.

#2 Tree Girdling:

You could be old school and use an antique hand saw or just use a generator and reciprocating saw. Cut a 1” slice out of the bark and first layer of the tree all the way around. Then chop it out with a hatchet. This will cut off the water supply to the tree and it will die. I would only use this method if you live in the boonies are wanting to harvest the tree later for firewood once it is dead and dry.

#3 How to Kill a Tree with Roundup:

This is the best way to kill a tree in your yard. Cut your tree down with a chainsaw. I love my 460 Rancher. In the lighter outer ring of the tree drill holes and then fill the holes with 50/50 Roundup. Killing the tree like this will kill the tree stump and all the roots completely. Just cutting down most trees isn’t enough for them to die. This will avert any shoots coming up from the stump or roots.

#4 How to Kill Tree with Salt:

This works well especially if you don’t like using chemicals. It works much the same as using roundup. First, cut the tree down and then drill holes all the way around in the lighter outer ring of the tree. Fill the holes with Epsom salt. This should kill the tree. This is also a good way to remove tree stumps.

#5 Kill Tree by Spraying Leaves:

 I always have a bunch of little trees popping up in my yard like weeds. Using Fertilome Brush & Stump Killer works well these. Mix 4 to 8 ounces into 1 gallon of water. Screw the top on and pump and Shake to mix well. Spray the leaves thoroughly. You can see that I have a bunch of trees that I can quickly kill this way.

From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i56lRtyqvTg

How to Pack Books

Learn how to pack books with care in this video. We'll show you a few options to protect your collection, including several ways to stack the books and the best way to prevent wrinkles and tears that could damage the pages.

·         Use smaller boxes to prevent overloading. You can use larger boxes as long as you don't fill them up all the way

·         Because books are significantly heavier than most other household goods, reinforce the box seams with extra tape

·         Line each box with crushed packing paper

·         Hardback books should be packed spine to spine, while paperback books should be stacked vertically

·         Wrap special books in packing paper for extra protection--just be sure to avoid taping the book surface

·         Fill in any gaps with more packing paper.

From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=fp9TRg-1j3w

How to Solder Wires Together

Learn How to Solder Correctly. In this video I show you the tools, tips, tricks, and techniques to properly solder, from what type of solder and flux you should use to how to splice the wires together for a strong soldered joint. I show you how to strip the wires, add heat shrink, splice the wires, solder, and melt the heat shrink to make a perfect soldered connection!

From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu3TYBs65FM

HP LaserJet 1020 Plus Duplex Printing Documents From Applications

How to print on both sides of the paper


Steps to enable duplex printing, that is printing on both sides of the paper. ShowHow2 is world's easiest self support platform. It makes complex technologies easy to understand and products simple to use. Now Everything is Easy.
From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jSPC_NHn0M

Dengue and Chikungunya

Dengue and Chikungunya 

Dengue

Overview

Dengue (DENG-gey) fever is a mosquito-borne disease that occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Mild dengue fever causes a high fever, rash, and muscle and joint pain. A severe form of dengue fever, also called dengue hemorrhagic fever, can cause severe bleeding, a sudden drop in blood pressure (shock) and death.

Millions of cases of dengue infection occur worldwide each year. Dengue fever is most common in Southeast Asia and the western Pacific islands, but the disease has been increasing rapidly in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Researchers are working on dengue fever vaccines. For now the best prevention is to reduce mosquito habitat in areas where dengue fever is common.

Symptoms

Many people, especially children and teens, may experience no signs or symptoms during a mild case of dengue fever. When symptoms do occur, they usually begin four to seven days after you are bitten by an infected mosquito.

Dengue fever causes a high fever — 104 F degrees — and at least two of the following symptoms:

·         Headache

·         Muscle, bone and joint pain

·         Nausea

·         Vomiting

·         Pain behind the eyes

·         Swollen glands

·         Rash

Most people recover within a week or so. In some cases, symptoms worsen and can become life-threatening. Blood vessels often become damaged and leaky. And the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your bloodstream drops. This can cause a severe form of dengue fever, called dengue hemorrhagic fever, severe dengue or dengue shock syndrome.

Signs and symptoms of dengue hemorrhagic fever or severe dengue — a life-threatening emergency — include:

·         Severe abdominal pain

·         Persistent vomiting

·         Bleeding from your gums or nose

·         Blood in your urine, stools or vomit

·         Bleeding under the skin, which might look like bruising

·         Difficult or rapid breathing

·         Cold or clammy skin (shock)

·         Fatigue

·         Irritability or restlessness

When to see a doctor

Call or go to the nearest emergency room if you've recently visited a region in which dengue fever is known to occur and you develop emergency symptoms, such as severe abdominal pain, vomiting, difficulty breathing, or blood in your nose, gums, vomit or stools.

If you develop a fever and milder symptoms common to dengue fever, call your doctor.

Causes

Dengue fever is caused by any one of four types of dengue viruses spread by mosquitoes that thrive in and near human lodgings. When a mosquito bites a person infected with a dengue virus, the virus enters the mosquito. When the infected mosquito then bites another person, the virus enters that person's bloodstream.

After you've recovered from dengue fever, you have immunity to the type of virus that infected you — but not to the other three dengue fever virus types. The risk of developing severe dengue fever, also known as dengue hemorrhagic fever, actually increases if you're infected a second, third or fourth time.

Risk factors

Factors that put you at greater risk of developing dengue fever or a more severe form of the disease include:

·         Living or traveling in tropical areas. Being in tropical and subtropical areas increases your risk of exposure to the virus that causes dengue fever. Especially high-risk areas are Southeast Asia, the western Pacific islands, Latin America and the Caribbean.

·         Prior infection with a dengue fever virus. Previous infection with a dengue fever virus increases your risk of having severe symptoms if you're infected again.

Complications

If severe, dengue fever can damage the lungs, liver or heart. Blood pressure can drop to dangerous levels, causing shock and, in some cases, death.

Prevention

One dengue fever vaccine, Dengvaxia, is currently approved for use in those ages 9 to 45 who live in areas with a high incidence of dengue fever. The vaccine is given in three doses over the course of 12 months. Dengvaxia prevents dengue infections slightly more than half the time.

The vaccine is approved only for older children because younger vaccinated children appear to be at increased risk of severe dengue fever and hospitalization two years after receiving the vaccine.

The World Health Organization stresses that the vaccine is not an effective tool, on its own, to reduce dengue fever in areas where the illness is common. Controlling the mosquito population and human exposure is still the most critical part of prevention efforts.

So for now, if you're living or traveling in an area where dengue fever is known to be, the best way to avoid dengue fever is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes that carry the disease.

If you are living or traveling in tropical areas where dengue fever is common, these tips may help reduce your risk of mosquito bites:

·         Stay in air-conditioned or well-screened housing. The mosquitoes that carry the dengue viruses are most active from dawn to dusk, but they can also bite at night.

·         Wear protective clothing. When you go into mosquito-infested areas, wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks and shoes.

·         Use mosquito repellent. Permethrin can be applied to your clothing, shoes, camping gear and bed netting. You can also buy clothing made with permethrin already in it. For your skin, use a repellent containing at least a 10 percent concentration of DEET.

·         Reduce mosquito habitat. The mosquitoes that carry the dengue virus typically live in and around houses, breeding in standing water that can collect in such things as used automobile tires. You can help lower mosquito populations by eliminating habitats where they lay their eggs. At least once a week, empty and clean containers that hold standing water, such as planting containers, animal dishes and flower vases. Keep standing water containers covered between cleanings.

Chikungunya 

What is Chikungunya?

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease, very similar to dengue. The mosquitoes which spread it are Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. These mosquitoes acquire the virus when they feed on an infected person. The virus spreads in the system of the mosquito and reaches its salivary glands. Soon after, when the mosquito feeds on a person, it infects him.

The infection lasts for 2 to 12 days.

If you notice any of the following symptoms, you need to consult your family physician or a general physician immediately:

• ·         Continuous high fever (above 38.5 degree Celsius)
• ·         Debilitating joint pain and redness or soreness in the joint areas
• ·         Rashes on the skin
• ·         Nausea
• ·         Vomiting
• ·         Sensitivity to light
• ·         Headache

How does Chikungunya occur?

Once the Aedes mosquito bites a person suffering from Chikungunya, the Chikungunya virus enters the mosquito’s system. After getting infected when the mosquito feeds on another person, the virus gets transmitted to the person.

The virus travels through his body and spreads to various glands in the body. It enters the bloodstream and causes inflammation of the blood vessels, causing them to swell and leak.The Chikungunya virus usually targets joints, muscles, skin, and less frequently, the liver, kidneys, eyes and the central nervous system.The Chikungunya virus mainly infects the muscle cells of the body. Once it infects a muscle cell, it keeps reproducing till the cell dies and then the viruses move onto a new cell.If you contract this disease you may experience severe muscle pains, joint pains, fever and rash.

What are the symptoms of Chikungunya? How is Chikungunya diagnosed?

The symptoms of Chikungunya include:

• ·         High fever
• ·         Severe muscle and joint pain
• ·         Severe headache
• ·         Nausea
• ·         Vomiting
• ·         Rash on the skin due to damaged blood vessels
• ·         Enlarged painful lymph node in the neck
• ·         Sore throat
• ·         Painful abdominal cramps
• ·         Cold fingers and toes
• ·         Dizziness
• ·         Constipation

Chikungunya symptoms can often be confused with the symptoms of dengue. However, certain symptoms such as debilitating joint pains are unique only to Chikungunya. In fact, it is said dengue plus arthritis is equal to Chikungunya.

In dengue, the muscle pain is very noticeable.

Diagnosis

A special blood test known as ELISA blood test (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is done to confirm the presence of Chikungunya virus in a patient. During the test, if IgM antibodies are found (which can last up to one year in the blood) it confirms the presence of Chikungunya virus in the body.

These antibodies reveal the presence of the Chikungunya virus.

What are the complications of Chikungunya?

Some complications of Chikungunya include:

• ·         Neurological imbalances
• ·         Seizures
• ·         Myocarditis or inflammation of the heart muscle
• ·         Ocular disease or eye disease (uveitis, retinitis)
• ·         Jaundice caused by liver damage
• ·         Acute renal disease when kidneys get affected
• ·         Severe bullous lesions 
• ·         Neurological diseases, such as meningoencephalitis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, myelitis, or cranial nerve palsies

What is the treatment for Chikungunya?

Chikungunya is a self-remitting illness. There is no particular medication or treatment available for chikungunya.

The doctor may advise you to take plenty of rest, fluids, and provide you painkillers. Even while prescribing pain-killers, paracetamol is recommended for treating the pain and fever. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are never prescribed.

The usual treatment for the severe form of Chikungunya consists of:

·         Providing Intravenous (IV) fluid and electrolyte replacement

·         Monitoring blood pressure

·         Blood transfusion to replace blood loss, if any

Never Throw Away Wood Ash if You Have a Garden

Each cord of firewood that you burn leaves you with 20 pounds of ashes or more, depending on your fuel source, heating appliance, and wood-burning skill. Wood ash is primarily composed of calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium, but also contains trace amounts of iron, sodium and zinc.

Because it’s created through the combustion of plant materials, it holds many of the elements needed to support new growth and has long been used by gardeners and farmers as a natural soil amendment. Here are top 5 uses of wood ash in your yard.

1. Neutralize Acidic Soil

Unless you are growing acid-loving plants like blueberries, peppers, and azaleas, you will want to maintain a soil pH of between 6 and 7.5 in your garden beds. This range is considered ideal because nutrients in fertilizers will be readily dissolved in water and better absorbed by the plant’s roots.

Acidic soil (a pH below 6) means plants won’t receive enough nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium. Wood ash contains up to 70% calcium carbonate and can be used as a substitute for lime. As a general rule, never exceed 25 pounds of wood ash per 1,000 square feet of soil and always re-test your soil after applying wood ash.

2. Add it to Your Compost Pile

Wood ash added to your compost will help boost the heap’s potassium levels, a key nutrient for flowering and fruiting. But including wood ash in the compost should be done in moderation – at a rate of every six inches of compost pile – because wood ash is alkaline. Too much of the stuff will raise the pH value of your compost pile.

3. Make Ash Tea

Just as compost tea is an awesome organic, all-purpose fertilizer, ash tea can likewise be brewed to prevent or correct potassium deficiencies. Brown spots, curling leaf tips, yellowing between leaf veins, slower plant growth and reduced crop yield are some of the telltale signs your plants are not receiving enough potassium.

To make tea from wood ash, place five pounds of ash in a cloth bag (like an old pillowcase) and tie it closed. Place the ash bag in a 50-gallon garbage bin filled with water and allow it to steep for several days. Once the ash tea has brewed, pour about a cup’s worth around your plants weekly.

4. Fertilize Your Lawn

A light dusting of wood ash on the lawn can help promote greener pastures. After applying ashes to your yard, water it well to prevent the beneficial nutrients from blowing away.

5. Melt Ice and Snow

One safe and natural alternative to create traction, de-ice, and melt snow is wood ashes. Because wood ash contains potash – or potassium carbonate – a type of salt that is much eco-friendlier than chloride-based salts, it can help break up ice and melt snow when scattered on driveways and walkways.  Unlike rock salt, it won’t corrode surfaces like concrete and metal, harm the paws of your four-legged friends, or damage your plants come spring.

Note: The materials and the information contained on Natural ways channel are provided for general and educational purposes only and do not constitute any legal, medical or other professional advice on any subject matter. None of the information on our videos is a substitute for a diagnosis and treatment by your health professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new diet or treatment and with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provide.

From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZMf6rTPupI