Just Ask Aly http://justaskaly.com Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:30:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 There is this boy who I like, but every other word coming out of his mouth is a swear word. This is a major turn off for me. How do I politely tell him to stop cursing around me? Emily http://justaskaly.com/2011/10/24/there-is-this-boy-who-i-like-but-every-other-word-coming-out-of-his-mouth-is-a-swear-word-this-is-a-major-turn-off-for-me-how-do-i-politely-tell-him-to-stop-cursing-around-me-emily/ http://justaskaly.com/2011/10/24/there-is-this-boy-who-i-like-but-every-other-word-coming-out-of-his-mouth-is-a-swear-word-this-is-a-major-turn-off-for-me-how-do-i-politely-tell-him-to-stop-cursing-around-me-emily/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:30:32 +0000 Aly http://justaskaly.com/?p=60 Hi Emily,
It seems like you know what you need to do. Politely ask him to stop cursing when you are around. Say something like, “I really like you, but I hate cursing. Please don’t do it when I’m around.” If he likes you, and respects you, he will stop. It is likely that this is a habit for him, however, so it may take some time for him to stop using those words on a regular basis. As long as he makes an effort, things will change, and you’ll better be able to enjoy a relationship of some sort with him. But if he doesn’t stop cursing when you are around, stay away from him. By ignoring your request, he is showing that he’s not interested in you and doesn’t respect your needs and wants.
Best of luck!
Aly

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Great question.

As long as the pack does not have a metal frame, and I suspect it does not,  you should wash it in the tub, as you suggested.  If it has a hydration system, remove it first.  Then fill the tub with slightly warm water.  It’s best to use a mild, powder detergent, such as Forever New.  Gently move the pack back and forth in the water for a few seconds, and then let it sit for three to five minutes.  Rinse with slightly warm water and then hang it to dry.

Best of luck,

Aly

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After harvesting, the cork is left outside to cure for a few weeks to six months.

Then the cork planks are treated with heat, water, and fungicide.

The outer layer, which is of poor quality, is then scraped off.

For the next few weeks, the cork is stacked in a dark cellar, with controlled humidity, to dry and cure.

The cork is then ready to be used for final products.

See the following link for more information:

http://www.ask.com/bar?q=How+is+cork+made%3F&page=1&qsrc=0&dm=all&ab=6&title=How+cork+is+made+-+Background%2C+History%2C+Raw+Materials%2C+The&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.madehow.com%2FVolume-5%2FCork.html&sg=WeHhq7bMhIO8CQMpqxaw3S1SWNKDzsB%2BitstGTJKhJs%3D&tsp=1258486474160

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To see a map of the world’s desert regions, click on this link:
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/desert-map.html
The exact number of deserts is difficult to pinpoint, because there are some desert regions that aren’t specifically named.  Further, with global climate change, new desert regions may be appearing and others perhaps disappearng.

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