At any given time, the individual hairs on your scalp are in different phases; some are growing and others are resting. Normally, about 90% of hair is in the growth phase, called anagen. A single hair can be in the growth phase for several years and grow half an inch each month. The remaining 10% of hair is in a resting phase, called telogen. The telogen phase allows the hair follicle, which nourishes each hair, to rest before producing a new hair and starting the cycle of growth again....

The Longhorns (5-1, 3-0 Big 12) have to be considered a threat to win the conference title now, and the Sooners (5-1, 2-1) will need some help to get back in the mix. Here are the implications from the Longhorns’ big victory at the Cotton Bowl: MORE: How Texas won Red River thriller West Virginia on top Oklahoma’s loss means West Virginia is the last unbeaten team remaining in the Big 12....

The author, who also writes under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith came under fire for tweeting an article about “people who menstruate” in which she criticized the phrase, implying that she believes it “erases” women. “I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?” she wrote. Rowling, 54, then posted a number of tweets on June 6 directed at transgender people, in which she said her life was “shaped by being female....

It used to be imagined that the CCP was serious about preserving Hong Kong’s democratic character within the “One Country, Two Systems” framework. After all, that is what Hong Kongers were promised. The Hong Kong Basic Law, on the books in China since 1990, still commits Beijing to the “ultimate aim” of holding elections in Hong Kong by universal suffrage. Pledges to preserve Hong Kongers’ freedoms were repeated upon the handover of sovereign authority from London, and have been made time and again by mainland Chinese authorities since 1997....

Many users already choose to include their pronouns in their bio to let their followers know how to refer to them, but these had to be written out. Instagram only allows users to write up to 150 characters in a bio, so a dedicated area for pronouns frees up space. Additionally, unlike with a bio, the new pronouns field includes privacy options. The new feature has been welcomed by many Instagram-users who reacted to the news on Twitter, though some people were disappointed to find that the feature does not allow custom pronouns as they found that their preferred pronouns were not included on the list....

Here’s what to know about how ice packs can cause burns and how to use ice on injuries safely. How Ice Packs Cause Burns Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but the ice that comes out of the freezer is likely to be much colder than that. Putting ice or any kind of chemical cold pack—homemade or otherwise—directly on the skin can lead to frostbite in minutes. Ice crystals form in the skin cells and blood flow slows, depriving the tissues of oxygen....

Here we outline how to buy Bitcoin, the world’s first cryptocurrency, which is among the most widely traded cryptocurrencies today. Listed as BTC on the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin can be purchased using Coinbase, Binance and other cryptocurrency exchange platforms noted below. Coinbase Claiming to be the “best place to buy Bitcoin,” San Francisco-based Coinbase is “trusted by 30+ million customers worldwide,” according to the Coinbase website. To start buying Bitcoin, users will need to open an account by clicking on the “get started” icon at the homepage....

Budgies require horizontal space to fly. Purchase a cage that is elongated side-ways, rather than one that substitutes length with height. Tall cages that are narrow aren’t suitable. [2] X Research source The more space you provide your budgie, the happier they will be. There are many cages for larger birds or for rodents, which may or may not be safe for your budgie. Start with the cages that are specifically for budgies and go from there....

The best type of comp plan is a binary with a twist. Now that probably doesn’t mean much to you and realistically this is a complex subject even when explaining a simple comp plan. Stay away from any comp plans that let you go wide. That means that you can sign up as many people as you like on your first level. The reason is because the only person that benefits from your first level is you....

You’ll also want to know if the project was completed on time and if the architect stayed within budget. If not, find out why, as sometimes timelines and budgets go over due to unforeseen obstacles, and not bad decision-making by the architect. Ask the architect who worked on the project if they would listen to a quick pitch of your project to see if they’re interested. If not, ask if they could recommend any other architects who might be....

Mount a boot scraper for entrances where you have (or expect) a lot of mud or snow, and encourage people to use it if they accumulate heavy soil on their shoes. In wet or heavy traffic areas, make sure that moisture is also contained. Some mats are hybrids, providing both absorbency and scraping functions. Use these instead of a purely absorbent second stage or as the second stage of three if you have a larger entrance or garage or mud room to mat....

Filing cabinets are perfect for storing things like invoices, work orders, estimates, vendor information, product specs and customer profiles. Label files according to their specific use and file documents away whenever you clean the office. If you must keep certain documents on hand for immediate reference, then you can make use of desktop trays and wall mounted “pockets. " This is a good idea for things like bills to be paid, open customer files, paperwork that must be filed away and documents in current dispute....

Avoid parking on an incline just to be safe. Lightly touch the engine after letting it cool. If it’s still warm, wait another 5 minutes or until it cools. Repeat the above procedure with the positive terminal. Typically, it is covered in a red cap or marked with a “+” sign. Loosen the wiring harness by pulling out the plastic ends attached to its wires. Only remove the ones that make it easier for you to access the MAP sensor....

Give the bottle a few sprays into the sink to make sure it’s working properly You can also use a soft cloth or lint-free paper towel. However, microfiber towels are better at trapping dirt and reducing the risk of scratching glossy parts of the controller. After squeezing the cotton, it should be flat enough to get inside the controller’s tight spots. Use a toothpick to get dirt that your cotton swab can’t reach....

Grab a few towels or oven mitts to help you safely handle your clams. If you don’t have a pot that’s large enough, then you can use a heat proof bowl. While the amount of water doesn’t have to be exact, it’s best to use about 1 quart (1 liter) for every 15 clams. Have a bowl of cold water prepared and waiting for use before you insert the clams into the boiling water....

Make a mixture of 3 parts all-purpose disinfectant and 1 part water if your steering wheel is made of plastic or faux leather. Use wood polish if you have a steering wheel made of natural wood. Look for a wood grain texture on the wheel. Work with a leather cleaner or conditioner if your steering wheel is made from genuine leather. Faux leather and genuine leather are difficult to differentiate, so check your owner’s manual to be sure....

Alternatively, rinse the waste into the toilet with a diaper sprayer for a more thorough clean. If you don’t plan on washing your cloth diapers right away, store them into a diaper pail until you’re ready to do a load. Rinsing them with water or adding a dash of baking soda to the pail will help get rid of odors until wash day. Add a splash of lemon juice to the load to help lighten stains and whiten the fabric....

Showering or bathing. Washing dishes. Swimming. Walking in the rain. Exercising. Gardening. Be very careful not to wet the inside of the watch, as this could badly damage or even destroy it. Place a dab of toothpaste onto a cotton ball or cleaning cloth, or even directly onto the dirty areas of the watch. Carefully rub the toothpaste over the spots, gently but firmly cleaning them. Start with the inside of the wristband....

Giving your headlights a quick preliminary wipedown will get rid of the worst of the mess, allowing the toothpaste to work more effectively on what’s left. If you’re using a towel, make sure it’s of the lint-free variety. Otherwise, you could end up leaving behind small fibers, which can easily become stuck on the headlight covers. Alternatively, you can apply the toothpaste while the headlights are still wet to produce a bubbly lather similar to soap....

The 3 piston rings are the compression ring, wiper ring, and oil ring, in order from the top of the piston to the bottom. All 3 work together to keep your engine clean. There are also other reasons for high exhaust or low power. If you aren’t sure what the cause is, bring your car to a mechanic to diagnose the problem. These are also the symptoms of bad or broken piston rings....