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If you have scrap gold , you can sell it, but for how much? Gold prices tend to increase when the economy is flat or there are worries about war or inflation. However, before you bring gold jewelry, dental fillings, teeth, nuggets, or bars to a scrap gold dealer's counter (or send it off by mail), you should know exactly what it's worth to be sure you are getting a fair price in exchange. Most scrap gold dealers keep the calculation a secret, but this article gives you all the information you need to figure out the value of your scrap gold for yourself. 1. Organize Your Gold by Karat Separating your gold by its karat weight will not only help you begin to assess its value, but it can point out items that are not even gold. Your first task is to learn how to tell if gold is real . a. Use a magnifying glass to decipher the karat number on each piece. If it is unreadable, you could choose to have the gold tested by a reputable dealer. There's also th...

The patty melt is a classic diner food that combines elements of the burger, the Reuben and the grilled cheese. You can create authentic patty melts at home with good ingredients and plenty of butter. Ingredients Onion Ground beef Butter/olive oil Swiss cheese Rye bread Worcestershire sauce Step 1 : Caramelizing Onions a. Set two heavy skillets on your stovetop. Seasoned cast iron skillets are best, because they impart flavors similar to those in a dinner grill. Turn one burner to medium heat. b. Cut an onion in half. Slice it into rings. A quarter of an onion per sandwich is required. c. Melt two tbsp. of butter in the first skillet. You can also use olive oil or canola oil in place of butter. d. Place your onion rings in the skillet. Stir them around until they are covered in oil or butter. Then, allow them to cook without stirring for 10 minutes. e. Flip the onions onto the opposite side with a spatula. Let them cook without stirrin...

There are two basic ways to give directions, the "route perspective" characterized by landmarks, and the "survey perspective" characterized by references to cardinal directions (north, south, west, east). [1]  The system you use depends on where you are and who you're giving directions to. Most of the time it's best to use a combination. The most important thing is to be brief and clear! Step 1 Think of the simplest route.  Shortcuts may be faster, but they can also be more complicated! If the person is lost or has poor navigation skills to begin with, give them directions with minimal turns.  For example: Make a left on Baker street, then a right at the light, and go straight all the way down that road until you get to the highway. Step 2 Specify distance.  How far along a particular road does the person need to go? There are several different ways to tell them: How many blocks or streets they'll pass.  This works better in a city than in th...

Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure. Pressure becomes stress when you feel unable to cope. Everyone reacts differently to stress and experiences different stressors, or things that cause stress. Common stressors include work, relationships, and money. Stress can affect how you feel, think, and behave. It can also impact how your body functions. Common signs of stress include anxiety, worrisome thinking, sleeping problems, sweating, loss of appetite, and difficulty concentrating, among others.It is worth taking the time to learn different strategies and techniques for managing your stress before there are serious consequences for your mental and physical well-being. 1. Relaxing Your Body a. Exercise , Just 30 to 45 minutes of exercise three times a week can make you feel much healthier and in control of your own life.[2] Studies have shown that exercise can relieve stress, reduce depression and improve your cognitive function.[3] Exercise also ...

Police officers are often summoned to prepare a report following a traffic accident. However, there are occasions, such as for insurance purposes or when police aren't called, when you will need to prepare a motor vehicle accident report. You must write an objective account about what happened, where, and when. This includes providing details about the people, vehicles, physical injuries, and property damage. 1. Detailing the Crash Site a. Report when the motor vehicle accident occurred. Include the date, day of the week, and the time.  b. Describe the natural and artificial lighting conditions at the time of the crash. State if it was daytime, dark, dusk, or dawn. Say whether there were streetlights illuminated. c. State the weather conditions. d. Report where the crash happened. Be as specific as possible. The details you can provide will depend on if the crash was in an urban or rural area.   Street name and block number Name of the ne...