21 PLL Rubiks Cube Cases

1. A-A perm: R’FR’B2RF’R’B2R2

2. A-B perm: (X) R2D2RUR’D2RU’R

3. F perm: R’U’F’RUR’U’R’FR2U’R’U’RUR’UR

4. H perm: M2UM2U2M2UM2

5. J-A perm: RUR’F’RUR’U’R’FR2U’R’U’

6. J-B perm: R’U2RUR’U2LU’RUL’

7. N-A perm: LUL’(Y’)RUR’F’RUR’U’R’FR2U’R’U’FU’F’

8. N-B perm: R’UL’U2RUL(x2)U

9. R-A perm: RUR’F’RU2R’U2R’FRURU2R’U’

10. R-B perm: R’U2RU2R’FRUR’U’R’F’R2U’

11. T perm: RUR’U’R’FR2U’R’U’RUR’F’

12. U-A perm: M2UMU2M’UM2

13. U-B perm: M2U’MU2M’U’M2

14. V perm: R’UR’DW’R’F’R2U’R’UR’FRF

15. Z perm: U2M2UM2UM’U2M2U2M’

16. Y perm: FRU’R’U’RUR’F’RUR’U’R’FRF’

17. E perm: (X’)RU’R’DRUR’D’RUR’DRU’R’D’

18. G-A perm: R2UWR’UR’U’RUW’R2(Y’)R’UR

19. G-B perm: R’U’R(Y)R2UWR’URU’RUW’R2

20. G-C perm: R2UW’RU’RUR’UWR2(Y)RU’R’

21. G-D perm: RUR’(Y’)R2UW’RU’R’UR’UWR2

Beginner's Method for Solving the Rubiks Cube

Beginner's Method for Solving the Rubik's Cube

The Rubik’s Cube  

   Definitions

Center Piece: The center of each side

Edge Piece: The center of the sides

Corner Piece: The corner of each side

“F”=Face: The side facing you

"L”=Left: The side to the left of you

“R”=Right: The side to the right of you

“U”=Up: The side on the top

“D”=Down: The side on the bottom

“B”=Back: The side on the back

*If there is something like this:’ in an algorithm, that means that you go counterclockwise. If it doesn’t, that means to go clockwise.

(L clockwise is towards you)

STEPS

Step 1. Get the white cross  

       *Find the white edge pieces.  Put them all on the side with the yellow center in any order. This is called “The Daisy.”

       *Pick one white edge piece and look at the other color. Twist the top until that color is the same color as the center piece that it is lined up next to. Once it’s lined up, rotate that side twice so the white edge piece is now on the side with the white center.

*Go back to the yellow center side on top and repeat with the other 3 white edge pieces.  When finished, turn the cube upside down so the white center is on top and you should now have “The white cross.”

Step 2. Get the white corners in place

        *Find a white corner on the side of a bottom/3rd layer.(if there aren't any on the side of the bottom layer, move them there… sometimes this helps: R’,D2,R)

        *Look underneath it to see what color it is underneath & line it up under the center with the same color, so the side that is white is facing out.

   *Move the top two layers of the white side out of the way

*Move the white corner in place, then move the top two layers back.

(R’,D,R or L,D’L’)

*Do the same for the rest of the corner pieces.

-You should now have solved all the whites  (completed first layer)

A. GRANDMA’S  METHOD

Step 3.  Getting the 2nd layer

*Put the side with the yellow center on top.

*Find an edge piece on top that doesn’t have a yellow side + match it up with the same colored center

*Look at the color on top. If it is the color to the right, do the algorithm for right. If it is the color to the left, do the algorithm for left. Continue until second layer is solved. (If all the edge pieces have yellow on them, just do either of the algorithms below until there is an edge piece without yellow on it)

Left: Away(U’), LHand Algor (up,over,down,back=(L’,U’,L,U), 

Turn CubeLeft, RHAlgor (up, over, down, back=R,U,R’.U’)

       

Right: Away(U), RHand Algor (up,over,down,back=R,U,R’,U’), 

Turn CubeRight, LHAlgor (up,over,down,back=(L’,U’,L,U)

Step 4. Getting the YELLOW CROSS

1. If you have 9 o’clock with the yellow side up, put it in the top left corner and do this algorithm: 

Face , RHand Algorithm Twice (up, over, down, back=R,U,R’.U’), Face’

2. If you do not have 9 o'clock, do this algorithm until you do, then go back to A:

Face , RHand Algorithm Once (up, over, down, back=R,U,R’.U’), Face’

Step 5. Getting the EDGES (centers) of the third layer

1-Look for two center edges that have the same color as their middle center square.

Put those sides to the right and back (or forward and back).  Yellow side on top.

2-The center algorithm: up, over, down, over, up, over, over, down

(R, U, R’ U, R, U2, R’)

Step 6. Getting the CORNERS of the third layer

1- Check to see if any corners are in the right place (touching the same colors in any order). 

If one is, put it in the front right corner. (if not, do the algorithm below until one corner is right)

2- Corner Algorithm: over, up, back, up, over, down, back, down

(U, R, U’, L’, U, R’, U’, L)

3- Repeat until all the correct colors (in any order) are in each corner piece.

4- Turn the cube upside down  (white side on top)

Pick a color to face you that has a bad corner in the front bottom.

1. Do the RHand Algorithm (up,over,down,back) 2 or 4 times until yellow is on the bottom of the bad corner (it’s ok if the other layers look all messed up now)

2. Keep the same color facing you and twist the bottom layer until another bad corner is at the front bottom and repeat part A until all bad corners are solved… then straighten all layers out.

B. MYRIAM’S METHOD (slightly harder)

Step 3.  Get the 2nd layer

*Put the side with the yellow center on top.

*Find an edge piece on top that doesn’t have a yellow side + match it up with the same colored center

*Look at the color on top. If it is the color to the right, do the algorithm for right. If it is the color to the left, do the algorithm for left. Continue until the second layer is solved.

Left: U’, L’, U, L, U, F, U’, F’           

or Away(U’), LHand Algor (L’,U’,L,U), Turn CubeLeft, RHAlgor (R,U,R’.U’) 

Right: U, R, U’, R’, U’, F’, U, F         

or Away(U), RHand Algor(R,U,R’,U’), Turn CubeRight, LHAlgor(L’,U’,L,U)

Step 4. Getting the yellows

*If none of these shapes are there, just do the algorithm for the yellow bar, + one of the shapes will appear

*Hold the cube with the yellows on top and have the shape in the correct position (hook= top left corner, fish= bottom left corner)

 *If there are more yellows than the picture has, find the shape in there and still do the algorithm and pretend like they are not there. 

The yellow bar: F, R, U, R’, U’, F’     

Yellow hook (9 o'clock): F, U, R, U’, R’, F’

The fish, the tank, the bug and the cross:     R, U, R’, U, R, U2, R'

*Keep applying these algorithms to the shapes that show up until the top layer is completely filled with yellows. 

Step 5. Getting the corners of the third layer

*Look for a side that has the two corners of the third layer the same. The center can be the same color or not. It doesn’t matter.

*Face that side to the back with the yellows on top and do this algorithm:

The corner switch: R’, F, R’ B2, R, F’, R’, B2, R2

*If there is no side with the corners on the third layer the same color, just face any side to the back and do the algorithm. Then you will have a side with at least two corners solved and repeat the algorithm with that side on the back.

Step 6. Getting the edges (centers) of the third layer

*By now all the corners on the third layer are the same. Look at the edges on the third layer. If they need to be moved clockwise in order to match up with their color, do the algorithm for clockwise. If they need to move counterclockwise, do the algorithm for counterclockwise instead.

(If you have a solved side, face it to the back when you do the algorithm)

(L)Clockwise: F2, U, L, R’, F2, L’, R, U, F2 

(R)Counterclockwise: F2, U’, L, R’, F2, L’, R, U’, F2

*If there isn’t a solved side, put any side to the back and do the algorithm. Then you will have a solved side….

NOW YOU HAVE SOLVED THE RUBIK’S CUBE!

Rubiks Cube Algorithm Analogy

Packer studies rubiks cube algorithms for hours.

He memorizes them, then practices and times himself.

If he just guesses, it only solves parts of it temporarily and 

may mess up other parts.

During our family scripture study last week, 

we read in 3Nephi 27:11 that man's ways 

will only work for a season, then they have an end.

They may solve something temporarily, but mess up other things.

Christ's algorithms (or teachings for how to love people and handle situations) 

are the only perfect solutions.  We need to learn and memorize "his ways"

 and apply them in each circumstance.  

I think that is what is meant by "Always Remembering Him."

Remembering what he did or taught in similar situations.

I have been trying to teach my kids in each conflict they face what Christ did.

"And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ,

and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source

they may look for a remission of their sins." (2 Nephi 25:26)

Steps to Learning to Accompany a Hymn

*MASTER ONE LINE AT A TIME.... for each line, do these steps

1. Learn the LEFT HAND
(Build from the bottom up, like building house.
Write in fingering.  Play until you can get every note and timing right)

2. Learn the RIGHT HAND
(Write in fingering.  Play until you can get every note and timing right.
Count out loud while you play)

3. Play BOTH HANDS together Very Slowly 3 Times Perfect
Play them ridiculously slowly so that your mind can have time to think
as you play and get the right notes.

4. Play with the METRONOME...
60 bpm, then 70 bpm, then 80 bpm
Learning to accompany means staying on the beat and being able to move on

Word of Wisdom Today

How can we find truth in the category of nutrition today

when we are bombarded with different health rules from every side?

My goal as a mother is to feed my family in a nutritious way, 

but I have been confused by what that means today.

Recently I was cautioned against all animal products- meat and dairy.  

In the past, I have been cautioned of certain oils or sugars.

I didn't know how to find what the Lord's stance is on these and other topics

that are not outlined in the Word of Wisdom.

After listening to general conference this month, I felt inspired by the talk:

Seeking The Lord by Elder Jose A. Teixeira

Where he recommends visiting the church's website frequently throughout the week.

I went on to the website to look for nutrition answers.

I followed links on their providentliving website until I found their stance on nutrition.

Nutrition & Diet

I LOVE IT!  I downloaded the pdf to read more and I also read through the reference talks.

It is such sound advice.  In summary, they stated to eat regular portions from all 6 food groups

and to follow the general nutrition specialists in your country.

So, I asked my family that day, "This is a topic where the church says to stay with the mainstream.

How do we know which things in our life we should 'stay with the mainstream'

and which things we should dare to 'Stand Alone' on?"

My wise husband raised his hand and said "FOLLOW THE PROPHET!"

If it is something the prophet is concerned about and taking a stand on, we should be as well.

Obedience Training

Ever heard of "Potty Training in a Day?"
I loved that method with my kids.
In summary, you demonstrate with a doll the correct way to go potty in the toilet,
then all day long you reward every time they go potty in the toilet by giving them a drink
(so they have to go again soon) and you PRACTICE ten times every time they have an accident.
So, you go to where they had an accident and they practice saying "Oh, I need to go potty"
and they run to the toilet.
This teaches them that it is way more costly to have an accident than it is to do it right the first time.
(Usually the reason they have an accident is because it seems too costly to stop
what they are doing and go potty in the toilet)
It takes major focus on that one child the whole day long.
It consumes all you do, but it is so worth it to have them trained so well and so quickly.

I had a strong impression last month that my children needed OBEDIENCE TRAINING.
It has taken more than a day, but it has been so worth it!
(It was pretty grueling the first 2 weeks, but now it is quite manageable)
Here's what we do.  Every time I ask a child to do something,
I look them in the eyes and expect them to do 3 things:
1- Look me in the eyes and say "Yes Mom" --
(there is one alternative... they are allowed to say "May I....."
and then give me an idea they think is better.
Then whatever I decide, they say "Yes mom" to)
2- Go and do what I asked
3- Report back by telling me when they were done.
*If they obey and do these 3 steps, they get a token to put in their treasure box.
(After a child earns 28 tokens, I take them out for a frozen yogurt date)
**But, if they don't obey- if they are defiant and resistant,
then they sit on the couch until they are ready to practice obeying 10 times.
This takes so much time and emotional effort, but it works.
Here's how we practice: I ask them to do the thing required, they practice saying "yes mom,"
then fully do the task, then report back.
I have really seen a change in my children. They are more respectful and obedient.
I feel strongly that to raise "stripling warriors" in these days, we need to train them in obedience.
Remember the stripling warriors in the Book of Mormon?
They obeyed every command with exactness... and they were taught by their mothers!

SO, I tried handling this for all situations- even non-obedience things- like fighting, but it didn't work.

I found a better way for other categories of unkindness outside of obedience to parents.

They sit on the couch until they are ready to tell me what they did wrong, say sorry, 

and tell me their plan to correct it.  (The ABC's of repentance)  

It usually eliminates my need to come up with a consequence.... 

their plan to correct it has to match the crime, so it is a self-imposed consequence.  

Their attitudes change because their thoughts change while coming up with the correction idea

and in actually admitting their wrongs rather than defending themselves.

This whole idea is a mixture of three books - 

1-"A House United" where the children learn the three steps to following an instruction and how to disagree appropriately

2- "Potty Training in a Day" where they are rewarded for success and practice for failures

3- "Child Wise" where time out is called "Reflective Sit Time" where you pull the child out of a situation they handled wrong and they have to think differently- recognize what they did wrong and think through what they are going to do to correct it.

Emotional Bank Account

For the last 10 weeks, we have been keeping track of our relationships with each other.
If we have a negative interaction with another member of the family,
we have a temporary loss of privileges (Friends, Sugar, & Media)
until we have written them a note telling them 10 things we like about them.
(We started with just 3 things on the first week, then 4 the next week,
and so on until we have stabilized at  10)

Writing positive things has been helpful in changing our mood because it changes our thoughts.
(Sermon on the Mount- Matthew 5:25 "Agree with thine adversary quickly whilst thou art in the way with him." The footnote for "agree"= have kind thoughts towards.)

If one of the children has three negative interactions in a row-
symbolizing they are in a bad mood and can't get out- they have to work for 30 minutes
(Lately I have been sending them to their room to crack walnuts...
A productive form of time out)
Work really does help in pulling us out of a bad mood.