INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You may be clamping down too hard with your top teeth, biting into the reed with your bottom teeth, or just applying too much pressure overall, which isn’t good for your teeth or the reed. Try to loosen up a bit and relax your neck and jaw. You may not be taking in enough mouthpiece (thus not giving the reed enough room to vibrate), or you may be taking in too much. Adjust your mouth until you hear an improvement. You should also make sure your mouth is forming an airtight “pouch” around the mouthpiece. " Wrong tonguing techniques can put too much pressure on the reed and cut off the airflow unevenly for too long, which can cause squeaks. Place the top of your tongue tip at the very tip of the reed, and practice this technique to see improvements. To see if you have a correct mouth form, finger a high G (the one sitting on the line above the staff), and then hit the G# key. You should hear a clear altissimo E note. Hand position can be a common issue if your fingers are small, or if you are a new player. Your fingers may not be large enough to cover the tone holes, they may not be able to support the weight of the instrument, or they might still be learning proper finger coordination. If you are a young child working with a bulky clarinet, consider Investing in a neck strap. A neck strap can transfer the instrument's weight off of the arms and onto the neck. This can allow you to relax and focus on practicing. If your fingers are still too thin or too short, consider purchasing a smaller clarinet. Some varieties of small clarinets include the Eb clarinet and the Kinder-Klari clarinet. Some brands also sell clarinets with plateau-style keys so that even small fingers can close them.

SUMMARY: Make sure you are not biting down on the mouthpiece. Avoid putting too much or too little of your mouth on the mouthpiece. Practice good tongue placement, or "tonguing. Make sure you are holding your mouth around the mouthpiece properly. Experiment with hand positioning. Research smaller clarinets.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Compost will also improve soil drainage and water retention, as well as improve the overall nutrient composition of the soil. Spread handfuls of the material over the surface of the soil, then use a till or a pitchfork and mix the compost with your existing soil. Organic compost is most useful in yards or garden beds, rather than potted plants.  Conventional organic compost will have a pH level of around 7 and contains nutrients that will strengthen your soil. Compost is a great way to get rid of organic waste in a natural way and will add needed nutrients to your soil as well. Perlite and vermiculite are non-organic types of compost that can increase water retention and absorption. Mix the material into your soil as you would with organic compost. This material is ideal for potted plants or growing a plant from a seed. Sphagnum moss and humus are loose materials that can improve water retention and help aerate your soil. Add a .5–1 inch (1.3–2.5 cm) layer over your existing soil, then use a till or pitchfork to mix the material with your soil. Over the next couple of days, the existing soil and organic material should fully mix and decrease potential water runoff when it rains. or grass clippings around your plants. Mulch and grass clippings help the ground absorb moisture from rainwater and can slow down the process of evaporation. Take handfuls of the clippings or mulch and spread it evenly around plants and trees. Leave 1–3 inches (2.5–7.6 cm) of space between the plant's trunk, or leader, and the mulch. Avoid piling up mulch around the base of a plant or you’ll create an unhealthy mulch volcano.
Summary: Mix organic compost into your soil. Mix perlite or vermiculite into your soil for potted plants. Till sphagnum moss and/or humus into your soil. Spread mulch

General etiquette rules dictate that you need to send thank you notes within two weeks of the funeral. Your friends and loved ones know you’re grieving, so if you take longer to send the notes out, don’t worry. A late thank you note is better than no thank you note at all. If the prospect of thanking dozens of people after the death of a loved one feels overwhelming, don’t hesitate to ask those around you for help. Even if it’s sending someone to the post office to buy you stamps or envelopes, delegate tasks to close friends or family members. Finally, don’t feel bad if you don’t get around to thank you notes. While they are a key component of good etiquette, during times of grief, etiquette can take a backseat to our mourning. So if you can’t emotionally get through the thank you notes, don’t beat yourself up for not finishing them.
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One-sentence summary -- Try to send them within two weeks. Solicit help if you need it. Remember that thank you notes are not a requirement.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To have a healthy coat, a cat must eat a healthy diet. Whether your cat eats canned food, dry food, raw food, or a combination of these, its diet should be high in proteins and fats. Your cat should also always have plenty of clean, fresh water to drink. Talk to your veterinarian for specific advice about selecting the right foods for your particular cat. Commercial cat foods can vary in quality. To ensure that your cat’s coat stays healthy-looking, check the food’s nutritional content (listed on the label) and make sure it matches your cat’s current needs.  To ensure quality, you can look for a cat food with a label showing that it has been certified by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).  Raw meat diets are recommended by some experts as a way of making it easy for a cat to get the nutrients it needs. Your cat’s dietary needs will vary throughout its lifetime; foods that are designed for kittens are not suitable for older cats, and vice versa. The nutrition your cat needs also depends on its individual factors, like health and activity level. If your cat is not receiving the right kind of food for its age and activity level, its coat may look coarse and dull. If you are feeding and grooming your cat according to its needs, and its coat still seems dull, brittle, or coarse, talk to your veterinarian about the problem. Health problems, such as digestive issues, parasites, cancer, obesity, or stress can affect the appearance of your cat’s fur.  Your veterinarian can determine if there is an underlying health problem causing the poor coat quality.

SUMMARY:
Feed your cat a healthy diet. Serve your cat high-quality foods. Change your cat’s foods when needed. Contact your veterinarian if your cat’s coat seems inexplicably dull.