Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Prepare the Veggie Wash solution. Grab up to two or three strawberries in your hand.

Answer: You can purchase Veggie Wash at most major food supermarkets.  Fill up half a clean basin or a sink with cold water. Add 2 oz of Veggie Wash and stir. Give the solution a good swirl. This ensures each piece gets cleaned properly.  Run strawberries vigorously for about 30 seconds through the Veggie Wash solution. Rinse those strawberries well under cold running water. You don’t want any of the Veggie Wash residue to remain on the fruit. Pat the fruit dry with paper towels, or gently dry it with a kitchen towel.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Visit MorningStar.com. Visit Zacks. Research fund objectives. Compare fund performances. Find a fund's inception (origination) date. Research the total assets under management. Determine the investment requirements. Request a prospectus.

Answer: MorningStar is one the most respected investment-research firms. Their website contains information and news about mutual funds and other types of investments. You can access some of the information available through Morningstar for free just by visiting the site. Some of their data, however, is accessible only by paid membership. The company does offer a free basic membership allowing access to most of the basic information you need. Another well-respected source of information about mutual funds and their performances is Zacks.com. This research firm provides a lot of useful information free of charge. Using the sites above, you can begin narrowing down the field of mutual funds. Start by looking at the objectives of the various funds, and try to pick one that aligns with your own objectives and risk profile.  Each fund will have a specific objective. You can find it in the prospectus and in MorningStar reports. The objective indicates what the fund is attempting to do and how it attempts to do it.   These objectives will normally fit within the four fund dimensions discussed in Part 1 above. Once you've selected some funds that interest you, take time to see how well they have performed.  Look at their historical performances, compare them to those of other similar funds and benchmarks, and collect any other information you can. There are several online sources that can provide this information. Some even allow for side-by-side comparisons of different mutual funds. This information is available in the fund's prospectus and various online sources of financial information.   This date is important to know. A longer history is more telling than a shorter history. Having more investing experience is better than having less. A longer period of time allows a more valid comparison with other funds. It's smart to check how long the present fund manager has been in control of this fund (or other funds). It would also be valuable to know if the manager has invested his/her own money in the fund. Morningstar and Lipper are two online sources of such information. AUM is a measure of the total market value of a fund's investments.   You want the fund to hold a portfolio large enough that it demonstrates investor confidence and can handle sudden, large redemptions. However, there's such a thing as a fund being too large. Having too much money under management can make a fund unwieldy and inflexible. This is hard to quantify, but with experience you'll begin to develop a sense about it. (Some funds will actually close themselves to additional cash inflow to prevent this unwieldiness.) This is less important than the other considerations discussed above. Think of a large portfolio as a good indication of a fund's success at picking profitable, long-held investments. Each fund will have specific requirements about the minimum investment necessary to open an account. They will also have a minimum for additional purchases. Find a fund you can afford that fits your investor profile.  The initial investment and additional investments might be as little as $100. Some ETFs will permit an initial investment as low as the price of a single share. You will find this information on the website of the fund company as well as in the prospectus for the fund. A prospectus is a long, detailed document. It has all the legal definitions about what the fund can invest in, how it is managed and other technical information.  You can have the company send you a hard copy of the prospectus or download it from the website.  A prospectus can be overwhelming. The federal government mandates that the most important information be easily found and clearly explained. You can find this material at the beginning of the prospectus. It is often highlighted or italicized. This section is called the summary prospectus. The summary prospectus will describe the fund's investment objectives and strategies. It will also cover the principal risks of investing in the fund and the fund's fees and expenses. Finally, the summary prospectus will discuss the fund's past performance. You can find more detailed information in the full "statutory" prospectus that follows the summary prospectus. This will include information relating to the fund's investment advisors and portfolio managers. It will also provide details on how to purchase and redeem shares.   Most of the relevant information will be available from other sources, too, such as Morningstar. It's a good idea, however, to read the actual prospectus for any mutual fund you are seriously considering. For more information on mutual fund prospectuses, visit the SEC website at SEC.gov. That site is an excellent source of general investment information.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Scrape the vomit off the bed. Remove the sheets and wash thoroughly. Soak up the remaining liquid from the mattress.

Answer: The first step is cleaning the mattress is removing the vomit from the surface of the bed. Use a paper plate to scrape any solids off the bed, and place it in a plastic bag to discard in the trash.  Before cleaning up the vomit, it's a good idea to put on rubber gloves. That will protect you from any germs. You can also use a dustpan to scrape the vomit from your bed and dump it in the toilet to dispose of it. Hose the dustpan down outside to clean it. If the bedding is still on your bed, remove them before moving on to cleaning the mattress. Strip the sheets, comforter, mattress pad, and any other items from the bed, and wash them in the washing machine. Wash the bedding on the highest temperature setting that is available on the washer. That will help kill any lingering germs. Once you've removed the sheets from the bed, use a dry cloth to soak up any liquid from the vomit that may have reached the mattress. Avoid rubbing the stained area, though. Instead, blot it to help remove the liquid without spreading it around. It's a good idea to use an old rag to blot the mattress because you may want to throw it out when you're done.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Relocate your cat’s box slowly. Light up dark spaces that your cat has started to urinate. Flip carpet runners and rugs upside down. Apply double sided sticky tape to furniture. Clean accidents with an enzymatic cleaner. Trim long hair around hind quarters. Play with your cat around her box. Talk to your veterinarian if things don’t improve.

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If your cat has started going to the bathroom on a rug or other place on the ground in your house, place a litter box over that spot to encourage her to use the box instead. After she has used the box for one month, move it an inch per day until it is back where you want it to be. Cats like to use dark spaces to go to the bathroom, so a closet might be very appealing to your cat. If your cat has started urinating on the floor of a dark space, keep the light turned on or consider a motion light to discourage your cat from urinating in that space. Cats may develop a preference for a certain type of surface and begin using it as a bathroom. Turning over rugs and carpet runners may discourage your cat by changing the texture of the surface. Try flipping over your rugs and carpets for a few days to see if that stops your cat from urinating on them. Sticky tape can discourage a cat from urinating on a piece of furniture because the sensation of the tape on their paws is unpleasant. Try applying double sided sticky tape to the edges of furniture as well as over the spot where your cat likes to urinate. Cleaning up accidents right after they happen will also help deter your cat from using the same spot again. Use an enzymatic cleaner rather than an ammonia based one. Ammonia-based cleaners may cause your cat to urinate more often on the spot because she may interpret the ammonia as another cat’s urine that she must cover up with her own urine. If you have a long haired cat, she may have an aversion to the litter box because she feels dirty after using it. Keeping your cat’s hair trimmed may help her to use the litter box. You may also need to bathe her to make sure that she does not smell like urine or feces. If you are uncomfortable with bathing your cat, look for an experienced cat groomer in your area. Negative associations with the litter box may be improved by doing things like playing with your cat around the litter box. Try playing with your cat a few feet away from her box a few times per day to help generate more positive feelings about the litter box.  Do not try to reward your cat for using the litter box by giving her treats. Cats don’t like to be disturbed while they use the litter box.  You can leave treats and toys near your cat’s litter box, but do not keep your cat’s food and water dish next to her box. Cats don’t like to eat too close to where they use the bathroom. Encouraging your cat to use the litter box takes time and effort, but it may not always be successful. Some veterinarians undergo special training to help people deal with problems such as urinating outside of the box. If your cat does not improve over time, consider speaking to a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist or a board-certified veterinary behaviorist.