Try to inspect the bird and determine the extent of its injuries. If the bird looks dazed, stunned, or unconscious, this could mean that the bird is in shock and is suffering from more injuries than just a broken wing. If the bird is alert – and even trying to get away from you – this is a good sign. Try to look for any visible blood or wounds that can help you assess the severity of the bird’s condition.  If you think the bird’s broken wing is too damaged to repair, or the bird appears to have other injuries as well, the bird may need to be euthanized. If the bird needs to be euthanized, you can take it to a vet for assistance or call the local animal control authorities. For an injured domestic bird, call your personal vet for advice. If you don’t know what to do with an injured wild bird, you can also call your local vet to see what they recommend. Some vets offer free assistance (like antibiotics or life-saving surgery) to animals injured in the wild. Your vet probably won’t be able to house a wild bird while it recovers (unless you pay for it), but they may be able to provide some sort of care or support. If you found an injured bird in the wild, you may need to contact a bird rescue organisation for help. Look online to find some in your area. They may be able to provide some medical assistance for your injured bird, but have no room to house or rehabilitate the bird. You should specifically ask them about what services they are able to offer: one-time medical assistance, housing, rehabilitation services, and continuous medical care throughout rehabilitation. You may need to ask several rescue organizations if they have room for the bird you found. You may need to call several agencies before you find one that is willing to help you. These rescues typically depend on public donations to function, so they may be running short on funding, supplies, or physical space. If you’ve determined that the bird’s injuries don’t seem fatal, inquire about each rescue’s euthanization policy. Be sure to ask each rescue what their policy is specifically regarding birds with broken wings. Some organizations believe that birds who have broken wings can never be happy again without the ability to fly, and thus should be euthanized. Others think that it is quite possible for some birds to live a happy life after recovering from a broken wing. You don’t want to go to all the trouble of helping a bird with a broken wing, only to have it euthanized by the rescue you take the bird to. Whether you take the bird to a vet or to an animal rescue, you’ll need to transport it safely to the next location. Make sure the lid of the box is securely closed so the bird can’t get out on the trip. Try to keep the box as still as possible. Put the box in the floorboard of the passenger seat of your car if you are driving. Otherwise, try to hold the box as still as possible.

Summary: Assess the bird’s injuries. Contact a local veterinarian or avian specialist. Call or talk to several bird rescues in your area. Take the bird to a rescue that doesn’t euthanize. Take the bird carefully to another location.


Before you make any moves to reach out to your ex, make sure she’s available and that you really have her best interests at heart.  If she’s dating someone else, don’t try to come crashing in on the relationship. Wait until she’s not seeing someone. If you truly care about her and her happiness, put aside any jealousy, resentment, or bitterness before trying to approach her again. If you know your intentions are good and if you’re on good terms with her friends, you might consider recruiting their help.  But proceed cautiously--this can backfire in a big way if her friends decide to speak up against you rather than for you.  If you can get the help of her friends, though, they can be invaluable allies in helping your cause. When you’ve taken enough time apart and are ready to try reaching out to her, do so in a low-pressure way.  Don’t start off in an emotionally-loaded way by saying something like, “I really want us to get back together” or the dreaded “we need to talk.” Make it clear that you only want to get together as friends to check in on each other’s lives, not to make a desperate attempt at reconciliation or hash out past grievances. Set up a meeting in a neutral, low-pressure space. Suggest getting lunch or a cup of coffee. Avoid choosing a location that’s emotionally charged for the two of you, like a cafe you used to frequent together or the restaurant you went to for your first date. It might seem like a clever move, but it will just taint the encounter and be more likely to put her on the defensive from the start. If your first meetup goes well and you’re both amenable to meeting up again, aim for a similarly low-pressure situation. Make it clear that you’re interested in reconnecting as friends at this point and that you’re not expecting this to mean that you’re back together.  If, after spending some no-pressure time together, you both mutually feel that there’s still a strong connection between you, you can bring up the topic of your relationship and whether the two of you might want to explore the possibility of getting back together. You might say something like, “I’ve been thinking about our breakup, and I think I understand the problems that led up to it. Do you want to talk about it?” If she reacts negatively to this suggestion, back off. The harder you push when she’s not receptive, the more you’ll hurt your own cause. Give it some more time and re-address the topic if she seems more receptive. If she still isn’t into it, start to reconcile yourself to the possibility that it may just not happen.

Summary: Do the right thing. Network. Start slow. Keep things casual.


It's important to do this before you plug in any speakers or audio equipment. Look for at least one of the following on the back or side of the TV.   RCA - A red circular port and a white circular port. RCA is known as "analog" audio.  Optical - A square (sometimes hexagonal) port. Optical audio is known as "digital" audio.  Headphone - The standard 3.5 millimeter jack used for most headphones. You'll usually see an image of a pair of headphones above this port.  HDMI - Typically used for combined audio and video. Some stereo receivers connect via HDMI. Your individual speakers will almost always have RCA inputs, with the left speaker using a white input and the right speaker using a red input. If you're attaching a soundbar-type stereo system, your speaker set will likely have an optical input. You don't need to use an audio receiver with a soundbar. Unless you're using a soundbar or computer speakers with your TV, you need to use a stereo receiver (or amp) to connect to your TV. Your receiver will have at least one of the following inputs:  RCA Optical HDMI For example, if your receiver only has an optical input and your TV only has RCA outputs, you'll need an RCA to Optical adapter. This also applies for TVs that only have headphone outputs, as you can buy a headphone-to-RCA adapter. You can usually find RCA, optical, HDMI, and headphone cables and their accessories online, but most tech department stores carry them as well.
Summary: Turn off and unplug your TV. Find your TV's audio output slots. Check your speakers' input type. Check your receiver's input type. Determine whether or not you need an adapter. Buy any cables that you don't have.