INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You need time to get comfortable, learn the layout and practice. You are the representative of the event, so it should feel like your home for the next few hours or days. Make sure you have an AV person who will troubleshoot for you if something goes wrong. This should include both the people running the venue and the event. They will be your support if something goes wrong. You may be considered “the boss” during the event, and you must be able to direct people about how they should exit the venue. If someone doesn’t show up, you will need to streamline the schedule or fill a gap. Tell the presenters their order of appearance. This old cliché is extremely important for an emcee because you must look professional, well groomed and poised. Establish whether you should be in formal, semi-formal or business casual clothing before the event starts.

SUMMARY: Get to the venue several hours in advance. Do a stage check with the microphone, lighting and other audio/visual (AV) aids at least one hour before the guests arrive. Introduce yourself to the staff at the event. Ask for emergency information. Review the order of presenters or performers in advance and on the day. Dress for success.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Unlike other security companies, home security company has major players across the country. Because brand recognition is important in this field, you might do better opening a franchise with an established corporation. As a bonus, they will have the materials and background to help get your business off the ground. For a home security company, you'll need supplies like motion detectors, cameras, digital locks, alarm panels, and window alarms. You don't need to start from scratch. Work with a distributor or even a manufacturer to find an appropriate system for your company.  Do your research on the company. Narrow down your choices on the internet, then contact the few you've selected. Talk to them over the phone about your business. Once you decide on one or two, consider visiting the company in person to learn more about the company. Consider other supplies you may need to buy, such as firearms, employee uniforms, and computers for monitoring the network.

SUMMARY: Consider franchising from an established corporation. Research and purchase the supplies you need for home monitoring.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Most cats are naturally a little skittish about having their paws handled, so begin by helping your cat get accustomed to it.  Wait for a time when your cat is relaxed and lounging. Begin gently petting its paws while simultaneously petting the cat in its favorite spots (the back of the neck, under the chin, where its back meets its tail, etc.). Do this for each paw you plan to trim. The cat might pull its paws away, or even get up and walk away. Let it go; don't force it to do anything, but continue to gently pet its paws when you have the opportunity. Whenever you handle your cat’s paws, reward it with treats and praise to help build positive associations. Once your cat is comfortable enough to allow you to rest your hand on its paws without pulling away, start to gently hold its paws in your open hand.  Place your hand over the cat’s paw, then flip your hand around so the bottom of the cat's paw is on the palm of your hand. Keep rewarding the cat with petting and treats; give the cat a new, special treat that will only be associated with cutting its claws. After your cat grows accustomed to you holding its paws, start holding the paws and massaging them with your fingers.  Gently massage your fingers over the tops and bottoms of each paw you plan to trim. Reward your cat with more treats and praise. Eventually, you should be able to gently squeeze the paws (applying most of the pressure on the pads) to push individual claws out without upsetting your cat.  When your cat’s claws are extended, you’ll see the thick part of the nail, and, towards the cat’s toe, a pinkish area inside the nail, called the quick. The quick is the living part of the nail and contains blood vessels and nerves, so cutting a cat’s nail to the quick is quite painful for the cat. Never cut a cat's nail close to or with flush with the toe; your aim is to clip off only the sharp point.  Look carefully at where and how large each quick is--through a clear nail it will look like a small pink triangle. Each of your cat’s nails will be similar, so even if the cat has dark nails, look to find one clear nail as a reference point for the others. ” If your cat is already comfortable sitting in the right position to have its nails cut, it will put up less of a fight during the actual trimming.  If you're going to be trimming the cat's nails by yourself, the cat will need to sit on its rear on your lap, facing away from you, while you hold its paw with one hand (and, eventually, the clippers with the other). Practice having your cat sit this way and hold each of its paws. Gently press on each nail to extend it. Again, reward the cat with treats and praise.  If you have someone to help, they can hold the cat facing you, or they can cradle it, while you hold the paw with one hand (and, eventually, clip with the other). Practice having your assistant hold your cat while you hold each of its paws and gently press each claw until your cat seems comfortable. Reward it with treats and praise.

SUMMARY:
Pet your cat’s paws. Hold your cat’s paws. Massage your cat’s paws. Look closely at your cat’s nails. Get your cat comfortable with the “nail-trimming position.