Q: Sign up for classes at a local university or community college. You may also want to look into taking courses at a school specifically geared toward languages; these often offer intensive programs that are designed to help you learn a foreign language quickly. Check online for course opportunities as well, since they're often less expensive than in-person options.  Do your Italian homework. There's no sense in taking a language class unless you're going to do all of the homework and exercises. They may seem tedious, but they're absolutely necessary, since learning a brand new language takes hours and hours of practice. Participate in class discussions. Raise your hand a lot to answer the instructor's questions. Speaking out loud as often as possible and getting feedback on your pronunciation will help you improve much faster than if you listen quietly in the back of the classroom. Companies like Rosetta Stone offer software to help you learn languages quickly and on your own time. These language packages have an audio component so you can hear Italian pronunciation and practice it yourself, too. Language software can be expensive, so look into buying a used CD collection or going in on it with a friend who wants to learn Italian, too. Having one-on-one instruction is invaluable when it comes to learning a new language. Hire a tutor to help you excel in the classes you are taking. Even if you aren't taking classes, consider meeting with a language tutor a few times a week so that he or she may provide the instruction you need to effectively learn Italian.  Check your university's message boards for graduate students or others proficient in Italian who may advertise tutoring services. Your university's language department may also have a list of tutors available for students. If you aren't affiliated with a university, look online for people advertising tutoring services. You can work with someone who is actually in Italy by using Skype or another online video program.
A: Take Italian courses. Buy Italian language software. Get an Italian tutor.

Q: More times than not, it is best to leave a baby bird alone. Even if you do not see its parents around, chances are that the parents are not far off and will return to the nest (or ground) to feed it. However, if you see evidence of physical trauma (e.g., broken beak, missing or injured feet, puncture wounds), you should transport the baby bird to a veterinarian or wildlife rehabilitation center.  The baby bird will also need your help if it is sick (e.g., cold to the touch, weak). For a nestling, you may need to take the baby bird for further care if the parents have not returned in an hour. Keep in mind, though, that the parents may not approach the nest if you are too close. Stay at least 100 feet (about 30 meters) from the nest. A nest with dead baby birds is abandoned. Any surviving baby birds will need help. This cannot be emphasized enough! Unless you are a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, it is illegal to hand raise wild animals in captivity. In addition to being unlawful, hand raising a wild baby bird is extremely time intensive—nestlings need to be fed every 15 to 20 minutes. Even with the best of intentions, it is unlikely that you will do a better job of raising a baby bird than its parents or a wildlife rehabilitator. If you choose to take the baby bird to a veterinarian, find one that specializes in birds and wildlife. If you do not know the wildlife veterinarians in your area, your local zoo or ASPCA can give you recommendations. Search for the nearest wildlife rehabilitation center, both within the United States and internationally, by using a directory, such as the one at http://wildliferehabinfo.org/. To transport the baby bird safely, gently place it in either a cardboard box or shoebox with holes cut out for adequate ventilation. Place a towel in the box's bottom so the baby bird does not slide around in the box. To minimize the chances of you getting injured while picking up the baby bird, wrap it up completely in a towel (including the head and feet).  You could also line the bottom of the box with paper towels.  Handle the baby bird as little as possible before transporting it to minimize its stress.
A: Determine if the baby bird needs your help. Do not hand raise a baby bird. Contact a veterinarian or wildlife rehabilitation center. Transport the baby bird.

Q: Keloids are raised scars that can form anywhere on the body where the skin has been injured.  They form when the body creates excess collagen (a kind of scar tissue) at the injury site.  The skin injury may be large and obvious, like a surgery incision or burn, or small like a bug bite or pimple. Keloids usually begin to develop around three months after the original injury, and can continue to grow for weeks or even months.  Ear piercings and tattoos can lead to keloids in some people. Usually keloids form on the chest, shoulders, and upper back. Keloids are usually raised and rubbery in appearance, with a smooth, shiny surface.  The shape of the keloid usually follows the shape of the injury, but over time keloids can grow beyond the original injury site.  Keloids can vary in color from silvery to flesh-tone to red or dark brown.  Keloids are generally not painful, but can cause an itching or burning sensation for some people. While keloids aren't dangerous, it is important to have them looked at by a doctor to make sure they aren't a more serious skin condition. Some people are more likely than others to develop keloids, and if you have had one keloid scar appear, you are likely to develop more in the future.  If you know you are at risk, you may want to take special care of skin injuries to prevent keloids from forming.  People with darker skin tones are more likely to develop keloids. People younger than 30 are at a higher risk, especially teenagers experiencing puberty. Pregnant women are more likely to develop keloids. People with a history of keloids in their family are also at a higher risk. It is very important to have a suspected keloid examined by a doctor to make sure that it is not something more serious.  In some cases, the doctor may be able to visually diagnose the keloid.  In others, the doctor may wish to take a biopsy of the tissue and have it screened to rule out cancer.  Most effective treatments for keloids are done under a doctor's care, and early treatment is often the key to success. A skin biopsy is a simple procedure, in which the doctor removes a small sample of skin tissue and sends it to a lab to be analyzed under a microscope.  It can often be done in the doctor's office at the time of your visit.
A: Learn how keloids form. Learn what a keloid looks like. Know if you are at risk for developing keloids. Have a suspected keloid examined by a doctor.

Q: Sprinkling the chemicals directly on the fire typically works best on campfires. Allow your fire to burn until there is a bed of red embers beneath it and the flames have died down a bit. For the best results, the flames should be approximately 1 foot (30 cm) high. Start with just a pinch to test the chemical and ensure that no adverse reactions occur. Be sure to stand back a bit as you add the powder to the fire to protect yourself.  Sprinkle the chemical on the edge of the fire rather than just tossing it into the middle. This will decrease the chance of a large and dangerous flare-up. Wear safety glasses and fire-resistant gloves when you add the chemicals to the fire. The smoke produced by many of these chemicals can be a serious irritant, especially for people with breathing problems. Wear a protective breathing mask while adding chemicals to the fire, and be mindful of which way the smoke is going. The first sprinkle of the chemical will likely not change the flames' color, so you should keep adding more until you notice a change. In many cases, it can take up to a minute for the color change to be visible.
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Build a campfire. Sprinkle a small amount of the chemical on the embers. Continue adding the chemicals until the color changes.