Problem: Article: Before you are eligible to become a US citizen, you must live in the country as a permanent resident for 5 years. This period is reduced to 3 years if you are married to a US citizen or for other special circumstances such as military service.  Your residency must also be continuous, or the time starts over. While it's okay to take brief trips out of the country, at least 30 months of continuous residency in the US is typically required. While you're a permanent resident, take care to follow all applicable laws and local ordinances. Any infractions could make it more difficult for you to become a citizen. After you've lived in the US for the requisite period of time, you can apply to become a citizen of the US. The application, Form N-400, is available on the USCIS website.  As a Green Card holder, you are entitled to live in the US permanently. However, if you become a naturalized citizen, you have the right to vote and receive benefits, such as Social Security, from the federal government. Fill out the application completely and accurately. Be honest in your answers, even if you think the truth might hurt your chances of becoming a citizen. Before you begin the application process, the USCIS recommends you read the Guide to Naturalization. You can download the guide at https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/article/M-476.pdf. Once you've completed your application and compiled any necessary supporting documents, mail it to the appropriate USCIS lockbox facility along with the fees for processing. The Guide to Naturalization provides the addresses for the lockbox facilities. Generally, the address you use depends on where in the US or its territories you currently live. After your application is processed, you'll receive a notice of the date, time, and location of your interview. The interview typically covers questions about your application, as well as your background, your character, and your attachment and loyalty to the US and the US Constitution. While you are taking your interview, you are considered to be under oath. If the USCIS agent catches you lying about anything, they will terminate your interview immediately and reject your application. The citizenship test consists of an English test and a civics test. For the English portion of the test, you must be able to read, write, and answer questions in English. The civics test consists of 10 questions about the US government and history. You must answer at least 6 of the 10 questions correctly.  There are 100 possible civics questions you may be asked. You can download a copy of these questions from the USCIS website if you want to study. You can also take a preparation course or use a study guide. These resources are available for free at most public libraries. Universities and nonprofit organizations near you may also offer resources free of charge to help you prepare for the test. If you pass the citizenship test, you will be invited to attend a naturalization ceremony and take the Oath of Allegiance. You are not considered an official US citizenship until you've taken the Oath. The naturalization ceremony is a significant occasion for most new citizens. However, if for some reason you are unable to attend, you have other options for taking the Oath. You can even take the Oath at the end of your test if you choose.
Summary: Live in the US as a lawful permanent resident. Complete an application for naturalization. Submit your application to USCIS. Attend a citizenship interview with a USCIS agent. Take the US citizenship test. Attend your naturalization ceremony.

Problem: Article: Snickerdoodles are a simple (yet elegant) sugar cookie that are mouthwatering paired with milk or ice cream or eaten on their own. Great for beginners, they're easy to bake and even easier to eat! Sweet potatoes are delicious, nutritious starches. They're rich in fiber, naturally great-tasting, and surprisingly versatile - sweet potatoes can be dressed with butter and some simple spices for a wholesome staple or loaded with beans, cheese, bacon, and other toppings for a decadent feast. Chicken thighs are an underrated cut of poultry - they're cheap, delicious, and lend themselves to finger-licking baked dishes. Marinate before baking for a rich flavor or rub the thighs with a dry rub or a glaze to give them a crispy, blackened texture. Whether it's for a family Easter dinner or just for own enjoyment, a baked ham with a sweet glaze makes for a great main course. Even better, you'll have leftovers to make delicious thick-sliced ham sandwiches for weeks. Cake recipes can be a little tricky, but if you pull one off, you'll instantly be a celebrity at the party. Birthday cakes have endless potential for decoration - with practice, you'll eventually be making masterpieces with fondant and frosting!
Summary: Make Snickerdoodles. Bake delectable sweet potatoes. Make crispy chicken thighs. Bake a glazed ham. Bake a birthday cake.

Problem: Article: If the diarrhea happened within a day or so of changing cat foods or introducing a new food, it could be the new diet. Go back to the old food that was not causing problems and the stool may go back to normal. When the stool is firmed up, try changing the diet very gradually, a little new food at a time. If you suspect your cat is allergic to her food, try changing her diet. Food sensitivities (allergies) do occur in cats and may cause diarrhea. So, when changing the diet, make sure the new food has very different ingredients than the old food, otherwise, there may not be much difference to the cat at all. Your veterinarian can also discuss with you trying a high fiber diet for your cat. This may include the use of a prescription diet available only through veterinary channels, and not found on the pet store shelves. Royal Canin, Hill’s Prescription Diets and Purina pet food companies have a veterinary-only subset of diets created for special medical conditions. For some pets, you might slowly introduce a new food. A good ratio might be 90 percent current food and 10 percent new food. Gradually increase the amount until you reach all new food in about 10 days. Let your kitty tell you how fast you can switch to the new diet. Other cats may prefer adding 10% new food and remaining at that ratio for 3-5 days before adding in 10% more. There is no hard and fast rule and it is not a race. Adding half a teaspoon of unflavored Metamucil into your cat's food once or twice a day for 5-7 days  may help firm things up. Canned plain pumpkin may do the same thing. Both Metamucil and canned pumpkin are high in fiber. Probiotics add good intestinal “bugs” back into the gastrointestinal system to help rebalance a system that is out of sorts with the diarrhea. An easy and tasty option is FortiFlora for cats, an over the counter (OTC) Purina product. Water loss can be significant with ongoing diarrhea and your pet can get dehydrated. To detect dehydration, gently pinch the normally loose skin at the back of the neck. When a cat is normally hydrated, the skin snaps right back down. If the pinched skin smooths out slowly, or remains tented, the cat is dehydrated. If the cat appears to be dehydrated, take her to the vet right away.
Summary:
Consider any changes to the cat's food. Consider if your cat has food allergies. Gradually introduce a new diet. Use Metamucil. Add probiotics to your cat’s diet. Offer plenty of water.