Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Start training your bird. Progress to General Falconer (and eventually Master Falconer). Join NAFA.

Answer: Now that you have captured your first bird, you are officially a falconer. Follow your sponsor's instructions carefully and be patient — it will usually take about six weeks to train your bird for hunting. See the linked article for more information. In addition, the 1997 issue of Hawk Chalk (the official newsletter magazine of NAFA) has a great article on using a technique called Operant Conditioning to train raptors. You can find it here. As you move through the ranks of falconry, you'll enjoy greater freedom and privileges than you did as an apprentice. See below for a brief run-down of each classification as specified for Washington State (most jurisdictions will be similar):   Apprentice Falconer  Only allowed to have one bird at a time May take only an American Kestrel or Red-tailed hawk from the wild (Goshawks allowed in Alaska). Expected to train extensively with sponsor.    General Falconer  May have up to three wild-caught birds at once. Additional variety of birds available for capture (see state bill WAC 232-30-152 for more information.) May sponsor an apprentice after two years at the General level.    Master Falconer  Must demonstrate "at least five years experience as a General Falconer and show expertise in successful hunting and care of their birds, and experience with more than one species of raptor." May have up to five wild-caught birds at once. May have an unlimited number of captive-bred birds for falconry purposes. Most falconers join NAFA, the North American Falconers Association, as apprentices. Membership in NAFA carries many perks, including access to falconry-related news, training resources, discussion groups, and much more. NAFA requires all applicants to fill out a simple application form (available for online submission and printing here).  Membership dues must be paid when submitting your application and once per year after that — North American Membership dues are $45.00 per year, while Foreign Membership dues are $65.00 per year. In addition, you will also want to plan on joining your state or province's falconry association (where applicable.) For example, falconers in Washington State should join the Washington Falconers Association.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use dental floss. Use a toothpick. Brush your teeth.

Answer: The American Dental Association recommends using dental floss at least once every day, but especially when you know there is debris stuck between your teeth. This may also include soft debris, which can include bread. The starch will turn into sugar and bacteria will grow.   Try to work the floss as close to the gum as possible between the teeth where the popcorn is stuck.  Form the floss into a c-shape around one tooth, then around the next tooth.  Work the floss back and forth or up and down, but be sure to also press down and massage your gums to ensure you're flossing thoroughly.  Rinse your mouth out with water. Take great care to avoid stabbing or otherwise injuring your gums.  Insert the flat end of a toothpick between your teeth at the site where the popcorn is lodged.  Gently work the popcorn out from between your teeth, moving it either upward or forward.  If this doesn't work or if the toothpick doesn't have a flat end, use a pointed end and gently work the toothpick along your gums. Use extreme caution to avoid injuring your gums or the poking the inside of your mouth.  If your teeth are too crooked, then you may need to look for a strong fabric wire that can act like a floss. Brushing is highly effective at removing dental debris like popcorn.  Wet the bristles of your toothbrush. Toothpaste is optional for removing debris, but the foaming action may help. Squeeze out a pea-sized blob of toothpaste onto the bristles of your toothbrush. Hold the toothbrush at a 45 degree angle to your gum.  Try to work the popcorn out from between your teeth using the bristles in various strokes and movements. Once you remove the popcorn, rinse the bristles of your toothbrush to avoid reintroducing the debris into your mouth.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Confirm that you have the necessary equipment. Run the AirPort Utility installation CD included with the device at the time of purchase. Enter a name for the network in the "Wireless Network Name" field. Enter a password for the network in the "Security Key" field. Select the appropriate country option and radio mode and click "Continue. Choose a network security level and click "Continue.

Answer: In order to create a MAC/Apple-based network, an AirPort Wi-Fi network hub or switch is required. The AirPort is a networking device that can be ordered online or purchased from a local computer and electronics retailer. Follow the instructions provided by the wizard to complete the installation process for the airport's utility program.  Click the WiFi icon located on the upper-right corner of the menu bar and select "AirPort On," from the pull-down menu. The AirPort Utility will attempt to automatically detect the AirPort Hub. If successful, the AirPort Hub will become visible in the pull-down menu just underneath the AirPort On/Off menu options. Identify the AirPort hub within the list of available networking devices. Each AirPort hub has a unique identification number (MAC-ID) which is printed on the bottom of the device. Confirm that your device appears in the list of available devices located in the Wi-Fi pull-down menu in the menu bar on the desktop. Place a check next to the AirPort's MAC-ID in the pull-down menu to activate the device. The "AirPort Utility" dialog box will open on the desktop. Press "Continue" to set up the computer network in "Assisted Mode." Enter a name for the AirPort hub also called the "base station" in the"Base Station Name" field and click "Continue."  " " Select the appropriate Internet connection method and click "Continue" again to complete the set up process. Other computers and devices can now connect to the network by providing the network name and password information created in the previous steps.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Buy or rent a projector with HDMI connectivity. Connect your projector to your device, if necessary. Adjust the location of your projector until the image is large enough. Check that your wifi connection is strong enough. Adjust your projector’s brightness so you can see details in black. Balance your projector’s contrast to bring out details in white. Adjust color temperature so actors in the movie don’t look orange.

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If you are going to be making backyard movie nights a regular summer occasion, it might be wise to invest in a projector of your own. On the other hand, if you’re looking to use a projector once, rent one from a local library or electronic supply store. Get a projector with HDMI connectivity to easily connect your projector to your laptop. Here are some other specs to keep in mind while choosing a projector:  There are currently no projectors that are made exclusively for outdoor use, but most home theater projectors with above 2,000 lumens for brightness and with HD capabilities (i.e. resolutions of 720 or 1080p) will work perfectly. The larger your screen is, the higher resolution you will need.  Get a projector with bluetooth capabilities to make your audio system setup a whole lot smoother.  Streamline your setup by purchasing a projector that is wifi enabled. These projectors are able to connect directly to apps like Netflix, HBO Go, Hulu, Google Play, or Amazon Instant Video and stream from there. Use an HDMI cable to connect your laptop to your projector. HDMI cables are pretty inexpensive, so you can easily purchase one from an electronic supply store near you if you don’t have one. There are adapters that you can purchase that will allow you to connect your iOS or Android device directly to a projector with an HDMI cable. If you have one of these, you can project a movie off of your phone! Do a test run before showing the movie to make sure it will appear the way you want it on the screen. Move the projector closer to the screen if you want to enlarge the image, but move it farther away if you want to make it smaller.  Ideally, the projection of the film will fit perfectly on the sheet. Keep in mind that projectors only produce a limited amount of light, so increasing image size usually means decreasing brightness as well.  You may need a stand or support of some sort to get your projector at the right height, too. There are special projector stands that you can purchase, but you can also experiment with any furniture pieces or chairs that you might have on hand. Set up your outdoor theater as close as possible to your wifi router. Then, go to the settings of your laptop or projector and check the strength of your wifi connection. If you’re planning on streaming your movie directly from your projector or laptop, you’ll need a strong wifi connection to stop your movie from buffering all evening long.  Some routers support device prioritizing for streaming. Check your router’s settings to see if it has this capability. If it does, prioritize the projector so it gets the best possible connection speed. Speedtest.net by Ookla can tell you exactly how fast your connection is. Run this test from the spot that you would like to set up your theater in your backyard. Netflix recommends a speed of 25 Megabits (Mbps) per second for high-quality HD streaming. If your projector has a “cinema” or “movie” mode, select that. Then, project a scene of the movie that features a lot of the color black. Go to the picture settings menu and push the brightness dial up and down until the image is bright enough, but detail appears in the black areas. For example, if you’re watching the scenes from Gravity that feature a lot of the black space background, you’ll still want to be able to see the stars and smaller details in the black parts. Find a scene that features a lot of the color white and adjust the contrast slider until the white parts of the image retain as much detail as possible. Doing this will likely alter the appearance of your black images, so do your best to find a balance where you can discern detail in both colors. With a projected image, black is just the absence of light, whereas white is the addition of it. If your brightness or contrast is off, it can leave black and white parts of images looking like blobs of color rather than objects with details. Skip to a scene that features any human. Then, adjust the color temperature slider on your projector until the shade of their skin looks natural. Finding the right color temperature is easiest to do when looking at skin tones.