In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Being an owner operator requires substantial knowledge of the trucking industry. If you haven’t already, it’s best to work for a trucking company for at least 3 to 5 years before starting your own business. You’ll learn how to manage fuel efficiency, build a professional network, and develop expertise in niche markets, such as logging or refrigerated goods. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to get a commercial driver’s license (CDL). If you live outside of the United States, you’ll need the operating license required by your jurisdiction. When you launch your business, you’ll compete for contracts with established operations. Additionally, you’ll need to comply with regulations that apply to specific types of transportation. Choosing a niche, or distinct segment of the transportation industry, will decrease the number of competitors and make it easier to comply with regulations. Additionally, you’ll need special licensing for some markets. For example, in order to transport goods to a port in the United States, you need to apply for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). If you want to transport hazardous materials, you’ll need a hazardous materials endorsement. Calculate your fixed costs, including truck mortgage or lease payments, insurance, licensing fees, and permits. Variable costs include fuel, taxes, tires and maintenance, repair, washes, lodging and meals, tolls, and loading and unloading fees. Variable costs depend on your niche, planned hauling distances, and projected annual miles or kilometers.  If you’re hiring drivers, you’ll need to factor their salaries into variable costs. As a general rule, subcontracted drivers earn 30% of the truck’s gross revenue. Total your fixed and estimated variable costs to determine the revenue you’ll need to generate per vehicle in order to break even. Once you start estimating your operating costs and revenue needs, you may feel overwhelmed or uncertain how to proceed. For guidance, visit the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association's resource center: https://www.ooida.com/EducationTools/Tools. The U.S. Small Business Administration also has helpful general business plan guidelines: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan/write-your-business-plan-template. You can also talk to an accountant or professional financial planner. Expect to pay $100,000 to $125,000 (USD) for a truck. If you don’t have the capital to buy one outright, you can finance or lease your vehicle.  If you plan on staying in the industry long-term, it’s better to buy or finance a truck. If not, leasing or renting is your best option. Owning or financing a truck is usually more profitable in the long-term. However, keep in mind that you’ll be responsible for all repairs and maintenance. As your business grows, you can add more vehicles to your fleet and hire licensed drivers to operate them.
Summary: Build trucking experience before starting your own business. Choose your niche market. Project your costs and revenue. Get help projecting your costs and creating a trucking business plan. Decide whether you’ll buy, finance, or lease your vehicle.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Rabbits are very intelligent animals, and are quite capable of being trained. However, unlike dogs, rabbits do not aim to please their owners and can thus be difficult to train. They do not have a natural instinct to obey, so your rabbit will not stop chewing the carpet simply because you tell him not to.  Training your rabbit to stop chewing the carpet will involve not only making the carpet undesirable, but also redirecting his chewing behavior towards something more appropriate. Positive reinforcement is an important component of training your rabbit. Rewarding him when he chews on something more appropriate, through such activities as head scratches and extra petting,  will help train your rabbit to stop chewing carpet. Training your rabbit to stop chewing carpet primarily involves making it undesirable or unattainable to him. One way to do this is to block his access. When your rabbit is chewing the carpet, pay attention to where he tends to chew. After identifying the problem area, find ways to keep your rabbit from that location, such as covering the area with a big piece of furniture (e.g., couch, reclining chair). If moving heavy furniture is not practical for you, place smaller objects in the area where your rabbit likes to chew. For example, cover the problem area with heavy ceramic tiles. The tiles would hold the carpet down and prevent your rabbit from getting a hold of the carpet.  You can also cover the area with a cardboard box. Weigh down the box with something heavy inside, such as an empty flowerpot, so your rabbit can’t push it out of the way. Place some ‘digging’ material (e.g., shredded newspaper or magazine) in the box to foster your rabbit’s natural digging habit.  Place some rugs in the problem area. Make sure the rugs are made of natural material in case your rabbit decides to chew on them.  If your rabbit can’t get to the carpet, he will eventually get bored and forget about the area altogether.  Covering the area with different objects is a temporary solution. If you choose, cover the areas only when your rabbit is playing outside of his cage. If blocking access is not possible, you can make the carpet taste bad enough for your rabbit to stay away from that area. For example, spray bitter apple spray in your rabbit’s favorite chewing location. Bitter apple spray is available at your local pet store.  Ivory soap can also keep your rabbit from chewing the carpet. Your rabbit won’t get sick from eating the soap, but he probably won’t like the taste. Break the soap into small sections and spread it along the area of carpet where your rabbit likes to chew.
Summary: Learn about how to train a rabbit. Put furniture over the carpet. Cover the carpet with small items. Make the carpet taste bad to your rabbit.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It’s normal to occasionally feel dizzy when you stand up, but if it occurs frequently or lasts longer than a few seconds, see your doctor. They will do a physical exam and take a medical history, check your blood pressure, and possibly do some lab tests or an ECG to try to figure out a cause. See your doctor right away if you become so dizzy upon standing that you pass out. Often, your regular doctor can figure out what is causing your orthostatic hypotension with a blood test. They can check your blood sample to see if there’s a problem with your thyroid, adrenal gland, or nervous system, and to see if you’re anemic. If you notice that you have symptoms of hypotension – dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, confusion, blurry vision, weakness, or passing out – start to keep a journal. Record what symptoms you experience and how long they last. Note what you were doing right beforehand and earlier that day, such as exercising or being in the sun. Take this record with you to your doctor’s office. Some people get low pressure after they eat. Take note if your symptoms occur after a meal. It’s normal to experience low blood pressure when you’re pregnant because of the changes your body goes through to accommodate for the baby. Usually, your blood pressure will return to normal after you give birth. Talk to your doctor about it if your symptoms last longer than a few seconds or make you so dizzy you feel like you might faint or fall. Sometimes, postural hypotension can be a sign that something is wrong with how your heart is working. Valve problems, slow heart rate, heart failure, and a history of heart attack can all limit how well your heart works and cause low blood pressure when you stand up. Ask your doctor for a referral to a heart specialist, or cardiologist. Cardiologists can do special tests to check your heart valves and see how well your heart pumps blood.
Summary:
Visit your doctor. Get a blood test done. Keep a diary of your symptoms. Recognize hypotension during pregnancy. See a cardiologist to check your heart health.