Q: Parakeets love company and will welcome a new friend, especially if you’re often at work. If you decide to buy an additional bird, make sure that the cage is big enough for two parakeets.  Separate the birds at first. Put them in different cages to let them look at each other. Bring the cages closer after a few days. They will get used to each other. After two weeks, put the new bird in the cage of the resident parakeet. Always monitor the reaction. If any conflict occurs, separate the birds and try to reintroduce them again later. If you are often away, your bird might get lonely and depressed. It’s always good to turn on the radio or the TV and provide your bird with entertainment.  You could also record your voice and play it when away. Make sure to put music you like. Your bird might start singing what it heard. If leaving a radio or television talk show on, consider the language being used as your bird may repeat some of the dialogue. Think about the volume. You don't want the sound to be too loud as the bird must be given the opportunity to sleep. Parakeets are playful animals and love toys. You can buy a great variety of them in your favorite pet shop. You should provide an assortment of toys to chew, explore and climb.  Birds need at least one new toy a month. Toys are a necessity, not a luxury, for birds. Rotate toys regularly to keep them fresh and interesting for your bird and allow you time to clean them. Toys will help keep your bird entertained and happy. Try different toys to see which your bird really enjoys. Any metal, except stainless steel isn't safe, because it could contain zinc.  Always check toys for safety, making sure there is no way your bird can get stuck in or on them. Make sure toys are of appropriate size for your bird. Placing the cage near or in a window can provide an entertaining vantage point into the outside world.  Your bird will be able to enjoy watching all the events that take place outside while you are away.  Avoid any windows with direct sunlight.  This can be too hot and too bright for you bird to be comfortable in. Check the window for any cold drafts or air.  If the window allows chilly air to pass through, don't put your bird near it, as cold temperatures can be harmful to it. Make sure your window is shut.  Even if your bird is in a cage, take no risks.  The bird may find a way out, or something could find a way in, if  the window is open.
A: Introduce a new parakeet. Turn on the radio. Provide plenty of toys. Place the cage near a window.

Q: You don’t want to look desperate by texting immediately, but you also don’t want to wait too long. Many women say they lose interest if they don’t hear from a guy pretty soon after that initial exchange of numbers.   About 24 to 36 hours is a good rule of thumb. Use text messaging to communicate to her that you are interested in talking with her.  Don’t allow texting to become an habitual exchange between the two of you.  In addition, texting a lot with someone you don't know well can be awkward and she might read it as a sign that you're not really that interested. If you just met, re-introduce yourself; if she is someone you know or knew, but haven't texted with, mention that she gave you her number.  If she doesn't have your number, she may not have any clue who you are when you first text.  Try saying “Hi Stella. It’s me, Stanley, we talked on Monday.” If you exchanged some small talk, bring it up. Remind her that there was a spark of interest when you both met. Stay away from anything negative about the situation when you met.  If she was irked about the long line at the DMV, don’t remind her of feeling irritated. Tell her how great it was talking with her.  Say something like “Chatting with you made waiting in line actually fun.” Follow her lead in terms of text lengths and complexity.  Mirroring her sentence structure can strengthen a connection, because it suggests that the two of you are in sync with each other. The biggest drawback about texting is probably that it can’t communicate things like facial expression, tone of voice, or body language.  So don’t make sarcastic remarks, or make remarks that read as critical, complaining, or insecure.  She won’t be able to be charmed by your self-deprecating humor without seeing your cute grin and adorable shoulder shrug too. Let her know that texting with her is great, but you are hoping to talk on the phone with her.  You could try saying something like "This is fun texting with you, and I'm sure talking with you will be even more fun." Don’t try to pin her down by making a phone date, but do let her know you intend to call.  You want her to be sure about your level of interest, so when you sign off say something like "Let's talk soon."
A: Wait a day or two. Text only to make contact. Remind her about seeing you last. Pay attention to her texts. Watch what you text. Tell her you would rather talk than text. Test the waters for a phone call.

Q: Shaquille O'Neal was known for double-handing the ball into the goal so forcefully, the backboard would shatter. While rim technology makes that not particularly possible any more, it's still a powerful and demoralizing dunk to pull off. You need a really high vertical to pull of a two-handed dunk. Practice standing under the rim and jumping straight up until you can touch your wrists to the rim. Suggesting you're so high you could dunk it twice, in the double-pump dunk you bring the ball back down to chest level at the apex of your leap, then force it back up to slam it with authority. Some notable players, Tracy McGrady among them, would do this regularly while spinning in the air, doing a 360 dunk variation. As you approach, bring the ball into your abdomen and back, extending your arm behind your body and up in a circular fashion, like a windmill spinning. At the apex of your jump, bring your arm all the way around to throw it down like a boss. Dominique Wilkins, the Dunkmaster General of the 90s, used to blow crowds away with this spectacular dunk. Either two-handed or one-handed, the tomahawk dunk involves bringing the ball back over your head by bending your elbows and slamming it forcefully into the hoop, as if you were chopping a tomahawk. "Dr. J" Julius Erving popularized this poster dunk, as well as Darryl Dawkins, who broke several backboards tomahawk dunking. While he wasn't the first player to complete it, Vince Carter wowed crowds at the 2000 NBA dunk contest by passing the ball under one leg while in the air and slamming it with authority. It didn't hurt that his forehead was almost touching the rim. If you've worked your ups to that height, try passing it under one leg and dunking it.
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Learn the two-handed slam. Add some flair with a double-pump. Turn on the windmill. Chop the tomahawk. Go between the legs.