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Colons can be used to connect full sentences that are related. When the second sentence serves to explain the first, they can be connected with a colon. Here are some examples:  "Golf is more than a sport for me: it is an essential networking practice on which my business depends." "I gave him my number: I wanted to see him again." Connect two full sentences with a colon if the second sentence serves to extend, or amplify, the first. For instance, you could write, "Reading books makes me happy: reading in the morning fills me with a joy that illuminates my entire day." Connect a sentence that introduces a problem with another sentence that provides the conclusion. A colon may also imply that the second sentence is the result of the first.  For instance, you could say, "The teacher finally decided what to do with her rowdy class: she added a ten-minute playground break before storytime." An example of an implied connection might be, "We brought too much bread to the picnic: the birds were very happy."

summary: Join a sentence with another that explains it. Amplify a statement. Introduce a conclusion.


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Pet foxes are illegal in many places. Where they are allowed, foxes are considered exotic pets and may require a license. Make sure to obtain one before you purchase or adopt a fox.  Check for state laws and local laws. Even if your state allows pet foxes your city may not. Get information about state rules on this website. Locate a veterinarian in your area that is willing to treat a fox. Having a vet for your fox is a must. The fox will need vaccines, fixing, regular check-ups and period medical treatments just like your other pets.  Not all vets are willing to care for exotic animals. Make sure to find one who is. Find a veterinarian before you obtain the fox. It can be very difficult to find a vet who is able and willing to work with animals that are not normally used for pets. Annual appoints are best to keep track of health. Keep track of all your fox's medical records, in case a problem occurs. Do not get a fox if you have other pets that are smaller than a fox. Foxes eat small animals in the wild so do not keep a fox around smaller animals especially birds or rodents. Never leave a fox alone with other animals. Foxes are omnivores, so they can eat a large variety of foods. Give them a high quality medium sized dog food and consult a vet about other food options.  Fox diets can include meats and vegetables to supplement basic dog food. Check with your vet. Leave out some dry dog food for the fox during the day. Try adding a can of wet cat food mixed with vegetables to the fox's diet once a day. Work with your vet to create a list of foods that you should not feed your fox. Never give foxes anything that can hurt a cat or dog. Some common foods that will harm a fox include:  Avocados Caffeine Chocolate Grapes and raisins Green eggplants Peppers Tomatoes Green potatoes Macadamia and Walnuts Pits and seeds from apples, cherries, and peaches Xylitol Always keep your fox on a leash or fenced in when outdoors. They will kill other animals even if they aren't hungry, including neighborhood pets. Give your fox a collar and tags so if it does get away it will not be mistaken for a wild fox. Foxes are very high energy animals, so they need a lot of exercise. About an hour or two a day will wear your pet down. Always use a harness for walks. The collar is for identification, but a leash should be attached to a harness because attaching it to a collar can choke the fox. Foxes, like dogs and cats, can have tooth decay, so brushing is a must. Every week or three days should be good, depending on your fox's diet.

summary: Check local laws. Find a vet. Consider other pets. Get fox food. Choose foods carefully. Keep the fox leashed, tagged, and collared. Get exercise. Use a pet harness. Take care of the fox's teeth.


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Choose an empathetic friend who is a good listener. Say you need to vent about the breakup. Have this friend listen as you reflect on the breakup.  Make sure you select a friend who is a good listener. A friend who tends to interrupt, or give advice, is not the best option. Self-reflection can help you understand the loss. As you go over the relationship with a friend, you may begin to see what went wrong. You can process the information out loud, which can allow you to see something you missed before. Let your friend know exactly what you need from them. Whether it's a shoulder to cry on, someone to bring you out for a good time, or a fellow person to be angry with, your friend should know what you want from them. For example, you could say, "Thanks for listening to me, Jen. I know I've talked a lot about this breakup with you, and I really appreciate that you're taking the time to listen. I need to talk this through again to help me understand what happened." As with talking, writing is a great form of self reflection. Try writing down your thoughts in a journal. You can also write a letter to your ex you do not intend to send. Here, you can talk about your confusion and sadness over the breakup.  You can express anything you wanted to say to your ex but could not. Talk about what you loved about the relationship, but also what was frustrating. Do not censor yourself. Just let your thoughts unfold. You may gain some insight through writing. As you write about the relationship, you may have a realization about why it ended. You may, for example, start to see you and your ex were very different as you write things down. This can help you gain insight. During a period of self reflection, ask yourself hard questions about the relationship. The answers to these questions may help you understand why things ended.  Were you and your ex really right for one another? Think about whether you were compatible long term. Did you have different interests and goals? Were you personalities always compatible? Were the two of you really in love? Love does fade over time. It's possible the passion had drained from the relationship. Were there any differences you missed before? Some differences and disagreements are hard to reconcile. It's not always possible to understand why a relationship ended. Human beings are complicated. You may not get an understandable answer, even if you were able to speak to your ex.  Try to come to terms with the fact there will always be confusion surrounding a breakup. Even if your ex were to explain, there's a chance you would not understand or accept his explanation. Remember, you can heal from the breakup without closure. While it can be helpful to know why things ended, it is not necessary to move forward. Ask yourself if knowing why it ended will make it hurt any less.
summary: Talk things over with a friend. Write out your feelings. Ask certain questions. Accept you may not get closure.