INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The rectangle must be the same size as the opening of the frame. If the frame is new, take out the paper insert that comes with it and trace the outline onto your board. You can also trace the inside glass window. Draw the outline on the board using a pencil.  If you have an old frame with no glass, use a ruler to measure the back opening of the frame. Draw a rectangle with the same dimensions on your board. Do not use the dimensions from the front opening of your frame. Plywood also works if you don't have medium-density fiberboard. Use an electric jigsaw or manual hand saw to cut along the outline you traced. If you are unable to do the work yourself, bring the dimensions to the hardware store and ask a worker in the lumber section to trim the board down for you. After cutting the board, use rough sandpaper to remove any splintering edges around the perimeter. You may also need to use the sandpaper to shave away some of the board if it will not fit into the frame perfectly. Use a large sponge brush or standard flat painter's brush to brush on a coat of primer. Let the primer dry completely before applying the chalkboard paint. The primer will make it easier for the paint to stick to the surface of the board. Use a painter's brush or roller to apply two even coats of black chalkboard paint to the primed board. Even coats will reduce the amount of ridges that develop on the surface after the paint dries.  Allow the paint to dry completely between coats. Chalkboard paint is formulated to develop the surface texture of a chalkboard upon drying. It can then be written on with chalk. Applying two coats will make the effect stronger. Insert it with the chalkboard side facing the front. It should slide right in, similar to if you were replacing the glass in the frame. If the backing will fit inside the frame with the board, slide it behind the board to secure everything in place. If you cannot use the backing, use masking tape or packing tape to fix the back of the board to the back of the frame. Alternatively, you could use heavy staples to attach thick twine or thin rope to the top two corners of the frame and hang the chalkboard on a hook using this string.

SUMMARY: Trace a rectangle onto medium-density fiberboard. Cut the board along your traced lines. Smooth out the edges with sandpaper. Apply one coat of white latex primer to one side of the board. Paint the board with two coats of chalkboard paint. Fit the chalkboard into the back of the frame. Secure the chalkboard in place. Hang the chalkboard by the hook attached to the frame's backing.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A simple text editor such as Notepad or TextEdit will work perfectly. Enter the following code into the editor: If you want to offer a file to download, you will either need to host it on your own server or point the button to the file somewhere else on the web. Use an FTP client to upload the file that you want to make available to your website’s server.  Replace “Button Text” with the words that you want to appear on the button. Make sure to keep the double quotes around the text. Keep the button text small so that the button doesn’t appear large and unwieldy on the page. You can insert the button code anywhere into the body of your webpage, and the button will appear at that location. Upload your changed webpage code, and test your new button.

SUMMARY: Create the button in a code editor. Upload the file to your server. Make sure that you have the permission of the webmaster if you want to link to a file that you are not hosting yourself. Label the button. Place the code in your page.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Often something you see or hear later in the day will trigger a memory of a dream from the night before. Note these recollections without delay, and think about them to see if you can remember how they fit into the rest of the dream. It also helps to continually think about your dreams throughout the day. Sometimes the memory can be jogged when you assume the same physical position you had while dreaming. Try to put your head in the same place on the pillow, arrange your body the same way, and close your eyes. If the dream comes into your head, think it through before getting up to write it down.  It might help to open your eyes and look at the object you first saw when you woke up. Remembering your dreams takes effort and practice. The more you become conscious of your dreams, the more likely you are to remember them. Get into the habit of committing to remembering your dreams and night and writing them down first thing when you wake up. The process will become easier over time. Eventually you'll figure out what factors help you remember your dreams. Try to notice patterns pertaining to the time you go to bed and wake up in the morning, the temperature of the room, what you ate for dinner. Do any of these variables seem to influence your ability to remember your dreams?

SUMMARY: Keep a notepad or voice recorder with you throughout the day. Go back to your bed and lie down. Practice again the next night. Notice patterns.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When you first get a pet rat, give him at least a week to get used to his new surroundings (and to you). Your rat needs to feel comfortable and safe before he will respond to training; rushing into this will not produce the results you're hoping for.  Sit near your rat's cage for 5 minutes at a time, several times a day and talk softly to him. This will help him get used to your presence and voice. Once he knows you are not a threat, he will be more receptive to training. Avoid making loud sounds or sudden movements near your rat while he's adjusting to his new home. Place a hand inside his cage while holding treat and let him come to you to get it. After doing this enough times, your rat will learn that he can trust you and will also associate you with positive feelings (from treats and affection). He will also become used to coming into contact with you, which is a prerequisite for shoulder training.  Use a soft voice and handle/pet him gently when he approaches you. It could take him a while to approach you at first (several minutes), but be patient. Don't give up on this because you think it's taking too long. This could teach your rat that if he waits long enough you will go away. Once your rat is comfortable with this, hold the treat just outside his cage to get him to come out and get it. Ideally, you will have him take a treat from your hand every time you approach his cage for at least the first several days after beginning this process. This reinforces the association between your presence and treats and will quickly make him want to be around you.  Healthy treats that rats usually love include banana chips, plain Cheerios, sunflower seeds, plain yogurt, and peas. Be careful not to overdo it with the treats; over-feeding can lead to your rat becoming overweight, which is not good for his health. Clicker training is an effective way of teaching animals (including rats) to associate the sound from the clicker with a reward. The easily identifiable click signals to your rat that a treat is soon to come as a result of his behavior.  The click sound must come immediately before the reward in order for your rat to learn this association; time this to occur just as he's about to take the treat. Your rat will learn this association most quickly if you also wait for him to do something on his own, then click and reward him immediately. This teaches your rat that he is in control of this game. Rats can understand simple voice commands, so long as you consistently use them. This trick helps when it comes time to shoulder train because you will be able to keep him near you just by calling his name.  Say your rat's name whenever you hand him a treat. After doing this for a while, hold the treat away from him a little and say his name. Eventually, he will know to come to you when he hears his name, even if you are out of sight when you call him. Other simple verbal commands can be helpful too, such as "no" and "come." Work these in when appropriate.

SUMMARY:
Let your rat get used to his new home. Let your rat approach you. Hand feed your rat often. Use a clicker device. Teach your rat his name.