Article: If you still have a hard time seeing the stitches as you work with fun fur, hold a strand of worsted weight yarn together with the fun fur as you crochet.  For best results, use a lightweight worsted yarn. You'll be crocheting stitches using both the fun fur and the worsted weight yarn. Because of this, you will need a larger hook than the one called for in the pattern. Increase the hook by one or two sizes. The fibers of the furry yarn should mask the appearance of the worsted weight yarn beneath. Just in case, though, try to match the colors of the two yarns as closely as possible. When working one stitch into a previous stitch, work it into the back loops of that stitch without touching the front loops.  Doing this makes it easier to see where you are supposed to insert the hook. This trick also allows you to count the number of rounds you've completed if you get lost. Turn the work inside out and count the number of excess rings. There should be one excess ring per completed round. Note that this trick will work best if you are using a pattern that specifically instructs you to work in the back loops only, but you can still try it with patterns that instruct otherwise. Just be aware of the fact that the final work may look slightly different from the work pictured with the pattern instructions. Try working along the inside rim of the yarn strand when you crochet with fun fur. Doing so will keep the outside of the work fuzzy and will prevent you from needing to turn the work inside out before stuffing or finishing it.  Turn the piece so that the crochet hook is at the side opposite you. As you insert the hook, do so by sliding it from the middle toward the outside. If crocheting in this method seems too difficult, you could still stick with your standard technique. Know that any single-sided work (hats, stuffed animals, etc.) will need to be turned right-side out before you finish it, though.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Consider holding a strand of normal yarn alongside the fun fur. Try working in the back loops only. Practice working on the wrong side of the work.
Article: Find a hot meal and possibly other services at soup kitchens, which are commonly run by churches and charities. Soup kitchens also offer networking and outreach opportunities. You can get to know other people who are living on the streets, and may find someone who can help you better your circumstances.  If you can’t find a soup kitchen, try religious facilities, which usually offer some type of charitable support. You may be able to get a few grocery items or a store gift-card. Ask the soup kitchen staff for information about related services, programs that help the homeless, and opportunities for assistance in getting off the streets, but don’t ask them to give you money or let you stay with them. . While you want to avoid walking up to people and soliciting them for help, panhandling for food can keep you fed while you live on the streets. People are often more willing to donate food than to give money. If you are able to blend in with other customers, go into grocery stores and collect the free samples. Don’t take multiple samples from the same booth unless the person working the table gives you permission. Keep track of which store offers the most samples so that you can return there.  Be sure to act like a customer. It’s a good idea to make a small purchase, even if it’s just a single piece of fruit or a pack of noodles. Visit farmer's markets after closing to see if you can get leftover produce for free or very cheap. . Stores and restaurants throw out food every day, and some of that food could be going into your stomach. Dumpster diving has become common because even people who can afford food choose to do it.  Check the area around the dumpster so that you can avoid confrontations with people who may not want you to remove items from that dumpster, such as a business owner or someone who already dives there. When in doubt, don’t eat food that might have gone bad. Most chain grocery stores throw out extra food even before the best by date. Look in bins behind stores such as Walmart, Kroger, or Safeway. Find out if dumpster diving is legal in your area and don't go into bins that are in gates. Your diet will likely suffer when you’re living on the streets, but you can keep yourself in better health by making sure you get enough protein. While you might not be able to get meat, low cost options exist. For example, try peanut butter for cheap protein that doesn’t need refrigeration. Beans are another great option, though you may need to warm them. Supplement your soup kitchen meals, samples, dumpster scores, and donations by keeping a snack stash. Depending on how much money you can find or earn, purchase or collect low-cost, non-perishable food that you can carry in your bag. Try nuts, trail mixes, and nut butters, which contain protein and fats. You can also try dried foods like raisins, beef jerky, and granola bars that are light and often nutritious, though they cost more.  Remove packaging from food to make it less bulky and reduce weight. Look for snacks while you’re dumpster diving. They may be past their sell-by date, but they are usually still good for awhile. Collect free condiments that you can use in a pinch when other food is unavailable. Water is more essential than food, so keep a water bottle with you at all times. Fill up your water bottle every time you see a water fountain or clean sink, even if it isn’t empty. While water is easily found in the city, you don’t want to risk being caught with an empty bottle because dehydration is one of your biggest risks. If you aren’t in a city, then look for flowing water or catch rain water.
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Visit soup kitchens. Ask for food Get free samples. Dumpster dive Prioritize proteins. Keep lightweight snacks. Carry a water bottle.
Article: In most situations, fever is nothing to worry about. It's a good indicator that the body is fighting back an infection or is undergoing repairs. In some situations, however, fever can be the sign of a bacterial infection. If your dog is displaying any abnormal symptoms, contact your vet immediately. When bacterial infections with gram negative bacteria are present, they release toxins from their cell walls that act as signals to the brain to cause fever. In these cases severe bacterial infection can lead to even more severe fever with a very high temperature. This extreme temperature, instead of helping the animal can lead to damages to sensitive organs, like the testicles and the brain. When this happens, convulsions and coma, and sometimes sterility, can result. Thus it is very important that a fever be detected earlier, and a prompt veterinary therapy be given to prevent these unwanted effects. When in doubt, contact your vet for a professional opinion. In addition to seeking medical treatment if abnormal symptoms are present, it's a good idea to take this fever seriously if it lasts for more than 24 hours, too. Your vet can prescribe an anti-pyretic (anti-fever) medication to bring his temperature down almost immediately. If your dog's fever is related to another, often more serious, condition, you'll notice another set of symptoms entirely. It could be a more serious respiratory or gastro-intestinal infection. Be on the lookout for the following:  If he has a respiratory infection he may cough, sneeze, and have a runny nose or streaming eyes. This will likely impede his normally rambunctious behavior and sleep patterns, too. If he has gastro-intestinal infection or inflammation, then he may be anorexic, vomit or have diarrhea. If you suspect he has a gastro-intestinal disturbance, follow him outside when he toilets so that you can see what he passes. Does he have diarrhea? Is there blood in his urine? If you notice anything abnormal related to either condition, consult your vet immediately. There is likely an infection present; fever is just one of many symptoms present that need to be addressed.
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Know that fever is a normal immune response. Call the vet. Consider other related physical ailments.