INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Often times, people find it difficult to concentrate on their studies because they are overextended with other obligations. If this is you, don’t be afraid to tell people no. Just explain that you need to study and won’t have the time or energy to do so, if you help them out. Aim to work for 30-60 minute periods with 5-10 minute breaks in between. It is a lot easier to push yourself for a set period of time, if you know you have a break coming up. Your brain needs the break to recharge and to process the information.  Schedule yourself to study different subjects. Studying the same thing for too long is a recipe for boredom. Know yourself. Do you get bored easy? If so, schedule your time strategically. When are you most productive? Working when you have a lot of energy makes the work easier. If you know that you get tired at a particular time of day, schedule tasks that require less attention then. Some people are early birds. They wake up early before most people even begin their days. They take this peaceful time to catch up on their studies. Other people are night owls. They thrive after everyone else has gone to bed. Their home is quiet and they can concentrate easier. Some people don’t have the luxury of waking up early or staying up late. Maybe you are one of them. If so, find a time in the day that you can devote to studying that works for you. Write down your study goals for that day. What do you want or need to accomplish? Make sure they're doable. If you need to write a 10 pages in a week, schedule yourself to write 2 pages a day for 5 days. The task will no longer seem daunting and discouraging. This works for any assignment, whether you need to read a book, study for a test, build something for science class, or whatever. Break the task into manageable parts.

SUMMARY: Learn when to say no. Make a schedule. Make lists.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Follow your nose to the source of the smell. Narrow it down to an area of your house (such as your basement or attic). From there, let your nose guide you to where the smell is strongest. You may have to do some investigating if the animal didn't perish out in plain sight. Check in places like:  Behind walls (you may have to cut a few holes) Under floor boards Under or behind insulation Under piles of debris Near warm air vents or heat sources Close to plumbing or water sources What you do with the body will depend on the local bylaws in your municipality, but your options include burying, burning, and throwing the body in the trash. Don't touch the animal directly: either wear gloves or use a shovel to move the carcass around.  If you can bury the animal, place it in a compostable bag and then into a small box. Consult area maps or your local zoning office to be sure you aren't going to hit any pipes or water lines. Dig a hole three to four feet deep, place the box at the bottom, and fill the hole back in.  Your municipality might allow burning, in which case you can burn the body on a bonfire. To dispose of the body in the garbage, wrap the body in newspaper, then double bag it in sealable plastic bags before throwing it in the trash. You may also be able to call an animal control service to pick up the body, or you may be able to drop the carcass off for them to dispose of. With gloves on, use a rag or paper towels to pick up any leftover fur, juices, or anything else left behind by the animal. Spray the area with an enzymatic cleaner, which will break down the organic materials and eliminate diseases and odors. Let the solution sit for 10 to 15 minutes before wiping the area with a clean rag and disposing of the rags and waste. Enzymatic cleaners include:  Ultrazyme Multi-zyme EmPower Foam Nature's Miracle Fizzion Any fabrics that were contaminated by the dead animal—such as curtains, clothes, linens, or other materials—should be sanitized and cleaned as well. The best way to do this is to bring them to the dry cleaner. If that is not an option, you may do so in your washing machine, using hot water on your regular cycle with an added one cup (240 ml) of either:  Hydrogen peroxide Bleach Pine-Sol Sometimes, animals die in areas that are difficult to clean, such as on top of insulation. If this is the case, remove the material that cannot be properly cleaned and replace it.
Summary: Locate the animal. Get rid of the source of the odor. Clean and sanitize the area. Clean fabrics. Discard materials that can't be cleaned.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Typically, putting cockatiels of the same sex together in a cage together works well if they have gotten along during initial meetings. However, to avoid potential territorial behavior, consider getting a new cage that is big enough for both birds and have them both move into it at the same time. With enough space and a neutral territory to begin with, the stage is set for them to live peacefully together.  If you go for the option of a new and 'neutral' cage, make sure all the fixtures and fittings, such as toys and food bowls, are new so that the birds don't defend property that was once theirs. If you put male and female cockatiels together they may get along, but you will likely end up with baby cockatiels. Sometimes when you have multiple birds it is easiest to just keep them in different cages forever. This will ensure that they each have enough space and that they each get all the food, water, and access to toys that they need. It will also help ensure that they do not become aggressive or territorial with one another. Keeping birds in separate cages doesn't mean that they won't interact with each other. You can put the cages next to each other and you can let them out of their cages at the same time, if you like. If you have birds that are aggressive towards each other, even when kept in separate cages, then you will need to keep their cages far away from each other. If they stop aggressive behavior when the cages are separated by a few feet, then move them to opposite sides of the same room. However, in severe cases, you may need to keep them in separate rooms altogether. It is better to keep birds that don't like each other out of sight of each other than to hope that they will eventually get used to each other. The stress of aggression and fear can impact the bird's health and attitude towards you as well.

SUMMARY:
Put cockatiels together in the same cage only if they get along. Consider keeping your birds in separate cages permanently. Separate birds that don't get along.