INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Certain devices are not compatible with Windows RT, the mobile version of Windows 8 (mainly found on the Surface RT tablet). Check the manufacturer's website. Enter your printer model online to see if Windows RT supports it. Most printers can just be plugged into your computer's USB port and you're good to go, but some require the installation of drivers before the printer is plugged in. Check the manual or quick-start guide to see the recommended installation procedure. You can get the documentation and necessary software from the printer manufacturer's support website if you can't find the physical copies. In most cases Windows 8 will automatically detect the printer and install the correct drivers. Updated drivers may be downloaded through Windows Update during the installation process. Make sure to plug the printer into a USB port directly connect to your computer. Do not plug it into a USB hub, or the printer may not work. If the printer is connected, but is still not showing up, you can try manually adding it. This may be required for older printers that aren't automatically detected by Windows.  Open the Control Panel. You can access the Control Panel by pressing ⊞ Win+X and selecting Control Panel. Select "Devices and Printers". If you are in Category view, click the "View devices and printers" link. The window will display all of your connected devices. Click Add a printer. This is located at the top of the window. Select your printer from the list. The list of available printers may take a few moments to load. Verify that unlisted printer is properly connected, has the correct software installed, and is compatible with your computer.

SUMMARY: Check compatibility if using Windows RT. Read the documentation. Plug in the printer. Search for a printer.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: During your research, you should look for individuals in history who were interesting and unique for their time. This could be a mistress of a British monarch who proposed sweeping changes to the system, or the village woman who helped embroider the stars on the first American flag. Look for characters who stick out in their time as rebels, renegades, or change makers. You can then use these historical characters as the basis for fascinating fictional characters.  You should also consider the historical characters that surround your main characters. Maybe your main character frequented the same circles as famous writers and thinkers of the time. Or, maybe your main character was close friends with a major historical leader. You may also find historical characters who may have been mere footnotes in history and largely ignored by historians. You could then bring these forgotten characters to life in your fiction and shine a spotlight on their fascinating lives. You should also try to focus on historical figures who were in conflict with themselves, with the outside world, or with other individuals in their life. Historical characters who were forced to deal with conflict will often be more interesting and engaging to readers. You can also use their conflict as the main conflict in your story.  For example, maybe your story is about a struggling artist in Paris in 1935. The artist may be based on a forgotten artist of the time who struggled with drug addiction and poverty. The artist may also have a conflict with the outside world in that her work was often misinterpreted or ignored by the critics of the day. She may also have a conflict with other artists in her circle, who are becoming more famous and well known than her. You may also use the historical time period as a source of conflict. Often, unique characters in history stand out for their attempts to go against the status quo of the day or the social norms of their time. A story about a female main character who sewed the stars onto the first American flag, for example, may be interesting because during this time, women were not permitted to vote or to participate in the politics of the day. This may then create a conflict for your main character, as she is not able to actively participate in the political process, even though she desperately wants to get involved and be part of this process. You should create character studies of your characters so you have a good sense of their perspective. Your character studies may include physical qualities, such as the character’s appearance and clothing. You should also include emotional and psychological qualities, such as how your character thinks, acts, and perceives others around them. For example, you may have a character study of your main character that reads:  Physical qualities: Tall, thin, dark skin, thin nose, wide eyes, with long plaited hair. Has a cleft lip from birth and a scar on her left ear. Emotional/psychological qualities: Street-smart, no formal educational training, devoted to painting and drawing, obsessed with fame, short-tempered, attractive to men and women, tendency to spend money as soon as she has it on drugs, alcohol, and food. Avoid creating one-dimensional characters by giving your characters flaws and imperfections. Nobody is perfect, after all, especially throughout history. Make sure your characters have their own issues and problems, as this will make them more believable and relatable to your readers. For example, your main character may have artistic talent and the ability to leave an important mark on painting. But she may also struggle with drug addiction and poverty, leading her to make some difficult and imperfect decisions to survive.
Summary: Look for historical characters with a unique backstory. Find historical characters that dealt with conflict. Describe the physical and emotional qualities of your main character. Create flawed characters.

Once the birds have mated and the eggs are fertilized, the female will begin laying eggs in about 10 days. She will lay 1 egg at a time, so you'll see a single egg appear in the nesting box. Sometimes budgies need to breed several times before the female’s eggs are fertilized. After the female lays her first egg, there will be a 1-2 day gap between each egg in her clutch. She will continue to lay an egg every day or 2 until they are all laid. In captivity, she’ll likely lay 4-8 eggs in total. She will lay her eggs in the nesting box. Your female bird won’t start incubating the eggs until she’s laid at least 2 or 3. That means you’ll likely see 1 or 2 eggs sitting neglected in the nest after she’s first started laying. This is normal, so don’t worry if your bird is not being attentive in those first few days. The female budgie will always be the one to sit on the eggs. The male shouldn’t go into the nesting box. When they start to hatch, you’ll notice cracks appearing on the egg shells. It may take awhile for the budgies to hatch, but don’t help them. If they’re healthy, they’ll emerge from their shells after a few hours. If you have eggs that haven’t hatched after 22 days, it’s best to throw them out. They likely won’t hatch. If they do, the babies won’t be healthy. Budgies generally take good care of their young, but keep an eye on the little family to make sure none of the babies are being neglected. If there are several babies, the mother may neglect the littlest chicks. You may want to hand raise baby budgies that are being neglected.
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One-sentence summary -- Wait 10 days after a successful breeding for the first egg. Expect your female budgie to lay 4-8 eggs over about 2 weeks. Make sure your budgie sits on the eggs after the 3rd one is laid. Watch for hatching after 18-21 days of incubation. Make sure the mother is caring for her baby budgies.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Don't tie it, but don't let air escape.    Alternatively, you can just pop it.

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Gather a balloon, flour, a funnel and a small spoon. Place the funnel in the balloon. Pour flour all the way to the top of the balloon. Blow half the balloon up. Pour water on the balloon. Let out a quarter of the air. Tie it firmly. Throw at a tree or wall.