Q: Once you have finished the top and it is smooth with no lines or air holes, it is time to spray it with a chemical retarder. The retarder chemical will keep the top layer of concrete wet while it lets the core harden. Try to disperse it evenly amongst the surface. Making one spot wetter than another will cause that spot to give away faster and potentially cause holes in the washing away process. The surface must be covered after the retarder is sprayed in order to lock in moisture, prevent wind from drying out the top, and to keep it out of direct sunlight.  Make sure your plastic is big enough to cover the whole pad with some wiggle room so you can weigh it down along the edge. Gently lay the plastic down on the surface of the concrete so you do not create any smudges. Now you must wait for it to harden. Depending on when you poured it and how wet the concrete was at that time, you generally need to wait roughly 10-24 hours for the core to harden. Do not wait to long to check, because the retarder and plastic cover can only keep the top from hardening for so long. It is best to let it sit over night and check it in the morning unless you poured it very early, in which case you can check it later that day. Removing the plastic should be no problem. It should be safe to walk on now. Start hosing off the top evenly amongst the surface. The creamy top layer should start to wash away exposing the pea stone gravel underneath. Use a broom to help brush off the top layer if it is not washing away easily.  Be careful to not focus in one area for too long, doing so can create rivets. Pea stone should be exposed evenly throughout the surface. Removing the forms while the concrete is still wet can cause trouble so as long as it has hardened, removing them is an easy process. Just remove the stakes and take out any nails and the 2x4 boards should pop right off. Forms can be reused for future jobs. Concrete WILL crack. It is unknown when it will crack but it WILL crack. Saw cutting it essentially says to the concrete "Crack Here". So instead of an obscure crack throughout the whole surface, it will crack along the specific saw cut lines you have set out for it. Which will make it look better and last longer.  Make the saw cuts symmetrical. Square pads are cut into squares for symmetry, do not let the saw cut lines extend for more than 10' by 10'. Sealing the surface with a sealant spray solution will make the surface more weather resistant and prevent erosion. It will also bring out the true colors of the pea stone and generally make a shinier surface.  Make sure the surface is clean and free of any stains before hand. Disperse the spray evenly amongst the surface for best results.
A: Spray the surface with retarder. Cover the whole surface with nylon plastic. Let it harden. Remove the plastic and hose off the top. Remove the forms. Saw cut the pad. Seal the surface.

Article: When recovering from trauma, it’s imperative to have a place that feels safe. Your body may be on high alert when you’re out and about, so have a place you feel entirely safe. This might be your bedroom, a restaurant, or a parent’s or friend’s house. The important thing is that you feel safe and not threatened. You may also want to have activities that make you feel safe at your safe place. This might be singing, dancing, talking to someone, or writing in a journal. You don’t have to talk about the trauma, but surround yourself with people who love and support you. If you feel like talking, share your feelings with someone, preferably face-to-face. If you don’t feel like talking, be around people who make you feel supported and you can talk to if you want to.  Lean on people who will listen and care about you. If there are friends who often drain you, take some time away and focus on being with the people who add to your life positively. Some people may try to tell you to "get over it" or otherwise push you to move on before you are ready. While these people usually mean well, or may be trying to deal with their own discomfort over the situation, being around them too much can be detrimental to your recovery. A therapist can help you navigate through healing from a trauma. They can help you make sense of your feelings, develop a safety plan, and create some coping skills to deal with stress. Many therapists use cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) or trauma-focused CBT as a primary treatment method. See a therapist who specializes in treating people with trauma.  Find a therapist by calling your insurance provider or by calling your local mental health clinic. You can also obtain a recommendation from a physician or friend. Healing can take time, but therapy can help you understand how to manage it and learn to thrive. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy that uses eye movements to reprocess and work through a trauma. It helps to “unfreeze’ traumas that may be stuck. It’s especially effective in treating trauma and helping survivors move past their experiences. Find an EMDR therapist by looking online. Make sure that they are qualified to administer EMDR therapy. Medication cannot cure your trauma, but may make certain symptoms easier to deal with. Medications are the most effective when taken while you are also going to therapy. You might find it comforting to meet with other people who have also experienced a trauma. Joining a support group can help you feel less alone in experiencing the pain that goes along with a trauma. It can also be a place to give and receive support, ask questions, share your story, and get advice. Find a trauma support group in your local community or join an online group.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find a safe place. Spend time with friends and family. See a therapist. Try EMDR. Talk to your primary care physician or a psychiatrist about whether medication could help. Join a support group.

Problem: Article: You can make a complete pureed meal for a baby by mixing some pureed vegetables in with the pureed meat. This adds flavor and substance. Try the following combinations:  Chicken puree mixed with carrot puree Beef puree mixed with pea puree Pork puree mixed with apple puree While babies don't need salt and other extra seasonings, an adult might find pureed meat more appetizing if you add some salt and spices. To a cup of any type of pureed meat, add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the spices of your choice. If your baby is getting older and can chew larger chunks of meat, you can make puree with more than one consistency. Instead of pureeing the meat until it's completely smooth, stop when there are still chunks in the puree. As an alternative, add chunks of cooked vegetables to a smooth meat puree.
Summary: Mix in Puree Vegetables pureed vegetables for a baby. Season the meat if it's for an adult. Make chunkier puree.

Q: This is the minimum schooling required for general paraprofessionals. If you know the area where you will be working, call the local school district and ask if they provide training for people who are interested in employ as a paraprofessional. Apply for the program, if they do. Seek an associate’s degree in instructional assistant training, special education assistant training, early intervention provider or another discipline. If you need to work while you go to school, you can apply for work as a paraprofessional, while seeking a qualification as a special education teacher or program administrator. You may apply for paraprofessional work after you enroll in school. Some states may require that you take an exam to qualify or wait for 2 years of post-secondary education. If you have extensive experience working with children with disabilities or educational environments, you can study independently and try to pass an assessment with a local school.  The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires that you complete 2 years of higher education (60 credits), earn an associate’s degree or pass a local assessment. The school district you work in may have further restrictions on which option you can take. Call the district before you choose which path you want to take.
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Earn a high school diploma or General Educational Development certificate. Enroll in a certificate program. Enroll in a community college. Opt to become a paraprofessional while completing a 4-year degree. Skip additional schooling and take a state-approved local assessment.