The banker is in charge of handling and distributing money throughout the game. When a player completes a successful surgery, the banker will give them their monetary reward. Pick a player who is good with numbers to handle this role while you play. The banker can also do surgeries just like any other player. Having one person handle the money keeps the game organized Each Operation game comes with 2 types of cards: Doctor and Specialist. Make two different piles for each card and shuffle them until they are thoroughly mixed. If you have played with these cards recently, spend extra time shuffling them to make sure they are mixed well. There should be 24 cards total—12 Doctor and 12 Specialist cards. The "Funatomy" pieces are the different body parts that you will attempt to extract from the patient, Cavity Sam, who doubles as the board. Match each piece to its spot on Cavity Sam and drop it in the hole.  You would drop the "Charlie Horse" piece, for example, in the hole just above Cavity Sam's right knee. The only piece that will not be dropped into a hole is the "Ankle Bone Connected to the Knee Bone." This piece should be looped over both narrow pegs on either end of its corresponding hole. Pick up the board's metal tweezers and touch them to the metal ends of any hole in the board. If the batteries work, the board should vibrate and Cavity Sam's nose should light up. If neither of these things happen, you may need to replace the batteries before you begin. If any extra Specialist cards remain, place them aside—for this round, they will be out of play. Shuffle the Doctor cards a final time and place them face down and within reach of every player.  Specialist cards do not need to stay face down. Once the game begins, you can look at your Specialist cards. Operation is designed to accommodate 1-6 players at a time.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Decide who will be the banker in your Operation game. Separate and shuffle all of the cards. Drop each "Funatomy" plastic piece into its equivalent hole. Test the board's batteries. Deal the Specialist cards out evenly to each player.

Q: If you prefer to register by mail, you can get a mail packet at your school’s guidance, career or college office. If your counselor doesn't have any, you are homeschooled, or you otherwise do not have access to school resources, you can request a packet online by going to http://forms.act.org/student/stud_req.html.  You must register by mail if you don’t have a credit card or a fee waiver, or if you are younger than 13.  International students must register online. The information requested by the register-by-mail packet is the same information requested by the online registration option. You will be asked about your high school classes and grades, about your career interests, and about your college plans. You will also be asked to choose a test center and date. You will need to supply a recent photo of your head and shoulders. You can include a printed photo with your registration, or you can go online to upload one to your account if you have an ACT web account. Be sure to allow 7–10 days for delivery. The packet must be received by the deadline date to avoid late registration fees. You will receive your test ticket in the mail. You can also go onto your ACT web account and print a ticket, the same way someone who registers online does. Even though you are registering by mail, you will want to create an online account at www.act.org to check your scores. You will also be able to upload your photo.
A: Request a Register-by-Mail packet. Fill out the packet. Mail your completed registration paperwork. Create an ACT web account.

Article: During the peak of the harvest season, the fruits of some zucchini varieties can grow 3 inches (7.6 cm) or more in length per day. If you don’t check your plants for a few days, your fruits can go from finger-length darlings to foot-long behemoths before you know it! Picking zucchini fruits spurs the production of more fruits. So, if you want to end up with as many fruits as possible, use “pick early and often” as your mantra! As long as they have a deep color and firm texture, fruits this size are ready to harvest and enjoy. The seeds will be tiny and the flesh will be especially tender. Fruits this size are great for slicing and lightly sauteing, and may be tender enough to grate into salads and eat raw. When the fruits are in this length range, they are tender, sweet, and very versatile, and the seeds inside still aren’t too big. If a recipe simply calls for “zucchini,” this size of fruit will usually give you the results you’re looking for. Picking fruits at this size also will result in abundant—but not potentially excessive—production.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Check your plants every day to avoid large zucchini fruits. Pick fruits at 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) in length to maximize production. Harvest 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) fruits for maximum versatility.

Problem: Article: Front-loaders have had a lot of good press in recent years about their efficiency but they can have two drawbacks - they are pricey and when they break, they can be harder to fix. For some people, bending down to reach in is also a problem. If you can afford a good quality one and you can place it somewhere accessible, they make a great energy-efficient choice. If not, look for quality top loaders with good energy ratings. The later models are competing well with their energy-efficient front-loader cousins and may well be just as good. Rather than using harsh chemicals that can harm you and the environment, look in wikiHow's clothing stain removal suggestions for many great natural product suggestions for washing out problems without creating any more. To lessen the ironing, fold clothes directly out of a dryer and they will not wrinkle. Fold clothes directly from the clothesline and pack away immediately. Look for wrinkle-free clothing options, provided they are eco-friendly. And don't bother ironing weekend wear, if you're wearing it around the house and garden.
Summary: Get an energy-efficient machine. Look into natural washing solutions for stains. Look for iron-free solutions.

Article: You should wait to prune the plants until they are getting 6 or more hours of sun a day and they are filled with blooms. Once blooms start to die, you can start deadheading. Unlike deadheading by hand, the plant will do best with a sharp cut. Choose 1 that has several dying blooms on it. Find a point just below all the dead blooms. Aim to prune them below the majority of the spent blooms, if possible. Although you must cut back portions of a healthy plant to encourage new, thick growth, pruning petunias will extend your growing season. Doing regular pruning will help you avoid pruning off all your stems at once, making them look bare for a few weeks. Occasionally, you will need to prune off a healthy blooming stem. If a stem is looking long and leggy with lots of dead blooms, sacrifice the healthy bloom on the end so the plant will bloom longer. If possible, do it right before you leave for a trip, so that you will return when the petunia returns to full bloom. Do it after a pruning session to encourage new growth.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Allow your petunias to start blooming. Get a sharp pair of pruning shears or scissors. Pick up a petunia stem gently. Cut up to 1/2 of the petunia stem with your sharp shears. Prune 1 stem weekly on a small petunia plant, or prune 8 to 12 stems in a large hanging basket. Time a large pruning session for mid-summer, if you were not able to do it weekly. Fertilize petunias with a liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks.