Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Brush your cat on a regular basis. Help accustom your cat to regular brushing. Bathe your cat Use cat-cleaning products. Visit a professional groomer.

Answer: Brush your cat for five to ten minutes at least once a week to manage shedding. If your cat has long hair or sheds heavily, you may need to brush it once every two to three days or more.  A soft-bristle brush will work for short- or medium-haired cats. A wire-bristle (“slicker brush”) or specialized cat comb will work best for long-haired breeds. The brush shouldn’t get snarled or require tugging. Using a comb to get down to the skin will help get the loosened undercoat to the surface. Finish with a quick rubdown using a chamois or cloth. Avoid the face and ears while brushing, and be careful near the sensitive stomach area.  If the cat does not tolerate grooming with a brush or comb, try using grooming gloves, which feel more like stroking. These gloves are especially handy since you can just take off all the hair and dispose of it in one go.  Mini cat-grooming vacuums are another option. The noise they produce may frighten your cat, though. You may have to start with the vacuum in another room, and gradually bring it closer over the course of a few days or weeks before the cat accepts the device being used on them. Using treats can be a good idea to create a positive association. You may need to train your cat to tolerate grooming. Be attentive to your cat’s response and body language. Some cats are hypersensitive to touch. Watch the cat’s body language to avoid overwhelming or overstimulating it. Watch for tail or ear twitching. If you see either, stop brushing, praise the cat and/or offer it a treat, then let it go. If you continue brushing, your cat may bite or scratch you. . To actively reduce shedding, bathe your cat every one to four weeks. Because most cats don’t like water, your cat may not be enthusiastic about a bath. You may need to gradually work your cat up to a full bath.  To help your cat become accustomed to a bath, start by filling a bathtub with three to four inches of warm (not hot) water. For the first few times, just put the cat in the water so that just its feet get wet and let the feet soak for a short period. Gradually build up to getting more of the cat’s body wet each time. Always build up slowly to avoid frightening your cat and understand that some cats may never tolerate a bath. When you’re ready to bathe your cat, begin by wetting its fur. Use a soap-free, oatmeal based pet shampoo to lather the fur everywhere but the cat’s face. Rinse the fur thoroughly, again, avoiding the eyes, nose, and ears.  Dry the cat with a large towel. Visit a pet store and look for wipes or sprays that clean a cat's fur without water.  These can replace baths entirely for uncooperative cats. Or, you can use them between baths if the cat gets dirty or starts shedding.  Alternatively, to quickly remove loose fur from the top coat, use a paper towel or cloth dampened in warm water. Make an appointment with a professional groomer if you’re unable to manage the shedding yourself.  A visit to a professional groomer may be necessary for cats with long, thick fur or for cats that react aggressively to grooming. Consider having a long-haired cat shaved down once or twice a year to decrease shedding.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be direct. Show examples. Go over the directions twice. Allow your students time to ask questions.

Answer: Make sure that you provide clear, direct instructions when you are assigning a certain task to students. Don't assume that they'll read between the lines or infer something that you don't explicitly state. Tell them exactly what you want them to do and how you expect them to do it. Students can have many different learning styles. Some are visual learners, while others learn by doing. Whatever the case, you will have a variety of learning styles in your classroom and it is important to cater to them all. One of the easiest ways to do this is by showing examples to help your students practice whatever skill is being taught. Teaching them the skill, then showing them how to implement it is an effective way to make the skill stick. For example, if you are teaching your 4th grade students about multiplying fractions, it is important to teach them the problem solving method and then go over multiple examples with them. You can do this through worksheets in addition to problems on the board so that they have several ways to practice and learn the skill. Sometimes kids don't understand the directions the first time around. And realistically, it's always possible that kids will become distracted and missed what you said the first time altogether. So, make sure they are paying attention and repeat the directions a second time. After giving your instructions, make sure that you provide enough time for your students to ask questions. That way, if something is unclear to them, they have time to ask for clarification.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Highlight available support and training. Don’t neglect the working culture. Provide your contact details.

Answer: Try to think of the handover as an opportunity for you to really contribute to giving someone the best possible chance to succeed. You are not just trying to hand off tasks and jobs, but are trying to help your successor’s professional development and your former employer’s long term-health.  Do this by pointing out any relevant training opportunities that you know of. Perhaps when you started the job, you received a suite of training to help you adapt and develop. Be sure you mention this to your successor, and encourage them to explore the possibilities. If you are spending time with the person who will be filling your position, it’s important not to focus solely on technical aspects of the job. Each place has a unique working environment and culture that can be intimidating or confusing for a newcomer. Be sure to set some time aside to give the new person the lowdown on how the office functions.  Make the effort to take them around the office and introduce them to everyone. Be sure you clearly define the role of the new employee as well as existing employees. If the job description of the new arrival is slightly different to yours, or their responsibilities and priorities are focussed elsewhere, make sure existing staff recognise this. If you really want to go the extra mile, you could provide the new employee with your contact details. You might say that they can contact you if there is a major issue or they need a little guidance. Not everyone will be happy to do this, and it is likely to depend on your relationship with your former employer.  Often a problem can be resolved with a simple email. Offering to help out after you leave will make a good impression and help boost your reputation.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find a large chef knife. Put the olive on a chopping board to avoid creating a mess on your countertop. Place the flat surface of the chef knife on top of the olive and press down. Continue to press down on the olive and gently pull the knife towards you. Maneuver the pit out of the olive with your fingers if it still hasn't popped out.

Answer:
If you don't have a chef knife you can use any other object with a hard flat surface.  You will feel the pit inside the olive start to pop out. This will cause the olive to roll and help in squeezing the pit out. Try to take out the pit in 1 piece while causing the least damage to the fruit.