Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take your dog to a veterinarian. Understand what your vet is doing when he or she uses a Wood's Lamp. Understand what your vet is looking for when he or she examines hair follicles under a microscope. Understand that your vet will do a fungal culture if all else fails. Get ringworm treated.

Answer: As a general rule, if you suspect your pet has ringworm, take it to the vet to get checked out. Your veterinarian can confirm the presence of ringworm by a variety of methods and then treat. The Wood's Lamp is a special lamp fitted with ultraviolet bulbs and a magnifying lens. The lamp is switched on and the bulbs allowed to warm for 10 minutes. In a dark room, the animal is examined by shining the Woods Lamp onto the suspect areas and examining the response via the magnifying lens.  Certain species of ringworm glow a fluorescent apple green in the presence of ultraviolet light. If this happens then ringworm is present. Your veterinarian may then wish to double check his or her findings by sending a sample away to a lab for species identification. Be aware that only about 50% of ringworm species fluoresce in this way. So, in other words, a negative on the Wood's Lamp does NOT mean the animal is clear. This is a useful way to get a quick positive, but not a conclusive negative. Another way to get a quick result is for the veterinarian to pluck hairs from the edge of the affected area and examine them under the microscope. Under high magnification it can be possible to see the fungal spores entwined around the hair shaft, which gives positive confirmation of ringworm. A fungal culture will give you a definitive answer. To do this the veterinarian uses a sterile brush (such as a sterilized tooth brush) and rubs it over the affected area. The head of the brush is then pressed against a fungal culture medium, the medium container is then sealed, and set aside to see if fungus grows.  Many vets use an "in house" test where the fungal culture medium changes color if fungus grows. This gives a clear indication that ringworm is present. It takes an average of 4 - 5 days for the fungus to grow and cause a color change, although the test is not considered negative until a full 2 weeks have passed with a color change. If your dog is found to have ringworm your vet will likely prescribe an anti fungal medication. While being treated, keep your dog isolated, as the infection could still spread to other animals and even to humans. To make sure that your dog cannot ingest any topical medication, put a wide cone collar (also known as an Elizabethan Collar) on it during treatment.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Determine the perfume’s ingredients. Pay attention to volume. Research shipping regulations for the perfume’s destination. Identify the proper labeling. Be prepared for extra fees. Factor in weight costs. Consider self-delivery. Don’t lie.

Answer: If the perfume contains alcohol, there are a limited number of ways you can ship perfume in the United States. For example, perfume containing alcohol can only be shipped with USPS domestically using ground transportation. Check the perfume’s ingredients and compare with an online shipping site to identify any flammable, unstable, or restricted ingredients. Mailing liquids are restricted by volume in many countries. In the United Kingdom, for example, you can only ship 600 milliliters (20.3  fl oz) of perfume at once, and the perfume must be separated into four 150 ml containers. Check with your preferred mail carrier to determine limits on volume. Although the United States and the United Kingdom both allow moderate amounts of perfume to be shipped under specific regulations, some countries may not be able to receive the package. Be sure to research shipping destination regulations before sending off your package. For example, Canada cannot receive perfumes from the United States and Germany cannot receive perfumes from the United Kingdom. Some countries require special labeling on packages that contain perfume. Be sure to inquire with your desired carried on special labeling. You can usually fill out these labels online, print them, and attach them to your package before arriving at the shipping center, which will save you lots of time. Shipping perfumes with alcohol or other chemicals that are considered hazardous may come with a special handling or hazardous fee. Check with your carrier ahead of time to find out about any extra or hidden fees so that you can take them into account before you arrive at the shipping center. Shipping costs are partially determined by weight. Even if your preferred shipping carrier is able to ship your perfume, weight charges can add up quickly. If you are selling perfume to a customer, double check costs before completing transactions so that you don't undercharge for shipping. For local deliveries, transporting perfume on your own by car will be much cheaper, considerably less hassle, and there is less risk of damage to the bottle than if you ship by carrier. If the perfume is a gift for a loved one and you’re flying for a visit, you can pack the perfume in your checked bag. Be sure to double check your airline’s regulations on transporting checked-bag perfumes or potentially flammable liquids (if the perfume contains alcohol) before you leave. Although certain liquids are unregulated for shipping my mail carrier, don’t lie about your package status or ignore rules on the reporting of specific chemicals. Packages go through a number of screenings during shipping. If your package is suspected of a hazard or mislabeling, it can be significantly slowed during transit or destroyed without refund.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose the quotations you want to use in the paper with care. Avoid summarizing. Use quotes to highlight a specific phrase. Quote important evidence. Be clear when using quotes. Include bibliographic information at the end of the paper.

Answer: Overuse of quotations is considered sloppy in academic writing because it relies too heavily on others to make your point. Show not only that can you write, but that you can also judiciously sift through large amounts of research to glean the most important quotes that will support your argument. If you’re quoting something directly, it should be done because you have valuable insights based on that particular phrase or set of information. Quotes should not be used as filler, followed by a long summary or paraphrase of what you copied. Make sure that when you discuss the quote, you aren’t simply repeating what the text says in different words. Often times in academic writing, a very specific phrase or term may be used and described by an empirical source. If there is no way for your to better explain or reword this phrase, use a quotation. When possible, try to paraphrase or use an indirect quote to avoid seeming lazy with your writing. Quotations can be particularly helpful for an argumentative or study-based research paper, as you can use them to provide direct evidence for an important point you are making. Add oomph to your position by quoting someone who also backs it, with good reason. Be sure to elaborate on their point after quoting though, rather than just dropping it into your essay without further discussion. Although helpful at times, quotes that have not been clearly attributed can be confusing and out of place. Make sure your quote is given context before stating it. Although you should have a citation involved as well, it is important to make it clear to the reader that the ideas you are presenting are those of someone else. A "Works Cited" page, or other bibliographic source page, is used at the end of the paper to list full publishing information on each quoted source.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find a partner. Decide on the number of rounds. Count to three. Learn the moves and how to form them. Know what each move beats. Play the round over if it’s a stalemate.

Answer:
Rock, paper, scissors is only played with two people. You’ll need to find a partner to play with before you begin. Decide on the amount of odd numbered rounds you want to play for the game. This way, you’ll know going in how many rounds you need to win. Pound your fist on your other open hand three times before shooting your signal. This is usually denoted by saying “rock, paper, scissors, shoot!” You pound your fist on your open hand for the “rock, paper, scissors” and throw your move on “shoot.” Understand the three moves of the game: rock, paper, and scissors. Rock is formed by making a fist with your thumb tucked in your index finger. Paper is formed by opening your hand out flat with your palm facing down. Scissors is formed by extending only your forefinger and middle finger in the shape of a “v” with your other fingers curled into your palm. Rock wins against scissors, paper wins against rock, and scissors wins against paper. If the same move is thrown by both players, it results in a stalemate. In case of you and your partner throwing the same move, play the round again until someone wins.