Problem: Article: A ruler is a measuring stick marked with units for measuring along its edge.   These can be made of plastic, cardboard, metal, or fabric. marked units for measuring length along its edge. These can be for either English (inches) or metric (millimeters or centimeters) units of measurement. In the U.S. and the UK, a student's rule is from 12 to 36 inches (30.48 to 91.44 cm), or from one to three feet long. Some typical fractions of inches used to make measurements more accurate are halves and quarters. Some typical fractions of centimeters are thin marks for every tenth of a centimeter (every one millimeter), and thick marks for every half centimeter (every five millimeters). This is a soft fabric tape, also marked with numbers representing inches or centimeters.   This can be wrapped around a person's torso, to measure chest, waist, neck, and other sizes for sewing clothing. It may be used for measuring length, such as inseams and sleeves of garments. Using these to measure 3-dimensional objects that are curved is best. These are about 6 feet (1.8288 meters) long in the U.S., and can be folded to fit into a tool pouch or pocket.  Carpenters rulers used internationally are usually 2 meters long.  These are also called "stick rules". They are often scaled in both metric units (mm, cm and m) and foot and inch measures.. Typically, the inch segments are made up of 8 inches, and fractions are marked to 1/16 inch. Also called measuring tapes, these are flexible metal or fiberglass tapes.   These have a spring to rewind them into a case. They are also rolled on a spool in lengths of 100 meters (or 330 feet) and longer. Most measuring tapes have one side for U.S. Customary and one side for metric units, or both on the same side. These are not actual lengths of measurement but will give distances to scale from a size ratio.   These are "scale" rulers, with special marks representing a size ratio. For example "1 inch equals 1 foot" (1:12 ratio), "1 mm equals 1 cm" (1:10) or "1 cm equals 1 meter" (1:100). These are used for drawing precisely scaled blueprints and building plans.
Summary: Understand what a ruler is. Learn what a seamstress' tape is. Know what a carpenters ruler is. Find a tape measure and look at it. Know what an architect's scale is.

Problem: Article: Consider the way you currently live your life. Ask yourself which components of your life follow God and which stray away from that path.  Take the time to sit down and reflect on your walk thus far. Think about times in your life when you felt “in harmony” with God. Those days were likely days on which you were walking with God. Then, think about times when you felt lost, directionless, or distant from God. Ask yourself if you were doing things that pushed God away during that time, even if those things were as simple as not making time for prayer, church, or meditation. Those days may have been days on which you paused or took a wrong turn in your walk. Seek to model the behaviors you followed during the times you've walked with God in the past, and actively try to avoid the behaviors that previously led you astray. To walk with God, you must keep in step with Him. To keep in step with Him, you need to model your actions after His and follow the instructions God has already provided all of humankind with.  Part of this process means obeying God's commandments regarding moral behavior. While some view these instructions as being restrictive, ultimately, they are meant to keep humanity safe and spiritually connected to God. The other significant aspect of following God's commands involves following God's command to love—to love God, to love one's neighbors, and even to love oneself. Model your life after the love God has shown and continues to show for humanity. While some steps can be determined via Scriptures and church tradition, other steps on your walk with God are more personal. To take those steps, you will need to pray to God and ask to obtain an understanding of what those steps are.  Children rely on their caretakers to guide them along safe, positive paths. They may think they know all the answers, but inevitably, the time will come when they realize that they should have listened to guidance offered by their parents, grandparents, etc., instead of stubbornly getting themselves into trouble or danger. In the same way, believers ultimately rely on the Holy Spirit to guide them along paths that are spiritually positive. The answer to a prayer or the solution to a difficult circumstance may not arrive as promptly as you would like. In order to walk alongside God, though, there are times when you must slow down your own pace and walk at God's pace. Ultimately, God will guide you to the place you are supposed to be at the time you are supposed to arrive. You might be in a rush to get there, but if you want to walk with God, you must trust that God's chosen time of arrival is better than yours when the two disagree. While you can certainly have loved ones outside of the faith, it is important to fellowship with others who share your dedication to God. These people can become your support here on Earth, and you can support them in return.  Other believers can also help keep you accountable to the commitment you have made to walk with God. Keep in mind that God often uses the people in one's life to guide your steps. No matter how many times you trip and stumble, you need to dust yourself off and continue walking. God will not turn you away, even if you temporarily lose sight of the road you're supposed to travel on.
Summary: Analyze your steps. Obey God's commands. Seek guidance from the Holy Spirit. Have patience. Walk with others on the same path. Keep walking.

Problem: Article: Both your puppy and your cat need a room in which they can adjust. You do not want to force a meeting right away. Give your pets separate care and attention for the first day or two.  You should usually confine the new pet initially, meaning you should keep your puppy in a separate room before letting her roam around the house. Make sure the room is stocked with adequate food, water, and toys. Make sure to spend plenty of time with your new puppy as she adjusts to your home. You should switch out which animal is confined. This will give them each a chance to explore the home. They can also get used to one another's smells, and become increasingly comfortable with the fact a new animal is present.  Rotate the animals every few hours. It's important the puppy has a chance to leave the room and explore a little, but you should not allow her free-range of the house yet, as this may interfere with potty training. Expand the area in which the puppy is confined to two or three rooms and watch her closely to watch for signs of toileting. When the animals are not confined, they may interact through the door. Your dog may, for example, sniff or paw at the door. For the most part, this is safe; however, if your puppy is excessively pawing at the door, correct the behavior. This can cause stress for your cat, leading to a messy introduction. It's very important the dog and the  cat get accustomed to one another's scent. You can swap small bits of bedding, like pillows or blankets. You can also exchange toys. Try rubbing a towel on one animal and putting the towel under the other animal's food dish. You should never leave your pets unsupervised before you've made many successful face-to-face introductions.   Make sure both the dog and cat are securely confined to separate areas when no one is home. You may wish tocrate train your puppy and keep her safely confined while you are out, allowing the cat free range (as he is presumably already comfortable in the house) If you secure the cat in a room while you're gone, make sure he has access to a litter box.
Summary:
Set up a space to confine your cat or dog. Alternate which animal is confined. Exchange scents. Keep the animals confined while no one is home.