Article: Attach  5 foot metal or wooden poles to a mesh net every three to four feet. You will need a section of net that is 6 feet wide by 30 feet long.  A funnel trap works by allowing the ducks to squeeze into a narrow opening that is tapered inward making it easy to get in but hard to get out. Hammer the posts into the ground in a circular shape with the ends of the net extending inward to the middle of the circle. Drape a piece of netting over the top of your trap to keep the ducks from flying out. Observe the behavior of the ducks you are attempting to catch for a few days to get a good idea of where to place the trap.  Traps can be placed on dry land or in shallow water. The best time to catch ducks is after they have mated and molted their flight feathers which leaves them grounded. In order for your trap to be effective you will need to get the duck to be comfortable coming to the area where the trap is located.  Spread bait in and around the trap. Keep the majority of the bait inside the trap to encourage the duck to enter the trap. You don’t want them to feed outside of the trap, but it is necessary to place a small amount of bait such as corn outside the trap to attract them to the area initially. Place a decoy duck in the trap. When ducks see another duck in an area they are more likely to investigate and approach the area. Placing a mounted duck inside the trap is the most realistic decoy, however wooden or plastic decoys can also be effective. Use a duck call to attract ducks to the area where your trap is located. Be sure that you stay hidden in blind or under cover to avoid spooking the ducks. Remove the ducks from the trap one by one by scooping them up with a net or bag. If you must grab the duck with your hands, grab it by the neck rather than the wings to prevent injury to the duck. After transporting your ducks to their new location, gently lay the bag on the ground. Open the end of the bag and grasp the duck firmly, yet gently, around the neck. Pull the ducks from the ground and hug them towards your body with your other arm to prevent them from flapping their wings. Release the duck onto the ground to waddle away.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Build a funnel trap. Place the trap in an area frequented by ducks. Attract the duck to your trap. Scoop the ducks into a net or cloth bag. Remove the ducks from the bag.
Article: Any time you interact with another person, take a second or two to acknowledge him. Because you never know what is going on in another person’s life, a simple “hello” or “thank you” can go very far in making the person feel worthy and happy. In turn, the person’s reaction may bring you joy with the response you get.  Start off any interaction with a smile. It doesn’t even need to be a big, toothy grin. A smile to a person you walk past may get a smile in return. Generally, the nicer you are to others, the more they will want you around and you’ll experience the positive social consequences. Make eye contact whenever you can. Consider greeting others with a cheerful “hello.” Remember to say “please” and “thank you.” Saying these things and incorporating positive behaviors become a habit over time. Even at tough times, they can offer a glimmer of humanity to other people who are struggling. Doing something nice for another person, like offering a compliment or paying for her lunch, can bring both of you a lot of joy. In any situation, consider making a small and kind gesture to another person. Not only will this bring the other person joy, but may also brighten your spirits. Keep in mind that you don’t have to do something grand. Buying coffee for a friend or colleague who is having a hard time or giving someone a kind word can help the other person—and you—be joyful. There are a lot of people in the world who are less fortunate than you. They may not have a home, job, or their health. Giving some time to these people can give them a glimmer of hope and joy and make you feel great, too. Offer your time to a health facility or organization that provides aid to those less fortunate than you. Consider working at a place where your skills may be especially welcome. For example, if you like to paint, you could volunteer to paint with sick children or the elderly. You could also help individuals living in shelters develop their job skills.
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Acknowledge a person’s presence. Offer simple acts of kindness. Volunteer your time with the less fortunate.
Article: Measure across the longest part of your quilt and across the shortest part. If your quilt is square, then the length and width measurements will be the same. Write down the measurements. You can measure in inches or centimeters. Either is fine as long as you stay consistent and use the same measurement throughout this process. This will give you the perimeter of your quilt. For example, if the width of your quilt is 40 inches (100 cm), then your width times 2 will be 80 inches (200 cm). If the length of the quilt is 50 inches (130 cm), then the length times 2 will be 100 inches (250 cm). Adding the length and width together will give you a total of 180 inches (460 cm) for the perimeter. After you find the perimeter, add 10 inches (25 cm) to the total. This will provide some extra length to overlap the binding. For example, if your perimeter is 180 inches (460 cm), then adding 10 inches (25 cm) would give you a total of 190 inches (480 cm).
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Measure the length and width of your quilt. Multiply each measurement by 2 and add the totals together. Add on 10 inches (25 cm) for the overlap.