Problem: Article: You can use social media to keep your friends and followers informed about the causes you support. Post informative articles, write about what you are doing to stay involved and invite your friends to attend events or donate to fundraisers for your cause. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram -- each of the above is a good place to start. No matter your cause, from nuclear proliferation to gender identity and bathroom choices, you’ll meet plenty of people online with differing views than yours. Some will never be persuaded no matter what evidence you provide, but others may be willing to listen to reason, thoughtful explanations. There is “fake news” all over the internet, so do a little digging to evaluate the evidence before sharing it. Thanks to the internet, starting a petition no longer has to mean going door to door with a pen and clipboard. There are numerous websites and social media platforms that house petitions, including change.org and petitions.whitehouse.gov. To drum up support for a petition:   Establish a clear, specific, and realistic goal — “Protect the wooded area adjacent to Veterans' Park from development.” Personalize the cause by telling your story — “I, like many kids in this area, developed an appreciation for nature by walking through those woods.” Mix online and offline efforts. Encourage friends and colleagues to share your petition both online and in person. It’s easy to donate money online to existing organizations that focus on your cause, although you should always do some research on how such groups spend their money. You can also turn to the internet for crowdfunding options, either by utilizing websites like indiegogo.com or firstgiving.com or by using social media to encourage direct donations. If you’re raising money for your local animal shelter, for instance, make sure there is a clear plan in place for using the funds. Many people won’t just give money blindly without knowing what it will be used for.
Summary: Promote your cause on social media. Explain and provide evidence for your perspective. Circulate online petitions. Provide financial support if you can.

Problem: Article: Here's what you need to make roasted mussels:  2 lbs. fresh blue mussels, debearded and rinsed 2 oz. whole almonds 3 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 1/2 tbsp. minced shallots 2 minced garlic cloves 6 tbsp. dry white wine 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 1/2 tbsp. chopped parsley 1/4 tsp. chopped thyme leaves 1 tbsp. chopped chervil leaves Sea salt to taste Pepper to taste Crusty bread for serving  Spread 2 oz. of whole almonds evenly on a baking sheet. Transfer the sheet to the oven and roast the almonds until they're fragrant, for about five minutes. Let them cool and them chop them by hand or use a food processor to chop them. Add 1 tbsp. of butter to the pan and cook until it's melted, for at least 30 seconds. Add 1 1/2 tbsp. of minced shallots and 2 minced garlic cloves to the butter and cook them until they're translucent, for 2-3 minutes. Add 6 tbsp. of dry white wine and 1 tbsp. of lemon juice to the pan and remove it from heat as soon as they boil. Add 1 1/2 tbsp. of chopped parsley, 1/4 tsp. of chopped thyme leaves, and 1 tbsp. chopped chervil leaves to the pan along with salt and pepper to taste.  Arrange 2 lbs. of fresh blue mussels that have been de-bearded and rinsed in no more than two even layers in the roasting pan. Cut the butter into several pieces to spread it out evenly over the mussels. Toss the mussels to coat every 3-4 minutes, until the mussels have opened up and the sauce is nice and creamy. Serve these roasted mussels immediately on their own or with some bread for dipping.
Summary: Gather your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Roast the whole almonds. Chop the almonds. Place a 5 1/4 quart nonreactive cast-iron roasting pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Add the wine and lemon juice and bring them to a boil. Add the herbs and almonds to the pan. Increase the oven temperature to 450ºF (232ºC). Arrange the mussels in the roasting pan. Place the remaining 2.5 tbsp. of butter over the mussels. Roast the mussels until they've opened. Serve.

Problem: Article: If you want your cat to be certified, it usually must be a specific age. Often, your cat must be at least a year old before it can be certified as a therapy cat. In addition, you must have had the cat for at least 6 months. Before beginning any therapy, your cat should be evaluated by a vet. In addition to making sure the cat is healthy, the vet should also update the cat on any shots it needs. Often, the organization will require your vet to fill out a specific form. Your vet will likely be familiar with it. Another requirement by some certification organizations is that you don't feed a raw diet. A raw diet increases the chances that your cat will carry bacteria, putting those who are sick or who have poor immune systems at risk.
Summary: Make sure your cat is of age. Get a clean bill of health. Don't feed a raw diet to your cat.

Problem: Article: your skin and pat it dry. Wet your skin with warm water and gently rub it with a brush, gentle scrubber, or exfoliating product, such as an exfoliating cleanser. Rinse your skin with cool water and then pat it dry. Exfoliating will remove dead skin cells that would otherwise clog your razor. Dip your clean fingers into a jar of pure coconut oil and then rub your fingers together. The heat and friction of your fingers will soften the oil, making it easy to spread on the skin you're planning to shave. Let the oil sit on your skin for a few minutes before you begin to shave. If you're shaving your face or armpits, you'll only need a coin-sized amount of coconut oil. You'll need more to shave your legs, especially if the skin is very dry. Although you could shave with just the pure coconut oil on your skin, you'll get a smoother shave if you apply moisturizing shaving cream. Spread or brush a thick layer of the cream evenly over your skin. If you're shaving short hairs, you may want to skip the shaving cream since pure coconut oil will be enough to moisturize the fine hairs. the hair with a sharp razor. Rinse your razor with clean water every few strokes, so the razor doesn't clog with hairs or coconut oil. If you find it difficult to rinse the razor, fill a cup with water. Then dip and shake the razor a little to loosen the hairs. Although you can gently wipe your skin with your hands as you rinse, avoid rubbing the skin vigorously. This will irritate the skin and make it appear red. Once you've rinsed the skin with water, take a soft cloth and gently pat the skin dry. Ensure that any little hairs are completely rinsed away before you towel dry. Shaving can dry out your skin, even if you moisturize before you begin. To hydrate your skin and protect it, spread a little more pure coconut oil in a thin layer over the smooth skin. Keep rubbing your skin until the coconut oil is absorbed and no longer feels greasy.
Summary:
Exfoliate Spread a thin layer of pure coconut oil on your skin. Use your fingers or a brush to apply coconut oil shaving cream. Shave Rinse the shaved skin and dry it. Rub a little pure coconut oil on your skin to moisturize it.