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Just memorizing a list of capital names and countries is not that interesting. However, you may find learning about the culture, history, geography, or people more interesting. Therefore, as you try to learn the capitals, also look up facts about the area to help you remember.  For instance, learning that Rome is the capital of Italy may not be that interesting to you. However, you might be more interested to learn that Rome contains a whole country inside the capital, the Vatican. The Vatican, which is the head of the Catholic Church, is officially its own country.  As another example, you might find it interesting to note that the capital of Mexico, Mexico City, was once a large lake. It began as city on an island built by the Aztecs that spread out across the lake, which was eventually conquered. The current city was built on top of the rubble from the original city, and the water was drained to other areas. Using visual cues to aid your learning is a tried-and-true method. Fortunately, with something geographical like world capitals, you've got the visual aids built right in.  Try printing off a blank map of the world, and write in the capitals and country names while looking at another map. Color in the map to help your visual memory. You can also draw in details related to the country, such as adding a picture of the country's flag or national flower.  Next, try filling in a new map without looking at another map. Mnemonic devices are tricks to help you remember or learn something. For instance, say you wanted to remember to get bananas, beef, and flour at the store. You might try visualizing a cow eating a banana with a sack of flour balanced on his head. More appropriately for world capitals, try making a visual map in your head, also known as the Method of Loci.  With this mnemonic device, you imagine a place you know and visualize items in that place. The items help you remember what you need to. If this method sounds good to you, try visualizing an item that reminds you of the capital and country. For instance, for London, England, you might think of a plate of fish and chips.  However, for world capitals, it might be better to imagine a world map. Visualize a world map in your head, large enough that you can stomp from country to country in one step. As you walk through the world, visualize the capital and name of each country. Rhymes and rhythms help things stick in your memory. That's why nursery rhymes and kids' songs are so easy to remember.  You could try singing the world capitals to a current popular tune, one that you already like a lot.  You could also try a world capital's song that's already out there, such as the expanded version of the Animaniacs' state capitals song that includes world capitals.

summary: Learn facts about the capitals. Use visual aids. Try a mnemonic device. Use a rhyme or song.


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At this point, you should have a list of potential centers. Each of these should offer generalized plans, but some may have a worker sit down with you to come up with a personalized plan. Make a list of pros and cons for available plans so you can best determine which is right for you.  After listing pros and cons for your plans, compare your lists. Remove plans with more cons than pros, and give higher priority to the list(s) with the most pros. Some cons may be weightier than others. For example, a price difference of $10 might not be a big deal to you, but a center that is only open while you work, even if it has great plans, may be impossible. With your list of pros and cons this should be relatively easy. However, if you're still struggling to choose one center over another, you may want to factor atmosphere, cleanliness, equipment, and so on into your evaluation. Depending on your training plan, your center may recommend certain days that are best for you to come into your recovery center. Other centers may be looser with scheduling. but in any case, you should try to keep a consistent schedule for best results. Once you've decided on a recovery center and a suitable plan to facilitate your recovery, you're ready to pay. Some centers may require a membership up front, but others allow walk-in appointments as well. Recovery centers can frequently be expensive. This is because of the specialized equipment and care provided. In some cases, you may be able to set up a payment plan with your particular center.

summary: Compare the available recovery plans. Choose the plan and center that suit your needs. Schedule appointment times. Pay for your recovery center membership.


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Have the bike's serial number ready to give them if you know it. You can do this online, but showing up in person at the nearest police station may lead to a faster response. Let the police know about your GPS tracker if one is attached to your bike. There are many websites that keep a local or global registry of stolen bikes. You can enter information about your theft on these for free. Let your friends know that your bike is stolen, post about it on social media, and tell people who spend time near where it was stolen (such as the employees at the business you locked your bike in front of). The more people who know your bike was missing, the greater the chance someone will see it and tell you. Be sure to provide your contact information and a detailed description of your bicycle. Craigslist and other online noticeboards often have sections for announcing stolen bikes. If you receive information, pass it on to police. Return to the spot your bike was stolen and look at nearby buildings for video cameras. If you see any, ask the owners if you or the police can review their tapes to help identify the bike thief. eBay, Gumtree, and Craigslist are all common places for bike thieves to sell bikes. Check regularly for bikes of the model that was stolen for bikes that might be yours. If you find a likely candidate, notify the police and the website owners. The easiest way to do this is to set up an automatic alert on each site that will send you an email every time a bike of a certain model is put up for sale. The process varies for each website; search the FAQ or ask customer service about "automatic alerts", "auto-search", or "saved searches". Find out where used bikes are commonly sold in your area and visit them. If you see your bike there, make sure it's yours and contact the police. Bicycle theft is covered under some plans, but you'll need to submit the claim within a certain time period following the theft. If you used a high-security lock, contact the manufacturers and see if they have an anti-theft guarantee. Once you've located your bike, let the police recover it rather than risking injury to do so yourself.
summary: File a police report as soon as possible. List your bike as stolen in an online database. Spread the word. Post stolen bike notices on telephone poles and online. Ask for surveillance tapes, if available. Keep an eye out for similar bikes sold online. Visit local flea markets and other places secondhand bikes are sold. File a claim with your renter or homeowner insurance. Do not take risks to recover the bike yourself.