Q: Having good posture while standing is important, especially if you are on your feet all day. If you are standing with proper posture, you reduce stress on your body and may actually have more energy, as your muscles are used most efficiently when you have good posture. Use the following guidelines to make sure you are standing correctly.  Hold your head up straight, not tilted forward, backward, or to the side. Picture a string attached to the top of your head, and someone is gently pulling it, keeping your head lifted. Keep your shoulder blades back, but not so far that they are touching. Knees should be straight, but not locked. Tuck your stomach in without tilting your pelvis forward of backwards. Keep your weight on the balls of your feet. Avoid lifting objects heavier than 30 pounds, but when necessary, always bend at the knees first. Keep your back straight and bend your knees and hips to retrieve the object. Never bend forward from the waist with straight knees.   Use a wide stance with feet firmly planted on the ground. Start close to the object. Straighten your knees in a steady motion, standing upright without twisting the body. Hold heavy objects close to you, with elbows bent and stomach muscles tight. If you are on your feet all day, you'll want to look for shoes designed for comfort and to adequately support the weight of your body. Look for brands that offer added support and cushioning, plus a roomy toe. Look into orthotic shoes or inserts to support good posture, and avoid high heels. You can easily check your posture by doing a wall test. Stand against a wall, with your head, shoulder blades, and buttocks touching the wall. Your heels should be two to four inches from the wall. Place your palm against the wall and slide your hand behind your lower back.  If your posture is good, then there should be a space about the width of a hand between your back and hand. If there is more space than that, then you can flatten the curve of your back by tensing your abdomen and pulling in your belly button. If there is less space and your back is touching your hand, arch your back until it is no longer touching your hand. Once you have corrected your posture, walk away from the wall. Remember how you had to adjust your body to achieve good posture, and make an effort to correct your posture throughout the day. You could buy a back support brace, which can be worn under your clothes. You can buy different types of braces to support different parts of your back, such as a belt for lumbar support or a brace that focuses on pulling your shoulders back. In addition, you might investigate devices that are on the cutting edge of technology, such as a sensor that attaches to your shirt and buzzes when you slouch or one that sticks to your lower back. You can even download an app that detects when you're craning your neck over your smartphone.
A: Know the correct way to stand. Bend from the knees when lifting heavy objects. Wear supportive shoes. Test your standing posture. Consider a device to help you maintain good posture.

Q: Magpies are more likely to attack you as a single person walking by yourself. If you're in a group, the magpie may feel outnumbered and is less likely to swoop down. No, this is not a joke! Because you can stare down a magpie and it won't attack, fake eyes can have a similar effect. To this end, add fake eyes to your headgear to make the magpie think you are watching it from either side of your head. You can even use googly eyes from the craft store or just ones cut out from a magazine. Another trick is to wear your sunglasses on the back of your hat or head. If you are riding a bike, attach zip ties to the helmet in a random pattern. Choose bright colors. Leave the strips long, and the bright display may be enough to distract the magpie.  You can use this tactic on its own or in combination with fake eyes. Try pipe cleaners in place of zip ties if that's what you have on hand. These garments will protect your scalp and eyes if a magpie decides to get too close. Make sure the hat is solid enough to protect against claws and a beak. If you have an umbrella, open it up and walk with it through the nesting area. It will protect you from the magpie. As an added bonus, it will keep off the sun, too! If the magpie does attack, it will likely go for the highest point: your umbrella. If you find yourself being swooped by a bird, covering your head this way may be your best bet if you have nothing else. Opt for a bag or other protective surface first, but if you have nothing else, protect your eyes and head with your arms. You can also improvise other solutions, such as a newspaper. Anything you can use to cover your head will help.
A: Walk in groups to discourage attacks. Wear eyes in the back of your head. Put zip ties on your helmet. Put on a solid hat and sunglasses to protect your head. Use an umbrella in nesting areas. Cover your head with your arms if needed.

Q: Since butterflies can’t chew their food, they need to drink the juices. Fruit that just ripe or fruit that is starting to get mushy is the best to keep in your feeders. When it comes to feeding butterflies, the softer the fruit, the easier it is to eat. Butterflies aren’t picky when it comes to the fruit you leave out. Some commonly used fruits are watermelons, bananas, pineapple, oranges, and peaches. Experiment with different fruit to see what species you attract. A butterfly proboscis can’t penetrate the thick peels of fruit. Use a sharp knife to slice the fruit open so the inside flesh is easier to eat and drink. In case the fruit still isn’t easy for a butterfly to eat, making multiple slits in the flesh of the fruit gives a space for the juice to collect. Using the same knife as before, make shallow cuts into each piece of fruit you’re leaving out. You can also scrape the fruit or stab multiple holes into it with the tines of a fork for a similar effect. Fruit left out overnight may attract raccoons or other destructive mammals to your yard. Store fruit in a cool place like a garage or shed overnight and put it back in the morning. As the fruit keeps rotting, it will get softer and easier for the butterflies to eat.  Replace the fruit once the fruits have turned black or moldy. If you save the fruit, cut 1⁄8 inch (3.2 mm) into the fruit with a knife or fork each day so there is easy access to the juices.
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Pick fruit that is ripe or overripe. Cut the fruit into quarters to expose their flesh. Make slits in the piece of fruit so the butterflies can get the juice. Move the fruit at night to prevent unwanted pests.