Write an article based on this "Select a material for shaping. Choose a suitable piece. Gather your flintknapping tools. Wear protective clothing. Work in ventilated areas. Sit comfortably."
article: The easiest materials to start with include chert, flint (a subtype of chert), and obsidian. These all leave smooth surfaces behind when fractured, require comparatively little force to chip, and usually have a uniform, fine grain. Once you've made a few small objects with these, you can experiment with materials that are a bit more difficult to work with, including basalt, lab-manufactured quartz, glass from the bottom of a wine bottle, and some types of porcelain.  Tap the material with a hard object. Generally speaking, the higher the pitch you hear, the better it is for knapping.  You can find many of these on eBay, or you can look for the right stones in nature if you have a geological guide to your local area. However, do not disturb piles of stone or stone surrounded by flakes and fragments. These are part of the archaeological record and should be left undisturbed. Select a stone that has few, if any, large cracks, fissures, bubbles, significant grain, noticeable inclusions (traces of other minerals), or other irregularities which would likely cause it to break or flake off in ways contrary to the shape you are trying to achieve. When it comes to size and shape, you have two options:  A flake is ready to be turned into an arrowhead or other tool. These are slightly convex, and relatively small. A core is a large stone, which you can break to create flakes. If you're hunting on your own, you'll likely have to start with one of these. Note that the term "preform" can refer to either of the above stages. The term means a material that has not yet been formed into a tool. If you are working with a ready-made flake, all you need is a pressure flaker, typically an antler tine or copper nail set in a wooden handle. If you have a core, you'll also need a more powerful striking tool, either a cylindrical "billet" or simply a dense, round stone that fits your hand (a hammerstone). A piece of limestone or other stone softer than your material, or an old grinding wheel, is also required if you are starting with a core.  See the Tips section below for more information on choosing billets and pressure flakers. A pressure flaker tool at least 1 ft (0.3 m) long will give you more control and reduce the risk of "tennis elbow" from repeated use. A smaller one may be easier to use for your first attempt, however. You'll be handling sharp, broken stone, and sending fragments of it flying. Goggles and thick, long pants are essential. Wear long sleeves and gloves as well, or expect to receive cuts and scrapes. A piece of leather to drape over your leg, and a smaller one to hold your materials with, are recommended. Always work outdoors in an open area, away from structure, or in a ventilated area with a high-powered fan constantly blowing away from your face. Stone dust is extremely sharp and can damage lungs and eyes over time, especially in an area of still air where it creates clouds of dust. Work over a tarp or cloth, so you can gather up and discard the fragments once you are done. Fragments left on the ground can cut feet. You can knap on a table or bench, of course, but traditionally knapping is done sitting cross-legged, with the stone in one hand in one's lap.  This method can be difficult for beginners.  Experiment to find out which sitting position gives you the most control, especially with pressure flaking.  If you have a core, continue on to the next step, "create a flat platform," or to "use direct percussion" below that if you already have a flat side on your core. If you have a flake, continue on to "abrade the edge" below, or directly to the section on pressure flaking if you bought a ready-made flake with a thick, dull edge. Large, heavy stones may require a table or a large, flat stone – but better yet, pick something smaller for your first project.

Write an article based on this "Buy a license online. Complete your online purchase. Purchase your license at a gun, fishing, or sporting goods store. Visit a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department location."
article: Go to the official website for Texas Parks and Wildlife at https://www.txfgsales.com/. Texas License Connection is the online portal for Texas Parks and Wildlife, and is where you can purchase your Texas fishing licence. Click "Purchase Items." This will bring you to the customer search page. Once you get to this page, create your profile. It’s necessary that you have your social security number, passport number, driver's license number, or customer number. Click “Create Profile” if there is no customer record found. If you don’t have a driver license, it’s possible there won’t be an existing profile for you. In this case, you need to create a new profile. Make sure to put in all the information correctly when creating a new account.  You can also get hunting licenses or combo packages that include both hunting and fishing licenses.  Existing data will be pulled from your driver licence information. After you’ve completely input accurate details about yourself, you can click on the blue button on the bottom that says “Start Shopping.” Click “Fishing” on the next screen. Choose the license that you’ve determined would best fit your needs and your budget. Review your items and click the “Checkout” button on the bottom of the screen. Once you’re done adding everything you need, check out of the store and get ready to input your billing and address information. Remember to put the address you want the licence to get sent to. Once you’ve finished putting in all your details, the “Place Order” button will finalize the transaction. Once you’ve completed the steps, you can officially fish in Texas legally. Print out the temporary ID on this page so you have a license while you wait for your official one to come in the mail.  When you click your first licence it will take you to the checkout screen, but you can still add more licenses from this screen. You can remove licences on the next page before inputting your financial information.  You’ll need a credit or debit card in order to purchase a license online. Make sure you have enough funds on your credit or debit card to pay for the license. Many commercial businesses are able to give out fishing licenses. Department stores or grocery stores can also have the ability to issue licenses at times. You'll need a valid form of identification in order to get a license.  Some valid forms of ID include your drivers license, vehicle registration, or a Texas voter certificate.  Make sure to call the place you're going to get your license from to make sure that they can provide you with one. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has 1,700 locations in the state. Visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ to find a park near you.  If you have additional questions contact the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at (512) 389-4820 or 800-792-1112 extension 4820. Remember to bring a valid form of identification.

Write an article based on this "Reinforce the qualities you like about yourself. Treat yourself with kindness. Reward yourself. Treat your body well. Make a list of kindness goals. Get involved with your community."
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We all need reminders of the positive parts of who we are, and it is easy to forget or not give yourself the credit you deserve. Are you a positive person?  Are you a caring person?  Do you cherish your family, whether it be your family by blood or choosing? You can write everything down in a journal. Feeling good about your life starts with feeling good about yourself, yet it can be easy to focus on the negative aspects of ourselves instead of the positive. Take a twenty-four-hour period to conduct an experiment about how you treat yourself. Make a list throughout the day of all of the times you talk down to yourself. At the end of the day, take a look at all of the negative self-talk you participated in. Make another list that reframes all of those negative statements in a positive, honest way. For example, say in the morning you forgot your keys and your automatic thought was to call yourself stupid. In your reframe list, you can change that thought to: “I’m not stupid. I’m a person who makes mistakes.” Make sure you are always taking time to nurture yourself. Life is challenging, and nurturing yourself will motivate you to be kinder to others. The way we treat ourselves is often a reflection of how we treat others. Start with yourself, practice kindness for yourself every day, and then it will seem more natural to extend that kindness to others. Make an effort to go out to your favorite restaurant or enjoy your favorite dessert. It can also be something as simple as getting a haircut or a massage. Treating yourself with respect and care makes it easier to spread that kindness to others. Make some easy goals to care for your body. This is not about changing your entire lifestyle, but more so taking small steps that prove to your body and yourself that you care about you.  If you don’t get much exercise, make a goal to walk for at least ten minutes a day. Take a look at your diet and health and think of easy changes you can make to nurture yourself. For example, say you eat fast food more than three times a week. You could make it a goal to only eat fast food once a week. Imagine it almost like a kindness scavenger hunt. As you check off your goals on your kindness scavenger hunt, also be aware of how you feel at the end of the day. Did it feel good to be kind to someone else? Did it make you feel good about yourself?  For example, you could make a goal of smiling at a stranger at least twice in a day. Another goal could be finding someone who needs help with a project such as moving or painting their home and offering to help or comforting someone in your life who is having a rough time. A wonderful way to feel good about yourself and your life is giving back and getting involved in your community.  There are many people in this world who need help.  There is nothing more gratifying than knowing that you have helped someone in need. Try spending some time volunteering in your community. You can contact shelters, animal rescues, youth organizations, or co-ops just to name a few.