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Forgetting to feed or give water to your bird is very dangerous to the bird's health, and could over time reduce your bird's overall happiness and trust in you. Always be sure that your bird has enough clean drinking water, and be sure to feed him an appropriate diet.  Make sure your bird has access to seeds, grains, beans, vegetables, nutritious pellets, and occasional fruit.  Do NOT give your bird chocolate, avocado, salty foods, garlic, onion or any human snack foods. Your bird views his cage as a home within your home. Making your bird's cage as comfortable as possible will help him feel safer in your home, and may help him feel more caring toward you. Be sure your bird's cage is big enough. It should also be kept away from direct sunlight, out of reach from any other pets you may have, and away from loud or frightening sources of noise, such as televisions and radios. Parakeets love to play, and providing your bird with fun, challenging toys will make him happy and content.  Be sure your parakeet has toys that allow him to climb, as well as toys that are colorful and make noise.  Give your parakeet a swing inside his cage, and make sure he has plenty of perch space inside the cage.  Get your parakeet toys that are safe to chew on. Look for toys with wooden components, or solid, sturdy beads that can be bitten and chewed. You can do this by showing your bird that you are safe and friendly. Speak to your bird often, and use soothing, calm tones. You should also allow your bird to eat and play outside his cage, and encourage him to interact with you. Over time, your bird will feel safe and comfortable around you, and he will come to show you affection.

summary: Make sure your bird's physical needs are met. Make him feel safe. Give your parakeet toys. Encourage your parakeet to trust you.


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This is a professional relationship that has very real implications for your financial health. It is important to select an accountant that you respect, that listens to your needs, and can answer your questions.  How are they at communicating? Can you reach them when it’s necessary? Do you feel comfortable sharing the intimate details of your finances with them? Obviously you want an accountant who knows his or her stuff, but the mark of a good professional is that they can translate that esoteric and complicated jargon into information that you can understand.   Look for someone that you can build a long-term relationship with. Spend time looking over the websites of accountants that you have received referrals for and learn more about them. Consider your company needs based on the specialty of the accountant or firm. You may want to choose an accountant who specializes in small business issues, has a good deal of experience, and represents other companies in your industry. Industry experience gives an accountant a leg up on others. An accountant should be able to discuss your business’s needs with you to render their best services. Do you prefer to work with an accountant who operates their own small firm, or would you rather work with a larger firm?  Larger firms may be equipped to handle and offer different services than smaller firms. If you need help with a very specialized task, you will need to inquire whether the firm or individual is equipped and licensed to handle this task. Larger corporations or individuals with more complex financial situations may need more than one accountant working on their financials so you should look at and interview the larger firm and the team that they are working on. For smaller needs, keep in mind that many sole practitioners work from home – it’s fairly common for them to communicate remotely or even keep your books at their home office. They may also ask to meet you at a neutral site like a coffee shop. Don’t be alarmed by this. Make sure to check any potential accountant’s credentials. Afterwards, where the work takes place is not all that important. In fact, the lack of an office or suite can mean lower overhead costs and lower fees. It is important to find an accountant that is within your budget, but you may need to adjust your budget if your finances require more attention or are more complicated.   If you are using an accounting firm, rates for services will vary depending on the size of the firm, the accountant's experience, and the firm's location. A junior account can initially handle your tax return preparation and write-up work. In this case, a CPA may review tax returns after the junior accountant prepares them. The firm partners will generally handle the consulting work. The greater the responsibility, the higher the rate per hour a professional charges will be.

summary: Find the right fit. Research the accounting firms that are in your area. Evaluate the size of the firm. Inquire about accountant rates.


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Oftentimes, people want to believe that good things happen to good people, which can lead them to also believe that bad things only happen to bad people. It's important to recognize your tendency to rationalize suffering in this way and actively work to change it. Try to change the way you think about all kinds of misfortune, not just crime victims. For example, many people who blame the victims of sexual assault also blame people who are afflicted by poverty or disease. All of these kinds of blame stem from the same core belief that bad things only happen to people who deserve them. Victim blaming is often used as a defense mechanism by people who want to believe that they could never become the victim of such a crime. This causes them to focus almost entirely on the characteristics and actions of the victims when assessing the reason for the attack. Distance yourself from this kind of thinking by reminding yourself that you are not that different from the victim and could just as easily have been the victim of a crime. Don't forget to think about outside circumstances. These are often things that the victim has no control over at all, and they are much more likely to contribute to the attack than anything the victim did. Many people make the false assumption that a victim consents to violence by failing to fight back or tell the perpetrator to stop, but this does not imply consent at all. You would not blame a robbery victim for failing to tell the robber to stop robbing them, so you should not blame the victim of sexual assault or domestic violence for not fighting back.  "Tolerating" abusive treatment by not leaving an abusive partner does not constitute consent. Having a previous consensual sexual encounter with the attacker does not imply consent for future sexual encounters. While there are some steps that individuals may be able to take to increase their personal safety, it's important to realize how unrealistic it is to expect victims to effectively prevent attacks. It is simply impossible to anticipate every bad thing that may happen, and just as impossible to protect oneself against all of these bad things.  Many risk reduction strategies are simply impractical. For example, staying inside and never socializing with other people may reduce a person's risk of being sexually assaulted, but this is not a reasonable thing to ask of a person. The more closely you examine other prevention strategies, the more problems you will likely identify with them. Many other strategies may be completely ineffective, even if they are implemented correctly. Keep in mind that people may still be the victims of violent crimes even if they take all reasonable precautions to protect themselves.
summary: Accept that the world is not fair. Realize that it could happen to you. Don't assume consent was given. Recognize the absurdity of prevention strategies.