Problem: Article: Traditionally, the feathers most commonly used include pheasant, grouse, turkey, and eagle feathers. The right to wear these feathers, especially eagle and turkey feathers, is usually won through acts of bravery. You may prefer to use less sacred, and more commonly available, feathers available at craft stores. Long, firm feathers work best.  Tail feathers on different sides of the bird will curve in different directions. For the most symmetrical warbonnet, separate the feathers into left-curving and right-curving and arrange them on different sides of the bonnet.  See the section on using a warbonnet appropriately if you are not familiar with its history. If the feathers are bent or extremely curled, straighten them first to create an even, attractive warbonnet. Grip the feather on both ends, and move it over a hot lightbulb, flipping the feather over occasionally. Let the feather cool while holding it straight.  Alternatively, move the feather through the steam from a kettle or clothes iron, or crimp the feather along its length with your thumbnail. Both of these methods have a higher risk of breaking the feather, so you may wish to practice on spare feathers first.  Note that a slight bent to the left or right is desirable, as long as you have enough of each type to arrange them on opposite sides of the warbonnet. Trim each feather to a rounded butter knife shape, then smooth the veins of the feather together between your fingers so there are no stray or frayed edges. If the stems are broken, cut off the broken portion to make an even end.  If the unbroken portion of the stem is shorter than 2.5 inches (6.4 cm), insert a wooden dowel into the hollow end of the stem to make it easier to attach to the warbonnet. Cut strips of stiff, thin leather about ¼" (6 mm) wide and 4¼" (10.8 cm) long. Fold each strip to make a "sandwich" over the end of a feather quill, so the bend in the leather forms a small loop beneath the quill tip, just large enough to insert a cord through. Attach the quill to the leather strip with glue, and let the glue dry before you continue. If you want to use traditional materials, you may attach the feather to the leather by punching a hole through the feather with an awl, and tying them with a waxed cord. Cut red felt swatches approximately 1½" (3.8 cm) wide and 4¼" (10.8 cm) long. Wrap each swatch around the leather sheath of each quill, but leave the loop at the bottom uncovered. Tie a loop around the felt at the top and bottom of the quill stem, using strong thread, and apply a drop of glue to the knot to increase durability. In traditional Plains Indian society, red tufts were only awarded for the greatest honors, or "grand coups." If you wish to imitate this, glue a small, downy red feather onto the tip of each feather.
Summary: Acquire feathers. Straighten the feathers (if necessary). Trim the feather tips and stems. Attach a leather loop to each feather. Wrap the quills in felt. Add a red tuft to the end of each quill (optional).

Problem: Article: On chronograph watches, the second hand is a long, thin hand that travels on the main dial of the watch. It records each second while your watch's chronograph function is being operated. Look for this hand in motion as the signal that the timer function of your watch is in use.  Note that watches without a chronograph function will not have this hand. Locate the minutes sub-dial right side of your watch face, where it is found on most chronograph watches. This small circle records the minutes that elapse while your chronograph function is turned on. Note the position of the minutes hand on this sub-dial to see the time recorded. The minutes sub-dial may be marked with a 30 or 60 at the top part of the circle, depending on the model of watch you have. On most chronograph watches, the hours subdial if found on the left of the watch face. Look at this subdial to note the number of hours passed. This function is particularly useful if you are tracking long events like marathon races. Most chronograph watches record up to 12 hours.
Summary: Watch the second hand while you time things. Observe the minutes sub-dial on the face of your watch. Look at the hours subdial if you are using the chronograph for a long period of time.

Problem: Article: Vomiting can accompany many common cat illnesses, as well as occasional digestive problems. If your cat has vomited, offer it plenty of fresh, clean water. If your cat vomits frequently, especially within a brief period, contact a vet. For cats with an occasional vomiting problem, keeping them away from food for 24-48 hours can give their digestive system time to recover. If your cat vomits even after having water, you can also withhold it for up to 24 hours. However, do not withhold water from a cat with known or suspected kidney disease. After the vomiting has stopped for a time, you can begin feeding your cat again. Try offering small amounts, 3-6 times a day. The food should be bland so as to not upset the cat’s digestive system again. Good suggestions for a bland diet include boiled, skinless chicken or white fish, such as cod.  Over the course of a few days, gradually increase the amount you feed the cat. After a few days on a bland diet, begin mixing a small portion of your cat’s regular food with the bland foods. Start with something like 1 part regular food to 3 parts bland food. If your cat seems to handle the mixed food without a problem, wait a day or two and mix one-half regular food and one-half bland food. After a day or so of that, try 3 parts regular food to one part bland food. If that also works, then you can go back to feeding your cat only its regular food.
Summary: Give your cat water. Withhold the cat’s food. Provide a bland diet.

Problem: Article: Where do you want to be in five years? Ten? How can this job help you get there? Set clear and achievable goals for yourself at your job, and work toward them each week. Knowing how your work relates to your ultimate goals in life will give you self-assurance and provide motivation for you to advance your company and yourself.  try to keep a list of what you're working toward, to help get you through the weeks. What you're doing right now might not seem that important, but how is this helping you get what you want? How is this moving you up the ladder? The ultimate goals of the company you work for are also important, and should be kept at the front of your mind. Employers appreciate employees who support other good workers. When you work hard and consistently help further your company's goals, you become a trusted voice. Use your voice to help others who are worthy of praise and advancement.  If other employees mock or criticize a fellow employee, don't participate. It can be easy to form snarky cliques at work, but it can create a toxic work culture. Don't be a part of it. If you gossip, lie, or cheat in order to gain position in the company, you may gain ground in the short term, but lose it in the long term as you built up bad relationships with other employees. Allow your employer to evaluate your work and skills, and determine where you fit best in the company. Employers value employees who take pride in what they're doing. If you're doing something you're really passionate about, that's easy. But if you're working a job for the wage, it can be a little more difficult to find that passion. Find some way to get more invested in what you're doing, to let your passion shine through. Stay focused now what this job affords you, and remind yourself that succeeding in this job makes all those things easier. If you're working to feed your family, or to pay your way through college, remind yourself that what you do at work has a direct impact on those parts of your life. While some people can be very difficult to interact with in the workplace, when you treat them poorly you should remember that you are negatively affecting your career opportunities with the company. Your co-workers were as carefully selected as you were, so showing contempt for and disrespect for any co-worker you encounter shows a disregard for the intellect of your employer.
Summary:
Establish long-term work goals. Speak well of other employees. Get invested in what you're doing. Treat everyone you encounter with dignity and respect.