Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get a thick branch. Cut off jagged the ends of the branch. Mark off on the branch where you want to cut your buttons. Saw across the branch, using the lines you made as a guide. Draw the button holes on the flat side of the button. Drill the holes in the button using your dots as a guide. Buff the front and back of each button with a piece of sandpaper. Paint or decorate the buttons, if desired. Polish and seal the buttons.

Answer: How thick the branch is depends on how wide you want your buttons to be. The bark will give your button a nice texture. If you want a simpler button, choose a wooden dowel instead. You can use a hacksaw or an electric table saw for this step. This will get rid of the jagged, spiky ends of the branch, and ensure that your first and last buttons are smooth. Wear safety glasses and gloves for this step. Use a pencil to sketch lines across the branch. They should be ⅛ to ¼ inch (0.32 to 0.64 centimeter) apart. If you make them too thin, they may end up breaking or cracking.  If the pencil doesn't show up, lightly score lines using a craft blade instead. You do not have to draw the lines across the entire branch. It really depends on how many buttons you want to make. Once again, use a hacksaw or an electric table saw for this step. If the branch wobbles around too much, consider setting it down into a miter box, and then using the grooves as a cutting guide. Pick up one of the wood disks. Choose a side to be the back. Draw 2 or 4 dots in the center with a pen or pencil. These will be the guides for your holes. Set the button down on a piece of scrap wood. Use a 1/16-inch (1.6-millimeter) drill bit to make holes through the top of the button; use the dots you made as a guide.  You can use a larger or smaller drill bit, depending on the size of the button and the project. The scrap piece of wood is there to protect your work surface. Wear safety glasses and gloves for this step. If you need to, flip the button over, and drill the holes through the other side. This will help make them more even. This will help soften the edges around the button and the button holes, and prevent snagging. You can leave the buttons plain, if you'd like, or you can decorate them. For example, you can etch designs into the buttons using a wood burning tool, or you can paint them with acrylic paint. You can also dye them with watercolor paint or fabric dye. If you painted or stained the buttons, be sure to let them dry. This is not absolutely necessary, but it is highly recommended. Not only will it bring out the natural color and pattern of the wood, but it will also help the buttons last longer. Here are some options for you:  For something quick and simple, polish the buttons using furniture polish and a soft cloth.  If you painted the buttons, seal them with an acrylic sealer.  Apply two coats, allowing each coat to dry in between. Consider staining the buttons by rubbing some linseed oil, tung oil, or beeswax over them.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Download the application. Complete multiple applications, if necessary. Provide personal information. State your method of payment. Complete the Responsible Persons List. Identify the particular license or permit that you want. Provide criminal background information. Provide additional information about your business. Contact ATF with questions.

Answer: You need to complete an “Application for Explosives License or Permit,” which is available from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives website.  You can either print the form out and write in your information or you can enter the information into a PDF on your computer before printing it out. If you print, then use all block letters. One permit is required for an individual or business to acquire, use, or transport explosives. However, you need to submit a separate application and license fee for each premises on which you will manufacture, import, or distribute explosives. The form will ask for basic information about you and your business in Section A. If you need additional space for any item, then include a sheet of paper with your name and address at the top, and clearly identify the item the additional information refers to. Required personal information includes:  Name Trade or business name Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number County where your business is located Physical address of the premises Mailing address (if different from physical address) Business and residence telephone numbers Fax and email address Your business's legal form (partnership, corporation, sole proprietorship, etc.) You can pay by check, money order or cashier's check, or credit/debit card. If you are paying by credit or debit card, then include the following:  Card number, without dashes Name as printed on the card Expiration date Billing address Total amount of fees Signature of cardholder Date As part of the application, you need to identify all “responsible persons.” This term is defined in the application's instructions. Essentially, it includes anyone with the power to direct the management of the applicant, such as an owner, partner, or shareholder (if the shareholder has the power to direct management and policies). Provide the following information for each “responsible person”:  Full name Alien number or admission number, if not a citizen Position at the business Social Security Number (voluntary) Home address Email address Home and work telephone numbers Date of birth Place of birth Country of citizenship Sex Ethnicity Race For example, if you intend to manufacture explosives, then you should check all of the different explosives you manufacture, such as dynamite, fireworks, black powder, etc. You also should provide information about any local or state license you had to obtain in order to run your explosives operations or business. You will be asked a series of questions about your criminal background and the background of all people listed as Responsible Persons on your application. The following is a sample of what you will be asked:  Whether you are a fugitive from justice Whether you are under indictment or information for a felony or any crime for which you could be imprisoned for more than a year Whether you are presently appealing a conviction Whether you have ever been convicted of a felony Whether you have ever received a dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces The application also requests information about where your business is located and when it operates. For example, the form asks for the following:  Your hours of operation (when you open and close) The type of building your business is located in (commercial building, residence, etc.) Whether you own or rent the premises You can call ATF at (877) 283-3352. Alternately, you could review information online at www.atf.gov. If you want to mail correspondence, then send it to ATF Federal Explosives Licensing Center, 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Stick to a budget. Keep it small. Pick a theme. Pick a location that fits your theme and guest list.

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How much you spend will, of course, depend on the number of guests and your finances, but a majority of parents spend less than $200.00. Don’t feel as though you need to spend a particular amount, or keep pace with other parents. You’ve already spent plenty on your child in their first year, so their first birthday should be focused on them, rather than the staging of an elaborate social affair. An infant might be scared by a lot of strangers, especially adults, so limit your guest list to family and close friends. Also consider how many people your budget can accommodate. Food costs, particularly, can add up quickly as your guest list grows. The guest of honor won’t care one way or another, but your older guests might enjoy a colorful, creative theme party. Plus, your keepsake photos will be a lot more fun if they include decorations, hats and colorful food. Some ideas to consider:  Cartoon or superhero themes Color themes Animal themes A circus theme Although your baby might feel the most relaxed at home, you may need to consider another space to accommodate a larger guest list. If you’ve decided on a theme, perhaps it lends itself to a particular location, like a park or the zoo. If somewhat older children are attending, consider a kid-friendly restaurant.