Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use the compass rose to identify the direction you are traveling. Follow red and green buoys for navigational guides. Look for anchors to find anchoring points for boats. Note rocks and other dangers circled on the map. Follow arrows for the speed and direction of currents and tides. Read abbreviations to identify important features in the area. Download a separate chart for a list of less common symbols.

Answer: The compass rose is a series of 3 circles surrounded by numbers. The outer circle is to help you find true north, represented by a star or 0. The inner circle points to the magnetic north pole at the time of the chart’s printing. You can use a magnetic compass to navigate with the compass rose as a guide. Keep in mind that the magnetic field over the Earth changes over time, so you will need a magnetic compass or an updated map to make use of the compass rose. These buoys mark water channels. The colored circles you see on a chart correspond to buoys you will see floating along the channels as you travel. Travel markers are numbered, making tracking your route easy. Red markers show the right side of a channel, while green markers show the left side. The different colors keep you oriented no matter which way you travel. The anchor is a familiar symbol on charts showing waterways close to land. An anchor means you can let down your boat’s anchor safely in that area. Anchoring points may be labeled with numbers or descriptions to describe what kind of boats are allowed to stay there.  For example, an anchor point marked “DW” means deep water. Only deepwater vessels will anchor there. A number like 24 stands for 24 hours, so you can only keep your boat in the area for a day at a time. Dangerous obstacles like rocks and shipwrecks are all circled. Some circles are dotted, meaning that the obstacles are submerged. If the lines are solid, the obstacles are at least partially above the water. Many modern charts now mark these spots in purple.  Obstacles are generally represented by circles with symbols like asterisks and plus signs. There are many different symbols and they often vary between charts. Some charts use picture symbols, such as a boat to represent a partially-sunken shipwreck. Currents are indicated by arrows with numbers over them. The direction of the arrow tells you which way the current moves. The number lets you know the water speed in knots. Currents and tides change all the time. Take the arrows as a prediction for the way water normally flows. Keep watch as you travel for anything out of the ordinary. Since charts have a limited amount of space, mapmakers have to rely on abbreviations to label markers. Some letters indicate the type of seafloor. Others label landmarks like towers, wharves, and government stations.  Some common seafloor abbreviations include S for sand, M for mud, and C for coral. Rky stands for a rocky floor. Tr indicates a nearby tower, while Whf stands for wharf and Bn means beacon. CG may indicate a Coast Guard station on a U.S. map. The full title of the chart is NOS Chart No. 1:  Symbols, Abbreviations, and Terms. It isn’t actually a sea chart, but it contains a list of all the chart symbols you may encounter. Download it from the NOAA’s website or purchase a copy from a commercial chart vendor.  The chart covers all U.S. charts. Download a copy at https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/publications/us-chart-1.html. Charts made in other countries may have different symbols. Check with your government’s maritime office for a reference.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find a training kit. Develop a daily training schedule. Add one trick at a time. Come up with your own games.

Answer: It is possible to train a goldfish to do tricks. You have to work with them consistently like you do with dogs. One way to train a goldfish is to purchase a training kit. They usually come with toys, a manual, and a feeding stick to deliver rewards quickly.  Watch the DVD and read the manual that comes with your training kit. This will help you learn how to train the goldfish. Some kits come with a hoop, basketball court, tunnel, soccer goal, limbo bar, and so on. If you aren’t going to purchase a training video, you may be able to train a goldfish on your own. Start by building exercises into your daily routine with the goldfish. Select a few minutes that you are able to repeat everyday. Do training at the same time of day. Keep in mind that the goldfish needs to be at least two inches long. This is because fish of this length or longer respond better to training. Don’t expect your goldfish to be able to do all the tricks you have in mind right away. Start by training them in one trick at a time. After they become very good at one trick, add another one. Eventually you may be able to add more than one trick into one training session. If you don’t have a goldfish training kit, think of your own games. For example, place a rubber band in the bottom of the water so that it stands on its side like a hoop. Drag food through the hoop with your fingers to entice the goldfish to swim through it. Give it the food every time it swims through. Also consider placing a small, thoroughly washed ball into the water and encouraging the goldfish to push it around.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pick out the right ventilating needle. Cover the ribbons. Make the final fit.

Answer: The right size depends on the number of strands you want in a single knot. For more strands, choose a larger needle. For fewer strands, choose a smaller one.  If you have lace with very fine gaps, you might need to use fewer strands per gap, so you would choose a smaller needle. For lace with larger gaps, the number of strands will influence the fullness of the wig. More strands will create a fuller, fluffier wig, while fewer strands will create a flatter style. Turn the wig inside out and stitch hair along the inside edge of the ribbons to prevent them from showing from the front. Try the wig on. It should now be complete, but if anything looks off, you should still be able to adjust it.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Familiarize yourself with your options. Consider using tampons. Try disposable pads. Look into using cloth pads. Invest in a menstrual cup. Change your tampon or pad regularly. Be prepared.

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Women today have several options for menstrual hygiene, so choose what works best for your lifestyle. Tampons are the most common menstrual hygiene product for women in America because they are convenient and simple to use.  A tampon is made of absorbent cotton and is worn inside the vagina to absorb menstrual fluid as it leaves the cervix. They are available in a variety of absorbencies including light, regular, heavy, and super to coincide with the days of your flow. Tampons are disposable and are thrown away after use, and must be changed at least every eight hours. Never wear a tampon longer than eight hours or wear one that is more absorbent than you need, as this can lead to a rare but serious condition called Toxic Shock Syndrome. Disposable pads (also called sanitary towels or sanitary napkins) fit inside the underwear and come in various lengths and absorbencies. They are made of an absorbent material called cellulose and must be thrown away after use. Some women use them as back-up protection with tampons, and other women prefer pads because they are uncomfortable with inserting something in their vagina. Because they have a leak-proof plastic backing, disposable pads can trap smells more than most other hygiene options. Some women chose to purchase or make pads made of absorbent materials like cotton, Zorb, or microfiber. Cloth pads do not contain the same chemicals as disposable pads and do not have the same smell that many women notice when blood is absorbed by a disposable pad. They do require regular laundering and can be slightly bulkier than disposable pads. Menstrual cups are very popular in Europe and have recently begun gaining popularity among American women. Some menstrual cups like Softcup are disposable and inserted like a diaphragm. Reusable menstrual cups like the DivaCup or Lunette are made of medical-grade silicon and are inserted into the vagina and worn against the opening of the cervix. In both cases, the muscles of the vagina wall hold the cup in place. They can be worn for 12 hours, including while in the water or while sleeping. Because they are worn internally, they can help reduce the smell of menstrual blood during your period.  The user removes the cup every four to 12 hours, pours the collected blood into the toilet or sink, and washes the cup before reinserting. Wearing a tampon for an extended time can lead to leaks, and wearing a pad for too long can lead to odors.  During your heavy days, you may need to change it every hour or two. On light days, don't go more than three to four hours without changing it during the day. Again, never leave a tampon in for more than eight hours, even for overnight wear, and never wear a tampon that is a higher absorbency than you need to reduce your risk of TSS. Your period will most likely be regular and predictable, but sometimes "breakthrough bleeding" can occur between periods, or your period can be early. It's best to be prepared with the right supplies at all times.  Keep a tampon or pad with you in your purse, locker, and/or car for emergencies. Keep a supply of tampons or pads in your bathroom so that you won't have to run to the store when your period starts. Don't be afraid to ask a female friend for a tampon or pad if you need one. Even a stranger in the bathroom will likely be willing to help you out if you are in need.