INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Even if you feel like you don’t have to go, try and use the bathroom whenever you have a break and between classes. This may help ensure that you don’t experience any flare-ups during class or another inconvenient time. Give yourself the time you need in the bathroom. If you’re late for class, explain to your teacher that you’re sick and have to use the bathroom more frequently.  Let your teacher know why you’re late. Ask your teacher if you can talk outside of the classroom if you are embarrassed. Remember that teachers are there to help you and letting your instructor know what’s going on can prevent further uncomfortable situations. For example, you could say, “Mr. Newman, could I please speak to you outside about something important?” Once you get out of the classroom, tell the teacher, “I’m very sorry, but I’m having terrible problems with my stomach today. I may need to get up and use the bathroom during class.” Put your own health first. If you're having trouble communicating with your teacher or are not receiving the help you need, do not hesitate to put your own wellness first. Do what you need to do in order to manage your diarrhea. You should minimize disrupting your classroom and school environment, but your health should be your first priority. If you have to go to the bathroom often, let your teacher know what’s going on and ask if you can sit next to the door. This allows you to slip out if you feel ill without disrupting the class or drawing attention to yourself.  Consider asking to sit on the floor next to the door if necessary. If anyone asks, you can easily say “my back is killing me today and sitting on those chairs makes it worse.” Avoid making a commotion if you do leave. Get up as gently as possible and quietly open the door to avoid drawing attention to yourself. Use the bathroom during breaks, even if you don't think you have to go. These preventative trips to the bathroom might prevent you from rushing to go in the future. If you have severe diarrhea, you might consider wearing disposable underwear designed for bowel incontinence. These can catch any accidents and prevent odor you might have without exposing them to people around you. They may also give you some peace of mind, which can help with bowel issues. You can get full padded briefs, protective underwear, and/or belted undergarments. Choose the undergarment that you like the best, think is the most comfortable, and is the easiest for you to use. Before you leave in the morning, pack an extra set of underwear and pants in case of an emergency. This may also help relieve any anxiety you feel about having an accident. If you get diarrhea while you’re at school, ask the school nurse if she has a spare set of clothing or call your parents to see if they can bring you new garments.  Cover the back of your trousers with your book bag or shirt until you can get to a bathroom or the nurse’s office to change. Bring identical clothing if you can. For example, if you’re wearing jeans, have another pair handy. If anyone asks, you can say “I ate too much at lunch and my other jeans were uncomfortably tight.” Tell anyone who asks you why you changed your clothes that you’re trying out different outfits during the day. You could also say that you spilled something on yourself or that you fell in a puddle/got dirty. It’s easy to feel ashamed or embarrassed if you’re experiencing diarrhea in a public place like school. But it’s important to remember that everyone poops and most people will also have diarrhea at some point in their lives. Keeping these facts in mind may help to calm you and feel less self-conscious about your diarrhea. Allow yourself to use the bathroom without experiencing any embarrassment. Holding in a bowel movement can be uncomfortable and may harm you. If you need, use the bathroom and wait until everyone is gone before you leave. Each time you use the bathroom, make sure to thoroughly cleanse your hands. This can prevent the spread of diarrhea to others or may also keep you from getting sicker.  Rinse your hands with warm water and then lather with soap for at least 20 seconds, which is about as long as singing “Happy Birthday” twice. Rinse your hands again thoroughly to clean off any soap residue. Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water aren’t available. Cover both the front and back of each of your hands and rub in the sanitizer the same way you would soap.

SUMMARY: Use the bathroom during breaks. Sit near a door. Wear protective undergarments. Bring a change of clothing. Feel confident. Wash your hands.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The aim of starting a conversation is to engage the person with the kind of questions that will get the person to talk. This presents you with helpful information about what they really want, what they're prepared to spend and how many compromises they will or won't make. Just as people respond to confidence, people are put at ease when you treat them politely and with an open, friendly attitude. Convey to them that you are trying to help them, not make money off of them. This helpful attitude goes a long way. Start from where the customer stopped by showing clearly how your product will add value to them, addressing what they lack.

SUMMARY: Start a conversation and then listen to the customer. Be your customer's friend, not a salesperson. Present the product or services wisely.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It is likely that you will receive anti-fungal medication, and in almost all cases (95 percent) the forms of the disease can be treated successfully. Early diagnosis for long lasting or severe symptoms (see symptoms above) and beginning aggressive anti-fungal treatment is important. Be alert to tell your medical doctor or consult other physician (or veterinarian for animals) of your ongoing issues. Request tests with doctors for persons who show symptoms. Screening tests are not performed on people without symptoms to see if they have been exposed. While you should remain confident that it is treatable, be aware that sometimes it may develop into several life-threatening, severe forms such as:  Growth of invasive nodules in the brain or lungs,  Fungal pneumonia, or May develop meningitis (compare to spinal meningitis) -- a lethal nerve and brain lining disease; Also skin infections are possible.

SUMMARY: Seek treatment from your usual medical professional. Follow up if your do not feel relief. Remain positive.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Drum keys are used to tune drums and cost about two dollars at a music store. If you're going to play drums, it's a good idea to get one and make sure your kit is in tune with itself. To start tuning your drums or changing the heads, all you need is a stick and your drum key. Turn the snares off and you're ready to start.  If you have any drummer friends, you can ask if they have spare keys to lend or give you. Consider using two drum keys at rods opposite each other on the drum. You'll be able to tune faster and will get a more even tension (so long as you continue keeping them across from each other as you move diagonally around the drum). Center the new head on the drum and put the rim and tension rods back onto the drum. You might want to place the rim back on the drum in the spot it was originally since the rim's shape has probably moved to fit in that position. Tighten all of the tension rods evenly using your hands (no drum key yet) and keep going until all of the tension rods are finger tight. Keep your tension rods and drum lugs clean and lubricated. To lubricate the rods, rub a little oil, petroleum jelly, or paraffin wax over them. Prevent your drum from repeatedly going out of tune by pushing down in the center of the drum with your fist. Do this 5-10 times. Don't worry, you won't break it. You should be able to put a good portion of your body weight onto the drum. Don't be alarmed if you hear popping or glue-cracking sounds. Make sure the tension rods are all still tight and adjust them as needed. Once you've got the new head seated and the tension rods relatively tight, you're ready to start tuning the drum.

SUMMARY:
Get a drum key. Seat the drum head. Break in the drum head.