Look for symptoms such as an inability to eat or sinking immediately after swimming to the top of the tank. This will be difficult to watch, but you should treat your fish like any other companion animal. Sit by the aquarium. Talk to your fish, if that's what you usually do. Clove oil is a sedative and is the most humane way to end the suffering of a dying fish. You can buy it in most drug stores. Place only the dying fish in 1 litre (0.26 US gal) of water. Add 400 mg of clove oil to the water. Within 10 minutes, the fish will lose oxygen and die peacefully. Use an aquarium net to scoop out the dead fish. If you can't find the body, don't worry. The body itself won't harm the other fish and will decompose naturally. Fish parasites and diseases require living hosts. If you think your fish died of a disease, their tankmates might already be infected. Monitor them for symptoms. If they don't look sick or develop symptoms after a few days, they were strong enough to fight off the disease. A dead fish flushed into a non-native habitat could harm native marine life. Dispose of a dead fish in the garbage or bury them outside. If the fish is large, burial is usually best. Check your local laws to make sure they'll allow you to bury a pet fish.

Summary: Spend time with your dying fish. Euthanize a suffering fish. Remove any dead fish from the tank, if you can. Don't flush the fish down the toilet.


Place a heavy-bottomed pan with straight sides on the stove. Pour 2-inches (5-cm) of vegetable oil into the pan, and heat it over medium heat until the oil hits the right temperature on a deep fry thermometer. You can substitute a candy thermometer for the deep fryer thermometer. While the oil is heating, add 2 cups (250 g) of shredded chicken, 1 cup (100 g) of shredded mild white cheddar cheese, ½ cup (130 g) of chunky salsa, and ½ teaspoon (1 g) of ground cumin to a medium bowl. Toss the ingredients together so they're well mixed.  You can use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. Feel free to substitute your favorite cheese, such as sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or monterey jack, for the mild white cheddar. For the taquitos, you'll need (8) 6-inch (15-cm) flour tortillas. Spread about ¼ cup (48 g) of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla to fill the taquitos. Once you've spread the filling over the tortilla, twist it up tightly over the chicken mixture to create a long cigar-like shape. Secure the taquito in the center with a toothpick. When the oil is hot enough, add the taquitos to the pan two or three at a time. Allow them to fry until they are golden brown, flipping them every so often. It should take about three minutes for the taquitos to fry up crisp. When the taquitos are crisp and golden brown, use a pair of tongs to lift them out of the pan. Place them on a plate lined with paper-towel to drain, and repeat the process with the remaining taquitos. Once you've fried all of the taquitos, set them on a platter for serving. Place bowls of salsa and sour cream beside the taquitos for dipping.

Summary: Heat the oil until it reaches 350°F(177°C). Combine the chicken, cheese, salsa, and cumin. Spoon the chicken mixture onto the tortillas. Roll up the tortillas and secure with a toothpick. Place the taquitos in the oil and fry them until crispy. Drain the taquitos and repeat with the remaining tortillas. Serve the taquitos with salsa and sour cream.


For most off-Broadway plays, a simple playbill can be designed. Common sizes include a 4-page layout (usually 4 pages of design fitted onto 1 piece of paper) or an 8-page design (two full sheets of paper each folded in half). The choice is up to you, depending on budgetary restrictions and the amount of information that you (and the theater director) want to convey in the playbill. If you’re designing this playbill for a professional-level play, you’ll have significantly more resources at your disposal and can commission a professionally designed cover and a professionally printed layout. The inner contents of the playbill, however, will be largely similar. If you select the 4-page option, the playbill’s front and back covers will be on the top left and right quarter of a sheet of paper. These quarters will form the outside of the playbill. The cast page and list of scenes will be on the bottom left and right of the sheet of paper. These pages will form the inside of the playbill. A 4-page playbill is usually the best option if you have a low budget. If you have a complex play with many performers and many acts, scenes, and even musical numbers that you’d like to lay out for your audience, an 8-page layout will suit you better. For these, you’ll make a stapled pamphlet by placing folded sheets of paper inside one another. If you have a bigger budget and have a lot of things to cover, you can add more pages as you see fit.

Summary: Choose the size of your playbill. Design the 4-page playbill. Design an 8-page playbill.


Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) can be found in some commercial toothpastes and mouthwashes. SLS is often used as a cheap filler to help toothpaste thicken and foam up. But this additive has been shown to increase the likelihood of developing canker sores in your mouth. Read the labels on toothpastes and mouthwashes to make sure they are free of SLS before you use them or search online for brands that specifically do not contain SLS. You can also follow good oral hygiene by choosing a soft bristle toothbrush to clean your teeth. Try to brush your teeth twice a day and after every meal. This will reduce the presence of bacteria and food particles that may cause canker sores to develop. Using a soft bristle brush will also prevent irritation in your mouth. Irritating your mouth with hard brushes can lead to the development of canker sores. Floss once each day to prevent food particles from staying in your mouth. These food particles can lead to oral health issues, including canker sores.  Get in the habit of flossing before bed as well so your mouth is clean and free of bacteria or food particles. Flossing more than once daily can be harmful to your gums. If you have braces or a retainer, make sure it is not rubbing or scratching the inside of your mouth. Poorly fitting dental equipment can lead to the development of canker sores. Talk to your dentist if you feel your dental equipment is irritating your mouth. If you have braces that are rubbing against your mouth and causing sores, try using dental wax to cover sharp edges.
Summary: Use toothpaste that does not contain sodium lauryl sulfate. Brush with a soft bristle brush. Floss once daily. Make sure your dental equipment fits properly.