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These shears are very versatile, and are able to cut about 40-70% of hair off in a few quick cuts.  They can be used to add a level of texture, or naturally blend different levels of your hair.  There are generally 25 teeth on this particular type of shear. If you have especially thick hair to cut, these are great.  However, they can be difficult to use and leave holes in the cut, so only use them for very thick hair. They can take big chunks out at once (40-80%), and can cut through thicker hair than a standard pair of shears.  These even work best with curly hair, which is hard to cut with normal scissors.  These shears have about 7-15 teeth on them. They remove much less hair than the other two pairs of shears.  This is a great pair of shears to go back over your hair after you have already made a pass with the standard shears.  They give your hair a softer, lived in look.  However, you will have to make more passes with these shears, as they take so little off. Most, if not all shears, are stainless steel.  However, shears with an adjustable screw can make all the difference in the world.  If you find that the tension is off, then the screw allows you to adjust it.

summary: Buy a pair of blending and texturizing shears. Add chunking shears to your array of scissors. Get a pair of finishing shears. Find shears with adjustable screws.


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If you're having trouble finding snails in the wild, you might try luring snails out by creating ideal conditions for them. Remember that terrestrial snails like cool, slightly wet environments that are out of direct sunlight.  Identify an area that might house snails. You can usually find snails in cool, damp, shaded environments or near food sources like gardens. Water the area late in the afternoon. Try to dampen the soil and leave a mist on any low lying vegetation nearby. Return after dark with a flashlight. If snails inhabit the area you've watered, you should see them or their slime trails fairly easily. If there aren't any ideal snail habitats in your area, you can create your own by leaving objects in and around a garden or field. As you set up your hiding places, consider whether a given object would provide adequate shade and moisture to a soil-dwelling terrestrial snail.  Try laying boards of wood, large, flat bricks, stones, or flower pots near an area you believe snails inhabit. You can also use inverted melon rinds, but be aware that these may also attract other insects like ants. Pitfall traps are an excellent way to catch terrestrial invertebrates. Be aware, though, that pitfall traps catch many different kinds of ground-dwelling insects. Your pitfall trap may catch a couple snails, but it will most likely also catch other critters. This will require some sifting through and releasing other insects.  Dig a small hole in the ground that is deep and wide enough to hold a cup. Add beer or baking yeast to a 5% sugar and water solution in a pitfall trap. Be sure you only leave a shallow pool of liquid or the snails you catch might drown. Check your trap on a regular basis. You may decide to check every day or you might check the trap multiple times each day, but if you leave your snail for a prolonged period of time it may die. Aquatic snails can be a bit more difficult to catch than terrestrial snails. However, with the right tools you should be able to find and catch some freshwater snails near you. One of the most common ways of catching aquatic snails (and other aquatic invertebrates) is by using a kick-net.  Purchase or build a kick-net. A kick-net can be easily made by fastening a long, thin mesh to two wooden poles, creating a net that looks like a giant scroll with handles in the folded ends. Look for an area in the water where there are riffles or falls. Approach the chosen area from downstream to avoid disturbing any snails you might catch. You can use rocks to stabilize the net underwater and downstream, then lift submerged objects to "shake" snails loose. You can also hold the handles of the kick-net so the net is downstream and walk backward upstream, kicking rocks and submerged objects loose. Be aware that a kick-net will catch all kinds of aquatic invertebrates. While some of the invertebrates you catch may be snails, there will probably be many other types of unwanted invertebrates present in the net as well.

summary: Lure snails out of hiding. Create a snail hiding place. Build a pitfall trap. Catch aquatic snails.


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Be as clear as possible that you don’t want your parents to find out about your test. Make sure that the staff at the clinic will not accidentally call your house to deliver your results, or send them to your house through the mail. Ask the staff to make a note of such details in your file in order to prevent accidents. Also make sure your parents won't receive a bill for the testing or treatment. Tell the doctor or nurse about how you are feeling about the testing or your health. They are there to help both your body and mind. Express concerns about depression or fear if you have them. They will be able to help or provide additional resources. Be prepared to answer some very invasive questions about your sexual history, but know that they’re not asking these questions to judge you. They need that information to make the best decisions about your testing and health. Furthermore, there’s nothing you’ve done that they haven’t heard before, so be perfectly honest in all of the answers you give to their questions. Also be prepared that they may need the names of your sexual partners, especially if any of your tests are positive. The best way to deal with your situation and to prevent future mishaps is to educate yourself. Before the test begins, ask them to walk you through the process before they begin to set your mind at ease. It’s easier to stay calm when you know exactly what will happen. The wait-time on the test results will vary based on what diseases they’re testing for and the backlog in the clinic’s laboratory, so ask how long you’ll have to wait to hear back from them. Don’t put your house number down for the result delivery. Give them your cell phone number, or that of a friend or trusted relative (with his or her permission, of course) if you don’t want to risk your parents picking up your cell phone. If the clinic staff doesn’t like that idea, ask them to wait for you to call them for your results, rather than them contacting you. It may also be possible for you to access your results online.
summary: Be blunt about your concerns. Do not forget about your emotional health. Answer the medical staff’s questions honestly. Ask questions. Prepare to wait for results. Provide a secure phone number for the results.