Q: While plastic plants may not sound that appealing, many of today's products can actually look quite lifelike. Like live plants, you can use plastic plants to hide your filtration system. You might also try some plants that are about mid-height in the center of the aquarium. Smaller plants can go around rocks and other items. Just make sure you buy plants that are approved for fish tanks. You don't want to place something in the tank that could harm your fish. Most pet stores sell novelty items to add to your tank. You can find anything from treasure chests to plastic divers and mermaids. These items are great for creating a particular feel. You can make your tank feel like the bottom of the ocean with a pirate ship and treasure chest, which also adds a sense of adventure. You could create a fantastical world with tiny fake squid, mermaids, and other fantastical novelty items you can find.  Many of these items pertain to an ocean theme, so your choices may be a little limited. Choose items that are made for fish tanks, as other plastics may leach over time. Ceramic pieces can add an artistic touch to the aquarium, as they can be painted in a wide variety of patterns. You can use ceramic pieces to create a color theme or set a certain mood because they come in so many different styles and colors.  Try bright Mexican-style pieces for flair and color. You could even pick pieces that have a nautical theme. Add a few plates at the back as a backdrop to your tank or a vase on its side for fish to swim in and out of. For a bit of class and whimsy, consider a few mismatched teacups and saucers or even a whole  teapot if your tank is big enough. Mugs and other similar dishes can also create hiding places for your fish. You can purchase ceramic pieces at almost any big box store or decorating store. However, you should check to make sure your pieces are safe. Any unglazed ceramic piece is fine. If it's glazed, it should be labeled "food safe," "dinnerware safe," or be sold as dinnerware. If it's safe for you to eat off of, it should be safe for the aquarium. Another option that you can do for free is to upcycle old jars or bottles. Pick bright colors, like green or blue, which help create a beach-like feeling, as they're reminiscent of beach glass.   Clean them out thoroughly, and remove the label. Make sure you get all the glue off. Then you can set the jar on i's side in the aquarium, making another place for the fish to play in. Glass is best because it won't leach chemicals. Try a blue or green jar, which will add color to the aquarium.
A: Add more green with plastic plants. Use novelty items to create a theme. Use ceramic pieces to add art. Use old glass jars or bottles for cheap color.

Q: You can access each user's individual iTunes files on computers with multiple user profiles,. For example, music will be available in the "Shared" menu of iTunes if all members of a family use one computer and everyone syncs their iPods from their individual accounts.
A: Switch to your user account without logging other users out of their profiles to access their iTunes library.

Q: Quail eggs require a lot of attention if they're going to develop properly. The parents will need to keep the eggs very warm at all times. Unfortunately, it's common for quail to abandon their nest for periods of time, so their eggs don't thrive. It's best to use an incubator to hatch your eggs, as you'll get more healthy chicks. Eggs that are cracked and misshapen may spoil the entire lot of eggs. It's best to remove these eggs and throw them away. However, you don't want to disturb the eggs that you hope to hatch. Wear gloves to keep your scent off the eggs, and carefully pluck the damaged eggs from the nest. Only remove eggs that appear very damaged, which may spoil the healthy eggs. You don't want to accidentally make the quail abandon their eggs. Quail may abandon eggs if you handle them, which means the eggs will not incubate properly. Observe the eggs to monitor their progress, but don't pick them up, turn them, or move the quail off of them. An interruption in the incubation process may result in the eggs going bad and not hatching. If they do hatch, it's possible the chick may not thrive, as it won't develop properly. The mother hen and father must keep the eggs warm for the entire incubation period in order for the eggs to hatch properly. They will likely take turns sitting on the eggs and may sometimes sit on them together. As long as at least one parent is on the eggs, they should continue incubating.  Paired couples are more likely to work together. If a single male is mating with multiple females, he’s less likely to help them incubate the eggs. Most breeds of quail hatch in 23-24 days, but Japanese quail usually hatch in 17-18 days.
A: Expect fewer of your chicks to survive with natural incubation. Wear gloves to remove eggs that are visibly damaged. Avoid touching the eggs you want to keep, as the parents may reject them. Make sure the parents sit on the eggs for 17-24 days.

Q: Explain why you’re interested in a PhD in accounting.  Do you want to work for a major financial policy institute?  Teach at the university level?  Expand your professional opportunities?  The personal statement is a good opportunity to clarify your own thinking about why you want to get a PhD in the first place.  Decide what type of research you want to do -- archival, experimental or behavioral, or analytical -- and commit to it in your personal statement before applying to a school.  To get a better idea of what type of research is available, read some current academic literature and meet with the professors at the school(s) you’re thinking of applying to. Later, you can incorporate a modified version of your personal statement along with your university application.  Add information about why or how the particular PhD program you’ve applied to will help you meet the goals you expressed in your personal statement.  Follow the doctoral program's guidelines for word length and content. Some accounting PhD programs offer a focus on finance, marketing, organizational management, real estate or operational management.  Other specialties include public policy, business policy, or pure accounting.  Read academic papers in each sub-field in order to determine what topic speaks to you. Using the generalized personal statement you wrote before, compare the programs at each university you’re considering.  For instance, if your personal statement is to get a job as a professor, you should choose the school that produces the most accounting professors.  Whatever school you choose, ensure its program offers the necessary coursework and will provide you with the experience you want to help you meet your future goals. You should also look at requirements for obtaining a PhD at the various schools.  Do they expect students to graduate in three years?  Two years?  What classes and skills does the program emphasize? Get a feel for whether you might want any of them as your academic advisor.  Additionally, read the academic publications of the accounting faculty at the various schools you’re considering to see if their work excites and challenges you.  If not, you might want to look at other programs. Part of your application will require professors and/or work supervisors to recommend your abilities and competence.  If possible, request these letters while still in school and on the job so that your qualities and performance are fresh in their minds.  If you request them after graduation, be sure to include a sample of your work -- a well-done project or essay -- along with a polite email or letter asking for a letter of recommendation. Explain why you need the letter, and why you’re asking for the particular professor’s advice.  For instance, you might explain to a favored professor that he or she inspired you to continue developing your understanding of accounting, and you’re now following up on their advice by pursuing a PhD. Most programs require an application to both the accounting program as well as the graduate school.  One or both applications will require information about your academic background, work history, and GRE or GMAT scores..  After double-checking all your required documents for spelling errors and omissions, submit them to the appropriate university department.
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Pen your personal statement. Select a program specialty. Look at various programs and choose one that will help you meet your goals. Talk to professors in the accounting program at the universities you’re applying to. Solicit and submit letters of recommendation. Submit your applications.