Q: You might find an occasional typo in an authoritative news source, but lots of spelling mistakes and poor grammar are red flags. A reliable story’s content should meet academic standards. Be skeptical if you see phrases in all capitals, excessive punctuation (!!!), and other attention-grabbing devices. Meeting academic standards doesn’t mean using complicated words and sentence structures. Rather, it means an article (or a television or radio script) is written clearly, supports its claims with evidence, and is free of spelling and grammatical errors. Check the news story’s date, as older articles might include outdated information. Additionally, someone on your newsfeed might have shared an old story that has been disproven or is controversial when taken out of context. For example, suppose someone shared an article about a military conflict from 5 years ago, but the nations involved are now at peace. If you read the story without checking the date, it might seem like those nations were once again at war. Good journalism relies on authoritative sources and citations. Look for direct quotations from experts that actually support the story’s claims and weren’t taken out of context.  For instance, if an article is about a new treatment for a disease, it should cite doctors who specialize in that disease. Make sure a quote is consistent with the content of the news story. Suppose an article claims that a supplement is definitely a new cure for arthritis and quotes a doctor who said, “Preliminary findings are promising, but we need more research.” The article took the quote out of context and exaggerated the doctor’s statement. When you right click an image, you’ll see an option to search Google for the image. When you search for the image, you’ll be able to see other websites that have featured it. A credible news story should include its own photography. Be skeptical if you see that a photograph is a stock image or stolen from another source. Ask yourself why the author and publisher created the article or broadcast. What is the information’s purpose, and who benefits from it being spread? A credible story should report facts without trying to promote some ulterior motive. For example, some news stories are satirical and meant to entertain. You could also come across a story that’s meant to sell a product. Suppose an article about a supplement that cures arthritis was published by a company that produces the supplement. That article is a marketing device, not a credible source of information. Check your own biases and emotional reaction. If the story fills you with rage or makes you feel smug about your beliefs, it might not be a balanced source of information. Ask yourself, “Is this story trying to trigger an extreme emotional reaction? Is its tone balanced and informative? Does it seem preachy or eager to confirm an opinion?”
A: Look for spelling errors and dramatic punctuation. Make sure an article is current. Check for expert quotes that support the story’s claims. Run a reverse image search. Figure out the news story’s purpose. Consider how the story makes you feel.

Q: ” The deadline for leaving the country actually shows up on a person’s Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record. Although a visa might expire, the person must leave by the date on their Form I-94, which might come later. Once this deadline has passed, the person is considered to be in the country illegally. They then accrue unlawful presence. Not everyone accrues unlawful presence. For example, the following people will not accrue unlawful presence for the amount of time they are in the U.S. past their Form I-94 departure date:  Under age 18. Has a pending application for adjustment of status, extension of status, or change of status. Was a victim of trafficking. Has a pending asylum application that isn’t frivolous. Overstayed because of abuse and can prove they overstayed because of the abuse. Depending on how much unlawful presence a person accrues, they will be barred from applying for another visa to the United States. The bars are calculated as follows:  Three-year bar: you accrued more than 180 continuous days of unlawful presence but less than a full year. You also left before any official removal proceedings were started. Ten-year bar: You have more than one year of continuous unlawful presence but you left before any formal proceedings were started against you. Permanent bar: You have more than one year in aggregate of unlawful presence or you are deported form the U.S.
A: Understand “unlawful presence. Identify exceptions. Calculate the time bars.

Q: Find a metal nail file with a pointed end that’s small enough to fit into the keyhole. Slide the file pointed side down all the way into the hole. If you don’t have a nail file, you can use a small flat-head screwdriver. After inserting the file as far as possible into the keyhole, wiggle it up and down to release the pins. You’ll hear a click when you’ve released the pins. It might take some time, so keep jiggling until you hear the pins release. As soon as you hear a click, twist the file to open the lock. SentrySafe locks usually turn to the left.
A: Insert a small metal nail file into the keyhole. Jiggle the file up and down until you hear a click. Turn the file in the direction the lock opens when you hear a click.

Q: First, obtain a piece of plywood, then cut it to the width you want your finished sign to be. The employees at your local home improvement store can help you with this. They can also cut the wood to length if you know how long you want the finished sign to be. You can also cut the sign yourself using a hand saw, circular saw, or miter saw. Be sure to take safety precautions, such as by wearing gloves and polycarbonate goggles. Draw diagonal lines from about 5 in (13 cm) down the longer ends to the center point with a pencil. Once you've drawn your arrow lines, erase and adjust as necessary before cutting.  You can cut your arrow lines at your local home improvement store or at home. The measurements vary depending on your sign. Adjust your lines as needed to make them even. If you don’t want to cut the wood, you can also simply draw an arrow on the sign! All you need is a single piece of fine-grit sandpaper. Lightly rub down the entire board. It should feel smooth to the touch. If you notice any rough spots, go over them with a 60 to 80 medium-grit sandpaper, followed by the fine-grit sandpaper. Put on rubber gloves before handling a commercial wood stainer. Stir the stainer with a brush, then paint it onto the wood. Go over the entire surface in short, even strokes. Stainer gives wood a dark, refined color that goes well with the lighter colors prevalent at weddings. Read the manufacturer’s instructions to find out how long you need to wait. Make sure you set the sign aside so it isn't disturbed. Paint on the stainer the same way you did before. You will need to wait another 2 days for the sign to dry. Set it aside in a safe spot, then use your down time to assemble your design. An easy way to create a pointed sign is with the printed transfer method. In this, you create your design in a word document on the computer. Directional signs usually use just 1 word, so keep your sign simple. Make the word the same size as your sign. Tape the design paper on top of your sign. All you need is a sharp pencil to finish transferring the design. Trace around all the letters. Press firmly, but don’t let the pencil break through the paper. White chalk markers are contrast well against stained wood, but you can try other colors. Remove the papers from the sign, then use the marker to trace around the letters. Then color them in to finish the design. Your sign should look pretty vibrant now. You usually don’t need to add any extra decorations here. Keep it simple so everyone realizes the sign is guiding them.
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Cut the wood to size. Trace and cut lines on the end of the wood to create the arrow shape. Sand the wood with 120 to 180 fine-grit sandpaper. Color the wood using a wood stainer. Let the stainer dry for up to 2 days. Apply another coat of stainer if you want a darker sign. Print your design on a computer if you want a stenciled look. Transfer your stencil onto the sign using a sharp pencil or draw your design directly on the sign. Color in the letters using a chalk marker.