Article: Skip cards force the player after you to lose their turn and are great to stop those with UNO from playing. Play one if the person next to you has UNO, skipping their turn and allowing the next person to play. It will also give you one more turn to play. When this happens and play returns to you, try another strategy or make sure you get rid of the card in your hand that is worth the most points.  Make sure you don't hold on to too many skip cards. Holding one or two can work in your favor, but stock piling them will add up to a lot of points if you're caught with them. They are worth 20 points each. If you are playing two player UNO, you can use your skips right away because it gives you another turn automatically. Just be careful to end on a skip that you can match. You don't want to have to draw cards because you can't match the color. It is advise-able to use the odd number which you think is not with the opponent. So, he will withdraw a card and if he did not get the card, the next turn is yours. Reverse cards change the direction of play. They can come in very handy when trying to manipulate game play, making it where the player with the least amount of cards doesn't have a chance to play. Use a reverse if the next player has fewer cards than you or has UNO. This takes away their turn and gives your fellow players a chance to make them draw cards.  If you are playing with two people, reverse cards act exactly like skip cards. In this instance, you can use the skip and reverse cards as early as you want. It's a great way to quickly reduce the number of cards you have in your hand. Make sure you don't hold on to too many reverse cards either. They are useful, but they are also worth 20 points each if you get caught with them. Wild cards change the color of game play. These can be very useful if the player after you has been on a streak with one particular color and is running low on cards. Play it to change the color to one that you think they might not have. You can also use these to change the color of play to a color that you have a lot of. This will help you get rid of more cards and help you win the hand. Don't stockpile these cards too much. They are worth 50 points each if you get stuck with them at the end of the round. Draw 2s are great cards to fill up the hands of those around you and ensure they can't win. If the player after you only has a few cards left, play a draw 2 in order to make them draw two cards. This will give you the advantage because they will have to draw cards and miss an opportunity to play a card as well. Wild draw 4s work in a similar way, but you can use them to your advantage by changing to a color that matches more of your cards. This way, you make the person after you draw more cards and you get the added bonus of playing more cards from your hand.  If you see the person that goes before you has only a few cards left, use a reverse and then a draw 2 or wild draw 4. Although they will be able to play one card, they will have to draw cards on their next turn, filling their hand back up and getting you closer to winning. If you want to stockpile a few of these to use at opportune times, try keeping draw 2s instead of wild draw 4s. If you are caught with a wild draw 4, it is worth 50 points, but the draw 2 is only worth 20.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Play skip cards. Use reverse cards. Use wild cards. Play draw 2s (+2) and wild draw 4s (+4).
Article: Manx cats are great with kids and they make great family pets. Make sure that you reward your Manx for his loyalty with regular petting sessions. Try to set aside some time to just sit and pet your Manx every day. Manx cats like to jump, run, and may even play fetch with you. Some good possible toy choices for your Manx include:  catnip mice laser pointers wand toys puzzle toys Scratching is a natural behavior for cats, so you will need to make sure that you provide your Manx with plenty of scratching posts. Having scratching posts available will help to prevent your Manx from scratching things he shouldn’t scratch.  Try placing a few corrugated cardboard scratchers and rope wrapped wooden posts. Some cats even like scratching logs with bark. If your Manx scratches something he shouldn’t, do not hit him or yell at him. Just pick your Manx up and place him next to one of his scratching posts. Rub a bit of catnip on all of your Manx’s scratching posts to attract him. Your Manx will also need to have a couple of clean litter boxes to use. Make sure that the boxes are filled with about two inches of clay, clumping litter. Scoop the clumps out of the litter boxes and change out the litter once or twice per week. Always keep one more litter box than the total number of cats you have. For example, if you have one cats, then you should have two litter boxes.
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Pet your Manx. Give your Manx lots of fun toys. Provide scratching posts for your Manx. Provide enough litter boxes for your Manx.
Article: To do your best, you’ll want to concentrate on the moment. But, you can also find small ways to take mental breaks as well. While you are running, pay attention to the environment around you. Try to focus on the spectators on the sidelines of your marathon. Or, perhaps keep your focus on the trees or greenery. This will take your mind off your discomfort. If you are not in pain due to an acute injury, then you can generally compartmentalize the negative sensations connected with pain, thus minimizing its power over you. Don’t give pain more power than it should have. If you experience discomfort, start to think about all of the ways that pain can be good.  For example, muscles are often sore or in pain before they regenerate even stronger. Just be aware of your body and know how to differentiate “true” pain, such as shin splits, from “false” pain, such as muscle soreness. If you know that you are suffering from an injury, such as shin splits, then it is a good idea to modify your training regimen. You may need to run for shorter periods of time or distances. Try to develop a plan to build back up to your desired goals, but realize that you will need to be realistic about what your body can, and can’t, do when injured. There are some moments when pain and discomfort must be taken seriously. If you feel a sharp pain in your shin or hips, it is best to slow or stop running. If you start to experience tightness in your chest or severe stomach pains, stop and seek out help as well. When in doubt, trust your instincts and err on the side of caution. If you suspect that you are injured or if you are experiencing noticeable pain when running, it may be a good idea to talk with your physician. Explain your running routine and ask them for advice regarding potential modifications. View your visit as an opportunity to learn more about your body in order to maximize its potential.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find a focal point outside of yourself. Disconnect pain from injury. Be careful when injured. Respond quickly to serious physical warning signs. Consult with a doctor.