Problem: Article: Many ebook sites offer computer-friendly file formats, but reading pdfs or text files can be a pain. If you don't have an ereader device but do have a computer, try these free options:  Download FBReader to read all common ebook formats, including epub and MOBI. The Mac version is incomplete as of February 2016.  Download Adobe Digital Editions to read the epub format.  Read Kindle (MOBI format) ebooks using Kindle Cloud Reader, Kindle for PC, or Kindle for Mac. There are dozens of online databases dedicated to free ebooks. These often focus on new, unknown authors, but there are exceptions. ManyBooks.net, GetFreeBooks, and Free-Ebooks.net are just a few places to start. The most famous of these is Project Gutenberg, with its massive collection of public works. The Internet Archive, ReadPrint.com, Europeana, and Digital Public Library of America are similar projects. If your country has strict copyright laws, it is possible that a work may still be illegal to download in your country. For example, Project Gutenberg Australia includes some works which are still copyrighted in the U.S. Almost all ebook stores have a free section, including the Amazon Kindle Store, Kobo, Nook Books, and Google Play Books. Less well-known options include Smashwords, a popular indie publishing site, and Feedbooks, an ebook store aimed at mobile devices. More and more libraries are providing free, temporary ebook downloads, straight onto a personal device. Check with your library to find out if it uses the Overdrive app or another system.
Summary: Find a free ereader for the computer. Browse free ebook collections. Search in copyright-free collections. Check the free sections of ebook stores. Borrow ebooks from your library.

Problem: Article: People who stutter often feel shame and embarrassment about their condition, and sometimes try to hide it. But trying to conceal this increases your anxiety, which can ultimately make your stutter worse. Overcome this fear by confidently informing people that you have a stutter. This removes the anxiety of people finding out and puts you in control of the situation. Simply saying, “Please excuse me if I speak slowly, I have a stutter” is all you have to do. You’ll find most people are completely accepting of your condition. While you’re working on overcoming your stutter, plan out your social interactions. This can remove the anxiety of speaking in public and allow you to practice words and phrases before speaking.  For example, if you have a work meeting tomorrow, study the agenda carefully. Anticipate what you will be asked and plan your responses. Study these responses ahead of time. Having a prepared list of responses and talking topics will reduce your anxiety. Understand that social interactions can’t always be planned out, and you might end up stuttering when the conversation goes in a different direction. In this case, slow down and visualize your words before speaking to maintain your composure. Remember, if you do run into a block and start stuttering, simply acknowledge that you stutter and ask for a moment to gather your thoughts. During your practice sessions, you’ve probably identified the specific triggers and blocks that cause your stutter. In time, with practice, you’ll be able to use your trigger words without a stutter. Until that time, however, try avoiding them in public situations to prevent your stutter. Make a list of synonyms for your trigger words. If a specific word triggers your stutter, there are probably several different words you could use that mean the same thing. Use a thesaurus and look up synonyms for your trigger words. This helps you avoid them in conversation while still saying the same thing. When people stutter, they often break eye contact with the person they’re speaking to. This stems from the anxiety associated with stuttering in public. Even if you start stuttering, force yourself to maintain eye contact. This action makes you look more confident, and building up your own confidence will help reduce your stutter over time. If you do end up breaking eye contact, just regain it as you try to stop stuttering. Stuttering is sometimes the result of nervous energy that your body doesn’t know what to do with. Making hand motions channels this energy elsewhere. This can distract your brain from the stutter and help you speak smoothly. This technique is especially useful if you give a public presentation. When planning your speech, also plan out some hand motions that help reduce your stutter. Note down on your script where you’ll use these hand motions. This is a great test for seeing how well your exercises have worked. Random conversations can’t be planned out, so use all your exercises and speak as smoothly as you can.  Begin a conversation by introducing yourself and saying, “I stutter and I’m working to improve my speech.” You will probably find many people who are eager to help you. Asking people for directions is a good, fast exercise. Even if you know the way, this allows you to interact with people without asking them to engage in a full conversation.
Summary: Acknowledge your stutter when talking to people. Visualize and plan social interactions. Avoid your blocks and trigger words. Maintain eye contact with everyone you speak to. Make hand motions. Start conversations with random people.

Problem: Article: You’ll want to pick a solid white top and bottoms as the base for your cow costume. For the top, a loose-fitting white t-shirt will be lightweight and comfortable. Or, you can dress warmer in a white sweatshirt. Find some white sweatpants to complete your base outfit.  Feel free to use a white dress or skirt if you prefer.  If your white base garments have visible logos, don’t worry! Plan to cut out spots large enough to cover these up. Working on one garment at a time, smooth out the area of the garment where you plan to add one of the spots. Place the adhesive side of the spot down onto the garment, and press around the center and edges to make sure it’s completely attached. Let it dry for a few moments before repositioning the garment.  Refer to the directions on your spray adhesive for the necessary drying time. To avoid getting your cow costume confused with a dalmatian costume, don’t add too many small spots or place the spots too close together.
Summary:
Choose a white base outfit. Press the spots onto your base costume, adhesive-side down.