INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Whenever you carry your guns, you must have your license on you. You can be fined if a law enforcement officer pulls you over and you don’t have the license with the firearm. A gun safety course is not required in order to possess a firearm, but it’s a great idea to take a course anyways. Contact your county sheriff’s office and check if a course is offered. Courses will help you get familiar with a firearm and may include firing sessions at the range. Contact your probate court within 48 hours of discovering you’ve lost your license. You can also get a replacement license if it is damaged. You’ll have to pay a fee for a replacement. Georgia has reciprocity with 31 other states. You can legally carry in these states provided your Georgia license is valid. Visit this website to see a list of states: https://georgia.gov/popular-topic/applying-firearms-license. Georgia licenses are valid for five years. At least two months before the expiration, you should go to the county court and apply for a renewal. You’ll have to pay a renewal fee. Contact your probate court for more information. If your license has already expired, you can still get it renewed so long as it has been expired for less than 30 days.

SUMMARY: Keep the license with your firearms. Take a gun safety course. Report a lost or stolen license. Use your Georgia license in other states. Renew on time.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you don’t have a whole room you can use for studying, carve out a space like the corner of a room, a small alcove, or a large closet. You’ll be more productive if you dedicate a space to studying rather than working in a room you use for other things, like your bedroom, living room or kitchen. This helps to minimize distractions and keep you on task. Use curtains or partitions to separate a study space from the rest of a larger room. If your study room has a window, be sure to put your desk or table near it. Natural light will keep you alert and focused, and also provides illumination for reading and writing. You’ll also be able to enjoy the view during study breaks! Sometimes a little change of scenery can help you study better. If you can, add a comfy chair or couch to your study room in an area opposite your usual work space. Then, you can move from the desk to the couch when you feel restless or want to sit in a different position. A chaise lounge piled with pillows and blankets makes a great reading spot or resting space. If you have a hard time focusing on the task at hand, make your study room as sparse as possible. Choose a plain desk or table and a comfortable chair. Store your supplies out of sight, and avoid hanging up lots of posters or adding other distracting elements to the room.

SUMMARY: Choose a private space to increase your productivity. Situate your work space near a window, if possible. Add a sitting area if you have the room. Keep the design minimal if you are easily distracted.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For any hair-straightening method you use that requires using heat to straighten your hair, it's important to condition it a few days beforehand. Heating dry hair will cause it to get brittle and may even make it break. Use a good deep conditioner on your hair about 2-3 days before you want to straighten it.  Olive oil or coconut oil-based deep conditioners are great for your hair. Consider using these chemical-free options. You can also use a high-quality silicone-based conditioner a few days before you straighten your hair. Don't shampoo it, just wet your hair when you're ready to straighten it, and blot it with a towel until it's damp but not dripping wet. You're going to blow your hair dry piece by piece. Start with one section and use a round brush to brush it straight, starting at the roots and brushing all the way to the tips. Make sure it's tangle-free. Smooth it all over your hair, from roots to tips, to protect each strand from the damaging heat of the hair dryer. This will also help your hair stay straight for a longer period of time. Take your brush and position it at the roots of the section of hair you're blowing out. Turn on your hair dryer and position it right next to the brush, at the roots of the hair section. Move the brush and the blow dryer down the hair section to the tips, slowly drying and straightening the hair at the same time.  Don't move down the shaft of hair too quickly; you want to do it slowly, so the hair has time to dry. Use either the warm or hot setting on your hair dryer for best effect. Repeat the process, section by section, until your entire head of hair is dry and straight.

SUMMARY: Condition your hair. Get your hair wet. Brush out the first section. Apply a heat protectant. Dry the first section. Continue brushing and drying sections of hair.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your family or community is extremely conservative, then it may not be safe to tell them that you're pregnant, especially if you think you will abort. Don't risk being verbally abused, physically abused, or kicked out of your house if you think it's possible.  If it's not safe to tell your family, you may be able to go out "camping" or "on a road trip" and get an abortion in secret. (See if there's a trusted friend who will go with you and corroborate your story.) Be cautious about signing forms and make it clear to the clinic that you want this to be secret from your family and your family doctor. After your abortion, you might not be feeling so well. Your family might think it is a cold or the flu. Once your doctor has confirmed your pregnancy, you will likely have many questions. Your doctor is a great resource for you. Being pregnant will cause significant physical changes to your body. Even if you don't plan to be pregnant for long, you should ask your doctor what you can expect.  Your doctor will also perform a physical exam, and may perform blood tests or an ultrasound at the visit. Ask your doctor to give you an approximation of how far along you are in your pregnancy. Many states have laws about when you can and cannot receive abortions. Typically, abortions are safest in the first trimester. Being unexpectedly pregnant can be a very frightening experience. You might feel confused and scared. Give yourself a few days to think about your options. If you have a friend or family member you can trust, don't be afraid to ask for advice. Most importantly, think about the decision that is best for you and your health.  Essentially, you have three options to choose from: parenthood, adoption, or abortion. Even if you know what you want to do, it is still a good idea to talk to a counselor. They can prepare you with what to expect. Reproductive health clinics also provide resources to people who aren't sure whether they want abortions, and can offer resources if you think you want to keep the pregnancy but lack money or support. If you can, you may want to talk to the potential father to help you make your decision. But, legally the choice is yours.

SUMMARY:
Determine whether it's safe to tell anyone what's going on. Consult a doctor, if it's safe to do so. Think about your options.