Write an article based on this "Purchase a proper-sized cage. Choose a stainless steel or some kind of non-galvanized cage. Choose a cage with horizontal bars. Line the cage for proper hygiene. Attach a food bowl and water drinker. Furnish the cage with a perch. Provide toys in the cage. Find a spot for the cage in a room where you spend a lot of time. Clean the entire cage."
article: The size of the cage should measure at least 18 x 24 x 24 inches, but purchase the largest cage you can. Prioritize the horizontal measurements because parakeets fly horizontally rather than upward. The cage should be made of stainless steel. Unfortunately, many other metals such as zinc, brass, or lead can be toxic to parakeets, and you should never use a rusted cage or one with chipping paint. Never buy a circular cage, because they do not provide enough flight space, and a parakeets' little feet could easily be injured by the tapering bars near the top of the cage. Parakeets love to climb, so you should select a cage with horizontal bars, allowing him to grip on and shimmy upwards. The bars should be less than half an inch apart. Otherwise, there is a risk the bird will get his head stuck between them. Line the floor of the cage with paper towels or copy paper, both of which are better choices than a newspaper. When this is soiled with droppings, throw it away and reline the cage with clean paper. You will need a food bowl and a water drinker. You can mount each to the bars of the cage away from the bottom, which keeps them from getting knocked over or from having the bird contaminate them with waste. If you cage multiple parakeets together, provide a separate food bowl for each, so the dominant bird cannot fight the others away from the food. The ideal choice for perches is branches of natural orchard wood. Ideally, choose a branch diameter large enough that the bird’s toes do not curl around and overlap each other. This will likely be around 3/8” in diameter. Orchard wood such as apple, plum, pear, or cherry is safe for the parakeet to peck at it, and it has a naturally abrasive action which helps keeps his nails trim. The wooden doweling perches provided with most cages are poorly designed for birds. The diameter of the doweling is too narrow for a bird to grip comfortably, and they do not wear the claws down. Parakeets have lively, inquiring minds and need plenty of mental stimulation. Put a selection of toys in the cage, so he has something to play with. Toys that parakeets particularly enjoy have mirrors, bells, or ladders to climb up and down. Toys are needed to keep the bird healthy and entertained. Boredom can lead to screaming. This ensures that the bird has proper company. Parakeets feel safe with they have an area to retreat to, so putting the cage against a wall is a good idea (rather than the bird feeling exposed on all sides). Avoid putting the cage beside a window or door, where it might be in danger of direct sunlight or drafts because they are very sensitive to temperature. Bird cages should never be allowed in the kitchen. The fumes from some cooking oils—and even from the finish on some frying pans—are toxic to parakeets and can make the bird very ill. Changing out the paper at the bottom of the cage isn’t enough on its own. Clean the cage bars with soap and water regularly, particularly after you've clipped food to the bars.

Write an article based on this "Loosen a sample with a utility knife. Fold a damp paper towel into the plier’s mouth. Pull the sample away from the ceiling with the pliers. Drop the sample into a plastic bag. Seal and label the bag."
article: Holding your utility knife or chisel carefully, press it against the ceiling. Form an outline around the area that you wish to remove. Don’t fully remove the piece at this point, just loosen it up. However, if the piece begins to fall out, skip ahead to the step with the plastic baggies. You’ll want to consult with the EPA, your chosen testing company, or your sample kit to determine how big of a piece you’ll need. Some samples can be relatively small while other labs might need a larger piece. Pick up your pliers from the floor. Open the mouth and fold a wet wipe or moist paper towel inside. This will lessen the likelihood that an asbestos fiber will stick to your tool. Keep the wipe in place as you raise the pliers toward the ceiling. Open the mouth of the pliers. Place the tips of the pliers against the ceiling, so that they fully grasp the edges of the potential sample. Push the plier tips deeper into the ceiling material and gently squeeze inwards. This will give you control over the sample. Slowly pull your pliers away from the ceiling, taking the sample with you. If the sample is stuck in the ceiling, you may need to rock it back and forth a bit, but do so very gently. Get a plastic baggie that came with your kit, or just a sealable freezer baggie. Open it up and drop the sample directly inside. Loosen the wipe from the pliers and put it in the bag as well. Run your fingers across the top seal until it is fully secure. For extra security, you might place this original bag in another one and seal that as well. Use a permanent marker to write your name, your city, and the date on the bag. Some sampling kits will provide additional instructions regarding labeling the bag, such as using a particular stick-on label.

Write an article based on this "Handle your anger. Ignore their words. Stand up for yourself. Turn their judgments into statements. Use humor."
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If being called ugly strikes a nerve, you might feel upset or hurt. Try not to stress out immediately. Instead, work on handling your emotions maturely. Try to control your emotions before responding. If you notice yourself getting angry or upset, take some deep breaths. Slowly lengthen each breath so that you're breathing longer and fuller breaths.  Take your breaths from your belly, not your chest. Try counting each breath. For example, inhale for four seconds, then exhale for four seconds. Not letting someone's words affect you shows your power over a situation. When someone's words affect you and hurt you, that person has power over you. Don't give the person this power. Ignore their comments and don't emotionally react. Your character speaks more for who you are than your looks do.  Ignoring these comments is easier said than done and it might take some practice. Repeat to yourself, “This person's words and opinions don't have to change how I feel about myself.” Stand up for yourself and don't back down. If you decide to speak out, talk confidently. Speak up for yourself by saying that the comments are mean and don't reflect who you are.  For example, say, “I don't know why you would call me ugly. Your opinion of how I look doesn't change who I am.” You can also say, “You are not the judge of what is beautiful. I see myself as beautiful because I know I am a loving and kind person.” Maybe someone called you ugly for having a big nose, curly hair, or big feet. These features don't carry negativity in themselves. Maybe you do have these features and some people don't find them attractive. That's okay. Remind yourself that this person is judging you and you don't have to take it negatively.  For example, say, “Yes, I do have a big nose. How astute of you to notice.” You can also say, “Looks aren't everything. But yes, I do have hairy arms.” Humor can help remove any tension of a situation. However, don't use humor to fire an insult back. Humor is a great way to show that their words won't hurt you. Exaggerate the comment by adding to it. For example, say, “I guess I am pretty ugly. I'll probably have a swan-like transformation any day now!”