Check for symptoms such as difficulty breathing, trouble moving, numbness, a large loss of blood, chest pain, or nausea. If any of these symptoms are present, contact emergency services immediately. Alert the lifeguard if you are at a beach, as they will be able to give some advice and treatment while you are waiting for emergency services.  Always seek emergency medical treatment for any injuries caused by blue-ringed octopuses, box jellyfish, Irukandji, cone shells, stonefish, stingrays, sharks, crocodiles, and sea snakes. Injuries from fire corals, blue bottles, and some sea urchins may not require emergency treatment but do still need medical attention. Use your own best judgment and always call emergency services if you are unsure. Although box jellyfish and Irukandji stings require emergency medical treatment, in the meantime pour vinegar over the site if possible. This helps to reduce the pain. Locations will often have warning signs if any dangerous marine animals are frequently in the area. Always read the signs carefully before you enter the area and follow all of the instructions to keep yourself safe. Obeying the warning signs and being cautious is necessary regardless of if you are swimming, wading, fishing, surfing, or simply being around the water.  Warning signs are common in areas with sharks, crocodiles, and jellyfish. Don’t assume that no warning sign means that it’s safe to enter the water. Always use your own best judgment and ask a local for advice if you are unsure. Due to the variety of dangerous marine animals in Australia, there are often designated safe swimming zones at most popular beaches. Always swim between the flags at these beaches, as this is the area that has been checked and cleared as safe. Follow all instructions from the lifeguard.  Swimming only in safe zones is also the best way to avoid rips and dangerous tides. Safe swimming zones can change throughout the day as the water changes. Full body wetsuits provide great protection against jellyfish stings. Look for a wetsuit that covers 75% to 80% of your body for the best protection. Full body wetsuits also have the added bonus of preventing sunburn! It’s safest to swim, fish, surf, and wade in clear water because you can see your surroundings and are less likely to accidentally touch or stand on animals. Stick to being in or around water only in full daylight and avoid the water between dusk and dawn, as the visibility is too low to spot any danger signs. Always avoid murky water as visibility is low and this is where sharks prefer to live.
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One-sentence summary -- Call 000 for emergency medical treatment if you have concerning symptoms. Obey all warning signs about marine animals. Swim only in designated safe zones. Wear a full body wetsuit whenever possible. Stay only in clear water and during the day.


Start your oven when you begin preparing the ingredients so that it is hot and ready to go once your dough is ready. Check up on them periodically to make sure they don't burn. When they're done, remove them from the oven and let them sit for 5 minutes. Larger cookies will take longer to bake than smaller cookies.  If you wish to make mini-cookies, check the time before 10 minutes.
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One-sentence summary -- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (176ºC). Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned.


If your statement is fresh, lively, and different, you will be putting yourself ahead of the pack. If you distinguish yourself through your account, you will make yourself memorable.  Find ways to write with attitude. It's okay to be a little creative in a personal testimonial. People reading through testimonials likely sift through hundreds each day. A fun opening line can really set you apart. Let's return to the example of applying for a job in politics. You campaigned with your family when you were young. Try opening with something like, "Picture a 4 foot tall 8 year-old passionately handing out yard signs to middle-aged soccer moms in a typical Midwestern neighborhood. There you have my introduction to the political process in America." Address possible objections. This can set you apart. Imagine what hesitations a reader may have about you. For example, "I may come off as a bit young or a bit naive, but I believe my youth only reinforces my passion and energy for politics." The opening paragraph is generally the most important. It is here that you grab the interview panel’s attention or lose it. This paragraph becomes the framework for the rest of the statement.  Try for a fun and attention-grabbing opening line. Do not begin with something that sounds too generic. If you wrote something like, "I'm a 27 year-old content marketer looking for fresh experience," try to rewrite it in a more entertaining, energetic fashion. For example, "I've been in love with the world of marketing since finishing college 5 years ago, and I'm ready for some fantastic new challenges." Read through your opening paragraph several times to make sure there are no typos. If readers are shifting through hundreds of personal testimonies, a typo is a good reason to discard one. Make sure you whole statement, but especially your opening paragraph, is typo-free. Be sure that every example and every sentence connects to the questions or topics you need to address in your personal testimony. Cut out any extraneous information.  It would be a good idea to return to the job advertisement as you read through your testimony to remind yourself of the key words and phrases you highlighted. Check that everything in your statement connects to the topics and requirements you noted earlier. Delete anything that does not relate. Delete any references to experiences or accomplishments from high school or before unless you have just graduated from high school. Look for anything that could be interpreted as possibly controversial—anything, for instance, that suggests a particular religious or political affiliation. In general, don't include personal information such as your age, marital status, or race, unless it is relevant to the job position. Never go over the word limit; be as concise as possible. Going over the word limit shows a lack of consideration for the time constraints of the person reading your document and also suggests that you can’t get to the point in an efficient manner. Type and proofread your personal testimony very carefully. If your work includes typos or grammar errors, the person reading your document will think you are unprofessional. You want to be sure to make a good impression, even before people meet you, by submitting a polished testimony. Regardless of how good of a writer you are, asking someone else to read over your testimony will help you catch any remaining typos or errors. Ask a friend or family member with good writing skills to help you. Alternately, pay a professional editor. Spending a little extra money on polishing your personal testimony might just land you your dream job!
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One-sentence summary -- Find creative ways to set yourself apart. Make sure your opening paragraph is solid. Cut any irrelevant information. Stick to the word requirements. Proofread carefully. Have someone else read your work.


True fairies fly with the delicate, gossamer wings that grow on their upper back.  You can buy fairy wings at costume shops and online. Look for larger wings made of a sheer fabric that’s light in color (white, cream, soft pink or blue). If the wings are plain, consider decorating them with glitter, flowers and beads. Some fairies wear jeweled crowns, other prefer crowns made of flowers or leaves. If you opt for a jeweled crown, remember to choose one that has an old-fashioned, antique look. Feel free to paint flowers, butterflies and other romantic and natural designs on your face.
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Wear fairy wings. Wear a crown. Wear face-paint.