INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're interested in breeding silver dollar fish, you'll need to learn how to identify the males and females of the species so you can provide a suitable mate for your fish. Male silver dollar fish tend to have an anal fin that is longer than females. The anal fin is usually tinted red on most males as well. Once you've identified the males and females of the species, you'll want to pair them up in equal proportions in your aquarium. However, it's generally best to add more than one fish to the tank and let the fish pair themselves up, rather than trying to mate a particular pair of fish. Mix four to six fish with equal proportions of male to female (for example, if using four fish you would have two of each; if using six fish, have three of each). Let the fish decide how they want to pair up and don't interfere. While some aquarium enthusiasts may be reluctant to provide silver dollar fish with aquatic plants, your fish will need some type of underwater plants during mating. These can even be artificial plants if you're worried about your fish eating the plants. Silver dollar fish tend to lay their eggs on or around underwater plants. If you're trying to breed your silver dollar fish, you'll need to ensure that you don't accidentally remove the eggs or hatched fry while cleaning your tank. Eggs hatch within about three days, and within a week the fry will begin to swim around inside the tank and attach themselves to the walls of the tank.  Try to hold off on cleaning the tank for a few days until the eggs are hatched and the fry are visible. Avoid using tank vacuums to clean your aquarium while there are eggs or fry present. Instead, try to do partial water changes and be sure you can see the fry at all times.

SUMMARY: Identify the sex of your fish. Pair up males and females. Ensure there are plants in the tank. Exercise caution when cleaning the tank.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, the North Star won’t help you navigate. Instead, find true south using the Southern Cross constellation. This constellation is always visible in the Southern Hemisphere. The constellation is made up of 4 bright stars that form a kite shape if you trace the border around them. Outside the Southern Cross are 2 more bright stars known as the pointers. These are roughly parallel with the 2 stars in the Southern Cross that are closest together. The pointer stars are some of the brightest in the Southern Hemisphere. If you're having trouble finding the Southern Cross, locating the pointer stars is a good starting point. Two stars in the Southern Cross, Gacrux and Acrux, are the furthest apart in the constellation. Starting at the top, imagine a line extending between these 2 stars, and then continuing at the same angle outward.  Hold a strong or a straight stick out in front of you to help envision a straight line. Depending on the time of year, this line may hit the ground since the constellation rotates along with Earth. The same way you drew an imaginary line from the Southern Cross, now find the midpoint between the pointers and extend a line outward. This line should intersect with the line you drew from the Southern Cross. That intersection point is true south. Use a natural landmark as a reference point. For instance, a tall tree in the distance could mark the intersection between the 2 lines, indicating where true south is. When you locate true south, it’s simply a matter of turning around to find true north. Make sure you rotate exactly 180 degrees, or you'll be off-center and not facing true north.

SUMMARY: Locate the Southern Cross constellation. Find the pointer stars. Draw an imaginary line down from the longest angle in the Southern Cross. Draw an imaginary line from the midpoint between the pointers. Turn around 180 degrees with your back facing south to find true north.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The exact weight you should start with depends on how much weight-training experience you have and the size and weight of your body. The more experience you have lifting weights, the heavier kettlebell you can start with. Even if you’re an experienced weightlifter, you may want to start with a lighter kettlebell until you get used to exercising with it. Regular cast iron kettlebells have bigger handles that you can grab onto with 2 hands, which is helpful when you first start exercising with them. Avoid using competition kettlebells, which have smaller handles that can only be gripped with 1 hand. It’s important that you know how to grip a kettlebell correctly so you don’t injure yourself. There are a variety of ways you can hold a kettlebell, and the grip you should use depends on the exercise you’re doing. Some common grips are:  Single-handed grip: Wrap your fingers around the handle on the kettlebell so your palm is facing in toward your body. Double-handed grip: The same as a single-handed grip, but with both hands. Goblet: Hold the kettlebell at your chest so each of your hands is gripping a side of the handle. Keep your elbows tucked in at your sides. Racked: Grip the kettlebell with 1 hand and hold it up near your chest so the bulk of the kettlebell is resting on your forearm. Tuck your elbow in at your side. If you’re new to using kettlebells, you’ll want to perfect your form before you move on to heavier weights. Start by practicing kettlebell exercises with light weights. When you get the form down and you feel confident with the motions, then you can progress to heavier weights. Stand up with your feet shoulder width apart, holding the kettlebell in one hand. Move the kettle bell from hand to hand in a circle around your body, while keeping your core as stable as possible.  Start slow with a light kettlebell to get used to changing hands. You may drop your kettlebell a few times as you get used to the motion. Aim for 4 sets of 20 reps each.

SUMMARY: Start with a kettlebell that weighs 15–25 pounds (6.8–11.3 kg). Exercise with a regular cast iron kettlebell when you’re starting out. Practice the different ways of holding a kettlebell before your workout. Progress slowly so you don’t injure yourself. Try Around-the-Worlds to warm up with your kettlebell.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you already have your Kindle Fire in your hands, feel free to jump to the next section. Take your Kindle Fire out, then take off the plastic wrap. You may want to charge your Kindle Fire while setting it up. To turn your Kindle Fire on, press the small circular button at the bottom. Press and hold the button again to turn it off. To fully use all the features of the Kindle Fire, you must register it to your Amazon account. Before you register, you can connect to a Wi-Fi network by tapping the Quick Settings icon (the little gear icon) at the top of the screen, then selecting Wi-Fi. Choose your network, then tap the Quick Settings icon again, tap More, and choose the My Account option to register.

SUMMARY:
Start here if you haven't already opened your Kindle Fire. Open the box. Power up. Sign in.