Q: It is very common to miss mistakes when editing your own work, especially if you've just written it. You end up reading for what's in your head and not what's written down on paper. Setting a work aside for a day or so can allow you to get the space you need to spot errors. Ideally, the longer you set a text aside, the better. A day or more might be a good idea. However, if you're working on a deadline you  might not have that much time. Try to at least set the text aside for half and hour or 15 minutes before revisiting it. Anything you can do to make a text look different can help you spot errors more easily. Altering the text or seeing it in a different medium can help with the proofreading process.  Ideally, you should print the text out. Not only can reading a text on paper rather than a screen help with proofreading, you'll also be able to use a pen or pencil to mark any errors you see as you go.  It's not always possible to print out a text, however. If you do not have a printer handy, you may have to proofread on a screen. If this the case, try altering the look of the document. Change the font's type, color, or size. Copy and paste the text into an e-mail document, send it to yourself, and then read it online. Sometimes, hearing the text out loud can help you catch errors in the text. In a quiet room, read the text as you go along. Try to pay attention to what's written and not what's in your head as you read. Go slowly, focusing on each individual sentence. You might also want to take a pencil or chop stick and tap each word as you go, as this will force you to focus on what's written and not what's in your head. Changing the order of a text can help you catch errors. Much like proofreading, this changes how you look at the text and can help you read what's written and not what's in your head. Read the last sentence first, then the sentence before the last, and so on. Do this until you reach the first sentence of a paper.
A: Set the text aside. Print out the document or alter its look. Read the paper out loud. Read the work backwards.

Q: Place your dutch oven on the stovetop with the bread pan in place on your thermal ballast.  Cover and heat on high for 15 minutes. Expect to have a few failed loaves which are under-cooked in the middle or over-cooked.  If your equipment is different from that shown, your stove may provide more or less heat. Cooking time may need to be varied accordingly. The idea of baking in a haybox is that enough heat has built up in the dutch oven.  Completely surrounding the dutch oven with insulation will keep the heat from escaping and allow the bread to continue to bake.  Remove the dutch oven from the stove using oven mitts.  Instead of finishing the bread on the stove top, carefully cover the pot with insulating materials such as blankets or sweatshirts to create a haybox. Make sure to use a durable natural fabric like cotton.  Synthetic material could melt from the heat of the pot. If it is a sunny day, place the haybox in the sun for a little added warmth. Three hours gives a better chance of success and cannot hurt the bread. When the time is up, or you just get too hungry to wait, uncover the pot carefully. If it's overdone and dry or burnt, or underdone and doughy in the middle, make a note of it and adjust the stove top time accordingly the next time you try baking another loaf. If it's perfect, as shown here, enjoy the rewards. You have saved up to 80% of the fuel necessary to bake the same loaf in the oven.
A: Start the baking process on the stove top. Finish baking in your own version of a haybox. Leave the pot in the haybox for at least an hour. Cut open a loaf and check to see if it is done baking all the way through the center.

Q: There are many different styles and cuts that poodle owners can choose from. Some common cuts are the Puppy Clip, the Continental Clip, and the Bikini Clip. While there are other grooming options, these are the most common.  Consult a professional groomer on which cuts would be best for your dog. Remember, if you’re doing most of your dog’s grooming at home, you’ll need to commit to a certain amount of time and effort. Some cuts are easier to style and maintain than others. All of the common styles involve trimming or shaving the poodle’s face, feet, and the base of the tail.  The style of the poodle’s body fur changes significantly based on the chosen clip. Though it may seem tempting to buy a cheaper pair of clippers or scissors, getting a higher-quality product will be better for your dog.  Better clippers are less likely to scrape your dog’s skin or pull his fur while cutting. A cordless clipper will make the grooming much easier for you!  High-quality clippers such as Laube, Andis, or Oster cost around $125-$175.  They should last much longer than their less expensive counterparts. Note that many groomers seem to prefer Andis or Laube over Oster, as Oster clipper blades can heat during trimming.  If you do use Oster, you may want to have extra blades of the same size so that you can switch them out if they become heated.  Good scissors made for grooming may cost around $50.  These scissors should be sharp and comfortable for you to cut with.  You may want to try out different models before purchasing them. Clippers have interchangeable blades that are numbered to indicate the length that they will leave the fur after trimming, with higher numbers indicating shorter fur. You will likely need a variety of clipper blades: start with a 5, 7, 10, 15, and 30.  If you cannot afford to get many different blades or you’re just starting out, begin with at 10 or 15. Be aware that use of 30 and 40 blades can be quite difficult and should usually be left to experienced or professional groomers.  Improper use of these (very short) blades can scrape or burn your poodle’s skin. Trimming takes some time, and if your pup is well-rested, he may not sit still long enough for you to finish.  Taking him to the park or on a long walk for exercise before you begin may lead to a more cooperative subject. Before you begin clipping, turn the clippers on around your dog.  This is especially important for a puppy or a poodle who has not been regularly groomed.  Over time, your dog should become more and more comfortable being around the clippers. You may want to have a professional groomer clip your poodle the first few times so that you do not have to worry about both introducing your dog to the clippers and learning to clip the fur.
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Choose a cut for your poodle. Invest in good quality clippers and scissors. Use the right blades. Allow your dog to exercise prior to trimming. Introduce your dog to the clippers.