The teams captains call it. Whoever calls correctly gets to choose to go first (called "choosing service") or choose the side they wish to be on (called "choosing side"). The designated team serves first. At the start of the match, the Feeder and the Striker stand in the quarter circle on their side of the court while the Tekong stands with one foot inside the serving circle. Either the Feeder or the Striker tosses the ball to the Tekong to start the match. He then kicks the ball up and over the net with the foot not in the serving circle.  The other team can be anywhere in their court. The serving team gets a point if the ball touches the net and lands in the court. The team continues to serve each time they are awarded a point.  After the initial serve, all players are free to move around the court. To respond to the serve, the defensive team will try to get the ball over the net within 3 touches of the ball. The Tekong and the Feeder both move around the court to pass the ball to the striker with 1-2 touches. The striker will use the final third touch to send the ball over the net. Players can have more than one touch. As play continues, the team cannot use their hands or arms. Each team has 3 touches to send the ball back over the net.  Play continues until a team makes a fault. This occurs when the team doesn't return the ball over the net within 3 touches, when the ball is not kicked before it hits the ground, the net stops it from going to the other side of the court, or it lands out of bounds. If a fault is made, the other team scores. When a team wins a point, they get the next serve. After one team gets to 21 (or 25) points, the set is over. To start a new set, the teams change sides of the court. The team that lost the previous set serves. When a team wins two sets, a new match is started.

Summary: Flip a coin. Serve the ball. Pass the ball to the striker. Pass the ball to the other team using only your feet and head. Change the side of the court for a new set.


If you aren't already logged in, you'll also need to enter your phone number and password.  It should be at the top of the conversation.  This will mute any members of your selected conversation. To reverse this process, simply tap the "Block Messages" switch again.

Summary: Open the "Messenger" app. Tap a conversation. Tap your contact's name. Tap Block. Tap the switch to the right of the "Block Messages" option.


Is your cat very social? Does it tend to run to the door to greet guests? If so, your cat may enjoy having a lot of people around on its birthday. A more timid cat, however, may not enjoy a party. If your cat hides in the closet when friends are over, consider a party for just the two of you. A more reserved cat may also like having just a few people over. If you have a few friends your cat is particularly attached to, consider inviting just them to the party. It's easy to make a cake for your cat. While your cat may not appreciate a birthday cake loaded with sugar, you can make a cake using meat, treats, and other things cats enjoy.  Buy a can of pate-style cat food at the supermarket. Choose a brand and flavor your cat loves, but one that's solid enough to hold a shape. Open the container, turn it upside down, and let it slide onto a plate so it stays in a cake-like shape. Decorate the cake with other treats your cat likes. You could top it off with some slices of turkey, or you could sprinkle your cat's favorite kibble or treats over the cake. Your cat will love having special foods and snacks for its birthday. If you're having people over as well, make sure to provide food and snacks for these guests as well. Think about cute, cat-themed snacks you could offer guests.  See if you can find any special treats at a local pet store. You could also put out small amounts of meats like tuna and poultry, which your cat is sure to enjoy. If you have people over, you can provide small finger foods. Something fun could be a cake shaped like a cat. You can make one yourself, using a specialty cake tray, or order one from a local bakery. You can also make cupcakes decorated with cat whiskers and noses, or make cut-out cookies shaped like cats. If you're having a lot of people over, think about making the event into a charity. If you love your cat, think about other cats in need. You could ask a local shelter what kind of supplies they need donated. Ask guests to bring things like old beds, toys, and other items for cats in need. You could also ask for monetary donations. Keep a shoebox out during the party and ask people to leave a little cash for your local shelter. If you decide to have people over, you can send out invitations. It can be fun to include a cute picture of your cat in the invitations. You should also inform people how old your cat is turning this year, if you know. If paper invitations are out of your budget, you can send out electronic invitations that include a picture of your cat. You can also make something like a Facebook event page and include a photo of your cat there.

Summary: Think about whether your cat would enjoy a big party. Prepare a cat-friendly birthday cake for the big day. Provide food and snacks. Consider hosting a birthday event for charity. Send out fun invitations.


If you have tried to get rid of warts unsuccessfully, you should turn to a medical professional for help. They will have additional treatments that can remove the warts immediately. Most doctors can treat warts but dermatologists specialize in this type of skin problem. If you want to ensure that the wart is removed effectively, seek out the care of a dermatologist. There are a variety of prescription medications that your doctor may suggest for treatment of a wart. These medications typically work by increasing the immune response of the body. They are traditionally applied either topically or injected into the wart, however there are newer systemic medications that are taken in pill form. As with all prescription medications, talk to your doctor about possible drug interactions and side effects your new medication may have. For example, systemic wart medications in particular have been known to impact liver function. Many dermatologists remove warts by freezing them off with liquid nitrogen. This is a common treatment for warts and is typically very effective. To freeze off your wart, your doctor will give you a local anesthetic to dull the pain and then will apply the liquid nitrogen to the center of the wart. This will kill the cells of the wart.  It can take a few weeks for a wart that has been frozen to fall off. It may also take more than one session of cryotherapy to effectively get rid of your wart. Some side effects of cryotherapy can include scarring and changes in the skin's pigment. Your doctor will also need to be careful when doing this procedure on sensitive areas of the hand, such as the side of fingers, as it can impact nerves and underlying structures. Your doctor may suggest removing the wart surgically or with a laser if home treatment has been unsuccessful. This is an in office treatment that requires local anesthetic and some aftercare, including keeping the site clean as it heals.  Removing a wart with a laser is typically much more expensive than doing cryotherapy. Discuss with your doctor why the more expensive procedure is necessary. Removing a wart surgically can be more painful than with cryotherapy or laser removal. It is also more likely to cause scarring. Talk to your doctor about why they want to perform this procedure, as opposed to others, before agreeing to it.
Summary: See a doctor if home treatment doesn't work. Use prescription medication. Remove the wart with cryotherapy. Have the wart removed with a laser or an incision.