Q: This method uses the calendar to count days between cycles and anticipate when your fertile days will be.  Most women with regular periods have a 26-32 day cycle, though your cycle could be as short as 23 days, or as long as 35 days. A wide range of possible cycle-lengths are still normal. The first day is the beginning of one period; the last day is the beginning of the next period. Remember, though, that your period may vary slightly from month to month. You could be on a 28-day cycle for one or two months, and then shift slightly the next month. This is also normal. Using a regular calendar, circle the first day of each cycle (the first day of your period).  Count the number of days between each cycle (include the first day when you count). Keep a running total of the number of days in each cycle. If you find that all of your cycles are shorter than 27 days, don’t use this method as it will give inaccurate results. Find the shortest cycle among all those you’ve tracked, and subtract 18 from that number of days.  Write down the resulting number. Then locate day one of your current cycle on the calendar. Starting at day one of your current cycle, use the number you wrote down to count forward that number of days. Mark the resulting day with an X. The day you’ve marked with an X is your first fertile day (not your ovulation day). Find the longest cycle among all those you’ve tracked, and subtract 11 from that number of days.  Write down the resulting number. Locate day one of your current cycle on the calendar. Starting at day one of your current cycle, use the number you wrote down to count forward that number of days. Mark the resulting day with an X. The day you marked with an X is your last fertile day and should be your day of ovulation. This method requires careful and consistent record-keeping and can thus be prone to human error.  Because your monthly cycles may shift, it’s difficult to precisely time your ovulation with this method. This method is best used in conjunction with other ovulation-tracking methods for a more accurate result. This method will be quite difficult to use accurately if you experience irregular periods. This method can also be problematic if you’re experiencing periods of high stress, travel, illness, or sleep disturbance, which will alter your body’s basal temperature, as will working nights or drinking alcohol.  Using this method for contraception requires very careful, meticulous, and consistent record-keeping in order to be successful. And even so, those who use this method for birth control still experience a 18% or higher chance of unplanned pregnancy. Thus, this method generally isn’t recommended as a form of birth control.
A: Learn your period cycle. Chart your cycle for at least 8 cycles. Predict your first fertile day. Predict your last fertile day. Know the limits of the method.

Q: . Mineral extraction usually occurs at some time in the future as equipment and employees are often scheduled years in advance. If you do not start mining or drilling operations before the expiration of a lease, then all rights to the property and the minerals reverts back to the owner. Oil and gas have the ability to cross property boundaries underground. Some states require drilling companies to specify how oil and gas royalties will be shared among adjacent property owners. There is usually no guarantee that gas or oil will be present, so it would be to your advantage to pay a smaller amount for a lease rather than purchasing outright that will cost more. A lease gives you the right to test the property for minerals. Speculators buy the property with the goal to sell the mineral rights to another company who will do the actual production. It is an opportunity to acquire valuable property from individual owners and sell those properties to mining companies for a higher price than what you paid. In an option transaction a property owner is offered a small amount of money today for the option of buying the property at a certain price before a specified date in the future. You would then quickly try to find someone who will pay an even higher price, purchase the property from the owner, and then sell the buyer your mineral rights. If you fail to pay the specified price by the expiration date of the option, the property owner keeps the option payment. Companies such as Patriot Royalties do all the purchasing of mineral rights and the mining. Investors receive monthly income, and you don't pay taxes on 15% of the production from a well. Like other assets, oil and gas royalties can be bought, sold or transferred. The royalty income lasts for as long as the well produces, which may be several decades. Most mining and drilling activity is regulated by state law. These laws may restrict extraction or require additional expenses, so make sure you are familiar with all regulations relating to extracting the minerals. Also, consider that laws may change or new laws and regulations may be passed which impact your ability to extract minerals. Note that if you are merely receiving royalties and are not the majority owner of the mineral rights, you have no say in the production schedule. If the majority owner decides prices are too low, they may cease production at any time, which will stop the flow of royalties.
A: Determine the advantages of buying vs. leasing mineral rights Lease rather than purchase gas and oil rights. Purchase the mineral rights as a speculator. Purchase mineral rights as an option. Invest in oil and gas royalties. Familiarize yourself with local and state laws.

Q: Tables, beds, or a clear area on the floor all work well for folding hoodies. While positioning the hoodie on the table, place the hoodie face down so that any zippers or front hoods face downward.
A: Lay the hoodie down on a table.

Q: More important than phone calls and visits is truthfulness.  Be open with your friends so they know the real you, even when you aren’t so proud of yourself. Friendships can only grow when honesty is present, so always be yourself. Always honor your friends.  If others are gossiping about them, either intervene or walk away.  Always keep their secrets. If you tell them that you’ll do something, do it without having to be reminded. For instance, if you hear someone talking badly about them, say “Hey, Monica is one of my good friends.  I’d appreciate it if you didn’t speak like that about her.” If you do something wrong to your friends, say you’re sorry to them.  Friendships are bound to run into the occasional conflict, and that’s okay. What’s not okay is allowing bitterness to fester and poison your relationship. Call them or pull them aside and say something like “I’m so sorry for making that comment about your mom.  I wasn’t thinking straight.  It won’t happen again.” Friendships thrive when everyone feels valued.  Let your friends know what they mean to you.  Tell them how thankful you are to have them in your life and compliment them regularly. Boost them and make them feel lucky to have you, too.  Take special moments like birthdays to be appreciative, but let them know you love them on regular days, too. Say something like “You’re such a great friend.  I don’t know what I’d do without you.  Thanks for always being there for me.” Just like you have your imperfections, know that your friends have them, too. Instead of trying to make them think like you about certain issues, accept their differences. This doesn’t mean letting them treat you badly, but do know that they are human and unique. For instance, your friend might be in an unhealthy relationship that you're tired of hearing about.  Instead of getting mad at them for staying, continue to love and support them.
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Be honest. Be trustworthy and reliable. Apologize when you mess up. Show appreciation for them. Accept them for who they are.