INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This will prevent kitchen injuries and give you the space to work when needed.  Clean your stove and oven after use. Debris on burners or in the oven can catch fire, especially grease and fat. Wait until they have cooled, however; do not wipe a burner while it is still on or hot. Clean up spills. Liquids on the floor can cause you to slip and fall. If you can't clean it up right away, throw a towel onto the spot to remind you to get to it as soon as you can. Put away dishes and utensils after you are done with them and they have been cleaned. You should always have enough room on your stove and counters to do what you need for cooking. Keeping your stove and counters clear will reduce the chances of things falling. This also includes other items, such as cook books, homework, and paper. Not only can they get dirty, but they can create a fire hazard if they are too close to the stove. . A dull knife may sound safer, but it is actually more likely to slip and slice you. To prevent this, you should always keep your cutting knives sharp with a sharpening stick or whetstone. How often you do this depends on how often you use your knives; the more often you use them, the more often you will have to sharpen them. If you have children in the home, you need to designate a safe area for dangerous kitchen items. A knife block is safer for your children, and you, than storing them in a drawer. Make a habit of returning these items to their safe spot and never leave these items in reach of young children. Put heavy equipment on lower shelves. You don't want to worry about them falling down or breaking your shelves. Don't move it between temperature extremes, such as from the freezer to the oven. Don't add liquid after the dish has gotten hot, and if it is cracked or chipped, you should throw it away.  Clean up any broken glass immediately. Carefully sweep up the larger pieces, then vacuum to floor to pick up any finer pieces. You should also be careful with other breakable cookware, such as ceramic casserole dishes or china plates. It should include band-aids, antibiotic ointment, alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, and aspirin. You never know when you might need it, and it's always better to be prepared.  Have this item in an easy-to-reach area, such as a kitchen drawer or cabinet. You don't want to have to dig for this kit. If you have children, make sure that they know where to find the kit and how to use it.

SUMMARY: Keep your kitchen clean. Keep counters clear of clutter.  Sharpen your knives regularly Store dangerous objects in a safe location. Keep your glass cookware safe. Keep a first aid kit handy.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Making room for creative approaches and even failure fosters a positive working environment and allows employees to bring their own talents to the table.  While the goals you have itemized in your plan should be consistent across the board, understand that your employees have different ways of thinking and a variety of skills. One employee’s method for resolving a customer complaint, for instance, might not be what you specifically envisioned—it might be even better! Consider posing situational examples in group meetings and asking employees how they would resolve the problem. For instance, “X customer has a screaming baby and can’t find Y product. How would you help him/her?” Thought experiments can then be tested in the work environment. In the following meeting, have employees reflect on how these experiments went in actuality. Everyone needs affirmation, and highlighting jobs well done both reinforces new habits and skills and inspires others to do well.   Make a point to give praise immediately when possible.   Set aside time in weekly or bi-weekly meetings to compliment employees on what they are doing well. Mention specific instances when you have observed an employee utilizing a new skill or behavior that is part of your long term vision and reaffirm how that small act is important to the larger goals. While verbal praise offers emotional reward, tangible benefits (such as time or money) also reinforce a job well done and create a positive work environment.  For example, if your True North statement was “100% customer satisfaction,” you might offer a bonus to employees who have had no customer complaints for a month. To promote a collaborate environment, you might choose to reward all of your employees with a nice group dinner or a weekend trip if your company meets the quarterly goal.

SUMMARY: Allow experimentation. Show appreciation publicly. Incentivize employee objectives.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pour the water into an empty, clean aquarium or fish tank. Measure out the right amount based on the number of Triops you currently have or expect to have after hatching. Use natural spring water, which has calcium to help the animals grow.  You can also use tap water, as long as it’s been treated to remove all chlorine, which is toxic to Triops. Do not use mineral or distilled water. The mineral level in mineral water is too high, whereas distilled water doesn’t have enough calcium for the Triops. Because Triops need warm water to hatch and thrive, set a lamp over the top of the tank to maintain a mild water temperature. Position either a fluorescent or incandescent light about 12 inches (30 cm) above the water.  Put an aquarium thermometer in the tank to monitor the water temperature. If the tank is sitting somewhere in the sun or in a warm room, you may not need the light to heat the water. Line the tank with soil, gravel, or sand so the Triops can dig around. Fill the bottom with about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) of your chosen substrate to protect any larvae and prevent the Triops from mistaking the eggs for a snack.  You can buy the substrate at a pet store or from an online retailer. Wash the substrate with plain tap water before putting it in the tank to remove any potential chemicals or dirt. While Triops don’t require any plants or extra items, like large stones or fake castles, in their tank, you can put some in if you’d like it to look more appealing. Only use plants or decorations that are safe for aquarium use, however, so you don’t accidentally poison the Triops. Never put things you find in nature, like a rock or a log, in the tank as they can contain harmful bacteria. To keep the water fresh, replace about 1/4 of it on a weekly basis. Scoop it out with a cup or bucket, then pour clean, natural spring water in. Be careful not to scoop up the Triops with it! Do not use soap when cleaning your tank. It’s poisonous to Triops.

SUMMARY:
Fill a tank with .5 to 1 gallon (1.9 to 3.8 L) of natural spring water per Triops. Place a heat lamp above the tank to keep the water between 72 and 84 °F (22 and 29 °C). Add substrate to the tank if you'd like to recreate their natural habitat. Choose plants carefully if you want to add decoration. Change out about 25% of the water in the tank once a week.