INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Cats that have an inability to urinate or are straining to urinate may have stones. Additional symptoms include painful urination, the presence of blood in urine, and urinating in places other than the litter box, if that is not your cat's normal behavior. If your cat is having a hard time urinating, you should take it to be seen by a vet immediately. This is a life-threatening problem that requires immediate veterinary intervention. It occurs most often in male cats. Ignoring the signs of stones can cause your cat a great deal of discomfort. If left untreated, obstructions can block the flow of urine, which can become toxic, or grow so large that the bladder bursts. If you are unsure whether your cat has an infected or blocked urinary tract or stones, it is always best to have them examined by your veterinarian to make sure.  The veterinarian should perform diagnostic tests on your cat, such as X-rays, ultrasounds, blood tests to check for toxins and elevated white blood cell counts (a sign of infection), and palpation. Untreated urinary stones and crystals can also lead to kidney failure in cats. While all cats and dogs can get stones, some breeds of cats are more susceptible than others. If your cat has had a stone in the past, it is more likely to get one again. Keep an eye out for the symptoms and get regular veterinary checkups, so that you can get veterinary treatment quickly if the condition appears again. If your cat has had stones in the past, periodic urinalysis or ultrasound examination may be helpful. This can help you to detect stones early and will allow you to make adjustments to your cat's diet or ongoing treatment.

SUMMARY: Look for any signs of urinary problems. Have your veterinarian examine the cat. Keep a close eye on cats prone to stones.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you have a pair of swimmer's goggles or chemistry goggles that fit your face, this is one of your best bets. No onion air will be getting in there! But if they don't fit your face, you're just cutting an onion with weird glasses on, crying all the while. Be wary of the one-size-fits-all onion goggles you can find online. The odds of them fitting aren't 100%. And if you have glasses? You're better off with a different method. an, or window. This is so that the gas is pulled away from your eyes. Get to chopping on your stove and use the vent (be sure to blast it at full power) that comes up above. Or just get next to an open window or get outside and enjoy the breeze.

SUMMARY: Wear gas-tight goggles or a mask. next to a strong draught from a fume hood, fan, or window.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Shower curtain rods meant to be permanently affixed to opposing walls will come with accompanying hardware. Every kit is different, but in general you should have 2 brackets and at least 8 screws to keep the brackets on the wall. After measuring and marking your installation height, follow the specific installation instructions that came with your rod to mount the brackets. In most cases, you’ll be using a drill to mount the brackets in the pre-measured spaces.  If you have dry wall you will need to use anchors with your brackets.  Learn more about using dry wall anchors here. Once in place, make sure that your hardware is firmly installed and holding the rod securely before attempting to hang the curtain and liner. If any screws are loose, use your drill to tighten them to the wall.

SUMMARY: Check your hardware. Drill each bracket into the wall. Fit each end of the rod into the brackets.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you can’t give someone a positive reference, then try to decline. This can be difficult. You might never have been honest with the person that you didn’t think they were a good employee and now you find it difficult to let them know.  Claim to be too busy. Apologize but state you’re swamped and can’t handle a reference right now. This is a good excuse if you’re asked to write a reference. If the person no longer works with you, gently remind them that more recent employers would make better references. Ideally, you will simply say, “I’m sorry, I can’t give you a positive reference, John” or something to that effect. This puts the person on notice that they shouldn’t put you down as a reference. You can always agree to provide only basic information. This is the easiest information to provide and protects you legally from a lawsuit. For example, agree to provide only the following:  job titles dates of employment final salary Some employers have been sued for defamation for providing negative reviews which cost someone a job. Defamation is a false statement that intentionally harms someone’s reputation. If a bad employee has asked for a reference, you should meet with your lawyer.  If your business doesn’t have a lawyer, then get a referral from your local or bar association. Ask for a lawyer who specializes in labor and employment. Discuss your options with the lawyer. Your options will be limited based on the law in your area. Truth is a defense to defamation, so you can protect yourself by always being accurate. Look through the employee’s performance reviews and personnel file to see if there are notes about the employee’s bad behavior. This evidence can help back up what you are writing. The hiring manager is also entitled to an accurate reference. In fact, if you commit a misrepresentation, you could be sued. For example, you can’t accidentally claim an employee was a supervisor when she wasn’t. You can protect yourself legally by requiring the candidate to sign a release of liability. You can find samples online. With a release, the person agrees not to hold you responsible if they don’t get the job. The key language in a release is the following: “I hereby release ABC Corporation, and its employees and officers, from any claims, damages, or liabilities of any kind, that may directly or indirectly result from the release, use, or disclosure of such information by any person or party arising from the employment reference.” Your employees should know your reference policy. Draft one and publish it in your employee handbook or manual. For example, you might create a company policy only to provide basic information about employment unless the person signs a waiver form.  Consult with a labor and employment lawyer to discuss the ideal policy for your company. For example, you might want all references to come through one person in Human Resources. This person should enter reference requests in a log so that you can track them.

SUMMARY:
Try to get out of providing a negative reference. Agree to provide basic information. Consult with an attorney. Be accurate. Have the candidate sign a release. Draft a company reference policy.