Q: These steps can make your sled go much faster. Do a test run on a small, easy slope first, and wear a helmet to protect yourself from injury. Glide wax is a great, easy option for making wooden or metal sleds go faster. If you don't want to buy a specialized product, you can use cooking grease or paraffin (candle) wax. Liquid wax can be rubbed over the bottom of the sled, left for ten minutes, then buffed with a nylon brush. If you are using a more solid wax for wooden sleds, you'll need to warm up your sled with a hairdryer or other heat source first, then work in the wax using a brush.  You can even bring along non-stick cooking spray to give your sled an extra slick surface right before going down a hill.  Check the label on ski wax before using. You want "glide wax," not "grip wax." Sled down the same spot to pack the snow down and make a flatter, faster track. If the temperature is below freezing and you have some time, spray the track with water and wait until it freezes. Repeat several times to make a slick, icy track. Use a cloth to wipe off dirt from the underside of your sled. If your sled has developed a rough or bumpy surface, use fine-grit sandpaper to smooth it out again. A layer of paint over the freshly sanded surface will slow down the pace of further damage. If you wax your sled, check the wax regularly to see if its become dirty or flaking. If it has, scrape it off with a putty scraper at a 45º angle.
A: Stay safe. Wax your sled. Pack and freeze the snow. Keep your sled smooth and clean.

Article: Once you start the healing process, you might hesitate to bring a new hamster into your home. You can volunteer at a local animal shelter to help others in need. Helping animals in need might help you with the grief process. After you start to heal, you may feel up to bringing in a new hamster. Visit your local shelter or pet store for a new addition to your family. To fully move on, it might be best to get back to your day to day schedule. It might hurt for a while, but if you take one day at a time, you will find that your grief lessens. Everyone experience loss, know that you are not alone with your loss. This may be a very hard time for you, but things will get better. Remember these steps and take time to grieve your loss.
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Volunteer at a local shelter. Look for a new friend. Get back to a regular routine. Remember it will be alright.

Q: You will need to keep careful track of your scheduled hearing so that you do not show up on the wrong day or at the wrong time. You also need to be on time, which really means arriving early. You can be better prepared, relaxed, organized and ready to state your case when you are not rushing around.  If one of the parties doesn't show up, the other party may win by default. Ensure that you get your fair chance by being present at the hearing. If you cannot attend court on the day of your hearing, you can file for a postponement (or continuance). You need to file this claim no fewer than 10 days before the hearing, pay a fee, and have sufficient reason for requesting the extension. If English is not your first language and you think you might encounter difficulty presenting your case, you can bring an interpreter with you. This person should be someone who is a friend or relative but not someone who is directly involved in the case. This is not a witness and is only there to help you communicate to the judge about your case.  If you don't have someone you can bring, you can ask the court clerk to give you a referral to interpreters. These individuals typically charge a fee for their work. If you cannot afford to pay an interpreter, you can ask the court clerk to provide you with an interpreter for free. Treat this hearing as you would an important job interview (or even a funeral), and wear conservative business attire. Wearing a suit is not necessary but it reflects well on you if you appear to take the proceedings seriously.   Be respectful of the judge, and don't argue with the judge. First impressions are important, and presenting yourself as a respectful and dignified person can go along way to helping you win your case. This is especially true if your opponent is disorganized, appears sloppy, or behaves rudely. Remain calm and collected throughout the proceeding. Bring copies of each document you've filed, along with every piece of evidence you plan to produce. Keep everything organized so you can find what you need quickly when you need it without delaying proceedings while you shuffle through papers. If the defendant says something that is untrue or that you don't agree with, don't automatically shout out in your own defense. You will be given the opportunity for rebuttal. Just make a note of what was said and address the untrue statement when it is your turn. Waiting for your turn will make you appear more professional and respectful, and the judge will appreciate it.  Never speak to the opposing party. Direct all of your statements to the judge. Present your case in a calm, thorough, and straight-forward manner. Be sure to tell your side of the story with facts and back up your statements with the evidence you have gathered. Provide lots of details and be ready to present your evidence when asked.  Avoid overblown or exaggerated statements or extensive appeals to emotion. The judge will make a decision based on the facts and legalities of the case, not emotion.  Include statements by your witnesses (either written or in-person) to further support your case. Let the court know if you have witnesses at the very beginning of the proceeding. Come prepared with the story of what happened, and tell it in a clear and relatable way. You'll be more likely to win if you present yourself and your situation as understandable. You want to bring the evidence to prove that you're in the right, and bring the demeanor and attitude so that the judge is willing to empathize with you. Be prepared to tell the judge the exact events that led to your loss. Speak about each specific piece of evidence for your case and attach specific dollar amounts. Avoid making a vague argument or just insisting that you have been wronged. The other person will tell their side of the story, and chances are, they are arguing just as hard as you are, particularly if a decent amount of money or someone's reputation is involved. If you listen and take notes while they are speaking, you will begin to identify holes in their story or missteps that will further strengthen your own case. After the person has finished speaking, you will be given a chance to speak again and address their claims. After the judge has heard both sides of the story, he or she will make a ruling on your case. Listen to the ruling and do not interrupt or show any signs of objection or approval during or after the judge's ruling. Just listen and respect the judge's ruling.
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Know the date and time of your court hearing. Ask for an interpreter if you need one. Dress and behave in a professional manner. Describe the event that gave rise to your claim. Follow up your description by stating how much money you are requesting. Listen to the other party. Listen to the ruling.