Problem: Article: Begin leaving the cage outside during the day so other sparrows can visit. If you are avoiding close interaction with the bird and it is interacting with wild sparrows, then its chances of re-acclimating to the wild are much better. If the baby bird is not interacting with wild birds then it needs to learn the songs of its species another way. This will allow it to communicate with other birds when it is released. There are audio files available online that you can play for the bird. Let it hop around on the grass after about 7-10 days old. If releasing the bird is your ultimate goal, try putting it in open space areas so they can learn to fly. Instinct will teach the bird to fly and discover what its wings are for.  Wait until it has wing feathers, then if it doesn't seem to know what to do then its probably isn't ready. To test out whether he's ready, take him outside and place him on the ground in an area that's safe from predators. Leave the bird to its own devices for 20 minutes, if nothing happens bring it back indoors and try again another day. If you're going to release it, make sure the baby can eat on its own. You also need to be sure that it is not imprinted on you. If the bird is imprinted on you, then it cannot be released into the wild. It needs to continue as a pet.
Summary: Put the baby bird in a cage when it begins hopping. Give the bird more and more time outdoors. Make sure the bird is ready for release.

Problem: Article: You can easily find attractive decorative vases at your nearest department store or home decor outlet. Pick a simple vase that matches the color of another accessory in your living room, like the throw pillows on your couch. Alternatively, create visual interest by choosing a vase with cutout designs. When set near a lamp, a cutout vase will cast appealing shadows along the top of your side table. Pick a style of glass that appeals to you; both opaque and clear glass work as side table decorations. Color is most important for decorating with glass bottles. Try to pick glass bottles in colors that are not identical, but work well together (like violet, pink, and magenta or teal, mint green, and ocean blue). You can also place flowers or sand inside the bottles for an extra touch. Purchase an item that really catches your eye, whether it be a plant, sculpture, decorative box, lamp, or something similar. Place it in the middle of the side table on its own so it can take center stage. This decorative choice is simple, but will prove effective at drawing the eyes of your guests. Small coffee table books can be set on top of your side tables. Try to pick books with the most appealing designs. Vibrantly designed books make the best choices. Watch out for interesting lettering and color schemes. Try to pick books of different thicknesses as well for further visual interest. If you want to make your decorating a bit more personal, try to pick books that focus on subject matter you enjoy, such as photos of kittens or gorgeous cityscapes. Your theme could be anything that appeals to you or hearken back to a favorite memory. For instance, if you’re a lover of the outdoors, decorate your side table with flowers, plants, and stones. If you recently traveled to an amazing city, place souvenirs (such as a mini Eiffel Tower or tiny Kyoto shrine gates) and travel photos from that city on your side table. While you can use plain jars, decorative glass jars make a stronger impression. Pick jars with gorgeous etchings or your favorite saying scrawled on the sides. If you want, fill your jar with glass beads or your favorite type of candy. Houseplants are a classic decor item and are perfect for side tables. Make a potted plant a standalone centerpiece on your side table, or group it with other items, such as decorative jars and a stack of books. Mini ferns and succulents (like cacti and aloe) are great plants to decorate with; succulents also have the advantage of being easy to care for. If you don’t want to care for a live plant, purchase a fake plant to decorate with. Your flowers can be real or artificial, and of any color or species you like. If you’d prefer real flowers, consider using flowers from your home garden or buy flowers from your grocery store’s florist section, and replace them as they wilt. Alternatively, use dried flowers. You can keep your flowers in a vase or bundle them and lay them across the table.
Summary: Place a vase on top of your side table for a classical look. Arrange a trio of glass bottles to create a simple but artsy aesthetic. Set up a “statement decoration” to add a bolder touch to your decor. Stack books on the side table for a designer, intellectual look. Create a theme for your side table decor for a personalized touch. Arrange decorative jars on the side table to give a subtle, elegant effect. Set a potted plant on top of your side table for a simple, natural look. Add flowers to your side table if you like classical and romantic decor.

Problem: Article: A tap detector is a physical device you can hook up to your phone. As the name suggests, it can pick up on outside signals and taps, letting you know that your suspicions are correct and that someone else has been listening to your calls. The usefulness of these devices is in question, but in order for any such device to be of any use in detecting a wiretap, it will need to be able to detect electrical or signal changes over the phone line being tested. Look for a device that measures impedance and capacitance levels, along with high-frequency signal changes. For smart phones, you might be able to install a tap detecting app that can pick up on tap signals and unauthorized access to your cell phone data.  The effectiveness of these apps is debatable, so even these may not provide you with irrefutable proof. Some apps of this nature are only useful in detecting bugs placed by other apps. Apps that claim to detect bugs include Reveal: Anti SMS Spy. If you have strong reasons to believe that you phone is tapped, you can ask your phone carrier to check using professional equipment.  A standard line analysis performed by the phone company will be able to detect most illegal wiretaps, listening devices, low frequency devices, and phone line splicing. Note that if you have asked your phone company to check for wiretaps and bugs, but the company refuses your request or claims not to find anything after barely searching, there is a chance that it could be administering a government request. If you have strong evidence that your phone really has been tapped, you can also ask the police to check. Moreover, you can enlist their help in catching whoever is responsible for the tap, as well. Most police departments have the equipment needed to test your phone for a bug or a tapping device, but if you do not have decent evidence that your concerns are justified, they might not be willing to use it.
Summary:
Use a tap detector. Install an app. Ask your phone carrier for help. Go to the police.