Write an article based on this "Apply a pet-safe, indoor insecticide to your carpet. Sprinkle some salt or borax all over the carpet. Try using a vinegar-based spray. Consider using a lemon spray. Make a flea trap. Call an extermination company as a last resort."
article: Spray an indoor insecticide on your carpet. Wait until it dries before vacuuming. Vacuum every few days for up to two weeks. The insecticides kill adult fleas, but not the eggs—vacuuming will help manage the infestation. Wait a few weeks before applying another treatment. If you are using an insecticide, do not allow your pet into the treated area before it is safe to do so. Insecticides are poisonous, and you could end up with some very tragic results. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions on the label. Some insecticides require you to wait several hours before entering the treated area. Focus on areas that your pet likes to spend time in, as well as near doorways, around baseboards, and under furniture. Spread the borax or salt over the carpet, making sure that it settles into the fibers. If you are using borax, let the powder sit in the carpet overnight before vacuuming it up the next day. If you are using salt, wait for 24 to 48 hours before vacuuming. Do not let your pet enter the treated area until you have vacuumed the salt or borax up.  If you are using borax, make sure that your pets and children do not wander into the treated areas. If you are using salt, make sure that it is very fine-grained. Pour one part vinegar and one part water into a spray bottle. Close the spray bottle and shake it to mix everything up. You can use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Spray your carpet with the vinegar-water. Be sure to focus on areas that your pet likes to spend time in, as well as around baseboards, near entryways, and under furniture. Fleas dislike the smell of vinegar. The vinegar may also aid in killing the adult fleas. Cut one to three lemons into thin slices. Pour 2 cups (473.176 milliliters) of water into a pot. Place the lemon slices into the pot and boil them. Once the water begins to boil, take the pot off the burner and turn the stove off. Let the lemons sit in the water overnight. The next day, take the lemon slices out and pour the lemon water into a spray bottle. Spray your carpet with this solution, focusing on areas that your pet likes to spend time in, as well as around baseboards, near entryways, and under furniture. Fleas dislike the smell of lemon, so you may see some results by spraying your carpet with this solution. If you do not know where the fleas are in your carpet, you can corral them into a single area by using a flea trap. Fill a small bowl with water. Add a few drops of dish soap and stir to combine everything. Place the bowl on the floor, close to a wall, and put a lamp next to it. At night, turn the lamp on. The fleas will hop towards the light and land in the water. The soap in the water will prevent them from hopping back out. The next morning, turn the lamp off and pour the water out.  If you have pets, be sure to block the room off. If this is not possible, try to put something over the bowl so that the pet cannot get to it—but leave enough space for the fleas. You can also try using a bright nightlight instead. These companies will treat your house for fleas and commit to taking care of the problem.

Write an article based on this "Look at the Venus mount. Check the mount of Jupiter. Look for the mount of Saturn. Check the mount of Apollo. Find the Mercury mount. Find the moon mount."
article: The Venus mount is basically your thumb pad. If you found your life line, that generally encircles your Venus mount. However, it's the part close to the base of your thumb.  If it rises about average, that means you are enjoying life, including the arts and other good things in life.  If it's a little below average or nonexistent, that means you may be lonely or fall on hard times often. If it's above average, it can mean you're a bit gluttonous in how you approach life. This mount is the pad just below the index finger, and it is meant to show how confident you are, how well you manage your life, and how society views you. Check how prominent it is in relation to other mounts on the hand.  If it is especially developed, you're more likely to have a charmed life, as well as you're likely to be very gregarious. However, it can also go bad, as it can mean you're aggressive and domineering.  If it's average, it means you are meant to be a helper and do good in the world. It can also mean you're smart and are able to guide others.  If it's less than average, that means you don't have the best self-esteem. This mount is located below your middle finger. It indicates how how responsible you are, as well as how much duty you feel and whether you seek solitude or not.  If it is particularly prominent, it can indicate that you put your foot down a bit too much and you tend to not trust others.  If it's average, it shows your likable and capable of surviving on your own.  If it's low, it can mean you don't have a lot of depth and don't spend enough time reflecting. This mount is below your ring finger. It's connected to happiness, genius, and creativity.  If it's high, you have a lot of pride, maybe too much, which can lead to you snapping at people. You enjoy charming other people, and you may enjoy spending money on yourself and others.  If it's average, it can mean your less excitable, that you're independent and have high self-esteem. You also like people.  If it's low, it shows you are less creative than other people, which can lead to indecision. This mount is located below your pinky finger. It can be indicative of riches and whether a person will go abroad.  If it's below average, you're probably shy and not able to connect to many people, which can mean you won't make as much money over your lifetime.  An average mount can mean that you are a versatile person who is empathetic to others. You find many things interesting.  A high mount shows someone who's full of avarice and who is a bit too talkative. This mount is at the bottom of your hand, on the opposite side to the thumb. It can also represent creativity, as well as intuition.  If it's below average, you may still have a decent imagination, but you just don't share it with others.  If it's average, it shows it means you're very imaginative without getting too crazy.  If it's highly developed, it means you can let your creativity get a bit too crazy, and you can go off the deep end.

Write an article based on this "Identify what you need from your independent contractor. Ask friends or colleagues for referrals. Do a thorough background check. Interview at least 3 independent contractors. Discuss the project in detail."
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Before you start looking for an independent contractor, take some time to figure out exactly what skills they'll need to complete the work you have for them.  Hiring an independent contractor can be different from hiring a contractor for a construction job or other labor position. Your methods for evaluating their skills and experience will be different as well. For example, if you want someone to write content for your business's website, you could ask for a writing sample to evaluate. If you also want them to design your content pages, on the other hand, you might look for web design education or certifications. If someone you know and trust has recently hired an independent contractor for similar reasons, ask who they used. A referral can save you a lot of time and money checking someone's background.  Find out what kind of work the independent contractor generally does, and how much your friend or colleague paid them. Ask specifically if your friend or colleague has any reservations in recommending the independent contractor, or if they had any issues. An issue that wasn't a problem for them may be a deal-breaker for you. Even if an independent contractor has been recommended to you, check reviews of the contractor and find out all you can about their reputation in the industry. Search online to find their website. If they have a portfolio of recent projects, it can give you an idea whether they would work well for you.  If they have any licenses or certifications, check with the agency that issued the license or certification and make sure it's valid and in good standing. There are a number of websites, such as Upwork and Guru, where you can advertise work for independent contractors and freelancers. Typically independent contractors then bid on your project and you can select the one you want to use. Talking to several people not only helps you find the best qualified independent contractor to handle your project, it also allows you to get the work done at the right price. Have an amount in mind that you are willing to pay for the work, and allow contractors to submit bids on the project.  Ask questions about their past experience and subject matter expertise. Find out whether they've completed projects similar to yours. Get the names of previous clients with projects similar to yours who you can contact about the contractor. Your independent contractor should have a good idea up front of exactly what work you want them to complete, what aspects of the work they'll be responsible for, and how long the job is expected to last.  Particularly if they are working for other clients, get a good idea of how many hours a day (or week) they can devote to your project. If you need them to be available during specific hours, let them know. Be clear about your expectations for the project and your goals for completion. If they will be required to bring their own tools or resources to complete the project, let them know this up front.