Problem: Article: Not every place is suitable for a fire, either because it can be difficult to start or because of the dangers involved. Try to find a place out of the wind. A breeze can blow out fires that you attempt to start or spread fires out of control. If you can, find a sheltered area where it will not be a factor. Look for a location that is near a supply of fuel (presumably wood). Fires can be surprisingly "hungry," and it is impractical to carry heavy wood great distances. Find an area where this is little chance of fire spreading. Try to find a clearing or area with little grass and some distance (a few yards/meters) from any trees or overhanging branches. In order to discourage the spread of fire, you must clear the area around the intended fire site. Small dug-out fire pits were once a common way of limited the reach of fire. Make the pit a bit larger than the intended fire in order to maintain distance between the flame and any grass. Alternatively, mound fires are commonly advocated among the Boy Scouts and other outdoor enthusiasts today. As the name suggests, you start by building a mound of sand or dirt (again, larger than the intended fire). This elevates it above the surrounding grass or other materials that cannot always be sufficiently cleared). If you cannot get out of the wind, prepare a windbreak for the fire. Perhaps an old damp log can be used to limit the effect of the wind on your fire site. If you do chose a potentially flammable material for your windbreak, make sure there is sufficient distance to prevent it from catching on fire. You must be able to both start and sustain a fire. If you have chosen your location wisely, there should be plenty of fuel around. That is not all that is needed to start a fire, however. If you are using wood, you will not start by lighting large branches on fire. Instead, you must gather kindling, including such dried materials as leaves, conifer needles, and small twigs. You should also assemble the kindling and some medium-sized branches (roughly the size of an adult finger) in the selected fire site. The kindling will burn quickly, and even if you can add more kindling to the initial fire there must be something in place to sustain the flames. Organize this before you try to start your fire.
Summary: Find the right location for a fire. Prepare the fire site. Gather the necessary materials and assemble them.

Problem: Article: One of the best gifts you can give anyone is time well spent together. For a self-proclaimed geek or nerd, the ideal experiential gift may be watching their favorite film or film series on the big screen. They may love the gift even more if they are watching an advance screening of the film, before it hits the general public. Think about the person's favorite film or favorite book turned film and see if you can get early release tickets as a thoughtful gift. If there are currently no films coming out that feature their favorite characters, you may look for a film that has geeky elements you think they may enjoy. Perhaps a film is being released that showcases their favorite comic book character or their favorite sci-fi setting. Or, maybe there is a special screening of an old, nerdy film that you know they love. As long as you consider the person's nerdy tastes, you can't really go wrong with advanced tickets to a big screen showing. A "con" is short for a convention that caters to nerds and geeks of all ages. Often, there are celebrity guests, panels, themed booths, and costume contests at the "cons". These conventions can be fun and interactive ways to hang out with other nerds for a day or the weekend. You may treat the person to a trip to a "con" that focuses on their favorite nerdy pastime, like the popular "Comic-Con International" in San Diego or "Anime Con" in Los Angeles. Or, you may choose a gaming convention that appeals to gamer nerds, such as "PAX Prime", or a sci-fi convention that is made for science fiction geeks, such as "Dragon Con" or "GirlGeek Con". Try to select a convention that will appeal to the person's interests. You may decide to go all out and buy tickets for the con as well as plane tickets to fly to the con. Many of the larger geek conventions offer packages where you can get tickets to the convention and accommodations for a flat rate. This may be a good gift idea to mark a big event, like the person's birthday or their graduation from college. This could be the new barcade that opened up downtown, where you can play arcade games and drink alcohol in a bar like space. Or, the games night at your local bar or hang out where you can play the latest board games with friends. Consider the person's tastes and cater to them by planning a night out they will enjoy. If you are not sure where the person might want to spend a night out, you may offer to take them out to whatever nerdy spot they would prefer. Present several options that you know of and let the person choose. This will ensure they still get their night out, based on their preference. Another fun idea is to take them on a road trip that is geek or nerd themed. This may mean planning out an itinerary where you hit all the nerdy landmarks and spots within a certain radius. Maybe you stop at the life sized Star Trek Intrepid in the small town of Vulcan, followed by a day trip to the dinosaur museum, and a stop at a popular gaming store. The road trip could be overnight or a few days, depending on your means. You may also choose nerdy hotels or accommodations for the night to add to the road trip experience. Maybe you find the hotel where Leonard Nimoy once stayed or the motel next to where some scenes of "The X-Files" were shot. Get creative and look for accommodations that will enhance the nerdiness of the trip.
Summary: Get early release tickets for their favorite film. Attend a "con" together. Treat them to a night out at a nerdy hang out. Take them on a geek themed road trip.

Problem: Article: To improve your circulation after a long flight, it is important to take a nice walk. You will likely have to walk to pick up your luggage, which will help a little bit. In addition, you could take a walk outside when you get to your destination. If you feel pain or swelling in either of your feet or legs, you should seek immediate medical attention. If there is some minor puffiness in your ankles or legs but no pain or any other unusual symptoms, you don't need to worry. Slight puffiness is not due to blood clotting and is normal with long flights. A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in your lungs. This blood clot often originates in a person's legs and travels to their lungs. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the symptoms of a pulmonary embolism such as chest pain or shortness of breath. Likewise, see a doctor if you feel dizzy, start coughing up blood or have difficulty breathing. Pulmonary embolism can be a fatal complication of blood clots.
Summary:
Go for a walk right after the trip. Seek medical attention for deep vein thrombosis. See a doctor if you experience symptoms of a pulmonary embolism.