Problem: Article: Someone wants to hire you now, the email states. It sounds perfect, but you don't remember applying. That's because you didn't apply and someone's trying to take advantage of you. Think about it. If you didn't apply, why would a legitimate company have reviewed your qualifications? Let the offer rot in your spam folder. This includes emails that claim to have gotten your resume off sites like Indeed or Monster. Maybe you did post your resume, but you did not apply for this job, so stay alert. If you post online that you're broke or looking for work, that opens the door to dirty scammers looking to take advantage of your situation. Those unexpected emails often come with immediate job offers. After a moment of excitement that someone chose you, you start to realize this is all too easy. It is ridiculous that a boss would give you a job without ever speaking to you or your references and if you were the boss, you'd never do that. Real jobs come with evaluations and interviews. Here's the easiest tell of all time. That magnificent job offer sounds great, but the recruiter spells worse than the infamous Nigerian prince. A legitimate company is unlikely to display such an incompetent image. Legitimate job offers almost always contain complete sentences, proper grammar, and correct spelling. Anything that appears strangely-written is a no-go. Some scammers pretend to be clever, but their email address is often a dead giveaway. Pretend you apply to wikiHow for a job. The response you get should be from janedoe@wikihow.com. If Jane Doe sends the email from janedoe@gmail.com or janedoewikihow@hotmail.com, start suspecting that Jane Doe is a liar. Some places will use accounts registered with services like Gmail. Be cautious until you can decide whether or not the offer is fake. Unfortunately social media has also become a breeding ground for scams. This applies to sites from LinkedIn to Twitter. Don't visit their links until you're absolutely sure you know where it will take you. Avoid offers from people you don't know well or seem to post nothing but advertisements for their company. Real job offers on social media have links to official company websites where you can get company information and apply for a job. You should find out more by researching the company and recruiter first. Whether you're using email or social media, never click a strange link. Scammers will direct you to their website or send you documents, usually before you know anything about the job. Shortened links such as bit.ly can take you to any virus on the Web. Hover over the link or copy and paste it into your search bar to see the full address. A legitimate full address will take you to the company's website. Some links will look almost real but have key differences. Wikihow.com is different than wikiehow.com, for example. You must also be wary of those files the scammer sends. Unless you want a virus, don't open them until you're sure the job is real.
Summary: Be wary of unexpected emails. Turn down immediate job offers. Proofread the email for grammar and spelling errors. Check the email address for authenticity. Stay away from most job links posted on social media. Check links before clicking on them.

Problem: Article: Kitchen sponges come with tiny holes and larger holes, so you can pick the one that you like. Make sure that the sponge does not have a scratchy pad on 1 side. It will be difficult to cut. Consider getting multiple sponges in different colors. This way, you can match the sponge to the paint color. Do not use sea sponges if you want to cut out specific shapes. They are too lumpy. They will make great clouds, however! Store bought sponges are already clean, but used kitchen sponges are dirty. If you are reusing an old sponge, clean it with soap and hot water. Rinse the sponge until all of the soap bubbles are gone, then set it out to dry. The sponge must be completely dry, otherwise the marker will bleed. Depending on the size of the cookie cutter, you may be able to fit 2 shapes onto 1 sponge. You can also draw the shapes by hand if you prefer. Simple shapes, like hearts and stars, work better than more complex shapes, like snowflakes. For complex shapes, like a flower, draw the flower, stem, and leaves separately. Consider other learning shapes, such as letters, numbers, circles, or squares. Make short, little snips as you cut, otherwise the edges may come out jagged. You can discard the scraps, or you can save them to make geometric shapes! This step should be completed by an adult, even if the child helped you draw the shapes. If you drew separate shapes, like a flower, stem, and leaves, cut them out separately. Visit your local craft store, and see what types of sponges that you can find. Pick up a few and have them ready to paint with. Do not cut these sponges. Sponge brushes come with wedge-shaped tips, so they are perfect for creating lines and flower stems. Pouncers are round sponge brushes perfect for making polka dots. Sea sponges are very lumpy and ideal for clouds.
Summary: Get a plain kitchen sponge. Clean the sponge, if needed, then allow it to dry. Use a cookie cutter and a marker to trace a shape onto the sponge. Cut the sponge with scissors along the lines that you drew. Get additional sponges to paint with, if desired.

Problem: Article: Part of the fun of having a pet is handling it and enjoying its company. Handling your water dragon can be fun for both you and your pet, if done properly. As always, be gentle whenever handling your dragon, in addition to these other steps: Handle your dragon at a young age to ensure that it's accepting of being handled as an adult. Work slowly when trying to handle your water dragon at first. It will need to get used to your presence before trusting you. Don't force any interaction with your water dragon. Doing so will only cause your water dragon to distrust you. Try hand feeding your dragon first, inside the cage. Once it accepts food from your hand, you can try to remove it from its container. Never pick up a water dragon by its tail. Your water dragon will need a diet that suits its nutritional needs and matches what it would eat in the wild. The diet will consist mainly of insects, of various types, and some vegetables and fruit. This diet will help keep it healthy, strong, and happy. The main elements of the diet include crickets and mealworms. However, these tend to be low in calcium in captivity and need to be dusted with calcium powder immediately prior to feeding to the water dragon, to ensure that the dragon gets enough calcium in the diet for healthy bones. Waxworms are also an option, however, they are high in fat and should be offered sparsely. Dark green vegetables, such as kale, collard, mustard, and dandelion leaves can be a great addition to your dragon's diet. Some fruits can be included as well. Try feeding your water dragon bananas, cantaloupe, or strawberries. Large adult water dragons can eat earthworms, pinkie mice, or small feeder fish. Young dragons should be fed daily. Adult water dragons should be fed once every three days. Your water dragon won't require much grooming, however, there are some things you can do to keep your water dragon clean and happy. The two main areas of grooming that you will focus on involve the nails and bathing of your dragon. Keep an eye on your water dragons nails. If you notice the nails getting long, they can be trimmed. Keeping them short will make handling the dragon more comfortable. Find someone who can show you how to trim your dragons nails in person, as it is difficult for a beginner to do without seriously harming the water dragon. Allow your water dragon to soak in water regularly. This can help prevent constipation as well as keep it clean. As with all pets, scheduling a regular exam with your veterinarian is a critical part of maintaining that pet's health. Find a local veterinarian that works with reptiles and ask them about setting up appointments to examine your Chinese water dragon. Young dragons, under the age of four, should be checked at least once annually. Older water dragons, over four years, should be examined twice yearly.
Summary:
Learn how to handle your water dragon. Provide a proper diet. Groom your water dragon. Schedule regular exams with a veterinarian.