Article: If you really liked a certain book, you may also enjoy books by the same author or books in the same genre. There are websites, like Goodreads, that can help you find similar books to your personal favorites. Ask friends and family if they have suggestions on what to read. You could even create a social media post like, "My favorite book is All the Light We Cannot See. Does anyone have a recommendation for a similar book?" Writing down the titles of books as you read them is a fun way to track how much you have read and the different types of books you've gone through. Using the website Goodreads is an easy way to track your reading and find suggestions for new books to read. You can also share what you have read with friends and family and see what they're reading. Write down when you started and finished the book along with a few thoughts about the book when you finish it. Some libraries allow you to opt-in to a program that tracks the books you check out so you can view the list online whenever you want. Another great way to find new books to read is to browse through lots of books. Used bookstores are a great and inexpensive way to find some new and interesting books. The library is a free way to get new books, which is even better! If you don't want to buy a bunch of new books, browse the bookstore and write down the titles that you want to read in the future. You can also see if your library has these titles on hand. The best way to maintain a new habit is to make it fun and set some goals. Set a goal to read a certain number of books each year and do your best to stick to it. You can start small with 5-10 or go all out and try to read 100! You could also set a goal to read all the books from a certain book list. Setting a goal gets you in the mindset to accomplish it and will help remind you to read every day. Achieving a reading goal is extremely satisfying and will make reading even more fun.
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Find recommendations based on books you enjoyed. Keep a reading log. Browse bookstores and the library. Set reading goals.
Article: If your neighbor's bamboo continually creeps into your yard, you can keep it contained by installing a root barrier in the affected area. Rolls of plastic root barrier are available in home and garden stores. Metal and concrete barriers are also effective. You can dig a trench that will act as a barrier if you'd prefer not to use a non-porous material in your yard. Installing a pond or stream will also effectively block bamboo roots. Applying an herbicide to the leaves of bamboo shoots may help to prevent new growth from occurring. However, this doesn't always work as well as removing culms and rhizomes by hand. It might be tricky to find a chemical that works for the particular species of bamboo you're dealing with. Even if you do find one that works, you could end up killing other plants or wrecking your neighbor's treasured bamboo grove in the process. If you want to try an herbicide, use a glyphosate herbicide or a selective-grass herbicide directly on new bamboo growth each time it appears. A selective-grass herbicide is not as effective as the glyphosate type in controlling bamboo, but it may be used in flower beds or around ornamental shrubs. In order for the herbicide to be effective, it's important that you spray any new shoots as soon as they appear. Using boiling water to kill bamboo is more natural and environmentally friendly than using an herbicide. Whenever you see new shoots growing in, boil water and dump it over the roots and shoots of the plant. Not all bamboo species "run" all over the yard; some actually stay contained when you plant them. Ask an expert at your local nursery to help you choose a species that won't take over your property. This is a simple way to enjoy bamboo while making sure it doesn't get out of control. Most bamboo species do well in large containers that may be placed on your porch or in your yard.
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Use a root barrier. Consider using herbicides. Pour boiling water over the roots. Buy a clumping bamboo species. Plant bamboo in a container.
Article: You may have abnormal spotting due to a pelvic infection, medical condition, or cancer. Try not to worry because there are many harmless causes of spotting. Instead, monitor yourself for other possible symptoms of a medical condition. See your doctor if you notice these symptoms: Easy bruising Fever Dizziness Abdominal or pelvic pain Abnormal discharge Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that commonly causes irregular periods, among other symptoms. As part of your irregular periods, you may experience spotting. If you know you have PCOS, consider if it might be the reason behind your spotting. Symptoms of PCOS include irregular periods, excess facial and body hair, acne, male-pattern baldness (hair thinning at your temples or your crown), and enlarged ovaries. See your doctor if you suspect you may have undiagnosed PCOS. You might have bleeding after sex due to scratching inside your vagina or because of a medical issue. Sometimes this is no big deal, but it can be a cause for concern. If you've only experienced spotting once, it's likely nothing is wrong. However, it's best to talk to your doctor if you have spotting after sex more than once or you're very concerned. If you have vaginal dryness, you're more likely to have spotting after sex. If this is the case, using a lube may help you avoid spotting in the future. Spotting can happen in the early days of pregnancy when your baby attaches to the lining of your uterus. However, it may also happen in the first few weeks. If you may be pregnant, take a home pregnancy test to find out if this could be the cause of your spotting. If the results are negative but you don't get your period, take the test again or talk to your doctor. Try not to worry, but it's possible that spotting can be a sign that something is wrong with your pregnancy. Go to your doctor to make sure you're not have an ectopic pregnancy, which means your baby is growing in your fallopian tubes. Additionally, your doctor can make sure you aren't experiencing early symptoms of a miscarriage. If something is wrong, your doctor will begin treatment immediately to help you and your baby. While this is scary, it's possible that nothing is wrong. Just make sure you see your doctor immediately to be on the safe side. Some STDs can cause vaginal spotting. You're more likely to get an STD if you've had unprotected sex with a new partner or if you or your sexual partner has more than 1 partner. Consider getting tested for an STD, and talk to your partner to find out if they may be at risk. If you do have an STD, you can likely get treatment to help you recover quickly. If you're taking any medication, it may be the cause of your spotting. Don't stop taking your medication without talking to your doctor. Instead, make an appointment with your doctor to ask about your medication and find out if it's causing your bleeding. In addition to birth control pills, blood thinners, antidepressants, and antipsychotics can all potentially cause bleeding between periods. Your doctor might tell you that your spotting is nothing to worry about. Alternatively, they may change your medication.
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Notice if you're experiencing other symptoms. Determine if your spotting could be a symptom of PCOS. Consider if the spotting happened after sexual intercourse. Take a pregnancy test if you could be in the early weeks of pregnancy. Get checked by your doctor if you're pregnant. Evaluate your risk for a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Check the side effects of the medications you're taking.