Article: Ultraviolet light is invisible to the human eye, but a UV lens filter can access this light, which will eliminate some haziness. When using filters in photography, the UV lens will protect the surface of your lenses from scratches. The UV lens filter provides another layer of protection between your camera and your lens.
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Use UV filters to sharpen an image by reducing haziness. Fasten an ultraviolet lens to all your lenses. Connect an ultraviolet filter to guard your lenses from dust.
Article: Before you make your motion, you must be recognized and allowed to speak by the presiding officer. The protocol varies among groups, but generally you will wait until the presiding officer asks for motions and then either stand or raise your hand. Generally the presiding officer will open the floor to motions by asking "Is there any new business?" When the presiding officer is ready to hear your motion, they'll point to you or address you by name and let you know that you have the floor. Depending on the procedural conventions of your group, you may stand at your seat or move to the front of the room. In smaller, more informal groups, such as where people are seated around a single table, you may not need to stand or move at all. When the presiding officer recognizes you, address them by their formal title (typically "Chair" or "President"). If you're unsure of their official title, listen to what they use when they recognize you. They typically will refer to themselves in the third person (for example, "The Chair recognizes Mr. Malarky"). After the official title, refer to the presiding officer as either "Mr." or "Madam," whichever they prefer. Start by saying "I would like to propose a motion." In some groups it may be customary for the presiding officer to acknowledge your purpose and give you permission to continue. In others, you may simply continue stating your motion. Depending on the rules or customs of your group, you may need to describe the type of motion you want to make here. Once you are cleared to proceed, begin by saying "I move" and then state the action that you want the board to take. If you've written your motion, you can read directly from your written document. Your motion should always be stated affirmatively. Tell the board what you think it should do, not what it should not do. For example, you might say "I move that the Board cancels the contract with ABC Landscaping and instead hires XYZ Landscaping." Most motions must be seconded by another member of the board. This helps ensure that the board doesn't spend meeting time considering a motion that is only important to one person. The presiding officer typically will ask if anyone seconds the motion. Someone will stand or raise their hand and say "I second the motion" or simply "I second." In most groups it is commonplace for you to already have a second lined up. Talk to others in the group before the board meeting and tell them about your motion. Find out if someone is willing to second it.
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Stand or raise your hand. Wait to be recognized. State your purpose. Introduce your motion. Wait for someone to second your motion.
Article: Most states have laws regarding substance abuse in parents and child protection. Depending on your state, your mother being hooked on drugs may be classified as child abuse or neglect. In some states, it is considered child abuse or neglect, if: Your mother prepares or makes drugs in your presence or in the same place where you are Your mother stores or uses chemicals or equipment for preparing drugs around you Your mother sells or gives drugs or alcohol to you or another child Your mother gets high and is unable to care for you Your mother has you around people who sell drugs Unfortunately, there's not anything you can do to stop your mother from using drugs, and that is not your responsibility anyway. Your mother is an adult and is the only one who can make choices for herself. But, you can talk with an adult who may be able to intervene on your behalf. Think of someone you trust and feel comfortable talking to--it can be a coach, the school counselor, a religious leader, an aunt/uncle, or a grandparent. This person may be able to break through to your mother and explain how her behavior is affecting you. This person may also be able to offer you temporary care and support during this confusing time. An intervention is a face-to-face meeting facilitated by a professional mental health provider that allows family members and friends to share their feelings about the addiction. Your mother may not realize how negatively her drug use is affecting everyone. Staging an intervention may help your mom recognize that she needs help and that she has the support of those who love her. To stage an intervention, ask a trusted adult to help you contact a psychologist, addictions counselor, social worker, interventionist, or psychiatrist to coordinate the meeting. Any family members and close friends may be allowed to attend. The group will determine a possible course of action to help your mother get help. You all might look up treatment facilities and generally learn more about addiction in order to understand what your mother is going through. If you find yourself in a situation where your mother needs immediate help or support, call the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline and Treatment Hotline at 1-800-234-0246. Or, call 911 or your local emergency department. If your mother's drug use has placed you in danger or you are being abused, call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-25-ABUSE.
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Know your rights. Tell a trusted adult. Participate in an intervention. Make a call for help.