Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Place the cap in the washer. Wash on regular heat. Let the hat dry on your head. Throw the cap in the dryer.

Answer: If you have access to a washing machine, you can use it to easily shrink a cap made from polyester or another synthetic. Load the cap into the washer by itself or with other clothes. Use a small amount of laundry detergent to clean the cap as you shrink it. If you're washing the cap by itself, make sure to set the washer to the smallest load setting so that the wash and rinse cycles don't use too much water. Putting the cap in the washer with other clothes will cause pressure and friction to work on the cap, breaking it in better. Set the washer to a normal wash cycle using regular water heat. Synthetic materials like polyester shrink easily when exposed to heat, meaning a standard washing is often all that it takes to bring a garment down a half-size or so. Allow the hat to go through the complete wash cycle. If you only need to shrink a polyester cap a little bit, you can remove the cap from the washing machine after the initial wash cycle. For caps needing only minor sizing adjustments, a standard wash should do the trick. Put on the cap and let it air dry on your own crown for a customized fit. If the polyester shrunk a little too much due to the heat from the wash, wearing it as it dries can stretch it out to an optimal fit. Assuming the cap is considerably looser than you'd like it, you might follow up the wash with a run through a machine dryer. This will expose the cap to more intense heat to ensure shrinkage while also drying it much faster and more thoroughly. Put the cap through a timed drying cycle on medium heat. The constant heat of machine dryers is notoriously harsh on synthetic fabrics, so if you need to shrink a cap quite a bit, this may be the best way to go. Washing and drying a synthetic cap regularly will most likely cause it to shrink quite a bit more than a gentle soak or hand wash. If the hat shrinks too much, try putting it on while it's still somewhat damp. The fibers should stretch out as the cap becomes worn in. Keep an eye on the hat as it dries. Synthetic materials have been known to scorch if exposed to heat for too long.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Position your hand like a perch. Encourage your bird to step onto your finger. Reward your bird.

Answer: With your hand in your bird's cage, create a perch with your hand by holding your index finger out and folding your other fingers in towards your palm. In a slow and non-threatening manner, move your hand towards your bird and position your index finger below his breast line, which is just above his feet. If you are afraid of getting bitten, you could cover your hand with a small towel or wear gloves. However, covering your hand will defeat the purpose of getting your bird comfortable with your hand. In addition, your bird may be scared of the gloves or towel. With your finger below your bird's breast line, gently push up on his body to encourage him to step on to your finger. Do not be surprised if your bird jumps away and flies to another part of his cage. If he does this, do not chase him around his cage remove your hand and try again later, or simply leave your hand in his cage until he calms down and is ready to approach your hand again. If your birds needs a little extra encouragement, hold a treat in your other hand. Hold it far enough away that he would have to jump onto your finger to reach it. You can try this if the cage door is wide enough for both of your hands to fit through. If you would like, you can give your bird a verbal command ("Step up" or "Up") when you push up on his body. Say the command each time you want him to step up onto your finger. Hold your hand still when your bird steps onto your finger. Give your bird a treat each time he steps onto your finger, even if only for a brief moment. Be aware that he may jump on and off your finger, or only feel comfortable placing one foot on your finger. Reward him with any progress he makes with stepping onto your finger. Keep your practice sessions short: 10 to 15 minutes, two to three times a day. Along with an edible treat, you can also give your bird verbal praise when he steps up onto your finger.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Market your store before it opens. Sponsor a large celebration for your grand opening. Join local community organizations. Partner with other medical professionals in the area.

Answer: You'll want to make sure that by your opening day, everyone in the community knows about your store. There are many ways you can advertise your business before your grand opening. Hang a large "Coming Soon" banner outside your store to pedestrians and drivers will know that a business will open soon, and take out an ad in the "Coming Soon" section of your local newspapers. Send out circulars in the mail or place them on houses manually. These flyers should describe your business and the services you will offer. It would also be good to include some opening day sales to attract customers. Use social media. Start a social media page for your business. Share it on your own personal page and ask friends, family, and staff to do the same. With enough shares, you can get a lot of free advertising. When your store is all set up and you've worked out any problems in your system, announce to your local community that you've officially opened. Contact local news outlets and see if they will cover the event. Also see if the mayor or another local politician will partake in a ribbon-cutting ceremony- this will attract the press and a lot of community attention. With a big grand opening event, you can ensure that the entire community will know about your store opening. Pharmacists and other small business owners are often active in their local communities. This helps expose both them and their businesses to the public and helps profits. See if there are any events at local schools, parks, religious institutions, and civic associations. Stay active in your local community to have your business recognized. Referrals from doctors can be a great way to grow your consumer base. If there is a doctor's office nearby, go in and introduce yourself. Ask if the doctor would mind you leaving a few business cards or circulars in his office. If you make a good impression and demonstrate that you're a health professional who cares about your patients, he may start referring his patients to you.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get a full mouth of smoke. Open your mouth to an O shape. Use quick bursts of air to push the smoke out. Change your mouth shape to change the ring shape.

Answer:
Take a full, long drag and keep the smoke in your mouth. Smoke rings only work with thick, fully formed smoke, so consider using a Hookah or cigar to practice. Some people have success pulling their lips back over their teeth, but the overall goal is simply as if you were saying "oh." Keep your mouth open and round and you'll be perfect. There are a lot of schools of thought about how to best accomplish this, as it is the hardest part of blowing rings: Exhale with rapid, clipped breaths. A lot of groups call these "reverse hiccups." A hiccup is basically a quick, brief inhalation. It feels almost like a pop.Think of making a "Huh, Huh, Huh," sound as you push air out. Use your tongue to "flick" out bits of airs. Time your flick with a puff of air, almost like a heavily enunciated "to." Tap out the rings. Contort your mouth so that your cheeks are concave (curving into your mouth). Tap the cheek with a finger, hitting it hard enough to force some air out of your mouth. You can tap rapidly as you get better and better. Rings are determined by the size of your mouth and the force you use to push the smoke out. Once you get the basic idea down, practice moving your lips and working your lungs to get different sized rings.. You can make your rings into little hearts easily. After you blow it out, snap just above the ring, 1-2" high. The resulting burst of air will dent the top of the ring, making a heart appear.