Problem: Article: Your friend will have to decide between parenting the child, adoption, and abortion. It may be difficult to make a decision without fully considering each option, so you may want to offer to help your friend conduct research on each of these options. Try starting the research by asking her what options she is considering. Many people have strong feelings about things like abortion so she may not even be considering this option. However, if she is, help her to research the option. Help your friend make a list of pros and cons as you research the options. For example, a pro of abortion might be that she can avoid having to tell her parents, teachers, and friends about the pregnancy. However, a con of abortion might be that she may have regrets later on or that she may risk medical complications. If your friend decides that she wants to raise the child or put the child up for adoption, then she will have to tell her parents about it. One way that you can support her is by offering to be there when she tells them. Try saying something like, "I know you are worried about telling your parents. Would you feel better if I was there too?" If she declines your offer, do not be offended. She may just want to speak to her parents on her own. Be prepared for her parents to get upset and have a backup plan if the worst happens and she is kicked out of their home. Is it OK for her to come to your house in the event of an emergency? Asking your own parents for advice after she tells her parents might be useful as well. Your parents may know her parents and can offer support parent to parent. Having another adult know can also help to lessen the overall stress of keeping the secret. However, remember to make sure that you check with your friend first. Remember that the decision to end or continue her pregnancy belongs to your friend, not you or anyone else. If she asks you for advice, then you can provide it, but do not try to change her mind or impose your beliefs on her. If your friend tells you that she has decided to keep the baby, try saying something like, "I know you must be really scared right now, but you will be an awesome mother!" If she tells you that she has decided to give the baby up for adoption, try saying something like, "I know this must be hard for you, but you are going to give an amazing gift to some lucky couple!" If she tells you that she wants to end her pregnancy with an abortion, try saying something like, "I know this was a difficult decision for you, but I love you and I will do what I can to help." Part of being a friend is being there for the good and bad. Girls who are pregnant are more likely than ever to drop out of school, but being a friendly support may help her to stay in school. Many schools have special programs for teen parents. If your friend is interested, you can check with your guidance counselor to see if there is one at your school.
Summary: Help her conduct research to learn about her options. Offer to accompany her if she decides to tell her parents. Support and respect her decision, whatever she chooses. Defend her against rumors or teasing at school.

Problem: Article: The color of teak wood varies depending on what species a tree is and what part of the tree the wood is from. Color ranges from dark golden-brown to yellowish-white. Knowing what type of teak you're looking for is important when examining color. The outer layer of the tree is called sapwood and is yellowish-white in color. This wood has a higher moisture content and is therefore weaker than heartwood. The core of the tree is called heartwood and ranges from golden brown to darker brown. This wood is harder, stronger, more expensive, and generally more desirable than sapwood. Some teak dealers or stores may stain the wood, therefore masking its true color. Make sure to ask if the wood you're interested in has any stains on it. If it does, you'll need to identify the wood in a different way. Since teak wood gets darker with age, you should also ask about the age of the wood so you can make sure you get the type of wood you want. The grain of true teak wood is generally straight. It will look like straight streaks or lines of a darker color than the rest of the wood. If the wood grain doesn't look straight or at least mostly straight, you'll want to ask some questions. Depending on how the wood was cut, the grain could also be slightly wavy.
Summary: Look for dark golden-brown to yellowish-white wood. Ask if the wood is stained. Look for a straight grain.

Problem: Article: The battery is needed only to send an initial current through the wire to cause the hydrogen in the water molecules touching the electrodes to separate from the oxygen, forming bubbles around the electrodes. This process is called electrolysis. Notice the bubbles forming around each electrode. One electrode has bubbles of hydrogen, while the other electrode has oxygen bubbles. The battery source does not need to be completely attached the clip, just touched to the battery terminals to begin the reaction. The battery is only needed to initiate the reaction. The separated hydrogen and oxygen will recombine into water, releasing the energy originally used to split them as electricity. The platinum in the electrode coils serves as a catalyst to speed the recombination of the hydrogen and oxygen into water molecules. Initially, the output may be as great as two volts, but will decline as the hydrogen bubbles dissipate, quickly at first and then gradually as the last of the bubbles pop. A light bulb or LED may appear bright initially, but will quickly dim and then gradually fade away.
Summary:
Touch the 9-volt battery terminals to the battery clip for one to two seconds. Remove the battery. Read the output on the voltmeter.