Article: You could use your sewing skills or dress the part instead. You might even be able to find a green bodysuit where you can add little details. Another way you could dress the part is by wearing the same color for the top and bottom. If you are sewing savvy, sew together a green jumpsuit. Add felt back scales cut into large triangular shapes down the back of the jumpsuit. The felt can be in green but using a contrasting yellow is far more effective. If you're not sewing savvy, just dress in green. Add paper scales by tape or glue onto a green ribbon and pin it to the back of the collar to flow down the back of the body. For the tail you can essentially use anything you like. Tape together two to three cardboard rolls. Paint them green or wrap green crepe paper around the long roll and stick it to the roll at each end with tape. Attach the tail to the pant's rear with several safety pins or use velcro. The latter option is safer just in case the crocodile sits on a pin accidentally. If you sewed a costume, glue a piece of ribbon onto the tail and sew the ribbon end onto the costume you have already made. Get an old stocking and stuff with newspaper. Paint green or wrap with green crepe paper. Attach in the same way. Sew a tail. Use old scraps of green colored fabric and sew a long tail shape. Make sure to leave it hollow, so that it can be stuffed with newspaper, scrap pieces of fabric or rolled up pantyhose. Finish sewing the end up and attach to the costume with stitches. Don't forget to add claws to the shoes. Make the claws from foam and paint them brown. You could also make claws from spare pieces of the cardboard used to make the crocodile mask. Cut the material into claw shapes. To attach the claws to the shoes: Make a felt "wrap-over." Cut a piece of felt into the shape of your shoe, so it covers the top half of each of the shoes to be worn. Sew or staple two pieces of elastic on the underside of the felt; each piece must be long enough to go around the base of the shoe. Attach one piece of elastic at the ankle end of the foot and one piece of elastic near the toe end of the foot. Attach the claws with glue to the felt and slip the whole piece over the shoes.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Plan out the body. Make the body. Make a tail. Add claws.
Article: Lysine is an amino acid that some studies have shown to help treat and prevent cold sore outbreaks by blocking arginine, which is another amino acid that is required for viral growth. Lysine-rich foods include fish, meat (poultry, lamb, beef), dairy products, mung bean sprouts, and beans. You can also take a lysine supplement. The dosage is usually 500-1000 mg every day taken on an empty stomach. The safe limit of lysine is less than 3000 mg a day, so don't take any more than the recommended dosage. Arginine is also an amino acid, but one that serves as a building block for the herpes virus, helping it to spread. The highest concentrations of arginine are found in whole grains, seeds, nuts and chocolate. This is particularly important if they will come in contact with the cold sore should you eat them. The herpes virus thrives in an acidic environment, so it is important to keep all acid away from the sores. Acidic foods to avoid include citrus fruits, tomatoes and anything with vinegar. Zinc may help boost your immune system and help prevent future cold sores. The recommended dose to boost your immune system is 10 mg/day for adult men and women. For children, consult their pediatrician. There are also zinc creams that you can use. An example is Virunderim gel, which contains 10% zinc sulfate. You can use this for up to 12 days at the first symptoms of a cold sore to help minimize the duration. Include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables in your diet daily. Some of the best choices for boosting the immune system are cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, broccoli, onion, and garlic.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Eat lysine-rich foods. Avoid foods that are high in arginine. Stay away from acidic foods. Take a daily zinc supplement. Eat to boost your immune system and help your body to fight off the virus.
Article: Make a column of times on the left side of the page and a row of days of the week at the top. Begin with those activities that need to be done at a certain time every day. Based on your assessment above, slot in tasks based on the time you think it makes the most sense to tackle them. Also be sure to give yourself a break or several throughout the day. Hourly time frames are generally large enough. However, it can take time to get into the flow state required by some tasks so you may need 90 minute or even two hour blocks. Don't forget to schedule in 30 minute tasks as well. Be careful of the tendency to wedge yourself in too tight. To create bigger blocks of time, you can merge cells together. It's difficult to predict how long each activity will take. So make sure your schedule can bend easily in one direction or another when need be. You also want to factor in a small buffer of time for unexpected delays. Also, don't fall into the trap of using your relaxation time as a "buffer" zone. Relaxation time should not be seen as a luxury; it should be treated as important as any other activity. It is generally helpful to print multiple copies -- put one on your refrigerator, one in your bedroom and one in the bathroom. Underline or highlight important activities. Use a different color marker for the separate areas in your life. You could use yellow for work, red for exercise, blue for school and so on. This way you'll get a good sense of how your day is planned just by glancing at it. If there's a lot of blue, for instance, you'll know that you're overloaded with school right now.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Open Microsoft Excel or a similar spreadsheet program. Match up tasks with times. Organize activities in larger increments of time. Keep it flexible. Print out your spreadsheet. Color code different areas.