Q: You can purchase pre-paid phone cards from local convenience stores, chain pharmacies, and national retailers, like Wal-Mart or Target. The cost of a card ranges from $2 to $30 dollars. While some cards are located on wall and spinning racks near the register, other cards are located behind the register. Before purchasing the card, ask the clerk which cards they recommend. Alternatively, you can set up an online account with a provider, like Zaptel or Tel3Advantage. By setting up an account, you can choose a phone card from a variety of options and reload your card online. Each card has an 800 number or a local access number, as well as a PIN number. In order to make a call, first dial the access number and enter your PIN. Then, listen for the prompt and input the phone number you are calling. Make sure to manually dial the full number of the party you are calling, including the international dialing code, country code, and area code. Most cards are activated at the time of purchase at the register. While some cards have a scratch off coating that conceals the PIN number, other cards will have their PIN numbers located on the receipt. Before purchasing the card, make sure to check the card's cost per minute, i.e., rate, surcharges, rounding rates, and expiration date. Rates vary depending on which country you call, as well as what kind of phone you use, for example, a cellphone versus a payphone. Furthermore, some cards have disconnect fees, maintenance fees, and surcharges of 35 cents or more. Call the toll-free number on the card to find out about rates and fees if they are not listed. Some cards employ rounding where they round up in increments, like increments of three. This means that a one minute call is charged for three minutes. Cards might also have an expiration date of 30 days meaning if you do not use the card, it will not work after that date. Other cards might charge a non-usage fee if you go a certain amount of days without using the card.
A: Purchase a pre-paid phone card. Input the access and PIN number. Check the fine print.

Q: It's really normal for toddlers to fuss and cry during this change, so try not to feel guilty or worry yourself. If your child sees you getting worked up, the situation will escalate. It can be very difficult for a parent not to give in when their child is in distress. You may feel like you are being too cold or rejecting your child, however, your toddler will be less confused and feel more secure if you stay as consistent as possible. Keep a warm, loving tone, and let your toddler know you are there, but do not give in, and do not feel guilty. If your child continues to cry and fuss at night, try to determine what the reasons are. During the day, when your toddler is calm, ask them about it. If it's just stubbornness and a desire to stay with you at night, just keep being positive and consistent about the change. If it has more to do with fearsof the dark or of monstersyou may be able to resolve the situation by adding a night light, changing some furniture, or devising some sort of security ritual. Ask them directly what is worrying them. If they don't know, make subtle suggestions to get the bottom of it. Are there shadows that can be fixed with a nightlight? Scary sounds that can be masked with light music? Lie with them for a little bit at night and pay attention to all the sights and sounds. Can they hear a lot of noise coming from other places in the house? Is there a tree that taps on the window? All of these things can be really disruptive to sleep but easily fixed. Reiterate what an exciting change sleeping in bed alone will be, and let your toddler know you are proud of how big and independent they are becoming. Show your toddler how much more room there is in the bed, and remind your toddler of the bedding and toys you picked out together for this moment. Tell your child again how exciting a time this for them. Remind them repeatedly that you are proud of them and try not to let them see you get down on yourself about the decision. It's possible that you made the change too quickly. You know your child and your family and if after a few days or weeks it still doesn't feel rightchange it. Rather than bring them back to their crib or your bed, try to change your approach. Try sitting in the room until they fall asleep. After a few nights, move to the doorway; after a few more nights, move to the hallway outside the room.
A: Stay calm and patient if your child is very upset about the transition. Determine why your child is resisting. Stay positive, especially if your child is expressing very negative ideas. Consider a more gradual transition if your toddler continues to resist.

Q: Find what you're really passionate about photographing and spend lots of time taking pictures of it. Instead of trying to take perfect pictures, try to capture what made you excited about the shot or what sparked delight. For example, if you love to travel, take pictures of everything on your trip. Over time, you might find that you're particularly drawn to photographing architecture or people that you meet. As a beginner, take photographs of everything that draws and holds your attention. Pay attention to what's in your camera's viewfinder before you capture the image. A classic photography trick is to compose the picture by the rule of thirds. Imagine your frame is divided into thirds going horizontally and vertically. Then place interesting subjects along these lines. For example, instead of taking a photograph of a tree in the middle of your frame, move the camera so the tree is off to the bottom left of the frame and you can see the valley behind it. If you'd like to take an extremely close up photograph of something, such as a flower or bug, use your camera's macro mode. This will allow you to capture rich details. Once you've found something you'd like to photograph and composed a shot, take a few pictures. Then move closer to the subject so it fills the frame and take a few more pictures. Walk around to photograph from different angles and then walk farther away from your subject. You might find that photographing even closer or farther away will give you a better image than the one you imagined. This is a great trick to try if you're struggling to come up with a shot. Just start moving around your subject until something catches your eye. You'll probably start taking photos using your camera's automatic settings. Keep shooting automatic until you're ready to start learning more and being more creative. When you start photographing in manual, you'll be able to control aperture, shutter speed, and image sensitivity. These work together to determine the quality of the photo you take. For example, imagine you want to photograph a track race. If you shoot in automatic, the camera will probably freeze the action to create a still image. If you'd rather take a picture where the runner is blurred and appears to be moving fast, use manual to slow the shutter speed. The best way to improve your photography skills is to photograph as often as you can. To make things interesting, give yourself challenges and show your photos to a photography mentor or friend. For example, challenge yourself to photograph action shots one day. Photograph nature scenes the next day. Then shoot food or fashion images the following day. Consider enrolling in a photography class or taking a workshop where you can get one-on-one feedback.
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Photograph things that inspire you. Work on composing your shots. Adjust the distance between your subject. Play around with the exposure triangle to have more control. Find time to practice as much as possible.