INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Scales are expressed as ratios and differ from map to map. The scale, printed in the upper right corner of the map, will look something like 1:100,000. A ratio of 1:10,000 indicates that every 1in (2.5cm) the map equals 10,000in (25,000cm) in the real world. Charts with smaller scales provide an up-close view, depicting more area details and markers. If you're familiar with land maps, the scale works the same way there. A harbor chart is an example of a small scale chart. Navigators need a close view of the harbor with all the obstructions and other details. Larger charts show land and waterways but few additional details. Look in the upper right corner of the map near the scale. You will see the unit of measurement printed in big letters. You need to know this because charts use all sorts of different measurements. Your chart could include feet, fathoms, or meters. In the U.S., charts generally use feet or fathoms. However, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has begun converting its charts to meters for the sake of international consistency. The black numbers printed on the chart represent water depth. Each number indicates the "mean lower low water" (MLLW) in an area. This is the average water depth at low tide, so most of the time the water is deeper than what you see on a chart. If you see a negative number, that means the water depth in the area is typically less than what is listed on the chart. Numbers written in fathoms have a unique look to them, so they are easy to spot. A fathom listing often consists of a pair of numbers. The first number indicates the number of fathoms. The second number, which will be a small subscript, is the number of additional feet. For example, a listing of 0 and 3 means a depth of 0 fathoms, 3 feet. A listing of 3 and 2 means 3 fathoms, 2 feet, or 20 feet total. For uniformity and simplicity, many modern charts use meters. This can be tough to understand if you're used to measurements in feet or fathoms. Multiplying by 3 is a quick way to get a relatively accurate estimate of the water's depth. For example, multiply a listing of 6 meters by 3 to estimate it as being at least 18 feet deep. The actual depth is 6 metres (20ft), so it isn't completely accurate, but it is helpful for avoiding shallow areas. If the depths are listed in feet, you can also divide them by 3 to quickly convert them to meters.

SUMMARY: Use the scale indicator to track distance on a chart. Find the unit of measurement used to indicate water depth. Read the chart numbers to figure out the water's lowest depth. Multiply fathoms by 6 to measure depths by feet. Multiply meter measurements by 3 to convert them to feet.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Depending on the sun and cloud cover, you may want to pick a different lure. On sunny days, try using a silver lure. The silver will help reflect light and attracts attention. Contrastingly, use a gold lure on a cloudy day. Gold has high reflective properties and will help give off light on an overcast or stormy day. Pick your lure style based off what kind of fish you are aiming to catch and where. If you're fishing in freshwater, try a jig. A jig will work well in fresh water by using feathers and a metal head to attract fish. A spoon lure will work well for fish that prey on small fish. The spoon will wave back and forth to mimic the movement of a fleeing fish, attracting the bigger predators. If you're looking for an all-purpose lure, try a spinner. A spinner is a metal piece that will spin in the water as it moves. This attracts a lot of attention and should be used in a particularly difficult-to-catch location.

SUMMARY: Pick the right color based off weather. Choose a lure type.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It isn't a set concept and it does vary for everyone. However, most people would find joy in relating to loved ones, spending time with people they care about and counting one's blessings. Write a list of the people, things and activities that bring joy into your life. Keep it simple, focusing on what is achievable. There may be things that you don't yet know about that will bring you joy. If you have a hard time determining where you can find joy, perhaps you haven't yet had sufficient new experiences to expose you to all potential sources of joy. Try new activities, meet new people and try new things. Join a new club, group, Facebook or Meetup group, sports facility, hiking group or overseas tour. Discover new things to try and meet new people.

SUMMARY: Determine what joy means for you. Be adventurous.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Of course it might be you are followed home by a stray and the cat really needs a home. However, you may have been followed home by a cat that is simply lost and needs to find its way home. If is important to determine which is the case before you move forward. The vet can scan for the presence of a microchip that gives an id number for the cat. If the microchip is present, you can contact the database with the cat's number and reunite the lost kitty with its owners. It might be the cat got lost and has been living rough but is really a much loved family pet. If the cat is not chipped and appears to be a stray, you should still take steps to find the owners. It is ideal to reunite it with its family but it is also important to look for the owners in order to comply with local regulations, which vary from place to place. Consider methods such as putting up posters describing the cat, contacting all vet clinics in the area and asking them to take the details, informing local shelters, and even asking the local radio to put a call out for the owners to come forward. After 7 days of real effort to find the owner, the cat is considered adoptable.

SUMMARY:
Verify that the cat is actually a stray. Take the cat to the local vet to be scanned for a microchip. Try to find the cat's owner.