Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Understand the importance of stats. Understand the "hidden stats" like stability and poise. Use a shield. Upgrade your weapon. Assess the effectiveness of armor. Understand equipment load.

Answer: Hand to hand combat is inevitable in Dark souls. That's why Vitality (health) and Endurance (stamina) are the two most important stats for any player. Stamina is used for all actions by your character including striking, dodging, and blocking, as well as managing equipment load. Points into these stats early is always a safe bet. Endurance has a hard cap at 40 for stamina, meaning you won't receive any more stamina bonuses after that point. However you can continue to increase it for greater equipment load. You can increase your damage by increasing the stat with which your weapon scales, but the benefits early on will be minimal. This is best saved for later in the game. Stability is a rating for shields that determines how much punishment your shield can take before your guard is broken. Poise is a rating for how much you are staggered when you get hit. A higher number for these stats is always better. Having your guard broken leaves you very vulnerable to counterattack. Avoid it at all costs. Although optional, proper use of a shield can be an invaluable defensive option for beginners. A shield is much easier to time than dodging and some enemies may even stagger themselves when striking against it. Your stamina will regenerate faster if you do not have your shield up. This means it is best practice to raise your shield before you are hit, then lower it before the next strike, if you have time. For beginners, find a shield that has a 100% physical defense rating. Otherwise you will still take some damage, even when blocking attacks. Reinforcing a weapon at the blacksmith will give you the most immediate increase in damage, especially compared to stat increases. Neglecting to upgrade your weapons will make the game significantly more difficult. If you don't plan to use a weapon much, it may be best to save the materials for something you will use more frequently. Almost all weapons in Dark Souls are viable. If you keep your starting weapon upgraded, it can carry you through the entire game. Enemies inflict a lot of damage with each hit in Dark Souls and the amount negated by armor is finite. It is important to strike a good balance between equipment load and poise. Lighter armor will give less poise but a faster roll via lower equipment load. All armor and weapons weigh a certain amount. Your equipment load is the percentage of the combined weight of your equipment compared to your burden stat, which is determined by Endurance. It is important to keep your equipment burden below 100% or you will be unable to run or or dodge roll. Lower equipment load (50% or below) will increase the length of your roll invincibility.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make your dog rest. Apply an ice pack. Apply heat. Watch for signs of improvement or worsening.

Answer: Rest is the first step to treating a sprain. To ensure your dog gets enough rest, you will need to restrict your dog's activity. You should keep the dog inside or in a small area where it is unable to run or play. The less active the dog is, the better. As needed, you can take your dog outside on a short leash. Keep the walk short and slow. Return the dog to a confined area as soon as possible. Restrict the dog's activity for a full 48 hours to give the injury enough time to heal. To reduce swelling, help with pain, and aid in the healing process, apply an ice pack for 10 to 15 minutes. Wrap the ice pack in a towel to protect the dog's skin from any excessive cold. Repeated as needed, waiting at least two hours between applications. This will help prevent irritating the skin and reducing circulation, which can delay healing. You can use a bag of frozen vegetables, such as peas, for an ice pack that you can mold around the ankle. This will allow you to evenly and effectively apply the ice to all of the damaged tissue. If your dog has an older, chronic, or recurrent injury it is not recommended to apply an ice pack. At this stage of an injury it is best to apply moist heat. Heat will improve circulation and help to loosen tightness in the muscles while having a soothing effect. To apply heat, use a damp towel warmed in the dryer or microwave. Be sure the towel isn't hot enough to burn the skin. Apply heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, remove it for at least an hour before applying again. Don't use a heat treatment immediately after exercise. During the 48 hour rest period you should watch closely for signs that the injury is improving or worsening. With rest and treatment, most ankle sprains will be back to normal fairly quickly. If the leg is not better after 48 hours or if it is getting worse, consult with your veterinarian. If you don't see improvement, it's possible that your dog may just need more rest, along with some veterinarian-prescribed medication. Sometimes, there can also be an injury in another area that is delaying recovery. If there is a more serious injury, such as a dislocation or small fracture, your vet can do a full examination and X-rays if needed.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find work as an FBI agent or in law enforcement. Meet basic eligibility requirements. Complete the Special Agent Selection System (SASS). Be chosen as an agent with the NCAVC. Receive special training. Seek employment in other fields, if necessary.

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Agents who work in the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) of the NCAVC, which engages in profiling, may have as many as seven to ten years experience as an FBI agent before entering service in the unit. Others may have extensive experience in state or local law enforcement. Previous background in law enforcement can be very helpful when trying to gain a position in the FBI. You can find information about current job possibilities with the FBI, and how to apply for them, at the FBI Jobs website. There are very few special agent positions in the FBI, and not every current FBI employee is eligible to serve as a special agent. To apply to become a FBI special agent (including with the NCAVC), you must: Be a U.S. citizen Be between 23 and 36 1/2 years old, in most cases Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Have at least 3 years of full time work experience (in some cases, you can have a combination of education and work experience, or waive the work experience requirement) Have lived in the U.S. or one of its territories for 3 of the last 5 years Not have been convicted of a felony, a domestic violence misdemeanor or more serious offense Not have knowingly or willfully engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S. government by force Not have failed to pay court ordered child support Not have defaulted on a federally funded student loan Not have failed to file federal, state, or local income tax returns Meet the FBI's drug use guidelines Completion of the SASS can take anywhere from six months to a year or more. In order to increase your chances of being chosen as an FBI profiler, you must also exceed the minimum requirements of the SASS. Through your resume and other documents, interviews, and various tests, you will be able to prove how competitive your application is. To meet the minimum qualifications of the SASS, you must pass every stage: An online application to ensure eligibility and submit necessary documents A three-hour exam consisting of Cognitive, Behavioral, and Logical Reasoning tests An in-person resume review and job preview Written and oral language tests (when applicable to the position) A 90-minute written exam A one-hour panel interview At least to physical fitness tests (PFTs) A polygraph test A thorough background check If you have the proper combination of skills and experience, you may be considered for employment as a profiler with the FBI's NCAVC, if a potential position becomes available. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) also has criminal profilers assigned to the NCAVC's BAU, so you may also find employment through this agency. The number of actual criminal profilers working with the FBI (not to mention the number of jobs available for new hires at any given time) is very small. For instance, the ATF currently employs only two profilers with the BAU. Even once they are selected, BAU agents and ATF agents employed as profilers with the NCAVC undergo additional training, sometimes as much as two years of it. This provides agents with even more specialized instruction and experience, as well as updates on methodology and professional practices. Very few people are actually employed as profilers with the FBI, so do not be discouraged if you are not able to gain a position as one. You can use your interests in profiling and criminology in many other valuable careers in law enforcement, including local, state, or national criminal investigation. For instance, you could become: An FBI agent in a different department A detective or other investigator in state or local law enforcement An academic researcher with a focus on criminology or forensics'