INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Direct examination of the teeth involves putting a special gag into the horse's mouth so that the mouth is held in a semi-open position. This prevents the horse form chewing the speculum when it is introduced, and allows all planes of the teeth to be inspected. The problem teeth are the molars, or grinding teeth, which are situated at the back of the mouth. These are too far back to see without the aid of a special oral speculum. This is not painful and most horses tolerate this very well. The oral speculum is a torch-like instrument with a flat, rounded edged blade that can be slid into the mouth for the purposes of examining the teeth. A vet or equine dental technician has access to such a speculum. If the horse is liable to toss its head around then it may be wise to put a halter on and tie the lead rope with her head in a slightly elevated position, in order to restrict her movement and allow better inspection of the mouth. Provided you do not see any signs of oral discomfort, a once per year inspection for horses between 5-20 years of age is fine. If your horse is under the care of a veterinarian, have him or her assess your horse's teeth. Under 5 years old the horse is still growing, and a more frequent checkups are needed to make sure that teeth have come away cleanly and the dental arches are lined up. Likewise, after 20 years of age the horse is more likely to start getting dental complications, such as a cracked crowns or a tooth root infection, so twice per year dental checks are appropriate.

SUMMARY: Gag the horse to make sure its mouth stays open during examination. Examine the problem teeth with a speculum to confirm the diagnosis. Inspect your horse's mouth regularly to keep an eye on symptoms.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This converts the rate to feet per hour, since there are 5,280 feet in a statute mile. Dividing by 6,076, the number of feet in a nautical mile, tells you how many knots something is travelling. For example, a boat might be travelling 20 mph. Converting to feet per hour: 205,280=105,600{\displaystyle 20 imes 5,280=105,600}. Converting to knots: 105,6006,076=17.38{\displaystyle {
rac {105,600}{6,076}}=17.38}. So, a boat travelling 20 mph is travelling at about 17 knots. This is the conversion rate, since there are about 0.869 knots per mile. The product will tell you the rate in knots. For example, the wind might be blowing at 25 miles per hour. Simply multiply, or use the formula 0.869x=y{\displaystyle 0.869x=y}, where x{\displaystyle x} equals the rate in miles per hour, and y{\displaystyle y} equals the rate in knots. 25(0.869)=21.725{\displaystyle 25(0.869)=21.725} So, wind blowing at 25 mph is blowing at about 22 knots. A red boat is travelling at 15 knots. A blue boat is travelling at 17 miles per hour. Which boat is travelling faster? To convert how fast the blue boat is travelling in mph to knots, multiply by the number of miles per hour by 0.869:0.869(17)=14.77knots{\displaystyle 0.869(17)=14.77\;{ ext{knots}}} The red boat is travelling at 15 knots; the blue boat is travelling a little less than 15 knots. So the red boat is travelling faster.

SUMMARY: Multiply the miles per hour by 5,280, then divide by 6,076. Multiply the miles per hour by 0.869. Try this sample problem.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Avon and other direct-selling businesses succeed or fail based on your ability to reach out to people and create loyal clients. This means you have to be willing to put yourself out there and start conversations! Consider everyone you meet a potential customer. This includes people at church, other parents in the PTA, people at work or at your spouse's work, and the people you chat up at the playground. Avon gives its new representatives the suggestion that they should try to talk to three people about Avon every day. That might seem like a lot, but when you realize that most of those conversations will not result in a sale, it isn't that many after all. Avon makes all types of products, from make-up, shampoo, and conditioner, to clothing, shoes, and jewelry. They even make decor, gift items, and toys for children. When you use your own products, you are better equipped to talk up the benefits. Plus, if you receive a compliment on your eye shadow or shoes, you can launch into a pre-planned sales pitch about Avon and the affordable price of the item. Avon leadership involves recruiting and mentoring new sales reps, and results in bonuses and residual income whenever your new recruits make sales goals. In order to recruit new representatives, you have to meet certain sales goals and become qualified to be an official leader.

SUMMARY:
Form relationships. Use your products. Recruit new reps.