Problem: Article: If introducing a new bird to your bird who has not received shots or been examined for potential illnesses, your bird could get sick. Birds that have come from closed aviaries do not need to be quarantined. Similarly, birds which have been check by a vet before leaving a reputable bird or pet shop do not need to be quarantined. For all other birds, take them to a vet and follow your vet's quarantine instructions in order to ensure the new bird does not introduce any illnesses to your original bird. Find a vet who is familiar with avian illnesses and can provide directions on how long to quarantine your new bird. Use the Association of Avian Veterinarians database (http://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803) to find a bird vet near you. Quarantine requires keeping a new bird whose health status you do not know away from a bird that you know to be healthy. Quarantine periods last from 30 to 90 days, depending on the bird. Before introducing two birds to each other, ensure both have seen a vet recently. If one has not, quarantine it in a separate cage and room.
Summary: Identify birds which might need to be quarantined. Take your new bird to the vet. Keep your new bird in quarantine.

Problem: Article: Be sure to use denatured alcohol if pruning a dying or diseased holly shrub. This is necessary because pruning tools can spread disease among to other plants or to different, healthy parts of the same plant. Disinfecting your tools will help you avoid this contamination. Otherwise, clean tools with soap and water before putting them away. In addition to rubbing alcohol, you can also use a solution made from pine oil cleaner, household bleach, or ammonium salts. Soak your tools in the solution for at least five minutes, and then rinse with water. While large holly shrubs rarely require pruning, shrubs used as hedges need to be trimmed yearly to keep a clean silhouette and shape. Shear along the surface of leaf growth to make sure the cut is even. Perform regular trimming by cutting the outermost twigs to the nearest bud node. If your holly shrubs do not function as hedges or formal decorative pieces, allow them to grow naturally. When you spot any signs of disease or damage from weather, eliminate the affected portion by cutting it off several inches below the damaged portion. You should do this as soon as you notice problems, regardless of whether or not it's pruning season. Open up the shrub with thinning cuts if you have disease issues, in order to promote air circulation. Several different types of root rot affect holly shrubs, so look out for yellow spots on the leaves, dark black roots, and stunting as common symptoms of these problems. Several types of pests such as scale, mites, and leaf miners harm holly shrubs and should be taken care of at the first sign of a problem. Again, disregard seasonal considerations and take care of it before the infestation gets worse. The most common signs of infestation are discoloration, trails, or speckling on the foliage.
Summary: Clean pruning tools. Prune hedge shrubs yearly. Keep an eye out for symptoms of disease. Look for insect activity.

Problem: Article: A manipulative boyfriend may try to stay in touch with you, even after you've made it clear things are over; therefore, it may be necessary for you to prevent your ex from contacting you. Block his number on your phone. If you've changed addresses, don't let him know where you are. Block him on all social media outlets, such as Facebook and Twitter. Manipulative people will pretend to change to get you back in their good graces. Remember, your ex-boyfriend is likely very good at mind games. Try your best to disengage to prevent yourself from being tempted into returning to a negative relationship. Oftentimes, if you're with a manipulative person long-term, you will learn to seek out their approval. Even after your ex is gone, you may hear his voice in your head. This can tempt you to return to him. You will be especially tempted if your ex is trying to contact you. Learn to shut out his voice in your head. Remember, you do not think highly of this person anymore. You have recognized him as manipulative. Why does it matter what he thinks of you? If you have friends and family members looking out of you, your ex will be less likely to try to mess with you. Surround yourself with supportive people who will protect you from your ex. It's also important you speak with a therapist or counselor to help you as you try to keep this person out of your life. It may be difficult for you to distinguish between the truth and manipulation when you have a history of being manipulated. A therapist can give you an educated, experienced, and outside perspective. They can also offer support and help you learn how to avoid manipulative people in the future. Let people know what's going on. Make it clear you're escaping from a dysfunctional relationship and you need support. Have people you can turn to if your ex tries to contact you. Have a game plan in the event your ex tries to get in touch again. You can, for example, have a friend agree to come over in the event your ex starts calling you excessively. Do not look back on your time with your ex. This can tempt you to get in touch with him for things like closure. A manipulative person is always looking for ways to get back in your life. Stay strong by staying in the present. When ruminating over your ex, it can help to find ways to physically ground yourself in the present. Pay attention to your physical surroundings. Tune into things like your breath, the temperature, what you're looking at and touching, and so on. Keep in mind that you don't need to interact with the other person to experience closure on a relationship.
Summary: Prevent your ex from contacting you. Disengage from your ex's mind games. Seek support from others. Stay in the present moment.

Problem: Article: Find the file that you want to delete and click to highlight it. "
Summary:
Open Finder. Click File at the top of the Finder menu, then select Get Info. Select the "Privilege" option in the Sharing & Permissions section. Click on the box next to "Owner. Set the file to Read & Write status. Delete the file