This is not the most accurate method, but it's an easy, useful step to take while tracking other data. Purchase or create a calendar to begin keeping track of your monthly menstrual cycles. Circle the first day of your cycle, which is the day you start your period. Keep track of the duration of the cycle, which typically averages 28 days. Record the number of days in each cycle, including the day you start your period. The last day of each cycle is the day before your next period starts. Keep tracking your cycle this way for eight to twelve cycles. The more cycles you have to reference, the more accurate the calendar method will be. Once you have at least eight cycles recorded, you can turn the data into a chart. List the day of the month your period began in one column, and the number of days in that cycle in a second column. Alternatively, you can use an online ovulation calculator such as the WebMD Ovulation Calculator. Make sure all of the information described below is included in the calculation, or it may be a less effective prediction. It's difficult to pinpoint the exact day you'll ovulate using only a calendar. Instead, a calendar is useful for predicting the range of days during which you will be fertile, which can be a different length for each woman, as described below: Predict the first fertile day in your current cycle by finding the shortest cycle in your chart. Subtract eighteen from the total number of days in that cycle to find your first fertile day, meaning the first day in your cycle when pregnancy could occur. For example, if your shortest cycle lasted 26 days, your first fertile day would be the 8th day in each cycle (26 - 18 = 8), counting the day you began your period as day one. Predict the last fertile day in your current cycle by finding the longest cycle in your chart. Subtract eleven days from the total number of days to find the last fertile day in your cycle. For example, if your longest cycle lasted 31 days, your last potentially fertile day in each cycle would be the 20th day in the cycle (31 - 11 = 20). Note that the more regular your cycle duration is, the more effective this method will be.

Summary: Track your menstrual cycle alongside other methods. Make a chart of the cycle durations. Use your chart to predict the fertile period in your current cycle.

One way to do this is to make a list of all the activities and attractions currently available in the town. Often, tourist are interested in the things they can do and see in your town or city, more than the location of the town or city itself. They will search online for an activity first and then a location. For example: rock climbing Bend, Oregon, or fly fishing Missoula, Montana. Focus on activities or attractions that are specific to your town. Even a small or strange attraction could attract visitors and bring attention to the town, from the world's largest paper clip to a man made wave in a river. Ask yourself: What makes the town worth a special trip? What do you have that a tourist can't get or do somewhere else? Work with a tourism planning committee and narrow your focus on the top three things your town has to offer. The more specific, rather than generic, you can be, the more likely your town will be of interest to tourists. A survey is a valuable tool during tourism planning as it helps you collect information on the town and ensures the community can agree on the branding and marketing for the town. Do face to face interviews or phone surveys. Ask questions such as: What do you think attracts a visitor to the community? What type of visitor do you see coming to our community? How can we do to improve the visitor's experience? You can conduct face to face interviews at the local shopping mall. You can also ask visitors to sign up to a mailing list and email them a survey. Ask questions such as: Where does the visitor live? What attracted the visitor to the community? How did the visitor find out about the tourist attractions? What type of businesses or facilities did the visitor use? What kinds of accommodations or services are needed? A third party endorsement from previous visitors to the town or current visitors is a good way to determine how to better serve future tourists. A good way to do this is to determine target marketing segments. Define market areas that will draw the most visitors, like a well known hiking trail, an important historical site, or a museum. Then, divide these areas into trip length categories, and define the clientele that will be attracted to the community. Create a chart broken into categories such as: Geographic market areas, with a section for day trips, overnight trips, and extended visits. Outdoor recreation activities, if any, such as camping, hiking, fishing, and picnicking. Entertainment, such as historic sites, fairs or festivals, shopping, and dining. Other travel purposes, such as business trips and family visits. If you come up with a slogan, but its possible to remove your town's name and plug in another town's name, it is not a unique slogan. Avoid common buzzwords like "explore" "discover" "center of it all" "something for everyone" "best kept secret", etc. Think about successful slogans, like Las Vegas' "What happens here, stays here", New York's "The City That Never Sleeps" or Calgary, Alberta's "Heart of the New West". They work because they are unique and avoid generic terms or phrases. This will be a to do list to make the market plan a reality. It should include: The overall recommendation from the tourism planning committee, including the proposed slogan and branding. The budget of the marketing plan, including the costs of all promotional materials. The source of the funds to put the marketing plan into action. The responsible parties of putting the marketing plan into action. A timeline for the completion and launch of the marketing plan.

Summary: Consider what makes your town or city unique. Conduct a survey of the members of the community. Do a survey of visitors to the town. Create a marketing plan. Create a unique slogan. Make an action plan.

It usually takes three to six days after being initially infected before you begin to show symptoms of infection. While symptoms do not always present themselves in this order, fever is often the first sign of HFMD infection. If you believe you have been exposed to the virus, look for signs of fever over the course of the next week. Seek medical attention if your fever exceeds 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Fevers can be particularly dangerous for young children. Check a child's temperature often to ensure it doesn't get too high. After the fever, you may develop painful blister-like lesions inside your mouth. This is usually the most significant evidence of HFMD infection, though there are other illnesses that could feasibly cause similar lesions. Blister-like lesions will appear on the tongue, gums, and inside the cheeks. Skin lesions may also appear on your hands, feet, legs, arms, and buttocks. Much less commonly, there may be skin lesions on your torso and face. Lesions may make swallowing painful, but it's important to stay well hydrated. Do not pop the blisters or let your children do so if they're infected. The fluid inside is contagious and may spread the illness. While the fever is usually the first to present itself, it is not the last indicator of HFMD infection. There are a number of other symptoms associated with the illness and though they may not all present themselves, noticing any of these symptoms is good reason to make an appointment with your doctor: Sore Throat Loss of energy and feeling generally unwell Loss of appetite Red rash that doesn't itch on the palms, soles of feet and buttocks. Sometimes HFMD infection can cause more serious health issues so it's important to keep your eye out for more significant issues if you believe you or someone you know has been infected with HFMD. Seek immediate medical attention if you see or experience any of the following: Inability to urinate Trouble moving a portion of or your entire body Coughing up pink, foamy spit Unusually high heart rate for an extended amount of time
Summary: Check for a fever first. Watch out for blisters. Look for other symptoms. Keep an eye out for more severe symptoms.