View everything with a healthy level of skepticism and continually ask questions about what you observe, think, and feel. Instead of jumping straight to the most obvious answer, break any dilemma down further into more questions, answering each one so that you arrive at the most thorough solution. You should also question every new piece of information you gather before storing it into your mind. Ask yourself why the information is important enough to remember or how it connects to that which you already know. In order to ask important questions, you also need to educate yourself well. Thorough reading comprehension and a solid base of knowledge will help tremendously. Study topics of importance, experiment on matters that catch your curiosity, and keep a journal to track your thought patterns. The more you know, the more likely you are to ask questions that really matter. By human nature, you might be tempted to rule out a possibility if it seems unlikely or improbable. These possibilities must be allowed for, however. Only the impossiblethat which cannot be true no matter whatcan ever be ruled out completely. Just as you need to throw out old biases when observing a situation, you also need to throw out such biases when analyzing a situation. The things you only feel do not hold as much weight as the things you know or deduce. Intuition has its place, but you need to balance both intuition and logic. Avoid making any theories before you have all the evidence. If you form a conclusion before you gather and analyze all the facts, you will taint your thought process and have a more difficult time forming an accurate solution. You must learn to twist theories to suit facts and not the other way around. Gather the facts and throw away any ideas or possible theories that do not fit with those facts. Do not make assumptions about possibilities that only exist in theory and not in fact, especially if you are tempted to do so simply to make your previous theory work. Even though Sherlock Holmes is the renowned genius, his intellect would have been a bit crippled if he did not have Dr. John Watson to bounce ideas off of. Find a friend or colleague whose intellect you trust and discuss your observations and conclusions with that person. It is important that you allow the other person to shape theories and conclusions without ruling out the information you already know to be true. If your discussion brings up new ideas that alter your theories, allow it to happen. Do not let pride come in between you and the truth. Your mind will burn out if you continually leave it set to "Sherlock" mode. Even the great detective himself took breaks during particularly grueling cases. Letting your mind rest actually improves its ability to form accurate conclusions in the long run. Focusing too intensely on a problem can cause your mind to become worn out, and as a result, it will process information less accurately. Giving your mind a chance to relax can allow it to make connections steadily and subconsciously, so when you return to the problem, you might realize a seemingly obvious train of thought you hadn't noticed before your rest.

Summary: Ask questions. Know the difference between impossible and improbable. Keep an open mind. Talk to a trusted colleague. Give your mind a break.

Here you will find a hidden folder designated ".fonts." If this folder does not appear, you can create within this area and save your downloaded font files to the newly created font folder.

Summary: Go to the "Home folder. Select view then select the "Show Hidden Files" option from the menu.

Eat high-carbohydrate foods, like pasta, spaghetti or rice. Have some vegetables and fruit and take a multivitamin or two if you can. Try to avoid lollies (candy). Remember to drink water during the fast, as this will fill you up and keep you hydrated. Do not over-indulge before the fast, as you do not want to throw up. Hire (rent) some movies or borrow a few books, as they will help take your mind off your hunger. Go to a park, go shopping (no credit cards if you've given them up) or go to dinner (if you're not fasting). The best way to survive this challenge is to stay occupied. You will want to be rested before you begin, especially if you've given up furniture by sleeping on the floor. Spend part of the 40 hours with him or her so you can encourage each other. It's more fun this way.

Summary: If you're fasting, have a big meal right before you begin. Plan some things with your friends. Take some rest and stay off your feet prior to the challenge. Find a friend who is participating in the famine.

When building a coop, elevation can help protect your chicken from potential predators. This can prevent rodents from nesting near your chicken coop, as they will be more exposed. Ideally, have your coop elevated about a foot off the ground. Unless you're very familiar with building yourself, it's best to have professionals build your chicken coop. If your coop is already in place, it may be hard to elevate it. However, you can actually insert fences under the ground. This can help protect your chickens from animals that burrow, such as rats. You should bury about six inches of fencing wire under the ground to protect your chickens. Make sure the electric current is not too strong. You do not want your chickens to be harmed by an electric fence. Look for electric wiring that aims to stun predators rather than kill them. If you're not familiar with building fences or working with electronics, have the fence installed professionally. You do not want to end up electrocuting yourself while building the fence. Chickens are also vulnerable to attacks from flying animals such as hawks. A wire mesh roof should be installed over the coop and run. This can prevent hawks from sweeping in and picking up chickens. Your chicken's coop and run should be surrounded by a fence. A fence should not just serve to keep your chickens inside. It should also protect them from predators. A mesh fence is the ideal material to keep things like foxes and raccoons out of your chicken coop. Your fence should be at least five feet high to protect your chickens.
Summary: Build your coop off the ground. Bury fences underground to keep vermin out. Try an electric fence. Use a roof to protect your chickens from flying predators. Opt for a tall mesh fence.