INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For many, cracked lips are the result of too much sun exposure. When you're doing yard work, construction, or other tasks out in the heat, coat your lips with a zinc-based product to ensure protection. Using diaper cream on your lips also has this same protective effect. After your lip has healed, buy a non-medicated, beeswax-based, unflavored lip balm and apply it frequently. It's even better if the balm contains lanolin or petroleum. Some lip balms even have an SPF rating and can help protect your lips from dryness caused by sun exposure. To keep your entire body hydrated, and avoid cracked and split lips, drink at least eight glasses of water per day. To promote healing of a split lip, boosting your water intake up by a few glasses might even help. There are many dental hygiene products that are specifically made to eliminate or at least reduce mouth dryness. Using these products can help prevent you from getting cracked lips. Winter and cold weather can create dry conditions that will cause your lips to crack. These cracks can then turn into deep splits. To counter this pattern, use a humidifier in your room at night. Or, install a humidistat device on your interior heating and cooling system. This is especially a good idea if you are a known mouth-sleeper, which can dry out your lips even more. If you suffer from continue split lips, it could be that your medications are to blame. Read all of the warning labels for your meds, looking for any cautions against dryness. If you see something that concerns you, talk with your doctor about medication alternatives. For example, some acne medications dry up the moisture and oils on your entire face, including your lips. Split lips are often a sign of a vitamin deficiency. To counter this problem, take a quality multi vitamin each day that contains iron and zinc. B9 (folate) and other B vitamins can also promote skin healing. Try out a few different vitamin combinations, with the guidance of your doctor, to see what works the best for you.

SUMMARY: Apply a zinc-based cream to your lips. Apply lip balm. Increase your water intake. Use toothpaste and mouthwash for dry mouths. Use a humidifier. Monitor your medications. Take a multivitamin.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This method demonstrates the fundamentals of dog training, and how to use them to teach this trick. If you already know how to train your dog but your dog is having trouble with this specific trick, check out the sticky notes method below. Choose a specific reward that the dog enjoys, such as a ball, a plastic bone, or a smelly treat. Show the dog the reward at a time when the dog is attentive, but not overly excited. Command the dog to sit. If the dog is too energetic, it won't focus on the lesson. Tire it out a little before training, or choose a slightly less exciting reward. If your dog doesn't respond to "Sit," teach your dog that command before you teach it this one. Start waving the reward very slowly on a horizontal line 30 centimeter (11.8in) in length (about the length of a ruler). This shouldn't look like you're saying no or scolding the dog; it should look as if you're trying to hypnotize your dog. As soon as the dog follows the treat back and forth with its whole head (not just its eyes), reward and praise him. If the dog doesn't follow the movement, let him sniff the object, then try again. Clicker training makes it much easier for the dog to understand your behavior. The basic idea is to use a "clicker" (or any short, sharp noise) immediately when the dog displays the correct behavior. Do this in addition to giving praise and treats. If your dog doesn't respond to the moving treat, try snapping your own head to one side. If the dog mimics you, say "good head shake!" and give it the reward. This may take several tries or even several training sessions. If the dog still doesn't understand what you want, you may have to wait for the dog to shake its head naturally. Immediately reward the dog for this behavior. Choose "Head shake!" or any other verbal command, but stick to one exact choice of words. Give this command at the same time you wave the treat or move your own head. As before, reward the dog and praise it as soon as it responds correctly. Keep the first session to ten or fewer repetitions, to avoid making the dog tired or bored. Repeat the training daily, but stop each session as soon as the dog starts to tire, looks distracted, or resists your commands (typically within a few minutes). As you continue the daily training sessions, your dog should respond more consistently. Give him time and patience. Some dogs learn much faster than others. End sessions on a positive note whenever possible. Praise the dog for its efforts. As your dog learns the command, repeat it with just a hand motion and a verbal command, without holding a treat. When your dog successfully responds, reward it and praise it as usual. When the dog consistently responds to this, start giving it just the verbal command. Continue the training until it responds to the command alone.

SUMMARY: Follow these instructions if you are new to dog training. Get the dog's attention with a reward. Wave the reward slowly back and forth. Move your own head, if necessary. Add the verbal command. Train in short sessions. Train the dog to respond to the command alone.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Most companies have websites which list their HR employees. It might take some searching to find exactly who you need to talk to, but don't give up. Most HR departments have at least a general email address listed, and often list the email addresses of individual employees. If, despite your best efforts, you can't find the appropriate email addresses, call the company. Ask if they can give you contact informationpreferably an email addressfor the hiring manager or recruiter. Once you've found the email address of a recruiter or hiring manager, take some time to write a clear, polite email. You should use their title, explain who you are, and what type of position you're looking for. For example, you could write: "Dear Ms. Johnson, I have loved shopping at Forever 18 for many years, and I have recently become interested in taking my love for the store to the next level by working there. I have 5 years of retail experience, including 2 years as a manager. Are there any current openings in your company? Thank you for your time." If it feels appropriate, you could also add a line asking when you should follow up. That way, you'll have a reason to touch base with the recruiter again about the position. You could say, "If there's a good time I should check back in about this position, kindly let me know." Telling the hiring manager or recruiter you have certain qualifications is one thing. Attach your resume or CV to show your contact that you actually have those qualifications. If applicable, you can include a link to a website, article, or social media profile, like LinkedIn, that displays your work. Providing a link makes a good first impression in addition to making it convenient for the person to view your work. They may wish to view your profile after your initial interaction. Proofread your resume for any errors or typos before submitting it. Nothing allows a recruiter to rule you out as a candidate more quickly than sloppy resume errors.

SUMMARY:
Search for HR employees on the website. Craft a polite email. Attach your CV or resume.