INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Nail fungus occurs when the nail beds are moist or wet for an extended period of time. To prevent the fungus from getting worse, it is best to cut your nails to your fingertips once or twice a week. In addition, file your nails regularly to keep them even and smooth. If you don't cut and file your nails, your nail may start to lift up from the fungus. Amorolfine and tioconazole are antifungal medications commonly used in fungus nail lacquer treatments. Purchase an over-the-counter antifungal nail polish at most drug stores. Follow the instructions exactly as indicated by the packaging or recommended by your doctor. It may take up to 6 months of constant application for the polish to work. Don't use regular nail polish during the time period when you're using antifungal polish. Regular polish can actually make matters work by providing the fungus a moist, sealed environment in which to grow. To reduce fungus and relieve pain, massage topical antifungal treatments onto the infected areas. Read the instructions on the packaging regarding how often and how much to use. Typically, you apply a tiny bit to the infected area 1-3 times a day. Try medications including Penlac, Jublia, and Kerydin. There are several different household solutions you can use to treat nail fungus. Combine equal amounts of Listerine and white, distilled vinegar, and soak your fingers or toes for 45-60 minutes. You can also apply 1-2 drops of tea tree or oregano essential oil to the nails 2 times a day. Additionally, infuse 2 pau d'arco tea bags in warm water, and soak your fingers or toes for 20 minutes twice a day. You can also wipe down your fingers with a cotton ball soaked in apple cider vinegar several times throughout the day if you don't want to soak your fingers. Use whichever method you prefer, based on what ingredients you have available to you. It may take several months before you notice any results. Since nail fungus is often caused by excessive moisture, an easy way to reduce the fungus is to keep your nails dry as much as possible. To do this, replace your old footwear that may be moist, and always dry your nails thoroughly after showering. You can also wear flip-flops in the shower if bathing in public places. Go barefoot when you're at home to allow your nails to breathe. When you're out and about, wear shoes and socks made from breathable fabric. This helps minimize sweat to keep your feet dry.

SUMMARY: Trim and file your nails 1-2 times a week to reduce the fungus. Paint your nails with antifungal polish 1-2 times a week. Apply topical medication daily to treat your nail fungus. Use household remedies if you prefer less harsh alternatives. Keep your feet and hands dry to prevent fungal nail infection.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once you receive your J.D. (i.e., law degree) you will have to sit for, and pass, the bar exam in the state you are planning on practicing in. Before you take the bar exam you should seriously consider enrolling in a preparation class. These classes will usually last about two-and-one-half months and will cover all of the material you will need to know on the exam. Most classes will meet, either in person or online, for three to four hours every weekday. Aside from classes, you will also be expected to devote a large amount of time to studying on your own. One of the most well-renowned organizations offering bar review classes is barbri. While these classes can often cost thousands of dollars, most people will tell you they are well worth the money. The bar exam is a two or three day test (depending on the state) meant to assess your competence and worthiness to practice law. During the most common two day exam, one day will be devoted to taking a standardized 200-question test covering constitutional law, contracts, criminal law, evidence, real property, and torts. This section is all multiple choice and will be taken during two, three hour periods. The second day of testing is devoted to a number of essays testing a broader range of subjects, some of which are state specific. The MPRE is a standardized test meant to measure a candidate's knowledge and understanding of the laws and regulations surrounding a lawyer's professional conduct. The test itself is a two-hour multiple-choice exam, which tests the ABA Model Rules of Professional and Judicial Conduct. Passing scores will vary by state. Check with your local jurisdiction for more specific information. Before you take the test you should utilize any study guides and practice tests you can get your hands on. The National Conference of Bar Examiners, the organization that administers the MPRE, offers free study guides and practice exams. In addition, if you took a bar review course like barbri, you will often be able to utilize their MPRE materials for free.

SUMMARY: Prepare for the bar exam. Pass the bar exam. Pass the Multi-State Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE).

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Instead of joining your stitches in the round right away, knit back and forth across the stitches you have cast onto your circular or double pointed needles. This will create some length and make it easier to tell if your stitches are straight. Knit the stitches as if you are only working across 2 straight needles. Make sure to follow your knitting pattern's specifications if you are using one. For example, if you needle to work a stockinette stitch, then you cannot just knit all of the stitches as you would when working this stitch in the round. To work this stitch back and forth, you would need to knit a row, then purl a row, and repeat. When you are ready to join your stitches, you can either use the basic method or the invisible joining method. Either option will work to connect the two sides. Because you have joined the sides after working a few rows back and forth, you will have a slight gap in your work. To close this gap, thread a yarn needle with the same color and type of yarn you are using to knit. Then, weave the yarn in and out of the stitches on both sides of the seam to close the gap. Tie off the yarn and cut the excess when you are finished.

SUMMARY:
Knit back and forth a few times. Join the sides using the basic or invisible joining method. Seam the open edge when your project is finished.