Problem: Article: YMCA staff take prospective members on guided tours of the site and can answer all membership questions. Services vary from one facility to another, so be sure to ask about programs of special interest to you. The YMCA provides flexible membership terms for adults, seniors, and families. Members can upgrade or cancel their plan at any time and also enjoy drop-in privileges with on-site fitness classes. Full fitness centers with free weights, exercise machines, and the use of stationary bikes, treadmills and stair-steppers are included in all membership plans. Additional amenities include all-day pool access, with the option of swimming lessons, use of the gymnasium, and other activity courts. For members with children, day-care plans, including before (and after) school programs, are available at the YMCA. Specialty programs ranging from CPR instruction to classes on nutrition and emotional well-being are also available at the YMCA. Drop-in privileges allow members to participate in special activities at designated times. Enroll in a basic plan and get access to most of your local YMCA facilities. This is the most commonly chosen membership plan. Gym members that fall underneath the youth membership category (6-17), the young adult category (18-25) and the adult membership category (26-64) have use of all the facilities and are granted membership rates for appropriate programs. A family/household is considered two adults (26-64) with or without dependent children under the age of 25 that live together in one household. With one adult membership, two more adults can be included in the membership for an additional $10 per person. Other membership categories include single-parent family and senior citizens (ages 65 and up). Standard applications include completing a membership application, a PAR-Q (physical activity readiness questionnaire for ages 15-69), a liability waiver, a member engagement survey, and a monthly payment form (either for a credit card or a checking account). Photographs will be taken of members at the time of application and fee payment. If you submit your application and fee electronically, pictures will be taken on the first visit. When you first enroll, bring a valid picture ID and a voided check to set up an automatic monthly bank draft. After you've decided on what membership level is best for you, you can pay your YMCA dues and start using the facilities. There is no contract. All new members must pay a sign-up fee in addition to monthly dues. YMCA dues can vary but are similar at most locations. Fees are based on the member's age and membership group: young adult (14-28), adult (29-64), senior (65 and older), adult with dependent children, and husband and wife with children. For youth (0-12), rates range between $15-$25. For young adults (18-25), rates range between $30-$55. For adults (26-60), rates range between $55-$70. For seniors (60+), rates range between $50-$55.
Summary: Visit your local YMCA and see if its facilities will meet your needs. Decide what membership plan is best for you. Compare and contrast the benefits that come with each membership plans. Fill out an Application for YMCA Membership. Pay your membership fee.

Problem: Article: You will first need to have a travel visa for travel to China, as you can only get to Tibet by traveling through China. Apply for a Chinese travel visa at a Chinese consulate or embassy in your area. Most travellers who are visiting China as a tourist will need to apply for an "L"category visa. As part of the application, you will need to provide a copy of your passport and a passport grade photo of yourself. The fee for a single entry visa to China for U.S. citizens is $140 USD. The fee for non-U.S. citizens is $30 USD. It will take 4 business days for the visa to be processed. Travellers cannot legally visit Tibet on their own, as the Chinese government does not allow this. You must hire a Tibet-based travel agency and book a guided tour. The travel agency will then arrange the necessary travel documents for you for a fee. Search for a Tibet-based travel agency online. Read online forums to find agencies that are reputable and based in Tibet, as this will allow you to support the Tibetan economy directly and ensure the agency will arrange your trip properly. Do this at least 4-6 weeks before your trip to Tibet. You will need to provide your itinerary in Tibet to the agency to apply for the documents, as you will need get approval to travel to each area on your itinerary. Some agencies will make the itinerary for you, allowing you to simply pay a fee and not worry about planning the trip yourself. Depending on where you plan to travel in Tibet, you will need four permits: the Tibet Travel Permit, an Alien Travel Permit, a Military Permit, and a Foreign Affairs Permit. The travel agency will determine which permits you need based on your itinerary. You will also need to provide a copy of your Chinese travel visa to apply for travel permits to Tibet. The cost for your travel documents will depend on which permits you require. Each permit can range in cost from $50-$100 USD. The travel agency may include the cost of your travel documents as part of a package with your transportation and accommodations. Once your permits have been processed, you will receive hard copies in the mail. Keep in mind you cannot make changes to your itinerary once you receive your permits, so confirm you are happy with your travel plans before you pay for the permits. You can arrange your permits with the travel agency before you land in China to avoid any wait time. You will need to bring hard copies of the original permits with you so you can show them to officials when you enter Tibet. Make copies of your permits and keep them somewhere safe so you have backups just in case.
Summary: Get a Chinese travel visa. Find a Tibet-based travel agency. Apply for travel documents to Tibet through the agency. Pay for the documents and get them in the mail. Bring your documents with you when you travel to Tibet.

Problem: Article: Place it somewhere safe for storage. Don't eat it up - save some for New Year's! Take notice of the sell-by date before you buy it.
Summary: Buy yourself a treat, such as a box of chocolates.

Problem: Article: Timing is everything in omelet flipping, and a good rule of thumb is to look for solidified eggs on the edges. Once they have begun to turn white, you have a short amount of time before they become too hard. Use medium heat and allow the center to solidify slightly. Flipping an omelet when the sides have started to turn brown will sometimes result in an omelet that is well-done on the outside, but runny inside.
Summary:
Allow the eggs to turn white on the edges of the omelet.