Q: This can get a little messy (especially if there are children around), so lay down some newspapers, put away any objects you don't want to get gooey, and grab your essentials. You'll need: A small natural object (shell, leaf, bone, etc.) Petroleum jelly Plaster of Paris Water Small disposable dish or Tupperware container (such as a margarine tub) Any object from nature works -- shells, leafs, and animal bones are all good choices. If you do choose a leaf, make sure it's not dry and crackly. It must also fit in your container!
A: Gather your materials. Choose the object you want to make a fossil of.

Q: Posture is extremely important and will make it easier for you to breathe properly while singing. This will take pressure off of your vocal cords. Your feet should be positioned shoulder width apart with your knees slightly bent. Never lock your knees in place. In order to maintain proper singing posture, you should raise your chest slightly and keep your abdomen flat. By engaging your core muscles you can help ensure that you breathe from your diaphragm. This will help to protect your vocal cords. While you are singing your chin should be parallel to the floor. This will help to take pressure off of your vocal cords, making it easier to sing clearly. When you are breathing for singing, your shoulders should be relaxed. This will help to ensure that you take deep abdominal breaths, rather than shallow breaths. Avoid raising your shoulders while you breathe in. Instead, keep your shoulders down and relaxed. While singing, you do not want to strain or put pressure on your vocal cords by tensing the surrounding muscles. This can make it much more difficult to sing and will put additional strain on your voice.
A: Bend your knees slightly. Raise your chest. Keep your head up. Keep your shoulders relaxed. Relax your neck, jaw, and face muscles.

Q: Most people who stay in hostels are looking for a good deal on housing while they travel. Start by thinking about good locations that travelers frequent. Big cities with a lot of tourism are good starting points. Beach locations are also popular for travelers. If you're local to the area you want to open your hostel in, then think about the places people always visit when they travel to your area. If you're relocating to a new area, ask locals or check online for popular local destinations. Get an idea of what people are looking for when they visit this area. Hostels can also work in rural areas if there is a local attraction nearby. For example, popular hiking trails can attract plenty of business to a rural location. As an added bonus, real estate is probably cheaper in these areas. Most people who stay at hostels aren't bringing cars, so reliable transport is important. People won't be able to reach your hostel if it isn't near transportation, and they also won't be able to explore the local area. Find a location near local trains and buses to make your hostel more attractive for travelers. A location within walking distance of local attractions like historic sites and restaurants is even better. If there isn't good local transit nearby, try to offer other transportation options. Partner up with local cab companies, for example, or consider renting bikes to help your guests get around. You may not be the first hostel in the area, and these other hostel owners are your competition. Investigate what these hostels offer their guests and how they operate. You could even book a stay at some of these hostels to really see what the guest experience is like. Then use what you learn to run your own hostel. If an area is particularly saturated with hostels, then consider a different area. There may be too much competition here for you to get ahead. While you should pay attention to your competition, don't feel like you have to copy them. This is your hostel, and if you have a unique idea that no one else is doing, then put it into action.
A: Pick a location that attracts budget travelers. Find a building near reliable local transportation. Research local competition.

Q: Do not add irrelevant elements in your speech. Get to the point and say what you mean so that your listener can respond accordingly. Verbal communication is different than other forms of communication in that it is easier to get off topic, which can make it hard to remember what the conversation was really supposed to be about. This is confusing for your listener. So, stay on topic. Always include a consideration for your audience/listeners when planning out a speech or thinking about an upcoming conversation. You don't want to say something that might be taken the wrong way or offend your audience. Making and maintaining eye contact is crucial when speaking to people, whether one-on-one or in a group setting. It shows attentiveness and interest in what's being said. Increased eye contact is associated with credibility and dominance, so it is important to maintain solid eye contact when speaking to individuals or to a group. Note: When you are addressing a crowd, you should not look at one for more than 5 seconds. This is too personal/intimate for a group setting. Practice smiling while you speak. This is especially important when addressing groups of people because it is a simple way to build a foundational relationship with people you may not have any one-on-one interaction with. Smiling helps us form and sustain interpersonal relationships, so it is an essential part of communicating with others. Do not speak in hurry, as it will make the listener think that you are confused or that you don't know what you're talking about. Speak slowly and confidently. From the standpoint of a listener, a sarcastic remark requires a process of decoding and interpretation before they can understand what has been said, what has been meant, and if the two are the same. Everyone likes to laugh, so humor can be a great way to lighten up your conversation and make your listener more receptive to your message. Note: Of course, you should avoid vulgar or inappropriate humor to avoid offending your listener. Your body language should be relaxed. This means that you should not cross your arms or stiffen your body. When addressing groups of people, it is important to use your hand gestures to emphasize your message. Try not to be overly animated, but don't keep your arms stiff at your side either. Your audience won't put any stock in what you say if you act unsure or timid. You have to show your listeners that you believe in your message before you can expect them to believe you too.
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Be concise and clear. Don't get off on tangents. Be considerate. Make eye contact. Smile. Pace yourself. Avoid sarcasm. Try to incorporate humor. Practice open/relaxed body language. Be sure of yourself.