INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you picked up your shell at the beach, cleaning it before you start crafting with it will protect you from any germs or bacteria that might be lingering. To do this, boil a small pot of water on the stove and drop the shell in the boiling water. Let it sit for 5-6 minutes, then turn off the heat and remove it with a spoon. Let the shell cool for 5-10 minutes before you start to drill. If you purchased your shell from a store or online, you don't need to boil it. Set the shell down on a flat surface. Place it on whatever side feels the most stable to avoid cracking it when you start to drill. Then, decide where on the shell you want to make the hole and use a pencil to mark it with a light dot. If you want your shell to hang down naturally, like on a chain for jewelry, place the hole near the top or base of the shell. If your design calls for the shell to be suspended in the middle, place the mark in the middle of the shell. Place a few layers of newspaper or an old placemat under the shell to protect the surface you're drilling on. Open a pair of scissors and place one tip against the hole. Hold the shell firmly with your other hand and slowly twist the scissors down in to the shell, pressing down gently but firmly. You may need to hold the scissors by the other blade instead of the by the handle. If this is the case, wear a thick glove to protect your hand. The size of the scissors will determine the size of the hole. If you want a smaller hole, use a thinner pair of scissors, or even nail scissors. For a larger hole, go with regular scissors. Twist the scissors blade around and continue pressing down until you break through to the other side. Draw back the scissors slowly and carefully and set them aside. Don't continue pushing down once you break through; the blade widens quickly and the hole might crack. Gently blow on the hole to rid it of any dust you may have created. This will let you get a good look at the hole to make sure it's the right size and in the correct location. You can also rinse the shell under water to clean it. If you need the hole to be bigger, insert your scissors again. Push them through a little farther and twist again, focusing on widening the hole. Measure the hole against the string, chain, or jump ring you plan on threading through. Make sure it's wide enough before you put away your scissors.

SUMMARY: Sanitize the shell with boiling water if you found it outside. Set the shell down on its flattest side and mark the hole location. Twist the sharp point of your scissors into the mark. Continue twisting until the hole goes all the way through. Clear the hole by blowing away any dust. Repeat the process if you want the hole to be larger.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're the one filing for divorce, simply include a clause in your petition that you wish to return to your previous name. If your spouse files for divorce, you can file an answer or counterclaim asking to have that clause added to the final decree. At the divorce hearing, the judge will question you about your name change. You'll have to state under oath that you are not changing your name for an improper purpose such as to avoid criminal prosecution. When the judge signs your decree, get certified copies from the clerk's office so you can show them anywhere you need to get your name changed. Complete the application to get a new Social Security card and take it to the local Social Security office along with a certified copy of your divorce decree. If your marriage was more than two years ago, you'll also need to bring an identity document such as an old driver's license as proof that you previously used the name you want to use now. There is no charge to change your name on your Social Security card. Your new card will be mailed to you once your application is received and processed. Take your old driver's license and a certified copy of your divorce decree to get a driver's license with your new name. Check the rules in your state concerning other documents you may need to verify the change. Some to most may require your new social security card in addition to the decree. Make note and prepare beforehand to avoid multiple trips. Depending on your state, you may be charged a fee to receive a new driver's license. Once your photo ID and Social Security reflect your new name, you should have no trouble getting it changed elsewhere. Update the post office, credit card companies, and banks as quickly as possible. This is to avoid any returned payments or refused charges. Notify the post office as soon as you can after receiving the decree so mail in your new name can successfully be routed to your address. This is heavily important concerning the social security card; if the mail gets bounced back to them, the SSA will need to destroy the card and the process will need to be redone. Remember to notify the IRS and your work company for tax and payroll reasons.

SUMMARY: Indicate in your divorce petition that you want to return to a previous name. Testify at the hearing that you want to return to a previous name. Get certified copies of your divorce decree. Take your divorce decree to your nearest Social Security office. Get your name changed on your driver's license. Use your Social Security card and your driver's license to get your name changed everywhere else.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Flowers, like most plants, need good soil to grow up strong and healthy. Regardless of whether you are planting your flowers in a pot or a garden, good soil is a must. Find out what potting medium is the best for the flowers you are growing and then try to find the best location or potting mix for your flowers. Although flowers are typically easy to grow, they can't be grown just anywhere. An area with too much direct sun or too much shade will be difficult for some flowers to grow in. Find out what type of light is best for the flowers you are planting. If you have a specific plant in mind to grow, check the light preferences for that plant and choose your plot accordingly. You may end up wanting to choose an area with more or less sun than your original plot has. If you plan on planting several different types of flowers, choose ones with similar light/shade requirements so that they grow equally well in the same location. Even with the perfect soil, ideal location, and healthy flowers, if you don't plant at the right time your garden will be ruined. Most flowers don't do well in weather that is too cold or hot, so it is usually best to plant flowers in spring because it is between these periods. Although planting in the spring may seem obvious, there is an art to choosing the perfect time. With the exception of bulbs and wildflowersplant these flowers in the fallwait to plant flowers till at least two weeks after the most recent frost, and avoid planting until temperatures at night stay above freezing on a regular basis. Use a farmer's almanac to find the best time to plant flowers in your area. Because of differences in weather in different locations, flowers can be planted anywhere from February - July. Check the seed packets of the flowers you are planting to find the best planting time for your flowers.

SUMMARY:
Get the best soil. Select your location. Plant at the right time.