Handwritten letters are hard to read, and may not get any response. If you want your letter to be read and taken seriously, it's important to type it neatly using a recognized business letter format. Use a standard word-processing application, even if you plan to deliver the letter using email. It typically is better to send an attachment than to write your letter in the body of an email. However, you should probably check with the embassy first to see what is preferred. Most word-processing applications have a template that you can use to create a business letter. These templates typically will set your margins and paragraph styles for you. Use a standard, readable font such as Times New Roman or Helvetica, in a 12-point size. Do not use script fonts.
#Search for templates. In most cases, you'll be writing to the embassy regarding an immigration issue either on your own behalf or for a friend or family member. There are a number of immigration assistance websites that have letter templates for various issues. These templates give you suggested language to use so you can more easily write and address your letter. Don't copy them verbatim, though. Read them carefully and make sure the suggested language suits your situation. If any of it doesn't apply, don't include it. Look into the background of the website before you use their suggested language. Most of these websites have an "about" page where you can find out who is in charge of the website. Make sure it's an individual or organization you can trust. Traditional business letters are written in single-spaced, left-justified paragraphs with a double space between paragraphs. Using a double-space means you don't have to indent the first line of each paragraph. If you're writing in a language that is read from right to left, such as Arabic or Hebrew, your paragraphs would be right-justified. The first line that you type will be the date that you are sending the letter. Your word-processing program may automatically insert the date if you're using a template. If you don't plan on mailing your letter for a few days, you'll need to adjust this date to reflect the date of mailing. Generally, you shouldn't worry if you end up being a day off. For example, you could finish your letter intending to mail it that day, but not make it to the post office until after the close of business. That would mean you'd have to mail your letter the next day, but you wouldn't have to print up a new letter with the different date. However, while delaying a day or two is fine, if you end up not being able to mail the letter for a week or longer, you probably want to print a fresh copy with an adjusted date. Your reader will expect the date on the letter to be identical or close to the date of the postmark. The top of your letter will include an area for you to write your own name and address, then the name and address of the person to whom you're writing. Call the embassy or check its website to learn the address to which you should mail your letter. Keep in mind that many larger embassies will have different addresses for you to use depending on the reason for your letter. If you don't already know, you'll also need to find out the correct person to address who can help you with your issue. Internet sites, such as Project Visa or Embassy World, as well as Internet searches for the country and the word "embassy" can help you identify the right person. You also can call the embassy directly to identify the best contact. Type the name of the person you are addressing, the name of the embassy and the address of the embassy to which you are writing. Write this in the same format as you would write it on an envelope for mailing. For example, if you're writing to an embassy staff member at the Canadian embassy, you would write "Mr. Potter, Canadian Embassy" on the first line of the address block, followed by the physical address. If Mr. Potter is the ambassador, you would write "The Honorable Mr. Potter, Ambassador of Canada, Canadian Embassy." Note that for many countries the correct title for an ambassador is "Excellency," as in "His Excellency Mr. Potter, Ambassador of Canada, Canadian Embassy." Following the addresses, include a line that lets the recipient of your letter know why you are writing and what the letter is about. You don't have to include your name in the subject line, and it doesn't have to be a full sentence. For example, you might write "Request for tourist visa for parents" or "Invitation to French Consulate party." If you're writing in English, the subject line typically is preceded by the letters "RE," a Latin abbreviation that essentially means "regarding." Your subject line enables the person who receives your letter to direct it to the right member of embassy staff, in the event that you've sent it to the wrong person. With a subject line, they can do this quickly without having to read the whole letter. For this reason, a subject line is particularly important if you haven't been able to identify a specific person.

Summary: Type your letter on a computer. Use block paragraphs. Put the date at the top. Find the appropriate address. Write a subject line.

Put two matches on aluminum foil with the plain ends sticking out and the match tips pointing in. Roll the matches up like a burrito. Twist one end of the foil tightly around a match and leave the other end rolled loosely. Stick the matchstick of the tightly rolled match into a piece of cardboard. This will hold that match in place. Being anchored in the cardboard also allows you to aim the match and launch in whatever direction you choose. Use a candle or lighter to heat the foil. Put the flame directly under the area of foil that conceals the match heads. When the matches get hot enough, they will ignite. This will send the loose match shooting out of the aluminum holder. When the match heads ignite, gas is rapidly formed and this expanding gas forces the loose match out of the aluminum holder with a considerable amount of force.

Summary: Roll two matches in a piece of aluminum foil. Anchor the matches. Heat the aluminum foil.

Children who are constipated may try to not have bowel movements if doing so causes pain. They may tighten their buttocks and contort their bodies in an effort to prevent having a bowel movement. Your child may be constipated if he or she: Has difficulty passing stool Passes hard, dry stool with or without blood on it Passes stool less than three times per week Has pain while passing stool Is nauseous Has abdominal pain Passes small amounts of liquid or clay-like stool. You may find this also in the child's underwear. Children in certain situations may be more likely to become constipated. These include: Not engaging in regular physical activity Eating a low fiber diet Frequent dehydration Taking medications that increase the risk of constipation, such as some antidepressants Having a medical problem with the anus or rectum Having family members are also prone to constipation Having neurological problems, such as cerebral palsy Having emotional issues or new causes of stress Having an underactive thyroid or other metabolic problem Most of the time, constipation does not develop complications or indicate a more serious problem. Signs of complications and serious problems include: Fever Vomiting Bloody stools A distended abdomen Weight loss Areas where the skin around the anus has ripped open A rectal prolapse, in which the intestines are coming out of the anus Frequent or painful urination, which can be a sign of a urinary tract infection. This is common in children with constipation. Poor appetite. Severe or constant abdominal pain.
Summary: Identify symptoms of constipation. Recognizing if your child is at risk of constipation. See a doctor if your child has symptoms that suggest that the condition may be more serious.