INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your friend experiences a difficult time, a tragedy, a loss, or a crisis, they will need a friend like you who cares. Notice if your friend is going through something and communicate your concern to them. It may be difficult to know what to say and it may depend on the situation or what they are going through. Try the following. "I don't know what to say, but I'm here for you." "I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I'm worried about you." "I'm a little concerned about you because..." Communicating your concern shows your friend you are present in your friendship and notice when something is wrong. Take it one step further and ask how you can help or what you can do for them. Recognize that they are going through something challenging and the best way you can show you care is to be present for them in whatever might be helpful. Try asking the following. "I've noticed some changes lately. Can you tell me what's been going on?" "I want to help. What can I do?" or something more specific such as "Can I pick up groceries for you?" "This has to be so hard. What do you need right now?" "Do you want to talk about it?" Depending on the type of crisis or event, and your friend's support system, you may be able to show you care by looking for resources for them. If your friend is suffering with grief from a lost loved one, find local support groups or counseling services. If your friend had a fire in their apartment offer for them to stay with you. Depending on the situation, it may help your friend to have someone to help them navigate afterwards. It may additionally be helpful to offer assistance with any responsibilities and duties they may have following a crisis. If your friend is resistant, suggest you do it together. Whether it's medical problems, failures, work issues, or relationship difficulties, you can always show devotion by showing perseverance. Offer your support now and make sure they know you will be by their side in the future. Not being there for your friend, during a crisis or a time when they need you the most, communicates a lack of devotion to the friendship. Show your devotion by visiting them, sending a card, or leaving a note. If others are coming down on them for whatever reason, stand by them. Even if you don't know what to say or do, just be there. If they need you, you won't be far away.

SUMMARY: Communicate concern. Ask how you can help. Find resources. Show devotion.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before initiating legal termination of the partnership, review your business as it currently stands. Consider, for example, how your existing contractual obligations will be affected by the dissolution. Are you locked into a contract? Will those contractual obligations continue regardless of your partnership status? Review your existing contracts, loan agreements, and leases to determine your partnership's obligations to third parties and determine how dissolution will impact those liabilities. This is important because once the partnership is dissolved, each partner will typically assume business assets and liabilities based on a percentage of ownership. You can get a third-party to conduct a valuation of your business for you. Determine whether you and your partner(s) have completed all agreed upon duties. Doing so will minimize disagreements during the dissolution process and will minimize any legal issues that you might face during the dissolution. Importantly, after the dissolution agreement has been signed, the original partnership agreement becomes void. Therefore, make sure that all parties' interests have been taken care of before the original agreement becomes void. Not doing so can result in one party suffering a loss because his rights under the original agreement are no longer enforceable.

SUMMARY: Review your leases, contracts, and loan agreements. Determine how much your business is worth. Complete all agreed upon duties.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If the wound completely punctures through the skin or is wider than two millimeters, you should consult a doctor or visit an emergency clinic. If you have trouble closing the wound on your own or can see any exposed muscle or fat, you will likely need stitches. Getting stitches within a few hours of the injury will reduce the risk of scarring and infection. Keep in mind that wounds with jagged edges are more likely to become infected, so make sure you see a doctor if you have this type of wound. Call a doctor immediately if redness and swelling spread beyond the wound or infected site. If you've already seen your doctor, call them for a follow-up if a fever persists for two days after starting an antibiotic, or if the infected wound shows no signs of improvement for three days after starting an antibiotic. Signs of a worsening infection may include: Increased swelling Red streaks traveling away from the wound A foul odor coming from the wound Increased amounts of pus and fluid coming from the wound Fever Chills Nausea and/or vomiting Swollen lymph nodes When you have your doctor examine the infected wound, discuss whether you should take topical or oral antibiotics. A topic antibiotic is an ointment that you apply directly on the infected area and is the most common form of treatment. Oral antibiotics, or systemic antibiotics, are taken by the mouth and are best if your doctor believes the infection is spreading or if your immune system is compromised. Tell your doctor about fever or any other symptoms, and be sure to mention any chronic health conditions or medications that might have weakened your immune system. It's always best to talk to a doctor about getting a tetanus shot if the wound is deep or dirty. Puncture wounds from soiled or rusty surfaces can cause tetanus, but most standard vaccination programs protect against the disease. If you haven't had a tetanus shot in the last five years, you might need a booster. You should contact your doctor immediately if you have any concerns about the nature of your injury or about your existing medical conditions. For example, be sure to consult a doctor if you take a prescription blood thinner or if your immune system is compromised. In addition to wounds from rusty or soiled objects, it's best to see a doctor for wounds from animal or human bites or with hard to remove debris. Also, keep in mind that some people are at an increased risk of infection, such people who are diabetic, elderly, obese, or immunocompromised (those who have HIV/AIDS, are undergoing chemotherapy, or who are on a steroid medication). In some situations, you may need to seek immediate medical care. Symptoms that indicate a need for immediate care include: Feeling short of breath Having a rapid heartbeat Feeling confused Having excessive bleeding that soaks through your bandages Feeling like your wound is ripping or noticing that it has actually come apart Having severe pain Noticing red streaks coming from the infected area

SUMMARY:
Have deeper wounds sutured. Make an appointment if the infection worsens. Discuss topical or oral antibiotics with your doctor. Ask your doctor about getting a tetanus shot. Consult a doctor about chronic conditions and other concerns. Seek immediate medical care for severe symptoms.