Problem: Article: , if needed. Unless you are starting with a brand-new, pre-sanded floor, it's important that you sand the floor three times, with three different levels of sandpaper, to remove imperfections and smooth the surface. Begin with 36-grit sandpaper, followed by 60-grit, and finish with 100-grit sandpaper. Pay special attention to the edges and corners of the room. Use a commercial-grade vacuum to remove all the dust and debris from the floor. Your household vacuum likely isn't strong enough to get the job done, so consider renting a commercial machine for this project. Be sure to vacuum the edges and corners of the room as well. Use mineral spirits to clean the surface of the floor and remove all remaining debris and dust. Apply the mineral spirits to a clean cloth and wipe down the entire floor, paying special attention to cracks, edges, and corners. Allow it to dry fully before coating the surface in polyurethane. You can find mineral spirits at hardware stores, home improvement stores, and superstores in your area. To prevent you from accidentally brushing polyurethane on your baseboards, you need to mask them. You can use newspaper in conjunction with masking tape, or use masking tape alone to cover your baseboards.
Summary: Sand the floor Vacuum the floor thoroughly. Wipe down the surface with mineral spirits. Apply masking tape to protect your baseboards.

Problem: Article: Go through the alphabet without moving your lips. You'll notice that the letters "b," "f," "m," "p," "q," "v," and "w" will make your lips move. To say these without moving your lips, you must use substitutions. For "b," say "d" or "geh." For "f," say "th." For "m," say "n," "nah," or "neh." For "p," say "kl" or "t." For "q," say "koo." For "v," say "th," and for "w," say "ooh." You may think the new words with the substituted letters sound ridiculous, but if you learn to put stress on the syllables that don't contain these letters, the words will begin to sound more natural. Hold a finger over your mouth as if trying to tell someone to be quiet to help prevent your lips from moving. Gritting your teeth together may also help. Take a deep breath in through your nose. Raise your tongue so it is near, but not touching, the soft palate at the roof of your mouth. Contract your diaphragm by tightening your stomach muscles, and keep your airway constricted so breath is trapped in your throat. Speak while exhaling slowly so that your voice sounds distant. . A convincing "vent" voice must be very different from yours. Listen to yourself speak. Do you speak loudly or softly? Fast or slow? Do you have a low voice or a high voice? Try to make your puppet's voice different from yours in all or most of these categories. To change your voice, you must speak from a different area, such as your nose or throat. One excellent way to change your voice is to force air through your nose instead of your mouth when you speak. Another option is to force the sound from the diaphragm. Tighten your stomach muscles when speaking for a deeper, raspier voice. Think about whether your puppet's character would have an accent or a different way of speaking than you do. If your puppet is smart and witty, have them speak eloquently, without stuttering. If they are unintelligent or slow, have them speak in a low, slow voice. The voice you choose helps to amplify your puppet's personality and brings them to life. For example, if you're from the south, you may want to create a fast-talking Yankee voice for your partner. Alternatively, you could choose a relaxed, French accent to complement your own midwestern way of speech.
Summary: Learn to speak without moving your lips. Practice "throwing" your voice. Change your voice Choose your "vent" voice carefully depending on the puppet you chose.

Problem: Article: An important step in reinforcing what you've learned is describing exactly what you observed. By describing what you've learned either in writing or through words you'll help yourself better conceptualize what you saw. Write a short summary of what you observed. For instance, if you observed someone else teaching, you should write a summary of how they taught. Make sure to consult your notes when you write your summary. When writing your summary, consider writing something like "Nancy gave the lesson while showing relevant pictures. She then passed out a handout and walked her students through the directions. Afterward, Nancy walked around the room answering questions and instructing as her students worked in groups." Talk to someone about what you observed. For instance, if you observed someone teaching, talk to that person about what you saw. Describe how they taught and the things they did that were effective. After you've described what you observed, its time for you to try to reproduce it. By reproducing what you observed, you'll further reinforce what you learned. Fundamentally, by doing something, you'll gain a much better understanding of it. Make sure you have all the materials and resources that you need to reproduce whatever it is you observed. For example, if Nancy used an overhead projector, a whiteboard, and a handout, make sure you have those materials, too. Ensure that you have the proper time to reproduce what you saw. Try to see if the person you observed can be present when you reproduce what they did. That way, they can guide you along through the process. For example, if you observed someone teaching, see if they can sit in on your classroom for the day. The final step in reinforcing what you learned through observation is to instruct others about whatever it is you observed. By instructing others, you'll further internalize and better conceptualize what you observed. This is because teaching is one of the best ways of learning. Create a structured and well-planned lesson about whatever it is you observed. Carefully explain, in steps, what you learned. For example, if you're instructing people how to teach, explain to them basic principles and steps involved in teaching. Answer any questions the people you are instructing might have.
Summary: Describe what you observed. Reproduce what you observed. Instruct others.

Problem: Article: The chinchillas will need to time to get to know each other and bond before they mate. You will need to have small wire cages for each chinchilla ready. Make sure the cages are made of wire and are 18" high with very small mesh so the chinchillas cannot escape the cage. You should also have a larger cage available so you can place the two chinchillas together in the larger cage once they are comfortable around each other and ready to mate. The cage should be big enough for the two chinchillas to move around and mate. You may include bolt holes or cubby holes in the larger cage. This will give the male a space to hide of the female does attack him before mating. You should also set up a cage for the kits so they have housing once they are born. You should use a cage that is no higher than 18" and 1" x " or smaller. The kits will likely climb the sides of the cage so it should be small enough for them to drop from a short height. Make sure the mesh is small all the way around the cage so the kits cannot climb out of the cage or slide through the holes. You should set up the breeding cage in a quiet area that does not get a lot of traffic in your home, such as a spare room. Chinchillas are averse to loud noises, strong smells, and being surrounded by new people. You should create a quiet, isolated environment for your chins so they can breed successfully. Most chinchillas breed well in rooms that are kept at a cooler temperature, between 52 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Try to keep your chinchillas in a room below 75 degrees Fahrenheit at all times. You may place a fan in the room to circulate the air and play a radio on low in the room. The radio can help to block any outside noise or noise in your home.
Summary:
Have separate wire cages for each chinchilla. Set up wire cages for the baby chinchillas, or kits. Choose a quiet, isolated area for the breeding.