Article: You can cut up to five samples of different woods each year that can be processed for free. Ensure each specimen is at least one by three by six inches (2.5 by 7.5 by 15 cm) in size. Place them in individual envelopes. Use letters one through five to label the samples, and then write a list of the samples for your records. This organization provides five identifications per year to US citizens. It will not provide identification for legal disputes. Send it to "Center for Wood Anatomy Research, USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, One Gifford Pinchot Dr., Madison, WI 53726-2398." If you need wood identified more quickly, you may be able to contact a local carpenter or wood-worker for a consultation.
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Cut a sample of the wood. Label your samples. Write a letter to the Center for Wood Anatomy Research. Package your wood samples and envelopes in a padded box or envelope. Wait six to eight weeks to receive word about your samples.
Article: Once you have written a draft of your eulogy, print out a copy and read it through. As you read, look for moments to expand on content and provide more details when necessary. Ask yourself whether your eulogy makes sense. Do your stories illustrate your theme? Do you feel like anything is missing? Is there a story you should have included or an aspect of your father's personality you could have explored more? Is there anything that feels like it doesn't belong? Add to your eulogy as needed. If you feel like there's room for expansion, expand as needed. You can also cut anything out that you feel like does not add to the theme. Time is an issue. The average eulogy should only last 5 to 7 minutes. When delivering your eulogy, it can help to have a portion memorized. This can make the delivery go smoother. You do not need to memorize the entire eulogy. You should keep some notes during delivery, as you may be nervous or emotional when delivering the speech. If you want to memorize the whole speech, memorize small chunks one at a time. It can be daunting to remember everything. You should write down notes with reminders on them. This will help you stay on track as you deliver your speech. You should practice your eulogy several times in the days leading to the funeral. Read it out loud to yourself, or before a mirror. Focus on moments where you stumble, and practice those portions more. You can ask a friend or family member to listen to you practice. They can give you feedback on how to make your delivery smoother. It is never easy to write a eulogy, and it can be particularly trying if you're writing a eulogy for your father. As you work on your eulogy, try to stay strong emotionally. Reach out to others. Your existing relationships are important during grief. Lean on friends and family members during your weak moments. Try to work on reframing your sense of identity. Losing a parent can make you feel you've lost a source of personal guidance. Try to think about who you are without your father, and how you can move forward. Stay in the present. Remember, the present is where your life is occurring right now. Be grateful for what you do have. Try to be thankful for life each day, and live it to the fullest despite your loss.
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Edit your eulogy and add more information as needed. Memorize part of the eulogy. Practice your eulogy regularly. Stay strong emotionally.
Article: When the snow starts piling up and it becomes clear that you're stuck on the road or your campsite, your best bet is to stay there. Venturing out in the snow increases the mortality rate in this type of situation, since visibility is usually close to zero and the temperature and wind are unpredictable its not worth the risk. Hunker down and plan to wait out the storm. If you're with other people, do not send a person out for help. This is extremely risky and is not likely to end well. It's important to stay together until the storm has passed or you're rescued. If you're stuck outside without a car or tent, it's imperative that you find some sort of shelter. Seek out a cave or an overhang, or look for a tarp or other materials you can use to fashion a shelter. If all else fails, build a snow cave to serve as insulation. Keep the windows rolled up or the tent flap closed while you're inside. Wrap your coat, blanket, tarp, or any other type of material you have with you around your body to stay warm and to prevent frostbite. If you're with another person, use each other's body heat, too. If you're out in the wilderness, build a fire close by to keep warm and serve as a signal to attract attention. If you're in the car, let the engine run with the heat on to stay warm. However, it's very important that you don't keep the engine running if the exhaust pipe clogs with snow; this could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, which is deadly. This is a very important way to keep your body healthy while you're trapped. If you don't have a water supply, stay hydrated by melting snow and drinking it. Put some in a container and melt it using the fire you built or your car's heater. Do not eat snow. This is harmful to the body. Melt the snow and drink it instead. If you have food, ration it to make it last over several days. Do not eat full meals. When the snow stops falling and the sun comes back out, your physical state will help you determine what comes next. You may be able to dig your way out of your car or tent or walk away. If that seems impossible, wait for help to arrive. If you're on a road, you can be fairly sure help will come soon. People have survived for over a week waiting for help in the car, so sit tight. If you're in the wilderness and are afraid no one will find you, you may have to hike to safety on your own. Get your bearings and set out in the direction of civilization. If you or someone in your group gets hypothermia, remove cold, wet clothes immediately and use hot water bottles and warm fluids to warm up. Read How to Treat Hypothermia for detailed instructions on handling this serious condition.
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Stay inside your car or tent. Keep warm and dry. Stay hydrated. Determine what to do when the blizzard is over. Get medical treatment if necessary.