Article: Open the vaccine vial or bottle and dilute it by using a syringe with 3 ml of diluent. The syringe and diluent should come with the vaccine. Make sure that the temperature of the diluent is 2 to 8 C (36 to 45 F). To make sure that the diluent is always cold, always carry it in an ice box filled with ice. If you are going to vaccinate a lot of birds, you can divide the diluted vaccine into 2-3 clean bottles and keep them on ice. That way, the vaccine will stay at the right temperature. Gently shake the vaccine vial several times before attaching the dropper. Then, attach the eyedropper, which should have been provided with the vaccine and diluent. You should be able to attach the dropper by pulling it over the lip of the vaccine vial or by twisting it on. Gently grab the bird's head and twist it slightly so that its eye is facing you. Position the dropper carefully over the eye and slowly squeeze out a drop of the vaccine. Then, wait a moment to ensure that the vaccine is absorbed by the eye instead of pooling and leaking out. If the drop is fully absorbed, the vaccine was successful. If the drop was not fully absorbed, a new drop should be administered. It may be helpful to have an assistant hold the chicken in place while you administer the vaccine.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Dilute the vaccine solution. Attach the eyedropper to the vaccine vial. Drop at least 0.03ml of the vaccine into the chicken's eye.
Article: Many schools have a minimum GPA requirement for homecoming court candidates, and most are reluctant to nominate any students that have a disciplinary record. To make sure that you'll qualify, try your best in your classes, and avoid putting yourself in risky situations where you might break laws or school rules. Committing to and working hard at extracurricular activities is a great way to get to know other students, and to make yourself known to them. Homecoming court members are elected by their peers, so joining multiple activities is a great way to meet potential friends and acquaintances who may vote for you later on. Try to take part in a diverse set of activities that span different social groups. If you are only involved in sports, or if your time is consumed by the math and debate teams, you may not get to know others besides the group of people who enjoy those activities. Branch out and meet new people by trying new things. Make an effort to get to know the other students outside your group of friends. Even if you don't become close with them, they may remember a good conversation or a considerate compliment when it comes time to vote for the homecoming court. Because of that, they'll be more likely to cast your vote for you. Being liked and respected by your classmates, even if you don't know them well, can arise from actions as simple as smiling freely, laughing at their jokes, or cheering them up if they seem down. Many schools have different methods of choosing their homecoming court. At some, the candidate must first be nominated by a friend or a fellow participant in a club or sport. At others, a committee of faculty members might select the nominees. Find out how nomination works at your school, and if needed, ask a friend or teammate to nominate you, just to ensure you'll be in the running. At larger schools and universities, an application or petition is often required before you can be nominated. If this is the case, find a copy of or link to your application and complete it well before it's due. Similarly, if a petition is required, fill it out and begin circulating it well in advance of the vote.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Get good grades and stay out of trouble. Participate in many different extracurricular activities. Be kind and friendly to everyone you encounter. Research the nomination process.
Article: Painting all of the edges in the room, also known as "cutting in," should be done before painting the walls entirely. Use an angled paint brush to carefully paint the corners and edges. When cutting in, paint a strip along the edge that is 2 inches (5.1cm) to 3 inches (7.6cm) wide. To reach the top corners of your tall wall, use strong tape to attach your brush to the extension pole. The pole should be long enough that you can paint without having to use a ladder. If there's edging that needs to be done using a tall ladder, have someone hold the ladder while you're at the top for safety. Paint edgers can be used with an extension pole or by themselves, and they're great for painting clean, straight lines without using tape. Simply slide the edger along the wall's edge, and it should apply paint in a clean line without getting paint on the opposing wall. You can buy an edger at your local hardware store or online, and they usually cost less than $10. How long it takes the paint to dry will depend on the type of paint you're using. In most scenarios, your paint should be mostly dry after 1 hour, and the walls should be ready for a second coat after 4 hours. After the edges you painted are all dry, it's time to add a second coat. Try to paint nice, even coats so that you won't have to go back up the ladder to do touch ups later on.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Cut in the edges of the walls, doors, windows, or trim. Attach the paint brush to the end of an extension pole to reach tall spots. Use an edger attached to an extension pole for clean lines. Wait 4 hours for the edges to dry. Apply the second coat of edging.