Write an article based on this "Obtain basic information about the person. Contact your local Sheriff's Department. Request a criminal history report. Ensure that you do use this information legally."
article: No matter what steps you ultimately take to discover if the person is a sex offender, you will need to have some identifying information about him or her. Some things you may need to know about the person you intend to investigate include his or her: Address or basic geographic location. Many state and county databases allow users to search for sex offenders by address or to view a map of all sex offenders who are located in a specific geographic area. Name. Local sheriff's departments or local court records can generally give you information about a specific person if enough information can be provided. The subject's full name is a good start to finding out if he or she is a sex offender. License plate number. Some states allow users to run a search of the sex offender database based upon just a license plate number. Birthdate. While having a name and address is important, a birth date will allow you to be more specific about the person whose record you wish to check. Having this information also can prevent confusion when related, or even unrelated people, happen to have the same name. This is particularly the case if the person has a relatively common name. If you cannot get a birthdate, even having an approximate age is helpful in ensuring that you have the right person. Social security number. If you wish to determine whether a potential spouse or employee is a sex offender, you may have access to a social security number, which can help you get more accurate results. Other Identifying information. Whether or not you have a name, address, or birth date, you also may need to provide other identifying information such as height, weight, and a description of any distinguishing marks, such as scars or tattoos. Most Sheriff's Departments maintain a database of all registered sex offenders in the county. Contact your local Sheriff's Department in person, online, or by telephone to see what resources are available to the public. Many departments have a specific person in charge of the sex offenders in the area who can provide you with detailed information about each offender and answer any questions you may have about the offenders in your area. Search the local Sheriff's Department sex offender database online. Request a list of all outstanding criminal warrants in the county for sex-related crimes. Ask for a copy of the county's "Most Wanted" list, if it maintains such a list. Many state police and county sheriff's departments offer criminal history reports, which can provide you with a list of any felony arrests that a particular person has in that state. Check with your state police or local sheriff's department to determine if it offers this service. Some law enforcement agencies maintain various databases of information about local criminal activity. For instance, many county jails and state prisons maintain a database showing who is currently incarcerated and the crimes of which an individual was convicted. Other agencies publish a list of warrants that have been issued each day by the local court system. You also may be able to access all arrests made by local law enforcement agencies on a given day. Law enforcement agencies may charge a small fee to provide this information for you. You may need to have certain identifying information about the person in order to request a criminal history check. Be sure to check with law enforcement agencies in every state and local jurisdiction in which the individual has lived. There are various state and federal laws that restrict what an employer or a financial institution can do with information about one's criminal history. These laws place limits on how this information can affect one's eligibility for housing, credit, and employment. The state laws that apply in a particular situation can vary widely from state to state. If you are just using the information that you obtain for your own personal knowledge, you generally will not violate any federal or state laws. Typically, if you derive your information from accurate public sources, there is nothing to prevent you from repeating the information, telling other people, or even publicizing it by, for example, posting it online. It is only when you repeat false information or confidential information that you have obtained illegally that you may run afoul of the law.

Write an article based on this "Choose an acrylic or latex paint in a contrasting color. Lay down newspaper or drop cloths over a clean work area. Use a paintbrush to apply a thin coat to the sides, inside, and back. Allow the paint to dry for at least 1 hour. Apply a second coat of paint for better coverage."
article: Shadow box frames are often black because it causes the art or object being displayed in the frame to stand out. You can choose any contrasting color to add depth and dimension to the item in the frame. Acrylic or latex paints are easy to apply to the wood. You can find paint at paint supply stores, hardware stores, department stores, and online. Clear a desk or table to use as a workspace while you paint your shadow box frame. Cover the space with drop cloths or newspaper so you don't get paint on anything and cleaning up afterward will be easy. You can use a tarp, plastic sheeting, newspaper, or anything else you don't mind getting paint on to protect your workspace. Dip a paintbrush into the paint and use smooth, consistent strokes to apply a thin layer of paint to the wood. Paint the inside, the backing, and 3 of the sides. When the paint dries, paint the last side so you don't create smudges by holding the frame to paint it. Work to apply an even layer of paint. Be sure to paint the corners and edges of the frame as well. Drying times can vary based on the type of paint you're using as well as the temperature and humidity of the room you're working in, but you need to wait at least an hour to allow the first coat of paint to dry. Test to see that it's dry by touching the paint with your finger. Check the packaging on the paint for specific drying times. Work in a well-ventilated room to avoid breathing in the paint fumes and aim a fan at the frame to speed up the drying time of the paint. You may notice spots where you can see the wood through the coat of paint, so apply a second coat using the same smooth strokes to create an even and consistent finish. Allow the second coat to dry completely. If necessary, you can apply an additional coat of paint to the frame.

Write an article based on this "Choose a deep container for healthy plants. Place a layer of drainage material at the bottom of the container. Fill the container with well-draining potting soil. Plant a group of bulbs at least as deep as their height. Place your container in a well-lit area. Transfer potted lilies to the garden or a cool area for overwintering."
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A deep pot is essential for growing healthy Asiatic lilies in a container. Go for a container with a diameter of at least nine inches (23 cm) and a depth of eight inches (20 cm) or more. A pot at this minimum size can accommodate one large bulb with a diameter of four to five inches (10 to 12 cm) or three to four smaller bulbs with diameters less than three inches (eight cm). Before filling the pot with soil, you'll need to add a layer of drainage material. Spread two inches (five cm) of small rocks, gravel, or another suitably loose material at the base of the pot. If you've recently broken a pot, you can use its pieces for part of your drainage layer. Asiatic lilies aren't terribly fussy about their soil, but it does need to drain well. For best results, look for a potting soil labeled for lilies at your local garden center or nursery. If you have soil on hand that feels too moist and dense, mix four parts of it with one part peat moss or horticultural grit. Roughly measure or estimate the height of the bulb or bulbs you're planting. Dig a hole at least twice as deep as bulbs' approximate height. That way, you'll be able to cover each bulb with a soil depth equal to its height, measuring from the top. If you're planting more than one bulb, space them about two inches (five cm) apart. If you're keeping your container indoors, choose a spot less than three feet away from a window. It should receive six to eight hours of direct sunlight. If you're keeping your container outdoors, choose a well-lit area that won't get drenched in rain. Go for a covered area or a spot in a wall's rain shadow. Potted lilies shouldn't be kept in warm indoor environments all year long. You can keep indoor plants in their pots until the late fall, then plant them in your outdoor garden. If your location doesn't experience cool winters, consider overwintering Asiatic lilies in a cooler set to a temperature of about 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4 degrees Celsius).