Locate the trip planner on the upper left-hand side of the Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) site. Enter your starting address in the top field and your destination in the bottom field. Below that, choose the date and time that you need to arrive or depart by. Click "Get Directions." A personalized Google map will be generated for you. Navigate to the center of the MARC homepage. Look for the Camden or Penn line. (The trip planner will tell you which line you should take.) Each line will be in bold font followed by links to its timetable. Click the printable version for easy printing or saving to your mobile device as a PDF. Note that only the Penn line offers weekend service. You can choose to download a full timetable or one tailored just for the week or weekend. Navigate to the fares page. Click the link for either the Penn line chart or the Camden line chart. Find your starting station in the "Departure Stations" column. Locate Washington, DC in the horizontal list of "Arrival Stations" at the top of the chart. Your fare will be listed in the box corresponding to your starting point. For example, if you're traveling on the Penn Line from BWI Airport, your fare will be $7.00. MARC accepts cash and all major credit cards. You can buy your ticket through many convenient methods. Purchase online or by phone (410-697-2212 / TDD: 800-828-1120) to have your tickets mailed to you. Other options include: On board the train from a conductor. Note that conductors accept only cash. An Amtrak vending machine A ticket agent at select stations A commuter store Avoid bringing large bags, which are barred during rush hour. Place carry-on luggage in designated areas. If you have a bicycle, you can only bring one that folds and store it in the designated area. Penn line trains have designated bike cars available only on the weekend. This is the only time you may bring a non-collapsible bike. Strollers and other baby carriages are not allowed on board. Small pets may be brought on board in their carriers. Keep them with you for the duration of the trip. Larger animals are allowed only if they're service animals. You may sit wherever you like. Safety rules mandate that you don't sit on stairs or stand in vestibules. If seats are available, you're not allowed to stand in the aisles. Unless you need to use the restroom, remain in your seat until you arrive at your destination. The MARC station is located below the historic Union Station. After disembarking, follow the signage to your intended exit or transfer. From here, you can transfer to the DC Metro (bus or rail service). You may buy rail tickets from designated vending machines. Visit the Metro website for more information.

Summary: Use the trip planner. Download a timetable. Get a fare estimate. Purchase your ticket. Stow your belongings. Note the restrictions on animals. Find a seat. Arrive at Union Station.

Stand the book upright on a table. Fan out the pages gently. If your fingers can't disentangle pages without ripping them, use a letter opener and tweezers to separate pages. Alternatively, blow toward the top of your book to fan the pages out. If you would like to speed up the process, you can aim a hairdryer at the pages of your book. Keep it on a warm setting to avoid books becoming affected by heat damage. Continue aiming the hairdryer at your upright book until the pages are dry. Either choose a warm spot inside your home or place the book in the sun. Only place the book in direct sunlight if your book isn't valuable. Direct sunlight may fade the book and, especially for older books, this could lead to permanent disintegration, discoloration, and the curling up of the pages. Ensure that every page is dry before returning the book to its shelf.

Summary: Fan out the pages of your book. Use a hairdryer to dry pages. Let books stand to dry in a spot free of moisture.

If the ruptured cyst is functional cyst, that means it can be treated at home. Your doctor might suggest that you take over-the-counter pain meds to help alleviate the pain. If your doctor suggests this, you can take NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or Aleve, or acetaminophen, like Tylenol. If you are treating the ruptured cyst at home, use heat. You can use a hot water bottle or a heating pad to relieve pain on your abdomen and lower back. You may also consider soaking in a hot bath. Make sure to use caution when using heat against your skin. Always put a towel or cloth between the source of heat and your skin to protect from burning. Herbal teas don't specifically treat the ruptured cyst, but they can help with pain. Many herbal teas can help loosen tense, aching muscles. Try chamomile, mint, raspberry, or blackberry teas. These teas also have a boosting effect for anxious moods. If you have pain from a ruptured cyst, take it easy for a few days. Try not to do more than is necessary, and if the pain is too bad, consider staying home from work or school. Limit physical activity, such as strenuous exercise. You should also limit sexual activity until your pain has subsided.

Summary: Take pain medication. Treat the pain with heat. Drink herbal tea. Rest.

Don't worry about writing down everything your teacher saysthat would take too much time and not be super helpful when it comes time to study. Instead, write down key phrases, definitions, and points that your teacher brings up. If your teacher emphasizes something while they're talking, writes it on the board, or brings it up multiple times, that's a good sign that you should write it down in your notes. Try out different note-taking methods to find the one that works best for you. For example, you can try the Cornell note-taking method, where you write all of your notes on the right side of your page, any questions you have on the left side, and a summary of that day's lesson on the bottom of the page. Consider color-coding your notes with different highlighters so they're easier to read through when you're studying. You could highlight key terms one color, important events and dates another color, and so on. For certain classes, class participation might make up a percentage of your grade. Even if it doesn't, participating in class can help you better remember the material, and it will show your teacher that you're serious about doing a good job. If your teacher asks questions or opens the floor to a class discussion, don't be afraid to jump in and share your perspective. If you're worried you won't have anything to say out loud during class, come prepared with a few notes from the previous night's reading or homework. That way, you'll have a few talking points ready to go. Asking questions and admitting you don't understand something can be a little intimidating, but it's super important if you want to get good grades in all of your classes. Otherwise, if you don't clear up your confusion, it could come back to hurt you later on when you're taking a test. Ask your teacher a question if something they're explaining in class doesn't make sense to you, or wait until after class and ask if that's easier. If you have a question about something, there's a good chance that other students in your class are wondering the same thing. You'll be doing everyone a favor by asking your teacher. Always be polite and friendly when you're interacting with your teachers. Avoid chatting or texting in class, and try not to break any of the other rules. Your teachers are there to help you, and the better a relationship you have with them, the easier it will be for you to succeed and get good grades. Doing your homework on time, participating in class, and asking for help when you need it will all help you develop a better relationship with your teachers.
Summary: Take strategic notes in class. Participate during all of your classes. Ask questions during and after class if you're ever confused. Develop good relationships with your teachers.