Article: You may apply for the Permanent Division Fund at their website. An online application is available January 1. Each person must fill out an application. If you prefer to fill out a printed application, you may get a copy from any of the distribution centers around the state. The deadline is March 31. Be sure to gather proof of filing. If you file online, print off the "Congratulations!" page. This contains your PFD confirmation number. If you mail it, a delivery or proof of mail receipt will suffice. If you hand-deliver the application, then be sure to ask for a receipt. Even if you file electronically, you must still sign the document. There are two ways: either print a signature page off or sign electronically. To print a signature page, click on the "Reprint a Signature" tab at the PFD website. The link is on the right. Enter your applicant details and hit "Search." Then click "Required Item" and then "Document Center." Print off the signature page after selecting it from "Required Items." Mail the signed page to the "Alaska Department of Revenue, Permanent Fund Dividend Division, P.O. Box 110462, Juneau, AK 99811-042." It may also be faxed to 907-465-3470. Alternately, you may sign the application electronically. To do so, you must create a myAlaska.gov account. A myAlaska account is only available if you are an adult who has received the PFD previously. Step-by-step instructions for electronic signatures are available here.
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Visit the website. Get a hard copy. File your application. Sign the application.
Article: If your body is used to doing all sorts of things in the room besides sleep it may not make a smooth transition to sleep when it is time. Your mind should associate your bedroom with sleep and perhaps soothing, relaxing activities. Avoid: stressful work or homework, using the computer, watching TV, talking on the phone, eating, exercising, and generally anything that is stressful, energizing, very exciting, or keeps you from going to sleep on time. Probably okay: Reading, a relaxing project, cuddling with spouse, writing in journal. Use your bed ONLY for sleeping. The more comfortable your bed and bedroom are, the more conducive they are to a restful sleep. Keep your room completely dark while you sleep so you aren't kept awake. Get rid of the cobwebs, dust the shelves, vacuum the floor. Empty the wastepaper basket. Remove dirty plates, cups, and water-bottles. A clean room sets the emotional stage for your room being a safe, healthy place, not a neglected dumping-ground to wallow in. Also, regular cleaning can alleviate allergies which can disrupt sleep. It also keeps pests like mice, rats, and cockroaches from invading your space. Keep your bed clean. Wash the sheets and pillowcases every week, they smell great and you will feel more comfortable sleeping. Don't clutter your room with things that can distract you from going to sleep. Tidy up. Throw out any rubbish and let fresh air in. An aesthetically pleasing room will make you happier than one that's displeasing. You do not necessarily have to have your room be a page from the Ikea catalog. But simple changes, such as getting rid of an ugly bedspread or repainting your walls can subtly shift your mood. Make your room darker. Blackout drapes, shades, or blinds can avoid you awakening early. Make sure your sleep temperature is restful. If you are sweating or freezing, you will not sleep well. Replace it after five to seven years of regular use. If you feel springs or ridges beneath the surface when you're lying on the bed, or you and your partner tend to roll over each other a lot at night (unintentionally), it's time to go mattress shopping! You may also find that the mattress is to blame if you find yourself sleeping better in another bed. The newer types of mattresses that allow for adjustment or that mold around you may help you get a better night's sleep. One type of mattress lets you adjust the firmness of your bed, individually, for both you and your partner. This is ideal if you can never agree on which mattress feels right. You may both have different needs, and trying to find one you will both like generally means finding a mattress that neither of you will get a good night's sleep on. Another type of mattress uses memory foam, which moulds to the contours of your body as it warms up. This leaves no pressure points to cause numbness, irritation or other physical issues. This is especially useful for those with bad hips or other joints.
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Use your bedroom for bedtime. Make your bedroom a haven. Clean your room. Beautify your room. Maintain your mattress. Consider getting a new mattress.
Article: The index-up grip is similar to that for a basic curveball, with the exception that your index finger remains relaxed and pointed up. This grip is good for beginners because your will use your index finger to help guide the ball towards its target. Use this pitch to practice your curveball technique, but avoid using it in games. Experienced batters are likely to see the raised index finger and adjust their stance in anticipation of a curveball. Bend your middle finger, leaving your index finger pointing upwards. Like in the standard curveball grip, let the bottom of the ball rest against the side of your ring finer. Place your thumb on the back of the ball so it lies along the bottom seam. Position your middle finger along the top seam opposite your thumb. At this point, your thumb and middle finger should form a "C" while your index finger is pointed up. Make sure your index finger is up and relaxed, and the ball is firmly gripped by your thumb (bottom) and middle finger (top). While your grip should be firm, relax the muscles in your wrist and forearm. When throwing, your thumb rotates up while your middle finger rotates down. Use your index finger to control the trajectory of the ball - the ball will go in the direction in which your index finger is pointing. Your index finger is not needed to throw the pitch, with the thumb and middle finger providing all the spin. When throwing, your elbow should be at the same height or above your shoulder. Your hand and wrist should form a vertical line with your forearm. Keep your forearm and wrist muscles loose until just prior to release. Strongly contract them and quickly snap your wrist forward and inwards, allowing the ball to spin out over the middle finger.
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Use a modified 4-seam grip. Hold up your middle and index fingers. Position your middle finger and thumb. Prepare to throw the ball. Throw by snapping your thumb and middle fingers together.