Q: To request a copy of a corporation's articles of incorporation, you'll need the official legal name of the corporation. Look it up in the business name database on the website of your state's secretary of state to make sure you've got it correct. Double-check the name you find and cross-reference it with any other information you have to make sure it's the right name for the corporation. Many states have specific forms for you to fill out to request corporate documents, including a corporation's articles of incorporation. These forms typically are available from the office of the state's secretary of state. You may be able to download the right form online. Put information about yourself and the documents you want. Include an address where the secretary of state's office can mail your documents. Some states don't have an official form you can use to request corporate documents. In that case, you can write a basic business letter that includes information about the corporation and the documents you are requesting. Include your name and an address where the secretary of state's office can mail your documents. Some states provide an expedited service that allows you to have the documents faxed to you, but you'll pay additional fees. Specify if you need more than one copy, and whether all copies need to be certified. If you need more than one copy, you may need to pay a separate fee for each copy. Search online for the government department or agency in your state where corporate documents are held. You can also find out by contacting an agency or organization dedicated to small businesses or consumer rights. In most states, you can get copies of corporate documents, including the articles of incorporation, from the office of the state's secretary of state. In other states, these documents are kept by the state's treasury department. The state secretary of state's office has a specific address you'll use to mail a written request for a corporation's articles of incorporation. To find out the fees, look on the website of the state's secretary of state, or call the office and ask. The fees for a copy vary greatly among states, but typically won't be more than $20 or $30 for a certified copy (less for a plain copy). Some states take credit or debit card information for fee payment, but plan on making your payment using a check or money order. Once you submit your request, it may take a couple of weeks for the secretary of state's office to retrieve your records and send them to you. You typically won't get any confirmation that your request has been received. If you haven't heard back from the secretary of state's office or received your documents within a month or so, contact the office directly to find out the status of your request.
A: Find the corporation's official legal name. Get a copy of your state's request form. Draft your written request if no forms are available. Locate the correct state government department. Mail your request with required fees. Allow adequate processing time.

Q: If you have high PTH levels from kidney disease or failure, lowering your phosphate intake in your diet can help control your PTH levels. However, it's important to discuss a specialized diet with a nutritionist, as your dietary needs may be different from another person with this disease. Foods that are high in phosphates include yogurt, soy milk, milk, enriched rice milk, ice cream, processed and hard cheeses, ricotta and cottage cheese, quick breads, lentils, beans, dried peas (like split or black-eyed), whole grains, processed meats, nut butters, chocolate, and cola. Better choices include non-enriched rice milk, swiss or cream cheese, sherbet, white bread, green peas, non-processed meats, pretzels, hard candy, or popcorn. For beverages, try sparkling water, lemon-lime soda, root beer, or ginger ale. Under the advice of your doctor, you may need to take calcium supplements. Your doctor may also just have you add more dairy to your diet. However, always discuss it with your doctor first, as they can determine how much you need. This treatment may also be beneficial for older patients who have increased PTH levels due to age. Similarly, if your vitamin D levels are low, your doctor may recommend getting more sunlight or adding a vitamin D supplement. Your doctor may even want to prescribe a high-dose of vitamin D, so discuss this option with your doctor.
A: Lower your phosphate intake by avoiding dairy and processed foods. Take calcium supplements if your doctor recommends it. Discuss vitamin D supplements if you have a deficiency.

Q: Left unchecked, jealousy can ruin a relationship, so you won't want to waste time talking about it. Find a peaceful, quiet place to talk, like a bedroom or a secluded spot at a local park. Acknowledge your fears directly. Listen carefully and courteously to her replies before continuing with your own thoughts. Do your absolute best to stay calm and considerate. You might start the conversation by saying something like, "Lately, I've gotten the feeling that there's some tension in our relationship. Do you feel the same way?" If she doesn't bring up the topic of jealousy herself, you might follow up with something like, "Do you feel that I'm earning your trust as a partner?" Shift the focus off of her and onto the relationship itself to keep strong personal emotions in check. Being delicate is important here. Saying things that sound like accusations can hamstring your chances for working your problems out. For example, if you start by saying "So, why are you jealous of me?" you're immediately putting your girlfriend on the defensive and setting yourself up for an argument. While you will want to stay considerate of your girlfriend's feelings, you shouldn't "leave anything on the table" when you discuss your relationship problems. Being open about your fears and concerns encourages her to do the same. In addition, if she can tell that you're not telling her something that's bothering you, she may think that you're hiding something. The rest of this article assumes that your girlfriend's jealousy is unwarranted. However, even if you've been completely faithful, you may unknowingly be doing things to cast suspicion on yourself. Below are just a few ways to avoid putting unnecessary strain on your relationship: Don't compare your girlfriend to other women, especially in terms of looks. Many women feel pressured to be gorgeous all the time and will feel hurt if you point out ways that someone else is more attractive. Limit your displays of affection to other women. Friendly conversation is fine, but flirting is not. Limit your "crushes" on celebrities, models, etc. Appreciating someone's beauty on an objective level is fine, but constantly harping on it or plastering your house with their image is a bad idea. Don't talk about how you'd like your girlfriend to change aspects of herself. See below for more on this. Everyone has flaws. This includes your girlfriend and yourself. People are capable of change, but only gradually and with lots of conscious effort. Most of your girlfriend's flaws will be still be there in a few years same as yours. Your girlfriend wants a partner who will accept these flaws as part of a greater person, not someone who secretly wishes to be with someone else. Assume that the core of your girlfriend's personality will not change much in the near future. If you truly accept this, she will know (and appreciate it). Keep in mind that her jealousy is one of these sorts of flaws that are unlikely to change soon. You can certainly work with her to assuage her fears and minimize her jealous tendencies, but on some level she will probably always be a little jealous. There's no easy way to say this. If your girlfriend shows no sign of at least trying to keep her jealousy under control and that jealousy makes your relationship a tense, unhappy one, it may be time to call it quits. You never need to stay in a relationship that makes both of you feel worse. Breaking up with someone is never easy. While strong emotions are basically inevitable, there are a few things you can do to make the process smoother. See our article on the subject for step-by-step help.
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Be direct, but polite. Be honest. Minimize behavior that provokes her jealousy. Accept your girlfriend as she is. Be willing to leave her if her jealousy makes you miserable.