Your stomach growling is caused by your digestive system doing what it's supposed to do: mixing food, fluids, and gastric juices and pushing them through the intestinal tract. The rumbling occurs when the walls of your gastrointestinal tract contracts and relaxes to squeeze everything through the intestines. Even with a proper diet, growling is bound to happen sometimes and is no reason to be embarrassed. When you eat too much food, it will put your digestive system into overdrive. The growling can occur more often when this happens, because there is more to move through the intestines. When your stomach has been empty for two hours, the growling sounds louder. This is because there is little or nothing in the stomach to absorb or muffle the noise. When you go hours without eating, your body releases hormones that let the brain know it's time to clear anything left in the stomach to make room for whatever food is to come. Have small, healthy snacks with you at all times. Constantly hydrate yourself with liquids. Use water, juice, tea, etc. Certain carbs are resistant to digestion. Don't avoid carbs completely because they help supply you with energy and play a main role in the health of your digestive tract. Simply eat them in moderation to keep your stomach healthy but less likely to growl. Resistant starch: potatoes or pasta that has been cooled after cooking, sourdough bread, and unripe fruit. Insoluble fiber: whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, cabbage, lettuce, and bell peppers Sugar: apples, pears, and broccoli Remember that growling can happen both when you've just eaten and when you haven't eaten in a while. To avoid over-eating and excessive stomach growling, know when you're actually hungry. Learning the timing scheme your normal eating regimen is the best way to keep track and avoid mindless eating. People who swallow a lot of air usually experience more stomach growling than others. If you eat too fast or talk a lot while eating, you are likely swallowing a lot of air. Eat more slowly to avoid this.
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One-sentence summary -- Understand what is normal. Try not to eat large meals before class. Avoid an empty stomach. Limit indigestible foods. Know your hunger cues. Eat slowly and chew properly.

If you can print the form yourself, it will make the process faster. However, if you don't have a printer, ask for the elections office to mail you a copy. Go to https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/register-mail.aspx to fill out a request form. You can request multiple forms in several languages. Go to http://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/Print-Voter-Registration-Forms.aspx to find your printable voter registration form. Click on the language in which you would like to complete the form. Use a blue or black pen to fill in your form. You will need to provide your name, birth date, gender, and address. You can also provide your phone number and email address if you choose to. If you provide your email address, you will get email notification of your registration. If you don't you will only get confirmation through the mail. Answer yes or no to two questions related to service in the military. They are whether you are currently serving (which includes spouses of those serving) and if you live outside of the US.These questions are asked because military members that are serving away from home will qualify to have absentee ballots. Simply the final 4 digits of your social security number in the boxes marked for that purpose. Keep in mind that you will need to verify your address in person if you use your social security number instead of another form of identification.If you do not have either of these forms of ID, you will be required to show ID and cast your ballot in person at the next election. You can bring a tribal ID form, a government document, a utility bill, a bank statement, or a current paycheck that lists your Washington address. There is a space at the bottom of the form when you can put your signature and the date. By signing the registration card, you are stating that everything you have put on the form is true and that you are qualified to vote. The back of the form has a list of all of the county elections offices in the state of Washington. Find the address of the office for your county and write it in the address space on the back of the form. You could also place your registration form in an envelope and address it to this location. If there are fewer than 30 days until the next election, bring the form to your local County Elections Office instead of sending it in.
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One-sentence summary -- Decide between printing the form or requesting a copy be sent to you. Complete the section regarding your personal information. Answer the questions about your current military status. Use your social security number if you don't have a driver's license or ID number. Sign and date the form. Send the form to your local County Elections Office.

Backpacking is the ultimate form of camping in the wilderness. It allows you and your group to carry everything you need for a successful and safe hike. Backpacking is also an exhausting endeavor. Evaluate your physical and mental strength before committing to a backpacking trip. This will help both you and your group. Most modern backpacks are top loaded giving you access to the main compartment through the top. The bottom of your pack should be reserved for items to be used in setting up camp like a tent. All heavy items should be positioned in the center of the pack. This includes pots, pans and other cookware. The top portion of your pack should include all the supplies you might need during your hike like snacks, tools, and a map. Check if your program provides a backpack for campers. Some will allow you to bring your own. You'll probably need an extended trip or multi-day pack. These are anywhere from 50 liters to larger. Get fit for your backpack at an outdoors store to avoid injury. You will definitely need certain supplies regardless of your trip. These supplies include a headlamp, sunscreen, matches/lighter, multi-tool pocket knife, and a water bottle. Most camps won't require you to bring food and cookware. You could play it safe by bringing nuts or other types of energy snacks. Make sure you bring a strong sealable bag to avoid animals from interfering with you. For a summer backpacking trip you should bring multiple wicking t-shirts and underwear. Wicking material allows air to breath through your clothes. You should also bring a rain jacket, sweatshirt, and a baseball cap or a hat that shades your face. Every program is different. Some trips specialize in winter backpacking trips. These are intense trips that require additional planning and preparation.
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Understand backpacking. Understand packing a backpack. Pick a backpack. Gather additional supplies. Pack the right clothing. Check the program's recommendations.