Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Build a portfolio. Find an "open call. Submit your portfolio.

Answer: Before you can start booking jobs or looking for a modeling agency to represent you, you must create a portfolio of photos. Usually, a model's portfolio contains pictures of past work, but when you're just starting out, you likely won't have any professional shots. If you have the money to pay a professional photographer to take photos, that's usually the best option. However, you can also have a friend or family member take some shots for you -- just make sure to use a good quality camera and have sufficient lighting. Your portfolio should include some headshots, with your face shot from a variety of angles, as well as some full-length photos in fitted clothing. You should have a mix of smiling and straight face shots to provide a range of looks. In some shots, it's also a good idea to go for a natural look with no makeup so booking agents will have an idea what you look like when you're not all made up. There should also be a page in your portfolio with your stats. Include hair color, eye color, height, weight, and other measurements. " If you live in a big city, such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, or San Francisco, it's best to call major modeling agencies and see if they're holding an "open call," which is an event where they invite potential models in for a consultation. That's because you get to meet casting agents in person, so you can make an impression with your personality in addition to your looks. If you don't live in a major city, contact agencies in the closest city and see if they work with any smaller agencies in your area. Make sure to do research on the agencies that you contact to ensure that they're reputable. You'll need to bring your portfolio to your open call. If you haven't put together a portfolio yet, make sure to have at least a few photos that you can bring to show your range. You don't necessarily have to wait for an open call to contact modeling agencies. Instead, you can send your portfolio and let the photos do the talking for you. Visit the websites of the agencies that you're interested in, and see what their procedure is for submitting a portfolio. Some will allow you to do it online, while others will ask that you mail a hard copy. If you're mailing a copy of your portfolio, don't forget to include your contact information, so the agency can get in touch with you if they're interested.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Preheat the dehydrator to your desired temperature. Lay out the flowers in a single layer in the dehydrator. Leave them to dry. Check to see if the flowers have completely dried out. Store your chamomile in a dry place.

Answer: The temperature you choose depends on your preference and the size and dryness of your flowers. For instance, 105F (41C) is a typical temperature for average-sized flowers. Generally, you can't go wrong by using the lowest temperature setting on the dehydrator. Lower temperatures may take longer, but will dry the flowers thoroughly without damaging them. If the flowers seem small enough to fall through the gaps in the dehydrator's tray, line the tray with parchment first. To prevent the flowers from blowing out of place, put a mesh liner on top of them as well. Make sure the flowers don't overlap. Leave space between each flower so that it's exposed to as much air as possible. Check on them every 30 minutes or so. Depending on the temperature, it can take from just a few hours to one full day for the flowers to dry completely. You will know they are done once they feel crunchy and brittle. Touch them gently with your hand to see how their texture has changed. If you don't use them immediately, you can keep the dried blossoms in an airtight container, such as a glass jar, for up to a year.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gather information about the kittens. Find someone to adopt the kittens. Interview the potential adopter. Charge a small fee. Contact an animal organization.

Answer: Potential adopters will want to the kittens' history. If you have several kittens, you may want to give a photograph of each of them along with a short personality description. Keep track of important information in a file that you can give the adopter. Include this information: Birth date Medical history, including vaccinations and preventatives Surgeries, including spaying or neutering List skills, including whether the kittens are housetrained Ask your friends and family if they're interested in adopting the kittens. It may be easier to place the kittens if you find people you already trust. If no one's showing interest, begin asking coworkers or neighbors. You can also ask the veterinarian to recommend people who are looking to adopt kittens. Try to ask around in person before advertising. While social media makes it easy to advertise kittens, it may be harder to find a reliable, trustworthy person to take them. If someone who's not a friend or family wants to adopt your kittens, interview the person. Ask to meet in a public place and consider asking for references. The goal of the interview is to determine whether the person can be trusted with the kittens, whether the person can provide for them, and if the person will keep them for the long term. Consider asking these questions: How much are you willing to spend on your pets? Do you have a veterinarian? Do you have any other pets? If so, how long have you had them? Do you have children? If you rent, are you allowed to have pets? When they're older, will the cats have access to the outdoors? If so, do you have a fenced yard? While you may think it would be easier to simply give the kittens away for free, it's better to ask anywhere from $20 to $60 for them. This prevents untrustworthy people from just taking free kittens and abusing them or selling them to labs. The fee can also weed out people who aren't serious about adopting. You can either use the fee to pay for early veterinary care (shots, spay, or neuter). Or, you can waive the fee once you've found honest and reliable adopters. If all else fails and you can't find someone reliable to adopt the kittens, find an organization to take the kittens. A local animal shelter, humane society, or rescue organization may be able to take the kittens. Note that some may charge a small fee or may not be accepting kittens. Before you drop the cats off to an animal shelter, research whether it is a no-kill shelter. Some shelters may euthanize animals if they don't have enough space.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Drink eight or more glasses of water a day. Eat a high fiber diet. Avoid straining yourself or picking up heavy objects. Do light exercise. Stop smoking. Talk to your doctor about Colace, the most recommended stool softener. Ask your doctor about other brands of stool softener like Senna (Senokot, Ex-Lax) and Bisacodyl (Correctol, Doxidan, Dulcolax).The prescribed adult dose (19 and older) for Senna is two tablets (17.2 mg) orally at bedtime once a day, with or without food. Let your doctor know if you are taking other drugs or medications.

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Constipation usually occurs because there is an insufficient amount of water in your stool, making it hard and difficult to pass. This happens when the peristalsis (muscle contractions) of the intestines stops due to the effect of the general anesthesia used during hernia surgery. Increasing your fluid intake may help to soften the stool and prevent you from straining during a bowel movement. Fiber-rich food prevents constipation by pulling water from the colon, which makes the stool softer and easier to pass. Make sure you have a daily fiber intake of at least 21 grams by eating foods like: raspberries, apples, pears, bananas, oranges, figs, strawberries, raisins, popcorn, brown rice, barley, oatmeal, bread, lentils, almonds, pistachios, green peas, broccoli, turnips, brussel sprouts, tomatoes, carrots and potatoes. You can also take Metamucil, a fiber laxative and supplement. Metamucil can be taken after eating or on an empty stomach. Have a glass of water after you drink Metamucil for better absorption. Men, 19 years and older can take 38 g/day. Women, 19 years and older can take 25 g/day. Pregnant and lactating women should consult with their doctor before taking Metamucil. Pregnant woman are usually prescribed 28 g/day and lactating women are usually prescribed 29 g/day. If approved by their doctor, children can also take Metamucil. Children 1-3 years old can take 19 g/day; children 4-8 years old can take 25 g/day. Boys 9-13 years old can take 31 g/day; girls 9-13 years old can take 26 g/day. Boys 14-18 years old can take 38 g/day and girls 14-18 years old can take 26 g/day. You do not want to strain yourself or lift heavy objects, especially the first few weeks after surgery, as this can cause the surgical incisions to tear. Light exercise like walking will help to reduce the time it takes for food to move into the large intestine. This will ensure the water absorbed from the stool is limited. Exercises also stimulate the natural contraction of the muscles in the gastrointestinal tract. If these muscles contract efficiently, the stools will move out much quicker. Exercise an hour after a meal as this will force blood flow to increase towards the stomach and the intestines, which will then help your body to properly digest the food. Walk for at least 15-30 minutes a day at a slow pace so you do not disrupt the surgical site. Do not do any strenuous activities like running, jogging, or playing contact sports during the first four weeks after surgery, as these actions can possibly rupture the surgical incision. Bedridden patients can dangle their feet on the bed and do arm and feet circling for at least 30 to 45 minutes daily to help promote the return of peristalsis (muscle contractions) in the gastrointestinal tract. The early return of peristalsis can help reduce constipation. Smoking cigarettes can further reduce the peristaltic movement of the intestines, which are already depressed due to the general anesthesia used during hernia surgery. The nicotine in cigarettes is a potent vasoconstrictor, which means it makes your blood vessels constrict or narrow, thus reducing blood flow to the intestines. If blood flow is reduced, then digestion and peristalsis or the rhythmic movement of the intestines are also reduced. This causes the digested food to remain in the intestines for a longer period of time. During this time, the colon continues to absorb water from the digested food, which will lead to a firmer or hard stool and constipation. Do not self-medicate. Some stool softeners can cause intestinal bleeding, dependency and can alter the normal environment of the gastrointestinal tract if they are used for too long. Consulting with your doctor will help you find the right stool softener to treat your constipation. Colace works by increasing the amount of water that the stool absorbs, making is softer and easier to pass. The ideal dosage of Colace is 50 to 500 mg once a day. Do not exceed two tablets a day and do not take Senna for more than a week, unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor. Patients 2-6 years old should take half a tablet (4.3 mg) of Senna orally at bedtime, and not exceed half a tablet a day. Patients 6-12 years old should take one tablet (8.6 mg) orally at bedtime and not exceed one tablet a day. Patients 13-18 years old should take two tablets (17.2 mg) orally at bedtime and should not exceed four tablets a day. Senna should only used by pregnant and breastfeeding women if it is prescribed by their doctor. The prescribed adult dose (18 and older) for Bisacodyl is usually 5 to 15 mg (1 to 3 tablets) orally once a day, with or without food. Do not exceed more than 15 mg a day. Children under 18 and pregnant and breastfeeding women are usually not prescribed with this medication unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor. Taking laxatives can affect your body's ability to absorb other drugs such as antacids, mineral oils, castor oils, antibiotics, blood thinners, heart and bone medications, so always check with your doctor to find the right laxative prescription for you.