Problem: Article: When choosing a group to form the association, it may be best to start with a smaller number of people who will be responsible for actually setting up the legal entity and talking with neighbors about the benefits of forming and joining an HOA. However, before setting up the actual HOA, it is important that you generate support from most, if not all, of the neighbors. You should choose a convenient time and place to hold the initial HOA meetings so that all of the core group members can attend. You can consider having each of the members host a meeting at their home, condo, or duplex. During the initial meeting, discuss why you are interested in starting an HOA. Before your second meeting, members should research local and state laws to ensure that HOAs are permitted in your community. You should also discuss the best ways to convince others to join the HOA. For example, you can circulate a survey asking everyone what changes and/or services that they would like to see in their community or complex. You can use the survey responses as a guide to developing a plan for the HOA. Once the core members have established a basic outline of what the HOA would provide, you should host information sessions for all of the neighbors. This allows people to ask questions of the core members and voice their concerns about the HOA. It also allows people to discuss how they want to interact with the HOA and provide suggestions and input on desired services. You should use the information meetings to try and "sell" the idea of an HOA to your neighbors. Explain how membership dues will be used to provide specific benefits to the community, such as landscaping to beautify the neighborhood and increase property values. If you live in a duplex or condo, an HOA might help pay collective bills and save for building repairs. You should also discuss how the HOA can pool community resources to provide benefits that families could not afford on their own, such as a new playground. Consider preparing different tiers of HOA dues. For example, if everyone in the neighborhood or complex wants to build a pool for community use, plan out how much money that would take and the cost to each member. You should also provide lower cost options and specifically detail what services the HOA would provide. When starting a new HOA, you will most likely need to make the organization voluntary, at least in the beginning. By making the organization voluntary, families will not feel "trapped" by the organization and may be more likely to join. As the HOA demonstrates its benefits to the community or complex, more homeowners, condo owners, and duplex owners may be willing to join and participate. A mandatory association requires all homeowners, condo owners, and duplex owners in a certain community to join the HOA. HOA membership would actually be linked to the sale of one's home, condo, or duplex.
Summary: Gather a core group of people to start the HOA. Hold information sessions. Promote the benefits of the HOA. Offer different fee arrangements to allow for more involvement. Consider making the HOA voluntary.

Problem: Article: In contrast to what has been shown in movies, people with schizophrenia are generally not violent. However, some might act in an aggressive manner as a result of hallucinations and delusions. As such, they can become a danger to themselves or others. For example, individuals with schizophrenia have a 5% lifetime risk of committing suicide, a significantly higher rate than the general population. When facing a psychotic break, it is important not to challenge the person's beliefs even when you know they don't coincide with reality. For people with schizophrenia, hallucinations and bizarre thoughts are not just products of the imagination: they are quite real. The afflicted truly perceive things that you cannot. For this reason, try not to argue about delusions or false beliefs. When you are confronted with your loved one's unrealistic beliefs, it is important that you state that you do not see the world in the same way. Make sure to let the person know that things may appear differently to him or her. Doing this may help him or her remember that they have an illness. However do not get into an argument about those beliefs. If they think that you are challenging their beliefs, try to change the topic or draw their attention to something else that does not incite a disagreement. When a person is in the throes of psychotic break, it is important to continue to show them love, kindness, and empathy. Say kind things to them and remind them of good times. However, if they are acting aggressively, maintain your distance while continuing to show love and support. Although it does not occur very often, people with schizophrenia may become dangerous. In this case, the police can assist in getting an emergency psychiatric evaluation. You should consider the possibility that the person you live with may have to stay in the hospital for a few days until his or her symptoms are under control. Be cautious about dealing with police, especially if your loved one is male and/or a person of color. The police may respond violently or with lethal force. Their track record regarding mentally ill and disabled people is not particularly positive.
Summary: Be prepared for aggression. Do not challenge your loved one's beliefs during a break. Keep calm and state your view of the world. Be very empathetic. Look for help when necessary.

Problem: Article: Depending on what your shoes are made out of, you will need to either dampen them or heat them up. This method will work for most materials, including synthetics. Keep in mind, however, that leather stretches more than synthetic materials, such as vinyl and fabric. Dampen leather or fabric shoes. Warm water is the easiest, but can stain or discolor the leather. A leather stretching solution would be safer, if you can find it. Heat shoes made from vinyl or urethane with a hairdryer. Keep in mind that this can damage some vinyl or urethane surfaces. Don't worry if the stretcher appears too small. You want it to fit loosely inside the shoe. If you have bunions, consider popping in the bunion attachment into the shoe stretcher first. Keep turning until you see pressure on the surface of the shoe. Don't overstretch your shoe; three or four turns will do. You can always repeat the process again if the shoes are still too snug. While the shoes dry/cool down, they will keep that stretched shape. Turn the knobs counter-clockwise until the shoe stretcher returns to its original size. Pull the shoe stretcher out. If the shoe is still too snug, repeat the process again. Keep in mind that some materials, especially synthetics, may return to their original size over time. If that happens, simply re-stretch your shoes.
Summary: Prepare the shoes for stretching. Slip a shoe stretcher inside the shoe. Twist the knobs clockwise until the shoe stretcher fits snugly inside the shoe. Leave the stretcher on overnight. Loosen the stretcher and pull it out the next morning. Try the shoe on to see if it fits.

Problem: Article: You can set reminders for any note or list no matter where you sign into Google Keep. It's at the top of the note on the mobile app, and at the bottom on the web app. Depending on the nature of your reminder, you may also want to select a location. This adds a reminder to your note. Depending on your settings, you may also be prompted to allow Google Keep to send you notifications and/or access your calendar app. You can edit the reminder at any time by tapping it at the bottom of the note or list.
Summary:
Tap a note or list in Google Keep. Tap the bell icon. Select a date and time for a reminder. Tap the Back icon to save (mobile only).