Article: Draw the circle so it's as wide as you'd like the sphere to be. Press lightly so you can easily go back and shade in the sphere. For a little help drawing a circle, trace something round or use a compass. Determine where light hits your sphere and begin shading along the opposite side of the sphere where the shadow would fall. Then, apply a little less pressure as you shade in the curved center of the sphere. Use a light touch to shade just a little where the light would hit the sphere. For example, if light hits the top right of the sphere, press firmly along the bottom left portion of the sphere to make a shaded crescent.
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Make a circle using a pen or pencil. Apply heavy pressure to shade a sliver of the sphere's side and bottom.
Article: The shorter the distance between the two anchor points, the more stable the slackline. As the slackline gets longer, a few things happen: The tension in the line increases, making dismounts more dangerous due to the extra force; The height of the line off the ground increases to allow for greater sag when weighted; It requires more force to tighten it, which can be difficult with some tightening systems. Starting barefoot is a good idea. Using bare feet will allow you to feel the line better and find your balance more quickly. Step on the line so that it runs from between your big toe and second toe back to the middle of the heel. As you improve, practice turning your feet and standing sideways, with your shoulders parallel to the line. Once you improve (or if the landing is not safe for bare feet), you may want to switch to shoes since they provide greater protection when attempting tricks and landing. The line is also lower to the ground in the middle once weighted, reducing the height of the falls. Practice from the same place each time since the slackline oscillates differently at different distances from the anchors. The wobbles are faster and smaller near the anchors and slower and larger near the middle. But wherever you start, it is going to wobble a lot. This is natural; everyone wobbles the first time. If you are relaxed, your foot will be less shaky on the line. This will help you find and keep your balance. Resist the temptation to look straight down at your feet on the line. Looking down at the wobbling line will simply make you wobble as well. Look ahead instead of down at the line. With one smooth, balanced motion stand up on that leg. Bending your leg lowers your center of gravity slightly, and allows you to more easily find your balance and absorb the movements of the line. Sometimes you will twist and turn your body into all sorts of positions to keep your balance. Once you have caught your balance slowly move your body back to center with your arms up and out, knee(s) bent, head up, and eyes focused on a single point. Once you can keep your balance, attempt taking a step.
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Start with a short slackline. Place one foot lengthwise in the middle of the slackline. You can mount the slackline at any point, but starting in the middle is generally safer, since it is usually away from obstacles you might hit when falling. Take a couple deep breaths and settle yourself. Focus intently on a single point, such as the anchor. Put your arms out wide, slightly bent and keep an upright posture. Center your weight directly over the foot on the line. Balance on one foot, while using your arms and other leg to help maintain your balance. Bend the leg that is on the slackline. Continue to wave your free arms and legs around to help you balance. Repeat these steps until you can balance for at least 15 seconds. Practice with the other foot. Once you've successfully taken your first step, keep practicing!
Article: For injuries like sprains, minor cuts, and fevers, use an urgent care center instead of an emergency room. These centers typically offer lower prices for all treatmentsemergency or not. Between 2005 and 2006, the average price for emergency visits was just $156. For emergency rooms, the same visit cost $570. Websites or handbooks that document insurance deductibles are sometimes out of date, which is why you should personally request the most current versions. Determine how much you have to pay for emergency care, how long you have to stay for these fees to be waived, and which area hospitals accept your insurance. Communicate with the billing department at your hospital of choice and determine whether their emergency room doctors are covered by your insurance plan. When emergency situations do arise, you can use the aforementioned information to choose the cheapest hospital based on what your coverage provides. Clarify how your plan defines "medically necessary ambulance rides." This will typically include situations when you are unconscious, severely bleeding, or in extreme pain. Every time you receive emergency room care, you will likely receive separate bills from each provider outside of your insurance network. Always wait until you receive an explanation of benefits (EOB) statement from your insurer. Compare bills and EOBs to ensure that you received all noted services. You also need to confirm that each provider that sent the bills are outside of your plan. Always ask your insurer if they are flexible on paying your outside bills. You can also ask doctors if they are willing to negotiate, or ask your insurer to do so on your behalf. If your insurers or healthcare providers aren't being flexible enough, you can file an appeal. Ask your primary care doctors for a letter confirming the necessity of your emergency room treatment. Use the Patient Advocate Foundation for guidancethey are free of charge. Visit them here: http://www.patientadvocate.org/. Enlist the help of professional claims consultants if you're willing to pay a fee or part of the reimbursement.
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Prioritize urgent care centers for non-emergencies. Ask your insurer to send current pricing documentation. Never pay out-of-network bills right away. File an appeal if your providers aren't being flexible.