Problem: Article: R.I.C.E is a treatment method for sore muscles that stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Following the principles of R.I.C.E can help with muscle soreness. Resting simply means taking a break from your normal activities. If your muscles are sore, take it easy for a few days and allow them to heal. Ice the sore area for 15 to 20 minutes at a time three times a day. You can use a bag of frozen vegetables, ice cubes placed in a plastic Ziplock bag, or an ice pack from the supermarket. Never place a store bought ice pack directly on your skin, however. You should always wrap it in a towel before application. Use a compression bandage to reduce swelling of the sore area. You can buy such a bandage at a local drugstore. Apply as directed. You may want to check with your doctor if you have a family history of blood clots before using a compression bandage. Elevate the sore area, if possible. It's best to elevate a sore muscle above the heart whenever you have the opportunity to do so. Heat can help with sore muscles. Soaking in a warm tub of water for about 20 minutes can help ease sore muscles. Some people claim Epsom salt helps ease sore muscles. You can add a handful of Epsom salt to a warm bath and allow it to dissolve. You can find Epsom salt at most local pharmacies. If your muscles are still sore 2 or 3 days after treatment, consider applying heat. You can use a heating pad or run warm water over a washcloth. If you use a heating pad or a heated blanket, make sure you do not fall asleep with it on as this can be a burn hazard. Over-the-counter pain relievers, like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, can be used to treat sore muscles. Take any medications as directed on the label. If you're on any prescription medications currently, you may want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking over-the-counter pills to make sure they do not interact poorly with your existing medications. Foam rolling is an inexpensive technique to get an at-home massage. A foam roller, which can be purchased at many sports good stores, is a foam cylinder that's 6 inches in diameter. To use a foam roller, lie on the floor with the foam roller beneath you. Gently roll your body along the foam roller where the muscle is sore. Do this 5 to 6 times a week for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. You can look up more specific foam rolling techniques online. Websites like YouTube may provide tutorials. You can also check out How to Use a Foam Roller.
Summary: Practice R.I.C.E. Soak in the tub. Apply heat after 48 to 72 hours. Try over-the-counter pain relievers. Try foam rolling.

Problem: Article: If your main parachute is malfunctioning or has become tangled, it's important that you can break away from it before deploying your reserve or else the reserve parachute may become tangled. To get in the breakaway position, spread your legs to reduce your velocity and keep your head up with your back arched. Being in the wrong position could get you entangled in your main chute. You must break away at a minimum of 1,600 feet to allow you enough time to fully deploy your reserve. Make sure to take the time to look down at the lever that you're pulling. The release is typically found on the right-hand side, but you should talk to your skydiving instructor before you jump. Grab onto the handle with both hands and prepare to pull. The breakaway handle will look like a cloth loop on the strap of your parachute pack. Once you pull the breakaway handle, throw it away. Keep your eyes on the reserve handle. When falling at incredible speeds in a high-stress situation you are more prone to becoming nervous or confused. Keep your concentration on the thing you must do next. The breakaway handle will release your main parachute so that your reserve does not become entangled. You do not have to pull the breakaway handle if your main parachute did not deploy. Just pull your reserve ripcord. With both hands, pull the reserve ripcord and deploy your secondary chute. The reserve ripcord can usually be found on your left-hand side. The reserve static line lanyard is a system that should automatically deploy your secondary shoot if you detach from your main parachute, but should not be relied on in the case of a malfunction. The reserve will be on the other side of your breakaway handle and will usually be either a red cloth loop or loop made of metal. Look up to make sure that your reserve has successfully deployed and prepare to land. You'll have less time to prepare for your landing because you're using your reserve, so execution is crucial. To assume the landing position, point your feet to the ground with your heels up, and try to absorb the shock from landing with your legs. Use the steering cables to your left and right to guide you. Find a suitable place to land, like an empty field. Avoid cliffs or other dangerous objects like power lines. To move to the left, simply pull the left cable. To move to the right, pull the right cable.
Summary: Get in the breakaway position. Look and reach for the breakaway handle. Pull the breakaway handle while looking at your reserve handle. Pull the reserve ripcord. Use your steering cables and get into the landing position.

Problem: Article: Graduation caps have tassels that often come in a separate plastic bag from the gown and are not already on the mortarboard, which is the official name for the flat graduation cap. Shake the tassel in order to untangle any of its strands before you try to fasten it to the cap. This will make the process easier. The mortarboard earned its name because it was said to resemble tools used by masons to hold mortar. These graduation caps, including tassels, were first worn by artists and students in the 14th century and being able to wear one indicated intelligence and power. You can figure out the front of the cap by looking on the cap's inside. There will be writing that says "front of cap." Graduation caps usually have a square, flat top. They sit on the top of a skull cap that should be form-fitting around your head. The tassel goes on top of the cap. Make sure you wear the cap correctly also. Mortarboard graduation caps should be worn so the cap's front tip is centered on your forehead, right between your eyes. The hat shouldn't be tilted off your head. Put it directly on your head's top.
Summary:
Remove the tassel from its packaging. Locate the front of the graduation cap.