Turtles spend their lives wallowing in mud, muck, and rotting plant matter so it is important to get them thoroughly clean before eating. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Holding your turtle by the wire you inserted earlier, carefully lower it into the boiling water. Hold the turtle in the boiling water for 1 minute. In order to make sure your turtle is clean, you are going to need to scrub. Using a hard brush, scrub the turtle all over its body. A thin layer of skin may (or may not) come off during this process.
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One-sentence summary -- Bring a big pot of water to a boil. Dip the turtle in the boiling water. Scrub the turtle with a hard brush.

One strategy to deal with teasing is to pretend like you can't hear what they are saying in order to transform it into a joke. If they get in your face and try to force you to respond, just hold your hand to your ear and shake your head. This can turn into a funny situation, especially if you move your mouth without making a sound and perhaps pantomime being in a box or behind a wall. Using humor can diffuse tense situations. If you show the bully how things can be funny instead of hurtful to you, they might start to leave you alone. You can try a good old fashioned cold shoulder, although this action can also carry with it an emotional reaction. If you walk away with poor posture, this makes you look defeated; or if you turn away with tears in your eyes or a flushed face, the bully will know they have gotten to you. Try to walk away with your head held high, as though the bully means nothing to you. Act like you meant to walk away anyway. Looking bored can also indicate indifference to being teased. You can add crossed arms and tapping feet to show your impatience with the barrage, looking at your wrist to indicate that you don't have time for this. Boredom shows that you aren't bothered, and eventually a bully should move on. If someone approaches you with teasing behavior and you don't want to encourage it, answer them with a comment or question that has nothing to do with their taunts. Ignoring the teasing this way shows that you aren't interested in allowing it to take place. Respond with a joke like, "What games do tornadoes like best? Twister!" Say a comment about something else, like an event or the weather. If none of these ignoring tactics work and the bully doesn't show signs of stopping after a few days, you can tell a teacher, adult, or other authority figure (such as a boss if it is in the workplace). However, your first request of this adult is for advice, not resolution. If you don't solve this teasing situation yourself, it can get worse. Having someone else confront a bully on your behalf can show that it bothered you just as much as crying or getting angry in the moment.
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One-sentence summary -- Act like you can't hear. Walk away without saying anything. Yawn instead of getting angry. Respond with a different topic. Tell an adult or other authority figure.

Mother cats may reject their kittens or get upset if they are handled too much, so it is in their best interest to leave them alone if she is still around. However, from the age of 2-7 weeks it is important to get kittens used to being held by humans. Be very careful when handling a newborn kitten. If you have children who will be handling your kittens, teach them how to be gentle and never allow them to hold the kittens unless they are being supervised. Newborn kittens are fragile and even a small child could cause serious harm to a kitten. If the kittens do not already have a place to sleep, make sure that you provide someplace for them that is warm, dry, and away from potential predators. Make sure that the place you choose for the kittens is out of the elements and away from drafts. You can use a box or a cat carrier that is lined with clean towels or blankets. If the mother cat is not around, you will need to provide a heating pad or hot water bottle wrapped in a towel to help keep the kittens warm. Just make sure that the kittens can get away from the heat if they become too warm. Check on them often to see if they seem comfortable.
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One-sentence summary -- Leave kittens alone during their first week of life if the mother is around. Handle kittens gently. Provide a place for the kitten(s) to sleep. Keep the kittens warm.

Schools are looking for very specific things when they read your personal statement. Make sure your submission succeeds in illustrating the qualities the advisory committee is looking for. Proven achievements Critical and analytical thinking skills Language and writing skills appropriate to this level of education Evidence that you'll be a successful medical student Evidence that you'll be a good doctor Each school has its own requirements for writing your personal statement. Find out what they are, and follow them to the letter. Ignoring even a small detail will make you appear careless and unprofessional, and therefore a poor candidate for medical school. Be sure your essay is the appropriate length by using the "Word Count" function in your word processing program. If you are applying through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS), there is a 5,300 character maximum limit. This is about one and a half pages, single spaced. If the school lists specific formatting guidelines, use those. Otherwise, you can use standard formatting to create an essay that is easy to read on the page. Type your statement single-spaced. Double space between paragraphs. Leave at least 1" margins on both sides, top, and bottom. Use a 12 pt. standard font such as Helvetica or Times New Roman. At the top of the page, center the title of your essay if you have one, or simply type "Personal Statement." You can also include your name, if you wish. If your essay impresses the board, the next step will most likely be a personal interview. Since you will probably be asked to discuss your essay, be sure you've written about things you will want to talk about during the interview. Go through your essay, and be certain you can defend every point. Try not to exaggerate your accomplishments, and don't pad your statement with fictional details. The school may verify the information you provide, especially if your essay seems too good to be true. If you're caught in a lie, you will definitely not be admitted. When you finish your final draft, ask a few people to read your essay and give you their honest assessment. Ask a favorite professor, a current medical student, or your doctor. Don't ask too many people to read it, or you may end up with too many conflicting opinions.
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Understand the purpose of the personal essay. Follow instructions to the letter. Use standard formatting. Think about your interview. Prepare to defend it. Get feedback.