Article: If the lock in question is not attached to your own home, secure the property-owner's permission before proceeding. Breaking and entering is a serious crime in most places that can result in mandatory jail time. The ideal card will be a plastic card that is both stiff and somewhat flexible. Avoid using your actual credit or debit card, as it may get damaged in the process. A grocery store loyalty card makes an ideal choice, as does a laminated library card. Even a stiff business card will work on some locks.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make sure you have permission to pick the lock. Find a suitable card.
Article: It is likely that you received materials from your school regarding orientation. These materials should direct you on where you need to go and what you will need to do. Thoroughly review any instructions from the school regarding where you need to go and what time. These instructions will save you from being in the wrong place at the wrong time and potentially being embarrassed, as well as missing important information. The night before orientation is a great time to review with your parents what is going to happen the next day while you're at orientation. This is important because you'll need a thorough understanding of where you need to be and when. You may also need money to pay for certain things, depending on your school and its requirements, so you should discuss that with your parents. If your parents are required to be involved in orientation, they will need to work that into their schedules and be aware of dates and times. You can start a conversation with your parents by saying, "Can we talk about my orientation tomorrow? I'd like to go over a few things." If you would like some extra time to walk around the school to find your classrooms, talk to your parents and let them know that you would like an extra hour or so to do this. You can say, "I'd like extra time at orientation to be able to walk around and see my classrooms" to start a conversation with your parents about this. Work with your parents or guardians to determine who will pick you up and drop you off or how to use the public transportation in your area, if applicable. Maybe you will even choose to walk or bike to your orientation if you live close enough. If your parents will be picking you up and dropping you off, work with them to determine what time you need to be there and what time you should be leaving the house to be there on time. Then work to determine how long you will be there and what time they should plan to pick you up. You can ask, "What time should we leave the house in the morning so that I get to orientation on time?" If one of your friends is going to orientation at the same time as you, you can ask if their parents would mind picking you up and/or dropping you off. Your parents and your friend's parents may even coordinate times that they can pick up and drop off you and your friend. Ask your parents' permission before doing this. You can also arrange to be with your friend at orientation, which could make it much more fun. If you will be using public transportation, look at bus/train schedules to find out what time you need to be at the bus or train stops. Google Maps will often provide routes via public transportation, which can be very useful and save you time. If you are walking, make sure that you know exactly how to get there. Talk to your parents about which route to take if you are unsure. If you plan to ride your bike, look it over night before. Make sure that the tires have air in them and that your bike is in working order. It would be a good idea to take it for a test ride if it's not too dark out. If the bike is broken, you will need to repair it yourself, ask a parent to assist you repair it, or take it to a shop. It's a good idea to bring a backpack to orientation because it is likely that you will be bringing home plenty of books and papers. Make sure to pack any forms that you or your parents filled out. Designate a special folder for these forms so that you don't lose them in the bottom of your backpack or get them mixed in with other papers. You can ask your parents if they have filled out the necessary forms by posing the question: "Have you filled out the forms for my orientation? I'm getting ready to pack my backpack." If your high school provided you with a list of things that you'll need for orientation, review the list and make sure that everything is in your backpack and ready to go. If you need assistance, ask a parent or guardian for help with the task by saying, "Can you please help me make sure that I have everything on my list for orientation?" It's a good idea to have the next day's outfit picked out and ready to go the night before so that you don't spend too long deciding what to wear the next morning and end up being late to your orientation. Pick out your outfit and set it aside on a hanger or neatly folded somewhere in your room. Pick out what shoes you would like to wear and set them near your outfit so that you know where they are and they are ready to go. Decide how you plan to style your hair for orientation. If you need to prepare anything for your hair the night before, you will be able to do so by already deciding how you plan to style your hair. Set out your toiletries in the bathroom or bedroom (depending on your preference). This is a good time to determine which shampoo, conditioner, soap, hair products, makeup (if applicable), and hair brushes you would like to use in the morning and have them ready to go. If you shower at night, make sure that you have the toiletries for your morning routine ready to go in your bedroom and/or bathroom to save time by having to look for things or not knowing what you would like to use. It's a good idea to get plenty of rest the night before orientation so that you are well-rested and ready to face the day. If you have a nightly routine, start it a little earlier than usual and take your time so that you can prepare your mind and body for sleep. If you have trouble sleeping, a great way to fall asleep is to read while you are in bed. If you are worried about falling asleep quickly, try sipping on a warm drink before you go to bed, such as warm milk or chamomile tea. The warmth of the drink will help you relax. Taking a warm shower or bath before bed can help you fall asleep quickly. This is because the warmth of the shower or bath raises your body temperature and the subsequent cooling effect of stepping out of the shower or bath lowers your body temperature, inducing drowsiness.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Review all orientation materials. Discuss logistics with your parents. Establish your transportation. Pack your backpack. Set out your clothes and toiletries. Get to bed early.
Article: However, as explained in the section on buying at flea markets from an unlicensed dealer, you run the same risk of buying a stolen firearm and having to surrender it with no compensation. Private sales are a great resource for finding antique firearms. As a rule, they will be priced considerably lower than what you will find in an antique store. In general, be leery of the "fantastic deal" offered to you by a stranger. Ask if the seller will allow you to pay for a licensed dealer to handle the transaction through their store. This will allow you to have the serial number checked and give you peace of mind for a relatively small transaction fee.
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Search the "For Sale" ads online and in your newspapers.