Article: Once you have mastered the bunny hill -- that is, you can ride the lift, walk on the flat part, ski down in a controlled manner, turn both ways and stop with ease -- you should be ready to try a beginner hill. Consult with your instructor. See if he or she thinks you are ready, and then get ready for the rest of the mountain! Consult the ski map to find a suitable trail. It should be close to the base area. Try to find a green run that starts at the top of a lift and ends at the base area, or a series of trails that are all green. Ride up the lift, and start on the trail. As you go down more runs, you should learn to ski without using the technique that keeps you moving slowly. Once you become accustomed to skiing the green trails, try putting your skis parallel to each other for parts of the slope. Parallel skiing will cause you to go faster. Instead of going back into pizza turn across the mountain to control your speed. Instead of using the pizza technique, try using the parallel stopping technique. Stopping parallel will make you stop faster and have more control. Before selecting a trail, make sure you know how to turn and stop. These skills will be very important. Select a trail that starts at the top of a lift and ends at the base area, or select a path made up of blue and green trails. While going down the intermediate trail, you may notice it is steeper and you will probably wipe out a little more. Don't worry about this. With practice, these trails will become easier. There are generally more intermediate trails than any other kind of trail. This is your chance to really get comfortable on your skis. Practice all of the techniques listed above. Enjoy yourself! Explore all of the intermediate trails and find the one you like best--then go down it multiple times! Always ski with caution. By now, you have left the pizza far behind and are now using parallel skiing and, hopefully, turning to make your way down the mountain. If you are not yet at this stage, please stick to the intermediate trails, because you can get hurt and disturb other experienced skiers if you try to start hard trails too soon. You should also learn to turn with the edges of your skis as you advance. If you do find yourself on a trail that you think you can't handle, by all means, ask somebody to get the ski patrol. They will most likely give you a "courtesy" ride down in a toboggan. Also, don't be afraid to ask any of the ski patrol or other mountain staff if you have any questions about any particular trail or the mountain as a whole. Moguls are mounds of snow created by repeated turns made on ungroomed runs. Only more advanced skiers should try a mogul run out, as they can be very challenging to ski without falling many times. When going down a mogul run, you want to curve up and around the mounds. To control yourself, only ski as fast as you can handle. Make sure you can stop your skis at any time. As you get more comfortable with the moguls, you can begin to point your skis down the slope, which will cause you to travel more quickly down and around the moguls.
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Move on to more advanced trails. Start with your first beginner trail. Try skiing without using the "pizza technique". Try your first intermediate trail. Stick with the intermediate trails for a while. Attempt a black diamond trail. Try skiing some moguls.
Article: Ice, or ice cold foods such as popsicles, will numb the area that is inflamed. If you just need some temporary relief, and you can't get to a dentist right away, use ice to numb the area. A topical benzocaine ointment, such as those used on babies when they are teething, could help ease the pain temporarily. This could be especially helpful before attempting to eat or brush your teeth if your gums are very sensitive. Ibuprofen is a NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) that will decrease the swelling. Taking acetaminophen or aspirin can also be an effective short-term solution to your gum pain. Be sure to follow the instructions on the package and only take as many pills as is recommended.
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Eat cold foods. Apply a numbing agent to the area. Take over-the-counter pain killers.
Article: The first step in filing a life insurance claim is to get copies of the death certificate. In general, completing and filing the death certificate is the responsibility of the funeral director. Depending on the cause of death and whether an autopsy is performed, it can take up to 12 weeks for the final death certificate to be ready. The funeral home will give you up to ten copies at no charge. If you need more copies, you can order them directly from the state. There may be a charge for this service. Once you have the policy information and death certificates, contact each insurance company to find out the appropriate claim procedure. If the insurance was purchased through an agent, s/he can help you deal with a life insurance company. Life insurance policies can be in effect for decades before the death of the insured. Over time companies may be bought and sold or merged. If you find insurance documents, but the contact information is no longer valid, contact the state Insurance Commission. They can help you research which company is responsible for the policy and give you up-to-date contact information. Each insurance company will have its own rules and methods. Some may accept online claims. Many will require that you fill out and submit a hard-copy claim. It is critical that you follow the claims instructions carefully. Submit all requested information and attachments. As the beneficiary, you may be required to submit proof of your identity. Failure to follow established procedures may lead to delays or rejection of your claim. If the cause of death was violence (such as suicide or homicide), the claim may be delayed pending completion of a police investigation.
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Obtain a certified death certificate. Contact the life insurance companies. Complete the claim procedures.