Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Plant your seeds in indoor pots if you live in a cold or dry climate. Start your seeds in a plastic bag with a soaked paper towel. Place the bag in an area that gets 4-6 hours of direct sun. Check for roots after 4-5 days. Place the seeds on top of potting soil and compost in a pot. Water your durian tree every day. Keep the temperature around 7585F (2429C).

Answer: If your area doesn't get 60150in (150380cm) of rain per year or constant temperatures above 45F (7C), consider planting your durian inside in a 5USgal (19l) pot. Be sure to layer the bottom of the pot with pebbles to allow better drainage. When planting indoors, use a mix of 1 part potting soil and 1 part organic compost. This will ensure that your soil drains quickly enough for the durian tree to not drown or rot in standing water. Put your seeds in a plastic bag with a soaked paper towel and seal the bag. This will allow the bag to develop condensation, which will keep the seeds moist and more likely to germinate. Try a windowsill or outside: the point is to get heat into the bag so that the water in the paper towel will evaporate, creating a water cycle that will nourish the seed. If you can't keep your seeds on a windowsill or outside, try keeping them under a grow light. After 4-5 days, the durian seeds should be growing roots. Look for small yellow or brown tendrils coming out of the seeds and plant them when the roots are longer than the seed itself. Gently push the seeds down onto the soil, but don't push them all the way in. Durian plants root themselves by standing up on top of the soil, so make sure you leave the majority of the seeds above the soil line. Make your durian tree is receiving 46L (1.11.6USgal) of water a day. Spread this water out between the morning and the afternoon. Once your durian tree starts producing fruit, increase this to 68L (1.62.1USgal). A durian tree's native environment stays around 7585F (2429C), so if you want your plant to thrive, you should mimic that environment. Remember that durian plants can wither and die in temperatures below 45F (7C).

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: If possible, back up your most important data first. Locate an installation disk. Open the tray. Insert the Windows 7 installation disk. Start the computer. Press a key to start. Follow the simple, on-screen instructions.

Answer: If you can't fix it any other way, the next step would be to wipe the computer and start from scratch. This procedure reinstalls the operating system, so you will need to back up data before doing this or risk losing it. Get a Windows 7 Installation disk. Your PC may have come with one. If you don't have one, buy one from your nearest computer store. Open the PC disk tray and while the disk tray is open, shut the PC down. The computer should now be shut down and the disk tray open. A Message should soon pop-up reading "Press Any Key to Boot from CD". Press a key to proceed.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get to know them. Give frequent praise for good work every day. Avoid criticism if at all possible. Provide opportunities for further training and education. Share information freely and readily. Support a learning environment.

Answer: It is easy to fall for judging the person and find reasons not to empower them. Know their skills and qualifications. Look over their curriculum vitae, and find out what their strengths and abilities are. This will help you decide where to maximize their potential. Listen to them more than you speak. Be aware of the emotional background some of them are going through and that difficult situations may be playing a role in their perceived timidity. Ask them what they are best capable of and find the most enjoyment in doing, within the scope of their work description. This way you can encourage them to contribute in their areas of specialty and interests and make sure it happens. Most people thrive in environments where they consistently receive positive feedback. It helps them to know what they are doing is appreciated, and will encourage them to continue their good work and feel empowered. Create an environment that celebrates both their successes and their failures. You also want to praise the employees who took a risk but didn't get the results they intended; however, they learned valuable lessons themselves and for the company. They were gutsy enough to make an example of themselves that everyone can learn from. Criticism has the opposite effect of praise, discouraging people greatly and often shutting them down. Always assume good faith, be understanding, think in terms of the good aspects of the situation, and compare their mistakes to mistakes you have made yourself, or could have made. If you must give criticism, be constructive, always give them praise first, and provide clear suggestions on how to improve. Criticism that offers no solution is just mean and unnecessary. Allow them to expand their knowledge and skills so they can contribute in greater ways. Sometimes, especially in the workplace, people feel powerless and as if their work isn't meaningful. When they accumulate more skills, they'll feel like they are important and belong. Check that people have all the high-tech items they need to be effective and make sure they know how to use them. Tell them, "If you have any questions, ask me about it and I can help." And mean it, too. Encourage your employees to take about 10 minutes each day to learn new skills on their iPhone, computer, or other non-technical skills they can use in daily life. Sharing information with employees is partly about trust and partly about resources. Information sharing fosters trust between you and your employees; after all, you wouldn't share information with someone you don't trust. Second, information sharing also gives your employees the resources they need to do a competent job; it's hard to make the best possible decisions when you don't have the information you need to act. Establish goals and objectives and communicate them clearly. Make sure you articulate everything from the company's mission and the founder's vision to a group's goals and individual roles. Employees are most empowered when they understand both large- and small-picture goals and aren't forced to improvise on the spot. Each week, get teams together to look at various situations and discuss them together to determine how they might handle things differently in the future and achieve a different result. This is really what our lives are all about learning new things as we age and analyzing the things we've done in the past. Create an environment in which making mistakes is acceptable. Empowering your employees sometimes means giving them the leeway to try things they've never done and accept uncertain results. Employees who are afraid to try something new for fear of backlash or criticism won't step out of the narrowly defined roles you've given them. This, in turn, robs them of empowerment. Barring certain limitations discrimination or illicit behavior come to mind in the workplace do your best to encourage healthy risk-taking. When an employee makes a mistake, encourage them to learn from it and move on.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Research the temperaments of different breeds. Consider the cat age that is most appropriate for you. Find a cat whose personality is a great match with yours. Discuss introductions with the breeder or shelter. Check for obvious signs of illness. Start preparing for your cat to come home.

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Different breeds of cats have distinct characteristics, and it is important to do some research to determine the best breed to fit your lifestyle. While less than 10% of cats are considered "purebred" to one specific breed, an understanding of the breeding groups in general will be very helpful even if you are adopting a common house cat: Natural breeds: These cats have long, thick coats developed in cold climates; heavy, square bodies; and are the most sedentary group of the three purebred groupings. Common breeds within this group are American and British shorthairs, Persians, and Maine coon cats. Semi-foreign or Hybrids: Considered an in-between group, these cats have slightly oval eyes; moderately wedge-shaped heads; and a leaner, more muscular body than the other breeds. They have a moderate energy level in comparison, except for the Abyssinian breed, which is high energy. Other common breeds within this group are the Russian blues and Ocicats. The Orientals: These cats originated in warmer climates and so they have very little body fat, lighter coats, and very long legs, tails, ears, and bodies. This group is the most active and talkative of the three purebred groupings. Common breeds within this group are Siamese, Burmese, and Cornish rexes. It is important to consider the time you have available to train and play with your cat, as well as your expectations for its behavior. If you work full time or have young children, it might be best to adopt an older cat since kittens and adolescents are a lot of work to train and watch over. If this is your first cat, try to avoid cats that are very demanding (of your attention, of their space, etc.) as it may be too big a challenge for a beginner. After doing some research to determine the best breeds for your lifestyle, it is important to realize that this is just a "best guess." Be sure to go and interact with your cat in person a few times before making a decision. Also, adoption counselors at shelters often have great advice to help you find a cat whose personality matches your own. It is very important that any cat you get feels safe and comfortable interacting with the other people and pets in your life already. When visiting the shelter or breeder, be sure to bring your kids, partner, or anyone else that will have regular contact with the cat along with you. If you have existing pets, talk to the breeder or the shelter counselors about the best way to introduce the pets to see if there are any potential issues. A breeder will have a better understanding of the cat's history and tendencies, but an animal shelter or rescue group will only be able to hypothesize about a cat's past illnesses and elaborate on its current state. While no shelter would want to release a sick cat for adoption, it is still important to educate yourself about common signs of illness in cats so you can ask questions and make observations: Changes in water intake (both drinking more and drinking less) can indicate that the cat has diabetes or kidney disease. Unexpected weight loss or weight gain despite normal eating habits can indicate diabetes or hyperthyroidism. Bad breath can mean tooth decay, dental disease, or a digestive disorder, while sweet or fruity-smelling breath can be a sign of diabetes. Pay attention to the cat's grooming habits. If a once well-groomed cat starts to appear unkempt, this is a sure sign of potential illness. Alternatively, over-grooming can indicate that the cat is very stressed out, anxious, in pain, or has allergies. Before bringing your cat home, pick out a local veterinarian and schedule a visit within the first couple of days of its arrival. Be sure to ask for any medical records from the shelter or breeder! Get your house in order and buy everything that the cat will need in your home. For a list, see "Things You'll Need" below.