INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A whelping box is one in which the dog gives birth. It should also keep the puppies warm and protect them from being squashed if their mother lies on them. The box should have 4 sides and a base. Choose a length and width that allows the mother to lie down with her head and legs extended. Add half her height again to the width of the box, which will be used to create a space for the puppies. Make sure the sides are tall enough that puppies will stay in but the mother can jump out without difficulty. You can buy a whelping box at most pet stores. You can also use a cardboard box, or you can make a box out of hardboard or plywood. Acquire 2 large, stiff boxes, such as television or appliance boxes. Cut one end out of each box and push them together to make one longer box. The puppies will need a safe haven in the box where the mother can't lie on them (which could suffocate them). Mark the additional width in the box, and install a sturdy wooden rail raised about 4-6 inches from the bottom of the box. A broom handle works well as a rail in the box. This is especially important when the puppies are over 2 weeks old and are more mobile. Line the floor with plenty of newspaper and some thick towels. Alternatively, use a vetbed, which is a polyester fleece that wicks dampness away from the bitch and puppies. After you've constructed the puppy area, place a heat mat underneath the paper in this area. After the puppies are born, you'll turn this heat mat on to a low setting. This helps the puppies to keep warm while they are away from the mother. An alternative to a heat mat is a heat lamp, angled towards one corner of the box to provide a warm spot. However, a heat lamp provides dry heat, which can dry out the puppy's skin. If you have to use a lamp, be sure to check the puppies regularly for flaky or red skin. Remove the lamp if this happens. Use a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel to provide temporary warmth. During the whelping, the dog may want to feel like she is in a den. This helps her feel secure, which also allows labor to continue more readily. Place a large towel or blanket over part of the box to give her some covering. The bitch shouldn't be disturbed while she is giving birth, so choose a quiet room to place the whelping box. Make it easy for your dog to eat and drink by making sure food and water is available nearby. You can still keep food and water in your usual spot, but making sure your dog knows there is food and water near the whelping box will help make her feel more at ease here.

SUMMARY: Choose a box that is a comfortable size for your dog. Create a space for the puppies. Line the floor of the whelping box. Place a heat mat in the puppy area. Provide a covering for the box's opening. Place the box in a quiet room inside. Provide food and water near the box.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you want to make sure you are presentable, the mirror will tell you. If your hair looks good, your face looks good, and your clothes are situated like you want, then you are ready. You might need to give yourself a little boost to rise to the occasion of facing the crowd. Try some positive self-talk and say, "Okay, you've got this. You are going to hold it together. We are moving on." The feelings of whatever it was that made you cry might return to upset you again. If you start to feel emotional, stop yourself and substitute a positive thought. Pick a subject matter that is not closely related to the reason you are crying. The goal is to refocus your attention away from issue at hand. Tell yourself, "You are going to think about something positive like how much you love going to the beach. Yes, that is what you are focusing on now." Think about a project you are working on. Make a mental list of the steps you need to take and when you will get them accomplished. Imagine how happy you will be when it is complete. This will carry you out of the emotional darkness you might be feeling. You may not be an actor, but your body doesn't know that. The power of suggestion can be very effective. As you enter the crowd, perk up, smile and tell yourself, "You are feeling good and you are happy." Send yourself on your way filled with positive thoughts.
Summary: Check yourself in the mirror. Tell yourself you're okay. Focus on something positive. Act like you are happy until it passes.

A single stake method works best with a bare root tree, or a tree that was dug out of the ground when leafless and that had all of its soil shaken from its roots. Select a bamboo or wooden stake for small and medium sized trees or if you've got a larger tree on your hands, use a metal stake. Select an angled stake if you're concerned about letting your tree have room to flex and build up its own strength. Select a tall, straight stake if your tree is top heavy. Dig a hole 68 inches (15.220.3cm) deep about 2 inches (5.1cm) from the base of the primary branch on the windward side of the tree, or the side with the prevailing wind. If planted on this side, your tree will pull away from the stake instead of rubbing against it. If you're doing preventive staking, place your stake in the ground before you plant your tree. This will prevent damage to the roots of your tree if you accidentally hammer your stake into them. Once your tree has been planted, look for the primary branch that supports the most growth. This is typically near the center, but if you have a tree that has split down the center, there may be 2 primary branches. Using a material with a flat, broad surface, such as elastic or a wire inside of a rubber hose, tie the branch to several locations on the stake for firm support. You should use a figure eight loop to tie the branch to the stake in order to prevent the stake rubbing up against the stem. Take care not to use a tie that is a bare cord or wire as these will cut into the tree and damage it. After one growing season your tree's root system should've spread out enough to fully support the tree without additional help from stakes. Remove the stakes and save them to reuse on another tree or bush. You could always leave the stakes in place after removing the ties. Then you'll have a barrier to protect the tree from lawn mowers.
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One-sentence summary -- Select one bamboo or wooden stake. Insert the stake on the windward side of the tree. Locate the primary branch. Tie the primary branch to the stake of the way up the stem. Remove the stakes after one growing season.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While it's possible to approximate the location of menu items on your router's page, what you see will vary heavily depending on your router. Assigning a static (instead of a dynamic) IP address to your computer will prevent the IP address from changing if your computer ever loses its connection to the router. This means that you won't have to update your IP address in the server's settings each time you turn back on your computer. This list's location will vary, so try looking in the following places or menus: Connected Devices Settings Advanced Settings Network Devices Parental Controls Scroll through the list of connected items until you find the IP address that matches your computer. This should be the "IPv4" address you found in the same menu as the router's address. Again, this will vary depending on your router page. You may need to click a lock icon next to your IP address, click a settings gear icon and then click Reserve next to the address, or check a "Reserve" box near the address. For specific instructions regarding setting a static IP address on your model of router, read the router's manual or online documentation. Click the Save or Apply button to do so. Now that your computer's IP address is reserved, you can finally forward the Minecraft port. Your router may need to reboot before you can proceed. If so, it will reboot automatically.

SUMMARY:
Understand that each router's page looks different. Know why you need to assign a static IP address. Find your router's list of connected items. Find your computer's IP address. Lock the IP address. Save your changes.