Q: Some forms of cancer, such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and certain hereditary forms of colon cancer, are known to run in families and to be directly related to genes. If you have had a family member with cancer, ask your doctor if there is a potential genetic basis that can be tested for. If there is, having yourself tested can provide you with valuable information. You will either not have inherited the gene from your affected parent (meaning that your risk of cancer is the same as for the general population), or you will have inherited it (which puts you at an increased risk based on your genes). For breast and ovarian cancer, mutations to the BRCA gene can run in families and may be tested for. For certain forms of hereditary colon cancer such as Lynch Syndrome (also known as HNPCC), genetic testing can also be performed. If you have had cancer in the past that was cured (or is in remission), you can ask your doctor about tumor marker testing which tests for the presence of any recurrence of your previous cancer. Examples of tumor markers include Ca 19-9 for pancreatic cancer, Ca-125 for ovarian cancer, and PSA for prostate cancer.. Many people worry about the exact numerical measurements of their tumor markers. However, this sort of worry is futile because the number itself means nothing (it is highly variable among different individuals). It is the progression of the number over time (with serial measurements) that provides your doctor with valuable information, and gives notice of a potential recurrence of your cancer. If your tumor marker numbers have been steadily climbing, this is an indication that you may be having a recurrence. If, on the other hand, during the course of cancer treatments your tumor marker numbers drop, this is an excellent sign that the treatments are effective. Speak to your doctor for further information on how to interpret your tumor marker values as a means to test for cancer.
A: Ask about genetic testing if you have a family history of cancer. Prevent a recurrence of cancer by monitoring tumor markers. Understand that it is the progression of tumor markers over time that matters.

Q: This will allow you to hit the strings of your instrument at a straighter angle. A straight angle will give your music a fuller sound. If the pick isn't too tight, you should be able to move it to a slight angle. The pick should cover half of the tip of your finger if it is angled correctly. This works best with the pick you wear on your thumb. Hold the pick with a pair of pliers. Dip the flat edge of the pick in boiling water, and hold it there for 10 seconds. Then, take it out of the water and twist the edge slightly while it's hot. This will make the edge of the pick flat against the string, reducing the scraping noise. Scraping sounds will happen with metal picks, but you can reduce how often this happens by cleaning them. Use a soft cloth or chamois, which is soft leather. Use the cloth to rub the surface of the pick to keep dirt from building up. It's also good to keep the strings clean so the pick doesn't hit a dirty surface.
A: Move the pick to fit at a slight angle. Reduce scraping noises in a plastic pick by heating the tip. Keep the metal pick clean to avoid scraping sounds.

Q: Creating an eye-catching advertisement is key to success. You want potential clients to be drawn to your business for a variety of reasons. Be thorough and include all pertinent details. What services you offer is critical. If you are willing to weed-eat, edge, spread mulch, or do something else related to lawn maintenance, you could possibly make a lot more money. Include all contact information. Your name, company name, email, and phone number are bare minimums. Pricing will be the focus for most potential customers. Include your pricing information based on the criteria you select. Whether it is one price for all yards, priced by square foot, or based on appraisal, be sure to be very specific. Cover the most possible area. Ensuring every potential customer sees your advertisement is crucial. Put your flyers in a variety of locations. Stuff mailboxes. You may encounter a person on the day they feel their weakest, and most unable to juggle all their responsibilities. They might just pay you to lessen the load. Car windows are a perfect spot for flyers. Pick up the windshield wiper, pop down your flyer so the driver sees it, and put the wiper down. You can cover a diverse audience easily because you don't know the car owners! Bulletin boards are a great location. Try laundry mats, libraries, local businesses, grocery stores, the post office, anywhere that will let you put your ad up. Put them on doorsteps. Better yet, knock on doors and deliver them by hand. Face to face meetings may benefit your efforts since they'll get to see you personally. This is a cheap but effective way to get your name out there. It does, however, come with a small fee. Most newspaper companies charge by the word, so choose words carefully. Minimize the number of words/letters for price, but don't exclude so much as to make the ad ineffective. At the very least, include the name of your business name, the logo, the type of services offered, contact information, and your website, if applicable. School and sport affiliations run deep. Having your sign along the baseline or the outfield fence reaches a new segment of the market, and shows support for the local community. Someone may just want to support a business with similar interests or alma mater. Targeting a localized audience may help you reach and cover an entire area more thoroughly. Let the familiarity of a known newsletter be your trusted voice. Start off with a simple sign placed in a freshly mowed lawn to display your great work. Since the eyes viewing these ads are moving, the lawn signs may need to be more visually appealing than other ads. An expanded, colored logo would be a great modification, but at the very least the company name and contact information needs to be included. As you expand, perhaps you'd be willing to offer a free cut in exchange for ad placement in other yards. You will want to focus on ad length, style, and content. Tailor it to the local market you'd like to target. Make it informative and memorable. Include a catchy slogan or jingle that's simple and positive, Make your lawn look sharp by dawn, trust your business to "Lawns by John". Sell your services as a distinctive solution to a problem. Is your Bermuda grass growing too fast? Does it touch your knees? Call "Lion Lawns" to tame your grass. Get a testimonial from a satisfied customer. I used "A+ Lawn Care" and my grass has never been better!
A: Make an ad/flyer. Put ads in the local newspaper. Sponsor a local school, sports team, or athlete. Use a local or homeowner association (HOA) newsletter. Place lawn signs. Try a radio or television advertisement.

Q: Use a pot that can hold the water so that it doesn't overflow. Bring your water to a roiling boil with lots of bubbles. Be sure to watch your pot as you boil it to make sure it doesn't boil over. Use a bowl big enough to hold all of your liquid ingredients, including the alcohol and cranberry juice later on. A metal mixing bowl is ideal, since boiling hot water could damage a plastic one.
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Bring 34 cup (180mL) of water to a boil. Pour the boiling water into a large metal mixing bowl.