Write an article based on this "Cut out a durable game board. Write out a rule sheet. Fashion game pieces from ordinary objects. Draw playing cards by hand. Package your prototype."
article: Plot out the specific dimensions you want your board to have, then trim your backing material using a utility knife and straight edge. You can then draw or paint on designs related to the game's theme. If you want your board to close with a professional quarter fold, use a utility knife and ruler to cut a slit from the center straight to the outer edge and fold the board into 4 distinct squares around the centerpoint. Stiff cardboard or composite board will be sturdy enough to hold up under hours of play. A sheet of vinyl backing (also known as "contact paper") is another good choice. If you've got some graphic design expertise, use an illustrator program to create a design for your game board. Print the design on sticker paper, then transfer it to the board for a cleaner, more professional look. Provide players with detailed instructions on how to play your game. Walk them through the process step-by-step, from the first dice roll to the last card draw. Explain all the major pieces, card types, and board zones, as well as any special circumstances under which the rules might change. It's important that you use clear, easy-to-understand language when typing up your rule sheet, especially if your game has a complicated structure. This is a good chance to see the game's mechanics laid out in front of you and review for inconsistencies before you first play-through. When putting together your first prototype, you can use just about anything to stand in for player pieces and other components, from clothing buttons to toys to other miscellaneous knickknacks. Draw upon many different objects to serve the different functions needed to play your game. Once you have a wide assortment, organize the various pieces by material so there will be some consistency to them. Make sure your accessories are just the right size for the game board. If they're too big, they may look disproportionate. If they're too small, they'll be hard to keep up with and may be easily lost. Try buying and painting small figurines to create detailed, one-of-a-kind game pieces. Cut sheets of heavy card stock into squares and trace your designs onto both faces. Alternatively, you can pick up a pack of small-sized index cards and do your doodling on the unlined back face. Use permanent inks so your artwork doesn't run or smudge easily. Include any other relevant information that the player might need during gameplay, such as category, point value, and directions for how certain actions should be followed up. One you've got your cards looking the way you want them, run them through a lamination machine. This will help safeguard them from tears, spills, and other accidents while lending them a sleek finish. Track down a clothing box of a similar size and stash your mockup materials inside. That way, you'll be able to keep everything together and protected when you're transporting it from place to place. Display the title of the game proudly on the box. A few original illustrations will also add a bit of DIY flair, if you're the artistic type. Assuming you're not as concerned with appearances, you could also invest in a compartmentalized carrying case to keep the game board, cards, player pieces, and other accessories neatly organized.

Write an article based on this "Recognize menstrual cramp symptoms. Take pain relievers. Use birth control. Talk to your doctor about stronger options."
article: Menstrual cramps, or dysmenorrhea, are throbbing pains in your lower abdomen. They result from the uterus' strong contractions. Many women have cramps before and during their periods. Menstrual pain symptoms include: Intense, throbbing pain in your lower abdomen Dull, constant ache in your abdomen Pain that radiates to your lower back and thighs Nausea Loose stools Headache Dizziness Begin taking the pain reliever at the beginning of your period or when you feel menstrual cramp symptoms. Continue taking the medication as indicated on the packaging (or by your doctor) for 2 to 3 days. You also may stop taking medication if your cramps subside. There are many options available for pain relievers: Over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, etc.) or naproxen sodium (Aleve) can help relieve your cramps. The menstrual pain reliever Midol contains the pain reliever acetaminophen plus the stimulant caffeine and antihistamine pyrilamine maleate. Midol works to decrease menstrual pains, headaches, and bloating. If your cramps do not subside with pain killers, talk to your doctor about hormonal birth control pills. These pills contain hormones that prevent ovulation and reduce the severity of menstrual cramps. You can also receive hormones in other forms including via injection, an arm implant, a skin patch, a vaginal ring, or an intrauterine device (IUD). All these methods can reduce your cramps. Talk to your doctor about which is right for you. If over-the-counter pain relievers don't work for you, you can talk to your doctor about prescription-strength nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If your menstrual pain is extreme, talk to your doctor about tranexamic acid (Lysteda). This prescription drug is taken to reduce heavy bleeding and severe cramps. You only need to take it during your menstrual cycle.

Write an article based on this "Begin the process 8-10 weeks before the final frost of the season. Start the seeds with wet paper towels and a zipper bag. Place seeds directly into 2 or 4in (5.1 or 10.2cm) pots as an alternative. Plant the sprout in a 4in (10cm) pot if you used the bag method. Water the plant as needed. Keep the plant indoors until you are sure the winter is over."
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Except in some hot climates, pepper seeds won't grow properly if you plant them directly into the garden soil. They need to grow for a while indoors in a controlled environment. The timeline of this varies, because the end of winter can be tricky to predict. Expect to start the seeds around the end of January or the beginning of February. If your area has especially mild winters, or you live in a warm climate, you have more freedom when it comes to when you must start the plants. Fold 2 paper towels separately into small squares. Wet the paper towels with room temperature water. Place the seed on 1 paper towel and lay the other towel on top of that. Grab a zipper bag and slide the wet towels with the seed into it. Store the bag inside at a temperature around 70 to 80F (21 to 27C), and the seeds should sprout in about 1 week's time. This provides an incubator-like environment for the seed to start growing. If your house is not quite warm enough, consider keeping a heat lamp on the seed bag. Keep the soil consistently moist but not over saturated. Use a seedling mat to keep the soil warm and encourage faster germination and growth. Transplant the peppers into a larger pot or outdoors when your pepper is at least 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20cm) tall. If you started the seeds in a paper towel, you can transfer the seed to a pot with good drainage when they have sprouted. Put the seedling about 18 to 14 inch (3.2 to 6.4mm) under the soil. Use organic soil, or soil that's meant for seed-starting. Also make sure the bottom of the pot has drainage holes. Keep the plant in the pot until it grows about 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30cm) tall. Peppers soak up a lot of water, but they don't like soaking wet soil. Check the soil daily to make sure that it's moist. If the top of the soil has crusted over, the plant needs water. Water it lightly and check it again later to see how moist the soil is. A soil moisture meter is a great help in keeping the soil moisture regulated. Continue to nurture the baby pepper plant until it reaches late spring or summer in your area. Peppers only grow in warm weather, so if there is a chance of cold or frost, keep it inside a little longer. When it seems like spring and it's been two weeks since the last frost, it's probably safe to move the plants outside.