In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you don't have a passport, or if your current passport will expire less than 3 months after you plan to leave New Zealand, you will need to apply for a current passport. Plan to start the application or renewal process at least a few months before you plan to visit New Zealand. In the U.S., processing time for a new or renewed passport is usually about 4-6 weeks. Give yourself an additional 2-4 weeks to gather the necessary documents. Children and anyone else traveling with you will also need passports. When you apply for a New Zealand visa, you will need to submit a photo of yourself that meets very specific requirements for identification. While you can take the photo yourself, it's best to have it done by a professional. The photo should be 900-1200 pixels wide and 2250-3000 pixels high in a 3:4 aspect ratio. It must be less than 6 months old at the time you submit your visa application. Find a full list of photo requirements here: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/acceptable-photos. New Zealand requires that travelers submit a certificate of their health after medical examination if they plan to stay over 12 months. You can arrange for a general medical examination, or physical, with your doctor and ask them to send the results to New Zealand immigration through a program called eMedical. In some cases, you may need to provide a medical certificate even if you are staying for less than a year, or you may need to submit a chest x-ray as well. Find a full list of guidelines here: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/medical-info/evidence-you-in-good-health. One of the conditions of entering New Zealand is proof of good character. Your visa application may require a police certificate, which is called an Identity History Summary Check in the U.S. This is essentially a criminal background check, and can be requested directly from the FBI through their website. To make a request, go to https://www.edo.cjis.gov/#/. You will need to pay a fee and submit a set of fingerprints to obtain your Identity History Summary Check. If you have spent more than 5 years in another country since you were 17, you may need to request a police certificate from that country as well as your home country. You will have to show that you have enough savings to support yourself during your time in New Zealand. U.S. citizens are required to have at least NZD $1,000 set aside for each month they will be in New Zealand, or NZD$400 (USD$290) per month if your accommodations are already paid for. You may be able to get around this requirement if you can prove financial sponsorship by a New Zealand citizen. For instance, a friend or family member you will be visiting can agree to be your sponsor. To prove that you have the means to leave New Zealand before your visa expires, you will need to either already have a return ticket or be able to prove that you can afford one. Ticket prices can vary, so if you will buy your return ticket after you enter New Zealand, make sure you have enough to account for some fluctuation. If you do not have a return ticket, you may need to submit bank statements and other financial documents to prove you can afford one. Most regular health insurance plans don't cover you when you are out of the country, so it's a good idea to purchase travel insurance in case you need medical attention while you're abroad. It's recommended by the New Zealand immigration administration, and it will make your visa application look better if you can prove you're prepared to pay medical expenses. As part of the application process, you may have to formally agree that you will pay for any medical care you might need while in New Zealand.
Summary: Obtain or renew your passport if necessary. Get a professional photo taken that meets immigration requirements. Get a medical certificate if you will stay in New Zealand more than 1 year. Obtain a police certificate or Identity History Summary Check. Plan to have NZD$1,000 (USD$725) for each month of travel. Buy a return ticket or save enough money to buy one. Get travel health insurance if you want to avoid high medical bills.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before applying any tape, make sure to wash your forearm, wrist and hand thoroughly with soap and warm water, then dry the entire area thoroughly with a clean towel. Leaving any moisture or oils on your skin will reduce the effectiveness of the adhesive (glue) on the back of the Kinesio tape. To remove all oils and grime, consider using some alcohol-based hand sanitizer after washing with soap and water. If you have especially hairy forearms and/or hands, then gently shave them at least one day before applying any tape so it will adhere to your skin better. If you bought the Kinesio pre-cut wrist kit, then set out the strips on a counter or flat surface. The special wrist kit includes three strips: a long light blue one about 12-inches long, and two shorter black pieces about 6-inches in length each. The longer piece is meant for your forearm / hand, whereas the shorter black pieces are meant to wrap around your wrist for support. Realize that the Kinesio pre-cut wrist kit comes with tape that has a paper backing over the adhesive material, which makes it easier to cut to suit your body proportions. If your wrists are thin, you may be able to cut one of the black pieces in half and apply the two pieces separately for more support (see below). Once you arm is clean and dry, the first piece of tape you apply is to your forearm. It should be long enough to run from just below your elbow, to halfway down the back of your hand a few inches away from your knuckles. In most people, the distance is about 12 inches, but it could be more or less depending on your size and proportions. The long blue "I-strip" with the pre-cut wrist kit fits virtually everyone, although it may have to be trimmed if your forearm is relatively short. There are cutting guides on the back of the tape to help you. Before apply the long strip of tape, flex your wrist down so that your forearm muscles are put into a position of stretch or tension. When applying the Kinesio tape, try not to stretch it too much. Remove the paper backing, apply it firmly and press down on your skin so that it sticks well. Once the forearm piece is firmly attached to your skin, a piece around your wrist needs to be applied as if it were a relatively tight bracelet. If you bought the pre-cut wrist kit, the black pieces are meant to wrap around your wrist. If your wrist is thin, cut a black strip in half and wrap your wrist twice for best support. Add a second band of tape to your wrist for better support, don't apply it too tight because you can cut off circulation (and nerve flow) to the hand and make your CTS worse. Apply Kinesio tape at least an hour before any physical activity in order to give the adhesive material (glue) enough time to thoroughly bind to your skin. Most Kinesio tape jobs can remain in place and be effective for three to five days with some athletic activity and normal bathing, although you may be able to get a week from it if you're inactive and really careful when washing. The point of taping your wrist is to provide continual support and pain relief from CTS, so when it feels loose and the symptoms get worse, it's time to re-tape it. Pulling the Kinesio tape off is usually pretty easy. If you're having trouble, try soaking your arm in warm water and/or using special tape-cutting scissors with blunt ends. CTS is a chronic condition, so you may need to tape your wrist for many weeks or months to get symptom relief if you can't find the cause. If the adhesive from the tape starts to irritate your skin, you may have to take a break for a few days or so to allow your skin to heal. Applying aloe vera gel can help skin heal quickly.
Summary:
Clean your forearm, wrist and hand. Set out the pre-cut strips of Kinesio tape. Apply a long piece to your forearm. Apply a shorter band around your wrist. Re-tape within a week.