Problem: Article: The Internet is an amazing tool and it has revolutionized how gay people can connect. Use Tumblr and Twitter to find people with similar interests as you. If you look up to a celebrity who is out, you might have luck meeting gay teens in the comment section of their YouTube or fan page. Be careful when meeting people on the Internet. Never meet someone in person by yourself, unless it's in a public place. Share your experiences online. Write about your own coming out, your struggles dating in your school. You may inspire other teens and that may lead to friendship and a relationship down the road. If you live in a small town, statistically speaking there are other gay people there, but there are probably not many. By visiting a big city, you open yourself up to way more options, plus, you get to see how diverse the world actually is. If you live close to the city, try going in once a week to take a class and hang out. The more time you spend there, the greater the chance you'll meet someone. If you live farther away, plan a vacation with either your family or your friends. Visit traditionally gay neighborhoods, where you'll sometimes find youth centers that are designed to provide support for gay teenagers. There's no such thing as gay music, but there are bands and singers that have large gay followings. Buy tickets to a show and try to make friends there you already have the music in common, so right off the bat you have something to talk about. If the band is a local band, make friends with the musicians. Then you'll have a reason to keep coming back, plus, they'll be able to introduce you to their own gay friends and fans. You are more likely to meet people who you can connect with if you share some of the same interests. Check out the options in your area to find some other queer people who you you will enjoy being around. For example, if you are into reading, look for a book club. If you like soccer, join your school's soccer team or a team that is not affiliated with your school. If you like to go biking, look for a cycling group.
Summary: Make queer friends online. Visit a big city. Go to concerts for gay musicians. Consider joining a special interest group.

Problem: Article: Pour rubbing alcohol onto the spill in a puddle. Leave it to soak in for 30 minutes. Once it's had time to soak, wipe up the spill using paper towels, scrubbing gently over the paint. It should come right up. Test the rubbing alcohol first on an inconspicuous corner if you have tile. If you have a dried paint spill on wood, apply a citrus-based cleaner such as Goo Gone. Let it soak for a minute or 2, and then use a gentle brush on it. You may need to reapply it several times. Don't let it soak too long, as the cleaner could stain the floor. Don't use an abrasive brush or scraper, as you can damage the wood. With carpet, try using a scrubbing brush to flake the paint off the carpet, and then vacuum the paint off. You may also be able to use needle-nose pliers to pull out clumps. If all else fails, try cutting the carpet with scissors right at the top where the splatter is. Chemicals that remove paint will likely cause damage to your carpet, but you can try them in a hidden corner first. If they don't cause damage, you can use them to remove paint. If you know you have metal debris, such as nails, bolts, or even metal shavings, try renting or buying a magnetic sweeper. You just roll the sweeper over the area, and it attracts any metal debris with a magnet. Then, you pull up on the handle on top of the sweeper head to release the metal pieces into the trash. It's a good idea to put these items in a solid container if you plan on throwing them away. If you have any broken glass, start by carefully picking up the large pieces. Wear protective gloves for this task. Then, for smaller pieces, try cutting a potato in half. Press the cut side into the glass to pick up little shards. Sweep up anything that remains. Place any broken glass in a solid container, such as a coffee can, before putting it in the trash. If you need to scrub down an area that's going to take a lot of work because of construction dirt or debris, try getting a brush attachment for your drill. That way, the drill can do the majority of the scrubbing for you.
Summary: Apply rubbing alcohol to a dry latex paint spill on tile or linoleum. Use a citrus-based cleaner on wood. Pick paint off of carpet. Use a magnetic sweeper to pick up nails. Remove broken glass. Add a brush to a drill to scrub an area thoroughly.

Problem: Article: Your hedgehog may bite or nip at you if it is not feeling well. Learn to recognize hedgehog illnesses by watching for these symptoms: Lethargy Losing quills Lumps on or under the skin Wobbly walking Loss of appetite Green poop Red and/or itchy skin Tattered ears A hedgehog may bite because it is emotionally upset. There can be a number of stimuli that may startle your hedgehog into biting. Loud or sudden noises New or strong smells -- lotions, other animals, perfume, etc Wrong time of day -- hedgehogs are mostly nocturnal. If you wake up your hedgehog in the middle of the day to handle it, it may bite Fear -- it may be not fully tamed or not used to you Sudden temperature change -- hedgehogs must be kept in a warm environment (75-80 degrees fahrenheit, or 23-26 degrees celsius) A hedgehog can ''learn'' to bite if conditioned to do so. Be careful not to accidentally teach your hedgehog to bite! If you respond verbally after your hedgehog bites you, it may learn that it can get a similar response if it continues to bite. You feed it treats to train it, it might bite to get a treat. Be careful not to reward your hedgehog for unwanted behavior. . Getting your hedgehog to be more comfortable with you can reduce the risk of being bitten. When holding him, talk quietly and make slow movements. Avoid fast, jerky movements that might startle him. Give him treats if he is acting appropriately. Do not reward for bad behavior, but you can give a treat (like a mealworm) to get him to trust you. biting. Hedgehogs are naturally curious creatures that use their strong sense of smell and taste to get to know their world. One way they do this is by nibbling and/or licking an unknown area. Knowing the difference between these two actions is critical in behavioral training. Nibbling is usually accompanied by not using pressure with teeth and licking the area. Biting can be quick, sharp, and painful. It might be brought on by a stimulus.
Summary:
Know when your hedgehog isn't feeling well. Recognize emotional responses. Understand behavioral responses. Train your hedgehog to be more tame Recognize nibble vs.