Problem: Article: Puppies up to two weeks old are tiny in size. They haven't opened their eyes yet. The puppies do not move around very much and stay close to their mother. They mainly only root, feed from the mother, and sleep. Puppies open their eyes when they are around two to three weeks old. They start walking and adventuring out of the whelping box during this time. They appear to become more aware of their surroundings and they begin to explore on their own. This is characteristic of puppies up to around five to six weeks old. Puppies generally get their food from their mother until between five to seven weeks old. Puppies who are transitioning to eating solid foods and who are becoming independent of their mother are probably around six to eight weeks old. As the puppy grows, they start becoming more active. By eight weeks old, the puppy is acting how people typically expect a puppy to act. Because their teeth are coming in, they begin chewing on things. They also begin playing in an energetic manner and exploring everything around them. They may also start acting restless or whining due to their teeth. They will also spend a lot of time sleeping in between playing and chewing. Puppies have a growth spurt between eight and sixteen weeks of age, and then they continue visibly growing over the next several months. As they age, puppies will lose their puppy coats and gain their adult coat. Puppy coats are very soft, while adult coats are denser and thicker. Puppies who are between six to twelve months old will start testing their boundaries. They get an increase in energy and are distracted easily by everything. They may start chewing more things around the house, and they love to explore and may wander off. At this age, the puppy may ignore you and forget behaviors they previously learned. Most puppies will have reached their full size by the time they are between eight and twelve months old. Larger breeds will continue growing for up to two years. A dog under two years is still considered an adolescent. They have some puppy-like qualities, like chewing and energy, but they may have calmed some. Unspayed female dogs typically have their first heat at 6-24 months old. You can tell that your dog is in heat if she's nervous, very alert, and gets distracted easily. You also might notice that her vulva is swollen, or producing blood-tinged or straw-colored vaginal discharge. A male puppy's testicles should descend into its scrotum within the first 7 weeks after birth. You'll be able to tell because the testicles will be much more noticeable. If you are unable to figure out how old the puppy is based on the teeth or developmental stage, you can take them to the vet. The vet will be able to look at the size and breed, along with the teeth, and give you a fairly accurate estimated age. Whenever you first get a puppy, you should take them to the vet to get a checkup. The vet can tell you their age during your first visit.
Summary: Look for small puppies with closed eyes. Notice if the puppy is just starting to walk. Check to see if your puppy is eating solid food. Watch for increased chewing and playing. Monitor the puppy's growth. Watch for a change in their coat. Watch for behavioral problems. Determine if the puppy has slowed their growth and development. Observe whether a female puppy is in heat. Check a male puppy's genitals to get an idea of his age. Take the puppy to the vet.

Problem: Article: Wash your bedding and clothes to get rid of cigarette smells. You should also get rid of any ashtrays, cigarettes, and lighters from your house. Make sure to get plenty of sleep, since this will help lower your stress. Remind yourself of your plan and carry a written version with you, or keep it on your phone. You may also want to re-read the list of reasons why you want to quit. Your family and friends can be extra support in your cessation journey. Let them know your goal and ask them to help you by not smoking around you or offering you a cigarette. You can also ask for their encouragement and to remind you of your specific goals when temptation is difficult. Remember to take quitting one day at a time. Remind yourself that this is a process and not an event. Many people find that certain situations trigger the desire to smoke. You might want a cigarette with your cup of coffee, for instance, or you might want to smoke when you're trying to solve a problem at work. Identify places where it may be difficult not to smoke and have a plan of what you'll do in those specific places. For example, you should have an automatic response for a cigarette offer: "No thank you, but I will have another tea" or " No - I am trying to quit." Control stress. Stress can be a pitfall when trying to quit smoking. Use techniques such as deep breathing, exercise, and down time to help thwart stress. Continue your plan even if you have bumps in the road. If you have a relapse and smoke for an entire day, be sure to be gentle and forgiving with yourself. Accept that the day was tough, remind yourself that quitting is a long, hard journey, and get back on your plan the next day. Try to avoid relapsing as much as possible. But if you do, recommit as soon as you can to quitting smoking. Learn from your experience and try to cope better in the future.
Summary: Prepare the night before quitting. Ask for support. Know your triggers. Be committed to not smoking.

Problem: Article: Loop a thick rubber band around a book and write on it while it's stretched out. Your writing will just look like a random design once it returns to its original size. Wait until no one is looking, then give the rubber band a tug and watch your notes magically appear. Make sure you write your letters nice and small. That way, no one will be able to tell what they are until you stretch out the rubber band. Remove the label from a bottle of water and scan it onto your computer. Open the file in an image editor and replace all the visible text with crib notes. Once you're done, print out the fake label and attach it to the bottle using a dab of glue. If you don't have a scanner or printer at your disposal, you can write on the inside of the label, then reattach it using a dab of glue. To make the most of the space you have, try to cover as much of the label as possible, including the areas where the product slogan, serving info, and ingredients list would usually go. Either scrawl the answers directly onto your desktop (if you have an assigned seat) or put them on a "blank" sheet of paper and keep it out during the test. They'll glow brightly when illuminated with UV keychain light, but will remain unseen to anyone passing by the rest of the time. You can buy invisible ink online or at most craft stores for around $10 a bottle. Another option is to shop around for a set of invisible ink pens. These often come with handy UV mini-flashlights built in. Sometime before your test, make a list of any items you don't understand and tag them on the wall of one of the stalls in the bathroom. If things go south during the exam, tell your teacher you urgently need to use the restroom and slip away to consult your secret treasure trove of knowledge. Leave your answers in out-of-the-way places where someone will be unlikely to spot and erase them. It's also a good idea to use pencil or washable marker to avoid getting in even more trouble if you happen to get busted.
Summary:
Turn a rubber band into a covert cheat sheet. Print your notes on a water bottle label. Write down the answers to the test in invisible ink. Graffiti a bathroom stall with test answers.