Cut a piece of ribbon that matches your washcloth. Wrap it around the bear's neck, then tie the ends into a bow.
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One-sentence summary -- Tie a ribbon around the bear's neck.

Camera. Standard definition, you can pick up good second hand DV camcorders. Good value HD cameras are DSLRs such as the 550d but beware you cannot film handheld. 2nd camera. This is very useful as it means that you can be very efficient with your time as you can capture twice as much footage. So in the long run it will help you keep to schedule and stay calm. If size and weight is an issue you can get excellent small HD cameras such as the Nikon v1, but with less manual features. Tripod. Do you need one which is light weight or has a fluid head for smooth pans and tilts. 4 spare batteries. Hahnel makes good batteries which are cheaper than the originals. Tapes. Bring a lot more than you will need bring a dozen. Lens cloths. Microfiber cloths are good. External microphone. Getting good sound is crucial and this is best achieved with an external microphone. An excellent affordable recorder is the zoom h1. Headphones. These are also important to getting good sound. These should be over the ear so they can reduce background noise. Polarizing filter. Helps protect lens and reduce reflections. TV cable. So you can log your footage on a bigger screen. Laptop. (Expensive insurance). Consider whether you need a powerful computer which you can edit on such as the Macbook Pro or just a cheap laptop to transfer files. Voltage stabilizer. This is needed in India. External hard drive to back footage onto. Consider a lacie rugged. Recently the Solid state drive, a very stable and fast storage system has come onto the market but it is still very expensive. Memory cards. Bring at least 4 16GB cards. Work out what are your priority shots and draw up a schedule for each shooting day. Consider using a second camera when filming as this means you can film twice as much. Keep a diary. This way you can write how you felt about the shoot, what mistakes you made and what you will do differently next time.
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One-sentence summary -- Equipment below. If you are filming tape-less add these to your equipment list: Use your time efficiently.

From the U.S. and Canada, you can report an expired visa to ICE at 1-866-347-2423. If you are outside the U.S. or Canada, then you can call 802-872-6199. You should also decide whether you want to report anonymously. If you do, then ICE can't contact you to get follow-up information. You only need to report a violation once. Accordingly, if you report by telephone, then you don't need to report online. You can also make an online report at the ICE website. The online form will request the following information: your first and last name your email address your phone number the suspected violation (select "F/M Student Violations, Including OPT" if reporting a student visa violation, select "Other" if reporting all other visa violations) where the person is located any other relevant information you have the answer to a math question (to check that you are a living human being and not a spam bot) ICE does not provide updates about their investigations. However, they may contact you if they want to give you a monetary award, which they have discretion to do. You probably shouldn't expect ICE to investigate a visa violation too aggressively. According to watchdogs, they do not systematically investigate visa violations.
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One-sentence summary -- Call ICE. Report online. Receive a possible monetary payment.

Remember, menstruation happens to all girls; in fact, it even happens to some female animals. The important thing to remember is that the apprehension you are feeling will lessen over time. Know that your dad is mature enough to handle "the period talk." As an adult male, your dad not only knows what a period is, but has probably been expecting to have this talk with you for some time. Your dad may be slightly embarrassed as well. Take comfort in knowing that you're not the only one trying to get a handle on your emotions. Understand that your reaction is a normal one. Starting your period can be both confusing and emotional. Sometimes the easiest way to approach the situation is to just say, "Dad, I got my period." Keeping it brief and to the point will help you to avoid becoming emotional. Instead of building up to a big sit down conversation, try approaching the subject during down time such as when watching television or eating dinner. By being direct, you avoid confusion and open the lines of communication between you and your dad. Your openness may ease his discomfort and he may become a valuable resource for information. Sometimes it's easier to write words than to speak them. But what happens if you can't find the right words to say or write? There are scripted notes online that can be addressed to anyone and that allow you to ease into the topic. With titles like "guess what" or "we need to talk" it sends a clear message to dad without the awkward talk. The great thing about this option is that it informs your parent, but puts the responsibility of initiating the conversation on them. Be sure to put the note in a place where your dad is sure to find it, and make sure he'll find it at an appropriate time. Giving the note to him when he's running out of the house for work isn't the best option. Sometimes it's just easier to talk to a female about female problems. If you don't have a mother or older sister around, tell your dad that you need to speak to a female about "female issues" you are experiencing. Your dad may become curious or worried at this point. You can ease his curiosity by simply stating "I started my period and I would rather talk to a woman about it." You can make your dad feel like part of the process by asking for his advice about who to go to for help. As someone who is in charge of your healthcare, your dad will probably ask why you need to visit the doctor. At this point you can inform him that you are having a personal issue. This will either open the door to further communication or give your dad a clue that something is going on. Your doctor is not only a great source of information, but they can also assist you in telling your dad about your period. A close alternative is the school nurse. You can always get feminine products from your school nurse while you're figuring out how to tell your dad. But don't hide it from him for too long. It is definitely something for which you don't have to be ashamed. What happens if your dad isn't someone you can trust or if he is embarrassed by the situation? You can always choose to confide in a trusted confidant like a family friend, relative, or a trusted neighbor.
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Don't be embarrassed. Keep it simple. Try a pre-made note online. Ask to talk to a female you both trust. Ask him to schedule a doctor's appointment for you. Talk to someone else.