Q: Use your fingers to remove any loose burrs or awns from the surface of your dog's coat. Be very gentle, remembering that the dog may not like you pulling at its fur. Try to remove the burrs by detangling the fur around it with your fingers. You may need to wear gloves to avoid getting pricked, particularly with the harder, spike-like burrs. Use a wide-toothed metal dog comb or hair pick. Work the comb under any visible burrs and gently pull them out. This works best on loosely adhering or single burrs or awns. If the burr or awn in severely tangled, you can start at the edge of the tangle and work your way in. You can use a pliers to crush the burr head, to break it up into smaller pieces. This should make it easier to remove. Be careful with your fingers and your dog's skin when attempting this. You don't want to pinch either. Sometimes, especially in long-haired dogs with undercoats that are deeply tangled, the burrs will need to be shaved or cut off. This should be done very carefully, as the skin can be burned by hot clipper heads or cut by sharp scissors. A good way of doing this is to work a comb under the tangle and then clip or cut above the comb. This can help protect the skin from injury. If you are hesitant to cut the burrs out of your dog's coat, take it to get done by a groomer. They should be skilled at this safely cutting your dog's fur.
A: Remove visible burrs. Comb the dog. Break tough burs into pieces. Cut out stubborn burrs.

Q: This is a utility created by Windows enthusiasts, as there is no easy way to change the Windows 8, 7, or Vista startup sound normally. You can download the utility from Winaero. Double-click the downloaded ZIP file and drag the StartupSoundChanger.exe file onto your desktop. You will be shown a small menu of options. It must be in WAV format. You can restore the original sound by running the utility and clicking "Restore". You can search for this or find it in the Start menu. Sounds tab. Apply. Note: You won't be able to hear the startup sound in Windows 8 unless you perform a full shutdown (see next section).
A: Download the "Startup Sound Changer" program. Extract the utility. Run the utility. Click "Replace" and browse your computer for a replacement sound. Open the Control Panel. Select "Sounds" and then click the . Check the "Play Windows Startup sound" box and click .

Q: The three most common contracts that may need a guarantor are mortgages, residential rentals, and credit cards. Each type of guarantor agreement may have different requirements. On a mortgage, the guarantor is part of the mortgage process. Your guarantor will have to disclose his assets, income, and debts, as well as undergo a credit check. The mortgage company wants a guarantor that can pay for his own rent or mortgage and be able to assume yours if you default. More and more landlords are asking for guarantors on residential rentals. This is especially true in high cost of living areas like New York City. A landlord is going to want a guarantor who lives close and has a sufficient income to cover the rent payments if you default. On a credit card application, the card issuer is going to look at the guarantor's income and credit rating. In short, the credit card will be in your name, but it will be granted on the strength of your guarantor's credentials. Parents often act as guarantors on credit cards issued to applicants that are under 21. There are three ways to have someone act as security for your contract. Besides having a guarantor, you can also have someone act as a co-signer or joint applicant. The lender or landlord will usually have the last say, but it is worth it to you to ask if you have other options than a guarantor. A co-signer also agrees to pay the loan if you default. On a mortgage, a co-signer will be listed as a joint owner of the property until the mortgage is paid off. On a credit card or money loan, the co-signer is liable for the debt, but can't make charges. The main difference between a guarantor and a co-signer is that the lender must exhaust every possibility of collecting against you before they can sue a guarantor. A co-signer has less protection against liability and can be sued immediately. With a joint applicant, you can often pool your assets with another person, usually a spouse, partner, family member, or roommate to meet the requirements for the contract. A joint applicant is someone who will have the same rights as you as far as the property, rental, or charge account. In this type of agreement, the liability is usually equal. Both parties are responsible for the entire debt. When someone agrees to be your guarantor, he is trusting you to fulfill the contract. If you default, the consequences to your guarantor can be devastating. Before you ask someone to underwrite your contract, you need to have a contingency plan in case you run into trouble. Keep your guarantor up to date on your financial condition. If you are beginning to struggle, it is critical that you be honest. You may need to move or ask for help with mortgage or credit card payments until you can get back on your feet. Be prepared to release your guarantor as soon as possible. When a new job starts paying off or old debts are paid, you will usually see your credit score and cash flow increase. On a credit card, it can often be as simple as a joint phone call. On a mortgage or contract, it may require refinancing the agreement or rewriting the lease. Your guarantor has legal rights against you. He is entitled to copies of all documents regarding the transaction and to check if you are paying your bills as promised. This is only fair. If you default, the lender will be very aggressive in their actions against your guarantor. If this happens, your guarantor has the right to sue you to recover his losses if you default on the agreement.
A: Decide what type of contract you are seeking. Research your options. Prepare a contingency plan. Understand your legal responsibilities.

Q: If your iPod touch is below 50 percent charge, it's good to pop it on the charger for twenty to thirty minutes. Doing this throughout the day will ensure that your battery stays charged without harming your battery itself. While this will occasionally happen, letting your battery die completely or leaving it off for lengthy periods of time (e.g., a day or longer) can harm your battery, causing it to hold less charge in subsequent uses. This will re-calibrate your system's battery memory, which ensures that your battery will hold a full charge for longer. While charging your battery to 100 percent more than once a month will not damage it, you should avoid habitual full charging. As soon as you finish with an app, you should always close it to reduce processing power and, similarly, battery usage. Leaving your screen on for any amount of time rapidly drains your battery, so locking your iPod whenever you aren't using it will save battery life. Apps such as Mail, Safari, and most entertainment-based programs will quickly drain your battery. You can do this by swiping up from the bottom of the screen, then tapping the airplane icon. Airplane mode will prevent you from sending or receiving messages, app data, and any other form of media.
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Charge your iPod Touch whenever you get a chance. Avoid letting your battery sink to zero percent. Charge your battery to 100 percent once a month. Close any unused apps. Lock your screen when you aren't using your iPod. Refrain from playing games or using high-performance applications. Enable Airplane Mode to quickly disable wifi, data, and Bluetooth usage.