Problem: Article: If your cat is showing symptoms that indicate a sore throat, you should take them to the vet. Sore throats may be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as cat flu, an upper respiratory infection, or laryngitis. Your vet needs to do an exam to determine the cause of the sore throat and figure out an appropriate treatment based on that diagnosis. Your cat's vet may also perform an endoscopic exam and/or culture of the fluid in the back of the throat. Since hard food can irritate a cat's sore throat, feeding them soft food can encourage them to eat. Use meat-based baby foods, like chicken or turkey. Your cat may be willing to eat if it is soft so it doesn't hurt when they swallow. You can also try chopped up sardines or roast chicken. You may also ask your vet about an invalid diet. Mild pain meds can help your cat's sore throat and allow them to swallow. Talk to your vet about what pain medications will be appropriate for your cat. Your cat's throat may be sore because it is inflamed or infected. If your vet determines this is the underlying cause, they will prescribe medication to treat the underlying condition. If the cat has an infection that affects the throat, the vet will prescribe antibiotics. If the sore throat is caused by inflammation from an allergic reaction, the vet will prescribe steroids.
Summary: Take your cat to the vet. Give your cat soft food. Ask the vet for pain medication. Give your cat prescription medication.

Problem: Article: Expect mastering the controls to take a lot of practice. At the same time, remember that the battery life for most RC helicopters is usually limited to six to eight minutes. Decide which aspect of flying you want to focus on before you start each practice. Make the most of the short time you'll have. This may seem as bad of an idea as playing ball inside the house, but take your first few flights indoors. Start off in a controlled environment. See how the helicopter responds to your commands without interference from other elements, like winds or uneven ground. Favor large spaces like garages or enclosed patios. Obviously, avoid the family parlor where you keep all your fragile heirlooms and antiques. If practicing inside isn't feasible, wait for a day with little to no wind and stick to level ground, like a paved parking lot, for easier lift-offs and landings. Resist the urge to test the helicopter's limits in terms of range right off the bat. Fly it low to the ground, no higher than three feet or a meter in the air. Keep a safe distance (a few feet or couple meters) between the helicopter and yourself, but not so far away that you can't see it or its surroundings in detail. Again, keep that short battery life in mind. You don't want to be flying as high or far away as possible when it suddenly runs out. Don't try any fancy flying right off the bat. For now, just concentrate on the basics. For example, focus on lifting off, flying in a straight line, and landing again after a short distance for your first couple practices. Once you master that, try lifting off, turning to the right in a full circle, and then landing once you straighten out. Then repeat with turning to the left. From there, move on to flying in more complex patterns, like a figure-eight, before landing.
Summary: Come up with a training schedule. Practice inside at first. Stay low and nearby in the beginning. Start with basic maneuvers.

Problem: Article: Since most modeling jobs have particular types of models in mind, you should have a clear understanding of your own physical attributes. If you're a woman, measure your chest, waist, and hips, and verify your height and weight. If you're man, measure your shoulders, waist, and inseam, as well as your height and weight. Keep track of these measurements over time, especially if you're a younger model. Men in particular continue to add height into their early 20s. As art comes in many forms, there is a wide range of modeling options. Your headshots and portfolio should emphasize your physical attributes and personality, based on the type of modeling jobs that you want to pursue. If you're interested in becoming a fashion model, the most exclusive type, the physical standards are quite strict. For example, female models must be "fashion-industry size-standard", which means you must be 5'9" to 6" tall, have measurements of 34-24-24, wear clothing size 0-4, and weigh between 105-130 pounds, proportional to your height. An "alternative" or "alt" model, on the other hand may not fit the industry standard. Many have tattoos and piercings, as well as atypical hairstyles. Catalog models can be a range of sizes and shapes as well, depending on the clothing designer and retailer. Find a reputable photographer who specializes either in model photography or in headshots. Make sure that you have access to the negatives, too,so that you can build your own composite card and portfolio. Ask the photograph to help you to keep them simple and natural. Modeling agencies and clients are looking for confident models who seem relaxed in front of the camera, not potentially awkward poses or false "glamour." A composite is an important marketing tool, much like a business card, that agencies and clients will keep as a reference for you. It consists of a single page, often a 5x7 card, and sometimes a full 8.5x11 sheet, that has your headshot on one side and several photos with your vital statistics (physical characteristics and personal qualities) on the back. Use your photographs to create an attractive portfolio to carry to go-sees, cattle-calls, and agency interviews. This portfolio should represent the range of your expressiveness and emphasize your personal style and physical attributes. For instance, if your emotional expressiveness is your best quality, then select images that highlight the way you show emotion in different lights, with different make-up, and in different contexts. A digital portfolio, such as a DVD or flash drive, might be a useful investment, especially if you're interested in modeling for television or the catwalk. You can include video footage of your walk or your previous video modeling experience.
Summary: Take your measurements. Decide what type of modeling you want to pursue. Have professional pictures made. Make composite cards. Create physical and digital portfolios.

Problem: Article: Positive reinforcement is a much more effective way to train your cat than using punishment. To get the most out of positive reinforcement training, make sure that you identify what your cat would like best as a reward. For example, if your cat loves to be pet, then pet her as a reward. If she has a favorite treat, then offering a couple of treats might be the best motivation. Just as it is important to use the spray bottle right when your cat is doing the undesired behavior, you also need to reinforce the positive behavior right away. Otherwise, your cat will not know why you are rewarding her. For example, if your cat is using her scratching post instead of your sofa to scratch her claws, then reward her while she is using the post, not after she finishes. Reinforcing your cat's good behavior once will probably not be enough to get her to understand what you want her to do. Instead, you will need to reward her good behavior every day to help her understand what she is supposed to do. Try to watch your cat for a little while every day to identify good behaviors that you can reward. While you may be tempted to yell at your cat, throw something at her, or hit her when she frustrates you, resist this urge. It will not solve the problem. In fact, it may make matters worse because your cat may become fearful of you and start avoiding you. If your cat does something you don't want her to do, simply spray her once or clap your hands loudly to get her attention. Then, make sure that you reward her for stopping the unwanted behavior.
Summary:
Reward your cat when she does something good. Acknowledge good behavior right when it happens. Reinforce good behavior every day. Skip the punishment.