INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Alternatively use any other type of evergreen tree.

SUMMARY: Take very fine shavings from a fresh spruce bow and keep them in a watertight container.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Prior to planting your chives, wet the soil with a hose so that it is damp. This will help to prevent transplant shock of the new chive plants in your garden. Make sure that the soil is not muddy, just moist enough to form clumps when squeezed in your hand. Transplant shock is a plant's reaction to being dug up/relocated to a new environment, and is totally normal. It can cause problems if the plant is not cared for post-transplant, though. Your plant might have transplant shock if it is wilted-looking and generally sickly in appearance. Chives grow from small bulbs at the base, which need to be covered fully when planted. The bulbs aren't typically that large, so a hole no bigger than 24 inches (5.110.2cm) deep and equally wide should be necessary. Place each chive plant into the hole, and replace soil over the top. Make sure that the chives are planted at the same depth they were in the pots. If the soil buries part of the stem that was previously exposed to air, the plant could rot. The soil should be moist when you water your chives, so you need not water them again immediately after. Chives don't require a lot of moisture, so add water only when the soil is completely dry. The frequency of waterings will depend on the weather in your area, but may vary from once every 1-3 days. Your chive harvest will prosper with a bit of fertilizer applied once every 3-4 weeks. Choose a 20-20-20 mixture (equal parts nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium), and incorporate it into the soil according to package directions. . If you're concerned about weeds in your garden, adding a layer of mulch will help block them out. Pull all weeds around the chives first, then apply a layer of mulch to prevent new weed growth. Mulch is often sold in the form of compost or bark at garden supply stores, but can be any organic material used as a surface treatment for soil. Add a layer 12 inches (2.55.1cm) thick over the top of the soil, to block out weeds and to trap moisture for longer. Few pests are interested in chives, but onion pests, like the onion fly, may gravitate toward your chives if you have true onions planted nearby. A few fungal diseases, like rust, may also attack chives on a rare basis. A small amount of pesticide or fungicide can usually restore your chives if these problems do occur.

SUMMARY: Water the soil to prevent transplant shock. Dig a hole 24 inches (5.110.2cm) deep. Plant the chives. Water the chives every few days. Apply a fertilizer once a month. Add a layer of mulch to prevent weeds Keep an eye out for pests and disease.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's important to have a goal in mind when you start any business venture. Do you want to sell local concert tickets? Or tickets to major league sporting events? Where do you want to base your operations? These decisions will impact everything from which licenses you apply for to how much startup money you will need. Think about why you will succeed. Is your local music venue not successful at advertising? Do you notice that a sports team regularly sells out their games? You should find a market you can compete in that is also profitable. Once you have decided which tickets you would like to sell, you need to check into which licenses you will need. States have different laws concerning the regulation of ticket brokering. Planning out this phase will make it easy for you to begin buying and selling tickets later. Some states require you to have a ticket reseller's license if the concert venue is in their state. Unless you have a lot of money tucked away, you will need money to start a ticket reselling business. First, it costs several thousand dollars just to apply for license. Second, you will need to have the capital to buy tickets, even though the return is relatively fast. Banks and credit unions are a good place to check into loans for starting businesses. See this guide for ways to find out your credit score and optimize it. You can also try to find investors in your area. Local businesses may be interested in low-cost investments or the perks that come with having ties to a ticket broker. If you keep it small and personal, you may be able to keep lawyers and accountants out of it. See this for more tips on starting a small business. You should know by now where you want to list your business address, and which venues you want to sell tickets to. This varies state by state, so a simple web search will tell you where to fill out and submit the application. You will need to have a good amount of cash for any fees and bonds. To give you an idea, the application fee for New York is $5,000. It will vary by state. New York also requires a surety bond held by at least two sureties for the sum of $25,000. This money is on the line to ensure you fulfill your contractual obligations. Additional information may be required. For example, New York needs to know the status of any child support payments. This organization has a few goals. First, it requires its members to live up to some ethical standards while conducting business. It also lobbies to expand the rights and privileges of ticket resellers, so they are on your side. It is also a good way to network and have access to a pool of resources.

SUMMARY: Envision your future business. Check with local laws. Raise capital if necessary. Apply for a ticket reseller's license. Look into joining the National Association of Ticket Brokers.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If the behaviors resulting from the delusions pose a threat to the self or to someone else, go immediately to the emergency department or call emergency services. Any dangerous actions (such as running into traffic, feeling suicidal, or stalking an individual) should be addressed first. Hospitalization may be necessary for treating risk factors. Some people become violent or end up with legal charges as a result of the delusions they experience. You may also become involved in the legal system for offenses such as stalking or harming someone you believe is following you. You may need to engage in programs aimed to decrease violence or other harmful behaviors. If you are arrested, cooperate. Seek any treatment suggested. You may want to request a psychological evaluation or participate in an addictions program as part of treatment. Many people are unwilling to admit that the delusions pose a problem and are unwilling to seek help. If someone recommends treatment for you or points out how the delusions are affecting your life, listen up. It's okay to seek help and to admit that things are not going well. Treatment can help you build skills, engage constructively in social situations, and relieve stress associated with delusional disorder. Think about how you feel and how you relate to others. Have you noticed changes? Are you more paranoid, distrusting, or negative in your perception of people and things than you were before? Do you socially alienate yourself? Do you experience happiness and fulfillment every day?

SUMMARY:
Treat safety concerns first. Address violence or legal problems. Recognize the usefulness of treatment.