If the dog has injured their spine, it is especially important that you carry them on a firm, stiff surface. Evidence of a spine injury include immobility or wobbliness in the rear legs, unconsciousness, differently-sized pupils, partial or complete paralysis, or blood flowing from the dog's orifices. There are many options for flat surfaces to use as stretchers. Aside from a board, you can use a sled, table leaf, bookshelf, ironing board, or even a window screen. Make sure the dog lays on its side, and that its body is not twisted while moving it carefully onto the stretcher. Have someone help you carefully move them onto the stretcher, if possible. Position the head of an unconscious dog in normal alignment with the dog's body. With the dog on its side, this means the snout should be pointed forward or a bit downward. This is important to maintain both airflow to the lungs and blood flow to the brain. If the dog has vomited, position the head slightly downward, to allow vomit to easily vacate the dog's mouth. Be aware the a dog that has suffered a head injury is likely to vomit, even if they are unconscious. If the dog's limb is clearly broken, wrap it in something clean, such as gauze or a towel and tape it in place. The goal is reducing movement of the leg. As you move the dog, make sure to support the entire limb, so that it cannot bend at the point where it was broken or fractured. Do not attempt to push broken bones back into place. If the dog bleeds continuously for more than five minutes, you need to take steps to control the bleeding. First, apply pressure with a clean material, ideally a padded bandage or gauze. This will at least slow the loss of blood. If you have wrap and/or tape, wrap a bleeding wound with tension equal to gently pressing on the wound.
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One-sentence summary -- Check for evidence of a spine injury. Position an unconscious dog's head. Do not splint a clearly broken limb. Stop uncontrolled bleeding.

In large qualities, saffron will produce a bitter flavor. It's best to prepare and use very small amounts in your dishes. When possible, count the threads instead of measuring them by volume. Note that a "pinch" of saffron equals about 20 medium threads, and a pinch is usually enough in most recipes that serve four to six people. When using powdered saffron instead of whole threads, note that 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) of powder equals about 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) of threads. This amount is usually enough for recipes that serve 8 to 12 people; scale it as needed based on the number of servings. Most traditional recipes calling for saffron are grain-based, including risotto, pilaf, and paella. You can find a recipe that calls for saffron or add it to a basic recipe. As a general guideline, add about 30 threads of saffron to four servings of risotto or pilaf made with 12 oz (300 g) of rice. Add 50 threads of saffron to a paella recipe that serves four. Since saffron has a flavor profile similar to vanilla, it works well in many desserts that typically feature vanilla as the primary flavor. This includes custard, plain pastry, and sweet breads. For custards, only add a pinch of saffron to the recipe per four servings. For pastry and plain cookies, use 15 to 20 threads of saffron for every 8 oz (200 g) of flour called for in the recipe. Note that butter accents the taste of saffron better than margarine. For sweet breads, adding 15 threads of saffron per 1 lb (450 g) of flour will create a subtle flavor, but you can add up to 60 threads for the same amount of flour if you'd prefer a stronger taste. If you want saffron to serve as the primary flavor in a dish, you'll need to avoid adding other spices, herbs, or aromatics. When mixed with other spices, however, saffron can give dishes an overall deeper flavor. When mixing saffron into dishes flavored with other seasonings, it's best to use only a pinch. Add the saffron early on so that the flavor can blend into the other ingredients more thoroughly. Seasonings frequently paired with saffron include cinnamon, cumin, almond, onion, garlic, and vanilla. If you plan to add saffron to meat or vegetable dishes, gravitate toward those based on light meats and vegetables. For example, you could try adding it to a chicken or cauliflower dish.
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One-sentence summary -- Use a small amount. Use saffron in grain-based recipes. Add saffron to desserts. Combine saffron with other flavors as desired.

You can buy grass plugs from most garden centers or plant nurseries. While waiting to plant your grass plugs, water them daily to keep them moist and healthy. Plant your grass plugs as soon as possible after buying them to help them thrive in their new environment. Buy approximately 1 plug per square foot (or 3 per square meter). Set each grass plug on the ground above where you want to plant them. Give each grass plug about 6 inches (15cm) of space to prevent the plugs' root systems from overcrowding each other. This will help you plan how many holes you'll need to dig and decide whether you'll need more grass plugs. Positioning the grass plugs in a diamond or checkerboard pattern is generally best for spacing. Using a shovel or hoe, hand-till the soil to a depth of about 1020 centimetres (3.97.9in). Repeat this process for the soil directly below each spot that you're planting a grass plug. Loosening the soil helps the grass get nutrients from the ground more easily while the roots grow. After loosening the soil, wet the ground with a hose or watering can. Stop watering when the soil looks dampit should be moist, but not waterlogged. Watering the soil helps further loosen the ground and create a hospitable environment for the grass plugs. Dipping the grass plugs in a container of water before planting them can also help the rots adapt to the soil.
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One-sentence summary -- Purchase fresh grass plugs for your yard. Space the grass plugs about 6 inches (15cm) apart. Loosen the soil with a shovel or hoe. Water the ground before planting the grass plugs.

If the zipper is stuck, then rubbing wax or grease onto the zipper may help to loosen it and make it easier to open and close. Get a candle or some Crisco and rub it along the length of the zipper on both sides. Then, try to open and close the zipper. The zipper pull should move easily now. Be careful not to get the wax or grease onto the surrounding fabric. If you have a zipper pull that simply will not stay up, then attaching a keyring or safety pin to the zipper pull can help to keep it in place. If you use a keyring, then you can loop the keyring around the jeans button when the zipper is up. If you use a safety pin, then you can insert the pin through the fabric near your zipper when the pull is up. Another option is to spray some hairspray onto your zipper to prevent it from sliding down as easily. Spray hairspray along the length of the closed zipper teeth. This should make them tacky enough that the zipper will not keep sliding down. that is beyond repair. If the zipper is so broken that you cannot fix it, then you will likely need to replace it. Get a replacement zipper that is the same size and color as the original. Then, remove the old zipper with a seam ripper and sew in the new zipper.
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Use wax or grease to unstick a zipper. Add a keyring or safety pin to prevent a zipper from unzipping. Replace a zipper