Q: Hold the deck face up between your thumb and ring finger with your first two fingers gently grasping the force card. Hold your deck so that there is a one inch slant separating the top card from the bottom card. The top card should be angled towards you and the bottom card should be angled away from you. With the cards face up, your force card will be the bottom card in the deck. Gently pull it until it is parallel with the top card in the deck. Don't let your audience see you separate the force card from the rest of the deck. Hold your other hand lightly around the cards to help hide your movements. Limit the movement of your fingers. This requires finger dexterity. See the movement from your audience's viewpoint by trying it out in the mirror over and over again until it looks believable. " Riffle through the slanted part of the deck over your forefinger. Go slowly to give your volunteer plenty of time to stop you. Continue to keep your force card hidden as you riffle through the deck. Typically, you want your volunteer to stop you somewhere in the middle of the deck. When she says stop, pull the cards in your top hand out of the deck along with your force card. Use your other thumb to hold the rest of the cards in place. Be smooth. Your force card should meet the other cards in midair. This action requires speed in performance, but try it in slow motion several times alone and then increase pace. Put them on the table. Take the remaining cards out of the deck and set them aside. The force card should now be on top of the deck. This must be a very quick motion so that your audience doesn't see you have added the force card. Have her look at the card. Tell her to show it to the crowd. If you've done the trick correctly, she will be holding your force card. Remind her not to tell you what it is. Make sure it's clear to the audience that you cannot see the card. In a brilliant display, ask her, "Is your card the three of spades (your force card)?" The audience will erupt with applause! A brief pause can be used to build suspense. Be a showman. Act like you're reading your volunteers mind and tease her whenever possible.
A: Position your hands. Pull your force card towards you. Say, "tell me when to stop. Place your first two fingers on the bottom of your force card and your thumb on top of the deck. Flip the cards you have just riffled through, along with your force card, so that they are facing downward. Have your volunteer take the card on top of the deck. Guess her card.

Q: There are many nonprofit organizations dedicated to efforts to defend net neutrality. By donating money to them you can help support their efforts and expand their reach. Established nonprofit organizations typically provide many different methods for you to donate, whether you want to make a one-time donation or give the organization a little money each month. Before you send money to an organization, use an external validation service to make sure the organization is legitimate and that your money will go to support efforts to defend net neutrality. You can use any one of a number of charity evaluators online and run a search for reports by entering the name of the organization to which you want to donate. Both nonprofit organizations and concerned individuals have created petitions that allow the public to band together and show their support for net neutrality. By signing these petitions you add your voice to the voices of others who defend net neutrality. You may be able to find petitions defending net neutrality at petition websites such as change.org. The White House also has a page where people can create and sign petitions. By reading petitions and identifying the individuals or groups who started them, you also may find others to contact and network with to take further action to support your cause. In addition to signing the petition, you also may have the option of signing up to a mailing list so you can receive updates and news about the status of the campaign and find out how the petition was received. Many nonprofit organizations and other grassroots leaders organize public events nationwide to raise awareness and send a message to lawmakers about the broad support for net neutrality. Nonprofit organizations and independent activists often use social media to spread the word about events and sign up participants. You also may be able to find flyers for events on community bulletin boards, such as those often located at the public library or community center, or at universities. Online meeting sites also have information about meetings in your area that you can sign up to attend or request an invitation from the event's organizers.
A: Make donations to nonprofit organizations. Sign petitions. Attend protests or rallies.

Q: If you have a day off, do something special you don't normally get to do. Go to a museum, visit an out of the way restaurant, go apple picking, or visit a local landmark you've never seen. Opt for doing something new rather than buying something new. Experiences enrich your day in a way that purchases cannot. Think of someone who is going through a hard time, and offer to perform an act of kindness, such as giving them a ride, picking up their groceries, or mowing their lawn. Spend time with the creative work that brings you joy. You might bake, cook, sing, sew, dance, or write. Don't get hung up on making the perfect thing: let yourself play around and experiment. Drawing, doodling, and even coloring will make you feel happier. You can do these creative activities by hand or via apps. . Exercise makes you feel better. It eases depression and anxiety. Find a way of exercising that you enjoy, such as biking, taking a brisk walk, dancing, or swimming. Exercise will help you enjoy the rest of your day. Being in natural spaces also makes you feel good. Take some time to walk outside. Try taking a hike, walking near a body of water, or strolling through a park or garden.
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Plan an excursion if you can. Do a favor for someone you love. Spend time on creative endeavors. Exercise