INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Lay 4 - 8 inches (10.16 - 20.32 cm) of dry leaves twigs and straw on the bottom of a closed container. This carbon-rich material will help aerate the bottom of the compost and help keep it moist. Use organic material like lawn clippings or table scraps and layer it on top of your twigs and leaves. Continue to lay down the dry twigs and green organic material in layers until your compost pile is around 3 feet (91.44 cm) deep. The compost materials should remain moist so that it breaks down to form compost. Check on your compost daily to make sure that it isn't drying out from the hot sun. Spray down the organic material every day so that it stays moist. The center of the compost should be kept at 130 -150F (54.4 - 65.5C) if possible. Use a thermometer to get the temperature of the compost. Keeping the compost at a high heat will increase decay and quicken the time that the material turns into compost. You can also cover the container for the compost so that animals can't get into it, but this may cut off air supply. Without heat, the compost will take anywhere from 6 -12 months to fully break down. Continue to keep the compost hot and wet. Turning the compost over once a week will add oxygen to the compost, a necessary component to composting. Continue to turn your compost once a week and water it regularly. In two to three months the compost will ultimately break down. When the compost is ready it will be brown, crumbly, and sweet-smelling. You can now use the compost to promote healthy growth in your lawn and plants.

SUMMARY: Lay twigs, straw, and dry leaves inside of a container. Lay down 4 - 8 inches of nitrogen-rich material. Continue to alternate layers of carbon-rich and nitrogen-rich material. Spray the organic material with water. Keep the bin in the sun. Turn the compost once a week. Wait two months.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The Hail Mary prayeralso called the Angelic Salutationis a traditional Catholic prayer asking for the intercession of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. In Roman Catholicism, the prayer forms the basis of the Rosary and the Angelus prayers. In the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, a similar prayer is used in formal liturgies, both in Greek and in translations. It is also used by many other groups within the Catholic tradition of Christianity including Anglicans, Independent Catholics, and Old Catholics. Some Protestant denominations, such as Lutherans, also make use of a form of the prayer. Catholics believe that although Mary was a godly young woman, and greatly blessed to bear the Savior, she was not divine, even though she was sinless. One should not worship her, but one may venerate or pray to her because devotion to Mary is a way to get closer to God. The text of the Hail Mary prayer incorporates two Bible passages: "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee" (Luke 1:28) and "Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb" (Luke 1:42). The third part of the Hail Mary prayer ("Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.) is not directly from the Bible, but it is clearly in agreement with 1 Timothy 2:1-4 ("First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and respectful in every way. This is good, and it is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.") The first passage (Luke 1:28) is the Angel Gabriel's greeting to Mary. He said these words when he came to inform her that she had been chosen to bear the Messiah. The second passage (Luke 1:42) cites the greeting that Mary's cousin Elizabeth gave her when Mary came to visit. Elizabeth was also pregnant at the time with John the Baptist. The third passage (justified by 1 Timothy 2:1-5) is in agreement with St. Paul's request for us to pray for and with each other.

SUMMARY: Consider which religious groups say the Hail Mary. Understand that the prayer is not meant to worship the Virgin Mary. Study the Biblical roots of the Hail Mary.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The morning-after pill prevents possible conception from rape is available as an over-the-counter medicine and should be taken within 72 hours of rape. Plan B One-Step and Next Choice are available over-the-counter without a prescription for women 17 and older. Ella is another option, requiring a prescription. Consult a doctor or rape crisis worker about the pill and its possible side effects. If you are under 17, you will need a prescription for emergency contraception. If you suspect that you are pregnant, you should take a pregnancy test to confirm. Once you realize you are pregnant you might be flooded or enveloped by feelings and emotions of guilt, self-blame, fear, shame, disbelief, and helplessness. This is a difficult situation but it is very important to realize that you are not to be faulted for what happened. It's best to reach out to a person who you think would understand you and your situation. This person should be willing to be your support and strength. If you don't feel you have a friend or family member who could act as a pillar of support without being judgmental, then consider seeing a counselor who has expertise in dealing with situations like yours. Rape crisis centers offer counselling services apart from providing pertinent information to the survivor facing a pregnancy out of rape. The main intent behind this service is to empower the person so that they are able to take well-informed decisions without being coerced. . If you are pregnant, you may decide that you don't want to continue the pregnancy. A rape crisis center can offer both pre-abortion and post-abortion support. Your decision to not continue with the pregnancy could leave you with a mix of feelings and emotions. It would not doubt be stressful for you but at the same time make you feel relieved. Post-abortion issues such as depression, guilt, anger, low self-esteem could arise. It will be helpful to stay in touch with the counselor at the crisis center. They might even suggest psychotherapy. Planned Parenthood has resources about abortion services in your area. You now have options to choose from. You are bound to receive lot of advice on what you should choose or what is right or wrong for you. Remember that getting raped was not your choice. This doesn't mean that you can be sidelined from making decisions about anything that is related to your rape. It is still your life and you should be the ultimate decision-maker. Just make sure you make a well-informed decision after consulting both your head and heart. It is fine to seek opinion of others. Just make sure to uphold your right to decide on what you should do. You might be deepening your wound by giving precedence to others' values, opinions, or judgments. Don't let others coerce you into doing something that you don't believe in doing or that you don't want to do. Recognizing your own needs is a step towards regaining and retaining your self-esteem, independence and ability to take charge of your life.

SUMMARY:
Take the morning-after pill. Take a pregnancy test. Talk to a trusted friend. Visit or call a rape crisis center. Terminate the pregnancy if you choose Know you are the ultimate decision-maker. Take your time.