Q: Look online for a genealogy service that will trace back the origin of your last name for you. You may need to pay a small fee to get this done and provide your surname. For example, you may use Ancestry.com or GenealogyBank.com. You can also access free ancestry or genealogy databases online, though they may only give you general information. Usually, the paid services will uncover more detailed information about your last name. You can also hire a genealogist to determine the origin of your last name. A genealogist is trained to trace back your ancestors and find detailed information on the origin of your surname. Look for certified genealogists online or through your local university. Contact your grandparents or great aunts or uncles if they are still alive. Speak to older relatives on your father's side if your parents are married and you inherited your father's last name. Ask your relatives questions about the origin of your surname. They may have documents or memories that can help you find detailed information about your last name. For example, you may ask your older relatives, "Can you tell me anything about the origin of my last name?" or "Would you have any information on where our family name came from and what it means?"
A: Use an online genealogy service. Hire a genealogist. Speak to older living relatives and family members for more information.

Article: There are numerous gun stores throughout Canada, so look online to find a gun store near you. You'll need to provide a valid PAL and an additional form of identification to purchase a firearm. Even if you are buying a gun from a private individual, you are required to make the transaction through a licensed firearm dealer. Most gun shops will allow you to touch and hold the firearms before you purchase them, some gun shops even have their own firing ranges. If you're unsure of what type of firearm you want to purchase, ask the employees for advice. Purchase ammunition. You must be at least 18 years old to buy ammunition, have a valid PAL, and show a secondary form of identification. If you're unsure of what type of ammunition to buy, consult with the employees of the gun store. Anyone between 12-18 years old can purchase ammunition if they provide a PAL and valid identification. Gun registration can be done at most gun shops or online. When registering your gun, you'll be required to provide your firearms licence number other identification information. You'll also need to provide seller's name and ID number, the date the firearm was sold, and the firearms reference table (FRT) number provided by the seller. You can call 1-800-731-4000 for help verifying a firearm.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Visit a gun shop. Choose a firearm. Register your gun.

Problem: Article: If you have short hair, try applying mousse or other hairstyling products, and mussing your hair in a bedhead look to partially hide your ears or distract from them. In the long run, you could try growing out the sides of your hair to medium length, to cover your ear tips. You can keep the rest of your hair short, although not buzz cut short. All the remaining steps in this section are focused on medium to long hair styles. The more volume your hair has, the easier it will be to cover your ears. There are several ways you can accomplish this: Apply dry shampoo. Use mousse or other hair styling products. Curl your hair, add a wave, or get a perm. The simplest method is to use hair curlers overnight, but there are more permanent options described in the linked articles, or available at hairdressers. If you have long hair, pull it back loosely, so the sides arc over your ears. Side ponytails or braids are another option. Avoid tight or high pony tails, which pull your hair away from your ears. You can even go for the princess Leah side buns look, if you want to completely hide your ears. Long, sideswept bangs can hide your ears completely. Even shorter bangs left in front, with the rest of your hair pulled back, will make your hairstyle softer and less star, so your ears are not as much of a focal point.
Summary: Alter a short hairstyle. Add volume and lift. Wear loose pony tails or braids. Grow out your bangs.

Q: Though you don't necessarily need to be board certified, getting the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) certification can increase your professional opportunities and advance your career. Getting board certified by ASHA requires you to complete and maintain a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in either Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology. For a career as an audiologist, you will want the Audiology CCC. ASHA certification is recognized by the state regulatory agency in almost every U.S. state. You will need to register with ETS in order to take the ASHA Praxis II exam (Subject Assessment in Audiology: 5342). You can find test centers and testing dates by searching online by your ZIP Code, or find international test sites by searching for the country you reside in. The exam will take two hours to complete and is taken entirely on a computer. The exam is a mix of multiple choice and constructed-response questions. For multiple choice questions, it's best to limit your answers to one of the given options and eliminate the answers that you know are incorrect. For constructed-response questions, you'll need to answer the question as accurately and completely as possible. You can take the practice exams online at the ASHA website to get a good feel for the types of questions asked and the general format of the exam. There are five categories: Foundations (12 questions), Prevention and Identification (12 questions), Assessment (48 questions), Intervention (36 questions), and Professional Issues (12 questions). The Foundations section is worth 10% of your grade. It covers acoustics, anatomy, physiology, etiology, psychometrics, counseling principles, and cultural linguistic diversity. The Prevention and Identification section is worth 10% of your grade. It covers education and prevention, as well as screening and risk assessment. The Assessment section is worth 40% of your grade. It covers planning, behavioral evaluation, physiologic evaluation, and other methods of assessment. The Intervention section is worth 30% of your grade. It covers treatment planning, device selection, device verification, symptom management, and rehabilitation. The Professional Issues section is worth 10% of your grade. It covers professional ethics, legal practice, and patient advocacy. You will receive a raw score, which tells you how many questions you answered correctly, as well as a scaled score that adjusts your score according to the difficulty of each question. For audiology, you must earn a minimum scaled score of 170 in order to pass the Praxis exam. It may take up to 16 days after the testing window closes before you receive your score. You will be able to download your scores through the Praxis website by creating a My Praxis account online. To apply for ASHA certification, you must hold both a doctoral degree and a masters degree from universities accredited by the CAA. You will need to complete a four-page application (with one page being completed and signed by your program's director), disclose any ethical problems, send official graduate transcripts, and pay the necessary dues and fees. In addition to your application materials, you will need to pay to become ASHA certified. You will then have to make annual payments to maintain that certification. How much you pay will depend upon your previous professional associations and educational experience. If you are or have been a member of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), you may be eligible for a reduced fee of $289. Otherwise, recent graduates (within the last 12 months) must pay $461. Anyone who did not graduate recently and is not affiliated with NSSLHA must pay $455 for certification or $511 for certification and ASHA membership. Once you've completed the application, passed the Praxis exam, and assembled your application packet, you'll need to submit it to ASHA for review. You should send your materials through the mail and address the package to American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, P.O. Box 1160, #313, Rockville, MD 20849. After your application has been received, it can take four to six weeks for your materials to be reviewed. During busy periods, it may take up to eight weeks for your application to be fully reviewed. If you're concerned about your application materials, you can contact the ASHA Action Center by calling 800-498-2071.
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Consider getting certified by ASHA. Register for the ASHA Praxis Exam. Take the ASHA Praxis Exam. Earn a passing Praxis score. Apply to the ASHA certification board. Pay your dues and fees. Submit your materials. Wait for your results.