INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Remember, you have to pay attention to three separate rules when inputting numbers, but this is to your advantage. Very few numbers satisfy all three conditions, and this is where your solution comes from: Only one of each number in each horizontal row. Only one of each number in each vertical column. The answer of each cage matches the number and mathematical symbol in the upper left corner. Take all of the basic boxes without mathematical symbols first, like "2," or "9" and simply fill in the number. If the box just says two, put in a two. This will take care of the basics and start to reveal other answers. This will depend on the size of the board, but you'll still find them easily with some practice. For example, imagine a 4x4 puzzle. Take a two box cage for "3-." Knowing that you only have 1, 2, 3, and 4 to choose from, you know that there is only one pair that subtracts to three, 4 and 1. While you might not know the order, you do know these are the only two numbers in this row. Make a note of them for later. Every Kenken has some of these "easy" boxes to get you started, such as: Multiplication/division by grid size and odd numbers usually only has a few answers. Examples include "4x" in a 4x4 grid (1 & 4), "15x" in a 6x6 grid (3 & 5), etc. Two-box addition cages, usually for 3+ or 4+ (can only use 1, 2, and 3). There are a lot of places where two numbers will equally plausible, as you don't know enough about the rest of the board to figure out which number is correct. Write small notes in the upper right corner of the box, allowing you to see which numbers could be in each place, and which numbers have to be there. For example: In the previous step, you noted that you need a 4 and a 1 to make 3-, but you didn't know what order. But if the same row as the top box already contains a 4, then suddenly it's all clear. The 1 goes on top, and the 4 goes below, making your "3-." For example, imagine a vertical row that already contains a 4 and a blank in the top boxes. The bottom two boxes are a cage for "3+," which can only be created with a 1 and a 2. This means the second box must be a 3, even though you don't know what order the 1 and 2 are. The finished cage would look like this: 4 3 1 or 2 1 or 2

SUMMARY: Always check all three sets of clues before putting in a number. Fill in blank single boxes first. Find and mark the boxes that only have one potential answer. Write smaller numbers in the upper right corner to take notes, crossing them off as they are eliminated. Use groupings of potential numbers to fill in the areas you're unsure of.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your policy and the fee you charge for bad checks should be posted somewhere in your place of business where it's easily seen by your customers. This is usually near your cash register. Also include it in a section of a customer contract and on your website. You may want to add a collection fee to help make up for your time and trouble of handling a bad check. Your state may have a law as to what fees (if any) collectors can add to the face value of the check. Many states limit collection fees up to a specific amount such as $100, or to a percentage of the face value of the check, and prohibit interest charges. You will want to post this fee, if applicable, in your bad check policy. Writing this information on the check will help should you need to contact the check writer if the check comes back to you for non-payment. It helps to keep a customer database of email addresses, as this may be a better, more convenient way of contacting the check writer initially. Collecting name and phone number and comparing the writer to a legitimate id with a picture should be a strict policy. Never take third-party checks.

SUMMARY: Post your bad check policy. Check your state law regarding fees. Always record the check writer's phone and driver's license number.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Visit your local bookstore or go online to purchase a planner. You can purchase a paper planner that spans one or more years. Pick an attractive planner, so that looking at your schedule is a pleasure. Pick a small or flat planner that will fit in your bag, so you can carry it with you. If you would rather not carry a planner with you, consider a desk planner that will sit comfortably on a table. Make sure your planner has enough space in it for you to write down your daily activities. If you have a variable schedule with lots of small parts, get a planner with large spaces per day. If you have many ongoing projects with flexible deadlines, pick a planner with small spaces per day but plenty of extra blank page space per week, so you can keep a to-do list. A to-do list that is part of your planner is useful to most people, so consider a planner with facing blank pages for every week. If you coordinate your schedule with others, or if you do most things on your phone and computer, it might make more sense for you to pick an application, a website, or an extension of your email services to organize your schedule. You can look up free mobile and web applications that suit your needs. If you plan on sharing information from your online planner with friends, family, or colleagues, ask them what service they use and plan accordingly. Most computers come with a calendar application. You can coordinate this application with your email and other websites you use. Search your computer for "calendar," or scroll through your applications folder. You can find printable templates online, or you can design your own planner by hand or on your computer. Purchase a case for your planner, such as a three ring binder or a book cover. If you are printing templates and putting them in a binder, use a hole punch on your templates and put them in your binder. If you are binding your own book, try taking the pages out of an old hardcover book. Lay the cover flat and measure it. Find paper that is slightly smaller than the length and width of your flat cover, or cut paper to size. Fold each individual page in half to make two pages of your book. Using a ruler and pen, colored pencil, marker, or paintbrush, draw lines on each page according to the organizer design you prefer. Look at templates online for ideas. Stack your pages. Make sure they fit in your cover. You may need to create three distinct stacks for your book to lie flat. With your pages now in order, put in dates. Don't forget holidays! Bind your book. Take an awl or large needle. Punch one or two holes in the cover in the same place. Use a sturdy thread to sew together.

SUMMARY: Buy a paper planner. Plan online. Plan on your computer. Make your own paper planner.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pour the gelatin mixture into three separate bowls. Each bowl should contain the same amount of the mixture. By dividing the mixture, you can color each one a different shade of green to make the tri-colored jello shots. When all three layers have been poured, transfer the shots to the refrigerator one last time. Let the jello set overnight if possible, or for at least four hours. The jello is ready when it's completely firm. To prevent a hard film from developing on top of the jello, cover the shots with a large sheet of plastic wrap. Right before it's time to serve the jello shots, remove them from the refrigerator. Top each one with a small dollop of whipped cream to fill the remaining quarter of the shot glasses. You can also garnish them with green or gold sugar if you like. Serve the shots with small spoons so people can dig out the jello.

SUMMARY:
Divide the mixture. Give the jello time to set. Garnish with whipped cream before serving.