Q: Self-adhesive bar pins are ideal for hanging paper flowers to fabrics without damaging them. Buy bar pins online or from the jewelry section of a nearby craft store. If you cannot find adhesive bar pins, you can use hot glue to secure non-adhesive bar pins in place. Turn the flower upside down and place it on a table or other flat surface. Take off the bar pin's backing and attach it to the center of the paper flower's back. Add hot glue to its backing for a stronger hold or if you purchased non-adhesive bar pins. If you used hot glue on the bar pin's backing, let it dry for up to an hour. The bar pin may fall off if you try to hang the paper flower before the hot glue has dried. Press down on one end of the bar pin and move the needle to the side to open it. Stick the needle through the fabric, then move the needle back to the side to secure its hold. If pinning multiple flowers to the fabric, space them out evenly for an organized look.
A: Purchase self-adhesive bar pins from a craft store. Press the bar pin's backing against the paper flower. Let the paper flower dry for 30-60 minutes before using it as a decoration. Open the bar pin and attach it to the fabric object.

Q: It's hard to view eclipses when you're not aware they're happening! One of the best ways of knowing when eclipses will happen is to use the internet and follow updates on reputable sites. In addition, some good astronomy books and periodicals will also keep you updated about forthcoming eclipses. Some of the sites worth keeping an eye on include: NASA Eclipse website here: this has both solar and lunar eclipse details. See also, NASA eclipse path maps through 2020 and through 2040. Some of your favorite science and astronomy information websites and blogs might update you about upcoming eclipses as they're about to happen. Some weather elements will make it hard to see an eclipse, such as clouds or a storm. If it's clear, you're all set to watch! Use this weather forecast to dress appropriately for the eclipse. If it's winter and you'll be watching a lunar eclipse, you'll want to bundle up to stay warm. If it's your own backyard, you'll already be familiar with it, but if you want to go somewhere with a clearer view, check it out before the eclipse. See what the terrain is like, where you can park your car, whether it's likely to be popular with other people, etc. There are actually some key things to look for when selecting a good eclipse-viewing spot: View: Choose a spot with a good view of the horizon to enable you to see approaching and departing shadows. Comfort: Are there restrooms, refreshments, shade options, etc? Accessibility: Is it easy to reach, easy to park, easy to walk around, and so forth? Familiarity: Is it likely to attract busloads of tourists? If there is ease of access for buses, bus parking, and you've seen the site getting buzz on Twitter and Facebook, you might want to find somewhere less well-known and therefore less likely to be crowded! If you know someone who has a farm, ranch, or quiet, open property in the vicinity of the eclipse, consider asking them if they mind you turning up to watch the eclipse.
A: Find out when and where eclipses are happening. Check the weather forecast leading up to an eclipse. Visit your eclipse viewing site in advance.

Q: International law is a highly-competitive field. Attorneys who practice in this area often work for international organizations, such as the United Nations or the World Bank. Alternately, international lawyers can work for large firms on cross-border deals involving corporations in different countries. These kind of jobs are difficult to get. Even if you graduate law school and pass the bar, you very well might not be able to get one of these jobs. Competition to get a job with an international non-governmental organization (NGO) will be fierce. There are very few international human rights jobs, period. In fact, breaking into this field is extremely challenging. Furthermore, most cross-border deals are done by large law firms, which are the most selective. You are expected to be near the top of your class and to have graduated from a selective law school in order to be hired at international law firms. Against your job prospects you also should weigh how you will finance your legal education. The cost of a legal education has exploded in the past decade. Students routinely pay over $30,000 a year in tuition alone, which does not include additional costs for living expenses. If you are not careful, you could graduate law school $200,000 in debt. CAS is used by all law schools. You send them your transcripts, letters of recommendation, and evaluation; they create a packet and send it to the law school. The service requires a fee. Register early and make sure to get your transcripts to CAS in a timely manner. Now is the time to draw on the relationships you have built up with faculty during your undergraduate career. Ask your professors if they can write you a strong letter of recommendation. Only follow through if that professor says "yes." If you didn't build strong relationships with faculty, don't despair. You can also ask for recommendations from present and past employers, as well as from people associated with church or volunteer organizations. Some recommenders may need to be prompted to complete the letter. Send a friendly email reminder, or stop in to chat. Law schools require that you write a short statement, typically on a topic of your choosing. The statement is usually only 500 words. Follow the directions. If the school wants you to write on a specific topic, write on that topic. Also, if they give you a word limit, stick to the limit. Going over, by even a few words, can harm your chances of admission. Feel free to write about your interest in international law. You may want to write about your experience studying abroad. Whatever you write about, make sure that it is fresh, engaging, and memorable. You also should feel free to write about any subject that you want. You do not have to explain why you want to be a lawyer (unless the prompt specifies that you should write about that subject). An addendum can be a great way to explain something that looks bad in your application. A solid addendum will provide context for any information that might raise "red flags." Red flags include criminal convictions, punishment for cheating or plagiarism, or semesters with very low grades. An addendum might also clarify why one LSAT score is much higher than another. Remember to explain in your addendum, not make excuses.
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Decide if being an international law attorney is really for you. Register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Solicit letters of recommendation. Draft a personal statement. Think about writing an addendum.