Problem: Article: Moisture is a big factor in carpenter ant infestations. Often, a patch of wood will become susceptible to infestation after it's been exposed to moisture. By fixing or sealing any leaks that allow water into your house, you can make it much more difficult for carpenter ants to nest. Below are a few suggestions for eliminating the moisture that can contribute to carpenter ant infestations: Check around windows for signs of an improper seal Check your roof and weather-facing walls for leaks Keep basements, attics, and crawl spaces well-ventilated Look for and fix leaky pipes Clean clogged gutters to eliminate runoff water If carpenter ants can no longer get in and out your house, any indoor satellite colonies that are being fed by larger outside colonies will become isolated and may die off. Inspect the outside of your home for cracks, holes, and other small spaces that allow the passage of ants - pay special attention to the areas of exterior walls that are closest to the ground or foundation. Seal any holes you find with caulk or a strong putty. Also check around the points where water and electrical lines enter your home, as these points are extra vulnerable to ant infestation. Because carpenter ants like to make their nests in wood both inside and outside of buildings, finding and eliminating infested wood outside your wood can keep ants from making their way into your house. Carefully inspect any sources of wood near your home - if infested, move or carefully dispose of these wood sources. Places to look include: Stumps Firewood piles Old trees, especially if their branches touch your house. Piles of yard waste If carpenter ants are a recurring problem, you may want to think about installing a small strip of gravel or stones around your home. This "barrier" zone is fairly inhospitable to carpenter ants and may discourage them from crawling into your house through holes near the foundation. Consult with a contractor to discuss the practicality and affordability of such a project at your house, or, if you're particularly handy, tackle this home improvement project yourself.
Summary: Eliminate sources of moisture. Seal up entry points, cracks and crevices. Eliminate wood materials near your home. Consider installing an artificial barrier.

Problem: Article: Be sure you don't overdo this eye-watering technique. Your eye is made up of many delicate parts, and rubbing too hard can cause damage, especially if done over a long period of time. Be aware that this trick sets up a chain reaction that can lead to stinging eyes, creating a bloodshot appearance. You should only do this with clean hands to prevent the introduction of germs into your eyes. Your eyes' natural response to dryness is to water to rehydrate and protect each eye. By keeping your eyes open for an extended period of time, your eye will become dry and start to water. You might even turn this into a game with a friend and have a starting contest. The stinging sensation caused by pulling on your lashes or pulling out your lashes should make your eyes water nicely. Though you shouldn't intentionally pull out your lashes, you don't have to worry if you do. Eyelashes, contrary to common belief, do grow back. When you yawn, the tension of the muscles in your eyes and face cause your tear ducts to close off for its duration. This causes a slight surge of fluid (tears) once you are finished and your yawning muscles relax. If you can make yourself yawn, your eyes should water. Though you shouldn't stare into bright lights for long periods of time, as this can be harmful to your vision, some actors have used bright lights to trigger their eyes water. A famous example of this is actor Henry Fonda, who would often stare into bright lights when he needed to water up on stage.
Summary: Rub the area beneath your eyes gently. Dry out your eyes by staring. Grasp your upper eyelid and your lower eyelid by the lashes and pull. Yawn. Look into the lights.

Problem: Article: Public records are created and maintained by government agencies. While the definition of public records varies by state to state, they are directed by law to be made available to the public, often upon formal request. See if your state or county has a searchable online public records database. In Google or Bing, type the state or county plus "public records". Next, search for specific public records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, etc.) within state or county webpages. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides links to state and county agencies that maintain vital records (births, deaths, divorces, marriages). Go to the CDC.gov website and search for "where to write for vital records". The National Archives provide resources for obtaining military personnel or medical records. They provide a searchable database for records and documents in their collection from before World War I. Military service records can only be requested by a veteran or their next-of-kin. Casualty lists and records of medals, awards, and decorations up to the Vietnam War are also available on the webpage for the National Archives. Civil and criminal cases are handled at the county, state, and federal levels, so you will need to determine the relevant jurisdiction(s) when searching for case data. Civil cases refer to acts of negligence or disputes between organizations or individuals, while criminal cases are those that cause harm or violate privacy and safety. Search the county clerk's office for criminal or civil court records. The county clerk maintains records for civil, small claims, and even criminal cases decided at the district or county level. In a search engine, type the county's name and "criminal records" or "civil court records". If known, you can also enter the appellate's or defendant's name or the case number. Track down inmate records through the state Department of Corrections (DOC). In a search engine, type the name of the state and "department of corrections". In general, you should be able to find information such as an inmate's DOC number, location of incarceration, and dates of incarceration.
Summary: Locate state or county online public record repositories. Access vital records through state or county health departments. Research military service records through the National Archives. Find civil and criminal records online.

Problem: Article: This will tell us the hour of the day. The hours hand always points at the big numbers on the clock. When it's pointed between two numbers, the hour of the day is always the lower number. So if the hours hand is pointed between 5 and 6 on the clock, it's 5-something, because 5 is the lower number. For example, if the small, thick hand is pointed directly at the number 9, it's exactly 9 o'clock. Watch as the hour hand moves slowly closer to a big number, the minutes hand gets closer to the number 12. When the minutes hand hits 12, the next hour starts.
Summary:
Look at the number that the hours hand (the small, thick hand) is pointing at. Know that often, the hours hand will be pointed in between two numbers. Know that if the hours hand is pointed directly at a big number, it's exactly that-o'clock. Learn the movement of the hands.