INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Carefully separate the rhizomes using a sharp knife, keeping the roots and stems attached. Place the rhizomes in a moist potting soil mixture and water as needed. Keep the humidity up and temperature between 6075F (1624C). Keep the soil moist and out of direct sunlight. Remove a leaf with dark spores and place it in a paper bag. When the leaf dries, the spores will fall off. Water them, cover them with plastic, and keep them at a temperature between 6070F (1621C). Planting spores is a more difficult process than propagating from divisions. When the leaves are about 1 inch (2.5cm) high, remove the plastic and transplant them to small containers. Keep young ferns in a humid environment since they easily dry out. Rabbit foot fern rhizomes hold a lot of water, so do not overwater the newly planted fern or it will rot. Take similar care when watering your spores.

SUMMARY: Divide the rhizomes to create more plants. Examine the underside of the leaves for spores. Plant the spores in a peat-based mixture. Water the new plants with care.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Think about how you want to write your book. As technology develops, the number of choices becomes greater and greater. You will need to choose a method which works best for you but keep in mind that it may affect how you go about publishing your work. You can write the text with a pen and paper, type on a typewriter, type on a computer, or use a software program which records your voice as you talk and translates it into typed text. Different methods work best for different people. You will need an acceptable space, which allows you to work without interruption. It will need to accommodate your chosen writing method and be comfortable and not distracting. Common options include a coffee house, office, or library. It is helpful to have access to tools such as dictionaries, thesauruses, articles on your topic, etc. You will want to be sure that you do not become distracted while writing so have everything you may need. Many people develop a specific thing, which they cannot write without, such as a particular food or sitting at a particular chair. Make sure that these needs are met before continuing.

SUMMARY: Choose your writing method. Find a writing space. Cover your creature comforts.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Do your own thing. Avoid the mainstream. Part of the indie lifestyle is being creative. If you don't want to just follow the mainstream, you may need to make your own way. Take up sewing. This is a great way to show off your own personality and style. Sewing will allow you to really create one of a kind outfits just right for you, which reflect your style. Start a band. You may need to learn an instrument, but not really. Bikini Kill was started by a spoken word poet who wanted a bigger audience and included band members who had never played their instruments until they started. Jump in and express yourself. Then practice. Make your own jewelry. This is a great way to brandish your style and originality. Create a zine. A zine is a small, self-published booklet which has been around since the copy machine made it possible to reproduce your own work. These are usually filled with rebellious ideas, counterculture writing, poetry, sketches and stories. Create several volumes and hand them out. See if you can create a fan base. Treat your city like a campground. Hike around, explore and investigate. Stick your nose where it doesn't belong. Be sure you stay safe in the process and do your best to avoid getting caught, but cross the "Do not enter" lines and go to the places no one else dares to go. Go spelunking in utility tunnels. Hop the fence and have a picnic in a neglected, overgrown environment. Sneak into abandoned buildings and warehouses. The gourmet food truck began with the social media promoted Kogi Korean BBQ food truck in Los Angeles and has exploded from there. Now you can find them in most major cities and popping up at all kinds of festivals. What better way to rock the establishment than eating at a restaurant with no established building? Find a food truck near you. Independent people like to do their own thing. They avoid sitting in a office or a cubicle or a library and prefer working on an old wooden table with a hot cup of coffee, or reading a book in a comfy old chair in the corner of the coffee shop. Don't rely on cars or public transit. Get a bike to get around town. Bikes can be an extension of your personality. Dress up your bike with stickers and accessories like baskets and bells. Don't be afraid of a helmet ruining your style. You will look smart and be safe. While all of these suggestions fit the indie lifestyle, the main element is independence. Stay true to your own individuality. You do you and that will be the most indie move you can make. Analyze yourself. Acknowledge and embrace your strengths and flaws. It's helpful to really know who you are before you join a group. Remain authentic when joining a new group. Don't let your personality be swallowed by trying to fit in. Stay informed. Read, keep track of current events and always be learning. You will develop interests and become more well-rounded and unique. Have opinions. Don't allow yourself to be easily swayed by the group. Express your own opinions respectfully.

SUMMARY: Start a new hobby. Join the urban exploration movement. Eat on the street. Hang out at coffee shops. Ride a bike. Be yourself.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pair up the matching "R" and "L" pieces and pin them together. This will create a thicker shoulder pad that has 1 layer of batting. If you want your shoulder pads to have graduated thickness, cut out a series of progressively smaller pieces. Use fabric spray adhesive to secure the pieces together in a stack. You'll place another full-sized piece of batting over the top to smooth over the levels. Sew a straight stitch around the perimeter to hold the layers of batting together. The first dart will take in 14in (0.64cm) and the second, larger dart will take in 12in (1.3cm). The larger dart should go on the side with more volume which will be positioned towards the back of the shoulder. They can both be about 2in (5.1cm) deep. Mark these with a fabric marker or pencil. Pin in the darts on both shoulder pads, making sure you're taking in volume from both of the 2 layers of batting. Sew the darts closed using a machine straight stitch. Trim away the loose threads. Place the batting onto the wrong side of the corresponding "R" and "L" pieces of lining fabric. Position it in the center and begin folding the 1in (2.5cm) seam allowance toward the inside. Pin around the edges. The lining fabric should now be enclosing the edges of the batting. Take care in folding around the corners so that the seam allowance doesn't stick out or add too much bulk. Sew a straight stitch 14in (0.64cm) away from the folded edge. Now, your lining fabric should be totally enclosing all edges of the batting. Trim away the excess seam allowance. If you have pinking shears, use these when trimming away the seam allowance so that the raw edges of the lining fabric won't fray. Your shoulder pads are now ready to whip stitch into the garment of your choice!

SUMMARY:
Sandwich 2 layers of batting together and pin them. Use a sewing machine to straight stitch around the edges of the stack. Mark 2 darts on the curved edge of the batting. Pin and machine sew the darts. Fold and pin the seam allowance of the lining fabric over the batting. Machine sew around the perimeter of the shoulder pads. Trim away the raw edges of the lining fabric.