The mites are usually most problematic in late summer through fall when their population reaches its height. More mites mean more encounters and greater demand on the food supply. Since they're carried by the wind, they can easily end up in your home via open doors or windows. Since they are small enough to pass through screens, closed windows are the best way to prevent them from entering your home. Although it may be warm, long sleeves, pants, gloves, and a floppy hat can limit your exposure to oak mites. Since yard work stirs up the mites, it's best to wear as many clothes as possible to prevent them from getting on your skin. Raking leaves puts you at the greatest risk for encountering mites because they often live on oak leaves. Rubber gloves can protect your hands better than leather ones. Many insecticides are not effective against oak mites, but DEET can be. Spray the product onto yourself before going outside. Since it's not always effective, it's a good idea to use DEET in addition to other protective measures, such as wearing extra clothing. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings. Like all insecticides, DEET can be harmful if used incorrectly. This will remove any mites that are lingering on your skin or in your hair. It won't heal bites that you've already received, but it will prevent the mites from biting you more. After you spend time working or playing outdoors, your clothes could harbor oak mites. Washing your clothes as soon as you come into the house can prevent them from sticking around to bite you. It's best to use a hot setting to ensure that the mites don't survive the wash. Pets can also pick up the mites and may bring them into your home. This is especially true if your pet likes to roll around in the leaves, which can harbor the mites. Give your pet a bath in warm water, using an appropriate pet shampoo. Always use a pet shampoo that is formulated for that particular animal. Do not use human shampoo, as this can be harmful to your pets.

Summary: Keep your doors and windows shut. Wear protective clothing when doing yard work. Use DEET insecticide when outdoors. Shower immediately after spending time outdoors. Wash clothing you wore outdoors in hot water as soon as you get home. Bathe your pets if they go outside.

VLC Player is a free, open-source video player that can play any video format. It can also convert your video files into the MP4 format. You can download VLC from videolan.org. It is available for any OS. This will launch the conversion tool. Add... button and select the video. You can load videos of almost any format. Click Convert / Save once you've selected your file(s). This will tell VLC to convert the file into the MP4 format. You can click the Settings button to adjust the settings. Most users can leave them at default. Browse... button and save the output file. This will be the final converted file. Make sure you name it something you'll recognize. Start button and wait. The conversion process will take as long as the original video. This is because VLC plays the video and re-records it as MP4.

Summary: Download and install VLC player. Click the "Media" menu in VLC Player and select "Convert / Save". Click the . Select "Video H.264 + MP3 (MP4)" from the "Profile" menu. Click the . Click the .

In some cases, probate hearings are much less straightforward. Potential heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors may contest the will itself and/or your role as the executor. These situations can become very complicated, and because they often involve friends and family members of the deceased person, they can also be highly emotional. Interested parties might contest the probate process for a number of reasons. These include: The individual feels entitled to a larger share of the estate than the will provides. The person believes that the deceased person was coerced, tricked, or unfairly influenced when they created the will. The individual suspects that the will does not conform to certain legal requirements. The person thinks that someone else would be a more capable executor than you. If one or more interested parties do contest the probate, you will be tasked with defending both the will itself and/or your appointment as executor. Depending on the complexity of the situation and the timing of the objections, the judge will either make decisions at the hearing or schedule a second hearing to handle the developments. One of the most common contested probate situations occurs when a would-be heir objects to the distribution of assets as outlined in the will. Although some states have specific laws providing for a deceased individual's spouse, in general, a person can choose to leave their assets to anyone. Therefore, in this case, the judge is likely to be concerned only with the validity of the will itself. Your job will be to show, through witnesses and any other evidence, that the will conforms to state law and represents the true intentions of the decedent. A less common reason for a contested probate process involves the legal concept of escheat. This situation occurs in cases in which the government may have the right to some or all of the decedent's property. This situation typically arises when there are no living heirs, but depending on your state, there may be circumstances in which the government takes an interest in the distribution of the decedent's assets. In such cases, your job will be to show that the will is valid and that there are legal heirs who are entitled to the deceased person's property, other than the government. Even if you don't feel that you need an attorney to handle the entire probate process, you may wish to consult an attorney for advice if you receive an objection to the will or to your appointment as executor. These proceedings can quickly become very complicated and you should at least get an attorney's opinion as to how to handle the matter before acting.

Summary: Understand that interested parties can contest the will. Defend against objections. Consult an attorney for advice.

The invitation must include the following information: The address/where the party is Day of the party and time it begins Drop off and pick up times (see above) What to bring (pillow, blanket, costume, makeover goodies, DVD, etc.) RSVP (how your guests contact you to say if they can come or not). That includes your email address and phone number. It's fast, it's easy to track and most people are not the slightest bit surprised to receive invitations via emails. Just be sure to offer the option of calling you as well as emailing back, as some parents will still prefer to talk to the household parent or guardian in person.
Summary: Mail invitations one to two weeks prior to the party. Consider using email to send out the slumber party request.