Having regular meetings on your calendar and knowing that you'll need to be able to talk intelligently with other people about a book is a great incentive to keep reading. Depending on where you live, you may have many genres to choose from. Try sticking to your favorite genre first, just to make sure that you stay on track. You can branch out after you've gotten into the swing of things. If you can't find any near you, you can start your own. You can use Facebook or meetup to create groups easily. The public library systems in many states or larger cities often choose one book and encourage as many people as possible to read it at the same time. They usually include programs like book talks and other events where you can join a discussion. If you do this with friends, it can be easier to stay on track, and you'll have someone to talk to about the book. You can look for a broader forum that discusses multiple kinds of books, or you can pursue a specific artist or genre. On social media forums like Goodreads, you can see what your friends are reading, read book reviews, and keep track of your own reading so you can see your progress. There is also an option to find books related to ones you've liked as well, which makes finding new books easy.
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One-sentence summary -- Join a book club. Participate in city or statewide reading initiative. Sign up for an online book forum.

No matter what method of joining you use, using clamps to keep the joint steady while it sets in important. There are lots of different styles of clamps depending on what project you're working on. See your local hardware store for help choosing what's right for you. The most basic way to join the pieces is to glue the angles, fit them together, and then nail them into place using a pneumatic brad nailer. This works best if the pieces can be nailed onto something else, like a door frame, because the ends will not hold together well. Set the nails if they do not go in far enough with a nail setter, then fill the holes with wood putty and stain or paint the putty to match the wood. You can drill dowel holes and place dowels in the joined ends of the wood if it is thick enough. This can add support and make the joint much stronger. Simply drill the hole, cover a dowel in wood glue, and join the pieces. Use a dowel size appropriate to the thickness of your wood. Once the ends are joined, you can also try a notch joint. Using a thick circular saw, cut a notch in the corner of the joint. Then, fill the notch with glue and fit in a triangular shim, cut to the correct size and shape. This is a more advanced method but can be beautiful if done correctly.
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One-sentence summary -- Use clamps. Use glue and nails. Use dowels. Use a notch joint.

Visit your state's courthouse or court website to find out what requirements you must fulfill. Since every situation is different, it can be difficult to determine whether your are eligible. It's a good idea to speak with someone in person to find out how to proceed. In some instances, defense attorneys will negotiate agreement with prosecutors regarding future expungement. Specifically, the prosecutor agrees not to oppose expungement if the defendant meets all requirements. Be sure to check with your attorney to find out if such a discussion took place. Once you've determined that you're eligible, file a petition with the courthouse. You'll have to pay a fee, and you'll have to wait for the court to process your paperwork. In some states, you'll receive a hearing date on which you'll meet with a judge to have your record expunged. In some states like Florida, you will need to get a certificate of eligibility form. You'll also need a copy of the disposition of the case, and a set of fingerprints. A certification of eligibility is not the same as an expungement. It is just the paperwork you must have in place to file a petition for expungement. In states like California, you must complete and file a Petition for Dismissal form. You must also submit an Order for Dismissal form and a Declaration. Make sure you file the petition correctly according to the requirements in your state. Small mistakes in the petition may create delays in the proceedings, since you'll have to start over. In some states, you must file the petition in the county where the court charged you with a crime. An attorney can help you determine whether you're eligible. He or she will also help you fill out the paperwork properly and complete the necessary steps to get your expungement. If you have a hearing, he or she will also go to court and speak on your behalf. Even a case that seems straightforward could end up being more complicated than you thought. It is worth it to have an expert involved to help you. Consider contacting your local public defender's office. Public defenders often help individuals seeking to improve their professional and personal opportunities. For an example, visit the Orange County, California Public Defender's "New Leaf Program." You can also check out the Clean Slate Clinic, located in Alameda County, California.
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One-sentence summary -- Find out whether you're eligible for an expungement. File a petition for expungement. Consider working with an attorney.It is a good idea to hire an attorney to help you navigate this process.

If it's in the Documents directory, for example, you'll open your Documents folder. You'll need to enter the zipped folder's name exactly as it appears on the folder here. Remember to take into account pacing and capitalization. It's in the bottom-left corner of the screen. This icon is a black box with a white ">_" on it. You should see Terminal either in the bar on the left side of the Menu window, or in the group of programs listed in the Menu window. You can also search for Terminal by clicking the search bar at the top of the Menu window and then typing in terminal. You'll replace the "filename" part of the command with your zipped folder's name. For example, if your folder is named "BaNaNa", you'd type unzip BaNaNa.zip into Terminal. Doing so will run your command and unzip your selected folder.
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Locate your zipped folder. Note the name of the zipped folder. Click Menu. Click the Terminal icon. Type unzip filename.zip into Terminal. Press Enter.