Q: As a publisher or producer, you prepare the contract. You should work with a lawyer, who is an integral part of any business. An experienced lawyer can help you even at the negotiation stage. You can find a lawyer by asking someone else in the business if they would recommend their lawyer. If you can't get any leads, then contact your local or state bar association. Ask for a referral to a lawyer who handles copyright and literary works especially. You might not be able to afford a lawyer, e.g., because you are a student who wants to make a film for school. In this case, you can try to find sample contracts online and modify them to suit your situation. Columbia University Law School has a sample book contract at http://web.law.columbia.edu/keep-your-copyrights/contracts/samples/11. The American Bar Association has a sample option purchase agreement at http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/migrated/Forums/entsports/PublicDocuments/imanage_311793_2.authcheckdam.pdf. You should have handled most of the negotiations before sitting down to draft your contract. However, you still need to give a draft of the contract to the other party and give them a chance to look it over. If the author suggests substantial changes, then talk them over. All parties should sign the contract. Make sure to give the author/agent a copy of the signed agreement and hold onto the original in your principal place of business or in a safety deposit box.
A: Hire a lawyer. Find sample contracts. Allow the author to review the contract. Sign the contract.

Q: Place the mushrooms and flax seeds in separate bowls. Pour water over the contents of both dishes and allow them to absorb that water for a full four hours. Place the mushrooms in a dish and pour enough cool water inside to cover them by a full 1 inch (2.5 cm). Soak for four hours, drain the water, then rinse with running water. Cut the mushrooms into strips and set aside. Place the flax seeds in a small bowl and pour 1/4 cup (60 ml) water over them. Let soak for four hours. The flax seeds should absorb the water during this time. Pour the vegetable oil into a medium saucepan or deep skillet. Warm the oil on the stove over medium-high heat. Scatter the sliced ginger in the hot oil. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the ginger turns golden-brown. Remove the ginger from the oil when ready. Set it aside temporarily. Toss in the prepared mushrooms and drizzle in the sesame oil. Reduce the heat to medium, and stir-fry for several minutes until the sesame oil becomes fragrant. You should only need to cook these ingredients for a minute or so before the heat draws out the scent of the sesame oil. Stir-fry the contents of the pan for 30 to 60 seconds, blending the seasonings in thoroughly. If you do not have both light and dark soy sauces, use 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of whatever soy sauce you have on hand. Pour the water and sugar into the pan and stir them into the rest of the contents. Cover, and let simmer for a full 10 minutes. Watch the contents of the pan. You do not need to stir the mixture, but you need to make sure that it remains at a gentle simmer for the full 10 minutes. Adjust the heat settings as needed to maintain that simmer. Remove the pan from the stove and transfer the mixture inside to a large bowl. Allow it to drop to room temperature. Pour the cooled mixture into a blender. Add the flax seeds, as well as the pre-cooked ginger, and pulse the ingredients together until texture becomes smooth. You won't be filtering out any solid ingredients for this recipe, so any visible chunks left behind need to be very small and hardly noticeable. Pour the pureed sauce into a saucepan and return it to the stove. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat for roughly 5 minutes. Essentially, you're just heating the sauce through during this step. You don't want it to boil or simmer. You can serve the vegan oyster sauce now or pour it into a plastic or glass container with an airtight lid. Refrigerate it for up to one week.
A: Soak the mushrooms and flax seeds. Heat the vegetable oil. Saute the ginger. Add the mushrooms and sesame oil. Add the salt and soy sauces. Combine with the water and sugar. Cool. Blend in the flax seeds. Heat gently for 5 minutes. Serve it now or use it later.

Q: These days, it is easy to find a pair of reusable adult diapers that resemble your regular underwear. The underwear are so discrete that your roommates will be unable to detect them and won't learn of your issue with incontinence. Do your research before making the purchase. While manufacturers may rate their pull-on underwear as fully absorbent, there are many reviewers who would disagree. Things to consider are the fit, absorbency and style. You may want to purchase a few different pairs prior to leaving so that you can determine what works and what doesn't ahead of time. If you don't like the idea of relying solely on underwear to keep you protected, consider purchasing incontinence pads or boosters. Boosters aren't typically used on their own; however, they can be used with a disposable brief or pull-up for maximum absorbency. There are boosters available that make it possible for you to get through the day without changing them. If you have a long day of classes or are tailgating at a football game, it may be worth looking into this option! If your incontinence issues are only minor, pads may be your best bet, as they can be worn with different types of underwear including regular (snug fitting) or specialty made underwear. It's a good idea to have extra sets of sheets on hand for any bedwetting incidents. You'll want to be able to change your sheets as many times as necessary without having to run down to the laundry room each time. Additionally, there are other great products available, which are waterproof and can protect your mattress. Today you won't have a difficult time finding waterproof products, which keep both you and your mattress dry. The goal is to reduce damage and excessive laundry. A waterproof mattress pad should be on your must buy list. With the ability to hold up to 6 cups of fluid, pads provide absorbency as well as moisture protection. You may want to consider vinyl mattress covers, as they lock out moisture and serve as an inexpensive way to add years of life to your mattress. For underwear and pads alike, sealable plastic bags will come in handy if you'd rather wait to dispose of them in a more private setting. Plastic bags can easily be stored in your bookbag. When you're in a public restroom, simply place your wet belongings in the bag and back into your bookbag. No one will be the wiser! An environmentally friendly option is a reusable, sealable waterproof bag. You can place the wet products into the bag, dispose of them later and then throw the bag in with your laundry. Things such as plastic gloves and stain and odor removers will come in handy in a dorm setting. There's no need to clean in front of your roommate either. Wait until they leave for class to do your cleaning, if you feel more comfortable doing so. You can always explain to your roommate that you're a neat freak and like things to be clean. Open the windows after using cleaning products. You wouldn't want the room to smell overwhelming upon your roommates return. If you're still concerned about your peers noticing the pad, diapers or underwear you're wearing, choose clothing that doesn't cling. In other words, wearing skinny jeans may not be the best choice for you. However, men can wear looser fitting jeans and go with an untucked shirt, while women can opt for long skirts or tunic shirts. If you're heading to the beach with your friends, women can accessorize with a full or partial cover up, while men can sport board shorts.
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Determine the best underwear for you. Consider incontinence pads or boosters. Purchase bedding supplies. Remember sealable plastic bags. Don't forget the cleaning supplies. Choose the right clothes.