Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Plan to get a good night's sleep. Put a pad and pen or pencil within easy reach of your bed. Keep your alarm close to your bed. Don't eat, drink alcohol or take medication right before bed. Calm your mind and body before bedtime. Make a conscious decision to remember your dreams. Think about a major problem or emotional concern or read right before you fall asleep.

Answer: We have more facility to remember the dreams which occur when our bodies are in the sleeping stage known as REM, which stands for Rapid Eye Movement. The body is at rest, but the mind is active with dreams. If you don't get enough sleep at night, or your sleep is interrupted a lot, you get less REM sleep, and fewer dreams. Try going to bed every night at the same time, and waking up at the same time every morning, to make sure you're getting the right kind of rest. Most people need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep every night to achieve the right amount of rest. People who sleep less than six hours have a hard time remembering dreams, because longer, more vivid dreams take place later in the sleeping cycle. Create a restful sleeping environment. Eliminate noises and distractions that might be preventing you from falling into a deeper sleep. Wear earplugs if necessary, and make sure you have heavy curtains that block out light from outside. It's best if it just has plain paper with no designs or other distractions. Use this pad only for recording your dreams. Before you go to sleep, make sure it is open to the next page on which you can write so you don't have to search for a blank page when you wake up. Always put the pen in the same spot so that you don't have to search for that, either. (You can write down where you put your pen or other things before you go to sleep so you can find them later.) An alternative to writing your dreams is to keep a tape recorder near your bed or under your pillow so that you can verbally recount what happened in your dream. If you have to get out of bed to turn it off, you will be more likely to forget what you were dreaming about. Set your alarm to go off after you've gotten an adequate amount of sleep. Try not to use a radio alarm clock, since the ads and chatter on the morning show will be distracting. If you can wake up without an alarm clock, you won't have to worry about turning it off. If possible, try using a gentler way of waking up. Ask someone to wake you gently and without talking to you, or hook up a timer to the lights in your room. Many people find that they are able to better recall dreams if they don't use an alarm clock. The chemicals in these items can affect your brain's ability to remember dreams. Try not to ingest anything for at least a few hours before going to bed, so that nothing interferes with your memory or your sleep patterns. Is your brain typically buzzing before bed? Having a lot of stressful thoughts in your head can make it harder to remember your dreams, which requires deep focus. Before you go to bed, let your mind relax and be free of heavy thoughts. Let it drift calmly into sleep. Avoid taking your phone or laptop into bed with you. Emailing and checking texts right before bed doesn't give your mind the time it needs to clear. Try meditating, or using the classic counting sheep technique, to free up your mind. You've got a better chance of remembering your dreams if you really want to remember them. Assuming you do want to, tell yourself that you're going to remember your dreams and conscientiously follow the steps to make your desire to remember your dreams come true. Think deeply about the situation without pressing for solutions or coming to conclusions. Just thinking about the problem opens the door, in a sense, to more vividly remembered dreams, and the dreams may even offer more insights regarding the problem at hand.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Search online for local or nationwide trophy recycling programs. Read the center's website to familiarize with the requirements and costs. Call the facility if you have questions or concerns about the process. Remove any engraved plates if you want to save them. Drop off your boxed up trophies if you live nearby. Mail your trophies if you don't live near the recycling center.

Answer: There are several organizations across the nation that offer trophy recycling options for a small fee. Go online and search for "trophy recycling near me" to browse different recycling centers. Local centers are great since you can drop off your trophies in person, but they are only located in specific places. If there is not a center near you, you can easily mail in your trophies instead. When you find a center you'd like to use, browse through the online instructions, and look for a frequently asked questions section. Many recycling programs accept gently used trophies. Be aware that shipping is at your expense. You can review the list of non-accepted items, for example. Look on the website for a phone number, and contact the center if you need assistance. The employees can inform you of particular recyclable materials, restricted items, and any affiliated costs. For example, this is helpful if you are mailing your trophies out of state and want assistance with the mailing process. If you want to keep the engraved name plate, be sure to remove it before you send in your trophy or plaque. Most engraved plates are attached with small screws. Use a small screwdriver to unscrew them from the trophy. You can set them in a safe location for later, like a keepsake box or display case. If you want to drop off trophies locally, pack them in boxes, bags, or containers that you do not need returned. A cardboard box or plastic shopping bag works great. Then, drop off your trophies and plaques during the center's operational hours. When you arrive, pay the small recycling fee. Dropping off your trophies is completely free, though recycling fees vary from center to center. They are usually around $1 (0.74) a trophy. If you are dropping off a large number of trophies, contact the center in advance so they can prepare space. Contact the recycling center to place an order and receive a sales order number. Locate the mailing address on the center's website. Box up your trophies, and address the package to the recycling center. Be sure to include your sales order number on the outside of the box, as well as your return address. Then, visit a nearby post office and pay for the shipping expenses. If your box does not have a sales order number listed, it will be returned. This ensures your recycled trophies and plaques are paid for before you mail them in.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pick a sharp size 14, 16, or 18 needle. Choose a polyester thread in your choice of color. Adjust stitches to 3.0 mm or longer.

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Since some clear vinyls are thick, use a very sharp needle that can cut through the material. Use a leather needle size 14 or a universal needle in 16 or 18. These won't bend when you sew through the vinyl. If you can't find needles for leather, you can also choose needles made for denim. If you're making something that will be stored outside, use a bonded nylon thread because it's weatherproof. For most other projects, you can use a standard polyester thread. For an eye-catching project, consider using several different colors of thread. To prevent the stitches from pulling and tearing the clear vinyl, adjust your machine to make stitches that are at least 3.0 mm or longer. This will make stronger seams that those made with shorter stitches. The stitches should be at least 2.5 mm wide.