Problem: Article: Fill a tea kettle or small saucepan with 1 cup (250 ml) of purified water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Measure out 2 tsp (10 ml) of dried parsley leaves. Place the leaves in the bottom of a teacup, pour the boiling water on top, and steep the leaves for 5 to 10 minutes. Parsley tea can have a bitter taste. Steep it for 5 minutes if you're sensitive to bitterness. If you enjoy strong teas or plan to sweeten it, steep the parsley for up to 10 minutes. Pass the contents of the teacup through a tea strainer. Collect the liquid tea in a second teacup placed beneath the strainer and discard the caught parsley leaves. Sweeten the tea, if desired it, or drink the parsley tea without any sweetener. Either way, you should enjoy it while it's still hot. Use your favorite sweetener, or consider trying a bit of raw cane sugar or locally sourced honey.
Summary: Boil the water. Steep the parsley for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain the leaves. Enjoy.

Problem: Article: Do you desire to learn and examine biology, behavioral sciences, chemistry, and mathematics? You should take top level biology, physics, math and chemistry courses while in high school. This will help you gain entry into a good university with a forensic science program. A future employer might judge you by the strength of the program and the prominence of the school. You should try to get into an undergraduate degree program in forensic science or in biology or chemistry if pursuing careers in medical examining or laboratory work. A degree in psychology is necessary to become a forensic psychologist. Not all programs claiming to offer forensic science teach the necessary skills that one needs to be a forensic scientist. Be sure to check the details of the program before enrolling. The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences offers lists of accredited British universities and courses for forensic science: http://www.forensic-science-society.org.uk/Membership. The Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission provides a list of accredited forensic science programs at U.S. universities: http://www.fepac-edu.org/accredited-universities If you cannot get a degree specifically in forensic science, you also can procure forensic scientist jobs with degrees in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, forensic chemistry, or analytical chemistry. Some employers prefer hiring people with undergraduate degrees in "pure sciences" like biology or chemistry. Ideally, candidates have learned the necessary research skills in those courses and then follow up with a master's degree in forensics. Consider enrolling at a university where you can minor in one of these subjects or minimally take relevant courses. This will point you towards a career in forensic law enforcement positions, and it will help you to understand the systems in which you will be working.
Summary: Have an earnest interest in science. Apply for a bachelor's degree in science or social science at a university or college. Supplement your education with a focus in law, police procedure or criminal justice.

Problem: Article: Draw a rectangle on your fabric that is 812 inches (22cm) tall and twice your shoulder circumference. Cut the rectangle out; you only need 1 piece. This will make a ruffle for your top. The ruffle will act as a decorative element as well as a casing for the elastic. It will also double-up as flowing "sleeves" for the shirt. To get your shoulder circumference: hold a cloth measuring tape behind your back, then wrap it around your shoulders and take the measurement in the front. Turn the shirt right-side-out first. Fold the ruffle down so that it hangs in front of the shirt, also right-side-out. Fold the top, raw edge of the ruffle down by 12 inch (1.3cm) so that it matches up with the rest of the shirt. The left and right edges of the ruffle should be hanging off to the sides. You won't be sewing them to the shirt. Overlap the ends of the elastic by 1 inch (2.5cm), making sure that it is tight enough to hold the shirt up around your shoulders. Sew the elastic using a zigzag stitch. Tuck it into the gap, then sew the gap using a straight stitch.
Summary: Cut an 812in (22cm) wide rectangle that's twice your shoulder circumference. Turn the shirt right-side-out, and fold the top edge of the ruffle down. Sew the elastic together, then stitch the gap shut.

Problem: Article: Toy poodles have a tendency to have very hairy canals. The hair on their body extends down into the ear canal and can plug it - a bit like wearing furry ear plugs all the time. Check with your vet to determine an appropriate schedule for plucking hair. Some experts' opinions vary about whether or not to pluck this hair. The argument for hair plucking is that is allows better air circulation and thus reduces the chances of ear infections, and that it removes hair that can trap earwax. Some argue, however, that hair plucking can leave your dog's ears sore and inflamed. Keep a close eye on your dog's ears, especially if you do not pluck the hair. Be vigilant for ear infections (characterized by a bad smell, thick black wax, or discharge from the ear), or a foreign object in the ear (constantly scratching the ear, or holding the head to one side). If you notice signs that your dog has a problem with his ear, ask your vet to check for a health problem. They may advise you whether to pluck the ear hair more or less often.
Summary:
Consider plucking out your dog's ear hair. Monitor the ears for problems. Visit your vet if you see a problem.