Q: If you have a repair kit, it'll have the material you need to create a patch. Otherwise, an old bath curtain or pool liner are great substitutes. Use scissors to cut a patch that is a little larger than the area you wish to cover. This will ensure the patch stays tight and in place over the hole. Repair kits come with some mattresses and can also be purchased wherever air mattresses are sold. Bike tire patch kits also work well for repairing air mattresses. Find them at bike and general stores. Brush the rubber cement over the back of the patch. Also spread a layer over the leaking area. You can use a rubber glove to smooth the glue in order to ensure the patch stays flat against the mattress. Other strong glues, such as super glue, contact cement, or epoxy, may also work. You can also find glue that is specifically designed for surfaces such as air mattresses, pool floats, or whitewater rafts. This glue can be found where these items are sold. Set the patch over the leaking area and press down on it until it's flat. Weigh the patch down with a heavy object, such as a book. Leave the patch there for up to 12 hours if possible. If you don't have time to wait for the glue to dry, the patch may come off. Try using duct tape or another cover material until you can cover the leak properly. Hook the mattress up to the pump and fill it with air. Listen for any leaks. To test this, you can put talcum powder around the patch. If the mattress is still leaking there, the air will blow off the powder.
A: Cut a patch out of a vinyl shower curtain. Spread rubber cement over the patch. Set the patch in place and leave it for 6 hours. Inflate the mattress to test it.

Q: Get some food treats or a toy and find your dog. Hold the toy or treat in view so he focuses on you. Do this by moving the toy or treat onto the ground in front of the dog, between his front legs. His head should follow it, and his body should follow shortly thereafter. When the dog's stomach is on the ground, lavish him with praise and give him the treat or toy. Be accurate with your praise, too. If you praise him halfway down or up, that is the behavior you will get. Once he's learned the behavior with the promise of a treat below him, move a little farther away. The hand signal for "down" will become your flat hand palm down moving in a downward direction from in front of your waist to your side. As the dog gets more consistent with the "down" behavior, add a verbal "down" or "lie down" command. Always praise him immediately when his belly is on the ground. Dogs read body language well and learn hand signals quite quickly. " As he gets more reliable with "down," pause a few seconds before praising and treating to encourage him to hold the position. If he pops up to get the treat, do not give it to him, or you will be rewarding the last behavior he did before the treat. Just start again, and the dog will understand that you want him all the way down on the ground, as long as you are consistent. Once your dog has caught onto the command, stand up straight when giving it. If you loom over him, you'll have a dog that only lays down when you are leaning over him. You want to work on being able to get your dog to lie down from across the room, eventually.
A: Get your dog's attention. Use the treat or toy to encourage your dog to lie down. Give immediate praise. Increase your distance. Lengthen the "down. Don't lean over your dog.

Q: Go to https://www.gmail.com/ in your browser. This will open your Gmail inbox if you're logged in. If you aren't logged in, enter your email address and password before continuing. Click the checkbox on the far-left side of a spam email to select it. This blue button is in the pop-up window. Doing so removes the spam email from your inbox and places it in the Spam folder. If you see an option that says Report spam & unsubscribe, click that option instead. It's on the left side of the page. You may first have to click the More labels tab to see this option. This link is at the top of the page. Doing so removes all spam messages from the Spam folder.
A: Open Gmail. Select a spam message. Click Report spam. Click the Spam tab. Click Delete all spam messages now. Click OK when prompted.

Q: The total return on a fund is the sum of the value of any dividends the fund paid out, the value of any capital gains the fund paid out, and any increase in NAV over the life of the purchaser's holding, divided by the purchase price of the fund. The total return is expressed as a percentage, to illustrate what percent of the purchase price holders have received in cash distributions and fund appreciation during the fund life. Mutual funds are required by law to distribute capital gains (positive cash flow from the purchase and sale of stock with mutual funds) to fund shareholders. This is different than a share of stock, where the holder receives capital gains as an increase to share price, not a direct pay out. For this reason, the NAV of a fund isn't enough on its own to evaluate long-term performance of a fund. You should analyze your total return rate to determine whether or not you are earning enough income off of your fund investment. Most funds are fairly diverse, and mutual funds should over-perform the stock market. While the stock market does fluctuate constantly, you should evaluate your fund's performance against the market's to ensure you are getting a reasonable return. From 1926 to the present, the annualized return for the S&P 500 has been about 10 percent. The annualized return from Sept 2005 to Sept 2015 for S&P 500 has been about 7%. Note that returns can vary depending upon holding period, and that returns of individual stocks can vary significantly. You should compare your total return rate to the return rate on the stock market for the period you are assessing, while considering your overall acceptable return rate. The net asset value is a good indicator of whether or not your investment in the fund is retaining its value. If you purchased a share of a mutual fund for $50, receive investment income on the fund of $5 each year, and maintain a net asset value of $50 each year, you will essentially be earning 10% interest on your investment, which is a much higher rate than a savings account. By following the NAV of your fund shares, you can monitor whether or not your base investment is retaining its value, in addition to bringing in income. Most investment strategists caution against using the NAV to value your investment in the same way you might value an investment in stock using the daily stock price. Because mutual funds pay out all of their income and capital gains to shareholders, (besides the management fees charged to operate the fund), successful mutual funds don't have to increase their NAV over time. They instead need to maintain NAV while providing interest payments to shareholders. After assessing the NAV and total return performance of your fund investment, you may consider whether or not to adjust your investments. While mutual funds are considered some of the most secure and diverse investments in stocks, some funds focus on specific market areas, like tech or healthcare. If you feel your specific fund isn't providing the returns you are seeking, and you think you can get those returns elsewhere, adjust your investments accordingly.
A:
Calculate your fund's total return. Evaluate your fund's total return rate. Evaluate your fund's net asset value. Adjust your fund investments.