INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Read the label of the animal to ensure that you are able to wash it in your machine. You won't be able to machine a stuffed animal if: Your stuffed animal comes with a music box inside. It's very old, fur or limbs are falling apart, or it's fragile to hold. There are items that have been glued on like plastic eyes, legs, arms, ears, or sequins. The animal is wearing delicate clothing that is sewn permanently on and can't be removed like a glittery dress or an easily broken crown. The animal is stuffed with small foam balls instead of batting. Do you need to remove any parts? Are there any loose strings that need to be taken care of? Make sure that you don't cause any damage to the animal or your machine. Stuffed animals are best washed in a machine that does not have an agitator. Machines with an agitator tend to ball up the animal because the agitator displaces the batting. Instead of using a top loading machine, you could take a large load of laundry to a laundromat and wash your stuffed animal with that load. A mesh laundry bag can be purchased at your local dollar store, fabric store, or laundromat. It gives added protection from snagging and jostling by your machine. Even a normal cycle may be too vigorous for your stuffed animal so always wash in gentle or delicate to be safe. Use warm or cool water. Avoid using hot water because it may dissolve any glue causing pieces to fall off.

SUMMARY: Make sure that you're able to machine wash your stuffed animal. Examine the animal carefully. Find out what type of machine you have. Place your animal in a mesh bag. Use the gentle or delicate cycle.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Many people learn about jobs through their social network. So, take advantage of this fact by reaching out to employed friends and seeing if they have any potential leads for you to look into. Friends and even family members should be willing to help when you ask for their help. Say something like, "Are you still working for that publishing house? I've been having a little trouble getting back on my feet after I lost my job. Is there any chance you're hiring, or could put in a good word with the boss on my behalf?" Most towns have locally-focused business networks, sustainable business networks, or Chamber of Commerce groups. Get involved so that you can meet the people supplying the jobs. These groups or clubs will regularly provide information regarding local job availability and may assist with readying your resume. Local churches or other religious hubs often host business groups as well. Brush up your resume, put on a suit, and market your experience and qualifications at these fairs. If the job fair offers an online resume-submission option, consider this as well. Also, depending on the types of business groups that meet in your community, you could also ask for an invitation to a local Rotary Club or Chamber of Commerce group. Also, if you know friends who attend cocktail hours with clients or work colleagues, you could ask to join. This is a perfect time to meet new people and get your name out in the community. They may be willing to share knowledge about company job openings before they are publicly posted. As long as you left the company on good terms, you can view the people there as networking partners. This doesn't necessarily mean that you can get your old job back, but you can at least ask former supervisors or coworkers if they know of any openings in general. However, if you left the company on bad terms, it may not be wise to reach out to former coworkers and ask about new job opportunities.

SUMMARY: Ask locally employed friends if they know of employers offering jobs. Join a local business group or job club to find out about new jobs. Visit job fairs to connect with potential future employers. Keep in contact with your former colleagues and bosses.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For female patients of child-bearing age, the prescription must be filled and picked up within 7 days of the office visit when the tests were done to confirm that you are not pregnant. For everybody else, each prescription must be filled and picked up within 30 days of the office visit. Doses are to be taken orally, with food, and at approximately the same time each day. Food in your stomach helps the drug to be absorbed. An Accutane regimen will usually last several months. Remember to take your pill every day. It may be helpful to set a daily alarm on your cell phone or your alarm clock to remind yourself not to miss a dose. If you do miss a pill, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose. In that case, just skip the dose you missed completely. Do not double up doses in an effort to catch up. In addition to birth control, monthly blood tests are required to monitor for changes, including the balance of different forms of cholesterol in your blood (specifically, your triglyceride levels). Routine lab work is necessary to ensure that Accutane is not causing any internal damage to your liver or kidneys. Triglycerides refer to the fatty acids that are normally found in your blood. These may peak when eating particularly fatty foods, such as fast food or other deep fried meals. Maintaining a healthy diet helps the drug to be better absorbed, and helps to avoid abnormally high levels of fatty acids sometimes caused by eating meals high in fats. Taking Accutane during pregnancy has been shown to significantly increase the risk of birth defects. Women who get pregnant while taking Accutane have a 30% chance of birth defects, as opposed to the normal 3-5% chance. Remember that Accutane works by targeting your sebaceous glands. Using over-the-counter and prescription acne products will only aggravate your skin and increase dryness. Talk with your dermatologist about using any skin products while taking Accutane. Use a gentle skin cleanser, such as Dove or Aveeno, when using Accutane to avoid skin irritation. As the saying goes: Knowledge is power. Let your dermatologist know if you are experience anything unusual during your treatment. Ask about specific side effects to look for, such as blurry vision or severe back pain.

SUMMARY:
Pick up your prescription on time. Take your Accutane exactly as prescribed. Stick to your regimen, and commit to it. Understand other commitments required to take Accutane. Use the required forms of birth control. Avoid using other acne products. Keep in contact with your dermatologist.