Article: Dab some rubbing alcohol on a clean rag and gently wipe the surface of your leather chair to clean it before you begin the repair process. Be careful not to rub too vigorously or to use more potent cleaning materials as this could discolor your leather or further damage it. Push the nose of your glue dispenser inside the crack of the ripped leather and apply the glue to the underneath side of the tear on both sides. Make sure to get as little glue as possible on the visible outer surface. If the tear is very small, you may need to apply the glue with a cotton swab or toothpick to make sure you can insert it in the ripped area and apply it to the back side of the tear. Holding your hands firmly on the leather material, push the 2 ripped edges together so that they are touching and push down against the leather backing. This will connect the 2 sides together and glue them to the leather backing for more support. Be sure to wipe up any excess glue with a clean rag or paper towel so that it does not dry in place. In order to blend the dried glue into the surface of the leather, you’ll need to sand it very gently. Use a 320-grit piece of sandpaper and rub it softly over the surface of the tear.  You should continue sanding until there is no obvious sign of the adhesive bubbling out from the rip and no cracks in the surface of the leather. Be sure to sand in the direction of the tear (if it’s a rip, not a circular hole). Commence the sanding as soon as you glue the pieces together so that the glue doesn’t have time to fully dry. This will help the finished product look more natural, as you’ll have to sand less vigorously than if there were big splotches of hardened glue to sand down. Use a sponge or clean rag to apply some leather finish to the repaired rip in the leather. Carefully dip the sponge (or rag) into the top of the leather finish canister until it is covered with a thin layer, but not dripping. Dab a thin layer of the leather finish onto the surface of the leather. It’s important that you let the first coat of the leather finish dry completely before moving on to the second layer. It will typically take about 2 hours for each layer to dry completely. Use a hairdryer on the lowest setting to speed up the drying time. Direct the heat at the surface of the leather for 5 minutes or less at a time. You will probably need a half dozen or more layers of leather finish before the repaired portion begins to blend with the rest of the leather chair. Be sure each previous coat is completely dry before starting on the next coat. The finish acts as a protective seal for the leather, much like stain on hardwood floors. Applying several layers of finish will help protect the surface of the leather and make your repair last longer.
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Wash the torn area with rubbing alcohol and a clean rag. Apply furniture glue to the bottom side of the torn leather. Push the ripped sides together. Sand the surface of the leather and the adhesive glue gently. Dab the first coat of leather finish on with a sponge. Let the leather finish dry completely before moving on. Apply several layers of leather finish, letting each layer dry in between.
Article: Most plastic, glass, or ceramic mugs and lids will say “Microwave Safe” on the bottom. Use a mug and lid that specifically says microwave safe. Do not use metal materials or foil in the microwave. Using a measuring cup, measure out ½ cup of water. Pour the water into the mug. . Using the side of the mug, tap the egg firmly once or twice to break through the shell, taking care to not break the yolk. Pry open the egg halves, and let the egg fall into the mug of water and make sure to prick the yolk with a fork to prevent mess. If the egg is not submerged in water, use the measuring cup to add another ¼ cup of water. The egg should be submerged now.
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Get a microwave safe mug and lid. Fill the microwave safe mug with ½ cup of water. Crack the egg into the mug Ensure the egg is completely submerged in water.
Article: The best way to prove to someone that you are not lying is to offer the person evidence that directly contradicts the claim. If you can think of any way to demonstrate your truthfulness, do so by backing up your statements with credible proof. However, in some cases, it may be impossible to show evidence that you're not lying. For example, you can show evidence by producing paperwork, such as time-stamps or receipts. If your girlfriend accuses you of being out with someone else on Tuesday night, it can prove your innocence by showing a time-stamp that you were using a computer in the college library until 3am. Social proof is the concept of using others' opinions or beliefs to influence a person's decisions or behaviors. If there isn't any physical evidence, you may be able to convince the person by employing someone (or several people) who can testify to your innocence. For example, if your mom feels certain that you were not at a friend's house, but had snuck out to a party, you can back up your story by asking your friend's parents to testify on your behalf. If two adults--and seemingly trustworthy people--say that you were definitely at their house, your mom is more likely to believe you. A method often employed by law enforcement is the process of making a suspect repeat a chain of events in reverse to see if this version of a story will be consistent with the original version. Tell the person to ask you about what happened by starting at the end. If you are lying, you are more likely to screw it up or show inconsistencies by telling the story backwards. Explain to the person who is accusing you of being a liar: "I wouldn't lie to you, I promise." Hopefully, if the person has any faith in you, or you haven't already damaged the trust previously, she will believe that you are being honest.  If you have a particularly spotless history with this person, you could add to the promise by offering them examples of ways you have been honest and trustworthy in the past. For example, you might say "I have never lied to you. Remember, that time when everyone else wasn't being straightforward with you, and I did?" Be careful with this method, though, because some people will think you are manipulating them by making a false promise. Research shows that liars often talk in more complex sentences than people who are telling the truth. Even if you are telling the truth, speaking in complex sentences can make it seem like you are covering something up or being evasive. Strive for clear, simple, and concrete sentences with a moderate level of detail. You might tell your girlfriend, "No, I was not with anyone last night. I was at the computer lab on campus. I can show you my time-stamp." rather than "Oh, what are you talking about? I would never do anything like that to you. I love you so much. Who could I have been with? Why don't you trust me?" All the extra questions and miscellaneous information sheds doubt on your honesty. Another science-tested characteristic of liars is the tendency to repeat a questions before providing an answer. Avoid this at all costs. If you didn't clearly hear a question ask the person to repeat it himself. Repeating it from your own mouth makes it seem like you are delaying your response so you can think up an answer. An example of this happening in action could be demonstrated in this way: Your partner asks "Where were you last night?" If you say "Where was I last night?", pause, and then add "I was in the computer lab doing work," this seems less than honest because of the need to hesitate before providing your answer.
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Provide evidence of what happened. Use social proof. Repeat the chain of events in reverse order. Make a promise. Keep your words simple. Avoid repeating questions before answering them.