Q: The game is often played as singles with two opponents, although sometimes people play Carrom in teams. At any rate, teams or players should sit opposite from one another. You and your partner, or your team and your partner's team, should take a seat at opposite ends of the board. You should each have your own rectangle from which to shoot your striker. The striker is the heavier piece you use to hit your pieces into the pockets. If you're new to the game, it's a good idea to practice gripping and hitting the striker a few times before playing. Make sure you flick the striker instead of pushing it. You cannot move or leave your chair when using the striker, and you have to hit the striker from within the rectangular boundary on your end of the board. There are two main grips you can use to hit the striker: the straight grip and the scissors grip.  The most commonly used grip is the straight grip. It may be easier to maneuver if you're new to carrom. You hold your hand palm side down and rest your fingertips very lightly on the carrom board. You would hold your index finger just behind the piece and make your shot by flicking your finger. For added control, hold the striker between your thumb and third finger to position it before flicking it. The scissors shot is less commonly used, but you may find it more comfortable. You would place your hand sideways on the board, so your ring and pinky finger are pressed on the board. You would then hold your middle finger backwards with your index finger, so these two fingers are at a roughly perpendicular angle with your pinky and ring finger. It looks somewhat like a pair of scissors. A shot is made by releasing your middle finger, causing it to snap forward and hit the striker. Usually, a coin flip is used to determine who goes first, but there are no strict rules. If you'd rather not do a coin flip, you can follow rules of other board games, such as "the oldest player goes first" or "the tallest player goes first." Once you've determined who goes first, that player has to break the circle in the middle by taking the first shot with his or her striker.  It's unlikely any player will get a piece in the pocket on the first shot. In the event this occurs, however, that player will continue to take turns until he or she fails to pocket a piece. You must always return your striker to your rectangle before taking a new shot. You do not go into a game of carrom knowing whose pieces are black and whose are white. This is determined in play. The first player to pocket a piece must pocket pieces in that color for the rest of the game.  The object of carrom is to get all your pieces pocketed before you opponent does. You should also aim to pocket the red piece, sometimes referred to as the queen. The red piece, or queen, can only be pocketed after you've pocketed a piece of your color.
A: Sit opposite from each other. Practice gripping your striker. Determine who goes first and have that player break the circle. Take turns until you determine who pockets which colors.

Q: You can do this on any browser or version of the mobile app. This option is on the right side of your screen, directly beneath the Page likes counter. Clicking this prompts a pop-up window with your friends' names. For mobile, tap "Invite friends to like this Page". This is underneath the "Home" tab. This should be on the right side of the pop-up window; clicking "Invite" will automatically send an invite to that friend. You can also type a friend's name into the field marked "Search all friends" at the top of this window. For mobile, tap the "Invite" option next to friends' names to invite each individual friend. If you want to search for a specific friend, type their name into the search bar at the top of the screen. This is at the bottom of the pop-up window. You have successfully invited friends to your Facebook page! On mobile, tap the backward-facing arrow at the top of your screen to exit the "Invite" menu.
A: Open your Facebook Page. Click "Invite friends to like this Page". Click the "Invite" button next to a friend's name. Click "Close" when you're done.

Q: Do this prior to washing your clothing to avoid lint issues later during the drying cycle. The most common culprits are receipts, tissues, notes and candy wrappers. Remove the items one at a time, shaking them a bit to loosen any lint present. This also helps them stay wrinkle-free during the drying cycle! If you notice any tissue, fluff or paper particles, remove them. These will contribute to lint build up if they aren’t removed. You’ll want to dry them separately to minimize the build-up and transference of lint onto your clothing. A common culprit is a fluffy towel – drying one with your garments will increase the likelihood of lint.  Turning lint-prone garments inside out before drying them also helps minimize lint transference. Drying dark items separate from lighter items is also helpful, since dark colors emphasize the presence of lint. Dryer sheets help prevent static build up and minimize lint, so it’s best to always use them. Each sheet is effective for only one drying cycle. For large loads, toss in an extra one or two sheets. Make sure it is clean of all lint by pulling the filter from the lint trap and remove any that you see. Discard it as you normally would. Insert them one article at a time, to prevent them from sticking or tangling together, which encourages lint build up. This also helps prevent wrinkled laundry. Let it do its thing! Be sure to use the settings recommended by your dryer manufacturer. Consult your appliance's user manual if you have any concerns. Your clothing should be lint-free upon completion. Be sure to throw away the used dryer sheet. Re-insert it once the lint is removed. Now you are prepared for the next lint-free load!
A: Clean out your pockets. Remove your clothing from the washing machine. Inspect your clothing closely. Separate any lint-prone items. Toss a dryer sheet into the dryer. Double check the lint filter. Load your clothes into the dryer. Turn on your dryer. Remove your clothing from the dryer. Remove and clean the lint filter.

Q: Depending on where the wool rug is placed in your home, cleaning might range from once a year to once every several years. A professional cleaning is recommended, but as shown above, it can be a job you do yourself. To see how dirty your rug is, lift it by a corner and kick the back of it. If dirt comes out, it is dirty and in need of a cleaning. If nothing happens, a cleaning isn’t necessary. Vacuuming is how you keep your rug clean in between the yearly washings. It is essential to keeping dust and dirt from everyday foot traffic at bay.  For the first year of a wool rug’s life, vacuum at least 2-3 times a week. For areas that have high traffic, vacuum once a week. For older rugs and areas that have less traffic, vacuum once every couple of months.  Do not vacuum with vacuums that have a brush or beater bar. Try to limit the type of vacuum to suction-only options. By doing this, you regulate how often areas of the rug get stepped on. Wool rugs should be rotated at a 180-degree angle periodically to counteract foot traffic patterns on the rug. Use shading to reduce sunlight in sunny rooms. Apply UV filters to windows to prevent wool fibers from weakening and the wool from drying out.
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Wash and clean your rug as needed. Vacuum your rug regularly. Rotate your rug every six months to a year. Reduce the amount of direct sunlight that your rug sees.