Q: Purchase some Tung or Linseed oil at your local home improvement store and apply it to the furniture. Use a paintbrush to make even strokes across the entire surface of the teak wood furniture. You can use a damp cloth the wipe up any excess oil as you continue painting. Continue painting until the wood seems saturated and doesn’t soak up any more of the oil. Be sure to thoroughly clean the teak furniture before you apply any oil. This kind of stain or sealant will help protect your teak furniture from the elements and prevent damage in the future. Purchase some sealer from your local home improvement store and apply it using a paint brush. Let the stain dry completely before using the furniture again – this usually takes about 24 hours. Be sure to get a sealer or stain that is approved for use on teak wood. As with any wood product, teak furniture will need to be re-stained once every 2-3 years. The stain loses its effectiveness over time and needs to be replaced. Once you start noticing more cracks in the teak wood, you’ll need to start thinking about staining it again to seal up those cracks and protect the wood. This step isn’t necessary if you’ve opted to keep up the natural, unstained appearance of the teak wood. However, unstained teak requires more regular cleaning. Nothing will make teak age and weather faster than constant, direct contact with sunlight. This will cause your teak furniture to look older and to need more maintenance and repair as time goes on. Try to put your teak furniture in a place that gets a lot of shade, at least during part of the day. Consider storing your outdoor teak furniture in a shed completely away from the sunlight during the winter months when you aren’t using it as much.
A: Oil the teak wood. Apply a synthetic-resin sealer. Re-stain the wood once every few years. Store the furniture out of direct sunlight.

Article: Have you been playing ice hockey since kindergarten, or have you never set foot on a rink? Whatever your current skill level is, you can improve, so don’t put yourself down if you’re just starting. Just start now! Most professional figure skaters started lessons at age four, as soon as they were steady and verbal enough to understand instructions.  Don't lose hope if you've already started school. Some Olympians have started at age nine (or later) and still achieved great success.  If you’ve never skated before, group lessons are a fun, low-pressure way to learn. You can give ice skating a try this way and decide if it’s something you’d like to continue with. If you’re a little more experienced, try to make regular practice a part of your life before you move into private lessons. If you feel committed enough to go to the rink two or more times a week, that’s a great sign. You'll need the right equipment, not just to look the part, but to perform as well as possible.  Wear appropriate clothing to practice. Ice makes you cold and exercise makes you hot. You will feel a range of temperatures over the course of even one practice session, so naturally, it’s good to wear layers. Stretchy clothes are the best to practice in, so you can move freely.  When buying ice skates, shop around. Make sure you try models from several different companies until you find a pair that feels right. If your skates are uncomfortable, wear extra socks for a while until you get used to them. Many skates will be uncomfortable for the first few sessions, but they will soon be broken in. If your skates fit well but the breaking-in process is giving you blisters, you can wear bandages or moleskin patches over the spots that are troubling you.  You also need blade guards, which keep your skates from getting damaged (or damaging other surfaces), and soakers, which help your blades stay free of rust. Don't wear your skates around the house to break them in. The motions for walking and skating are not the same, so this will damage the skates. Some stores sell special figure-skating tights, which should match your skintone. You don’t really need these until you start competing. Don’t wear jeans or long skirts to practice! They can hamper your movement. In general, tight clothes are safer than baggy ones.  If you have long hair, put it up. A bun is best, but a ponytail is also fine. You can also use a headband to keep bangs or flyaways out of your eyes. As you become familiar with the basics of skating through a group class or review, you will want to practice them alone. Your national or local figure skating association probably has a list of skills to master, arranged from easiest to most difficult. Here are some ideas to practice:  Stroke (a basic step, like a stride) forwards and backwards. Try switching directions until you can flow between the two smoothly. Glide forward on one foot, then your other foot. You may find it easier to balance on one leg than the other--keep practicing until they're equally strong. Start doing crossovers, in which you cross your feet over one another to gain speed.This is similar to a "grapevine" movement when you're walking, and will come in handy for coming into jumps as you advance. If you want to compete at a high level, you’ll need advice from someone who has been there already. Ask around your rink for recommendations, or look up coaches online. You really want to focus on finding someone who is experienced and works well with your style (including your personality.) Brainstorm when and how often you'd like to go to the rink. This will depend on many factors, including how often you have lessons, how often you can get to the rink, and what other commitments you have during the week. Shoot to practice at least twice a week.  Once you have an idea of how often you'd like to practice, check in with your parent, guardian, and/or whoever drives you to practice. You can work together with them to craft a good and workable plan. If you and your parents or guardians need advice about how often to practice, ask your coach or teacher. Say something like "I'm trying to improve to compete in a state competition--what should I be focusing on, and how often should I be practicing?" You will fall. Everyone does, even Olympic medalists, so you should get used to the idea now. Instead of getting upset, focus on getting up. Falling often means that you’re trying something new or taking a risk--both great things.  If you can tell you are going to fall, lean a bit forward, then drop to one knee. If you’ve done that, you can try to gently slow your fall with your hands.  If you’re surprised by a fall, then just try to do it as softly as possible.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make the decision to begin. Dress appropriately. Practice the fundamentals. Find a good coach. Set up a practice schedule. Fall safely.

Q: Even without the foreskin, you'll want to ensure that you use soap that won't irritate your penis. Opt for a soap or body wash that is mild and fragrance-free. Ask your doctor or dermatologist about choosing soap that won't irritate your skin. Once again, it's important to choose a water temperature that won't scald or irritate your skin. Aim for warm (but not hot) water, and wash with soap all over your body like you normally would. Lather your mild, unscented soap well between your hands. Apply it to the testicles, the base and shaft of the penis, and under the head of the penis. Even without foreskin, it's important to properly wash under the head of the penis as sweat, bacteria, and debris can still accumulate there.  In the absence of the foreskin, all you have to do is lather the penis and thoroughly rinse away the soap under the shower or in the bathtub. Be sure to thoroughly dry the penis after showering or bathing. Without foreskin, it's technically safe to apply talc or body powder, but you should still exercise caution to avoid getting talc in the urethra or causing skin irritations.
A:
Use a mild soap. Take a shower. Wash the penis.