For buccal swabs, scrape your inner cheek with a sterile swab for up to one minute. Scrape vigorously, but not to the point that it hurts. Continue swabbing for at least 30-60 seconds.  Once finished, be sure not to touch the end of the swab to any surface other than the inside of your mouth and the inside of the container.  Kits often request more than one swab, just in case one does not contain DNA. If you are not using a kit, you may still wish to use multiple swabs. To improve the amount of DNA retrieved, take the two (or more) samples from different sides of the mouth, or take them several hours apart. Refrain from eating, drinking anything other than water, smoking, chewing gum, brushing your teeth, or using mouthwash for at least one hour before taking the test.  Rinse the mouth with warm water ten minutes before swabbing. If testing on a baby, allow her to drink water from her bottle before testing. Allow the swab to dry before storing. When collecting hair samples, check to make sure that the follicle, which looks like a small white bulb, is still attached.  Avoid using hairs from a hairbrush or clothing. You also cannot use cut hair. Do not touch the follicle end of the hairs. Getting hair samples might hurt, especially if the hair is shiny and strong. The easiest way to do this is to drool into your collection container. If you are using a kit, you may be provided with sponges to facilitate the collection of saliva from small children.  Refrain from eating, drinking anything other than water, smoking, chewing gum, brushing your teeth, or using mouthwash  for at least one hour before taking the test. Rinse the mouth with warm water ten minutes before collecting the sample, in order to remove any food particles. If testing on a baby, allow her to drink water from her bottle before testing. If you plan on collecting less common samples, such as fingernails, blood, or semen, take every precaution to avoid touching or otherwise contaminating them. Check with the lab you plan on sending the specimen to in order to confirm that they are able to extract DNA from the sample you are collecting.
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One-sentence summary -- Swab your cheek. Pull 10 to 20 strands of hair from the head. Collect a saliva sample. Collect other samples using the same precautions.

Q: The filter-lined strainer will catch the coffee grounds when you pour the coffee. As the ice melts, your coffee will become more watery and diluted.
A: Line a strainer with a coffee filter and place it over the glass. Enjoy your coffee before the ice melts.

Article: If you're involved in one of these behaviors, you are bullying others:  Verbal bullying is when you tease, mimic, name call, and insult someone. Physical bullying is when you hit, kick, push, shove, punch, pinch, or physically hurt someone in any other way. Emotional bullying is when you manipulate someone for your own gain by making them feel shame or taking away their power and confidence. This includes gossiping, backstabbing, isolating, and leaving people out. In total, it is when someone harasses, abuses, or intimidates others physically or emotionally. It is also repeated behavior toward the same or to different victims. Watch videos online that detail the problems related to and how to stop bullying. Inform yourself of the many bullying incidents that have led to victims becoming bullies or killers later in life, deaths, and suicides. Know that bullying can lead to suspension, expulsion, or even arrest depending on the severity of the situation. If you know that you are more inclined to bully people who you dislike, learn more about them to make them less unlikable. You may even make new friends that way! Different bullies may have different reasons to bully. They may have learned to be abusive from the environment in which they lived or they may have a feeling of aggressive dislike towards others. They may have also suffered from trauma or be dealing with issues in their own lives, as the saying "misery loves company" goes. If that is the case for you, forgive yourself and learn better ways of dealing with this than taking it out on other people.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Know what constitutes bullying. Learn to identify bullying and fully understand its consequences. Know what causes bullying.

Article: What you say and do is important. It is important to stand up for what you believe, even if it is in a small way. But you can also help encourage others to say and do the right thing. If you see or hear something that is oppressive or offensive, you should speak up. Use your words to show that you are an ally. Most simply, you can just say, "Stop." Maybe you are in the break room at work and you overhear someone make an offensive joke about women. You could say, “Please don’t say those kinds of things around me. They are offensive and inappropriate.” Sometimes you might need support in order to be an effective ally. If you’re a kid or a teen, turn to a trusted adult for support. If the other kids on your basketball team are using racial slurs, don’t be afraid to tell your coach. Even adults might need help with this. If necessary, report offensive comments by your coworkers to your boss or to HR. It’s great to want to be an ally for your friends. It’s also important that you stick up for other people, too, even if you don’t know them personally. Try to find ways that you can use your voice and actions positively. Maybe you don’t personally know any immigrants. You can still be an ally by donating clothing or household items to an organization that helps immigrants get settled in their new homes. Use your voice to help provide information for others. By helping to educate people about oppressed groups, you are fulfilling a key function of being an ally. The first step is to make sure that you are fully informed. Maybe you want to learn more about the rights of the LGBT community. Try contacting the local community center and asking what resources they recommend.   Once you are informed, you can begin passing that knowledge along to others. If someone at a party makes an uninformed comment, you can say, “Actually, gay marriage has a higher success rate than marriage between two straight people.” You can also educate your kids. Try saying, “Even though Abby used the word ‘homo’, we don’t do that in our house. It might hurt someone’s feelings.” It is especially important to educate children early on and correct them as needed so that they do not grow up with faulty beliefs. Allies are really important in helping secure rights for others. There are several ways you can use your voice for good. Contact your representatives and tell them you don’t support immigration bans that target certain religions.  You could also signs petitions, help make phone calls, or post flyers about important legislation. Make sure to vote as well! This is the best way to make your opinions count.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Say “stop”. Ask for help. Support people you don’t know. Educate others. Advocate for change.