INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Chugging ice cold beer can give you brain freeze and potentially hurt your stomach. Additionally, dumping that much carbonation into your stomach can cause discomfort and nausea, and make the beer more difficult to chug. Letting the open bottle sit for a few moments can release some of the carbon dioxide into the air instead of your belly, and warm up the beer a little bit.  You only need to wait a few moments, you don’t have to wait for the beer to reach room temperature. Don’t knock the bottom of the bottle against a table to release extra CO2 because it could cause the beer to foam up and spill out of the bottle. The straw will act as a vent or a carburetor to allow the beer to flow out of the bottle faster. The faster the beer flows, the quicker and easier it is for you to chug. Make sure the bent end of the straw is sticking out of the top of the bottle. Don’t drop the straw into the bottle! It can be really difficult to get out without spilling beer. Use a finger to hold the bent straw in place with the tip of the straw facing away from you. That way it won’t get in the way when you go to chug it. Rest the bend of the straw on the lip of the bottle. Get into position to chug the beer by pressing the opening of the bottle against your lips. Visualize success and take a deep breath to prepare yourself. The deep breath will also save you from having to take a breath later on while you’re chugging your beer. After you’ve taken your breath, sharply tilt the bottle up and lean your head back. This will start the flow of beer. Keep the straw held in place with your finger to let it work it’s venting magic. The beer will flow so fast that it will hit the back of your throat as soon as you tilt the bottle up. Keep your throat open and relaxed to let the beer slide right past it on its way to your stomach. The vent created by the straw will force air into the bottle which will propel the liquid to its final destination in your stomach.

SUMMARY: Open the bottle and allow it to sit to release CO2 and warm up a little. Insert a flexible straw into the bottle and bend it. Hold the straw in place with the opening pointing away from your face. Bring the bottle to your lips and take a deep breath. Lean your head back and tilt the bottle upright. Allow the beer to flow down your throat until the bottle is empty.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Tilt the edge or corner of your tool to wedge it underneath the dried paint. Work slowly and carefully so as not to scratch or gouge the leather. The idea is to use the scraper to wear down the paint very gradually, making as little contact as possible with the leather itself.  To prevent unnecessary damage, equip a utensil with a blunted edge, such as a palette knife, butter knife or even a metal cake server.  Wear down the paint a one small section at a time. This process will require a little bit of patience. Combine warm water with fresh lemon juice in a spray bottle and shake well. Mist the stain lightly, keeping the cleanser away from other parts of the leather as best you can. As the paint absorbs the solution, its hold on the surface will begin to weaken..  You might also use white vinegar, citric acid or heavily diluted rubbing alcohol.  The acidity of the cleaning solution will eat away at hardened residue while leaving the leather unharmed. It may be necessary to use a little extra elbow grease to remove a stain that’s been dry for a long time. If the paint is still giving you trouble, try pressing into the spot firmly and swirling the cloth, concentrating the pressure under the tip of one finger. Slowly but surely it will give way.  Be sure to wipe away the cleanser promptly. When left for too long, lemon juice can have a bleaching effect on dark-colored leather.  Reapply the cleaning solution and repeat as many times as needed until the spot has disappeared. Once the stain is gone, wipe the affected area with a damp cloth or sponge. There should be no paint or solution remaining on the surface when you’re done. Towel off the leather and handle it delicately until it’s had a chance to dry completely. Finish by rubbing in some leather conditioner or moisture-resistant oil for added protection.

SUMMARY: Scrape away the paint with a sharp object. Spray the paint residue with a mild acidic cleanser. Scrub and repeat. Clear away the last traces of paint.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: People sometimes make the false assumption that nice guys are timid and insecure, so you need to prove them wrong! This means  overcoming shyness, if this is a problem for you, and standing up for yourself if people are taking advantage of you.  Just because you're a nice guy does not mean that you have to let people walk all over you. You can set boundaries to let people know how you expect to be treated without being a jerk. If someone treats you badly, don't be afraid to let them know that it is unacceptable. Being  outgoing,  social, and  self-confident can help you be a nice guy without all of the negative associations. Helping others is great, but if you help others so much that you begin to neglect yourself, you've gone too far. Try to find a balance between taking care of others and taking care of yourself.  It's okay to say no to others if you feel that you are over-committed. Being a nice guy does not mean helping everyone with everything all the time, but rather helping people whenever you are reasonably able to. Being too generous can also make people see you as a poor leader. If you want to be a strong leader, you may need to be careful about how much you are willing to give to others. For some reason, people often assume that nice guys are dull, inexperienced, and uninteresting. This is a completely false stereotype, so show everyone around you that you are both nice and interesting.  Develop unique hobbies or travel to interesting places. This will give you plenty of fascinating things to talk about, so people will never think you're boring. Do something unpredictable every so often, whether it's going on a last-minute road trip or trying a new activity that's out of your normal comfort zone. There are lots of nice things that you can do that other people will also find very interesting. For example, traveling to help people who survived natural disasters, volunteering to help build houses for the poor, or organizing a fund raiser for a local charity are all great ways to do nice things for people without being boring or predictable.

SUMMARY:
Be confident and assertive. Don't give too much. Don't be boring.