Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Mix salt, water, and dish soap for a natural herbicide. Use a chemical herbicide for a stronger option. Apply the herbicide in the spring or early summer on a clear day. Repeat the herbicide application in 1 week if the plant still has not died. Dispose of the plants once they die.

Answer: If you’d rather not use chemicals to kill the poison ivy plants, you can make a natural herbicide. Combine 3 lb (1.4 kg) of regular table salt with 1 US gal (3.8 L) of water and bring it to a boil. Stir until the salt is completely dissolved in the water and allow the mixture to cool. Then stir in 2  fl oz (59 mL) of dish soap and transfer the liquid to a spray bottle. You can also transfer the liquid into a bucket and paint it onto the leaves with a paintbrush if you don’t want to accidentally kill other plants. Look for an herbicide that contains triclopyr, 2,4-D mecoprop decamba, or glycophosphate. These are powerful chemical agents that will kill the poison ivy as well as any other plants that you apply it to. The herbicide needs to stay on the plant to work, so don’t apply it right after before it rains. Wait for a clear, dry day to apply the herbicide. Then, spray the plants that you want to kill. Make sure to spray every part of the plant, from the leaves to the roots.  Follow the herbicide manufacturer's instructions carefully to ensure safe and effective use of the product. If you want to protect nearby plants, use a paintbrush to apply the herbicide to each leaf individually. Throw away the paintbrush after you finish using it. It can take multiple applications of herbicide to kill the poison ivy. Check the plants in 1 week, and if they’re not dead, apply the herbicide again in the same way as you did the first time. The plants will turn brown and crumble after applying the herbicide. Rake up the remains of the dead plants and throw them away in garbage bags. Make sure to label the garbage bags to indicate their contents and throw it away with the rest of your garbage. Wear protective clothing while you collect the plant’s remains.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose from among the 8 default skins available to Xbox or PlayStation players. Download skin packs to change out the default options.

Answer: In the "Change Skin" area of Help & Options, choose from among Default, Tennis, Tuxedo, Athlete, Scottish, Prisoner, Cyclist, and Boxer Steve or Alex. Trial versions of the skin packs are available for free download, although permanent packs must be purchased. Purchase your skins through the Xbox 360 Marketplace or PSN Store. There are currently 10 skin packs, but there is an Xbox exclusive skin pack that comes with the Halo mash-up pack and a PlayStation exclusive skin pack that comes with the LittleBigPlanet mash-up pack.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Remove yourself from the situation. Write in a journal. Exercise to let off steam.

Answer: Perhaps you just walked in the door from a stressful day at school and your mom starts pestering you to clean your room. Instead of yelling at your mom or getting upset, remove yourself from the situation and give yourself a chance to calm down.  For example, you could go to your room and listen to music to help yourself relax. Avoid just walking away from your mom without saying anything because this is likely to make her angrier. Try saying something like, “Okay, I just need to put my things down first and I will come back and talk in a few minutes.” You can burn off some of your steam and negativity by writing in a daily journal. Rather than taking out your negativity on your mom, try writing down your feelings. This may help to control your attitude and will improve your relationship with your mom.  You can write down your feelings rather than say hurtful things to your mom. For example, you could write "I am so mad at my mom. She wouldn't let me hang out with my friends after school today. I think she just likes to punish me for no reason." Try burning off negative emotions through exercise. If you find that you are in a bad mood and are worried that your mom might be able to set off your temper, go for a walk or a light jog. Exercising can help you relax and will allow you control your temper.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Recognize that women outperform men in many areas. Evaluate his prestige as well as his personality. Remember that most people are a mixture of "alpha" and "beta" traits. Be aware of potential downsides. Try dating a few personality types. Stay safe when going on dates. Recognize signs of confidence. Recognize signs of narcissism and arrogance. Ask him to plan your next date. Consider asking him to lead in the bedroom. Participate in competitive activities while dating. Explore new activities and places. Watch out for controlling behavior.

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If you are a woman who is attracted to men, you might find that the number of men who have a higher status than you is shrinking.  Women are now outperforming men in employment rates, education, and sometimes in earning potential. Be aware that there will be fewer and fewer men in the dating pool who are more successful than the women they date. On the one hand, this might mean more competition for the attention of confident, successful men. On the other hand, this might also lead to a redefinition of what "success" means in men: traits like kindness, sensitivity, and versatility might be valued more highly in men in the not-too-distant future. Studies show that a person's prestige--or how highly a group values a person--might be just as important to confidence and success as a dominant personality. If you are attracted to confident and successful men, consider how highly a potential partner is valued by his colleagues, superiors, friends, and neighbors. If he is highly valued in his community, this is a good sign that he will be attractive to you. It is possible for somebody to be prestigious in one area of life and not prestigious in another. For example, perhaps he is excellent at athletic activities but not professionally. Or perhaps he is highly valued as a chef but not as a musician. Consider what areas of life are most important to you when you consider prestige. The myth that the world can be divided into "alphas" and "betas" has mostly been debunked. Most people are a combination of the two. In many cases, people can act like an "alpha" in the arenas where they are very successful and like "betas" in the arenas where they have more difficulty. For example, someone might be an "alpha" in his job but not in the bedroom. Somebody else might be an "alpha" in her political activism but not in her athleticism. Rather than looking for "alpha" traits, instead consider thinking about arenas that are important to you and find someone who is confident in that arena. For example, think about whether you want to find:   Someone who is good at sports and athletic activities Someone who is confident in his creativity and art Someone who is successful at his job Someone who is talented at fixing things around the house While the traits associated with alpha maleness can indicate success, there might be some undesirable traits that come along with it. For example, he might be stubborn, reluctant to take criticism, independent, and overly analytical. If you are a sensitive person who values emotional caretaking, perhaps an "alpha" is not the right fit for you. Think carefully about what makes you happy in a relationship. Not everyone is attracted to confidence and success, and perhaps you are attracted to certain kinds of confidence but not others. In order to determine what exactly you are attracted to, you might consider dating a wide range of personality types to see what you prefer.  Consider joining an online dating site to find a wide range of men to date. Sign up for an activity or volunteer at a nonprofit to meet a wide range of people who share your interests. Ask your friends to introduce you to new people you might date. Take a personality test to help you figure out what your own personality type is and who a good personality fit might be. When you are first getting to know someone, take measures to make sure that you stay safe and protected. Don’t go anywhere private with a person you don't know well. Accept dates that are in public locations, like restaurants and movie theaters. Make sure that you know the agenda beforehand. Consider telling a friend what your itinerary is so that they know where you are. Trust yourself and your instincts: if you feel unsafe, leave the situation immediately and call a friend to pick you up. A truly confident person might not be the one who attracts the most attention or boasts about his accomplishments. Someone who has a healthy amount of self-confidence might actually be more likely to take a backseat sometimes, to listen carefully, and to learn from his mistakes. A healthily self-confident man will:  Listen instead of talk all the time. Be aware of what his strengths and his weaknesses are. Ask for help sometimes. Not judge others too harshly or be insulting. Be able to stand up for himself and his needs. Sometimes it can be easy to mix up the signs of confidence and of arrogance. However, the key difference between the two is that a healthy, confident man will be comfortable in himself and will not be easily shaken or angered. An arrogant person, however, gets his self-esteem from how others treat him, which makes him more likely to be demanding, domineering, and unable to listen to criticism. Avoid men who:  Insult others in order to feel good. Cannot handle loss or criticism. Demand attention and praise. Speak over others or interrupt during social situations. If you are attracted to leadership and strength, consider asking him to plan out your next date to surprise you. See what happens when he takes charge over your next encounter. This is also a good chance to see whether you both are interested in similar activities. If you are sexually attracted to dominant scenarios, let him know that you are interested in having him act in a more dominant way in the bedroom. It is important that you do this safely: be sure that you both communicate clearly about your desires and limitations and that both partners consent each step of the way. Make sure that either partner can stop the sexual activity at any point by using an agreed-upon "safe word." If you and your partner are both confident, competitive people, find dates that allow you both to compete and act as rivals to one another. This can lead to excitement and sexual attraction. Be sure that you try your hardest (do not lose intentionally), and feel free to engage in some good-natured ribbing when you are winning. Some dates you might go on include:  Playing paintball or laser-tag Going mini-golfing Participating in a charity race Playing a board game that requires skill, such as chess Be sure that your date is not a sore loser. If he has a tough time being on the losing side, that is an indication that he is arrogant, not confident. If you have found a confident man, it is likely that he will be able to introduce you to new experiences, ideas, and places. Try to enjoy exploring these new worlds with him, and perhaps you might discover a new passion or hobby yourself. If you find yourself stifling your own opinions, ideas, and thoughts, you are likely in a relationship that is based on control instead of on confidence and trust. Never lose yourself in a relationship: a healthy dating relationship is based on mutual caretaking and making each other thrive. If your partner is not helping you thrive, he is likely not a confident person at all, but rather a controlling, domineering person. Signs of controlling behavior include:  Lying Bullying Talking over you or talking too much Distancing you from your loved ones Giving you the silent treatment