INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Tear a paper towel in half or tear off a square of plastic wrap, approximately 7 inches by 7 inches. Measure out about a tablespoon of baking soda and place it in the center of the paper towel or plastic wrap. Set aside.

SUMMARY: Make a square to set the baking soda in.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For the first 10 days after planting, water the grass or alfalfa 3 times a day for 10 minutes each time. After 10 days, you can decrease this number to just once a day for 20 minutes. After watering the grass or alfalfa, the soil should be moist but not waterlogged. Hay grows best if it has plenty of nitrogen and organic matter. Purchase a nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer and spray the plant and the soil, reapplying the fertilizer monthly to encourage growth. Hay crops are prone to weevil, blister beetle, and other insect infestations. To keep insects from damaging your crop, spray your crop with a non-toxic insect repellent once a month or as you notice infestations.  You can buy non-toxic pest repellents online or from some plant nurseries. Do not spray toxic repellents on the hay. Non-toxic is important, particularly if you plan to use the hay for livestock feed. Weeds can steal moisture and soil nutrients from your grass or alfalfa. Inspect the soil every day for weeds and pull any as you notice them. Do not use herbicides on the weeds, as some may kill your hay as well.

SUMMARY: Water the grass or alfalfa daily. Fertilize the grass or alfalfa once a month. Spray the grass or alfalfa with a non-toxic pest repellent. Weed the soil regularly for a healthier crop.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Don’t use stubbornness to get what you want, instead learn the essentials of negotiation so you can compromise, cooperate and collaborate. You will get what you want in a more effective and professional manner. Building rapport is the first step. People tend to let down their guard with those who share common interests. If you put your stubbornness aside and relate to people, they will respond in a positive way.  Find common ground with people by simply noticing a photograph or piece of art on the wall or on the person’s desk and say, “That is a great shot. It looks like a place I saw in New Mexico. Where did you take that?” To find common ground with people steer toward conversations about the weather, pets and children. People respond to people they can relate to. Find a subject matter the person can relate to and talk about it. Bringing the subject up again when you are leaving is a nice way to end the conversation. You will be asked questions that might make you feel defensive. Maintain your composure and say, “In the hope of resolving this issue, let me try to answer that question without getting defensive.” Saying it out loud will remind you to focus on continuing to build rapport. You might feel competitive toward the other person, so remember that good sportsmanship is relevant to any competitive situation.  Maintain a professional, friendly tone throughout the conversation. Make it your goal to understand what the other person is saying and what they want. If something doesn’t make sense to you, ask for clarification. Next, express your desires in a way that will help the other person understand what you want. Once both parties understand each other, it will be easier to mold a positive outcome.  If there is something that you don’t understand say, “I don’t know if I’m understanding why you need to use the car next week. Are you saying that you won’t be able to make it to work, or will you get fired because of it?” You may need to apologize for a misunderstanding. For example you might say, “I am sorry I created a misunderstanding. Let me see if I can rephrase it.” Your stubborn demands have probably lacked rational support if stubbornness has been your main tactic for controlling a situation. Others have probably given up trying to resolve an issue with you because you continually force your position on to them. Saying, “Because I said so,” in a negotiation isn't acceptable and works against reaching an agreement. You will need to support your position with evidence that will help justify what you want. For example, if your significant other wants you to go with her to a work party and you don’t want to you could say, “I know it seems like I’m just being stubborn, but the reason I don’t want to go to the party is because I don’t know anyone, and I would rather you go with your friends and have fun. You won’t have to worry about whether I’m having fun or not. So go, I want you to have fun.” If you approach every situation with the intent of saying “no,” it will hinder an agreement. Conflicts are resolved much quicker if you start with an attitude of, “How can we make this work?” You aren’t giving up any power by using this approach. In fact, arriving at a solution in an expedient manner is a powerful accomplishment.  If you have been at odds with a roommate and you resolve a longstanding issue say, “I’m so happy we solved this problem. Let’s go out for coffee and dessert. My treat.” Whenever you have had a struggle with someone, always acknowledge his willingness to work on a solution. For example say, “I really appreciate you working with me to get this issue resolved. I hope we can put it behind us now.” Acknowledge when you have put your stubbornness aside and it has made a difference. For example say, “I really tried to not be stubborn and I think it helped. Do you?” You are not admitting a weakness. Making a change is a show of strength. There will be times when you won’t be able to resolve a conflict. If you make every effort to fully participate, then that is all that you can do. You may want to make additional attempts at a resolution. Unfortunately, there are times when you must accept it and move on.  You can always take a break from the action to allow yourself and the other person to think, cool down, and process the potential outcomes. Sometimes the best outcome is to understand that you will never understand. This will help you mentally get past the issue.

SUMMARY: Build rapport to lessen tension. Decrease misunderstandings to increase resolution. Build legitimate support for your position. Facilitate and celebrate agreements. Agree to disagree.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you pull back your foreskin, exposing the head of your penis, but then are unable to slide the foreskin back over the head, you have a condition called paraphimosis. Because the retracted foreskin can cut blood flow to the tip of the penis, you should call your doctor or visit the hospital right away. Taking a warm shower may help soften and expand the foreskin enough to solve the problem, but don't be too forceful in trying to slide the foreskin back in place. You could cause the skin to tear or other damage. Smegma is nothing more than a buildup of shed skin cells underneath the foreskin. If you don't clean beneath your foreskin regularly, though, the smegma can develop a mucus-like texture and unpleasant odor, and can harbor bacteria that can lead to infection.  Teens and adults should clean beneath their foreskins every time they bathe or shower, using a mild soap and plenty of rinsing water. Younger children generally don't have to worry about smegma buildup, unless there is inflammation or discharge. In this case, see a doctor. If you experience redness and/or inflammation on the underside of your foreskin, the tip of your penis, or both, a fungal infection is the most likely culprit. Apply an over-the-counter antifungal cream to the area (as per the product instructions) to see if the issue clears up within a few weeks. If OTC antifungals don't help, or if the area becomes more painful, inflamed, or swollen, contact your doctor.

SUMMARY:
Get medical help if your foreskin is stuck in a retracted position. Wash your penis regularly to prevent a buildup of smegma. Use topical medications to treat redness or inflammation.