Write an article based on this "Be respectful. Apologize for your mistake. Ask for a cool down. Leave the past in the past. Show you're truly sorry by fixing what you can. Offer alternatives to the punishment. Let your parents know that you want to work with them rather than against them. Use logic, not emotions, when trying to bargain for a lesser punishment. Use all your tools."
article: Being respectful will help keep you from receiving punishments in the first place, but if you find yourself in hot water, stay calm and polite. The more you yell, the madder your parent is going to be. The madder your parent is, the more severe your punishment is likely to be. Never insult your parents. Calling them names will land you in more trouble than it's worth, and you'll regret doing it later. If you feel like flinging an insult, count to 10 before speaking, and take a few deep breaths to calm yourself down. This tactic is the most obvious one for avoiding punishment, but it will not work repeatedly on a single rule you have broken, nor will it work if you are disingenuous about it. If you cannot apologize truthfully and sincerely, don't waste your time. Your parents will spot your insincerity, and it will probably work against you rather than in your favor.  For instance, you could say something like, "I'm really sorry I stayed out past curfew. I know you worry when I'm not home on time, and I really will try to be home on time in the future." Pay attention to your tone and expression (body language). Don't smirk when you are apologizing, and don't mumble through the apology. Mumbling says you are just trying to get through it, and you aren't owning up to what you did. Speak in a clear voice that shows you really are sorry. If everybody is angry, including you, ask your parents if you can wait until everyone has calmed down to talk about your punishment. You may receive a lesser punishment or no punishment at all if you give your parents a chance to calm down and think about how severe your crime was. Dragging past punishments and mistakes--your parents, your siblings, or your own--into the present will only make people more upset, and it may even remind your parents that what you did this time was not your first time to make that mistake. Rather, stay on topic. For instance, saying "But Marcie didn't get in trouble when she stayed out too late." will not endear you to your parents. You and your sister are different people, and your parents are doing what they think is best. If your broke something, try to replace it or fix it. If you made a bad grade, try to make it up. Not everything can be fixed, as sometimes the things you break will be people because you were mean to them. However, you can try to find a way to show your love by being extra nice to the person you hurt or by doing something nice like making her a card. Sometimes, this suggestion won't work. Punishment is not supposed to be pleasant. However, sometimes you may be able to offer an alternative to a punishment your parent decides on. Maybe instead of being grounded for a week, you can go help out at the library everyday after school. Your parent may be amenable to this suggestion because you are offering to help someone else. Maybe instead of not seeing your friends, you can offer to do extra chores. If you offer a punishment ahead of your parent deciding on one, you may be able to sway his or her decision. If you do offer an alternative punishment and your parent accepts, make sure you follow through with it. Otherwise, this option won't be available to you in the future because your parents won't trust you to do what you say. That is, don't argue against them. Let them know you are aware you made a mistake, and you want to cooperate with them to do better. See if you can work with them to put together a plan of how you can avoid the same mistake in the future. Asking them to make a plan with you will show them you are sincere about doing better. Try saying something to this effect: "I know I was late for school again. Do you think we can sit down and talk about how I can manage my time better? I always feel rushed in the mornings, and I can't seem to get myself together." Yelling "It's not fair" is not likely to help your case. However, offering up a reasonable explanation about why you deserve a lesser sentence than the one being offered is likely to be better received. If your parent can understand why you made the mistake you did, he or she might be willing to lessen the punishment. Your parent may even be willing to let you off the hook if you had a very good reason for why you did what you did. Even if you don't receive a lesser sentence, your parent will respect your maturity. For instance, if you stayed out past curfew, you could say, "I know it was wrong of me to stay out past curfew, but I ran out of gas on the way home. I know that I should plan ahead, and I'll try to not be in this situation again. Do you think maybe we can skip the punishment this time?" That is, after everyone has cooled down, be extra affectionate towards your parents, offering hugs and kisses.

Write an article based on this "Make your copper green and blue with Miracle Gro. Bury copper in white vinegar. Create a bright blue color using ammonia vapors and salt."
article: You can use concentrated Miracle Gro plant fertilizer to oxidize your copper quickly. Mix approximately one part Miracle Gro with three parts water for a bluer patina, or with red wine vinegar for a greener one. Apply with a spray bottle or rag, doing so unevenly if you want to create a more natural, aged appearance. It should develop a patina within 30 minutes, and reach a more permanent state within 24 hours. White vinegar can produce a green or blue patina on copper, but requires another material to hold the moisture close to the metal. Let the copper soak in a mixture of white vinegar and salt, or bury it in sawdust or even crushed potato chips, then soak the mixture with vinegar. Place in a sealed container for 2–8 hours, checking on the color regularly, then remove and air dry. Use a soft brush to gently remove solid materials. Fill a container 1/2 inch (1.25cm) deep with pure non-detergent ammonia, outdoors or in a well ventilated area. Spray the copper with saltwater, and place it above the level of the ammonia, on top of a wooden block. Cover the container and check back every hour or two until the copper is dark brown with blue hints. Remove from the bucket and air dry until a bright, blue color develops.   Warning: always wear gloves and safety glasses when handling ammonia. Do not use the container that held ammonia to hold food or water. The more salt you use, the more noticeable the color will be.

Write an article based on this "Section off a portion of your hair that is approximately 1/2-inch wide. Pull one small pieces from the front of the first section of hair you are working with. Place the middle of one of the small bunches of hair extension against your head, in front of the section of hair being worked with. Begin braiding the three pieces of hair. Pull one section of extension out of the braid, pulling it out and away from the line of the braid. Do one more rotation of braid before adding in another piece of extension. Add another section of extension into your hair. Continue this process until the braid has reached your desired length, adding an extension in one cycle, taking a piece out in the next, doing another regular cycle, and then adding the next piece of extension in the next. Finish the end of each line of braid. Repeat this process with small sections of hair until the entire head has been covered with tree braids."
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The first section should be taken from the hair closest to one of your ears. Work from the front to the back of your head, using the front point of your comb to separate a strip of your hair. Use a ponytail holder or duckbill clip to secure the other hair in place away from the section you just made. These pieces should be the same size as you would use for a normal cornrow braid. The extension should effectively be folded in half, with the middle point being the point of attachment to the scalp. Braid the extension piece in with the piece of your natural hair that you separated. Combine the natural hair with the extensions, maintaining the three equal pieces. Do one full rotation of braiding, in other words fold all three pieces over the top, before pausing. You will only be pulling out one side of the extension, the other side will get pulled out on the next cycle. Pulling pieces out will repeat like this, with one half of a piece getting pulled out in one cycle and the other half getting pulled out in the next. This way the hair extensions all come out relatively the same length.  It's great if you can hook the length of the extension your pulled out onto the hair you have pulled away with your clip. This will keep it out of further braiding, as it will be the first piece of extension that will form the body of your hair. Make sure you are only pulling out the extension hair, not your natural hair. This will insure that your braids do not get too thick and that the previous extension is locked in place. Place it directly in front of where your braid currently stops, folding it around the outside and underneath before incorporating it into the next braid cycle. Ideally, you should continue braiding like this until you are past the endpoint of your natural hair and are working only with hair extensions. Using the outer two sections of hair, secure the braid with a knot. Allow the middle section of hair to fall through the braid. Use these two sections of hair to tie another knot, further securing the braid in place. It is important to avoid tying off the braid until you have reached the end of the natural hair. Tying a knot in your real hair can be very damaging to the hair. In addition, the security of knots tied with natural hair versus extensions is unsatisfactory. It is a good idea to go halfway up one side of the head and then switch to the other side, working your way up the same amount. This way you will be able to more easily assess that your tree braids are symmetrical on both sides.